If you could only have one knife...? | Week One Wednesday Ep. 17

We asked you guys what the best knife would be if you could only have one. Kurt and Zac critique your choices. Get your next knife here: bit.ly/2z7m4o6
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White River Knives M1 Caper: bit.ly/2ByVkxB
Benchmade Bugout: bit.ly/3gTWx2I
Cold Steel 4-Max/4-Max Scout: bit.ly/2BvfV5P
WE Arrakis: bit.ly/3gVW7bU
Kershaw Cryo II: bit.ly/2UaT3it
Cold Steel Recon 1: bit.ly/2UaT2Lr
Buck 110: bit.ly/2XZvYQZ
ESEE 3: bit.ly/374fr2u
ZT 0562cf: bit.ly/3038BZw
Kershaw Blur: bit.ly/370OjkJ
TOPS Street Scalpal: bit.ly/2UaT3yZ
Cold Steel SR1 Lite: bit.ly/3038Cg2
Benchmade Nimravus: bit.ly/2UaT3Pv
Kizer Zugang: bit.ly/3eTGGz9
Civivi Elementum: bit.ly/3eTGz6H
Kershaw Highball: bit.ly/3dATrhZ
Mini Griptilian: bit.ly/2UaT31X
Native 5 Salt: bit.ly/2U7b5Cs
Buck 110 Slim Pro: bit.ly/3dxuOTv
Benchmade Freek: bit.ly/3eJfzXA
Gerber LMF II: bit.ly/2U88tnR
White River FC5: bit.ly/2XYMiS5
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[@MostAwesomeBro69]

I started out my knife addiction buying cold steel knives worried I would need to bust open a car window, baton wood logs, and start a fire way more often than I have. Now I buy knives based on how well they feel cutting apples and oranges, stripping wires, and they have to be a fidget toy. Otherwise I have my leatherman for most other small things and a truck full of dewalt tools when those aren’t big enough. Much happier

[@JasonSmith-fk3dc]

My old man carried a Buck 110 on his belt for decades. Fortunately, we lived in an area where pulling it out at a cash register to clip a coupon didn't raise concerns 👍

[@jolness1]

I've noticed that knives made with more traditional looking materials like wood and brass, two handed opening knives and carrying it in a belt sheath all make the knife much more "friendly" to most people. Granted I do live in Montana where lots of people carry knives but I think the buck is still a friendly looking knife today because it looks like a "my grandpa carried that" type of knife.

[@abc1099]

@@jolness1 It's the same thing as the big black assault rifle looking scary thing. Uneducated people just go off what they see in the movies

[@JoJo-os4wg]

I think if I did that here in California people would definitely be concerned

[@dylnfstr]

@@JoJo-os4wg in California not being a communist is concerning to people

[@liljuggala]

Back in early 2015 I was repairing a bi-level railcar. I was up on the second with a harness on, about to go up top. I swung around to the ladder and my foot slipped. The safety harness strap wrapped around my neck. I managed to get out my CRKT M21-12G and cut the line. It has been my knife of choice ever since. Best knife I have ever owned and I know I can trust it with my life.

[@44Mag]

Nice story...Glad you had a knife handy.

[@user-xx5zl8dz1v]

They say when you fall in a harness you shit you pants literally. Is that true

[@liljuggala]

@@user-xx5zl8dz1v nope.

[@davidliftsheavycircles]

I would never leave home without it. That's a hell of a story man. I'm glad it was there for ya

[@hwilliam2952]

I've had my Schrader Bear paw since I was 17 year's old. I'm 55 now.

[@petewheeler402]

Love the old schrade I've got a vintage sharpfinger dont get no better

[@gregmain9749]

That's what it's all about there

[@artemislancey7119]

You got a social media or something where I can see the wear and tear on it?

[@sopwithcamelus]

I love old Schrades. Carried a 233 until I lost it. Then a 33OT. I won't fool with the Chinese stuff.

[@sergioalvarez562]

Damn you old

[@jrad2350]

Has anyone taken into consideration how to butter bread with these knives for the rest of their lives?

[@sasajugovic5618]

Yes, eXactly...i ask, ONE knife but for what ! ? ?

[@cvltzilla]

I use a spoon

[@Gizmo_The_Familiar]

put the butter on your fingers, rub the butter on the bread, what are you...a savage?

