TOP 10 Most Carried Pocket Knives EVER

My top 10 most carried folding knives EVER!
Les George Vecp - www.dlttrading.com/les-george...
ZT 0392 - N/A
Rockstead Higo II - www.dlttrading.com/rockstead?...
Ritter/Hogue RSK MK1 G2 - knifeworks.com/search.php?sea...
Spyderco PM2 - www.dlttrading.com/spyderco?r...
Microtech Ultratech - www.dlttrading.com/microtech-...
Spyderco Shaman - www.dlttrading.com/spyderco?r...
Hinderer XM - 18 3.5 - www.dlttrading.com/rick-hinde...
Demko AD-20.5 - www.dlttrading.com/demko-kniv...
Spyderco Para 3 - www.dlttrading.com/spyderco?r...
TRM Atom - www.threeriversmfg.com/knives
CJRB Pyrite - shrsl.com/45osx
Sharp By Design Evo Typhoon - www.dlttrading.com/sharp-by-d...
Herman Sting - www.dlttrading.com/herman-kni...
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Guardian Tactical Recon 35 - eknives.com/Guardian-Tactical...
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[@joshalmighty1901]

I'm trying out some law of attraction b.s. I'm gonna win a cool knife from you in the near future. I will treasure it, and it will pass down my family line, Thanks in advance Sir!

[@keithsargent6963]

I also didn’t like Spyderco knives at first, but now they are my favorite brand.

[@mitchyyy18]

Spyderco is the truth.

[@2Bstrifeless]

Yup. Spyderco has been winning me over with their persistent priority on cutting performance.

[@pricexs4129]

Thought they were some of the ugliest knives when I first seen them but now I love how they look and function

[@connorvena8991]

I always thought they had an interesting aesthetic as opposed to a lot of people who just think they’re ugly, but as soon as I got one they became my favorite as well. Very unique and great users

[@miketye2805]

I’m Loking at getting my first one as well just can’t decide which one.

[@seansmith4183]

It's a great list. All heavy hitters and no fillers. Excellent production value, as well.

[@echos-myron]

If I ever have the chance to own a Rockstead folder I will absolutely use it; all of the work they put into those knives can’t be properly appreciated without use. I’m really happy to see your Rockstead used as intended. Ferrari’s are meant to be driven after all. One day I’ll get my hands on one; and it will absolutely have the stingray inserts!

[@AVA787]

I just got the 10V REC Exclusive “Scorpion” Para 3. I knew it was an EDC must have and wanted an interesting one with good edge retention, but I wanted something different than Maxamet. I visited the page on REC a few times while it was in stock, but decided to let it go. I regretted it immediately after and found someone selling theirs on the secondary. Glad I took my second chance. The hype is real

[@bryanin602]

The fact that you carry the rockstead knife and use it is why I love your channel.

[@gregs7519]

I just picked up a Shaman in 15V. It's an absolute beast. I also have one in 204P that I did a skinny mod on. Great design

[@LizardHunter777]

My #1 used to be my PM3 but I've been carrying my AD20.5 90% of the time...its just such a good knife

[@danpennella]

I’ve never thought the Spyderco knives were ugly but that’s because I started using them when I was 10 and back then everything was bad ass! I will have to say my top knives in the coming months will 100 percent be Titanium Atom, Demko AD20.5 textured Ti, and one of my many variations of the Pyrite. I won’t have the Winterblade Factor B3 until December but once I get that it will definitely see a lot of pocket time

[@AlanSpringer2074]

My Ruike p-155B is my go to knife out of about 150 blades in my collection. I just love the looks and ergonomics.

[@rhinosaur.]

Base Shaman is $252 now. I got one during the recent Spyderco sale, and I do love it. Probably my favorite Spyderco design.

[@kraken9883]

I’m waiting for a sale to pick one up but at 250 that’s a hard bargain. I have a native 5 that I love and they just released the bodacious which looks very similar to the shaman.

[@phil2082]

​@kraken9883 The bodacious is full flat grind, but it has more meat behind the blade. Honestly I think the Shaman is better than the PM2 because of the geometry, and that knife has a similar thing going.

[@kraken9883]

Bladehq $252 @@PS987654321PS

[@knivesinedc]

It's crazy to me that it's that expensive now. I bought my first Shaman BNIB on the secondary market for $100 flat. Standard black handles/S30V, but still. Hard to even look at the price of my beloved Spyderco now 😭

[@rhinosaur.]

@@knivesinedc Now it's $270.

[@tob12g]

yes it's the para3 lightweight for me can't keep that thing outta my pocket love it hardly know it's in there but always there when i need it great knife .

