Army Ranger Reviews the Best Tactical Knives | Knife Banter Ep. 91

[@goldengoatfilms9059]

All of the knifes timeline 1:35 USMC ka-bar Bowie 4:48 emerson range master 7:05 Gerber strong arm 9:48 Gerber 06 auto 12:20 Gerber mp600 12:30 Gerber short stack 15:21 leatherman mut 16:06 leatherman raptor 16:46 CRKT m16 18:48 spyderco autonomy 20:02 spyderco yojimbo 2 24:19 trainer knife 24:48 micro tech socom elite 26:58 Boker strike 29:06 cold steel safe maker 2 29:57 protech TR-3 30:56 bench made outlast 32:45 bench made infidel 35:20 hogue ex AO1 36:04 hogue ex AO5 37:29 tops cut 4.0 38:59 ZT 0562 Please like, thank you !, you're welcome!

[@polskipolak9073]

Thanks

[@bostin-07]

Thanks

[@brianp9054]

Thanks

[@JBZofficial812]

Was gonna like before you asked

[@blessed8543]

Thanks

[@sandymitchell8182]

5 KIDS!! my man has been doing some night ops

[@justusmjones]

Lmao

[@prehistoriccreator9600]

Probably with a rather large blade

[@samed497]

Bruh in the middle east thats normal XD Like my grandmother got 9 siblings

[@hawkice5140]

He one short from me lol 3 girls 3 boys

[@earlelzy7243]

Yeah, one up on me.

[@eightballsidepocket]

I'm getting the impression from Mr. Curry that the perfect combat knife only needs a part that's safe to grip and a part that is not safe to grip.

[@kevinborish]

Take it from someone in the military 99% of those cheap knives will do wonders. All these makers hype you up to believe you need a $150+ knife to do work which is a load of crap. A $50-$100 knife will work great and at the end of the day I don't want to be the one on the receiving end of a knife wether it's $10 or $400

[@saschabathorse2239]

@@kevinborish same here I carry a Gerber strongarm in the field and I still can't break the damn thing. It keeps a great edge as well as it is 75$ I recommend it

[@tymccutchen]

@@saschabathorse2239 probably my favorite go to SHTF knife then my cold steel srk.

[@denniswebb7068]

Jesse Ansell yep like my Recon buddy said round the tip and keep it dull n let them know you were there

[@denniswebb7068]

kevinborish yet that burning sensation sucks got stabbed in bicep it sucked

[@rogerperry6717]

In the 80’s I was deploying a lot then there wasn’t the selections available as today. I purchased a gerber mk2 for my lbe. Went with the USA made product for peace of mind only to be let down in Panama on deployment the first time I pulled out the mk2 to use the serrated edge to cut some saplings to hang the mosquito net the blade broke at the beginning of the serrations, you could see the end grain the metal was crystallized in appearance. Upon return to the states I called gerber to see if they would warranty it and I was told it was abuse and that wasn’t covered. I would never trust gerber for anything again. Since then I have only used K-bar. Never had to check their warranty.

[@carlstrohm3785]

Wish I could give this a million thumbs up! Semper Fi Marines!

[@ms.annthrope415]

Gerber and SOG have both gone to hell. They are sending everything to be made in Chins for the lowest bidder. I too used to have a Mark II , serrated back part of the blade. Never went to combat. Stayed state side. Too bad your blade broke.

[@irzyxelwj]

I've heard a lot of hate for Gerber. Makes sense.

[@ungabunga6735]

I’m offended in your favor that gerber wouldn’t warranty their product for a member of our military that used it during military service. Super wack and thank you for your service

[@BruiserActual]

Gerber is trash 🗑️

[@MrDQguy]

CRKT M-16 is the greatest knife I’ve ever owned. I bought it on my first deployment and it followed me for 5 more years in the army and all of its twist, turns, and deployments. Then it followed me for 6 years as a cop. I’ve used it in every way possible from prying open car doors after wrecks, opening cans, cutting down small trees, EVERYTHING. It holds an edge and has not gotten loose and “floppy”. The dual lock is annoying at first, but it stays secure.

[@tyrellong6867]

My EDC folder is the M16-03S Classic. Absolutely love it

[@dude_mccallaster]

I see that Hi-Point, that chrome slide isn’t fooling anyone🤣

[@astora4671]

lmao

[@Raggs1968]

Lol. Good catch

[@billybob-gb6ol]

Remember when they they were talking about price and functionality? Yeah good times

[@justmeiswear]

Duuuude I was about to say the same!

[@ironspartanm1779]

Lol

[@tamdango]

3 Principles of Patrolling: - Always look cool. - Never get lost. - If you do get lost, make sure you look good doing it.

[@mattjack3983]

You speak no lies. Very well said.

[@article15MTS]

That Gerber shortstack is worth it's weight in gold. As an instructor, I use it all the time to fix malfunctions and help sight in ARs. I also love my Emerson sheepdog. It's been with me through multiple disaster releif efforts and hasn't let me down...only wish would be that it had a glassbreaker on the end of handle

[@ScottGarrettDrums]

I've been carrying a CRKT M16-01KZ (small version) for several years and have even had to deploy it defensively, once. If you put the effort into practicing with it, you can both draw it quickly and close it with one hand. On the utility side, it's been used to help rewire a trailer hitch, to carve down a saxophone reed, and your everyday such as opening boxes and cutting cordage. The best part is that it's $20, so it's not really a big deal if you do need to replace it.

