The Best Pocket Knives of 2020 | Knife Banter S2 (Ep 55)

[@squatpuke]

LOVE IT when you guys index these long videos...can totally skip knives I'm not into and get to the good stuff. Well Done!

[@ethancarter6435]

Same lol

[@jeremym4942]

Completely agree

[@DeLuCtlance]

Fax

[@michaelhartness4799]

I've been carrying a pocket knife since I was about 9 years old. Yet I've learned so much recently by watching your videos. Thanks guys and keep it up!!

[@JohnDoe-uk7jy]

Having a table of contents with timestamps is so useful. Great work guys!

[@benbanters]

So cool. Just fantastic. Thanks gents. And thank you to all you beautiful people out there who bought the Banter this year. 🙏

[@BladeHQ]

It is such a great design!

[@Xerber85]

Congrats Ben! Great to see how much of a succes your design has become. My ‘Ben-blue’ Banter was one of my most carried knives this year. Excellent slicer, practical blade shape, you hardly notice it in the pocket and it looks friendly enough to use amongst non knife people. Very fun knife to fidget with as well. Best wishes for 2021 and I’m looking forward to any other knives you’ll design in the future!

[@normanhodge5573]

I love my black on black Banter. I didn't even know you had designed it, Ben. Good work! Can't wait to see future work.

[@rolandnyul]

It's a cool knife with just one flaw. It's not for lefthanded people

[@benbanters]

@@rolandnyul we're working on that one in a future release. Stay tuned...

[@gunknifeairsoft4094]

I just turned my friend into a knife guy. He is buying a bugout from you guys. I’m so happy that I finally have someone to talk knifes with!

[@BladeHQ]

Looks like he is starting out right!

[@dormantat]

When did “best-selling” get changed to “top” or “best”?

[@Carrotz9]

More like "best selling knives that we have in stock". I'm pretty sure that if the protech malibu wasn't wiped off the warehouses of the earth in a matter of minutes after they dropped it'd probably be on this list so they could sell more...

[@Carrotz9]

@@reaper117nobody7 which is why I like to watch cutlerylover, nick shabazz, metal complex, birdshot tv, etc. For knife buying ideas lol

[@reaper117nobody7]

@@Carrotz9 I'm more of an LTK, Slicey Dicey, OCD-4-EDC kinda person. Nick is reliable but he is the grim reaper of availability

[@keithhanson7125]

For real, would much prefer and real "Best Knives of 2020" from them. Especially if it were broken down by price range so all parts of the knife buyer spectrum can be represented.

[@Carrotz9]

@@reaper117nobody7 slicey dicey is a good one I forgot him

[@tmango78]

Now we need a “best knives” video instead of a “top selling” video.

[@Mr.Bonez2Go]

My best knife would be a bugout I think. I use it all the time always in my pocket. I had a Kizer that I carried but I broke it like an idiot lol. It had rellay good Blade retention for a 50 dollar knife

[@cheezwhizvids]

Underrated comment. Best selling doesn't equal best.

[@danielvargo4498]

@@Mr.Bonez2Go hell yea bro I own all.kimds of.nice knives including spyderco and benchmade I love the bugout and the bailout they both get mite pocket time then my zero.tolerance and other good knives

[@danielvargo4498]

@@joshduffy5078 u feel.sorry for me why is that please explain u mad cause I have a awesome knife collection or are u mad cause u dont

[@liquidsword601]

@@joshduffy5078 ❄️

[@oliverrakowskiorknives7552]

Man... love the banter. Happy to see the success.

[@christopheralbuquerque8300]

That GEC Beer and Sausage knife is hot. I told my wife months ago I NEEDED one....she told me I don't. I dont need that kind of negativity.

[@stout_tossme7541]

My wife tells me no. I found it better to beg for forgiveness rather than ask permission. Lol.

[@Natemire]

I've been wanting one of those so bad. They're awesome, and would solve my comb conundrum.

[@CadillacDriver]

Y'all need better wives.

[@stout_tossme7541]

@@CadillacDriver my wife is awesome. If she didn't limit me on guns and knives...I would live in a fort made of gun and knife boxes. Lol

[@bigbossjc4117]

You got the wrong wife🤦🏾

[@BladeHQ]

First!

