The Best USA-Made Knives for EDC of 2020 at KnifeCenter

[@mikerobertson4041]

It's nice to know a few things are still made in the USA.

[@jodiehighroller9820]

They are so overpriced and underbuilt!JUNK

[@DocBrewskie]

pretty sad how so few things are. think jodie may be a chinese bot lol

[@farhanbutt7003]

Hello Mike Robertson

[@G11354]

For EDC im a fan of the Buck Vantage and the Buck 110.

[@sjbrakke]

Thank you for highlighting USA made knives. That is all I will buy now. Some great choices on this list.

[@conductorcammon]

Same!

[@xxfaction6xx]

Agreed.

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Agreed. Anything, actually. If there exists a US-made version of a thing I need (aside from electronics, there’s a US-made version of damn near everything), that’s the version I buy. No one without a degree has a decent job anymore because we’re all too inconsiderate to spend another couple bucks to buy American and keep our money and jobs here, where they’re desperately needed.

[@cazzac7958]

I’m the same way, but then I got my hands on a we knife co. Gentry knife, it is beautiful made quality knife. And I kinda came to conclusion , cant throw the baby out with the bath water. Other countries still have high quality products. But I agree I still try to buy mainly us made when possible. I definitely avoid cheap Chinese knock offs, hard to do nowadays though lol

[@takysoft]

I'm not much of a patriot myself, to be fair. But I'm european, so it really doesn't matter here. I had my Benchmade 940-1 imported here because it's the best d**n knife I've ever seen. Useful, beutiful, perfect. Also insanely expensive, because of the VAT, but I don't care. No regrets here, I've used it as an ECD for 3 years now, and I will continue to do so.

[@jasonpettit9984]

Over the past 20 years knives are really making a serious comeback,and so many great ones to choose from thanks David

[@arthursoto4285]

All us kids that loved knives finally have the dough to buy the good stuff.

[@Sol_Invictus510]

Arthur Soto my dad still has a collection of knives, lighters, and other items that he confiscated from me as a youth. I’ve gone from the knife on a wine opener and basic Swiss Army knife from Boy Scouts to a benchmade 940 with 530v steel and the short non serrated Kbar fighting/utility knife. . Best edc I’ve ever had and love the classic kbar upgrade.

[@oldie121]

Thanks for sharing this information on USA knives that are not priced to high

[@PoetFisherman]

The Spyderco Native 5 Salt is the perfect summer knife. Very light in thin shorts and the blade steel chuckles off sweat, humidity, rain and the ill effects of swimming with a knife in your pocket. Easy to find when it's dropped on a hike. High flat grind makes it super slicey. Here's to Spyderco doing more of their knives in LC200n!

[@JohnFrumFromAmerica]

@HOSTILE MGTOW its one of the only options for lc200n though. Lc200n us great stuff wish more manufactures start using it

[@3blackguitars995]

My favorite is the Benchmade mini griptilian 555- 1 with the G10 and 20cv

[@petewheeler402]

The buck marksmen is another favorite in my edc line up

[@svaujin]

Emerson knives? Been carrying a CQC-8 for over 10 years. Thought I had lost it, after 2 weeks of looking for it, gave up and orders a CQC-15. Two days after the 15 arrived, I found the CWC-8. Back to carrying the CQC-8 but the -15 is also a great knife.

[@flmcotriplet]

Emerson knives should have been represented in this video... Otherwise, great job on the reviews!

[@flashmore3]

I really like the Kershaw range, Ive been using Kershaw knives for filleting and fishing tasks forever!

[@HeyStevie100]

I agree with most of these but would also include either the mini or full size griptilian

[@DaddyBrodes]

Absolutely loving the individual links to each knife in the video. Loving knife center.

[@Zackrutledge1998]

The Kershaw link in 20CV is one hell of a deal folks.

[@101000102]

Thank you for showcasing these American Made beauties.

[@bigB6flyer]

That Kershaw Link in 20cv is my latest & is a great knife esp for the money.

[@ReeferNoob23]

That Kershaw cpm 20cv is thanks to ZT moving to 20cv for their high end blades and Kershaw gets an upgrade too I guess and thats how they can keep the prices so reasonable

[@craigfuhr]

MADE IN AMERICA. Something we should ALL DEMAND and support. Take action! Write to your Congressmen. Tell them to BRING OUR FACTORIES BACK TO THE USA!

