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[@ri7589]

Merry Christmas DCA and Thomas and all at Knife Center

[@psychocuda]

My uncle, rest his soul, was the cool uncle who got me my first knife, a Victorinox, and it was the best Christmas present ever. Definitely influenced my love of knives ever since.

[@gpjadams2]

That was fun. I liked the use of questions and the diversity of the content, knives, jokes and the different reasons people are looking for a knife.

[@gpjadams2]

I like the appreciation of the knives based on a historical perspective with respect to what they are known for accomplishing and offering.

[@iambeef]

Thank you so much for answering my question! I think the Pyrite might be exactly what I'm looking for.

[@davepirtle9790]

Or maybe the sencut sache ? Two Sun makes some great fidget friendly knives.

[@scrick7112]

In my opinion, keep doing what your doing as far as mentioning the price. I get it. But everyone is different. Happy holidays to DCA, Thomas, and everyone at the Knifecenter.

[@garystearns5922]

Merry Christmas to you and Thomas, my parents got me a Buck 110 for Christmas in 1981, I still have it and I carried to school back in the day and nobody cared that all the boys carried knives. How times have changed. Best wishes to all.

[@BFVgnr]

The Gerber LST was my first pocket knife with a clip. Gerber offered a model with a chicago screw and a pocket clip that attached through the lanyard hold. My brother in law appropriated it from me in 91 during a visit and it was his every day utility knife until sometime in the mid 2000s. When I needed a small and unobtrusive knife, I got another LST, or whatever model of the LST that was smaller than the Maglite Solitaire.

[@albertreiber7421]

Hi DCA, hypothetically if you had to sell your entire knife collection and start fresh, what 3 knives would a seasoned knife collector like yourself start with?

[@gregsmith1116]

I have a son-in-law that needs a good mechanical knife because he is a mechanical engineer. Thus, a knife suggestion with good mechanical action and for a birthday present. Thanks for the videos!

[@psychocuda]

Also, to the dude who asked about the relationship advice, can we get a follow up on how much she loved the knife for Christmas?

[@chriss3886]

$50 or less - recommended favorites: Spyderco Persistance ($46), Cold Steel Tuff Lite ($33), Ka-Bar Dozier D2 ($42). All but the Dozier can remove pocket clip.

[@jaredm450]

Alternate for the Buck 112 Slim, check out the Ka-Bar Dozier. Very light and slim, inexpensive - though there's a D2 model that still comes in under the $50 limit. Has a clip, but no reason you couldn't take that off.

[@7825amk]

My EDC for years now has been a Benchmade Barrage. It has done me well and I love that the knife has the ability to lock closed. Between a few previous experiences with knives coming open in my pocket and the extra peace of mind it affords with kids in the house, it’s something I’ve grown to love even though it adds an extra step in the opening process. Looking to expand my collection of folders and prefer knives that have this feature. Do you have any recommendations?

[@GOxHAM]

Another video?! That's what I'm talking about! Thanks for this consistent content to hold us over onto the new year. Hope you and everyone at KC has an amazing holidays and gets some good rest!

[@bobfitz03]

Thank you for picking up my question. Much appreciated. Cheese Master is headed my way. Cheers!

[@The4cp]

Merry Christmas all. There's never a bad time for cheese!

[@tombeyer375]

That Schrade Divergent was a fantastic suggestion for a fidgety starter knife for the young ones! You "pushed me over the edge" with that engraved Sparten Halsey (first class dress knife all the way), even though my Benchmade Autofact does the job very well!

[@The_Arby]

Merry Christmas to all at KnifeCenter...Been a great year watching your videos ...All the best in 2023 🙂

[@waltski4375]

That Cheesemaster Victorinox is pretty cool. I think I found my stocking stuffer.

[@jestercat7723]

Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@andrewbenning3007]

Hey DCA, I was hoping you could find me a knife that has been eluding me. I am trying to find a sub 3in(maybe closer to 2.5in) knife with micarta scales and has a button or crossbar lock. My favorite knives to carry are my Kizer mini sheepdog, Malibu, and Darkform Slimfoot. Yes, I do have a type. So, bonus points if you can find it in a sheep’s foot/wharncliffe blade with a stone wash finish. Thanks

[@Marcobuck]

112 slim select is a great EDC knife, I've got one already 3 year and use It every day. Good steel with the Paul Bos heat treatment. Takes a razor sharp edge

[@iamgroot4080]

My knife actually found me a wife. She was looking at my Cold Steel Wasp and asked me, why do I spend money on that crap. I told her to F off, and long story short... We are together since

[@donaldcasey9922]

Bonus points for quoting Dr. Who! The question is though, what kind of knife would a Time Lord carry?

[@strawman817]

Good on DCA for not gatekeeping! We should embrace all knife carriers.

