Honey Badger: The Perfect $32 Knife

[@nutnfancy]

Hi TNPrs! Project still strong and working hard. Remember TNP Patreon gets the videos first and some never post on the main channel! Here's some TNPr comments from Patreon, join the fun and full flow of TNP content: www.patreon.com/Nutnfancy "Sam Scott Awesome review, I’ll probably pick up the small honey badger. Thanks! 3w The Nutnfancy Project THank you, really great knives. LMK how you like it Sam 1 3w Jake Norden Looks like a new EDC for me then. Thanks nutn! 1 3w Gabriel Petri 36$ guess I need one in every size lmao 1 3w Ryan Quast Looks like a solid alternate for my rat-1 3w Carl Bailey The knife reviewers have been raving about these for a while. I did not know they had a small now though and darned if I didn't just order a knife yesterday. Oh well. what is one or two more. 3w PHILLIP DOUBLE U My Grandpa was a flight engineer on a PBY, the 4 engine version. He was in Tokyo bay with it. 3w BRIAN J ANDERSON Out of control ! Just ordered a small and a large in green :) 3w Michael Rodman I really like the look of this knife and I've been wanting to get a green handle knife. I'll start off with the large one and go from there. 3w John Klopp Awesome looking blade Nut'n! 3w RowdyRon Seriously good values. I was looking forward to the tabletop. Nutn, review request: Cold Steel 4MAX. I know it's w-a-y over your weight limit, but I'd be interested in your take on it. (Yes, I already own one, but would be glad to send it to you for review if you're interested). Thanks Nutn. 3w The Nutnfancy Project Remind later on that 4MAX and I may take you up on it. Just overloaded in steel right now, waiting for reviews! Thanks RR 1 3w William P Rizer This is why i love TNP. Probably would never have heard of this knife if it wasnt for Mr. Nutn. 3 3w The Nutnfancy Project Love hearing that 3w Lon N Sweet blades. Love them HVKRV's. Skateboard tape alternative: Epoxy glue and some Rustoleum epoxy anti-skid additive intended for epoxy floor paint. It's easy to tint clear epoxy with a little dab of paint added to the epoxy as you mix it- I just spray a little of the desired color on my mixing surface and let it partially dry (so most of the solvents flash off) before adding the epoxy. 3w The Nutnfancy Project Good idea 1 3w Powernoodle I bought large and small Honey Badgers after seeing them as cast members on TNP. They are just about "perfect" EDC knives, especially at this price point. Would love to see them in several different color options. 2 3w The Nutnfancy Project Nice job PN, way to move on the 3w Chad Mutchler Totally agree...I have two of these (large and meduim)...fantastic value! 2 3w mike Lovin the olight nutn 3w The Nutnfancy Project Me too! 3w James Hood Wow...those check off every box. At this price point, it’s really a no brainer to go with one of each. Excellent review as always. Thanks Nutn! (I love my TNP Patreon dragonfly so much I’m afraid to edc it) :) 2 3w The Nutnfancy Project Hello James! Glad you agree they are xlnt blades 3w Mark Strelka Another excellent review of a quality blade! 1 3w The Nutnfancy Project MARK! 2 3w Charles davis Been waiting on this review. Be cool to see a tnp edition with a black blade and some better steel 3w The Nutnfancy Project Indeed, I expedited it for ya'll! 1 3w Elliott I love the Honey Badger for its high quality and low price point. I recently gave all the guys on my squad one for Christmas. NC LEO 2 3w RY Time to buy a new knife. Any plans to review a muzzle blast forwarding device? 