New Knives for the Week of June 20th, 2024 Just In at KnifeCenter.com

[@TheGuidedSharpeningGuide]

You can get a white river knives 3.5 or 5.5 for 1/3 the price with a lifetime warranty a smaller sheath with a ferro rod. The 3.5 is $160

[@joelharo7817]

100% based. Picked up my m1 pro for 110 bucks!

[@cameronduncan7921]

No way a ferro rod?! You can get a box for a couple bucks at the gas station😂😂 ferro rod 😂😂

[@Magnum_Express]

@@cameronduncan7921 what gas station? and why only "a couple of bucks"?

[@cemetarygates2800]

You got hosed David. Pocket Tango for the win. Allday/Everyday.............Ohhh, 1 last thing! Benchmade is outta control! That's it

[@michaelinsc9724]

Definitely should've been the Tango!

[@kenbtheman]

I know everything cost more now, but come on now. Benchmade can shove that up their arse for that price.

[@Xander_Park]

But...but..but it has a butterfly on it 🦋

[@paullambert4445]

Benchmade’s prices are out of this world. Over $400 for a basic flat ground hunting knife. Really? 🎸🔪

[@bosse641]

Disgusting prices from Benchmade.

[@Aviation_Professional]

Always

[@The1stDuhZeez]

@@Aviation_Professional They used to have SOME of their offerings at reasonable prices, it appears not anymore though. To me ZT is as bad or worse.

[@ryant3556]

@@The1stDuhZeez ZT will always have a place in my heart because it was the first premium knife I ever bought but they're worse than Benchmade as far as pricing. Also, they haven't been coming out with new knives were as Benchmade keeps releasing new stuff.

[@theprimordialvoid]

Typical modern businessman ethics, f*ck the customer as hard as possible

[@joejones9520]

drink

[@trynsurviven2440]

Too expensive for most people that have a 40 hour work week.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Why aren’t you reporting the blade hardness in the specs? Knifecenter was the place to go for that information not even a year ago but you stopped doing this for some reason!

[@StereoTyp0]

Probably because some manufacturers were inaccurately reporting the hardness of their steel. Rather than testing every blade, some of the blades, or some other testing methodology, all of which is costly, I think they're letting the manufacturers advertise hardness on their own websites. That's my speculation, at least.

[@michaelinsc9724]

Agree 100%! This is absolutely essential information.

[@iamtoast3397]

I really wish it was standard to include this, but in fairness it's down to manufacturers. KC couldn't reasonably have every line they carry tested independently, plus testing marks the blade (and potentially voids the warranty), so they'd likely have to sell the test sample at a discount. I would also like to see thickness immediately behind the edge given as a standard spec, though, and they could accomplish that non-destructively with a set of calipers.

[@ProfessionalNoodler]

Because they are a retailer and not a review channel. The knives on the table are company stock, if they start scratching them up with RHC picks, then they can't sell them as new products. When they would report it, it was most likely the information provided by the company (which as others have implied, have often been proven false by knife reviewers).

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@ProfessionalNoodler they used to have the data on every knife except the ones that didn’t provide the numbers. It matters, or should matter, to anyone who is paying more than 50 bucks for a knife. You don’t buy a truck because it has an engine, you buy it because it has a 6 L V8…

[@jdisdetermined]

Still can't believe Winterblade didn't win most innovative this year.. A friggin' dual action *side opening* auto.. that is *also* manual.. but they gave it to yet another "new" version of the Para 2... That was a wild scene, man.

[@MikeyD8716]

Benchmade: I’d rather buy a grinder, some cru-wear, and an oven. Make that friggin knife myself for the same price.

[@cameronduncan7921]

Do it then and quit bitching.

[@logangodofcandy]

Yeah, but it wouldn't say "benchmade" on it in laser engraving

[@vetement_]

Then do it big boy

[@LostBeagle]

I have quite a few really cool knives somewhere under my couch

[@antchung2370]

😂 I have a hole crate.. My fortune ❤

[@NMWanderings]

Ha ha! Yeah, I found my Al Mar in the couch four years later.

[@Xander_Park]

Lol 😆

[@binky8501]

These knife companies are frigging high. Absolutely insane prices

[@Knivess0]

Most are fine, you get what you pay for.

