Why I Stopped Collecting Knives - Story Time! 📚

[@tommyle628]

I stopped collecting knives but began to make my own knives, then sell them. Buying is an addiction, making the ones who are useful and send them off to the right people feels much better.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@tommyle628 that’s really cool. Lemme know if you ever need a kydex sheath maker or want to have your work shown on the channel. 🍻

[@MRGoods89]

That's where I'm heading. I'm planning to get into knife making, but for now I'm still enjoying the knife hunting... though i know i need to reign it in a bit.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@MRGoods89 send your knife in when you’re ready to promote it. 👍

[@SheepEnlightener]

No, buying or collecting is not an addiction in itself; it’s not that simple. "Addiction is when you have a strong physical or psychological need or urge to do something or use something." I collect knives and NECA figures. I’ll buy a knife if I have enough money, really-really like it or "necessary" at the field, and it’s not overpriced for the elite market. I’m not spending all my money just to buy something to put on my shelf. It’s a hobby, not an addiction. But it's true, many people just buy and buy stuff even if they’re low on money and shelf space. It’s great that you make your own items; I respect you for that. I don’t have that ability for it. Good luck!

[@Maodifi]

This is what happened to me. As soon as I figured out that I could make some on my own, the magic of buying knives just disappeared. Plus, I find a lot of the pricing unjustified and the designs uninteresting.

[@TheSingaporeSlayer]

I stopped because they are over priced

[@Lion_Hamza]

Sadly yes. Ridiculous how some cost 10000s of dollars.

[@billythekidd623]

dexter russel knives and cold steel tomahawks the wood handle ones

[@OllieNorthover]

Well yeah of course there's always going to be some overpriced stuff, but conversely the range of high quality budget knives just seems to be getting better and better. It's a double edged sword (or knife).

[@bronco1199]

The knife industry today feels like the tattoo industry of the mid 2000's. There are a lot of quality businesses, but it is saturated and becoming more snobby and expensive.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@bronco1199 I knew there was a reason I stopped getting tattoos!

[@peezyorpj]

@@bronco1199 To be fair, every community has its snobs. It’s something you can’t escape no matter your hobby.

[@jimmyjohnjuan]

@@bronco1199 true also, knives that were more expensive cauae of steel 10 to 15 years ago, are cheaper. Tho there still better more expensive steels today. But alot of cheaper knives today are allt more quality

[@billbobby4374]

Great video, one thing that bothers me in the knife community is the depraved consumption. I think it’s detrimental to peoples lives . Thanks for keeping it real.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@billbobby4374 I made this video on a whim but it’s really cool to see so many people resonate with the theme. Appreciate you stopping by!

[@Severance223]

@@billbobby4374 I'm so glad I saw this comment (and the video 😄). I am 41 now, and have been buying knives since I was probably 12 or so. At one point, I had a safe with over 400 knives in it...a full blown hoard. I felt like Gollum...hunched over, staring into an abyss... looking for the "one knife"...my "precious". I have sinced parted with all but 5...but still feel like that is too many at times. It got gross...it was more, more, more. When I think what I could have done with the money I spent...it makes me want to puke. "Depraved consumption" absolutely nailed it... here's to heading in a different direction!

[@billbobby4374]

@@Severance223 a little truth can spark some powerful stuff that can help us grow and heal. The gollum feeling is a good way to frame what I think too many people are lost in. When I watched this video I really felt it. Thanks for the spark 5 minute knives!

[@mattmorrison9379]

Consumerism. Buy, buy, buy,. We can thank Edward Bernays for this. Getting people to buy things that they don't need. I'm guilty as well from time to time.

[@billbobby4374]

@@mattmorrison9379 hahaha you know what’s up. That guy was one of the worst people that ever existed.

[@EDCandLace]

I still have a huge collection but I do not buy very much anymore for the simple fact that nothing really interests me anymore.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@EDCandLace I feel that way about guns too. Hit me up for a sheath if you ever wanna upgrade some of your collection. 👍

[@just_nate_8694]

@@EDCandLace I hear ya Lace... nothing really interests me anymore either. 😐

[@Tony_Seed]

@@EDCandLace that’s because our worldly possessions are not important when we are in the end times, Jesus is returning the on true king ! It’s the only thing to be interested in!