[@paul022887]

Knife prices get crazy sometimes. I bought a Bugout a few years ago for around $115. The same green handle/grey blade is closer to $180. I, sadly, lost it at owkr one day and have held out on replacing it because to the current pricing. The Kizer Dropbear might be a solid replacement, even if a bit heavier.

[@LonestarTaoboy]

Sharpening question: Whether I sharpen on a stone or fixed angle system, the heel always takes much longer to develop a burr. Is this common, is the thickness behind the edge thicker at the heel? Finally, is there a tip or trick to ensure the heel gets a burr more easily?

[@wolfmaster88]

Hi DCA, I recently lost my edc knife(benchmade north fork). I have also discovered a love for hunting. Can you suggest a finger safe edc folder and complimentary fixed blade to cover the task of field dressing animals, big and small? $400 combined budget. Thank you for your fun and informative videos.

[@randaleberle4489]

You’re wrong. The wife knife gift is the Kershaw chive with the pink handle. I got one for my wife last year and she loves it. Great materials, not intimidating and fit perfectly in the purse inside pocket.

[@rona6279]

Merry Christmas DCA and Thomas. Liked your comments on the Gerber LST. I happen to have one from 30ish years ago. Carried it for years. Has the orange handle with LL Bean logo.

[@THUF007]

Merry Christmas DCA & Thomas, My favorite Knife Channel.

[@thetaspen]

I've decided the perfect size knife is 4 inches despite local laws. I carry my Spyderco milli and full size crooked river most days. What are some other options in the 4" range?

[@EastCoastMan603]

DCA and ICE-T : y’all are doing a great job. We appreciate y’all. It’s nice not to see two hands over top of a grid mat talking about minutia. Merry Christmas and God Bless you and yours.

[@slick_slicers]

The Gerber LST is a far more influential knife than anyone might think. If you own a Spyderco FRN knife, you’ve a lot to be grateful for!

[@paulwilson8768]

DCA, help a brother out. I'm in search of the perfect gentleman's carry. I've seen a few knives check all the boxes, yet the perfect specimen eludes me. The CRKT Flat Out with it's needle-like blade (no belly) and pure design where the blade doesn't protrude when closed is excellent. The new Civivi Clavi is a direct hit on all of the aesthetics. The extreme sheepsfoot point and minimal profile rock. If I could find something like these with more premium materials (say $350 or less), well that would be THE BEE'S KNEES. Curveball: I don't like front flippers. Make the match. I'll call her "Angel."

[@taifu13781]

Just got a new knife as a secret Santa gift! I appreciate the gesture, but the knife was a bit stiff on the open and the lock bar is already at 50% travel. I already applied oil and adjusted the pivot so it opens smoother, but what can I do about the lock bar?

[@LeeAnderson-fg2oj]

Hi David! I love hearing your insights to the audience's questions--especially the obscure ones. I was hoping you could make a recommendation for me. I am right-handed, but have a severely arthritic right thumb. I am looking for a locking EDC knife that can be opened with one hand, but I need to be able to open the knife AND manipulate the lock without the use of my thumb. I have no limit on price, but the "thumb free" manipulation is an absolute must. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@Cadwallader38]

I'd try a left handed button lock, I can't think of any examples off the top of my head but in your right hand it's very easy to use the button lock with your pointer or middle finger.

[@schotzfired]

Thanks for featuring me! Haha

[@tarinindell8217]

Hey DCA! Need some advice. I cut a bunch of shrink wrap at work, and it keeps sliding off of the belly of my blade. I need something with good edge retention that i can keep in my work vest. I was thinking some sort of hawkbill/claw blade, but i am open to suggestions!

[@freestatefellow]

Hello DCA and all the fine folks at the Knife Center. Who, aside from Steel Will, makes good flipper actions on washers? I’m eying the Kizer Justice as an option and I’m not quite ready to spring for a Hinderer Tri-Way flipper. Suggestions?

[@OnkelUrmel]

Merry Christmas from Germany! Love this videos! 👋

[@demonut69]

DCA, I'm looking for some utensils for my job I don't like using the plastic wear that is available. I need something that is easily cleaned and stored. If it helps I don't need one that comes with a knife

[@Defossion1]

Valentines Day is coming up. Please suggest a knife for her that says "love" like no other.

[@mrchiefbs]

Happy holidays everyone. Gonna carry my jack wolf vampire jack this Christmas!

[@steveholmes4863]

DCA, I have a handmade leather front pocket organizer that I carry about five different things, including a folding pocket knife. I find that the Civivi Lumi is just about perfect (great width and thickness with the other items I have). However, like some people I have seen I struggle with the top flipper. I do have some of the original CRKT CEO’s and they are good but maybe a bit tall and narrow. Any other suggestions about the same size as the Lumi? Thanks Respectfully, Steve

[@bladeogre8657]

Happy Holidays! What are the best EDC fixed blades for the money that I can just throw in my pocket? Looking for EDC fixies up to 7 inches long only.

