Ranking Every Folding Knife In My Collection

Giving a rank of "S" to "D" for every knife in my collection.
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[@BParker55]

Very interesting. Knives don't go S tier for me unless I've carried and used them forming an attachment lol if I don't carry a knife it brings me absolutely zero joy. 🤷‍♂️😁

[@OregonBorn]

The Rockstead may deserve "S" tier just because the blade is the sharpest in your collection with a convex ground blade.

[@metal_complex]

But it's in A tier 😉

[@OregonBorn]

@@metal_complex 🤣

[@Jaybird165]

Love this video! After watching this I tried to do the same ranking of my collection of 60 plus knives! Let me tell you it is not easy to do! I must have changed the rankings on many knives 10 times! I need a week to get this right! LOL

[@erikkenna4102]

Totally agree about the elementum.. mine was a Father’s Day gift from my wife so it has sentimental value ..but it’s basically not even in my rotation anymore..

[@troyyoung4187]

Same thoughts here about the Elementum. I snagged one when they first dropped. Never really understood the hype. It’s not big enough to be a primary. And there are others that I like better as a secondary (mainly the QSP penguin because of the blade shape).

[@jacobson1374]

Yes

[@calebwinslow5917]

Hi Jacob! Did he ever show the Seer?

[@jacobson1374]

@@calebwinslow5917 sadly no

[@SOMNIOHM]

"S" Tier only, please stand up! 😄

[@gideonsstuff]

Metal Complex is going through an interesting arc in the latest installment to his manga. We see him reaching new levels of power, claiming absolute power, and changing the laws of mathematics themselves... 2+2=fish

[@desertsmeagol7073]

Time stamp now

[@zurich_edc2511]

time stamp now

[@1804unclesam]

That Rockstead not being in S tier hurts my feeling 😂😂.

[@bullridermusic2054]

Yea very confusing.

[@brucelevering8789]

"how dare you!" -Greta Thunburg

[@metal_complex]

I knew that'd be a bummer for some people 😅

[@AudibleVisibIe]

Nah I completely agree

[@danielwasused]

you joke about the people who say "timascus isnt for me" but me personally while it is very beautiful, it doesnt blow me away most of the time.

[@landondow]

I love timascus, I just can't pay that much for a knife right now 😂

[@danielwasused]

@@landondow well put

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

I hated the squiggle until I saw the orange/purple zirmascus in person. That makes me a bit fizzy inside.

[@stephan123321]

Wunderbare Unterhaltung, vielen Dank für dieses Video und beste Grüße aus Leipzig, Germany. Peace Stephan :-)

[@zeromalice9981]

Ah yes the rectangle of ultimate power

[@XGurro]

Are we just going to ignore that He-Man made special guest appearance @14:38 ??? "I, Have, THE POWER!!!"

[@nopenope7088]

Hey man, I wasn’t too happy with your ranking choices. Do you think you can redo this video and switch a few things around?

[@metal_complex]

🤣👍

[@roycemark]

This is something that only a knife enthusiast could understand and enjoy. Thanks.

[@stevensteven2290]

I can't believe you put the pm2 in the C tear I've lost the bitterlove for mine but I would at least put it in B level

[@sgthuy]

My S tier is the civivi mckenna. I havent bought a new knife in 3 years because of it D:

[@superrad1659]

"2+2=FISH...."🐠🔪. Couldn't have said it better myself, MC! 😂

[@mcsquirgle]

i dont wanna be this guy... but the PM2 is better than the para 3 in my book lol. but your PM2 is a little boring with the lotus micarta. still better than the bugout

[@mcsquirgle]

@@klausfiedler64 the titanium lotus scales he put on it are an improvement for sure

[@brad6817]

He didn't rank the truck spring scalpel disappointed lol

[@sopong4437]

Am'I an enthusiast if I collect cheap chinese knfie? Lol

[@erich_raw]

Knives with lanyard holes can’t be S-tier. Change my mind.

[@xabalba555]

Knives with well done lanyard holes (e.g. Chris reeve sebenza) are the exception

[@desertsmeagol7073]

Sad Pm2 noises I know I know the Pm2 is not even close

[@izayus11]

The "Change my mind" is not a call for a challenge, but a cry for help.

[@erich_raw]

@@izayus11 who are you, my therapist?

[@izayus11]

@@erich_raw nah, I would not want to go there... But seriously. This is like a lefty saying that a right-handed knife cannot be S tier. I see where you are coming from, but we have totally different needs. If you do not need a lanyard hole, excellent. But a Knife maker who takes the time to plan and design a good, functional and balanced lanyard hole just puts him on another level.

