This Will (Probably) Never Happen, And Here's Why - TKG 189 - (This is a 44 minute ramble)

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[@metal_complex]

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[@vinnyk1911]

Please don't change the content! Your are one of the most entertaining, most easily sidetracked, reviewers on KZbin and I love it. Thank you for great environment you create on your channel.

[@kwjr.9569]

I'm fairly new to the channel. PLEASE keep keeping on!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 and yes, some of us, live the Knife life through you!!!!

[@JR-5465]

It is sad there are so many people who love to see people fail. I was raised life is like a mirror what you project will be projected back onto you and after almost 60 years on this rock I find that to be a pretty accurate assessment. Keep up the great content 😁

[@brianh7618]

I am very new to collecting and can honestly say that I look for your reviews first because I feel your views are typically the same I would look for in a knife. Please keep going. Let the naysayers be damned!

[@Kens_knives]

People love drama and conspiracy theories about anything you have never gone down that road thats what makes you real and the best reviewer on KZbin! Thanks for your time and devotion to the knife community. K.W.M.

[@chiefelephanttuskbong8081]

Hey M.C, just wanna say I'm really happy for all your success, you deserve every bit of it and the vids you and Nick did were great. Thanks for all the great content and I hope 2023 is even better for you 👍⚔️

[@landscapingspecialist]

One of the most baddass knife tables on KZbin right now. Nice collection man 💪🏻💪🏻

[@zbaird3]

You should see the rest of his collection. Maybe you have but I would say that's not even 5 - 10%..

[@dwo37650]

Hey MC, glad that you're not changing things up. You are a believable guy, down to earth, and have integrity. Plus you are funny as hell! Really respect your honest reviews, and the fact that you call 'em like you see 'em. Keep up the great work and keep it coming!

[@bunny_jr]

Fantastic episode, been watching for a couple years and your remarks at the top of the episode inspired me to leave a comment. Thank you for the engaging perspective, I always enjoy hearing what you have to say. Here’s to a great 2023.

[@ryansmock2717]

You've definitely influenced my tastes as time has gone on, and I always go to you first to hear your thoughts on a new piece. You're hilarious, while also always saying what you think, the good, the bad, and the ugly as Nick would say. I really appreciate your honestly with knives and your voices, and the classic "Oh look a lanyard hole, anyways"

[@ANIML57]

All I know is that my silly, simple little life is that much better for your contribution to this thingy. We’re not that strange, as knife people anymore. I appreciate you very much and would be “loster” without you being a part of my weeks! Btw, I live in Hawaii and subsequently cannot choose a purchase over my family. But you provide a viable, necessary service to us. Be well, lollipop daddy! Keep the sharp side down! 🖤🤘🏿

[@Mainrollman]

You've definitely hit the big time MC. I had to watch two 30 second Ads just to start this episode of TKG. LOL

[@butthedd0233]

I'm very happy to be here. Finding Metal Complex has given me a place to adventure into a place beyond my boundaries. THANKS!!!

[@davidwamsley7864]

Hey MC its all good you just keep doing you and I will keep watching and spending way to much money on knives that I don't need but definitely want and as far as you designing a knife if you ever do I will absolutely buy one no matter where it is manufactured.

[@mitch_edc]

Best segment of the week!!!!

[@rhinosaur.]

You've gotten this far doing it your way, so it's hilarious that random people will jump in and tell you how you need to change. Your resolution is a good one.

[@zerofpsgames5635]

I want this dude to be my Dungeon Master for a session. With all the voices he does I feel like he would be really good at it.

[@protoseries]

If you keep making the content, I'll keep watching!

[@Kens_knives]

Thanks MC you answered my question at the end of the Knife-Guy.

[@groundfog]

Great video!

[@cornbread22cb]

Love the content bro! And this illness will make me broke 😂 I love knives!! Also it’s nice to put a face to the voice every once and a while. Don’t be afraid to show your mug, it’s creates personality, not a bad thing. Cheers!

[@kerrykitterman4602]

Hey. M. C. Great Video Thanks, you have been a big influence on my collection, Thanks for all the good advice. Your advice has kept me from making some bad choices Also .!👍

[@robertfish6779]

I appreciate the 44 minute ramble.

[@stevewelborn8744]

You have become the no. 1 knife channel in my opinion.

[@MikeyTrailz]

I spend money on knives but I still live vicariously through you my friend! 🤣 Someday I would love to own one of those fancy Kunwu knives! Love the daily content thanks MC!

