Best Knife from Every Brand in 2021, Part 1

[@thatsmybikepunk195]

I’m new to the knife collecting world and find these videos informative and a pleasure to watch. I enjoy David’s knowledge, delivery, soft tone and genuine love and enthusiasm for all things knives. This channel is my go to for learning all there is to know about the myriad of knives and knife makers out there. Thank you David and KnifeCentre.

[@jonmagoo5986]

DCA ---- you are the best knife presenter working today. Hope you keep sharing your knowledge and expertise for a long time.

[@knifecenter]

Thank you sir! I've no plans to go anywhere :) -DCA

[@skeetorkiftwon]

@@knifecenter that thumbnail is killing me.

[@chrisjaskulski8613]

The Bareknuckle is a genuinely great budget knife at either of its price points.

[@r.awilliams9815]

I have the CPM 20CV version, after a year of use I'm very pleased with the knife. I set the edge when I received it and have had to do nothing but give it an occasional stropping to bring it back to shaving sharp.

[@FredDavisNonduality]

David, you are unbelievably good in these videos. So pleasant, smooth, and your sharing of information is the best that I've seen in the industry. You earned my business and I'm happy to patronize KnifeCenter.

[@knifecenter]

Fred, thank you very much for the kind words and for your support! -DCA

[@dennislacasse2507]

My name is Dennis

[@samkochel6990]

Yep, that smooth calm tone, informative info all at once. I am entering student's grades while listening and occasionally watching this in the background. Awesome.

[@zacpino3072]

Geez oh flip you call Saber grind and flat grind the same thing a saber ground does not go all the way to the top a full flat grind gradually goes all the way to the spine but when it stops before the spine it’s called a saber grind

[@wallfly0131]

That's a great line up. Maybe for a future video, do the same thing except folders that are 100% American made.

[@knifecenter]

Here ya go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emivi4OgqrWrbNU

[@PeterJonesKajuenRyu]

Why American made?

[@joescola7498]

Hell yeah. Good idea!

[@karlozeus699]

Many people prefer to buy German too, why not to make a video about 100% American made, another about 100% German made, another about 100% Chinese made? etc, etc...

[@incontinentiabuttocks5271]

Nack Jicolson I love me some eafengrow.

[@billbush1270]

That red Terminus has been on my list for a while now. I have the Ria already. I like that you went for real knives instead of pocket jewelry/shelf queens.

[@Rgc571]

My first pocket knife was a multi blade Kbar purchased with lawn cutting cash. Carried every day, and every where including school (this was years ago) until I foolishly used the blade as a pry bar and broke it. I still have the knife in my “memories “ box. Thanks for the video.

[@zioo3117]

This is one of the most enjoyable, straight forward folding pocket knife presentations that I've ever seen. I am a past customer. There are or were a couple of knives in this group that interest me. Thanks for the consistency of presentation. AF

[@Cowboy96]

You're the best in the game no doubt. I dig the cheeto dust on the nails too, very chilled out vibes

[@cerseiblonde3218]

Anybody who would divide up and label his video so you can skip to a specific brand deserves some kind of humanitarian award and will CERTAINLY go straight to heaven when he passes on.

[@jayrodriguez1384]

Do you think that he would want to go? My understanding is that one cannot bring anything into heaven, including small, noon-locking, two-handed opening knives with 3Cr blades. If GOD, had consulted me, no one should be considered for admission unless he had no less than one LARGE Cold Steel, or at least, the AD -10.

[@quaxenleaf]

@@jayrodriguez1384 if one has a Norseman then Valhalla awaits…no pesky Peter, no church ladies nor annoying harps. Just beer and great stories.

[@joescola7498]

Might have to pick up a PM2. They are growing on me.... so far I love the Shaman and Salt.

[@plusultra8777]

At first I wasn't sold on the PM2, but after a few days it's easily became my fav edc. Absolutely gorgeous knife and build quality is superb. Highly recommend 👌

[@joescola7498]

@@plusultra8777 good to know! Thanks!

