The TOP 50 Greatest Pocket Knife Designs of All Time - According to Metal Complex - 2022

The TOP 50 greatest pocket knife designs (In my opinion).
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50. QSP Penguin - shrsl.com/3doti
49. CIVIVI Cogent - shrsl.com/3dotp
48. CIVIVI Altus - shrsl.com/3dotu
47. Benchmade Bugout - shrsl.com/3dotw
46. Hogue Deka - shrsl.com/3doty
45. Benchmade 940 - shrsl.com/3dotz
44. Benchmade Super Freek - shrsl.com/3dou4
43. Benchmade Mini Crooked River - shrsl.com/3dou7
42. Cold Steel AD-15 - shrsl.com/3doua
41. Cold Steel AD-10 - shrsl.com/3doud
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40. Spyderco PM2 - shrsl.com/3douf
39. Spyderco Manix 2 - shrsl.com/3douj
38. Microtech Ultratech - dlt.link/2HZGMuE
37. TRM Shadow - www.threeriver...
36. Protech SNG - dlt.link/3niInhd
35. Protech Malibu - shrsl.com/3douo
34. Protech Rockeye - shrsl.com/3dour
33. UEDC F5.5 - bit.ly/3IFtIUz
32. Cold Steel American Lawman - shrsl.com/3dov3
31. Guardian Tactical Recon 35 - shrsl.com/3dov8
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30. Ritter/Hogue RSK MK1 G2 - knifeworks.com...
29. ZT 0562 - shrsl.com/3dova
28. Strider SNG - NA
27. Spyderco Kapara - dlt.link/3htR9UY
26. Microtech Dirac Delta - dlt.link/3JZpyZj
25. Les George VECP V3 - lantacknives.c...
24. TAD Dauntless - tripleaughtdes...
23. Spyderco Para 3 - shrsl.com/3dovw
22. Varga VBR - www.instagram....
21. Microtech Socom Elite - shrsl.com/3dovz
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20. Spyderco Shaman - dlt.link/2X2BEgP
19. CKF FIF20 - www.knifecente...
18. CRK Umnumzaan - dlt.link/3gDcOtX
17. CKF Rotten Evo - www.knifecente...
16. Vero Isotope - veroengineerin...
15. SBD Production Mini Tempest - www.sharpbydes...
14. ZT 0392 - NA
13. Hinderer Eklipse - dlt.link/389hpz5
12. Holt Specter - holtbladeworks...
11. Reate JACK 1 - shrsl.com/3dowa
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10. Shirogorov Quantum - recon1.com/?s=...
9. Rockstead Higo II - dlt.link/3ho9wKZ
8. Koenig Arius - dlt.link/30flYF0
7. Shirogorov F95 - recon1.com/?s=...
6. SBD Evo Typhoon - www.sharpbydes...
5. CKF Rassenti Snafu 2.0 - fromrussiawith...
4. Herman Slim - polishcustomkn...
3. Hinderer XM-18 3.5" - dlt.link/389hpz5
2. Demko AD-20 - dlt.link/3kp8k9A
1. Shirogorov F3 NS - recon1.com/?s=...
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[@metal_complex]

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[@idontno0]

You shoulda put the name of each knife in text while it's on the screen

[@craigrj232323]

Seeing that Rockstead shortly before the tip incident. Hopefully you do another top 50. Two years down the road, things change.

[@naiboz]

Weird, my bank manager just kicked my door in and smashed my tv in the middle of this video, how did he even know? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@seanmahoney2212]

I love that you titled this "pocket knives" and not "EDC pocket knives" this list is fair and putting 50 knives on the table in any order is hard to do

[@hammothw4814]

what knives you recommend for in workplace, and shorter than 3"?

[@deanw0654]

This list in invalid without the CRK 21/31 somewhere on it. All joking aside, this was a pretty cool video. Cool way to get people to see some awesome knives they may have never seen before.

[@Nkdc333]

TRM atom/neutron is up there for me, especially in the TI variants.

