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@tarinindell82172 ай бұрын
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.
@rabenatera2 ай бұрын
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-tx4go2 ай бұрын
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
@AsapCodeine2 ай бұрын
I like Pro-Tech for autos
@rabenatera2 ай бұрын
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.
@retardno0022 ай бұрын
@@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.
@paullmight422 ай бұрын
What's the benefit of being an integral?? You get to say "But it's an integral...."
@DavidPerez-rq1sd2 ай бұрын
Usually less hardware which can have a sleeker/cleaner aesthetic.
@christopherr17112 ай бұрын
Easier for maintenance as well, only need to dissemble pivot to clean and maintain.
@doostysquish85482 ай бұрын
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😀
@mangobadger2 ай бұрын
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.
@jonesyxxiv2 ай бұрын
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.
@Shay-dn7cz2 ай бұрын
Bought a vosteed Acorn last night I'm excited. One budget knife I'm very pumped to add to my collection
@jonesyxxiv2 ай бұрын
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.
@FuzzyMutt762 ай бұрын
@@jonesyxxiv When did you preorder? I haven’t gotten notice yet and I think I did in December/January…can’t remember.
@DoctorJenks2 ай бұрын
@@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.
@DoctorJenks2 ай бұрын
batch one knives should all be a shipping out at basically the same time, within a 3-day window.
@Kirkster1312 ай бұрын
Mine has been shipping since Tuesday 🤷🏼♂️ post office still waiting on it. 🤷🏼♂️
@DoctorJenks2 ай бұрын
@@Kirkster131there's an update on Winterblade's website. labels were printed on July 25th, knives will be shipping out between July 29th and 31st
@rickradix74642 ай бұрын
In a world gone MAD,MC is here to show you what really matters.
@Storrmrage2 ай бұрын
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!
@kee76782 ай бұрын
Big fan of WE Knives...design, quality...value.... beautiful knives.
@JedHead34092 ай бұрын
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
@pilsatortube2 ай бұрын
where do I buy that Maxace neptune? I cant seem to find it...
@nunoborgesdias63322 күн бұрын
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
@just99112 ай бұрын
I wish all knives came with a set of washers as well as a set of bearings.
@TheJudgeofLevelstm2 ай бұрын
CKF do.
@dennishube244422 сағат бұрын
Where can you find the maxace neptune?
@jasonteresi35192 ай бұрын
I picked up the Winterblade FACTOR 8IGHT at blade show 2024 Atl. Due around the end of Aug. Can't wait.
@S_Strayer11-112 ай бұрын
Love your channel and videos. You’ve helped and continue to help me tremendously. Much appreciated!
@bt77752 ай бұрын
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!
@DoctorJenks2 ай бұрын
uh, Go on vacation dude. The knife will be there when you get back. haha
@bt77752 ай бұрын
I am 100 percent not missing vacation , it will make that return home even better knowing i have that waiting
@arejay19652 ай бұрын
I'm really enjoying the Belair
@The_circular_squareАй бұрын
Kunwu is just ridiculous! They are freaking awesome!
@openplz3000Ай бұрын
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
@EhcoEblis2 ай бұрын
My Maxace Neptune is awesome!! I love it!!
@jaytree_752 ай бұрын
My Cedar is fully my favorite knife I’ve gotten this year. Rose Gold color changing ano is out of this world
@SkummieDog232 ай бұрын
A great list for everyone. Love seeing your #1, I got my Winterblade Factor batch 1 knife. OG batch!!!.
@LiamRedmillАй бұрын
These are the most amazing knives I have ever seen
@kengland09242 ай бұрын
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.
@FuzzyMutt762 ай бұрын
Is that picture of Brian Winters from Blade Show (looks more recent)? Texas or Atlanta? Thanks 👍
@winterbladeco2 ай бұрын
That's me at Atlanta Bladeshow... Bad hair day!
@FuzzyMutt762 ай бұрын
@@winterbladeco 😂
@grimoire14122 ай бұрын
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
@Spthomas472 ай бұрын
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. ✌🏼🤘🏼
@alexandregraulle607Ай бұрын
900 bo for the Roosevelt it's crazy. It is very nice but wvat is this price ???
@John_McDonnell_762 ай бұрын
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😎😎😎😎
@killough710102 ай бұрын
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.
