My Top 15 Favorite Folding Knives of All Time

[@metal_complex]

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[@pauldayton5285]

Thanks for the great content ! The flytanium up grades on the Manix 2 look great. I'm looking forward to getting that myself.

[@Kens_knives]

I enjoy your show and never miss your show keep up the good work I would love to have some of your stickers . Kenneth McCleney 45 Pine Crest Loop Warrior Al. 35180

[@nebulamask81]

I'm so sorry Rat. Everyone always talks about how they enjoy abusing you and now you're just there to hold up a screen to show off other knives. Hang in there little buddy I still love you T.T

[@metal_complex]

🤣🤣

[@brendenrobert866]

DontBotherNone truuuuue 😢

[@rickeybullington68]

Bless his heart poor thing .

[@ethanh3421]

Poor rat, everyone rags on it. I love the rat 1 I carry mine almost everyday it finds a way into my pocket more than any knife

[@metal_complex]

I honestly love the Rat!

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

I enjoyed the show.... I actually watched the whole video. I know these videos are not easy to make. Keep up the Great Work! 🤗👊🥳😎👍🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.

[@Cristopher1976]

I have the 0393sw and it's great. I want full scales for it. Everyone needs at least one pm2 and a para 3. Lastly I'm getting a Shaman next month and the 0562 ti is on my short list.

[@temujen]

I tend to think of the PM2 (and many other spydercos) as the black spy from Spy vs. Spy

[@jacobbcox1985]

My current Top 5's pocket knives EDC 5. Alliance Design Laconico Knives EZE Green Micarta and Titanium Satin CPM-S35VN 4. Benchmade 555-1 Mini Griptilian Sheepsfoot Grey G-10 Satin CPM-20CV 3. We Knife Co. Schism Grey Titanium with Gold accents Stonewash CPM-S35VN 2. Spyderco Para 3 Brown G-10 Black CPM-S35VN 1. Giantmouse Ace Biblio Green Micarta Stonewash Bohler M390 Carry 5. Cold Steel SR1 Clip Point Green G-10 Satin CPM-S35VN 4. We Knife Co. Bishop Blue Titanium and Carbon Fiber Stonewash Bohler M390 3. Zero Tolerance Sinkevich 0470 Titanium with Marbled Carbon Fiber inlay Satin CPM-20CV 2. Benchmade 940-2 Osborne Black G-10 CPM-S30V 1. Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Brown G-10 Satin CPM-S35VN OTF/Auto 5. Buck 110 Elite Auto Black G-10 Satin CPM-S30V 4. D Rocket Zulu Spear Blue Aluminum Satin Bohler M390 3. Protech TR-5 Black Fish Scale Aluminum Black CPM-S35VN 2. Guardian Tactical RECON ELITE Tanto Black two tone Flag Aluminum Black two tone Elmax 1. Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Brown G-10 Black Aluminum Black Bohler M390 Beater 5. CRKT Caligo Black Aluminum Black D2 4. Ruike P-801 SF Stainless Steel Stonewash 14C28N 3 Ontario RAT Model 2 Coyote Brown Nylon Satin D2 2. ESEE Zancudo OD Green Polymer Stonewash D2 1. Kershaw Skyline Black G-10 Stonewash 14C28N Safe Queens $450+ 5. Protech Large Don Custom Stainless Steel Mother of Pearl Damascus 4. Jake Holback Custom OSF Bronze Titanium Acid Stonewash CTS-40CP 3. Viper Knives Voxnaes Lille Bronze Titanium Damascus overlay Damascus 2. Luma Blades Merc Commander Titanium with Carbon Fiber and Zirc inlays Satin CPM-S35VN These 2 below both get listed because they get used 1b. Chris Reeves Large Sebenza Tanto Titanium with Carbon Fiber inlays Stonewash CPM-S35VN 1a. Chris Reeves Small Sebenza Insingo Titanium with Micarta inlays Stonewash CPM-S35VN Traditional 5. Boker Pen Knife Bog Oak Wood Damascus 4. Benchmade Proper Sheepsfoot Brown Micarta Satin CPM-S30V 3. Victorianox Swiss Army Alox Mini Champ Aluminum Stainless Steel 2. Moki Knives Kronos Stag Satin VG-10 1. J.E. Made Phoenix Titanium Stag Hand Ground Satin CPM-S35VN

[@ryanhewitt8427]

The Hogue Ritter actually uses a different spring in the able lock than Benchmades omega spring. If my memory serves me the spring is from a company in Pennsylvania and is far more reliable than benchmades omega spring.