[@robinrapport8728]

carve a spreader out of wood.

[@BD.1996]

Making a pb&j with a tactical folder is pretty fun

[@thui7889]

I’ve been carrying the Spyderco Chapparal lightweight recently and it’s my favorite go to EDC. I carry it in the coin pocket of my pants, and it fits very nicely. It completely disappears and will not scratch your phone

[@mikaaalto3135]

My choice would be the Mora Garberg. The Scandi blade design has been around since before the age of the Vikings and we still use it today, because it works. A Mora knife is a jack-of-all-trades. It is not the best at anything, but it can do almost any job in a pinch. The Garberg is a sturdy, fixed blade with full tang so it should have all my bases covered.

[@patrickplymanii9679]

I’ve literally carried the benchmade superfreek for over a year now and yes I love it so glad to see it here

[@carlosm.osorio2208]

Benchmade 940 for sure! Maybe the G10 version with deep carry pocket clip, strong enough to take on many different tasks at work or in the woods and small enough to disappear in your pocket and go to the office or walk around the city... definitely a knife for the rest of your life!

[@kentton77]

Good show, good to see you both.

[@shrooman777]

That question gives me anxiety.

[@dixiedog1179]

Me too

[@portlandshomlessproblem1728]

Benchmade bailout in green with the m4 steel blade

[@heaththompson3834]

They did their job....Made you think.

[@masonrains5010]

I know

[@brandonlapine5174]

Mine would probably be an esee 3. I’d rather go fixed blade if I could only have 1 knife

[@ryandalm]

Can we all just have some respect for the Ontario RAT II aswell???

[@damascusthefox]

That was so much fun. I finally got to see a wow when it started. On the next WOW I'll really like to see the most underrated knives.

[@gusvillanueva4272]

I agree with Kurt. The Firecraft looks amazing and will probably be very useful for camping which I enjoy a lot. Pair it up with a small Buck 112 and you're set. Excellent vid as always.

[@BushCraftMan]

Great show. I like the buck 112 for a lifetime folder. Classy and practical.

[@pedrobacalau75]

Hey Blade HQ. This was a great WOW. I would really like the WE knife. And I am sold on the White River Fire Craft!

[@ryejack]

I love my Bugout 535BK-2. You forget it's there until you need it, and it's a tougher knife than you'd think it is. I carry it most days and only change it up just for the fun of carrying other knifes.

[@dudesmith9698]

I know I'm about a year behind on this but over the years I always keep coming back to my good old Opinel #6. It's light, disappears in the pocket, and feels at home in my hand. I've yet to find a task I needed it for the it hasn't accomplished admirably.

[@josha8010]

Solid pick, Personally my pick would be the Opinel #8 I like that it’s a little bigger than the #6

[@ethanbox2010]

Buck 110. For several reasons: 1) In some places, I'm limited to folders for EDC. I'm automatically limited to folders. And, I challenge anyone to find a tougher folder than the 110. It's all brass with wood scales, so the handle and mechanism are virtually indestructible. The point is the weakest point of the knife, which brings me to my next point. 2) I've dealt with Buck's warranty service on several occasions, and it's the best bar none. The only thing I can imagine ever breaking on the 110 is the blade. And, Buck will replace my blade for $10 if it ever does. Any issues with the handle or mechanism are free. So, as long as I don't lose it, I could potentially run the same 110 my entire life and never need to buy another knife.

[@Larry-gs8gb]

How about a traditional folder ( Buck stockman) Wil do everything you realistically need a knife for ,and legal everywhere.

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

The Buck 301 and 303 stockman are great knives!! But i prefer Case stockman especially 75 & 032 and 18 pattern

[@dougbutabi5085]

Thousands and thousand and thousands AND thousands of people illegal carry firearms every day in every state and you’re worried about a knife blade 😂

[@raytschudy8643]

Nickolas Morris , the 2nd amendment gives every citizen the RIGHT to carry guns and prohibits the govt from infringing on that right.

[@cadenwalters5967]

I have the stockman I’ve had it for 15 years and it’s still kicking

[@arileyking]

Yo! Thanks for shoutout Zac! Cool thing about that Nimravus, I bought it NIB from a guy for $80!!!