[@tylorblack3152]

I used to be die hard benchmade until I ordered my first spyderco a few months ago, smkw exclusive pm2 with fat carbon lava flow scales and a cpm m4 blade, thing was lazer sharp out of the box and after some hard abuse is still just as sharp. Although me carrying a bunch of stuff in my pockets and it being kinda bulky I opted for a pm3 which is now on the way because of this video Hope I like mine as much as you do yours!👍🏼

[@wadesimon3536]

I love my CJRB Pyrite! It’s in my pocket all the time!

[@TheHookBoy]

And due to your praise of that RECON-035, I purchased a RECON-040 in drop point and it’s always on me (I tend to carry more than one knife at a time.

[@rivertrubia2710]

I felt the same way about Spyderco,now I fully dig em

[@stephenyeung6341]

I carried a Benchmade 710 for many years before adding a few other knives to the rotation. I mostly carry a ZT 562 now and occasionally a Microtech LUDT.

[@senthemink]

I haven't been in the community super long, but here are mine according to my memory: 10: Monteray Bay Knives Old Guard 9: Kunwu Pulsar 8: Spyderco Delica 7: Chris Reeve Large Inkosi 6: Spartan Harsey 3.25 inch (I think it might be the one you reviewed, I bought it from nick shabazz and iirc he got it from you, might be wrong on that one) 5: QSP Penguin Plus 4: Spyderco Smock 3: Spartan Harsey Fullsize 2: Spyderco Manix 2 1: Benchmade mini bugout

[@christianbureau6732]

We really have the same taste, looking forward for your advice for suture spending, cheers

[@hockeymack]

Nice Vid, Solid lineup, and recomendations!

[@manifestoutdoors5698]

100% agree about the shaman. I know it has its detractors but the shaman and the OG millie set the ergonomic standard for me…

[@shermangershman9011]

Not such a Microtech fan, I've had five or six ( lubed ) different, new, knives derail / not want to deploy or retract. I like the pm2( camo ), I like the shaman, I LOVE the S90 / carbon fiber Yojumbo!

[@tasaman]

Respect! A knife gut that uses them.

[@426moparman426]

I love the PM3, mines in black cpm cru wear with flytanium copper scales.

[@kelseywinter-troutwine1928]

Have you had any issues with the PM3 Maxamet with the Detent ball? I’ve had mine just about a year & sent it in once to get it fixed…it’s getting loose again. I use it but not heavily. I’ve used my Endura s30v more often. Thoughts?

[@philvallee645]

Thanks MC great video! Would love to see how this lineup actually progresses say in 6 month's time?

[@chrisxshock]

Man I love this channel. I have a lot of knives but it’s always a spyderco in my pocket. Not a fanboy or any brand I’m a fan of knives. Out of all my knives a spyderco tends to hit the pocket the most. My pm2 has been the main for 4 years. It’s not my favorite to say, but it’s the one I would want to be stuck with if any.

[@area51.52]

Hey MC. I really like these top ten style videos. Any chance of you doing an updated top ten zombie apocalypse knives? Those are a lot of fun.

[@chrisnewberry4646]

I have a Colonial Ranger three blade pocketknife as my EDC, I bought it at an antique store for ten dollars. I also have a Buck lock blade pocketknife I carry occasionally.

[@jessegala8216]

Hey MC I just ordered my first OTF knife! ULTRATECH IN FULL DLC tactical half full serrated half SE!!!

[@slayer7682]

my top 10, which I use for work, my grunt knives and what I trust to beat up on In no particular order and not counting my Gentlemens knives Buck 110 Spyderco Centofante 3 ZT 0562 both CF TI version Tops MSF 4.0 folder Milwaukee Fastback - as long as utilities knives count Blur - my opinion has the most comfortable thumb studs of all knives. Benchmade 761 PM 2 ZT 0566 Demko AD 20.5

[@andrewholleman7573]

Interesting vid. I like some of your choices. Others not so much. My top 5: 1) Spyderco Endura 4 in solid stainless - been carrying for decades. Can easily and quickly 1-hand operate despite spine lock. 2) CRKT Ruger Hollow Point +P - Ken Onion design does not fail. Got for $7 clearance at WalMart! Easily a $100 knife if sold elsewhere. 3) Paragon Warlock (black on black, sorcerer grind) - So fun, so sharp, so sexy. Must be kept lubricated at all times, but amazing knife. 4) Pocket Chete by Joerg Sprave/Boker. I only wear this while camping/out in the country, because I wear it unfolded. I got #75 out of 5000 made, limited edition (jealous yet?) Still carry it. 5) Cold Steel Recon Tanto, 1993 edition. You cant kill this knife. I have tried.... and I still have 70 years on my 100 year warranty. Not folding at all, still often carried.

