This man is my spirit animal, "oh man i'm almost out of money" *buys a ZT*
@benb82285 жыл бұрын
Why does this guy look like the perfect mix of ben and zach
@callumrushton39344 жыл бұрын
Or a thinner Seth rogan
@jamesharris14934 жыл бұрын
I noticed that you own knives named Guardian a lot. No worries I am the Serrated Sir! We should nickname ourselves according to some spec of our knife preferences?
@jamesharris14934 жыл бұрын
They had a clone war!
@jamesharris14934 жыл бұрын
The black Hinderer is way cool! Steven is missing Spydercos but perhaps too inexpensive for him.
@jamesharris14934 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah do not c any Two Sun knives?
@zanderspinks4854 жыл бұрын
"rebels or empire?" Me and an intellectual: the old republic
@christopherhanson19846 жыл бұрын
Steven looking at Ben holding that Pelican Case full of his other knives looked like a first time father watching a stranger hold their child. Haha! Great video and collection!
@kevinweaver42656 жыл бұрын
Steven is missing the swiss army knife with the rocket launcher fold-out tool.
@Progapanda6 жыл бұрын
He's shamefully missing a Böker Magnum Rainbow Mermaid.
@theplasticdesert24085 жыл бұрын
Progapanda you definitely win
@rec0ilhd1703 жыл бұрын
IM SURE U ARE TOO LUL
@karlnorthmedia25315 жыл бұрын
that knife that Ben showed... I used to have one in all black. It was amazing. I wish I never sold it
@Nick-mh5gj4 жыл бұрын
Karl North Media what was it called?
@birbman93633 жыл бұрын
Protech Newport
@dustynferre96565 жыл бұрын
Love Steven! Many long conversations in the storefront! So happy to see that I’ve rubbed off on him and he picked up a Chris Reeves!!
@davislarsen44266 жыл бұрын
In “Zac Needs a New Knife” he mentioned that there was an interesting story behind the Frost Cutlery Gator Back. I think it would be a cool video idea to bring some older knives and tell some story’s behind them, like bens slipjoint cut, the gator back, etc
@rwstubbz5 жыл бұрын
Frost cutlery? Have gotten several for gifts, but don't carry them because I can't trust them. Do they have any good ones?
@gavinreddig39696 жыл бұрын
Do this with all of the collections in the office
@louismaximum94966 жыл бұрын
Is that Lil pump on your profile picture
@HouseofJello6 жыл бұрын
Louis Maximum post malone
@rec0ilhd1703 жыл бұрын
@@HouseofJello STILL MUCH BETTER THAN LIL POOMP
@dustinfletcher35786 жыл бұрын
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 is missing from his collection.
@911couple56 жыл бұрын
Dustin Fletcher because it’s a boring knife everyone owns.
@jakegay28756 жыл бұрын
Stxn what is so awful about it?
@brianriddle83896 жыл бұрын
Maybe that's because the majority of spydies are about the same.
@jordansteffanson49986 жыл бұрын
or para 3
@Tigerbricks116 жыл бұрын
I don’t think collection is the right word if he doesn’t have a PM2
@jacobcarolan11725 жыл бұрын
I’ve had so many knives. I still have a few of my old lower end knives. I still have my griptillian that got me into nice knives. It looks so well used and even with half the screws missing it has no blade slop.
@hyperactive24446 жыл бұрын
He's definitely missing an apocalyptic green Z-Hunter, it's shameful to call that a collection without one. ;)
@The4cp6 жыл бұрын
Nick Shabazz is rolling on the floor.
@cedricathlan93996 жыл бұрын
I bet he is!
@Zaine305 жыл бұрын
You are correct about Shabaz
@theedcgent45306 жыл бұрын
I love the custom touches that he has made to his knives
@JPWeight6 жыл бұрын
I met Steven when I visited the new store the day after you opened. Super chill dude with a lot of knowledge. I too thought he was Austin or at least related to him. I believe he needs a classy gents knife from William Henry.
