What if I could only keep one knife?

[@finnmcool2]

Nick, I'm picturing you spending an hour caressing your collection and whispering that you love them all.

[@ulvschmidt7174]

"my precioussss. My ggeeemmsssss"

[@Thetinebroken]

Lotta nonlung sputum going down

[@ScatFreak-on9ni]

NO NICK, YOU’RE WRONG!

[@AlohaBlade]

spydiechef is sufficiently ugly and blade shape weird enough for me not to even want to pick it up, like a flaming bag of poo fugly. that said i love nick reviews!

[@evshrug]

Ken Sheffield - or a CRKT Wrinkle #2? If you don’t know why I’m thinking about that, look up the Full Shabazz review on that 😉

[@NinjaSushi2]

I am sad I only have one like to give. Nick needs to know he's wrong!!

[@ArrowNin]

This is basically how you torture nick

[@Additup1021]

This is hands down one of the most entertaining and enjoyable videos I’ve ever watched on KZbin. Hearing Nick’s audible panic at eliminating knives made me laugh so hard.

[@jacobj3236]

I just got my Ontario Rat 2 in D2 steel yesterday and I love it. I know they aren't the very best quality and I'm still fairly new to the knife life, but it's great for what I need. It definitely won't be my last knife, considering that I only have 4. My oldest but not my first knife is a Bermuda Green Case medium stockman that was passed to me from an old family friend that had it for a few years before, and then I bought a CRKT Burnley Squid and Morakniv Pro S last year, and now the Rat 2. I know it's not much of a collection by a long shot, but the Rat 2 brings me a lot of joy. It flies right out when I flick it and it feels great in my hand and I've already started customizing it. Thanks for all of the content and for helping me to learn more about knives, steels and what tools/gear are best for me

[@dfailsthemost]

The Ontario RAT is a total gateway knife haha. Good tool, pretty cheap. Next thing you know you're up late looking at $300 knives on bladehq.

[@haydensmith8576]

Totally man. Knives are addictive!

[@frostjune6072]

​@@dfailsthemostthose damn $300 ones are the worst because givrn time I can figure out an excuse for that

[@Focks_A]

Nick's very personal, own, subjective opinion is wrong

[@davidb9323]

How can he be wrong?

[@TheMillieSmalls]

@@davidb9323 bruh, he definitely wrong

[@stefanwilliams1687]

Hahahahahah

[@davidb9323]

@@TheMillieSmalls Many people were wrong about the 940 CF, I just got it and the Hogue DR and I love the feel of the DR.

[@emesser7087]

Aaaahahaha 4 years later I found this gem good one!

[@fabianthe_lazy_couch_potat7657]

The moment the Bowie hits the table, we all knew what was coming 😉

[@SailorWomb666]

Before we even clicked on the video, we knew

[@alwong604]

Nick has more knife price brackets than boxing has weight classes

[@starkparker16]

You just tacked on thirty bucks to the Slysz price.

[@grahamriley8064]

It's a specter, of course we can't see it.

[@TheKyleMark]

That pain you went through picking through the last three was so real and so relatable. And whenever I feel that kind of affection and passion for my gear... I see the face of Nick Shabazz.

[@GalaxysGreatestDad]

Under 30 SWAK Under 50 Tenacious Under 100 Mini Griptilian Under 150 Sage 5 Under 200 Osborne 940

[@Hapfletcher]

SWAK???

[@theblackguywhodiesfirst3200]

@@Hapfletcher swiss army knife (victorinox )

[@_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-]

Under 300 Osborne 940* For Canadians :(

[@koga8100]

Bruh benchmade fan boi

[@Phaminator525]

@@koga8100 lmao he has 2 Spydercos on his list too but he's a benchmade fanboy?

[@TheCrunchyCrouton]

Don't worry Nick, Spyderco would be absolutely stupid to hold back on a Bowie V2. It's just a matter of waiting now.

[@chris5590]

and waiting...

