New Knives for the Week of July 20th, 2023 Just In at KnifeCenter.com

[@bentnickel7487]

Am I the only one who thinks $89.00 for that Ladybug is ridiculous? Just too expensive.

[@JimLander]

Seems to e that the majority of new knives are too expensive. Everyone thinks they produce the best and that we ought to pay for their excellence.

[@HPM2006]

Nope I agree with you

[@gheckolock81]

Unbelievable that anyone would buy it...

[@T-bone1950]

It looks like a $7.99 gas station novelty knife.

[@d4ngerd4d]

Given the materials and name recognition, it's a decent price this day in age. But yes, knife prices in general are ridiculous, so this is of course still too much.

[@onemanhisdub1969]

Love how you whispered the Osborne price! Benchmade have totally lost the plot 😂

[@Fly2kill1]

It’s only a bit more then my mini freek was a few years ago. I’ll sure add one to my s90v Benchmade collection.

[@MikeyD8716]

Yeah the exclusive Spiderco that launched about 2 weeks ago also has s90v steel and was about $165. Benchmade has just gotten so expensive I’d rather spend my money elsewhere.

[@Knivess0]

​@@Fly2kill1You spent close to 300 dollars on a mini Freek?

[@Ratchman_5000]

​@@MikeyD8716yessir I jumped on that one.. tremendous price for s90v

[@jax3695]

@@Fly2kill1 the mini freak is also overpriced so I'm not sure what your point is

[@dawg4135]

$80 too much for that Spyderco. They must be out their damn minds.

[@DampActionRC]

Wow love that D rocket pocket OTF. Looked it up and even though it's manual, all OTF are illegal in California over 2". now I gotta move

[@jerrypomroy2375]

$306 for the Mini Osbourne?? Sheesh!

[@Ratchman_5000]

Unreal

[@darthvaper6745]

With all the heavy shilling on all knife channels, if I hear the name "Jack Wolf Knives" again, my head is going to explode

[@Ratchman_5000]

Same. I mean, not an easy task trying to make your great grandfathers slipjoint exciting. Seems like people are buying them for the artwork, tin, and 6lbs of swag that comes with each one.

[@Surago]

​@@Ratchman_5000nuh uh, it's for the walk and talk bro. Walk and talk.

[@joeyoung4871]

Slip joints suck

[@BladeObssession]

It seems that the average price range in 2023 is $200-$400. Kinda pricey

[@Knivess0]

Vosteed stepping out of the budget knives? Looking good! Also that Benchmade costs what? You said it so fast and quiet like you didn't want us to hear it.

[@davidgarrett5671]

Agree on Vosteed. $306

[@KingChicken-bd7ki]

Benchmade is such a joke. 300 for a flimsy crappy knife that will fall apart if you accidently put through the washing machine. Ask me how I know. Junk

[@davidgarrett5671]

Have you tested other knives to see if it can survive your torture test?

[@sheltermonkey6065]

Suggestion: Make a video of it instead of making stuff up.

[@Ericstraordinary]

Cellidor SAK's come out all sparkly-clean after a trip in the washer. I have no idea how they fare in a dryer though.

[@davidgarrett5671]

@@Ericstraordinary give it a shot.

[@sencerr226]

New knives time *YES*

[@th00perman_]

I would be SO happy if you guys started listing the PRICE next to the NAME of the knives. I have to pay super close attention through the entire video to just find out the prices. BladeHQ knows whats up.

[@jamesR1990]

I want to see David talk about Vanax vs Magnacut. Imo Vanax the better cousin of Magnacut. Better Corrosion resistance and edge retention for some less strength

[@PoetFisherman]

Vanax is so good. I only have it on one knife but there isn't a single thing I don't like about it.

[@Ericstraordinary]

I am not certain, but I think that maybe Vanax might be a little more difficult with heat treatment than Magnacut. If so, that might limit its usage in mainstream knives.

[@handcoding]

With the Spyderco Ladybug in pakkawood having come back, does this mean that there’s a chance that the Dragonfly 2 in pakkawood might be coming back soon too? Because I’d buy that in an instant!

[@PoetFisherman]

Me too

[@damyr]

No.

[@rwe1]

$89 for a baby Spidee, bwahahaha! Not paying $89 for a hole.

