There Are TONS Of Knives Out There And The Vast Majority Are Completely Uninteresting - TKG 216

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[@romanarnold4064]

A good analogy is unbox therapy style channel vs a channel focused on a subgenre of tech.

[@MShook-wx2do]

You’re the only creator I’ll listen to complain for 30 mins. Keep up the good work!

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It is pretty amazing that you have done two uploads a day for five years without missing a beat. There should be some kind of KZbin award for most consistent uploads.

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Metal Complex is in a league of his own for that💪🏻

[@jonmy357]

Basement dweller

[@CarrieWard-ny1zl]

@@yungmoosepiss994 yeah but who’s gonna watch two of his videos every day for five years you gotta be a nutcase? I I watch the ones I find interesting which might be one a week but the more he’s got higher chances of something interesting..

[@shawnsadventures2852]

This is why you're the best . You only talk about what you like, not pressured by anyone

[@greghutmacher5109]

The unboxings and reviews are fun. Thanks. Keep doing your thing your way, that's why we tune in.

[@howardmyboy2]

My biggest problem is the over abundance of small knives. It seems like for every interesting full size knife there are 30 small uninteresting knives.

[@danpennella]

I can’t speak for everyone but I think your damn near 600,000 subscribers would agree that you are doing it right. Not everyone will agree with everything you do all the time but by and large your content is what keeps people informed and entertained in this industry. YOU alone got be back into collecting knives early last year. Your video of the top 50 knives of all time is still a list I consult when considering what knife I should buy next. Your unabashed joy for the interesting and your no nonsense candor about things you don’t find appealing is what we all love and enjoy seeing so as long as that keeps happening, the companies be damned and we will always be here to watch and learn and probably laugh! Thanks MC

[@wesbillings1935]

You are literally humble and "crass" at the same time, you really are the 🐐 of knife content creators! I love your style

[@jaytree_75]

You can always tell when MC isn’t thrilled w a knife… “and that’s fine.” Haha. Appreciate your honesty, and genuine enthusiasm when it happens. My bank account may not but I do :)

[@anthonyberardi8904]

Keep up the good work MC, you’re the #1 channel on YT, hands down. Especially all the Hinderer info/vids, you got me hooked on those too lol

[@levelonup0314]

Bryan Winters is THEEEE Best dude! And his knives are pretty dope too.. 😄Yeah, really awesome work and completely addicting!

[@joet81]

I'm really thankful that your channel exists. Your channel was the main Channel that I watched when starting my journey into collecting, and I still watch almost every one of your videos. Your Enthusiasm is infectious and your success as well deserved.

[@winterbladeco]

Thanks MC!! 🙏 My new liner lock + tactical spork prototype is on the way.. 😝

[@jamesfischer3694]

Out of all the knife KZbin content creators I really only watch yours for knife unboxing and reviews. Mostly because you get to the point with no filler crap and fufu dust. With all your uploads I can't myself keep up with your stuff due to my life doesn't revolve around knives... Lol. I'm so far behind with time and money that I just recently bought the civivi Vision FG w/Damascus. Thx for all your hard work! I really do enjoy and share your content!!

[@vermin33]

thank you for showing me the Kizer Huntsmen. Got the second last one I could find in Canada. I love this knife soooo much. Your honesty is very appreciated

[@drbilly5133]

I’m a relative noob to quality knives. You are one of the guides who led me to Kizer, several Spydercos, as well as Flytanium for my Bugout. So, thanks.

[@jeffhamilton4587]

Hey! MC, you put up a video of your anniversary gift. I saw it and before I could watch it, you pulled it! I know what I saw, and now I'm so obsessed. Puleese put it back up, before I go madder!

[@beefstick4242]

What was it

[@michaelsterling8964]

Love your channel MC. You are why I have most of my knives. I love the new knives I haven't heard of before, like Herman, Bryan Winters, and Rob Johnson. Thanks to you I have all of them now. Stuff like that I LOVE. Wish you mention the ease of the knives going in and out of the pocket as that happens a lot with a "pocket" knife. But I love what you do, keep up the good work!!

[@Lack_of_response]

I wonder if the increase in “nothing we haven’t seen before” new releases is related to the increasing number of new people in the hobby that might not be interested in the wilder designs yet. They are shopping for plain and practical while others are looking for fun and freaky.

[@metal_complex]

The problem is that "plain and practical" is the overwhelming majority. There is FAR MORE of that stuff than we need as a whole community. It's simple, inexpensive and unimaginative even if it's practical. We just don't need 27 variations of the bugout or the rat.

[@Lack_of_response]

@@metal_complex definitely. i would love to see more non-boring options out there.

[@PluckyPackrat]

@@metal_complex Maybe if there are a million variations of the boring & practical, prices will drop even further and make entry even more affordable!

