New Knives for the Week of March 16th, 2023 Just In at KnifeCenter.com

[@JoshSweet]

$755 for a knife can never be described as “blue collar”……

[@Sanctified_Leather]

Blue Collar is a $3 Ozark Trail 👣 from Wally World 😂👍

[@thedrmurchindise]

You've obviously ever had to walk into a snap on truck. 755 for a sebenza that will literally last a lifetime is a drop in the bucket. Sure you can't but the newest chicom button lock for a while afterward but you'll have a top shelf highly refined tool that will work hard for you.

[@JoshSweet]

@@thedrmurchindise There are so many other better made knives with the same materials for cheaper. There are customs that cost less than that….

[@thedrmurchindise]

@@JoshSweet who is running tighter tolerances?

[@GBall_Vision]

​@@thedrmurchindise tolerances don't solely define quality. All knives fall in to certain tolerances or they wouldn't work at all. CRKs cost that much because people continue to pay it. I'll take a Spartan Harsey their tolerances, their laser engraved handles for 200-300$+ less then crk. I'll end up getting a crk someday though , just because

[@howardbrinkley9167]

I ordered the Shane Sibert mini Adamas shot show 2022 exclusive the day of this video ie 3/16/2023 and received it on 3/19/2023 Sunday 3 days later through the USPS basic shipping (I never receive mail through the USPS on Sundays thanks a million) I’ve already called KnifeCenter and thanked everyone. Thank you DCA & Thomas for great videos and their content which without I would’ve never known about the sale great job.

[@JCpNK]

I’ve been wanting that mini Adamas for a while. So glad I waited. Thanks for blowing them out at that price guys mine has already shipped too! Great service as always 👍

[@mokgable]

Yes thank you knifecenter!

[@mwm302]

As soon as I saw the Heretic Predator I knew exactly where they got the styling from - the Predator's font and reticle. So cool

[@P-RJ7]

Great deal on the 2022 Shot Show exclusive! You'd have to be Adamas to pay full price on Benchmade these days.

[@randysmith9636]

😂 Adamas, I have never seen that before. NICE

[@deejay2793]

Lol 😂😂 good one!

[@poonbandit9924]

I love my 940 Osborne but $200+ is too much

[@happykt]

I just found this knife from another seller I never heard of. I hope it wasn't a fake retailer and I wasn't ripped off.

[@puddmuddle]

really loving CRKs magnacut, that exclusive looks so slick!

[@arrowheadguys7637]

One of these days I'll get a Sebenza, when I can find the config I want in stock. But for $750 its going to have a premium scale on it, not G10/Micarta. Gimme a Large 31 with the Insingo blade, dual thumb studs in a nice color and nice burl scales and I'll buy one on the spot.

[@Minusroot8]

We want the KC exclusive in a Small Sebenza!!!

[@LT350R]

I love all knives from CJRB & Kizer up to mid-techs & customs… just ordered the exclusive Sebenza! Glad to have caught this vid while they’re still in stock 🤙🏼thx for the heads up!

[@youcaillou]

Mini Adamas ordered! THX for the show!

[@Salamando3D]

That Heretic Predator is amazing. I grew up watching The Predator movies and freakin' love that franchise, that is a legit must-have knife!

[@patrickmccrea3455]

755$ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂no way

[@Chazie_]

755 dollars? Rediculous I could buy a custom fix blade for that …how much better can steel get ?

[@jackdaddyslim3895]

Chris Reeves is Proud Of His Product... but It is A VERY good knife.. If I had That much money to spend on knifes i would Buy A few Demko AD 20.5 knifes

[@bradl.602]

Yeah, inside the hobby everbody goes too nuts about steels. VG-10 is still _fantastic_ steel and even "just" 440C will get whatever job you want done just fine. There's so much more to blades than just their steel alone!

[@randysmith9636]

Yes it is but.... I bought a Chris Reeve Pacific for 300.00 now you cannot find them for less than 650. I have seen them up to 750. His knives just seem to hold value and in many cases increases in value. Not that matters much cause 755 is more than I am willing to pay for a production knife, as you said, That is custom money.