@jasonlewis69142 ай бұрын
Kubey knifes so much bang for your buck. they are unbelievable for the price. The quality is outstanding.
@Green_Guy2 ай бұрын
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
@ChristopherBelk-os3ff2 ай бұрын
Very nice list. Personally, I would have found a place for the Ken Onion/Karbon Buckhorn. I’m really enjoying that one.
@kkim50002 ай бұрын
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.
@Doug-do7ge2 ай бұрын
Got me a xl Rosie and it's hyper cool. Hyper cool, hyper exotic
@alexandregraulle607Ай бұрын
This otf are not so expensive. And it looks good. Even the otf are more forbiden than gravities,,, i love them to !! ^^
@nickGEdc2 ай бұрын
Definitely all bangers!!!!!! Great share MC!
@BladeLabMiami2 ай бұрын
So many nice knives. My top 20 would include the Golden Designworks Caliber and the Merriken/Reate Mini Ultimatum.
@jaimereynolds25823 күн бұрын
Good video. I did not skip the intro lol
@bamaknifeguy2 ай бұрын
Retention 100% from me brother. Great video and great picks for 2024 Richard. Well done 👏🏼👏🏼
@billbru10342 ай бұрын
Great video. Think I'm going to order a severn. Really looks like my perfect knife.
@charlbrassell2001Ай бұрын
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-codmyt5237Ай бұрын
I'm with you bro I live in OakRidge right outside Knoxville.
@FuzzyMutt762 ай бұрын
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
@nfresh62 ай бұрын
This was the first time you’ve done one of these videos that I don’t own at least one of the knives listed.
@bobrutledge542 ай бұрын
Nice list. Glad to see all price points.
@RobplusPiper28 күн бұрын
How in the world is the MSI not in this list? or is this only for knives released in 2024?
@metal_complex28 күн бұрын
It's for 2024. Hence the 2024 in the title and thumbnail
@TerminalM1932 ай бұрын
Anyone know where to find the maxace neptune? The knife isn't even shown on their web page.
@rman7132 ай бұрын
That brown cortex is ugh 🤤
@cemetarygates28002 ай бұрын
Big thanks MC.
@BUBBA1J2 ай бұрын
Love videos like these MC!!!! Keep up being awsome 😎
@alexandregraulle607Ай бұрын
Now i've got a few, normal ones, i like the beast ones ..! ^^
@scrick71122 ай бұрын
For me, very few new folders excite me like they did in 2019,2020,21,22. My thoughts. Thx
@jasonbigler69052 ай бұрын
Kunwu sends it !
@alexandregraulle607Ай бұрын
Okay,, they are superb !! ^^
@dextermomarte772 ай бұрын
Still waiting for mine. Got the email of the postage being created so it’ll be soon. Can’t wait!
@DrDrewdude2 ай бұрын
Great list! It’s been a good year
@debauch6662 ай бұрын
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.
@FrankToThePoint2 ай бұрын
900 for my cortex xl proto#4. Great list
@StephenSzilva2 ай бұрын
I cannot find a Maxace Neptune for sale anywhere. anyone have a link?>
@metal_complexАй бұрын
All gone.
@alexandregraulle607Ай бұрын
Wait, i saw the same than the Ved kleo with Kizer ..! I am shure of that ...
@joehatcher68832 ай бұрын
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.
@EhcoEblis2 ай бұрын
I will have a Rob Johnson knife! My number 1 grail!
@Yoder-jr6xj2 ай бұрын
He needs to review the new vero lux. I really love that thing
@DB.KOOPERАй бұрын
My Ankylo broke...No "destruction testing" involved. Never even carried it. it's back at Vosteed being replaced right now.
@metal_complexАй бұрын
First time for everything. Glad they're replacing it. Hope you have better luck with the second
@CaptChet812 ай бұрын
That cedar is beautiful
@JohnnyQ7142 ай бұрын
Greetings! Link for the Maxace Neptune does not work. This particular Maxace appears to be hard to find or get. Sell me yours! 🤘🏼🤘🏼❤️❤️🔪🔪🔪
@metal_complex2 ай бұрын
Their site is under construction
@RamboAdventures-oi1mn2 ай бұрын
Great list. Cheers!
