BEST PERFORMING KNIVES OF 2024!

[@mybrotherscout3661]

Hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year! Thank you for the content.

[@ericasedc]

I appreciate you watching. Thanks so much!!! Happy New Year!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Stans_Cutlery_Universe]

Some great pieces this year. Thanks for sharing and have blessed new year.

[@ericasedc]

@@Stans_Cutlery_Universe Blessings into the New Year pal!

[@IvanovfaritFarit]

Excellent and amazing as always. Happy holidays!!!

[@ericasedc]

Happy Holidays friend!

[@DoggoneJohn]

Absolutely enjoyed this video throughly! I’m so happy I was able to be along for the ride and see this unfold this past year. Every single one of those blades are badass or served a Great purpose to improve the community or the steel industry as a whole. Keep breaking down walls! I can’t wait to see what happens this next year ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@ericasedc]

@@DoggoneJohn Happy New Year brotha!!!!

[@WhatsthePOINT_EDC]

“Being another parrot” Haha! That’s why we actually test our knives. Steve Callari and makers like Steve are changing the knife game for the better. 2024 was a good year!👊🤣🤘

[@ericasedc]

@@WhatsthePOINT_EDC absolutely!!!!

[@greekveteran2715]

At last, someone on KZbin who knows knives!! Instant sub, Happy new Year sweetie!!

[@ericasedc]

@@greekveteran2715 HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME!

[@floydmorrison2025]

Ayyyyy the orange 940 made an appearance!!! 💫🍊✨. That's making me all nostalgic too!!! Such a rad knife!! Love it!! When you said "there is no reason to run knives thick and soft other than laziness" I seriously muttered out loud to my laptop screen: "the only good thick and soft things are Moms!!!" 🤣 Love that Duckhead Forge Crush with the harpoon blade!! I actually used my Kyle Noseworthy Yellowfox (with the massive harpoon blade) to cut slices of the ham I cooked for Christmas dinner for my relatives!!! My drunk-on-scotch 87 year old Great Aunt thought it was hilarious and made a Crocodile Dundee "now that's a knife" joke lol! Think I'm gonna start carrying that bad boy! All of your fixed blade videos must be rubbing off on me, Slater!!! I eagerly await your other highly anticipated year end list companion video to this one: 'ericasedc's Best Performing Moms of 2024'!!! Great video, Erica!!!! Love you!!! 🧡🥰🧡

[@ericasedc]

@@floydmorrison2025 JESSE!!!!! We LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!! I need to do a dedicated mom video!!!!🤣 we all love a thick n soft mom don’t we?!?!?!

[@patrickvanovermeeren4513]

Great video !! Very interesting ....Happy holidays !!

[@ericasedc]

Happy New Year!🎉🎉🎉

[@DoggoneJohn]

Stoked to watch this one 🍿

[@ericasedc]

@@DoggoneJohn let me know what you think!

[@DoggoneJohn]

@@ericasedcfinishing it now! Got a follow up comment on the way

[@juanestrada9567]

🙌🏼🙌🏼❤ Erica you are so inspiring, the way you talk about knives. You are passionate. Thank you for your content!!

[@ericasedc]

I LOVE knives so much!!!😂❤ Glad you enjoy the enthusiasm! 😊

[@LovesM855A1]

@@ericasedc Its true and Im as passionate and yours mixes with mine and makes me very happy so thank you!

[@carbonobsessed]

Nice year end. Glad you enjoyed a wonderful, E. Blessings to an even better 2025. 🎉

[@ericasedc]

Blessings sista!!! Happy New Year!🎉🎉

[@LovesM855A1]

I absolutely love you Erica and my name being Eric helps (jkn) your channel and everything you do is great! Please never stop you are so awesome!

[@ericasedc]

YOU are the awesome one!!!!

[@DoggoneJohn]

“Everyone should have a 940 and Sebenza” quote of the year 😂

[@ericasedc]

@@DoggoneJohn they are necessities!

[@DoggoneJohn]

@ totally agree 👍🏻

[@LovesM855A1]

@@ericasedc couldn’t have said it better and damn sure not make it look as good!!

[@davidkurle5418]

I like the looks of that orange 940👍This was fun to watch! Hope you had an awesome Christmas, E. Have a great weekend!

[@ericasedc]

Happy New Year my dear friend! ❤

[@woodentulike2no]

Happy New Year Erica!❤

[@ericasedc]

@@woodentulike2no Happy New Year man!

[@timtitus2532]

My 940 is one of my safe queens, I use it occasionally. Good video Erica. Hope you had a Merry Christmas and I hope you have a happy new year. Thanks Oh and my favorite for the year was my Spyderco Manix 2.