[@inkee4555]

This seems like an unfair competition if I'm being honest.

[@oliverhelton2351]

Super excited!!

[@jpgr8937]

No, I was first. 😠

[@BladeHQ]

@@inkee4555 There are no rules in the battle for first. It is the wild west out here. 🤠

[@hellcat4384]

The video says it was uploaded 34 minutes ago. But this comment says it was posted an hour ago...

[@JohnC29]

You missed the Protech Malibu.. Consider those of us who can not carry a full sized auto but want a great Protech. It is a great knife. I got your first reverse tanto and a Wharnie.

[@donnyh3497]

Terrific video guys! I watched this while drinking my morning coffee and it was a really nice way to start my day

[@steveb6444]

I love my banter. Used it everyday for probably 4 months. No complaints at all

[@roosterfog2610]

I just went on a cold steel shopping spree and got a Espada XL, Kiridashi, and Voyager XL tanto. Have a good new year.

[@CoordinatedCarry]

Dude!! Same, well except the Kitidashi but yeah. I just got an Espada XL & a Voyager Tanto XL. Good stuff buddy.

[@roosterfog2610]

@@CoordinatedCarry oh yeah! My stuff comes in Monday and man I'm just counting down the days!

[@michaelrast4263]

About 2 weeks ago I grabbed an AD10, AD15, and Pocket Bushman from Knifecenter..... it would have been BHQ, but KC had them on sale...

[@roosterfog2610]

@@michaelrast4263 oooo those are some great pick ups! I want an AD10 but I'm currently out of money for knives

[@dieseldabz7104]

Smart considering they sold the company just recently

[@islandstyleknives7320]

Congrats to Ben for the Banters success🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌WIUG👏👏👏👏👏

[@standby5610]

My Boker Strike came in from you guys! Desert Warrior all the way. Thank you Blade HQ staff and fans, stay safe and Happy Holidays!

[@laserbrain7774]

I was one of those people bitching about how expensive a pretorian is when Curt recommended the Batum, and that was a great recommendation! I really like the knife and its served me well for over a year now. Thanks Curt!

[@harrydrury4734]

Well , ... The griptilian is the winner for me ... Year after year . Especially now , That you can customize it and upgraded ! The best knife a man can own !

[@jailbreakking4583]

Y’all should make a knife box where you pay a monthly subscription and get sent a different knife every month

[@charlietognotti6888]

They should do that, but you get exclusives! That would be so cool

[@_MiMo_]

#Going Gear edc club.

[@D.J.Tucci1]

We need that. Make a box blade hq!

[@dajdools8834]

@@_MiMo_ Exactly, as those guy's are awesome!!!

[@ReidGober]

That seems dangerous unless they made sure it was a budget box

[@fmantero2016]

literally just bought the cf elite bugout to cap off my knife purchases for the year. this year was the year I really got into knives and upped my pocket game, and that's due to the awesome guys on knife banter, Taylor Martin, and Jeremy Siers- they kind of helped me allow myself to invest in what's in my pockets every day, and they're just awesome guys. Thanks yall, and happy holidays

[@harrisonbuhagiar5611]

I really appreciate the different knife timestamps, it makes the video so much easier to navigate !

[@JOHN-fx3xo]

So happy to know the knife I own, is now officially the 3rd best knife ever made. Thanks BladeHQ. I’ve been using it to cut Carbs.

[@albert333pool]

Which?

[@JOHN-fx3xo]

@@albert333pool Dessert warrior

[@9009matorres]

So I’ve just recently gotten into knives and collecting. I have a couple of inexpensive knives that I’ve purchased because I liked the look of them. Few questions: 1. How did some of you collectors go about starting your collection and what did you look for? 2. How have you notice your collecting/buying habits changing over time? 3. Should I be focused on steel quality and type? For example, I just purchased a fixed blade Chinese cheapie and it says 440 stainless...what does that even mean? Good? average? I have no idea, just liked the look. 4. I find that with other things, you get what you pay for. Is this generally true with knives as well? Any help would be appreciated!

