Are All Your Favorite Knives At Risk?

[@jimcooney552]

You guys are corny yet enjoyable, informative, and just plain fun to listen to. I don't yet have a Knafs knive, but eventually, I will. Keep up the good, honest, clean fun!

[@tjp-re4du]

Get The BANTER for a starter.NOT the baby banter that comes next

[@Miller_Time]

​@@tjp-re4du I just got the lander 1 in 14c and I love it

[@RABBIT-EDC]

I recommend knafs lander 2 tanto

[@RABBIT-EDC]

Will Jamie ever show his face again? And curious if he films for both knafs at nite and Zac in the wild?

[@jimcooney552]

I will likely get the lander. I have t decided on 1, 2, or 3 tho

[@lorenfuchek105]

Love you guys. Reminds of when the BHQ videos were good years ago. Glad you decided to start up on here. Say hi to Jamie 👋. Hope he is still behind the camera. Millie club for the win 🏆 👊

[@MiguelEDC]

Getting a mint in my knafs order means my knife incoming in mint condition 😉

[@wizardofahhhs759]

Maybe it had bad breath.

[@johnkeck1025]

"The shortest pencil is longer than the longest memory. " ~ words of wisdom from Ben Pearson. Love it.

[@benbanters]

Ha! Not mine, but I picked it up somewhere on this journey we call life. I’m glad it resonated.

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Hoping Crucible can work it out.

[@brianlabitful]

You guys make knife collecting more interesting again!! 👍 Don't change a thing. Keep up the great work. 🤙God bless all you folks at knafs!

[@brandongoede5907]

“I love it, cool cool, awesome awesome” needs to be the next secret engraving on a Lander

[@whiteeaglestudios]

So glad I found your channel. You guys are fun as heck and informative. I will be looking into your knives. At this point, I don't plan on castrating anything though.

[@leveler267]

“[blank] built this house!” is my new favorite saying. 😂

[@RaulGarcia-rx8ii]

Yes for the mints! Great channel, glad Ben is on KZbin again.

[@Sam_the_raven]

Thank you guys so much for showcasing my coin! It's been a fun project for sure! And yes, packaging is darn heckin hard! Hats off to you guys for putting so much thought into yours and crushing it!

[@benbanters]

Love your face Sam!

[@edgblades]

The mints are a sweet gesture. Appreciate your note taking, “if it wasn’t written down, it didn’t happen “ is what I always tell my troops when it comes to emailing

[@marcmckenzie5110]

When I was a kid, the best companies were vertically integrated. When I joined Hewlett-Packard in the mid 1980s they made everything for their products in-house: CRTs (displays), PCBs (circuit boards), product frames and packaging from manual machine-shop to production, shipping packaging (i.e. boxes), etc…. Then discrete manufacturing started the huge shift to outsourcing. Many things over time act like a pendulum, and I’ve always expected that things would swing back toward vertical integration. Only for a while!

[@JEG936]

I'm from the town where Niagara Metals is located. I love that this town is a major step in the process.

[@johnnymontalvo5620]

I always carry a notebook! It’s funny how friends and family poke fun at my for carrying a notebook, pen, pocket knife, and small flashlight, but then they ask me to borrow or use them constantly!

[@cintage]

I just love Ben using his notebooks. I wish I was that disciplined. Ben, I remember you writing down some German sayings when we were sitting in that pub in Hamburg. Have a great 2025 everybody! BTW, my son got a 3D-printer for Christmas and one of the first things he printed were new scales for his dad‘s Lander. 😊 P.S.: I also was a fan of Ben long before I met him. And now, I‘m an even bigger fan. 😊

[@ct2368]

Your simple box package for your knife is perfect. I have so many pouches that I can't throw away for some reason, and a simple throw-away box is perfect.

[@BoneHead1776]

yes, I carry notebook . Yes to the mint. Although, I did not receive a mint when I ordered the Lander 3. And hopefully will get one when my Lander 4's are shipped. I also hope you get the clip point Lander 2 back in stock soon.