[@stephenbarabas6286]

@@Knivess0 🤣 you must be joking... There wasn't 1 sane everyday working man knife there... And hasn't been for a while

[@AmericanPOVshow]

It’s mostly a waste a time because those knives barely sell, and have barely sold for years. They probably do it for KZbin money because, like you, most are not crazy enough or stupid enough to pay these prices.

[@SoCalFreelance]

I purchased the Buckhorn the moment it was on the Karbon Knives website. Didn't know KC would carry it. Do I wish it was a traditional drop point, yes. Still, it will almost certainly be in my top 5 for 2024 for sure.

[@Aviation_Professional]

Yep they missed on the blade for me. 😮

[@bradenchurch552]

Completely agree

[@StarDarkAshes]

I like the Q-bert game board surrounding the pivot on the Buckhorn.

[@FrankToThePoint]

My favorite finish

[@MarketingBusinessEconomics]

Benchmade making sure that inflation does not go down...

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Not reporting the Rockville hardness for a CruWear blade is a crime!

[@NavyAssassinOnBLAST]

Inflation is a scam. Illegal taxation. The entire knife & EDC industry is under criminal investigation for racketeering with Epsteins Wall Street cabal. Retailers, KZbinrs, everyone. All Big Businesses. I filed the sealed indictments in 2019 asking for DOJ Special prosecutors. They're all over it.

[@bbaker3510]

Hard pass for me. Benchmade donates to leftists. Anti 2a

[@stephenbarabas6286]

​@@bbaker3510 no they don't

[@richardf9137]

Benchmade Laughable Prices!

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Benchmade are pricing themselves out my radar

[@pmdinaz]

and out of business..people like you and I are fed up with it..I own two, but I can't justify their sky high pricing either anymore

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

I do like them but here in UK they cost even more and I'm not sure how the warranty would hold up over here. So can't do it.

[@logangodofcandy]

I considered a crooked river a year or two ago, but it's too expensive

[@FrankToThePoint]

Mann I'm liking that K.O. Karbon Buckhorn I think I'm "IN"

[@DanielChzBurger7]

Thomas is so quick witted. “You know what’s cool?” “Ice” 😂

[@jonathanklein7875]

Such beautiful milling on that Ken Onion Buckhorn, I don't understand why they don't put the lockbar relief cuts on the inside- would have been that much more refined.

[@j.w.9407]

Beanchmade … read the room lol 😂😂😂

[@Barry-Sweaty]

I hope Benchmade prices continue to increase. When I go to refinance, I’ll have more equity in my Mini Crooked River.

[@megacab]

DCA has that ability to say great things about every knife and keep a straight face. I bet he kills at poker.

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

One again Benchmade is insane with their pricing.

[@bbaker3510]

The Ken Onion knife is amazing

[@mdoe8]

In before the benchmade pricing comments.

[@TheGuidedSharpeningGuide]

I had to add my 2 cents but the main reason I opened the comments was to see the benchmade comments. I must say they have fell and bumped their damn heads. 😂

[@blaketownsend8842]

Benchmade has lots there mind on pricing....no thanks

[@Xander_Park]

Yes. "Lots" 😂

[@timothy9596]

And their quality isn't all that great.

[@cameronduncan7921]

They’re the biggest knife company in the US they must be doing something right. 😂

[@logangodofcandy]

Benchmade has the name recognition and the box store shelf space. Their prices have only gotten more and more stupid. Eventually market pressure will knock them out or force them to reduce prices

[@armenarakelian9876]

Pocket tango should’ve won that giant mouse sucks. It’s a better design, better steel, better prices.

[@vegpwrshlominator1873]

I’m loving that case folder

[@rwa123]

I’m proud of you David, you actually announced the price of that new Benchmade with a straight face! 👍🤣🤣

[@informedcitizen8687]

Im getting to the point now as soon as I see or hear about a new Benchmade knife, I automatically assume it's overpriced and disregard it!

[@pole_barn_builder]

I was interested in these Bushcrafters when they first got announced, but then I discovered White River. Disappointing to see these prices. Pass

[@tomastusa1243]

Dave and Thomas, please keep up your kind humor...it's cool even in summer. Thanks for the nice presentation. New Ken Onion is a really very hot cool knife. ❤😊

[@epone3488]

The Yuma takes it for me this week - what a great plain fixed blade. The Karbon is exceptional but I cant justify that money for a tool.