[@GordonTillmanTexas]

If I could have only one pocket knife (which is unimaginably cruel), then I would probably go with my old, full-sized, Sebenza. Have had it for years and it's always been great. Plus, the folks at Reeve's knives are super nice and went way out of their way to help me get a nice sharp Christmas present to my son when he was in Iraq.

[@jaxrcexplorer]

Thanks for sharing! I very much enjoyed the analogy of the Buck 110... one of my favorites, perhaps most favorite is the one my two sons had custom made for me with the S30V Satin blade, Blue Wood grips with nickle bolster, engraved for my birthday one year. And my favorite fixed blade, don't use it much either, is a custom Buck 119 420HC Chipflint blade, with brass guard/pummel and Iron Wood grips, with brown distressed leather sheath ... razor sharp from the factory and flawless in it's manufacture...BTW - just purchased a Morakniv Garberg Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with Carbon Steel Blade, 4.3-Inch and I can't wait to get a grip on it... from all I've heard, it's a real pleasure to use and most utilitarian! Great reviews... Please keep us posted!

[@Ayrton4everrr]

Esee 4 for me or 6. Even the Ontario afghan. Beautiful I love it. 1/4 inch tickness, 1055 steel. Like a beefed up esee 5

[@jenarddecastro2597]

Pocket Check: Mandiola Defense C.D.H.K. "Cold Dead Hands Karambit" in the satin finish

[@ryandaly122]

my guy. i see you are an educated man. Fucking love Karambits, and the mandiola/Fox Karambits are awesome..

[@felkikid]

I’ve been a long time budget collector since I was 13 with my dad. I lost every knife slowly over the 14 years and am now rebuilding my collection with more money and lots of research. I hope to comment on this again in a year or so( or the next WOW 1 knife life revisited?) with a more solid decision. I’m currently carrying the black bugout 20cv with gray g10 scales that is a blade hq exclusive and it has shattered my previous belief on knives. It’s thin as hell, stupid light and yet stronger than all the heavy cheap knives I’ve ever had. Love it, keep it up dudes

[@TheOfficialDaBoogaloo]

Blade HQ! What’s the knife you couldn’t reveal @ 43:18 ? Please answer!

[@loadedcouchpotato6567]

I have a lot of knives, but the first one I ever bought for myself (birthday present) was a Zero Tolerance 0350ST. I carried that knife for almost four years and it never let me down. I've beat that knife to hell and back and it's a beast. I recently bought a Black Class Bailout to kind of retire my 0350 and from time to time I still find myself pulling the Bailout out of my pocket and being like damn... should have grabbed my 0350. One knife for the rest of my life? ZT0350ST.

[@zac_in_ak]

I own my one knife for life already the 3Dog Knives M.A.K. in Elmax its a 4" fixed blade that is my EDC but I live in Alaska so it's pretty normal to rock a fixed blade

[@alexanderweaver4838]

I carried a Buck 110 in a Nite Ize holster along with a pen light, a small curved mosquito clamp, a bite stick,trauma shears, a small lighter, a pen and a tourniquet for 23 years as part of my medical kit. As a paramedic with several missions as a first responder to aircraft incidents and rescue missions a good knife was crucial in almost every scenario. That Buck 110 served that purpose well. While working with EOD on gunnery range clean ups my Buck 110 was a secondary tool to my Kabar. When the Kabar was too large for certain tasks the Buck 110 filled in. Unfortunately, while trying to pry a "souvenir" off an old tank (target) I broke off the tip of the Buck. Heartbroken, I used a file to re-shape a tip but not as pointed as the original. I still use that Buck 110 (55 years later) and it serves as a vital part of my survival kit in my bug out bag. The primary blade is a Gerber Strongarm which has proven itself in spades. As a matter of fact it survived a "tag gauntlet" involving several You Tubers putting it through the ringer...total abuse with intentions of trying to break it. I love it so much I bought two of them, one black and one coyote brown. Depending on what color my backpack is determines which Strongarm I take. If I had to choose between the Gerber Strongarm and the Buck 110, I'd have to go with the Buck 110 which presently resides in a Hyde and Drink leather holster alongside a Leatherman Sidekick.

[@andrewt248]

I got my dad a Kershaw Blur from Blade HQ for Christmas this year. I wasn't sure how he would feel about the assisted open, but he loves that knife!