[@darylcheshire1618]

I have the Puma Earl, the premier rabbit skinning knife. It doesn’t flick or anything you have to open it with two hands. It has brass ends and the handle is deer antler. I also have the Buck 110 which I purchased from a gun shop at enormous expense and I haven’t used it for anything. I sometimes sit in front of the TV and wave it about. I have ordered the WE Espit with the orange peel titanium handle.

[@hdrider2071]

Metal your wife has better taste in knives than you do 😆.

[@epicsasquatch452]

In my opinion. It may be an unpopular one. But if I were to rank things. My Kershaw leek (I've had it for 7 years, I can always make it scary sharp) and Benchmade mini barrage (3 years, very sturdy and easily sharpened too) would be s tier. My S45vn Spyderco paramilitary 3 would be B tier(Can still take an awesome edge but try fitting both your knife and your large cell phone in your pocket, and then you need to buy an mxg gear pocket clip because the original one sucks, the original pocket clip is always the deal breaker whenever I try to sell one at work).

[@airsoftluke17]

Mans really put a Medford knife at A tier and puts elementum at D tier.

[@EDC_Soldier]

MC, I don't know how much camping/picnic-ing/backpacking/etc. you do, but I've found the Opinel to be a superb cutting utensil with food. I agree that it's inferior in most every other aspect to modern folders, but for that singular purpose, it makes food prep and eating on the go a breeze.

[@metal_complex]

Oh it's a great knife functionally... I just effing hate it in all other aspects.

[@jonnypescado1]

No 0562ti? 🤣 I'd love to see you do a "What if?" video. What would move some of those C&D knives to S&A? My wet dream knife would be a RAT1 in 20cv with titanium liners & linen micarta scales.

[@Averitt13]

This dude could sell 3 of his knives and pay off my house.

[@Kilt_Camera_and_Carry]

2 + 2 = 🐟 …. Math by MC 😂

[@theknifepub]

2+2 has always been fish!

[@original696sin]

I have the same exact Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound. Definitely the coolest looking OTF of all time. Love it. Will never sell it.

[@mikeypolekal7598]

Do you still have the reate epoch

[@landontreinen3062]

I’m slightly bothered that you put the RATs above the elementum 😂 sheesh man. Hey, it’s your list but man… that hurt my soul.

[@brucelevering8789]

I have to agree. Lol

[@landontreinen3062]

@@brucelevering8789 the RAT is just super ugly IMO and the action and QC on them is only fair to middling at best. I’ve had both the 1 and 2 for work knives and on paper they should be a slam dunk but in practice I found them barely ergonomic, blade play no matter what I did. Both eventually developed lock rock. Bear in mind I was a mechanic then so they maybe took a little abuse but nothing crazy. Mostly just used them for cutting straps and breaking down boxes that our various fluid bottles came in. The elementum on the other hand I used in the same environment and it’s still in my rotation and works better than the day I got it. Mine is an s35vn variant but I’m not even bringing edge retention or blade steel into play here. It’s just better than a RAT In my personal experience. In every conceivable way.

[@connork509]

One of the hardest videos to watch you have ever made. Not great MC. Not great at all.

[@metal_complex]

I go through old comments sometimes. Stuff like this makes me literally laugh out loud

[@pabloxi2886]

pm2 bois gotta be butt hurt😭

[@absingh916]

The only knife that looks used is the Spyderco tenacious. The rest look unused and in my books a knife that gets used sits in S ☺️

[@metal_complex]

That's because I clean most of my users.

[@absingh916]

@@metal_complex Good to know. I need to take better care of my "letter openers" as well (From California) 😆

[@mikeflamion7915]

that absolute power and control in the square thing had me laughing so hard i use to tell my kid that about my house

[@jeffoff7795]

Oof. All the Opinel fans

[@carlosm.osorio2208]

That QSP Penguin Ti should have been an A, great knife, great action for the money… I think I would have swap places between the Penguin and the Grivory AD20.5, I love everything about Demko knives but that one just don’t have that premium feel or materials but cool ranking MC!!!

[@whalehands]

Damn, a lot of those Civivi, QSP, CRJB type knives have become so identical that my brain doesn't even try to learn or remember what they are. I have never even heard of QSP or CRJB until these last few months!

[@NothingPicksLocks]

That's funny, the ti-lite was my first "real" knife that I bought for myself as soon as Inturned 18 almost 20 years ago.