[@jlogue751]

I wish benchmade had a cqi ethos like spyderco..i love benchmade designs but there quality sucks.i have 5 bms and two are perfect..all my spydercos are perfect..will try hogue

[@SikBeatz]

That d2 Rat 1 is my edc. Love it and it didn't kill my pockets. I do have more expensive knives that I like better, but for the money you can't beat the Rat series.

[@ashmerch2558]

In that $50ish range the Rat-1 is hard to contend with... maybe the Kizer Begleiter or a Civivi... its really between the Rat & the Begleiter to me, the Rat is cheaper and definitely ready to work! The Begleiter might be more in its element in an office

[@SikBeatz]

@@ashmerch2558 it's definitey a bargain. Great knife for the price.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Great choices. I have some of those and love them but there’s one knife I own that I reach for when I’m feeling maybe a little board with knives and need a reminder as to why I collect them. And that’s my German made Boker titan worker. It’s a beefy titanium liner lock with real titanium bolsters and canvas micarta scales. It’s a liner lock but those titanium liners are thicker than most frame locks and it’s action is soooo buttery, velvety smooth! Those German made Bokers with phosphor bronze washers feel like nothing else imo. That very smooth, light hydraulic feel and they will slowly lower their blades into the handle in one steady but veeeery slow and extremely satisfying motion from gravity alone. Gives me wood! As it was designed for the German market where locking one hand opening knives are forbidden, it has no thumb studs, no flipper tab, not even a nail nick to facilitate opening, but the ultra smooth action makes up for it. I can one hand it open by pinching the blade, however. And that gorgeous flat sabre grind drop point blade is my definition of perfection. It’s plain old 440C but it’s razor sharp and I don’t beat on it anyway. It’s an odd bird. A modern titanium liner lock with old school materials and design and hand made to perfection. I LOVE that knife! And I got a GREAT deal on it! $360 MSRP I believe but I got it brand new for $102! It and my other German Boker, the Oberland EDW.1, which is a masterpiece itself, will never be sold! LOVE them both! Definitely the smoothest knives I own! And the ones that give me that warm feeling inside! If you’re not familiar with the German made Bokers, check them out. Their quality although somewhat inconsistent at times is up there with the best of the best!

[@alwong604]

Metal Complex: "I had 1967 Ford Mustang but I sold them to buy more Hinderers..."

[@blwngt1598]

That's only because 1969 & 1970 are the best years. Well, unless you're talking Shelby's! 😁

[@redriver6541]

Hahahaha! It's funny.....because it's true. Lol.

[@bradybennett1556]

Both of the omega springs broke in my Bugout within a year of owning it. I didn’t abuse it or anything. I hardly even used it. Having a good warranty isn’t an excuse to make a weak product.

[@metal_complex]

I've owned 30+ Benchmade knives. Used and carried nearly all of them over a 10 year period. Ive never once had an omega spring break. Sorry. This is just honest contrast to your comment.

[@JoshuaLeeCrawford]

That Hinderer is the best knife I’ve ever seen. I’ve been searching for weeks and weeks trying to find something that closely resembles a knife like a hinderer in the $200-$250 range and I just can’t. The large jimping, frame lock, ergos and aesthetic, Hinderers are definitely my favorite knives as well. Don’t know if I’ll ever own one, but I sure do appreciate them. I may just have to settle for for the excellent 0562. First world problems 😂 Sweet video man!

[@jcolterh]

I have an XM24, XM18 and 0562. Save up and get the Hinderer. It's much better than the 0562. It's still a good knife but if its the Hinderer you want you won't be totally satisfied.