[@Mctsep]

Cold steel ti lite aluminum version 4” blade. The army tank of knives. Ive had 3 since they came out, all are still in circulation and im an electrician, i wear a knife out fast, have had 100s.

[@ChasingForever]

If I had to pick one from the table, it would be the Benchmade Super Freek. It's a little larger than my normal carry, but if I could only have one, it'd be the one.

[@tonysmith9061]

Really enjoyed that episode! Thanks for (sort of) showing a 4-Max! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MrTietzj3]

Thanks for the good words on the Firecraft FC5! You guys are awesome!

[@David_S_ST5]

Cold steel recon 1 tanto ❤️

[@nicholascoulter3760]

Just bought the Kwik thumb studs for my dad's Buck 110 for father's day. Totally makes sense as he's got pretty much everything he wants so just improve the things he already has.

[@DanielTPeace]

I have three with the thumb studs and indeed they are an improvement. I would never want a 110 with a clip, I am not from the generation of knife clips, in the pocket or sheath for me. There is a big difference between an office edc and an outdoor edc. My solution is not for everyone but it is all I am comfortable with. Pocket clip knives are backups for me.

[@mutlee299]

@@DanielTPeace office edc-Outdoor edc the 110 covers all bases for me-no sheath no clips.

[@rickdefreytas5573]

These guys are the dream team. Accept no substitutes...

[@betterinsodapop]

Since we aren't considering multitools, I can't say Leatherman Charge Plus TTI. I actually LOVE my Benchmade Barrage for my "one knife." Easy open with the Axis-assist, 154CM is a good steel, great Osborne design, does everything I need it to do. You know....open/breakdown boxes, cut rope and zipties, etc.

[@bjgensch1]

Folders would be a toss up between a super freak or a Spydie chef. Fixed blade probably a bravo 1.25 LT

[@jimyocum9556]

I would be looking long and hard at a Cold steel catalog for that pick...

[@haydenbudenz127]

Cold steel would brake then you would have no knife

[@darrylreformina1438]

@Douglas Pantera atleast Cold Steel won't "Break"

[@darrylreformina1438]

Cold Steel Black Bear Classic 🐻

[@MrCander000]

Yep.

[@daysofnoah1748]

Cold Steel Lawman in S35vn for a folder. Master Hunter in San Mai iii for a fixed.

[@jonathancain7243]

I love a good fix blade. The Esee 4 is my current, but I really want the 3 for all the reasons you guys talked about.

[@TheMasonator777]

Victorinox Electrician. I had that knife for 15 years, and it did all the cutting, reaming, screw-driving, wire stripping, and bottle opening I ever needed in that time. When I gave it away it still looked new. The two blades are great and compliment each other perfectly. If I needed one outdoor knife, I’d go Victorinox OH Trekker NS. Easy to sharpen and a few nice extra tools. Or maybe a Spyderco PM2.

[@jwdory]

Great choice. It's one of my favorites as well.

[@TheAZchambers]

Dawson knifes are Armageddon proof Felled 20 trees so far my raider and its still sharp AF, came shaving sharp out of the box with an amazing sheath

[@BladeHQ]

Dawson makes some incredible stuff!

[@sergiogarcia9714]

Just looked them up they look awesome. Mostly all the blades on their website are sold out. Good to see they make them here in AZ 💪🇺🇸

[@davislarsen4426]

I disagree about cold steel value when it comes to steel. They offer some of the best value for S35vn, the code4 and American lawman

[@gunner3548]

And Recon1

[@simonbleach-wood9235]

Had a SAN Mai III. Doing some batoning, edge bent badly. Sent back for a factory regrind but will never buy a CS again.

[@ihaveaheadache4657]

I’d have to chose either the XM-18 or Esse 5. Nice to see Kurt back. Awesome show, gentlemen

[@L3001USPSA]

As I've been saying, Native 5 LW may be the only knife I carry for years to come. I carried the Endura from 1991 until about 2012. I'm all about function. Once I find something that works, I stick with it. And since I also got the KME from you, I'll be able to maintain it for years.

[@DanielTPeace]

Buck 110 EDC for life. What a knife should be.

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Good knife

[@mutlee299]

BOOM!!!

[@glenrowley8134]

Buck 110 for me, have carried one for years.