[@guycalgary7800]

I’ve been carrying a CRKT M-16 forever , love the blade . It’s a total workhorse.

[@freemaysin5088]

i've had a gerber strongarm for like 7 years now? gutted deer, carved & split wood, everything. Just an awesome knife, never a chip and one of the coolest looking on top of that. Sheath is top notch too, regardless of what haters tell you.

[@MrKinghuman]

mason same. I chopped through a six inch tree with it. Took a while but I beat on it pretty good. My only trouble is getting a good razor edge on it. But I’m not great at it most likely.

[@freemaysin5088]

@Trump Tight i'd say 60% of people from Pike CO ky have in fact field dressed many broski 1 tom and 1 hen as well =p it's my favorite knife thus far

[@freemaysin5088]

@MortiferCrow Yeah i'm not sure bout that, but who knows. I've used mine to split alot of wood for the stove but you'd have to be a brute to cut a full size tree down with it haha

[@bluegrasssurvival9423]

@Trump Tight Hes from my home state, so more then likely he has. Most of the people I know go Deer Hunting around here.

[@SlyDz420]

Gerber does have some gems, I will admit but most of their stuff is shit.

[@TheJesterOAO]

Come to czech republic, we have literally no knife specific laws. EU tries to change that, but we're holding so far.

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

The EU is a Nazi organisation, we had two World Wars to stop the Germans getting power over the countries that make up Europe, hundreds of millions died, Angela Merkel is the daughter of Adolf Hitler, look it up on the computer, regain your independence and sovereignty, get your country back.

[@nomadgrappler9410]

Got get them assault knives.

[@AcidTripwire]

The Czech Republic is the based paradise of Europe

[@MAGAMAN]

@@neanderthaloutdoors9202 They have become smarter. Instead of taking over Europe with wars, they are using politics.Instead of the democrats keeping blacks as slaves with chains in the US they are using Welfare, the promise of free stuff they will never deliver on and poor education (the last two go together).

[@MAGAMAN]

@@a.arianiti8169 Aren't you supposed to be out burning crosses or something.

[@airborneshodan]

Retired with 40 months of combat time ( infantry / spec ops) under my belt. My go to war knife was a SOG power plier multi tool. My first go to war knife was a swiss army classic (El Sal 1985). The key feature is adaptability to new situations and problems. If I were to do it again, I would keep a 5 inch fixed blade on my kit or bug out bag at all times for for back up, but keep a quality multi-tool (still the SOG) on body.

[@RobertTheTexan2]

Brother, I've had some good luck with my SOG knives. Especially considering they weren't Benchmade prices. I gotta agree, my old swiss army knife help me square away more situations on multiple continents. I've snapped a couple of blades off but that was more operator error than failure of the knife. Knives have changed a lot, but their purposes and reasons have not.

[@MichaelSmith-uj9np]

Never used a OTF in the Navy. As a crewchief in a Heli, we operated with the Ontario Pilot survival knife. It was sharp and worked well. Had a 5 inch blade. I backed it up with a buck 110 that had a lightweight handle. I've had the Ontario since I left in 99 and it still is sharp and no rust on it.

[@granthagen2996]

"Knives are measured in feet" -Jim Bowie

[@JarppaGuru]

so. you can have 0.2 feet knife. no problemo

[@lincolnpascual]

I run a fixed blade karambit for basically everything. It's a bit big for the small stuff, but it GETS THE JOB DONE. Plus, it's my go to in close quarters... the damage a karambit does inside the pocket? Ghastly. I love it.

[@domin8ss]

My wife is a Naval Nurse. When the Navy sent her to CCCC in Texas I sent her with the Leatherman Raptor and Leatherman OHT. She said being able to use the OHT was great since her other hand was holding bandages, etc. However, she said the Raptor great for cutting rings, etc. Btw, we're both from Utah, but stationed in Virginia. One day we'll get back home.

[@samjaeger2020]

Thousand buck worth in knives on the table, has a high point in the background

[@abg125]

@Star Trek Theory you're right...especially if you're looking for a paperweight...a sidearm that, in case you run out of bullets you can throw the gun at someone, or if you're a street level gangster and your pants don't sag quite enough...then yep...nothing wrong with a Hi Point....

[@abg125]

you spotted that Hi Point, but had nothing to say about that upside down shotty?? lol

[@blessed8543]

Star Trek Theory wouldn’t trust it for much, it’s a good background piece though, especially if you don’t want to use airsoft replicas or more expensive firearms.

[@CousinSqueeze]

Yup, And A Desert Eagle Below It

[@brandonzertuche538]

More than a thousand

[@polloborracho9180]

I have had my CRKT M16-14ZLEK for roughly 8 years I would guess, still rolling. It has been used in warehousing, camping, hiking, everyday carry, survived a bad motorcycle accident with me. I love that thing.

[@bboybrumley]

One thing people don't know about the Gerber Strongarm sheath is the thumb push release. When you grab the knife, you simply push your thumb up against the grooved thumb place on the sheath, and the knife clicks out, in a quiet, smooth, & safe action.

[@ben9and1-3rd]

Great video. I EDC a CRKT M16 because of the dual locking system. I cut off 1 and 2/3 fingers because of a liner lock failure and they were only able to attach the 1 finger back, hence, Ben 9 and 1/3. I personally, highly recommend, a knife with multiple locking systems.

