10 EDC Knives I'll Never Sell

[@JustAnotherDayToday]

Nice list, Taylor; my favorite was the Spyderco Nirvana-that thing is just checks all the boxes for me. Congrats on owning the one displayed at Spyderco HQ.

[@dthcrw_knives]

Actually Terravantium is not a steel. It's a dendritic cobalt alloy so it is 100% rust proof!

[@eagles7235]

You learn something new every day, and I didn’t know that!

[@tommyculver]

#nonferrous

[@bryaninphnx]

Your probably the only person in the world that gets a cold and your voice becomes even more badass 😂

[@jackson_moses0]

I have multiple knives that I will never sell, but one in particular is my Benchmade Benchmite. I picked it up at a yard sale for $2 and the msrp is $35. It's also discontinued.

[@doc9404]

I've never had any of those knifes but man do they look nice. You keep me spending more and more on this EDC stuff bro

[@maxwellmortimermontoure7274]

Umnumzaan is one of my all time favorites. So much I like about it. Goes great with my bark river macVsog bowie.

[@georgidqm]

Very cool! Thank you for sharing! Last 2 got me craving that whole vibe badly...

[@imiszasz2442]

i've been waiting for ages to get my hands on a PARA3 Maxamet. it was out of stock everywhere, and its almost impossible to get here in the UK. finally i found a US retailer in Wisconsin, and they sent me this beauty. I'm really happy that I've pulled the trigger, because the price after import taxes and shipping is way different compared to what a US resident has to pay for it, but it's worth every penny. I think this is the one for me, i love every detail of it, even its grey color has grown on me 🙂 i also have a Kizer Gemini in full titanium and S35VN steel. for some people its too 'vanilla', but for me its one of he most beautiful designs ever made. That one is also a keeper for sure

[@lindboknifeandtool]

Spydercos maxamet knives are knives you can have forever. As long as you sharpen, and remove fatigued steel, you can use the edge hard. I did tons of twisting cuts out of aspen with a 17dps edge and no damage occurred at all. It’s incredibly strong. There was a time I slipped on a cut into my steel work bench and the edge just cut into the steel😂 tested on paper afterward I didn’t feel any damage. It’s a very special steel.

[@robertkidnley93]

I went threw some hard times a few years back sold almost all my knifes and now that I'm better off I refuse to sell any of my knifes

[@liquidcool99]

Just took your advice Taylor. Purchased a Large Sebenza Drop Point Black Micarta Inlay!

[@BestDamnEDC]

Enjoy! It's a fine cutting tool 🤘🏻

[@mistersmith3986]

Awesome knife. Congrats!

[@richbanister]

Damn that Peña looks better every time you show it! It has the right blend of modern and classic styling.

[@scotmetcalf2745]

Umnum! Probably the only Reeves blades I’ve wanted! Great collection have a fantastic day

[@MrTRS4444]

Collection is sick. Nirvana is my fav. Love them all!

[@Greg-bz2bf]

Good stories especially the Pena Custom Mula. (I like my Crane's Custom production version but drool when I see a custom.) Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@andrewkevalaitis2684]

Really enjoyed the video. Great collection of keepers! I’m way jealous…

[@aymanahmed5534]

Amazing collection brother

[@gunsNmoses]

"I almost sold the Nirvana. That was dumb. That was really dumb." You're telling me man! I owned two. First one came brand new to me from a dealer, it had really bad lock rock so I returned it when I should have just sent it to spyderco and they probably could have fixed it. Second one I got second hand from someone on the forums, it was in perfect condition, perfect action, lockup, centering, it was beautiful. I sold it a few years ago for $400 what I had into it after buying a truck that needed work. It's easily the biggest regret I have when it comes to my knife collection! Hold on to that one! Or sell it to me lol.

[@kid5Media]

I am very new to the modern knife scene. I just got my first one, a Para3 in S45VN and I love it. One thing I've decided after hundreds of reviews: frame lock knives, no matter how premium, will never be for me. To a blade, I find them ugly. I'd rather have a slipjoint.