[@Ratchman_5000]

But those are 4 years ago prices.. with WOOD! 🤣

[@richardsalinetrojr1957]

Thought the same thing. I have the Rike Hummingbird on my Keychain, and at least that came with a damasteel blade for the $130 I paid for it over a year ago. $89 for a wooden handled ladybug, you can keep it.

[@velvetine74]

That Malibu does look VERY nice!

[@happykt]

That Ladybug is ridiculously tiny in your larger than average sized hands! And I love the Vosteed Mayhem.

[@ligaar0849]

Slightly larger than average*

[@alexstrouse6333]

Yikes, you can hear that lock stick on that custom $850 Malibu.

[@MikeyD8716]

I’m torn between the CJRB Ekko exclusive and this Pyrite-alt exclusive. Ones a Sheepsfoot the other modified Wharncliffe, it’s hard to choose from the pictures.

[@Ericstraordinary]

The Ekko can front flip, which may be worth it.

[@stonefox9124]

"we don't have much in the budget... Sorry guys..." YOU HAD ONE JOB!!!

[@IvIidnight]

Still waiting for the Button Lock (3.5" blade) to get a flipper tab...

[@danielbutler2233]

You guys really screwed the pooch on that mayhem drop. So many people missed out due to your inaccurate inventory levels.

[@SnakesWrath]

Knife prices have gone crazy. $89 for a Spiderco Ladybug that you can't use for anything. Others very expensive too.

[@MrBlessed70]

That Vosteed Mayhem looks amazing.I would love a 4 inch blade version for sure!!!Also a more budget version in 14C28N or other would be excellent for people looking to spend less and get what looks like a very good,well made knife.

[@mikerollins3088]

Kizer did a collab with RSK and that's where the Mini Paragon came from...sweet knife! It was done in Micarta/154cm for $119. I would be down for a more budget version of the Mayhem, but honestly as long as it doesn't have any issues with the new lock they're using the price isn't bad for materials and royalties they gotta pay RSK

[@mungo75]

Spyderco prices are getting insane. I bought Spyderco and pretty much nothing but Spyderco for over two decades, now I just can't justify their prices anymore when I can get the same materials and sadly often better build quality for a fraction of the price.

[@BrandonMeyer1641]

I love how many great American made knives coming out nowadays which aren’t benchmades

[@cameronduncan7921]

But benchmade are still the best.

[@BrandonMeyer1641]

@@cameronduncan7921 not even close

[@BuckScrotumn]

Is David from Pittsburgh by chance? I notice the word “slippy” when I hear it.

[@mylife2162]

Vosteed Mayhem? What a joke.... R U kidding?? Wow the price is just too much!! All these so called "reviewers" telling these knife makers what a knife is worth? I mean come on now? Kinda like Divo knives at $400 price range? Really? Kunwu knives was at a decent price now in just about a month look at their pricing? Its guys like Leftyedc, Metal complex, remember when they started, now look at them? Hell Leftedc is Kunwu's warranty dept.? Lol no thanks!! I am a machinist and know what it takes to make knives and they damn sure dont cost that much to make!!

[@soulnation4207]

cry louder

[@jax3695]

How are you going to complain about the Mayhem's price when there are multiple other knives in this video that cost more and have cheaper materials?

[@BrianK_70]

Sounds like you should start making knives.

[@mylife2162]

@@soulnation4207 LMAO great response!! Not crying stating facts! DA!!

[@mylife2162]

@@jax3695 Oh trust me, I could go on and mention more but I figured the smart folk would get the idea...

[@sqhatr]

I'm dying to find something that's basically a clone of a crkt minimalist with the 3 finger groved grip and a sub 3 inch fixed blade but in a steel like d2 or something worth its stones.

[@deejay2793]

Okay starting asap-No more fat carbon, no more jade g10… ever. Thanks.

[@fg63-6]

I wish we could see more manual OTF knives I think it's an underserved market!

[@griff7749]

Agreed! Very cool and safe design, and very legal. Should be way more

[@markfcoble]

Thanks for the new! Carrying Spyderco Police or Skeletool.

[@andyhayward1261]

I’m so pissed that Vosteed decided to do a really interesting knife with a much anticipated lock (pretty much the smock compression lock that no one understands why Spyderco has never used again) that is pretty much ambidextrous in nature and they decided that left handed people clearly would have no interest in this knife…..

