BEWARE OF THESE 5 KNIFE COMPANIES

[@MrBowser2012]

My daughter bought me an Mtech with an American flag on it for Christmas. She was 11 at the time and she was so excited to give me that gift. It’s one of my favorite knives even though it’s the worst quality knife I own. 😊

[@NeevesKnives]

In that case you better take a lot of pride into that one 👊 shoutout to your daughter

[@memento206mare]

One thing about MTech that's kind of cool is that they at least use 440C in one of their sub-series' releases ('XTreme' and/or 'Ballistic')

[@GreenfaceONE]

I have an M-tech that was given as a gift so I won't get rid of it but man is it cheap as all get out.

[@brentmay6379]

I have several knives like that..cheap to others, but priceless to me.

[@vonster22]

it would be my favorite knife too...keep it on your desk as a paperweight..you dont want to mess it up doing chores and its always in view around the house..so she can appreciate too

[@arthurslaughter4122]

I would ad, be VERY careful buying Pakistani "Damascus" knives. I am a retired blacksmith who has done a lot of pattern weld. Lots of the Indian sub continent blades are what I call mystery steel. Some are OK but, many are plain junk.

[@NeevesKnives]

100% agree they are some of the softest heat treatments on steel you will find, and are not good damascus, they don't use steels that blend well

[@bradprater4789]

Tuna cans and dented frying pans. You get what you pay for

[@ahmedejaz1125]

Here in Pakistan knives are mostly made in Wazirabad, most of them are not even heat treated, you can get some knives as cheap as 50cents

[@RemyLebeau1985]

Some aren't even damascus.

[@mattstone8878]

​@@RemyLebeau1985 Does Civivi make good Demascus?

[@ElectrikHellfire]

Sorry to say it but most US knife makers are pricing themselves out of business. When a folding knife cost more that a firearm, things are out of hand.

[@NeevesKnives]

I agree from some but it's really not there fault, from materials cost and worker cost, cost of living etc going up they have no choice, ofcourse some are being crazy, but some are not. They can provide a half ass knife for less for sure

[@BayouGusto]

Indeed! Benchmade, Bark River, are completely off the menu. Tops is almost there as well 😢

[@BongDonkySecret77]

@@BayouGusto Benchmade are too spendy? Wow! I guess CRK are definitely not an option then. I think you get what you pay for. In general.

[@BayouGusto]

@@BongDonkySecret77 I’m not saying it’s a bad product or that it’s not worth it. I’m saying it’s at a price point that is beyond my reach.

[@samcsamc9937]

Gerber certainly does

[@nicodiaz627]

Its tough when the company or maker gets their ego hurt. A hurt ego ruins everything and I think none of us are immune to it. It really says alot about companies and makers that are humble enough to improve their products and listening to their customers. Thanks for sharing these experiences Jerad!

[@vikingexpress2632]

The key is to not put out a bullshit product to begin with......r&d no issues that's how "real" companies do it. It's a safety issue with knives and firearms not a reconfiguration of cereal......

[@dash4800]

Idk why there is ego to begin with. It's just basic courtesy to offer a refund and apologize. People will respect you way more if you do that. I get returns and refunds all the time but I've never had a bad review because I just am polite and easy to work with. It's not that hard.

[@jinxjones5497]

They are emotionally involved so they have to take a professional stance or not comment

[@tima7662]

Glad you talked about Alien Knives. Sorry I dragged you and Super Steel Steve into that whole ordeal. He ended up refunding my money and I pulled my Instagram rant down. Still, one of the most unprofessional makers I have dealt with and really turned me off to the knife community. I enjoy watching a few knife reviews that you, Stassa, Cedric and Ada, and Outpost 76 put out but not like I used to. I almost quit buying any knives nowadays. Thanks again for the support!

[@NeevesKnives]

Man that sucks that it ruined your vibe for the whole hobby. And don’t apologize for contacting me, I am glad you did. I hope we can have your around the community more often and not let one bad Apple ruin it for you. There are so so so many great people and sub-communities within this hobby. The great characters massively outweigh the bad ones. Hopefully we inspire you to get a new shiny knife soon 😊

[@SeemsLogical]

Your bad experience may have saved others from going down the same road. Alien didn't handle that situation as best as he could have but he did make it right in the end with the refund. Seems like he has to head back to the drawing board to iron out the details of his knife making process. And there are really fine people in the knife community. I liken it to a church in the sense that the community really is a community. Most everyone in the hobby is respectful, kind, generous and good-natured. As it grows the community is bound to attract some bad actors, but by and large most everyone follows an unspoken rule to treat each other with respect and compassion. Glad you're still around though. If you're ever bored on a Wednesday or Saturday night stop by one of the Neeves lives. Usually for the first hour we talk knives and then the second hour is a short cologne review, a story about Jerad's past and then anything goes after that point. The other people in the chat bring their own benevolent chaos into the mix too. If you want to network a bit more into the community its one of the best places to do so is all I am saying.