[@roberthaines1227]

I have a PM2. Great knife and I highly recommend. I also have the Native 5 Lightweight. Great knife when I want to carry something a little smaller. It’s underrated, but a great knife.

[@markbrisec3972]

That Kershaw is a stunner. Way too expensive for my level of knife collection, but it looks freaking awesome. Especially in the bronze handle/black blade combo shown here.

[@davidsapir3764]

Completely agree with your best pick from Civivi going to the Pintail Flipper. It's such an amazingly great knife. I picked up the Damascus/cuibourtia version and will never run out of superlatives to describe this knife. It's so damn gorgeous, and the flipping action and click are Zippo lighter level satisfying.

[@ting280]

Civivi Badlands, Boker Urban Trapper, Benchmade Bugout, Spyderco Delica, Kershaw Leek, ZT0450

[@stevensmith1911]

I have 4 of these 6! Nice picks.

[@Bunchquitter]

I really appreciate the way these knife videos are done. Especially links to specific knives in the description part.

[@tolerhousecookies69]

When are you guys going to do the best fixed blades of every brand 2021????

[@koga8100]

Fixed blade gang has been robbed

[@tolerhousecookies69]

@@koga8100 yeah I guess so no kind of a way like I'm not going to lie there is some good you know handmade pocket knives but where's the fixed blades bro where are the good handmade full Tang / stick Tang fixed blade knives I know there's has been some good fixed blade knives that came out this year early

[@koga8100]

@@tolerhousecookies69 yeah I love my tops msk

[@undercoverasiant696]

Probably very late in this year, or early next year. You know .... after all the 2021 stuff comes out.

[@willblake72]

I own a few of these and can't argue they're not excellent, but I have a soft spot for that Kizer Gemini. Extremely useful EDC. Non-threatening in normal situations, satisfying movement, fit, and finish, and great blade shape and grind.

[@iCeBlue357]

😊

[@mattconklin4026]

I've been enjoying carrying a Leatherman for 20+ years but now I'm hooked with this 9400!!

[@mdunawaym]

So glad you chose the Osborne! I recently ordered one from a friend at church who is a Snap On dealer! I'm very excited for it to arrive!

[@Hultovic]

David, you have such a soothing, relaxing voice that really helps me wind down at the end of a long day 🙂 Thank you for providing these interesting and informative videos!

[@jayrodriguez1384]

His voice is relaxing, but the knives that he is showing gets me fired up. Fired up wings, for me. Here is the edit- Fired up WORKS...

[@Swingby-getHigh]

Recently grabbed that Kershaw bareknuckle and I love it. The edge retention is insane.

[@nsmturbo5902]

I carry my Benchmade 940-1 Osborne more than any other blade that I own, it's a classic design that's hard to beat!

[@CesarA915]

Now best fixed blade knife from every brand!! Keep up the great work!

[@natek1993]

Love the AD-10. By far my favorite Bad-Ass folding knife. Big fan of the Hogue Micro flip/switch. Love the look of both of them.

[@Ben-uy5sg]

I love Knife Center videos... I look forward to every Thursday!! 👍🏼 David you make the show awesome!!!

[@huma4742]

Wow David your the host with the most 👏 classy and very knowledgeable in all things knife. I truly appreciate your character

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

... you're* the host ...

[@lefroy1]

This was a great vid man. Really appreciate the effort you went to of timestamping and adding links for all the knives, not to mention the concise yet comprehensive overviews.

[@savetheunstable]

SOG got me into knives... omg so many years ago! Nice to see them repped

[@joegreenbbka]

I love the Cold Steel Ak-47 CTS-XHP OD Green. One of the best knives I've ever bought. Such a beast, and the locking mechanism is hands down the best I've ever come across.

[@louisrodriguez6499]

Can you please make this into a series? Maybe different brands next time like Victorinox? And maybe some fixed blades? Great video

[@synystur21]

Spyderco is always atop my list, but I’m loving both the Civivi and CJRB brands right now. Not a money factor, just love what both companies are doing with their designs, imho.

