5 EDC Pocket Knives No One Talks About!!

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[@stevenrogers7917]

The Boker Kalashnikov Auto excellent price at around $50 great snappiness but doesn't jump out of your hand and now in D2 Steel I absolutely love this knife

[@ottergt]

The AirLite Drop Point is my absolute favorite EDC knife (and I actually like the jimping, which I don't find to be too sharp). My other favorite EDC is the Civivi Riffle...about the same weight as the AirLite, but thicker scales (micarta), bearings for the pivot, and a slicey blade.

[@HorseLuvr101]

I like the jumping on the Airlite, too. It’s one of my favorites

[@The_OG_MP]

I have noticed that the Link came on scene and was huge but now it’s never mentioned. Such a great knife.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

The link is my favorite Kershaw, have both the 20CV and M390 versions. Both were under $80. I can live with an assisted opening if the value and materials are there. Great call on the Astor.

[@nathannettik455]

Great format Aaron, hitting the highlights gets to the point. This video would be cool with all types of gear you've done over the years, bottles, bags, hatchets fixed blades. Your video editing is on point and makes for a good time.

[@jammintube57]

For years I have been a fan of the Kershaw Link 1776BW. I really do enjoy carrying as an EDC and have used it in heavy workloads. I like it so much, I picked up another black/black version. I tied lanyards for each one and they are great for me. This knife is a good weight, easily goes in and out of pockets regardless of the material. there is an M390 version with aluminum handles, but I am not a fan of the aluminum. If anything, I would like to see this knife in canvas micarta and the M390. Note: although much is said about preference for manual rather than assisted, I do enjoy this assisted design. I am able to easily close the blade, and yet the deployment is good. I have a couple $200 knives, but I reach for this one every day. Thanks!

[@dustinb.77]

I regularly carry the Kershaw Link 20CV steel. It's a great pocket knife for the money.

[@JuandelaCruz001]

Luv the new-ish Bronze Line from Spartan Blades.

[@carlosnegremanzanares8518]

I have the Kershaw blur and the air lite with a tanto blade. I love the manual because it's going to open, it's reliable but the asisted in the Kershaw is fast, more easy to operate. I end carrying the blur every day. The link looks good man, it's in my list. Great video Aaron, keep up the good work 👍

[@jimlahey5623]

I like this channel, good quality sound and no unnecessary talking.

[@gideonstactical]

Thank you jim!

[@kellywelch3]

I've had the base model Kershaw Link for years and love it! Very capable and comfortable for the price point. Love the assisted opening!

[@maxlvledc]

the Air lite..once it went to $60 and less it became one of the best budget knives easily.

[@codylundell7359]

I like the quick reviews and I really like the idea of the gear items that fly under the radar. For me the Kershaw Blur doesn’t get enough attention anymore. And I don’t know why the Gerber Sedulo didn’t get more traction. Those are my most carried EDC besides my Leatherman Wave II

[@treychambers3050]

That was a fantastic list and breakdown. I really like this format too. Keep it up!

[@bRad-ns6iy]

I like the Gerber downrange! Sadly I can't get one in Canada.

[@edc4fun]

Excellent list GT! I don’t mind the fast 5 format from time to time. Thanks!

[@leeweisberg4045]

Great video; keep them coming

[@kellenphan7198]

Dude how am I JUST hearing of this guy. Great combo of information, opinion, and entertainment.

[@gideonstactical]

Thank you so much welcome to the GT family.

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

My edc is the Gerber Empower auto love it. Been carrying it for about a year after watching your downrange vid. Went for it cause I liked the spearmint over the tattoo. Now looking at the downrange. One is never enough. Good suggestions all around.

[@orendz7740]

I always like it when you make these types of videos. Thanks

[@riverrunner23]

I've got 3 of the 5 in your video. The Astor, Air Lite in both blade styles and 3 of the Stretch in ZDP-189 & K390. Love them all. Enjoy.

[@micahjham7059]

This review is a home run. 'Didn't know about a few of these models. Great info for my next purchase. Thanks GT!