[@ST-ue5fb]

Merry Christmas, DCA, Thomas, Seth and Knifecenter. DCA - hope you're getting a shape up before Christmas.

[@rwe1]

112 Slims are great. Love my Schrade Divergent. Good call.

[@Limicola1]

I have an original LST. This knife has 440A steel and a nail nick in the blade.

[@shanedunlap614]

Hey DCA. Autos will be legal in my state at the beginning of 2023. I was hoping for a recommendation of a OTF with a blade length between 2.75 and 3.25" for my EDC. UTX-85 seems to be the top contender. Are there others that I'm overlooking?

[@obbar8854]

Hi, what sharpening equipment do you recommend for lots of different knifes

[@kydd666]

Hey DCA, what knife would you recommend for some winter time camping in the Canadian wilderness as more of a "one tool option"

[@jacoolivier]

Hey DCA, any suggestions for a budget friendly fidgety knife? (Around 60 dollars or so) Thanks.

[@rubenbunyi8356]

Happy Holidays to all of you.

[@cris_j]

Look at DCA with the Doctor Who reference! Love it! Merry XMAS, Knife Center!

[@safromnc8616]

Happy Holidays Gentlemen !

[@theRickestRickOfAll]

Hey DCA, Hope Santa is good to you and all the team. I'm looking for a genral purpose survival knife (as in if you only had 1 fixed blade for everything), can't decide between BK16, ESEE Laser Strike, TOPS Lite trekker or fallkniven F1 CoS. What do you recommened from these or any other alternatives? Thanks, Rickest Rick

[@masonnestleroad214]

What is your recommendation for a reasonably priced auto OTF knife? I have a few hogue knives (Love them) but I’m not wanting to spend over $250 for one of their OTFs. I want a good OTF that has a good stainless steel blade.

[@Cadwallader38]

What knife is most similar to a katana in terms of the self centering curved blade?

[@tarinindell8217]

Heya DCA! Beat the Icon: Ontario Rat 1 or 2 My pick, Spartan Astor. Similar enough, significantly better steel, and missing the liner on one side isnt a big deal with how sturdy the G10 is.

[@tato4740]

Hey there DCA, i recently atempted to sharpen a couple of my knives, and i was wondering if there really is a big difference between 3V and S30V? i have a benchmade bailout 537 with the 3V blade, and a mini osborne 945 in S30V. For some reason, the bailout picked up a sharp edge very well but i seem to be having trouble with the 945. would this come down to my technique? or is that one material sharpens easier than the other? im using the worksharp guided field sharpener or should i consider using a different system? thanks happy holidays to all!

[@josh33025]

Thank you my prayers have been answered DCA!

[@phantom6knight]

Hey DCA, can you do a video on the knives you, Thomas and the KnifeCenter team gifted to others, or received from others, this holiday season? I would love to see what knife people gift and receive! 😊

[@cylentone]

How about the Ka-Bar Dozier for the back pocket carry to replace the gas station knives?

[@drkpg1]

Merry Christmas. Best regards from France!!!

[@aepage3165]

How is the edge retention on that butter knife?

[@traditionallarry5378]

Hey DCA where can I find a deep carry pocket clip for my Buck 112 with the green micarta scales?

[@Daniel.Liddicoat]

I bought an Opinel breakfast knife. Does the job and looks the part.

[@heavychevy4616]

thank u & merry christmas!

[@matteoravasi8620]

Hey DCA and Thomas, hello from Italy! I was thinking about buying a new little knife for EDC, and i would like to have your opinion. I was looking for something for office tasks, no hard work. I like small knives, something around 50$ (or €). I also like underrated knives, something not so “famous”. I already own a Boker Atlas with scissors, a Kershaw Shuffle, Opinel 6, 7 and 8 and a lot of swiss army knives. I like something like the Civivi Lumi, have tou got any other suggestion that could fit my idea? Thanks and sorry for my bad english! And Merry Christmas to all of you!

[@mdubb4855]

Buck gets much better performance from 420HC than almost any other company, thanks to their heat treat (and maybe a higher quality base stock producer). Can't compare to the 420HC on the Gerber LST, although I do love that knife.

[@Hectorszenshopedc]

I use sales to purchase.. Research is everything. this guy makes sense to me

[@bradyfilm]

Merry Christmas to one and all at KnifeCenter...

