Dewalt Makes a Pocket Knife ($15), worth it?

This knife can be found in HomeDepot all over the USA.
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[@LR316]

I wasn't expecting the tanto!

[@Death_Saved]

Cause it sounds fancy 😂

[@dsimon33871]

It is an interesting choice... Kind of like taking a karambit design and telling someone it cuts string better!

[@williamlloyd3769]

If I loose a DeWALT, I won’t cry.

[@jameslehr2472]

More like “when I lose my knife.” 😂

[@jakeflannery3363]

What if you tight a DeWALT?

[@dlighted8861]

Yes but what if you lose it? 🤗😉🤗

[@druidic4353]

The new Ozark trail is better. It's d2

[@druidic4353]

​@@dlighted8861new Ozark trail is d2 and axis lock. It's better than this

[@Death_Saved]

theres is also a drop point version without serration, and a "premium" version (DWHT10313) has 8CR13MOV but costs around 25.

[@PalmettoStateSirens]

Nahh I ain't paying more than 10 dollars for friggin 8Cr13MoV

[@Benzion-x3q]

@@PalmettoStateSirens people are willing to pay like 40-45 for a civivi praxis with 8cr13mov 8cr13mov isnt worth a dime

[@sweetbaby_0608]

@@Benzion-x3qthe praxis is 9cr18mov

[@Random-ed2xf]

8cr13MOV is complete garbage in edge retention.

[@Random-ed2xf]

​@@Benzion-x3q Tell me you know nothing without telling me.🙄 The Praxis can be had with D2 or 9cr which both have way better edge retention. 8cr13MOV dulls if you look at it funny. D2 especially with a good heat treatment has way better edge retention beating out many higher end steesls.

[@rjflippo]

That looks like a quality disposable beater knife

[@maxlvledc]

ding!

[@patrickrossetti7109]

This Milwaukee and Craftsman are excellent beaters👍

[@ThisJustIn81]

I actually had a dewalt pocket knife about 3 years ago. I didnt mind it all and the only reason i dont still have it is that the hooligans caught me slacking and I left my truck unlocked one night and they got 2 cheap knives from me. The positive side of that is that i decided to buy a nice new work knife and really was the catalyst that got me into mid range knives and tools ($100+) where i was on the more budget $10-60 side of things. Thought i was really fancy then with my spring assisted kershaw.

[@beentheredonethat5908]

When it comes to folders, it'd best to have a good mid range knife. People who work and use knives are not the same as people who carry to carry, we require more, we put them through more, and a mid range folder will last forever too, and you can buy new springs and parts of you need to.

[@DanielTAGyota]

I'd say Ozark trails new cross bar lock for 9$ is way better for EDC, this is great for work only

[@maxlvledc]

that video is coming tomorrow..and its way way better.

[@DanielTAGyota]

@@maxlvledc 👌👌

[@plausible.deaniability]

@@maxlvledcglad i didn’t jump the gun and get this…

[@DanielTAGyota]

@@maxlvledc talk about how ppl are using Rit dye to change the handle color, maybe show how it's done?

[@markshane2686]

Yes it is better but you can't find that knife in the store, over all Ozark trail knives are what I buy when flying and not checking a bag. They are good enough for a trip and you can just leave it in the rental car when you fly back.

[@chrisl9872]

if you cant find info on it that means its Chinese made 5cr15mov or 3cr13mov...both work, and are better than people assume. More to do with the tempering than the steel used.If they temper it really hard it will keep an edge for as long as anyone paying $15 for a knife would hope for. The visual appeal ,fit and finish look really good, thanks!

[@thepenultimateninja5797]

I have a similar inexpensive knife made by Milwaukee. It's part of their Fastback utility knife line, but it has a conventional knife blade. I carry it places where a tactical looking knife might freak people out. The bright red handle and Milwaukee branding makes it look like a tool rather than a weapon.

[@Blez1224]

I'd love to see a comparsion between the different toolbrands knives. What an average guy just go into a hardware store, and buy? Im using a milwaukee six(?) in one in work. Not the utility one, the actual knife. Its a nice beater. Soft steel, yes, but i just dont have to care when im using it. Not that expensive, even in Europe. Thx for the content, as always 👌

[@rays5163]

Thats why ive been so into the swisstechs lately. Yeah the aus8 is no omega steel but the fact thatvi can just walk into Walmart and grab one is a massive plus.