[@arthursoto4285]

Spyderco just delivers such an innovative design they are the only I collect now

[@Timmayytoo]

I've been doing the opposite - getting into Spyderco after buying quite a few CIVIVI, and I love them both. I recently picked up a few CJRBs as well, and while they are a little uneven in their designs, they make quality knives. One thing I really appreciate about CIVIVI is the wide use of hollow-ground blades and the general quality of their edge grinds. Edge grinds are an area where Spyderco has been a little inconsistent for me so far - nothing terrible, but I'd like to see some better symmetry to the grinds... not that that issue is exclusive to Spyderco. Geez, I talk too much...

[@arthursoto4285]

@@Timmayytoo I haven’t noticed asymmetry with the blade grinds but maybe I’ve gotten some on the upper end of the standard of deviation. I recently was able to get the BHQ exclusive pm2 tanto and it’s beauty in hand is truly like holding an astronaut’s knife. To be honest I’m haven’t held too many other brands in hand. I’ve held Benchmades and Some WE and even some Chris reeves but I still loved my original pm2 for so many reasons.I would love to make it out to a legitimate knife store and really try out the actions. All the best

[@jolness1]

940 was a good call for BM imo. Love the Griptillian but the 940 has so much utility in a crazy light and thin package. I often carry mine in my back pocket with my wallet and they don't overlap.

[@knifedaddy5791]

Great spread David! Thank u!

[@henricokski5549]

What a nice, professional and unbiased presentation of various brands. Great job! Also, all those other knives are feeling the AD10 alpha presence on that table lol.

[@CopiousTurtle]

Picking a few of your brands, my top picks would be: Benchmade Bugout Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Kershaw Launch 11 ZT “Hinderer” (the number escapes me atm) Civivi Elementum CRKT Provoke Some of these surprised me not to see on your list as well - others I understand.

[@rogersiples3335]

Best ZT knife - 0562ti. Just received my plurple colored hardware. Can't wait to see what it looks like with the new hardware.

[@joelfloyd6328]

I was just thinking how you are better than the other guys. Thank you for providing good solid information.

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

i'm not a big benchmade fan anymore, got too many faulty knives from them. still, the 940 is probably my fav knive ever, a sleek, easy to carry and strong edc with an awesome design!👍

[@SteveD12]

I was hoping to see Case, GEC, or other traditional knives on this video but hey there’s always room for a part 2! Thanks for the vid

[@knifecenter]

Ask and ye shall receive! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ_XaHyqj5t7gdU

[@donaldnaymon3270]

Nice line up. Thank you for sharing.

[@catfishcave379]

I would recommend the K-Bar Dozier as the best first knife for people. I find myself often grabbing for mine for edc... and I think I only have 2 knives that are cheaper. Edit: Woot! My package from KC is out for delivery ... many many goodies coming... can’t eat this month though...

[@CeeKayz0rz]

Dude, the CRKT CEO can't be beat!! As far as an everyday pocket knife goes, it's absolute perfection.

[@powersww1reset]

Para 3 is a superior pocket knife, over the pm2. And I prefer bigger knives, always! However, size has nothing to do with me saying that. It took me 3 years to finally give the para 3 a shot, and surprise! It’s functionally better in almost every way

[@buckeyesbengalsreds3125]

Have you handled a manix 2? I want to get a spyderco, but I'll probably cheap out and get a tenacious first, since they're a spydie starter option.

[@yoryteperman429]

Curious to hear more. I love my pm2 in maxamet, and do not find it in any need to be shrunk or made smaller or anything. Especially as pm2 handle feels already snug in my large hands; while last time I tried pm3 it felt downright cramped - unless you 'choke' the blade every time...

[@ladev91]

Para 3 is just a smaller para 2, so if you like bigger knives i don't know why you prefer the para 3

[@yoryteperman429]

@@buckeyesbengalsreds3125 - In this world, you always get what you pay, so, do not expect much from bottom shelf cheapo drivel. Re. a starter knife?? I personally always preferred quality over quantity - because I still think it is better to own one properly expensive excellent knife than five cheapo dung knives, methink; So if I were you, I would get not any manix2, but manix2 in maxamet, which the best iteration of it. If even the miserable $210 is too pricey for you - then you need not advice but pity...