3w John Busch Nooooooo! Not another knife I just bought but didn't need, based on this review. I'll never be able to afford a new gun if I keep buying recommended knives. Have you looked at the CRKT Helical? It's a Ken Onion design. Long slender katana blade and deep carry clip. Just a little heavy at 3.6 oz for a 3.5 in blade. Also the clip is only RH tip up configuration, but fine with me. 1 3w Joe The helical looks nice! I like that it's a flipper. Too bad it's 3.6oz, I'd rather go boker trapper or crkt CEO are good alternatives in that genre. Helical looks like a great option! 3w Justyn Drummond Whelp, I've placed my order for a black: small, medium, & large. Thanks Nutn! 3w HappyFrancisMacomber Been carrying this one in rotation for awhile, always refreshed at how good it is in pocket and hand 3w Jonathan Leininger Awesome review. Quick question... do you plan on reviewing the Tavor 7 in 7.62x51? I don’t have one and would love to see you do a review on it. 3w Charles Steimle Just caught this video a day late. Love the vid and knife. Hit the link.... out of stock.....out of stock..... out of stock!!! You should get a commission 😆. Will be looking to this one in the future!! Thanks for all you do. 3w Patrick Richards Looks like a Buck Vantage and made in USA. 3w david rockwell Buck Vantage is a great knife. Although the Vantage Pro costs quite a bit more than Honey Badger. 3w Luc Emond I wish places like bladehq would ship to canada. Knifeworks does but they never have the inexpensive knives I want. 3w George Christakos Hey Luc, another TNPr from Canada! I was thinking about ordering one of these honey badgers from Blade HQ and noticed their shipping to Canada was $15.99. What has your experience been? They can’t ship knives due to border issues? 3w Load 1 reply Chuck Norris Fun review Nutn. Thinkin I’ll get me and my son one. 3w Nathan P Hubsch Yep, I knew I needed one. Can't believe I waited till the review on this one. I'll probably pair a small with my Cold Steel Broken Skull II in ODG. 3w Nathan P Hubsch Never mind, sold out. Lol 3w Nathan P Hubsch Still wound up buying 2, Large Tan in D2 and a small black. Western Active has them in stock. 3w Nancy Merrell-Robertson Do I need another knife? No. But I do believe I need THIS knife. And at that price, you can't go wrong. 3w The Nutnfancy Project Correct! It is awesome Nancy...cheap too! just now Jerry Hall Most excellent 2w Brad Tidball Hey Nutn, while you're on the Chinese knives, you should really check out Bestech. I bought a Bestech Lion in tan and was astounded by the quality. Very solid feel, ultra silky smooth ball bearings. They make knives anywhere from $30-$300, some neat collector pieces as well. 1 2w NoBullDoozer So far I like my Lg Blue. Honey Badger don't care, unless he wants a nice flipper. Then he cares about a TNP review. :) 1 2w Caleb11b Love my oceanaut appearance! 2w W5GLS Just purchased the medium. Will get a Spyderco Para2 next. Thanks Nutnfancy. W5GLS 2w Sam Scott Tried to decide which size to get and couldn’t, so I got all 3! Amazing value on these honeybadgers really appreciate nutnfancy for reviewing these. 2w Colin Chiluski Got the medium in blue finally, love it! 2w W5GLS So far I have purchased the mid and small size ...green and tan. I will get the large in blue this week. Thanks Nutn. 73! W5GLS....love the knives, watches,& firearms clips....I would love to see more comms content. 5d Garrett Janeski This is a knife I will be buying for sure! It screams out quality, cost-effective EDC blade to me."

