New Knives for the Week of August 29th, 2024 Just In at KnifeCenter.com

[@blackhogarth4049]

I'm kind of impressed by what Real Steel is doing, making affordable knives that have some uniqueness and style.

[@christopherskipp1525]

The megladon is great.

[@casualcanoer2426]

Ostap Hel, if you ever read this, I really like your knife designs. I think that you do great work.

[@realbroggo]

100%. ✅

[@techromancerzero2709]

His designs were a significant factor in getting me into knife collecting. Not sure if I should thank him…

[@jessenewman5976]

Double edge knives can be very EDC friendly. I’ve carried one for over 10 years now. When you dull one side roll it over to the other side and keep on working.

[@jkurtzz]

I always cut myself when I try to use my daggers for edc lol

[@brianwhitelaw7483]

“Giant Mouse droppings”. There’s an image. 😂

[@realbroggo]

🤣🤣🤣

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

Artisan is crushing this year.

[@Matthew-wn8oq]

I have become a massive fan of s90v after obtaining a couple jack wolves. Awesome knife steel!

[@coyote4936]

I have a pm2 in S90v. It is an awesome steel. It keeps an edge a long time.

[@retardno002]

​​@@coyote4936 aw man I missed out on the PM2 in S90V, just got a Salt PM2 to make up for it, I think a Jack Wolf Knives is up next since they started making subframe locks. Just waiting for the next locking Wharncliffe since the After Hours is impossible to get now...

[@kennymattson574]

@@coyote4936I agree s90v is awesome. Only steel I like more is k390 but not many options for it.

[@realbroggo]

Good to see it becoming more common. While not particularly tough, it has excellent edge retention and just as importantly can take a clean, keen edge. A good steel for those who like a slicey blade that's nice and thin behind the edge. Despite it's hardness it's not that difficult to sharpen - although I thoroughly recommend using diamonds. Have a great day.

[@Pali_Soldier1991]

​@coyote4936 I just bought the OD green with DLC S90V blade a few days ago!! 🔥💯

[@MikeyD8716]

The Burlap micarta on the giant mouse is beautiful.

[@Sanguivore]

@@MikeyD8716 Looks super comfy too!

[@Patrick2345454]

I have it on their Jutland... It's rough looking, but it does feel nice.

[@christopherskipp1525]

It looks good; that brand is made by mkm, no?

[@afterforever21]

I can't bring myself to like a knife with a "show side". I want the cool stuff on both sides.

[@Huey4214]

Ditto!

[@nothim7321]

All I want are the fixies

[@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223]

Hell yeah 👍

[@rhombusx]

I like that Weyden - something about the lines on it gives me Star Trek vibes.

[@kjreames]

Randall knives, $800 kinda demands more info than "Stainless blade" what blade steel is it??

[@joelbookhammer7893]

From Randall’s website: A special high carbon (1.00%) stainless steel not obtainable in ordinary knives. The same stainless steel specified by NASA for knives….😂

[@homeofinventions]

440

[@finaloption...]

I think they smoke a lot of crack over there. (imo)

[@mikeshull8070]

Used to be 440b for toughness

[@thedrmurchindise]

You're paying for the name homes. That's all.

[@cameronduncan7921]

Makes me nervous when DCA says “this Randall costs $795 and uses a ‘stainless’ steel”. 😂😂

[@bythewaygamingunlimited4664]

more into edeg retentioin

[@RynoFishing]

I have a hard time believing that CPM D2 is $180+ level steel and regular D2 is a $30 steel…

[@WyattWillis88]

Agree it is roughly double the performance in most testing but definitely not worth 6x the price

[@bbaker3510]

Yep and when it's possible to get s35 or even Magna cut at that price level... It's pretty stupid.

[@realbroggo]

Interestingly the steel was my secondary consideration. I managed to get a Redoubt in hand before purchasing one and the plastic handle was an immediate turn off. Did not feel particularly hard use at all - so it was a pass for me.

[@johnj.baranski6553]

​@@bbaker3510if you really are getting that steel

[@ASMR-soothingsounds]

Agreed. However, most Benchmades are overpriced anyway for what they are compared to competitive offerings imo.

[@waltski4375]

That Microtech is gorgeous!

[@SimonFalkentorp]

“Giant Mouse droppings”, love it.