[@jeremynedrow7003]

This is one of my favorite videos you guys have done great list.

[@joescola7498]

Enjoyed the Kershaw review. Love my Launch 1 to death.

[@jimmyjones9950]

Thanks for everything David.

[@sethlange7613]

DCA, I have the CJRB RIA, The Hogue Microflip and the PM2. Thank you for the validation!!

[@ephemeralnihilist]

I agree with a lot of the comments . the blades were spot on it edc the 140 . Dca your super chill compared to the sometimes awkward blade hq moments

[@crisco6583]

Another excellent video. I really like the "Best of" idea. Well done!

[@glenntralnberg3464]

Always such disarming and professional presentations. This one is a hot topic yet you navigated it very well. Appreciate you! 👏

[@petemartin4300]

Fine presentation Clear, concise with enough specs and info.

[@fritz7011]

Incredibly helpful video, thanks!

[@danno1800]

What a terrific video! Thank you - much appreciated...

[@leecherlarry]

Great job at presenting. Language, articulation, content, flow, wit, charm. Just perfect. Love your videos!

[@NicholasTre_]

Finally bought myself a ceo last week and I LOVE it. Just purchased a cjrb. Was torn between the feldsbar and ria and went with the latter. Think im going to have to grab a ria as well

[@mattconklin4026]

How you like the ceo?

[@armenarakelian9876]

Great video, LOVE the AD10

[@CytoplasmicGoo]

Wow, that's a hard list to make. So many good knives within each of these brands.

[@donnyh3497]

I adore my paramilitary 2! It has good size to it but it's light weight makes it simply disappear in my pocket. It's always in my pocket.

[@MisterMaster4life]

Been carrying Para2 for over 10 years now on a daily basis. Owned and still own some really high end stuff. But they all collect dust. Para2 for President. It is THE perfect edc (to me).

[@chasetoncain]

The bugout, the deka, the LEEK! I was surprised to see none of them show up if I’m being honest

[@Ataraxia_Atom]

The leek forsure. 100% my fav edc I've owned.

[@joescola7498]

Bailout makes me happier than Bugout. To each his own though!

[@kerrykitterman4602]

Yeah this list needs to Mention those Too. Great video 🦊

[@knifeaddict1014]

The bugout is probably one of my most carried, and I got some expensive knives, but man that bugout wins me over every time!

[@sterlingstoots3215]

i thought for sure The Deka would Be included

[@_MiMo_]

Seems like alot yall missed the part where DCA said "Obviously we're not talking about every single brand out there." Was already a 30min video.

[@jaschawalter3500]

Great video!!!

[@ScottsGuitars]

David, I’m not easily impressed, but I have to say, you do a fantastic job. Kudos, Sir.

[@kencarter3432]

Great review!

[@mrbeandip711]

Excellent choices, fun review

[@jeffoff7795]

I finally got a Spyderco Shaman and it is miles beyond any other knife I've ever handled, Spyderco or otherwise. There's my two cents.

[@MegaTeddybear04]

I really like the Spyderco Shaman blade shape a little better than the traditional Spyderco blade shape. Love the great videos you put out, keep them coming.

[@yoryteperman429]

To me, Shaman is the most un-Spyderco knife, along with their "ethnic" series - as it does not have the distal taper that is otherwise oh-so-rare in knives!! What most users may not even notice but what makes both PM's lineup (i.e. Military/PM2/PM3) & all of Delica/Endela lineup and even Manix2- is their unique blade geometry that is more sophisticated than almost any other knife out there, as the blade is not a simple flat bar with a simple high-flat grind, but is triangular in plan (from above), i.e. the blade sides are actually not parallel to each other! And then, they did Shaman with a much simpler, cheaper to make, and thicker flat bar of a blade and the grind that did not go all way up - and, lo behold, a plenty of clueless (sorry) peeps fell for it! (kinda like useless recent PM2 Tanto for BHQ, which was pure marketing brilliance...) In my eyes, Shaman is a rare misstep on Spyderco's part. And, I know the perfect next step for all the Shaman lovers out there - the Italian Lionsteel with their drivel overthick blade geometries - almost same as Shaman, but even thicker, and "more"... 'thick'... Cheers!