[@ZippoVarga]

I can talk Vintage Motorcycles for days on end. As well, I can talk knives, high end pens, Zippo's (Imagine that right? lol) and many more hobbies including but not limited to wood working, cabinetry, finish trim, custom wood working, machining of all types etc. Brother from another mother Zac? lol. Cheers Guys! Great WOW episode! Zip~

[@davidandreasstien4046]

Wow, loved the video! And you really got me thinking! And it’s hard to choose! So I will be thinking of that for awhile!

[@soltvr4215]

White river M1 backpacker pro. I love that knife.

[@de_edc]

Grimsmo Norseman with a reverse honeycomb handle because it is gorgeous and my number one grail 😍

[@jeremy2187]

1000 dollar knife

[@kimberleyrutherford9820]

@@jeremy2187 I Think the “Honeycombs” Go for $1395?

[@angelobustillos601]

I'm surprised no one else said it but I would choose the Chaves Redencion. It's hard use, especially for what I use my knives to cut. It looks great and a great conversation piece! It's my constant "go to" out of all my knives.

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

very hard choice, but the one knife I have relied on when I have been in harsh conditions is my Tops BoB fixed blade. it will do the stuff I use my EDC folder for, but will do so much a folder won't. my second choice would be my BK7.

[@johnmarston5168]

I would have to say one knife for my entire life my buck 110 hands down

[@tienchan271]

I had lot of knives, Spiderco, Benchmade, Coldsteel, Swiiss Army and Leatherman. My knife for life would be Swiss Army Farmer X

[@gagewalker2411]

My EDC for 7 years was an Emerson CQC-15, in BTS. Now I have a CQC-14 and a Vindicator. Blade Ops now makes an GNARLY Waved PM2, with a Saber Grind. Its the perfect blend of Emerson/Spyderco

[@ikaika7878]

Got me with the title. If you could only have one knife, here’s 27 instead lol

[@seangezell]

Benchmade Freek. By the way quit making me want to buy more knifes!😆

[@beltfedTODDRULZ]

No so much of a fan after I found out they cut up guns for the police dept

[@dylanh8927]

Lol cut um up with that freek in m4

[@chrislock1950]

Freek is my favorite folder just wish BM used a different stainless sv30 is not my favorite

[@bullridermusic2054]

Probably something like a an ESEE 3 or something for me. I'm a Microtech/automatic Fanboy by the way but one for the rest of my life!?!?! Psh...a fixed blade like an ESEE 3 or 4 would work fine I think

[@thejubieexperience]

For aesthetics and sentimentality, I'd have to go with a bone and wood carbon steel fixed-blade I picked up in Finland. It's a beautiful little custom. If I was being practical, my heavy duty Mora Companion does everything I ask of a knife. I don't worry about rust much because I live in a very dry state.

[@noobworker]

Loved the show, you guys did it again, kudos to you both. My forever knife would be the Giantmouse Ace Biblio (I'd go for bronze, but I know a bunch of you want the green micarta)

[@Gio_545]

Only one knife, I’m stuck between the Benchmade Bushcrafter or the Esee 4

[@cadenwalters5967]

You should get a tops knife better than both of those options or a kabar Becker

[@talisikid1618]

Great choices.

[@paulbasilio2457]

if I could only use one knife it would be SEA SKORPION A G Russell it’s just an all-around strong good knife The pointed rod is amazing phantasmagorical

[@vanemaster4345]

Wat?? Phantasmagormiorioricalousmicous???

[@RWH9mm]

Yes let’s see a good video on fixed blades. Specifically some RMJ knives

[@NGMonocrom]

Ontario 12" blade machete. Of course, paying extra for the optional nylon sheath since it doesn't come with a sheath. going to be weak on food prep. due to the coating on the blade. But will literally do everything else needed in a survival situation, and do those things well. Outside of a survival situation, Ontario RAT-2. Legal to carry nearly anywhere. Useful blade length at 3 inches, easy to re-sharpen (obviously I don't mean the D2 option). Repositionable carry-clip, excellent thumb-stud openers. Very quick to deploy. Ironically, I'm not really much of an Ontario fan. Even though my Go-to fixed-blade is a RAT-7 in a custom kydex sheath. And the RAT-2 is my overall favorite EDC carry knife.