[@Bobs_Pocket_Knives]

Last one had me thinking "this is not the greatest knife in the world, no. This is just a Tribute."

[@jameswhoever3730]

That beautiful randle is sooo perfect for me, and I only like folders.

[@user-wy1dl2me2p]

The Randall is very cool but i would omit the copper . I think it takes away from stag antler presentation. Love it .

[@jimfrench5131]

Double edge is great for edc. I have a ultratech dagger one side plain other side serrated. I use it everyday.

[@techromancerzero2709]

Perix added to wish list. I already liked real steel, the folded liner design shows they aren't content to just coast.

[@paullambert4445]

Wow! That Randall is amazing. A classic design although I think the finger guard is a bit too large for me. Thanks 🎸🔪

[@alexandregraulle607]

The Kikashi is nice !! Gentleman folder one. ^^

[@user-wy1dl2me2p]

That Kikashi is kinda James Bond - ish Cool 😊

[@Terry-b5p]

Hey DCA. I would love to see a best of/budget video on machetes and big knives. Going on 3 years since your last one. Look forward to every one, ( cutlery i can afford 😢 ). 😮😊❤

[@Hammer1978]

Benchmade charges way too much for their products.

[@BrizzyMo]

Yeah they're pretty proud of their products. Same w/ Spyderco. You pay a lot for the logo.

[@jonayytsunamayy8685]

Tell us something we don't know

[@knife_knut]

They sure do!

[@Sliceandpoke]

Yup I’ll never buy one

[@finaloption...]

I think a lot of these manufacturers are smoking crack. If you think I'm gonna spend that kind of money when I can buy another gun or more ammo, your crazy. They won't survive in business long if they don't appeal to the common people. My $40 Gerber Strongarm will serve my family for the rest of their lives.

[@jeankarm5904]

Please show us the blades (not just the handles) of the knives lineup on the table. Thank you for the great useful videos 👍

[@Sanguivore]

Yeah, I'd like that as well!

[@grimbo73]

The RS knives look like great budget blades...

[@panedrop]

Put the Sigil of the Mudhorn on a quality knife and you can bet I'm gonna want to buy it.

[@rickyhurtt5568]

It's always a plus when your tip flairs. Hahaha

[@sharkfan0902]

Could you do a Canadian legal knives video, im looking to get ubto knives and most of the knives you show are front flippers

[@jameswhoever3730]

The real steel with nitro v is nice as hell for $52.

[@alanperreault5929]

Hello! Knife companies! Some of us have large hands, and will never buy a mini-anything! How about making some XL versions for a change. The Spyderco Manix XL, is an excellent example of what you should be selling.

[@curtisturner9327]

Bring the chapters back so we can skip to the good stuff haha

[@mickmgmjg8187]

That randel was beautiful.❤

[@alexandregraulle607]

I like the gandle if the Redout ..! ^^

[@alexandregraulle607]

I have to learn lore about the Guant mousse, and Oetrified fish. I don't have some and i would like to ..!

[@mcsquirgle]

I didn't like the folded over steel look for a while until recently I got my hands on a Boker Atlas. That thing is slim and light and actually really well finished for the price. It's got me interested in checking out more of the folded over steel handles knives like the Real Steel Sacra. I wonder if Real Steel is the OEM for the Boker Atlas now that I think about it.

[@cintage]

Some really nice models here.

[@pythongunner]

I'd call it the bump the one with that cool black handle

[@jamescrumbaker3169]

I showed my wife that new Microtech OTF with the Mudhorn, and she was immediately afraid for our bank account. She knows me too well! Too bad I just bought a Microtech Borka SBK. I guess I'll be saving up for another OTF!

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

Lot of great knives from Real Steel

[@davidhardin5530]

Surprised you didnt show the ozark trail lol been seeing reviews all week

[@stephenbarabas6286]

That knife has run thru every channel. I swear Ozark trail sent everyone a free knife

[@Sanguivore]

Considering Ozark Trail is Walmart's brand, I'd be very surprised if KnifeCenter started selling those. Pretty sure they only demo knives they sell themselves.

[@user-wy1dl2me2p]

They make nice camp folding chairs too.😅

[@africanwidow]

Copper Companion is a good looking knife! Sold out.

[@jameswhoever3730]

If prime had a crossbar lock...❤.

