KnifeCenter FAQ

[@travisworts6249]

I picked up one of those from a pawn shop today. Didn't know you designed it. Kinda glad I bought it now.

[@jayr526]

Do you sell these in pairs. I've always heard that it takes two to tango.

[@Rye_Bread704]

If Pit Bull is to be believed it takes three to tango! What about a triple set?

[@Baconicious]

🥁

[@cliffhouser9138]

David, congratulations on the Pocket Tango. Well done Sir!!!

[@bcclark8681]

Colored carbon fiber. Liked the olive wood option..

[@michaelandrew8493]

Pocket tango is pretty sweet. And magnacut is amazing

[@waynerebrook6788]

DCA Nessmuk is perfection! Design, materials, MKM quality - fit & finish; knife, and leather sheath is superb. I will order the Lambsfoot Pocket Tango too. Love the Green Canvas Micarta, and Red Burlap Micarta. The magnetic sheath works perfectly. The MKM Pocket Tango, Green Canvas Micarta/MagnaCut Nessmuk is my EDC; the Red Burlap Lambsfoot will be my "Gentleman's" knife. Thank you, David; and congratulations for an outstanding design. Finally someone updated the George W. Sears Nessmuk design with modern materials. This knife is part of the original Trinity of Tools. Please do the same with the Moose Pattern slip-joint pocket knife, and the short handle, light weight, double bit hand ax with the original acute-angle edge for cutting, and obtuse-angle edge for chopping. I hope to see the DCA Trinity of Tools. Thanks again for a job well done.

[@Chris_Mack]

David, congratulations on the collaboration with MKM! Received my Tango 1 Thursday and I love it. As for pocket fit, it is great in my pockets (YMWV), it does take up a little more space than my folders but I expected that. The leather is what makes it work, if it were Kydex it would rub very uncomfortably on the hand when trying to retrieve anything else I have in that pocket. I wear cargo pants mostly, occasionally jeans; the only pockets I think would have trouble carry the Tango would be slacks or any pant that has the pocket cut in the seam running down the leg of the pants.

[@ShenandoahRoads]

For a gentlemans fixed blade I suggest the Columbia River CRKT 2861 Larry Fischer Hunt'N Fisch. It's a beautiful knife with a wonderful purpose for getting one. I put both lanyards on mine and it gets noticed for good reasons. Thanks for all you & everyone at Knifecenter do.

[@itywhat6499]

Received my Pocket Tango yesterday. I am clearly on Nessmuk team. The leatherwork is awesome. The magnet works ok. I typically wear 511 ABR Pro pants. They have a separate knife pocket. This knife fits perfectly in that pocket so it does not take away from anything I put in my regular pocket. I am anxious to use the knife for my various tasks. It is very sharp out of the box. Thanks so much... great job.

[@Tusk2001]

Oh, one last thing, I watched one of your competitors reviewing this knife, and he gave you and it, great props. Not sure if he did it reluctantly or not, but he said words to the effect that you are an accomplished and studied knife autority.

[@FrankDyke]

Very cool knives and a well-deserved victory lap, congratulations, DCA, on your new product. Unfortunately, I don't have much opportunity to use/carry a fixed blade, but I'm looking forward to your foray into folders, crossbar lock and ambidextrous pocket clip, please!

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy and job well done! Proud to say I pre-ordered mine in Green Nessmuk in your honor! Saddle up!

[@MichaelE.Douroux]

Congrats on the MKM collab!

[@mikesmith1679]

Congratulations DCA! Received mine today. My XXL hands could use a longer handle. Really like the blade shape and length. The sheath is nice as well.

[@Jeremy-Two]

Hi David, If you lost all your knives in a flood. What ten knives your would repurchase first, in order? Fixed blades only.

[@knifetrain3118]

Great job on the knife David! I got the olive wood Nessmuk and it’s a game changer for me! I’ll be carrying a fixed blade a lot more now 👍

[@arrowheadguys7637]

DCA, check out the pocket sheath for the Creely Mako. Absolutely no need to push to draw the knife, and ulticlip holds in place perfectly. I use a similar design for my knives.