[@frangouchc943]

Great show, Recon I Clip point folder

[@HoosierRooster]

If you talkin folder I will take my current series of Cold Steel Recon 1 if you're talkin about a fixed blade I will talk about my first generation Cold Steel srk with carbon V blade

[@jimmyboyn]

Just bought a recon 1 tonight.

[@heaththompson3834]

Yeah. That Old School Carbon V...Serious!

[@pockyclipse]

Curb_Rash_Kid here and much love for the shout-out on the Livestream! Sad to say I missed it live but glad I'm seeing it now. The buck 110 is a fantastic knife, I carry my grandad's in the center console of the truck he passed down to me. It's seen everything, and has taken more abuse than any tool that I've ever seen my Grandad put his hands on. Im serious as a heart attack, only one knife? The 110.

[@bgjr2304]

Im a stone mason and I have carried my Leatherman Charge TTI to work for years and its gotten me through all sorts of shituations.. I love that multitool. My current EDC is an Emerson SheepDog folder with 154 cm steel, spearpoint and serrations .. I LOVE the wave feature that deploys the blade as you draw it from the belt line or pocket... its amazing. My survival fixed blade is a "Helle Utvaer" with a 4" drop point, full tang, scandi ground 12C27ss blade with curly birch handle and pommel. Its a thing of beauty.. but its my safe queen. I think I need an FC5 in my life.. what a beastly beauty

[@alpine1600s]

4max Scout or any other Cold Steel all the way.

[@darrylreformina1438]

Any of the 4-Max models will do

[@cassshields5106]

One “folding knife” leatherman wave or my custom Bk 16.

[@jamesharris1493]

That Benchmade Nimramos is a definite beauty. Something definitely to consider.

[@J.Young808]

I also own a Spyderco Salt series Pacific model as I live in Hawai’i. I think the full serrated blade has many uses and it is very fast cutting rope

[@patricksmatrick6193]

I'm all about folders but if it came down to I can only have one forever, it would have to be a fixed blade due I to the fact that I don't believe a single folder would last me the rest of my life. Well, maybe a cold steel would.

[@Jacob_Gutierrez]

Comes down to my para 3 for a folder or my esee 4 for fixed blade. My 2 favorites in my collection.

[@bravo6601]

One knife for the rest of my life … my 10th anniversary Gerber 06 auto hands down!!! Luckily blade had had the exact one I wanted ! They are great people to deal with BLADEHQ’s customer service is second to none !

[@jacobgaylord9277]

Sadly I missed the livestream, but if I could only have one knife it’d probably be the Gold Class Bugout. All the benefits of the Bugout, plus the extra quality and materials to make for a show knife, EDC, heirloom, etc. Picked one up awhile back and it sparks so much joy. Alternatives would be an ACE Biblio or Para 3. Having one of each, I can happily say that any of them would meet all my knife needs and then some.

[@ericjudd9603]

Just started vid and im going with my gerber strong arm. Lets see what comes lol ( out of the knives i own )

[@seanlohr8855]

Hogue ex-01 4 inch tanto

[@seanlohr8855]

Please select me I spend a lot of money with you. That design is sick. M390 I still don't have one. I want to test that steel. Love you guys.

[@seanlohr8855]

I bought civivi from you cause I could afford praxis is so clean for what it is.

[@davidsnyder8503]

Such a beautiful knife. My favorite to make me feel ready to take on anything. Like I'm a Seal on vacation in the wilderness.

[@vaughnsangalang7934]

i love how organize it is for a stream

[@martinvanbakel3950]

I carry my leatherman super tool for 30 years now and it's still in a very good shape . And it's legal to carry it almost everywhere in the Netherlands.

[@justindeaton7541]

One knife for the rest of my life? I would choose a TRC South pole.

[@gaylordpantamime]

For me the manix 2 is the only knife you'd need in life

[@DuskMagners]

Came here to say this. Manix 2 LW

[@DK-jd8bj]

Excellent choice, one of my favorites

[@arthursoto4285]

@@DuskMagners yes do underrated! I love mine!

[@brodon4886]

Ihear ya. I’ve carried an original manix for 23 years still “thwocks” when I open it :-)

[@mattadler4710]

Second time through this episode. Really enjoyed it.

[@lazycyberdog4746]

Bk 11 for the infrequent fixed blades love mine so much

[@johnheller5786]

Great show! One knife only? My ed martin t3 sere. I guess it's called t3 e&e now. But one knife would never happen in my world. I cheat!

