MADE IN AMERICA! The Best U.S.A. Made Pocket Knives | Knife Banter S2 (Ep 30)

[@coryw.5755]

dude Blade HQ has the best customer service hands down. Thank you Nathan J. for your expedient and professional help! Ordered the wrong Spyderco and getting the order canceled and a store credit for the correct model was insanely quick and also learned if logged into my account I can do it myself in the future. Thanks y'all!

[@brentdemick9865]

it literally looks like Kurt and Zach are sitting in opposite corners of the same garage

[@RyGuy_1776]

I literally said the exact same thing 😂

[@SammyJoeLouis]

Lmao

[@hp5469]

Cause they are

[@zsombordonko6459]

Yes! I've missed sensei Kurt SO much!

[@MrsDuckyLou]

I thought that Kurt was a knife maker at first. Didn’t recognize him without the beard

[@medicmason5819]

Feel like Kurt got bored and shaved with his bugout 😂

[@johnmeany7004]

He Probably did

[@BladeHQ]

That is entirely possible. 🤣

[@cesarnava8616]

I'm hoping it was a bet he lost

[@garycruz5910]

Is that Jaime in the comments?

[@tonib4095]

Zac really looks exhausted

[@lobotomite9767]

If there's ever been a time to buy American instead of chineese its now.

[@aaronsbraga]

Yup, were paying for Trumps tariffs.

[@JudoDogMD]

I went through my knife collection and threw away the Chinese made knives. Bought a Benchmade, two Spydercos, and a ZT. Love it.

[@anakinjarel8912]

I agree, but the devil is in the details. There are many "AMERICAN" companies that do business and make their goods in China but the profit is American and for a U.S company. It can also just be "assembled" here in the U.S but the parts are "made" in China (or somewhere else). How do we TRULY KNOW if EVERY SINGLE PART IS MADE and ASSEMBLED here? Do we really TRUST that if it says "Made in the U.S.A" that it REALLY IS? I am sure that that info is available somewhere. I haven't done enough digging to TRULY KNOW. ps: it's like cars and trucks. The car is "assembled" here in the U.S but most, if not all of the parts are made somewhere else. The electronics can be made in S. Korea , the speakers can be made in Germany or the chasis is made in China, etc...etc...etc... Am I getting too deep on the topic? Just asking...

[@jasonmiller9495]

Agreed 👍

[@jasonmiller9495]

@@aaronsbraga would you rather pay the freaking tariff or give up your freedom when China overtakes our country. If you think that's not what China has planned you really need to do some research. We can not stay a consumer based society. We have to start producing our own goods again .

[@JMag1]

I love my Tops CSAR-T. I'm an EMT and this is my EDC, I use it at work, I use it while hiking, and fishing. It's a no nonsense heavy duty folding work knife. It has a bunch of features I love, like a glass breaker, seat belt cutter, and the lanyard hole doubles as a hex bit insert for a multitool kit you can buy separately for it. I bought my first one a couple years ago and ended up giving it to my sister when she deployed to Iraq. So of course I had to buy another one for myself.

[@jasonbrown6686]

Knife video in the middle of the day !! Just don’t tell my boss I’m watching instead of working !!! Nice to see Kurt is still alive !! We missed ya man !!

[@deejay2793]

My hogue has never failed or missed a perfect launch, super heavy built & oh’ that kick!!

[@AlexanderSLeBlanc]

So glad to see Kurt back on! Missed the dynamic duo you guys make together.

[@joestrycharz7731]

Jamie at the outro is icing on the cake! More airtime for Jamie!

[@kcrad1521]

Agree !!! More Jameme please!

[@timjohnson690]

Zac looks high.

[@predragmedojevic2504]

That’s what I said 🤣🤣🤣

[@JensenAzotea]

Y’all fixed to get him piss tested 😅

[@gerbilgiant]

Dude high af

[@dutchvanderbilt9969]

Takes one to know one

[@gregoryhall5158]

Blasted 🚀🚀

[@Dragon-yw4xw]

leatherman is very useful. My leather man surge has been with me for 6 years and had zero problem. Other knife is good for playing but if you cut things all day long, a simple $15 utility knife from Milwaukee is better. I don’t have time to sharpen knife.

[@RadDadisRad]

I have a Leatherman Surge in my lunchbox held on by RAE Gear belt clip and bit kit holder.

[@robertguarino355]

TOPS is without a doubt my favorite knives!

[@noahcook241]

Kurt is GLOWING. Living his best life.

