My Most Carried Knives of 2018

[@airborneshodan]

My 2018 carry was CS Talwar...looking for new carry in 2019. Can't bear the thought of losing it now that CS isn"t making it any more.

[@ScottyBennitone]

Para 3 , Ace Biblio , and the bestech Goblin . Copper natrix also has been getting some time recently .

[@Gpknives]

Lots of good picks here. The Bugout was a standout design this year and makes a big leap from the 940 in terms of carry and design. I would love to see a G10 production version down the line somewhere.

[@SliceyDicey]

I REALLY hope it gets the G10/20CV treatment.

[@ericblade8330]

GPKNIVES what state has 3 inch law? They mus be lqtbg friendly cuz THATS GAY!!!! 🔪🔪

[@jaystrongbow9435]

You are 100% right about Benchmade s30v Bryan. It sharpens and deburrs fast, decent edge retention. Its a perfect knife user/EDC steel.

[@kenmarapese9085]

All nice folders. I enjoy your vids, thanks for the entertainment this year.

[@efcruzado]

Mine are Fox Vox Core, Viper Odino, Para3, Griptilian 551 and most recently Tangram Vector. 👍🏽🔪

[@Andrew-wb9kg]

I'm looking at those ZT's and they remind me of the Prince of Persia knife. I like the old, rugged, badass design of 0350, 0566, 0630 so much better.

[@timbo4374]

I agree on the smooth G10 PM2. I liked it enough that I did get the Para 3 to match it, and no, I'm not selling it, lol. Although I AM thinking of selling my Rex45 Para3..I am just not a fan of the orange scales, no matter how great the steel is. Great line up. Happy New Year to one and all.

[@ianmoritzkrecic7929]

The ZT 0393 is available in 20CV and carbon fiber, that looks just like yours...........I think it's about $280 on BadeHQ

[@makwaclaw6124]

Great choices i personally like the GB1 Over the GB2 and I carry the doug ritter mini grip in m390.

[@zachstuff]

Love my 940's and carry one almost every day! SMKW red cf 940 was the winner this year for me! Need to get some We knives in my collection. But the Bugouts are the runner ups! p.s. Bugouts going to be popping this year again with more changes!

[@rusticbowie7636]

Great selections. Bugout ftw. I was flippin' mine while watching , lol.

[@davidh0159]

Great list. I think I'm needing to get one of two of those. :)

[@WillEDC]

Bug out is one of my most carried. The knife when you don’t want to carry.

[@birdlaw1019]

Solid list, I like that you are considering a Para 3 again even though you ripped it for being hideous, haha! Not sure if you are on the Skaha 2 wait-list, but they just released a wait time e-mail feature, needless to say I don't need to worry about funds for one in the near future. I'm considering either buying a Gent, Native 5 LC200N, or custom Bugout scales, which would you choose?

[@SliceyDicey]

The Para 3 IS hideous. Still feel like I should have one, though lol. And my Skaha estimate is "2 Months" according to the email thing. Out of the three you asked about... Do you have a three-sided coin? Not sure which I'd choose.

[@arthurmisirlis6994]

Hey Slicey. Thanks for another great vid but I just wanted to mention that not all of ZT's sprint runs have a downgrade in the steel. About 2yrs ago I picked up the 0801in a gorgeous bronze ano( with almost plum undertones) with an upgrade of M390. So beautiful I cant bring myself to use it other than to pull it out of it's padded case, admire it , flip it a few times and then put it back. Don't know why that is as I have knives that have cost 2 or 3 times what the 0801 cost me yet I have them in constant edc rotation, just one of those things I guess.

[@SliceyDicey]

All of the recently released ones have S35VN.

[@arthurmisirlis6994]

@@SliceyDicey Yeah, fair call. You'd almost expect an upgrade in steel with a sprint run release and I can see how it would be a bit of a let down.

[@overlandedc]

Great picks! Funny enough my Bugout is probably my most carried as well!

[@SliceyDicey]

Great minds, etc...

[@dantem5228]

May the year 2019 bring you 20,000 plus subscribers. You are my top 3 for sure! I still can't believe that Shabazz hasn't done a rectifier review. Keep up the smashing work!

[@unclecow]

a great selection dude

[@cwrowe]

Good selections.......

[@billphillips9382]

How about a video of the top 5 or 10 knives with a 3” or less blade?

[@SliceyDicey]

Maybe next year sometime. I've done a few too many "top 10" clickbait videos lately lol

[@MrBlessed70]

Real Steel Megalodon with G10-Epic Knife

[@dramace11]

Custom section on benchmade’s website for the bugout ASAP PLEASE!

[@Hoodyhoo2121]

Great list. Either the Bugout or PM2 were my most carried for 2018. 😀

[@carknelson5895]

Good list thanks for sharing. The bugout gets the most pocket time for me at work. But on the weekends when it’s time to really do work the Benchmade Freek is great!

[@johnc2407]

Great 2018 review!

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Wanna unload the orange scales for your neutron im a buyer!!! Mine is on order for march .!! Can't wait...

[@Koop833]

I carried a Benchmade Griptillan for about 3 months then switched to a Benchmade CLA for 7 months roughly (Definitely one of the best knives I've ever bought.) . Then I switched to a Microtech Ultratech and don't plan on changing for a long time.

[@95manneya]

So how do you “sharpen” your comedic skills? I’ve been working out my abs lately. Need some bandages for all my “cuts”...

[@SliceyDicey]

Yah just do it. Open mics, etc...