[@BladeHQ]

Sorry to hear about your fingers but glad you found something you can trust! Thanks for the feedback!

[@Baba_Yaga0712]

CRKT M16 failed to lock and cut your fingers?

[@ben9and1-3rd]

@@Baba_Yaga0712 No, not CRKT. I honestly can't remember what cheap, no name brand it was but it was a back lock. I like CRKT's dual locking system. 👍🍻

[@PoetFisherman]

The BladeHQ exclusive DLC Yojimbo 2 is the real deescalation Yo2. Assailant: "I'm gonna... I'm... bro.... That's kinda cool looking." Defender: Sniffs, folding knife back up. "Yeah, it's the BHQ exclusive." Assailant pulls out their phone and gets on eBay. Later, the two go fishing or closed fist bro hug or whatever.

[@BladeHQ]

Just another reason to carry a sweet knife 🤣🤣!

[@billdanosky]

An important feature of the Gerber Strong Arm is that sheath- It's more modular than they mentioned. You can detach the web belt half of the rig (or not) and use the molle tabs on the back of the plastic half. There is a long, plastic tab you thread through the loops and lock in. You can also attach the included horizontal-oriented belt loop plate the same way. The plastic sheath grips the knife very firmly, so you may not need the web half with the retaining snaps unless you are doing airborne ops. And the knife is Doomsday tough!

[@michaelsinaloense6449]

I think the Gerber Strongarm is a great knife. I have 3 of them in my packs and n my truck. I have given 4 as gifts. The only thing I never have cared for is the factory angle on the cutting edge. I always hand sharpen my knives with wet stones and I add a few more degrees to the strongarm. It gets a much better bite on what you are cutting. It seems almost as if it wants to slide off the wood you are cutting with the factory edge. If you get one take my advise and reshape the cutting edge. You will be glad you did and get a much better feel and control when you cut.

[@thomasgarrison3949]

Another great video, I prefer my Ka-Bar, USMC, Fighting Knife, my favorite when I was in the USMC 1974-1979.

[@danielho5635]

I'm surprised that the Cold Steel Recon 1 wasn't mentioned.

[@JuandelaCruz001]

Second that!

[@breed9486]

Second that

[@ethanstang9941]

Alot of knives were left out of this.

[@shaneperysian8250]

Just came down to comment that!!!!

[@tonycanniffe2360]

Yep. He said he just wants his knives to work. And that he’s kinda hard on them. My bro is a LEO and I have him a Recon 1 tanto, which he uses pretty hard and loves.

[@MethodOverRide]

I love that he put the protec on his side and didn't give it back. LOL

[@BladeHQ]

We think Neal has a crush on it🤫😁.

[@lancealbon46]

I love the Gerber Strongarm. I bought a black one in South Africa and had a concealed carry sheath made for it out of Kydex. Such an awesome EDC blade. Moved to New Zealand and left with in South Africa with a “bug-out” bag. It’s there for when I visit like the Glock 19 stored at a local Gun Shop for me to use in competition shooting when I go back to visit. Now I’m looking for another knife to use when we do hunting in New Zealand. Very tempted to get another Gerberg Strongarm for that.

[@bluegrasssurvival9423]

The KA-BAR USMC knife needs to be updated. They could start by rounding the edges where the knife and the handle meet. With it being squared it actually produces weak points which is why that knife seems to break there under stress. If they would thicken the tang just a little it would still be a light knife, but it would add more durability in the long run. Just some random thoughts.

[@Nach0s187]

Late response but I think they have a few beefed up modernized version and offer that one as a classic model, honestly as long as you don’t use it in bush craft to hard you should be good, but if you want durability definitely get the strong arm or a full tang Bowie as the Kabar is a rat tang but idk they have some cool modern options fs

[@UR2Compliant]

Oh man, that was satisfying...been carrying a knife since I was 6 yrs old...now Im 50 and I LOVE me a good knife!

[@SgtRudySmith31bRet]

Now days you and your parents would be in jail for a pocket knife.

[@robpolaris7272]

I have a Gerber 06 auto. It had a glass breaker, very smooth action and a flawless safety. Best auto knife i've owned

[@MikeCookie1973]

Whoa, the brand I truly expected wasn't there... Buck! From the Buckmaster to the Buck Tops/CSAR (and Buck Striders), Buck has been there and they're USA made.

[@jacobjumpup]

When I was in the army I carried a few different knives. Always had a Gerber multi tool, and I carried a ka-bar with the rubberized handle in the field. When I wasn't in the field I carried a CRKT M16 04Z. Which is actually my favorite knife I own

[@gavinallison3635]

*laughs in Texas with his open carry sword

[@JasonJrake]

Gavin Allison visit Arizona some time. The Conceal carry is a “CCW”, and W stands for weapons. So it allows anything legal as open carry to now be “concealed”. Though hardly anyone gets them anymore because AZ started allowing default right to concealed carry for anyone over 21 with no felonies. Check laws first of course, I moved back to Texas a while back and don’t know if people still carry openly into banks anymore...it may have gone and got all “civlized”

[@Evergreen1400]

Jason Jrake. I was just going to say that lol. I love Texas but I’m born and raised in Arizona so I take offense when people act like Texas has to be the most gun friendly place in the USA because they have dumb ass laws that obviously would never stand in Arizona like your gun has to be in your glove box or center console and even having a ccw Arizona is the land of the free compared to Texas.