[@Dante-ff6jj]

@@chris5590 lol

[@mancaveedc7596]

And waiting….

[@petergalione9704]

Come on Spyderco, bring back the Slysz!

[@The4cp]

Yes. It's the only knife I would justify paying that much money for.

[@tadreinsch8354]

Will buy if brought back

[@bbridges100]

That would be great!

[@CapFlipGaming]

I bought the Spydiechef, I like it but now I really want a Bowie.

[@rjw4149]

I was torn between pm2 and spending a bit more for slysz...decided to go with pm2...i made the wrong decision. Tho pm2 is a great knife.

[@_allcap]

We need a updated 2023 version of this video

[@wr8268]

If Im paying over $500 for a knife it better be a gun.

[@yankeesuperstar]

This should have hundreds of likes

[@SmolStufff]

Under $10 would be Opinel knife. Only knife I actually use at this price point.

[@Joshua-hz3cl]

Wrong, Gordon Challenger is far superior. /J

[@Gaston-Monescu]

Which Opinel is

[@kurtbengtson9291]

moraknive

[@stevenlachance8576]

Bingo for opinel

[@NinjaSushi2]

Well hello Commander Keen

[@journeymanedc]

For me it would have to be my Sebenza or Umnumzaan. When I consider one knife for the rest of my life, I have to think about availability of replacement parts, longevity of the company/model of knife, and things like spa services to keep the knife serviceable. In that domain, CRK is unrivaled.

[@mataanek]

It’s not original at all but I’d go with my PM2 in M390 steel. It’s a workhorse, easy to maintain....it’s just great :) Plus side is the blue on the scales.

[@beefcurtainz69]

You think that’s better than a PM 2 in S110V? Just curious as I’m in the market for a PM2 myself

[@mataanek]

Yes I believe so. S110V is harder but could chip. Plus those purple scales are not for me :-)

[@kevola5739]

Gotta have a multi tool. No matter what other knife I carry. I feel undressed without the multi tool. I carry a Leatherman Wave and a Rat 1 with D2 blade for the same or less money than the Leatherman Charge. The multi tool gives me tool options that help me avoid abusing a knife blade and the Rat 1 gives me a bigger more comfortable handle (big hands) for longer cutting tasks. The wave also has a serrated blade which means I am carrying 3 blades. This gives me a lot of extended cutting time. But who said knife choice had to be logical? Nick taught me to carry what brings me comfort and joy. I think Nick enjoys the pain of forcing himself into making these decisions. Kinky!

[@LarryEMorse]

Stuck with a choice of only one blade, it would have to be a Leatherman. I carried a Wave for years but now it's the Signal for the hammer. Also the pocket/belt clip comes already on it. That and a compact razor blade utility knife is REALLY all you need, (but I still carry more...)

[@kevola5739]

LarryEMorse I liked carrying the Wave with a pocket clip but recently had the tool open in the pocket on a number of occasions. Not sure if this was due to the wear and tear on the tool or the fact that I scramble over machinery all day but was proving dangerous in certain situations. I now carry it on my belt using a RAE sheath which carries secure and easy to deploy but Is prone to scratching paint if you get too close to objects. Something to keep your eye on as the tool ages. Stay safe brother!

[@LarryEMorse]

@@kevola5739 I was carrying the wave on my belt using only the clip and never had it open, but that's aNOTHER thing I like about the Signal. It can be locked shut so there's no chance of opening. I like the tan color from Cabelas better than the shiny silver Wave too.

[@dkompolt1234]

Nick getting through the last 3 knives like Zapp Brannigan trying to tell Leela they were on Earth the whole time

[@AndyMcGehee]

My choices, broken down by price point: Kershaw Pub Kershaw Blur Spyderco PM2 Spyderco Kapara ZT 0470 Spyderco Slysz Bowie CRK Mnandi CRK Large Sebenza Due to its size and its ratio of class to scariness, and the fact that I'm an office drone who avoids manual labor whenever possible, if I absolutely had to pick one, it would be the Mnandi.

