Best Pocket Knives Of The Year 2020 Edition

[@spijlt8117]

You're by far the best knife reviewer out there, really appreciate the fact that you actually put the knives to use and show us how they perform at different tasks. A lot more helpful then just talking about the knife like most reviewers do. Keep em coming man you do fantastic work!

[@winchestermodel7044]

New drinking game: everyone takes a shot each time he says, “it just really connected with me.”

[@gideonstactical]

You will get lit 🔥 quick

[@brandencoburn757]

Oh dang

[@natek1993]

"Really Connected With Me" Would also be a great shirt to make for merch 🤣😂💯

[@NPonlamuangsri]

I was getting ready to type that! 😂😂😂

[@The4cp]

Yes!

[@NoMusicTheory]

with a knife in something..lmao

[@knifelore1647]

Gerber seems to be making a come back to me, I will always be a fan of them. Both their knives an multitools.

[@johnossendorf9979]

Love love love my Gerber Gator 154CM. I don't use a thumb stud because it easily flicks open. Carry it in carpenter pants tool pocket every day along with my 36 year old Swiss Champ in front right.

[@ladev91]

Gideonstactical double knife deploying is peak coolness.

[@paperweight57]

Took your advice and got the Gator. NO REGRETS!!

[@gideonstactical]

Glad to hear it

[@gazyates1428]

Me too awesome knife

[@sheepdogonthehill]

I would definitelybuy a “large size hands” patch

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

Great list! Your #1 is an outstanding offer. It looks like Gerber comes back to great values... and local production!

[@stuartnsharpe]

Glad your pumping out the vids 🤘🏼

[@steeltrident]

It is great to see SOG and Gerber bringing back well made excellent designs, As someone who is a little older I can remember when SOG and Gerber were the Benchmade and Zero Tolerance of thei knife world. That was a great rundown of the years best folders. Your channel is by far and away the best knife channel on KZbin in my opinion. Thank you for the work you do I really appreciate it.

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks so much really appreciate it 👍

[@angelheart7643]

The Air Lite is a real winner. It's a mixture of the Broken Skull, the American Lawman and Recon 1. Love it. But you forgot the 2000 pcs. Limited Edition LT Kris Ti- Lite here. Most sexy blade of all time - and Lynn honoured the Ti-Lite designer Phil Boguszewski with it. That is the one I will never sell...

[@chrisherrera4262]

Thanks so much! This help me choose my first great quality pocket knife. I can see your passion, for your equipment and the standard you have for the tool you work with. Thanks Gideon!

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

Sog's designs & taking their names off every part of the knife is a huge step up. D2 is nice, but add S30V or CTS XHP and trim the weight and I'll finally put one in my pocket.

[@TravelTourTaste]

Hello we hope all is well. and that you have a great weekend We just want to take this opportunity to say Happy Holidays before the madness happens Great Video Thanks for sharing. Stay safe Love and Light Sarah and Glenn

[@BC-ec5sj]

Love the CS Airlite, bought it based on your first review, no regrets. I feel your pain, Cold Steel is going down, bought by a large company and it never ends well. I am jumping all over existing Cold Steels before the new ones come out. They were on my list, just not on top. Now they are, Code 4, Voyager, and even the Counter Point 1, different blade for me very nice check it out before they are gone. Late.

[@J.sh_CDN]

Honestly, im not a cold steel fan at all, but my cold steel code 4 is damn drop shut and super smooth, especially for a lockback or triad lock. Looks classy and was a really good price for well treated s35vn A little sad as i was hoping to see a thinner lighter version of the Ad 15 with its scorpion lock before they get bought out...

[@vincentchapa3839]

The sage 5 runs on a bushing not bearings. My personal favorite edc. Lynch clip is a major upgrade if you wear thick work pants a lot

[@roberthayford2004]

Could you explain how a compression lock/backward liner lock is stronger than a liner lock?

[@RubleInnawoods]

Leather sheath gang, buck boys represent

[@kczcb4697]

Want to say one of my first knives was a first generation gator that opened on a finger ring. It could be slow open as the ring got dirty while working. Great starting knife. Awesome video as usual

[@justadudeintheworldman.120]

Gerber Gator was my first “real” knife. First one I got my first scar from too.

[@kczcb4697]

@@justadudeintheworldman.120 knock on wood the only scar from a blade on me is from a box cutter. Think I got my first griptilian after the gator. Remember I also hadn’t learned how to sharpen my knives yet.

[@JediJunkie247]

Love that new version of the Link.