[@SWKFAMOUS]

Nutn! Wheres the Skeletool review?? Keep up the good fight brother! We love it!

[@AIbot21432]

Hey, have you looked into CJRB knifes, same price point, fantastic quality, and D2 steel well worth it. Keep up the good work.

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

Can I explain and share information of why personal commodities like guns, ammo and survival gear is a better investment than Gold and Silver ?

[@jonteesdale18]

I clicked all the links just for good of the project!

[@alanburquist3054]

Fancy, with all that is going on, it would be kind of nice to get info on products for deep stashing weapons and equipment.. It would be timely, lots of ppl might need that info, soon..

[@wonbychrist]

FYI The Brand "Honey Badger and Spyderco are but 2 of many brands owner by the South African Company. Lit Optec. Your reviews are great . Thank you. LiteOptec was founded in 1987, when it began manufacturing cleaning kits for guns. The organisation has over the years grown and developed into a leading importer, distributor and wholesaler to the sporting goods, leisure, outdoor, camping, photographic, hardware and promotional gift markets within Southern Africa and other African Regions. LiteOptec's stable of world class products and brands include; Maglite flashlights, Spyderco knives, Gerber multitools and knives, Isosteel flasks and mugs, National Geographic Optics, Oregon Scientific Weather Stations and Lifestyle products, Honey Badger Knives, Barska binoculars, Nebo flashlights, Bear Grylls, Ultraoptec binoculars, Tonglite, Thermosteel flasks and mugs, Gamepro, SupaLED, Shibazi world class cutlery, Taidea sharpening systems, Ultratec and Excell batteries.LiteOptec was founded in 1987, when it began manufacturing cleaning kits for guns.

[@andrewt248]

That watch/strap combo you're wearing is absolutely killer.

[@BrockNessMonster1991]

Love love love the honey badger line of edc/tactical blades. I’ve had the tan large and OD medium for about a year and carry them daily. Great blades

[@blueninja115]

My badger arrived this morning. I am in love. Head over heels. The opening is mint with those bearings. It feels good in the hand and the honeycomb scales should work great in slick conditions. My pointer finger is a little bit big to choke up high but it doesn't cut me when I do so. I already installed the zip tie and hope to do some stone washing on the blade! Thank you for introducing us!!

[@tophatter74]

I bought one about 1.5yrs ago. They were made in South Africa back then, I believe.

[@700NitroXpress]

Currently have 3 Honey Badger knives, small, large, TNP Tuxedo special edition. Two guys at work have also bought them in the large size. Easy to sharpen on whetstone.

[@agentsmith5606]

Carried a HB for 2 years - General EDC abuse and is still tight and sharp. For the money, cant be beaten.

[@crazynutreviews2647]

Got the small Honey Badger in Tan a few months back and I love it!

[@campfirewhittler]

This knife will be my next purchase for sure. Thanks for introducing me to it nutn!

[@duder280z]

After seeing the Patreon vid, I instantly ordered a medium and I loved it so much I've been waiting for the small and large to restock. Just ordered 2 smalls and a large. This is one of the best knives I've ever owned! Freakin A! Thanks Nutn!

[@kenmelrose7793]

I'm a simple man. Nutnfancy says buy it, and I do. Large tan drop point. Thanks for all you do Nutn!

[@SchmittHead37]

Just ordered one because of this review. Thanks Nutnfancy! Your reviews are always golden.

[@thepiratepenguin4465]

Ultratech is a South African company & Honey Badger knives is one of there brands. Utratech products are made in South Africa, not China.

[@Red_Bearded_Dad]

Just randomly picked up the tan/brown medium Honey Badger tonight at SMKW while on vacation in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg/Sevierville, TN. Cost $33 I think. The deployment is insane for being non-assisted. Next to my Tenacious, night be my new nearly favorite knife! And I LOVE 8CR13MOV blade steel!

[@joemo1033]

Buying one now. But we still need a TNP version of this.

[@blueninja115]

Just ordered it! I can't wait to try it out! I'm currently running a cheap-ish kershaw that I had to regrind due to snapping the tip off. I beat the hell out of that knife. Let's see how this one holds up!

[@kameelramdhin7403]

South African company, we lucky we have the version called the Opener available to us here which is basically the wave feature. Over the years we have seen a few more blade styles and steels added. My favorite is the large tanto 8cr13mov

[@marxvadar2614]

What’s up with the zip ties

[@BigRedPower59]

During WWII my father was on the USS Chandeleur. It was a supply vessel and tender for PBMs and PBYs. Very cool aircraft.

[@christiangerhardt2408]

As a South African.....I am ashamed to say I only bought mine today.

[@Tahoe2002Md]

The Mariner is a cool airplane but the Privateer is tops in my book. Truly some unsung heroes of WW2, the Privateer crews were total badasses and the stories of their missions are really hair raising. Thanks for adding ANOTHER knife to my shopping list.

[@austonriddle7352]

Reminds me more of the Buck Vantage maybe even a better version (besides the s30v variant)

[@crisshowe138]

Which do you like better personally, the honey badger? Or the venture?

