The 7 Best Knives of 2017 | Knife Banter Ep. 38

[@zanelaw3096]

The rainbow mermaid is the best knife of 2017 by far

[@diegoblattler7391]

The number 1 knife is blue lube

[@ryanhorgan983]

Griptillian or hogue otf

[@BladeHQ]

Wrong. Rainbow Mermaid is the best knife of ALL TIME.

[@zanelaw3096]

Blade HQ 10000000000% agree...........there needs to be a fixed blade of it so i can feel extra manly when using it

[@paulhelm5384]

Crooked River

[@tommulders]

These are not the best knives, but the best selling knives...

[@HouseofJello]

Tom Mulders don’t they say that like right away?

[@staticseven777]

Should have mentioned in title, prolly wouldnt have watched

[@shaunschneeberger6301]

I fully agree what an amazing trick best sellers doesn’t make the best knives. Still like your show but not this one. Not one of those knifes are even remotely appealing and para 3 never the para 2 way better. Why they went and make the handle smaller who knows. Anyway my opinion like i said still like your other shows lol

[@staticseven777]

Shaun Schneeberger para 2 is imo the best edc, would take alot to dethrone it

[@theanc316ientone]

Tom Mulders exactly, and not just the best selling knives, but at knife hq two pissed me off after watching the whole video

[@bluenotesessions1]

"Light it! Light that thing... show these good people!!" You crack me up Ben.

[@kringsja9913]

9:53 Zac tries to Close the blade same way he opened it

[@lHaveFeet]

mathias lyngstad 😅 your right

[@centaurgaming2164]

Thought it was an axis lock

[@ryanvalenti2825]

When you guys gonna restock on the paragon warlocks

[@jaxonabernathy15]

Countiune missoin brass tagg

[@themawsjawz_9491]

Blob 101 yeah the fucks up with that

[@Zeratsu]

yes, and some Heckler & Koch (Benchmade) Entourage

[@SmJ-]

The thumbnail is a Bugout but I'm guessing that's a smokescreen. Best of 2017 - Spyderco Para 3

[@VexChoccyMilk]

Zac looks like he's about to mug me for avocado toast!

[@madstork5149]

Glad my Buck110-Auto made the list . I got from you guys. Knife is prefect. Lived with and carried the standard for a dozen years, what a treat.

[@brokenspear6604]

Who decided to reference Neil Breen?!?!?! Give that man or woman a raise!!

[@OnTheL1ne]

I hope it's the 0562CF. That's my current favorite in the collection.

[@Glenn056]

OnTheL1ne i had one that had bad heat treat hence the steel performed badly sadly

[@maurolorenzotongco5521]

Shout out from 2020! I just finished acid washing my Kershaw Injection 3.0 I bought from you guys in 2017 with techniques learned from your How to Knife vid in early 2020 😎 glad I held on to the Injection

[@cybay1827]

I prefer the boker strike to the kalashnikov

[@eliasburgstaller4544]

Hahaha man all the guys saying Kershaw Injection after watching the video😂

[@eliasburgstaller4544]

I hope it's the Spyderco Shaman 😫

[@TheWhiteNinjaWolf]

Didn't guess that knife but I've bought multiple for myself. And I always end up giving it away to a friend to spark their knife love

[@spencersonnier1]

Ordered a Kalashnikov because of this video. It came in today and I absolutely love it. I ordered the orange handle with the black blade and it's the most satisfying knife I've ever held. I'm sort of new to knives. I've had them my whole life but I've never paid attention to them as much as I do now.

[@williamgoodman2137]

Benchmade Crooked River

[@jackmarsh7015]

The best one is one of them

[@edcgearpocketknife]

Crkt field strip knife. The one that comes apart for easy maintenance

[@dallman4]

The one you are thinking of is the crkt home front

[@darkdistroi]

The Injection was a knife I actually got early on in collecting because it seemed like a great cheap knife that I wouldn't mind carrying and beating up. Back when my 940-2 was a grail knife I was afraid to carry and my Delica was the one I liked to carry when I was being careful. My how things have changed, when the 51 Morpho and ZT 0562cf grace my pockets more often than not

[@mikdipol2504]

My money is on the buck 110 auto being #1! Modern twist on an ageless classic

[@SuperPussyFinger]

It is interesting to learn that Blue Lube is your top-selling product. Perhaps it would be useful to your audience to post a video overview of your most popular knife oils, greases, and rust-inhibitors. A cohesive primer might help to demystify this deceptively complex, sometimes controversial, commonly misunderstood topic.

