AMERICAN MADE! Fixed Blade Knives Made in the U.S.A. | Knife Banter S2 (Ep 36)

[@bev8200]

Really enjoying the dangler

[@ZETSUEN26]

I like the flow of these Banters, you guys keep it fresh lol

[@crazyshrum]

This was just my first Blade HQ purchase. I look forward to more.

[@KeaDrinksTea]

Bark Rivers is hands down my favorite fixed blade company. I have a Kephart 5 in 4v for my hiking/camping adventures

[@TheGunf1ghter]

Recently picked up a white river backpacker. Been my edc since!!! Love the size, materials and feel of the knife. I did put my own scales on the knife though. Instead of the paracord wrap. I’d recommend this knife to anyone who wants a small fixed blade edc!!!

[@benbeattie4609]

Loved this format with Jamie and Kurt, it was really nice watching you present together gentlemen!! Just purchased myself a Böker Plus Nessmi Pro - going to see if that might fill the role of small EDC fixed blade… Keep up the good work chaps and stay safe My warmest regards to everyone out there in the Blade HQ community

[@christopherthaley]

I have a video suggestion/request: I would love to see a video on scout carry knives. I'm looking for a small-medium scout carry EDC, and there's no way to filter search results for scout carry. I know I can just make a sheath if I need; but it'd be great to see what options are already out there.

[@trageopar]

Have you ever checked out Bradford knives? I have a Guardian 3 and it’s pretty awesome to scout carry!

[@benbeattie4609]

I second this, would love to see more content on small EDC scout carry fixed blades!!

[@christopherthaley]

@@trageopar That's definitely a leading contender. People seem very happy with them, and I like that there are so many options.

[@JesseLJohnson]

Check out the Bark River Adventurer II or any of the Adventurer series. The GiantMouse GMF1 too, Spyderco Mule Team they have one on their site now and the SPY27 is coming soon, Bradford Guardian series, Spyderco Junction. Some of those you might have to modify or order a sheath but all are great knives that I own. Don't really carry any of them often but I still really like them lol. All are probably in that size range you are looking for all would be great carry knives if you wanted to carry a fixed blade.

[@santiagoguier9490]

trageopar I bought the Bradford Guardian 3 because of the scout carry option and the high quality materials and build. I bought the 3 with the G10 but I highly recommend the 3.5 in micarta because its just a neutral handle thats the most ergonomic type of handle so if you are a woods man or you really use your stuff I thins that’s a SOLID option

[@markfcoble]

Gathering with friends, cookout, croquet, some gardening in between. Thanks for reviews!

[@jonathancupp3686]

“HACKABILITY”!!! Gotta lot of love for you Kurt! You are awesome! Two thumbs up!!!

[@matthewshannon6946]

You guys put a lot of fun into our hobby!!!😀👍

[@Quackks00]

I love my esee 3. I edc it except to the office sometimes.... when I used to go to the office. Becker necker wrapped in paracord is what started my love of fixed blades

[@joet.plumber3771]

At about 17:20 you spoke about the Tops knife being a tad bit too short. About 15 years ago I wrote to Bob Dozier and asked him to make me an Electricians knife. I wanted it short but with a handle long enough to grip like you're saying. He asked me if I was left handed or right. Before finalizing the custom D-2 knife he told me he didn't have any Root Beer handles for it. The only thing he had available at the time was Ironwood and that it wouldn't change the pricing on it. It turned out so sweet that he put it out on his regular lineup. Short but long true story. Its the best knife I've owned since then and I'm currently over 120 knives. That Gerber & the Winkler are probably my next purchases. Thanks again for a great video. Its not a hobby. Its a blade addiction. I'm off to another 12 step meeting!!! Regards.

[@AlexanderSLeBlanc]

I literally just went through 37 pages on your website for American made knives. If only this video had landed 2 hours ago lol.

[@wandererofthewastelandxXx]

Just a question. Maybe someone can answer. Some are said to be American made but some components and so on are from other country's. Is there some knives out there that are all American made and if so which brands unlike Gerber?

[@AlexanderSLeBlanc]

wanderer of the wasteland Benchmade. White River. GEC. Bradford. A lot of Spyderco. Some Kershaw. Tops. CRK. Microtech. Protech. ZT. Case. Buck.

[@SmilingGator96]

You know you can filter by country of origin, right?

[@dieseldabz7104]

@@wandererofthewastelandxXx Benchmade is one of several companies that are 100% made in the good ol USA..

[@dusso4231]

Ever since I discovered y’all, you are the only business I purchase from. Great prices and honest reviews.

[@mericanfreedom8347]

Every Bark River Knife sheath comes tight as part of the design. That way it stretches to fit with good retention and it gives you years of wear without loosening up👍🏼

[@bry3699]

I got a mini Scandi a little while ago and it rocks.