[@dieseldabz7104]

Great idea but will never happen..They work for pennies on the dollar over there man, much cheaper in fact then we could afford to over here this it's cheaper to outsource shit. It's VERY sad I agree.

[@johnj.baranski6553]

How. We are conditioned to now to throw away consumerism. People won't pay 90 dollars for a lifetime USA made laundry basket when they can get one for 5 bucks at dollar general.

[@Shorty_Lickens]

how bout you take an economics class and learn why thats not going to happen and isnt necessarily a great idea?

[@StonedViper]

@@dieseldabz7104 It's douable if the world stops ignoring the atrocities that China is doing. If a company sends ALL it's manufacturing to China you just stick massive import tariffs on their products. Sure the customer might be the one caught paying for it but after my grandfather made it back from killing germans in WW2 the world said "Never again" after seeing the atrocities that were committed and guess what China is running the same kinds of camps today that the germans were then and they need to be knocked down.

[@greggiven1125]

@@johnj.baranski6553 *

[@jumper233]

Love my 940-1. I didn’t like the stock pocket clip so I asked benchmade for a deep carry,and they sent one to me no charge.

[@MrBeefy-og7nw]

I've had the ZT 452cf for several years now. It is by far the closest thing to a perfect pocket knife I've ever owned in about 30 years of collecting and using knives.

[@GmanTheTank]

I carry a Buck 112 with an SV30 blade and it is fantastic.

[@jolness1]

I am late to the party but the 940 is a great blade with tons of utility. The reverse tango seems weird at first but you get a long blade, good geometry, and a TON of tip strength. My 940 has been used hard for 6 years and still is kicking ass. Sent in to Benchmade last week for a new blade since my shiny 9400 was making the scratched up blade look rough. Keeping the scales though, they have that great "lived in" look.

[@tjmoloney22]

Im thinking of getting 1 only thing putting me of is the risk of the springs busting because i figet with knives

[@mikesmith1679]

Dang! I couldn’t resist that Case. Had to get me one. My wife said, “it looks like the other 1000 you have”. Lol. Thanks for the video David.

[@knifecenter]

Why is it they can never see the obvious differences?! :D

[@jrichard6750]

Although the 940-1 is expensive, it is the only knife you need in your life. Great knife by bench made!!

[@EricLS]

For pure EDC, I think the ZT 450 is a little more reasonable. 452 is just a bit big.

[@paf1474]

Just purchased the ZT0609, I can see why it rates as one of your favourites. Next American knife to purchase maybe the M390 Bareknuckle..

[@kristyler9497]

I carry my 110 slim pro at work every day and its awesome.

[@chrisd933]

I like those new bucks with the pocket clip and thumb stud. I have some of the knives on the table the bugout was my only edc for months working outside and it actually has been great very sliced no chips or rolled edges, until you carry it edc for a while you don’t know what you’re missing it has a great deep carry pocket clip that is out of the way while using. The only reason to carry something else is to carry something bigger. I was carrying a cold steel spartan the most bc its a giant bang for the buck knife, cut boxes, tape, chop tree limbs outdoors, or pry a f350 hood open lol strong lock great handle with a giant slab of aus10 for less then 70 bucks and it’s razor sharp

[@ReeferNoob23]

I like the benchmade 810 better for an even more beefy blade reverse tanto

[@ljaysperspective1775]

Definitely enjoyed the vid and the specific details. It extremely hard not wanting another blade and you ended this list with the cream of the crop IMHO. My favorite 1.ZT 0609, the 2. Spyderco native and 3. Gerber Fastball 4. Hogue Deka this is my list. I do have knives from these companies, I just don't own these specific knives.

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

God bless America !

[@frogturtle]

wish the BM mini vallation ended up on the list. AO isn't for everyone but I absolutely love it, a staple of my EDC.

[@neilreid9005]

Incredible line up of EDC's. I'm a huge fan of ZT with a couple 0400ST's which remain rock solid after ten plus years of heavy duty. Glad to see a couple of their best in this vid; I can see getting either the 609. Great vid, again, superb line up of serious EDC pocket knives. Well done and thank you.