[@flythesky3000]

Clearly not the best knifes. These your best selling knives . . . BIG DIFFERENCE! Your so called best knife will be the most affordable and accessible knife. Also your best selling knives should be based on totals sales per week once released so it doesn’t favor those that were on the market for longer.

[@n.h.moreno]

flythesky3000 You can sell 600 knives, that doesn't mean much really. Just because something looks good or kickass doesnt mean that it is. Not necessarily.

[@TheMode541]

They did it there way, get over it.

[@jjrneptune]

Kershaw Launch 4, it’s Cali legal so basically legal everywhere. Also everyone loves autos and a nice little useful knife.

[@luchvk]

This is as complete as a guess can get, but I'm thinking the... yeah I've got nothing.

[@samms.712]

Best knife? Probably the Benchmade bugout. Haven't had one myself, but Benchmade knives tent to last the test of time. My dads had his Griptillion for at least around 7 to 10 years. The only Benchmade I've owned thus far has been the SOCP dagger, which I of course, bought from Blade HQ.

[@samms.712]

Gotta give credit to the Para 3, hadn't even crossed my mind... My first blade I ever bought legally was the Para 2, so Spyderco holds a special place in my heart.

[@dylanbaxter7795]

I love this shit. amazing editing great to watch. You should do these 2 times a week.

[@monty559]

THIS IS A CHRISTIAN SERVER YOU SINNER. Jk

[@NorseAlpine]

My guess is the CRKT Homefront. My personal knife of 2017 is the good old Spyderco PM2 because I finally managed to buy one last year and I damn love it!

[@matthewhodge3405]

The Spyderco Shaman was a good one. Shout out to the Viper Fortis too. IMO, one of the best looking knives I've ever seen.

[@vomit4209]

Are they legal in Canada

[@liamgarner2165]

Ralph Nugoy Fuck

[@nixternal]

Buck 110. I got one at least :) Edit: Whoa, so #1 is the one on the site when you sort by popular. Holy cow, a freakin' popular sort on a website that works!

[@Tigerbricks11]

Rich Johnson haha too bad the buck 110 isn’t tactical. I got one too and it’s my second favorite knife.

[@ZorieZorieZorie]

I found this channel on the wild and I think I now have a knife problem.

[@calebclark6739]

Spiderco Delica stainless serrated is still my all time favorite

[@Apex_grind562]

Cheap and best are not equal

[@HATCHETface83]

Bench made "bug out"

[@austinbauer0321]

Benchmade 940-2, couldn't be happier.

[@darrenhalik524]

I did some research, and based on previous best sellers, I think the best seller is either the Benchmade 940 (I own one myself) due to its amazing quality, performance and durability, or the Kershaw injection due to its price.

[@oromoto]

Can't beat that Injection.

[@TH-uw9py]

Here is a better list of inexpensive blades - iluvknives.com/top-inexpensive-folding-knives/

[@randyevans9356]

definitely the buck knife or not automatic buck knife automatic

[@randyevans9356]

Kalashnikov. $10 knife well I've said it was the Christmas card from the beginning nife

[@BornIn1500]

Taylor Hendrickson That link lists the Byrd Cara Cara 2.... and you call the list "better"?? LMAOOOOOO. That's a garbage gas station knife.

[@mgrsdgfsdafsdgrsdgfsdg6980]

Wow he only took 27 minutes to explain the rules.

[@rexczi6299]

Mgrsdgfsd Afsdgrsdgfsdg Hahaha

[@ML-mq7zq]

Bench made knives are just a step above the other larger companies. Quality over quantity

[@VTPSTTU]

The CRKT Vox Batum is the one that is most tempting to me without me having bought one.

[@yyperson6633]

You should have said best selling knives I thought it was based on your opinion because of the title.

[@YouthNumismatics]

it's probably paracord or somethis thats not actully a knife

[@CrockpotVsWorld]

Spyderco Paramilitary 3, but the knife that I like the most from this year is the Schrade Viper

[@TheNzane23]

Wow, that's the knife I carry. Great gift indeed! Didn't see that coming

[@Ben-ix9cf]

Benchmade bugout

[@jmbwashi]

Spyderco S110V para 3

[@gride5153]

I think one of the Benchmade 940 range might make the top of the list. I think they have seen a comeback.

[@AtafalWonder]

The Ben's laugh cut in the beginning was equal parts funny and creepy.

[@charlesricks5674]

I think the Kershaw injection. I got one for my friend and he said he cut himself right after he got it. We used it to open boxes 6 months later during Christmas and I cut myself. So it holds a great edge has a great weight and is made of high quality steel.