[@maxlvledc]

yep

[@realcowboy7524]

Great video.These knives aren't new ,Ive been carrying DeWalt tanto utility knives for the last 5 yrs and they are great. They dont need more expensive streal. You lose it you just buy another. These knives are ment for the working man not the knife snobs.

[@Benzion-x3q]

8cr is far from a snob's steel

[@rays5163]

Just saying that makes you a knife snob

[@Benzion-x3q]

@@rays5163 no?

[@MickWilczynski]

Yea and they definitely break the tip if you pry

[@Benzion-x3q]

@@MickWilczynski theyre $15 for a reason

[@SC-ec9fx]

I was very excited to buy this when I saw it at the store, but when I got it home, it had about 1/2 millimeter of vertical play and no matter how much I tightened it I wasn’t happy. Ended up returning it to the store.

[@royalhoward2882]

Amazon is also selling the DeWALT spring assisted knife with a different color scheme for $13.99 and free shipping for Prime Members. They also only say stainless steel but not the steel type.

[@maxlvledc]

thanks for info!

[@justmy2cents_]

I'm remembering a knife I used to have many years ago that actually had a red dot light on it & to this day can't remember what happened to it! It was so cool!

[@TheRealEtaoinShrdlu]

Not bad. US$15 with cheap stainless steel is fine.

[@T-Mo_]

Figured it'd be $25 for how good the action is at a big box store. That said if the criteria is a weekend of use and then giveaway, i'll go to walmart and get an ozark trail for $4-5.

[@SpacecityEDC]

I always use a Milwaukee Fastback at work. I will swap them with my EDC folder before I start working. My wife always ask me why I do it and my reply has been if I lose or damage my work knife (as an aircraft mechanic) it’s not a big deal, if I lose or damaged one of my favorite folders that might cost 3x more I would be really sad 😂 and these budget knives aren’t bad, they’ll do the job for a time and then you can afford to just replace it if you want. My 2 cents anyway. Thanks for sharing!

[@robertroberts721]

Mine must need some adjusting. It definitely doesn’t open nor close that easily. I have to flick my hand in the upright or horizontal position. Pointed down it opens much better. For $15 it’s what I would expect, not bad. Maybe I’ll try loosening the screw a a tiny bit.

[@maxlvledc]

wait till tomorrow's vid...$10 knife that beats $40 knives

[@LesgoBrandon7]

It's not that reliable they will have one...my local Lowe's doesn't stock them. Home Depot said they had 7 in stock but they weren't on the shelf, told me they were probably stolen :(

[@maxlvledc]

that sucks.

[@tsmspace]

I'm to understand that most of these makers of "stainless steel" knives are using about a 7cr17 although 5c15 is still in use in some cases. People have a sharpening stone and a pocket knife and want a new knife that sharpens exactly the same as their old one, feels the same on the stone, which is why these steels are popular even though inferior.

[@Cyblade2020]

Have you checked out the new Ozark Trail knife at Walmart crosslock with D2 and orange handles for 10bux.

[@maxlvledc]

haha, thats tomorrow's video

[@jamesleary1405]

$15 for a knife with ball bearings is impressive in itself imo. Now here is my big question for you being you can most likely find a home depot and Walmart in most state's. What would you choose after handling both. The Ozark trail knife or this Dewalt knife? For me I'd most likely choose the Ozark trail simply because I don't much like liner locks and prefer the ambi lock/Axis lock or even button lock and also I'm not big on partial serrations. I prefer a straight blade drop point even though I like tanto blades also I'd just rather not have the serrations. Now I agree with the Dewalt they are much better then typical smaller serrations it's still just not my style. I feel like for the $10 you get a better knife for temporary use at Walmart over the Dewalt from Home Depot.

[@filaptv]

Neat little tool. Very handy in anyone's pocket.

[@thejewishredneckprepper4675]

I have a dewalt multi tool. I have had for years and I stand by its quality. Shalom

[@Hector-vx5yc]

Hi MAXlvledc, Gideon tactical mentioned you on one of his episodes, I must say, I’m new to your channel, I mean neon green!!😂 , thank you for sharing your experience, your presentation makes total sense! You just gave me a different view on how to look at the Dewalts and not hurt the pocket!! Nicely done!👍🏽💯❤️

[@maxlvledc]

Cheers! and welcome! Aaron is an awesome dude.

[@cwsmith17]

Great job Dewalt!