[@wesbillings1935]

This was A Good one MC!

[@renniesmith8073]

I'm not a Spyderco fan? I've tried to like them had quite a few over the years! I've got a fairly large knife collection (50-60) my most carried knife is my original green scale 940 I've had it over 10 years and it just such a joy to carry love it!

[@RileyCoyote]

Triple thwap 24/30 PS how do you feel about the ad20.5 in s35vn/g10 at the pricepoint its at (250)?

[@chrishinkle5982]

Thanks for sharing bud!👊🏻Spyderco was always a hideous knife to me but I got drunk from the heat treat and performance of it when I tried it and now they have became that perfect 10 to me😂

[@normcote270]

My PM3 lite in dark blue other than my fixed blades is my favorite EDC. folder Knife. I really love my 3 sub 3" fixed blades. The three fixies carry in this order. 1. ESSE Izula in s35vn with custom scales from Knife Connection 2. ESEE Xancudo 3. Spyderco Enuf.

[@miketye2805]

I want a Factor so bad! Love my Atom, but you have to try a TRM Shadow as well! Amazing

[@jonnebbeling8000]

Great video!!

[@buttstuff3008]

I swap between my pm2, para3, manix lw, and pacific 2 for ocean and fishing activities. I've loved the look of spyderco since I was a little kid. Never understood why people call them ugly but everyone has their own taste. Also carry either and izual or a cr2.5 as a fixed blade and either the skeletool or wave for a multi tool. Never go anywhere with out those three.

[@felixfungle-bung4688]

Same here. My father was a commercial diver, so Spyderco was always ìn the household.

[@Paul_Ironwolf]

I'm waiting for Spyderco Native 5 Salt in Magnacut to get back in stock at my local retailer. cant wait to get one.

[@adrianburgoscolas520]

Love Spyderco knives🤤

[@KristopherCost]

Yay! The Rockstead showed up!

[@jasongomeztheicecreamman9271]

I can't believe you made the $1500 Rockstead a daily carry! I love it! I am of the same opinion though. If I'm going to pay a crazy amount for a pocket knife, it HAS to be able to stand up to daily use no matter how nice it looks.

[@ryansmock2717]

I'll try to drop my top ten here: 1. Arcane Crawler 2. SBD Apex 3. Varga Blades VBR MKIII 4. EMPEDC Nymble W 5. Jake Hoback Sumo 6. Kunwu S-Tao 7. AD20 in full Ti 8. Chapman Lake Knives CLK-2D 9. Arno Bernard iMamba 10. WE Ziffius

[@whalehands4779]

You beat me to it. I want to buy a rockstead only to use it. I'm currently doing that with my Spyderco Paysan.

[@ianz28]

I’m a firearms lover…. Which branched into everyday carry knives. I have a PM2 (and many other good knives)… while the Spyderco is nice. An extremely surprising knife for me is the Kizer Original titanium with s35vn steel. The button lock/scales/smoothness for the price is unbelievable; the clip is perfect and it fits perfectly in the pocket. Sad to say… American companies take note. Edit: my everyday CC is a CZ PCR…. No glock for me. All personal preferences of course.

[@yankee2yankee216]

I am also a Kizer fan. Almost every single one of their under $200 knives is every bit as good as most $400 (+) knives, i.e. extremely good. They are, due to their price, much more common than more costly semi-custom knives, but IMHO, they’re about as good.

[@anthonyberardi8904]

XM-18 is the best on that list. I love carrying my Eklipse 👍

[@machpandac]

para 3 is an absolute gem. hard to blame you for carrying it the most

[@cemetarygates2800]

TOP 10....EVER well played

[@MichaelKepple-tx4go]

Love seeing content like this. Will never get tired of watching it, even if you redid it each week

[@mikereese15]

Very nice.

[@jamesforehand8181]

I tend to carry benchmade because I’m a lefty, I do have a couple lefty spyderco’s in enjoy and some hogue, one microtech, who can go wrong haha

[@wc319]

Veryt Funny Today was my AHA day with the PM2... I had a Factiry scale on it and hated it... but then I got th Flytanium Scales in Brass and and I LOVE IT!!

[@dougbrown7150]

Ive owned all 3 of the spidercos shown, the shaman is the only one ive kept. Just cant get used to that lump on the spine. The ritter however I have to say is a go to.

[@francescocastanon1601]

Rockstead is my favourite brand, I haven’t seen your review of the Ren. Did I miss it? Is it delayed? Thanks!

