I Found The Perfect Work Knife (for now)

Today we explore my journey over the decades of me trying to find what is the perfect work knife for me. I did forget to mention that these OTF knives do hold a good “work knife“ edge. All I’ve ever had to do with any of these is hit them with a ceramic hone to sharpen them. That being said, for safety reasons I don’t like an extremely sharp blade on a work knife.
It turns out that ‪@Grindworx‬ has a channel here on KZbin. You can check out some of their videos on these knives and they have links to them in their videos.
I did manage to find item numbers for 2 of the knives I showed in this video. That would be a newest one and the dagger. See below.
I’m not sure what was wrong with me accessing their website but for some reason on WiFi the site doesn’t load but on cellular data it loads fine.
My only guess is that my WiFi is in Philadelphia and maybe the site is blocked there? I don’t actually live in that toilet of a city but I’m close enough that’s where my IP address shows.
Atomic Criss Cross Dagger Black OTF
Item# GX-35897
Atomic Defender Large OTF
Item# GX-19787

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

Obviously, you are not a knife snob. Kind of a nice change from some of the YT guys whose knives spend their lives in a safe or on display. I especially liked the one with the arcing on the blade. Pure class.

[@l4so102]

Nothing wrong with having knives that aren't users, I carry most of mine and have a few that I don't, just like any hobby there's different ways to enjoy it

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

@@l4so102 I totally agree. I’m just saying that it is a change of pace from the usual.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

Some knife guys spend 300 plus on models that are actually worth no more than 150. There's a lot of knives with poorly done heat treatments. Even at high prices

[@l4so102]

@@tacticalcenter8658 tldr: dont buy benchmade

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

@@tacticalcenter8658 Agreed.

[@williammontroy9024]

I use my knives a LOT .. warehouse work . My all-time favorite work knives are cheap ( harder now to find new but available) kelin electricians hawkbills .. the old school one with the brown delrin handles made for Klein by kutmaster . Excellent high polished 1095 carbon steel blades that take stupid sharp edges .. I love throws for the control the blade shape gives me . I always rip the liner lock off it though then file it down and make a nice slip joint knife . Just don't like the lockup so I take it out . As I get older I however have grown less inclined to sharpen and maintain those a few times a week even though they sharpen very easily . So now I use the blade changer box cutter type knives a lot . The old model Milwaukee fastback is a great tool . So are the new kelin flick blades .. but personally I find the husky aluminum handled utility knives to be the best . I really love that they now changed from a lockback to an axis lock . Fiskars made a great cutter too in their pro series line but I think they discontinued them . Best blade retention system in the industry . I usually pair one of those with rapid edge serrated utility blades . I'll always still carry a proper folding knife on me though . Sometimes ya need a longer blade or a more precise cut . Generally I have either a Spyderco delica ( favorite knife ever even with a drawer full of Benchmade , Spyderco , and zero tolerance knives on hand lol )

[@rodneybever9583]

My gravity knife is the best work knife i have ever had. Eady one hand open and close. It is my every day carry. No knife is illegal to carry in Utah.

[@TOOL_TECHNICAL]

all the milwaukee fastback users foaming at the mouth right now lol

[@jonsmith4883]

Milwaukee fastback, that thing is a legend, the real-best work knife ever.

[@TOOL_TECHNICAL]

@jonsmith4883 dewalt recently came out with one that's almost identical. If it cuts the same there are now 2 best. That said I have only heard great things about the fast back

[@jwdory]

​@@TOOL_TECHNICAL Klein has a nice one just like the fastback also. My favorite general purpose knife is the Spyderco Manix 2 in CTS-XHP. I will have to try an OTF for work.

[@TOOL_TECHNICAL]

@@jwdory that's a solid looking knife. I mainly cut at two capacities, with a utility blade, or straight up recip saws. not sure if you're talking about the klein 44304 or the 44131 both look solid but I think it's a nice touch that they have a small notch in the heads for stripping wires.

[@Marjax]

​@@TOOL_TECHNICAL I've really liked the fiskars folding utility recently. It has a really satisfying weight to the flick back

[@sixter4157]

I carried a swiss army knife all through highschool. My teachers knew I had it and didn't care. A year or two after I graduated the district implemented a zero tolerance policy for knives. I was 6 when my dad bought me my first pocket knife, a lockback similar to the Buck 110, but smaller. It was a Sharp brand, K-Mart carried them. Today I carry a Klein electrician's knife model #44228. I tried multi-tools, I haven't met a multi-tool I like. I tend to go back to the truck for the actual tool I need.

[@Gfysimpletons]

Yep. I graduated in 88, a bunch of us carried knives in school throughout the 80’s. No one cared.

[@vicpetrishak7705]

In 1967 my brother bought me a pocket knife , took it to school for SHOW-N-TELL . The teacher even liked it along with all my classmates ! Times have changed .

[@DH-.]

Gerber multi tool

[@willblack5419]

I remember a bunch of us guys comparing our pocket knives in study hall. Teacher told us “ put those away!” No arrests, no freak out. Things have changed, but not for the better.

[@user-sp7ie2nh8t]

im in middle school do i care that im not allowed to NOO

[@CarstenSvendsen]

You didn't talk about the downside of having to sharpen the knife all the time versus just putting in a new blade

[@FilmFlam-8008]

He said he didn’t want a too sharp working blade. He quickly sharpens them with a ceramics sharpener as needed.

[@darrellhendrix5502]

Try prying with a razor knife. A lot of industrial job sites do not allow razor knives because of the number of job site injuries.