[@alexanderweaver4838]

I love the interaction between you two very knowledgeable knife guys. My main knife is a Kershaw Ken Onion that I bought in Maui back in 1995 from the Snap On dealer. He would pull up in front of our hangar every week so the A&P mechanics (helicopter) could view and handle new tools or find replacements for lost or damaged ones. As the parts manager I needed a knife to open packages, boxes and an assortment of other containers. I figured I could drop 20 or 25 bucks on an inexpensive knife. Snap On doesn't sell cheapo knives...and he jokingly gave me the directions to Walmart. Well, $85 later I stepped out of the truck with a Kershaw Ken Onion which I still carry today except that it's missing the pocket clip which I lost on a hike. It's still in its original condition but I have to pocket carry it but no big deal. It has never lost its sharpness and performs camp chores easily, especially slicing into juicy steaks. Zac, I know you're a motorcycle guy...what do you ride? I'm itching to get back on another bike soon, possibly another Fat Boy; sold my 2008 model before leaving SoCal in 2014. Anyway, I love these blade banters and you guys have helped us through this maddening crisis with new knowledge of knives and sore gut muscles due to laughter. Mahalo, guys!

[@Be-durini]

I like the trim. Showcases Kurt’s smile.

[@svaujin]

I love Emerson knives. I have had CRKT, Gerber, Buck, Cold Steel, on and on Sticking with my CQC 8 and my CQC 15. The CQC 8 I have carried every day for years, used and abused and it still is going strong

[@IndianaJoe0321]

I was surprised Emerson didn't make the grade for this video. Both the 8 series & the Commander series are great production knives.

[@matthewshannon6946]

Good to see Kurt back! Great video Zac.

[@TJ-gy7qr]

Next episode put Kurt on the left side

[@Daani_the_boer]

Why

[@kevinAuman1]

Yeah why?

[@TJ-gy7qr]

kevin auman he normally sits on the left side

[@anakinjarel8912]

For production purposes, they should keep it consistent. On most set type shows (with a desk) the "Host" is usually on camera left the way they are now. If they are in a "two box", "split box" or "side by side", then the "Host" should be camera left or in the left box. This is correct the way it is here. They obviously made the right adjustment and placed the "Guest" on the right or in the "right box" Consistency is key, though.

[@dudestoneking]

Best knife banter yet! This is now the list for my first knife collection. Not that there aren't nice knives made in other countries but they will have to wait until my American made collection is built. Good show!

[@vinnieb5869]

Awesome that you two are back together on the small screen again!

[@travisgray7216]

I love my Leatherman Free P2, it’s the only tool I used when putting together all of the furniture in my friends apartment and my own.

[@bilbsk.2510]

Awesome videos ,great to see Zack and Kurt again

[@psychofu420]

Super happy to see Kurt again! Great video!😎👍

[@shtzweak]

So good to see the dream team back together again zac/Kurt 2020

[@billyspahr808]

Big fan of some Emerson knives like the Tiger, Commander, and all sorts of others! The Seax has actually been one I’ve gravitated to the past month or so because of that precise point 👍🏼

[@Rileynd17]

Can we all agree that Jamie’s ever changing end screen is the best part of these videos during quarantine?

[@nixnook592]

Best one yet. With close ups.

[@gmorel1916]

New Knife Banter AND Kurt is back... Yessssss

[@bigmikeg84]

Hey Kurt, that's a pretty nice tan for someone who has been hiding out in your shelter! Glad to see you back on the videos again

[@bmav007]

Question for those who know more than me: My dad had a old and very compact American made folding Buck knife that I absolutely loved. It just felt super tough and solid and the transition from the polished wood to metal was seamless. It really felt indestructible. It also had a nice more rounded shape to it that felt great. I am currently in the market for a small knife with a similar feel since this one might be out of production. Any recommendations?

[@David-gn4yz]

Thankyou for everything you do !

[@Mr.Big-Gunz]

I still have my old original leatherman from back in 90's,, it still works perfectly....

[@LukeAquilaNance]

Been using the tops kitchen knives for a while now. I love them!

[@Lee62bt]

I got the Tops Bob for my nephew for his birthday. He is in the Air Force and loves to go camping. He said it is now his favorite knife.

[@kcrad1521]

THAT IS MY HOUGE!!!! Except my blade is different. LOVE THIS KNIFE ...cracks me up every time deploys...kicks like a mule!!! 💓💞

[@RedwolfEDC]

My favorite USA makers are Melvin Lozada and Casey Middleton. Both are custom makers but they are not only fantastic craftsman but they are fantastic human beings. I hope one day you guys will do a video spotlighting all of the amazing American custom makers we have In our beautiful country. Thank you for an amazing video.

[@shtzweak]

Can we get a series with zac and Kurt talking about useful hacks, i too would like to learn that trucker knot

[@nelsonturner501]

I thought I was the only one I. 'Merica to own a Crunch ! Bought one for my stepdad who fly fishes, figured it would be a good tool to have in the field........talked so much about. He gave me one on my birthday back in '99. Carry it every day !

