New Knives for the Week of February 17th, 2022 Just In at KnifeCenter.com

[@matthewhebbert9712]

This channel is head and shoulders above all of the other retailers. DCA is a knowledgeable well spoken host with a great voice, low key humor, and perfect delivery, the set is perfectly minimalist with great lighting and color palette, the sound is balanced perfectly, and the camera shots and editing are superb.

[@Drsteezymcgee]

19:23 I actually have found myself really enjoying the hawk bill shape of knives for their utility at the job site. They work remarkably well for stripping wire, cutting straps, ect.. honestly one of my favorite blade shapes. When I need to do back cuts, the blade feels so natural to hold in a reverse grip which I feel is much more controllable and safe.

[@d00mpudding72]

Absolutely! My hawkbill of choice is Something Obscene's Journeyman

[@joshgraziosi8159]

The Medford is depicting tank tracks. The M-48 was a U.S. battle tank made in the 1950’s. It’s actual designation is M-48 Patton. Also, look at the other side of the blade, it has 4 stars on it. Patton was a 4 star general.🇺🇸

[@superrad1659]

👆 *THIS* 👆 He left out one of the coolest things about the knife, all the little easter-eggs and nods of respect incorperated into the design. Also pretty certain Gen. Patton's grandson was involved in this coming to be, and that pieces of M-48 belt-tracks are melted down into the construction.

[@superrad1659]

Pretty sure Greg Medford did a podcast or video going into the history and design behind it.

[@gradycowley5303]

I can actually close my eyes and listen to DCA do knife reviews

[@GOxHAM]

Agreed! I sometimes listen to the video while working. Very relaxing and still learn a lot about knives!

[@landscapingspecialist]

Yes the velvety pipes of DCA can make me fall fast asleep in no time! 🤣👌🏻

[@k.b.4494]

Sometimes I watch these when I’m going to sleep. Like bob ross

[@MB-qo6cq]

Same

[@PureCountryof91]

Same. He just has a soothing voice.

[@Minusroot8]

Medford M-48 is a tribute to 4 star General Patton! There are 4 stars on the blade as well as tank tracks on the handle. It runs on bearings, not washers and has what Greg Medford calls the Magnus tip grind. Several other nods to Patton such as his dog on the pocket clip. Such an amazing knife. Rivals the Sebenza in my opinion.

[@davidgarrett5671]

General Patton had nothing to do with designing the M 48.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

@@davidgarrett5671 :- He didn't design it ... it was named after him as a sign of tribute to a great tank commander.

[@davidgarrett5671]

@@blueeyeswhitedragon9839 Yes, I was aware of that, my comment was to MikeyMay8 who said he designed it. It was made in 1952 which was long after General Patton died and it replaced the M46 tank also named after Patton.

[@benmerritt5641]

Overbuilt and underused. Rivals Sebenza in price maybe

[@paulcooper7946]

Don't forget 4 stars on blade.4 star general,Dave mentioned none of this

[@BrockOfBodom]

I think the spyderco frn handles have some of the best texture in the game. Feels so good in the hand, and looks great in my opinion

[@spokanesurvivaltrainingand5797]

You guys are by far the best video representation source for any knife company . I mean that! I can't even watch blade HQ videos anymore!

[@Herpetile]

Now that’s something I can agree with. The day Ben left is when it became intolerable. That first replacement dude with the beard and glasses was terrible and seems that channel continued down hill. Nothing lasts forever. At least Dca is tolerable and does show and describe things well.

[@benbeattie4609]

As always, a lovely review! The customised Spyderco is truly exquisite, really fine work (would love to pick one of those up!), I’m also rather taken with that delica Wharcliffe in K390!! Many thanks to all at KC for the excellent work!

[@lifespanofafry1534]

We love you DCA!

[@Matthewuanhoy]

Wow, great week for knives here at the knifecenter lol!

[@JoeBlack-ll1zv]

I ordered my grey AD20.5 almost a year ago last April 2021 and still have not received anything yet from knife center.

[@The4cp]

The Kansept Korvid XL is what the knife world needs!

[@Sixdramaticsystemsfromamemory]

Super cool knives!

[@plausible.deaniability]

CHIDORI!!! Such an amazing name for that finish!

[@Spankus28]

They’re tank treads. It’s named and designed for the M48 tank.

[@masemasemasie]

1:17 “And a little bit of an interesting tip treatment.” You know what you did…

[@Lawyerboyleslie72]

The Bear and Son's non locking slip joints have a defect - all three that I received this week have chipped blades where the blade contacts the inside of the back spring - fail.

[@XFS540]

Who in the world is going to pay $360 for that “limited” Vintage Tribute Buck 112?! For 440c steel, is that a joke?