[@enochjukie]

I respect your choices. I prefer the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 over every other knife.

[@appleztooranges]

Huge fan of you! Just found your channel. Love it! Great content. Subscribed

[@immediatesword7711]

I would go with the Sebenza because of its versatility and the spa treatment

[@Veesaki]

This was terrific ! Well done ! Like Henry Royce said "the quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten". My choice the Magnitude

[@terrywho22]

Nick, you should look at Spyderco knives. I hear they are pretty good.

[@MJFallout]

Spiderco? Never heard of 'em. Also, kind of a dumb name, kinda childish , don't you think? Like, they'll put some big round spider in their logo and on every one of their knives? ridiculous.

[@dwainsw4076]

Spyderco placed 4 of the 6 knives on the table. I think he considered them. Get your sarcasm.

[@dwainsw4076]

terrywho22 I think maybe he caught wind of them?

[@dalecarpenter8828]

not as good as the price!

[@Jack-zc9el]

@@MJFallout please tell me your joking... Spyderco is one of the top knife and cutlery companies in the world lol.

[@rammerjammer523]

Nick, I want the " Top 5 knives to bring to a gunfight" episode. PLEASE....

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

Great idea!

[@bri_oni]

that really big halo otf

[@wvrnstng]

Angelo Ralph I would take katana any day lol

[@Eat_Lead]

"Slysz bowie 2 electric bugaloo"

[@SandShark350]

If it was one knife, it'd have to be a fixed blade.

[@wundergussy]

If I had to pick one it'd probably be the ZT 0562 -- I live a few miles from KAI, so I know it'd be maintained/taken care of, and it can do a lot of work while also being a slicer grind. Plus the deep-carry clip is great on it.

[@waynewelshans1172]

Thanks for driving up the price of a slysz Bowie even more

[@mauiharward4748]

Good news folks! You don’t have to keep just “one” knife.

[@jakefromstatefarm1405]

I have a 7 knife collection. If I had to pick one of them to keep for the rest of my life, it'd be my large Sebenza 21. Not just because it's high quality, but because of the excellent warranty.

[@johnniewalker3134]

warranty wont mean shit if your gonna keep it for the rest of your life. The knife would need to perform as such, Warranties LOL

[@TheCozyToaster]

My forever knife would be my PM2 with m4 instead of s110v, I love the ergonomics, the compression lock, and how reliable it's been for me.

[@mickkeim4142]

Does it come in m4?

[@gearbarrel6237]

Love my Rex45.

[@toadx123]

This is my answer too.

[@evshrug]

I’ve read so many nice things, but legally I need a smaller blade. I put in a preorder for the Para 3 lightweight, but I’m considering a Native 5 instead. What do you think? This would be an easy answer if they made a Native (fullsized) with a compression lock (like the Lil Native, buuuuut normal sized, since I already have a dragonfly).

[@Jimatuscc]

I'm blown away by that custom Protech it's freaking gorgeous!

[@bradoly100]

Mr. Shabazz, I'm a new subscriber to your channel and doing my utmost to get all caught up, but just wanted to tell you I'm really enjoying your insight and wit. Moreover, your earnest effort to offer fair reviews is both rare and appreciated. Thanks for taking the time and making the effort.

[@discivillized]

9:15-I can see your reflection in the blade of the Spyderco Bowie and I knew it! YOURE BATMAN!😱 (Seriously man, your reflection looks like Batman’s mask with the ears and all. Hilarious 😁

[@brucemcintyre2383]

The spit was foreshadowing. The depth of your writing and plot development is staggering... Well done, as always. I was glad to hear my new favorite mentioned... Kapara ftw.

[@neokuji]

😂

[@jhnd3082]

If i could only keep one, it would be my Victorinox Huntsman.

[@chrism8984]

The segment from 19:40 on, was the most entertaining portion of any of your reviews I have seen thus far. We could hear your anguish going back and forth between the final 3. I've never heard so many syllables uttered in such a short time span. Good stuff.