[@albsureinc23]

I got the Kershaw link in 420hc and that one is a solid knife....but there hard to find nowadays... except for the 20cv version...might consider the cold steel...at $55 that's a solid price point

[@sorearm]

That cold steel is actually on my wishlist

[@shawnmullins5073]

I enjoyed this quick hitter

[@jodyfree953]

Awesome video 💯

[@panagiotissoufliotis6558]

I 've got 4/5. Except Spyderco ,generally i don't own anyone. And for the AirLite is with a tanto blade. I think for the price Kershaw is the winner, and also a great slicer. Anyone of the friends watching , and have one of them at a shopping list, go on and buy. Great video bro.

[@thomasmaloney843]

A lot of times I carry the Buck 112 slim or the ESEE Zancudo. Just handy to carry. Forgot the Kabar Dozier.

[@gaberoo9099]

Yeah, I like this style of reviews. Great to highlight underappreciated folders like these models. The Lite flew under my radar...maybe I'll give it a second look (specially if done with AUS10 stainless).

[@jonathancupp3686]

Good info dude! I think I will check out the Kershaw. I did not realize they had USA made blades, I thought they were made in China. I’ll have to wait until August though, I bought two new pistols this week and am not allowed any new knives until Aug.😢

[@paulaustin1234]

More videos like this one, would be helpful. Thanks.

[@AtomicBleach]

Lost my tanto kershaw link. Was my fav edc for awhile. It is a chunky knife, but the ca-chunk you got when ever you flipped it open to do some serious cutting was so satisfying.

[@clintonlewis1261]

Great choices 👍.

[@michaellaird9262]

The stretch is on my list. Currently bounce between cs recon & airlite for my pocket knife. Bradford gaurdian 3 as my fixed blade

[@FFFFYOURWOKE]

Great channel

[@davewhaley6917]

All great knives

[@dustinwhitt5297]

My favorite spyderco is the GB2, but always been interested in the stretch.

[@unfi6798]

The Gerber Downrange Auto is a great cutting tool. Got it only for the handle, it grips my palm securely & comfortably. It feels like it is made for my hands both left & right. Mod the blade giving it abit of a belly making it an excellent outback edc for small game while camping. Great segment GT. Hope life on the road is as fun as it may be challenging. Stay safe folks. Greetings from Australia.

[@thegreyghost2789]

Just curious, they let you have auto knives in Australia?

[@unfi6798]

@@thegreyghost2789 Not really but nevertheless.!

[@thegreyghost2789]

@@unfi6798 Ah!!! Ok!

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

@@unfi6798 G'day mate, I was gonna say............... but I wont tell anyone if you dont ; ) cheers Duke.

[@dualsportedc]

Great blades. I’d throw the ZT 0223 on that list too. People think the holes make it weak but I’ve batoned mine and it’s still in one piece

[@realbroggo]

I carry my CS AirLite when I really want to be discrete and have a low visible knife 'print'. It carries very thin but is still tough enough for most day-to-day scenarios and is usable - love it. I agree with the Stretch. It is a very good user (finger choil is very comfortable & user friendly) but the blade shape isn't for everyone. I would easily recommend it over an Endela. Unfortunately Spyderco pricing also goes against it - there are a number of better priced options. Thanks for the vid.

[@josephkehoe518]

Can you please do a review on the crkt linchpin deadbolt lock knife please

[@seanwhite304]

Kershaw Link 20CV , Gerber 06 Auto S30V and Benchmade 275 ADAMAS CPM CRUWEAR are the only folders I own . I carried Kershaw Blur Ken Onion S30V for 11 years before I changed it out . I put that knife through absolute hell . I've had Kershaw Link for almost 2 years now and it's a freaking tank . Gerber 06 Auto is my favorite Auto and I've been using it for years . Benchmade ADAMAS is my bomb Proof Folder . If this bad boy breaks hell is going to freeze over . Im gonna be in the market for bomb Proof 5" Fixed blade . I've narrowed it down to.. Benchmade 539GY ANONIMUS CPM Cruwear or Bark River Bravo 1.25 CPM 3V

[@user-cs3hi8zp7p]

I have the same Spartan Astor you showed & man alive this thing is sweet! Its like it was made for my hand, perfect ergos and it takes suuuuper sticky edges that last so much longer than expected! I got mine from Atlantic Knives for $104😎...and couldn't be happier with it! Its made to do work and does it well...sturdy construction with awesome materials🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@techtrain65]

The Astor just made it to my list of must-haves 👍

[@Grey-Rock]

The Cold Steel is very cool!