[@ericasedc]

Great choice! Happy New Year Tim. So glad to have you with me through all this!❤🎉

[@Wild_Bill_RC]

Merry Christmas E and Happy New Year 🎉

[@ericasedc]

HAPPY NEW YEAR BUD!❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Wcquick]

Fun year end knife/steels review. My attention was on the fixed blade favorites. Thumbs up and happy New Year

[@ericasedc]

I am so into fixies now haha there’s no going back😂

[@CamboTriton]

Fantastic selection of blades! The Dart is sweet looking, great choice in scale color. Merry belated Christmas.

[@ericasedc]

Hey pal! Happy New Year!🎉🎉🎉🎉😊❤

[@GopnikDreams]

Love those glasses.

[@ericasedc]

@@GopnikDreams thanks!

[@Edcreviewer]

I've been on a 15v kick most the year for my main right pocket pieces.

[@ericasedc]

I am very excited to try it. Mine came today!🎉

[@mikep.9371]

What a review. Should have guessed a "orange 940" would bring up the rear. Hope the New Year will be the best ever for you Erica. Funny thing is that I like Opinel knives and occasionally carry one too.

[@ericasedc]

I love you Mike!!!❤

[@southside1975]

Merry Christmas

[@ericasedc]

@@southside1975 Merry Christmas friend!

[@barboki]

Hope you had a great Christmas Erica!! Love the video especially seeing the Dart and the Chum!! Funny what you said on the 940, I got the Blade HQ M4 one for Christmas. It is nice but I still would take a PM2 over it any day. Just not a fan of the Axis Lock. FYI I did see a list from Brian Kim of Tranparent Knives where he poked tested a factory second Native 5 in Maxamet with a result of 69.1 HRC. Have fun and be safe for NYE!

[@ericasedc]

@@barboki woah!!! Yep that’s pretty dang hard. I love it!!! Happy New Year my brother! 🥰🥰

[@Tony42Rivers]

Which one did mom use the most?

[@ericasedc]

Only she knows

[@Billfish57]

Still loving my 940 in S90V with carbon fiber. Good review here, thanks.

[@ericasedc]

@@Billfish57 oooh you got the fancy one brother!!!

[@shrillyy1604]

Would you check out the Spyderco lil temperance in k390, I’m thinking of getting one and I think I will really like it. Haven’t heard much on it, think you would like it and give a good review on it

[@ericasedc]

@@shrillyy1604 I gave mine away. Wasn’t my jam haha

[@shrillyy1604]

@ oh man that’s not what I wanted to hear. Do you have a video on it? I like the size and it’s the only seki city k390 with compression lock, those are the reason I think I’ll like it. Do you remember why you got rid of yours?

[@ericasedc]

@ it feels like a child’s knife haha

[@teylorcohen862]

Favorite folders were my CruCarta Military 2 and my Magnacut Inkosi with a BGM regrind. Favorite fixies were my k390 Dart and Magnacut Spade

[@ericasedc]

Man those are all fabulous choices!!!!!🎉

[@IvanovfaritFarit]

This year my favourite is benchmade taggedout. Weights nothing. It's very thin behind the edge and very slicy. Also, I've used Police 4 K390 quite much. I bought it due to your videos about this incredible steel Thank you

[@ericasedc]

@@IvanovfaritFarit those are great options!!!

[@MrJohnny333]

Why not the large 31?

[@ericasedc]

@@MrJohnny333 because it’s too large for me.

[@John..18]

Great video, some really cool knives there, (shame I live over the pond 🇬🇧 ) On an opposite note, I've had 2 massive disappointments this year, firstly, a small Inkosi which I couldn't open well, due to the position of the thumbstud (for me), so I traded it in for a Jack Wolf Bionic, (massive loss, 💰 ), and I'm still persevering /struggling, to open quickly, 😱,, but it cuts superbly, (S90v + extreme hollow grind + crazy thin bte,) Oh well,, suppose I should get a 940, and make it a trio of shit, for 2024 😂😂Happy New Year to you and yours,, 😍

[@ericasedc]

Oh no!!! Sounds like a bust!

[@PabloGonzalez-hw4eu]

Hey Erica, I will try to follow your advice…… and find a Mom to get that knife….!!!! Cheers my virtual friend ..!!!

[@ericasedc]

@@PabloGonzalez-hw4eu let me know how it goes!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@jasonmccomas7220]

My sage 5 rex 121 has confused me. It felt scary toothy when I got it and after cutting a somewhat thin plastic strap holding two tires together, the bite disappeared. I don’t know if there was still a burr left on the cutting edge or what? It still has some bite but it feels like a dull bite if that makes any sense. Maybe you can inform me. It still cuts but feeling it with my fingers it feels almost dull. This is my first experience with Rex 121 so I’m not exactly sure what I should expect. Love your videos! ❤

[@jusme8060]

I thought the same thing. I wasnt personally very impressed.