[@tima7662]

@@NeevesKnives Thanks Jerad! I get you and most people in the knife community are awesome! Again, I appreciate the support on the Alien Knives issue. I ended up tossing the knife in the trash, I felt it was that bad! I'm still around and like a lot of knives just not being as vocal or purchasing any right now. Thanks again!

[@tima7662]

@@SeemsLogical Thank you! Appreciate it. I used to watch Neeves live a lot. Would comment and be a part of the experience. I should get back into it again. Thanks again!

[@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL]

Should of left the review up, it was a legit review at the time, you could of edited it with he refunded the money, but the review still stands.

[@flats61]

I don't understand how Cedric and Ada doesn't have more subscribers. He's original, witty, informative and humble. That last one is missing from a lot of reviewers.

[@LXT43]

potential subscribes are put off by the cult of fanboys ass-kissers in the comments section of his videos. They're not there for knife reviews but to be entertained by the humor cause they have no lives of their own.

[@iloveedc5865]

Couldn't agree more! The reason i think he isn't up with neeves and MC is that he doesn't post enough. He makes the best videos, highest quality videos and easily puts the most work in them out of the knife community. Pete is a total badass

[@Errcyco]

If you really wanna know? For me, it’s cause a lot of the video is of him talking. Don’t ask me why, but I tend to only watch videos where the knives are front and center unless it’s during a test.. and I still expect to see mainly it. When I wanna hear an opinion I’ll just go read on bladeforums or knofesteelnerds. That why though for me.

[@dommorris8163]

Probably doesn't help that Australia doesn't have the same knife market as the US. We definitely have it better than most of Europe but we don't get the kind of variety they have in the US and what we do get is a fair bit more expensive.

[@CSGraves]

I watch for Basil & Lemon, and incidentally absorb some knife-related info on the way.

[@jiggidyjam]

That Alien knife look like it’s been on the bottom of a lake waiting for restoration

[@natehoover5266]

I laughed so hard at this! 😂😂😂

[@markwarren3535]

That blade sure looks alot like my Microtech Stitch. Hmmmm.... Anyway, I gotta go feed my cat. His name you ask ??? It's Copy.

[@Logan2070]

Looks like garbage

[@sativothegrail461]

​@@Logan2070 yeah it looks cheap like a two century old prototype 😂

[@kyleallison194]

Anyone else notice he kept saying, “there” instead of “their”?

[@XxskidudekidxX]

Man - if I could sub, I’d sub again. Jerad and Kara - you guys are quickly becoming my primary resource for everything regarding knives. Now, I used to just refer to you for technical specs and references for sharpening tips and best-practice. That’s not the case anymore. Jerad, your opinions are logical and thorough. You’re both considerate and understanding, as you showed humility in the Alien Knives section of this video, but you don’t sugar-coat and you certainly don’t hide your true opinion. *virtual handshake* Kara, the research you performed on Huusk was phenomenal, and well informed. You considered things I never even thought about, and you exude reliability and “with-itness” in your connections with finding it on cheap websites and Huusk’s drop-shipping model. This has really been a step up in quality, and I want to acknowledge and show gratitude for it.

[@NeevesKnives]

Hey thanks so much. That means a LOT to both of us ❤-Kara

[@willholly1844]

Messing with the pivot voids the warranty on a $1500.00 knife???? Bull shit! What a joke of a company. For $1500 they better warranty it 75 years from now if my great grand son purposely cuts it up with a bandsaw.

[@asimhusain8087]

Your gonna spend $1500 on a knife I spent a $100 on a Damscus and lost it

[@Nanashi_MYOB]

🎯

[@iforgotmine]

Who in the F would buy a $1500 knife??? There is not one knife worth that. Not even a Japanese Chef's Knife.

[@TheAdequateMedia]

Cedric & Ada is the Unsung hero of the knife content world

[@thermaltoyzngear3310]

I base tons of my opinions on different steels on his testing. He's been a God send to the community.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

@@thermaltoyzngear3310 Cedric has only tested low performance m390. The best m390 he has tested has been tawain Spyderco at 60rc. Spyderco Golden USA has shown they have even better performance at 60rc and go up to 62rc. Cedric has also not tested Reates secondary hardening m390 that has harder carbides in the microstructure. So I wouldn't base your opinions on it. Heck his d2 testing makes it look better than it actually is. Rope cut testing also varies depending on behind the edge thickness but he doesnt include those numbers. I enjoy the tests and the data he has, but at least I understand the bigger picture and can extrapolate with bte, heat treat protocols involved and comparison to the cardboard cut testers. If he has knives that are thinner behind the edge the numbers go way up. So your not testing the heat treat at that point. The knife is using bte thickness as a crutch to get higher numbers. Check out his d2 test with 4 knives. Dozier d2 did better despite being thicker behind the edge and lower hardness. But it had a better microstructure due to a proper heat treat. Something you dont notice off the cuff with rope cut testing. This is why cardboard testing is extremely important, behind the edge thickness matters less in these tests and their testing the actual microstructure of the heat treat.