[@CNYKnifeNut]

​@@Tony_Seed "Things I can touch are bad, but my imaginary friend is good"

[@ryngrd1]

​@@CNYKnifeNutwoe be unto the unbeliever. Jesus came to bring light to this world 🙏

[@-tzadakim-7805]

I’m in a transitional period of quitting. I’m selling a lot of my collection right now. It just gets too overwhelming, expensive, and distracting. I will never be fully satisfied with my collection if I continue, I will always want more. And as a Christian who wants to focus on spiritual things more-so than materialistic things, I have been doing poorly because of my greed.

[@egyptian316]

I keep a Rat 2 in my pocket as my daily carry knife. I have an Opinel at home that is my chores knife. When I was working the warehouse my pocketknife was a Leatherman, and a box cutter. Most of the knives I lust after I have no particular need for, honestly. It just feels nice to have nice things. This is also why I have very little interest in knives that cost over $100. I struggle to see how a Benchmade would be enough of an improvement over my Ontario knife to justify the cost. They look great, but I could have 3-4 great looking knives for the money. I also think a lot of the 'super steel' stuff is a bit of a scam.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Preach! 💯💯💯

[@ElonaldTrusk]

@@egyptian316 there are good deals on "super steel" knives, and some of those steels are not just hype. I got a Spyderco endura wharnie in k390 for like $110 shipped, and the steel is definitely a step up from the vg10, which was in the same price range.

[@windowbreezes]

I stopped when I stepped out and took a vacation out of the country. there's so much more important things out there than having buckets of knives.

[@5MinuteKnives]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@tough_blades]

🏔️🌲🏕️🤠💯🍻

[@Hungrybird474]

Yep

[@JonLape-r4m]

I needed this video my collection is growing and I really need to stop. Especially because I have been buying quantity over quality. Thanks you to you I’ll be keeping 5 knives. My spyderco efficient, civvi mini praxis, crkt squid, cold steel sr1 lite and Swiss tech leicht plus victorinox tinker

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@JonLape-r4m happy to help!

[@cheekfun]

I'm glad I started my collection off with only collecting knives I felt were useful and practical in pretty much every way. But now that the knives are getting silly in price and less about design and more about all the rage materials I just bought my final knife. I'm also starting to thin my collection. I'm glad you got to the point that you did!

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@cheekfun I’ll probably acquire a bunch more again at some point just to make sheaths out of maybe but I always want to keep my edc rotation manageable. Thanks for tuning in

[@davidlagno7717]

Holy crap bro I sold off most of a 25yr collection during the pandemic. And I kept very few and only buy borderline budget folders now. I really appreciate this video.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@davidlagno7717 🍻

[@Fishbag61]

First time commenting here... I really enjoy the channel, and although I'm personally not there yet, I like the perspective you've shared. My own interest in knives started less than 2 years ago, so it's still kind of new to me, but I've already morphed a few times in my approach to collecting. I've gone through stages where I would only buy budget knives, times when I had to keep up with latest releases, periods where I felt I had to get higher end stuff in order to feel like a real enthusiast...along with multiple other iterations. I even started selling and trading knives both online and in person in order to see it from that side. I particularly enjoy gifting knives to people who've had no previous interest in them...(pretty diabolical, no?)...and somewhere along the line, I began to incorporate the history of knife development and knife culture into my lifelong fondness of history in general. So, naturally, I had to start collecting vintage and historical knives as well. It's like I needed to experience all aspects of knifedom, and whichever direction I looked, there was a new path I could start down. I aint gonna lie... It got dizzying at times. The result was in just under two years I've purchased in the neighborhood of 400-450 knives. Folders, fixies, bushcraft, tactical, vintage, traditionals...premium steels, super steels, cheap steels, stupid steels...you name it...I've got it! I've got knives from China, Taiwan, India, Pakistan, Spain, Japan, England, France, Germany, Turkey, New Zealand, Ireland, Sweden, Finland, Ukraine, Romania, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Oregon....and the good 'ol USA...lol. I've got examples of every blade shape on the Knafs matt. I've calculated that the number of knives I've accumulated during that span averages out to a new knife every day and a half for two years....Fortunately, nature has a way of regulating out of control humans...its called economic shortfall. The realities of retirement and financial limitations are the immodium to the diarrhea of out of control knife acquisition. Don't get me wrong...I'm sure I'd try to keep it going if it weren't for those other pesky concerns such as food and a roof over my head. As I stated earlier, I haven't yet been bonked over the head with any revelation that leads to the kind clarity you enjoy, but I think it may soon be on the horizon. Just the other day, I took stock and came up with a total of only 300 or so knives. That has got to be the beginning of some kind of change, right? If it is, I'll certainly try to run with it...When the transformation takes place, the biggest challenge I'll likely face will be the sadness of not having as many knives available to give away.....that...and dealing with the disappointment of the prayer meeting attendees when they can no longer play the game where they get to guess how many knives I'm actually carrying in church. Anyhow, sorry to rant on my first post. But...I am going to get right on this...as soon as I finish those first three knives I started making last week. Wait, what am I going to do with all that new equipment?😅