[@ericasedc]

@@jasonmccomas7220 mine is still insanely sharp and I have been testing it all month. That sounds odd to me!

[@ericasedc]

@@jusme8060 that’s unfortunate!

[@jasonmccomas7220]

@@ericasedc yeah I was definitely caught of guard after cutting the strap and that scary bite was gone. My manix 2 maxamet just keeps trucking along and it has cut countless plastic straps. Even the think gnarly ones that band tires together. I’m a FedEx driver and I use my knives everyday. My Rex 45, M4, maxamet, k390, etc… have performed amazing so I had I hopes for Rex 121. I may have just got one that wasn’t sharpened perfectly. The bevels are amazingly equal on both sides. Looks like I’m going to have to sharpening Rex 121 for the first time. I hope I have the patience to do it right!

[@ericasedc]

@ you got this. Use diamonds and take your time!

[@CarolSugimori-qz7to]

What is knife balm?

[@ericasedc]

@@CarolSugimori-qz7to a balm you put on knives🥰

[@NoxiousButtSpray]

chap-stick

[@MattKach1]

Have you used the Piratech Kraken yet? I personally love it, but it would be great to hear your thoughts.

[@ericasedc]

@@MattKach1 no and I won’t be haha but I’m glad you love it!!!!

[@MattKach1]

@@ericasedc haha thanks! It's kinda like if you mixed a Sebenza and a 940 together into one knife.

[@sal1964]

That dart is nice I love the handle length

[@ericasedc]

We have a Dart XL now too!

[@kathleensmith370]

you know your stuff

[@ericasedc]

I have a LOT to learn!

[@burtrosevear8371]

Hi! I really want a BMG knife but I’m overwhelmed by all the options. What would be your top recommendations from him?

[@ericasedc]

@@burtrosevear8371 I personally love the Spade- but it’s totally independent opinion. I have no idea what you would enjoy!

[@jasper-ct8ue]

what about the sod buster jr? is that not your favorite anymore?

[@ericasedc]

@@jasper-ct8ue this was on the best performing knives of 2024. Not my favorite knives 🥰🥰

[@jasper-ct8ue]

@ what is your favorite? and how is the sog buster jr?

[@ericasedc]

@ watch my videos on it to find out!

[@jasper-ct8ue]

@@ericasedc got a link?

[@jasper-ct8ue]

@ i cant read well can you link the video of you talking about it?

[@brettt1268]

You have such beautiful skin Erica that mite be weird to say but it’s true thanks for your insight on these great knives

[@ericasedc]

@@brettt1268 Beef Tallow Balm. I swear by it!!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@brettt1268]

@ I’ll check it out

[@Whiteys_knife_obsession]

I'm looking for moms! 👀

[@ericasedc]

@@Whiteys_knife_obsession SAME!!!!

[@jjonha707]

🥃🧨🤘🏻

[@ericasedc]

@@jjonha707 ♥️♥️

[@mikehouser7587]

Cilantro is one of those foods that people either love or not. No middle ground with that food. Same with Spyderco knifes. While some may prefer them I for one do not. Nothing against them nor do I go out of my way to razz those who do like them. Nice collection and the Dart is a nice looking blade. Form follows function.

[@ericasedc]

@@mikehouser7587 I love Cilantro. I also love a good Cilantro Mom.

[@mikehouser7587]

@@ericasedc 👍. The wife loves cilantro too but it tastes like poison to me. At least we are on the same page with mayonnaise. I was raised on miracle whip but she converted me to mayo. I converted her to the benefits of sharp knifes. Win-win. I settled in on 20* for most but have a few carving and fillet blades at 15-17*

[@ericasedc]

@ ok the mayo thing is so cute🤣🤣

[@monkpato]

I love Spyderco's philosophy of baking steels, but I hate their pointless forward finger choils and uncomfortable handles and their poor blade to handle ratios. I guess I like their steel variety and treatment but hate their designs.

[@ericasedc]

@ Agreed haha

[@johnb.7297]

I would love to buy your survive knives edc 2.7.❤ if you decide to sell it please let me know.i will pay well! Thanks!

[@ericasedc]

@@johnb.7297 thanks so much!

[@nebulamask81]

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year to all!

[@ericasedc]

@@nebulamask81 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!

[@snowtiger44]

I celebrated xmas with refugees today ❤

[@ericasedc]

@@snowtiger44 wow that’s awesome!!!