[@garys8415]

Carrying a fixed blade to help others remain a gentleman.🕊🕊🔥🔥

[@qui-gone]

The roundabout explanation aside, we all know you made that blade for your buddy, Reverse Tomto! Congratulations on the release. Will try to pick it up on my next states visit.

[@snickersnee15]

Congratulations once more on your first production model DCA!

[@jacobrotenberger4952]

Thanks for answering my question. I have been wanting my first pocket fixed blade and think I have made my choice, but as it was said, team reverse tanto has no money. Thanks for the content

[@BG_Diesel_Driver]

Gentleman’s fixed blade example would be a Boker Solingen Barlow BFF. Lucas Burnley designed 2.9oz walnut handle. Comes with a super supple leather sheath that allows the knife to slip all but about 1.25” into the pocket and the part that shows is a beautiful walnut handle. Good looking knife! Btw, my Pocket Tango in Green Burlap Micarta and Sheepsfoot arrives next week!

[@VeniVidiVid]

One of the knives I might call a “gentleman’s fix blade“ might be the MKM Knives Jesper Voxnaes Makro 1 in Olive or Santos wood. Like the pocket tango in Olive, it has a refined, simple look, and a fine wood handle is classic.

[@niclasdahlin4280]

I would like to see a tanto version of the Tango.

[@adamhobbins578]

Greetings DCA, Thomas, & Associates. To build on a question from the lightning round this week; I’ve been looking for a multi-tool or pry-bar with a LED light to pair with the pocket tango 2. I can’t seem to find something that fits the bill well. Do you have any suggestions? Preferably something that can ride in the pocket with a clip. Blade isn’t necessary. Pry-bar and light are a must. Bottle opener and scissors are a plus. Thanks for your help and congrats on the pocket tangos!

[@Tekrow]

If the Pocket Tango came out a month or two sooner and I didn't buy 2 other knives that add up to that price in that period of time already then I would have seriously considered the Lambs foot version in micarta. I love the look and size. Also, imagine if it had a kydex sheath (even if sold separately) with an ulti-clip.

[@CesarA915]

Hey DCA! What’s the best blade shape in the pocket tango for whittling? Do you recommend it for whittling? Great work Thomas, Seth and DCA!

[@knifecenter]

I've done some whittling with my muk blade, but either will work. The straight edge of the lambsfoot is very useful as a whittler. I would say though, if you are looking to pass away hours in front of the campfire whittling, I would want something with a fuller, more accommodating handle. -DCA

[@jonhughes2488]

Hello DCA and KC, love the MKM pocket tango. I have notice there is no "pocket fixed blade " category on KC website. I am becoming a fan of the pocket fixed blade knives, want to dive in this category deeper, are there any other pocket fixed blades favorites or suggestions of yours?

[@c62west]

Congratulations for your collaboration with MKM. YES, there is such a thing as a "gentleman's" fixed-blade. In fact, your Skipjack and Pocket Tango knives would be gentleman's knives if they were a third smaller, had thin scales and had sheaths that disappeared completely into the pocket. The most elegant designs are those with narrower blades, meaning no Nesmuks.

[@Leftyotism]

To answer the question in the thumbnail: That's clearly a Reverse Tanto! And a very nice one at that!

[@tanthathide4704]

Just received my Pocket Tango and I'm really impressed... The Marbled Carbon fiber is not picked up on camera like it is in person! Anyway, for a "gentleman's knife" a Slim MagnaCut polished fixed blade with marbled handle would be a choice in our tribe..

[@sammysizzle4198]

I’m a huge fan of the pocket tango! Love the name, the scallops, crowned spine, look, materials and price. Team Nessmuk! What is the nessmuk version best suited for? Cooking, carving, cutting boxes? How bout the others?

[@cooperclarke154]

Will there be a kydex sheath option?

[@Cobracarrera21]

Got my nessmuk yesterday...love it..had to have it right away..got it with the black micarta handle..