[@LookitCrows]

I love this channel this is the 4th time ive watched this video and its still great.

[@latineichon]

I would go with The Chaparral. There is a carbon fiber version if you need to go fancy.

[@kllrbee69]

I agree on the Slysz Bowie...but it would be my #2. Only cuz of legality. My #1 would be small plain jane Sebenza insingo. The warranty, craftsmanship, aesthetics, and size make it the perfect choice. I would be very comfortable having and using that knife everyday for the rest of my life.

[@opichocal]

Mine is my bark river fox river 2. I got it for my birthday last year and it cuts better than anything else I own. I've carried it almost everyday since and the funny thing is I quit shopping for new knives! It does everything from kitchen prep to working in landscaping everyday.

[@1312020m]

Color me shocked that the Nick Shabazz would choose the Slysz Bowie. My choices below. Under $50: Rat 2 d2 Under $100: Spyderco Stretch 2 Under $200: Spyderco Manix 2 marbled cf/4v Under $300: ZT 0562cf Over $300: tough choice but Shiro Hati on washers

[@ribstein7714]

The real question then becomes: if you where forced to pay what these cost today (including the ridiculous price of the bowie), what would you pick?

[@gabedestellano]

Is it any wonder that a Spyderco wins this contest? I'd choose either the PM2 or the Manix 2... I have been thinking VERY HARD on which of the two I would finally choose for about four days now and I simply just can't decide. I really would have to flip a coin... hoping that it landed on the PM2. Or the Manix 2. Or the PM2... Or the Manix 2. 😅 Thanks for making the last 27 minutes of my evening very entertaining, Nick. Knife on safely, my friend! Knife on, indeed...

[@garylund5834]

So a titanium chaparell, pay a bit more and get the all the check boxes in a knife you can actually buy, even if it bumps out of budget bracket... not bad if its competing vs a knife double its cost.

[@patrickdodge5928]

19:46 & 19:55: the two sounds Nick makes are some of the most hilarious noises I've ever heard. Sounds like he's attempting to pass a brick while drunkenly deflating. Didn't expect to, but definitely enjoyed your pain there.

[@ztrack157]

Watching this was equivalent to watching a cat chase a laser pointer.

[@thsbulldawg82]

Hallelujah! No freaking flippers!!!!

[@rolo1990]

Paramilitary 2 in s35vn could be my only knife without issue.

[@danieldo8859]

i didnt know they sold them in s35!

[@magicdave93]

Yes I totally agree Raul 👍

[@jesseespinosa9739]

Honestly S30 is sufficient for me. I actually find it keeps its edge longer.

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

@@jesseespinosa9739 Yeah but it's weak AF, so brittle like glass. I have the Manix 2 & it chips/rolls so easily.

[@neokuji]

It tore my heart out when you chose anything over the doppler sebenza, but then you tortured yourself for our entertainment in the elimination round, so I guess we’re even and all is forgiven.

[@JCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJC]

I can’t choose a favorite in any price category! If I had to. Hose the best knife for the money and for ergonomics, it will always be the Spyderco Dragonfly. In MY opinion, it is the best ergo knife.

[@inthemiddleof]

You must have really small hands if you find the ergos of dragonfly to be the best.

[@thinktwice8860]

I had a big feeling that it would be a Spyderco of some ilk. You have a lot of them. lol!

[@scdub]

“I don’t suffer quietly, generally” ~20:25. 😂😂😂

[@Dont_Poke_The_Bear]

The last 5 minutes, I literally felt the mental anguish. Lol I would have had the same last three, but the Bowie would have went first for weight, the neutron would have went second only because we don't know longevity of the company, which I hope is lasting, but the Chapparal would have been my choice for the fact that Spyderco has been around for a longgggg time, probably will be when I leave this world, which helps with warranty/parts and XHP has been easier to sharpen for my experience than 20cv. I feel like the chapparal is probably the most underrated folder out right now. The weight, the steel, the geometry and the price are home runs all the way around.