[@wes.killed.it.5511]

The whole thing with the forward compression lock only being available on the Smock was because it was a licensed out lock that was exclusive to that specific Spyderco design. Kevin Smock has discussed how he was adamant about the lock being sole authorship to the Smock design only; Spyderco obliged and the rest is history.

[@Dynotop1a]

@@wes.killed.it.5511 I am not sure this is how it is. Smock would have licensed the design from Spyderco because the patent covered what he does with the button. I’ve seen a lot of people ask for more button compression locks, and while that has not bore fruit, I’ve not seen Spyderco state this was because they were obliging such a request from Smock (that does sound like something they would do, though). This is how I understand it. I don’t know the situation personally, though, so if I am mistaken, I am not against searching around for more info if you could point me in the right direction.

[@ssunfish]

Well, it's a shame. Whenever Canis came out, if it was button compression lock and SPY27, then it would have been a no-brainer home run!

[@handsofhorus8830]

I want that maverick so bad, but the right side only pocket clip is a deal breaker 😢

[@VexerAdept]

Finally, someone is taking advantage of the compression lock. This should be ubiquitous at this point. Especially with the button actuation!!

[@Dynotop1a]

It would be cool to see a Spyderco Waterway exclusive in that “wood” and REX45 combo. Just something that I think would work very well as fixed blade exclusive. It’s a nice blade for REX45 and the textured pattern on the handle would look so good in the wood aesthetic. The folders that would be great to consider adding in one of your variations as well are the LeafJumper/Rockjumper (could be the wood/HAP40, Cruwear/smooth g10, or black wood/Damascus) the awesome Stretch XL, and the Watu. I suggest the Watu because it is part of the ethnic series, which would go great with wood scales, and Spyderco has started using a variety of REX series steels in Taiwan with their Mule knives. It would be so cool! Knifecenter’s exclusive patterns are a favorite.

[@ssunfish]

I'm unhappy that the Straight Spine Stretch II XL is getting the variants because the first iteration feels so much better!!! I guess the weight is why, but less handle width on a bigger knife fails on this model, measurably so!

[@acid6urns]

suggesting they use a non stainless tool steel on a fixed blade literally designed to be used in the water is the craziest shit i’ve heard all day 😂

[@chrislamo6631]

The vosteed is sweet I do think it misses the mark should have started w/ g10 and deep carry clip IMHO

[@paulbrown131]

Hey DCA I support Thomas' vehicle choices. Inexpensive cars that last. Don't need no fancy paint on a sunfire.

[@knifecenter]

I'm just glad I was able to put the factory color BACK on it a few years ago. --Thomas

[@mikep3043]

I like when there are so many knifes that they disappear off the right side of the screen

[@drygulch1000]

Man, I wish Bradford would offer their models with an option of a kydex sheath, in stead of having to purchase separately.

[@jotade2098]

13:33 symmetrical blade and handles on a single edge dagger....hummm that can be tricky.

[@MrFreddyd3]

Kalbi. My mouth watered; so good! I chuckled. A knife named after Korean barbecued short ribs? Awesome!

[@BIGMANbrokmills]

DCA is the Bob Ross of the knife world

[@nichtgefunden404]

We need a Spyderco Lava exclusive! It’s been way too long!

[@stevena.simmons3203]

I would buy that malibu right now if it wasn't mirror polish! It's such a pain

[@ravingbadger]

no way spyderco let the compression lock go...unreal that benchmade did but unreal dude

[@PresidentSkroob12345]

Neither of them had a choice. Patents expire, that's part of the deal.

[@ravingbadger]

@@PresidentSkroob12345 harsh to bare

[@Mike-mi3yw]

The ladybug is strangely ergonomic for a keychain knife. I have the K390 version and it weirdly fits in your hands better than expected. Excellent knife for what it is. The pakkawood is expensive but you do get the pakkawood and it has metal liners back backspacer compared to the regular version.

[@dangle2262]

uhg i really really like that vosteed compression, but the lack of reversible pocket clip means i cant buy it. BUTTON LOCKS ARE FOR LEFTIES!!!!!

[@strawman817]

Did I hear right!? A vosteed with a compression lock type with titanium scales and in m390 for over$200? I would have been happy with 14c28n and aluminum for much less. For over$200 I'm looking for a product I know what to expect. I'm looking for Spyderco. Vosteed is great. I have a few of their knives, but m390 has been so risky for me.