[@kushviper]

“Almost looks like a shell casing right there.” You sound like the SMK guy. 😂

[@IKsDeH666]

I like the Pocket Tango more!!

[@leavingarizona3345]

Benchmade is hilarious

[@franciscoortega7674]

The Ken Onion knife looks great and at 270!

[@rlepidi3573]

To me, the M14’s blade reminds me of those wooden Dutch shoes, in its shape.

[@jamesgilman1123]

My new knife will be here Monday the 24th. OKC Rat 1. From you guys, plus I joined the membership

[@ericramos3416]

I love this channel, keep up the good work. I'm one of those knife collectors that sometimes get stuck looking for the bargain. Yeah, there are lots of well made knives that don't cost very much. I recently went through a "inexpensive" knife buying binge. And,...I wasn't that impressed with the products. So, in going to write down the price of every binge worthy knife I find for a month, see what that comes out to, then look for something really special for that price. We'll see

[@NavyAssassinOnBLAST]

Love the knife w Spooty Green Wood 🤣🤣 I'm eating lunch & have my earbuds in rolling 🤣 With everyone giving me the side-eye 😑 Knife Center is Pure Class. 😂😂

[@jasonlewis6914]

I just got a giant mouse tribeca titanium pocket knife it's a thing of beauty.

[@zacharyhighberger-ct9dn]

I still like your MKM pocket tango, DCA. It's a great knife. I personally enjoy it. Going for u nxt year.

[@sircassie891]

Love to watch!

[@Suit_and_tie_reptile_guy]

I really want to carry a folder, but man fixed blades are just too fast and too convenient. Yall got any recommendations for someone looking to get into folders from fixed blades?

[@FrankToThePoint]

Otf-Out The Front. For speed and ease. Ots- out the side. For speed and a bit more strength than OTF (usually) Practice any flipper and you'll get fast. By the time my hand is in position to make a cut my blade is deployed.. speed never been a problem. It's strength you comprise fixed blade to folder

[@colossusX1]

when are the new spyderco's releasing? got my pre-order in for the Lil' Native

[@mcsquirgle]

I really like that G. Sakai is starting to send some stuff out to my favorite retailer. I hope to see more from them. Id totaly buy something from the company that manufactures some of my favorite Spyderco models. Moki should send more stuff to KnifeCenter too now that I think about it.

[@mikeborrelli193]

Those $400 Benchmade bushcraft knife looks like a rebraded Mtech one of their employees bought at a Portland gas station.. The Acta Non Verba you showed is leagues ahead in both design and execution at less than half the price and its sheath was also superior to the Benchmade.

[@Chris_Mack]

Hey DCA, I am not sure that Mini Korvid is supposed to be front 'flippered', it looks more like traction for the thumb . . . regardless I like it for a novelty desk knife, just my two cents worth. Great work as always, howdy to Thomas. Would like to see another between two knives episode with Seth . . . maybe the positives and negatives of carrying a 2"-ish (plus or minus .125" and price under $250) bladed knife only and both of your opinions of which style blade and handle you guys like best in that size range. Thirty day challenge, maybe? My favorite is the Spyderco Meerkat, disco'ed I know but still useful.

[@anthonycatania5613]

Mini korvid is a mustache trimmer, lol

[@jjp7216]

Ken Onion blade shapes always make me think of sea creatures.

[@The1stDuhZeez]

I love Benchmade's designs, heck their Axis lock is still my favorite knife lock ever made. But they need to come off those crazy prices, they are all over the place, most of the time they are $50 more expensive than they should be, then sometimes they are right on the mark, like with their new Magnacut lineup. Cruwear is great but by no means does that or the carbon fiber handles make it worth $450 to me for a 4 in bushcrafter. And Carbon fiber is not that expensive anymore anyway, it's not like it's the nicer marbled or Phat carbon stuff. That knife should be $250 max. Even if it was Magnacut it should still be around $250 to be competitive with even other USA made Magnacut knives. Really don't get them, they are more about their name now than anything. Just like ZT. I'll take a Esee or a Buck all day over them at this point. Sad to see them at these exorbitant prices.