[@stevekerce7201]

Honestly I don't comment on things like this but I actually over the past 3 years have acquired 4 to 5 styles of DeWalt knives although their no buck or schrade or Leatherman I can not complain on the quality I haven't had one fall apart on me yet as far as loose screws anything like that and I carry one on my tool bags at work

[@starkparker16]

It's true that most people aren't familiar with long wearing steel. Give a knife newbie a 14c28n knife and they'll be amazed.

[@kennkingg]

Crescent makes a decent flipper on barrings at Lowe’s too. I can’t remember what I paid for it but I carried if for a week and gave it to my son. I know if was pretty affordable. It looked good and was full size as well.

[@IvanJoel]

Great knife for the random tool kit.

[@selvetarmiel]

I'm familiar with the knife enthusiast travel problem, whether to check your bag with your knife stowed or going without one. I once deliberately left a Byrd folder in my taxi to the airport, just dropped it as I exited.

[@jailoutafreecard4414]

Servicable. Carried it for some time now. As my not super sharp work knife. It does the job.

[@dsimon33871]

Enjoyed your review on this knife! In the pre big box days, you went to your local shops and got very nicely made knives. back in those days I guess the steel was assumed to be ok, stainless was considered great because it would not rust, and that is what people cared about. Then we entered this kind of mass produced age where you get very poorly made knives... I think of these knives with very aggressive detailing, overly serrated blades, big obnoxious thumb studs... Obviously people felt comfortable being able to pick up a blade at the local gas station complex, instead of paying a bit more for a decent blade at a smaller hardware store. I must say that the whole knife nerd movement, the attributes of various steels, etc sometimes is frustrating to me... I see plenty of stainless knives that are doing just fine, from older times... But alas, the movement has affected quality, and that fact is undeniable... It is also a benefit. Your points about this knife, and how it has obviously been crafted to respond to the dialectic (so to speak) is spot on D! I just wanted to point out that a Tanto design is always an interesting choice because it is an architecture designed for combat. It gives you a virtual 2-3 inch (depending on proportions) alternative cutting surface (that other line making the triangle tip), this surface follows the contours of the body midline right up to the throat, allowing one to cut this area with a a superficial cut... I mention this only to say, combat architecture for a blade is designed to make it easy for someone to have the blade meet the surface... It is also the reason for many aggressive curves in various blade designs. yet I see this design used now in many EDC designs and frankly it is not a bad choice! Anyhow this does look decent and I like the bright yellow lol.

[@edgartrujil8688]

The atomic version is a lot slicker, compact and honestly looks a lot better. It’s size is more comparable to the simple Milwaukee fast back too

[@ewigit8077]

They make an 8cr for double the price on amazon but ill take the generic steel for 1/2 the price

[@ApoMaTu3aTop]

My bet on the steel they used is that it will probaly be 5cr15MoV. Lots of DeWalt stuff is made in China and 5cr15 is very widely used in the cheap folders. I also happen to own a DeWalt fixed blade which has a scandi grind on it, and we know that a minimum viable scandi is Mora's 12c27 which is comaparable to the Chinese 5cr15 in my experience. China also buys 12c27 from Sweden and puts it on knives because of it's popularity. So maybe, 12c27 or 5cr15 I wouldn't hope for 8cr13 or 8cr15 but who knows? Recently I've seen reviews of a 10$ D2 folder from Wallmart so... yeah, no one knows for sure.

[@AlexSiu]

only $15 dollar, i would get this for camp cooking if it have a normal curved tip blade. but my true EDC will still be a milwaukee fastback 6 in 1, to be able to change blade is so handy, specially when dealing with sticky blade after open lots of boxes. For camping, Opinel is nice, but i have lost one in the woods years ago, i blame the wooden handle blend in to the background too well, since then i only bring cheap knife with bright color handle to camping

[@Benzion-x3q]

fr, i dont know why they stuck with tanto

[@sda4jesus1]

One glance at the hideous branding on that loud yellow handle, and "NO!" reverberates throughout my being.

[@Lee-lb9qh]

I've got my high dollar knives in my drawer and this ugly thing in my tool bag, I love it!

[@Bethany415]

It looks really solid. I hadn't even thought of the big box store availability. That's a very good point. I hope this means that Milwaukee and Husky feel obligated to compete with it.

[@ThraxxAddict]

milwaukee already have one, its like there fastback utility knife but with a combo blade

[@saibabax]

10$ of those 15$ is the name. Great knife for 5$

[@TysingerKnifeandTool]

Something you might be interested in, the Lowes in my area have started carry some kobalt knifes in D2. Not quite as cheap as $15. Although I think they go for about $25

[@maxlvledc]

I'm happy to see where things are going. People deserve better.