[@livegaming1232]

Hey bud, I don’t have a lot of money to spend on knifes but I sure do have a small collection so I’ll help you out. 1. Honestly you should just buy any type of knifes starting out and then feel it out! (At least that’s what I did) 2. I’ve realized I can’t really buy knifes myself so I’ve just been getting them for my bday and Christmas. 3.440c is the most budget steel you can get, what I mean is I wouldn’t even say it’s worth 10 bucks. It’s a very soft steel which is not good for hard work. I would stay away from that and go to D2 steel. Way better in my opinion and if you want to go into more expensive steels then that’s completely up to you. I would never pay 25 dollars for 8cr13mov except spyderco and any big brands. Any cheap knifes don’t do it. 4. That is so true! If you spend 10 bucks on a knife except it to break in a few days or so. Buying a more expensive knife like in the hundreds range, it should last you 5 plus years or a lifetime. If you need anymore help, add me on Instagram! @Logans-knife-edc I started collecting last November so I hope this helped.

[@killainmaccallan4700]

1: I started 35 years ago with crap cheap fake swiss army knives. A real Victorinox Swiss army knife (SAK) is a great way to start I have 3, my Swisschamp I have had on my belt for 23 years and still perfect and it really gets used a lot and quite hard aswell. But any real SAK is a great way to start. (also I had the mandatory Rambo survival knife that costs 15 dollars(don't do that please) Just see what you like and try to get a real brand, a really nice knife that is very cheap in the States is a Kershaw Chill, great knife, obviously not the best steel 8Cr13Mov) but you won't get D2 or so under 50 dollars. There is nothing wrong with budget steel, you just have to sharpen it more often (but is very easy to sharpen, very important when starting out, you don't want to start learning how to sharpen knives with M4 steel as it is very difficult to sharpen compared to D2 etc) I learned sharpening on $10 Opinels and SAK's and I ruined that Opinel, but better than ruining a $200 knife to learn how to sharpen. 2: Yes I definitely have phases in my purchases. Sometimes I buy a couple of fixed blades or I want a knife with a certain steel type. Then I go back to let's say the SAK's. Recently I wanted a really nice traditional knife (open with 2 hands) Opinel, Boker etc have knives for any budget. 3: Steel is a different thing and is mostly price dependent. 440C is not a super steel, but when the heat treatment is good like with Buck ( Buck 110 i.e.) you have a great blade. The really cheap, not well known brands are hit and miss when it comes to the quality with ANY steel type. (btw 440C was the best you could get in the 80's and I have a lot of them from that time and it does not mean it is bad all the time, like I said get a well known brand and you usually will have a decent blade.) 4: The problem with most items (be it cars , knives, guitars etc) is there is something called ''The Law of Diminishing Returns'' meaning you pay a lot more for a little bit more quality. I.e A Ferrari is a great Supercar at let's say $250.000, but a Bugatti Veyron is a $1.000.000 (prices aren't exact it is an example 😀) The Bugatti is not a lot better than the Ferrari but you pay a lot more to get that top speed it has. Same with knives, a Buck 110 with 440C is a great knife at around $60 , but to get a steel type that lasts a very long time before you have to sharpen it M4, 20CV, S35VN, you will pay over $140. (again prices are rough examples) IMO with knives that point is around $130 (opinions vary) so from there on you pay a lot more for a little bit extra quality. So yes you do get what you pay for, but at a certain point you get a smaller quality jump than from $30 to $70. Phew, this my longest comment ever. hope it helps.

[@p.t.benzinger2179]

Can we also talk about 2020 and both Zac and Kurt's beards fell off?!? Glad they were able to grow back in time for winter.

[@spiteu9272]

This is giving me flashbacks to watching knife sellers on late night TV in the 90s.

[@Bio6hazard]

I've been wanting to add a fixed blade to my knife collection, and thanks to Kurt my first fixed blade will be the TOPS Storm Vector. Saw him take it out and I knew then and there that I just had to have one. It'll arrive tuesday and I couldn't be more excited.

[@66piperaztech]

Still one of my favorites.

[@alexanderweaver4838]

When I go on short day hikes my two favorite knives are a CRKT neck knife I bought two years ago (came with a dog tag like chain) and a CRKT Squid, lightweight but very efficient.