[@tonnynijholt7090]

Cool mate I’m happy for you!! 😊

[@coreycollum2190]

So as far as a gentleman's knife section I believe the White River Exodus 3 is SUPERB for the pen/gentlemanly shape for that particular style of knife.

[@codykoehn7559]

Hey DCA I just bought a pocket tango. So looking forward to it showing up. I plan on using it as my daily carry. With that in mind, I am a tad concerned with getting the sheath dirty. Do you have any pointers on how to clean the inside of a leather sheath? Thanks!!!

[@Kens_knives]

I want a Skip-Jack how can I get one ?

[@CopyNPasteComments]

If the clipped part of the blade was sharpened, would it be a proper reverse Tanto?

[@joshsha6865]

DCA, would the magnets on the Pocket Tango strong enough for a "outside" pocket carry? Meaning the reverse of how you 'clip' yours in the pocket. My state requires any fixed blade to be visible. Thx.

[@paullambert4445]

Great knives. Both! Thanks 🎸🔪

[@SpaceLab-ei5sq]

Not sure why people still are so stuck on only USA made blades. Of course I like to see and support USA manufacturing, but there's also tons of super high quality blades made outside of the US. It would be interesting to see a video where they do a blind test w/ knives from various countries w/ diff levels of quality.

[@Bearded_Ham75]

I'd always like to be able to buy more USA made knives but when you can get as good or even better quality in a lot of cases for less money (Looking at you Benchmade) from companies like Reate for example, even if it is made in China that's what I'll buy, If money wasn't an issue maybe it would be different but as it is even the high quality Chinese knives are already a lot of money for me

[@Leftyotism]

13:21 But that is a Lambsfoot, since the edge is pretty darn straight. And I don't count swedges as modified.

[@tgonzalez1983]

I like it so far. Got the nessmuk version w red burlap. It’s a lot smaller than what I’m used to carrying but still enjoy it. Putting it to use ASAP

[@sidsquibb1270]

What about a lightweight fixed knife with a touch of bling that is carried in the in breast pocket of a sports coat using a sheath with a magnet holder?

[@martinbanks2419]

Congratulations on you MKM tango DCA

[@iambradknight]

Question about the CRKT Michaca. Curious how it opens for left handed use? All of the videos I have seen are right handed opening. Is it lefty friendly?

[@Rye_Bread704]

Loved the episode. Great designs love it👍

[@gert_vC]

Is there still place for friction folders in the modern knife scene?

[@lukehustava5432]

I do have a question as to why you refer to it as a lambsfoot blade but on the website they have it down as reverse tanto.

[@Pokepokeboom]

The rare reverse sheep- tanto -foot

[@jamesgrantham3239]

Small knives/multi tools with can openers (not just bottle openers), and Go!

[@douglasblaydes7801]

When we talk about a Gentleman's pocket knife we tend to gravitate toward something "slicy" and not wide.

[@Matthew-fd6mj]

The CRKT Scribe (Fixed) is a knife that I would say falls under Gentleman Fixed blades. It doesn’t necessarily answer the call of a fixed blade in size and utility but it definitely has discretion.

[@Matthew-fd6mj]

Otherwise a ceremonial saber carried by military officers exudes gentleman fixed blade. I’m not sure if those are carried at BHQ though.

[@slick_slicers]

I currently carry an MKM Makro sheepsfoot. Obviously, your Nesmuck has a very different blade shape, but how does your Lambsfoot compare with the Makro?

[@timothy9596]

Funny, I just went to purchase the Tango 1. I liked the red Micarta one the best but, of course, it's the only one that's sold out lol. Looks like I'll have to wait.

[@Rye_Bread704]

Hey DCA and Thomas! So I am just getting my feet wet on making and customizing knives and I was wondering what would be a knife that I could change the handles and make my own. Or what knife blank should I purchase for this. My plan is a executive style letter opener with a rat tang or a fully encapsulated handle. I am not afraid of using a hack saw to cut a full tang knife if I have to. Budget is 75-100. With that in mind what do you suggest.