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@Fishbag61 I love your attitude towards collection and it’s interesting to hear your evolution in the journey. Really appreciate your comment. Welcome to the channel! 🍻

[@knifedaddy5791]

Good vid, I too have had too sell off knives to make ends meets brother. Well done

[@mangobadger]

Thanks for sharing your unique perspective. I think collecting can be a comforting behavior, but like any form of consumption it can get out of hand. I started collecting a year ago, and I set a limit for myself which has forced me to re-evaluate whether I want to keep knives or sell/trade them for others. As a result, over time they’ve become more dear to me as they’ve survived this process and I’ve found new reasons to appreciate them. Regarding your Endura, I think it’s amazing when you find that one knife that’s the perfect edc for you, and who cares what anyone else thinks! For me that turned out to be the Lander 1, might be boring to most but it’s just right in my hand and for my lifestyle. The action and sliciness are underrated imo. Mine is so heavily customized that I don’t think anyone would recognize it tho 😂

[@5MinuteKnives]

That's great and I really appreciate your comment. 🍻

[@Chris-sm6xu]

I was collecting, and then I started realizing a lot of makers were selling stuff for really expensive prices, and not using very good material. I focused on the stuff I wanted to really use, and then I thought was really good. I’ve kept a few RMJ Tactical pieces, and a few top pieces and that’s it. I use them, and I love them. 2:53

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@Chris-sm6xu I went through the same thing. I really like RMJ stuff, but it was a little rich for my blood. Thanks for your input! 🍻

[@asafoetidajones8181]

I stopped collecting knives because I collected enough of the right knives. I only have about 75.

[@CNYKnifeNut]

Great video! Ive bought a handful of older knives, but ive only bought one new release this year (SpyMyto). Ive said for years that if i was to completely walk away from the hobby, a SE Endura would be the knife I kept. If i was to sell off most of my collection, and what i chose to keep came from an enthusiast perspective, the five I'd keep would be: Farid Mehr Mini K2 Maxace Killer Whale 2 AG Russell Acies CKF Eagle Rock CF/Ti s90v Military

[@Mr.Nemo-]

Same here. Sold off a lot during C19 went back to work then got hurt. Sold off more but the ones I do have I actually use and made me appreciate the ones I have. Before I would just buy just to have them sit and collect dust. Great video.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@Mr.Nemo- we’re in the same boat. Appreciate ya!

[@sird2333]

I stopped buying because I have more than I’ll probably ever use. Especially since I don’t cut stuff much in my current job.

[@kasnas]

My all time favorite is the Griptilian. It’s not perfect though, big fatty of a knife takes up too much pocket. So with that in mind I carry the bugout more often than not but if I got rid of em all and kept one, it’d be the Griptilian

[@paulyoder865]

Makes sense…. A good edc SAK, edc lockblade, something fun, and a couple straight blades about covers it. The knife collecting rabbit hole has too much redundancy. Now if only I can find the exit sign 😅

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@paulyoder865 💯💯💯💯

[@bobinmontana777]

That saying,”if you build it they will come”, was seized upon by first one knife company. Re-interpreted, it became, “send knives to KZbinrs….they will become our sales representatives”. Thus, the promotional videos were presented as, “reviews”, and a market was established with hype such as new steels, sprint runs, etc.. Many saw money and followed suit. In reality, a sharpened piece of steel is just that. I think the big collector market sees the saturated market. Chinese made knives, knives from other countries, so many knives! Reality sets in, collections are downsized as a result. Disposable income has dwindled with inflation. Many factors will eventually collapse the demand.