[@arx3516]

They should do a video for best self defense swords.

[@Scot-t]

Texas swordsman 🧐

[@shreyshah1018]

agree i love carrying my swords

[@freedom24v86]

I would never trust my life with an auto opener I barely trust my manual open (quick action) because ive broken to many Fixed blade if i was going into combat FIXED BLADE full tang Never fails

[@Maryland_Kulak]

Trust your life? So dramatic!

[@freedom24v86]

@@Maryland_Kulak not really

[@Maryland_Kulak]

Are you saying you were a Marine?

[@freedom24v86]

@@Maryland_Kulak no and i apologize for the confusion Marines are just my prefered branch same with navy I was more using it as an "if i was" kinda deal But my family has a long history serving sense atleast the civil war. Hell even my great grandparents were both marines and my brother is a marine.

[@freedom24v86]

@@Maryland_Kulak also no such thing as "were a marine" Once a marine always a marine. As quoted by numerous marines ive been around and marine family members

[@Broken_Arrow58]

Bought a Gerber Strongarm for my vehicle (glass breaker, seat belt cutter, self-defense). They've decent customer service too.

[@jackb6989]

I've got 2. One that stays in my truck and one in my backpack that's been beat to hell. Love it

[@AcidTripwire]

Thanks for bringing in a guy who doesn't give a shit about knives. Really helpful to hear his opinion...

[@matsherwood6277]

🤣

[@jimboethefirst7418]

He ant no knife guy, gun maybe but knife oh no.

[@Masta_E]

Lol I love me some ranger/ seal knowledge but yeah, in this case he really didn't have anything to offer.

[@bryanyeso4965]

This comment just saved me 44 minutes!

[@OldBadger1]

Actually it was helpful to me . Showed me how much money I threw away over the years looking for that "Best Knife"

[@urLivid]

I love this guys unbiased opinion, clearly looks for function at price point. That simple!

[@butch1254]

As knife lovers.. we get caught up in so many details, that would never really make a damn bit of difference to us…and here’s an army ranger doing real mans work, and he could care less about blade steel etc..he just wants a knife..end of story. Good reviews!

[@sethtenrec]

I’m too old to ever get a knife fight, guess my concealed carry pistol will have to do.

[@The4cp]

No Recon 1 Tanto? Great bunch of knives and tons of great info . I love these videos.

[@mikecurtis1111]

I may be mistaken, so correct me if I'm wrong, but that Ka-Bar doesn't have a leather wrapped handle. The handle is made from several pieces of stacked leather.

[@gabrielalfaro1040]

Yes stacked leather

[@ssunfish]

I think that's his way of saying that

[@mikecurtis1111]

@Batman The Dark Knight I'm not sure what you're saying. The knife he held has a stacked leather handle. What about my comment makes me sound like a greenie? And what does that even mean anyway?

[@yourmom1302]

@Batman The Dark Knight it is a bunch of stacked peaces of leather. that is what it is. Dont name call if you don't know what someone's talking about.

[@CDCraig99]

You have a cold steel boot knife... But not a recon 1 or an SRK? I think you guys mean "tacticool'

[@TheKATON132]

Batman The Dark Knight lol shit, watch out for the bad ass with the Batman pic. That guy had a point

[@Mastermindyoung14]

@Batman The Dark Knight way over the top there, killer.

[@Unburdened_Beauty]

@Batman The Dark Knight FFAGGG!!!!!!

[@twistedsaints]

@Batman The Dark Knight imagine pretending to be Billy badass with a Batman account. LOL

[@DieselRamcharger]

@Batman The Dark Knight triggered much? fucking bitch

[@tymccutchen]

For a great SHTF combat knife I highly Recommend these two knives #1 Gerber Strongarm #2 Cold Steel Srk. For EDC. Either a Spyderco or a good kershaw assisted opening knife at least three inch blade. "My opinion" But there definitely is other great choices.

[@docminty2882]

As a medic i can verify those raptors are awesome if you’re willing to fish out the cash for them. Few of my buddies got one and they always come in clutch. Easy and nice to tuck away. Regular shears can be long and poke and slide out of molle etc. as far as knives go I didn’t see a bench made Adamas. Just picked up the fixed and folding version very nice knives. Great videos.

[@ogivecrush]

Back in my Infantry days- way before the ready availability of all things "tactical" - most guys I knew carried a Swiss Army Knife, a Buck 110 folder, and a large fixed blade, such as a Ka-Bar, an Air Force Survival knife, or a Buck Special on the web gear. Or variants thereof. In my experience "tactical" knives got used for cutting 550 and breakaway cord, cutting foliage for camouflage, and busting open ammunition cases.....pretty mundane stuff.

[@cloakofshadow1]

Thank you for your service.

[@albertwells8393]

In other words, knives that have to do actual work aside from looking like something from a Rambo movie? GASP!

[@lonetrader1]

Gotta have a thousand dollar knife to do that nowdays......

[@dang7669]

I doubt anything's changed really. The Swiss Army Knife has been subbed out for a Leatherman (a functional set of pliers are easily as valuable as a knife and the random bottle opener/screw driver accessories are beyond handy for scraping carbon off things). Most guys also had a fixed blade to look the part and not much else - mine was a SEAL pup, that floated around in the bottom of my pack. It pried open ammo liners, cut paracord, sliced salami and picked my teeth. Long story short: the real tacticool blade is a decent multi-tool.