[@randysmith9636]

​​@@bradl.602 This is me, I'm a old F now but I lived my life with a Case knife in my pocket, everyday. Not once have I needed a high end steel to do what I asked of my knife. For fixed I carried a Buck, Kabar or Schrade for skinning. Many, many years of hunting and camping and was never let down by my knife. I'm sure I had to sharpen them more often but when I wore down the blade I bought another American made knife and hit the outdoors. Edit to add. I did just recently buy a Civivi Altus with wooden scales. I must admit that button lock is sweet. It has Nitro V steel which I know nothing about other than I sharpened it when I got it home. About 30 min on a 1000 then 3000 and, damn, it is sharp. I mean make you smile sharp.

[@yeegan69]

​@Kpsm_golf Right? If you don't like the price don't buy it Mercedes and Rollex aren't for everyone either

[@section8usmc53]

That Tops Woodcraft is something I have absolutely no use for, but still feel the need to have. I'll use it around the firepit if I have to. What a cool knife.

[@section8usmc53]

Well, damn. Apparently I need the Case Hardwood Composite Hunter too. I want that for a kitchen knife actually.

[@ssunfish]

Bought Cold Steel Engage and now we're seeing a smaller one today! I want Meyhem! LOL! Neat group of knives this week!! Thanks David C Andersen!

[@sidbox]

you guys are nuts paying any of those prices.

[@byronkennedy7912]

Nice new group this week DCA. The Sebenza, HiliteXL, Case Hunter, and Launch15 look like your top 4 (haven't bought into the James stuff yet ... but dayz not over).

[@billprindle1613]

I bought a Ultramar Redencion 229 and it too was a little stiff to open at first. I wrote to Chaves and they recommended Nano-Oil. I bought some, applied a very small amount, and any hesitation with the action disappeared. Great stuff. I used it on all my folders with similar results. It comes with precision tips for precise lubricating.

[@BSavage83]

Just ordered the Mini Adamas! To good of a deal to pass up 👍

[@joshmcmanis5767]

Best Thursday New Knives in a long while.

[@Mettle_DAD]

12:00 is that kershaw auto using the exact same blade profile as their heist?

[@Ivel9119]

Been looking for that mini adamas on the secondary for a while. Your price beats everything I've seen by quite a bit! Placed an order immediately!

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

1095 holds a great edge and it's more affordable. Tip to knife makers. Start using some good old plain 1095. The price of a knife should not be the price of gold.

[@jeffcon123]

That mini adamas 😮 and the buck

[@sencerr226]

New knives time *YES*

[@charlessalmond7076]

Liking that Spyderco Subway Bowie!

[@s.h.v.c2865]

17:53 The 2.5" Engage is the cheapest Cold Steel with an Atlas lock at $50

[@deejay2793]

Had to grab that mini Adamas at that knockout price! I’ve wanted one but always hesitated… can’t pass that up today!

[@Zaque-TV]

Love sabenza blade finish.

[@DingoOG]

Ah the million dollar sebenza is back after the last shit storm.

[@blackhogarth4049]

DCA's vocabulary words of the week: Characterful Gweat Fingies Actionably

[@albsureinc23]

Kershaw launch 15 looks like a good value...looking forward purchasing one ..along with the Cru wear Adams...the James brand not enough value for the $$$

[@jayr526]

Thanx for writing my comment!😊

[@antpassalacqua]

buck making a huge comeback recently

[@Sanctified_Leather]

That table of blades would pay for months of me providing too have a roof over my Families heads. Nice Blades too much for my pocket book for sure. My $29 Civivi Mini Praxis will do just fine !!! 😂😆

[@dogoargentinoedc]

DCA and Thomas EDC!!!

[@Echo5-Tango]

I thought they were putting an elastic band on the sheath? To keep the strap pulled back out of the way.

[@joshcutlip7548]

Yes but how is the heat treat on the kershaw with magnacut ?

[@stonefox9124]

Hot I'm assuming 😝

[@Skinnymoose]

Not sure but I haven't had an issue with the one I have. Then again I'm not a steel snob by any stretch.