[@anthonyp7051]

Ok that rat has kept me from buying folders and it was my 1st keeper going on 5yrs ago. I wasn’t buying throw aways expecting gold it was out of being practical. I worked in construction and chemical soaked environmental conditions. The rat 2 was bought after all that and shines as a user for all my daily needs. I bought a pm2 around same time and obviously for harder use needs. Next will be something in the +500 range or I’d be buying for collection reasons. I have over 30 fixed blades and they all have extensive use and I’m not looking to start a folder frenzy. Thx for your reviews and there’s a ton of great content I strongly agree with.

[@dragonram7]

Arch Bishop, Hands down best knife name ever. Looks great too, Maybe I'll make it my Gym bag knife. I always carry.

[@AudibleVisibIe]

0562 for the win. This was one of my first "grail" knives and I managed to pick one up in carbon fiber (maybe slightly wishing it was Ti) just a couple months after really getting into the hobby. Just got her broken in and man... I love it

[@makingadifference4834]

Hey man it's your show, stop apologizing.

[@metal_complex]

You're right. Sorry about that. 😎🎩

[@makingadifference4834]

@@metal_complex funny, but be confident. Do what you do. You can be humble, produce great vids, and let the chips fall where they may. Your fans will hang tough as long as you are genuine. God bless

[@metal_complex]

@@makingadifference4834 thanks! 😊👍

[@delphicdescant]

Considering how "top n" videos get received on youtube, you've got to be a little Canadian about it.

[@kyleriley6027]

@@metal_complex haha you do a great job buddy! don't worry we all like different stuff and in general I think you one of the more honest reviews who just speaks his mind and likes what he like.

[@MrElnuno]

Just subscribed to your channel because you had the guts to call out some very popular knives in your "Top 10 overrated knives" video. Some of which I totally agree with. I like your honesty and candid opinions. Thank you.

[@dewarner12]

Excellent video. I agree the ZT 0562 is incredible.

[@hectorrivera6624]

Love the Griptillian especially with a sheepfoot blade

[@ajward4299]

Pretty good list. I sold off or traded my PM2's due to seeing many broken tips posted in fb groups. Always thought the blades were on the thin side for true everyday use. The Para 3 is a great knife for the ladies but too small for men that have large hands. The Doug Ritter Hogue is by far a huge improvement over the grip, plus i think benchmade is over rated anyways.

[@coobay978]

My favorite EDC knife is my Protech TR3 manual. Protech is known for there autos but made a run of these years back. The knife is super high quality with a clean no nonsense look. I carry it more than any of my other knives and it's still like new shape. This is one well made knife in every detail. It has the best thumb screw design that I've ever used. I think that anybody who appreciates knives would never let this one go if they got their hands on one.

[@meangene4038]

I love the compression lock. My Para Mil 2 is so well-tuned, it closes just by its weight and so smooth.

[@meangene4038]

@@bobb.9917 Nope.It is honestly smoother opening and closing than any other knife regardless of price. I don't have to flick my wrist in the slightest. I like closing a compression lock and/or Axis lock the best...the controls are right where you need them. My Bench-made 940 (the most I ever paid for a knife and ever will) is the same way. My go-to-knife is the one I carry every day for the last 4 years...large Griptilian....Almost as smooth, but I do have to flick my wrist just a bit.Closing is perfect. Of course, I can also use both these locks as a Gravity knife.

[@tristandauod]

17:53 if you replace the CRK flouronated grease with a thinner lube like KPL or nano oil, it definitely improves the flickability and fidget factor! I finally tried KPL in my zaan and it's made deployment way faster/easier. Not as smooth feeling as the grease, but if you're flicking it out, you can't tell. If you slow roll it open, the grease is a bit noticeably smoother.

[@jackfarley1348]

One of the most overlooked features of a knife is a pocket clip, can really make or break a knife. I’m in the process of getting deep carry clips for a lot of my blades

[@jojojaykay]

Yeah I’m glad you brought up the point of the thumbstud on the freek. I was about to trade on my 20CV grip for it, but that’s a deal breaker for me.

[@MrBlessed70]

Great video. One of my favourite knives is The Real Steel Megalodon G10(I know its a budget blade)but man is it GOOD!!!