@thegiantofthesoutherntier6 жыл бұрын
The Empire did nothing wrong. Remember the Death Stars. #NeverForget #NeverForgive
@BladeHQ6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P the Death Star. -Steven
@grahamhowe37026 жыл бұрын
Steven, Whata G! With the common man collection! (MORE PLEASE)
@GOxHAM6 жыл бұрын
Man I want that prototype knife. Great knife banter. Personally, I don't mind watching longer banters. Thanks guys for getting me into knives more. I'm normally a 20-40 dollar knife guy, got a couple higher end knives from you guys. I don't think I can buy a cheap knife anymore, the quality difference is so eye opening.
@glennpettersson90026 жыл бұрын
Steven should have a self customised Opel No 8. That could be a knife banter episode, give No 8's to some of the staff and see what they can come up with modification wise.
@tommy6gun26 жыл бұрын
First knife i bought with my own money at the age of 16 I'm 50 now it was a Buck 110 still have it till this day. Anyone else remember your first knife and do you still have it
@mrstarfishh336 жыл бұрын
tommy6gun2 my first knife was a 110 and some nameless old school switch blade from a small shop outside Jackson hole. I was about 13 on a camping trip from MN, and could not believe the guy sold me the knives... not too long ago I’m only 26 now. Sadly lost those knives getting into mischief in my younger days.
@jtoth19955 жыл бұрын
Mine was a Gerber Paraframe and after I lost my 3rd I gave up on them haha.
@rwstubbz5 жыл бұрын
Swiss army knife with 5 tools and I lost it about 6 months later while camping. Looked all day and cried myself to sleep. Been hooked on knives since.
@Lordzilla-wt2tr5 жыл бұрын
First knife when i was 9. It was a rainbow sheffield, because flashiness. Still got it, and still sharpen it.
@vichayb5 жыл бұрын
Mine was a kershaw shuffle and my dad lost it when I let him borrow it.
@christiangilbreath28386 жыл бұрын
Would really like to see the rest of his collection. Maybe a mini series for knife banter?
@robo526 жыл бұрын
A true addict, "... This completed the collection..." We all know, the collection is NEVER complete, there's always one more to acquire. Go rebels... Did Spyderco ever make a star wars addition? If not, they should create a wookie special.
@robo526 жыл бұрын
@Eric Ocasio Spyderco is my favorite mnf. (they single handedly have created a life time financial crisis) and they have soooo many knives that's why I was wondering if somewhere in the past (during the early Star War days) if they had done a specific design with Star Wars in mind. I figured one of you guys would probably know.
@brandonbuterbaugh13636 жыл бұрын
I carry an Izula everyday. Believe it or not I carry it tip up with the handle running down my right side. It eliminates my gut from getting in the way as I am also a bigger guy. The factory sheath has such good retention that don't worry about it falling out.
@crazyaboutsew6 жыл бұрын
Steve - you're alive??!!? Another great Knife Banter! Steve has sharpened all of my knifes and each one is not only Bloody sharp, but symmetrical and amazing! Nice collection - still think they should have added 1 or 2 more.... Steve needs a Reate! I am partial to the Valhalla myself. Oh, Karbadize and @WalkerCustoms1911 do some STUNNING work!
@rohmc29856 жыл бұрын
535 titanium scales from rockscale are sweet. I just got some for mine along with some other custom work. Super stoked to see that come out of Steven’s pocket. Nice collection!
@Cr0cket206 жыл бұрын
Big fan of the Griptilian that first one out of the gate looked fantastic.
@doctorpepper18016 жыл бұрын
This is the best video y’all have done to date
@joshuapagan92625 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for that Rockscale Bugout. Quickly becoming my new favorite carry!
@timcooper53856 жыл бұрын
Does anybody else wonder when Blade HQ hired an Austin clone?
@charleshainsworth17236 жыл бұрын
We miss Austin. We want him back for one episode and we can get a revisit on his collection.
@ItsKYRO135 жыл бұрын
@@charleshainsworth1723 Pretty sure he does marketing for the company that makes bowflex and other fitness stuff so he's way moved on
@liquid72hours495 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@STERLING4305 жыл бұрын
I was just going to type this. But I said somebody else had to realize this 😂😂😂
@STERLING4305 жыл бұрын
@@ItsKYRO13 so what does that have to do with him returning for a knife banter. They bring KZbinrs on for knife banters. He still has a passion for knives.
