Ben Petersen & Knafs 3 Years Later... | Knife Banter

[@nickmartino2839]

Actually you guys wanna know what I miss the MOST???.. lol the 3 and 4 hour Christmas lives with Ben and Kurt showing off tons of knives and ppl ordering them pizza on live TV.....ahhhh to the good ole days....

[@benbanters]

That pizza was delicious. And amazing.

[@BladeHQ]

@Nick Martino if you want to bring us pizza, you're welcome any time! -George

[@The_OG_MP]

That Christmas sale video was so epic.

[@JamesStephen710]

Nice profile picture dude.

[@TODD.GO.49ers.PACKER]

That was awesome..pizza was delivered

[@The4cp]

Love seeing Ben back. So proud of his success.

[@BladeHQ]

We are too! Hopefully we won't wait 3 more years to get together again! -George

[@Leftyotism]

@@BladeHQ Haha, hell yeah you better! 😅

[@Blu3h3m1]

Liga my jornada 3

[@Blu3h3m1]

Liga my jornada 3

[@CN_Corbeau]

Oh Ben my, my sweet boy, it is so good to see your face again

[@timb4425]

What iiiiiissssss up Ben?! Great stuff coming from Knafs lately!

[@JamesMBC]

So proud of Ben, Zack and the Blade HQ staff. You guys revolutionized the knife talk in entertainment, and gave us knife people content that we get to enjoy as shows, instead of the previous knife ads or independent reviews trend. Even Knifecenter's show with Dave Anderson feels inspired by what KnifeHQ had started and masters. Such a great time to be a knife lover!

[@carsonmerrell5335]

Thanks for the shoutout George! You are the legend! Good times! 🔪 🐓

[@theoneandonlysoslappy]

I didn't realize that Ben was behind the Banter. It's not a knife for me but I feel like it's been successful. Great for him.

[@Leftyotism]

Check out some Knafs then! 🥲

[@BrumaEnsis]

Best intro to a BHQ video in some time. This was a joy to watch start to finish.

[@silvercrank999]

So good to see Ben on Knife Banter again! Can't wait for my Lander to be delivered!!!

[@yornoc318]

I really liked that Blade HQ put out a video very worth watching after Ben and Zac moved on. Ready to spend some coin on some new designs.

[@QuackLoud]

"What isss UP guys?!!" Man I really miss hearing that.

[@LookitCrows]

❤❤❤❤

[@elliotbell4868]

It feels like ben went away for college, and absolutely flourished. So proud of what he's done, and can't wait to see what he continues to do.

[@benbanters]

That's such a good way to look at it. Thanks for the support, Elliot! Also: your profile pic is fantastic. Nice rooster tail!

[@ShadyCool]

Ben nailed the transition issue and aptly addressed the crew changes. Each BladeHQ review crew brings their own “flavor” to knife reviews. New BladeHQ crews deserve the opportunity to add their own spin on knife content. Imagine what we all would have missed out on if Ben, Zac, Kurt, Dallas, and countless others around them at BladeHQ had been denied the opportunity to bring us joyous knife content as well. With those great memories in mind, many of us wish George, the rest of the knife banter crew, Blade HQ and all of its staff nothing but the best. P.S. To Ben, the solution to a messy garage is a garage burrito 😊. Kidding aside, I couldn’t build one myself. So, I brought a closet organizer’s design skills to the challenge. Storage/workspace design is the key to overcoming that never-ending challenge.

[@Leftyotism]

I think the solution to a messy garage is cleaning it up and having order ab chao. ☺

[@pasquale78]

Well said!

[@ShadyCool]

@@Leftyotism I tried that, but the clutter came back with a vengeance as though the Tasmanian Devil paid me a visit. 😏 Unfortunately, most garages serve as storage dumping grounds. That’s why I resorted to the “out of sight, out of mind” approach. The mess is still there, but it’s largely compartmentalized and better organized. Absent storage cabinets, everything just piled up.

[@Leftyotism]

@@ShadyCool Hehe, some thing you gotta approach step by step. Every thing basically needs its place : >

[@pacowl]

I'm new to knives, and I'm loving Ben's energy and innovation.

[@BladeHQ]

😀

[@anthonyreeder8283]

The Banter is so good it’s literally one of my favorites.