[@jonnypescado1]

I really enjoyed the knives & the stories. Excellent video.

[@jerusdc]

New subscriber here, Love the content man. Thanks for all the effort you put into these videos!

[@timothythedude5406]

Great video big guy.

[@izulaAlec0369]

Doesn’t the invictus have bearings? so would those rust?

[@alanchapman6291]

Curious what your thought on the Koenig Arius is?...

[@mrj3711]

I'm kinda impressed you got s110v to rust. My pocket beater manix2 in s110v lives in my pocket by the ocean. Coming up on 7yrs not a spec on it.

[@chrishubbard1624]

Is that a new shirt release bro? I dig it, available on site at all??

[@dannyboyspace]

I'm curious why you went with the smooth scale Drift vs. the knurled scale option? I just bought the Drift with knurled scales on one side... and trying to convince myself that was the right decision ... for grip, or cosmetics, or....? Smooth scales def look cleaner and obviously symmetrical (knurled scales only come on one side). Thoughts anyone?

[@classicsciencefictionhorro1665]

Personal preference, but I like both sides looking the same.

[@lancewoody6294]

I dig the g10 on both sides

[@Cracktower1]

I love thumb studs until I need to sharpen/strop. Then I can't stand them. Wish they would make easily removable thumb studs without risking ruining them.

[@Knivesarecool]

I’m very late to this comment but I have to say if thumb studs are interfering with your sharpening angle you are definitely sharpening at way too low of an angle for a folder

[@johnvimal4797]

Hi Bro, a fan from India, really liked all your videos, keep it up 👍

[@kevinhinojoza]

Very impressive collection you got man! 😎

[@MD-yw4in]

Can you give a recommendation for an HVAC tech carry? I need a new flashlight that’s similar to a rofis r2 which I can no longer find. Robust folder with a drop point or reverse tanto, multi tip screwdriver with nut driver bits, gloves, pen and pad, key holder, ear plugs, safety glasses

[@mistersmith3986]

My three picks in order: 1. Spyderco Nirvana 2. Chris Reeve Umnumzaan 3. The watch you have on in this video. Please let me know what brand and model that watch is. Thanx for the video my Bladed Brother 👍 ⚔️ ✝️ 🇺🇲

[@kozmo7]

Finally found a knife channel with someone I can relate to I liv by the beach and I’m always by the ocean and I can’t carry shit as it all rusts. Oh and I’m a bigger guy and sweat like crazy haha Subbed and enjoyed the video happy to find out some great knives to try! Thanks my man

[@samiadb8503]

I know with the ability to have a locked knife in your pocket its probably pointless having a slip joint..... But have you managed a play with the mkm fara?

[@deez2glocks]

I like that you use them all. No safe queens. I'm the same way with my firearms.

[@MarcoRodriguez-dh3tf]

Awesome content, but couldn't help but notice you didn't post that microtech katana.....any possibility of selling that beauty?

[@praetor47]

still regret selling my Nirvana... at the time i was in the "users only" mindset, and this was both too nice and too big and so i made the big mistake of selling it :(

[@brianoconnor9350]

I lucky enough to have a Nirvana, but it’s been a user for me and is kinda beat up 😶 great vid as always man!

[@MipMip-f6i]

What’s the intro song? I heard it on a music playlist that didn’t say what it was, and now that I just heard it again, I was just wondering what it was.

[@tacticaltavern]

Certainly some great cutlery! 🔪🔪

[@danielgarity3522]

Taylor, can you do a video soon on packs/backpacks?