[@jonesyxxiv]

I don’t understand why people love the axis lock so much. They just have such poor long term durability. Whenever I carry a knife with an axis lock I have to constantly worry my knife will just break though totally normal operation. That sucks imo.

[@The1stDuhZeez]

@@jonesyxxiv You must have used cheap imitation Axis lock types. I have never had one fail and I have used them for near 20 years. I have seen that some Benchmade knives have issues with their axis locks though, DBK did a test on the Adamas folder and it failed but BM fixed that problem and the other Axis lock BM knife they tested was rock solid and even passed all their insane testing. I'd rather it over a frame lock or liner lock any day of the week. I absolutely HATE liner locks.

[@jonesyxxiv]

@@The1stDuhZeez Benchmade axis locks are notorious for failing. Omega springs snap all the time. There is no way you’ve been in the knife community for any amount of time without hearing about omega springs being unreliable. My bugout’s omega springs snapped from just closing the knife.

[@The1stDuhZeez]

@@jonesyxxiv As I said "I" have never had one fail on me. I also don't, and would never own a Bugout or a Griptillian. They are cheaply made and it shows. I never had one and never will, now their other knives that are properly made that I own, and have used for years have never failed me.

[@jonesyxxiv]

@@The1stDuhZeez Well I guess you are one of the lucky few, but your personal anecdote doesn’t override the data. The fact you haven’t personally had one break doesn’t override the fact that they are they are much more likely to fail than most lock types. There is a reason many brands started to include extra omega springs with their knives.

[@tonywalkingstick8883]

Oh I really like the aircraft pilot genre knife.

[@tonywalkingstick8883]

The Acta Non Verba is just awesome.

[@josecintron85]

What would you recommend as an EDC for

[@The1stDuhZeez]

Folder or fixed?

[@Xander_Park]

not $50, but COLD STEEL RECON 1

[@josecintron85]

@@The1stDuhZeez I would prefer a folder, but i'll take recommendations for either

[@josecintron85]

@@Xander_Park The regular is ~$120 but the mini Recon 1 looks sweet for $45

[@Yuzuki1337]

Cold Steel Recon Tanto would be my pick :D

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

Benchmade... if a $140K Raptor sounds affordable to you, we've got your knife.

[@JSA-SL]

Ken onion designs are f horrendous. Fight me!

[@nathanielarchibald901]

😂

[@floridaman727]

Benchmade reinventing the term “raping and pillaging”

[@vinnie42ful]

Dude you have sausage fingers, just live with it and give up the front flip 😂

[@OreoDave]

Kombou!! 🙌💜💜💜

[@joeyho5134]

How does Benchmade justify the pricing of those knives? Weird.

[@stephenbarabas6286]

Oregon voters moved to decriminalize various hard drugs - including fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine That's why... They are hardcore smoking something

[@Xander_Park]

It has a butterfly on it 🦋

[@ASMR-soothingsounds]

Benchmade ALWAYS overpriced imo

[@J1c80]

Ofcorse Ken Onion wins Awards he could literally take a dump & shape it into a knife & he is still going home from these shows with awards the man is a Legend my very 1st knife I bought with my own money when I was about 14 years old was a Ken Onion designed Kershaw Vapor.

[@wavrekordz]

That GiantMouse looks like the Lionsteel H1 without ring.

[@johnsanford3596]

The Kambou, love that blade shape, loses me with the handle shape. The Buckhorn, damn, THAT is tempting. I'm going to need to get my hands on one to see if it fits my mitts.

[@paulcooper7946]

Check out the handle on the Czech knife,Good one Dave.I thought Thomas would grab that one and run with it😅

[@samuraiS30v]

Why do you guys not sell Medford?

[@thomreynolds1318]

Other than the size and the steel, how is the GiantMouse any different from the Boker Nessmi? Or how are the Ace Biblio/Riv significantly different from the Pilar. Design seems to be getting a bit stale.

[@Jody6441]

That G Sakai giving me some Hinderer vibes

[@sethlange7613]

Wanted to see if I was the only one. He's probably already talking with his legal team.

[@hersheybearsfanatic]

On the buckhorn, when I asked at blade show they said its the overall knife length.. 8.78 inches.

[@chrisjohnson9542]

I knew someone in the comments would know the answer!

[@ogjz6161]

The knife has 87.8 on it so that is the length in centimeters.