[@thomaslake7200]

You rule brother, and I'm glad that we share an interest in phat knives - In the pocket today, I am wearing my steampunk Hinderer XM-18 3" wearing a paisley etched and bronze anodized Hinderer titanium scale. I know that you don't like this model, but it's a great "gentleman's" carry. However. I've also been flipping my full sized G10 AD20 and my full ti XM-18 3.5". Also, my Brian Brown Dutchman, which is about as thicc as it is long!

[@josiahpage440]

As you were yelling I began to wonder if your kids ever wonder for your safety while you are yelling down in your dungeon

[@Grumpyjoe301]

Hey MC keep up the good job... you make day ......

[@landscapingspecialist]

Techno carbo and Vanax 🤤🤩 I haven’t seen many knives other than quiet carry that uses Vanax. I am truly intrigued

[@darryljuice9058]

Skipping along with my lollipop and my penny loafers… lol. What a visual. One arm swinging widely front to back and some snot glistening on the upper lip.

[@packman21421]

I honestly like your channel more than others because you have the same taste in knives as I... Metal complex, what a suiting name 🤣

[@AoABlodhgarm]

If you can dodge a knife you can dodge a ball? I laughed way too hard at that thought. Thank you for letting me live my knife dreams through you. (and Nick S.)

[@JPK1981]

I ENDURE the intro, so the algorithm KNOWS I want more of this content...🤷‍♂️

[@gram7853]

Here's a question I have been dying to ask: Why is spyderco one of the only manufacturers that grind a plunge grind in front of the finger choil (CORRECTLY)? I have been bit by knives with the plunge grind behind the choil and everyone does it.

[@BrandonTClem]

Knife buying 101: -See knife -Watch MC for review -Buy knife -Watch MC's video on repeat until knife arrives -Open knife -Repeat until you're broke

[@erhon5]

Here’s an idea make an actual fancy gas station knife dragons, rainbows and multiple blades and everything 😂. Or just wait until a design comes to you and if it doesn’t that’s fine too.

[@miketesznar7711]

If you were to design you’re own knife who would you pick to make it?love what you do don’t change anything 👍🏻✌️👍🏻 peace out

[@MacShawn]

To a point you have alluded to, there is a old saying you may like: The higher you climb the ladder of success, the more people your ass is exposed to. Genuinely though, keep climbing. Your success is well-deserved and well-earned. You are good to and for all the nice parts of our community. I will continue to enjoy your earnestness and good nature as long as you offer it and I hope it will be a very long time. Thank you very much my friend and best wishes for you and your loved ones.

[@abuslume4169]

What I've gotten from this video is that Metal Complex is becoming a puzzle solving channel.

[@landscapingspecialist]

Ty

[@josephmiceli3828]

I’m not sure what happened to my comment, little weird.. but in response to your previous comment, I believe you have interpreted what I was saying in a different way than I intended. I’d never just try to tell someone what their due diligence is, and to try and make this as short as possible, you do “run a Discord” which in that case I think you and most people would agree you have an obligation for who stays and who goes. The due diligence part would simply be doing just a tiny bit of research on whoever it is being removed before actually removing those people. You and your mods have final say I’d imagine, so that’s all I was referring to. It’s absolutely not BS

[@landontreinen3062]

I’d love to see you do an episode of KNP and talk OEM manufacturing and knife design. Brian knows all about dealing with Reate (pssss I think you should just do a design with them k thanks) and it would be cool to hear what he might have to share with you about his experiences with the whole process. I’m really hoping you design some absolutely ridiculous knife first that has almost no utilitarian use whatsoever. Then name it something really cocky and over the top. “The Greatest Knife Ever Made” 😂 23 points of locking interface and 13 deployment methods with a bottle opener in the opening hole and a prybar/glass breaker on the end of the handle.

[@dannycalvert8513]

Don't forget the lanyard hole!

[@ssunfish]

I'm not sure why I watch MC. It might be the click bait titles? Not sure cause folders are just a convenience item and the higher the price the less it piques my interest. Folders are beaters that have acweak point: the joint. But I love that you love knives!!!!

[@Lack_of_response]

The difficulty of starting US manufacturing from scratch that the Knife anuts podcast covered is a big reason why we don’t see more made in the USA knives. The low threshold of how much of the work has to be done in the US to legally label a product as made in the USA is probably a big partof why people get so skeptical and go sniffed for conspiracies

[@mikereese15]

Just keep doing you.

[@scrick7112]

Morning Knife Guy. Rick in S.D.