[@Pozilla-xh8xv]

Spyderco is my favorite. They stay sharp and just work

[@randyblackburn9765]

Spyder

[@benjoyce5449]

Kurt - I thought the same thing about the launch 11 - needed a deep carry clip. Emailed Kershaw and they said yes we have them, we will send you a deep carry that will fit the launch for free. So i bought it. Clip should be here any day now, love the knife too!

[@Kyoko12345678]

I would love to see that SBR in a flipper.Also-Zac, I finally ordered a Swiss Army compact

[@p.l.699]

Buck 722 Spitfire, Kershaw 1600 and 1610, Emerson Combat Karambit. These are great made by some of the best!

[@Jam3s99]

Every time Kurt says honestly an angel gets his wings

[@hurricaneheli79]

I just bought my 1st Spyderco. The Para 3. I absolutely love it. SOG is another company I like.

[@youbikewithatube]

After carrying the wave for a couple years in my pocket I found it would sometimes come partially open if I was taking my keys out of my pocket or digging around in my pocket since the clip was on the back side arm. Wish it was on the front side arm then it could anchoring it and preventing it from partially opening. Other than that it was amazing to have. A little heavy, a little thick and big for everyday edc but still so useful in so many situations you inevitably find yourself in.

[@adammunger2288]

WOOOO Kurt's back! Missed those hams!

[@dano9060]

Great show love American made.

[@brandonturner2979]

I really appreciate every video. It’s a nice break from the world right now.

[@tobbesmusik]

Zac and Curt... I love you guys!

[@BennyBladez-]

Nice to see ya Kurt big ups!

[@Kazues_]

I almost didn't recognize you at first but you look good without a beard brother.

[@mazepa-slavaukrayini932]

I am addicted to Spyderco’s unmatched robust design, attention to detail and superb quality..

[@eastislandlocksmiths6253]

So happy they brought this cute couple back. Zac definitely crushing on beardless Kurt lol.

[@sinistral7911]

Leatherman Crunch?!? You young whippersnappers, the first Leatherman was the PST, which I am still rockin' from the 80's... BEST POCKET TOOL EVER!!!

[@greekveteran2715]

Victorinox Spirit X, is the best pocket tool ever, PST is not very far, but the newer made Leathermans, are very far from both the older PST and even more, than the Spirit X. Marketing these days, has destroed all the great quality tools, we used to have from that era.

[@sinistral7911]

@@greekveteran2715 Spirit X is a very good tool. I like something a little lighter as I carry in my pocket. I agree about the marketing, it's all show and no go now a days.

[@josephdanmathis1876]

I was gifted a tops Bob. it's special to me. We've been through a lot together. I've batoned it through hard cured Oak, to the point the entire blade was in a block of wood and I had to bust it apart with an axe to retrieve my knife. It's my one tool option, for realsies ; )

[@wolfgangclark1475]

Today just k Eeps getting better! Nkd and a knife banter!

[@tacticaltim9741]

Ka-Bar is a big one in my opinion. Long time bladeHQ customer and subscriber. Keep it up guys I’ll have to send you guys a pic of my obscenely large knife collection I think you’d be proud of me haha

[@medicmason5819]

Initial thought; Did Eleanor get kurt again??😂😂😂

[@Schnozwangler]

That freak has been my edc for like a year now, works great for everything holds edge forever sharpens easy and takes a hell of a beating. It’s essential a folding fixed blade 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@marcguerino5645]

Those tops knives are absolute FIRE!!!! I'm feeling the BOB but that mini scandi looks super nifty. Awesome stuff!!!

[@BladeHQ]

💪💪💪

[@NPonlamuangsri]

Quarantine got you lookin buff, Kurt. Keep it up!

[@beatricekolk1361]

My favorite knife out of all of mine is my stonewashed AFO 9050. American made, really solid, feels good in the ham sharks.

[@stoutdog56]

Great video! I added a few to my wish list. Hinderer was suspiciously absent.

[@pavlek47]

I'm not American but Benchmade Super Freek is the best. For a work that I am doing this is perfect knife. I almost stop buying knifes when I bought SUPER FREEK. Deep pocket carry clip is must for this beauty although with ordinary clip knife fits better in the hand.

[@bleau_edc6094]

Finally Kurt is back!!!!!!!

[@coobay978]

My favorite ProTech is the TR3 Manual. Just got to the part on Spider Co knives and the weirdest one I own is the Dodo. I never use it but I'll never let it go. It just makes me smile when I pull it out and look at it.

[@DarthRambaldi47]

Yes!!! Kurt's back, and now with 90% less beard.

[@isaacshiellsthomas992]

Hi Curt!!!!!! Welcome back!!!