[@rogerdowell4387]

The crazily overpriced shiro for 1st? I realize a list like this is absolutely impossible to accurate make, and definitely varies by individual, but no way it deserves 1st. But i do agree with all of the knives picked are awesome!! Of course i wouldn't have the same order, but great stuff 👍

[@icytab4613]

Time Slots for Knives: 50. QSP Penguin - 4:04 49. CIVIVI Cogent - 4:16 48. CIVIVI Altus - 4:32 47. Benchmade Bugout - 4:47 46. Hogue Deka - 5:17 45. Benchmade 940 - 5:53 44. Benchmade Super Freek - 6:23 43. Benchmade Mini Crooked River - 7:01 42. Cold Steel AD-15 - 7:43 41. Cold Steel AD-10 - 8:51 TIER 2 40. Spyderco PM2 - 9:16 39. Spyderco Manix 2 - 9:52 38. Microtech Ultratech - 10:25 37. TRM Shadow - 11:05 36. Protech SNG - 12:07 35. Protech Malibu - 12:43 34. Protech Rockeye - 13:16 33. UEDC F5.5 - 13:54 32. Cold Steel American Lawman - 14:24 31. Guardian Tactical Recon 35 - 15:19 TIER 3 30. Ritter/Hogue RSK MK1 G2 - 16:20 29. ZT 0562 - 17:21 28. Strider SNG - 17:59 27. Spyderco Kapara - 19:02 26. Microtech Dirac Delta - 19:41 25. Les George VECP V3 - 20:45 24. TAD Dauntless - 22:09 23. Spyderco Para 3 - 23:10 22. Varga VBR - 23:59 21. Microtech Socom Elite - 24:35 TIER 4 20. Spyderco Shaman - 25:23 19. CKF FIF20 - 26:33 18. CRK Umnumzaan - 27:29 17. CKF Rotten Evo - 28:23 16. Vero Isotope - 29:14 15. SBD Production Mini Tempest - 30:26 14. ZT 0392 - 31:56 13. Hinderer Eklipse - 32:51 12. Holt Specter - 33:56 11. Reate JACK 1 - 34:54 TIER 5 10. Shirogorov Quantum - 35:51 9. Rockstead Higo II - 36:59 8. Koenig Arius - 38:38 7. Shirogorov F95 - 39:33 6. SBD Evo Typhoon - 40:37 5. CKF Rassenti Snafu 2.0 - 43:11 4. Herman Slim - 44:03 3. Hinderer XM-18 3.5" - 45:19 2. Demko AD-20 - 47:00 1. Shirogorov F3 NS - 49:54

[@stewie683]

thank you

[@dickerson89]

Haha I can’t take this list seriously without a sebenza on there somewhere

[@chrismcnair8691]

"You are incorrect. The Buck 110 in 420hc is the greatest knife of all time MC." -Randy

[@brandonseals6732]

Disagree... but it's a good one

[@wecanjump7512]

@@brandonseals6732 “You shouldn’t disagree with him, he is right.” -my Grandpa

[@thetruth1862]

I've got a 75th anniversary 110 it's gorgeous

[@brandonseals6732]

@@wecanjump7512 lol... oh yeah, herd that... lmao

[@jamesfair9751]

Y’all laugh but I want an auto 110

[@destro6971]

More than anything this list shows how just how great a time it is (current madnesses aside) to be in to knives. 🤘🏼🔥🔥🔥🤘🏼

[@nightkap35]

Nice list. I can roll with you on putting the Hinderer XM-18 at #3. Shiro are top notch knives after all. BUT...no Sebenza on the list?? I mean, that's almost criminal. Most enthusiasts, notice I didn't say collectors...put Hinderer, Chris Reeve, Strider (no particular order) as the holy trinity of knives. I am one of those people. Sure, there are "nicer" knives. But those 3 encompass all there is to love about knives. Just my humble $.02

[@danielbarbee6606]

Bench made Osborne axis in the original green. I am on my second. 1ST knife grew legs at a job. Bought my dad one. My brother has it now. The fact that anyone who carries one for a month , carries one for the rest of their live speaks volumes.

[@DB.KOOPER]

Absolute garbage knives from a truly garbage company...

[@elijahlokifennell4736]

“Moving on here”

[@metal_complex]

We did a lot of that didn't we?

