KnifeCenter FAQ #47: Concealed Carry Fixed Blades? + Gill Hibben, Unusual Knives

[@gideonsstuff]

Fun Story: One time I walked into a knife shop and was just looking around. A man behind the counter noticed me browsing the glass display cases and very helpfully approached. "Is that a Cold Steel AD-15 in your pocket?"he asked, nodding to the AD-15 indeed clipped in my pocket. I turned and responded, "No, I'm just very happy to see you." He rolled his eyes and turned back around, walking away. However, an older man behind the counter erupted into laughter and the two of us spent a very enjoyable quarter hour looking at and talking about knives😂 Long story short, I like the new segment name!

[@knifecenter]

Love it! -DCA

[@adeanh1]

I used to work at a Chesapeake Knife and Tool in Boynton Beach FL at the Mall. That place was a trip. I opened it with some guys from corporate when I was like 19. Good times.

[@charlesburow8120]

I used to work at the Chesapeake Knife and Tool in the Natick Mall in Natick Massachusetts. Fun place to work.

[@knifelore1647]

Man I lived in Fort Lauderdale from 79 to 99, wish i had known about that place. On a side note l I worked at Baker shoes in the Broward mall back in 80, an man did i have some fun!

[@TreeRingsExploration]

Holy shit I never thought Id see a boynton beach mall point here. Hahaha I work at the wellington mall and its a trip😂😂😂

[@7ali7]

Seth is such a treat 😃 this is still easily my favourite channel out there. Keep it simple dudes, your formula is just right. Wonderful stuff.

[@JensenAzotea]

Love the concealable fixed blades, especially “”tactical” ones. bring more of these vids 🤘🏼

[@thiagodcano]

theses videos somehow have such a calming and cool vibe while delivering a bunch of information in a straight foward and clear way. wonderful content. cheers!

[@chequejaime]

For Tom’s question about a concealable fixed blade, please look at the Cold Steel Mini Tac Bowie. At less than $19, the 8Cr blade is stainless and thinner than the BK11, yet both slicier and stabbier than either the Sea Horse or the BK11. It’s plenty tough for whatever you might put a neck knife through and the sheath is streamlined for minimal printing through a shirt. It has lots of belly for food prep and for most chores. I wear mine every day and touch it up with a steel or strop. Ergos are great!

[@cueball981]

Emler hit a homerun with the Sea Snake! Great little EDC fixed or even a neck knife!

[@masonrains5010]

I’m playing with my cold steel (first) sr1 lite and I didn’t realize how beastly coldsteels were I’m in love. I got it today.

[@charlesghannoumlb2959]

Mabrouk, it means congratulations in arabic, enjoy ur new knife

[@sammy2840]

Have Gill’s Bowie! Love it! Beautiful knife!

[@jolness1]

The Bradford guardian is a great concealed carry fixed blade, a little smaller but the cross draw carry hides it very well.

[@garrettferrell6821]

The Guardian 3 and Guardian 3.5 are 2 of my personal favorite EDC fixed blades..I also love the ESEE Izula/Izula 2 especially the new S35VN version and the White River Backpacker..these are the best EDC fixed blades I’ve found though I’m always looking for other nice EDC fixed blades

[@jolness1]

@@garrettferrell6821 those are the only good ones in that size range that I know of. I just have the guardian three but I've been wanting a 3.5 because of the more neutral handle

[@garrettferrell6821]

Jacob Olness it’s pretty awesome but if you have the Guardian 3 you already know what to expect..I definitely recommend it..I have the Guardian 4 and Guardian 4.5 as well and they are equally awesome but they are a bit too big for EDC IMO

[@busybird7149]

I used to conceal carry a colonel blades low vz. I don't think they're still being produced, but it was a pretty cool knife. You could carry it appendix style because it had a pistol grip style handle so there was no way anyone would know that you had a fixed blade on you. I stopped carrying it, because you can produce a folder just as fast, and it doesn't draw weird stares as much when used for regular tasks in public. It still has a place on my backpack behind my ifak though. Love that knife.

[@xlittlecountryx1733]

Hey DCA, what is your favorite "fidget" knife? Or some knives with lots of "fidget factor"?