[@cemetarygates2800]

Awesome job David!

[@mikehigbee2320]

I ordered my Pocket Tango in the lamb's foot style, even though the website calls it a reverse tanto (win for Thomas). It seems more versatile. To me, the Nessmuk is for skinning critters. I don't do a lot of that, day to day. If I were a frequent hunter, I would get one. A gentleman's fixed blade? I imagine a Buck 503, but fixed instead of folding. Small. Elegant. Capable, but not threatening. I look forward to future knife specs being offered in fractions of banana!

[@HamidShibataBennett]

Does the Pocket Tango have a 90 degree spine to strike a ferro rod?

[@knifecenter]

It does not. It features a crowned spine for comfort. -DCA

[@HamidShibataBennett]

@ thanks kindly.

[@PeterOggeri]

Hey DCA < really like the nessmuck, love your videos, my question is a sharpening question. i know you dont do these all the time but maybe down the road. should you use different types of stones for different types of blade steel? F or instance would diamond sharpeners work better on the higher end steels like s35, s45, magnacut, m390. I guess anything would work eventually but what would work faster with less effert.

[@Leftyotism]

11:33 Sadly I can confirm what Thomas says there. It's true!

[@GoodmaneYT]

For what it's worth, I settled on the Leatherman Arc. :)

[@davidgarrett5671]

I wouldn’t call that “settling”.

[@jufuh1503]

That's a cool knife, congrats!

[@christaylor5059]

Congratulations on the pocket tango looks fantastic. I will have to pick one up. Will Knife Center do anymore Spyderco pakkawood exclusives? The stretch 2 XL would be amazing in that Format.

[@RampantSGV]

How about a longer thinner (think a fixed crkt executive) suit coat pocketable gentlemans fixed blade? Maybe a brass clip and horn scales?

[@el_blaxicano2]

will you make an exclusive black blade version?

[@jayr526]

Was Jim Bowie a gentleman?

[@jeffmcgrath2202]

DCA would there be a possibility that you would eventually create a Kydex sheath for these blades? I’m partial to pocket clips.

[@philiplemer4444]

Most serious question is there a drop point blade version of the pocket tango coming in the future Like a 3.0 if you will or maybe an XL tango

[@Regardless916]

How popular is the lambsfoot compared to the reverse tanto? I bought one (still waiting on delivery unfortunately) and am curious how many others share good taste.

[@cameronweaver8211]

Sorry if this has been asked already, but what pocket fixed blade sticks out of the pocket the least? Congrats on the pocket tango!

[@joeyho5134]

Thomas's comment on the price holds true in my case. Like or prefer the reverse tanto blade and lambsfoot blade and always buy a pair of the same knife which would be a bit much.

[@mcsquirgle]

When I think of gentleman's fixed blades I think of the Boker BFF or the Boker AK1. Extra points if you pick one with Carbon fiber and Damascus

[@martinbanks2419]

Hi DCA and crew hope your good and weel ... lightning round question... what its the best handle metrial is best to handle engine oil.( cutting hoses and wireing loom coating) thanks in advance

[@Bearded_Ham75]

Poor DCA, i think he walks around sometimes sounding like Yosemite Sam grumbling aboout reverse tantos and Thomas 😂

[@markdodson7178]

Hello DCA and Thomas, Love your videos ! I have an odd question concerning slip joint knives. Why do some makers use brass liners (say for instance, Case) and some use steel liners (say Rosecraft). Personally, I like slip joints with the Brass liners, It's just a classic look. Enough said. Now, on the other hand, I like the way the slippies with steel liners sound: When the blade is being closed and it hits the stop pen by the pivot..... i feel like I'm Tim on Tool Time .....AAAaarrrr.......

[@HighRoad317]

Question… what’s a budget friendly knife that’s very similar to Winkler knives in blade shape?? Asking for a friend…

[@cwsmith17]

DCA is an authority on things with edges.