[@benzjamin13]

I agree with Ben. I’m glad to see him back on BHQ even if it’s for a guest spot. I miss Zac, Kurt and Dallas, but things change and I’ll watch. If I’m not into it, I don’t find things I don’t like, but I admit I don’t critique or look for improvements either. I just watch and lurk 😂

[@toddglover2054]

I also miss Zac and Kurt and even Dallas. These new guys are not doing it for me. Guess I'll watch DCA over at Knife Center!

[@jtaylorb88]

Same, I don't think I've been able to sit through a whole episode. George knows his knives but just isn't comfortable on camera.

[@TheBDubbs3]

Love Ben. Good to have him back for a moment. Also watch his other stuff.

[@BladeHQ]

👍

[@BladeHQ]

🙂

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Great to see Ben.

[@slaphands8441]

Just ordered a Lander and I’m very happy for ya Ben.

[@goanddo2371]

LOVE THIS VIDEO! George is great as always, and so good to see Ben again; great conversation, both informative and fun. Hope to see this again when Ben has his new info ready =)

[@BladeHQ]

😁

[@meandarker]

We all obviously know and love ben but I gotta put some respect on George's name. He's killing it and is and absolute breath of fresh air on this channel!

[@squ1r33]

What exactly is he doing that makes him such a breath of fresh air?

[@toddglover2054]

George? are you kidding me? How are you related to him?

[@moustapha2112]

I must say I watched the whole video. That's rare for me. Great behind the scenes stuff, love the Lander, keep it up!

[@mikeelek9713]

I congratulate Ben on all of his success. Certainly well deserved. He is one hard-working knife dude.

[@scottmoore5839]

You two make a great team, we need more...!

[@alpine1600s]

Ben is the "Lamborghini" of the knife world. In that Lamborghini had a Ferrari, but it wasn't working for him and Ferrari didn't listen to him, so he went and made his own cars. 🤣

[@saintboondock5098]

Ben is like a rockstar. Nice to see you back legend

[@jasonscott6906]

I love to see Ben and totally agree, let’s be positive! Great job guys.

[@CT-nm5yl]

We need Ben and Zach on Knife Banter again

[@glenngoins3100]

So good to see him again..

[@benjaminhosaflook]

Ah! Loved this! Loved seeing Ben Back! Ben is so great! Even calling out the people who have criticized knife banter in recent years

[@stevieg.9864]

a black D2 steel blade with white grips?! CANNOT WAIT! 😍😍 loving my double black baby banter for sure

[@williamshearin2785]

My man BEN!!!!! Love the lander... definitely going in my pocket.

[@ST-ue5fb]

That was great. Two wholesome sweet guys talking knives. Thank you.

[@zachstuff]

Fun video!! Excited to get my Lander today! Was fun to have the history and walk thru of the knives and steel. Ben will now live in the studio forever!! Would love to see more of the adventure videos, knife in the great salt lake, camping etc. Keep it rolling!! #DSKFS

[@BladeHQ]

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it! -Branson

[@elizabeththompson4424]

I miss Ben at BHQ, glad to see his BIZ is growing just saw another video about a Knafs Knife keep up the good work

[@davidpape9179]

Ordered two landers the other day. I’m relatively new to the knife world but Ben seems like a fantastic designer and person in general. Inspires me to be better everyday

[@stephenmartin7907]

That was the best! Thanks for a good heartwarming time and a couple of good laughs!🙂🙂

[@Andreravone]

I hope that BHQ is progressive working towards releasing more content! I really miss "Knife Banter" and "Week One Wednesday".

[@squ1r33]

Week One Wednesday was a must watch in my home!!

[@Andreravone]

@@squ1r33 I watch it alone but definitely a must watch for me! 🥲👍🏾

[@whammofammo7346]

Ben is baaaacccckkkkk guys! I'm excited about the Lander. I would like a Knafs burrito great ideas Ben!

[@nilsweers1887]

Great to see Ben again, great to hear he's doing good

[@jeffw4942]

That was fun to watch. Thanks

[@Mo.89.]

New guys are doing a good job but… still want Ben back!

[@JackieDElia]

Love the open source scales for the Lander!

[@BladeHQ]

Such an innovative idea! We can't wait to see what the community comes up with! 🤘🏼 -Branson

[@mdunawaym]

Taking Ben up on his suggestion to say what I want. I would love to see Blade HQ carry, and review BPS knives.