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

Barry Hemmy I have a few Civivi knives that take my more expensive knives pocket time away too. I will take my bugout out and grab an Aquila or a Praxis instead! No shame: sometimes a knife just speaks to you more and it’s better when it can be done at budget price. Great video MC!

[@ibanez7412]

Gotcha

[@kylestewart4444]

I sold my titanium 0562 a while back too and it’s really one of the only knives that I sold and kinda wish I hadn’t.

[@rickkerans8485]

Interesting list. I have never owned a Hinderer so can't speak to that. Would be interesting to see how fast you sold it for that with contoured scales in the next version. I think even then you would find something. We all do so we can justify the next purchase.

[@silencesir1987]

I love the variety in your list. My best list differs from yours I think based on obvious personal opinion and more importantly I think, the fact that Ive probably handled a lot less knives than you have. For example, I'd find it hard to dethrone the pm2 as my best considering I have never had or even handled a ZT , hinderer, sebenza, etc... Anyways, thanks for the video and giving me some ideas on my next knives.

[@kevins6246]

Great video my no# 1 is the XM-18 Skinny.

[@Mike_Pedals]

I agree with you on the thumbstud position on the Freek. I have the regular S30V version and that stud makes it a PITA to sharpen well, although I could just remove it when doing so.

[@alwong604]

Metal Complex: "I had an issue of Superman #1 but i sold it to buy more Hinderers..."

[@edclevel402]

"Wounded pelican" is kinda perfect. 😄

[@brianf9619]

Nice List . Mine would be very different, I would have at least 3 Cold Steels and probably only 1 Spyderco.

[@petewheeler402]

I carry a buck 841 with burlap micarta with s30v love this knife most of the knives on this list are out of my price point nice knives but nothing I could buy

[@aaronnaylor59]

Benchmade?... Never heard of them. That Ritter is legit though 🤙🏽

[@genoedcknifecollecter1538]

right now i just ordered a WE 604 in bronzed anno and tanto blade. its so beautiful

[@blizzbee]

"..wounded pelican.." haha I like that.

[@15seconds3]

What's kept me from the Para 3 is the blade to handle ratio. The Para 2 doesn't have a great blade to handle ratio either, but at least it has over 3" of useable blade.

[@NewAgeofAwesome]

Did not know about this Fantoni. I want one now looks really sweet especially the medium

[@NewAgeofAwesome]

I gave in and ordered one from the only US dealer I could find that had still had one sense Fantoni apparently went out of business last year. Sense the we have similar taste the XM-18 is also my favorite knife I figured I’d like this too and I’ve always wanted a harsey design. Plus the m390 is 61-62 should be some good stuff

[@tormentedslayer7498]

Lmao every time I hear Superfreak, the song from Rick James plays in my mind... “She’s a super freak!, Superfreak!... She’s super freakyyyy” why god why!!!! My mind remembers some of the oddest things... lol

[@SeattleEDC]

Xm-18 3" slicer grind is my fav that i own. And i love the 0393 as well. One you should check out is the massdrop Dao

[@chrisjaskulski8613]

Nice list, lots of these already in my rotation. You missed my all time favorite, ZT0462... the pocketability of the 0462 is unsurpassed, especially for a 3.5"+ blade. Man, I love that thing!

[@Realwademasters]

Benchmade anthem though very expensive is still benchmades best knife they have ever made personally the mini crooked river I think would be another Id pick over the freak in 20cv I own full size s30v one wich I love but it is just not exactly what I was expecting when I first grabbed it

[@spiderdavis3296]

I have a pair of Flytanium carbon fiber scales on my Para 2.I rounded the edges with sand paper..Just a thought.Thanks for posting.

[@xzane85x]

Really love the PM2 (own 3 of em) and getting into the manix or delica after seeing it in so many movies (specially cliffhanger and anaconda)

[@zacharycropper5532]

I don’t think I could make a top 20. I have a top 3 though lol. ZT 0562CF, Sebenza21 Large (black micarta), Para3

[@metal_complex]

I mean... that's a damn good top 3! 😊👍

[@TripleEEDC]

Great to see some variety from traditional perspectives on some of these. I wouldn’t say the PM2 looks like a wounded pelican. More like one of the spies from Spy v. Spy. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

[@joeallen2354]

I hate you now. Lol.