[@johnj.baranski6553]

Then they would be thieves since that's a Benchmade design.

[@DonJohnsonFPV]

@@johnj.baranski6553 Axis lock patent expired in 2018.

[@Sanguivore]

​@@johnj.baranski6553Benchmade isn't the only one that makes crossbar lock knives.

[@markjones1337]

It's not just your favourite time of the week👍👍

[@alexandregraulle607]

Of course, as usual, the Microtech are greats ..! ^^

[@kratos3390]

What are some good budget blades with a contoured handle? Thinking under $100, but ideally under $50 if possible.

[@jkurtzz]

I love the Reate plxt and plxf series they’re nitro v great actions and finish run about $110. The plxf aluminum is a bit more contoured it’s about $130 hasn’t really dropped yet. Maybe check out fox knives they have some good knives around $100. You do get more for your money in my experience if you spend an extra 40-50 vs an $80ish dollar knife but it depends on what your looking for of course. If you just opening boxes the Reate exo u is insane also $77.

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Benchmade look like lego toys

[@davidday6736]

That gross number was my kind of joke....love it

[@mikoyanig5512]

The Artisan Prime is loosely based on the triple stripe knives Alien custom that Jonathan Shaw makes

[@sal1964]

Move the knives back I can't see the blades

[@davidgarrett5671]

They don’t have the space available in their studio so it would be a framing problem. Which is why they do closeups and b-roll

[@moz7367]

I need knifes with “catch” proof pocket clips

[@arturoguerrero7826]

"Giant Mouse Droppings", I did saw what you did there DCA!

[@jimcooney552]

Integrals are interesting, but I'm curious how easy or difficult they are to service.

[@cylentone]

Hey DCA - why is there no filter in the KnifeCenter shop for "EDC Fixed Blades" in the main navigation? Also no filter for "Magnacut Steel" for fixed blades...?

[@AMBOSHER]

Video Idea: Massachusetts unbanned switchblades. Maybe make a video on some good 'starter' or 'one and done' ones?

[@brunorojas3992]

Source and link please.

[@zackstork4420]

Most knife companies are going under...

[@johnj.baranski6553]

The whole knife industry is imploding.

[@gheckolock81]

Good thing Benchmade has a budget brand also made in ‘merica called Ozark Trail.

[@Sanguivore]

Ozark Trail is Walmart's brand. About 99% certain our knives are made in China. The D2 "Dropout" is a really nice knife for the price though; the hype is well-deserved.

[@gheckolock81]

@@Sanguivore Nah bro, my OT’s a Benchmade - USA all the way!

[@xenonboss1149]

$180 for D2?! Benchmade what are yall smoking?

[@odie2763]

CPM D2, also lol if you don't like it, don't buy it.

[@roybokelman4215]

Try 400 for D2. The infidel.

[@tricky48]

I am by NO MEANS a Butterfly enthusiest and am 100% on board the "overhyped and overpriced" train, but I have to point out that CPM D2 is definitely different than normal D2. Does it justify the price? IDK... but you can't equate CPM D2 to normal... they really are two different steels.

[@seancollins3711]

Oh BuT iT's CpM d2, tHat's So MoDeRn AnD wOrTh ThAt pRiCe. Some people will buy anything Benchmade craps out.

[@WyattWillis88]

​@odie2763 but also if you don't like it your welcome to share your opinion on the comments of a KZbin video

[@judo77422]

David with those big sausage fingers it’s a wonder you can flick those knives without cutting your digits off.😂

[@knifecenter]

It is a skill :D -DCA

[@jaybennett5298]

ArtisanCutlery Weyden has a HarpMuk blade shape.

[@erniesilveira9292]

A name for that Artisan should be alien.😊

[@Matthew-wn8oq]

Drop foot 😊

[@jamesneary603]

This week I bought the most expensive knife I have ever bought Osborne 940 which was the 95 wanted for probably 20 years also bought cheapest knife the new Ozark Trail, Orange knife that looks like a bug out. I love both of them.

[@patrickmunneke8348]

Weyden is a Zulu spearpoint

[@gway9226]

Still no boker kwaiken magnacut button lock?

[@robertahli3738]

Crj really caught my eye..any1 have experience with em?

[@donavinkreischer]

if I'm not mistaken, the pyrite light hasn't been shown. if it has not been show why not?

