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

[@zanelaw3096]

The rainbow mermaid is the best knife of 2017 by far

[@RBD7159]

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

[@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

[@bluenotesessions1]

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

[@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

[@brokenspear6604]

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

[@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.

[@jdbest4553]

I'm looking for a blade that would be useful for everyday carry, textured grip, can hold an edge consistently, good for hunting and whittling with around a 3.5 inch blade that is relatively inexpensive. Any suggestions?

[@vomit4209]

Are they legal in Canada

[@liamgarner2165]

Ralph Nugoy Fuck

[@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

[@jackmarsh7015]

The best one is one of them

[@alguigar]

Hi. I'm thinking about buying a razor and I've seen the spyderco endura 4. It would be to go to the mountain. Could you give me your opinion of this knife?

[@SmJ-]

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

[@sams.710]

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.

[@sams.710]

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

[@JoeGiz64]

I cant find the Boker Klashnikov anywhere. Suggestions as to who has them?

[@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.

[@Apex_grind562]

Cheap and best are not equal

[@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

[@AM2PMReviews]

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

[@mgrsdgfsdafsdgrsdgfsdg6980]

Wow he only took 27 minutes to explain the rules.

[@rexczi6299]

Mgrsdgfsd Afsdgrsdgfsdg Hahaha

[@YouthNumismatics]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@cybay1827]

I prefer the boker strike to the kalashnikov

[@mikdipol2504]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@eliasburgstaller4544]

I hope it's the Spyderco Shaman 😫

[@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.

[@yyperson6633]

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

[@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

[@CarDudeVitaliy]

Banchmade 940 is the knife.

[@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

[@willk5413]

940

[@Loawks]

Hi guys. Great reviews. Have you had your hands on the Tops mil spie 3.5T? And if so what are your thoughts?

[@hunterfischer8398]

Bug out by benchmade

[@HATCHETface83]

Bench made "bug out"

[@JamesWithBible]

Para 3

[@lanceduncan1819]

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

[@ashrose891]

The Benchmade bug-out

[@PracTactical]

Manix 2XL

[@Ben-ix9cf]

Benchmade bugout

[@foreignbeggar3783]

I doubt you guys will even see this, but are you going to get the CKRT pilar back in stock?

[@lsx_moe]

Probably like a Kershaw injection or something cheap

[@Stepdad606]

Liar

[@BladeReviewsonYT]

Para 3?

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@joeyisamazing1091]

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

[@RemiX_O]

Will you be doing another run of the brass tags for Continue Mission?

[@payrocoin]

Hello everyone. I have to admit that I am NOT a fan of 8Cr13MoV steel as I find it to be too soft for my applications but, did Kershaw do anything different to the steel in the Injection to make it harder or better? I bought a Kershaw 3/4 Ton years ago with that steel and man did I hate it. The only thing that could give it a decent sharpness was my Wicked Edge sharpener. Once I got it to an acceptable edge I rarely used it again after I sharpened it because it's such a PITA to get just right for me. I can usually get my knives stupid sharp in 15 mins with my Spyderco Sharpmaker at the 40° angle (♡Skyline♡) but, that 3/4 Ton knife was giving me such a hard time with that sharpener. My favorite knife to this day is the Kershaw Skyline with the Sandvik 14C28N steel. It's such a damn pleasure working with that knife. I also love my smaller Buck Bantam with its awesome 420HC as it REALLY saved my ass one day when I had to carve a small spear out of a thick broken wooden broomstick. Those are the two knives I always have on my computer desk at home. That 110 auto is mad sick! I have a 110 that I bought years ago and man is it beefy! Btw, I have lubed my knives with a thin coating of mineral oil for years before storing them and I've had absolutely zero rusting issues while making them safe for food processing. Is the Blue Lube food safe? I want to add that I gently clean my knives with 99% isopropyl alcohol on a paper towel before I sharpen them. Any glue/tape residue or other gunk just melts right off. Great video guys.

[@dimitrit1790]

Are automatic knives legal to carry in NY?

[@arabslayer4660]

Dimitri T no

[@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.