[@dyrestraiz8648]

What IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS up Kurt!~ Always good to see new content.

[@TheEnvelopeOZ]

That Winkler belt knife, oh my God.

[@blong350]

Honestly love blade hq just bought a bradley kimura off them a couple days ago it's still processing but I cant wait till I get it!

[@SavageCivilian3]

Kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurt. Lemme see them hams! Let's get it boys!

[@danielheller9624]

Great variety in this video. Super cool

[@STUFFWEDO]

I am from South Africa and 90% of my knives are American made. Thanks for the great video.

[@bev8200]

I am American and my favorite is the Glock 78/81.

[@bev8200]

But 90 percent of my knives are made in Taiwan

[@will-jc5vo]

I want that Winkler belt knife!

[@shanedirden6206]

Love my Benchmade 15 years and still holding strong v

[@joelhansen7373]

Couple of notes on Bark River: 1) All Bark Rivers are convex ground. 2) Mike Stewart will tell you not to use any oils, leather softener creams, or water to help fit the knife to the sheath. Just man up & push it in there & leave it. The leather will eventually form to the knife without losing its ability to tightly hold the knife in the sheath. Using oils, creams, or water will stretch the leather which will weaken how tightly the sheath holds the knife.

[@CytoplasmicGoo]

Joel Hansen that’s probably true for most high quality leather sheaths. As you noted, true for my bark river and also LT Wright’s JRE sheaths.

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@deflyfishing2752]

You guys have to mention the hm series from Esee because my 3hm has gone with me on any adventure for years now. Definitely an overlooked Esee series

[@gagehilb6796]

I loved this video format Kurt and Jamie are a good duo

[@FBOConcrete]

I use the mini scandy for neck knife. Put a lanyard on it wrap your little pinky in it

[@D.J.Tucci1]

And who else is looking forward for the new benchmade hunt series which has been heavily improved.

[@dieseldabz7104]

LOVE anything Benchmade

[@adammatthews9074]

Me me me

[@someguywithachannel7590]

Damn I litterly just bought a hidden canyon when I saw they're discontinued

[@ethanh3421]

It’s lookin beautiful, but I gotta agree with DieselDabz710 anything benchmade is AMAZING

[@jordanf4064]

Its technically not hunt series but I still love my bushcrafter. Though saddle mountain skinner is my other favorite fixed blade

[@Elijahthishandleisntavaliable]

Glad to see this video! 🇺🇸

[@kczcb4697]

Love my Bradford guardian 3d 5.5 elmax. Only wish I threw in the kydex sheath. Plus I’m supporting a local company. Also just added a g necker, great little work knife

[@themanyousendtokilltheboog3900]

Love the bark rivers we need more of them on the channel

[@jonathancupp3686]

I am totally stoked with my Esee PR4. Such a tough knife, and crazy sharp!

[@tungsten_kirbide]

Great video!

[@daviddeas6486]

You need to take a look at Dawson Knives from Prescott, AZ. American steel, and American made. A variety of blades for every use.

[@JesseLJohnson]

I got a hell of a deal on a new Bark River last night. I bought the Adventurer II with bone burlap and red liners that Apostle P had in his weekly knife sale at $145. That is what $100 -120 or so off what they cost. Seem to be getting a lot of Elmax lately. This Bark River, the GiantMouse Ace Grand, and the Urban EDC exclusive F5.5 are 3 of the most recent knives I have bought. I want one of Apostle P's Bark River Gunny Sidekicks. Going to have to buy one before they sell out. I have tons of folders probably a couple hundred but only 10 or so fixed blades, all from Benchmade, Bark River, Spyderco, and Hogue.

[@nicholasbrooks4842]

Would love to see an episode all about winkler blades. Not near enough videos about them

[@cryptkeeper6176]

Tops and Winkler knives are my favorite fixed blades

[@Ghostyx1989]

just got my winkler pathfinder from you guys easily my best fixed blade and that's saying something considering I also own a bark river gunny sidekick

[@wandererofthewastelandxXx]

Nice one Jamie

[@briancook1094]

Episode Idea: Fixed Folder Twins - There are several fixed blade models that have folding versions. It would be cool to see them reviewed side-by-side. ie. Cold Steel Recon, Dpx Hest, Tops Fieldcraft, etc...

[@gregorymckoy3179]

The Colonial Knives Defiant should have been included since; you mentioned cutting through a car hood. It is included on their factory demonstration video and it went on to pierce through a 55 gallon drum lid then shredded a car tire. They are good survival knives for the price.