[@TheAdequateMedia]

@@thermaltoyzngear3310 for sure, between him and Jarod we've got really fantastic resources that anyone can take advantage of.

[@jinxjones5497]

Pete is a likeable guy and I value his opinion as much as Jarod's

[@TheAdequateMedia]

@@jinxjones5497 exactly. i like him mostly as im a fellow no-niche content creator. (he posts a lot of random stuffs)

[@christolley4946]

First I would like to say that i consider your channel one of my 4 favorites of any and all available because of your content being an accurate and unbiased source of information, the positive vibe you attempt to promote even in light of negative circumstance, and a seemingly pure care for the knife community as a whole from manufacturer to customer. When I am fortunate enough to get a new knife seen on your channel ( rarely ever handled in person) I have NEVER made a purchase I regretted because the knife was always accurately represented by your review. Last I find it saddening that it has become much more common that so many people attack people with integrity and high moral character which from content I consider you and Kara to be. Thank you for your channel. I respect your opinions an we all support you : ) Although we've never met I consider you a friend.

[@hallodaar8702]

The research department is failing badly unfortunately. Oak trees are not only native to America, Oak trees do grow all over the northern hemisphere, also in Japan.

[@RookCAF]

Totally respect your honesty and integrity. Thanks for being a straight shooter.

[@cueball981]

LTK started doing the tests again! 😊 He found a lab that does both HRC and PMI testing.

[@zakariaott]

Great video. Now you gotta do the reverse of this video! " 5 knife companies that light my fire "

[@NeevesKnives]

lol thats a good one fo sho

[@chrisk6474]

The content of this video is why I’ll keep watching this channel. It’s hard to call out companies that sponsor or could affect your bottom line. And in doing so and sharing with the community, practices or instances of deception in terms of product or manufacturing. It’s a heads up for folks who aren’t as well versed in how companies in this hobby can behave at times. There’s another channel that I’ll never bother with ever again due to the exact opposite of their behavior towards a custom maker that was being deceptive about their product because the channel was “friendly” with them and didn’t want to burn bridges. Meanwhile they were lying to customers about blade steel and country of origin, marketing and charging a premium for their products. Cheers to Jared and the research department. Great stuff ❤❤

[@siclanevo]

Great Job guys! love the honesty and love calling out shady business practices. this should be the norm from all reviewers.

[@casey360360]

Best *value* knives I have are from Dexter. I have a kitchen knife from their Sani-Steel line and a fillet knife I keep while fishing. Dollar for dollar, best knives I've ever bought. I'd love to see you review some of these and give your thoughts, since they're advertised as made in the USA but they're extremely well priced.

[@wayneholmes637]

For chefs knives I use Sabatier, Dick, Henckels, Wüsthof, Güde, Victorinox and Eicker. All mid-range models that chefs actually use.

[@RV-ardvark]

As a new viewer of your channel, I would like to thank you for your work and research. That Alien knife looked very rough. One could forgive them for having issues with that knife because it was a hand made early release (prototype?). However, their dishonesty is a hard stop. Thank you for calling them out.

[@daveyboy6985]

Your a top bloke Jared. Integrity is probably the most important virtue in a person, And unfortunately some people really lack that quality. You've got it in aces.😊

[@NeevesKnives]

🙏 👊

[@lawnchair13]

Dude, I seriously wanted to thank you for this video. Up until just recently the last knife I bought was a Spyderco police model and I bought that knife in 1995 maybe 94. I was recently at a get-together where someone was bragging about their Huusk knife. The very next day I looked them up Oh, I thought they had a certain appeal but something kept me from pulling the trigger several times and I'm so glad it did. I was actually about to do some due diligence, then.. your video. Thanks again keep rocking I dig your show.

[@Biomass1]

There's a sucker born every minute.

[@maxlvledc]

Your doing a wonderful service to the community..didn't know any of this.

[@LordVenerable]

Thanks for the shout-out and for putting these shady companies/products under the microscope. Great video. Two thumbs up. P.S. You mispronounced my name, LOL

[@RobNC-OG]

Thank you for telling the truth. We unfortunately live in times where "bad things" (the truth) are to be covered up so no one knows. It's refreshing to see someone out here that still tells the truth about something that people spend money on. It's always the best policy to tell the truth to customers, and more companies need to start doing this. We all understand there may be potential issues with manufactured goods, however we also expect those problems to be corrected or made right in some way. It's always a real disappointment when a manufacturer tries to dodge taking care of a customer(Yes Hogue I'm talking about you who wouldn't admit to anything being wrong with your Magnacut and you who would not replace a soft blade on my knife). As a customer and buyer of knives, every penny I spend is taken seriously and those we buy from should also be serious when we have problems. Thanks again for being brave enough to tell the truth Jerad. And Kara, thank you too.