[@papasauce234]

⁠@@darrellhendrix5502 Yeah but there's also way more people using razors than normal knives on job sites, I'd be interested what the injury rate is per 100k or something

[@FilmFlam-8008]

@@papasauce234 depends what you use it for. I see many electricians that use actual blades knives because they do pry with it (and use them as screwdrivers. It isn’t hard to keep enough sharpness to go through insulation.

[@paranoiia8]

Problem is that most of the replaceable blades are so bad that they get dull after cutting one cardboard. When on the other hand even a 30-40 bucks knife with D2 steel, 8cr14mov or even 440c can be used lots of time and then you just need to move it few times on any sharpening stone. Don't listen to internet knife snobs that will tell you you need 200 bucks m390 blade, all they do is cut printing paper or argue on discords 😅

[@beanboy7988]

I've got the kershaw filter. I've beat that thing to absolute hell and back, and it's still solid as a rock. At 30 bucks, it's the absolute best value for money I've ever experienced.

[@bansheedearg]

I have a Kershaw in a tanto; flicks open well, and I got a Lansky sharpener. However, since getting a sharpener, my EDC is a no-name keychain penknife I keep quite sharp, it's the size of a truck key.

[@bornonthebattlefront4883]

I had a filter for 6 years I can HIGHLY recommend Civivi I went from a filter to Civivi Vision Never looked back Holds an edge a hell of a lot better then the 4Cr used on those cheap kershaws And the fidget factor is out of this world Also, it’s ambi, so if you like the clip on the other side, its fine Best 70$ I’ve ever spent, and an upgrade in every way If you want something similar to the Kershaw though? I’d check out the Voltaic Nested Frame lock, so you get the best of both worlds from a frame lock and a liner lock And it’s only 55$ Trust me, buy it, it will blow your mind That and the Kershaw Iridium, though that only comes in D2 Which, if you sweat a lot, or live by the water, will start to get spots on it if you don’t oil it constantly Which is why I stopped carrying D2 blades

[@EugeneSmedlund]

I know there's a good chance you're not going to see this, but I'm a knife enthusiast and I know for a work knife people don't think blades steel matters. All kinds of stuff but it does D2 tool steel or better . But in any event you like the automatics out the fronts. Axial gear is a wonderful brand. USA made now. You're getting in the $100 price range but I guarantee you can beat the hell out of the knife. It will not misfire and it'll stay sharp. I don't care what you do to it. I literally tried the brake pads off of their brackets a million times and can still slice a piece of paper with ease

[@TimboSlice-ox6wd]

I have a coldsteel leathetneck with D2 steel. I like the knife and it gets razor sharp but i haven't been inpressed with the durability. Have you noticed that as well?

[@DKL3825]

Currently EDC Spydie Manix 2 S30V FFG

[@DKL3825]

Miss my PM2, Had a BM Infidel that was lost also. Have the Autonomy 2, Kershaw Skyline and Lucha. Skyline has to be the best budget knife in existence. Wish they bring it back.

[@harvey_weenstain8857]

Guardian tactical pretty decent otfs. best bang for your buck budget edc is a QSP penguin IMO

[@bullmilk]

QSP Penguin for the win. $30 for a D2 blade that I've had for years.

[@psychoticbean5975]

Out of curiosity, what podcasts do you listen to?

[@FunkFPV]

(Who Are These Podcasts) (The Way I Heard It) (JRE) depending on the guest (China Unscripted) Just a few that come to mind 😎👍🏻

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

@@FunkFPV Jocko Podcast can be very good (and very long) depending on the guest.

[@nothanks1673]

Mike Rowe is great. I wish he still had the TV show, he didn't drum up drama, just learned about the particular job. Kids (heck adults too) need to see and know the value of hard, hot, dangerous, dirty, work; it's honorable. All of my kids have helped pull our toilets when replacing or cleaning the drain (coming to everyone with ~60s cast iron sewer lines), we've camera'd our sewer line to the street, they all load up and take trash to the transfer station (like a gigantic drive-in dumpster). They aren't allowed to be grossed out by stuff, work is work.

[@hunt3r827]

Nice Video! I am so used to "Top Shelf" knife reviews on YT, nice to see some practical info. I use a knife every day at work, cutting cardboard, stripping wires, cleaning up wood joints, i have de-burred some steel on occasion. This lead me to appreciate high end steels, and for years I carried benchmade. I would run them till they were dull then switch to another knife, then sharpen them in batches. Long story short, I switched knives. Taking what i have experienced with benchmade, the appreciation of "better" steels, I bought a Kershaw Strata - Cleaver. To me it is the most usable blade real-estate in the smallest package that is more of a tool than a potential weapon. Buy one, and run it.. you will be glad you did.

[@0Fidel0]

The perfect work knife is the Morakniv. I buy them for around 8 €, always about 3 - 5 at once. They come with a plastic holster you can either clip onto your belt or attach to a special button on my work pants (Snickers Work Wear) on the right side of my upper leg. I have a couple of them in the car. When new they're razor sharp. I never sharpen them, they just get dull over time. I use them about 67 times a day for scraping, prying, as wedge, forceful cutting, stabbing, punching holes, etc. I abuse them in any way you can abuse a knife. This is one of my most valuable and most often used tools. If I need true sharpness I use a cutter with break-off blades.

[@williammontroy9024]

Scandinavian type edges are great for a lot of things especially if you're working with a lot of wood .. the drawback to a mora for me as a work knife is the sheath . I have pretty much all the moras lol . Great tools but making as many cuts as I do a day resheathing that fixed blade is bound to eventually get me stabbed for one or sliced badly when that blade gets yanked out by some shrinkwrap ( that last part sounds unlikely lol but I swear I've had wrap do some crazy shit in the years of warehouse work ) so I generally look for a nice flat ground blade a touch softer .. say in the 57 ish rc scale so it's easier to sharpen up when needed .