[@natek1993]

OTF knives are forsure the most fidgety

[@garrettferrell6821]

I agree with Nate,nothing beats an OTF for fidget factor..side folding autos are pretty fun as well but not as much as the double action OTF...as for non-automatic knives the SOG Terminus XR is a lot of fun because it has 3 opening methods.you can open it with the flipper tab,the thumb stud or you can pull back the XR lock and wrist flick it.the XR lock is SOG’s version of the Benchmade AXIS lock so it also closes smoothly.mentioning the Benchmade AXIS lock it pretty much goes without saying,most of their knives are great fidget knives..I’ve always enjoyed the fidget ability of the Spyderco PM2,PM3,Shaman,etc..basically,if it has the compression lock and the Spydie hole,it’s gonna be fun to play with..can’t forget the push button locks either like the Pro-Tech Malibu or the newer versions of the Civivi Elementum w/push button lock

[@slywolfe]

My top 3 - artisan cutlery blowback, maxace babylon, ashville steel paragon warlock

[@ShidenByakko]

Hi David (and Seth), My first question was answered brilliantly, so here I go again! Hope you can help me out with another one similar to my 1st question: I'm looking for a folding knife, with the following features: 1) Flipper (that becomes a "guard") 2) Axis or Similar Cross-Bar Lock (**MUST** be bank-vault, bomb-proof strong) 3) Thumb Hole, either oval or round, doesn't matter, but **MUST** have it... 4) About 3" or more Blade Length 5) Pointy, not Wharncliffe, but needs some belly. 6) Optional, but would be game-winning: Full Flat Grind, finger choil, assist or bearings in the pivot and Deep Carry Pocket Clip 7) See if you can recommend me a budget and a premium version each. Thanks so much!

[@idontno0]

I'd like to see a whole video on concealed carry fixed blades. Need a nice and fast deployment that's comfortable to carry and work with, running around and jumping in and out of trucks all day.

[@dajo9339]

Static line,I used to deliver appliances and I found that to be by far the most comfortable and fastest deployment.

[@Banana-hammock.]

I EDC a Ka Bar Turok with an 11 ranger band grip wrap mod scout up front. XL t-shirt untucked and you wouldn't notice it. LOVE IT. Ya'll have it in stock!

[@Travisb71]

I’ve had a BK11 for many years and it’s never let me down. Awesome little knife. I got the upgrade of micarta handles as well.

[@doukdouk2550]

I looove my BK11! Got the scales and makes me love it even more! It has been my edc for years.

[@Ericstraordinary]

I had a Snap Lock as my EDC quite a while back. Unfortunately, the knife is more fragile than it looks. I dropped it on the ground and the pins that work as a hinge both broke on impact! That was the second CRKT that I broke simply by accidentally dropping it (while closed) on the ground. Never again.

[@FondyCrew]

I've really enjoyed carrying mine for a few months now. It's a shame they can break that easily...I'll just have to hang on tight ; ).

[@Ericstraordinary]

@@FondyCrew up until the point that it broke on me, I was pretty satisfied with it. I became very fast and proficient at opening and closing it, and it was a great conversation piece. My only original complaint would have been the shape of the pocket clip.

[@cattmann1405]

Totally agree...had to retire mine to the drawer as it became too sketchy to carry. I might get it out again. but not until I locktite every screw on it.

[@joeclark7082]

As far as Gill Hibben, I had one of his throwing knives and it performed wonderfully. It didn't take long for me to become pretty good with it. Unfortunately, thanks to my wonderful kiddos, the knife is now submerged in the dirt somewhere in the 20 acres behind the house.

[@johnnydoe66]

One knife that would fit the bill as unique, but it is no longer in production: the Kershaw E.T. (External Toggle). I purchased one at a Gun/Knife Show and the guy sold it to me for $20 because he couldn't sell them very easily because nobody could figure out the technique to open it. He said that if I could figure it out, he'd sell it to me cheap. Two attempts was all it took.

[@rwstubbz]

Hard use fixed blade, bark river. I love a good gunny scandi. This is great knifetainment. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@foreverjim5240]

I bought one of the small archaeo knives. With the black and orange handles. It's really cool, but I've flipped it open so many times that it's starting to be pretty loose when open. The detent is just wearing out. It's still tight when i use the pin. Just something for people to be aware of

[@thorin693]

Have the sea snake great little knife. For something more premium try the esee xancudo both can carry horizontal.