[@davidreem7716]

It would have been fun if he had mentioned that the link model number is 1776

[@kerrykitterman4602]

The spider monkey is awesome ,thumb stud placement is brilliant!! On raised jimping. Most thumb studs need to be a little higher. .southern grind nailed it .Kerry

[@gilliaum8437]

I’m looking for a edc that is American made, high quality and absolutely sand and dust proof, I go 4wheeling and sand and dust covers EVERYTHING

[@romansivers]

Awesome video! Thank you for producing this overview of domestic knives!

[@GrumpyGrunt]

I've been looking at a Manix 2 as my first Spyderco, and a new EDC to replace/compliment my current EDC (TOPS MSF 4.0).

[@dieseldabz7104]

The lightweight Manix 2 was my 1st NEW Spyderco and love it. Glad they upgraded the steel to something even better though. EDIT: For under $50 and a great everyday work knife check out the Tenacious!

[@shadeshiest22]

Get a Manix 2 in maxamet you will NEVER have to sharpen it

[@russellcharles7839]

Great knife. Get the s30v with the g10. You will love it.

[@Enes-wj5xq]

That ZT 0609 is really nice !!

[@wwm371]

I have 3 Spyderco natives first gen I got them for $39.99 20 years back. Crazy how much they are now.

[@masonrains5010]

Dang.what’s the blade steel?

[@Jdmsword14]

i have a para 2 with od green handles and a black dlc blade i love it and the compression lock its so nice and fluid. love how light the overall knife is but when you open it feels amazingly solid

[@FindersKeepers88]

Plenty of good knives on the table today, Thx for the comparisons. I do like the "Bug Out" and have considered it for a while but never got one because there are certainly better buys when it comes to the pricing so looking for a pre-owned in good shape.

[@brighteyes1674]

I believe we have a new drinking game to go with the one from the last video. So we already have everytime David says he has slightly larger hands Now we got everytime David talks about his love for stone wash finishes Love the videos! Love the channel! Don't buy my knives anywhere else other than the KnifeCenter! Top notch company

[@knifecenter]

Please drink responsibly! Thank you for the kind words Kevin. -DCA

[@lawrencebrandt8448]

the last ZT very cool .

[@carknelson5895]

I just want a little knifecenter coupon code and I’ll buy knives. Hopefully the 4th will bring the knife codes. I’d even take a 4% off for the 4th

[@ras9182]

Very very interested in the mini-osborne. Looking forward to some options for it as I don't want the black blade.

[@mi2092]

I’m a month late to this video and the Kershaw Link 20CV is out of stock already. I preordered it along with a R2D2. Hopefully they will be back in stock soon. Love the Kershaw Speedsafe. Closest thing I can get to an automatic, which is illegal in our state.

[@arileyking]

Quality content. As always from KC

[@T.Sizzle]

I love Buck as a company and want them to do well but I just can’t do some of those pocket clips

[@sheltermonkey6065]

Not a bad one among the bunch. The standouts for me are the Kershaw Link and the ZT 0452CF. The Southern Grind looks very nicely made. Too bad about its bathroom stall fastners.

[@Hexsyn]

So I never really thought about it before, but is there a list of pocket knife steels that are 100% sure to always be made in the USA, regardless of knife manufacturer?

[@stompbox64dtown9]

Anything that starts with CPM or CTS are use made steals. CPM stands for Crucible Powdered Metallurgy and Crucible Steel is made in the USA. CTS stands for Carpenter Tool Steel, and Carpenter is made in the USA, as well. Both companies manufacture tool steel for heavy industry use.

[@valagardofelix5480]

amo las navajas buck

[@petewheeler402]

Where is Protech just bought the sbr the sbr is a beast I love it

[@dieseldabz7104]

Want the MALIBU!

[@willx2018]

My first knife was the Bareknuckle, the second was the Deka. Need to pick up a PM3 or a PM3 soon!

[@knifecenter]

You are off to a great start Will! -DCA

[@jayharry2237]

David C Anderson, I just wanted you to know that I've officially switched my alliegence from BladeHQ to you guys. Just placed my first order.