[@HeathenGeek]

ooh, nice 🙂 Forteh break-off blades, you You can get those without the segments on them which can work really well too. I've found the Olfa ones to be the sharpest.

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

Love Mora knives! So cheap, so decent for the price, and made in the First World, even!

[@tcphll]

I agree with the Morakniv, but not really something I'd use as my EDC knife I can just throw in my pocket. It's a great fixed blade knife though. I keep one in my tackle box at all times. I actually love my Spyderco ladybug knife that I keep on my keychain. If I happen to forget to throw my regular EDC in my pocket for some reason, I always have my little ladybug.

[@taterhater7419]

I've hade a $20 buck knife since 1985. why would you buy more than one knife at a time?

[@Heizenberg32]

2:40 It is usually true that a dedicated version of a tool is superior to the ones in a multi tool. I can think of two tools, which are part of a multi tool, that I will go to even when I have my full tool set me: One being the file / mini flathead driver / mini pry bar in the Leatherman Style. More than once it has been the only thing that could get into a very small Phoenix-style screw connector. The other being the package opener on the Gerber Dime. It is... just good at opening packages, really.

[@Butitdo910]

I put together my AVE knife a few weeks ago. If you haven’t gotten the kit put together yet, I would recommend it. Phenomenal quality.

[@JohnDoe-ny1wp]

Old school here. 60s, 70s and early 80s. Good ol BUCK 110.

[@FunkFPV]

I had one when I was a kid and lost it 😢

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

@@FunkFPV I saw my neighbor's dad's Buck 110 when I was a teen and thought, "wow., someday." Years later as an adult I stumbled across them at Wal-Mart and got one to take camping. I soon concluded it was too pretty to take camping. A decade after that, I started using it, time to get over that. Now I've lost it. 😆

[@ix8750]

I'm a younger knife collector and I have some pretty crazy blades, but I never leave my house without my trusty aluminum handle Buck 112. The quality of the hollow grind and heat treat on Bucks American blades is a great value even still these days.

[@MarkLada]

I've carried a Buck 110 Auto Elite for the last six years.. Out of all the knives that I've owned in my life.. It's easily my favorite..

[@RochelleCooley-s4o]

Had one in the scouts, just gifted my son in law one for his birthday 🧓

[@willblack5419]

“ Honey, do you have a knife?” “Dear, do I have pants on?”

[@michaelbradley7529]

Not sure if you know this (based on the condition of your knives) but knife blades can be resharpened. 😉

[@FunkFPV]

Haha 😜

[@bryanteaston7264]

Yeah, I was cringing when he wrapped his hand around that blade. If they are all that dull, a butter knife would work as well. 😅

[@maika0staretza]

bite the bullet and buy a Spyderco !

[@tacticalcenter8658]

There older manufactured knives are no where near as good as the current heat treatment protocols. k390 from Spyderco Japan... s90v, Cruwear, m4, and rex45 from Spyderco USA. S30v from Taiwan.

[@SlowExpensive]

What does this mean

[@Wannabearborist]

I haven’t watched the video yet and before I know what you will say: Milwaukee fastback! (I have the 6-1) I love it and I’ll never take anything different!

[@TylerGreenR]

The one with the screwdriver NEVER leaves my pocket! Best knife ever.

[@LazerBrain11]

Great knives, I have the 1502 & 1505. Use the 1502 every day, thats the best one for me 👍

[@Wannabearborist]

@@TylerGreenR I only have the one with the screwdriver, that’s the 6 in 1. The flathead perfectly fits the bolts that hold the top cover on my chainsaws, also it has proven so useful on the construction site for everything that I didn’t wanna dull my pocket knife on. The only downside is that it only holds 1 spare blade but I always have a pack on me so it doesn’t matter to much

[@Wannabearborist]

@@LazerBrain11 the 1505 is my favourite one, that’s why I bought it. The double screwdriver bit is useful for a lot of stuff. I also love how smooth the fastback’s open, I can confidently open my knife 1 handed if I’m on a ladder, my pocket knives require me to swing them pretty hard what is less safe on a ladder but the fastback just has seemingly no friction and gravity is enough to open it

[@benstrait333]

I have 3 different versions, and the 6 in 1 is my favorite. So easy to open and the screwdriver is super handy.

[@whiteloafbread]

Can we appreciate how clean he flicks open his butterfly knife. Textbook technique.

[@Quincy915]

Any bit of thin bit of metal can be a knife, that's what makes some one's choice of knife interesting. It's a combination of uses, preferences and taste that says a lot about a person. I'm interested in your take on the Civivi Elementum Utility($42.50USD). It's kind of ye old box cutter as imagined by a "budget luxury" knife company.

[@herbertgearing1702]

If you are using the knife only for cutting you are going to want something with a thin blade with a high grind preferably a full flat grind. That geometry slices really well and sharpens easily. If you are the sort that can't help but pry with a knife occasionally, you want a little thicker blade with a lower grind with less distal taper for a stronger point that might survive more poking and prying. Also a small fixed blade might be a better option to survive a beating. A knife is never the correct tool for anything other than cutting scraping and occasionally stabbing, so it will probably break if you beat on it long enough so don't spend too much money on a knife if you are prone to prying with your knife.

[@xUnalis]

AKC makes a pretty good OTF knives in the budget friendly category. The one that I have isn't all loose and noisy seems like a pretty sturdy built knife for the price.

[@mckeeganator5844]

My dad gave me his old Leatherman with the old leather case worked for him for years now I have it and it’s worked for me for years. Has a little ruler on the side that’s not really that inaccurate and still says made in USA. Good little thing tho I am thinking about getting a new one cause the thought of me wrecking that knife on my day to day work

[@bighill5680]

I've got a drawer full of Ozark Trail knives from Wally World. They work just fine, and I won't cry when I lose them !

