Austin Has a Knife Problem | Knife Banter Ep. 2

[@AdamasOldblade]

There could never be a Knifeaholic's Anonymous... We'd all gather in rooms and realize that everyone is carrying something and just spend a ton of time sharing and comparing and then leave going, "I must go buy that now..."

[@alfatazer_8991]

"Hello everyone, my name is Austin and I'm a knife addict." *"HELLO AUSTIN"* "When I worked at BladeHQ I bought my first Osborne 940 and it all went _downhill from there..._"

[@jrglock34]

You'd never be able to hear the testimonials of your fellow knife addicts at the podium because of the sound of knives opening and closing! 😳

[@treysmith9775]

lmfao

[@raymonddowling5553]

sounds fun when we meeting

[@aratay3117]

@@raymonddowling5553 We'll meet at bladehq... everyday lol

[@griffen898]

Using prices (besides the ones stated in the video) from 11/30/16, the total is: $507.58 for just knives (before tax) $920.28 for everything (before tax)

[@notstin]

Damn you Griffen! XD -Austin

[@AgentHemingway]

I've spent that (and more) on a single knife. Which is to say, the hole gets deep, my friend.

[@ZIGMAN775]

But it feels so good. It is good.

[@Seveneleven44]

The sickness gets worse. Bought 2 dammy sebenzas, then decided I needed a small 21 insingo...1600$ later...

[@mysalival100]

but he will get probably a massive discount haha

[@devincross572]

In total the knives rack up roughly to $515.40

[@heco509]

Devin Cross A rick hinderer xm 18.

[@EstrogenBlast]

SUPRISING

[@mysalival100]

third of the way too buying a Stitch then! haha

[@mysalival100]

also thats retail. so depending what the cost price is there is a possibility they could have cost him closer to $300.

[@razors8145]

Devin Cross ya, to think he could have a high-end knife by now. Like a Chris Reeves or Medford OR Microtech

[@TheLateBoyScout]

Fun discussion. I'm liking this series.

[@nateith1347]

The Late Boy Scout I love your videos and your such a good person.

[@BudgetBugout]

Welcome to the knife community Austin! 🔪👍

[@mwehrh]

BudgetBugout could u make a video where u compare the three new moras so the eldris, the garberg and the kansbol (if possible before Christmas 😉). And could u go more in the detail when explaining if for u the kansbol is a god knife or if u would step up the game to the garberg! That d be awesome, Moritz (germany,15)

[@lino5167]

Hey Momo, Javier here from Argentina. I don't think BudgetBugout will put up that video in the timeframe that you required, but if you're torn between the Kansbol and the Garberg you might want to check the video that Everydaytacticalvids did on the Mora 2000 vs the Bushcraft. Think of the Kansbol as an updated version of the 2000 and the Garberg as a stainless batoning apt version of the bushcraft. I would go for the Garberg in my opinion, because of the grind, the Garberg has a complete scandi (which will eventually turn into a microbeveled edge, and I personally love those), whereas the Kansbol has that multi grind that goes from a scandi near the handle to a flat grind towards the tip, which looks great but doesn't function as well when carving wood. However if what you do mostly is hunting/skinning/cooking and ocassional feathersticks and light batoning (and I mean really light, branches of up to 3 or 4 cm in diameter) I would go for the kansbol; since you got a scandi part near the handle for feathering and the flatter grind near the tip for skinning, you don't need as beefy of a knife and the price is not justified, in my opinion. Hope it helped. Hope you never get to win another World Cup. Ever. ^^.

[@robinpohl2702]

Momo 010814 i got the light my fire it's a nice knife but I wouldn't baton it, so you you want to throw it in a bug out bag and only use in extreme conditions go for the garberg or even a flock field knife don't know if you want to carry it or use in sthf . If you use it for hiking small tasks and carving then get something cheaper with a thinner blade I'm pretty happy with the light my fire you don't have to care about using it or the ferro rod because it's cheap and the ferro can be bought single for other hard tasks I use the boker para one which is currently my edc while I'm searching for a fullsized fixed or a nice folder it performs pretty good even without handle. (17,Germany )

[@Sharpbevel]

So glad Ben is back. Austin seems like a cool guy. Welcome to the addiction!

[@Timsbmx]

Austin has my dream job. But like him my paycheck would go right back to BHQ.

[@kilroyfrills3084]

I'd tell them to keep half my check so I could take a couple knives for 'free'.

[@PrioritySurvival]

I wish I had the money to have a knife addiction lol. Great video guys, you make some of the best.

[@rrf899]

That needs to be your motivation to make a business... lol no other reason to succeed other than to buy knives. I was knife ballin until my business got crushed by covid

[@Awholeopinion]

I could work 40hours a week there and spend my whole check on gear if someone didn't watch me

[@PkwyDrive13]

bobby shaw yeah, double edged sword working at a knife dealer as a knife enthusiast.