[@schaikaefer9087]

Happy Holidays and thanks for lots of entertainment and fun! Go' Jul!😊

[@jonathonwerner5968]

i have a 112 slim carbon. Awesome knife to carry

[@williamperron760]

Another option for the wine and cheese: Victorinox Wine Master

[@mjones4220]

Merry Christmas DCA. I am looking for a 1 to 2 inch slipjoint pocket knife with a bale or lanyard ring to wear as a pocket watch fob do you have any recommendations? Please no Swiss Army knives.

[@PeterMinearo]

Hey DCA, Happy Holidays! How would you classify a Jackknife? I noticed there are knives specifically labeled as Jack Knife, or Jack Folding Knife. Are there ones that you would consider better than swiss army knives (feature parity of course)?

[@gregh.6019]

Hey D.C.A and friends, so I’m looking for for a traditional knife (slip joint or back lock) that matches my rifle. I’ve got a browning BL-22 grade 2 with maple stocks. Would love to see what you guys or other commenters come up with. Happy Holidays!

[@57HEMIviken]

Merry Christmas to all! DCA when are we going to get a beat the icon BM 940/940-2 edition?

[@lutzcasper5285]

Hi DCA, big fan of those KZbin videod for years, but not a good client of the Knifecenter, since I live in Europe. I am exeballing some exclusives that you have and a lot of those CJRB knives that are hard to get here. What is your experience with internstional shipping (time and cost) especially? Anyways, Merry Christmas everyone!

[@darkinertia2]

also, if your uncle sharpened a fairly wide blade like that to nothing, please get him a simple marbles strop lol unless its a texas toothpick or something, that shouldnt ever happen even if youre beating on a knife. its just people think they need something sharpened when in reality they just need the edge "realigned"

[@jorgeenriquez4771]

Hello I’m trying to get my das a CASE knife but with one would you recommend me getting thank you in advance 🤝🤝🤝

[@johnmadrigal7217]

Merry Christmas knifecenter crew.

[@joshfuester3671]

Theirs 3 knives i want from cold steel the ghost recon 1 tanto the black talon and my question is i like the cold steel talwar but in plain edge and is their a 4 inch version of that knife

[@deanpettikas4631]

Merry Christmas and keep up the good work!

[@jaredm450]

An obscure alternate for the Victorinox Cheese Master - how about the Richartz Ultima Picnic 7? Hard to find these days, but a really unique little knife that splits in two so you can use the knife and fork separately. It's a fun trick and it is a well-built and functional multi-tool knife despite the novelty.

[@TheScotchaholic]

How about splitting into 3? The Kabar Hobo folder: spoon, fork, and lockback clip point blade all in one form factor, then separable. Been using it for all my hiking/camping outings - the Hobo is still available for sale.

[@jaredm450]

@@TheScotchaholic That's a sweet knife too. I'd like to get one for camping. In this case the guy wanted a corkscrew and didn't need a spoon however. I wish Victorinox would incorporate that separable design into some of their larger tools. E.g. a Swiss champ is cool, but also kind of silly because it's so wide. If it could be broken apart into pieces though...

[@egvallejo91]

FAQ: Could we get your into the weeds opinion on “Maxamet vs. CruWear” Thank you!

[@jonathonwerner5968]

knife guy butter knife: Latama Italy table set on ebay. Latama makes the finest current Italian Stilettos. nothing like grandma using Latama table ware. It's like having a Randall carving set.

[@jackjoshlin8030]

Where is the coverage on the God tier OT axis lock? Ozark trail nailed it

[@unfi6798]

Could you do a vid on sharpening different kind of knives with a Re-Curve edge..please.!? Talk about JAC..! Cherrs DCA & Thomas. Greetings from Australia.

[@bradprater4789]

Am I really the only person that remembers the Gerber Bolt Action? I absolutely adored this knife and can't find it anywhere

[@allanbrown7526]

As a new collector of knives i am drawn to different styles colours and blade contours is there a theme that people use or is it personal preference that makes a knife collectable I come from Australia and am the only person who carries a pocket knife our law's are so strict too thank you for the great content is it possible for you to do a video that outlines future collectibles

[@q3dm17]

Knife solution for gym pants that have zipper pockets?

[@protomaverick8425]

I'm looking for a folding lock back knife with partial serrations, and a thumb stud, a blade about 4-5 inches long. If anyone can think of a better locking mechanism let me know, I get tired of retighting my knifes, I actually use them...

[@ttattx]

I so badly want the Spartan Harsey Folder with the Plague Doctor theme (2020 edition) in damascus - can't find them anywhere!

[@FelixCheam1]

Merry Christmas!

[@detlefsuenberg5868]

Thank very much for your videos and the very interesting informations about new knifes. Große Unterhaltung. Merry Christmas to all of the Knife Center

[@diverson63]

NICE Dr Who insert into the video! Merry Christmas All!