[@jeroen1111]

Check out the QSP Parrot or the Penguin, for $20/$30 you actually get a quality folding knife 👍

[@_Turbocat777]

I found out about OTF knives awhile back (bought mine in 2018) and like you, don't like the thumb lock (disabilities make using them difficult) also being left handed, having a universal knife is really nice. Your first OTF had the same body as mine and I got to thinking so I searched my email and I realized I got mine from the same site lol. Mine is an the Orange body with a silver tanto blade (no serration -was out of stock at the time) mine doesn't have the black grip panels so I prob took them out at some point...

[@andrewmcgibbon9785]

You don't need to spend a lot of money to get a very good folding knife. The Ontario Rat 1, &Rat 2 is the same knife in 2 different sizes. $25 for the small $36 for the large. AUS 8 steel and a very secure lock. It's built like a tank. The problem with the cheapo $10 knives is they fail the spine wack test. The locks fail. The steel is crud.

[@mercoid]

I believe there is also a D2 Steel option for the #1 & 2 both for a nominal cost. I’m seriously considering getting one.

[@andrewmcgibbon9785]

@mercoid the problem with D2 steel is that in order to get the max sharpness and edge holding properties you have to harden it to Rc62. D2 is already a wear resistant steel. At Rc62 it becomes terrible to sharpen. If you harden it to a Rc58- Rc59, it doesn't perform as well as lesser steels. But it's still difficult to sharpen because of its wear resistance.

[@lexidecimal9941]

Cool, but i am legit surprised an OTF suits your fancy.

[@robsdeviceunknown]

I have always carried a knife since I was 9. Not kidding, life on the farm we needed them, our school didn't ban them, then as a adult from being a cop to retiring as a network engineer. ALWAYS have a knice on me. (except court houses etc)

[@rodneybever9583]

Same! I was taught that every man needs a knife, a watch, a hat and a good horse.

[@film79]

It was pretty common where I grew up for young boys to carry knives and most of us weren't even living on a farm.

[@DaAngyBean]

I use a kershaw shuffle2. So far so good. I got it due to the size. I’m a 5ft tall female electronics mechanic. It’s small, has a good finger notch for grip as I wear gloves often, I was able to switch the belt clip side as I’m a lefty. Kershaw has a great warranty/repair program. Only downside is side is the handle is a hard plastic. It’s great that it makes the knife light so less hand fatigue but it just feels a little cheap. But for 25$? I like it a lot so far 😊

[@ryangriffith1500]

I have a part I designed for an otf and I bought a cheap knife from grindworks for proof of concept. I designed the part with guys like you in mind. I don't have a company running yet so I don't have a way to sell any yet. Lots of health problems keeping me from tinkering right now. The part works great had a guy 3d print it. Cheap knife with a prototype and it still works after lots of testing. It allows you to open the otf as it comes out of the pocket. If we found a way I'm sure I could get one printed for you. I can see it working perfect with your new knife

[@FunkFPV]

I’m interested 👍🏻 My email is in my bio.

[@ryangriffith1500]

@FunkFPV it might be a bit but I'll do my best. Love your videos and now that I know what kind of knives you like I have lots of ideas for you. You are the prefect person I need to test my part

[@noldos]

I usually have a swiss army knife on me. Fantastic at work, and always usefull when a wine bottle needs opening 🙄 And for gardening i have an Opinel. They're indestructible. My current one was lost, spent a winter in soil, found next spring, fixed up, lost again, another winter in soil, found again, and it's still working just fine.

[@jessehickman668]

Best knife I found is the husky compact utility knife. Sits in your pocket without being visible or interfering with your pockets. Last one lasted 6 years before I sprung for a new one. Costs like 6$. 10$ for 100 blades, change the blade once a week or once a month depending on use. You always have a solid, compact razor sharp knife. It’s been my edc for well over a decade.

[@kelvin0mql]

“I’m not a geologist…” Dude, don’t make me laugh SO quickly out of the gate like that. Made me misty reminiscent of Norm Crosby, the Master of malaprop.

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

If you want to hear some really old examples, listen to the classic Fibber McGee and Molly radio programs.

[@kelvin0mql]

@@The-Armed-Pacifist OMG, more nostalgia! When I was a kid in the '60s-'70s, we had a few albums of "The Golden Age Of Radio" that was all that sort of stuff. "Sweetie-face, my big ol' wife... an' lemme tell ya, she puts up a tough tiff!"

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

@@kelvin0mql Readily available on YT and it gives you a whole new perspective of what people went through in WWII.

[@FunkFPV]

😜👍🏻

[@ix8750]

The first Husky knife blade would be called a clip point. The harbor freight knife is actually called a Harpoon blade if I am not mistaken. A drop point blade just drops down into it's point, a clip point is basically a drop point with a little clip out of it. Traditional buck 110 is an example of a classic clip point. Your average pairing knife in the kitchen is technically a good example of a drop point. My favorite OTFs are made by Microtech knives and Hawk knives. Microtech has an insane range of small to large OTF's in every color range and blade shape you could want but they are higher end and will cost you. Hawk knives just makes one OTF called the Deadlock, which is reportedly the only OTF with zero blade play that has been produced, they sell in batches online that drop for the people that sign up on the email waiting list but they still sell out in minutes and will cost you upwards of 1000$.

[@walterbryan1798]

"They told me to be less careless, but uh, I can't help myself." LEGENDARY. I've been using the a utility-style knife for a few years now. Started off with the Husky one, then went to the Milwaukee Fastback. What I like about them is they are cheap enough that I don't feel bad about using and abusing it (or losing one...) and a 10 pack of blades is like $10.