[@mordecaivaldez6898]

Hello KnifeCenter and Mr Anderson, I have a Helle Temagami as a belt sheath knife, and a Reiff F3XC with the kydex sheath I wear as a neck knife. I am wondering which knife you would recommend as a folder for my pocket to either be the perfect middle between those two knives or a knife different enough from both that you think of it as the knife to complete that three knife set?

[@mcbarfly030]

DCA: "If you don't have Sebenza money this week..." Me: 😂 but then 😐

[@thefeatheredfrontiersman8135]

Wow, what an expensive week! I'm glad there were a couple I could buy though.

[@mcsquirgle]

I love the new KnifeCenter exclusive Sebenza, and I do believe Magnacut to be an upgrade over S45vn, however, I don't think that Magnacut is necessarily a steel that has higher edge retention than S45vn. Obviously geometry and heat treat make a difference in how much abrasion a steel will resist, but extensive testing by Dr. Larrin Thomas (the guy who developed the steel) has led him to rate the edge retention of Magnacut just below S45vn

[@JackG79]

Yeah not to mention the knife is Way over priced!!!!

[@Lycan683]

​@@JackG79 $200 overpriced

[@mcsquirgle]

I'm not saying anything about the price at all here. They can charge whatever they want for this knife. All I'm disputing is the statement that magnacut has better edge retention than s45 VN

[@jonesyxxiv]

Check out Cedric and Ada. His tests have shown Magnacut to have crazy levels of edge retention. I believe the highest of any stainless steel he has tested.

[@mcsquirgle]

@@jonesyxxiv Pete from Cedric& Ada is one of my favorites. You should check out knife steel nerds which is a website from Dr. Larrin Thomas (the guy who invented magnacut) where he posts all of his very scientific research on the matter

[@happykt]

The pricing on the James Brand is ridiculous.

[@realeggsalad]

that manticore is niceeee

[@jkljester]

Hey, dca long time watcher. First time commenter. Would you know if the scales for the pilar 3 fit the pilar4? If so that would be amazing!

[@ntcommie]

Ohhh that Subway Bowie...

[@jasonfisher4860]

DCA, Beat the ProTech Malibu video needed... *Don't forget my favorite Spyderco Smock!

[@whhitestallion]

Why so much for a sebenza? I just bought one from another website with similar specs but different color and spent only $600. It’s brand new too

[@bawhite125]

There's something about that woodcraft knife that is ... m'uah, it's beautiful.

[@stonefox9124]

Poor color choice

[@bawhite125]

@@stonefox9124 Perhaps, but then again, I don't care if the knife is pink so long as it fits my hand and gets the job done that it's intended for.

[@stonefox9124]

@@bawhite125 🤣 for over $100 I must like it in all ways but yes to each his own

[@oferbechor1579]

THANK YOU

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

Idk if there’s any gamers in the comments, but when DCA said to strike a fire steel with the spine of the blade, it reminded me of God of War 2018 when Kratos strikes the flint with the edge of his axe to light the pyre. The first time I saw that, my heart sank to my stomach. 😂

[@Federalwaywebbs]

I have a regular Highline and love it. Of course, it would be much better w/ more premium materials and I’d pay more w/out complaint to get better. Perfect action.

[@markdodson7178]

I have a Sebenza 31 in S45VN . This steel works extremely well with most tasks and is easy to hone .A lot of company's are going to MagnaCut lately, touting it's great qualities. I am surprised to see CRK using it on the Sebenza. When you already own and command the Gold Standard, why change ? As the saying goes, "If it aint broke, don't fix it".

[@jeffoff7795]

They were using S35VN before that. S45VN is a fairly recent update. Sometimes you see newer blade steels with exclusives and sprint runs and this is a KnifeCenter exclusive.

[@Revenant483]

I would love to buy a Launch 15 The issue is that Kershaw tempers their Magnacut steel at *60 - 62 HRC* that is very sad and way too soft to get a durable edge, It should be tempered at _62-64 HRC_ to hold a decent edge.