@tylerknight81195 жыл бұрын
Everyone needs a knife they made.
@themawsjawz_94916 жыл бұрын
Hey, I was carrying my copper/cf kwaiken today too! That bugout is SWEET! I'm looking forward to picking one up soon
@TanBurch6 жыл бұрын
I love the little Easter eggs they throw in the video
@emo_poof_26535 жыл бұрын
Stormtrooper took some battle scars. Makes it look really good. Gives it some flavor.
@zurich2644 жыл бұрын
Yep i answered my own question watching enough of these videos. U guys are definitely mormon also lol. Love it makes me even happier supporting my brothers
@YerZippersDown3 жыл бұрын
🤦♂️
@isaiahwinter46174 жыл бұрын
We need a full collection update for his collection
@08carbonslvr6 жыл бұрын
Currently carrying a Guardian Tactical Recon myself. Great great OTF for sure.
@bobwampler33876 жыл бұрын
Steven collects knives the way I do. I just go with what pulls me in. Unfortunately, there is no Pelican case I could put all my knives in that I could pick up.
@rwstubbz5 жыл бұрын
You lucky son of a gun. I have to save for a year to be able to treat myself to a new knife unless I drop one off the Bridge. (Usually my Leatherman) 😥
@rwstubbz5 жыл бұрын
Speaking of leatherman, I really love my crater c33. It's a really reliable piece I'll probably be seen as cheap for this comment, but I really find myself carying it alot.
@landonbragg67325 жыл бұрын
Robert Stubblefield I was throwing a cast net around tocatch bait for fishing and I chucked my first quality knife in the middle of a pond ...rip leather man skeletool 😂😭
@williamn.goodman64895 жыл бұрын
I use surplus 50 mm ammo cans. They have strong waterproof lid clamps. Cost $10 or less at gun shows.
@wag3756 жыл бұрын
Highlight of my week: the new Knife Banter
@PBALLERAZ6 жыл бұрын
Southern Grind also did free knife sharpening during Blade Show, great people.
@kcinmartinez5 жыл бұрын
Yall should do an employee purchases video on the top 5 most spent
@bill31175 жыл бұрын
Slowly catching up on your videos. Always good fun, I look up every knife on your website during the podcast. My wishlist grows exponentially each time I see your videos. Darn it ;)
@larrymarsico40596 жыл бұрын
VERY NICE, GREAT COLLECTION for sure buddy!👍🤘☝️💪🏻🇺🇸 I Love your whole collection! Thanks for sharing it with us!🤘
@bruceleo26076 жыл бұрын
Manix 2, CPM154/S90V, with peelply CF. Get it! Got it! Carry it! Love it!
@jtoth19955 жыл бұрын
Definitely needs a Spyderco Smock, Amalgam or Drunken. Those are some cool new releases that I think would fit perfectly in the collection.
@wEcUtBoTtLeS6 жыл бұрын
Steven Should be the one doing knife banter. Hes obviously a bigger knife fan
@Lordzilla-wt2tr5 жыл бұрын
Chandon he aint no cheap sucker
@0zmosis20016 жыл бұрын
a buck vantage with natural canvas Micarta handle scales and cpm-20cv steel that's what's lurking in my pocket today!
@bwallis1006 жыл бұрын
Emerson, Medford 187F, ferrum forge crux, microtech socom elite manual, and a zt 0850
@tevobnomis99846 жыл бұрын
Just TIE fighters. You guys know. That beautiful motor sound.
@tuckers2365 жыл бұрын
I love this guys logic, when entering a financial crisis buy a brand new ZT😂😂
@superalex8305 жыл бұрын
My god this mans story hit so close to home " I just need to buy ONE really good knife" proceeds to get the most expensive thing I can get.
@2011wrxswp6 жыл бұрын
I love these collection videos! Steven needs to peer down the black hole of high end balisongs.
@WhootyPie6 жыл бұрын
The real hero is the man that bought him the chive when he was underage. He put the man on a good addiction.
@nickschiffers78036 жыл бұрын
I love the polished edges
@chrisknives60586 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure you need a TRM Neutron! Just got mine in the mail and it’s a fantastic EDC. Very customizable so you might like that.
@j.shorter47166 жыл бұрын
8:38 just when I thought it could never be done. The impossible has been accomplished.