[@ukeplaya1]

Excellent video! I wish someone did this for all products!

[@CrimeVid]

So very, very US oriented this channel ! I realise that this is a US firm but a lot of us come from countries where we have knife laws !

[@desertsmeagol7073]

Guys don’t worry. They didn’t include micro tech and Protech because all of their knives are soo good they couldn’t come up with a best 😅

[@johnherne8489]

I've got 3 Micro Techs and I'd have to go with the Socom Elite. But they are all fantastic.

[@js0988]

To hell with that crap, why he didn't include the best knife ever made is beyond me! Puma Protec II!

[@112320]

@@johnherne8489 i have 7 of their knives and my all time favorite is the ludt. i have had it for like 9 or 10 years now and i wish i bought a couple when i got it.

[@johnherne8489]

@@112320 That's awesome. I think I'm gonna buy a LUDT now. They have a few knives available for the veteran/LEO discount and I was on the fence about the Socom Elite or the LUDT. I went with the Socom but now I'll get the LUDT.

[@112320]

@@johnherne8489 I hope it suits you well too. I just really enjoy how simplistic and rock solid it is. I've used mine enough the coating on the blade is basically gone now. It's been used (not abused) a LOT. And it has held up better than anything else I've ever owned.

[@rickkerans8485]

Would definately change some but it is your show so you get to pick what you like. CJRB would have been the LG Feldspar, Civivi would have been Shredder, Governor, Ortis there is another but can't think of it off-hand. There were others but you get my point.

[@JCpNK]

Para 3 in my favorite spyderco but that’s just preference.. Great picks

[@TungstenCarbideProjectile]

I have a bench made Osborne emissary first production. It's a legit af knife. We can't all be lucky enough to grab a first production. It was only 176$ new they sell for 225 now (first production)

I enjoy this channe so much! I've learned so much from your posts! Keep up the great content! Greetings from Hollywood California.

[@benryals7475]

Very nice list, thank you for including my all-time favorite Buck

[@myrtlethebadweathersuntill3790]

For Cold Steel, the Talon 2 and Thompson voyager, serrated, shall reign among my favorites of all time. The Spartan is probably my 3rd in terms of Cold Steel. Viper's Boris Manasherov Magà is an all time favorite, and he produced my favorite Bokers, both karambits, the Toro, and Ocelot. Neither for sale in the US, and Toro was discontinued. The Magà is a larger, non karambit version of the Toro, sheer brilliance. The Viper Italo in G10 is also brilliant, and a fat slab of excellent M390.at around $100. Both light, serious EDC pieces. Kershaw's Bareknuckle is my favorite Kershaw, love my 20CV. Otherwise, the D2 CQCs and Knockout are excellent. The Link in 20CV is a champ, and I do love the Bler, mine is CPM-M4 DLC however. The subframe lock, butter action and 3.5" blade, with an excellent, sleek, smart shape of the blade gives the ribbon to the Bareknuckle. Bless SOG for bringing back XHP, and in a major way. Spyderco's dynamic and constant expansion in terms of blade steel options is a spirit I wish we'd see a lot more of with other brands

[@harrisonkyle1]

For crkt I like the flat out and the overland both great knifes

[@artemkanarchist]

There's a lot to like on the list, thanks for your work!

[@caravann26]

And the para 2 has a dedicated left hand version!!

[@andypair1571]

When you flip a spyderco on its spine and can smoothly slide it under something to cut it and avoid dulling the blade, all while having room on the handle underneath to grip it; then you will understand the brilliance of spyderco.

[@TwitchRadio]

Great video man.. Great choices as well. I concur with your choices.