[@l.a.o.a.1888]

Battlecrash123 chill bruh. But thanks for the laugh.

[@coregasm004]

I got the spyder co clipitool and it has the same steel. It's a softer steel that won't hold a edge well but, it's easier to sharpen

[@kalebpedone1153]

Kershaw injection haha. Cheat yeah. I’ll go get one now.

[@austinpundit6321]

Not a great steel, but serviceable. There are plenty better steels out there, but we don't always need them. So, ....choose the steel that suits your uses and your budget.

[@CarDudeVitaliy]

Banchmade 940 is the knife.

[@hikids7189]

with how many times ive heard benchmade bugout in best knife videos i could buy a million of them

[@Deathfromblaow]

“Might be something in his pocket” *Proceeds to pull bag of the ganja out of shirt pocket.

[@ashrose891]

The Benchmade bug-out

[@PracTactical]

Manix 2XL

[@Franknskin]

The Boker Kalashnikov automatic is an amazing deal for the quality you get. I bought 5 different ones I liked it so much and its a great EDC as well. You will love it.

[@yvestruchon9849]

Really wanted Benchmade i love you guys

[@willk5413]

940

[@xxjcluvsbaconxx]

Prolly still a Chris reeves knife. Wish I could have one of those sabenzas

[@Onedayilbeok]

they are so nice, I'm currently carrying a Small Sebenza Tanto

[@xxjcluvsbaconxx]

Onedayilbeok nice I can’t afford one right now. Carrying a razel design by crkt. Cheap but it’s a monster

[@OneMoreGrave]

It would be cool to see you guys do a top 10 of what you like not necessarily what sells the best. Top 10 fixed, folders, edc, etc... It's always interesting to see what people who handle a lot of knives choose.

[@seanb6986]

Jamie the camera man is probably thinking: *Stop touching my fookin’ knife!*

[@willk5413]

2017: RIP Austin :(

[@guy1180]

Will K rip

[@willk5413]

Matthijs yes, they talked about it a while back. I think it was ep. 27

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

Will K did he died? 🤞😂

[@willk5413]

Oozy9Millimeetah he moved to Portland.

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

Will K 😎🚬 probably a stoner.

[@jamesmiller3647]

Para 3

[@lanceduncan1819]

Did you create a channel just to point at the knife you just said?

[@josiahmeyer7430]

I'm guessing the #1 knife is probably a Kershaw. They always have the best "bang for your buck"

[@jclemmer21]

Para 3: It’s the perfect size for EDC with all the stuff we love about the Para 2

[@ScotianBlooded]

Can you do a video on lefty or left handed friendly knives

[@illiaflannery7312]

^a man with a point. Southpaws need love too

[@jacob5571]

if you live in a state that allows autos, the protech tr3 is a solid choice for a lefty....if not the paramilitary 2 is also made for left handers

[@illiaflannery7312]

true. I've been drooling over the para 2 LH. I've been getting into butterfly knives because they're ambi by nature but I haven't used one as an edc, more just a less rage-inducing fidget spinner

[@Terruhcutta]

I love my RAT II. Smoothest knife I've bought for under $200

[@westcoastwarriorsarchive7929]

spyderco

[@lsx_moe]

Probably like a Kershaw injection or something cheap

[@Stepdad606]

Liar

[@thestoneyponey4207]

Man y'all are baked

[@nickelmickel4170]

Pigeons flock together, eagles soar alone.

[@hunterfischer8398]

Bug out by benchmade

[@ChuchRT]

Wow! I wouldn't have said the Kershaw Injection, I would have gone with a Spyderco for sure. Oh well, great vid. thanks guys, keep it up. P.S. Hey Zac, I've been thinking about everybody that's been crabbing on you about your fingernails...and an easy clean-up for them is to get a little nail brush and dip it in vegetable oil and go at them. I'm a Tinker too, so it's a great way to clean up quick, then use a little soap to clean the oil off. CE

[@TheWhiteNinjaWolf]

Zt 0850? It's a special knife zero tolerance brought back to life. Has a good story and a beautiful form

[@BladeReviewsonYT]

Para 3?

[@nosuckas]

Zac clean the crap from under your finger nails

[@BParker55]

A lot of steel nerds also have a lot of knives like the injection in random drawers around the house... Haha

[@loganhill9323]

Para 3!!!! Maybe... honorable mention to the Benchmade bugout fo sho

[@twobrothersproductions9358]

Probably a Kershaw, maybe the injection?? Great video as always guys!