[@julianmartin702]

finally the woodcraft🤤

[@stonefox9124]

It's actually been out awhile

[@rickyhurtt5568]

Dave have you ever noticed how much knifecenters emblem looks Walmart? Very close

[@knifecenter]

We had our logo first ;) -DCA

[@JakeSmith-ps4vr]

Yay!!!

[@jaredappleseed7037]

They would probably sell more of those woodcraft knives with less woodcraft billboarding, but what do I know

[@jeremycrowe4693]

i agree

[@jeremycrowe4693]

i prefer a clean look.

[@deejay2793]

Agreed

[@davidno1minton997]

Spyderco,is,a,badass,1

[@edgeguru411]

If I bought the K.C exclusive s45vn sabenza I'd be sooooo pissed off right now that there's a magnacut option for the same price..

[@macmccartney5760]

I realy dont like the direction cold steel has went since it was sold

[@Skinnymoose]

You and me both.

[@d4ngerd4d]

Will DCA or Knifecenter have a presence at Blade Show Texas tomorrow?

[@cemetarygates2800]

That "Lontra" EDX looks sick but that thumb stud is positioned into the blade cutting path....in a hard way! #dangit

[@cameronduncan7921]

Those James Brand slippies are clean AF!

[@icygecko]

4:44 Does anyone see a chameleon?

[@BenMJay]

There aren't enough red knives, especially red fixed blades.

[@unfi6798]

Cowabunga collection.!

[@staceyroberts9177]

Watched review on the Woodcraft and the reviewer said the handle was brutal on his hand when doing Wood craft tasks.

[@staceyroberts9177]

DCA, wondering if any of the knife manufacturers have ever considered using roller bearings instead of ball bearings. I’m thinking it might reduce blade play in the knife which usually occurs with ball bearings. Just a thought.

[@ericgreaves3090]

Real steel used roller bearings in a few models. The G5 metamorph has or had them. The older model i have has them. Not sure about the newer ones. Definately increases surface contact at the bearing/blade interface and they are pretty buttery.

[@staceyroberts9177]

@@ericgreaves3090 Thanks, I worked for Timken Aerospace for 13 years and when I heard they were using ball bearings it baffled me that they chose them over roller.

[@ericgreaves3090]

Cool, from Ohio myself. Used to drive by the timken facility in new philadelphia frequently.

[@oscarbaltazar8120]

Who’s even buying the James brand knives? I know they’re super “hipster” but ngl as someone in their mid 20s a ton of knives look just as bad as some of the James brand knives but have a lot of hype. Examples? Most Civivi/We knives and just about every Keizer knife. I get that taste varies from person to person but I’d like to hear what’s so different about the James brand that they get written off so much more?

[@ericblase4873]

Mini Adamas gone quick

[@blackhawkninjabeast]

S45vn has better edge retention than magnacut.

[@MrEancox]

Hey brother I just wanted to apologize for my previous comment. I had a bad day and was feeling sorry for myself and I wouldn’t have said that any other day. Not an excuse, that’s just where I was. Love your reviews. Good vid and you’re above all the others. Anyway. Damn these things are pricey. Love ya 🙏🤜

[@johnwest4492]

Wow, Thomas is on Fire today Lmao 🔥😊

[@blessedera8810]

Damn I don't know why but I thought the Civivi Spiny Dogfish was coming out this week. Does anyone know when it will be released ?

[@stonefox9124]

🤔 when it's done chasing the catfish?

[@blessedera8810]

@@stonefox9124 Thanks ! I'm not in the US though but I like to watch those vids to know when to browse my local shops who don't do preorder unfortunatly. And you know, DCA of course.

[@blessedera8810]

@@stonefox9124 It's the name of a shark actually so i can see that happening...

[@modofatak]

That Buck is silly as hell

[@MikeHere]

Thanks. Video was gweat.

[@DaddyBrodes]

You really had to release that Sebenza now? You couldn't wait just 2 weeks?