@Lordzilla-wt2tr5 жыл бұрын
jrs_ 2000 i thought it was a fixed blade XD
@brianhilligoss6 жыл бұрын
I have the same exact Bugout. Almost the perfect Edc knife now.
@BladeHQ6 жыл бұрын
Yeah! The Bugout is great, but I knew I had to have some ti scales to customize! Glad you like yours! -Steven
@brianhilligoss6 жыл бұрын
Blade HQ yeah once I got the Bugout I knew it needed either ti, g10 or cf scales. I went with the rockscales because I had $78 in eBay bucks lol.
@BMXfreak926 жыл бұрын
Love your episodes with custom stuff!
@JonnyParker-6 жыл бұрын
I like this guy he has the ZT566 , such a good knife . Elmax blade is unreal , I also de-assisted mine and acid washed my blade . Only thing I did is thin out the edge a little to help it slice more . The washers turn silky smooth after a while and it becomes basically nearly a drop shutting knife . So smooth . Unreal build quality from ZT . It's a tank man. And damn that white microtech is fkin amazing!!!!
@glockmeister266 жыл бұрын
I loved this. A regular guy. Very cool
@zachstuff6 жыл бұрын
1st - Steven your collection is wonderful! I can totally relate 2nd- Is there a standard height/length for short sleeves at BladeHQ??!! 3rd- You need some Benchmade 940 Osborne’s in your collection. 4th- I think I am having a financial crisis & need a Southern Grind SpiderMonkey! p.s. The “struggle” was real
@kanceroner54566 жыл бұрын
Spyderco! Something like a pm2
@JesseLJohnson4 жыл бұрын
I have a few Pelican or Apache cases that size full besides a couple more partially full lol. I filled one up since Black Friday lol. I bought a Apache 3800 and went online that night and ordered Nalpak foam cut for 40 knives in that size case, this was 2 days before Thanksgiving. I have filled it and half another case since lol. To many good deals going and to many discontinued Spydercos and Benchmades I wanted this year lol. I have a Berg Blades Iron Pup on the way now from Knifecenter and a CKF Ossum, Kizer Mini Begleiter, and Reate Starboy from BHQ on the way too have a bunch of knives pre ordered on Massdrop waiting on too and I pre ordered a bunch of the Spyderco sprints between a few sites. Just got the Rex45 Shaman from Knifecenter the other day same day my Rike M3 from Massdrop showed up and my GiantMouse GM6 as well all 3 showed up in the mail box that day what a day lol. I can't believe I got that GiantMouse. I forgot about the drop and like 3 days later they posted on FB they still had some left and I jumped on the site and bought one right then lol.
@maelmissier33786 жыл бұрын
Let the empire rule over all!
@jjjw26675 жыл бұрын
nice collection, that cfutx 85 was the blade hq edition supposedly limited to 300, took me awhile to find one to add to my mt collection.
@Lives.2.Ride.5 жыл бұрын
Sick collection
@thecydonianknight68496 жыл бұрын
Empire Vader is just too badass
@ocomegashadowstacking58866 жыл бұрын
Wow Really awesome Video's of more new Knifes I love it!!!😍😍😍✌💜💜💜 keep it up with great work (BladeHQ) You're Awesome Guys !!!👍
@mikee49935 жыл бұрын
Funny, *struggle* for Ben on that Inkosi, good stuff guys....
@anthonycatello6 жыл бұрын
Empire for Life!!!!
@lastname39244 жыл бұрын
You guys should do a parody Knives Anonymous meeting. That would be hilarious. My girlfriend asked the other day how many knives I needed. The answer is obvious: just one more ...
@timothythompson26786 жыл бұрын
Shots fired @ 9:30! Notify the burn unit!
@UncleIsaac20126 жыл бұрын
The Kershaw Chive was my first Knife too!! Unfortunately I have not had a financial crisis yet
@MobiuSphere6 жыл бұрын
+ 1000 points for Kung Fury reference
@Cota3325 жыл бұрын
I NEED that Bugout! Just so damn classy!
@jonathancusick1235 жыл бұрын
I have been wanting the Boker Mini Kwaiken but Because I live in Canada I cannot get it :( . That brass and micarta is amazing. That is hands down my favorite looking knife I have seen. Canada's knife laws are so dumb.