[@diocalavera9415]

EMERSON 💀

[@robertrhinehart4779]

All day! Every day!

[@hunterwittwer4134]

Kershaw blur has been in my pocket everyday for at least a year ❤️❤️ and a crkt s.p.e.w. Fixed blade that changes carry positions

[@11_EVERYTHING_OEFx2]

The guy that said everyone overthinks their knives is 100% correct. There are tools for the job. I understand that emergencies happen, and it’s good to be prepared for anything. However, if you’re walking around with enough stuff on you to survive the apocalypse? You may be over doing it a little. One knife to keep forever would be a knife that retains its edge, tip, is corrosion resistant, and easy to carry. If it meets those few qualities, you should be fine. You don’t need to walk around with 7 knives on you. Honestly a small fixed blade would be the perfect EDC knife because it’s less likely to break, they’re easy to carry, and you can always tie it to a stick and make a spear.

[@bzebarth]

I'm surprised the Benchmade 940 wasn't on the list. That would be my choice but from what was on the table I'd pick the super freek.

[@carlosm.osorio2208]

Same here man ✋🏼 very surprised!

[@jcolterh]

Love my 940 but wouldn't want my only knife to be on an omega spring.

[@bzebarth]

@@jcolterh I hear that a lot but I've had my 940 for over 10 years, it is my most carried knife by far and I play with it all the time. It's probably been opened and closed thousands and thousands of times and I've never had an issue with it. I actually have 15 knives that have Axis locks, the oldest one being close to 20 years old and I've never had a single issue with them.

[@tamatoa8261]

Without question Cold Steel Recon 1 🤙🏾

[@darrylreformina1438]

Working on getting one at the moment 🤙🏽

[@Greg_M308]

Me too. You can carry it every day, great for tactical and even bushcraft in a pinch.

[@tamatoa8261]

I have a lot of knives. I mean a lot. Inexpensive ones, expensive ones. All types of steels and blade shapes. Every time I buy a knife, I try it out with the intention of replacing the Recon 1, tanto. And every time, I end up going back to the Recon. Some people dislike the knife because they don't like Lynn Thompson. Some people dislike the knife for whatever reason. I have 6 of these knives in different styles. One of the things I use it for is to cut up very thick cardboard from appliance boxes. These are some of the thickest, strongest boxes you'll find. The Recon slices through them like butter. Some people might say a utility box cutter would be better suited for the job. I use those too. But there are times when my Recon will do a much better job. I keep my knives very very sharp so that helps. 🤙🏾

[@theimperialbeachbum1304]

Benchmade 365 Outlast. 3 blade options, premium steel, glass breaker. Completely practical for a one knife option for one life.

[@KJ_Gunslinger]

Yea do the fixed blade video! Always carry either my Bark River Bravo Edc and Leatherman Skeletool.

[@heyoldtime8969]

One knife, well it would be the ESSE 6 no doubt.

[@BladeHQ]

A beast for sure! Would it be easy to carry it everyday for you?

[@beltfedTODDRULZ]

I have carried an Esee 4 everyday for 4+ years

[@bobthebuilder2922]

@@Kpsm_golf not in my opinion. Big blades cut stuff badly or not so good as thinner and smaller blades For me h. roselli's knives, morakniv kansbol,mora 2000, condor tavian knife or skirmish knife, some bark river knife or some puukko styled knives etc. Something that cuts fish well, vegetables and wild game well

[@bobthebuilder2922]

@@Kpsm_golf well knife's edge is important and geometry too but i really didn't even mention it on my original post. Ah yes and i agree with screw owning just one

[@bigfootbushcraft7063]

Good pick! I’d Say Rat 7 Just for the xtra blade and lower price but close enough lol

[@adamkenny128]

Omega springs by Benchmade are the only Achilles heel of that brands axis action. They’ve failed me

[@danielvargo4498]

Wut happend.did they break on u bro and if so how

[@nickmilton3895]

Just started following the show and I love it. If I had to pick one knife from my collection to carry exclusively (the horror!) it would probably be my Strider SNG with micarta scales. It’s got a semi-beefy CPM20CV blade, but it stays light because of the micarta front scale paired with a titanium back. It’s super grippy and easy to use.