[@grepora]

When talking about "work knives" it depends on the work to be done with it. The work of an OTF is usally to stab something (or someone) -- the same for a ballisong and Karambit. My work knife is a Victorinox Huntsman or Ranger. If you don't want a saw, then get the Climber. A non-locking Stockman or trapper pattern were traditionally considered a "work knife". Cold Steel makes knives that can be considered "work knives" with the Triad back lock. Even an Opinel can be considered a work knife. Button lock knives are usually good for opening and closing while wearing gloves -- look at the Civivi Elementum.

[@tsmspace]

the real fun in knives is learning about the different steels in the blades and sharpening them to feel the difference. For example d2 won't sharpen with your muscle memory from budget stainless, you need to relearn your pressure and stuff. I think a d2 knife is indispensable and they're not terribly expensive, and imo it's better to get a nice thin civivi even though you think it might break. Actually though, if you like to make your own knife, and want the good one for general purpose, get a kabar dozier2 in d2, and add a swedge to it. (the blade is too thick near the tip to fit into holes when you want to do woodworking with it, so you need to narrow the spine with some bevels near the tip). That knife is like 30$ new. and then get a kershaw reverb xl , they were like 20$ at knifecenter. idk that knife is so good all the time and I was really surprised by it.

[@tsmspace]

actually that harbor freight d2 knife is nice and thin.

[@R0CK3DOUT]

If you're already in civivi territory it might be worth trying their nitro-v or 14c28n. Personally those steels are a step up from d2 and they're all roughly the same price range

[@johnfranks2232]

One of the best features of the OTF is the automatic closing for one-handed use.

[@FunkFPV]

That’s my favorite part about them 👍🏻

[@DampActionRC]

'Not a knife guy, but i've been carrying a knife everyday since 19.' Well, I don't know the qualifications but, I think you have met the criteria of knife guy :D

[@Evirthewarrior]

You have been driving since you were what? 18? Does that make you a car guy?

[@FunkFPV]

Haha 😜👍🏻

[@DampActionRC]

@@Evirthewarrior most guys are

[@nosrin1988]

I've found the 30-50 dollar range of knives tend to be most favorable. pricy enough that you're probably getting some good material for the blade, but cheap enough you're not crying when you lose it.

[@FunkFPV]

100% this 👍🏻

[@asbestosfibers1325]

That harbour freight knife used to be under constant recall because it wouldnt properly lock. Just a heads up.

[@roberttaylor4108]

That's funny the Gerber knife it appears to be a knockoff of has the same problem I guess they did a good job at copying it

[@kevinrogan9871]

When working on the sand fill crew underground my work knife was a power hacksaw blade filched from the maintenance workshop and sharpened on the grinder and with one end wrapped in layers of insulation tape. It came with a handy hole through which an air hose clip could be used to secure it to the cap lamp belt. The machine steel kept a remarkably sharp edge for a very longtime. If it was lost then there was always plenty of reasons to visit the workshop to make another. That and the shifting spanner that doubled as a hammer were about the only tools required.

[@HAIL-WAR.C]

Get a old used 940 auto.....

[@garyb.4080]

I’m 75, and have carried a pocket knife since I was 8. My Grandpa bought me my first one, a Cub Scout knife, which I still have. I hate flying ,because they won’t let you keep a pocket knife, I think that’s overkill! Excuse my rant!

[@taterhater7419]

my grandpa gave my first knife also.first thing i did was slice the crap out of my finger, been caring one ever since,

[@tedundercarriage8183]

I just lost my knife somehow. it was in my pocket, then it wasn't. Weirdest thing. It's even weirder that you uploaded this right after....

[@NextMRV]

I use a bench made 940 and I’m going to add a utility folding knife for when I need a sharp blade

[@tacticalcenter8658]

940 is not that good. Its too thick behind the edge. Its not good for prying either. I have the 940-1 in cf and s90v. Benchmade is known to be lower hardness than most brands in the price class making it less valuable. Quality control issues and burnt edges hurt benchmade the most.

[@NextMRV]

@@tacticalcenter8658 yeah factory the grind is too wide and it’s like using a splitting maul to cut down a tree but I made the end he finer but I still bought a folding utility knife bc of ease of convenience

[@Magneticitist]

The best work knife is easily workable cheap steel. If a work knife needs to cut a ton of cardboard boxes or something, well maybe the classic razorknife is the way to go there. Super steel knives are just going to chip eventually or something. Either from being dropped accidentally on the tip or whatever. I find the cheap D2 steel to be the best for work. Like an ontario rat or something.

[@MelonLikeAFelon]

IMO, if you need a serated edge to cut anything not made of wood or harder, that knife isn't sharp enough.

[@lanedexter6303]

Carried some sort of knife since I was 8 (1962). Kamp King through high school. Stockman for years, accompanied by 4” Channellocks and 4” Crescent. Carried Leatherman since they came out, WAVE since it came out. Used serrated blade a lot to cut cable ties and rope, but don’t like combo blade. Went to locking folder a few decades back. Currently, the Ganzo D727 knockoff of Ontario RAT 1 (but with cross bolt lock) is my choice. OK to use with gloves. Just can’t dump the Leatherman, despite trying various Swiss army knives and carrying small Knipex pliers. But I like a good safe HD folder.

[@austinwalker8137]

I always have my noise canceling ear buds, a razor blade, a multi tool, marker, pen, pencil, and grease pen. I don't carry a pocket knife everyday at work because they get dull and need sharpened, and I have pretty much an infinite supply of razor blades at work

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Three electricians work knives are that are great : Knipex 16 20 50 Germany . Kline 44228 Stahlwillei. Soligen , Germany .