[@PresMonroe]

NOW ya tell me ! Couldnt do a search on your site for American knives. Wound up buying a Chinese Commie Kizer knife a couple of weeks ago.

[@johnwest4492]

Hey David C. I think my new next one is gonna by that Hoge deke, pretty sweet.

[@garyberling5527]

Like the MicroTecH underwater series. G

[@JohnC29]

I already have 9 of those presented.

[@valenteleanos4774]

I have 10

[@lluisllicea]

I have 2653y6786644 DC v64 knives

[@wheelgood]

Lots of Lefty Love!!! Thank you 😊

[@brandonshehan699]

Does anyone know why knifecenter doesn't care GEC knives. IMO they are the best production made slip joint knifes on the market for the price. I would love to see them start carrying them.

[@mlite2go]

I'm looking to buy a 840. Have any of you guys that own one had a lock failure? That lock in them is very thin. A person in the comments in the last video I watched pointed it out and now I'm kinda pumping the brakes on buying because it really is a thin piece of metal. Idk.

[@andylong289]

How on earth is the Microtech Socom Elite not on this list?

[@michaeldeiters2723]

The ZTs are my favorite, of course they cost the most, but the kershaw link is an awesome knife for the money. The SG seems overpriced. The buck slim looks good too.

[@dieseldabz7104]

Thinking the Kershaw is WAY overpriced at $120..That's nuts considering the handle scales aren't even G10 nvm Micarta..

[@bigsean2473]

@@dieseldabz7104 i think there copper. but still a lil high when i can get several other model under 100 in 20cv and m390

[@bigsean2473]

for the ones he showed yes they cos the most. there are spydercos that cost just as much and some even more than zt does

[@gallowsgradient]

I love that 0609 but the proprietary hardware is a dealbreaker.

[@cashdingo6386]

should do a video on some small batch custom fixed blades!

[@1911bladeguy]

Thanks David C., really enjoy your vids. Could you address benchmade pocket clips. I love the matte finish parkerized clips.. I hate the painted clips, it looks like the 940-1 has an old school non painted clip. My question is am i guaranteed the clip that I see is the one I will get. Thanks again, Steve B.

[@michaelniedorf8046]

Favorite knife hogue Doug Ritter mini

[@jaredlemay9409]

Great video, but I just have to say, in my experience stone wash doesn’t really hide scratches, unless I’m missing something, all mine stand out

[@knifecenter]

"minimizes the appearance of" is more like it... scratches definitely stand out less on a stonewashed blade than they would on a satin or mirror polished blade.

[@jaredlemay9409]

KnifeCenter ok I certainly wasn’t criticizing or trying to call you out. I guess I could’ve worded that differently. I guess it was more of a question of whether or not I was doing something out of the ordinary

[@jgmetalsjasongomez9041]

Love the look of that ZT0452CF!

[@Aluevano42]

can some one explain to me why the jimping on the deka and a hand full of knives not sit flush with the rest of the blade?

[@itsBobbyshaw]

Can someone tell me what the “catch” is for the kershaw link with 20cv?

[@defiantgoon4061]

Made in china

[@TheJeep1967]

Is it just me, or does the Gerber Fastball look like a Kershaw Leek knockoff?

[@clintonlewis1261]

Nice choices.

[@kentheaps2115]

Looking at some of these knives and am wondering what the difference in quality of blades would be between say a Kershaw Bare Knuckle with a CPM-20 and a knife with a blade that is S30V? Would there be a big difference in blade hardness? Any thoughts out there?

[@knifecenter]

If both are properly heat treated, the 20CV will hold an edge longer than S30V.

[@kentheaps2115]

@@knifecenter Thanks. Is the S30V more durable to holding an edge over the 154?

[@knifecenter]

Yes, S30V should hold an edge longer than 154CM or CPM-154

[@ryandavis775]

I love the smooth operation of a ZT. However I prefer a D2 tool steel over S35VN all day long. Why they built a knife around this steel is beyond me. After carrying two different ZT's for the last 9 months, I find myself carrying the Leak more often to simply impress my fellow coworkers on it's sharpness and edge retention. Even using the Wicked Edge to sharpen, S35VN will never again be in a future purchase.