@MrParticular-pu7qh2 ай бұрын
I agree 💯 with this list
@_.time.for.graffiti._69402 ай бұрын
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_complex2 ай бұрын
Looks alright. Probably not something that would make this list
@thomaskitlica5572Ай бұрын
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 😂😂
@bradybleick56152 ай бұрын
Love these
@alexandregraulle607Ай бұрын
The Genin at 350 are not so expensive comparate with the others ... ^^
@jessesorrow81112 ай бұрын
I’ve been eyeballing the belair
@cwalker2282 ай бұрын
Kunwu reigns supreme!!! I wish i could find a Neptune, they just don’t exist.
@robbie1542 ай бұрын
No X-Padre because it is just the variant of the padre I'm assuming?
@metal_complex2 ай бұрын
Correct
@fancydan12622 ай бұрын
@metal_complex What’s wrong with the Higonokami? Simple. Elegant. Light. Compact. Super sharp. Affordable. Timeless. Stylish. Ergonomic. High-quality Japanese craftsmanship.
@majorpowell102 ай бұрын
What about the Quiet Carry Drift Large?
@metal_complex2 ай бұрын
Not for me but it's cool
@daniel.kuhl11112 ай бұрын
Best video u ever did !!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
2 ай бұрын
I tried to buy that winterblade knife and I can’t
@JosephTardiff-dt6hm2 ай бұрын
Mundus Al Khem belongs at top if not right under Winterblade’s Severn
@OreoDave2 ай бұрын
All hail Winterblade!! 🙌💜💜💜👐
@RandyFasnacht2 ай бұрын
Keeping my eyes open for a Neptune if they come back in stock... 👀
@hificat1012 ай бұрын
That Avair looks amazing, but the bevel looks super weird.
@remyh4462 ай бұрын
You just gotta get the factor xl from Brian winters 44:06
@phantomstrike33104 күн бұрын
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
@TonyGo-w1e2 ай бұрын
I can just about make any material sharp I don't understand the price on the stuff
@metal_complex2 ай бұрын
Correct.. anything can become "sharp". But how long will it stay sharp? The cheap stuff doesn't last at all. How about toughness and edge stability? Corrosion resistance? Ease of maintenance? What about the frame material and the time it takes to machine it? What's it made from? Plastic or titanium? Where is it made? What are the costs of manufacturing in the country it's made in? Is the knife made entirely by machine or are there hand elements? These are the types of elements that make knives more expensive. I cover these topics extensively here. If you dont know, ask. It's always more complicated than people assume. Cheap knives are cheap for a reason.
@zachattack-b6t2 ай бұрын
Market determines the price on the Roosevelt. He could list them for over 1k and have no problem moving his inventory. I miss out almost every single time on the lottos and drops (I hit once). Had to buy others on secondary market for more. They’re def special imo.
@christopherr17112 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more
@Solidus__2 ай бұрын
Lol what?
@Fly2kill12 ай бұрын
The OZ has got to be one of if not the biggest rip off in this community. Maybe I’m just not fanboy enough to get it. And yes I have expensive knives.
@EtotheFnD2 ай бұрын
Is today your 600k livestream?
@metal_complex2 ай бұрын
Yep! 6:30pm cst
@EtotheFnD2 ай бұрын
@@metal_complex thanks buddy...we all love ya...👊
@ak4dreday2 ай бұрын
The Reign is inspired, without a doubt, by the Veli.....
@metal_complex2 ай бұрын
.... I own both.... and I disagree. Both were inspired by "generic knife shape"
@brevanmcclellan62352 ай бұрын
Ohhhhhh shoot here it is 👀
@krazy_roach16982 ай бұрын
37:36 WE Killed it in this one
@DavidPerez-rq1sd2 ай бұрын
That Avair is very nice, but the billboarding is horrendous.
@alexandregraulle607Ай бұрын
Or Vosteed maybe !! ...
@alexandregraulle607Ай бұрын
I just would like to know his weight ..! ^^
@MrDudestein2 ай бұрын
Winterblade stocks going through the roof, and rightly so.
@alexandregraulle607Ай бұрын
I think i prefer the Meguron than the Messer ...
@nickmartino28392 ай бұрын
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 👏👏👋🇺🇲🤘🔪🤜🤛🇺🇲
@DarrinHowells2 ай бұрын
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.
@alexandregraulle607Ай бұрын
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 ..! ^^