[@tsdted5029]

Dream Smasher! I think I've found the name of your death metal band! Lets do this baby! Woo hoo!

[@gracjannargiel]

I would buy the MC knife! Just to add it to my collection

[@theolddoctor4492]

That certainly is a beautiful display of knives, I would be curious to know what the retail value is of that group. My guess is pretty pricey.

[@robertfish6779]

10,000+?ish

[@rsFalka]

@@robertfish6779 closer to 7k.

[@ericsimon1630]

Hey MC, at some point, can you list the podcasts that you recommended, you blew by them so fast I could not jot them down, and I'm too lazy to re-watch the entire episode - thanks !

[@benjofpv]

At this rate a pelican case sponsor might be needed, perhaps a pelican room?

[@Mortismors]

Question is how many lanyard holes will it have?

[@jasonmeehan6080]

2022 was an OK year for knives, need more innovations like the Winterblade Factor… And not so much of the plain Titanium (no texture) frame lock knives…

[@ssunfish]

I'm jaded: sick to death of black, frame locks & liner locks and hate D2 and S30V. It's like I painted myself into a corner trying to enjoy my hobby even more with greater dopamine hits. Thankful I at least can conceptualize that.

[@landscapingspecialist]

I rewatched a favorite video of mine a while back. Not MC content. I noticed the thumbs down was lit up or checked. I was like what ? Hell no 🤨 so accidental errant thumb presses are a thing

[@paulmills426]

Did your Shirogorov in the video come with the fat carbon scale or scales depending on which model it is? Or did a company make those aftermarket? I'd like to switch my g-10 scales on my F3 to carbon fiber like the f3ns.

[@metal_complex]

It came from the factory like this.

[@mattcorrente7552]

Do you ever get want to review the ch knives 3516 noble

[@windowbreezes]

be safe, MC. whats the knife directly above the Shirogorov with bead?

[@malcolmholt2010]

Love the factor just wish I could afford it, I count them jumping a fence going to sleep. 😂

[@edscarservice]

I'm very interested in getting one of those knives from Australia I think you called it the rusk? Can you help me?

[@Kens_knives]

MC what is the knife in carbon fiber with the lanyard on it I know you would love to have lanyards on all of them ! Lol !

[@metal_complex]

Shirogorov F3 NS special edition with aqua Technocarbo and Vanax. Lanyard was unfortunately part of the package lol

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

New champion on Raid Shadow Legends - Metal Complex...

[@landscapingspecialist]

Someone needs to do a ‘Best Gastation Knives’ channel or at least a weekly skit that covers the gas station side of knives. Truck stop or gas station knives. Is there a difference ? 🤔

[@mikejurnak4253]

Keep being you MC as for sponsorships seems like ManScape gives them out like candy 🤣

[@jdisdetermined]

Don’t forget Nord and Raid Shadow Legends.

[@malcolmholt2010]

😂 can’t say we weren’t warned! 44 minutes 😂

[@cousinpete2055]

The knife in your opening picture. Bottom right. What's that small knife called??

[@zacharyellison4189]

What's the comp lock looking carbon fiber in the middle?

[@emesser7087]

Not watched a minute so far but first tought was, make it simple then 🙂 the design I mean

[@notwinston2671]

M🗡️C you are never wrong only sometimes mistaken 👍👍

[@emesser7087]

Maybe it will end up beeing "the Homer" but if you never try you'll never know 😁

[@landscapingspecialist]

I wanna yell at people through a rectangle 🤣👌🏻 Edit: it’s a really nahhhhce rectangle too 🤓

[@aedelus]

If it ain't broken 👍

[@DeRock401]

Right?

[@Karrio73]

I had a podcast, and I determined ahead of time that it would be fun. When it stopped being fun, I stopped the podcast. These are hobbies and if they’re not fun, what’s the point?

[@CHUCKIT]

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.

[@landscapingspecialist]

Yeah the Hoback conspiracy is appalling. I’m outraged!

[@MrBowser2012]

Medford wasn’t on my wish-list until all of the controversy started. Greg’s business has boomed since certain people attempted to cancel him.

[@dannyjudson932]

There’s something a foot going on here

[@edscarservice]

I asked you a question once before and for whatever reason you either didn't see it or you chose to ignore me.

[@wupwop]

😂

[@DrDrewdude]

When are you going to design your own gas station knife?