[@TripleEEDC]

Uncle Randy lol

[@patrickvanovermeeren4513]

Good selection of knives. Great video made with great enthousiam !!

[@jx7230]

My favorite folding knife is actually a Victorinox cadet haha.. Does everything I need and nothing I don't.

[@ericthorpe5670]

Is that the new Victorinox with the breadmaker and cappucino machine? Thing is sweet

[@Damen0530]

Great list, many are in my edc rotation.

[@jimm244]

Entertaining! My tastes are a bit different, but thanks for sharing you favorites!

[@theknifepub]

MC I'd be interested in how you think about that list now! Any Changes?

[@cwrowe]

Benchmade Freek is a awesome knife...it’s like a larger Griptillian

[@ivanovfarit]

Thank you! Great video. Fantoni Hb 01 is one of my favourite and it's also an underestimated knife on the market.

[@genoedcknifecollecter1538]

i dont like light knives the bug out would be to light for me. i like feeling the weight and knowing its there at all times

[@markgoldstein6265]

Good video sir..love my 0560 elmax recently acquired. But metal a stretch looks more like a wounded pelican than the para2 . jmo .. Have a great 1 metal..

[@joe_a_photo]

The 0392 models were out when I was just starting to get into knives and was way above my price range. However, I think they are so incredible looking. It might be my all time fav knife design in terms of looks

[@johnnickerson8214]

The Ferrum forge /protect mordant is my all time fave that’s my grail it speaks to my soul but I’m a Canadian and because of 5hat I can try getting that piece of art from the us and loose my dream blade and the money (Canadian money) or try other options so guess we shall see if it’s in the works for me or not

[@brianrobinson3961]

Got 8 of the 15. Koenig Arius would be on my list but agree with your #1.

[@metal_complex]

The Arius was on and off my list 3 times. If I had handled a full ti variant, I might have changed my mind

[@Renaldo135]

Benchmades best knife? I have an opinion. The Ruckus..The Onslaught..and the McHenry Adams 710..

[@metal_complex]

The 710 I agree with 😉👍

[@pastp3805]

Your transitions are slightly better than your package openings... enjoyed this vid 👍

[@دودةكبيرةآه]

I personally never had a folding knife and thinking about getting one I only had a razor-sharp pocket knife and karambit

[@sharkpillow8444]

You can buy full scale overlays for the 0393 on eBay

[@metal_complex]

Yep. That's what I said in the video 😉

[@sharkpillow8444]

Metal Complex oh, I stopped watching you never said anything about it when you had the pic up the first time 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@AndrewTinory]

Surprised the Microtech Socom Elite didn't make the list after it won the Apocalypse Knife tournament!

[@BT2SS]

“A wounded pelican” 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@kevinchavis9928]

Hi metal, I have the archbishop 2.0 in blue I'd let go for the original cost. It was carried but never used.

[@0zmosis2001]

Do you remember three four years ago or maybe longer where people were taking and cutting off probably about 2 inches on the ass end on a Spyderco pm-2 and making them well more pleasing to the eye and a neater overall package? Well Spyderco should follow suitkeeping the blade the same length but just shortening the handle so I guess it would be a Spyderco pm 2 and a half

[@metal_complex]

A Spyderco "PM 1.75" lol

[@0zmosis2001]

@@metal_complex haha you would think Spyderco would have named their smaller pm3 the pm1.... You know smaller number smaller knife bigger number bigger knife, ah geezy Pete's it's quite oxymoronish and confusing

[@metal_complex]

Well actually, there IS an original Paramilitary (PM1)... its horribly awkward

[@genoedcknifecollecter1538]

oh and my first nice knife was a endura then a pm2 and then i lost my mind going over to WE and kizer and benchmade fixed blades. i love the knives that looking interesting and unique hence why i love WE desighns. just sucks paying in canadian prices there always higher than from a amaircan shop.