[@elijahlokifennell4736]

Just a smidge, but love your stuff man keep up good content.

[@floridaman727]

I honestly thought a sebenza was going to take the top spot

[@kozmo7]

Really enjoyed this one As someone who is still a newbie getting into knives, this kind of thing really helps me see what’s out there and also see what the heck people are talking about and why Which is great grounds for developing my own opinions later on down the road Thank you MC!

[@freaky-frank]

still new at this

[@nietzschegustav1397]

My evening entertainment… greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 I

[@Thegavprison]

you forgot the Z Hunter

[@Cyanoblades]

I skipped the intro and your choices made me mad!

[@metal_complex]

Lol

[@dylana.601]

I know this made the benchmade boys cry 😂

[@EDC_Soldier]

MC: Has fictional argument with a viewer about cleaning his knives when showing the Rockstead HIGO 2. Me: Rewinds to the PM3 🤣 Also, no Opinel No. 8? This list is clearly trash. 🙃

[@PhilipJoyceMusician]

Please forgive my ignorance. I was looking at buying a pocket knife on Amazon, and afterwards I got this video suggestion here on KZbin. The algorithm at work. I appreciate good design on anything so I understand paying for quality. I guess you’re a collector, this is a hobby as much an anything, but can you explain to me what you use these knives for day to day, and also why you own so many. Going by this video I am picturing knifes falling out of every pocket, bag, glove box, jacket and drawer in your life… Please don’t take my comment as a negative, I’m just trying to understand and am curious. I live in Ireland and EDC isn’t a thing at all here. The closest anyone would come to carrying a knife with them would be a leatherman or similar multi tool . And even then only if they worked in a trade, carpentry, building etc… Thanks for reading this and I appreciate any replies.

[@GLOCKsh00ter24]

I guessed the top 3 correctly, but wasn't sure if you were gonna put the ad20 ahead of the F3 or not. I can not put the F3NS down. I've had it for 2 weeks now, and have to force myself to carry another knife every few days. It is so incredibly perfect. Great list!

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

1980-81 3 dot Buck 110 with the better 440C steel which was the last time they used it. I have some of the blades on this list and all of these "super duper" steel knives sit in a box collecting dust. The thicker, squared off bolster 3 dot 110 is the best version Buck ever made. It's also the masculine version and what the 110 should look like. It's the only blade you'll need. Reason being, easy to sharpen to a razor blade, no moving parts, no internal springs, no screws or a pocket clip that destroys pockets. Just an all metal handle and a very strong lock back with a spring bar. And I'll have to add (just for the hell of it) it has killed Grizzlies before. The best part, I just scored my third one for a little more than $40 in perfect condition. Runner up I would add the Gerber 06 Manual with S30V or the Benchmade Ritter Griptilian M390 with AWT aluminum handles and maybe the Adamas 275. I just don't see the point in purchasing knives that cost as much as guns.

[@diablogt90]

Been wanting an F3NS for a while now, could have bought one a few times in stock, but keep buying other limited hard to get knives.. Hope they don't stop stocking them soon so I have time to recover from recent purchases lol. Is it really better than the Arius? That's my favorite current knife I've handled.

[@metal_complex]

Yes. It absolutely is 👍

[@zeromalice9981]

Oh boy I was waiting for this one

[@The_Draque]

as much as I want a Shaman I will not pay current prices $250+ for one..

[@bwunger]

I'm curious why the Para 3 rated so much higher than the PM2 for you? My opinion would probably have them swapped in place on your list as I prefer the PM2.

[@metal_complex]

The Para 3 is just a less awkward version of the PM2.

[@craze77]

Metal Complex oof 😁

[@bigpatt8372]

Lol quit playing with folding knives and go play with a woman

[@metal_complex]

^is single and broke^

[@mastabas]

As someone just getting into knives, I carefully selected the AD-15 as my first non-budget knife. When I saw the Demko AD20 on your list, I didn't know it existed... I simply have to get it now.