[@yogililly1]

While I have the FRN Chaparral, if this was a 1 knife option, would likely move up to the CF Chaparral... Add a LC200N blade staying under $200 and have my personal choice wish list.

[@GalaxysGreatestDad]

I'm amazed the Chaparral lasted as long as it did.

[@rintintinman9223]

Yeah..... didn't see that coming.

[@jfnurod]

I'd have to say it would be my original DLC coated PM2. It has resharpened and beaten on many times so I'm not afraid to use it unlike some of my others.

[@chrisj8253]

So, I will do the same thing with only knives I currently own. •Under $10 - my first knife I guess. Auto parts special, its trash but it's my only knife under $10 and has some sentimental value. Lol •Under $50 - Steel Will Intigue full size. I don't have a Rat 2 and my Rat 1 is just too heavy for everyday. •Under $100 - Kershaw Link M390. I don't have much in the bracket and I would prefer the M390 over the VG-10 on the Delica •Under $200 - ZT 0450, but if it were my only knife I would change the standoff color. •Under $300 - Custom Benchmade Mini Crook. Pleroma is close but as my only knife I would like the Benchmade warranty. •Under $400 - We Knives Eschaton. It's my only knife currently in the bracket. ● Overall - ZT 0450. Lightweight, small and the action is great with a good warranty. I would be happy to carry it everyday, but I would miss my knife drawer terribly. Lol

[@mickkeim4142]

Chris J , ZT? Is that the manufacturer?

[@chrisj8253]

@@mickkeim4142, Yessir! ZT is Zero Tolerance. It's a sister company to Kershaw dealing with higher end pieces. Generally higher end materials and better fit and finish.

[@HikikomoriZone]

Chris J Good list. I think the Kershaw Link is a good choice, aside from the assist spring having a limited lifespan.

[@mickkeim4142]

Chris J, Thanks Chris...

[@chrisj8253]

@@HikikomoriZone, Haha. Thanks. That's something I debated about for a bit. I hear they are good about getting you a replacement if it ends up a problem.

[@kuanlee6294]

Despite not carrying it much these days, I would have to go with a large clip point Cold Steel Voyager, even if price wasn't a factor. It's the knife that can do just about anything, and it's tough.

[@JD-di7qq]

I was already a subscriber but "go back to talk radio" just made you my freaking favorite!!!!!!!!!!

[@tecnotrog1]

I have watched this episode at least 4 times... and i still feel the pain when you make the final choice.🦉

[@hehoff33]

You pronounced Smaug correctly the first time (according to Tolkien at least).

[@mikestyles499]

The “If you could only keep ONE knife” question is loaded. Everybody has different opinion of what’s their favorite. Money isn’t a factor, you like what you like. If we all had the same favorite knife, there wouldn’t be much to talk about.

[@adamconlan315]

I’d probably go with my Carbon Fiber Chaparral, personally. Such a great tool, but still gets some of that niceness appeal

[@joelhansen7373]

Nick - I’m curious, you said you carried the Slysz Bowie for two years. So what knife knocked it out of your pocket?

[@monkeyfaceII]

Joel Hansen interesting question I think he said it was the graham Razel

[@jamesgurr4401]

We need verification on that one- but you're right- he does love him a Razel;)

[@joelhansen7373]

james gurr - and yet the Graham Razel was nowhere to be seen in this video of his top knives.

[@Antimonyish]

Hey, Nick, have you tried the Cold Steel Code 4? It's indistructable, CTS-XHP and you can forget it's in your pocket(it's light and slim). It's a bit wide, but so is almost every Spyderco.

[@pete6705]

I think for me it would have to be PM2. Lightweight, easy to carry, good build quality, very capable, can do pretty much anything you could ever need a pocket knife to do

[@KruzerOak]

I would keep my Bark River ultralight bushcrafter. It does everything I need a knife to do better than any other knives I own.