[@teaganjohnson1083]

I think it is the benchmade griptilian

[@CalamariCorps]

If you were guessing at the beginning of the video then how would you know if it was good? Definately cheated

[@twobrothersproductions9358]

I edited it afterwards.

[@twobrothersproductions9358]

After I watched the video that is

[@CalamariCorps]

lmao no you didnt cause it didnt say edited before.... you just did that

[@cameronwood6878]

What happened to Austin Bring him back

[@big_al261]

Cameron Wood he left bladehq

[@cameronwood6878]

Sam .Redmon that's sad

[@tylerwoolstenhulme6756]

He only left because he moved, it wasn't like a disagreement or anything.

[@NicolasShaffer]

I am sticking with the injection, I love my injection 3.5. I say this because it was cheap but amazing, I bought a few as gifts.

[@jmclaughlin0229]

Jeez. Looks like I'm the only one who actually followed the directions and paused the video to make my best guess with out any sort of cheating. I deserve one. I was close anyway with at least guessing the brand

[@QuanNguyen-cz4jq]

benchmade bugout

[@dfailsthemost]

Kizer Begleiter

[@Geoffjun13]

was gonna say squid lol

[@teddu9070]

If I'd have to guess, I'd probably say benchmade bug out. Awesome content guys, appreciate that you guys put it out for the community.

[@joeyisamazing1091]

Benchmade cut up guns so I’m not interested in videos about benchmade anymore

[@michaelcorbett176]

Plaid dude closeups demand clean finger nails...at least😮

[@BlueRedGooGoo]

Michael Corbett no, he works for a living. Us people who use our hands for work have dirty nails, cuts, and fucked up fingers.

[@TheWhiteNinjaWolf]

You guys should get a special edition benchmade 940. Bet it would make your top seller list

[@jesusorozco6943]

I hope I get it !!! I do need one for work !

[@thedude5472]

Real men carry fixed blade.

[@thedude5472]

Rafal Gladkowski so you start out by saying there isn't real men in the world and then directly after describe what a real man is in your eyes? Lmao You're a genius! Also I sense there isn't a thing called sarcasm in your world lol...calm down princess it was a joke lol.

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

I am calm miss Ding :) No worries. It seems like u was pretty damn serious about your statement and now you regret things you said? Hmm... looks childish to me No offence :)

[@thedude5472]

A snowflake would assume what I said was pretty damn serious so no offense taken at all Rafaela ;) I quite enjoyed the laugh I had due to your butthurt 😀

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

No butthurt here miss Ding. Greetings to your boyfriend :)

[@thedude5472]

Rafal Gladkowski that comeback was weak af. #raFAIL

[@MrRPM110]

hipster alert on the right

[@blablamoodhoo1912]

I am really trying to see the "best of" angle here but you have to admit thet's just a "best sellers" vid; there's no solid arguments (justification as for why it sold that well isn't one) but only bland, "joe-anybody" entry-level knives for most. There's been such great offerings for 2017, I really would've loved to see you guys weigh in on the new iterations of old knives (G10 940 mayhaps?) or gems that went a little bit under the radar or whatever knife you fell in love with! Anyhoo happy new year to e'erybody at BHQ and rock on the excellent work you've got us used to!!!😁

[@AM2PMReviews]

That CrKT looks like it has the option for tip down and tip up 2:59.

[@hestonterzo2646]

Kershaw Skyline is my best guess, great video!

[@555Gear]

Redford design FTW

[@jeffreymliss]

Damn. Missed the contest by 2.5 years

[@the48thvain]

I'm picking up the Injection 3.5 later this week!

[@NATEaBERGERturtle1]

I think Zach should really try out the DPX HEST urban. I’d love to see what he thinks of it. You could make it a Zach only video, but Ben could be in there too just because it’s Ben and I’m so happy to see him back at blade hq because Ben is awesome and a big deal on KZbin. Btw, I’m not surprised that the Kershaw Rexford made number one. It’s the best seller at Walmart too.

[@hillbillyheath6745]

I want to say the Para 3 but if you’re going by overall sales numbers, it’s probably a sub $30 knife with 8cr13mov blade steel

[@johnfrancisustrup3030]

I got the Kershaw Injection 3.0 and have problems with Open the knife with one hand, but a good knife.

[@petrosrosenbaum5984]

Personally, probably going to be the Benchmade Bugout

[@nicgreenisen1399]

Benchmade Bugout, it is just so perfect.