[@RagnarokCo]

That's what I think about almost all the Medfords too lol

[@chrisreuther4546]

I thought the same thing when I saw it in the Shot Show videos…. Buck is all over the place these days!

[@davidgierlinger4689]

I'm sure there are a thousand people out there that will... Just not me lol

[@benmerritt5641]

Same

[@jeremycrowe4693]

@@chrisreuther4546 yeah they are. makes it seem like there lost and they don't know what to do . I think there just throwing stuff out just to get one to.

[@NC-dj7mk]

swayback looks sick! if customization friend is doing more of these, i'd suggest throwing a lynch nw clip on there, ano looks so sick that i wouldnt want to swap it out

[@ryana9783]

Now THIS is how you debut new knives… Others take note. Cheers KnifeCenter.

[@Everdthesteampunkguy]

Waiting for spyderco's stretch xl

[@John.VanSwearingen]

Chidori titanium? Does the knife run on chakra?

[@shaunbarnett2972]

These reviews are the best knife reviews on the internet. This guy knows his stuff and is a great speaker. Just gives the low down on each knife without trying hard to oversell them.

[@section8usmc53]

The Bear & Son DOES lock both in AND out. I bought one because they are a hoot. It's surprisingly more useful than I ever expected it to be. I bought it mostly for novelty, but it's a really great, solid, tiny knife, and it won't be my last. It's like a really expensive Victorinox classic SD for me. I want one in each car, one permanently in my pocket, one on the nightstand, one in the medicine cabinet... How much is convenience and entertainment worth? I guess that's for each of us to decide for ourselves. 🤷🏻‍♂️😆😆😆

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

The D rocket Barlow is based on the old Christy design...they made sub 2" keychain knives using that same locking system, many years ago.

[@mitchelloughman8382]

I love the customized Spyderco!

[@ronfry5851]

Yes you going to do the other side of the knife

[@RR9sf]

Medford looks really good but the price is a bit too high

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

If you're thinking about the K390 Delica, let me assure you what a GREAT bargain it is. I have the K390 Endura, and it holds on to an edge longer than anything I've ever used, which includes a Sebenza, about 20 Busses, numerous Randalls, and even an M4 limited edition Spyderco Smock. Yes, the K390 holds an edge better than M4 does. I've never had a Maxamet blade (I'm considering a Manix 2 or a Para 2) so I can't make that comparison, but it's crazy sharp for a LONG time.

[@daprophessor4201]

I'm trying to order a Giantmouse Gmf1 pvd m390 and it says pre order on the site. Generally how long is the wait?

[@macmccartney5760]

DCA...They are tank tracks , the m48 American tank

[@myvids3115]

Borka Blades looks pretty close to Greys Accomplice knife, also done by Boker Plus in a serial production version

[@7ali7]

Does that Korvid have plenty of crow-mium in the steel? 🙃 I'm sure big knife fans will be raven about it...

[@oddsavage]

Angry like!

[@elconquistador98]

Excellent!

[@Matt-xc6sp]

Bear and Son is G2G especially for the price. I got one of their tiny slipjoints it came pretty sharp. Maybe go for the lockback though, kinda miss that half stop

[@geico1975]

Question: Anyone have an ETA on the Ontario Camp Plus Kitchen Folders, when they'll be available to buy?

[@brianf9619]

Your site says the Medford M-48 is already "Discontinued" , WoW that was Fast ....😅🤣. Pls let me know when you fix that problem on the site ....👍 🖖

[@Hectorszenshopedc]

very nice description 👌 👍 👏 😀

[@landscapingspecialist]

May have to take another look at that M48 🧐

[@J1c80]

lol that $400 production fixed blade is something else that Borka is one of the most hyped up Soup Djor makers in the business

[@oddsavage]

Cool knives, quick question... did Gerber just do a knife right? Decent steel, unique design, innovative thumb stud? Reasonably priced? What gives?

[@matthewhebbert9712]

My thoughts exactly. I might have to buy one of these, if only to send a message to Gerber.

[@xx2point0hxx]

Hey DCA. I'm looking to pick up a new fixed blade and have never "scout carried" before and wanted to try it out for hiking. What makes a sheath scout carry compatible and do you have any recommendations? Thanks in advance and thanks for all the great content. Best in the biz!

[@cc_likesknives]

I am curious as to where on the knife manufacturers measure the "blade length"... Is it from the tip to the back of the cutting edge or is it from the tip to the very beginning of the scales or is it from the tip to the very end of the blade that is hidden inside the handle scales... Inquiring minds would like to know... Or maybe just me 😊

[@fupse]

Kakashi and sasuke gonna bounce onto that chidori titanium knife 😂

[@ronfry5851]

I happen to like the neon orange zombie Orange

[@unacarafea]

Thank you for not screamin at us or acting like you are on crack, like the other knife reviewers!