[@AC-pm7sn]

I bought a Ganzo Firebird on Amazon for $26. D2 and G10. Been great for me.

[@Chris_Richard]

The Honey Badger don’t give a f**k! Love the channel! Are you still fighting graboids with Reba and Kevin Bacon?

[@16fordfan]

Just ordered mine based on this video. I did the medium blue. Looks like an awesome blade.

[@joshrayner7167]

How is it?

[@TripleAstyle1]

love the channel. I still fall into the buying foreign products for price reasons, hell some Japanese steel is the best there is.... but you always have to wonder how bad the labor practices are to keep costs so low....

[@k4vms]

Hey LTC, great knife !!!! Thanks for the heads up !!! Ricky from IBM a Patron Supporter

[@jblack5728]

Just picked up a small/green via the link. Hope it helped you some, but more than anything I’m stoked about this knife. Seems awesome.

[@leeharrell67]

My wife just asked, "How many are we buying and do I get one?" :)

[@TALIZ0RAH]

If only my wife would ask that

[@ShogunGlock]

She’s definitely a keeper! Congrats.👍🏼

[@marxvadar2614]

Ugh not another MY WIFE SAID comment. Grow a pair!

[@TALIZ0RAH]

@@marxvadar2614 how is this a my wife said comment? OPs wife seems very interested in this shit, and I wish my wife would share the same interests. Not stopping either of us from getting or having any of this shit. Read before being an ass.

[@ultimaetsolder]

Okay..... Suuuuuure.

[@spkuse]

Picked up a medium blue D2 blade. I will test it out. So many knives in my rotation. Happy to add another one! BTW, I am not EDC'ing my blue Nutn Fancy Spyderco Dragonfly!!!

[@RayRay-st5jc]

Another knife under $30 I just picked up is a Eafengrow EF914 flipper . D2 steel ball bearing pivot, skeletonized liners, G10 grip, super cool ergos. Could use abit more gimping on the handle & blade spine.... But worth checking out.

[@b33lze6u6]

Had one of these for a while. Excited to see a nutn vid on it

[@42Pros]

Thanks again for providing great content all of these years. "The owl is on the shed." Been watching for years and who better to get a blade recommendation from the none other than TNP. Large Honey Badger ordered!!!

[@youbesilly2k5]

My hrandfather was a navigator on a pb mariner in the Pacific theather in ww2. As soon as i saw ur video, i got a smille u has one of them in ur table top. Sweet model 2

[@matzlep]

I just got mine. Love it! So lightweight and it does deploy super easy

[@brazzy1467]

I have the Honey Badger Hawkbill knife and love it. It replaced my 5.11 karambit.

[@e.l.robbins5614]

You convinced me buying one now.

[@lightbender5605]

Thanks. My wife is already mad because I bought a new vortex scope last weekend and now I am going to look for the honey badger at Shot Show next week.

[@bl1969]

Nutn need your help my son son graduates AF basic this Friday and want to get him a good watch please advice.

[@kalisilot6010]

I've been carrying a Boker 74 for my work utility knife for the last 7 years an amazing knife

[@3leon306]

you think knives will ever have lights attached?

[@Nightwolf866]

sog offers some and victorinox

[@xenonram]

There's been knives with lights on them for at least 30 years. I had one when I was a kid.

[@crikeymoses5394]

I got 4 of these, the large in black the small in black the medium guthook in green and a medium claw in black. The top of the pocket on the claw has a little hot spot which is annoying.

[@urbanarcher3535]

What are your thoughts on the Warnecleaver blade nuttn?

[@jsog6]

How do these compare to the SOG Flash series? JSOG6

[@TitsNTires]

Just got one in! Order myself the blue medium. Also ordered a Rat 2 in D2, love your videos old and new!

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

That small badger is so sweet!! Put one in my amazon list must have dang!! Love it!

[@warlockcommandcenter]

Hey nutnfancy wasn’t there a medium bomber that looked a lot like the mariner with out the boat haul?

[@warlockcommandcenter]

The plane I’m thinking of is a Hudson Ventura

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

I thought you had the Q rifle. Now I'm sad.