[@SeemsLogical]

That's a KnivesShipFree exclusive brand, right? I always wanted to check out their Aurora and Bravo 1 knives but the Ultralite bushcrafter looks like you get a whole lot in a small package.

[@KruzerOak]

@@SeemsLogical No, DLT Trading has them as well. KSF is the way to go though. I live near the store, so I got to fondle the knives before I bought. I carry the brkt ulb as an edc in a KSF pocket sheath. I love it! It's also my backpacking and light bushcrafting knife.

[@SeemsLogical]

I always liked the Mom & Pop feel to KSF. When I find a knife on both KSF and BladeHQ I always go with KSF. I have only bought from KSF twice so far, once for the Benchmade Mini-Griptilian in G10 and the other time for their Scagel medium bowie in Osage Orange. I get more use out of the Griptilian living in the suburbs, but the Medium bowie has seen some use when I was processing bamboo limbs for the garbage and some light batoning. If I ever go camping again I will probably bring the bowie as my belt knife and use it for the tasks my Khukuris are too big for.

[@tims677]

I don't have that one(YET) but my choice would be my aurora in cpm 3v

[@richardjones1743]

How did I know you'd pick that. I anodized mine blue and gold while you were deciding and it's beautiful now for the rest of my life Nick!!!

[@mungo75]

Only just starting watching the video, but would be S35vn Para 2 for me, every time.

[@kbrent8638]

100%

[@baleavitt]

It's like watching someone choose their favorite child

[@freedomvan2970]

‘Go back to talk radio.’ Hahaha 😂

[@ViaMatt47]

Spyderco C211TIP Spidie Chef. The rest of my life. Just perfect.

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

For me, aside of course for irreplaceable sentimental hand-me-downs/gifts, it’d be my Benchmade Mini Bugout with Flytanium Classic brass scales, backspacer, and thumbstud and black Cerakote Lynch clip. It’s the biggest knife I can carry in my watchpocket, and is carried very nearly every day since nearly every day my Leatherman Free P4 rides in my main pocket. It’s far from my favorite (probably my Spyderco Para 3 in S110V, likewise Flytanium brass-ified), but since it’s an almost-EDC for me it’s effectively my favorite, haha! I intend to try a Spyderco Lil’ Native compression lock, since I VASTLY prefer US-made Spydercos to any other normal (not high-end, not auto, etc.) pocketknives as a general rule and I suspect it might also fit.

[@quickdrawz05]

So many liner locks and frame locks. My thumb is quaking

[@raydurham7395]

Nick, I'm lucky to live in a state where I can carry anything I want, up to a certain length, I love your choice!

[@KoachOfGaal]

I’d be keeping my Large Sebenza 21 Insingo. The warranty plus being built like a tank while remaining slicey takes the cake for me. This is assuming of course that I am unable to replace it.

[@KEEVER6]

Beside the Holt Specter, no flippers or bearings! I approve Nick!!

[@the_swinging_axe]

Nice choice! From my personal collection, i would choose the Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2. I have 2 of them, one being stock, and the other fully modified by Way of Knife (sharpening choil, acid sw blade, bead blasted liners, lockbar access, Lynchnw clip, and sharp dressed knives micarta scales. Its glorious.

[@MikeOBrien1945]

Yup...Nick, you’re right. Luv my RAT...but I’ve taken the clip off.

[@ewartemersonyearwood3032]

In California you can carry any size blade as a folder. Size restrictions are on fixed blade....

[@Dingle1911]

Nick, this was a fun topic to discuss and read through the comments. Thankfully most of us are able to have the luxury of having more than one knife. Under $30: SAK Under $50: ESEE Candiru or Izula Under $100: FRN Chaparral Under $150: Spyderco PM2 Under $200: Spyderco Military Above $200: Grimsmo Rask or Norsemen I would be fine with a PM2, it is a great knife, is fun to flick/fidget, and an be personalized with easily obtained accessories. Because I only get one knife in this senerio, I may want something nicer. The Grimsmo has been very impressive, I like the easy disassembly.