[@kingtaj]

"That's how powerful I am in this tiny rectangle" 😂 the knife reviews brought me here and the creativity and humor keep me coming back for more. And who said Kansans were dull (source: native Kansan)

[@jt6648]

Tierlist has reached the knifecommunity

[@Dhern094]

Man rockstead not an S?! I think that hurt me a bit not even sure why, maybe CZ I can't justify 1600 dollars, but regardless is such a beautiful knife!

[@eunhjzjined3795]

I just took delivery of a Maxace Babylon. It's fanfuckingtastic, you should get a hands-on with one if you can.

[@generalesdeath8180]

2+2=Fish! You have no power here!

[@michaelwilson3418]

I bought an elementum off of a bunch of people recommending it. Don't get me wrong i use it, but it really just doesn't do anything for me either.

[@michaelreilly8890]

How about a video of knives you REALLY wanted to buy but we’re very disappointed when you got them

[@whalehands]

Damn, a lot of those Civivi and CRJB type knives have become so identical that my brain doesn't even try to learn or remember what they are.

[@kkim5000]

MC logic: a knife being used automatically drops it a tier.

[@mr.mister8744]

Lol... Great guy I tell ya! I check for his content first everyday. 👍#Solid!

[@jamielahugh8316]

Haha you just said it’s an emotional ranking then pooped on your wife’s anniversary knife!

[@depe8658]

I gotta be honest here, throughout most of the video I was like "Yeah, it's your opinion and you have every right to it. Everybody who cries about it should grow up!"... Until you put the Esprit on B tier... !!! ngl I was slightly pissed off, until I remembered my own words... great collection you have there

[@jaclyncarney3244]

Any chance we can expect "My Triangle MF'er!!" tee shirts any time soon? lol

[@danreid6712]

My SOG Vulcan & Buck 112 Pro are my own favorites,

[@uwo5786]

I respect that he is putting knives I dream of owning in A tier that’s a man that knows what he likes

[@bassingbasics6621]

Can’t stand the elementum, most overrated knife ever made

[@Dhern094]

Combat troodon hellhound is a beast I'll take it over a scarab any day 😂😅

[@sharpoutdoors_ar5066]

Did I miss the manix 2? Or did you get rid of it?

[@Will-W]

He sells some to make room for more. I would have thought the Flytanium Manix would have been a keeper, but maybe it was just upstairs or in a car or drawer.

[@sharpoutdoors_ar5066]

@@Will-W ya I thought he'd keep it since he put some time and money into it

[@alpine1600s]

Even if it wasn't the titanium AD-20, it would still be S tier, if this was an objective video.🤣

[@gaberoo9099]

Timascus is not for me (good a great laugh out of that one). Thanks!

[@GLOCKsh00ter24]

First. Twice today. What what!

[@FTA4evr]

Thanks for having the guts to put the Opinels in the F rank!

[@patrickharrison4746]

Honestly I can't wait till I get my first timascus knife, I love how trippy it looks.

[@SRVandDtrouble]

What does S stand for I caught C is Meh but what are the letters???

[@johnbranton2631]

I've been waiting on this format!

[@shanemcguigan2044]

OUSTANDING COLLECTION MC. THX FOR SHARING

[@cfvettes]

A question I hope you can answer regarding the micarta scales on your Spydie PM2 . I have the Lightweight version. Would those micarta scales fit my Lightweight?

[@cfvettes]

Oops. Please disregard my previous question. It's the Para 3 lightweight that I have, not the PM2. But same idea though.... can I replace my lightweight scales w/micarta or G10?? Sorry about my momentary lapse of brain function.

[@alpine1600s]

Yeah, need to get a non-compromise Ti-lite. The real Ti-lite. The six incher.

[@CKshouta]

Too bad Ti Lites these days aren't Ti anymore.

[@paulwindmiller7581]

Just wish Vero used Reate as OEM. Sold my Veros, good knives but not a Reate IMO

[@Cahwai]

I got a ln axon coming; just want something different and i can sell it if i hate it. I like the Synapse regular size or the impulse.

[@metal_complex]

The Isotope is.

[@paulwindmiller7581]

@@metal_complex I guess it’s personal preference. The CKF Rotten Design Evo 2.0 has become my favorite production knife. Some may not think it’s worth it either but it’s all about what makes you happy.

[@metal_complex]

I pre ordered the 3.0 👍

[@jimdraper1579]

Where is your Protech Malibu??