[@Phattydumpz]

The biggest takeaway from this, and also what I appreciate the most is Neeves (husband/wife) aren't telling you what to do, they're providing information. Knife world common sense if you will. Based on experience, etc. What we like is based on personal preference, but what you see might not be what you get. A+

[@Doug-do7ge]

Great call with the printing of the USA flag on knives made over seas

[@rentatrip1videos]

This dude really enjoys hearing Himself talk. Blathering on and on Hay dude, cut to the chase.

[@scottyh.6992]

Thanks!

[@NeevesKnives]

Wow!! Thanks so much for the support. That means a great deal to both of us. We really appreciate it 😊😊

[@jimbarbwe1985]

The James Brand are one of the 50ft designed in the USA letters yet they are made in china but charging made in USA money

[@FredNeck-z4u]

James brand is a joke.

[@jimbarbwe1985]

@@FredNeck-z4u 100% , they do have some good designs but thats about it.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

James brand are hipsters and over charge. Avoid at all costs.

[@napalmholiday9708]

Their best design is the Barnes, and it really is fantastic looking knife, but I'll be damned if I pay $700 for a Reate.

[@BPF80MCar-vi1pg]

Exactly. They are all brand and no substance. I bought one. It was my first "good" knife. I gave it away and got a benchmade min Adamas.

[@JBass33]

“Trying to sharpen PlayDo.” Love it. I am a new subscriber. Wish I had run across your videos before.

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

Thanks for all you do for the community Jerad! Helps many people avoid junk. Efangrow should have just advertised the old stock as 8cr and the ones that were D2 is a win for the consumer.

[@NeevesKnives]

AGREED!

[@rockymountainlockpicker9606]

Not really, since D2 will rust and 8cr won’t. Gotta know what u are working with in order to care for it correctly

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

@@rockymountainlockpicker9606 oil your blades and it won’t be a problem. Unless you live in a super humid place that rusts in your pocket, D2 is an overall upgrade for sure.

[@acid6urns]

@@rockymountainlockpicker9606 d2 is semi stainless as long as you don’t put it up soaking wet it’ll be fine

[@pateralus9]

I love videos like this, guys. Great info Jerad, & I LOVE the research segment from Kara about the Huusk knives. There are a lot of companies that try to make their poorly-made knives which consist of materials that would not be desirable for the properties of high-quality cutlery, sound super fancy by using flowery language in their marketing. Shame, shame!

[@jkanecutlery]

Appreciate your integrity and contributions to the community! 👊

[@sergeantdef.3572]

Try the Mtech MX8070 Raptor Bowie knife.. That knife is better and stronger then Ka Bar..and more US made knives..but i understand your point.. But dont let you fool by made in China.. If you pay..its unbelievble how good China can make good knives..but i trust US made knives the most.. I like Ontario USA very much..I have the Ontario SP10 Raider Bowie and the Ontario M9 bayonet..the Ontario militair machete 1-18..Great knives. And i have a lot of USA Bayonets..M1 garand from Union Fork and Hoe..M5-A1..M6 from Milpar..M7 from Bauer ordnanse Corp..i love those US Bayonets..

[@Wichitan]

I purchased a couple of Eafengrow EF953 folders and have been pretty pleased with them. The only drawback is that the joint has loosened a bit on one of them. Fortunately, they're secured with Torx screws, so they should be fairly easy to tighten.

[@SteansonParksJr]

Mine failed and cost me a $500+ trip to the ER. Do NOT test the lock by whacking the spine on a table. Not a genius moment for sure.

[@Wichitan]

@@SteansonParksJr I learned a long time ago that knives are not screwdrivers, pry bars, or whatever else pops into your mind in the moment. They're for cutting, and cutting only.

[@jeffreylgray2582]

Nice review. What I like about MTech knifes, though, is that it’s a $10 knife. If it gets dull, I throw it away. If I lose it, no big deal, and for what I need a knife for, it’s fine. Personally, I can’t justify buying a 2 or $300 knife. I’d rather buy a Ruger pistol instead !

[@lewis9888]

I buy several $1.25 pocket knives at Dollar Tree when they get any in instead of paying double at Walmart. Last time I had to wait two years for my local Dollar Tree to get some in stock. I loose them somehow every once in a while so there is no sense spending more money on them. I put the one I currently use on my keyring. Hopefully I don't loose this one. These cheap knives do everything I need for Every Day Carry. If I am going to need something better, I grab one of my better knives.