[@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

[@SlightlyDiminished]

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.

[@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.

[@michaelmilton5614]

Hi Zac, could you do a video on the best UK friendly pocket knife , preferably for skinning

[@blackbeltufc439]

Yup

[@blackbeltufc439]

If you're using it for hunting you can carry any sized knife in the UK

[@55gopi]

Can you guys do one with multitools like the single piece ones and the regular as well?

[@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!

[@bw3279]

Do you guys have Mora Knives? If you do please do a video

[@camcouture3375]

Is it the benchmade 940?

[@jjrneptune]

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

[@johnfrancisustrup3030]

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

[@ciderandthorazine]

Steel Will Cutjack 3.5 in M390?

[@alexlavertue2252]

Could you guys do a video on the Japanese folding knifes ?

[@TheNzane23]

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

[@VexChoccyMilk]

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

[@thestoneyponey4207]

Man y'all are baked

[@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.

[@christopherkatz9484]

Best knife spyderco pm2?

[@KillaZamii]

You guys sold me on the bugout. Its exactly what I'm looking for and within the pricepoint that I'm looking for. Just gotta wait for my next paycheck! Update: nevermind. just found out the knife doesnt have full steel liners which basically makes it a toy. Looks like im going to have to go with the mini gryptillian. Dissapointed. It was ALMOST a perfect knife.

[@brianbartulis9709]

That Buck 'n others I've seen are switch blades no? Kick it around in the sand. My ol' Unc Henry lb7 is just as purty..smoother too. Heavy arsed knives not using the pouch though. Kinda reminds me of Zippo lighter rash. I got me a Benchmade Griptilian. Very light one hander and never looked back. Best sheathed knife? For me it was deciding the nephs are not worthy of a cherry '68 version of Western Bowie, so I've decided to use it. (-: ~ just messing around on an old post. Have a great autumn guys.

[@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.

[@TheWhiteNinjaWolf]

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

[@gride5153]

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

[@TrogeyGolf]

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

[@cyclingtigers]

Kershaw Skyline is my best guess, great video!

[@VTPSTTU]

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

[@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

[@CrockpotVsWorld]

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

[@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

[@MattSupernova71]

We did in-fact get the Kershaw Injection 3.5 for 1 of our close friends! His 1st...knife!

[@jclemmer21]

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

[@michaelmendillo4614]

The Buck is a legendary knife, now an auto ! Tremendous !!! They have a great belt case also,, I like it ! TY Guy's,,, 😁🖒🇺🇸

[@TheWhiteNinjaWolf]

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

[@the48thvain]

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

[@upmanyushrivastava7012]

Is it the bugout?

[@kyleb5633]

Can you say all of the prices of all the knives

[@Dirtxbc]

This place is awesome just subscribed!

[@bryancbailey]

Yoooo bros! Any way you could do a video on best selling Knives broken down by price categories? Ex: $75 and below, $75-150, etc would be fascinating to see data broken down by price points.

[@luchvk]

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

[@6Sisu9]

one of the best knives I've boughten in 2017 was the cleaver assist knife from buckshot 12.95!

[@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.

[@yvestruchon9849]

Really wanted Benchmade i love you guys

[@hikids7189]

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

[@pharrshot6668]

Here's the true steps in winnin' that #1 knife of 2017: 1.) Pause video 2.) Goto end of video to see what #1 knife truly is 3.) Goto comments & type what ya' "guessed" was the #1 knife, so that ya' could try to win the #1 knife Like really guys?? What was ya' thinkin' when ya' made this contest?? Because I 99.9% guarantee that those that did make it into the contest (& the lucky lad that won the #1 knife) just skipped to end of the video to find out what the #1 knife is, so then they could act like they "guessed" & try to get the #1 knife.

[@ZorieZorieZorie]

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

[@jarrettsroka3712]

When zac attempted to close the 110 with the button but then realized that he had to close it with the back lock and looks around

[@brandonbryan5358]

Any one of the böker pluses and I love it. I have the automat kalashnikov. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was at the top!

[@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.