[@randotooming2433]

haven´t bought a new knife since last October. been thinking about selling at least about 2/3rd of the stuff i have (i even can´t call it a proper collection). i like your philosophy a lot, it is a cool, thought-thru selection of knives. my most carried ones are also SAKs to be honest. Alox Solo, 2019 golden Cadet and Super Tinker - the last one because of tweezers, scissors and phillips. one or even two of those are always with me. but there is one production knife i want. and have been thinking about buying it 6 months now, it´s CRKT/ Hogue/Ken Onion collab.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@randotooming2433 sounds like a solid set up! Thanks for tuning in. 🍻

[@jmmartin7766]

Releasing stuff is seriously freeing-- I've had to make similar choices under similar circumstances. Honestly, I cant fault your logic or your knife choices. Imho, every man should have a multitool, a carry folder or two, and a 'working' fixed blade... Seems like you have all those bases covered. Subbed

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@jmmartin7766 thanks man! Welcome to the channel.🍻

[@Xander_Park]

Stopped collecting for several reasons. 1, I already have thousands invested in my collection. 2, I'm out of room (lol). 3, purchasing more firearms is more important. I gave hundreds away to my 2 adult Boy's and to friends, I'm good to go with knives! I have 5 folders and 1 fix blade for EDC. Everything else is in its original packaging , stored in weather resistant plastic boxes.

[@kaufmanat1]

i dont "collect" knives for the same reason I don't collect hammera, screw drivers, and ladders. It's a tool. it serves a functional purpose. that's whay i buy them for. if it's not being used, it's just clutter.

[@MRGoods89]

Yeah i have a ton of knives. I still want to collect, but i know i need to thin out the collection and get over that addiction of feeling like i need to buy a new knife every 6 weeks... One way I've been slowly thinning my collection is giving knives as gifts to my dad and bro 😅

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@MRGoods89 I love giving knives to friends and family. I think it helps us grow the knife community. Great idea!

[@paulyoder865]

I’ve been giving away knives to friends and family also. I try to figure out what would work for them and find one in my collection to give to them. Sometimes I nail it and that’s more satisfying than one more new knife can give.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@paulyoder865 that’s the best way to grow the community I think. I’m always happy to give a solid knife to someone I care about…

[@JeffreyHanson-c1q]

Cool video. I'm glad I found it. Very timely for me personally. I'm trying to start selling some of my knives so I can break the spell of hoarding...

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@JeffreyHanson-c1q welcome to the channel man! 🍻

[@WhispyWoods.]

A lot of good thoughts. I like the format of this video. When I got into quality knives I went through a phase where I wanted to try and everything. Now I know what I like so I hold on to what I actually use. Some real bad Larry’s in your practical arsenal. If I had to bring my whole collection down I’d keep: Leatherman wingman Leatherman surge ESEE izula Bk16 ESEE 6 Bk9

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@WhispyWoods. awesome lineup right there!

[@Hungrybird474]

I started to see what other things I could have besides a bunch of knives . They don’t quite hold value imo and markup is humungous . Humungously huge to be exact . However, I do like the knives I collected and am keeping . Around 80 maybe , a dozen are spydercos

[@Erick_Bloodaxe]

Met you today at the show, I enjoyed the video. I thought that’s a great point about how making those tough decisions about your blades and having a specific job for each one really makes you value them more. I need to make some similar cuts on my collection just to save space of for no other reason.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Good meeting you man and welcome to the channel! 🍻

[@OLMmedic]

Your collection is eclectic. Some odd choices in my opinion but thats what makes edc cool. We all like different stuff. I stopped collecting this year cause prices dont match what ya get. Plus i realized, i dont need more thank a few blades.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@OLMmedic right? I’m always interested to see what others in the community use and carry. Thanks for stopping by!

[@corneliusadventurers5821]

appreciating what you have is such funny novel idea. I find myself carry only my favorites . Knives are so much more expensive no that i only save and buy grails that i will carry NO Safe Queens!!

[@ystar13]

Very cool, a solid set you have there - I've been collecting knives for a while, about 15 years. One thing that I realized is that my knife preferences have changed over the years, some due to taste, some due to what I thought I needed. As of now, getting rid of my 30+ knives, I would probably just end up with CQC-8 Mini, Benchmade Osborne, ESEE Laser Strike (although you convinced me more to a CM6), and a Mora.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@ystar13 not a bad lineup! If you need a sheath for that esee, I’m your guy. Thanks for your comment. 👍

[@caseyjames7379]

Been thinning out my collection for a while now , just getting down to users and ditching dust collectors.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@caseyjames7379 it actually feels good to narrow it down once in awhile.