[@Elslemmo]

Hmmmm could we add some weight to the 110 in brass? I mean.. Could we reach atleast 95% brass? It's simply not heavy enough!!! Hehehe ;).. Thanks for your presentation "VideoTeam"! If I want to see a knife in hand. Size/shape/steel etc etc. KnifeCenter is my main goto. GP second.. You see the knives up close, David points out the important stuff, the vid shows all the nice details :).. AND one veeeery important thing for my personally- You dont push the hype. You talk about it, if somethings speciel. You dont interrupt every video with the CIVIVI elementum (looking at you Bladehq) and then forget what the video was about ;). Thanks for keeping us updated

[@clevelandgreg1027]

gerber has that lightweight but durable feel you cant beat for the price

[@felinebline7154]

Good video Id make mention to all the companies to go to t8 instead of strippy t6 and throw a few replacement screws in as they are overseas and near impossible to replace domestically for a given knife.

[@jacobbcox1985]

My favorite Hogue is the Doug Ritter Mini

[@wawd1877]

Another great video. Some great knives that I was unfamiliar with. I missed seeing Microtech, and It would be very helpful if you did a similar video for fixed blades

[@TheyllNeverGetMe]

I agree that you are hands down the best knife presenter that is making videos on youtube at this time. It was stiff competition with Zach from BHQ but without him those videos do not draw my attention anymore. The Dozier, while a good knife, is not the most impressive tool Kabar has to offer. I would have chosen one of their fixed blade offerings in the BK- lineup.

[@dalepogue5799]

I still have my Buck 110 . I've had it for about 35 years

[@auntester7760]

Have had mine since earning my Eagle Scout in 1978. Best knife I’ve ever had.

[@pauldayton5285]

The S.O.G. Seal XR Flipper is their best made folder hands down ! It's also the only 💯% made in the 🇺🇸folder they have if I'm not mistaken.

[@jakematthews2458]

I think we have a series idea! Part two or fixed blades next?

[@brentrockwood]

I have the Kershaw Knockout, and I do quite like it, but I will check out the Bareknuckle. I think the Knockout might be a tiny bit big for my EDC needs.

[@richardneff5630]

To me the benchmade bailout with the m4 steel is my favorite

[@ianhelgerson6146]

PM2 for me. The ergonomics on it are unlike any other when it comes to the jimping on top. Good size blade, solid lock, solid grip, tight internals so no loose blade, easy access cleaning, and I still can't get over just how light it feels in the hand for its size. Plus the spyderco hole makes you want to play with the blade all day. Have had it for 6 months now and still cuts through cardboard like butter factory sharp. I had the Osborne awhile back but lost it sadly, which is odd because its previous owner also lost it. Spectacular knife but I just like how the pm2 feels, you couldn't pry that thing out of my hand, locks in nicely.

[@TartanJack]

No Ontario's? I think the Rats and some others in the line deserved a mention. OTOH that Kershaw needs some looking in to.

[@chrismyers9951]

Long live the RATS !

[@austin6946]

This guy is such a bro I want to buy all these knives from him. Such a good dude with some great selections

[@ninemimesleft]

I'd say the maxamet manix 2 lw for Spyderco. It covers all the bases, ergonomic, light, slicy, crazy steel.

[@bensliberty]

I'm a bit bias because it's my current edc favorite, but I was a tad disappointed that the leek wasn't picked for kershaw.

[@renedepaula]

excellent choices! I have the kwaiken, the CEO and the Gemini!

[@incontinentiabuttocks5271]

I love my CEO it's such a classy knife.

[@packinaglock]

Looks like our boy might have been eating Cheetos before the video taping. Looks like Cheetos dust on the nails at 17:46 🤣 Been there done that myself. 😉

[@amartide]

You are totally right regarding the Spyderco Paramilitary 2. (Especially with also the Benchmade 940 in your drawer.) But (And you knew, that there is always a "but") But for a few months I have now the smaller Spyderco Paramilitary 3. And I must say that the Para 3 just easily blows away all other knives. I even just bought a second Para 3. Just because it has blue handles. And I am a cool blood german near Solingen. These people would NEVER(!!!) buy the same knife again just because of a beauty feature.

[@Cadwallader38]

The gemini is the most amazing knife I've ever owned.