[@PluckyPackrat]

I've eaten every single mint I've received from Knafs! Oh my gosh I've been seen by Ben and Austin!

[@PomoxToaster]

I got a mint in my parcel when I ordered a Driver like a year ago, and I found it super charming! It makes the whole process of ordering from Knafs feel personal, even though it's such a small thing.

[@thekeystonekid8687]

I wouldn't be mad if CTS XHP and Elmax became more prevalent, those are 2 of my favorite knife steels.

[@stuartb9194]

Just got my first package from Knafs direct and smiled so hard when the mint fell out, along with my new Lander 1 scales. It exemplifies the Knafs brand. Keep it up.

[@g.dilla.]

If you EDC a fanny pack today, you owe Nutnfancy an apology

[@ElonaldTrusk]

Nutnfancy was the first KZbinr/knife reviewer I ever followed

[@dinner_workingsly]

If you edc a fannypack today, you owe yourself an apology

[@TheTrueNorth11]

@@dinner_workingslyThat's a bad take. You are objectively wrong.

[@dinner_workingsly]

@@TheTrueNorth11 I’m afraid you are incorrect Joe Rogan

[@ClaytheBMXer]

Love how you guys rolled in the nutnfancy clips. Definitely a good dude and made a huge impact!

[@patrickpatterson8972]

I love the mints, they are just a cool addition!

[@DylanLey]

That "Drop Points Built This House" graphic would make a neat patch!

[@DiegoMolina-m9q]

When u sign up for emails ask what kind of mints we would prefer, altoids, life savers, tic tacs, etc.

[@chrisreuther4546]

I usually use rite in the rain… their stuff holds up so amazingly well… I have been using field notes brand recently

[@not_frank_castle]

Love the mint!!!

[@ruftime]

2:19 So basically, Niagara is saying that Crucible sells nothing unique….except branding😎

[@Alexander210]

I always loved the mints!! Keep them in!

[@atl17isfast]

Yes, Keep adding the candy to orders shipped.

[@ElectroBladeEDC]

Was just thinking of rotating into some karambits. I think a lander with a clawed blade would be sick!

[@ghostshadow1]

I just absolutely love that paper micarta lander 3 - definitely need to get one eventually!

[@jamesstencil]

KEEP THE MINTS! I had a cat growing up named miss kitty

[@colinburgess9455]

Vegemite is primarily a spread but it’s versatile enough to be used for flavouring or even a beverage.

[@Orlosthedruid]

440C baby !! Its a good steel overall.

[@wolfgangschreck632]

Go KNAFS, friendly takeover for crucible! Get your own stealmaker! All the best for you guys. Friendly greetings from good old Germany. Wolfgang 👍🏻🍾😉

[@sztaylor89]

I grew up about 10 minutes from crucible steel, and also 10 minutes from the old USA Camillus factory (passed it every day on my way to middle school). Sad to see another company looking like they are closing their doors soon in the Syracuse NY area.

[@jameskennedy4388]

MINTS!! I feel very strongly the mints are a must keep. Every time I open a Knafs package it has this faint mint smell. I've started to associate that smell with something that's exciting. I had junior mints at the movie theatre last night and thought to myself "I bet there's a new Knafs at night to watch."

[@theGodfatherGBO]

Keep the mints!! Always got 1 or 2 on me. Looking forward to getting my lander 4 soon!! hoping for the return of the MMTW lander 2.

[@tylern1035]

Patiently waiting for the Lander 2 clip point in brown paper micarta to match my Lander 3. I prefer the smooth scales as they are on the Lander 3.

[@homeofinventions]

No. I already have my favorite knives.

[@Generic_Username_0331]

I wish the lander 1 14c28n was 59-60 hrc. Having it 57-60 is too big of variations.