[@jonberumen24]

Austin does not have a problem. I have spent 7000 on mid-tech and customs and I am not a rich man! I just spend every penny I have on knives! do you know of any Knifeaholic's Anonymous meetings I can attend!?

[@BladeHQ]

We hold one in our store once a month. Then we sell everyone knives before they leave.

[@jonberumen24]

Blade HQ if I even lived in the same state as you guys my wife would be asking me for a divorce after we lost the house! lol

[@sydj638]

Blade HQ Why is the torq bar like $200

[@tumant]

nice touch with the series. puts a human face to the company

[@dkompolt1234]

Love these types of videos, I'd love to see some more.

[@BenKurth]

Really enjoying these knife banter videos!

[@EstrogenBlast]

we should get updates as much as possible of his updates

[@h73286]

You're not the only I have 187 on my collection and still counting tanks to you partners, your reviews, and tests. Thank yo so much

[@borissukoi564]

btw Austin is my favorite from bladeHQ, well spoken and not obnoxious at all.

[@chiefdymondwolf6764]

There is only ONE true knife problem- STORAGE SPACE!!!💯💯

[@timbrwolf2238]

Recurring series for sure! I dropped $100 just on those jade G-10 skylines on cyber Monday so that I could use one and still have a pretty one to fondle. Welcome to the Knife Knuts Austin! I missed that PM2 from Blade HQ, I was bummed. I LOOOOVE Jade G-10.

[@Jack_The_Biker]

We need another installment of this video

[@jacksquat2067]

Recycled Firefighter wallet? Are they made from real firefighters?

[@mountainprepper3837]

Just 2 dollars a day can help these poor fire fighters get the help they need so please donate know

[@jaylane82]

definitely an awesome vid guys. and a happy welcome back Ben. you still rock. 👍☺

[@richardw3404]

The traditional wood handle mora is one of my favourite knives. I have had it for 12 years now and before that my grandfather had it for a long time. Its a great sturdy knife, and it has deep roots in my countrys crime history :D i love it

[@crashdashpatrol]

You're in bladeHQ, you've got to love knives and that's a must. I'm so jealous. :p

[@AnthonyAwaken]

Glad to see you back, Ben! And Austin, you need an "Inspector" from RecycledFirefighter.com for those field notes now...Its the perfect addition to finishing out an already awesome EDC notebook setup :) Keep up the great work, BHQ! Always fun watching your all's videos.

[@opichocal]

I like his excitement. Reminds me of myself when I show off my cool tools

[@blaineramirez7836]

Can you guys do a limited edition benchmade 940

[@thepiratepenguin4465]

I got the opportunity to deal with Ben when he was with CRKT regarding a warranty query. Great guy & happy to help.

[@wbjamison5517]

Austin has excellent taste! I own and love most of those knives. I predict he will soon have a Benchmade Mini Griptillian.

[@MoreAmerican]

Great video! Bad thing about the kalashinkov: "IT'S HEAVY AS SHIT."

[@MoreAmerican]

shannonandsheila1 Yup, even found a copy of John Coltrane's Blue Train album. On of last century's best. RIP good music 😩

[@noblecowboy1425]

No lie, I thought 1:00 was an opening to a "My Strange Addiction" episode.

[@usergonemad]

When I was selling cutlery I could never keep a Benchmade 94X in my pocket for more than a day. Didn't matter how rare the model, how limited the edition, how expensive it was. Within 24 hours someone would ask me, "Well what do YOU carry?" And *poof* my 940 variant would disappear into the new customer's pocket. Once holding it, they had to have it. Purple, blue, red, green, black, serrated/plain, black/plain, the knife vanished and a customer left with a grin from ear to ear. BUY one. You'll love it.

[@MoreAmerican]

I had this problem when I worked at a record store. Yes, an actual record store.

[@tyroneshoelaces9742]

Thanks for the vids guys. Nice to see them. I hope you guys can maybe do some upcoming vids on any of the highly anticipated coming out or even some highly regarded mid techs. I know mid techs are pricey and not feasible for everyone but maybe 1 or 2 hear and there would be cool. Thanks!

[@robertwilkerson6165]

Austin I absolutely love your collection I also don't have a benchmade and now I think I will buy one thanks your for your awesome reviews!

[@steverivera7621]

I'm right there with you Austin I just don't happen to work at a knife Place otherwise it would be really really bad. But I have the addiction also can't help it have loved it ever since I was a boy scout.

[@lukew.9110]

How about a Blade HQ Benchmade? A 940 would be sweet, but I'm guessing it's unlikely, so really any would do.