[@incendo_]

dude the flash knife is soooooo good

[@jamesharris1493]

The Gerber Gators are legends. Why? Cause the Gators are well built and function very well!

[@Rime0ne]

It sucks cuz I really like the updated versions of SOGs knives but they took a step backwards when they decided to make them so much heavier than the previous versions. Also I wish they'd do away with the spring assist. The new colors are different and awesome.

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

I'm definitely not buying old Sog with their name on every part of the knife. The new designs are excellent, but I agree on the weight. Definately need to trim down the weight. D2 is a step up, but S30V and lighter weight would put one in my pocket.

[@chrisreuther4546]

I think this was a knock out! (No pun intended...) great video! I think that it’s great to see the resurgence of some brands! Both SOG and Gerber have really stepped it up! The Sedulo is an exciting knife because it just takes the best of a lot of various design features and combines it into one! I mean it has sunk screws too... that makes it so easy on the pocket!

[@corycg9624]

I always carry a utility knife also because sometimes a regular knife isn’t sharp enough to cut through thick plastic packaging where a utility knife is a razor and a razor of course is sharper than a knife.

[@mikaaalto3135]

I read in some science magazine that large hands = big willy. A little off topic, but some food for thought.

[@Ramsay0_0]

Cold Steel voyager tanto version is a king of 2020

[@yurunning5574]

Gerbor Gator needs a pocket clip and im sold!!

[@knifeknives5004]

Looks cold !! Thanks for the datapoints on this blade set.

[@BrewCityRider]

Cool flannel. Loving those new SOG folders. I have 3 of their fixed blades. Good to see Gerber stepping up their game. I've got the Gator fixed blade thanks to you haha. I jumped on the deal that you posted earlier this year.

[@christelledixon9366]

Thanks for the kwik thumb stud tip

[@rumbledotcom2261]

Awesome video!! Thank you!

[@DReynolds5294]

KAI is the parent company of Kershaw and ZT. Also Shun.

[@lukedawson6873]

15.41 kershaw link amazingly turned into a zero tolerance knife in the blink of an eye!

[@OneMinuteKnifeReview]

Thanks for sharing; I’d go with mercy saying ‘Large Sized Hands!’ For sure.....not big on the assisted SOGs but love both of my versions of the Terminus XR and the Ultra XRs. I guess I really connect with them. 😁

[@michaelk487]

Great review all the knives are great thank you

[@nateand3]

I have a Spyderco para 3 coming for Christmas. I went to get my pops a knife for Christmas today and looked at the Sage 5, but went with the Para 3 light with the blue handle scales and the new steel they came out with. It's made in the states and the sage is made in Taiwan. Nothing against them, but I rather support the home boys

[@jamesharris1493]

The new Flash models am glad to say they also have the assisted serrated Flash.

[@3211Co]

Solid REVIEWS as always! Great!

[@ninkendo7714]

Great video, I think I watched all the videos on each of these:) I did think you would have mentioned the launch 13, after your last video:) 👍

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Great choices!

[@jorelstaub2883]

I have the 20cv link and the anv z100 both are amazing but the z100 is my favorite and is always in my pocket because it is addictive to fidget with!

[@nicholasbergman9965]

Really love that Gerber Sedulo. Great looking knife. Thanks for the review. I think that it will be next on my list

[@Trevlee74]

If Kershaw would make a a version of the Link without assisted opening, I’d buy it right now. Especially in 20CV. The whole assisted thing wore off on me around 7 years ago.

[@perplexingperceptions8888]

Just take out the spring.

[@mikebertsch8747]

How is the protech malibu not in this video???

[@shawnn188]

will the American Bench Craft leather Sheath fit the cold steel ak-47 folding knife ?

[@alpine1600s]

Here's the clincher, Sage 5 LT on BHQ $130 shipped. I just purchased a Voyager Vaquero XL from BHQ for $79.89 shipped. Tell me, that there is$50 worth of S30vn on that Spyderco? Going Cold Steel all the way. 👍 Other than that, 🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS!🎁

[@techtrain65]

Spyderco's pricing has gotten to be ridiculous.

[@evildead1791]

I like spyderco a lot, but its getting to the point I just can't justify buying them anymore.

[@9mmmike642]

The spider and butterfly tax is quite high these days.