[@jordancohen474]

thank you very much.Quick shipper.Good Product.

[@trentthornton4828]

I like the vid format

[@MichaelJohnson-jo1st]

Interesting choices. How about a fixed blade version of this video?

[@dalegrant7392]

The Kershaw X Al-Mar knife is an amazing self defense knife

[@davidtate166]

The link with 20cv steel.got one 👍 they move .it's a 🏆 blade.

[@Kmicic023]

Böker Caracal liner or slipjoint (42). D2 steel, thiccy blade, 3D handles from G10 :)

[@The4cp]

The air lite is one of my work knives. I have a link in M390. people are missing out.

[@riderr1011]

I prefer the fast, hard hitting vids. My attention span has shortened over the years. Love the USA made products, Thank you.

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Nice new video

[@itywhat6499]

As usual, great review. However, you and other reviewers seem to downplay assisted opening knives such as Kershaw and ZT make. For those that have hand issues such as arthritis, the assisted knives are awesome. My thumbs just don't have the dexterity anymore to use manual-open knives. I suggest that you do a vid on the best assisted knives. Once again, thank you for an awesome vid.

[@Macman608]

Completely agree.👍🏼

[@kejadventures241]

Just use a neck knife or a fixed blade in scout carry all the tactifags are obsessed with those now

[@SourLymes]

Have you tried flippers? Especially flippers with ball bearing pivots. They are easier to use than assisted knives.

[@megacab]

@Stoned Josh True. Now it matters if the blade has "drop shutty" action or not. For some people knives are adult fidget spinners.

[@ka1s3r_29]

ZT 0770cf would be my number one pick. Its light and a perfect edc size

[@Fred_yolo86]

What is the white watch i see you wearing in your videos?

[@gideonstactical]

A Garmin Instinct

[@blubyu1100]

great vid. giving some thought to replacing my PM2😮

[@ka1s3r_29]

Im not sure if theyre still around but a cold steel hold out 2 is a great pm2 replacement. Thinner and tougher, but ergos arent quite as good.

[@user-cs3hi8zp7p]

I swap daily between my PM2 in s35vn & the Spartan Astor with CTS-XHP...different feels and both get the job done! 😎👍

[@ald2522]

I've been saying the Spyderco blades look like a dodo bird for years! But I still own 4 of them. It's hard to beat the quality at the price point. My stainless Endura survived 15 years of urban EMS will still shave hair off your arm. Thanks for the great video!

[@AtomicBleach]

You should check out the Statgear Ausus Slim. D2 Steel G10 scales. I bought 4 of them when they had a kickstarter. Great knives every one. Amazing action and a super fun blade shape, kinda like a oversized Benchmade Osborne. The knife is not at all slim though lol, its easily one of my chunkiest folders I have. I've used it for chopping and mild batoning though so I can attest to its strength.

[@mrdarren1045]

How would you compare these knives with the ontario rat 1 & 2 especially the D2 versions?

[@gideonstactical]

The rat-1 is a great folder, but most of these are a grade above.

[@mrdarren1045]

@@gideonstactical fair point.

[@gaberoo9099]

I have three of those (Astor, Link and Stretch). Agree about the ugliness of the Stretch (I prefer the more recent versions; mine is in HAP40 steel blade).

[@aldenbarbieri]

Air Lite tanto is my edc

[@jayr526]

Link- check. Cold Steel- check. Spartan-nope. Wish list Stretch- nope. Hard pass. Gerber- nope. Doubtful. Interesting. Thanx, Aaron. Rec Bestechs Slasher in Magnacut.