[@VVrayth]

MTechs are secretly amazing throwing knives for cheap

[@timtitus2532]

Thank you Jerad, I scrutinize products as well and this video really helps the average novice knife guy/ gal make smart decisions about purchasing knives. Well done to you and your gal. Thanks 😊

[@charalamposnitsios7910]

I was afraid of civivi now I'm a big fan..I didn't expect that...high quality at that price

[@Jonnygurudesigns]

Bro, thanks for sharing! Thankful for information sharing like this..some companies get away with so much. We need information sharing to be able to make the best possible decision we can when purchasing or referring knives. A great way to get some accounting for these companies poor actions. I got a few I wouldn't recommend a d would caution people against as well.. I'm sure we all do. I'll bet there's a lot of similar experiences with the same offenders...good post

[@openroadtrucking6562]

Regarding MTech its not the steel. The steel is fine, but the heat treatment SUCKS.

[@donwendling7800]

Totally respect your honesty, thanks for making this video!

[@lpknifeworks]

The only thing you're missing is the old school news announcement audio clip before Kara comes in! Keep up the great work!

[@Fireworxs2012]

*I was skeptical at first, but I'm glad I sat through this. The Huusk take down was long overdue. Google/KZbin is STILL running those ADs for that POS.* *I've been a Custom Knife Maker since 1985. I've watched a lot BS come down the Pike. Watched a lot of very good Knife Companies go out of business and a lot of Maker's come and go... The influx of Internet Knives is the worst thing that's happened to the Knife Making Community since Pakistan flooded the market with Dumpster Damascus and that Forged In Fire garbage on the History Channel. Keep up the Good Fight..Never forget, in the End, Truth will always win over lies* 👍👍🔥🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@onceuponareset-ho7fg]

The custom Alien Knives detent flaw, is unbelievable. How in the world did this knife ever leave his bench?

[@alannemtsev9651]

Bro...I bought that same knife directly from him a while back....that knife is an absolute turd I tried to be nice asking to return or exchange and he was a huge dick about it. Horrible turd of a knife and he's not much better.

[@JAB671]

My experience with the one MTech I own is just the opposite of yours. I have their Trailmaster look-alike. When I say 'just the opposite' I mean that thing has quite possibly the hardest steel I have ever experienced with a knife. Whetstones? Did nothing. Sandpaper? Barely scratched it. I had to take a flat file to it and it still took over an hour to do what I wanted (the factory edge wasn't very sharp so I wanted to convex the secoolndary bevel/edge since I had to sharpen it, anyway). After the file I took sandpaper to it, again, then back to the whetstones then to steel and a strop. I got that thing shaving sharp. I have used it to chop wrist thick maple limbs and have beat on it pretty hard. It isn't a main use knife but it does get thrashed on from time to time and so far I haven't needed to resharpen it or, really, even hone it. It hasn't chipped or anything with my use, either. I guess that is the upside to ridiculously hard steel. I don't know if they still make that model or if they do I don't know if the steel is the same because I have had mine for probably eight or ten years. Do I recommend their priducts? If it will be someone's main or only knife, no. If they want a cheap knife to do things they wouldn't do with their main knife or any,nicer knife, maybe - depending on the model and the price.

[@NeevesKnives]

Wow! That's awesome glad to hear it, I'm speaking from personal experience with multiple and also knowing the companies that make them at that price they usually in most cases won't be great. However I do know of a couple examples that were different

[@ulvesparker]

I have three known brands that I now tend to avoid. MTech is the only one that I have personally experienced from your list. They are inexpensive beater knives/parts to cannibalize/ throw aways. Gerber, whose quality declined early 90s and I no longer trust after some catastrophic failures. Cold Steel, hit or miss on quality and design flaws, shady marketing, and poor customer service. I will mention that I bought a cheap gas station keychain knife (a folding box cutter) that was so useful, durable, and convenient that it became one of my favorite "travel" knives.

[@herculesbrofister265]

box cutters are underrated as knives.

[@TedJ71]

Have several cold steels and 1 Gerber (strong arm ) I bought few years back, have no issues with any of them. I do like the Tops and Esse’s more that any, but I like fixed blades over folders.

[@carlgunts1849]

Very informative! I almost ordered some of those Huusk knives last year but didn't because of most of the same reasons you mentioned. The ad just didn't sound right.

[@mattsweet7918]

With respect to knives being manufactured with the wrong steel, shouldn’t the manufacturer be doing a PMI before manufacturing the knives and putting them on the shelf. Very poor quality control on the part of the manufacturer, or he was aware of the material being used and was trying to pull one over on his customers.

[@NeevesKnives]

Not necessarily if they are using an oem, that's the oem job, they should check on the work the oem is doing from time to time especially if it's not a reliable one

[@BoostAndRedline]

Holy crap! That research department is on point !! 💯🤯🤯

[@NosZodd666]

Kamikoto is another one that falsely advertises as Japanese. They're all made in China of cheap 420J2 stainless steel with a very expensive price tag for what you get.