[@drosteo]

Amazing videos mate. Been watching them all night. So much to learn. I have a Kershaw Pub keychain knife that I lost the hinge screw from, which got me looking into whether I order something different this time. Would love to see one of your videos on the smaller knives that one would actually have on their main set of keys. 🙏

[@dalian3903]

I started watching your vids because of your content that’s not all about main stream knives i like how your doing things now and don’t change 💪🏾 much love

[@Warbeastbeastofwar]

Wanna say thank you for your service to the knife community! I have discovered many many knifes that I love after watching you review them! Recently picked up my Grail! A beautiful Herman! And they are everything I thought it would be after watching many reviews of them. Thanks again MC!

[@PluckyPackrat]

Metal Complex should do a "bring your own shovel" day for his neighbors to pick up some of the piles of unwanted knives

[@BennyOcean]

What's wrong with minimalistic knives? He kind of skipped by that part pretty quickly. I like them for EDC. Not sure what's the problem.

[@RamboAdventures-oi1mn]

It is the law of numbers. Make enough different items and one will surely appeal to the masses. These large knife companies have huge overhead and lots of employees and cannot depend on preorders and sold out prior to release like custom companies. The plus side is that every year we get the option to buy a super great knife at ridiculous clearance prices because they it did not sell well. Thanks always for the content!

[@barboki]

I told my GF about this topic and she totally got it since she does book reviews and can get the same thing happen to her.

[@chriswebb3018]

Knife center has Koenig mini Arius knives in stock, all flipper versions & 3 different configurations.

[@willb7713]

Woohoo! I look forward to these.

[@BlueMonday102286]

GOAT of knife reviews. Appreciate the honest content.

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

I listened to you whine for 28 minutes and enjoyed every second. Very articulated, and couldn't agree more. Thanks for sharing your insights to and for the community. You rock.

[@TheAdequateMedia]

I've really wanted to do a podcast on this topic for a while. Great video man.

[@sgmann]

thank you again!..metal tharapy 😊

[@TheDemocultis]

Homie, chiiillllllll. These companies, at this juncture, should know what you think would be interesting enough to make a video on. That said, I'm not sure why you feel the need to even address it. I'm not in any way being rude, I just don't think it was necessary. The videos you make are great because you want to make them and that's what keeps us coming back. I went from a Walmart knife guy to ordering my first somewhat premium knife. I got the manix 2 in S110v with the blurple scales. I plan on exchanging those though lol. What I'm trying to say is, keep doing what you do with no regrets. Your message is getting out to people that would never have considered dropping that kind of coin. I'm also learning much more about blade steels and that fascinates me.

[@metal_complex]

Oh I couldn't wait to make this video and was genuinely curious about the Bodacious. I was more than happy to report my thoughts for the community. This is what I live for

[@ryanhollinger5988]

I have very much enjoyed your top 10 style videos. My wish list has grown exponentially the last three months thanks to you 😂 keep it up man.

[@kdelacruz8473]

I personally watch your vids because you always keep it real, not really about what’s the new expensive thing on the market. As a broke vet student who loves knives, I appreciate that you always point out the best budget friendly options. Thanks for doing what you do and I hope I can win a giveaway one day! 😅

[@aaronbrown8697]

Can't blame ya. No one person can keep up with everything coming out. There's really only 3 guys I watch anymore you, neeves, and stassa. I love knives! Thanks for all the content! I've found a lot of bangers that I would not have known about if guys like you didn't put them out. Thanks man!

[@MrJowaco]

What you do is needed. Don’t change. Just do you. And if you need somewhere to “store” all the extras, just let me know. I’m here for you, man.

[@mikereese15]

Love these knife guy conversations

[@Ward_918]

Love the rants. Seriously. Your Friday livestreams make my train ride home from work much more enjoyable.

[@julianphotography1201]

I will always watch your videos MC because you stay true to yourself. Honest advice , the moment you stop enjoying making videos for us and feel pressured in doing so , you should stop.

[@guerillamike5150]

I miss this

[@Pete_Fish]

IThanks MC 😎

[@raywaage7550]

Oh, so you like the feedback. Well I bought the Civivi vision in nitro v and black g10. I love it. I’m glad you got me into that one. Also I love the pocket clip… now. It was hilarious to see you bugging out about it. You were right. It sucked. I removed it and smashed it with a hammer on an anvil because I had nothing to lose. Now it’s flatter than the Loch Ness monster it had been and you can’t feel it in your hand. And it still works good. Thanks for all the info and getting me hooked and also helping me understand pricing and value and design.

[@MichaelDavis-ls4pr]

I want one of those civivi visions to do a review on my channel

[@heavyweightsound]

At the end of the video I came to say I can relate. And then you said it!