[@nateand3]

I remember way back in the 80s and 90s greber seemed to be pretty popular, but I had a couple and sharpened some for others and I hated them. I might have to give them another try. Especially the one you showed here

[@albertptran]

Thanks again for recommending Knockaround shades. Bought some for the parents. Hate paying for overpriced shades

[@MrMadhouse70]

Nice blades. The SOG flashback is in my pocket soon i hope. Anyway.. Can u do a video about the folding knife you wish you have in your pocket if you was lost as hell in deep forest or similar. Just show us one knife dont talk about others to compare with:)

[@paulroy2645]

Victorinox Farmer X is my 2020 pick. New age ol reliable

[@davidtate166]

The sog. Flash and others are a gamerchanger.for sog.just pick one up SOG.😊☝👆

[@jmuk3571]

I think the para 3 was the first lw with the compression lock

[@itaijohn]

The 2 Gerber Gators remind of the Cold Steel Voyager and Rajah 3

[@josephpace8816]

I want to try out the ANV. Especially the orange one.

[@greekveteran2715]

Victorinox Explorer will be 1st choice. Speaking for modern folders... then Spyderco or Benchmade for me. No other come close to what these 2 bring out, at least when it comes to production pocket knives...

[@davidvermont]

Great content as usual and really appreciate all of the links you provide. I have to get myself a Kershaw Link.

[@brockjensen2473]

How did I end up here at 3 in the morning and why am I so hype about it Bro is a fucking knife expert, bro talkin bout ball bearings and shit😂

[@michaelbush7696]

Great video buddy. I'm loving the look, materials and price of the Sedulo. I'll definitely be getting myself one. I also love my USA made Kershaw knives. Own the Knockout, Dividend and the SMKW exclusive Bareknuckle blackout with the 20CV. Need a Link but can't make up my mind on which version lol. Love the channel brother! Thanks for sharing and stay well.

[@dunndicles]

Benchmade 945!

[@charleescorner8095]

Got one a couple weeks ago! Love it

[@cyclefancy2726]

Good list

[@stephenlukovich9648]

Hate the bounce back on the Gerber but love the knife. 2021

[@NateBanry]

Might be on my side but...I’d love to support you by using your links but the Amazon links never work. They go to Amazon but then I need to manually enter the knife. FYI.

[@gideonstactical]

I understand sometimes they are weird, it’s still get credit though 😀

[@YTLuc]

Question: Thumb stub for Gerber Gator. Where can I find the thumb stub you added to the Gerber Gator?

[@albertjonas781]

The AUS stainless steel series is produced by Aichi Steel Corporation of Japan. That was a fun realization for me when I found out :D

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

I have the sage 5 lightweight and it's awesome

[@one2skadoo279]

What size glove do you wear? 😆😆

[@jamesharris1493]

Flash? I never personally played with the Flash 1 from S.O.G. The Flash 2 however is a great knife! I am talking of course about the older model. The new S.O.G knives I have gone as far as Terminix and I must say they're Greattt!

[@faretheewell3711]

I've seen some evidence that SoG is maybe trying to improve a bit , kind of like what CRKT has been doing but the blade play in the few sogs I've tried was so horrific im afraid to ever get another one, as well as the price point not being competitive materials wise.

[@WarGrrl3]

I really like this list of knives. Your choices are spot on and you didn't pick the overpriced fan boy 'stuff' thank you for that. I'd live to know what brand of shirt you are wearing? Its a perfect flannel. Have a Blessed n Joyous Christmas.

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks it’s an Orvis from Costco $12.99 and it rocks

[@WarGrrl3]

@@gideonstactical thank you so much my friend, it looks great on you.

[@grendle81]

I had a gerber gator in about 1995/96. It musta' been new.

[@MrTJohnston]

Love my Cold Steel air lite. One of my favorites in my collection

[@esalas9140]

Can you give your opinion on the newer gerber sumo?

[@Hooligan112]

How much you spend on knives per year?? Just curious cause i have the same hobby lol

[@thecarnut9899]

I just can’t buy a SOG because I’ve bought two and the blade play was unacceptable for the price, 80.00 dollars

[@privateparker5698]

Depends on the cold steel

[@kejadventures241]

@John Elway Cold steel is still great, Gerber is 80/20 but if you get a good one once again they're great. Some of the best longest lasting hardest use knives in the world are all cold steels because they're tough as s*** and no one cares about beating them up.

[@MrFroggy29]

@John Elway wtf !! Cold steel make great knives

[@joshschneider2548]

Sage 5 LW in s30v or Manix 2 LW which can only get the BD1N locally?

[@thunderbolt5354]

@ gideonstactical Case Knives are the Best !

[@brandencoburn757]

No there not

[@ochosinko5480]

Where do u buy those screw on thumb studs

[@mariuskukosh2562]

No benchmade?