[@hansg6336]

Double bladed knives are restricted or banned in some jurisdictions. Also, a seat belt cutter can also function as a game gut hook.

[@flinchfu]

hans granheim Here pretty much anything short of a lightsaber is legal... even see homeless people sporting open-carry machetes sometimes.

[@someguy5444]

Feel sorry for you guys in police states, Here in central Texas you can literally carry anything you can lift lol. I once saw a dude in a gas station with a M14 on his back..

[@flinchfu]

@@someguy5444 Acually in CO on my way to East Texas tomorrow... 'Murica.

[@thegeneral123]

The KA BAR does not use 1095. It's 1095 Cro-van steel. Which is what Camillus made Cold Steels Carbon V knives from. Also known as Sharon Steel and 170-06. It's a noticeable upgrade from basic 1095 steel.

[@kbenji5684]

He did say cro-van I believe

[@chingtraveler2012]

He did

[@thegeneral123]

Yes, on watching the video a second time, he did. I missed the first time he said it.

[@fakecubed]

Great shoutout to USAF Pararescue. Those guys are seriously badass.

[@garyo4456]

I love how so many of the Special Ops guys view these types of weapons just as “tools”. They don’t get caught up in the Hoopala of marketing, gimmicks, fads and trends…just the focus of function! Leave the Hoopala to gear geeks and collectors who practice their flick skills and follow metallurgy.

[@maxchan179]

is your boyfriend a special ops guy?

[@garyo4456]

@@maxchan179 - 🤣

[@lalli8152]

I have noticed same with hunters, and such woodsmen. They dont care of the latest, coolest thing. Lot of the hunters actually carry some ultra cheap stainless steel knife, or more woodsmen type something like cheap mora. They also use their knives more than military dudes, but they just seem to not care often

[@Fender1031]

@@lalli8152 Eh, there are gear whores in the hunting world too. Each season they go into the woods with new packs new wardrobe new gun/bow and new knives. I cant afford that and I literally shoot a 150 dollar recurve for the last 8 years but there is definitely a huge shift in the instagram-famous hunter culture.

[@lalli8152]

@@Fender1031 yeah i totally agree. I just meant true woodsmen/Hunter types, but then there are these "instagram hunters" or just in General people who are quite wealthy, and go hunting once year with fancy eguipment. What i meant are the type rural places born people they genuinly dont seem to care about steel, and all that. Yeah some oldschool knife with 1095 blade you might have to sharpen more often, but actual small village low income people who hunt to just get Meat in to freezer dont just care as much as gear whores what steel their knife is. Lot of them use for example simple mora if they use newer knife

[@mikaelparra3577]

How do you not have the Cold Steel Recon 1 on the list. I deployed to Afghanistan with this knife. Tore through car seats, opened up ammo boxes, chopped down trees, and dug holes in the ground. I put my life on the line for this knife and will do it again.

[@lonewolf209]

Thanks for the ringing endorsement. I was considering purchasing a Recon 1 but hadn't made up my mind.

[@shaunschneeberger6301]

I agree i have 3 and two i abuse the crap out of it but when i look at their comments about the Emerson, its not a hand-guard its a pocket assist, I don’t even think they know what that is lol

[@AcidTripwire]

Which blade? I love clip points but that tanto just looks indestructible

[@agayfuzzypandabear]

@@AcidTripwire I own the clip point and the tanto, I can promise you that neither will let you down. I tried to make the choice of chosing one, but I had to get both, and you will too ;)

[@bluegrasssurvival9423]

The Recon 1 in S35VN Steel is a winner for sure. Good knife steel, the lock is outstanding, and the grippy G-10 is solid. Great knife all around!

[@gharrett2092]

I’ve been using the m16 for 12 ish years, I trust it more than anything else I’ve run across. The auto lock gives me peace of mind like no other.

[@BuzzGordon]

I remember my military EDC knife was bought off a semi truck trailer that pulled into our COP one day on deployment in Afghanistan. The drivers set up a table of folding knifes and I picked up and bought a Black Benchmade Barrage w/ serrations for $80. (Which was a steal now that I think about it!) That thing lasted me that deployment and the rest of my enlistment at 29 Palms. Man I wish I still had that knife, it got lost somewhere along the pack up and drive home. Who knows, it's probably been at the bottom of a sea bag in my storage unit for years haha.

[@amarmot3635]

Buzz Gordon You cannot beat a full size Barrage.

[@jacksherwood495]

I bought three of them

[@patrickhandyside9490]

I was actually considering a barrage, but I really don’t like the axis lock. I wanted an auto or spring assist deployment for my EDC knife and I ended up with the now discontinued Benchmade 890 Torrent. This is by far the best EDC knife I have ever owned. It’s east to open and keep super sharp. I am so glad I was able to get one when I did since they are now discontinued and hard to find. Anyone looking for a great spring assisted Benchmade with easy to care for blade steel you can’t go wrong with the 890 Torrent if you can find one.

[@bwall615]

Love the Gerber Strongarm!

[@ramonvelasquez8431]

Awesome selection I see a few items there that I actually am interested in. And man, that ranger guy sure has been around, mad respect for him and his career!

