Best Pocket Knives To Date!

[@michaelbonade4667]

i LOVE my full size Steel Will Gekko...beautiful micarta scales, gorgeous blade grind....mechanically perfect and great finish...and SMOOTH AS GLASS for a mid-lock knife

[@jkoeberlein1]

I like you choices, nothing really flashy, all useful and affordable. Thanks good video.

[@MrHeavyMetalRocker1]

You linked the aus-8 variant of the rat 1. I was actually really exited to get it in d2.

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Good stuff brother! Merry Christmas!

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks!

[@genesmith9786]

definitely picking up the boker just because it's in my price range and I really luv how light it is for edc.

[@Renaldo135]

Love your reviews thanks again. My favorite edc this year (2016) same as last : Spyderco: Manix 2 translucent blue..beefy leaf shaped blade with light weight and resistent Spyderco, Endura (consistent since 94) the Endura model is awesome. Tops Mil-spie folder...solid quality. Benchmade Mchenry one of the best, love it...I have more but those are my frequent carry.

[@cuffs50]

surprised not to see the house of blades kershaw link on there. I bought mine based on your review and I absolutely love it.

[@matthewtaylor9063]

Byrd Raven 2 is awesome, carrying mine almost everyday.

[@managerrev3776]

I wish they would make a d2 version of the rat model 2. I like the smaller version for carry in shorts around the house.

[@iphonemusings]

My 940-2 is my new favorite edc, looking forward to your review.

[@theessentialwoodsman3821]

good job man. but the rat model 1 in the link is the aus-8 version

[@gideonstactical]

Michael Shook ok, I will have to change it.

[@mxpackard]

Thanks for all the videos man, thanks to your review I picked up a 1776 s35vn Kershaw Link last night!

[@infiniteflightfanatic5691]

Do you reccomend any foldable knife that's good for outdoors like ones that are super durable that I can cut down small trees with and carve, and cut some things

[@paulrogers1424]

Thanks for putting this video out! Now I know what knives to look at.

[@gideonstactical]

Paul Rogers no problem!

[@michaelpereira808]

great list. Where would you put the new kershaw link 1776? thanks for putting out quality content. looking forward to what you have planned for 2017.

[@gideonstactical]

Michael Pereira I really like that knife, it's just could make the list.

[@rusterkat1188]

If I had to guess, it would be weight that held it back...

[@conanfa18]

Great video. Love your "Best of ___" compilations. Helps to remember items that I may have viewed on your channel and others, that I forgot about...as in..."I was going to buy that!" Question, though...about Victorinox Swiss Army products? I suppose my choices below could cross the line into the "multi-tool" category, but though I have a Leatherman Wave, and love it, I tend to find that when I need a set of pliers or small wrench...I almost always dig around in my tool box to get a better fit and grip on what ever needs wrench or plier attention. I can't be alone with that scenario. I have a tool box at home, and in my 4Runner, a small on-the-go all in one tool kit like they sell in the front of Lowes/Home Depot. So, I got to a point where I drifted away from EDC of my traditional plier based multi-tool. Now, I have 2 pretty cheap folders that I like and use. So, my question -- Why do you guys tend to avoid Swiss Army/Victorinox products? (At least for a more 70/30 urban vs field use consideration; despite what we men might prefer, we don't actually live in the woods 70% of the time). I have 2 Swiss Army folders that I never leave home without: 1. Classic SD: (very small; key size) $10-15: It is on my key ring that I open all letters with, minor scissors for work that doesn't require sheers, nail file with small but handy flathead, tweezer and toothpick...so, I end up using it literally every single day. 2. And, a Swiss Army One-Hand Nomad Victorinox Grip $35-40: It ended up becoming my EDC by total accident, as a gift from the wife for "picnics", by her philosophy of use...turns out, not only good for picnics and hiking, but about everything else...and CHEAP!!! (and, it bumped my Leatherman from "EDC" to "EDCC", as in, every day in my truck "C"enter "C"onsole"). Tools: -- Large, TOUGH, liner-lock 3.5" serrated (an option I chose), that I use for everything from food prep to minor sawing of limbs in the yard...cutting open boxes...and it is stainless steel, so not too much maintenance. And, it is bigger and thicker than my L-Wave blade! -- Liner-lock bottle opener with large flathead/light use pry tool, etc...multi uses a week. -- Can opener used multiple times a week for lunch at work (tuna; soup), with small flathead, -- Corkscrew I use for red wine at least once a week (Italian wife), -- Awl that is very capable, but seldom used. Your thoughts?