[@abhibeckert]

Try a Gerber Centre Drive multitool - might change your mind on them. The primary tools (knife, screwdriver, pliers, wire cutters) work better and are easier to unfold than any other multi tool I've tried. Good belt clips are available from third parties. I won't use any of them when the toolbox is nearby but sometimes the toolbox isn't nearby and you just need to cut a cable tie or remove as crew. Surprised you didn't mention utility knives with a removable razor blade - that's what I carry for times my multitool knife isn't sharp enough.

[@euvh8880]

WHEN YOU HAVE A GOOD KNIVE THATS SAFE SHarpandsafely used you spent less money on crap.Totally useful matter of taste usage and indeed beauty

[@anthonylombardo1261]

Idk what it is about this guy, but literally nobody else could make this more entertaining, 10/10.

[@cjford2217]

I own a small fortune in fixed blade knives that I've bought or received as gifts in my life. Outside those with sentimental value, they're all useless to me. Give me my Milwaukee Fastback with screwdriver for EDC. Fixed blades are just too tempting to use as a screwdriver or pry bar and... SNAP... and I hate sharpening knives.

[@hawkknight4223]

I definitely have my opinions. But my opinions are all based on, what works for me. And I am a bit of a knife guy I suppose. So I will not debate, belittle or berate what works for you! Hell, I’m just glad you’re carrying a knife and a flashlight. Lol! God bless you. And great video. PS I like a Tonto point as well.

[@dragon411320]

nice selection, will say a small step-up that I've personally enjoyed is the Al-Mar SERE2020, they have 2 sizes, all different colors, serrated or plain, etc. for $35-65 depending on selection, I got the larger with D2 steel which is a bit tougher/longer-lasting between sharpening.. but when its on sale 45 bucks or so, not going to be broke about it unlike some other (benchmade) where its like $400 or some absurd price just for a brand laser etch

[@ajhoward8888]

Ouch. If you spend between $30 to $60 bud, you'll get a LOT better knife these days. Look into brands like Civivi, Sencut, Vosteed, Kizer and QSP for knives that are low cost and high quality. I tend to prefer ones with steel that's easy to upkeep at the end of the day with a knife steel or strop as that cuts down on the need to actually sharpen. Look for models with 14c28n, 154cm, and VG-10 as that's about the best you can get in that price range. You can also find knives with cross-bar and push button locks that are as fidget friendly and easy to open as your OTFs without having blades that wobble like a Parkinson's patient in a wind storm or janky springs that misfire if you even think of pocket lint.

[@max_archer]

Personally I've found that higher-quality knives pay for themselves. Everybody in my shop gave me shit for buying a $200 Benchmade but two years later that knife was still going strong while they'd all spent was more money replacing their $10 knives every few weeks. I guess I'm lucky in that I've got the opposite of your "medical condition" though, I lose anything cheap constantly but manage to hold onto expensive stuff.

[@sociopathmercenary]

I have a ton of different knives but the ones I use the most... Mirakniv Fisker snap knife (best snap knife I've used) I do love my Microtech OTF tho. If I can go more than a couple of hours without flicking it in and out a few times, I've won the challenge. 😂 I don't really need a full multi-tool most of the time. However, I like the Gerber Dime for a mini keychain sized multi-tool... The Gerber Armbar is pretty awesome because it has a full-sized hex driver.

[@psubond]

My edc for work is a Milwaukee fastback with screwdriver. Id rather have a real knife blade than a razor blade bust most of the time i use it i am cutting boxes and i gotta admit it is pretty easy to just flip or change a blade

[@TamagoHead]

I had to stop myself from watching this so that I don’t get tempted. 🤤 All new tool purchases need to be approved by the lady boss of the house. 😊 The unicorn torque multiplier is for sure a no-go.

[@TimboSlice-ox6wd]

I like a spear point (dagger point) knife but one edged, or a sheeps foot/coping blade. That exaggeratedround profile on a lot of drop point knives just doesnt do it for me. I also dont get the partial serations on mine, it is better for rough cutting straps and rope, ive just never liked or needed them. My favorite knife is a $50 EMERSON made by Kershaw. I can keep it razor sharp, it is some kind of modern stainless because it never rusts. It's big enough to stick a big hole in something if you need to, but small enough to be a practical tool. I really like those OTF knives, i never realized they could be so affordable. Thanks for the info.

[@trentsmith8497]

I’m not a knife snob. But I’ve had a benchmade 940 in my pocket for 8 years. Opened paint cans. Screwed screws. Still going. Hard to pay. But I got my moneys worth

[@joeanspach539]

I carry 2 knives, partly cause it's what works for me, partly cause I'm a knife nerd. I rock a fixed blade on the belt and whatever change-a-blade utility knife I happen to have not lost yet. My current pair is a Sanity Jewelry Jessie James that I'm very happy with, and an Outdoor Edge SlidWinder. I'm still up in the air about the slidwinder thing but it's the one that's currently in my pocket and I haven't bought a Irwin folder in a while so it's what I'm rocking. If anyone has any recommendations for small of the back, horizontal carry, fixed blades, I'm open to suggestions

[@esk2k5]

wouldnt mind getting the new one you have there, but..... With their futuristic blade deployment mechanism, OTF knives are strictly prohibited in the UK. These include knives with switches that when pushed forward deploys the knife automatically out of the front of the handle. also, any knife with a blade of more than 3 inches is illegal, and you have to have a DAMN good reason to be carrying a knife in the uk :(

[@corner_store_bill]

Ive been carrying knives in my pocket since i was 7 (34 now) i like otf knives but over time they get loose and just fail. I have a $20 Kershaw folder with a liner lock and its been in my pocket at work now for over 4y now. I have $200+ knives too but id never take one to work. A pocket knife is a very utilitarian utensil and not to many people have them anymore. When I go looking for a new work knife I will be looking for something that's easily serviceable and holds an edge nicely. Kershaw and CRKT have just about always been my go to for work knives.