[@eddieg9506]

Well done and thanks for putting this info out. I get oversees made knives as gifts from time to time and I appreciate them because of the people who gave them to me.

[@scrick7112]

Jared. You are on point. Thank goodness I haven’t bought anything from those company’s. Thx Neeves Knives, I get you. See ya

[@getoffmylawn8986]

I've found that usually the inability to "prove" a scam proves it's a scam.

[@Matt_Hntr]

Ahhh good old accountability……..something rarely seen after a hurt ego. Thanks for keeping it real always Jerad 👌

[@bobfincle8267]

Great presentation. Informative, accurate, interesting. A few years ago, I traded a beat up Boy scout knife ( '70s ), for a no name large folding Karambit. I had valued the B.S. knife at $30. I'm a dealer and was extremely busy. You can imagine when I found out it was a $5 M tech. It had been a great defense piece. Good balance, ball bearing action, 3 1/2 inch curved blade, and a large finger hole at base. Makes it easy to reverse grips. It was sharp enough. After watching your video, I proceeded to sharpen it. No luck. I will try again with other sharpeners and let you know If I have any luck. Thanks for the info Bob

[@wgkincheloe2458]

Enjoyed the addition of the Research Department. Great job!

[@NeevesKnives]

Why thank you ❤-Kara

[@Demosophist]

I bought one of those Huusk knives because it was recommended by StoneAgeMan. I'll get even by spreading the word.

[@psibug565]

Just need to add KamiKoto Knives to the list. (Ibaraki Steel blades are handcrafted from SUS420J2 steel. With an HRC of 53.) Don’t forget the japanese steel in the chinese “handmade” knives.

[@jjunier1734]

Kudos to you for keeping things real. If you're out there trying to protect feelings you lose your credibility. If they make trash odds are they know it. If not they dont know what they are doing and shouldn't be making a living selling substandard products.

[@Ash__7]

Love that Husk effectively includes "warning: our knives are dogshit" in their terms and conditions. And yes they're definitely dropshipped, at one point these knives were being sold and advertised under a variety of different names, branded as Serbian or Norwegian or whatever. These dropshipping scams make my blood boil. There are even worse examples than this, of atrocious cheap knives being bought off Alibaba and marked up 10-100x. Most include hilarious 50+% off deals. Feel bad for the folks getting suckered in by the marketing guff.

[@aurtisanminer2827]

I picked up an MTECH folder back in ‘06 while driving through Canada. Pretty sure I got it at a gas station. It worked until I got back into Alaska where I had my good knife waiting for me. I didnt want to risk the border patrol not letting me through with my good one. I keep it at work now just as a backup.

[@NeevesKnives]

Yeah there's obviously certain circumstances when it's OK, sir you get a pass lol

[@aurtisanminer2827]

@@NeevesKnives at the very least it does look cool. Lol

[@NeevesKnives]

@@aurtisanminer2827 😆

[@Sparkeycarp]

I also got caught up in the Husk hype. I thought it would be a nice birthday present for m wife. I thought I ordered one and it turned out I ordered 4. The website is scammy that way that it pushes you to order more than one. I contacted them immediately after my order and they said they would try to change it. They did not and now I am giving away knives to my friends for birthdays or what ever. Cool looking knife. Cheap, so whatever. I knew it was not that high quality. I just thought they were unique.

[@mobilegamersunite]

While Hills Knives! ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ stay away from them. I've made a few videos on my armory Playlist about white hills knives....sadly people still leave me comments saying they wish they seen my video b4 they ordered any crap from WHK. Also many comments complaining about build quality...and the worst customer service ever! 🙄

[@willnotcomply1328]

The worst knife steel I have ever had the displeasure of dealing with was from a local “Custom” knife maker. I was trying to help him out and be a blessing to him, we went to church together so I said sure, I will buy a couple knives to help you get on your feet. Biggest mistake I have ever made, he is shady, his knives were complete junk, and if I didn’t know any better, I’d swear the Damascus he used come from Iran…. Pure scrape, same as him! To this day it put a bad taste in my mouth for Damascus and I refuse to own any! I don’t care who makes it…

[@jacobkindsvatter4055]

Great video, funny enough i baught an Mtech knife about 13 years ago and believe it or not it is a awesome knife i gave it to my little brother and he still has it, it is a cold steel ti-lite knock off and when i owned it the only issue i had with it was the hardware and that was a very easy fix, but i wont buy another Mtech knife that one knife i did buy was a one in a million chance

[@darenwunderlich4868]

Ultra patriotic gear made by in other countries.....could not agree with you more. Nothing turns my stomach faster. Just today I had to run to Lowes for something and happened to walk by one of their middle-aisle displays. It was "Americana" shirts........all made in China. I roamed around the store until I found a spare scrap of paper, sharpie, and a bit of a price sticker to use for tape. Wrote "Made In China" on the paper and stuck to the display.