[@masonrains5010]

Are you dillusional? S35vn is a lot harder than d2 and that’s probably why you had a hard time sharpening it.s35vn will have way better edge retention and corrosion resistance than d2 but it is not as tough as d2.

[@JimP51Flyn]

Where's Earnest E

[@sharpstuff8228]

Hey y’all! I’ve just started watching your channel and recently purchased a leatherman skeletool cx for my edc and I am very happy with it. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for my wife as she starts working as a nurse for an edc?

[@XGurro]

Maybe not a primary edc, but definitely a secondary carry for your wife. Thinking the Leatherman Micra with tweezers and scissors instead of pliers.

[@GrizztheForkliftMechanic]

I used to be a Kershaw USA geek, I have a Rake that I edc’d for 8 years till the torsion bar broke from fatigue, warranty dept was a joke, they didn’t have a replacement and wanted me to hand it in for store credit, I told them to F off. I liked the junkyard dogs, tyrades and blurs but they don’t have anything interesting to me anymore. I sent the blur in for a replacement blade and they didn’t replace it, just sharpened it and sent it back. I likely won’t buy anything from them again

[@taekwondodad4175]

All great knives !!!!

[@texastrucker4768]

Pm2 hands down

[@markcomisky7106]

Whats the quickest flipper knives

[@TheGothicHangman]

Personally I don't understand the wide appeal of Spiderco knives. My favorite EDC for work is the Milwaukee D2 Hardline Tanto with serrated edges which is 50-60 Bucks.

[@russellcharles7839]

Comfortable, good steel, easy to open and close one handed, last forever, don't take up much pocket room. About all I edc. Have a ridiculous amount of pocket knives and always end up back to my USA Spydercos. It's really about what feels good to you personally though. I personally don't get the love for Benchmade. Have two. Gave 3 away.

[@TheGothicHangman]

Russell Charles indeed it’s about comfort and personal preference. My newest EDC is the Kubey Siren, I loved it so much in blue, bought a 2nd in silver. Then they did a limited edition on purple so I now have 3 unexpectedly...love them all.

[@jonlouis2582]

Great video. I’ve had too many issues in the last few years with imports. The QC just isn’t there, at least in my price range.

[@HiveMind2024]

good job....what knives get the most page views on your site ?

[@edwardhart8449]

Is there a reason why you don’t show Columbia River Knives?

[@knifecenter]

In this video? Only one of their folders is made in the USA. We regularly feature CRKT on this channel though. -DCA

[@gregpierquet5818]

Love my ZT but NEVER send it back for service. They ruined my blade and said they couldn't replace it. Bad customer service.

[@psychobillywreckingball8464]

Where is the Protech Malibu?

[@monocogenit1]

Merica!!!! Lol I always purchase American made products when possible.

[@miamoben]

I think I've cut myself more on my button lock knives then I ever have on liner or frame lock knives. On paper they might be safer.

[@AlexanderSLeBlanc]

By button lock, do you mean axis style locks as featured in this video? A button lock is typically an automatic knife.

[@lavenderpants8695]

Who downvotes David C Anderson? Monsters.

[@anthonyp7051]

Still the pm2 is stays in pocket. 3rd yr

[@chrisreuther4546]

Should have shown a Pro-Tech too!

[@dieseldabz7104]

I have a hard time paying $120 for a Kershaw knife regardless what blade steel they choose to use as the other materials are standard with so many others knife companies imo.

[@africantwin173]

Are there any small knives that dont cost €120 or more.

[@VCosta-ni7zm]

Esee Zancudo ???

[@JohnDoe-du6yi]

Sorry, but you left out the Kershaw Blur.

[@knifecenter]

Classic!

[@PockeTanK]

Hold up wheres Microtech, Emerson, Hogue, Strider, Hinderer...... 😒

[@TheLastRanger]

Hey everyone its david C! anderson. lol

[@jeffscalfano3100]

Lol... i already own almost all of these. I think I have a problem.

[@knifecenter]

Or, a great collection!

[@duaneraymond4252]

"I was really impressed when he pulled it out". You've got to be more careful with your choice of words, Kev :-)