[@staylocked6530]

14 soon to be 15 you have me hooked in this hobby and make it really fun thank you and can’t wait to see what my wallet cry’s about next I just bought a new edc set I guess you would call it. 😭🤞

[@eagles7235]

19 turning 20. Trust me, wait until you’ve got a good amount saved up first. I regret splurging on some stuff I have......but it’s worth it if you’re happy. Also hot take: if you are going for a marching carry, have one item that stands out in color. I recently have a complete OD green carry, but now I have a leather wallet that just makes it stand out because of its.....eccentric vibe

[@staylocked6530]

@@eagles7235 thanks ill make sure to try and incorporate something like that in there I will probably do leather or brass something like that cause most of my things are stonewashed

[@eagles7235]

@@staylocked6530 definitely leather, since it will patina over time and give your carry a bit of a story to tell. Also, it can be a conversation starter if it catches someone’s eye. If you go for leather, I’d suggest a wallet or an organizer of sorts; even a coin sleeve if you’re into that. Brass is a bit harder, since it depends on what you carry specifically, but you can make it work.

[@Coffeechessnchats]

I got the Large 31 in Raindrop and Black Micarta Battle black XM-18 3.5 Bowie with texture CF scale. NEVER SELLING EITHER PERIOD

[@christolley4946]

Taylor, I would really like to get a knife with a Vanax 37 blade. I know of Quiet Carry "Drift" and love Shiro CDs but, many financial reasons between me and a CD, could suggest several others with Vanax please??? I like flippers...

[@Th3xN1rTyxD1gGaZ1]

EP & CRK Are a weekly rotation for me

[@betrpony]

What watch are you wearing in this video?

[@Veesaki]

Terrific ! My never sell my Sebenza 25 black micarta inlays , 🤗

[@TheAcidheat]

love your collection

[@_Nathan-]

Why no OTFs?

[@elchoche1410]

Hey Taylor Martin Where did you buy your green hat??

[@InGratitudeIam]

Chris Reeve is pretty much all you'll ever need. The overall precision that goes into making his knives, along with the geometry and strength of the blade are incredible. Tough, elegant and durable, even for your sweaty ass, Taylor!

[@user-nr2nj7wx6x]

There are hundreds of knives that are exponentially better and not entirely over priced

[@mofomartianp]

Chis Reeve is the the most overrated knife brand ever. 500 bucks for a hollow-ground folding knife?!?! WTF?! For that money, every blade should be a hand-ground convex with a perfect zero-point apex. Geometry and strength of a convex grind is far superior to a hollow grind. If CR really wanted to make the best knives the in world, they would convex grind their knives.

[@abc456f]

@@mofomartianp CRK's come with a slight convex edge. Have you ever had one? I wondered if they were all hype until I got my first sebenza. Taking it apart and putting it back together convinced me the hype was real. I haven't found any production knives that have the level of fit and finish, super tight tolerances. The supplied Allen wrench fits the screws absolutely perfectly, the pivot seats so tight, I don't think a hair could be squeezed into that space. There's no fiddling with the pivot to get the blade centered. Just tighten everything up and it's dead on center. Zero blade play, lock rock, detent lash. I own four crk's and they're all made to the same exacting quality. I think some people talk them down just for the sake of being contrarian. I have no problem with their prices for what you get. Spyderco, Benchmade, ZT, Hinderer, Strider, Medford, etc. all make very good knives. Chris Reeve makes great knives, which I'll qualify, in my opinion.

[@mofomartianp]

​@@abc456f I've handled one, I wasn't impressed. I prefer the bugout in aluminum. I'm sure CR knives are machined to very tight tolerances, and I'm sure they are built well. But I've heard questionable things about their heat-treat and the fact that they use hollow grinds just ruins what could be a really good, albeit overpriced folder. I hate hollow ground blades. I'm a self-admitted snob, I know, but I also make some of my own knives and convex is the only way to go.

[@Chris-fq4xz]

@@mofomartianp yes,like my rockstead HIGO II with ZDP189 I haven't come across anything that is sharper and stays sharp, and I'm a high-end knife addicted junkie.