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

CORRECTION, DCA: The Spyderco Minari comes with BD1N steel, not BD-1. I thought it was important enough to make a note. The slightly higher alloying elements and a tiny bit of nitrogen makes a definable difference. While BD1N is not a powder metallurgy steel, it is vacuum melted, this means the steel should be very pure and clean from impurities.

[@istvantoth7431]

That Kansept... Americans love their overbuilt knives.

[@kylearmstrong21]

Anyone else want to see a Hot Ones/DCA new knives crossover episode where David and Shawn discuss knives while eating wings?

[@1980JPA]

Pretty excited about that sodbust... Ahem, Farmhand 😆

[@ramonvelasquez8431]

That Spyderco SwayBack has the same name for the titanium as the Naruto technique, that's so cool! Awesome batch of knives as usual. Great stuff with those new Demko's and their locking systems, you can tell when someone has creativity and a good hand for knives.

[@G23-d1y]

Sasuke is pretty cool ;P

[@koomo801]

OMG that custom Spyderco is GORGEOUS. It reminds me of the work TuffThumbz used to do when he was in the customization business (check out his old KZbin videos)...and it's already OOS??? NOOOOO. Oh well...it would have been the most expensive knife I'd ever bought, by quite a margin. DCA, any chance I could send in a Microtech Tachyon II to get that exact treatment?

[@MrCander000]

I like the ano on that swayback Spyderco. I have never held one, but it just looks like the raised back end of the knife would form a hot spot in the hand.

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

That is what my dad's 112 that he carried everyday of my childhood looked like. Just a block in the hand and no thumbnail.

[@davegoodridge8352]

Cool stuff!

[@ceepree4363]

Buck needs to release new versions of their knives with a MID backlock. I'd be all over these modern updates if they had easily one handed mid backlocks.

[@elconquistador98]

Yea, so many things just point out that they don’t try very hard.

[@ryanbeer5262]

Looking to buy something a bit nicer. I have down to 2; Civi Appalachian Drifter II & Fox Libar 582 OL. So around $100. I'm perfectly fine carrying a slip joint. The Fox is sexy, but the Civi has that old school look with the modern touches. Any other options I should consider?

[@Ericstraordinary]

I can think of a few modern ones that have a kind of classic style: -Al Mar Eagle - Boker Bonfire - Civivi Rustic Gent - Lionsteel Hirano - Maserin Mignon Or you could just go with a trusty old Buck 110.

[@ryanbeer5262]

@@Ericstraordinary ty, I have a buck 110. I'll look at the others you suggested.

[@sharpandstabby2690]

While I find Medford's often pocket tank proportions somewhat off putting. I have to say, that M-48 is a good looking usable design. Well done Medford 👏

[@1980JPA]

Same thoughts here. First Medford that has caught my eye.

[@Mo.89.]

I’ve got one, it’s fantastic. He’s nailed it with this design.

[@Alejandro-dw2ww]

“Why would you give the baby a knife” 😂😂

[@TheRealLemongrab]

Do you think you could do a video of the most expensive mini knifes

[@dannenoob]

Question for DCA! Do you know of any scandi grind knives with high edge retention? I really do prefer the easy to sharpen steel of my Mora but have been curious about high end steels on a scandi. You're a great host! Keep it up!

[@paulthelefty]

Check out Bark River Knives

[@anthonytuccillo6274]

I don't typically like Gerber lately but that copper one is pretty cool and a decent price 🤔

[@j.walker8469]

Any chance KnifeCenter will ever bring back the Pakkawood Spyderco Dragonfly?

[@knifecenter]

It is planned, but production timelines for exclusives are super delayed right now -DCA

[@ONEly-uc4et]

Always great content and presentation. Just waiting for that Knife Center retail space so I can make a pilgrimage.

[@XrayMike17plus1]

Guess I've gotten out of touch with the 'market'. Nothing here interests me. BTW that Medford shows 'Discontinued' on on that provided link.

[@damyr]

Wow that M-48! I think I've found my perfect knife design. No wonder it's already sold out. Tho, it's maybe too large anyway. 3,5 blade would be more appropriate. Also, yeah, it's a bit too pricey. Is there anything similar, but smaller and less expensive?

[@ronaldhitchcock4356]

David and his cardboard today lol.

[@Saorsa1126]

Man, that mini Korvid is silly, I love the deadpan stare and pause discussing the lack of middle ground between the two sizes.

[@VeniVidiVid]

The Kansept Korvid XL blade length is 3.55, not 3½. Very important distinction if one lives in certain legal environments.