[@emceha]

I don't see folders as any kind of work knives. Mora or Hulrtafors or Fiskars fixed blades sure, but folders are trash. Shit gets into them, you cant just throw them into the mud, steel shavings or sawdust and pick them up.

[@5T3V3N-ns9gg]

I myself have a sizable knife collection that consists of both expensive knives for collection purposes and cheap Chinese made knives, both fixed blades and folders that I actually use as practical tools. At the end of the day, if a knife can cut, take an edge and hold the edge and hold up to whatever you're putting it through. It's a good knife. end of story.

[@mdsuave13]

I've been in maintenance for many years now. I've carried a bunch, spyderco para 2, benchmade osbourne, kershaw blur, lightning otf, folding utility knives.. I carry a milwaukee fastbak now and have for years, easy to just swap blades for a sharp one. I also carry a victorinox swiss tool as well and have for years. Never liked the leatherman in comparison.

[@KRich408]

Being born in NJ I just accepted the laws on things like this, when I moved to PA I was shocked how strict and afraid the NJ politicians were of everything. Knives are heavily regulated along with BB guns You Need the same license to own, Buy or possess a BB gun as you need for a Real Firearm? If you get caught with any air powered guns in NJ without a license it's a mandatory Felony. In NJ laws are insane! The knives I forget what the laws on knives are I haven't lived in Jersey since the 80s they have a Name for states like this I can't say on YT. What's insane is the crime in NJ is off the hook.

[@donovanchilton5817]

This is what happens when democrats run your state for over a hundred years, unfortunately. Lawmakers in the UK got really scared of ninjas in the 1990’s and saw fit to ban just about everything with a blade or pointed edge. It’s hilarious.

[@FunkFPV]

Anyone who has driven through Camden or Trenton wishes they had at least a knife in their pocket 😜

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

@@FunkFPV I tell ya, Camden's a rough town. I hear they got a battleship now!

[@martinoamello3017]

I'm still foolin around with my cheapo Imperial brand knife..4 sheepsfoot blades. For about $4 it's tough to go wrong with it..

[@paranormallettuce7227]

I have a little camillus titanium lk6. Was a 25 dollar cheapy from Walmart. Great shape for my hand and I’m using it to learn how to sharpen knives and it is great for thicker plastics, conveyor belts, and poly flow. Terrible for packages because of the shape but I don’t do that much.

[@66djhicks]

Can’t help but love my Milwaukee fastback. For work the box knife with screwdriver on end is perfect. For fun they have a new black blade tonto (I think it’s called) that has the spring action I find myself loving the feel. Truly don’t leave home without .

[@TheRealPalleh]

It's actually funnier why they are illegal. They started getting imported, and statistically the number of knife wounds due to Balisong knives at hospitals increased drastically. Instead of looking at the fact that they were mostly self-inflicted the politicians decided that it was an increase in knife violence, and they had to be banned to stop the violence. It's kinda like how when they started using tourniquets in combat caused people to start coming back in droves missing limbs, but not paying attention to the fact that the people who were coming back missing limbs would have died instead.

[@ChristopherKlepel]

Phenomenal video. well said and looks like a nice collection Unfortunately, I live in Canada, so my collection cannot include the butterfly or the OTF knife because of those politician things. which is so unfortunate. (I saw a video on how having a locking open knife almost got banned in Canada and I'm so thankful It didn't We would have had so many more people With serious injuries if it had been banned) And I've had the privilege of using so many wonderful knives. My current go to knife is the. Leatherman skeletool

[@mikegraham7078]

With all due deference to your long selection process, you missed the best work knife. The best work knife bar none is the Milwaukee Fastback 6-in-1. The screwdriver in it is actually *useful* and I use it every day, on average. I will use it rather than walk 5 feet to my cart to grab a Phillips. It's that good. Put a Fiskars ProCarbon utility blade in it, and you have got nirvana in your pocket.

[@SamGrey]

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[@michaelmeredith8620]

Benchmade 940 or griptillian. Or spyderco pm2. A few steps above and not "terribly" expensive.

[@oliverbywaters8893]

I really like the Bahco SQZ150003 Squeeze Knife holds a bunch of blades, super easy to eject a blunt one and replace with just a button press.

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

I had a pair of aviator Raybans, they were a gift as I would never spend that much on Sunnies. Took the best care of them for 15 years, even the the hinges were still stiff. Then the inevitable dropping and smashing of lens. :-(((((((

[@scooterdogg7580]

Buck kingsman ,cheap ,light, has a clip and does the job and you won't cry if you lose it ,been using them for years

[@nothanks1673]

When I was a kid, some vendor at a local festival sold a bunch of mean looking knives; skulls, dragons, switch blades - the kind politicians really hate. Well, one of the council members at the time directed the police to shut the booth down and start trying to track down kids that had already bought the knives (unfortunately for them, the days of cash only). It was ridiculous and over the top likely illegal actions of the crooked early 90s. I got stopped and quizzed with my $10 in hand walking up to the booth, hadn't bought one yet, but certainly was my intention.