[@charlescharles9755]

Spyderco PM2 was my first nice knife i loved it instantly. Everytime I try out someone else's knife im always underwhelmd even if its been a "nicer"/more expensive knife. If its a folder I need to be able to spydie flick it and have a compression lock for me personally. I know ill get a Military 2 one day though when they start doing sprint runs and theres a interesting steel option I like. Held a PM3 and it was nice but i love the full sized handel on the PM2 no benefit of PM3 in my eyes besides if you have bad laws where you live.

[@ThurgoodJenkinz]

Im surprised no Kizers have made it on your list. I love mine. Seems very well made.

[@bhmichigan8731]

Lots of good knives out there ... that being said (I am in my mid 60s and lived in all conditions) If a person can only get or carry 1 knife for everything ... I honestly would go with a Buck 110 ... always good to have a little Victorinox Classic in your pocket > I actually saved a person's life with one back in 94

[@marclucier2533]

My daily that lives in my pocket is my benchmade 940. Occasionally switching out to the Para 3.

[@bobbygermano9926]

140?. You def got me beat, Nicely done.

[@cyphersuit1]

How much go these ZT0392s for? I have an unused 392bwbrz at home 😅 on ebay right now there are ...none.

[@Barney_Greenway]

Hi @metal_complex, very fun video! Speaking of most carried EDC, what‘s your 2023 opinion on the Spyderco Kapara? I love it much more than the PM2 because it‘s so hand-meltingly smooth, perfect size & ergonomy to me 🥰

[@metal_complex]

It's an awesome knife. Wish the price wasn't so high. Still better than the Shaman!

[@Barney_Greenway]

@@metal_complex Thanks a lot! 🤗

[@brianleverich4467]

Endura 4 is a good dependable tool saber or flat grind for me

[@andrewmanges5323]

HELP! so I’m new to collecting knifes and my only knife so far is a bugout with titanium scales. What knife should a buy next? 200$ budget, could go over by 30$ or so buy I’d rather not

[@kingtaj]

@metal_complex if you wanted to get into an OTF on a limited budget, not knowing if you'll like them, what would be your recommended model? Ultratech? or something else

[@BrockOfBodom]

The AD20.5 has become my favorite knife of all time, especially after putting August Engineering chevron textured aluminum scales on it. I carry 2 knives on me every day and only one of them gets swapped out because I just refuse to take my 20.5 out of my pockets. Exceptional in every way. Getting a PM2 from my Girlfriend for my birthday so maybe they’ll both make near permanent spots in my EDC!

[@erinsquirkychannel501]

The houge Ex01 people say it's the strongest on the market, what's everyone's thoughts on that that owns one thxs

[@scrick7112]

That was fun Knife Guy.

[@JamiePortside]

Hey MC, long time viewer and first time commenter. I’m wondering what’s a good Shaman alternative for a lefty?

[@lenzielenski3276]

Sorry, I don't get the AD20.5. Its interesting because the lock is different, but cutting geometry, build quality, ergonomics are all lacking. I agree on the XM-18, tough and excellent build quality though as often as not I'll opt for the ZT562 just because I have so many. Going to have to check out the Recon35 as an alternative to my Ultratech.

[@miller8638]

Good to see you treated the rockstead the way it was meant to treated 👍 They weren't meant to be put in a safe lol

[@metal_complex]

I mean I won't judge anyone who does that. It's their money so the end function is entirely up to the buyer

[@dfgerherbduh3102]

Man I’m watching this dude show me all these awesome knives and all I’m buying is a svord mini peasant knife and a victorinox huntsman

[@chrispotter2948]

Nice to see a Herman pop up on there!

[@maybefrank8345]

Mr Complex, got some gems on here! Wish I could appreciate a mirror polish, I really do 🤷‍♂️ Just got my first PM2 - the recent BHQ s90v version was cheaper than the OG? Couldn’t resist. Looking at my first OTF…hard to resist Microtech but there are so many options now…. Prefer full size. Recommendation?

[@maybefrank8345]

Let me rephrase…if there will only be one (for now) is it worth getting the Ultratech for the experience (it’s the legend) or the guardian tactical which may be better?

[@elenwe185]

Does anyone have the same bladeplay issue on the Para 3? I dont know what to do but it drives me nuts.

[@billyberry6200]

I put button head screws on my ultra techs in place of the glass breaker

[@hificat101]

I said the PM2 and Para3 were the stupidest looking knives I'd ever seen. Now I'm a Spyderco fan boy. I have a Crucarta PM2 and a Paul Munko PM2 on order, AND a PM3 LW in S90V that I'm planning on dressing up with AWT scales.