[@BigCountry316]

DC, your vast vocabulary is hard to understand sometimes. Speak some hillbilly every now and then...LOL! Just joking DC. I watch you and Thomas all the time. Thanks.

[@beser12v66]

Hi DCA ! A serious (very?) question: Find me the perfect fidget knife, one with front and back flipper tabs, a cutout for thumb and middle finger flicks and a finger safe lock so it can also wrist flick! Preferably a gents knife (With all the demands, it will be nice if it will also have an edge..) Thanks! Love your videos!

[@YouKnow-re6rw]

On the RMJ Tactical, Combat Africa sheath; That eyelet out in front of the pull the dot doesn't look like much but I suspect its actually really nice when you go to implement it.

[@moshesmoving]

Insightful surmisal DCA regarding the backstory behind the name Kalbi. As for the pronunciation, it is the same as the title of this song by Israeli pop singer Ofra Haza: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5vNoGqPaKuWpMk

[@shortyxmoshpigx5488]

like 10-12-15 years ago cherusker messer made knives with the so called 'puzzle lock' which essentially was a very slightly modified compression lock ;)

[@Ianthe1]

With these prices I've bought about 5 knives thos whole year. Could have bought those or 1 Osborn mini. Highly doubt the benchmade is worth 5 knives 😂

[@ssunfish]

I worked at TOPS Knives and I've been waiting till I ache for the version of Steel Eagle without the notch-cutting teeth!!!!

[@GabrielDeMfromNY]

The Bradford knife would be great but at $200 give me a satin/shiny blade... the finish they put on it looks like crap.

[@cameronduncan7921]

Love Bradford, but those sheaths could be ambidextrous. There are so many ambi options with sheathing yet they are pretty much right handed cross draw.

[@blackhogarth4049]

Vosteed, please make a version of the Mayhem with micarta scales and 14C28N for $120.

[@bpsdetailing8822]

Anyone else think that tactile knife looks like a Shiro? Would be cool to see a side by side comparison!

[@derrikjasper1283]

Kinda upset the pyrite alt exclusive is in burlap micarta instead of black. I was hoping to complete that collection.😢

[@sheltermonkey6065]

When you see a roller or ball bearing on a pocket clip, you know it's April Fools. 🤡

[@CopeWERX]

SPLIT THE HAIRS!!!!!

[@cameronduncan7921]

Tactile stinks. Makes crossbar lock without a reversible clip, and the design is as boring as 8th grad math.

[@JustinL13]

New video series idea: “Splitting Hairs”, where you take a deep dive into a specific knife topic.

[@macmccartney5760]

I have acuto 440 on some talgram knives, its better than 440c and i like ituch more than 154cm

[@unfi6798]

By the way guys, whatever happened to Ontario Knife Coi.??

[@49shadesofj]

So basically it's either 300 bones or a dang sword. See yall in August

[@buškrafterinabaterije]

meeh, nothing apealing this time to me

[@eilambyle]

finch looks really nice, but being lefty, i don't own any Finches.

[@Mikelp73]

Direct in front of your hands are a black and gray, they are my pick from this lineup

[@goodthiefphoto]

For all the non-Koreans, you can look up how to pronounce 'Galbi' 갈비 in Korean 😉

[@gregrowan843]

that civivi karambit is definitely going to be a birthday present although I don't like the button lock, I'd rather have a frame lock

[@ssunfish]

Ha ha! I'm opposite! I'm tired if framelocks and linerlocks

[@gregrowan843]

@@ssunfish nothing wrong with that at all, we all have what we like and don't like

[@evile1174]

@@ssunfishMETOO!!!!!!!!

[@a2thak1981]

You can hear the button stick on that Malibu. Yikes.

[@abc456f]

Yep. Bought snd returned two of them. But my mordax has zero stick. Go figure.

[@davidgarrett5671]

You can hear the button stick on mine also. I took it to Blade Show Texas and asked about it and they said mine was normal and by design. But if you deploy it by the button rather than the flipper it doesn’t have button stick.

[@strawman817]

Thomas was right even if he didn't say anything. It's a reverse tanto.

[@Mikelp73]

I knew it that sounds so darned good. Those are beautiful I need to own the black.