[@zsombordonko6459]

Ok... So, this "Seth segment" made me spit my beer all over myself. Well done you guys!

[@hunterwolfe9059]

6:30 Gerber ghost strike is a good option for horizontal carry too.

[@ericgordon7842]

Hey DCA, i’ve been very interested in the new detent joint style of knives and now that there's quite a few on the market, you should make a video showcasing them. Let's make the detent joint class more well known!

[@Leftyotism]

1:31 Böker calls it a FLIPjoint, when it has a flipper tab. Fairly well fitting imo, and also oriented at our German need to legally carry a one-handed-operating knife that does not lock.

[@waynehead7271]

Hey DCA, about the Gill Hibben question: As a gift, a few years ago, I recieved a Hibben design that is now part of my EDC. The model name is Sidewinder. It's a 3.5 inch, full tang, 7Cr17 blade, with a shockingly comfortable grip. I believe the scales are walnut, with an interesting liner, a couple of mosaic pins, lanyard hole, and brass bolsters. It came with a leather, drop-in, sheath which is not quite as secure as I'd prefer, but will work while I'm in que for a custom one from my friend. For the price M'lady paid, I'd say she picked up a real winner for me! Hope this helps ... 😜

[@Oleksandrromanenko18]

Hi, DCA! So many knives there on the market, it’s hard for me to choose the next knife to buy, but i want sth new. It’s a complicated question to answer: please recommend three knives I should buy next (I’m an enthusiast in knife word but don’t like back-locks) I have Victorinox Huntsman and Leatherman Wave plus as an EDC multitool; Fallkniven A1, Morakniv companion for outdoor tasks; For light clothes edc: benchmade bugout and ZT 0450; For regular clothes edc: spyderco manix 2 xl and tenacious, zt 0920, bencmade griptilian, cold steel code 4, cjrb mangrove, crkt 16-04S and fox core; Extrema ratio requiem for fixed blade edc; Cold Steel t-lite 6 for cutting cakes. Thank you!

[@danclarke8396]

Tops Operator 7 Blackout, Benchmade 810 Contego ,and the Duke-Duke!

[@Oleksandrromanenko18]

@@danclarke8396 Thanks!

[@SweetTooth8989]

I bought the "le duck" a whole ago and while I'm usually not crazy about outdoor edge's knives, that one makes an awesome fixed edc. It's a great knife, but yeah if you have large hands, might not be the best fit.

[@CrazySharp]

Hell yeah there is my sea snake design!!!

[@kevinstryker6440]

Hey DCA, I often abuse my fixed blade knives while camping. What company makes a fixed blade knife and has a warranty so I don't have to worry about coddling my more expensive knives. $100 is around my price range and I prefer a 3-4.5" blade.

[@kennethaucoin2272]

ESEE has a lifetime no questions asked guarantee on their knives and a ton of awesome fixed blade knives within that price range.

[@kevinstryker6440]

@@kennethaucoin2272 Thanks for the advice.. So between the Esee 3 and the Esee izula 2, which do you think is better? That weight difference is a lot. But the handle looks much more ergonomic on the Esee 3. Also I am digging the finger choil. But it it more than twice the weight for just an inch more blade. Do you know how these two knives feel in hand?

[@kennethaucoin2272]

@@kevinstryker6440 The Izula is an awesome neck knife. Very nice in the hand and great for a lot of general purpose work. The ESEE 3 is going to give you more control and purchase on the knife. It can handle more bushcraft tasks and heavier cutting use. The ESEE 3 also has a nice variety of handle materials to choose from along with options for both serrated blades and plain edge blades. I personally love the ESEE 3 in S35VN steel and 3D milled handles that feel awesome in hand.

[@PinkPummy]

Great show tonight! Fun and insightful, enjoyed it a lot! Thanks Seth, DCA and crew! Definitely looking at the double detent Archaeo now 😉👍

[@tiuskahalanne1123]

Hi everyone at the KnifeCenter! I'm looking for that one knife that can do it all when camping. Properties I'm looking for are: full flat grind, finger choil, finger guard, no coating on the blade and sheath that allows me to carry it horizontal in front of me on the left side (I'm right handed). Esee 3-6 are close but a bit over my budget. Thanks for the amazing content.