[@smokier3910]

QUESTION: DCA & Thomas, 🖐 I have a knife collection of 50-60 knives ( mostly Remington Bullets & Spydercos ) all of which are fairly new. I also collect vintage Motorcycles and antique arms. Both of which have pricing guides readily available. I would like to get into vintage knife collecting. I have been offered older knives but I’m hesitant to purchase them as I have no idea as to their value on the collectors market. Is there a pricing guide for vintage knives to give a novice collector guidance? PS: Love the “knifeREWARDS”, what’s better than discount knifes.

[@Ericstraordinary]

The reverse tanto blade shape is just a modified Higonokami.

[@MrNeatSoup]

I really like the Spyderco YoJumbo but don’t have the budget for one currently. Can you recommend something similar for a more budget friendly range?

I received my 'muk Tango some days ago, I like it very much :) I have 2 questions: - Is there a plan in the future for a bigger version ? I imagine well a small one (the one here), a middle and a big - Is it a plan to change the scales if we want ? (I had so much hesitations to choose mine ... I've chosen the micarta but I like also very much the oliv and the carbon fiber ones ;))

[@davidfalkenrath9614]

In pre-civil south gentlemen would carry ivory handled bowie knives to dances and formal events.

[@The4cp]

The victory lap is well deserved. Most serious question. If you were a superhero, what knife would you use?

[@cylentone]

A gentleman's fixed blade would probably not go in the pants pocket, more likely in the inside jacket pocket, making the whole sheath and draw solution very tricky. A Kiridashi or something tiny like the Griffin Scout Medic might work, but thinking about why most people carry an EDC fixed blade = more heavy duty use than a folder, it doesn't really make sense to me.

[@gcvrsa]

The Pocket Tango 3 is the blade shape I prefer of the three.

[@Jeremy-Two]

What are some knives people purchase for high visibility, so they can find it easily? Top Five.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

That blade shape is very similar to the Spyderco Pacific Salt with H2 blade.

[@Jeremy-Two]

What folding knife resembles an alligator head? What a knife that would be. Serreated teeth, dark green scalely handle, and nostrils painted at the end of the blade.

[@AndyMcGehee]

By my lights, the sheepsfoot version beats the other two by a country mile. I also think the design is a bit less frightening to the easily frightened, making it closer to a gentleman’s knife if any of them can be considered so (for the reasons you outlined).

[@iamgroot4080]

Ok, I've got one.... Why I should choose Pocket Tango over MKM M4?

[@charlesgary5201]

I just got a bugout in crater blue g10 scales with the gold s30v blade…do I mod it with carbon fiber scales and titanium screws from Flytanium or do I leave it stock and keep the warranty…PLEASE HELP!

[@Duck.270]

What would you recommend for a kids first knife my son is 12 and im looking to buy him a knife

[@zjgw72]

If you want something to use for scale, how about a soda/ cola can? Keep up the good work everyone :)

[@TheMarxx74]

I know you’re USA based, but there are a lot of skilled craftsman around the world. Maybe you guys could showcase different countries i.e. Italy, Japan, Germany, etc. You could make a series. For instance I hardly see any videos on Mcusta knives and I think there are more makers to be presented.

[@Leftyotism]

12:49 But dear DCA, when you modify a Lambsfoot you get a Reverse Tanto!

[@Leftyotism]

12:00 Yes he did!

[@JROTCBALL]

I want that pocket tango so badly!!! DCA all ur talk on nesmucks has me leaning towards that blade shape, BUT the knife center exclusives say “No Longer Available” please tell me more are on the way!! The olive wood would be my second choice if not!

[@knifecenter]

A choice has not been made yet on restocking the exclusive of the nessmuk blade.

[@jonathanlawton8918]

A gentleman's fixed blade would be the boker BFF in wood handle

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

I read Italian makers run their steel soft. Any merit?

[@knifecenter]

Unfortunately that was mostly a big internet myth that got way out of hand. The MagnaCut on the Pocket Tango is 61-63 Rockwell. While some may prefer even harder, this is a great range for this knife and its intended use. -DCA

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

@@knifecenter Thank you sir and I got my eye on one of your fixies.