[@bp-hx9ts]

Gotta get a bugout first gettin a native 5 salt and chaparral frn but after that next super light knife I’m gettin is gonna be a bugout

[@bp-hx9ts]

FlamQ Dbltap yeah I like light knives just got a native 5 salt that’s the closest thing to a bugout I own now

[@dinchild1755]

Kinda surprised you didn't keep the Dividend. I know you explained why, but still. I guess it's all subjective :-)

[@SliceyDicey]

Just legalities. It was going to sit in a case until all that got sorted out.

[@dinchild1755]

@@SliceyDicey Thank you! No matter what, your choices are in line with mine. Though I've never owned a ZT or the Bugout.

[@ShortcutReviews]

Dark horse, I figured the S5 was a shoe in for the win 🤔

[@SliceyDicey]

Didn’t have it long enough or it might have been. I waited too long to listen to you guys and get one lol n

[@tannersparrow5588]

My two most carried this year were the Paramilitary 2 and the Boker mini Kalashnikov. I just bought a D2 blade Boker mini kwaiken with titanium handles, so my EDC may change...

[@Damen0530]

Without a doubt my most carried PM3....what are you going to do with the orange G10?

[@SliceyDicey]

I never got one.

[@misterbaker9728]

I’d like the Bugout with g10 but doesn’t that kinda defeat the purpose of it? Weight wise?

[@SliceyDicey]

It still wouldn't have liners. I think it would be at most .2 oz heavier if that. That's about what the aftermarket upgrade scales weigh.

[@azpwnz]

What about a carbon fiber cts-204p bugout? I'd jump right on that

[@SliceyDicey]

Does Benchmade ever use that steel though?

[@azpwnz]

@@SliceyDicey no, but I want it 😂😂

[@sharpsvilleBill]

Slicey, ever been on Bob and Tom?

[@SliceyDicey]

Nope. I get asked that a lot. Does someone in there sound like me?

[@rossco5995]

I’m surprised that the gent made the list. Didn't hear much about it. Interneted in one for a while now.

[@SliceyDicey]

Yeah. I got in on the second run and there were already a ton of reviews so I've used it in a comparison video, I think. Still love it though.

[@lenzielenski3276]

I liked it well enough to go back for the carbon fiber version as a 'keeper' rather than my blue 'carry'. One of the best tuned detents I've seen. Warning: they did have some that went out with the blade not centered or that shifted off center after a dozen flips. A little locktight and problem solved. FYI

[@mforrest1508]

You need to dedicate some time to sharpening. Not just touch ups. Like full stock removal and progression through the grits. You cant really have a favorite steel without doing it. Actually I’d go as far to say you can’t really have a valid opinion if you dont sharpen. You don’t have to be great. Just get rid of the factory edges. See how difficult it was, see how fast you can move through the stones, see how the bur forms. I’m not sure what you consider a touch up, but spyderco ultra fine and e en fine stones it not enough if the knife has been used. Not because it’s not sharp, because the steel is fatigued and looses many desirable qualities. Ket a kme or wicked edge or something. Thanks for the vids man. I enjoy the data points. I’d just like to see you asses the heat treatment, hardness and other characteristics of the blades.

[@SliceyDicey]

I can do it. I do do it. Just not something I want to do on camera because others do it infinitely better. I stick to my skillset. And I've learned that there are people who are better at sharpening than me. I'll get there someday. This channel is only a little over a year old.

[@mforrest1508]

Slicey Dicey might be cool to see how your edges turn out. It takes lots and lots of practice to get good at it. But I imagine your skill set is about average. Might be cool to hear how pissed off zdp made you or how you love m4 now cause you can get it to shave.

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Good video some nice knives 👍😃

[@mt_baldwin]

Segue...? Do the names Oli Davis, the other one and El Fakidor mean anything to you?

[@SliceyDicey]

SUPPORT! WRESTLETALK!!! I watch it every damn day!!!!

[@misterbaker9728]

Lol I watch too!!!

[@aalbino8636]

I can’t take you seriously because you put grease on ball bearings. What a noob!! (yeah I’m wicked cool I said noob) Haha another great video Bryan hope you had a good day brother!!

[@bobb.9917]

REI Dividend?...hmmm...they give out knives as bonuses? Cool! 😬

[@rafaelreig8246]

I thought the same thing! Dividend exclusive in Nitro V... LOL!

[@SliceyDicey]

You get 10% back of what you spent in the store on every “anniversary” of your membership. Mine is in March.

[@IrishDevil78]

The top end of my list for 2018 most carried: ZT 0609, CS Ultimate Hunter XHP, Spyderco Lil Temperance 3, Spyderco Kapara, CS Code 4 XHP clip point

[@ericblade8330]

IrishDevil78 my code4 has very smooth scales. Can yu help me find grippy ones??

[@rafaelreig8246]

When you pulled out the first six I was Yeah! I don't have the GB but I got the next 4 and the Rectifier’s brother, the Practic and then... the Para 2 in Cruwear instead of the M390?( I know you sold it) and the Sage 5? The 0393 is alright, and finally you redeemed yourself with the Bugout. Hahaha No matter. In Charlton Heston's voice: I love you, Man!

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

EVERYBODY should carry at least one knife in a pocket; problem solved.

[@Joos2000]

Thinks carbon fiber looks classy...

[@LTT.Official]

God damn spyderco, benchmade, WE shill...no Ganzo's?

[@SliceyDicey]

Nope. We’ve covered this. You can stop bringing up Ganzos anytime now.

[@Osprey1994]

Think I heard mention of REI please look into their stance on Camelbak and Giro, and then take your business elsewhere. I used to like them but if they aren't going to stand behind the outdoor community 100% then they don't deserve our patronage. They don't really offer anything special from my experience.