@chrislovesgear87446 жыл бұрын
That Ultra Tech is sweet!! Empire baby!!
@paulrayl94706 жыл бұрын
I am carrying the Guardian 3 sheepsfoot with 3D carbon fiber scales and the Boker Kwaiken in carbon fiber and copper.
@nellAyaR20346 жыл бұрын
I love purple anything on a knive
@Mrbowgod5 жыл бұрын
He should get a Blunt Force Blade fixed blade. You can find him on Facebook. Very reasonably priced for a fabulous product
@az_sun__17876 жыл бұрын
Thank You 🙏🏼
@philipn51406 жыл бұрын
Great collection and video. Hope you have a Lion Steel and a Puma in your collection. I know Puma has gone down hill but they used to be a great German brand.
@christopherwernette16486 жыл бұрын
I bought the pelican case at my first $200+ knife, which is an early Spyderco Techno.
@mike_hensley6 жыл бұрын
Great collection and another fine video.i was waiting for an Emerson to come out of the box....maybe a Commander.
@westonrhodes31556 жыл бұрын
Awesome collection, but definitely missing the “majestic mermaid” knife. Don’t understand a collection without one. 😂
@BladeHQ6 жыл бұрын
We couldn't agree more! Steven just has awhile to go until his collection is truly next level. :)
@chriselliott4844 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't mind seeing a collection update videos
@chancecarlton84036 жыл бұрын
First time I've ever heard anyone like the empire...I never even imagined that was a thing.
@BladeHQ6 жыл бұрын
I knew it was thing but only for bad people :) -Zac
@chancecarlton84036 жыл бұрын
@@BladeHQ Exactly! Keep an eye on him...
@barneymiller78946 жыл бұрын
The empire is our only chance for stability, we must drive the rebel dogs out of this system!
@freakyfreak77775 жыл бұрын
You guys should do a knife banter based around small knives.
@noahedelnant18476 жыл бұрын
Two things: One- There are other options than Empire or Jedi. My Ultratech wears a Mandalorian skull. And B) Steven needs a Spyderco. Probably a PM2. Customization options await!
@stuartrussell54724 жыл бұрын
A spyderco mantra was literally the second knife in the video...
@mrmurdochyessss54066 жыл бұрын
*GREAT* show guys!
@elgundown9416 жыл бұрын
Great collection! Always have a microtech in my pocket or two
@avr014 жыл бұрын
Needs a Strider. Man that XM was sweet.
@TTalksVA6 жыл бұрын
Steven, you need a WE knife Ferox and an HEAdesigns Equilibrium (1st big boy version) and also a WE knife 702 integral.
@Spigsley6 жыл бұрын
Kind of surprised there wasn't a Pm2 in the collection.
@brianhilligoss6 жыл бұрын
Scott Pigsley I’m sure he has one. But that’s a boring knife that everyone has.
@chrishatton8655 жыл бұрын
Talking about finding lost knives.. I just found my fox 479 kryptek karambit down my sofa.. been their over 18 months.. lol
@thepunisher45986 жыл бұрын
Awesome collection of knives! It cost a lot of money 💰 for those!
@guitarhero81105 жыл бұрын
You can always add the Fox 559 in LMAX. Unless you have an aversion to karambits, which happenz
@knifeguy23964 жыл бұрын
Empire all the way!
@w.s.soapcompany946 жыл бұрын
Same first knife purchase...lost mine the very day I bought it...never used it even once.
@BladeHQ6 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you lost it. It is a great knife, for sure! -Steven
@w.s.soapcompany946 жыл бұрын
@@BladeHQ yeah I put myself on restriction after that...I had lost so many gift knives and then the one I payed for myself to!..carried "disposable" folding box cutters for like 8years untill I learned my lesson. You guy's videos helped me pick out my current carry Kershaw so I had to buy it from ya to.
@landon7981236 жыл бұрын
Empire popin rebels droppin. Dark side till I die.
@bladecentered22646 жыл бұрын
It didn't void your warranty because if you ever need to send it in all you have to do is disassemble your knife and strip the ano, it's really easy to take ano off.