[@thecarsavant]

I'm looking at the Titanium AD2O.5 as my first non-budget knife

[@Anthony-wj6xb]

I'm sorry. I just heard $1,500- I have bought great trucks for less. I know it's saying a lot about me but that's ridiculous for anyone who isn't a "collector".

[@metal_complex]

Wait until you find about about Pokemon cards.

[@HenryPipes]

I really liked and respected your list. Thank you MC for doing this. I haven't handled any of the knives in the top 20 so I couldn't comment either way, but I mostly agreed with 50-25. I have several on that list. Recently though my WE Beacon has taken my #1 spot even over my Kapara and TRM Atom. :)

[@AlexanderSLeBlanc]

I’m happy to hear that. I have it showing up tomorrow along with a Tactile Bexar and QC Drift.

[@josephascroft4774]

Really good video, loved the fact that you didn’t spent half an hour talking about each knife like a lot of people seem to do, would love you to do this kind of video about slip joint knives for us unfortunate people who live in the uk 🙏🏻👍

[@debbiej.2168]

I wonder if he even owns any slip joints. I suspect he doesn't.

[@Gubgubgoober]

Your vocal delivery reminds me a lot of theroria apaphathis

[@mikegoedken4653]

Not quite as bad as beanie babies or memorial mint coins, but this guy is deluded if he thinks they are worth the money he wasted on them. Vast majority not as functional as a spyderco or benchmade.

[@metal_complex]

You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. This entire paragraph you typed screams "I'm new and I'll resort to criticism out of confusion". I see through you, tourist

[@trexion3443]

Hey very nice video right here! My top 1 would be the PMP Alpha Beast.

[@CraigRyan]

Extremely poorly done video.

[@chrishynes6091]

Before I even watch this I'm rooting for the replacement to my Delica.. the Spyderco PM3 lightweight is now my favorite EDC. Now time to watch... 😃

[@matthamilton0081]

For a cheap knife I love the Pilar 3 in d2. Crkt may not be not be my favorite manufacturer, but for the price they hit it out of the park...

[@briangbur8743]

His list is for people who are rich

[@imankhandaker6103]

Who knew people could charge $2000 for a knife? I thought you could get an FN Scar or at least a CZ Bren for that money? One moving part? No wonder the American motor industry is on its last legs!

[@Sunstepa]

Yes it is.

[@imankhandaker6103]

@@Sunstepa ....you take the blade - I'll rely on the Bren & a $10 Hultafors GK, I can get instead.

[@VinsteroTheGreat]

SPOILERS: #1 is the neon green M-Tech with the skull on it

[@yamsi12]

I have an XM-18 3.5 and have carried it only a few times. It would be a better knife if it didn’t have the aggressive jimping by the flipper tab.

[@AlexT795]

Obviously this is YOUR list, not mine! But God damn... disappointed the infamous ad20 didn't make number 1. It certainly is mine!!! Just glad the buck 110 wasn't on here 😂

[@christopherdaniel5919]

I've been carrying my Spyderco Military Model since '08. Before that, was the Benchmade AFCK. (Similar design, but the ergonomics were a bit off.) Dude, I'm picky about my folding blades. Here's a few criteria: 1) must have lanyard hole. 2) must carry tip-down. 3) blade hole or finger flipper. No thumb studs. 4) made in America You'd be amazed at what prevents me from purchasing every sharp thing I see.

[@butcheredalive]

You basically threw benchmade off the list lmao

[@doodlebob1061]

I know you commented this a while ago but is there any specific reason that they must be tip-down when carrying? I prefer mine tip up but having a tip down only knife doesn’t bother me much. Was just wondering why it was such a dealbreaker for you my man. Hope you actually see this and am able to respond!

[@butcheredalive]

@@doodlebob1061 because with a blade hole you can get your finger in the hole without having to flip it over if it’s tip down

[@terrell48]

Knives over $100 are all overpriced if it is a production knife over $100 is custom only at my house there are lots of nice knives under a hundred and even more you could take that down to $50 and have more knives you could use in a lifetime that all would do the job very effectively, if you spend those bigger bucks you should find a good charity and pay those bigger dollars to the charity

[@richardkev3077]

If it costs more, it must be better, eh?

