Best Knives at Blade Show 2024

[@arrowheadguys7637]

My 1st blade show was a blast, and getting to meet the KC crew was icing on the cake!

[@davidgarrett5671]

Glad you got to meet them. Did they look at your knives? Like them?

[@arrowheadguys7637]

@@davidgarrett5671 Yup I think (hope) so lol. Got to meet the whole gang, DCA, Seth and Thomas. All good dudes.

[@wbwills2]

@@arrowheadguys7637arrowheads .?.hmmm…

[@arrowheadguys7637]

@@wbwills2 what?

[@carlpaladino427]

When I saw the video on the Vosteed, I knew I needed one and this confirms it.

[@cavemandanwilder5597]

I would have killed for one of those Fial wine key folding knives back when I worked at an Italian restaurant. I bet it finds a solid niche market.

[@pretentiousname01]

I am hoping they make a bunch more. Just with a better bottle opener setup. Preferably without having to open the blade, like the qbit used to

[@carn1fex_]

Uhm... what? Niche? Wtf are you talking about? lol sommelier knife? Ever heard of that?

[@maxlvledc]

The kizer budget knives in NitroV, the cjrb $30 button lock, and the shark cub really excite me.

[@MichaelWeig]

Well done David and Thomas!

[@Salamando3D]

Tilt is the hands-down winner in that group. Awesome design, USA-made, great materials, and good price for something so limited and prestigious. Dig it.

[@lukelatourette7692]

I would love to see a video going over all the category winners, maybe runner ups if you particularly like one.

[@carlnewcastle2039]

If the Demkos pull that price off, I will HAVE to buy one. They priced the armiger 4 perfectly. I HAD to buy one immediately and now I have 3 armigers.

[@lonestardude6283]

Kershaw TILT for sure! Want and need!

[@stevebachman9076]

Just looked it up. $500? Wow!

[@adamcravets5408]

Says it’s already discontinued on their website too!

[@waltski4375]

That Twain looks awesome!

[@claptree3217]

Indeed. I have a TiSpine, and I will definitely be getting this one.

[@robertgreer7223]

Liong Mah is brilliant!

[@stratobungle]

Fingers crossed for a "Slicer" blade version of the upcoming Demko Cub - I dig the enlarged thumb-opening, no need for the thumbstuds which would be a little more in the way on an already smaller blade!

[@kevinstryker6440]

My favorite parts of every blade show or shot show are your interviews with Joe Flowers! 😅

[@DampActionRC]

I like the blue corkscrew of the more affordable fial options, but the premium fial is looking really nice. I miss edc my wine key and this may be a possible option for wine key and ecd folder. Well done Columbia River

[@Bethany415]

That Kershaw is amazing. I want one!

[@FC-cz6zd]

One of my favorite folders is the Cold Steel Recon 1 w/Aus 10a steel. The Shark Cub will be a great addition.

[@david.leikam]

My favourite is the Boker triangle spike dagger.

[@killainmaccallan4700]

Ýeah as soon as it is available I am buying one indeed

[@unfi6798]

G'day DCA & Thomas. Glad to see everyone came back cutless.! Will get that CRKT Fial for dad. He just built himself a cool looking bar in his man cave. Cheers from Australia.

[@BladeWalker77]

Here in Italy, in almost every winary they present a good cork screw after wine tasting. I like what Demko is doing.

[@richardbridges7962]

Can't they do Shark Cub with Micarta for 52.50 if it's going to be 50 for craplastic?

[@abdulkhaliedkariem8538]

The Viper Mirror 1 was very interesting.

[@wattsmichaele]

Where is Boker sleeve dagger for sale??????….its not anywhere on your site😮

[@knifecenter]

Coming soon, should be within the next 2-3 months according to Boker -DCA

[@ExtraCrispy357]

Hi DCA, Yes, that Boker Sleeve Dagger is SO COOL! That thing is just a self-defense SPIKE! i can't legally buy or carry that where I live now, and I hope I would never have to use it, but I sure wish I could get one! That would be my #1 choice from all the blades you highlighted in this video (although I really like the new double-integral Lion Steel as well!). I really like the knurling on the Boker Dagger's handle and the rounded butt cap for the thumb. Such a cool design! Also very nice for a concealed carry due the size and shape (need to see the sheath in the future). This is one of those knives that the teen-aged boy in all of us men says, "Oh heck yeah!" Thanks for another great review DCA!

[@charlesburow8120]

Thank you for showing these DCA! Do you know the eta of the Kiser Mini Grouper? Thanks

[@alexp974]

The Fial is very cool, I have the first three Prince customs designs (not the first serial #’s lol). But in defense of the Swiss Army knife, if you start to fold the tool closed as you pull up then the body of the knife acts as leverage and is actually quite easy for opening wine bottles.