[@josiahrye]

If no one else has said it, or encouraged more of it, keep the tangents. The stories. The sidetracking. The quarks. The different opinions and hills to plant your flag on. People may have come to the channel for knives, but they’ll stay as they learn more about you guys as people. 🤘🏼

[@benbanters]

Thank you. We’ll try. This one was particularly tangential. Thanks for the kind words.

[@LRRP69]

A-EBL would be a great option has become one of my favorite steel

[@nickboren9802]

I ordered a Lander 3 but I did not get a mint! 😢. However, I do love my Lander 3! 😊

[@timtitus2532]

More mints and let's see a warn cliff, nice long warn cliff starting near the pivot... Full Flat grind. 14C28N blade steel so it's tough. 3.5 inches long. 😛

[@rubencortez9198]

You need a wiug sticker on the bigfig, so it looks like a knafs tshirt

[@traviswrigg5158]

The mints make us, your customers, happy :)

[@PirminZemp2731]

Awesome Greetings Pirmin From Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@Rugaard_DK]

WIUG. keep the mint and make the hawkbill blade, I have a lander 2 tanto and a banter 2, so a clip point is on my list and if you add a hawk then that would be on it too, happy new year and keep up the excellent work.

[@MarcHPhelps]

You know the tune: Ben Banter’s uncle had a farm EIEIO And on this farm they spayed some cows EIEIO With a Lander here and Lulu there Here a knife, there a knife, Everyone needs a knife! KNAFS!!!

[@adventurefifty]

I want a Warncliffe Lander 1 and a reverse Tanto Lander 2.

[@abdulkhaliedkariem8538]

18:35 i think a moon coin would be great as a special edition 🥺

[@SaltyPines-EDC]

Started carrying a notebook last year and honestly it’s like my second brain that doesn’t forget. Can’t recommend it enough.

[@benbanters]

Amen. So good.

[@piningbuck]

Honestly hoping I never have to see magnacut again

[@sterlingstoots3215]

Is it that bad or just too much Hype.

[@piningbuck]

@sterlingstoots3215 yes both. Too hard and chipy but super expensive and used because it's the latest super steel

[@davenapier5557]

I should get my first mint on Monday!!!! My Lander 1 I didn't get direct. Can I say Monday is a horrible delivery date......you have to wait the whole weekend! LOL!

[@sauceNkicks]

Definitely like the mint. We don't get those mints in the uk. We'll we can but the prices are crazy

[@JitsKamps]

M390 and 14c28n is all I need.

[@ras9182]

Still hoping for new scales for the Lander 2 and 3. Seeing the micarta being introduced on knives hoping they will be sold separately.

[@abrahamguitar]

Good thing I use M390 knives

[@Miller_Time]

Why did you choose m390? Isn't it Italian?

[@abrahamguitar]

@Miller_Time Austrian, i believe. But manufacturers like MKM and Lionsteel use it often.

[@Logan2070]

I really hope something can be done to keep Crucible alive and their workforce employed here in the USA. Oh and keep the mints, its a cool personal touch like Cutlery Shoppe with the suckers or BHQ with the requested doodles. It also appears that Ben works with his very own stalker...cool background story.

[@Naber88]

I bought that Black Micarta Lander 1 nearly immediately after receiving the email today.

[@gerhardgerber946]

This episode brought back a lot of memories, BladeHQ vids when I still watched them (what's happened there?)..........and the one, the only....NUTNFANCY! Unfortunately all this got me into knife making which shifted my viewing habits a bit

[@DylanLey]

Yes, keep the mints!

[@Bisqcateer]

Ben, please make contoured scales available as standalone buying options on the site! I recently migrated all of my "flat scale" knives to contoured versions (including my new contoured jade G10 Lander 1) and I can't go back! I'd love being able to mix and match something like contoured G10 rainbow trout show side with the new contoured black micarta clip side without having to buy a full knife just for the scales.

[@FFPM365]

I have to say….i get that you wanted to keep the notebook private….but the pixelation made it seem so sketchy hahaha. Another winner of a video, cheers.