[@trentcostello4358]

Wow was this thinking to my self nah folders all the same all get loose handles 😮😊😮 then BAM out of no where son!!!! ❤❤❤wi freaking knives dagger folder freaking what 😂❤😮😊 I'm in love with a stripper no no oh yea I'm in love with folder!!!!❤❤❤ would trade my wife for one but I didn't say that😊

[@trentcostello4358]

Wi knives dagger ❤

[@roybokelman4215]

Kalbi, your first attempt to pronounce it was the most correct.

[@norsefalconer]

There's an apparent shift in focus over the last few episodes toward pricier models/manufacturers. Could it be that the recession is starting to hit the knife industry? I'm willing to bet the premiums aren't selling (like they want/expect), and management has instructed DCA to start putting them in the spotlight. Conjecture, of course, but, that's what I'm thinking.

[@knifecenter]

The new knives vids are solely dictated by what is new to the site any given week, and we don't really have much control over when things get shipped to us dealers. Hope this helps -DCA

[@techromancerzero2709]

It pains me that the entire Protech Operator series is totally illegal in Canada.

[@johnwest4492]

Hi DCA, How does one sharpen a chisel grind

[@rabadabadoo491]

Spyderco UKPK knife center exclusive please.

[@ssunfish]

HELLZ YES

[@Everdthesteampunkguy]

Daggers are not my thing, but that WE...

[@Skatelifefool]

That black and gold Mayhem is nice

[@ASMR-soothingsounds]

That Top's Steel Eagle... WOW!!

[@Knive_alive]

Man I can hear the lock stick on that Malibu. Ouch

[@No1ANTAGON1ST]

Those Vosteeds :O

[@jkstdstang]

2 pockets clips on the same knife WE?

[@unfi6798]

The brilliant & well timed interaction between DCA & Thomas sells The Knife Center..!! That Rocket aka Untility knife caught our eyes. But the CQC7 Operator really is the coolest on the table. Hmmmm...conteplating.! Cheers gentlemen from Australia. BTW where's Seth?

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

This D-Rocket thing looks like a great edc. I like it.

[@dalestark3343]

Wow, what a great week for new knives!!

[@MarkSchmidt-w6s]

Magnacut steel should not cost that much.

[@kevinstryker6440]

Hey DCA, what is your favorite niche knife? Mine is a marlin spike knife. I can't use them all the time as I don't live or work on a boat, but I still find uses for that spike all the time.

[@nomojo1110]

That Ladybug is freakin' adorable. Any plans for a reverse tanto model 🤘😝 *edit - With Magnacut having such a great ratio of the three pillars of pointiness, I can only imagine some day in the future, Larrin will snap his fingers and all Magnacut in existence will do an Endgame 😁

[@chrisoneill325]

Love my Bradford G3.2, not a huge fan of their leather sheaths. I suggest to anyone who picks it up, get the Kydex sheath from Bradford.

[@tmutant]

I bought the Pyrite Exclusive Drop Point. I really like the Pyrite, and the Exclusive is so good looking I had to get one. Now I'm going to have to get another one. I don't have any modified Wharncliffe blades. Are they anything like a reverse tanto?

[@dustinewing7974]

Dca struggles to think of the opposite of horizontal and Thomas just lets him struggle lol! That looks like Tony Montana's Protech Malibu.

[@gmotionedc5412]

Cool selection! Case really needs to release the copperhead pattern in more volume. Every time I see a new cool material none of the patterns turn my crank. Admittedly I like the more novel patterns like the seahorse, copperhead, copperlock, the tiny little trapper, gunstock, saddlehorn, and swayback and all with wharny blades if given the choice!!

[@JakeTrimble-bx3lx]

Knives without contoured handles need to die off. Flat G10 and plastic handles suck. Ergonomics > slim, cheap, lazy design.

[@mnjcosby]

That's your opinion, imo I much prefer the flat sides of a pm2 or sebenza in hand than any contoured knife I own, they don't index in my hand the same way and feel soft and clumsy

[@sheltermonkey6065]

I do not agree either.

[@MrTJohnston]

DCA you’re killing me. I’ve been waiting for that elementum 2 and knifecenter says out of stock.

[@toddcalloway8726]

Hey DCA! Wanted to say that not only great knife videos and knife knowledge, i get an education with your command of words! Very articulate you are and i respect and appreciate that! Kudos ✌