[@damascusthefox]

It was nice to see Ben again. I love the Banter and the posters. I also love knife packaging, it's so fun when companies do cool knife packaging

[@BladeHQ]

You're right, half the fun of knife buying is the experience, and fun packaging just makes it perfect! -George

[@Bass_Baer_Extraordinaire]

I love that two of my favorite designers are buds, i have been a major fan of Justin Lundquist's work for ever!

[@juanvillanueva2848]

So excited!

[@nickmartino2839]

Kev and Colin from divo knives........absolutely hands down one of the best knife opening experiences EVER!!!!

[@kerrykitterman4602]

Hey. Ben , I need a burrito. I'm very involved with knafsale. Eric is Awesome..love swapping scales, the Lander is great..wish it came in 14c28. I know you hear that every day. Thanks for all your hard work !

[@steelwookie]

The SOG pocket clip digs into my palm when pulling the lock. Unnecessary hot spot.

[@thunderlyte3221]

BEN! its awesome to see him back on banter!

[@weirdmusicmixmaster]

The Return of the King

[@Keithnicity]

I want the tool burrito! I was literally just thinking about how I wish I had a better set up for knife maintenance the other day! That’s everything I need in a neat little wrap!

[@DailyDrivenBikes_1]

It's always awesome 👌 seeing Ben in videos 📹

[@respektmygamer]

I have always love knife banter 🗡️💪🏾❤️

[@Deibodese]

The Lander hits the nail on the head for what I’ve started calling “social carry” knives. That’s the exact opposite of a tactical knife. Its design language makes it as inoffensive as possible. No need to make strangers feel threatened just because you’re trying to do some quick task.

[@mattconklin4026]

I usually tend to carry a gentleman style knife i definitely understand what your saying. I've had people freak when I pull out a full auto tactical blade, just to cut a box open 😆

[@rapierlynx]

"Social carry" is a niche I like - modern and classy, non tactical, not ugly, not as fancy or costly as a full on gents knife. Then again, I had a coworker call my Leatherman Micra a weapon.

[@killainmaccallan4700]

By George he's got it!!! ,you may have to be from England to get this. Seeing you guys at BHQ all carving something ought to be fun to see?

[@BladeHQ]

🤘

[@dougw6883]

The baby banter is my favorite edc knife. I have two in fact!

[@BladeHQ]

Glad you're loving the Baby Banter! I've been looking at grabbing one myself. -Branson

[@davidlastoria2762]

I've never clicked so fast. I didn't even bother adding it to watch later. I choose "watch now!!"

[@BladeHQ]

🤘

[@Grasshoffg]

Really enjoyed this video. Also really enjoyed Ben telling the comments to calm their crap haha

[@DylanLey]

That 21 OTF salute made my day

[@michaelp.5469]

I saw a very positive independent review of the Knafs Lander and then found this video. Seeing great reviews and then finding out Ben is behind it made me pause this video and immediately order one. Should be here in a couple of days, and I'm excited to try out a new EDC that is so geared towards personalization. Love the concept already!

[@badmunkyedc1]

I can't wait for the Banter XL! And the tool burrito is genius!

[@lemmyjoker3678]

The burrito is a great idea. Very cool. Great video

[@BladeHQ]

😀

[@thomaslake7200]

Please bring back the weekly new knives episode. The content writes itself, and we all like to hear about the new cool stuff. Mix up starter knives, high end and custom knives, and just weird random things. Maybe have very popuiar drops (Demko AD20's, Koenig Ariuses, etc... Brian Brown Yeagers) annnounced live at the end of those. Make it fun and ALSO an event.

[@KungFuTweety1]

this is the best banter ive seen in a year...

[@KniceKnafs]

Jeez ben, if you made me write about the tool burrito i might have gotten the job. That thing looks practical and cool all at the same time!

[@ben9and1-3rd]

I have the Terminus XR and added a glow paracord knot to the clip because it gets caught on lots of pockets. 👍🍻

[@dougnewman8284]

Best video I've seen from you guys in a few years now.

[@BladeHQ]

Thank you! It was pretty great. ~Tiffany

[@campuscolt65]

New to the knife world but Ben has to be one of the most likable people out there. Iv been eying the banter. Anybody with both the mini and full size that can confirm there are the same just size differences ?

[@BladeHQ]

They are not exactly the same only similar. The Baby Banter was a redesign and has a slightly different handle and blade shape. Hope that's helpful.