[@koga8100]

Haha lol

[@joemo1033]

That blade shape is flawless

[@9thchild358]

Cool animal and a very good novel by one of the most underrated American writers of ALL TIME Mr. Robert Ruark.

[@cameranikon]

3 days ago you posted this video and all large are sold out. I'm guessing all other sizes are sold out as well. I'll have to add it to my wish list. Great table top review. Thanks!

[@77Infidel]

Is the clip reversible for "wrong" handed individuals?

[@scuds03]

CJRB has some really good stuff right now in the under $40 range. D2, G10, ball bearings...I got a crag for shits and gigs and it totally exceeded my expectations. The only thing it needs is jimping.

[@courageous78]

Can you recommend a EDC knife that also comes with a glass breaking tip, other than the Kershaw barricade?

[@Yankeepride03]

courageous78 Benchmade Contego

[@DracoOmnia]

Jb weld a piece of broken spark plug ceramic to the bottom of any knife... You think I'm joking...

[@RedPillVegan]

Rat2 vs hb?

[@cbrabb]

Thanks nutn... just bought the medium in black... looks like you helped them sell out of the small in green. Haha... might have to revisit.

[@nwwoodsman2545]

Im loving the olights

[@Nordraw]

What do you use to scribe your blades?

[@brianwinkler8183]

After watching your Microtech SOCOM vid, I wanted to mention getting the FDE large Honey Badger, per this vid. I’m admittedly highly budget conscious and this knife I prefer over a Tenacious or Cryo II that I was considering. I appreciate saving me a few bucks and getting my toes deeper into the knifedom waters.

[@koga8100]

Why does he put zip ties in the opening hole

[@WWGWGA-nj6fd]

I don't own any knives yet so this would be a great knife because I'm not looking to spent and arm and leg on one..

[@toasty4000000]

And thus, Mike L's journey began. If only he knew now how far he would go from here.

[@thebaddest2562]

I like the pachmyer grunt, its was 35 bux. When I bought it off Amazon I saw a knife on there that looked almost identical for 15 and while there are some nice additions and upgrades on the $35 version it is a solid knife with the exact same blade. The cheap version lacks gemping, clip position options, cheaper scales and the hardware is not a high quality but the blades are exactly the same (from the same maker) and it has the ball bearing style hinge. The main difference in the 2 seems to be that the higher priced grunt has a more positive and stiffer liner lock while the cheaper version is insanely smooth and fast to deploy (seems to be faster than assisted knife IMHO) because they remove just a small amount of material at the bend to lighten the spring force on the liner lock. Its and awsome value for 15 bux even if I still prefer the more refined and higher quality $35 grunt.

[@MrKopamontanga]

I saw this knife bout 6 months ago and to me it looked like a whole lot of the high end blades on the market ..!!!!! Keep up the good work NutNfancy

[@patrickvanovermeeren4513]

Nice budget knives , thanks for sharing !

[@adamcostilla1692]

Dude - Dude - Dude I have been eyeballing these!!! Thanks!!!! I think I'll pick up a blue wharncliffe in D2!!

[@Iceaxehikes]

I wonder if Nutnfancy has a P3 Orion in his collection. The sound of those flying into Moffet field will forever be in my childhood memories.

[@nicklaustietje2749]

I’m sure this has been answered a million times, but why the zip ties? Is it to give something to push against when opening one handed?

[@chrislovesgear8744]

It is used as a wave feature for when taking the knife out of the pocket...the zip tie catches on the inside of the pocket as you pull the knife out of the pocket....the blade "waves " open.

[@ryanlukas9382]

I bought this knife when you first dropped this video I love it. I'm back today hoping you had a new video for another hall of Fame under $40. Any suggestions or upcoming videos of knives at this price point

[@bulltastik]

What happened to the 4/7 line of flash lights you used to promote???

[@xenonram]

Prometheus (Mahler of extremely high end lights) bought Foursevens. So they're still around.

[@adrianholliman2830]

Hey guys, some info on the company. It's a South African company and design. Based in Johannesburg. The name I believe is based after a popular military vehicle as well as the rough and tough honey badger we have in South Africa. Here is the link to their website honeybadgerknives.co.za/. We have had the knives here in SA for sometime and are just awesome for the price! Hope this helps.