[@jasonpettit9984]

Leatherman wave plus,that's the best one

[@jasonmiller9495]

I love Blade Hq my wife hates it because I just got into knives and I'm already on my third order with in a month. Every order gets a little more expensive and believe me my wife notices. Thank God she doesnt know that the price can get so high on the high end stuff. So far I ordered 3 different affordable Cold Steel knives the last order is the Ranchboss 2 and I got it engraved. Love the channel and the store. My next order will be an otf.

[@saxcobra895]

Yes! Ham hands back in front of the camera!

[@Bald_Head89]

I love Benchmade, Cold Steel, Spyderco, Ka-Bar, Esee and Ontario . I think those 4 knife companies make some of the best and beautiful folders and fixed blades on the market today.

[@dangermouse9494]

I love Benchmade. Benchmade is a great knife company. I swear by them. I love them and you are right to carry behind them. I love his house.

[@OGjayraimie]

Just got my first Emerson and I have to say it’s pretty awesome. Waving this thing out of the pocket is overboard in the office and gets me some WTF looks, but man, it’s great.

[@timbober1]

Good to see Kurt

[@jumuchoi6008]

Why is Kurt literally GLOWING

[@Shiroiokami947]

The knives of Benchmade are a reflection of the founder, Les De Asis. He truly was an innovator when he started off with Balisong and then evolved and created the Benchmade Company. I think knife community will miss him. Whenever I traveled or went camping, a Benchmade knife was always with me.

[@markfcoble]

Excellent, thank you. Need? No. Want? Boy, oh, boy! Automatic? Fixed blade.... Thanks again.

[@nostalgicshark3]

Could you do a video on what blade shapes are for what purpose ? Lastly the different ways of carrying your knife I.e hip, pocket, etc I would be much appreciative thanks

[@noahb1201]

just got my tops bull-trout, making a cross draw sheath for it now!

[@joshglover2370]

Leatherman has the nicest pliers, files, scissors, and saws of any multi tool by far! 😀

[@dkjohnson7661]

The duck commander ZZ Top beard is over! Looking good Kurt!

[@joshglover2370]

Spyderco makes nice knives! I have the Endura 4, and I love it! 😀

[@davidrother6092]

Spyderco is my go to for American made folders.

[@blakedavis2447]

Case sod buster/jr and a buck 110 is a great place to start I also really enjoy the leatherman rev if you want a multi tool

[@krispyren]

Theres two american knives that I’m currently drooling over! Spyderco Para 3 LW with black DLC coated and the Benchmade Mini Griptilian, coated blade with s30v. with the “spidey” hole(All black) 😍 but knives in South Africa 🇿🇦 are very expensive. And those arent even expensive knives. Gotta love the exchange rate 😐. I currently only own a victorinox which is 34 years old 💪 Love your show guys! Shoutout from South Africa!

[@jessebergunder]

Hell yea kurt the man. Beardless bros..

[@The4cp]

Old school Buck 110. Not so old school but kinda PM2. Oh where oh where is my PM2 tanto 🤔! Kurt welcome back!

[@DCASS1121]

At 32:16 when you almost said shit downs had me rolling 😂

[@thecoonhunter77]

Microtech has in house built machine to test how many fires. I think 80,000 times is the number. Great video guys!

[@iacopellir82]

Kurt you need to make a shirt that says "Protect the Hams" as someone who also has larger hands and am I always cutting them, smashing them and burning them would totally be in for that T.

[@TheYotaLife]

Can we get a part 2 on either Kurt’s or Zac’s collection please

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

That Exocet looks a lot like the Tekna Security Card Knife back in the late 80's/early 90's.

[@agentcostley8055]

Dude as soon as the video started, I went full R. Lee Eremy, from full metal jacket when he finds the doughnut lol. “Holy Jesus, what is that? WTF IS THAT?” Lol great to see you again buddy.

[@T00ty_B00ty]

Hey y’all should do a knife banter on innovative knife uses. Like at the beginning of Gerber’s “Unstoppable” video where he uses the knife and nail to cut a strip of leather.

[@davidsnyder8503]

I love my Hogue and CRKT knives. Kershaw makes great knives.

[@allsaidndonefer7654]

SPYDERCO FOR THE LOVE OF GOD START MAKING THE JANISONG IN AMERICA!!!!! I want 1, ok maybe 3, nay i want 4! Great video fellas and its probably a good thing Kurt used the hammer and not that sweet hog splitter hanging next to it.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

You had me at Hogue and TOPS...but I kinda want to clown Kurt a bit about that Juggalo cleaver on the wall behind him. (it's actually cool af)

[@mattadler4710]

Protech magic knives are amazing. Take your pick of version. They are awesome. Probably the only Protech knives ill ever purchase.