[@michaelwieckowski8052]

No Spyderco Paramilitary 2 with tanto blade? Those things sell out in minutes! I was lucky enough to grab the dlc version this last go around and can't wait for it to arrive. Keep up the great content and awesome BladeHQ exclusive knives.

[@joekhan994]

I regretted for so long after watching this episode and bought the tiny crkt cleaver, but now I'm using it for most of my small processing tasks outdoors and indoors......kind of addicting.

[@MirandaBehr]

What made my year was the fact that the Dessert Warrior was number 3!

[@stout_tossme7541]

Lol, it is a fun little knife.

[@jayharry2237]

Was, is, and always will be the Para 2...at least for me.

[@stout_tossme7541]

Did you snag the Para 2 Tanto?

[@jayharry2237]

@@stout_tossme7541 nah just the clip point for me, it's an absolute beast. I'm a busher and it's the only folder I'd use in conjunction with my fixed blade in the woods. Spyderco is a top-notch company to boot.

[@stout_tossme7541]

@@jayharry2237 Spyderco is a great company. And a good fixed blade is a must. I use Whiteriver for my fixed blades.

[@daresay8892]

You have given me much needed joy this year. Thank you BLADEHQ.

[@arocker23]

I’m not sure if it was new this year, but my favorite knife I bought this year is my Kershaw Link in CPM-20CV. It’s an excellent US-made knife with high end steel.

[@yeeeeyee]

Never cared for small knives until I got a Banter. It is now one of my favorite knives ever.

[@BladeHQ]

The action is so good!

[@bring_bandaids1565]

Have 5 different knives on the way from you guys. Absolutely love you guys at Blade HQ and I’m super stoked that I discovered you all!.. my wallet? Not so much lmao

[@travishoppins2816]

My wallet feels the same way 🤣

[@FainTrain89]

My favorite knife right now, I don't know if it quifies as a 2020 knife. But the SOG Terminus XR. This thing is adorable, high quality, and durable.

[@mikecarr1484]

I just ordered the crkt d2 minimalist. I used to have one gave it to a friend ...the 5 cr15 model but seeing the d2 I said just take my money I need that. Good job selling another.

[@hanryu8826]

No joke Lucha was the #1 in my head 🤯

[@codybaird989]

When the weekend comes around and I leave my smaller EDC’s on the dresser, I grab my GiantMouse Ace Grande. That thing is a BEAST that never quits!!

[@datgamerboi8773]

Just got my second pocket knife, it’s way bigger than my old one I got back in 2017/2018 I’m definitely proud of it.

[@dacrowster]

Best YT channel discovery for 2020 ! Excellent guys :)

[@zerohero6602]

I just bought 4 new knives from you you guys . Can't wait to try them out. Civivi, boker, Gerber

[@teresa87242]

i love blade hqs youtube channel omg

[@pateralus9]

#1 selling knife, my guess would be the Kershaw Lucha because apparently people go nuts over it. Never handled one, but I'm guessing that might be the one. I'd be happy to be wrong, though.

[@charlietognotti6888]

Just picked up the left handed sebenza in black micarta. I guess it’s the last one because they are now out of stock! It is my favorite knife out of the 25-30 I own! My overall favorite knife of the year is the 20cv griptilian in a sheepsfoot blade.

[@xlittlecountryx1733]

I'm so bummed I missed the "Dessert warrior" I'm set up for notifications on it and I got the notification a day late.

[@TangoDown229]

LMBO

[@j.w.9407]

“We Banter” great name, clean design.

[@frogger4210]

Why are so many benchmades out of stock? NO grips or manual osbornes...

[@barrystarr22]

I just got my first Kubey flipper in D2 steel with black blade and its one sweet knife for just over 30 bucks. So smooth it makes expensive knives look like you are paying way too much money. This is the first Kubey I've bought and its an awesome surprise, I got it because it caught my eye on Amazon. Its not an assisted just so damn smooth it takes a light touch to open all the way and be ready for action. Link to see this knife; you may want one too.

[@matticusmac6452]

I veered off my normal path of buying Benchmade and got my brother a White River M1 Caper...wow....now I have to own one...or the Urus or the fc4....the Urus is epic

[@nuggetteam7]

great theory on the Bali, I've flipped a toooon since being on lockdown!