[@Suit_and_tie_reptile_guy]

Did you know if you search "yes" on bladehq.com it will list the most popular knives? I dont know who made that feature but he deserves a reward.

[@thepowerbill1]

The perfect edc fixed blade is a Murray Carter neck knife. I carry one 100% of the time. Best blade I’ve ever owned.

[@DevChow]

Happy Observation of Independence Day for us Pacific Time people. 🇺🇸 Just ordered a blade sharpener on BladeHQ yesterday and I'll be waiting!

[@FranciswilliamA]

nice video guys. I was really hoping to see a fiddleback forge. Not super common request I know... maybe I will bring it up again on the next WOW!

[@danielho5635]

3 makers/models I feel should have mentioned: Bradford Guardian series, Benchmade Hunt, and any LT Wright. I love my knives from these guys.

[@neglekt_official]

Ahaha that opening killed me bro. "that was funny for a few hours.. hellooo." Aha

[@rec0ilhd170]

Jeez that LEAKU is beautiful.... gotta love benchmade just wish they made a few “100$ or less” options not that I won’t pay 150+ for a knive but it has to REALLY catch my eye.

[@benstahlman1238]

i luv the esee three!!!!

[@SavageCivilian3]

Winkler FTW. Winkler ALLDAY. EVERYDAY. Also some ESEE .⚔👍🤘

[@timbo4374]

Obenaugh's oil or wax are great leather conditioners for your Bark Rivers. That's what I use on all of mine, as well as any other leather items. I treat it with the oil first, then once it dries, I rub a couple coats of their wax on it. Really good stuff.

[@jonlouis2582]

After experimenting with more expensive knives, I think I will just stick with my cheap Gerber Prodigy thank you very much.

[@Josephiah24]

Yesterday I got my spyderco dragonfly 2

[@user-ww2nd4co2p]

I want to get one soon

[@mateoquintana9189]

they suck

[@dieseldabz7104]

@@mateoquintana9189 No one asked ya.

[@kcrad1521]

Love my dragonfly salt

[@CytoplasmicGoo]

Nice one! Great gateway to spyderco knife. Next delica... then native... then manix... pm 2 and 3...shaman... endela... spydie chef... then one day you come home your friends and family all gathered in your living room for an intervention.

[@chrish5224]

Best bang for the buck...gerber strong-arm.

[@vanemaster4345]

Legend has it Zack is still beating up Kurt to this day.

[@kentuckyboy541]

Beating kurts meat...

[@danemain7859]

All I could think during Zach's outro was "he was on the side of the door with the hinges, how'd it take him so long to get out?" Hahahahaha

[@justgreg8270]

Pretty happy they finally gave zac some time off screen, always good to see kurt, maybe andrew next??

[@bobroberts6986]

You should be Tared & Feathered for putting a junk 420 Gerber in the same video with a 204P Microtech

[@tungsten_kirbide]

Kurt you should put a lanyard on the tops Msk 2.5!

[@ashmitmediratta3706]

U guys should do a best karambits video . It's something u guys haven't done that if I'm not wrong

[@dylanbaxter7795]

Kurt you gotta look at the Bradford necker

[@carlosspicyweiner1]

I zip tied my gerber strong arm sheath to my seat belt latch. Always there if I need it and I have tan interior

[@NRG56]

I like your style

[@KillaZamii]

Can't wait for the Protech Malibu in reverse tanto!!!!!

[@dieseldabz7104]

Good luck, long wait..

[@samyates7573]

Beardless Kurt kinda scares me. Hopefully he can grow it back soon

[@williamyates3477]

Samuel Yates shush

[@williamyates3477]

Shush

[@williamyates3477]

Samuel Yates shush

[@williamyates3477]

Shush

[@williamyates3477]

Shush

[@butch1254]

Kurt and Jamie do a great job! No offense Zack!

[@gangoffour6690]

Bought a Gerber Strong Arm off you folks awhile back. For the money you can get a better knife. It's also indestructible ! 💪

[@badger7950]

Kurt, tie a piece of leather or 550 cord on the mini scandi and it will give you a good pinky hold.

[@drewpfeif5028]

That new Benchmade looks sweet! I really wanted the puukko they make but their heat treatment on 3V seems a little soft. Maybe they'll make a version in M4 at some point, Benchmade has that heat treatment nailed down.

[@lawless911sc]

Holy crap Kurt! Is that the COVID cut? I thought I was watching Lucas's THX1138 for a sec there.

[@anthonyp7051]

Nothing new but enjoyed the vid,ty

[@wolffo999]

daddy loves a fixed blade

[@brianleabo6295]

Ok I love haveing kurt on because I to have Christmas hams . Can their be a Christmas ham rating on here and the website ?