[@alexandergadomski1088]

Check out Ontario rat knives.

[@johnkeck1025]

I have a friend who through hiked the AT and carried the le duck the whole time. She really liked that knife.

[@alanlarsen3525]

New haircut looks good on Seth.

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

My constant concealed carried knife is a CRKT Obake, in pocket on static or tucked into the belt. I didnt care for the factory clip for horizontal. Does alright around the neck too.

[@tidge879]

I EDC a double detent knife and I've never had an issue with it folding and cutting myself, but, I have let other use it and they've knicked themselves with it. I think it's a case of "if you know, you know, if you don't...."

[@williamstoneman6977]

My friends have cut themselves with my knive more than i have. You can definately tell knife people from non knife people

[@tonyvillarreal3610]

Hello DCA, Hooe you're having a wonderful day! I have several gil hibben knives that I use regularly. They're different hibben designed throwing knives. He does create a lot of fantasy / movie based knives. But the throwing knives are very functional. I've used them on a regular basis, some of the best out there and at a great price point too.

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

Great question and answer about being a designer and looking at things from the past with maybe a different perspective👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@KepmukNesshart]

Hey DCA! Both of us love the same temptress, the Nessmuk. I have a Joker, a Condor, and an LT Wright. Can you recommend any other Nessmuk knives that are under $200?

[@kennethaucoin2272]

Check out the Boker Plus Nessmi Pro (Jesper Voxnaes design). It's an awesome Nessmuk small EDC fixed blade.

[@kevinmwynn]

You neglected to mention Hibben makes terrific throwing knives.

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

DCA: Coincidentally I’m shopping for a small fixed blade this morning. The two I am considering are not discussed here and you’ve got them both in stock. I looked through the description and will watch the video when I find time later today. Bradford Guardian and Creely Mako. I need a little tutelage on how to carry them scout style cross draw.

[@Leftyotism]

1:05 But DCA, the blade does not lock and slips in and out of retention. Therefore it actually is a slipjoint, just not with a spring and Detention-Balls instead of a Detention-Spring. Hope I could help!

[@verpine3534]

Hi David. My regular EDC for the past 15+ years was the CRKT Point Guard designed by Crawford. It's been an excellent small job workhorse for me, although it did need to be sharpened often to keep its edge. One of my favorite aspects of the knife was the LAWKS locking system. I'm in need of a new EDC now, and I'm looking for an upgrade that has a proven locking system. I'd like to find a solid flipper folder with a modified Wharncliffe or sheepsfoot blade - or perhaps a nessmuk - in the $150-$200 range. Thanks for any suggestions you may have, and keep up the great video content.

[@brandon_crow1291]

For somewhat strange knives in that price range I'd say either the McKenna or Plethiros from civivi. Always gonna find an unusual shape when Elijah Isham is involved.

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Regarding Gil Hibben designs, for $39, I had to purchase 2 of the Rambo IV "leaf spring" machetes for first & second kind of cool as Nutnfancy calls it. I reprofiled the edge on the one I carry in the truck & it cuts as well as it batons when making kindling for the Pit fires that I have with My Grandchildren!!!

[@HexOmega3113]

I used to have a set of gill hibben tanto throwers. They were one of my all time favorites

[@anthonycampos7417]

Hey DCA & Seth. I've been collecting knives for a few years now and I've realized I love larger 4 to 4½" blade folders especially when they have a compound grind with flat in the front and hollow in the rear. Are there any large folders you know of that can work for me? Thanks

[@arimo3644]

Isnt super large, but check out the Tighe Rade button lock

[@wolfpeterson]

I have a delica 4 and I feel like it would be a great recommendation for old hands. Not a real "walk and talk" but it does only close half way when pressing the lockback, keeping fingers away from the blade

[@9mmmike642]

DCA, that pinkie movement is Le Duck quacking.