[@carlosm.osorio2208]

You should do an A+, A, A- to fix that problem ohhhh and by the way… S is for Safequeen HAHAHAhahahaha…

[@jamesirwin5887]

2+2=fish…. This shares a lot about how MC’s brain works without many words….

[@metal_complex]

Math bad. Fish good. 👍

[@TheChrisfleury1]

Cant find a damn Shaman anywhere =(

[@Krozin]

Now were talking

[@brucelevering8789]

WHAT? NO KIZER?! Your collection is incomplete... lol

[@Will-W]

That's the thing, no knife collection is ever truly complete.

[@purplerat31]

Opinel n°8 S tier wtf :O

[@jaclyncarney3244]

"Timascus is not for me"?? I guess I'm different then most, while I might not seek out a knife with Timascus, I could certainly live with it. I'm more of a "Jumping out of moving cars isn't for me" type of person.

[@bobhabsolute4995]

The category over S should be G as the « Grail » category and for the « OMG » effect.

[@MightyRude]

No TwoSun’s? You’re missing out. I have a decent collection of knives from around the world in different price ranges (no budget and no super high end or customs) and some of my favorites are my TwoSun’s (like the ts-223 a jelly jerry design in m390 and the ts-261 a tepe design in s110v that’s hardened to near perfection). I do have to say that I don’t own any knives that you have in your collection, mine are a little less main stream.

[@GuillotineStare]

Focusing

[@dislikebutton1718]

we banter?

[@55gopi]

How much would that zt0392 go for? Where would you place a zt0562 as you enjoy your hinderer. Keep it up.

[@NATOnova]

I'm surprised the Hogue Ritter RSK only got B tier. I've been looking at that knife for first serious knife purchase

[@DullPoints]

I'd like different ranking criteria videos. Maybe you could do one purely on ergonomics?

[@guelahpapyrus8807]

No! Not the elementum! 😂

[@tomfury6276]

As I watch this video, I have entered an alternate universe. What is going on? What madness? This is a review of his emotional reaction to metal? Another great vid😅🔪

[@ladev91]

Cool idea for a vid

[@fuzz429]

I’m confused about the CJRB Ria since you gushed about it so much when you first got it.

[@sofianabbasi2735]

I would have put the Imperium in B-A for myself personally. My Rike 1902 is A tier for me, but I have it in Damasteel and was a dual buy with my brother as our first Damasteel knife.

[@cc_likesknives]

This is the epitome of the phrase "I do what I want!!" 😂 I enjoy hearing your logic for how you rank your knives though 🙂

[@danakinstreetrider]

While I disagree with your rankings on the Elementum, PM2 and Mini Crooked River, I totally get your logic. Great video, man.

[@kennymason3518]

Hi MC! Bit of a funny story for you here. I've been in the knife addiction for about four years, and for most of the time I just overlooked the Opinel and didn't pay much attention to it. Recently I decided to buy it because I wanted a good knife for traveling interstate in my country and just wanted a "people friendly" knife. I now share the same, passionate, deep-seated hatred for the Opinel as you do. I hate the ergos. I hate the fact you can't open it with short nails (which is why I took some files and carved out a huge opening notch in the handle). I don't like how the blade came dull as a butter knife, and the edges on the spine are sharp and unchamfered as heck. And oh my God, oh my God MC, the action is just horrendous. Why didn't they ever think of polishing down the internals a bit more? After putting Victorinox oil, trying out WD40 and mineral oil, the action is still GRITTY AS SAND. Just when I thought I can't possibly despise the knife even more, I discovered something else; when I sharpen it, it just gives out this really chilling, nail on chalkboard sound, and the way it vibrates while I'm sharpening it makes me cringe, sends shivers down my spine. When you took out the two Opinels I went Oh God it's that thing again, as I remembered my awful experience. Now it just sits in the drawer. Love your channel and content man, take care!

[@j.w.9407]

Lol I did the same thing for 6-7 years with fountain pens and here I am nerding out on knives.

[@wallytucker62816964]

Great video, you rank your knives the way you want! My buck 110 is an ‘S’ tier in my collection

[@mikeymozzarella780]

I love that you have tiers within your tiers!! lol Great video! Very informative.

[@darylcheshire1618]

This is the knife I bring to a cocktail party or a wesddng….

[@TheMercuryEmperor]

Where do you think you wouldve placed yer old manix? Just curious cause your raving about it made me buy one and its currently my favorite and most carried knife i own.

[@metal_complex]

B Tier. It's a great model

[@whalehands]

Did you just say "I like it more than Mhueeeh"???? 😆 🤣