[@benthere404]

@@caseyjames7379 They don't collect dust if you still have all the original boxes to store them in.🤔

[@barrybueler3356]

Money and the room they end up taking it gets hard to justify.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@barrybueler3356 totally. I almost started collecting swords but couldn’t for those reasons…

[@Daniel.Liddicoat]

My collection isn't getting any bigger, because I've run out of space. I keep them all in a lockable tool chest coz I have a nephew and a niece. I have collections inside my collection. I have the Jesper Voxnaes knives , the SOG knives, the ESEE knives, the Bark Rivers. The only knives I'm getting rid of are to replace them with a better knife or example of that knife. I bought the PKS Kephart and regretted it. The handle is wrong and it's a scandi-ground blade. I should have bought a more true to the original knife.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@Daniel.Liddicoat that’s interesting. But nothing wrong with having a bigger collection. Those are my favorite sheath customers 🙂

[@bigglock5478]

“Switch to a Steven Seagal” lol. Gonna start using that

[@RamonMarais-k2k]

I downscaled my life. Found that two bushcraft knives, two hunting knives, two locking folders and two slipjoints do all I need knives for except butchery work. The first three types all do double duty for defence and the slipjoints are my use all the time blades, including food prep. The reason for two of each is if I misplace one. For butchery work I have a large butchers knife, a boning knife, a skinner and a fillet knife. I work on a farm so it makes sence to me to have them extra and they remain in the butchery. I also made a set of wood carving knives, but them I reckon as part of my joiners toolbox. I was a joiner in my old life. Thanks for a good vìdeo.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@RamonMarais-k2k makes total sense. Thanks for the input. 🍻

[@ThirdoptionJCSU]

I have CR green beret by my bed and Extrema Ratio 3909 both are great knives imo.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@ThirdoptionJCSU I want to get my hands on an extreme ratio at some point too…

[@adamarthur9672]

Ive sold alot of my knives. Ive had all kinds of different blade shapes (kukris, karambit, dagger etc). I just like a good drop point blade nowadays.

[@calvindenzmorejr3088]

Loving this. I'm a huge fan of edged weapons. Every man and young man needs a good knife.

[@5MinuteKnives]

💯 Appreciate ya!

[@disturbedlife5691]

I have a good spectrum of quality and beater knives. As for the quality ones...I judge buying one on if id rather carry it over what folders i have: Ct bowie stonewash. Ultratech s/e satin with trit/titanium button Emerson SheepDog all black Lefty protech godfather Bm 391 SOCP BM bedlam and auto bedlam Spartan and Recon 1 Bear&Son bearsong8 I can't find something i like more than those...plus i have a rare Makora 2 dlc i haven't carried yet lol

[@jaywright4917]

Considering I do not hunt I own a lot of skinning knives , I have some tactical knives which I have no business owning as well ! It’s all about impulse, if you come up on a great deal I’m a sucker but there are only a handful I would not resell !

[@richardloo9852]

I've stoped buying knives , i just make my own knives , swords & axes . Forging edge weapons for many many years.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@richardloo9852 badass! If you ever need a kydexer, I’m your guy. 👍

[@jelkel25]

I stopped collecting because unlike a fair amount of people in the Traditionals collecting "community" i use them. Through this outdoors season i used mostly two knives and the previous year a similar two knives. At that rate it will take me several lifetimes just to use the knives i already have. You know what you like and what does the job after a point too. Im good for knives and don't want to play show and tell on YT either so buying more is a pointless waste of money.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Unless of course, play show and tell on KZbin starts to make you money. 😂 All valid points. 🍻

[@jelkel25]

@@5MinuteKnives I'd be good with something more information driven, you did explain why you preferred those knives after use which goes a long way in my book. So this is why I prefer this shiny thing as opposed to look at my new shiny thing, oh don't get fingerprints on the shiny thing.

[@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223]

I still have that Esee CM6 on my list. You got some good taste sir.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223 thanks bud! Hit me up if you need a sheath for that bad Larry. 👍

[@benbutler7246]

I've whittled it down to my Endura CPM4 black with ironwood scales, the Spydiechef, a Swamp Rat Safari Skinner, the Swiss army Cyber-tool, and my gramps Schrade fixed blade from early 70's. Civivi has some real sharp tweezers i added to my keychain last year and have not regretted that one bit.