[@knifecenter]

quack quack -DCA

[@jimkissell1620]

Question for y’all: I work in fine dinning and have noticed a growing trend amongst the chefs. All the chefs have their own knifes, most have a whole roll with several really nice knives. Which is normal. But in recent weeks everyone seems to be going out and buying an edc 2.5-3 inch fixed blade with a three finger grip, which has a thin blade stock and super slicey grinds. That way if your moving around from kitchen to kitchen you always have a usable little knife with you. What would be a good recommendation for this purpose?

[@slywolfe]

There are a lot of twosun knives that would work excellent for that purpose

[@timberry8409]

I have the seasnake and it's surprising how good it is. I was worried about the tip on it breaking but the rpm9 steel is a surprisingly good budget steel amd I would definitely recommend it

[@kendelvalle8299]

The perfect concealed carry fixed blade knife. 4.5 in blade. Cross guard. Glass break pommel. Drop point. IW kidex sheath.

[@danclarke8396]

Tops Operator 7 combat knife is my carry for the bush since I live in Grizzly and mountain Lion country! The cold steel OSS is sharp on both sides making it a pure business! There is a video of a man killing a cape Buffalo with it saving his dad! Stikes and Fairbane up classed!

[@SamPeabody]

You always talk about the safety concerns about a non-locking knife closing on your fingers. As a kid in the Boy Scouts I remember learning that you shouldn’t be putting pressure on the blade of a knife in any direction other than toward the blade. In that sense, you’re only going to have a knife snap on your fingers if you aren’t using it appropriately. Are detent knives really a problem, or is it just that too many people aren’t using their tools as they were intended?

[@knifecenter]

Everybody makes mistakes sometimes. Extra safety can always be appreciated :) -DCA

[@dronereviewman9580]

I had the Hole in One CRKT i just wish they did not stop making them

[@myvids3115]

The laughter after the last „hope that helps“ was a bit scary 😭

[@crwoosley1]

Good morning DCA and Seth. I purchased two knives from mercworx, The sniper standard and the Shivah. They are the only two knives I’ve ever purchased online that I returned. They did not feel natural in my hand and I didn’t feel the quality was as high as I was expecting. Am I missing something with knives from this brand? Can you give me a little bit of background on them so that I can understand the company better? Is there something that is similar that you would suggest that may feel more natural to me?

[@cattmann1405]

I can relate to your story on the first civilli....almost lost a fingy that way...cut to the bone and took forever to heal.

[@jedset1291]

hey DCA, im after a modern traditional folder with a roundish tip or or sheepsfoot style blade, needs pocket clip. Also a fixed blade for 90 percent food prep and 10 percent camp uses. budget is loose but everything here in Australia costs near double! Thanks

[@Triathlete5551]

DCA and Seth: At the company I work for there are a couple other knife enthusiasts and we have many knife conversations usually based on what we are carrying, out of all the knives you own which one has sparked the most conversations? I know this is a hard question for guys that love to talk knives

[@redbirdoctober]

best EDC concealable fixed blade for horizontal carry or neck carry: Skallywag Tactical's MDV1 with the rhino sheath and monkey tape

[@latetodagame1892]

Oh my Dod! That first knife!

[@SucculentDoorbell]

Le Duck is the Frenchest thing I've seen all year, I love it. 14:58 France represent!

[@mostmuscular619]

Gill Hibben is the man. The original version of that Double Shadow knife was featured in the movie Time Cop with Jean Claude Van Damme. 😎

[@NZComfort]

The video I’ve been waiting for! Absolutely love this stuff, thanks again!!!

[@williamstoneman6977]

I was thinking that it would be cool if DCA picked the snap lock. What a lucky guess

[@mattpinap]

Cold Steel PeaceKeeper 2 is the best damn fixed blade I've ever held in my hand and the perfect size at that. That or a John Cohea fixed blade. Love those copper leather Sheaths.

[@timrodriguez1]

I don't tend to like non-locking knives, but that Archaeo really calls to me...😍

[@andrijabandolero6242]

3:24 böker made the best slipjoint knife which also flipped one handed and never closed when you were holding it. It was like 10 years ago I guess. Does someone know what I mean?

[@markfcoble]

Thanks. .380 LCP2 as concealed weapon. Skeletool clipped to belt loop is false flag.