[@GUNSnARMYRN]

More cowbell please.

[@davidhalbleib5040]

I feel like the knife industry is almost getting saturated by the inexpensive knife brands churning out a lot of low end knives. I also feel like the knife industry has almost reached it's zenith. There are some really amazing knives being made with really nice materials and with such amazing precision. Really, I wonder what could be next in the industry. Also, I heard Ben Peterson say the other day that people have been getting laid off from their jobs in the knife industry too which makes me wonder again where things are going to go. It's pretty cool that your channel has done well enough that these guys are sending you knives and they know that their products may get noticed through your channel. That's some cheap advertising for them to access a ton of people. I would like to see all of the cast off knives set side by side just to see them LoL. I bet keeping track of all the stuff that needs shipping is crazy too. Keep it up you do a good job. 👍👍

[@lotsalols5892]

Amen. Several decent companies out there pushing new model after new model out and it can get pretty boring. I enjoy companies with just a few models that have taken the time to refine those models, it speaks volumes compared to someone just trying to sell you ok the "newest and greatest" thing.

[@Barney_Greenway]

Is that a Terzuola, third on the bottom left with the thumb-disc? 😀

[@grimoire1412]

Knives have always interested me since I was in cub scouts even though they were always cheap. But as an adult there are so many cool knives and sure it hurts my wallet. I will more than likely always find knives cool and I honestly want to either get my own knife designed or start my own company

[@henryg683]

The The numbers are telling the story that we like the content you’re doing don’t change a thing for any reason other than it’s what you think and we like it!!!

[@gingopom]

Could anyone tell me what knife is sitting to the left of the Severn here ?

[@marccohen5579]

I listened to your message while looking at all that eye candy. But what was that yellow knife on the bottom row?

[@dunnoY4]

Looks like the Boker Wiener Warrior Kalashnikov

[@todd1611]

When is the sale for the spillovers you are not attached to..? !!

[@OreoDave]

All hail Winterblade!! 🙌💜💜💜👐

[@parkewalton]

It’s no wonder content creators like you are setting out to design your own knives. Hate it or love it but Jerad’s over at Neeve’s knives looks DIFFERENT. How many k390 knives are out there? Makes me excited to see your design.

[@jspeedadventures]

A lot of the knives I prefer are what others would consider boring. I'm not into the pretentious, crazy or weird just because they have a new lock design or a unique blade shape. I like serviceable knives with common and useful shapes and textures...and a lot of my collection are "budget blades" as I'm not afraid to carry and use them...and potentially lose them. I have over 50 knives in my collection and all but 6 of them were under $100.

[@metal_complex]

That's all completely fine. My issue is that the knife world already has enough of these designs. Dozens of identical, basic designs come out weekly. Many of them sit at retailers because people already have 10 identical knives in their collections. I am uninterested in assisting these companies with moving said duplicates when nobody wants them.

[@Tjbmoney80]

The unboxing and reviews are what made me subscribe. I trust your opinion.

[@KieteDech]

We all need to vent sometimes

[@Mastersargent3841]

Admire and respect your transparency about maintaining standards and disciplines for this craft while steadfast your lifestyle of being a husband and a father. HOOAH

[@matthewjefferis9451]

I love you MC! Your to cool! Appreciate your channel. As long If don't hear you say a spderco shaman.

[@JiraiyaJaJuice-dp8kl]

Like metal complex said at the 1:30 mark. People would literally kill to be in his position. Let that ish sink it.

[@skwissgaar_skwigelf_kdz3251]

we need more full size knives, it seems like everything is a mini now, i have big gorilla paws, live in the bush in alaska and use a lot of my knives for real knife stuff, now that being said , try doing ''real knife stuff'' with a 3 inch handle and a 2.75 blade. my top 3 budget edc/actual work knives(folders), pf beluga, kansept egress, cjrb rampart, all boring and cheap....but they work and fit in my hand. and thanks for the semi schitzo 2 a day content, keep it up.

[@boyscout399]

I know you said new colors aren't usually your jam, but please more food based knives like the hot dog kalashnikov or mint choc chip leek.

[@rcjoe406]

I watch more for your thoughts and funny comments on knifes 🔪 do you its working 😊

[@Pocket_Candy_Randy]

Do you, everybody can do themselves.

[@keithbrown9198]

Nah I enjoyed the slight rant. I was into knives back in the 70's as a kid, even made my own, and even early in my career where I depended on the two knives I always carried, but then I changed jobs, and worked in a secure facility for decades and traveled a lot, so I stopped EDC. Sure if I went out hunting, I'd have my knife, but that was a little different. Now that I retired, I got back into knives just as the scene was exploding, so I get it. I've had to slap my own hand to keep from making some purchases, and a couple of my collection I probably wouldn't buy again, and yet, I'm not ready to sell them either. Someone had to do all the work to design and manufacture them and I paid what I thought was a fair price, so... my grandkids will probably inherit them.