[@seanpennington1874]

Chaparell in carbon fiber was the answer Nick. The Bowie was what I knew you would pick.

[@northernninety7]

Out of my 4 knives, its the ZT 450 Sinkevich.

[@chrisbahlmann4263]

I love that knife and own it but hate that it's a frame lock.....

[@tyyreaun]

I'm gonna say, for one knife for life, a Shiro F3R in Vanax 37 steel: - Vanax has excellent edge retention and is all but rust-proof - should easily last a lifetime - Blade is long enough for pretty much anything you'd use a folding knife for, but still thin and slicey - Composite handles provide good grip, will withstand wear and damage fairly well, and can always be replaced by any component knife modder - Loose ball bearings give you the performance of bearings, but can be replaced relatively easily by buying aftermarket balls of the same diameter - If the titanium lockbar face starts to wear out, you can get a modder to weld some tungsten carbide onto it, giving it more life

[@marcosacramento596]

Got a some para 2 and 3’s but since i got the spydiechef it becomes my edc and all around knaf.love my chef!

[@wEcUtBoTtLeS]

Ive owned hundreds of knives, custom, mid tech, all production companies in the book, but my all time favorite would probably be a Spyderco Sage 1. My other absolute favorites were my Emerson mini commanders, ZT 0550, Benchmade 943, and my Striden SnG CC

[@robertdelhuerto2308]

Good info. It's wonderful we would never really have to pick just one.

[@chuckbrow66]

My choice at this point in time would be my Cold Steel Lawman in S35VN

[@Ringer1982]

I didn't know there are people collecting foldable knifes with so much passion. For 10 years I had a chineese knife which I bought for 4 dollars 20 cents in a small shop across the street. It was alright, I even opened metal cans with it a couple of times. But lately I forgot it in my backpack in the airport and it was confiscated. So I decided to buy something more fancy this time and watched some reviews on KZbin. In the end I bought Spiderco Delica with ZDP-189 steel, it's a bit more expensive than 4 bucks, but it's lighter and the steel is better. Good enough for me to not look for replacement, although I don't think I'll be opening tuna cans with it...

[@jcolterh]

My county in California has zero size limits on knives. Drive 40 minutes into Oakland and they have strict size limits. Out of my collection I'd pick my large Sebenza even though it's larger than what I need. Typically, I find myself carrying my ZT 0450 or my PM3.

[@valebliz]

My Bugout with the titanium scales. Almost perfect size, slicey blade, good steel but easy to sharpen, flickable and still enough nice to look at. Going for a fixed blade, probably my Lionsteel M4 in m390.

[@onifrakimarq7663]

I would probebly go with the small Sebenza,but your choice is absolutely comprehensibly!

[@neokuji]

🤔🤷‍♂️

[@Cooldibs]

It would be my spyderco endura 4. I have my 940 but I’ve broken like 5 springs over the past 2 years.

[@Olumin37]

They really have to switch to regular coil springs...

[@GoldBold563]

Same here. Don't have many knives to chose from though. A para 2 s35 or a manix 2 bearing would probably take it's place though.

[@jojojaykay]

Yo. That’s why I sold my mini grip. I’m stoked to see someone else with the problem. Whenever I post something similar on forums/ other videos I get flamed and blamed for somehow breaking them.

[@Cooldibs]

Yea, I have a manix 2 and a para 2, but I’ve had the endura the longest as it was my first quality knife! As far as just flickabity, 940 takes the cake.

[@rossco5995]

In my bugout the second spring failed shortly after the first. Imo The compressed spring length is too small relitive to the original, slightly fatiguing the spring every time it's used.

[@BrentonCarr]

I knew it! But It was fun to watch you agonize over those last 3 knives. I feel your pain.

[@trlarosa]

Great video. I love it. That spyderco chapparal is speaking to me. I like the working look of it. Subscribed. Thank you!

[@bramstaal156]

The brous blades division would be the love of my life