[@ej732]

Best pocket knife...$4 Ozark Trail from Walmart. Bought 5 of them 8 months ago thinking it would dull quick or break. From cutting through plastic banding to diggin through dirt, Ive yet to open another package.

[@curtiscombs484]

I think that the gerber propel downrange is one of the best pocket knives you can buy

[@charlescollier7217]

For those interested in the Steel Will Gekko, it's on sale on Midway USA for $120.

[@stephenfowler8611]

Great video bro! I think everyone I know jumped on the Rat D2 after your vid came out on it, so I was pretty sure it made I on here. Keep up the awesome vids!!!

[@kylewalborn783]

Which knife do yoy hate the most

[@d.a.harlan7015]

Great review! I really like that Steel Will and looks like it could be something to purchase in the future. The blade, handle, everything reminds me of the Spartan Blades Pallas Button Lock folder they have. It might be cool to do a side by side review of those two. Anyway, keep up the good work and look forward to seeing 2016 Best Fixed Blades as well!

[@srspower]

Weird you missed out the best folder for the money by far, the Eka Swede 10 ...

[@Eldofarmboy]

Love your best of videos. I couldn't help but notice that the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 didn't make any of the lists though

[@OGfatherAbe]

No Kershaw link sv?

[@g.dilla.]

Kinda surprised that the HOB s35vn Kershaw Link didn't make it on this video.

[@gideonstactical]

muzeONE it really good, just not the top for the year

[@EDCwithAaron]

Boker has been killing it lately, with the patriot and the Swiss army models

[@gideonstactical]

Aaron Rowe heck ya

[@jfshotgun1329]

You should look at ganzo knives. i have used the 720 for a while, and used it for everything from cooking to field dressing and batoning. it is an unbelievable knife that is under $25.

[@Lalalunatix]

The Rat Model Model 1 in the link provided Isn't with the D2 steel, I'm actually having trouble finding the d2 version atm. Any other place to find a good deal?

[@anthonyrampino7734]

what do you think about the spyderco native 5?

[@christopherskipp1525]

What is your dog's name? Where is the USA Boker factory? I recognize the suburbs of Denver in your videos which are helpful.

[@StriderX04]

you talked about the rat1 in d2 but linked to the version in aus8

[@stacesmith8135]

Great vid! Seriously considering the Raven 2... and already have an Ontario Rat 1 with the carbon fiber scales en route. Keep up the good work buddy! :)

[@matthewtaylor9063]

Hope you test the Spyderco manix 2 lightweight Maxamet. It's priced 161.00 but it takes super steel to another level.

[@matthewtaylor9063]

Warden Drew it is Maxamet numbers are awesome now testing to see real life.

[@axs7689]

Does anyone have a link of the rat with d2 steel below 40 bucks. Cant find it

[@MrBluoct]

... you did pick up your game this year great energy diverse content informative intelligent enjoyable thanks...

[@gideonstactical]

Finn Green thanks!

[@projectpopcorn9527]

how about colombia folding knife? is tht a good knife?

[@ogenmatic]

Nice assortment. Digging that mini Gecko!

[@hudsonharrell2350]

your link to buy includes the aus8 rat 1 instead of the d2 shown in the video. great video though

[@susanmagistretti6548]

Were did you get that

[@davidanderson9145]

Good video, I like that you touch on different price points. If you haven't done one already I'd love to see you review the Viper Kyomi.

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks so much, I will look into it.

[@Billingtano]

The link you provided for the OKC RAT 1 shows that it's still using AUS 8 steel... what gives? I used to work in tool and die and I know how bad ass of a steel D2 is, and since I already have a RAT 1 & 2, I don't want to buy the same knife twice. What gives?