[@ryanhewitt8427]

No Adamas? I can think of a ton of knives just off the top of my head I would recommend for "tactical" use way before some of the garbage you mentioned.

[@MFRiley]

That first Gerber knife looks like it may be a good option for bushcraft camp outings. I'll have to check it out.

[@boscokid9524]

Riley Denning The Strongarm is quite a capable camping knife. I used mine in the Boundary Waters a couple in years ago. It's solid, not terribly expensive, and American made so a real nice option in my opinion.

[@MFRiley]

@@boscokid9524 Awesome, now I'll definitely order one.

[@aaronbunn1987]

I got a leatherman raptor for my partner who is a paramedic, she loves it.

[@druid799]

If you ever want a definitive test as to if a person is a REAL warrior and not just a ‘wannabe’ if he turns around and say “haven’t a clue how much it cost OR what make and model it is , I bought it because it does what I want” you can take it he is the real deal ! 👍😉

[@samp2185]

Then how did he obtain the knife was it gifted from the gods when he obtained warriorhood

[@TheMackyG]

Very true

[@theartofbushcraft2505]

I'm on my 4th CRKT M16 Big Dog, they are awesome! One negative, don't get salt water on them, they will lock open and its almost impossible to close. I love the double lock, its like a virtual fixed blade.

[@user-pv9pv4xf9c]

I love how actual operators are like, "Yeah, I don't know what fuckin brand I used. The cheap one, I guess. I dunno.. it' worked, right?"

[@mississippidrifter5960]

I have been carrying a cold steel Ti light for years, no not the same one I've replaced it but I have never broken one. It's not for everyone but it works well for me I have used it for every application imaginable from cutting a cast off my arm to self defense. Personally I prefer the plastic handle over the more expensive aluminum version because for me it has better grip under all conditions plus the way it opens is as fast if not faster than a automatic for me and as far as I know with no spring assist and a 4 inch blade it's 50 state legal. But that is just what works for me and why it does.

[@scubaguy007]

45 minutes of cool knives and here I sit with a $20 Ka-Bar Dozier I’ve had for many years. It’s super sharp and if I lose it, I’m $20 away from a new one. 😉

[@Ike32]

Dozier is a great knife. Super light. Easy to get super sharp but actually holds an edge for a good while. I have the red handle black blade version, so it looks kinda cool as well.

[@cubancigarman2687]

I’ve been reading a lot of stupid posts around here and apparently there’s not a lot of adults here. Best serviceable knives used by many are right under the $100 price point. Anything costing more money is just man jewelry. Just like bitches getting together and comparing their new department store purses, I’ve seen grown boys comparing over-priced knives. My word of advice is learn how to sharpen with stones and stropping leathers. It’s a tool, it gets used or it’s taking up pocket space!

[@TurntoGod7]

@@cubancigarman2687 I hear what you are saying. I’m almost 50 years old and have over 200 knives in my life and other than a couple fixed blades, I’ve never spent more than $40. They all worked, they were all sharp and all got the job done. But when you come across something with superior craftsmanship, insane ergonomics, great steel, and insanely smooth action… Sometimes a man just needs to treat himself.

[@tacman2893]

I was military and police and finally retired. Still carry a CRKT M16-14T. I actually butchered a 2000 pound bull on the ranch with it. I like the Auto Lock feature. Cheers.

[@dhama108]

My EDC folder is the CRKT Craword Casper. It has the liner lock safety but its manual. Its big but caries well Love this knife!

[@christopherdavis8967]

As an old 11b2v that was never in regiment this dude is the most relaxed regiment guy I've ever seen.

[@90whatever]

Good review...and from a military perspective (22 yrs) folders aren't really tactical in the sense most people think. I always had one on my to open things up (MREs, boxes, cut line, etc.). Multi-tools are another very handy thing to have...I have a lot of OTFs for fun and playing with, but I can't imagine ever deploying with one as I'm sure it would get all gunked up with dirt...pain to keep clean. Simple manual folder that I blast clean while cleaning weapons would be the way to go. I've got Microtechs but the tolerances would be hosed with the amount of sand/dirt they'd get in their guts. Fun, but not practical, but I'm sure I'll be buying more at some point.

[@bdcochran01]

Listen to Mr. Curry's comments and replay a number of times. I summarize: 1. if you have the skills, a knife will handle most applications; 2. get professional training; 3. go smaller on the knife. The skill set you want doesn't come with the knife. Very few knives ever "wear out". There is a proper technique for cutting vegetables, turkey at Thanksgiving, skinning a rabbit or deer without contaminating the carcass. "Choosing" a knife is very personal. Knowing how to use it is not a matter of genetics.

[@OnTheRiver66]

I have bought BladeHQ knives but today was my first time watching your YTube videos and I’m impressed so I’m subscribing. Hope Neal comes back because he does a great job with the reviews and has a lot of valuable experience.

[@sgtslippyfist6345]

I carried the Gerber strong arm on deployment. Great all around knife. Haven't found a better all around blade

[@JensenAzotea]

More tactical knive videos please...this could literally be a whole series

[@joelhansen7373]

OTF knives don’t play well with dirty conditions.

[@lonetrader1]

Never found autos to play well with dirt, otf or not......