[@ryansmock2717]

We all know #1 is the Boker Mermaid

[@MrSabram07]

What bugs me is how people are bought by pocket clips, who cares

[@metal_complex]

You have no idea

[@Youbite]

why there is no folding (karambit) knife in your list??

[@GLOCKsh00ter24]

After last night's live stream I thought the list would have been the James Brand Redstone repeated 50 times. 🤣

[@jc-to4ue]

TRM Atom is unliked?

[@WoodisGood82]

My top 3 are all Hinderer versions, tops being my new xm24 bowie which is the pinnacle of pocket flippers.

[@rickrolledtruth5834]

YEEEEEEE LONG KNIFE VID ... besides my gf, knives excites me too lol )

[@soupistasty5]

Top 50 knives! 54 minutes long! Who got time for that???!! Next time, make it a Top 20 - around 20-22 mins long. Way, way easier to consume. Surely your view count will thank you. Just imho

[@metal_complex]

This video has 321,000 views. I think I'll do things my way.

[@soupistasty5]

@@metal_complex Hey, I'm a fan, no doubt. But I gotta give u my take, my viewpoint. But u do u.

[@metal_complex]

@@soupistasty5 no harm there 🤝

[@imawesome734]

Cant disagree with much, but no sebenza, no delica, and no quiet carry drift is a little disappointing!

[@rociovillegasmartin9897]

Beyond amazing. I'm used to $250 (each and I use 4 of them) Japanese water stones and an $800 guided sharpening system. If you want the best edge...wet stones . ..but you're gonna spend time and money. The difference between a wet stone edge and this device is maybe 5-10 percent. No one will ever notice. However.. make sure you don't take off too much material from your knife!

[@ianmankersen]

I’m doing myself a favor and not reading the other comments. This list is completely invalid without the sebenza and the slysz bowie. Respectfully sir. However I very much enjoyed watching. Thanks MC!

[@alexandregraulle607]

But i absolutly want the Vosteed Psyop. And of course, the Kunwu X Padre large. And the Quiet Carry Drift large to !! ^^

[@inkandbarrel]

These knives are interesting and show some differences on our own requirements (for example I want my knives one handed ambidextrous). However, I honestly think leaving off the Benchmade 710 off the list is just a miss. It really helped make the modern EDC knife seen as well as being the first Axis lock. Just my thoughts.

[@excelsiortrading8050]

These are all amazing knives but the problem anyone would have is you don't comprehend the meaning of GOAT!!! lmfao at you. Greatest of all Time isn't subjective , such as MIcheal Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all times un-arguably, or Babe Ruth is the greatest Baseball player that ever lived, that's examples of Goats and all you listed is opinions. Now let me help you out here... the first GOAT folding knife is the Buck 110, reason is it's the first locking folding knife in the world that all other spun off of, number Two Spyderco with two inervations a pocket clip and a spydy hole allowing 1 handed access so there ya go, nice list of your favorite 50 knives of all times but that doesn't make them the GOAT in reality!

[@krmtoprak]

Top 50 Goat but these are not on your list: Ontario Rat 1, Buck 110, Kershaw Blur, Kershaw Shuffle, Kabar Dozier, Cold Steel Tuff Lite, Steel Will Cutjack, ... It' s very interesting man! But thank you for share

[@alexandregraulle607]

For start, i esitate betwin the Spiderco PM 2 and 3. Because if the size. But that's true the Sage is very nice ..! ^^

[@WafflesASAP]

The AD-20 is ugly as sin, which is a damned shame because the shark lock is innovative, strong, and intuitive/easy-to-use. I can't help but think any of them in decent steels are overpriced, too.

[@scottschultz9354]

Air SOG. Sadly, discontinued years ago. Non-serrated version is best, but you can’t lose with either. Don’t even know you have it on you. And who really needs a pocket clip anyway.

[@Makarios710]

If you like spyderco knives imo one of the coolest and very light but very strong was a spyderco c35Q with the spyder cut into the blade definitely was a favorite of mine!