[@wartstein8814]

Really enjoyed watching, thanks for the vid! Now everybody will be waiting for "best fixedblades of 2016".. at least I do... ;-)

[@gideonstactical]

Wartstein coming in a few days

[@wartstein8814]

Good news!

[@Daygomadebrian]

Hey I'm looking for a every day use self defense / opening stuff knife which do you recommend im just now seeing your video! Any of these 3 mentioned best one? Or any other recommendation; Steel Will 1551 Mini Gekko Benchmade 943 Cold Steel Broken Skull

[@bobkenton3490]

I enjoyed watching the video brother!

[@bravo_the_broken4003]

I really want to pick up one of those bokers

[@adityadhand563]

please do a review on terava knife

[@PkwyDrive13]

@2:10 diggin the tactical flip flops..

[@croatoan777]

Great review sir. An even better review would be the Daniel Winkler Field Knife.

[@banditgriot]

How do you carry the Broken Skull legally in your state? My max is 3.5 inches as dictated by state law...which is kinda dumb, but nonetheless the law.

[@deadeyenic6833]

What about the rat 2? Im a teen so i have not the biggest hands, ive held a rat 1 and it feels to big and heavy for me

[@Lou7575]

Would any of these replace your Manix 2?

[@karlpatterson4550]

Karl. No!

[@bjornengels1998]

hey i send you some messages about foldingknives for arounr 50 dollars and with your advise i diceded to go for the byrd raven 2. but the problem is i can't get it to where i live. i live in Europe. could you maby recomend any other folding knife for arounf 50 dollars that i can get in Europe?

[@goodnameyt6675]

link for the rat d2?

[@coojoza]

Very interested in that steel will

[@yogililly884]

Great job, the Rat in D2 in my opinion is best value. I understand the 1776 Link not making the list but thought the HOB Link might have... perhaps honorable mention as not the main release from Kershaw.

[@woodswalker64]

Hi Gideon. Thanks for the video! You had me mentioned food prep with the Cold Steel Broken Skull. Is there a problem with the black coating when cutting food? I was recently wondering about that.

[@gideonstactical]

David Fiorini no issues my friend

[@5headsarebetterthan1]

Is D2 steel better than ctb1?

[@ghost632]

this is what students need to have

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

Great knife review! i think you did a great job with the video. Im not sure i would consider any of these as higher end. i would consider these all low production models. as far as best of 2016 ...ehhhhhhhhh probably not ... but these are great budget knives and again ... video put together really well :)

[@oldgeccko8207]

Great Job as always, Thanks.. Now you can mail the Mini Gecko at anytime.

[@truthberkley2610]

Love the video man I carry a bunchmade mini griptilian I’m about to get a Spyderco tenacious

[@GaryHorn]

I own the Steel Will "Gekko" and love it.

[@gideonstactical]

Gary Horn awesome!

[@Kriegerpvp]

Spyderco did a S30V titanium bolstered carbon fiber scaled folder, you should review more spyderco's! i really love spyderco and id love to hear someone's opinion like yours, I carry a VG-10 spyderco police every day

[@Nik.ff.]

Best budget or semi budget sharpening system? I'm thinking about getting the ontario rat shown in this video and I want to spend about the same or less on sharpening stuff. I'm in Canada so I need to be able to order it in Canada, thanks. EDIT: I'll get the rat if I can find it with D2. I want it to be able to hold an edge.

[@gideonstactical]

Firefly check my links in the description below these are my top ones

[@Nik.ff.]

Thanks

[@dubglock2312]

really great list of blades!!!

[@iamdencev4126]

I was eating a kiwi while watching lol great stuff man, keep up the work

[@13bravoredleg18]

I just carry a good and cheap Ganzo!

[@hardrock6261]

Steel Will Knives 1550 Gekko Mini 1550 Lockback CDN$ 252.99 + CDN$ 9.95 shipping should I buy it ???