[@BSKustomz]

I've had a Lightning OTF for years now after carrying a Kershaw Leek for years prior and I love it, if your state allows autos, grab one they're cheap and decent steel, and in my opinion way safer than any of the stupid "safety knives" *snick* blade *snick* no blade... And I didn't have to put my fingers anywhere near the edge in the process, liner/frame locks aren't bad but if you don't have the timing right you cut your thumb open when you fold them

[@jamesmorlando6623]

Hello FPV! Our crane company in NC really enjoy your videos. If you know anyone looking for a head mechanic job please let me know. Keep up the good work my friend!

[@crashconstructionunfiltere3829]

My current EDC is the Klein folding knife with the “wire strippers” on the top of the blade. My favorite work knife is the husky folding box cutter, it cheap to replace if lost, easy to clean and very easy to change the blade. And for multi-tools I like the leatherman skeletool or the original “tool” one.

[@EvanEdwards]

I carry the DeWalt and have a really crappy generic RoadPro that has the same general form that I try to destroy as a pry bar, but it keeps on going. I love the serrations for stripping wires and sawing at things. I have stabbed myself with a spring knife in my pocket, so I go for liner lock with a one hand thumb stub... basically, the DeWalt. I'm not tied to the yellow and black, but they happened to hit all my points in that model. I guess the other one is a folding box cutter I picked up at Home Depot. Nice for carrying when touristing, because if I can't carry a blade in a situation, I toss the blade and keep the body of the knife. I've lost a couple knives over the years dealing with museums and such. And a Olga cutter, but I seldom carry that.

[@jamiecook4909]

I get the most use put pf a utility knife drywall kmife simple Stanley 99 or something like that - quite frankly I think every human being should carry one - also I sharpen the utility blade on belt sander paper that I contact cement to a piece of plywood - keep the sharpening device at various key locations out of convenience - slowly moving up to 4" blade Stanley and working put a sharpening routine for that - KISS

[@coopers1716]

OTFs are great, I bought a Microtech Ultratech and it kicked the rest of the knives out of my pocket. Sidenote: I refer to the lump on the back of the knife as an "attitude adjuster" - if you ever need to grind that nubbin into somebodys ribs it'll adjust their attitude pretty quickly.

[@jameswhitaker1324]

3:09 that’s a clip point. 4:26 that’s also a clip point. Yeah, those lawmakers aren’t the sharpest tools in the shed. The OTF knives are great utility knives, but they’re really not the greatest fighting knives, despite being banned for being extra scary and dangerousy. Even a side opener auto is prolly better for that, from what I’ve heard (rapidly shanking enemies is not a task I encounter a lot.) Sure nice to have for a one handed operation in utility when your other hand is busy doing something. I have a cheap craftsman folding utility knife I use a lot on the job, just because I like it better than your usual manual front opening utility knife Stanley, but because I can flick it open, it’s probably not actually legal in this state, even though I bought it at the Lowe’s and the legal version is actually a little quicker to use… go figure. 17:04 I think that knife is too long to be California legal, lol. I have many pocket knives, usually. I have nice knife with proper steel and a good edge for things that call for that. I also have a multitool, which I use a lot. The blade on that I use for opening all those damnable plastic welded packages the rest of my tools seem to come in these days and other rough work I need a knife for but don’t want to subject my nice knife to and then I have utility knives with replaceable single edge razor blades for work that will destroy a sharp blade quickly, but for which a sharp blade is still needed, like cutting carpet, the fiberglass straps that keep a pallet of lumber together, cutting drywall, sharpening your pencil, cutting sheet materials against the ground or concrete or whatever….

[@anthonythompson4110]

Iny experience, OTF knives are like fidget spinners. Plus, they bounce around so much in the handle, that you can't keep an sharp edge

[@riner9]

when my knife is beyond saving with my cheap sharpener I just buy a new one utility knives though I love my Milwaukee fastback that holds extra blades inside

[@ashton7981]

So weird watching this as a Canadian. Knives that open 'automatically' (switchblades, butterfly knives, any knife loose enough to just whip in a circle to open) are prohibited weapons. You'd only see this type of knife collection from a guy who thinks he's tough, maybe a small time drug dealer maybe a teenager who is a little too interested in war, but isn't deep enough into the gangs to have a handgun

[@jimboneutron8399]

Honest to god the best work knife you can buy is the Milwaukee fast back. Specifically the one with the screw driver. I use that thing so much daily. And not only do u get a Philips bit but it flips around to a flat head that u can use as a pry bar. And if u need to torque a screw u can flip it 90 degrees and get leverage. It’s literally the perfect knife. When it gets dull just swap the blade. I am crippled when i leave the house without it. Even weekends u can use it because it has a bottle opener. Its so well thought out. And the push button lock is so easy with gloves and its easy deploy with the flip. Its also a killer fidget toy.

[@spacecat7247]

Gerber tool. Various versions. Full size. Been carrying them for 25 plus years. Great warranty.

[@feegureeetout]

I remember when my son was denied "pocket knife",as an example of a compound word in english class, because of the violence it implies. Proving to him the violent nature of his father.

[@spyker_aileron]

6:35 the reason balisongs are illegal is because nurses and doctors lobbied the government. The reason why they lobbied the government was because of various movies making people (mostly boys) think they were cool. Were they would subsequently seriously injure themselves or someone else trying to open it like in the movies. You were kinda right... it was a gang member whipping one out in a movie that got them banned, though surprisingly it wasn't a spineless politician that got scared. Just an epidemic of boys horsing around with their dangerous new toy. 😂

[@Jglivermr2]

I don't know man. Ive been a mechanic for 25 years. I have found that if you only use a knife for knife stuff, the folding utility knives that take a razor blade are the best thing out there. They're cheap and sharp. I feel like unless tour using a knife wrong, in a mechanic situation the razor knife is best. I have actual tools for doing stuff that you shouldn't be doing with a knife.