[@ItzF8aL]

A snub for the Sebenza??? Thats my only gripe

[@metal_complex]

Honestly, not a fan

[@ItzF8aL]

@@metal_complex Its still a knife that other people weigh other knives against. If that makes any sense. Keep up the awesome videos 🤙

[@trevorthomas1030]

Bro, that's super disrespectful to rank the Benchmade 940 lower than Cold Steel garbage.

[@Cowboy96]

Take a shot every time you hear MOOOVING OHNN HEEEER lol

[@cliffhouser9138]

This video is going to cause me to spend my hard earned money!!!

[@alexandregraulle607]

But i prefer the Drop Bear than the Brat. ^^ And the Kizer i absolutly want is the Huntsman !! ^^

[@Darth_Flip]

Just bought a Spyderco Shaman from my local knife store. I don’t even edc my PM2 anymore lol.

[@cjchcm8777]

I really enjoy your videos, but I must confess that the constant "MOVIN' ON HERE" shout gets a bit on my nerves

[@metal_complex]

It's gonna keep happening. I don't work too hard on correcting personal quirks.

[@alexandregraulle607]

I love the Ultratech but my favorite is the first Combat Troodon !! ^^

[@benmerritt5641]

The top 20 seem highly unattainable but fun to watch nevertheless. Aspirational knife eye candy at its finest. Museum and jewelry knives I never knew I wanted.

[@Narrow_Gate_Forge]

Has this list changed much in the last year? Would love an updated video. Maybe a yearly thing if you have the time and/or desire.

[@tormentedslayer7498]

I never noticed that the lines on the handle flow thru to the blade soo well on the Shirogorov Quantum... dang! Like where the swoop stops on the handle carries over to the grind on the blade... beautiful!!!

[@mmllrjr]

“i don’t leave crap on my knives…” he says right after showing a handful of dirty knives.

[@CultureStress]

Idk why but I was expecting you to do a fakeout with the Opinel no8 in the number 1 spot

[@metal_complex]

Lol

[@Dreweldeenknives]

My hogue deka collector would be higher cuz it drops shut like butter and has carbon fiber handle it’s great ❤

[@RomanianAlphaDaddy]

Had no idea knives were so expensive now. You can buy extremely reliable and well made firearms for less than most of these options.

[@lakylaky2008]

I agree with a lot of your choices…the ranking is another thing but I also respect your overall feel about it…you know I owned better half of these knives but recently sold them all, except for Spyderco Kapara, Civivi Elementum and Spyderco Police…I also didnt sell even one Victorinox knife or Opinel knife…ive actually gone through the journey of finding the best knife for me and I came to realize i dont want my folding knife to be thick as hell in stock and TBE…for prying I have fixed blades, for sliciness I have Opinel…opinels are also just so much more customizable than most of the knives you mentioned…you get 0.007” TBE which is just a dream…i spent so much money on high end knives...man i regret it now cause the thrill of owning them was only temporary and soon it became an unhealthy addiction…Rocksteads cant even be used to nicely cut through an apple, I mean what do you actually pay 1500$ in such a knife…design, quality but utility not so much…i sold it all and took my girlfriend for a premium vacation instead…the best choice i ever made

[@evanacey1414]

Fucking Opinel?!? You’re kidding… Right? I suppose everyone has a right to their opinion… Just as they also have a right to be wrong..

[@lakylaky2008]

@@evanacey1414 do you actually use your knives? If you did, you would perhaps understand my side of the argument…its not the steel or brand that cuts, its the geometry and TBE…Shiros are like 0.015” behind the edge, Hinderers like 0.028”…now compare it to Opinel, you get 0.007” TBE, its a noticably better slicer than Shirogorov, I know that because i had owned 3 Shiros and actually used them for hard work…

[@Toad.outside]

After last night’s live, I want to see you do a head to head of an opinel and the redstone. MC’s battle of ew. 😂

[@choppermagoo6154]

You should do a top 50 list of knives for guys who use knives. This is the top 50 list of knives for guys who like to make videos who just open and shut, open and shut open and shut there knives

[@metal_complex]

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you, the hopelessly unaware and out of touch knife world novice. A perfect example of the most common misconceptions. Behold, the unintelligent.