[@bikeracerdude]

I must have missed it- what are the five brands?

[@linus1792]

IKR???😅🤣😂

[@HopsAndLead]

One company I will never own again is Ganzo. Had one that didn't even last a day before the stop pin sheared off.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

I wouldn't even call them a company becthey stole so many designs that were not theirs.

[@SeemsLogical]

@@tacticalcenter8658 Ganzo isn't really a respectable company but they are often a "gateway" for people entering into the knife collecting hobby. Say what you will about them stealing designs since it is true, but for people who would scoff at shelling out $100+ for a knife Ganzo can show those people what a quality designed knife can perform like. I think when Neeves Knives was starting out they showcased Ganzo knives. Jerad doesn't really buy them anymore these days because of the stolen designs but he won't deny that he showcased them when the channel was young and he didn't have a revenue stream to speak of yet.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

@@SeemsLogical IDC.

[@hardestgainer609]

I have an m tech i bought from a gas station when i was a teenager, it has a heat treated look (that purple rainbow effect) and is actually pretty fun to play with. I sharpened it the other day after finding it (havent seen it in years). Its terriblw compared to my benchmades but actually not a bad everyday knife lol.

[@jeffreydawson4520]

I needed a bit of spice on this lazy Sunday afternoon. Much appreciated Jerad. 👊

[@EnglishBH]

What's wrong with German stainless steel?

[@ryufight7987]

Nothing

[@krisrhebergen]

It’s all old tech steel like d2, 4116, 440c etc. good quality just limited by composition and overpriced.

[@chrissetzler7757]

​@@krisrhebergenwhat would you suggest instead for the price of the steels you mentioned?

[@Gtflybmx75]

I have 2-3 M tech knives I like cheap knives but at least the cleaver one I have it was actually nice to sharpen but I could see how crappy they could be not defending them cause there 10 bucks a knife there cheap thankfully now my budget style knives are upping the price

[@lawrencewang3327]

Would you loosen a pivot on a 1500 dollar knife? Yes. The fuck kinda question is that? What kinda 1500 dollar knife can't have its pivot loosened?

[@theochrist9453]

Bottomline is : everybody wants only your money. And I include also companies like Spiderco in this. Once I had a Native Salt, the H2 steel was supposed to be rust free, they had also a video, where they had a knife with this steel in highly concentrated salt water, took it out and it looked like fresh out of the box. I took mine 3 times diving, it started to develop superficial rust stains, although I cleaned it with fish water after diving and dried it with compressed air. I sent the pictures to Spyderco, and they played it down. So basically don't trust anybody, go with the brands you had good experiences so far, like Buck .

[@hawkshadowoseanacy5171]

I'd avoid Sandrin Knives, at least the Monza knife series. My Ti version has an internal stop pin that is cut to shit by the blade closing or in the closed position. Depending on the pin's orientation, my tweeked blade would stick up proud of the handle in all but one orientation. I took pics and sent it in for service. Their CS simply denied the pin issue was even happening, they reground the blade and even though we talked about replacing the blade ($100 + shipping) they didn't, shipped the knife back then has ghosted me ever since. I sent them several pics of the pin and and how it affects the closed blade.

[@QueadlunnRau]

I want to start selling "custom" used looking rusty knives for $1,500

[@megacab]

Like many others, I watch a lot of reviews on knives before I spend my money on a product. I trust you brother, and if you say and SHOW a knife having issues I'll steer clear.

[@ramdom_assortment]

I'm just glad guns are pretty much guaranteed to use 4140 heat treated steel.

[@Rime0ne]

I feel that you are beyond fair when it comes to reviewing knives. I trust you whole heartedly. It's sucks cuz I like the looks of the Alien Knives DX2 but just based off of your interaction I'm all good. Even if I got a flawless version, I don't agree with how that went down. A maker needs to own their problems with their product and move forward and rectify the situation.

[@kevinAuman1]

Ohhh how perfect so immediately after your video an ad pops up for the same junk knives now named haarko

[@Bfr3shBrian]

Eafengrow also clones a lot of designs. But you can’t deny how good their prices are considering the materials used (lately at least) and the fit and finish.

[@dougvuillemot8670]

Right now I wouldn't have them on there. There 50 dollar knife is as good as our 200 knife.

[@jeffstevens156]

I ALWAYS appreciate honesty!

[@karlkononchuk6185]

Alien knife looks like it was left in battery acid for a few months.

[@Bad.Pappy.Official]

Jerad and Kara, I’m rewatching this video a year later. Do you have an update on your position of Eafengrow knives? They seem to have straightened up their act and apparently are producing some great budget knives. I’m on the fence about ordering one and cannot afford more reputable US made brands at the moment. I appreciate you both and please keep up the great work! Respectfully, BP

[@NeevesKnives]

I would recommend Sencut, Civivi, or Kubey, CJRB, ETC over them. They were willing to do it and after finding out left them to be purchased instead of taking them down. If a USA company did that they would have had Lawsuits up the ace. It's a fact they knew

[@Bad.Pappy.Official]

@@NeevesKnives Understood. Thank you.