[@ifell3]

Why didnt you add the thin wolf that you highly recommenced in the neck knife sucks video? Great videos

[@gideonstactical]

ifell3 because these are only the knives are reviewed and 2016

[@nothingintheendable]

id like to see a broken skull mini

[@gideonstactical]

B T me too

[@scenicdriveways6708]

I consider a good Scout Utility Knife ( sometimes called a GI knife , or camp knife ) to be the best pocket knifes around . Before my wife and I were married over 20 years ago , I found a 1968 U.S. Camillus military issue pocket knife in a trash pile . I have been carrying that knife everyday for over 20 years and I can't tell you how often it has come in handy . For instance , we were at a friends camp for a BBQ one time and he forgot the can opener for the beans at home , my Camillus GI knife saved the day buy using it's can opener . I have tons of stories like that . If your looking for a high quality Scout Utility Knife Broker makes one of the best . www.boker.de/us/pocket-knife/boker/classic-pocket-knife/110182HH.html.

[@Arielgauna]

Gracias por el vídeo. Muy útil

[@anthonyrampino7734]

are spyderco made in the usa?

[@jacksontomberlin4178]

Anthony Rampino some of the higher end ones are like the paramilitary are

[@anthonyrampino7734]

Thank you Jackson.

[@tzamofhomer4413]

why not spyderco?

[@cfervega19801]

Wade Carlson Be careful buying from Ebay. Clones are everywhere. Better purchase from Bladehq.com

[@MP-iz7tf]

Hi. I will be getting the Gekko Mini based on yours and others reviews. I need help in choosing between the G10 and Micarta. I Iike the looks of the G10 but you mentioned it did not have a lot of grip. Any experience with the Micarta? Which do you prefer? Been watching you for 2 years. Look forward to 2017. Have a Merry Christmas.

[@gideonstactical]

Michael Perillo thanks for your years of support. I have had both versions the micarta is polished but when wet will give some grip.

[@MP-iz7tf]

gideonstactical Thank you.

[@drcsep]

Gracias

[@sarge1231]

I can't believe the Z-hunter did not make this list.

[@jacobmanalang8162]

ontario rat d2 steel is my overall favorite. the only benchmade i want ever is a 940 lol

[@PipeDiezel]

the 940 is the bar setter for pocket knifes i own a lot and trust me the money is so worth it.

[@tberkoff]

no House of Blades Kershaw Link special in this list? in my opinion, it's the best buy for 2016. s35vn steel for under $80?!? come on aaron!!

[@bogoljubdjordjevic7528]

true awesome knife

[@themurderbotfeed7688]

Doublecanister4thUSArty i think he only includes permanent knifes, not special limited runs. I don't think he forgot.

[@beefyb93]

Yeah, I was also surprised not to see it.

[@scottdean6702]

I love that Italian made mini gecko...

[@yannik246]

I don't get why Spyderco always does these massive finger choils. They are just not necessary on a folder. If they brought the edge all the way back you would be just as close to the edge as with the choil, it is just a waste of blade. It rather makes sense on a fixed blade with a massive guard and to change the balance to a more controlled grip. On a folder however it just makes you carry a huge knife for a little bit of blade.

[@shoulderbone3899]

OK so where is the RAT 1 d2 version for $30? The cheapest I can find it is $40 plus shipping costs.....kind of takes it out of the great deal category IMO.....

[@offthegridoverland4425]

No delica?

[@PrioritySurvival]

Kertys Moro It is an older knife, these are the knives for 2016

[@amentothat100]

BUCK Marksman gets my vote - It's brilliant!

[@beefyb93]

Seen lots of reviews for the rat in D2 but barely anything for the Avispa in D2.

[@PkwyDrive13]

beefyb93 the rat 1 and 2 will always be more popular than the avispas.. Just better all around

[@beefyb93]

PkwyDrive13 Have had both. wouldn't say better all around. Action definitely better on the rats but avispa is lighter and thinner. also esee has the best warranty in the biz.

[@artheen4713]

I'm a bit surprised that all of these knives are contoured for push cuts, and all have a finger guard, with some a rather substantial one. Don't you guys take pull cuts (paring cuts) or pen grip (scoring) into consideration at all? Any chance of at least recommending one EDC knife that'd also be good for everyday tasks like whittling and scoring?

[@osensacionalistasensaciona4793]

The Cold steel finn wolf??????????!

[@76jennymidas]

The broken skull is the best and I'm getting the oD green

[@jsmitty2047]

Good knife selection. Go Benchmade, cause if it aint made in 'Merica...it aint made at all! haha. Im a Benchmade guy, own bunch of em, little more money but they are outstanding knives.