[@knifecenter]

We're sold out at the moment, never had a chance to feature them -DCA

[@DroogyT]

Dropoon blade on that artisan weyden

[@FrankToThePoint]

The CJRB Shale is a great EDC. I have a video on the Special Prototype they sent me. Check it out

[@christopherskipp1525]

What is M390MK?

[@everydaycarry1328]

Is this from the week of the 22nd or this week?

[@Barry-Sweaty]

Why do o watch these videos 😂 I have more knives than I need but here I am again and again and ……

[@timtitus2532]

Benchmade is not in touch even if it is CPM D2. Some of their stuff is still kinda reasonable, but those are older models. I like the Sylph, cool looking knife. Real Steel is hitting the mark. PoonDrop point blade, Weyden.

[@danielhuff1397]

Be careful how you push that LT Wright into the leather. That blade will cut thru leather like hot butter. Yep. Experience

[@yeegan69]

Randall: "the knife for rich people who want to pretend to be outdoorsy"

[@johnj.baranski6553]

They need knives too

[@realbroggo]

Nothin like a bad-ass desktop survivalist with his shiny mirror polished blade ....

[@johnj.baranski6553]

@@realbroggo face it, most everyone who buys a knife here is only ever facing an unruly amazon box.

[@grantwilson2404]

I would call the weyden a HARPOINT

[@TheBeater2382]

Otf knives get rid of the glass breaker please.

[@alexandregraulle607]

14C28 is similars as Nitro V ..?

[@EDCwDBD]

So, I can pay Benchmade over 300 for CPM-D2 or Guardian $249 for hollow ground Elmax? Hmmmmm..... Seems like easy choice! I bought a Bugout and will never pay the Benchmade tax again. Other companies offering way more value. My Deka is a way better buy than my Bugout.

[@BradBlaylock-d6z]

No price point on the first or next to last??

[@mikemckenzy]

GTX-025 is my favorite OTF. It doesn’t get a lot of recognition maybe cuz Guardian Tactical isn’t a huge brand. But it beats the smaller Heretic, Microtech, Benchmade offerings , even the beloved Livewire IMHO. Check one out!

[@landofpc]

If I already have a demko ad20.5 knife with a large pivot but I want to install: Berkshire Forge Titanium Demko AD20.5 Scales & Backspacer, Bead Blasted - small pivot (they are on sale now at KnifeCenter) if I buy it this set: "Berkshire Forge Titanium Demko AD20.5 Hardware Kit, Machined - AD20.5-HARDWARE" allow me to do this or is it impossible? please answer quickly, before promotion expired

[@knifecenter]

Unfortunately it still will not fit, sorry -DCA

[@landofpc]

@@knifecenter thank you.

[@sqter00]

when new Cold Steel Swift III ??

[@DamionJR4923]

I have never used CPM D2. What is it similar to? I personally don’t like regular D2

[@joshuasharrock466]

There are three qualities a knife steel can have. Hardness or how long it will stay sharp and how sharp it can get. Toughness or basically how easy is it to sharpen and how much can you bend it or smash it against something hard without it shattering like glass. And stain resistance self-explanatory CPM D2 has more toughness then regularly D2. Roughly around Nitro V but it unfortunately suffers in resistance because you're gaining a strength somewhere else. If I am wrong, Internet please have it at me

[@lance196]

@@joshuasharrock466I don’t believe CPM-D2 suffers from any worse corrosion resistance than regular D2. Sometimes the three categories can be increased without a tradeoff in any of them by increasing another category: cost

[@johnj.baranski6553]

Similar to magnacut

[@realbroggo]

Firstly D2 & CPM-D2 are chemically identical or very close to. The physical difference between the two is that D2 is ingot cast while CPM D2 is made using Crucible Industries' powdered metallurgy process (CPM = Crucible Powered Metallurgy). The major problem with D2 is that it has large, hard chromium & vanadium carbides unevenly distributed throughout. In summary these carbides: 1. reduce toughness. 2. reduce stainlessness (much of the chromium is used in carbide formation rather than being free to reduce corrosion). & 3. can make getting a clean keen edge difficult. The use of powdered metallurgy both 1. significantly reduces the size of the carbides in the steel and 2. allows the carbides to be evenly distributed throughout the steel. Powdered metallurgy, however, does not effect corrosion resistance. This means that as a general statement (assuming the steels are ideally heat treated), CPM D2 offers notably improved toughness and edge/sharpening performance over D2. The issue with CPM D2 is usually a value proposition - is the improved performance worth any increased price (compared to D2)? This is always a hard question. While I would take CPM D2 over D2 in a heartbeat, I probably wouldn't pay too much more as there are also many other good steels out there better than both D2 & CPM D2. (FYI - I don't like D2 either. Many many better performing 'budget' steels out there. eg. I will take 14C28N or Nitro V over D2 without even a thought.) Hope this helps.