[@MattieBoii209]

Shoot fam if you ever decide to get rid of some blades id definitely be happy to to rock some new edcs lol all i have is my bowie and Bugout 😂😂

[@powerart1]

Dude I've been trying to find my grail knife/one and only hard use knife; and I was THIS close to deciding on the umnumzaan until you said yours rusted at the beach. I live close to the beach and I wanted a knife with corrosion resistant hardware. Im familiar with the "salty" knives out there, but I wanted something bigger and possibly in titanium. If only there was an XL quiet carry waypoint or CRK salt series.

[@BestDamnEDC]

The Zaan rusted in my pocket while backpacking. It was mainly just from me letting sweat stay on it. But saltwater will corrode just about any stainless steel without proper maintenance. You could pray to the knife gods for a Magnacut Zaan to happen someday, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.

[@powerart1]

@@BestDamnEDC Yes one day of sweat almost ruined my current carry (elementum) which led me on this quest. If a magnacut zaan came out right now I would have no choice but to go into crippling debt to get one. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@cjtaylor1977]

Currently looking for what I see referred to as "Gentleman's knives" for my EDC. Working in an urban environment that is the best fit. Looking at this list and past videos I wonder if there is a genre of knives that we could look at here.

[@landenrobinson7500]

texas toothpicks are the most gentlemanly knives in my opinion

[@bertino1]

Buck 55, love than little tank thank that you can pass to your future generations.

[@NensChan]

CRKT CEO is my favorite for urban carry/ professional environments.

[@Chris-fq4xz]

William henry knives are considered Gentleman's knives.

[@joeanjomi]

How come it won’t let me join the Discord? Does anyone know why?

[@TheFresh831]

Do you sell the thumb whole draft yet? If not I’m interested.

[@Hungrybird474]

Does anyone know who CH makes knives for ? I heard a LOT and American companies too . I also heard most of the scopes are made in two plants in China or Taiwan and they re all different by what materials used . Anyone ?

[@joeosullivan52]

I would love to get my hands on an X series Mula. The custom looks nice, but is out of my price range. Just wish they were in stock somewhere

[@Pop_Gordo]

If you had to put a number on it, how many knives in total do you think you have right now? I know this is your job so obviously you’ll have a lot because of work but O/U 105.5

[@knifelore1647]

Thats a cool knife "all" the Nirvana,an to get from Brain Lai, awesome his Spyderco Amalgam is as of yet my favorite knife ever. I absolutely 💯 love it!

[@historycollecting6361]

I'm on the fence on getting my first spyderco does anyone have any recommendations. I'm giving myself a 120$ budget.

[@deedle6073]

para 2

[@edcdad1124]

Tenacious won't break that budget at all with cash to spare pick up a lynch clip

[@miya7525]

Hogue deka is the only edc friendly American-made knife I’d buy under $150. Everything else feels like crap unless you spend more and dress them with g10

[@mrj3711]

@@edcdad1124 agreed

[@rudy4538]

can you make a top 10 Knives made in USA?

[@angelnbf9653]

Lookin to sell my knifes ! Any place I can put them up for sale on??

[@sparks1115]

Hi! I just joined your discord. How much were you trying to sell your drift v1 for?

[@mohiduba]

I carry a SOG Seal XL. I have big azz hands and that big blade fits just right in my hand and it's ok in my pocket

[@renjun6843]

They should remake the Spyderco Nirvana and the Buck Waimea

[@Synic08]

Maybe i’m like, basic, or something…. But the kershaw leek, and the QSP penguin… always one of those two in my pocket…. The leek is the best knife in its size…. The penguin could be better… not sure whats better yet, but i havent found it.. penguin sharpens EASILY back to shaving sharp…

[@VirginiaHapa]

That pena is beautiful

[@darnellb85]

Great selection 👌 with so many 🤔❓️how about some GAW's just a thought..Thanks 👍

[@Rpm_02]

Where would you sell those knifes? Hit me up I always want more!

[@seanlowkey9388]

Been trying to find a Nirvana for a hot minute

[@johnryan1386]

The amount of people that can’t tell the difference between the Mula ( and it’s different versions) and the Caballero is shocking, even big sellers advertising the complete wrong models.