[@alpine1600s]

And if your even more budget minded the Cold Steel Double Safe Hunter is very good.

[@Tom_H327]

Out of the knife game. So refreshing.

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Aaron, good idea to show some of the less mainstream folders out there. Many many many more worthy possibilities of course, lol. Admittedly most of mine are well known and popular; in fairness, for good reason. One that comes to mind immediately though, especially for value, is the Ruike P105, (Fang), in 14C, running on bearings with layered G10 scales, that will suit large size hands ; ) great action, no blade play and currently 37 USD @ Blade HQ. It is one of only a couple of china manufactured knives I own, but it is a solid tool that I use regularly, I would go as far as to say; the best bang for buck EDC folder I have. Cheers Duke. P.S. btw I personally dont mind whatever format, good to see ya mate and the content is always very considered and valuable. I love that you have thrown in some additional entertaining touches now and then. I guess change it up to suit the subject/intent of the vid i.e. an overview or detailed review/discussion. @ the end of the day, all good in the wood !!!!!

[@TopDog8762]

Cold Steel AirLite is most certainly a go to hard use reasonably priced pocket knife. Maybe the king in its class. Spyderco is always a good bet, even the Spyderco Tenacious in 8CR holds up to use and is a good value for what it is. And of course you can always get the Tenacious in higher grade blade steel.

[@deadahead2604]

How about that Spyderco rock jumper!!!! It’s my go to. And it doesn’t have the useless Boye dent.

[@qui-gone]

Could you check out TOPS CUT 4.0, if possible? Not sure if it's your cup of tea. But I'd like to get your perspective on it.

[@Molonlabe07]

I carry mine almost every day, it's a very well rounded knife. Tops 1095 is amazing, the ergos are amazing, can't say enough about the cut.

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Are you going to review Work Tuff knives?

[@gideonstactical]

I have done several in the past, excellent blades

[@josephlilley9249]

Spyderco is prob my favorite for good priced knives and it’s easy to customize them witch I do with all my knives. I truly hate the lightweight versions of the knives though. I just hate frn and other plastic handles.

[@steely_mike]

I have the air lite and it's definitely solid. And you're right the Spydey is an ugly dodo

[@luisarellanorn3309]

Coldsteel American Lawman...

[@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo]

Got my Link on sale for only $75 last year, which is unbelievable for 20CV. I've paid more for D2. The only thing I will say is that Kershaw 20CV seems to be a bit softer and more porous than the same steel on their Kai Zero Tolerance line. Just doesn't stay as sharp quite as long, but for nearly $200 less I can live with it. I can also live with the assisted opening, which ZT has in their very similar 3.25" 0770 models. You could always de-assist it I guess, but I never bothered. I have a ton of Cold Steel, bought my first in 1987 or so, but I'm just not a fan of the AUS-10 they're using now. I got better performance from the AUS-8 they used for years, but maybe that's just because they changed hands recently, or maybe that the one and only CS I ever received that was amazingly butter knife dull (the Gunsite Counter Tac) was in this steel. It honestly looked like they forgot to sharpen it at the factory, while most CS knives will cut you if you look at them hard. I need to give it one more chance I guess, but usually get their S35VN now. That Astor rocks my favorite Carpenter steel, which I have on a Spydie Chaparral and Cold Steel had for a while as well on some models (Ultimate Hunter), and is definitely on my list along with a Spartan Harsey folder. BTW, that Spyderco Stretch 2 blade is almost an exact copy of the first one-hand opening knife Sal Glesser developed that was introduced in 1981, the "Workman," with stainless steel scales. Funny, over 40 years later and that "birdshead" design is still solid. Thanks for the intro to the Gerber Downrange; I wasn't familiar with it. I love Tantos and have a lot of them, but in this category I have the same Benchmade Adamas you have (can't recall if you have the standard 275-1 or the 2750 auto) , which is a premium badass auto knife in CruWear. This looks cool though, and would be a nice companion to that Adamas plain drop point. I've never cared for the military issued Gerber 06, even though lots of guys swear by them, they just seem slow and I gather there's spring issues over time. (?) I definitely like this format for your views on stuff. 8-10 minutes on knives or other gear; you have a great presentation style that lends itself to quick, clean gear wrap-ups. You can also still provide more in-depth reviews for items that you think justify it. What about more on specific camping items you might need for different types of terrain / weather / conditions? I'm sure someone in a Montana fall or winter has different requirements than someone out near a lake in the summer. (?) You definitely have the outdoor knowledge to cover most situations I think. Just a suggestion. Anyway, great job as always! 👍