[@jimshort9266]

@Damion… I’ve been led to believe that it’s very comparable to CTS XHP. Cold Steel has used CTS XHP extensively and when they had a hard time sourcing it recently (so I heard) they used S35VN in place of it so I’m assuming it must be relatively comparable.

[@kennethking817]

Randall wants to ream y'all rite 👎 .

[@johngonzalez742]

The Makora is a tribute to the Mandalorian, right?

[@brendanhunter3049]

Yes obviously DCA is not up on the latest episodes. But yes mudhorn sigil with beskar finish and leather inlay.

[@MatisseStLaurent]

Microtech SS is currently unavailable? That was fast.

[@brendanhunter3049]

Yeah anything Star Wars related is gonna go quick.

[@Gunsandbunsmma]

VIDEO IDEA I’ve been looking for a 4”-6” bladed self defense knife that looks like a hunting knife, meaning wooden or stag grips and a leather sheath. Something with a spear or stabbing oriented blade. Meant for primarily self defense but looks like it’s meant for camping/hunting.

[@Gunsandbunsmma]

Something with a guard of some sorts and a swell or pommel like expansion in the grip to aid in quick ice pick grip draw. Not looking to spend $700 on a Randall Companion but aesthetics and blade shape similar

[@landonjones676]

Those benchmades are horrific materials for their stupid horrific prices. Holy sh**.

[@johnj.baranski6553]

It's about the hand fitting and American levels of quality made by folks who actually go home at night and not to interment camps until the factory opens again the next morning

[@dazirb]

@@johnj.baranski6553yeah, they’re absolute crap but… ‘Murica!

[@Sanguivore]

​@@johnj.baranski6553So I'm paying for self-congratulatory ethics rather than the knife itself?

[@johnj.baranski6553]

@@Sanguivore I mean a Tesla has the same built quality and materials as a 1984 Renult Alliance, so yeah, I think it's pretty common people pay more for to sign on to the self congratulatory ethics than the product.

[@PeptoBismol1337]

I really dont get all the asix hype. I've only negative experiences with that type of lock

[@user-wy1dl2me2p]

The Weyden has a dog leg drop point .

[@pooslinger6839]

For some reason I have to search for this video every week on my KZbin. Even though 50% of the videos I watch are knifecenter or knife related. It’s been like that for a while now. I’m starting to think KZbin has something to do with suppressing it

[@mikep3043]

Pugnacious. Good word.

[@bevansomervell4224]

You bastards. That sylph really tickles my fancy, and i've just this week paid stupid money 2 ship 2 new knives to lil ol NZ. Now i know where my $50 rewards goes towards, a sylph and a luna i think as a good order has a theme of sorts

[@MagnusWurzer]

No chapters? Thomas?

[@Blackboi-uz7yr]

Well obviously there’s a benchmade in this episode

[@3zajp3rd]

how about something for folks with hands that are smaller than normal.

[@sirspaceface]

Does anyone buy new benchmade products? Their pricing has become ridiculous..

[@Hiluxtaco]

Yes. But not through KC... 😙

[@johnj.baranski6553]

They sell out every model

[@dazirb]

I’ll support small knife makers for their original designs over buying some mass produced blade from BM.

[@sirspaceface]

@johnj.baranski6553 Well that's the problem right there then😂

[@amenson1997]

​@@Hiluxtaco can I ask why you spend your money on that when there's way better options?

[@Phatdaddy1986]

Hey dca wat kinda of knife do u pack?

[@user-wy1dl2me2p]

He carries like 4

[@knifecenter]

A Leatherman Juice S2 on my belt, and a pocketknife up front which varies day to day, or at least week to week. -DCA