[@franz5998]

I wonder why the quietcarry Waypoint is not in that list.. that one is my no1, followed by a small Sebenza 21 and the para 3 would make my number 3. Maybe it is because my hands are rather small.

[@randyf.9188]

Nice variety. I thought you would always have the 0562.

[@OutdoorGearAddiction]

I too love the Manix2. I went with the MXG clip and the Flytanium cage ball lock as well. Bonus: if you clip about 2 swirls off of the spring, it makes the action so so much better. I did a quick review on that knife and the upgrades.

[@alwong604]

Metal Complex: "I had shares of Google, but i sold them to buy more Hinderers..."

[@patriceb26]

Bonjour So which one is the best ?

[@timbo4374]

Good choices. My favorite Manix is a tough call..I have the smooth G10 Cruwear version, and I love it, but the best looking one imo, is the grey G10 black blade and hardware version in 52100 steel, which I also own. When I 1st got into the knife hobby, I thought Spydercos were ugly, and I just didn't understand what all the hoopla was about. Then I got a PM2 in my hand, and it's all been downhill ever since. I now currently own 10 of them, lol. I like my Shaman, but for some reason, I seldom carry it. No idea why, other than I have so damn many knives, I just never get to some of them. It really is a great knife. Some of my favorite users are budget knives. The Civivi Backlash is in my pocket a ton..that blade design just cuts like a demon. The steel isn't anything to brag about, but it really isn't bad either. It takes a great edge, and strops back easily. I'd love to see WE do a TI version, in S35. I'd buy that in a heartbeat. The blade design is just fantastic, and the only thing that holds it back from being an all time greatest knives contender is the materials. An exotic steel would be cool, but I'd rather just see S35 and keep the price reasonable so most people could afford it.

[@connerwhite7743]

There is still a good stock of the 0393SW and 0393BZ at House or Blades. Just picked one up not long ago.

[@metal_complex]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@rmendozae39]

I diddnt read all the comments so I’m not sure if some lone mentioned it. Benchmade Crooked River.

[@sublyme2157]

I expect to see a Vogt Tropen on your list next year.

[@delphicdescant]

Why is there so much salt in the comments & dislikes? Your list is good.

[@metal_complex]

There's always a little salt. It's ok. Adds flavor 😉

[@mikeflamion7915]

the 0932 was a terrible dis appointmenti could feel every bearing lump over what ever was in there so i returned it and bought 2 hinderer eklipses

[@bryanhoppet5130]

I got a zt 0393 the original 20cv with blue titanium and black g10. What can I sale it for because I’m a simple guy and my 940 is the only knife I ever carry so I’m will you let it go.

[@Tiger24kicks]

Your number one knife is nice and it's the only Knife I will pay over $150 for

[@TedTheTree]

Well you have a great taste in knives my friend, I agree with most of your favorites;

[@metal_complex]

Brand new list of 20 coming tomorrow! This was about 7 months ago. Some of these made the new list though 😊👍

[@sharpwhits0167]

Metal Complex, can you put the lid in the comment section so we can go online and check them out. Just found your channel. Love the vids. Keep up the good work brother.

[@genoedcknifecollecter1538]

oh and i love the zt i think 450cf

[@ScottieG59]

All roads lead to the XM18.

[@-Anthracite]

Man carrying a edc knife as you get older isnt easy especially at work Back in the days as a teenager you had all kinds of blades Now you are limited to a leatherman or a swiss army knife an opinel or at most a buck 110 tough times :p

[@knifeguy1387]

Can you tell me where I can get a Hogue Ritter can’t seem to find them anywhere I have all the Spyderco on your list and the Super Freek

[@metal_complex]

The Hogue/Ritter is a Knifeworks exclusive 👍

[@taazen74]