[@Sanctified_Leather]

I take it your waiting for your Tax Return 👍 either that or PayDay 😂👍

[@DaddyBrodes]

@@Sanctified_Leather payday is in 2 weeks and I literally just vowed to buy a large Sebenza if they ever release it in magnacut.

[@Sanctified_Leather]

@@DaddyBrodes nice 👍

[@Chazie_]

Ambidextrousness…now there’s a word 😀

[@btuthill9653]

I like the looks of the woodcraft but the micarta makes it a no go for me… Too bad

[@i8alota281]

If they don't list the HRC for the MagnaCut on a knife don't buy it! There is a big difference between 58hrc and 64hrc!

[@santosknives6278]

Are they really the coolest if you don’t have the Böker magnum alacrán dagger on the table? Mmmm…

[@paulcooper7946]

Keep in mind David,in regards to the Engage,You have the hands of a small bigfoot

[@Zaque-TV]

Dammit the adamas is already sold out

[@ElStriker777]

🔥👍💯

[@gradycowley5303]

Gweat video😂!

[@BluestedSRT4]

It should be frowned upon to call a sub 4" an XL knife.

[@michaeldeiters2723]

mini adamas has too thick of a blade for a small knife, imo

[@mdubb4855]

It bothers me that these fine luxo knifes have materials, fit, and finish much better than Cold Steel, but will never offer the protection for our fingers that Cold Steel’s TriAd lock provides. At least until the design is open domain. The only competing design are the Shark Lock and Engage. Possibly the expired Axis lock design - why don’t high end users switch over that cross bar locks at least.

[@myvids3115]

Wow, Kershaw finally pushes out another real winner with great value. There is so much overpriced crap in the lineup, that 145 fir Magnacut sounds like the eoic deal. But the Hogue Deka grips are crap. I would trade my Magnacut Deka for the Kershaw Launch anyday. What really gets me on: even Buck manages to offer nice Micarta on their knives (for only 55 bucks). And Spyderco ruins the great Cruwaer PM2 with crappy micarta stuff in a quality of untoasted toast bread.

[@darkpassenger65]

$650 for an OTF knife that's no better than it's Chinese made counterpart, I'll pass. Love the Spyderco.

[@volodymyr1972]

Best friend 😂

[@disco4535]

Why does the camera guy always sound like he hates his life and his job lol? David always sounds like he's having a wonderful time and tries to bring his friend along but his friend doesnt see a point anymore lmao

[@j.w.9407]

I’ve got Chris Reeves taste but a Walmart budget right now lol

[@AR15UserRev1]

Less cringy pocket clip, but I love the cringy skull lol

[@adolphgutierrez7999]

Who in the world do you think can afford these types of knives? blue collar workers that work in factories and warehouses aren't gonna spend a paycheck in a 1/2 for a knife? I'm sorry but these knife makers are too proud, I'll stick to my SOG and CKRT blades 😂

[@Sanctified_Leather]

You even spend more then my Ozark Trail from Wal-Mart !!!! 😂👍 just kidding kinda !!!

[@bobjohnson1633]

Factory workers can easily afford a $200 knife to be a permanent knife they carry for years. It's those $800 knives that are absurd

[@Skinnymoose]

I guess if people weren't buying them they wouldn't be making them.

[@deejay2793]

@@Skinnymoose exactly the problem.

[@bobjohnson1633]

Not for $500 dollars lmao

[@levipankey]

The build is gweat 😂😂😂😂

[@aepage3165]

At this point, I don't think the $50 D2 flipper is as impressive as it used to be, With the introduction of the power metallurgy steel from CRJB: AR-RPM9, and other proprietary, or otherwise inexpensive steels, I find D2 feels like an undesirable option. This is coming from someone who has started cheap, and 50% of my collection is 420HC, and it maxes out at a S30v blade.

[@MaNiK-fc3zg]

When you see me storm in with my balaclava just put all the knives in the bag DCA! NOBODY GETS HURT SO LONG AS THE KNIVES GO IN THE BAG!

[@ZetaReticulian]

That second one, the name suits it. It does look somewhat like a limp chubby 😉