[@CertifiedSunset]

I got a ZT 0450 Sinkevich from you guys, already handled it for a sec but put it back in the box for Christmas, gotta stay with the holiday tradition! But from what I've seen and felt I 100% love the knife!

[@Lucas-db7vq]

I ordered the Kalashnikov Warhawk from y’all yesterday I can’t wait until it gets here

[@IlliniDog01]

I nearly bought the Kershaw Lucha because I always wanted a butterfly type knife and a quality one was never very affordable. The Bears didn't seem to get good reviews so it was between the Lucha and the Bradley Kimura. I'm sure I'll end up getting one or the other eventually during a sale.

[@quantumdude6056]

I know its not a new knife for 2020 but i picked up a Microtech H.A.L.O 6 this year and absolutely love it

[@edwardlilley1705]

I'm behind on the knife world but the gerber fastball with a cleaver blade is one of my favorites from this year.

[@knife-a-holic7975]

You guys made 2020 better

[@NedKnives]

My favorite knife of 2020 is the We Roman. I like the looks I get from people when I flip it out😄🤙🏼

[@chrismonte559]

My favorite knife in 2020 is the Benchmade 940bk-2003. Just a beautiful looking knife and couldn't wait to get it in hand. I have many different knives, but I always go back to the 940. I held out on getting BHQ exclusive and saved up for the 940bk-2003. Expensive!...but I don't regret it!

[@edwinku5651]

Crkt ceo #4 in popularity. Nice, i brought 2 for gifts since i personal own one and love it. It disappear in ur pocket and stay with u all day.

[@salvadorfonseca7]

That Kershaw is enticing at 10.2 in. Finally a budget Bali at the standard length with a nice looking blade.

[@Kronicks]

Benchmade Bailout is definitely one of my favorites from this year. That and the Benchmade proper in cf but that's not new I just found this year.

[@Kilt_Camera_and_Carry]

For 2020 I have bought some true gems from BHQ .... From my Banter to my D2 Minimalist ... But my all time best buy came from your Bargain Bin - A Small CRK Sebenza 31 with Micarta inlays for an insane deal ... Thank you for the laughs, the deals and keeping my mind off the dumpster fire that is 2020!

[@SaltWalkerOutdoors]

everyone is first until they refressh...

[@erikleber7058]

Soon to be? Lmao. Boot as fuck.

[@Jack-vy3lz]

So you want to be a Marine? My goal is to be a paratrooper in the army

[@CadillacDriver]

You'll never be a Marine. Stolen Valor is way out of hand.

[@cholder777]

This should be titled "most bought" not "best". It was obvious with the "#1" knife being a butterfly knife that the majority of people are not buying knives for their functionality, merely the looks. I use a knife every day, I was watching this video to help me out with that. I was glad to see you throw your favorites out there. Good video.

[@hunterspud2991]

I get they base if off sales. However, I wish they would take into consideration availability. I'm sure if they had enough stock of something like the protech malibu. It would be on the top.

[@aaronwidder9624]

idk why nobody has talked about this knife, but my favorite knife of 2020 has been the "SOG KIKU XR"! awesome awesome, knife! micarta scales, xr lock, amazing blade shape, has the total package!

[@pixeljedi8472]

Zac, your Lucha Theory is right on, I’ve gotten so close to pulling that trigger several times. 🤙

[@elijahpollard6828]

To correct you on the Flash AT-XR the "lock" for the closed position is the safety to make sure the springs dont fire accidently, and when it is in open position it automatically locks in place to prevent accidentally closing it. As you should know just from opening and closing the blade.. To unlock it and close it, you pull down on both sides of the blade lock. 9:05 Edit: timestamps for anyone interested in jumping straight to the flash

[@RaySchrantz]

I don't really buy knives anymore, but my Civivi Elementum has become my favorite knife in my small collection. I had to get it in Ben Blue, which was really rare earlier this year, so it took like 3 months to get. It's my first flipper and it's so much fun to fidget with. The next knife I want is the SOG Flash in that bright turquoise blue. If I ever have money burning a hole in my pocket, my list goes Benchmade Bailout, CRKT M40-02 Deadbolt, CKRT Parascale Deadbolt, Benchmade Bugout with titanium scales, and Spyderco Lil Native.