[@TheOGFV]

My Mini-Infidel will FTO (Failure to operate) after 1 day of pocket-carry. The knife will eject but will not lock and the blade must be pulled to the locking point. But you know it works just fine after getting a 2 second rinse in hot water. Literally the degree to which it is SO picky kills me. I love Benchmade and almost all of my knives carry the butterfly on them. In a life or death situation, I'll be taking my SOCP, my griptilian, and my barrage for an auto.

[@dannymickey6373]

Joel Hansen or police

[@flinchfu]

Muh, fidget factor I guess. The narrow stilleto blades don't like thinner sharpening angles, kinda limits the application to poking and jabbing. I prefer the manual axis locks, I can open and close most tactical folders just as fast or faster than most autos... even OTFs... They're quick when they're new but annoying when they get sticky. Never owned one but fiddled with a few I've sharpened at the poker table. One was an Infidel that was a few years old... Sticky little bastard.

[@GinEric84]

@@lonetrader1 Fixed blades give zero fucks

[@jeremybenson5782]

I like the Ka-bar and Gerber knife the best. The Ka-bar is one of my favorite looking knives. All those spring-loaded knives are illegal here in Canada though.

[@lexwaldez]

I think I have Gerber Strongarm's in all the autos (cheap and easy to maintain), Morakniv Garberg's in go-bags, and Morakniv fillet knives in the tackle boxes. I have a couple Boker folders and I like Gerber Gators for hunting... those rubber grips when you're soaking in blood up to your elbows are KEY. Cold hands, warm blood, and a slippery knife is a mistake I'll only make once - hey, I was young and didn't know better but nothing teaches like experience and a bad day.

[@echohunter4199]

Retired Army 11H/11B, served 26 years on Active Duty (1983-2009) and have my CIB w/ 2nd award. In OIF I carried a Leatherman Wave and an old M3 fighting knife. The aka-Bar was tempting as was my own M-9 bayo but I like the lighter weight of the M3 and it works great for killing things. It’s important to have a blade that’s long enough for penetration and slicing which the M3 does very well. Another option you can consider is an older M-7 bayonet, it’s the same profile as the M-3 blade but can be used as a bayonet.

[@evilgenius3646]

34:34 That's a badass idea for a fidget toy/ stress reliever. Something with the same mechanism and operation but deploys something harmless (the toy switchblades as a kid had a comb instead of a blade)

[@darkriverfarmer699]

You guys should do a video on how to properly sharpen serrations. I have my own method but i wonder if there are more efficient ways.

[@stevemoore6245]

first, put the flat side on the belt and it will sharpen from the backside of the serrations

[@darkriverfarmer699]

@@stevemoore6245 i dont have a belt grinder

[@josephbhumphrey]

Darkriver Farmer if you use a whetstone just sharpen from the back at an almost completely flat angle.

[@darkriverfarmer699]

@@josephbhumphrey ok but what about the inside if the sereations. I use a rat tail serration sharpener but i wonder if im using good technique or not.

[@josephbhumphrey]

Darkriver Farmer you can if you want to, but the serrations are cut to be more like a chisel edge than a typical “V” blade. You only need to hit them from the back.

[@brothersantodes2724]

Just waiting for Manspot to show up and slam a Cleaver onto the table.

[@zathrasnotzathras655]

Chandler Stires right after he's done using it to cut his steak.

[@floridadad2817]

Just a comment on the ZT 0562TI. I live in Florida (obviously) near the ocean. I've had Spyderco K390 rust on me here. I used my ZT outside cutting open bags of fertilizer that contained fertilizer salts. Forgot it outside, in Florida, with constant afternoon rains, about 1.2 miles from the ocean where it had a constant saltwater breeze, thought I lost it then rediscovered it. I needed new bearings which ZT provided no problem, but the blade had only a few surface spots on it. Nothing. I did the same thing with my Spyderco Police 4 in K390 and got pitting on that. I'm sold on ZT's steel.

[@heavychevy4616]

been daily-carring a crkt m16 for about a decade now & i love the auto lock feature ...its like yall said... "muscle memory" ...thanx guys

[@OldBadger1]

This guy is the real deal. Would be happy with a Rat1 or 2, Buck Vantage, Spyderco Endura or basically any Functional knife. The rest is hype and for us knife guys.

[@vgman94]

mordi 1 Ontario Rat for me. I just like its functionality and shape.

[@edwardlilley1705]

Pretty much agree. I used $30-$70 knives most my life and they did the job and if I broke them or really needed to use them I wouldn't think twice. That being said I think the sweet spot is $110-$180. Getting some better lock ups, steel and over all quality. Spyderco pm2 is amazing compared to my budget friendly knives. They still do the same thing but I prefer the spyderco over my Gerber's and crkt knives.

[@lanaholmes7098]

Honey Bager

[@OldBadger1]

@@lanaholmes7098 ??

[@lanaholmes7098]

@@OldBadger1 Honey Banger knives go get you 1.

[@silvereyes151]

Carried a CRKT M16SF for all 12 years in the USMC. Multi use from chiseling a hole in asphalt to pounding into a tree as a step. Swear by CRKT and have as my EDC to this day.

[@daryleferguson1955]

I use a crkt m21,rugged as,over 20years hard,hard use,my tactical,a Cold Steel,ghurka khukri,and a SRK,eat all those little toys 4 breakfast.

[@thomasosteen1788]

Thank you for your service and thanks blade hq for the video

[@masterofnone11]

A dangerous drinking game would be to take a shot everytime the guy on the left says uh.