[@kcrad1521]

Omg..somehow I was unsuscribed, and did not get a notification! I just saw this... YES.. PUSH PLAY.

[@Tanker-en2he]

Bruh wheres the bradfords?!?!

[@samuelsherman5513]

I'm debating between the ESEE 6 or the Benchmade 202 Leuku for a new fixed blade. The kydex sheath with the ESEE is a major advantage to me, and the prices seem pretty similar.

[@Airik1111bibles]

Tops Brakimo is my new favorite knife ...I was a bit reluctant cause the handle is thin BUT after getting it and using the knife I'm loving it. If you have been looking for a wicked scani-vex knife that isn't going to chip or roll plus be a true survival knife its perfect. As for the MSK I had to totally reprofile mine it came with the worst V grind . I think it was a 25° which butters toast but wouldn't cut wood at all, BUT after I fixed that into a scandivex its now a good little blade . I got mine for $47 new so it was a good deal but IMHO the knife ain't worth the going price of $60-$69 ..If ya want a good neck knife thats just a hair bigger get the Enzo/Brisa Bobtail .

[@anders-krarup]

The leuku was designed to be in dutch bushcraft knives top5 knives

[@ShowemRight]

That first knife you presented "Benchmade" looks like a Mora, (Morakniv), though that blade profile is badass no doubt. Now that ESSE, looks like a beast, and I like the fact its wide and not too long for horizontal carry. That Winkler looks Prehistoric with a modern approach no doubt, and as far as sheaths go, just stick with the Kydex, and save the leathers for footwear. Hackability is a term ..and we heard it now on KZbin, and remember, KZbin is a publishing house in its own way. That Gerber Strong Arm is an awesome deal, I mean, Gerber has that Mil Spec backing, and the sheath alone makes it an all around kickass EDC (NEED BE), thats 4 sure. Neck knives, I'm not really feeling that, I wore my Dog Tags while serving 30 years ago, but I get the options; we love our options. A pen knife would be cool, I hope CROSS( pens), Hasbro (makers of Transformers), and KA-BAR is watching this. Great presentation guys, and we love our BLADES.

[@og_editz3216]

I just got my first pocket knife yesterday

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

I bet Zac was just social distancing. And Kurt killledddd itttt. As always.

[@redkrawler]

Yes!

[@Baruch-Hashem]

Thank You for some awesome Americanm Knives! Missing Ka-Bar and Ontario, Randall, but there is only so much time 8-(

[@brianbender8752]

What do you guys think of the boker magnum life ? Can't find any reviews on it

[@peterlowell7963]

Subscribed!

[@knifeaddict1014]

When Chris foley I think that’s his name and how you spell it but anyways, the memories that just hit me, rip chris!

[@TheWoolyninja4]

Should put a leather strap and bead on the Mini Scandi

[@lonewanderer3603]

I have the Prodigy that preceded the Strongarm. I've thrashed the hell out of it. I think it might be indestructible.

[@dieseldabz7104]

While I prefer folders for my EDC needs as I hate the feeling of wearing a bulky sheath, I still love and respect there purposes. Best fixed blade tactical knife I own would have to be my Nimravus from Benchmade. Believe I bought it and my Ares Black Class knives in the summer of '97 after joining the Army and heading off to BCT in Fort Sill OK. That Microtech sheath looks VERY similar to my Nimravus' s sheath from '97

[@larrykoroush6995]

I like the micarta, the G10 seems too concrete like and they seem heavy.

[@soltvr4215]

W.R.K.T M1 Backpacker Pro. •$120 •S35VN Steel •Sheath ready for traditional OR scout carry •G10 handles •Worlds MOST COMFORTABLE finger choil! •Made in the USA You're all welcome 🙂

[@wockyslush7467]

Is the SOG Flash Mk3 and the CRKT Folts Minimalist knives any good and what are some good small fixed blades

[@305ssmonte5]

The Microtech knife is a very nice knife.

[@9frankg]

Alternate title: "On this episode Zack comes out of the closet."

[@jokarpinski22]

Nobody puts Zac in the closet. (He'd definitely take that thing apart in under 5 minutes with his SAK compact)

[@chemislife]

@@jokarpinski22 Even if they went china style welding him in?

[@juliusrowe9374]

Could you guys do a vlog on EDC OTF's?

[@Nordraw]

Nice video guys , looks like I'll be out some more cash soon.

[@susannschmidt6915]

Is the Benchmade Leuku now a full tang or not

[@skycorrigan6511]

WAITING FOR MY COPPER PM2!

[@luiscervantes2349]

Where is America's knife like the og. The Ka Bar

[@gavincolvin5115]

Dude that just pisses me off that they wouldn't put that in there it is the king of American fixed blades