THE TOP 20 BEST POCKET KNIVES OF 2024 - Mid Year

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[@tarinindell8217]

Hey MC, a video idea for you. What are the first 5-ish to 10-ish knives someone new to the hobby should buy. Obviously nothing too expensive, no $500+ knives, etc. Things that could get someone started and likely last the rest of their lives. Failing that, a video about a hypothetical. Let's say something happened and you had to start over from scratch. What would be the first 5-ish to 10-ish knives you would buy if you had none.

[@rabenatera]

I've thought the same thing about my own small collection. If I could pick/recommend only one, it would be the Demko AD20.5. Agree would be interested in MC's opinion.

[@MichaelKepple-tx4go]

For me Pyrite, and bladehq has an upgraded version for a great price Vision fg, and knifecenter has a good exclusive version Drop bear, and knifecenter just released a great upgraded exclusive version Manix 2 or lw version

[@AsapCodeine]

I like Pro-Tech for autos

[@rabenatera]

And to elaborate, this is coming from someone who had spent about $4k trying to find the ultimate folding pocket knife. Koenig, Hinderer, Matsey, Bastinelli, WE, Ocaso, Kershaw, Kaiser, Bestech, Civivi, etc. There is just something about the quality, the size, weight, ergos, texturing, blade shape, and locking mechanism that has the Demko in my pocket more often than not. If I personally could go back in time and buy only one knowing what I know today, or recommend only one for someone looking to buy their first, easily the Demko. One other thought, I recently picked up a Remette for $25 and I am shocked by the overall quality; I would probably recommend it over most of the sub-$150 knives in my collection. But hopefully MC sees your topic recommendation and runs with it. Would love to see what he would pick/recommend.

[@retardno002]

​@@rabenatera do you own or have you tried any Spydercos? If I had to pick just one knife it would be a Para 2 or 3 LW depending on hand size.

[@paullmight42]

What's the benefit of being an integral?? You get to say "But it's an integral...."

[@DavidPerez-rq1sd]

Usually less hardware which can have a sleeker/cleaner aesthetic.

[@christopherr1711]

Easier for maintenance as well, only need to dissemble pivot to clean and maintain.

[@doostysquish8548]

More durability, easier to clean, stays clean longer, and it’s just rlly cool and rare because of how expensive and difficult they are to make😀

[@mangobadger]

It feels good to have one in the collection, but yeah it’s just an engineering feat to be appreciated. I guess the difficulty of producing one also correlates to a higher quality knife.

[@jonesyxxiv]

Personally I feel like integrals are little harder to clean. Most knives can be fully disassembled which makes it easier to really get in there and clean everything up.

[@jonesyxxiv]

My Severn is being prepared for shipping now. I can’t wait. I feel like this year has been a little boring for new knives outside of Winterblade.

[@FuzzyMutt76]

@@jonesyxxiv When did you preorder? I haven’t gotten notice yet and I think I did in December/January…can’t remember.

[@DoctorJenks]

​@@FuzzyMutt76I I ordered in January at the tail end of the pre-order, I've received notice that it's going to be shipping next week.

[@DoctorJenks]

batch one knives should all be a shipping out at basically the same time, within a 3-day window.

[@Kirkster131]

Mine has been shipping since Tuesday 🤷🏼‍♂️ post office still waiting on it. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@DoctorJenks]

​​@@Kirkster131there's an update on Winterblade's website. labels were printed on July 25th, knives will be shipping out between July 29th and 31st

[@alexferrara9287]

Both OZ Machine Co. and Brown Knives make 2-3 of my dream knives. The Rosie XL and Cortex XL/FSD are literally “Top 5” of all time for me.

[@Shay-dn7cz]

Bought a vosteed Acorn last night I'm excited. One budget knife I'm very pumped to add to my collection

[@just9911]

I wish all knives came with a set of washers as well as a set of bearings.

[@TheJudgeofLevelstm]

CKF do.

[@kee7678]

Big fan of WE Knives...design, quality...value.... beautiful knives.

[@JedHead3409]

Fantastic list! I’m glad you gave Brian Winters the number one spot. it’s good to see all the content creators on KZbin praising him as the most innovative designer in the knife industry. I wholeheartedly agree with that. it seems like every knife he releases has an element that we have never seen before. And even with the elements we have seen before, somehow takes it to the next level and improves on it. Literally every single one of his knives is more innovative than a folding knife that also has a corkscrew lol. Pretty sure those have been around at least a century

[@arejay1965]

I'm really enjoying the Belair

[@jaytree_75]

My Cedar is fully my favorite knife I’ve gotten this year. Rose Gold color changing ano is out of this world

[@rickradix7464]

In a world gone MAD,MC is here to show you what really matters.