[@MI_Prepper]

A $15 knife can be in every car, toolbox, etc. Just don't like serrations or the color, but PERFECT for the price otherwise!

[@maxlvledc]

wait till you see tomorrows video on an even better $10 knife

[@Mattcruzedc]

I dig the size and shape. But I’ll take the Milwaukee fastback utility knife all day.

[@GoodmaneYT]

Folding knives from tool companies like DeWalt and Milwaukee are really kind of neat in their own way.

[@maxlvledc]

true

[@Lee-lb9qh]

Coast has some nice ones

[@Randyplaysguitars]

Dom 🖍️impressed 😁

[@maxlvledc]

lolz

[@druidic4353]

The new Ozark trail knife knocks this out of the water. It's d2, bearings, metal liners,centered decent heat treat. Beats this knife

[@zakkrueck2362]

and dewalt is easy to see from far away

[@nickdibart]

According to the internet, the blade is made from 440A, which isn't too surprising. I'm curious what the hardness is.

[@maxlvledc]

wow..thats actually far better than I expected them to use.

[@nickdibart]

@@maxlvledc True, especially for this price point. Although, I'm not sure what other budget stainless options there are except maybe 420HC.

[@HHSTT]

I'd buy it for $15 any time. 😍

[@bigGeo5460]

It's 440 A steel not bad

[@maxlvledc]

oh?? that is not bad at all

[@cgolf100]

That looks nice, but I will take my 9.99 8Cr Gordon knives all day. Just not a big box store, and many won’t shop Harbor Freight. Your video found me that knife and I couldn’t be happier. That said I may end up buying one of these anyways lol.

[@maxlvledc]

sadly its discontinued.

[@onedirection3510]

Surprised you did not compare or at least mention the Milwaukee option. I think it has to be the most glaringly obvious competitor. 🤷‍♂️

[@kevinhauser8250]

I'm picking a couple up as gifts for friends.

[@jayr526]

I suspect that if I saw that knife with 8Cr or aus 8 written on the package, I would be inclined to buy it. When I see that the manufacturer states that the knife is made of stainless steel, it is a big red flag for me and I don't even consider purchasing it. Thank you for the review.

[@micahpickering2068]

You didn't mention it but the clip wire can be moved to the bottom of the knife

[@maxlvledc]

yep, true. Wish it was reversable too.

[@Peterlvledc]

I wish they would make it with a plain edge.

[@Lee-lb9qh]

They do, I own one

[@JonMarcelo-fi3pg]

Some homeless guy sold me one of these brand new for 5 bucks about a week ago best little knife i have ever owned more because i slash boxes on the daily i didnt know it was worth 3x the amount i got it for 😎

[@jelkel25]

I have a bunch of knives that are just for building and the nastier end of jobs. TBH this DeWalt would be closer to the top end of the range. I have some Pakistan made folders I keep for the worst jobs or ones where tools are liable to go missing or be misused by idiots. I'd like this DeWalt for the fact you can open and close with one hand, very useful when you have curious pets around or people not really paying attention. I'd prefer a non serrated main blade, if I need serrations I have a Stanley knife type thing with a fully serrated blade.

[@rocfl59]

Wow going today to buy one, great vid 👍🙏

[@maxlvledc]

wait till my video on the Ozark trail, its only $10 and even better.

[@NaturalSynthetic777]

Always hated choils cuz whatever im cutting would get stuck there. Never get those guys who constantly say choil is good vs just give me more blade that doesnt get hung up

[@joeeley5354]

I bought one. I’ll put an edge on it and forget about it.

[@MrBowser2012]

I agree it doesn’t look bad for a disposable knife, but I’ll throw a small knife roll in my checked bag and have a variety of great knives when I arrive to my destination. Then I can hit the beach instead of hitting Home Depot 😊

[@maxlvledc]

I never check a bag any more..3 lost bags was enough.

[@MrBowser2012]

@@maxlvledc 😳

[@Benzion-x3q]

@@maxlvledc Did you lose anything valuable

[@pretentiousname01]

It looks like something I wouldn't mind picking up. Destroying over a weekend of doing heavy use, then throwing out instead of trying to sharpen

[@Lee-lb9qh]

Why not use a utility knife with replaceable blade? 😂😂🤦

[@pretentiousname01]

@@Lee-lb9qh depends on the situation. Like a milwalkee fastback is 20$. Sure I could get some dirt cheap one, but those are generally not built for even medium use. This is sturdier than a utility blade(in that its a real knife blade) and cheaper than good utility blade options. Now i would probably travel with a good utility blade holder, and just grab a bunch of blades when I get to where Im going. But this is a good fallback if i want a knife knife

[@rcjoe406]

Agree 💯

[@Guardian4080]

Tanto and partial serrations? No thank you.