[@mattszymanski4684]

The Boker and Gentry custom collaboration is what I'm most excited about.

[@billvan5219]

DCA you look exhausted, recovering from blade show with a new baby, oh my...I mean that in a compassionate and understanding way!

[@Berserker26]

I love it when people make me feel great by telling me I look exhausted

[@billvan5219]

​@@Berserker26I meant it in a compassionate and understanding way.

[@bomtradym4027]

He definitely has the new dad look I know because I look the exact same all the time

[@billvan5219]

@@bomtradym4027 as a father of 3 I can't believe we all make it through 🤣

[@knifecenter]

Thank you billvan! I feel seen lol -DCA

[@abdulkhaliedkariem8538]

Hi DCA. question... I understand how the metalurgy works carbides and stuff but what is the difference between normal steels vs powder vs spray... how are these things manufactured and why does it matter?

[@logangodofcandy]

Regular steels are made in big chunks. Powder steels are tiny specs of steel sprayed into a chamber where they are basically welded together via melting. It allows a much smaller structure in the metal and also makes it more uniform, so it's more stable, with smaller carbides, which makes not tougher and holds a better edge. the smaller carbides get torn out of the blade edge, causing less overall blade damage. Larger carbides obviously leave larger holes when they tear out.

[@mattconklin4026]

That flyfather is neat!!

[@MemeScreen]

Greywalker was crazy cool!!

[@Skreach666]

Was there anything new from QSP??

[@Skreach666]

@@eskee1 QSP doesnt suck

[@FC-cz6zd]

@@Skreach666 agreed. Have the Hawk in both the 14c and s35. Both great. Got my kids a Parrot. Really like QSP.

[@DinoNucci]

If they did, it would be too big and too square

[@Skreach666]

@@DinoNucci the fuq???

[@DinoNucci]

@@Skreach666 correct

[@michaelfuxeklint4909]

The Crjb Pyrite Copper is not bad at all for an accessible price, if the quality is there, why not ??

[@mangobadger]

DCA you are truly the consummate gentleman to tip your hat to the (inferior, in my humble opinion) knife design that beat yours to the prize. A virtual toast to the best internet knife dad ever 🍻

[@michaelinsc9724]

Absolutely agree!

[@zdbrownie]

DCA pointing out my current pet peeve with so many knives right now at 2:50... I finally feel heard! I hate "choils" to make room for the locks. Hate it!

[@reegsgeer]

5:25 Kershaw Cyber Knife

[@acid6urns]

the vosteed knives in elmax would be such good knives and good deals, except for the fact that SOMEHOW their heat treat is ranging 58-62 hrc. a 4 point variation in hrc is VERY concerning.

[@johnhelms8226]

Are there any puukkos shown at the blade show?

[@palerider7171]

I thought my collection was complete however I will be looking at the Boker Sleeve Dagger and the Demko Shark Cub Eco

[@niichthe3rd]

Vosteed racoon pup will be what I'm looking for when it comes out!

[@DF-iv7td]

They're not for everyone, but knives with corkscrews have been severely lacking for those of us who look for them. Very glad to see crkt's offering.

[@conjandysecurity]

Swiss Army Knives would beg to differ.

[@DF-iv7td]

@@conjandysecurity swiss army knives are begging for a different steel.

[@davidgarrett5671]

Back in my bartending days I would have loved to have had the Fial.

[@MrTJohnston]

The close ups of DCA 😂😂

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Very happy to see somebody trying to produce value, rather than the race for the top.

[@UsotsukiParadox]

Im interested in the shark cub and the CJRB Version I think? I can't find any information on the CJRB version however. Unless I misheard it in the other video.

[@cameronchicken8439]

12:00 so i got on the gmf1 train back in 2016 and i really wanted to love it but it remains the worst fixed blade i’ve ever owned. like the xl version looks good but here’s an honest question, is it pointy or not? because i swear the three giant mouse knife’s i have were the most rounded tips of any other knife i’ve ever seen new in box like maybe it’s by design because the rest of the knife of the gmf1 is pretty screwy like weird jimping and poopy handles which were made for midget teenage mutant turtles and not good balance in hand either just a really weird knife…. and now here’s the full size and you claim the ergos are good so is it pointy????

[@ksrebelbuck7936]

That Vosteed definitely about to dig into Benchmade's yearly profit, super nice knife, a better bugout imo

[@mynamesjeff347]

Excited for the cheap shark cub and also the new ultratech with no blade play !

[@chrisjosekuehl]

Expecting zero blade play in an otf that isn’t extremely expensive seems to be a little unrealistic.

[@karltucker8318]

I vote for the pocket tango. My favorite knife I own.

[@cemetarygates2800]

Demko will sell the dog crap outta those Shark Cub knives!