[@EhcoEblis]

My Maxace Neptune is awesome!! I love it!!

[@Storrmrage]

Awesome Video!!! Decade worth of technology info in 45 minutes. Very informative and good for a newcomer to the knife community. Thank you very much!

[@openplz3000]

Love that #2 WE. Not a big WE fan boy, but they really upped thier game about the last time I bought a WE with the Ziffius. Agree on that pocket clip, like a pimple on the nose of a good looking gal

[@SkummieDog23]

A great list for everyone. Love seeing your #1, I got my Winterblade Factor batch 1 knife. OG batch!!!.

[@jasonlewis6914]

Kubey knifes so much bang for your buck. they are unbelievable for the price. The quality is outstanding.

[@nunoborgesdias6332]

I have the WE Atoz, the exact same model you’ve shown in the list, and is just superb. A true built perfection e one of not the best WE model ever released

[@Spthomas47]

I tried to get into a 10 piece drop for the Oz Roosevelt Sunday. Got in within fractions of a second, had something in my cart already to get a head start. I missed out at, probably, under 30 seconds hahaha The hunt... The glorious glorious hunt... Continues. Would have loved the scales and an f'n VANAX blade, but alas. Did manage to grab a knife I've wanted for a while, in a configuration I kind of adore(not my ABSOLUTELY PREFERRED, but I have liked it a while), in the EMP Nimble first run. All in all, I've been blessed with some of the peices in my collection in 2+ years. ✌🏼🤘🏼

[@The_circular_square]

Kunwu is just ridiculous! They are freaking awesome!

[@S_Strayer11-11]

Love your channel and videos. You’ve helped and continue to help me tremendously. Much appreciated!

[@kkim5000]

the maxace neptune is my knife of the year at the moment. it's not just a fantastic OTF "for the price", it feels, looks, and performs like something extremely luxurious. it is hard to fire at first, but it does smooth out and loosen over time. i don't have to put much effort into actuating it anymore.

[@LiamRedmill]

These are the most amazing knives I have ever seen

[@bt7775]

My severn has been prepared for shipping since last Monday , I leave for vacation on weds. having a hard time deciding if I wanna go or wait at my doorstep for it honestly so excited!

[@DoctorJenks]

uh, Go on vacation dude. The knife will be there when you get back. haha

[@bt7775]

I am 100 percent not missing vacation , it will make that return home even better knowing i have that waiting

[@killough71010]

I hear from Miguron the Geddon will be restocked in about 2 months. Can't wait to grab one, just picked up the Arma 2, love it😄 Can't have the Arma without the Geddon.

[@charlbrassell2001]

I'm so glad I live in TN. I don't understand all the knife laws. Not only is there not a single knife type that is illegal here there is no length restrictions or anything...concealed whatever also. Way it should be.

[@slipknot-codmyt5237]

I'm with you bro I live in OakRidge right outside Knoxville.

[@jasonteresi3519]

I picked up the Winterblade FACTOR 8IGHT at blade show 2024 Atl. Due around the end of Aug. Can't wait.

[@Green_Guy]

Severn prepared for shipping, hehe. Gonna be a bit until it gets through to Germany. Really looking into the attor, too... and I blame you xD

[@bamaknifeguy]

Retention 100% from me brother. Great video and great picks for 2024 Richard. Well done 👏🏼👏🏼

[@BladeLabMiami]

So many nice knives. My top 20 would include the Golden Designworks Caliber and the Merriken/Reate Mini Ultimatum.

[@ChristopherBelk-os3ff]

Very nice list. Personally, I would have found a place for the Ken Onion/Karbon Buckhorn. I’m really enjoying that one.

[@Doug-do7ge]

Got me a xl Rosie and it's hyper cool. Hyper cool, hyper exotic

[@phantomstrike3310]

Nice video. I collect knives, but OMG some of these are out of control. 850-900 dollars for a pocket knife?? I understand they are great knives, but my Patriot Renegade Plus in 300 BO cost me 2100 dollars. Heck I could buy 3 AR uppers from PSA for 900 dollars. I think Ill stick with my Squid XM and Civivi Mini Praxis........If Im feeling frisky, Ill carry a Benchmade Bugout, which is way overpriced in my opinion. Pocket knives are now reaching prices that rival decent AR pattern rifles. Its kinda stupid, in mt opinion

[@jasonbigler6905]

Kunwu sends it !