[@Thezedword12]

I try to find determine how many things I could really need in a collection, ( 4 or 5 knives) research what best meets my needs for the right price, then buy them over time. If I change my mind later I gift or sell the old ones. Love yous guys videos, keep it up

[@cocabandi]

Great review! Excellent choice of fabulous equipment, and you made reviewing the stuff fun and interesting. Thanks, Guys.

[@tylermiller9952]

Hope everyone at Blade HQ is ready to do a update video coming up soon to see how many more he has added to the collection! Love the videos guys. Watch them as soon as possible then just for fun to get my daily dose of knives (similar to the feeling of crack) while flipping my Griptilian or my Kershaw Launch 4 or Blade HQ exclusive stedemon spinner! The addiction is real 😩

[@aaronrood4508]

Why do all these knives look unused :( This guy is like all internet forums personified

[@p1xel870]

That thumbnail looks like a nightmare waiting to happen.

[@jimboslice238]

It's sad when they say Austin has an addiction and then you take a look at your collection and it's like 6 times larger... then I buy another knife and I'm not sad anymore😁

[@Donttreadonme-ky1ty]

Cool video... I love how you guys personalize it

[@RovingRoninEDC]

The morale of this episode is "Never underestimate the power of good Dear Mr. Peterson resume"

[@mattkuepper]

I did the same thing after starting with benchmade in april.... I bought i think 18 knives)most Benchmades) since. lol

[@Preownedcorn]

everyone needs a 940. you'll never want another knife unless it's a 940 series

[@mdmorris112]

I second that

[@rayreasons1551]

I personally think the 940 is to small for my liking, I like something with more weight

[@samuelleahy4780]

Ray Reasons ZT0350 for life.

[@PkwyDrive13]

I was the first person to order the brass torqbar Sunday! So excited

[@armando9947]

Always been a Spyderco fan. Favorite Spyderco is my Paramilitary 2 knife Digi Camo G-10.

[@timothynelson4932]

Austin is an amateur when it comes to knife buying. That or my knife collecting is more out of control then I thought.

[@PkwyDrive13]

Timothy Nelson same here, this is amateur knife collecting, I have a serious problem compared to this

[@The_Debrouillard]

PkwyDrive13 I was about to say the same thing... I definitely have a real problem though 😂

[@spencerpatterson8815]

Timothy Nelson haha I think they said he started collecting in July. He's got a nice collection though !

[@airpaprika]

same here

[@RagnarokCo]

It's not bad for 5 months worth of collecting and you have to wonder what kind of money he makes.

[@geesuperb2]

Austin don't feel bad. Many of us have the same problem.

[@hunterswisher8001]

I do

[@pgmallon]

Time to go custom. Warning ⚠ you will look back at these purchases as the really inexpensive early days and you may never go back! Great choices so far and at least you probably aren't stuck paying retail like the rest of us! 😁 Great job.

[@rrf899]

I was like oh wow. It's on sale... when was this video released? Hopefully withing past 2 days... Oh, just 3 years ago. Damn you BHQ

[@dubglock2312]

love these kinds of video guys!!!

[@joeysplats3209]

Love my Opinel 10. Drilled a lanyard hole and use it in the garden and for other dirty tasks. Pro tip: The acid-forced patina doesn't work on the INOX version because it's... INOX. I get the CARBONE version 'cuz it holds an edge better and you can stick it in an orange.

[@FleurvanhH.9954]

Just imagine a cafeteria fight at bladehq, that would turn into a bloodbath really quick😂😂😂

[@matthewjackson9615]

This channel is like the Johnny Carson show for knife enthusiasts. Better than watching cat videos I guess.

[@walkermason143]

He got number 300/500 on the squid. That was the last one to come with the Lucas burnley patch. I missed it by a few. I got 305/500

[@guusdejong2523]

I feel ya Austin. I must own near 70 now....

[@Donbeiren]

I used to do this at the very beginning, now I would save up and get fewer but higher quality pieces that are worth collecting.

[@Nanchi]

Austin if you like traditional knives check out some friction folders I just ordered a svord

[@BenTheDream1018]

Very nice collection so far Austin it only gets worse my friend!

[@mattkillam2033]

Really dig the handle on that skyline

[@michaeljames1334]

these videos are awesome. also the real fun starts when you get to customs.

[@stephenbishop9115]

Damn I remember these episodes still binge watch the older stuff before it got all corporate

[@benwilde4337]

Ben, it's good to see you back to BHQ - you're better than CRKT (not dinging them, but still...) Nice knife conversation, thanks!

[@PkwyDrive13]

He doesn't have a problem at all compared to a lot of us knife enthusiasts...this whole video of Knives is a week for some of us...

[@shawnolsen7666]

I'm pretty sure that Austin is my spirit animal. I have the exact same knife addiction!

[@gastrackerrock2010]

If you want easy and fun to play with, as well as affordable, the Lightning OTF's are awesome. So many folks don't have a clue about them...