[@buildingbreaking7759]

I love your video's

[@dutube0815]

Great video, thanks. What would be your choice of either a non-locking knife or a locking folder that has to be opened with both hands. Background: in Germany it's restricted (not totally forbidden but quite difficult due to German weapons laws) to carry locking one hand knives in public. Therefore I'm locking for a good one hand slipjoint knife or a good backlock knife with a nail notch. Can you recommend something? Thanks in advance

[@gideonstactical]

I’m sorry that you have to deal with those type of laws. The few knives I would recommend to you would be the Buck 110 or 112 series, or the Gerber gator series. Both are not super expensive will have a locking mechanism but are easy to open to hand it.

[@dutube0815]

Wow, thanks for the quick reply. The Buck knife looks really good, especially the brass parts. The Gator looks a bit too large for an EDC but I'll give it a try. Yes, the German knive laws are very strange and restrictive: for the reasons mentioned above, I cannot even carry my Leatherman Wave 2 in public, because of its two one hand opening and locking blades. Very unsatisfying. Have a great Christmas and a healthy and successful new year

[@charleescorner8095]

Benchmade proper

[@dutube0815]

@@charleescorner8095 thanks, I'll check that out, too

[@dutube0815]

@@gideonstacticalwhat do you think about the Spyderco Byrd Tern, as a one hand slipjoint knife? Are there any useful alternatives to that? Thanks in advance

[@drcsep]

Would love to watch your review of the Cold Steel Bush Ranger...

[@gideonstactical]

I reviewed it a few years back.

[@millibarman]

Serious question: Are your hands ‘large’ generally or are your hands actually size: L? I ask because I respect your reviews, and have XXL hands, so having a guide to fit helps.

[@megacab]

He's stated in other vids that he wears large size gloves. Hope that helps.

[@uke4382]

I was about to buy a mini crooked river or a utx-70 but they’re both sold out on blade hq and knife center -_-

[@charleescorner8095]

Join the multiple Facebook groups. Tons of dealers that are trustworthy

[@J.sh_CDN]

Love my mini crooked, very slick and classy knife. One of my favorite benchmades. The other is the Freek as it has a really good blade shape, best blade out of any Benchmade

[@chrisreuther4546]

Actually I’d love to see you compare the Sedulo to the Manix 2.... on the low end priced version I am thinking the Sedulo will be the better performer

[@landonjones676]

Any type of ball bearing is definitely not recommended for outdoor elemental and gritty use

[@BibleLovingLutheran]

Plus M4 on the Bailout, Freekand even an option on the bugout if you go through their customization on their website. M4>D2,M390,etc.

[@christopherskipp1525]

Do the czeckilslovakia knife have bearings?

[@plausible.deaniability]

is the SOG Tac XR a fall shut? an 80 dollar finger guillotine????

[@Marco26438]

Please review the buck tops csar-t

[@gladeshunter8796]

Going to be awhile before I buy any new folders there’s just too many new Esee’s coming out that I’d rather have .

[@boscokid9524]

Do tell what you are hearing out of Esee. A new blade from them is always on my mind.

[@gladeshunter8796]

@@boscokid9524 they just released a whole host of knives in S35vn . CR 3.0 , Ashley game knife , the 3 , and the xancudo . I have the new 3 and can’t put it down .

[@benlauson555]

That kershaw is tempting

[@Paa375]

Pocket knives wow you must have big pockets.

[@The4cp]

It was a blade hq exclusive but the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Tanto won this year for me.

[@atlasgrey]

No Swiss army knife?

[@dualsportoutdoors]

I’d dump the SOGs and replace them with the D2 Dozier. SOG has nice knives but godawful customer service. It’s a shame because I really wanted to test more SOG products

[@jonnyboat2]

Gerber baby buggy bumpers. I don’t think I own a single Gerber knife yet. Maybe one of these days. They seem to offer some premium steels at decent prices.

[@chrishenning8829]

@John Elway agree Gerber is garbage. I like Spyderco. Can't go wrong with a Manix or PM2.

[@vladosegvic7939]

Hey Gideon, what glasses do you wear at 17:50?

[@solaiman978]

Hi what do like kershaw camp 10 it's good choice or you have another think

[@boscokid9524]

I have one. It’s affordable and capable. Not really high end steel but for chopping and brush work it does fine. An alternative would be the Becker BK2. A very sturdy Claude. The scales are not great so I swapped in some aftermarket ones and that was a game changer.