What do you think of the Inkosi vs the newer Sebenza 31?(thinking of shape, comfort and so on). The i lays on the Inkosi is a bit different from the 31. I'm curious how that would feel as well. Also, I like smaller knives, but I'm in doubt about what to choose when it comes to these two, large or small? I also like the inlays, but never tried one. Only without, and for me, it feels perfect. The finish on the handles are just so smooth, you just want to touch and hold it. It also fits great in hand without. How is the feeling compared with the inlays, and the bigger, one piece inlay on the show side of the 31? I see the screws are different, ypu don't have that polished side, and I think it may be a disadvantage from the way you thigthemimg the screws. One you just screw until it stops, now you must adjust from both sides, any opinion on these matters? And if you haven't tried the 31, will you get it, maybe borrow one for a review, hopefully one with the inlays since I guess it will feel the same as the others without anyway. I know I ask you for a lot, but this is important for me since Im going to buy me one of these. I also like an "All Black Coated Sebenza with Black Tanto Blade". I don't know which of them it is, it it looks awasome. I think you can get them in both sizes. Don't know if it's a special edition for a knife store, but I can't fid it again. As a working knife, the Tanto blade is good for scraping, cutting wires and much more. So if I don't go for a Drop Point, it would for sure be a Tanto. Maybe you know where to find it and also would like to hear your thoughts on this black beauty. Best regards Thomas Aasen, Norway

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

I would buy the shaman if there was any other option out there that wasn’t black g10. I need flyatnium scales and id buy it so fast !!

[@metal_complex]

I agree!!!

[@abc456f]

Picked up a sprint run Shaman in cf and s90v. Really nice. But my user is the original g10, s30v.

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

That CF version is awesome and I probably would do that and not need Ti scales, but I couldn’t find it easily! I really want some color choices on such a pretty leaf shaped blade. I think it looks really nice, but very “user friendly” or “hard use” and I like the idea of being able to take it out to nicer places, and still have a little bit of “beefy” in my pocket!! The cf is a hot one! And that g10 would be a great user because spyderco has good g10. Nice win on the CF find dude. I would love that handle wrapped up in a little linen micarta. And you know what, they could do a marbled CF, or shredded and add copper and brass shreds like the Sidus does for $70 with the knife and scales (real steel makes it I think). This knife screams for something a touch more elegant, while not compromising the hard use capability - cf, shredded or marbled would make a great scale. I could see it in coyote tan or white and I’d have to clean it daily lol and would still put up with it!

[@abc456f]

@@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden I agree. It's such a great knife for a canvas for so many options to spice it up. I'm holding on to four different spyderco sprint runs right now. The cf Shaman, two manix 2's in cruwear with smooth g10 and cf, and a pm2 with red g10 and m390. I known I could sell them and make a nice profit but damn, I get attached to these things! I'll never use my sprint runs so they just sit in a case, I think of them as a savings account. But for me to part with them, I'd need to really get a good price.

[@kirkthorpe5392]

I’m a little confused at your number two pick, you said you wish it had different scales, different blade profile and the option for different washers/bearings...that to me sounds like you don’t like anything about the knife except for the fact that it’s a ZT designed by Hinderer. I’m not trying to be a hater, just wanting clarification as to why it’s so high on the list when there’s so many things you’d change about it as compared to other options that were lower on the list and you mentioned far fewer things that you didn’t like about them.

[@lewisward4359]

Sorry to hear about the dishonest knife seller. Way too many of them on Ebay. (ZT 0392 rick hinderer collaboration)

[@ibanez7412]

You should have told us that guys name... Nice vid btw!

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

Oh god...I just googled Hinderer XM18 3V. (I literally had no idea she came in 3V) And I found the Sparrow. Why do I have to know that this exists? I would have preferred blissful ignorance.

[@BahbahKaduche]

if the goal is for patreon.... the prize should be as well homeboy

[@metal_complex]

You're VERY late to the game "homeboy". If you knew what I did for my Patrons, you wouldn't have left this comment.

[@alwong604]

What else did Metal Complex sell to buy more Hinderers?

[@paulsouders3489]

I recently have an interest Of 3 knifes A infidel , a microtech otf and a protec auto I would trade my 0562 cf for one Of those

[@mark.lizettegrant]

How do u deal with scratches on my zt562ti from boxes I hope I didnt mess one of my favorite knives and ty for the video

[@Big_Stems]

Keep using it keep it sharp

[@voxfan7403]

What list? Where is it?

[@psyede360]

spyderco wounded pelican knife of the year lol