[@nunninkav]

Alot of these knives were a surprise, what wasn't a surprise Is that Kershaw has 2 top 2020 entries. You guys at BladeHQ Almost never pimp the Kershaw brand in any video, which tells me, they just sell themselves. I have several Kershaw knives, the Kershaw Barricade is my car knife, goes everywhere I do, it sits on the tactical visor, living in a Gerber molle, knife sheath, in ACU, which fits it perfectly. The Barricade is basically an Automatic, the assist is a hot rodded speed safe, it goes 💥!

[@amardeepbanga9383]

24:30 "...this year???..." yeah I felt that, too. Longest century of my life

[@holtmike181]

My favorite knife purchase of 2020 is my Guardian Tactical GTX-025 OTF (Two-Tone) with Elmax Steel. The action is so much smoother than my Microtech UTX-85.

[@adammatthews9074]

Zac inspired me to try and save up for the We Ferrum Forge Minax.

[@noahb1201]

I think another reason the Lucha was so high up is there are so many knives to choose from. There are only real cheap and real expensive bali's the Lucha is the middle ground

[@toynazi]

I am still loving my Boker strike plus auto. I have since bought two more from Blade HQ. Great little knife.

[@brycesawyer2477]

I don’t have a lot of knives. But my EDC for many years now has been my CRKT Ignitor. I love this knife. What do you think of this knife?

[@TheftJord]

My favorite is the sog terminus xr

[@zackaryschmidt5161]

Nice last second save with ROOT BEER🍺 Kurt 👌.

[@NEKiZLogistics.LLC.]

What flavor Cheetos?, "Sharp" Cheddar! 🤪

[@stout_tossme7541]

🤣🤣😂😂 badumtiss

[@VOIDVIDS]

get that dessert warrior back in stock plz! I had it signed up for email AND text alerts and didn't hear a peep about that recent drop :(

[@TOPSKnivesofficial]

Amazing video guys! Thanks for the love

[@sharpconfit]

ayy i bought the balisong :) kershaw landed in a spot where the market was weak. i would love to see another blade shape (cleaver!) or a trainer from them.

[@pray4content230]

Microtech stitch is still my fav knife of all time

[@gamegeekx]

Thank you very much for the timestamps.

[@chrisreuther4546]

Great video guys!

[@andrettski8686]

My CEO is my fave because it's the only actual 2020 model I got this year. It's on me 95% of the time as I'll carry one or more knives with my CEO. All about the Knife Life.

[@arthursoto4285]

I always have to throw shade at Benchmade for their most popular model having so many similarities to a Spyderco

[@jamesmorenz]

Just got my favorite EDC knife for Christmas, the SOG Pentagon XR!!! Awesome knife!! Light for the size!

[@DudesIn101]

I bought a Lucha for myself,don't tell the wife,and everyones just happy

[@bryancbailey]

1) the BHQ m4 940 w/ Jade G10 2) the BHQ s35vn Elementum w/ the Jade G10

[@forresttroxell]

"I don't do a lot of piercing in my day-to-day" lol

[@jayboogie27]

😂

[@Peteyrich93]

The storm vector is amazing, I have been waiting all year for that beast

[@frankbick6953]

My 2 favorites: the WE Black Void Opus (all black one) by Justin Lundquist, and the MKM Flame by Michael Zieba (one with plain Ti scales, like original Zieba MS3).

[@travisaurus_rex]

So far my favorite is my Ti Viper Belone my wife got me for our wedding. Runner up is my new Ace Biblio

[@glbehnken]

how i remember to spell Dessert v desert: Dessert is so good you want two helpings...hence two SS's in Dessert

[@SaltWalkerOutdoors]

Ru the real huck??

[@SaltWalkerOutdoors]

Ru the real huck??

[@Shawayze]

Long time lurker and I just placed my first order through you guys! Can't wait! I need the donut next!

[@ilikeknafs9563]

Please don’t buy the donut knife

[@danielvargo4498]

Spyderco para 3 and benchmade bugout and bailout my top three most carried oh and I just the got the benchmade Osborne 940-2 g10 with green spacers that I absolutely love

[@fryfrom98]

That otf is beautiful!

[@kyle-qw5yx]

the Rat 2 is still the best knife I've ever bought