[@pretentiousname01]

I am already planning on getting one of the budget ones

[@jamesR1990]

IDK they are absolutely flooding the secondary 🤣 nobody wants to keep them. AD20.5's, Shark Cubs etc.

[@pink7930]

​@jamesR1990 and the resale is brutal. Aluminum Shark cubs sell for 140, 130, regularly in excellent condition

[@RobinsonOhio]

@@pink7930Where’s a good place to shop used ? New to the hobby

[@PhillipBicknell]

Check out Felix Immler's video on the SAK corkscrew - you can do more than straight pull.

[@cameronduncan7921]

DCA! You’re a champion of the southpaws and will forever appreciate your opinion. But a note on the compression lock, it is the least lefty friendly lock on the market. Making it button actuated changes that entirely.

[@knifecenter]

Definitely check out the Kizer in this video then. I was impressed! Cheers -DCA

[@JMGZ8]

Does ZT not release new knives at bladeshow?

[@toegoth]

Hopefully the budget Cub has multiple blade shapes.

[@traditionallarry5378]

Hey David when will the Boker BRLW be coming in.

[@rtz549]

Where's that new SOG Dagger at?

[@gcvrsa]

Not gonna lie, I've been looking for a high end corkscrew for years. It's actually surprising to me that there aren't more knife companies making "waiter's helper" type leverage corkscrews, because it would be so much nicer to open an impressive bottle of wine with an impressive corkscrew, wouldn't it? The cheaper version will be just fine for me, it's got to be better than the typical plastic and pot metal dreck that passes for corkscrews in the general market. The longer blade of the Fial looks like it would be a great picnic tool, much better than a SAK, Opinel, or even the venerable and rare Leatherman Flair.

[@NMWanderings]

That is a cool knife. I have many different types of cork lifters, but by far the best and easiest is a 2-stage lever type. The first step gets the cork up about half way, then the longer part of the lever does the rest. Very easy!

[@davidgarrett5671]

@@eskee1That would seem very odd since the company they contracted with is known for high end corkscrews. I never saw anything about it being recalled, since they haven’t even sold them yet it would be hard to call it a recall. Do you have a trusted source that provided this information? If so, please share with us. BladeHQ and SMKW also didn’t mention this. And if you think DCA (who is not a KZbin influencer, he works for a retailer). If you think his knowledge is so lacking why do you watch him. I’ll be waiting for you trustworthy data.

[@knifecenter]

We have reached out to CRKT about the allegations of the corkscrew breaking on them during the BLADE Show awards and it is simply not true. There is no recall of this knife. -DCA

[@davidgarrett5671]

@@knifecenter thank you. I also did so. My faith is restored.

[@chosun1]

I feel like the current pricing for Demko knives with the shark lock are overpriced to begin with if you look at what materials you’re getting. Surely you can’t charge that much for just the lock?

[@mnjcosby]

It also has a lot to do with them being made in Taiwan vs China. Taiwan is a capitolist market like the US so the manufacturing there comes with somewhat fair paid workers, and the costs/risk of running your own business in a free market. Very different from Chinese manufacturing.

[@davidgarrett5671]

Yes, the cost to do the lock is that high.

[@loghomemaintenance]

Is Blade Show open to public?

[@knifecenter]

Yes

[@flrbc1ecg]

WHAT ABOUT Kershaw Tilt, are you going to have some available at KC? and when?

[@richardbridges7962]

Micarta, a lot of it, is not expensive at all. I can buy it for less than 10, just imagine what knife companies get it in bulk for. Tired of the markup over craplastic. I've seen some rational prices for Micarta versions but I also see significant markups by other companies.

[@logangodofcandy]

Magnacut, s30v and s35vn all cost the same.

[@Seanonyoutube]

Kershaw Tilt definitely belongs in a Tesla Cybertruck lol

[@WALSTIB107]

Kershaw Tilt: looks like a cross between a Delorian and one of those ridiculous Cyber Trucks. I know, I know, different strokes etc. But damn, that thing...to me...gawdawful. Mini Psyop on the other hand...that's cash money.

[@larshoneytoast722]

1:35 solid number 2 😅

[@stevenberk]

Wha is the appeal of a lock on top of a knife?

[@dustinewing7974]

The $50 shark cub sounds amazing, but where is the Taiwan-made full size AD20!!! Lol

[@NLemessage]

A $50 Shark Cub? YUP!

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

Meh… I’m not seeing any “must have” knives in this group. Of course I didn’t really see any in your videos at the show either. I’m looking for a 9” Bowie right now. All the ones currently made miss out on the features I want in one. Most knife companies that make Bowie knives don’t understand what makes a good Bowie. Bill Bagwell came as close to a perfect Bowie knife as anyone has ever made. The Demko $50 Shark Cub is interesting though. I will probably pick one of those up for my sister in law.