[@derrikjasper1283]

Amazing video as always guys!! If there's any content creator who's value of a knife lines up closest with my own (other than size preference) it's you guys and I trust wholeheartedly your guys' take and opinion on knives. Keep up the great work!!

[@h.b.nielsen5619]

I'm actually really glad you mention Eafengrow and what went on there because I wasn't aware. I think I have one from them purchased like 3 years ago somewhere, but I'm glad I didn't buy more and for some reason thought they were similar quality to Ganzo. Wild stuff regarding that Alien guy, waiting for him to show up in these comments.

[@brlenox]

Awesome video, guys! And kudos to you on addressing the First Amendment issues up front and professionally (or whoever advised you on free speech issues) (coming from a lawyer). Glad to see you appropriately providing opinions to give us the tools to help us better inform ourselves and draw our own conclusions.

[@NeevesKnives]

That was me who wrote that (this is Kara Jerads wife) I studied into the law of defamation and crafted that disclaimer myself. I am proud that a lawyer approves!! 😂 thanks for watching -Kara neeve ❤

[@kencleg7721]

For the money ol westerns USA 🇺🇸 great knife yes there folders also the old puma s are great knives also all the new stuff. Tops probably for the money

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

I can agree with most of what you have said. having Kara do some research, and presenting what she found was a great idea, she put it together in an easily understandable format. I have done a bit of research into Huusk as well, and found them to be at best shady as hell and at worst an apparent intentional rip off. I don't know if you have ever watched any of my videos on knives, but I am a knife guy from well before you were born, and I can tell pretty quickly if the construction of the knife is something I can trust. I have held a few MTech knives over the years, and would say "gas station" and "Mall ninja" are extremely accurate descriptions of them and many more brands that fall into that level of poor quality. they are, for all intents and purposes all glitz no go. I would add one category to your list. companies that seem to do nothing but knock offs of other designs.

[@jamesfoxx6650]

Lmao that guy that broke the sword said just the tip got me 😂

[@agoodun]

LTK just posted another knife steel test video today I think

[@NeevesKnives]

yeah he mentinoned to me that he was getting back into it

[@Kens_knives]

All a man has to do is tell the truth! In your bissness it's vital that you are truthful and I think you are Jerad. Thanks for your honesty. KWM

[@robthompson8285]

Nice shoutout to Pete from Cedric and Ada. That dude should have more subscribers. His channel is sick.

[@jdisdetermined]

Yes it is. His production is way above average all around. I think people are so damn impatient, his slower longer format holds him back. But he is one of the very few truly special and unique edc channels in a sea of talking hands opening up boxes.

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

I agree. Pete is a blast, and so is Brickey👍🏻

[@jdisdetermined]

@@sweetdrahthaar7951 His cat review was truly a revelation. That’s a damn solid cat.

[@SoLaRisK8512]

Pocket Knives are getting a little out of hand. The prices are unbelievable with some companies. I get knives are super popular right now but damn. I use my knives so I cant justify paying 600 $ for one.

[@tudrow6087]

That is the way I see it to . I paid 167.00 for a case and the dang thing won't hold a edge . That's when I found Rough Ryder . If i spend 20.00 on one and mess it up using it for work that's ok . At lest it wasn't 167.00 .

[@Lex5576]

There's no better way to get the true Japanese style cooking knife experience than to buy a knife that's.......wait for it.....MADE IN JAPAN. You'll pay out of the ass for it, but you have to pay for quality. I f**king hate knife companies that disingenuously promote their products as high quality, when they know they're selling complete garbage to misinformed customers.

[@reggieringgoldjr68]

Great Video Brother, its been a while and you both are still Kickin Butt.........🤝🏾🇺🇲💪🏾🙏🏾

[@jonnyboat2]

If Eafengrow had an issue with their metal and then resolved the issue, then it's not an issue anymore and that was a fixed issue way before this video. I've got a couple Eafengrow fixed blades and they're great. I wouldn't hesitate to buy an Eafengrow knife.

[@NeevesKnives]

I said that, however if the issue was well known and sold for over a year without telling the buyers what does that say about the company? I personally bought a couple to find out it was not the steel advertised and that was well after they were aware. Yet no disclaimer or anything then they said they fixed the issue and that they were safe to purchase when in reality they were not and people again bought knives that were still not ad advertised, awesome that now after being caught so many times and getting kick back that now they are going to sell you the product as advertised. I don't mind issues I look at what was done about it. Do you think it would have been changed if not for so many youtube videos with actual tests that proved what was going on? Or would they still be selling you crap since you don't know and can't confirm? I would rather deal with one of the many companies that care about the products they are selling