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

[@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.

[@G13-j3c]

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

[@liljuggala]

@@G13-j3c nope.

[@DavidDoingLife]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@Radbo_Outdoors]

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

[@brandonlapine5174]

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

[@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.

[@masemasemasie]

I know

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@ryandalm]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kentton77]

Good show, good to see you both.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@arileyking]

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

[@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..

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@ikaika7878]

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

[@bjgensch1]

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

[@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.

[@glenrowley8134]

Buck 110 for me, have carried one for years.

[@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.

[@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 💪🇺🇸

[@vaughnsangalang7934]

i love how organize it is for a stream

[@soltvr4215]

White river M1 backpacker pro. I love that knife.

[@rickdefreytas5573]

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

[@David_S_Rev9]

Cold steel recon 1 tanto ❤️

[@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.

[@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.

[@everydaybladesinc]

Damn, the CJRB feldspar is only $28 on Amazon.

[@DanielTPeace]

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

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Good knife

[@mutlee299]

BOOM!!!

[@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

[@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!

[@theimperialbeachbum1304]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@tienchan271]

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

[@KJ_Gunslinger]

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

[@alpine1600s]

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

[@darrylreformina1438]

Any of the 4-Max models will do

[@texmex8220]

I haven't seen the whole video yet but I feel that most people in there everyday life, a solid folder knife will serve 99% of their needs. For me, the one knife for the rest of my life would be my boker kalashnikov spear point. Its light enough for every pant type, deep carry for those more discreet occasions, and quick deployment for emergencies. Ive made feather sticks, cut meat , veggies were a little difficult because its just a little to small but it gets it done.

[@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

[@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!

[@Jacob_Gutierrez]

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

[@RWH9mm]

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

[@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???

[@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.

[@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

[@bothompson4911]

Civivi Astricus. Great slicer great looks great weight great blade to handle ratio great pocket clip great for winter or summer carry.

[@cassshields5106]

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

[@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

[@MrTietzj3]

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

[@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 :-)

[@lavanice]

From dozens of folder my favourate EDC are CKRT Crossbones (in formals ) and Sog Trident every other time. Favourate knife are - Beanchmade 940 and Buck Cabila Alaskan guide Vanguard ( both too good & Expensive to keep as EDC.)

[@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.

[@JasonMcFly]

Compelling cases for small and large. You can use a large knife for small knife tasks. But not vice-versa. Case for small: the best knife is always the knife you have with you. And there are cases where you cannot carry a large knife...

[@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.

[@patrickplymanii9679]

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

[@justindeaton7541]

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

[@jamesevans9621]

Buck 110 20cv all the way. But for a fixedblade the white river ursus45 it does everything

[@ericjudd9603]

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

[@kabul0607]

Cold Steel pocket bushman. Carried one for years and years and trust my life to it, without question. It also cuts a tomato pretty damn good, and, well, everything else

[@jtnm76]

It wouldn’t be a benchmade. My choice all day long Spyderco para military 2

[@BladeHQ]

A full on classic😎

[@jtnm76]

Blade HQ the Elmax blade is my personal favorite

[@DK-jd8bj]

I have three that I rotate through. Definitely in my top ten.

[@BadP0tat0]

PM2 or a Shaman. I am super surprised they were not shown whereas bunch of Benchmades were

[@lazycyberdog4746]

Bk 11 for the infrequent fixed blades love mine so much

[@frangouchc943]

Great show, Recon I Clip point folder

[@RexApplegate]

That's very easy. First gen 440 c Buck 124.

[@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. 🤙🏾

[@heres_j0hnnyjs75]

That's why I carry two knives 1 for show and food prep and 1 for hard use when I need it

[@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!

[@theawesomeone1844]

Benchmade 806 AFCK. Been my e.d.c. for over 15 years. Only thing I'd change is the blade material. D2 is great, but I'd rather have S30V, S90V, or M390. But other than blade material it's the perfect knife for me.

[@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.

[@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

[@adamkenny128]

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

[@Dannyv1987]

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

[@defan2105]

It would be nice to see you put up the chart (BEST KNIFE STEEL COMPARISON AND CHARTS) while showing the knives to see where it is on the chart too.

[@diocalavera9415]

EMERSON 💀

[@robertrhinehart4779]

All day! Every day!

[@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 !

[@NavySooner]

The handles on the bug out are way to flimsy imo.

[@zacharyread5303]

Yeah i didn't like the feel of them. I got aftermarket scales in from AWT last week and it made a world of difference. There are a lot of companies making aftermarket scales and I'd recommend getting a set of scales

[@stoutdog56]

Initially I thought so too, based on others opinions and put off buying one for over 2 years. Now I own two them (standard and mini) and have a different opinion. The design concept was for a lightweight tough knife, which it is. Sure the scales flex but pop right back and I don't find it an issue at all. I like the blade profile and how slicey they are. It now ranks #3 on my extensive collection (207 and counting) of knives. If you haven't held one, do yourself a favor and check it out.

[@cpt7486]

Bugout* too*

[@RonSpilker]

They flex, it's really not flimsy though. That flex keeps them from breaking.

[@ZippoVarga]

@@stoutdog56 Right beside you there Stout. Over 150 in the lineup and in the past, my daily was a Mini Grip. LOVED that knife, but gave it to a friend. Regretted that for years after giving it away because I'm a Leftie. And, as a South Paw, an Ambi or purpose built Left Handed knife is my main focus. My Chris Reeve Small Sebenza Insingo Left Handed is my #1 and my Mini and standard Bugout's are #2 and #3. Something about the light weight coupled with handle and blade shape and that Benchmade Axis Lock are just a Grand Slam. Cheers! Zip~ p.s. I too am not bothered by the scale flex at all, but have been looking into a custom set of scales just to change up the appearance and not for handle rigidity.

[@nomadtreecraftjoeclodd8020]

Hi. I'm over in the UK and we clearly have stricter knife laws which limits what we can legally carry every day without "good" reason. Essentially we are limited to friction folders/ slipjoint knives. My most recent edc knives are: The manly wasp - slipjoint, s30v steel, green g10 handle scales, deep carry pocket clip, £50 The Reel steel Luna heinnie Haynes edition - slipjoint, D2 steel, red g10 handle scales, deep carry pocket clip, £30 ( an addition I've added is a kwick fit thumb stud, allowing me to open this knife one handed). Really enjoying carrying and using both of these knives, would highly recommend, if looking for a good quality modern slipjoint. Would consider both of these in my top 5 UK legal carry knives that I own and a consideration for my one knife to carry for the rest of my life.

[@TylerHaley]

no izula? no hogue knives? no tops knives? gasp

[@sterlingstoots3215]

Just what I was thinking this is just a sales pitch imho

[@DK-jd8bj]

Hogue and Tops are at the top of my list. USA made and super quality. A little expensive though. I'm still waiting for a good sale.

[@arthursoto4285]

B.O.B will save your life

[@sandymilne224]

@@DK-jd8bj : I love my CQT 711S and also the tanto blade version. Lots of fantastic tops knives of course.

[@walterstreet1467]

My buddy still has his buck 110 from the 70s it cut he used it as hammer, its beat up. It’s the knife I have used for hunting and fishing because it was quick and easy to access.

[@jimyocum9556]

My buck 110 from the 80s doesn't even look like a 110 anymore the steel is to soft and gets ground away quickly though it stays thin behind the edge for awhile the only guys that have buck 110'S forever are guys like my dad who hardly sharpen and like using a horrible edge..

[@j.p.9522]

Was Microtech mentioned even once? This looks like a commercial for Benchmade.

[@pixeljedi8472]

Content is slipping!