[@grimoire1412]

I don't know if you are planning on it but you might like the ckf traktor its just a big knife for them to show off what they can do

[@alexandregraulle607]

This otf are not so expensive. And it looks good. Even the otf are more forbiden than gravities,,, i love them to !! ^^

[@FuzzyMutt76]

The Rosie is definitely on my list of grail goodies. Great list and can’t wait for tonight! PS the Skaha II should be on every Top Whatever List

[@jaimereynolds258]

Good video. I did not skip the intro lol

[@cemetarygates2800]

Big thanks MC.

[@nickGEdc]

Definitely all bangers!!!!!! Great share MC!

[@billbru1034]

Great video. Think I'm going to order a severn. Really looks like my perfect knife.

[@John_McDonnell_76]

Have 2 Severn’s coming shortly!!! Can’t wait. Bryan emailed me saying that they are finalizing them and will ship by months end. Bout time😎😎😎😎

[@rman713]

That brown cortex is ugh 🤤

[@debauch666]

Speaking on the We Knife "special sauce", I picked up they're newest re-release of the Cybernetic (all grey version), and the action is 100% better than the original Cybernetic I purchased last year. It's uncanny.

[@alexandregraulle607]

Now i've got a few, normal ones, i like the beast ones ..! ^^

[@scrick7112]

For me, very few new folders excite me like they did in 2019,2020,21,22. My thoughts. Thx

[@bobrutledge54]

Nice list. Glad to see all price points.

[@FrankToThePoint]

900 for my cortex xl proto#4. Great list

[@BUBBA1J]

Love videos like these MC!!!! Keep up being awsome 😎

[@EhcoEblis]

I will have a Rob Johnson knife! My number 1 grail!

[@dennishube2444]

Where can you find the maxace neptune?

[@datak508]

Wondering your thoughts on Chris Reeves knives? Sibenzaor any others did not make this list. Others in the premium price range made the cut.

[@metal_complex]

Everything on this list was released in 2024. Chris Reeve has no new models for 2024. The point of this list was to name the best releases of the current year.

[@datak508]

@@metal_complex cool thanks for the reply. New to knives , liked and subbed ! Saw your other vids w your thoughts on CR knives. I have the BM super freek and a few Fällknievens - A1 Pro, F1 Pro and the awesome NL3. 🔪🔪

[@pilsatortube]

where do I buy that Maxace neptune? I cant seem to find it...

[@nfresh6]

This was the first time you’ve done one of these videos that I don’t own at least one of the knives listed.

[@FuzzyMutt76]

Is that picture of Brian Winters from Blade Show (looks more recent)? Texas or Atlanta? Thanks 👍

[@winterbladeco]

That's me at Atlanta Bladeshow... Bad hair day!

[@FuzzyMutt76]

@@winterbladeco 😂

[@cwalker228]

Kunwu reigns supreme!!! I wish i could find a Neptune, they just don’t exist.

[@kengland0924]

My thing is I know with an integral they have to mill out of one big block, but could they not just take the shavings and melt them back down to another block? So your really not loosing anything? Other then the extra wear on the drill bits.

[@dextermomarte77]

Still waiting for mine. Got the email of the postage being created so it’ll be soon. Can’t wait!

[@CaptChet81]

That cedar is beautiful

[@alexandregraulle607]

900 bo for the Roosevelt it's crazy. It is very nice but wvat is this price ???

[@DrDrewdude]

Great list! It’s been a good year

[@joehatcher6883]

I have been carrying my Maxace Neptune non-stop and then recently switched it for one of my UTX-85s and was disappointed by the feel of the UTX now as a result lmao.

[@Yoder-jr6xj]

He needs to review the new vero lux. I really love that thing

[@alexandregraulle607]

Okay,, they are superb !! ^^

[@alexandregraulle607]

Wait, i saw the same than the Ved kleo with Kizer ..! I am shure of that ...

[@MrParticular-pu7qh]

I agree 💯 with this list

[@OreoDave]

All hail Winterblade!! 🙌💜💜💜👐

[@RobplusPiper]

How in the world is the MSI not in this list? or is this only for knives released in 2024?