[@dalecarpenter8359]

I git a rat 1 because it was highly rated( highly over rated ) .it was cull in the box .first opening lock stick had to unlock it with a screw driver to un lock it . second opening didnt notice the lock fail .it popped shut on my thumb .didnt need stitches ( a sheeple would have ran to emergency room for stiches and sued ) fixed it .good thing i checked it out because it was a pink one for my daughter .wanted to get something better after that .but it worked ok after I fix it . I call them crap 1s . I got the ganzo 727 ( the ratfink ) much better knife ( same size blade shorter handle g lock better stronger ) for a little less money .

[@yoadrian3814]

Good stuff

[@Toki52]

Where's the Lionsteel KUR? Easily one of the best knives of the year.

[@meerkatzThe23]

bought 2012 a nice sanrenmu GB-913P,around 40€,similar size,at all pretty similar,also linerlock,! cheap and works and works and works,no more expensive gerber or benchmade,300 € for a knife and you dare only to cut buns in a half!someone knows that stupid experience?but with a knife which is relative cheap,that was the point , where it made sense,even to have one!fuck these unnecessary expensive knifes!don't like to pay for the trademark! do u even know sanrenmu?^^

[@DragoChronicSmoker42]

cold steel is a great company and i love and trust there products,but come on i am not going to pay 370$ for a 7 inch pocket knife. good video

[@Fritziecola]

First knife looks hard to sharpen. Thumb stud looks as though it would get in the way and has stupid plunge line. Also bought 2 kershaws od1 and oso sweet and chinese one was better centered than USA made one. Mccusta from japan show their qc.What is with the plunge lines; make heel hard to sharpen or use.

[@Herne0011]

No ZT? They released some really good gear in 2016?

[@bogoljubdjordjevic7528]

Boker and Benchmade

[@josephmelchor7661]

OMG!!! THE GEKKO IS 140$ ON AMAZON LMAO

[@kenparnell4297]

These are great knives, no question, but I put my big knife money into my survival knife, and I do carry several folders on me and I get them from Walmart for $3.96. I consider folders to be disposable. Mind you, that doesn't mean you are wrong and I'm right or vice versa, it's your money so spend it like you want. I have a friend who bought a thousand dollar knife and I couldn't believe he spent that much on it, but he did, and yes it was a super-duper little knife. He loved it, then he dropped it while he was showing it to a fellow and he dropped it over board. Now that could happen to anyone, but it happened to him and he was out the grand. Like I said, it that what you're into, great. Have them, enjoy them., I just don't see the fascination with folders, and that's just me.

[@bob_345-g3d]

I think a good way to look at it is like some people look at cars. A cheap beat up toyota corolla will get you from point a to point b no problem. For some people, that is all they could ever want or need from a vehicle, but some people get really into cars as a hobby or they have a specific need that a corolla cant do. Its kind of the same way in the world of folding knives. Those $3.96 knives will do just as good a job as many high end knives in most typical use cases, but sometimes people just want that extra bit of quality.

[@kenparnell4297]

It really comes down to what you want to spend on a folder, me? I'm getting ready to order a custom knife, survivor style, the knife and case for it will most likely be in the $1400 range. So, I get that. Some guys like the high end folders and some don't, the $3.98 Walmart folders will do everything I need for them to do, and some folks won't agree and that's fine with me. Back in the mid seventies I came across a guy at a flea market who was selling stainless steel "Sharps" brand knives with a leather belt case for $5.00 ea and I talked him down to $4.00 each if I bought twenty of them. I still have three of them, and that was forty years ago. I've lost them, broke them, abused them, pretty much anything went with them. Now would a high end knife out last them? Sure, no question, if we assume you don't loose it or get it stolen from you, sorry but a high end knife like that will very often be too much temptation for an honest man to handle. For me, it's enough, but like I said I do put the money on the other end, with my survival knifes. You usually have only one of them and you require everything from them. Chopping, killing, defending yourself against predators, digging, splitting and just about everything else. It really does come down to what a fellow, or lady. wants in a folder.