[@campuscolt65]

Helps a lot thanks for the lighting fast reply

[@reaperjoe6701]

Ben is literally my official knife creator hero!! I hope to one day grow up to be like him. I just ordered the banter with the new weii scales, super excited about it!!

[@benbanters]

Ah man. Thank you. 🙏

[@reaperjoe6701]

@@benbanters Thank you for all that you do, and keep it up!!! Super stoked on your future knife making skills

[@BladeHQ]

🤘

[@nathanmieure4071]

Great video! Even better to see Ben back!

[@AhmadRiyal]

recovering from covid and really cheered me up

[@BladeHQ]

BHQ team wishes you a swift recovery!

[@christiaanjordaan8428]

So excited

[@Chris09978]

Ben is back yay

[@soloman5967]

i just got my banter like yesterday, i got the black g10 and omg im loving it. i might have to buy all of your designs since my hands are kinda small and the fit and finish is beautifully suited to me and my needs!!!! love the work youve done!

[@evanthompson1420]

Ben has been throwing out some great ideas yall gotta follow through with some of these. I would love to see some corrosion testing on magnacut

[@MATT_B.]

The what is uuuuuup guys resonated with me on a spiritual level lol 😂. Welcome back Ben!!!

[@julianmoriati4682]

Great vid guys! Really enjoyed it!

[@jessedreger8461]

This was awesome. Makes me want another banter.

[@Leftyotism]

"Top"-Flippers are the greatest! The lighter-thumb-flick is just too satisfying! And I say that while I am sitting here with my BHQ Exclusive Böker LRF Brass! * flippety-flipp * (Got my hands on the last one in Bökers own stock a few months ago haha! After that it said sold out. Lucky me! 😁) Side note: I think I have figured out what LRF means! 😱 I think it means Lateral Range Function, due to its great allrounder-blade-shape. Oh goodness, I love it! 🥰

[@massimobargagna5641]

Fun with Ben love it!

[@BladeHQ]

😁

[@theoneandonlymichael6627]

It's Great to see Ben back in the KZbin seen again. Welcome back to Ben. Just found your page and subscribed.

[@fatleo]

Seeing been again on this channel hits me emotionally, like the cool kids say nowadays “in the feels”😊

[@mrnorcross]

Totally awesome! I especially loved the 21 OTF Salute at the end to honor Ben! Very well deserved! LOL!

[@timtitus2532]

Ben is the MAN!!! Need to get me a baby banter.

[@AhmadRiyal]

omg ive missed ben so much

[@franciscoramos7339]

Now that's the proper way to start Knife Banter.

[@alano1031]

I’m going to start watching again now

[@hdrider2071]

Love George, keep him around !

[@-ius-6502]

Thank you for the video- Keep up the great work and keep the content coming

[@schaikaefer9087]

Thumb up, not only because of Ben!👍👍

[@Coolmidget11]

Good job!!! Such a great video!

[@Suspect255]

Hit Play button, Walk away a continue multi tasking and opening tabs of knives I'm buying soon and all i hear is , "What is up Guys"!!. Biggest grin on my face, Liked video instantly! Please continue being the way your are and wish you the best in Health and Success! Where's that Banter XL man. Big man need lovin too!

[@derrikjasper1283]

Ben and Zach made knife banter what it was and it's just not the same without them

[@ArmandoJF33]

This is great! BladeHQ honoring one of their own. I can’t wait to put my order in for the lander. I love that I can print the CAD and make the scales uniquely my own. Let’s goooo!!

[@BladeHQ]

What material are you thinking of printing with? Color me interested! -George

[@ArmandoJF33]

@@BladeHQ like you guys mentioned earlier, ultem is pretty hot in the streets. Going to find a manufacturer to see if they could do it for me. Hideo Kojima inspired design.

[@yaboinightwing]

Would love to see more torture tests, or blade steel comparisons!

[@badmunkyedc1]

That's George, super hard and no toxic fumes

[@Leftyotism]

Maybe Ben needs more space to put things in his garage. But good thing he didn't, because now we got the Tool-Bourito. I think it's excellent for keeping your Knaf toolkit always near you. Also great for on the run, I mean for traveling! 🥰

[@scottmoore5839]

Totally agree about the PS squirt 4 - I love mine and wanted more colors but now its discontinued.