[@robertholt9631]

In discussing the Becker BK11 as a good neck knife, you mentioned stripping the black coating from the blade to improve its ability in slicing. I have been wanting a general use neck knife, and have wondered about the "food safety" aspect of the black coating on these knives. Because of this, I have only used non-coated knives for food prep. But I would really like to know if there is any evidence of any safety concerns when slicing foods, especially acidic fruits with a coated blade? And, if I were to buy the BK11, how would I go about removing the coating without damaging the blade?

[@Leftyotism]

1:45 I feel the same way DCA, but it's a necessary sacrifice we have to make for legal carry; in certain regions.

[@mickyashey9818]

Just comment to lighting round. BENCHMADE BARRAGE YOU CAN REMOVE “BAR SPRING” or just “disengage it” by loosening stop pin with an allen at bottom of handle, THING SOUNDED LIKE RACKING A 9mm WHEN OPENED IT WAS SICK!! …. I loved it till I lost it :) :(

[@7ali7]

Hey DCA/ Seth- if you had to choose a Big & Small EDC combo (one fifth pocket size knife and one 4 inch or over big boy) for a combined total of $150 or less- what would your perfect "little & large" pairing be and why?

[@MrTuffCookies]

Hey DCA & Seth! I was just watching this video talking about concealed fixed blades, great options you gave, but currently I'm trying to find a carry fixed blade for my picky BIL. He wants something pretty specific. A utilitarian knife for everyday tasks, but that he can carry concealed for self-defense purposes, horizontally in small-of-back (so probably something Tek-Lok-able?) Thing is... He's set on a tanto. I'd tried to lead him away from that, or at least open him up to the idea of a non-tanto blade, but he's determined. He wants something in the 4-ish" range, and under $100 would be best, if possible. Thanks in advance, guys!!

[@tonydiebold4899]

Damn! That Le Duck needs to be my new backpacking neck knife

[@jonNH123]

Hey DCA: I've been admiring the recent work from Work Tuff gear. That said, I'm still a little mystified with their preferred steel of SK85 which I have never heard of before and can't seem to find a lot about on the intranet. Could you assist by breaking it down for us in terms of it's attributes: for instance is it carbon steel, stainless, or tool steel? Also how is it's wear resistance, toughness, corrosion resistance, etc. Finally can you compare it to another well known steel that would have comparable attributes so I can get a general sense of how it performs? Many thanks!

[@garrettferrell6821]

SK85 is a carbon steel and from my understanding it is very comparable SK5 which is most comparable to 1080 carbon steel.in other words,it should be slightly tougher than 1095 and 1095 should have slightly better edge retention but doubtfully enough to really be able to see a difference.in other words,if you own any knives in 1095 I would expect similar performance.the only knives I have in SK5 is a Cold Steel Recon Tanto and a Cold Steel SRK which are both pretty great especially for the low $40-$50 price point.I really can’t see much of a difference between SK5 and my knives in 1095.the SK5 SRK isn’t as good as other models of the SRK because the tip is a bit thinner which makes for a weaker more likely to snap off tip.that isn’t due to the quality of SK5 steel but more so Cold Steel cutting corners to sell it at a lower price.this is a little disappointing considering their old discontinued Carbon V and AUS8 SRKs didn’t have this problem and were more in line with the higher end San Mai and CPM-3V SRK...with all that being said,I’ve heard nothing but great things about Work Tuff Gear knives.if you see a particular WTG knife that you really want,I would order it soon because after they sale out you may not see that particular model ever again.they used to sale their knives on Amazon and it seems like they do a run of each knife and when they sale out they are pretty much gone for good and when they make more knives they are only focused on making newer models of knives.at least that was the case a couple years ago,maybe now they are going the route of most knife manufacturers where they will make and sale the same models of knives for a few years before they are discontinued

[@baltimoreravens1515]

That second knife was very nice

[@EDC_Soldier]

The question regarding a knife recommendation for someone who could no longer manipulate a liner lock made me think of the Kershaw Thistle. I bought it for my son as his first "real" knife and I was wondering if there are any other knives out there with a push button liner lock.

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Can you guys do a fix blades to carry for hiking/camping thanks Kyle

[@chriss3886]

DCA, great QA session. 👍 What are your thoughts on knife pairings for EDC? Do you prefer multitool + small fixed blade OR swiss army knife + modern folder OR a different combination? Give the team my best - you guys/gals rock.