[@emesser7087]

Love the comment about @transparentknives and I think absolutely same he is a Gem

[@landscapingspecialist]

Dude I think I honestly disliked 10 videos in my KZbin history. I just don’t use the ratio aspect for the creators I sub to. Even creators I don’t sub to. I I disliked a video, it was an errant thump press or I REALLY ACTUALLY HATED something. And I hate hate very little in life.

[@JPK1981]

It's the illuminati! Or Q Anon! 🤣🤣🤣

[@gracjannargiel]

That explains the success of the lanyard hole🤔🤫 JK😂

[@landscapingspecialist]

Fat carbon Shiro w a lanyard ? 🤯

[@metal_complex]

Technocarbo*

[@doodysdaggers]

It’s certainly evidence of your gift of gab and great personality that you haven’t changed anything during your KZbin career, and you’re still rapidly growing. You’re one of the only knife KZbinrs that I haven’t gotten burnt out on. Keep it up MC 🤠 And if you get a chance, take a look at my channel.

[@DrDrewdude]

Ditto 🤘

[@brucelevering8789]

There are Always sheep. Lol

[@feraltrafficcone4483]

Fun fact, Raycons are A W F U L! Truly, truly awful. To me, the more something gets peddled by KZbinrs, the worse the product is. Usually that’s true, since the more a company spends on advertising, they (USUALLY) aren’t setting aside enough to make the product actually good

[@steveweber8124]

KZbin could be a lot better. Less woke. Great channel!

[@Magoot2456]

I hope someday you will do a video about how bad clones are for the knife community and how they are completely ripping off the REAL makers of fantastic knives! The clones have gotten so good that it's made me really weary buying knives on the secondary! Another thing that really irritates me...I saw a huge thread where the people were bagging hard-core on hinderer because of all sorts of different problems, when they very obviously acquired clones. If you get a hinderer for $100-$200 and it is garbage...you bought a clone bud! Drives me nuts lol

[@ssunfish]

Clones SUCK! But for me I hate the scalpers! They make more than the maker and dealer combined and are just a shit ass middle man! Every one that doesn't get one and scalpers stay prosperous pisses me off to no end

[@Magoot2456]

@@ssunfish I 100% agree! There's nothing worse than flippers!!!!

[@jdisdetermined]

@@ssunfish Yep. Scalpers are gross. The bottom feeders of consumerism. Unbranded clones, like Green Thorns, not pretending to be something else, I really have no problem with, everyone copies each other *shamelessly* in knife design anyway. But full on counterfeits trying to profit on somebody else’s name? Yeah that’s garbage, no respect for that.

[@metal_complex]

I still won't show a green thorn or similar. To me it's ok to have hints of this or that in a design, but following each line exactly for no other purpose than to capitalize on the popularity of the design is slimy to me. People can (and should) enjoy what they want... But I'll pay substantially more for the real thing every single time. TLDR: common borrowed elements are ok if they're kept to a minimum. Unbranded direct copies don't sit well with me.

[@jdisdetermined]

@@metal_complex Yeah I hear you, I totally see your side of it too. Honestly if I had enough disposable income for real Shiros I’d happily throw the Green Thorns in a volcano. 😁✌️

[@DeepWaterMite30]

There are chrome extensions that can actually show you the dislikes on videos again. I use Return KZbin Dislike

[@The33r]

These look like gas station knives

[@InConsulting]

Ouch 44mins, pass

[@Spthomas47]

Just designe a knife, or many, dude. Stop creating problems before they happen.

[@metal_complex]

No. Also this is done and over with. Nobody cares and nobody should

[@Spthomas47]

@@metal_complex fair enough lol

[@edscarservice]

You talk too much.. you show some beautiful knives and you explain much detail but all this other chit chat we can do without

[@dragonsoriordan6737]

Hey metal_complex I'm pretty new here, but I'd like to say don't change anything. I'm here to hear what you say about pocket Knives and ever since I've never thought you were lieing to me ,us. So yeah keep your channel the same. If you changed then I think ppl would leave. Just my thought.

[@theangrypainter826]

Looking for some info on a knife maker named johnnyjamie. Hard to find info on him. If anyone knows anything please leave me a msg. Ty

[@ogjz6161]

Hey MC, You have gotten big to the point where there are nefarious folks watching too. I left a message on your instagram. You have someone scamming on your you tube and also hijacked your telegram account.

[@metal_complex]

I appreciate that but I'm aware. I actually don't have a telegram account. Never have. These are scam bots and they are relentless. They attack my channel (and many others) daily and all I can do is clear them. They'll be back..