[@Pocket-boi]

the fact you have a few months of rent on the table worth of knifes is wild

[@tuomike7023]

Hello Sir! Love Your videos. I would though like to give You a little feedback about Your video quality. To my old eyes the videos in the shop are really dark. You have a dark coloured table and ”dark” coloured amazing knives and it is really hard to make out the details You mention. As my eyes continue getting older I eould welcome a little more light. Thank You again for very interesting content. Keep up the good work!

[@tylernewman6100]

Can I buy your green micarta we banter?

[@jay-rk1mn]

so You love knives w out Lockhart inserts,is what you are telling me

[@ej1029100]

It would be an honor to own a knife you once used or was apart of your collection!

[@annsparling4131]

F3 is shiros best, my opinion

[@hockeymack]

synapse caught my eye in the thumbnail...."literally the only one i was like, yep thats the shape." then you tell me there are 10.... :,(

[@bigboibean7837]

make a video about the knives you’re going to sell, just show everyone the knives you hate the most.

[@JustinBrown25]

I use every single knife I own .It tickles me how people won’t use a $500 knife but drive a vehicle 10 times that or more you don’t buy a car to park it ! Shame on you yes you know who you are.😡

[@tj.rockwell]

I’ll buy the thumb hole quiet carry drift if you want to sell it now😂

[@alfonsoluna8182]

Damn these knives are sexy I want the 2nd one tho I love the blade style

[@kermitthepog7063]

You never give credit to other channels. I believe this was a tag started by Pete from Cedric and Ada. I've seen you make the same video as Jon Gadget just a few weeks later like at least 3 or 4 times.

[@BestDamnEDC]

I absolutely give credit when it’s due. I don’t watch either of those channels but it’s also not a very unique idea. I have a list of hundreds of video ideas I’ve been compiling for years that I pull from.

[@kermitthepog7063]

@@BestDamnEDC I hope that's true!

[@lordgrim4103]

hey

[@codywschroeder]

When you say "I rust knives". What do you mean by that? Do you not take care of them, or just use them in ways that cause them to rust? I don't understand how hiking around with a knife in your pocket can rust a knife that much. I got on backpack hunts for over a week at a time, and sweat a ton while hiking around with a knife in my pocket. I just wipe my knife down when I get home, and have never had an issue.

[@tesau315]

Dude, I would take any knives that you don't want. As long as they are legal in Canada, I'll take them. Just saying...

[@trippyflip]

You hit a second puberty? Lol your voice sounds deeper

[@tomturbuckle0076]

To weed out the eye candy junk and the copy cats that don't walk the walk what are the specs I need to look at on knife websites so I don't waste money on knives that won't cut it? Pun intended.

[@definedsinner8669]

smh $300 and up

[@donniebarajas8564]

You got my disease bruh.... Lol.

[@donwendling7800]

Hey Taylor, I'm new to knives & a subscriber to your channel. I'd love to have that extra quiet carry drift you have. Please send it to me

[@v.olksheld2105]

Oh, sorry.. 700 bucks? 😳😂😂 Yeah, right!

[@v.olksheld2105]

Who‘s buying a fuckin knife for 400 bucks? 😳

[@Mowntandewey]

people

[@tylerschafer1296]

Lots of people. 400 is just getting started for custom work.

[@Datightguy]

Once something becomes a hobby and has enthusiasts, there's no limit to price.

[@Cahwai]

I bought a Sebenza 31 for 575 before taxes. It just depends i guess. If someone is an enthusiast; they’ll buy whatever they wish. I wanted a tool i known to damn near 0 failures.

[@ZetaReticulian]

A “beef cake”…….. that has got to be the most homo erotic name I’ve ever heard a grown man refer to his knife as 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@timothyoakhart8860]

I only ever keep 10 knives. I'm a knife user not collector. No space for safe queens or customs.

[@MoneybagsUkulele]

When did he hit puberty?

[@carlomac]

These videos would be better if you were missing a few fingers.