[@PeterS-r4o]

The CRKT could have worked but that weird sharpening choil / bottle opener thing ruins it.

[@canyoncain]

Tilt looks like a cyber truck knife lol

[@bobarends6324]

Did I miss something? Where's the footage of the other brands? Saw another channel covering a new colab edc fixie from Esee & Toor Knives in 3V. Thought you would also cover this. Furthermore I missed some brands like ZT, ANV, Extrema Ratio etc. By the way...The vids that you did release were very enjoyable, as always.

[@knifecenter]

Unfortunately there is never enough time at the show for us to get to everyone. Sad I missed ESEE for sure, and did run into the ANV guys in the hotel, but sadly ran out of time to visit the booth this trip. Cheers! -DCA

[@bobarends6324]

​@@knifecenterCan't be everywhere within a short time span. Thanks for the reply. 😎

[@knifecenter]

It is a sad reality of this show. No matter how hard we push we are always going to disappoint a maker or brand that we care about. -DCA

[@edwardmiller3469]

If you were too busy to buy a knife at blade show, you were too busy. Thanks for those videos though!

[@sayeager5559]

Pocket Tango should have won, but that Giant Mouse is really nice with scales.

[@OreoDave]

All hail Winterblade!! 🙌💜💜💜

[@OreoDave]

@@eskee1 not in my first-hand experience. All hail Winterblade!! 🙌💜💜💜

[@samuelwong6995]

This is DCA's recorded disclaimer to his wife that he had not bought any knives at Blade Show lol

[@knifecenter]

Ha! -DCA

[@cylentone]

Vosteed Mini Psyop is Elmax steel

[@sadisticD]

The Kershaw Tilt looks wild but cool. The Boker looks vicious but awesome. The rest just doesn't do it for me this year.

[@lxixg9]

White river Ursus cub whenever it is available

[@e.e.pointer]

When will Mini Psyops w/micsrta br available ?

[@natesvundxxrs9107]

Already released

[@lokichoki_]

Balisong with pocket clip......no lock? Am I missing something

[@PepperGeorge]

Kershaw is sweet

[@FrankToThePoint]

Winterblade should have taken the show

[@PhuzzPhactor]

Hey y'all. Love the desire to polish the format, but your secondary close up angle is WAY too close. I like what you're going for, but it's both visually jarring and it's just not flattering for David as it primarily draws attention to his blinking. I would consider zooming it out to a high chest/shoulder framing. More production is not always better and, in this case, is the enemy of visual flow.

[@patrickalbertson2768]

The Kizer. Why do you need a flipper and thumb studs? Pick one. Great knife otherwise

[@michaelteets9206]

The cheaper Shark Cub sounds good.

[@stearnsbingham552]

And then came Launch

[@Martin-b5t9p]

David C., I have to say I'm underwhelmed by all 10 of those knives. Not one of them tempts me to open my wallet.

[@dustinewing7974]

The Giantmouse is cool but i'd rather have a Tango lol

[@yesh3]

the show used to be maybe half custom makers and collectors

[@chrisreuther4546]

I think I’m almost more intrigued by the companies I didn’t see do anything new or exciting…

[@edgarin]

I bought this knife because I like wine, but I have to say that the corkscrew isn’t great. The part that acts as the bolster is meant to rest on the lip of the bottle. So far, so good. The problem is that it should have a notch to catch onto the lip of the bottle, like all corkscrews of this type, but it doesn’t, so it slips off. That was a big disappointment because it’s not as effective or easy to use as French corkscrews. Another thing, the damn bottle opener is located near the knife blade, which makes it dangerous to open a beer since the knife has to be open to use it. Don’t buy that crap.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Maybe kershaw and ZT will go back to their roots.

[@DinoNucci]

Demko's handle to blade ratio = 💩 💩 💩

[@ksrebelbuck7936]

I love Kershaw but that Tilt looks so uncomfortable to use, design wise it looks cool but looks very unusable as far as ergonomics go

[@MB-jg4tr]

Hope the baby is doing well. Getting any sleep?

[@knifecenter]

Only some lol. Thanks! -DCA

[@valeriypykhalenko3113]

👌

[@BDevi0us]

Better to save up and buy a High-end Knife? I appreciate budget but this isn't it 😕 Thanks for video KC 👊🏼

[@ben9and1-3rd]

👍🍻

[@rickyhurtt5568]

Of all the things to add to a knife, a cork screw? Way to hi and coming from Italy explains the corkscrew. Could've added a nut driver and couple bits and used atleast have a useful novelty

[@chuckr2407]

✌️✌️✌️

[@user-kl9ex1zx1c]

👍

[@davidtate166]

Kershaw tilt.very space age knives very 😎 to .,MSRP 500$ big ones .the steel should be magacut for that price 🤔