[@jeremyg371]

You guys are fun.

[@ian3726]

I feel your pain Austin I have 15 or 16 I lost count it's been weeks since I have bought a knife my skin itches I tried rehab but it didn't work and besides rehab is for quiters o God help me

[@LiveFreeOrRIP]

This is Great... Im sitting at my desk with my PM2 940 B&B G10 KWE sorry.. With my Olight s20r and my glock 19 and its always got my 30 round mag in her. I just got the 940 and other then the bevels are a little uneven and the centering is off its not bad I really like it. I really want a SKYLINE and im gonna try to order one asap.

[@israelaragon1593]

Im not a huge knife person or a small one. I like a good mid sized knife the fits well in the with a good blade. But i had the squid for 3-5 months and loved it . it fit perfect in my front right pocket and would disappear all together . it was great before i switched it out for my new kershaw shuffle ll.

[@jimhebrank74]

Austin, you need to buy some Case knives. You will have a whole other addiction. Traditional knives are so cool! I have over a dozen different Case knives plus numerous Spyderco, Kershaw, CRKT, and Moki (fantastic Japanese knife company who makes all of the Al Mar brand knives).

[@frogger1555]

BM 940 carried for 20 years sounds nice BUT how many sets of Omega springs would you have to store in a drawer to in order to keep it working ?

[@Dannyv1987]

Everyone dont breaks omega springs u either dont know how to use the axis lock of u pull it one hand

[@ONLY_FXRS]

Can't wait for my jade/black skyline!

[@SNACKS1414]

im going to say in the next 6 At least one OTF and a fixed blade....

[@haveaknifeday6253]

Really enjoying the series... have the tenacious, Byrd cara cara 2, buck vantage to name a few. Austin should check out the CRKT swindle since he likes warncliff blades.

[@zIconx]

Im glad ben is back haha great video i order all my knives from you guys

[@yogililly884]

I too have a problem, besides watching too many KZbin videos.... Swiss Army Knifes, especially anything with the Gadsden flag (yellow) knifes. Need to order Bens T Shirt for the wife, a wolf fan, unfortunately saw the shirt after ordering the Skyline in Damascus and the Begleri.

[@l_w6041]

I have the same problem lol 40+ knives. Over $2000. Doesn't seem like much but I'm young and don't see myself stopping

[@thedaver8]

great video! Love the idea of this being a series! :D

[@gilbertrios5283]

Listen up, if your knife collection fits in a coffee cup then well,,,,, you can finish the saying.... Haahaa! Jk Austin, you're off to a good start!

[@nino71]

if Austin likes hiking then I'd like to see some hiking/gear testing videos. Utah mountains are supposed to be beautiful!

[@MoreAmerican]

Love the haha double takes lol

[@bustinlol1987]

Man I wish y’all had a place here in new Iberia, or Lafayette Louisiana

[@heathcliffe8446]

It's easy to blow money on CRKT knives. They make so many high quality knives from many different designers. Too tempting. Love the M16 14z. and M60 SOTFB tospeak of actual large knives.

[@MrMoodyvipers]

its ok Austin I have the same problem

[@dragonslayer549]

Great video guys!!!

[@stevemartin4696]

Ive just realised, the Eldris looks like 3 quarters of the blade has been snapped off and someone has ground the stub sharp.

[@WColdblooded357W]

I right there with you. Brothers in addiction bro. I tend to go for the 4" or 3.75" blades for edc. 4" is our CT legal limit for carry not ownership. If I'm going to get a small knife I usually go traditional like a stockman or something. I don't see the point of going smaller on a tactical blade. The sheeple factor isn't even a thought for me. As long as my knife is legal I couldn't care less what people think about it.

[@Swoop180]

My ex wife told me that the fastest road to recovery is first admitting you have a problem and are powerless over said problem. It was an awakening, I missed her for a while but then I discovered Spyderco and Benchmade. All's good!

[@danrovine2604]

6:29 me too. #NissanSkylineGTR is better Which Skyline would you chose

[@SternClub]

You know you have a addiction when you wake up and spend an hour trying to choose between 15 knives which one you should carry

[@OLMmedic]

I have the aluminum 940. Its my favorite

[@Steve.Alex32]

Austin, you are my hero 😂

[@chs53021]

exept for the crkt, hanky, and spinny toy and the stubbly mora, I own a version of everything on that table

[@knh62903]

you should do a video on all of the kershaw speedsafe knives you have

[@misterbaker9728]

I’m same way been a huge gun nut. Well they are Uber expensive so I been buying blades... can’t stop

[@13ON3S]

Congrats on 100k subs

[@Ornatejackal]

I didn't buy my opinel either haha, I got in a subscription box that was sent to me by accident, and when I tried to return it to the company, they told me to just keep it