[@davidcooper8390]

I honestly don't know how Austin keeps it together as well as he does when Ben starts on his tangents. Also looking for my first folding knife with a crossbar lock. Any suggestions on an affordable option?

[@andrewmercill2495]

You guys really need to make a podcast. I feel like it would be really interesting and would give me something to listen to while going to and from work

[@tacticoolkid4957]

Hey that’s how I met Austin at blade show lol I was like I know that voice!

[@billclancy4913]

I'm a hobby knife maker, who buys 4" x 24" pieces of S35vn and Magnacut to make custom outdoor and kitchen knives. This will be a difficult transition for me.

[@keyblur_the_stoic]

I have always preferred a note pad over a book. Don't carry one as much now, trying to find a new waterproof holder for one.

[@keesdejong3653]

Don't stop the mint! :)

[@BradK9Drake726]

Keep putting the mints, i love the little surprise

[@keithadler965]

Crucible product line is so important to the knife industry that Some other steel foundrie some were on the planet will buy all there recipes and trademarks.

[@jammbbs1688]

I hope and pray they don't go down I love alot of there steels

[@thecrossyououtpodcast]

I love the mints it’s amazing

[@Billchungus-e3e]

I’m so excited for things to get more expensive

[@rudyquezada8862]

I missed the clip point lander 3...Any plans for another drop?

[@michaelnieter990]

I’ll say two things on the Crucible story. 1. Chapter 11 does not necessarily mean Crucible is going belly up tomorrow. Chapter 7 is the really bad one. I still have hope. 2. If Crucible goes belly up, they will most likely sell off as many assets as possible which includes their steel recipes. This means that their steels will more than likely continue but being made by someone else

[@patrickbledsoe2176]

that's when the quality goes to shit

[@12monkey57]

Nutnfancy is the goat

[@f1nch1312]

Also, how do you sign up for the news letter??

[@almiranda9730]

Yes on the Mints and maybe Tootsie Rolls or Tootsie Pops 👊🏽

[@stevenleeharrison124]

😮..A less than fresh space kitty??!! Might as well be a morning after trash panda-keep the mints!!!😂😂

[@HarryBallsich]

Price about to go through the roof on those steels

[@ClubEDCguate]

Oh the memories from Nut'n fancy

[@jeremiahdewey8291]

YES, keep the mints!

[@Mr.Douglas-r2f]

I worked at crucible back in the 70s, it was a division of Colt at the time, then colt pulled out and went bankrupt.

[@lyndonmarquis414]

As long as it’s mints and not mince. Hoping to get a mint with my Lander 4 :~)

[@jresler22]

I thought they already said that there is plans to have other companies produce many of these steels that Crucible manufactures.

[@davidgarrett5671]

At this time there are no firm plans for anything.

[@uther10]

Prices go up, less competition, higher prices

[@P_Rodd]

Love the mints

[@annasoH323]

Y'know, I've never done an inventory of what % of steel makers comprise my collection... It's probably close to 50% Crucible between all CPM steels and a good handful of 154CM. I'm... a little frightened to try that experiment in light of the news here.

[@ericsprout]

I carry the "Notes" app in my phone

[@jager-fett]

My Lander 3 did not come with a mint.... A sticker in the box would be rad. Also..... Tanto Lander 3 and 4? or REVERSE TANTO??

[@BetaBuxDelux]

Yes to mints.

[@travisaurus_rex]

I'm still kinda hoping for a "The thing that I like about micarta is that it's micarta and I like it." sticker. Or a TTTILABMITIMAILI flight tag.

[@The_RC_Guru]

I’m sure there’s a few people buying up knives in bulk to be scalping when knife prices skyrocket by the end of the year. Even this current speculation they could be closing will bring prices up.

[@andrewcardillo4376]

I like the lifesaver but you could mix it up and add fruit flavor instead of mint.