[@King88_8]

I was really disappointed when I received the Air Lite. Don't know why Cold Steel pushes the price up so much when they add G10. It wasn't/isn't my favourite but I can tell you it's probably one of, If not the most carried blade because of its weight and profile. It's not flimsy and that jimping is the best I've used

[@bluwasabi7635]

I read this thumbnail as "Stop stealth builds". Was a bit confused

[@nickmartino2839]

Well I think alot of the problem....and it's not a problem really.... lol but with so many other knife companies like protech jack wolf benchmade so many others alot of these other knives kinda get left behind

[@robertpetties5137]

Under $100, S35vn, Coldsteel Code 4. Can not beat it.

[@johnossendorf9979]

Victorinox Swiss Champ

[@ozzlayer]

I had the Kershaw Link yeeeears ago and i was disappointed with the liner lock. Very weak and unsafe. Looks good and perform well but the locking mechanism was a deal breaker. I gave it away

[@dougbrown7150]

I don't get any appeal to the triad lock. It's inconveniently placed and most locks are proven stronger than the pivot anyway aka you'll break the knife before any lock fails

[@Stucknthe80z]

Gerber is so hit or miss with their products, even those in the same line. I guess it depends on who is working that day. QC is iffy

[@gideonstactical]

I wouldn’t disagree, but I would say that here usa made stuff is usually pretty good in quality and QC

[@KCBarrett]

Thanks for considering us lefties. There's nothing more aggravating than watching a knife review and having to pause and rewind the video to see if the knife is ambidextrous or not! I've noticed that you're pretty consistent in mentioning this "feature", and I know that I speak for the rest of the South Paws when I say thank you.

[@wrm3]

That is very helpful for us lefties, but saying a right-hand liner lock is "fully ambi" is not accurate.

[@secaucusjunction9086]

@@wrm3 That is exactly what I was thinking every time he mentioned it. I can operate a linerlock with my left hand somehow but that is not the definition of ambidextrous.

[@nandayane]

All the cool kids are talking about the stretch 2, in k390….

[@austinbridge]

Tanto is 'tAHn-toe' pronounced more like "pronto"

[@gordonschiff3621]

Of course there is the $9 smith and Wesson that is just as good. Lol

[@claymcbunch1013]

I’ll take my CS Recon 1 and throw all other folders away

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Clay, ah yep, if I could have only one.....................Cheers Duke.

[@jjabberjaw8822]

I appreciate the video, but I don't think I use the term "fully ambidextrous" the way that you do. having a reversible pocket clip helps, but a liner lock or frame lock always works better with one hand or the other. I understand fully ambidextrous to mean that you can have the same experience using something with either hand, such as a lockback with a reversible pocket clip. Again, I appreciate the review, but that was a detail that threw me off a bit.

[@richardhenry1969]

I'm a coldsteel guy. Can't beat the tri-ad lock. I still carry the broken skull. I should grab one of those air-lites. I will not carry a liner lock had one fail. Everyone can say what they want after you realize how easily I could have lost use in a few fingers. I choose to have a real lock I can trust. I don't need to fidget that's something we trained not to do.

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[@JuniorFarquar]

Made in Portland? No thank you. Not contributing to that com mie hellhole. That's just me.

[@gideonstactical]

Factors made in the USA is a big plus. So many companies are now outsourcing out of the country.

[@kellywelch3]

I live in a Portland suburb. The people working at Kershaw are not a part of the Portland problem.

[@loyalegroup3929]

Aaron, I'd really appreciate it if you'd quit spending my money. Thanks in advance.