[@metal_complex]

Also you spelled "their" wrong, idiot.

[@Happyland_Motel_Gamer_Cat]

The Number No1....... Plz say the Spyderco Para 3!! :D F

[@Thebassguru84]

A lot of those life’s are just plain looking and don’t really appeal to me. Spyderco and cold steel for me

[@ALtheSciencePal]

Thumbnail is extremely misleading. Not one goat in this entire video! 2/10. sweet knives tho.

[@metal_complex]

Lol 😆

[@SavageCivilian3]

Great list. In agreement on most. But especially your top 2. Without a doubt the demko ad20 and shiro F3NS are the 2 greatest folding knives ever both so different but both so good. With my number three spot going to the oz Roosevelt.

[@alexandregraulle607]

The Bugout is the king. But the Freak looks stronger.

[@amarjust4u]

Can you please review Halfbreed blades MILF 02 drop point folder…..not many reviews on the internet……looks like a very good overbuilt folder , like DPx Hest vibes…. Price usually around 175 dollars

[@alexandregraulle607]

I prefer the Kizer Brat tvan the Greptilian ..! ^^

[@10Raddatz]

I thought the super freek would make it higher on that list. But I respect opinions.

[@user-ms5gt1kd6p]

In reference to the rockstead and maybe all "overpriced" knives: what people don't realize is that extra cost does not often come from materials but from quality control. I work in quality control as a QA Lab Tech. Higher quality control means more expensive equipment capable of a higher degree of accuracy, more discarded cutting tools as they are exchanged more frequently because as they wear the accuracy is decreased, and more product being rejected for scrap in general. This is where we start discussing if it's worth it and as MC says it's entirely a personal choice

[@johnnyboy1586]

Why then does knives like civivi or ruike have better overall fit and Finnish than the over priced Benchmade?

[@metal_complex]

1. They don't. That's a pretty exaggerated statement. 2. Civivi/Ruike are made in China (dramatically lower labor costs) and generally are utilizing lesser materials, especially when it comes to steel. Benchmades are expensive, but not "overpriced" just because they cost more than Civivi/Ruike knives. Now you have the correct information 👍

[@alex_m_edc]

How in the name of our good Lord Reevus Christ,was a Sebenza not on this list!?!?

[@metal_complex]

Because I don't like the Sebenza 🤣

[@alex_m_edc]

@@metal_complex I guess that’s a good enough reason for me 🤜💥🤛. Thanks for always keeping the content coming.

[@jackdarippa8119]

@@metal_complex Hes more of a collector than a user. Or maybe hes just trying to be a contrarian. But the Sebenza is proven to be one of the best daily users in the knife world.

[@metal_complex]

@@jackdarippa8119 so happy you're the first person I get to shut down with this. I made this video specifically for people like you 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqOrh3uZZ6d3adU

[@mitch_edc]

Where are all the James brand knives in this list hahahahaha!!!! 😂😂😂

[@vvendetta6656]

I've never heard of like 98% of these knives but you'd have to be pretty damn high to spend over $100 on a folding pocket knife. Maybe Rolex should look at getting into the fancy pocket knife game.

[@metal_complex]

Welcome to the knife community. You have no idea how much deeper it gets.

[@Beans_blades_VMOGroup]

I can't belive nothing from Ozark trail made the list

[@bixby9797]

I thought for sure the #1 would be an Old Timer Trapper. Carried a Spyderco Delica for the last years of my military life and beyond but now switch between a Civivi Elementum and a Kizor V3 Vigor. The Civivi is more and more in my pocket. It does everything I need and has a great grip. Not sure how you can beat it for the money. Amazing how far knifes and steel have come

[@FlickFreaks]

100% what I expected. I mean, trapper styles are pretty much everyone's first pocket knife.

[@_Nathan-]

Yes! Exactly when I need more MC content.

[@arupian666]

I came here for the controversy. Turns out, this comment section is a pretty chill, respectful place. I commend you all, guys 'n' gals !

[@rhinosaur.]

Thanks for this very ambitious Top 50 list. I always enjoy these. And thanks for doing it despite the inevitable Dead Sea levels of saltiness that flow.