[@maxlvledc]

not my favorite either.

[@Benzion-x3q]

worst of both worlds

[@mooseman6226]

I have DEWALT DWHT0-10313 , good enough to do the work and cheap enough to break or loose without tears. Would love to see you test their multi tools!

[@jr2354]

$15 is good for a beater.

[@maxlvledc]

wait till tomorrow, I found something even better for $10

[@alanfrost4661]

Looks good but not allowed in nanny state UK

[@youtubee4817]

is a good knife.

[@Kevin_Brazie]

Where is that tool manufactured?

[@maxlvledc]

china for sure.

[@Kevin_Brazie]

@@maxlvledc yea-$15 sounded too good to be true for an American made knife.

[@johnkraemer5505]

Need to fix the pocket clip!

[@maxlvledc]

its not terrible.

[@pikricky]

In the UK we couldn't carry that or any other EDC as it's illegal,we could keep it in a tool box and only produce it in a work situation

[@TranceMechanic7]

Clearly EDC stands for Electric Daisy Carnival lol

[@maxlvledc]

hahahaha

[@michaeldaltonsr8954]

A friend of mine gave me a DeWalt knife in 2010. He was so PROUD of it, and the gift gave him great meaning. @ first, I thot it was a good knife, as it was a one-hand open thumb-rowel design. Cute. Nice blade. It began to fall apart by 7th day of EDC. The novel design SUCKED. It was/is irreparable(well, u can jerry-rig it for 5-min use) It is 99% paper-weight now. I doubt they have done any better. F*ckem!

[@sweetbaby_0608]

Walmart has a knife in d2 from ozark trail for 10$

[@maxlvledc]

yep, video came out yesterday.

[@paul_miller43]

It looks like a banana!

[@rickysweet1036]

Steel is 7cr

[@kathleensmith370]

i like it

[@namelesske]

Milwaukee Fastback D2 eats this. Seriously.

[@maxlvledc]

they make a D2 knife.

[@elizabeththompson4424]

but... mystery steel... I don't think so

[@hatchet646]

it's not a folding knife but if you don't have to care about that a mora would do the trick even better i think

[@maxlvledc]

moras are amazing, but also not available in most stores.

[@guillermoayala9117]

Why didn't you test if it cut or not?

[@maxlvledc]

It will cut. mine did come sharp.

[@inspectorvoid]

Yeah but does it work with my 20v batteries?

[@maxlvledc]

only if you combine with Voodoo

[@hunterglaspell]

Knives like this are what the majority of people are carrying. The knife community really only make up a minority (a growing minority to be fair) of sales for big companies.

[@maxlvledc]

true

[@jr2354]

That’s not an edc for California.

[@Benzion-x3q]

you can't even legally carry a classic SD in cali, google tells me the knife length is slightly above 1 inch (1.3 inches)

[@jasonbeecher509]

Decent looking knife for 15 bucks

[@Keith-do2jm]

It’s a work knife beat it lose it your not out much leave it at the who cares what the steel is

[@tharding2870]

Sorry but it looks pretty cheesy from here. Would not waste $ on it.

[@jkn2k]

NKD ?

[@maxlvledc]

??

[@jkn2k]

@@maxlvledc I'm the EDC community (Reddit) many say that NKD means New knife Day or No kids died (meaning is a USA made original piece).... 🤣

[@ryanholloway5576]

It looks like a $10 knife 🤮

[@rickomey2546]

You dont buy a knife like that for looks. Its a beater throw away knife. For 10 or 15 dollars thats what it is.

[@rays5163]

It has that classic box cutter look and i have nothing against us

[@rays5163]

That*

[@boogaboogaboogaable]

Inflation

[@Dctctx]

Almost like it is

[@grayrecluse7496]

Look like it's the same knife smith and wesson sold at auto parts store. Chinese,mid tier knife.. Plus,stop flying, drive.

[@g85786]

Ugly as sin. Also imo tanto blades especially partialy serrated arent great for daily cutting tasks,

[@brendangriffin1791]

Its a dewalt its trash