[@ogjz6161]

I’m wrong. 87.8 centimeters is over 34 inches. Duh.

[@flannigan7956]

Still don't know the right peonunciation but I like Kombou

[@joecorzine8057]

I’m a huge Benchmade fan, but their pricing has actually pushed away from them. I wasn’t such a spiderco or. Kershaw fan, but I am now I have bought more Civivi then Benchmade I can’t tell you how long it’s been since I bought a Benchmade they’re pricing is ridiculous. I am getting totally turned off by that company.

[@axcareka]

Dont forget those $300 Cold Steel liner locks tho😂

[@scottykarate14]

Someone please tell me how those red scales are held on to the kitchen knife. I see no pins or screws. I don't get it. Those benchmades seem like a pretty good deal.

[@chrisoneill325]

Glue probably?

[@The1stDuhZeez]

Benchmades? Good deal?! Wish I had your money buddy...

[@HarryBallsich]

Buck horn with s35vn for 275 is a hard pass for me. Would have bought if it was m390 or better.

[@AlmightyRodga]

Collecting knives is officially a rich man’s hobby

[@gaberoo9099]

Awww...man...was expecting to see a little "weeds" popup!

[@mikeogden5256]

87 original design and 2024 re release ?

[@thepugilist4379]

I see Vance made is full speed ahead with prices as usual. It’s not that I don’t like their knives, it said, I feel that they’re taking advantage of the use her. And don’t tell me it’s American made. We all know…

[@robertrodriguez2642]

I’d like to actually see you do some prep with those knives you say can be good for cooking. Chop, chop, chop.

[@ronfry5851]

Benchmade you lost it on the handles SpongeBob😢

[@dazirb]

Benchmade is over-priced mid gear.

[@clip619]

450 for a crappy benchmade that doesnt even have a bolster? What a joke company. Whos buying this crap?

[@bamfblades8138]

How is benchmade still in business

[@iamgroot4080]

ICE 💀 Thomas... I love You man. You've really made me laugh. I don't laugh

[@priority2]

David, your Pocket Tango is a much better EDC fixed blade in every aspect. You should have won😢

[@blackhogarth4049]

Maybe we should call the blade shape on that Buckhorn a "drop foot," or "sheep's point."

[@Aviation_Professional]

The onion folks missed the traget on the blade imho. The sheepsfoot would have been more on point. Oh well...I will pass

[@Ulf_H]

It would be good if you would warn someone if you have such a shabbily made knife like the T.M. Hunt Custom Yuma Fixed Blade on your table! Seriously, who pays 300$ for something like that? Especially when you can get an ANV for 100 less?

[@stewbob6650]

Way too much belly xl mouse pocket Tango more versatile

[@roady7420]

If I were judge I would want to go to Italy and hangout at the beach with the Italian girls. A trip to Virginia meh….lmao kidding I don’t think it was rigged but I bet the size of booth you bought mattered!! Along with additional advertising purchased….

[@timtitus2532]

Redonkulus prices for the Benchmade knives along with the Case knife. A few I'll not be buying. When a Ken Onion sells for $200.00 less, need I say more.

[@ronfry5851]

Would you look at it, just look at it❤

[@valeriypykhalenko3113]

👍

[@J.Bradley.]

How many different ways has David said the intro now 🤔

[@billvan5219]

The o.g. High AF...benchmade

[@Dan-ko9hn]

"You lick it, you buy it."

[@mrchiefbs]

360..... WHAT

[@BjCmeadows]

That "award winner" giant mouse fixie is ridiculously overpriced.. n690 (440c-ish) for $190 😂😂

[@IDKReviews-db9xf]

For a sec i thought Thomas said that ankle weights were cool. I mean, Thomas's brain does seem to operate differently than others, but even for cool as the other side of the pillow Thomas, it'd be a hard thing to pass off as "cool" lol

[@joejones9520]

i guess im the only one on here who is financially secure because i consider the benchmade prices fair

[@johnfuller6338]

I know I'm old, but over the years of price shopping for knives, I haven't found a single knife worth more than a $100.00 made by any body, I've bought a couple Randall's at estate sales for under a $100.00, so why would I pay more than that for any thing that's currently made, just not worth the price.

[@propblast82nd]

Wow inflation getting crazy 🤪