[@degenerateWA]

With a 8CR13MOV blade steel (which is a perfectly fine steel), $32 sounds about right. Sick looking blade though; reminiscent of the Spyderco Amalgam.

[@harduckn]

Kershaw Fraxion beats the small version. Same steel, thinner width, bbs, and 1/2oz lighter for 23$ now on HQ. Not deep carry though

[@curtishorn1267]

all sold out... Been looking for a good small EDC since I lost my Leatherman Juice :( In the mean time I have the $6 Walmart cheapie (Gerber Paraframe mini)

[@loweaguirre454]

Honey, honey, honey honey..... Badger, badger, badger 🦡

[@jumpercableSCUD]

I actually have this knife! Got it back in July 2019 as a birthday gift. It is now my EDC/uniform/work knife. Glad to see it made the cut, nutn. Off topic.... Are you going to make a video with thoughts on what's happening in Virginia?

[@kalisilot6010]

Been carrying a Buck 3 inch Omni folder in real tree camo for the last 2 years EDC you should check it out

[@ryanlukas9382]

Just starting into knifes love your vids bought a large honey badger after the video

[@spelisha]

Nutn do you have a Tavor 7 vid out on patreon? Considering your experience with the platform it would be epic to get your sawc and pou ideas on it due to the change in caliber. Thank you so much!!

[@TimHPop776]

I love the Boker auto blade you recommend in the $40 price range!!

[@DefensorFortis]

Maybe I missed it, how does Mrs. Nutnfancy like the small one? Do you think Honeybadger would make it in pink for the wife? I was considering the Ontario RAT small knife for my wife and like the clip can be moved either side.

[@virgosintellect]

Handle a Cold Steel Drop Forged boot knife. Best $40 that punches above it's weight. Their push knife especially does.

[@robertfox1401]

So have you completely moved away from streamlight? I've heard a lot about o light but I don't want to drop in quality from streamlight

[@WarGrrl3]

Olight is OVERPRICED and their UIs suck. Klarus n Thrunite are sooo much better. My Klarus XT11GT blows away any 'comparable' olight .

[@TheJoker-xw8zg]

Hmmm, draws slower than any of my blades with an "Emerson Wave" feature. By the time you take your blade out of your pocket, mine is already drawn and thrusting towards you, no tacky zip ties needed.

[@ThanatosDMC]

Nutn, get a Kershaw Blur non serrated the original black.

[@bass-n-truth-inthestix9083]

I think I'll get me one of those first chance I get. Been on a knife hunt anyways. Settled for a Amazon cheapo and I'm not gonna lie ... its reallyyy not that bad. It's easy to sharpen at least.

[@earlofrednecks9533]

Handle is a little thicker than I prefer, but yeah, nice budget option.

[@jackbrightside]

goddammit, when nutn says its a winner, I gotta get it

[@DanzTanks]

Got a OD one comming. Thanx nutn

[@dubgrug89]

A vintage Nutn KRV. Beautiful.

[@947969]

okc is my favorite for that price range

[@Yankeepride03]

Very Cool 😎 Looking Knives. I like the Large the best !!!

[@darthvaper6745]

FFG and a slicing grind, then he puts a zip tie in the cutting path of the blade lol!

[@trekOCLVone]

All out of stock. Hmmm.... Nutn - get on them crank up the volume. :)

[@garyfiedler7283]

And . . . your video sold all the Honey Badger large flipper drop points on Blade HQ.

[@kirk2767]

And here I thought Honey Badger Radio was doing knife videos.

[@bengalvin71]

You should reach out for a TNP edition.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very Cool knife for the price point !!!!!!!!! Thanks for showing this knife Nutnfancy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thomasmacgruber6701]

Great, now I have to get one.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

What's with the zip ties?

[@franticflintstone7999]

It's so the blade automatically deploys when pulling it out of his pocket, by hooking on to the pocket. Works the same as the hook you'll find on Emerson knives. Looks goofy though!