[@benmerritt5641]

That Korvid should have stuck with the working title: Klownshoe

[@ronfry5851]

So they're bringing back the old version and using 440 and charging $300 and something dollars are they out of their mind

[@marine6680]

Carpet kills blades fast… The backing is abrasive as all get out. Dedicated disposable blade carpet knives are best for the profession. For a quick one time job, a normal knife can work.

[@darkokovacevic1690]

Sarkfoot need sark blades from Knife Center 🤣🤣🤣

[@Sherrodja]

Price wise, Gerber wins out. Nice knife and good materials and design.

[@kevinstryker6440]

Does that mean the knife center logo is cheese flavored?

[@unfi6798]

A Cowabunga show.! AS ALWAYS.

[@elconquistador98]

I must be coming to the end of my interest in knives,cuz most of what KC presents every week makes me shake my head.

[@eammendola]

I started to feel this way sometimes too, but I realized it really had more to do with my taste in knives changing over time. I've found that it wasn't Knife Center or any other retailer specifically, but for several reasons. The market flood of Chinese knives. Manufacturers are making knives smaller and moving to lesser steels. This is probably due to inflation, but it transfers to the customer. One thing that keeps me interested is the flood of custom makers popping up when I search Google and KZbin. The makers are happy to make you something unique and that are part of the process. Just a thought.

[@elconquistador98]

@@eammendola To elaborate on my previous comment, I shake my head cuz I find most knives are either ugly, weird, or too expensive, or all three. I use mine, so that’s the lens I view them thru.

[@curtishatridge4325]

Ah, DCA, yer killin' me! So many knives, so little in my bank account! My Sharp By Design Mini Tempest is due to arrive today, and yer showin' me more... oh well, it's only money, right?

[@GOxHAM]

Cheese flavored knives, I love it! Haha

[@J.Bradley.]

24:50 The Top Of The 1 in XIV loses a corner 🤔

[@anchorass]

Question: Cutting cardboard is one of the most common EDC tasks that I come across, but whenever I cut cardboard I always hear comments that its one of the fastest ways to dull your knife and it should be avoided. Are the cardboard haters right? Does it only apply to less premium steels?

[@elconquistador98]

Cardboard has abrasive minerals in it as part of the manufacturing process. You can actually sharpen your knife on cardboard.

[@gregorywalker4997]

cutting cardboard? i cut tons of it with a utility knife that uses a standard reversible blade. i do have a sacrificial outdoor wooden table that i lay the cardboard flat on and pull the point through.

[@KatotownUSA]

The Kancept corvid XL is a solid value at $80. That being said, the mini that’s 1/5 of the size being $60 is a joke 😂

[@hadinuff8606]

10:00

[@PianoYogaWood]

Does Knife Fanatic upstairs have a name?

[@knifecenter]

We call him "hey you!" :D He is camera shy, but maybe we'll convince him to be on screen with us one day -DCA

[@aff6875]

Old music slapped. Not a fan of this new stuff. Thanks for the vid! Informative and entertaining as usual. ✌️

[@panagiotissoufliotis6558]

the only fixed blade on the table is the 395 dollar Borka Srambit??????? Are we joking????

[@kylearmstrong21]

Korvid XL is cool but who decided the huge clunky butcher size and then thought let's make a mini Korvid so small it's useless 🤔. Cool but just not practical, at least the Large Kizer Sheepdog can be used for a great edc

[@myvids3115]

You do not know the story of the Medford Patton knife with the t track tank pattern snd his dog on the clip? A chanceled Patton Family request project Medford launched themselves. There are blade show youtube interviews with Medford telling the story himself.

[@davidgarrett5671]

And almost everything in that video is false.

[@ben9and1-3rd]

👍🍻

[@Zero_8347]

Imagine using a $150 carpet knife

[@chrisreuther4546]

As usual… solid review! I still don’t understand why Bear and Son have dropped the type of steel they are using… they just dang near quit calling it out!

[@Trevlee74]

You’re were right about the karambit. It’s the most silly, and useless blade shape of all time. Come at me LARPers! 😄

[@gregoryblake3377]

Hey babies need knives too

[@mikeelek9713]

I really don't like any of Spyderco's "lightweight" knives. The handles feel cheap. Not inexpensive but cheap. I know that this group of knives is popular, but I am not a fan of them.

[@ronfry5851]

Come on man that's your logo color you're capping on yourself

[@knifecenter]

All in good fun :) -DCA

[@Herpetile]

Lol @ these prices to what you get ratio. Especially that little orange one. $90 for that? Pfft.

[@stonefox9124]

When its cheaper to shoot thru whatever ur trying to cut... just walk away from the knife...

[@concernedpatriot.2221]

Who would buy that giant Korvid or the miniature Korvid. I can’t imagine they will sell ONE of those knives.

[@mikehash900]

Push daggers are just a waste of steel

[@invisibleshit8479]

That buck 112 is not as close as it can be with the original with that price