[@d_sharon_design]

Nice! Paul Munko is the man.

[@RileyCoyote]

Everyone says they're ugly till they handle one

[@marcuscompton3772]

I said I don't think I'd ever buy one to! Now that's my main buying brand!

[@cannabislife1688]

I like the Spyderco PM2 ( I have two of them 1 in s45vn the other is in s110v ) and the only other knife I would carry over it would be the Gerber 06 Automatic. The 06 Auto is built like a Panzer. You can pry with it, chop with it, I’ve even done some Batoning with mine when I camp and you get decent steel ( S30V )

[@cannabislife1688]

@@RileyCoyoteI like the sinister look of Spydercos, and the blade shape every since I first saw them .

[@robertkain7890]

I have a collection of similar size (over 100) and I'm not ashamed to admit that several of my knives cost well over a thousand dollars and I carry & use the hell out of them!! Though, all of my knives still have their tips lol! 😂

[@bennettrocco9364]

Where did you get that para 3 pocket clip?

[@HobbyHobbit-ue6oi]

You a need to do a list for the knives you fidget with most around the house. Also when you're done with a video do you head upstairs immediately or do you wait around and play with knives in your little sanctum sanctorum?😁😁😂😂

[@Spthomas47]

For my edc use*, I've not found one that isn't a button lock warncliff, with a reverse flick. Ease of deployment? Check Ease of use, for my use? Check Ease of blade away, back into pocket? Check. I still want to try the Demco. * my edc use- One handed out of pocket deployment. Do the task. Most any knife, ehhhhhh not really, but, right? One handed close and back into pocket(while my other hand is still doing the thing). Smock Pyrite Conspirator Yard carry- zt0350 (yes, you can baton with it). Which is different than work carry because I'm less focused on economy of motion and safety (I'm in my yard alone typically).

[@JoeLu-kd5kj]

Are there some very good folding knives from Germany?

[@user-jx1rx5rc6g]

zt 0900 love les

[@indica_daze]

I just bought my first pm2

[@wesleym7927]

How do you feel about the Spyderco Delica? I just bought one and I’m concerned it won’t hold up to minor abuse? Who know we shall see!!

[@Abaddon5850]

I need a shaman lightweight!

[@indica_daze]

Now you make me wish I would have picked up the paramilitary 3 instead of the two oh well I prefer larger knife

[@PatDsNutz]

10:11 after 41/2 yrs I got a XM 18 3.5 non-flipper slicer. 🎉 if I would taken a breath I would’ve seen that they had “the one” battle blk blade and frame with blk/blue g-10. Oh well. I GOT ONE!!!

[@bpsdetailing8822]

I feel like we have fairy different taste in knives - but I also have a bunch of nice knives and once I got my Para 3 lightweight it quickly became my most carried knife. Says a lot about how good the Para 3 is when several knife nerds carry it over so many other great knives. Considering the Tactile Maverick for my next knife and that might knock the Para 3 out of the top spot. Nice carry list! Cheers!

[@randomstuffman01]

Spyderco Centofante. And Spyderco Starmate (440v original) Thanks. toronto canada

[@ergezinger]

Brah, the Shaman on Blade HQ as of today July 23, 2023, is,... wait for it,... $252. Yeah,... great knife, but when the base S45VN PM2 is $185, Spyderco's got some Spydersplaining to do.

[@rwj6213]

Goo spyderco!!!🎉

[@greghassen4726]

Hi, your videos are very informative. But being new to the knife craze, I wish you would do three things on every knife: blade length, overall length, and length closed. That would help me so much because I look at these knives. I think they’re fantastic but I’m looking for a certain size and then I have to do a lot of research to find it and……. I find some of the sites don’t even list that stuff but I’m sure you know you know it…. Thanks!

[@pretentiousname01]

The additional slaps are the best thing to happen to this channel.

[@tonyhoodlass1846]

For me it's Spyderco for folder's and Blackjack and S.O.G for fixed blade's

[@Stevieray55]

U may fall head of heels in love with the new ram lock it surpasses any lock to date it's awesome

[@dwarvengamesmith9726]

Shaman clone is my edc real one sis in my safe. Absolutely amazing knife though

[@Hardcore4JChrist]

What clone?! Do tell please! 🤙🏼

[@nimrods6459]

I carry the para 3 every day. I’m waiting for a s90v warncliffe version.

[@maybefrank8345]

I’ve got an s110v with a chip in the blade that could almost be considered a wharny! Lol

[@kid5Media]

I am a total Para3 fan boy. The Demkos are very attractive, though.