[@Kjeil]

Before I drop multiple hundreds of dollars on a knife, I always watch multiple reviews.

[@Dont_Poke_The_Bear]

Honestly, if I am watching a review, I am looking for the negatives. At the point I am looking at reviews, that item has made it to my mental que to buy, I want to see the reasons NOT to buy. As far as the market being flooded with uninteresting items, it cuts both ways... The unboxing, reviews and social media stuff feeds the hype around an item, good or bad, while also creating a false sense of market draw in the mind of companies that they need to make more stuff. One of the best example of this... SPRINT RUNS. Scarcity and hype generates the perception of "good business practices". In actuality, all it does is piss off people who want product improved tools and they move onto other companies who will produce what they want.

[@HarryBallsich]

Have you ever thought about doing a gas station knife of the week?

[@arthursdbjj]

Let’s get Metal in fix knifes, let’s get in him to open this pandora box. For content! And drive into more crazy voices and laughs LOL Thank you metal!!

[@user-ng1be6eo1b]

Man,I really like to see some other chinese brand knives here,Some Hign END stuff like Venom,Inifinity or budget stuff like CH,Yangee and so on

[@user-ng1be6eo1b]

by the way,Your content is informative and interesting

[@mediicice5862]

Yall should I get a bodacious or a shaman I can’t decide

[@CNYKnifeNut]

Nope

[@wc4201]

More Damasteel and DLC… and make super expensive!

[@the_knights_edge]

Always enjoy the rambling, its like a diary...but from a dude...a journal I guess

[@steffwo]

Like you mentioned, the increase of the knife world is something positive. Looking into the reason for the increase is not so positive anymore. It's the downfall of the western civilization and that people become more fearful.

[@aakins.314]

Life’s simple, get notified new video is posted and instantly click to go watch, appreciate the amazing knife content, my collection is growing rapidly due to you!!!

[@scottc8355]

I may be in the minority, but I'd enjoy seeing a review of a knife you don't like. It's good to see what your thoughts are and is helpful for buying decisions. Maybe do 10 at a time in a 10 min video?

[@metal_complex]

I actually do negative reviews all the time. People don't know that because they either automatically assume that I don't do negative reviews or they just don't watch long enough into the video. There are literally hundreds on this channel. The Benchmade Narrows is a great example. What I'm referring to here isn't the same thing. I'm basically saying "a lot of this stuff isn't good OR bad, it's just extremely boring and no one cares about it. I don't want to be expected to make people care".

[@scottc8355]

@metal_complex Yes. The narrows was a good example. I did watch that. I just don't recall a lot of others. Certainly you would know better!

[@metal_complex]

​@@scottc8355there are many 😉

[@GasStationKnives4Ever]

More gas station.

[@DangerDave330]

Here for the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the Momplex truth.

[@canaantravis]

I can’t help but cringe when people spend 300+ dollars on a silver colored titanium frame lock just because it’s made by a particular guy, so many boring angular uninteresting knives. Gimme ergonomics and functional/unique designs

[@guerillamike5150]

I think this is exactly what happened to Nick Shabazz

[@metal_complex]

Well to be fair nick also has a separate full time job that he cares very much about. He didn't have time AND was tired of seeing the same stuff over and over

[@guerillamike5150]

@@metal_complex that is absolutely true and it sounds ( ha ha, see what I did there?) like its a very highly specialized career. I do legitimately sympathize with you guys that have been in the game for a while. What starts with everything you touch being exciting and new, to seeing thousands of designs and growing very complacent to the hobby. Someone told me when I was young “If you like cars, don’t become a mechanic.”

[@bettinanstevens9259]

Maybe they should include Kleenex instead of a cloth. Sorry, life is hard. It's about to get harder.

[@zbaird3]

Awesome video. Love TKG.. Yeap I kinda see being in the best position can turn into a grab your hair moments. THX

[@JohnPatterson-freakage]

Nice rant MC. I am glad you do what you do. Sure have helped me make decisions on some knife choices I have made(i.e. the Civivi Vision FG, Chaves 229 with kickstop, QSP Penguin Ti and Fat Carbon etc.). Keep up the great work and I look forward to the Million subscriber GAW!!!

[@joshalmighty1901]

Thanks MC, for Everything! Your content is a daily part of our lives. You help many of us with Mental Health issues and to get through the Crazy shīt. We Thank You Sir. 😅

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Buy a Kizer from SMKW! Microtech and Kershaw shout out!!! ❤❤❤

[@RicksEDC]

Damn Dick, I’m surprised to hear that your reviews aren’t your most viewed videos. I love your first impression and review videos, listen to them during long car rides. 🫡