[@redriver6541]

Or guys.....

[@hamrmark]

Or reaches across anyone at anytime. It would be terrible to go to a restaurant with him...

[@MasterQuack14]

Gonna weigh in on the auto lock for a sec. I have had a liner lock fail due to prying and close on my hand. So, for utility use the liner lock is a finger saver for sure!

[@VCR1117]

The M16 from CRKT is definitely a great knife. I have 2 versions, the M16-14D and I like the finish. Feels strong and looks excellent. However I also have the M16-13DSFG and that is my daily carry knife. Its light, compact, and feels better in the hand.

[@jmsuitter5]

Blade HQ this is great exactly what I've been waiting for. Thanks for bringing those outside opinion's mixed with your knife knowledge. Keep it going. Would love to see a Bushcraft episode an axe episode and a machete episode. You guys as always are the best. Stay safe watch your six and Adventure on.

[@TheColonelJJ]

Thanks for the props to PJ's! "That other's may live!"

[@colinwood8812]

Seriously! Everyone fanboys over the other spec ops... but to be the one who gets to a downed unit, patches them up, and exfils them out? You don't get any more badass than that.

[@marvelousmar777]

I have the kit carson designed m16, (titanium model), with the liner lock. I have literally spent dozens of hours working the lock mechanism and deploying the blade, and it has become so natural. At the beginning it felt awkward, but that emphasizes the importance of training with your equipment.

[@jordanchaffee8177]

I had a CRKT M16 with auto lawks with me the whole time I was in the Marines. Loved that knife, I didnt even notice the secondary lock after awhile, I could open and close it one handed faster than most people with normal locks.

[@fearlessafx2025]

Same brother

[@TheLateBoyScout]

The premier knife guys with the premier gun guys. Nice! Utah, man... I love this state!

[@donovanmroz]

Utah sucks, I lived there for 4 years and had to move back to the country

[@Jeremybaland]

Seriously? Y'all have Mitt Romney...ha ha

[@chadcook7466]

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[@natek1993]

The Hogue EX-01 and EX-A01 are just soo nice.

[@BladeHQ]

Some of our favorites!

[@natek1993]

@@BladeHQ can't believe you're giving one away, so wish I win the giveaway that would be amazing. Thanks BladeHQ for all you guys do.

[@handcannon4545]

I've been carrying my EX-AO1 for a year or so now. This knife is by far my favorite EDC. It's a beast of a knife. I've always worried about breaking my blades. Hasn't crossed my mind with my Hogue. Best knife for the money hands down. Probably never carry anything else.

[@natek1993]

@@handcannon4545 now that are the things you want to hear about a knife. Thank you. Now I need to spend some money.

[@richstiner7404]

CRKT M-16: You mentioned muscle memory earlier in the vid for a safety button, but not in regard to the M-16 auto-lock. My EDC has been the M-16 (with auto-lock) since it was introduced, and I always keep a spare in a box - in the event of damage or loss. I can flip it closed single-handed just as fast as anyone with a non-locking folder.

[@wanderingmoose6192]

I have a CRKT knife passed down to me from my stepfather who passed away a bit ago. Love the knife, it has the autolock feature and it's ok. The regular lock feature is good enough for me personally, but it could be handy. Great knife though, I carry it every day.

[@saheliumd7182]

Army Dude: ‘yeah I had a sharpened metal bar that collapsed in on itself’ Zac: ‘You mean a knife?’

[@payableondrummer]

Rename this “every damn knife we sell”

[@robboisvert2442]

every ridiculously OVERPRICED knife we sell

[@gabrielbaker2667]

@@robboisvert2442 $40 M16 overpriced?

[@saskwash2]

A collection of bullshit knifes.

[@petemitchell6788]

The ring cutter on the Leatherman Shears is SO underrated.

[@Shorty_Lickens]

I was a deck seaman for 2 years and learned that if you need a serrated knife, you need a COMPLETELY serrated knife. Those half edge serrations which seem to be all too common are mostly useless. Also I learned you can do a LOT of work with a cheap knife and if it breaks or disappears you won't be upset over it.

[@jasonjulian1]

Very true.... Serrations are highly underrated and misunderstood. And cheap knives, so long as they don't fall apart, will do a great job at real work. Might need to sharpen them more often.... But they'll do the job.

[@kbenji5684]

Tactical is what tactical does. You could use an SAK or a kitchen knife "tactically". It all depends on the application

[@jaykirlin4948]

Tactical knife correct? If you are on the job. Rules are(No noise) you want to be a silent as possible 100% should be standard...correct. How can you call the any of these a tactical knife if that (tactical knife) will makes noise? Noise will 100% of the time give up your position while doing your job?

[@robertwood4424]

I had the infidel for a while i did experience a few failures after abt 2 years but it was very dirty and even when it did happen you just flick it a bit like an open assist and it still worked.

[@orendz7740]

Did you just need to blow compressed air into it to fix?

[@robertwood4424]

@@orendz7740 yeah you know just dirt & debree build nothing catastrophic it just would bring the blade out on its own. The springs also got weaker over time but when clean it worked great

[@IYFace]

M16 is one of my oldest and most EDC - love the auto lock. Just have to get used to it.

[@mitchellduncklee7182]

Love the m16/21 line auto-lock blades