[@knifecenter]

SAK + folder (sometimes pocket fixed blade) for daily, SAK + fixed for camping :) -DCA

[@Lunchmeat_Larry]

Hi DCA, your videos have really opened my eyes to the great potential of the Nessmuk blade shape. I'm wondering if there are any folding Nessmuks that could make a good EDC? Thanks a lot!

[@Sammyandbobsdad]

I never thought about it before, but your ring and pinky fingers really are important in gripping your knife.

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

I am starting a new job where I'll be in maintenance. I was wondering what would be a good hard use knife for that. I have large hands, and like smaller fixed blades (the USMC Kabar is too big, but something like the LT Wright Next Gen looks about perfect for the handle, but I like a 3.5-4" blade). But for this job I'd like a folder that mimics that feel of that nice full handle, has a 3.5-4" strong drop or clip point blade, uses a strong lock like an axis, and has a super steel that would hold up to some abuse (light prying tasks like cutting zipties, manipulating wires, etc). I really like the sound of Magnacut steel, but it is only available in either the Hogue Deka or that Lionsteel hawkbill blade, and neither design seem very tough. Budget would be up to $200, but having a premium steel that can take and hold an edge while standing some abuse is top on the list. Thanks. I love the videos, keep up the great work!

[@hostilemgtow603]

Love the music at the end 🔊🎶🎵😏.

[@stevelewis1721]

Been watching this channel. This post pushed me over the line and I subscribed. Good stuff. Thanks,

[@MB-jg4tr]

Outdoor Edge LeDuck should be here. Cold Steel SPIKE. CRKT Obake.

[@dutchbachelor]

Going with the Esee Izula II and the Realsteel Alieneck Hawkbill. Now say that ten times in a row. Fast.

[@TheWildGonzo]

I once bought a lot of knives from a storage unit clerk for $85 it had several leathermans, a benchmade 940, and vintage Gil Hibbens late 60s skinning knife. I made a lot of money off that deal but do regret selling that hibbens knife (even though I sold it for $800)

[@sumanshaikh7227]

Love the crkt snap lock. I got that ss a gift 😇

[@scatj20]

Hello Mr. Anderson. I have a slightly larger than average question for you this week. If early primitive man had gained access to a time machine and came to you personally requesting only one single knife (or design) to take with them, what would you send them back with? I'm thinking something in terms of usage of course but maybe also something representative of the technological progress of the past century-ish. Maybe make some fun of it and ask the guy behind the camera who eats steak with his bare hands, and the guy you keep in the closet until summoned as well. Haha. Ps... this was tough but I think I would go with the Buck 119 Pro.

[@legrandebadger]

Hey DCA! I want to follow yours and Seth's trend and shave my head. What knife would you recommend for that? P.s. I would buy a shirt that says "Slightly larger than average" on it. Any chance for merch?

[@ronanmccotter2453]

Hi Dca, How tough are the Rambo knives you guys sell on your website? Which one is your favorite?

[@-ius-6502]

I LOVE fixed blades. Lately I’ve been grabbing up the CRKT minimalist ones they are sweet

[@twiceborn_by_grace]

When you showed Le Duck, I thought of a knife called the Bull Trout, I think. Brown micarta and heavy stonewashed blade.

[@vme8611]

Hey guys! My son and I were just discussing that I do not have a pair of scissors in the house (other than small mustache scissors). I explained as a knife fan, there is seldom a situation where a knife can’t do as good or a better job. Thoughts?

[@davidmace3310]

The Hellfyre Double Shadow ( or one very similar by Hibben) was actually featured in the movie Star Trek : Nemesis. Carried by the villain Shinzon. Not the best Star Trek movie but featured some cool Gil Hibben knives. He also designed some Klingon knives too.

[@jimcampbell8061]

I'd like to see a Ka-Bar mini about 7-7.5 inch overall length with a belt/boot sheath.

[@jdsmith1621]

Hey DCA, quick question that probably doesn't have an answer. What would you suggest for something similar to the half breed large bush for half the price? Wouldn’t mind a smaller size. But I do like the look and the sheathing.