[@metal_complex]

It's for 2024. Hence the 2024 in the title and thumbnail

[@thomaskitlica5572]

I have a few knives and my everyday carry is a CRKT FOSSIL might not seem like much but its tough holds a edge and you don't see anyone else with one 😂😂

[@alexandregraulle607]

The Genin at 350 are not so expensive comparate with the others ... ^^

[@danpennella]

Excellent list! Bryan Winters is the absolute supreme Spaghetti Wizard of the knife world. And the stuff he has cooking is wicked and exciting. I love this list and a special shout out to the CJRB Prado; it is definitely overlooked by everyone and it has one of the strongest cross bar locks in terms of tension. It is satisfying to deploy and has a lot of tension to overcome and the large size makes it a great budget option.

[@jessesorrow8111]

I’ve been eyeballing the belair

[@nickmartino2839]

PLUS...... not to mention...Sergio is a fantastic human!!!!!it really does make the company as a whole sooo much better when the owners/ ppl at the top are genuinely awesome knife FREAKS!!!! Lol 👏👏👋🇺🇲🤘🔪🤜🤛🇺🇲

[@TerminalM193]

Anyone know where to find the maxace neptune? The knife isn't even shown on their web page.

[@DB.KOOPER]

My Ankylo broke...No "destruction testing" involved. Never even carried it. it's back at Vosteed being replaced right now.

[@metal_complex]

First time for everything. Glad they're replacing it. Hope you have better luck with the second

[@RamboAdventures-oi1mn]

Great list. Cheers!

[@JosephTardiff-dt6hm]

Mundus Al Khem belongs at top if not right under Winterblade’s Severn

[@RandyFasnacht]

Keeping my eyes open for a Neptune if they come back in stock... 👀

[@fancydan1262]

@metal_complex What’s wrong with the Higonokami? Simple. Elegant. Light. Compact. Super sharp. Affordable. Timeless. Stylish. Ergonomic. High-quality Japanese craftsmanship.

[@krazy_roach1698]

37:36 WE Killed it in this one

[@remyh446]

You just gotta get the factor xl from Brian winters 44:06

[@StephenSzilva]

I cannot find a Maxace Neptune for sale anywhere. anyone have a link?>

[@metal_complex]

All gone.

[@bradybleick5615]

Love these

[@opinionatedhobbyist]

The Knife Of The Year is the Jack Wolf Knives The Benny.

[@ak4dreday]

The Reign is inspired, without a doubt, by the Veli.....

[@metal_complex]

.... I own both.... and I disagree. Both were inspired by "generic knife shape"

[@hificat101]

That Avair looks amazing, but the bevel looks super weird.

[@_.time.for.graffiti._6940]

Man the list is great, bit i still can not understand how have u missed the We knives Oao by Tashi Bharucha. The knive looks incredible nad i would like to see a rewiev of trať knife. Bit i understand that there is a lot of knives out every day.

[@metal_complex]

Looks alright. Probably not something that would make this list

[@DarrinHowells]

I have the Avair...correction...I have ordered the Avair. And I've been waiting 16 WEEKS FOR IT. CEO finally sent out an apology letter.

[@MrDudestein]

Winterblade stocks going through the roof, and rightly so.

[@robbie154]

No X-Padre because it is just the variant of the padre I'm assuming?

[@metal_complex]

Correct

[@daniel.kuhl1111]

Best video u ever did !!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@brevanmcclellan6235]

Ohhhhhh shoot here it is 👀

[@alexandregraulle607]

I think i prefer the Meguron than the Messer ...

[@alexandregraulle607]

That is maybe not legal to carry some grvity knifes but it daesn't matter. We like them ..! And we are alowed to buy them ..! ^^

[@DavidPerez-rq1sd]

That Avair is very nice, but the billboarding is horrendous.

[@majorpowell10]

What about the Quiet Carry Drift Large?

[@metal_complex]

Not for me but it's cool

[@nickmartino2839]

I know they are no longer working together.. but can you guys imagine a RIKE MADE L.U.D.T OR A MICROTECH X RIKE VERSION OF THE L.U.D.T !!!!

[@EhcoEblis]

I'm not carrying more than a $300 knife on me. I'm not wealthy. Most knives over 300 are grail knives to me including your new one. But, I'd rather own a grail from someone who educates and entertains me with my hobby!

[@davekat4680]

My 2 year spree has settled 😢now on to 'watches' 😂

[@ryansmock2717]

Guess I'm buying a WE Attor now

[@paullmight42]

you would!

[@ryansmock2717]

@@paullmight42 I might