[@TheSaiyanKing]

Hey Erica, I'm curious about your opinion on the Kershaw Bel Air. Did you get to handle one, or what are your general impressions of it? I was thinking on getting one in Magnacut for EDC, while I keep my Para 3 for work.

[@ericasedc]

@@TheSaiyanKing No clue. I don’t use Kershaw knives! Nothing against them. Just don’t use them anymore!

[@DarthSebekus]

Hello and warm hugs from Syracuse!!🫂 Happy New Year, Erica, and Merry Christmas!!🎄💚🤍❤

[@ericasedc]

@@DarthSebekus Happy New Year my friend!!! Thanks for stopping in!

[@Barney_Greenway]

Hi Erica, as always very interesting to hear you talk from your own experience! That's what it's all about. All the best going forward to 2025! ✌

[@ericasedc]

Hey B! Where have you been man?!😂❤

[@Barney_Greenway]

@@ericasedc There's a German saying, if you want to be considered valuable, make your appearances rare 😁❤

[@ericasedc]

@ I love that!

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

The types of steels do not impress me. I had a Civivi Elementem in S35vn and I was totally disappointed as I used the knife. My Spyderco Native LW with the S30v steel cuts like a laser. I rather have a knife with cheap steel that has a great geometry and is super sharp and I have to sharpen it all the time than a knife with expensive supersteel that came from the factory or maker with poor geometry and dull. At the end of the day, you either carry a knife for work and play or you just carry one to say you own something expensive.

[@ericasedc]

@@SubUrbanNinja-EDC thanks for sharing your opinion!

[@mikefox7947]

How do you afford all these knives?! They are not cheap lol all the cpm steels are amazing but way too expensive for normal people to buy what you probably payed for a chris reeve I could pay a car payment or sometimes even my mortgage with some prices the inflation on knives is crazy the last few years do I like cpm steels yes I love the few I have but I can't afford to jus get cpm steels or I would be living on the street lmao the price gouging is crazy I get what you been saying production companies need to heat treat their knives better and do better with geometry

[@ericasedc]

@@mikefox7947 I don’t buy them. Haha

[@ericasedc]

There is no price gouging with the makers I work with. I’m not showing $400 custom knives. I’m showing $250-$300 custom knives. Thanks for watching!

[@mikefox7947]

​@@ericasedcthat's pretty sweet honestly that's not bad for a quality handmade knife these makers need more exposure btw I appreciate that you actually reply every time I comment that's rare in KZbin 🎉 keep up the grind and I'll see you in the next video 🤙🤙

[@ericasedc]

@ I try to respond to every comment! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Knife_guy]

I can only speak for myself but a lot of times Erica and I exchange our work. I’ll recover knives she wants in exchange for her leatherwork. I know that’s how she obtained the Rex121 Sage 5 was through a knife trade. Full disclosure I bought her a 15V para3 lightweight as a Christmas gift.

[@paullmight42]

Explaining custom heat treated steels to budgie warriors is a losing battle...have dealt with that ALOT this year....

[@ericasedc]

Oh we will never win haha

[@KnivesAndPizza]

Spydercos look ugly but they do sure perform well awesome vids Erica

[@ericasedc]

They truly do!!!!

[@Edcreviewer]

FSK 400 grit super vitrified diamond stone and maxamet are like steak and potatoes. Cuts crazy fast with the 400 super vitrified stone and is a perfect finish stone for it.. A one and done if you will. Polished maxamet is pointless, I've tested it and around 400 is where it peaks in perform. Pretty much every piece of golden done maxamet I've poked have been 68-68.5 and Taiwan done maxamet has been in the the low 67s.

[@ericasedc]

@@Edcreviewer I need one of those stones!

[@Passively-Prepared]

Spyderco Yojimbo 2 S30V just cuts and f***s

[@ericasedc]

@@Passively-Prepared nice!

[@Melkorify]

First

[@ericasedc]

First moms only

[@jaysgood10]

It’s too bad instsham sucks.

[@ericasedc]

@@jaysgood10 thanks for watching!

[@revolvermaster4939]

I wouldn’t even buy a kitchen knife under 60 HRC!

[@ericasedc]

@@revolvermaster4939 exactly!

[@jusme8060]

Look up the definition of toughness vs strength. Are we purposely being misled? Is strength instead what we should be concerned with?

[@ericasedc]

@@jusme8060 well I mean it all is important. But there are some misleading marketing tactics surrounding “toughness”.

[@jusme8060]

Right...appreciate ya

[@ericasedc]

@ I appreciate you!!!

[@meursault1654]

So glad that some locking folders are back in rotation! Fixies are illegal in my state and slip joints hold no interest for me. Enjoy your expertise!

[@ericasedc]

I appreciate you!!!❤