[@5MinuteKnives]

That sounds like a solid lineup too!

[@JOMO_EDC]

I was still a buyer during 2019 I was up to around 300 knives. Now I’ve stopped buying and been slowly selling off my collection. I’m down to around 100 knives now. I will say it does feel good not to want to buy every knife that I see. It was an addiction for almost a decade.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@JOMO_EDC fellow addict here. Totally understandable.

[@OnThe-dl]

Cool info thanks. I got into customs so of course I’m not buying like I used to!! I can maybe afford 2 or 3 a year if that but it’s so much more satisfying.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@OnThe-dl agreed! Nothing wrong with that. I’m a working man myself. 🍻

[@ColdSpyderBuck]

I've been paring things down lately, too. Our tastes are pretty different I think. My never-sells are: -Cold Steel Storm Cloud, Gurkha Kukri & Recon Tanto -CRK Sebenza 25 -my custom Buck 110 -Spyderco PM2 crucarta I have a bunch I won't sell because they're either beat to shit or aren't worth enough to be worth shipping ($50-$60 range), although I've considered selling them as a lot. For some reason my Spyderco Sage 4 and Calypso won't sell even at seriously discounted prices, so I figure I'm probably just meant to keep them.🤷

[@Aviation_Professional]

@@ColdSpyderBuck I have sold a few lots that inused to learn how to sharpen. There is a market assuming they are priced right

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@ColdSpyderBuck not a bad lineup!

[@5_C_G]

My last two I bought were Leatherman skeletool and toor overlord. Done.

[@ajohnson6416]

Great video, love the Endura 4. I should carry it more often. The reason I keep buying is the illusion of trying to find the perfect pocket knife. Again, love the Endura 4 just which I could put a glass breaker on the end some how. Why do I need that? Former LE, now in school security, and only had to break two windows in my lifetime (car accidents), but I want it. Just go a MicroTech Socom Elite, partial serrated, glass breaker, always wanted one. Damn thing feels weird in my hand, specifically the back end of the scale. Too thin. Love my CRK Umnumzaan, barely carry it because I'm afraid to carry it. Carry my CS Recon 1 the most, actually love CS. The AD10 is the bomb! Anyway, maybe I'll take your lead and whittle it down. Again, loved the video!

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@ajohnson6416 twice is still more than most people will and a glass breaker on an endurance 4 sounds like an awesome upgrade.👍

[@calebs7567]

Great video dude, thanks for being so cool when 99% of KZbin is just tryna sell stuff. I have a sub 4” edc blade primitive bear hunters edc, a 5” camp knife Lionsteel T5. 2 combat style knives esee cm6 and CS recon tanto. 2 large survival style knives, Lionsteel t6 and CS recon scout.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@calebs7567 that’s an awesome collection (and to be fair, I’m always trying to sell sheaths). You’re the man!

[@jasonwolfe9892]

I got into collecting knives several months ago. Spent a lot of money. Probably bought a good 200 knives or more and they are all in storage. Wish I was a lot more selective when I was buying and only got like 50 of them. I’d like to sell a bunch but I also don’t want to loose my ass on them.

[@Knyfefyte]

I spent a month in ICU at the VA with Covid. I died and came back. After that I had zero interest in collecting. Not sure why but I just dropped it all.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Damn man. That's intense. Brushes with the other side tend to put things in perspective though. Glad you pulled through.

[@kengulfan]

Man...I am trying...really am. What I sell and give away somehow reincarnate themselves in different ways.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@kengulfan lol always happens to me too. I’m sure this time next month I’ll have over twenty knives again easy.

[@StevenStafford2009]

I am in "trouble " all the time with my knife "problem ."

[@purpleshogun6488]

I stopped for sheer price. I like supporting veteran owned and local businesses. So many companies are charging $200 up for sharpened d2 daggers and mini tantos. I get functional tacticool art but its getting ridiculous

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@purpleshogun6488 💯💯💯💯

[@pmantos1]

Love the video as well as the channel! Keep them coming! P.S. where did you learn your root farming? I’ve looked locally but there isn’t anything, are there any online resources or is that even any good, do you think? 🤔

[@5MinuteKnives]

Hey bud. Thanks for stopping by! I don't think there's an online method for learning how to dig taters. I started from a really young age. I didn't hit my growth spurt until after high school, so for me, the taters seemed huge, so I needed a way to deal with them. Over the years I've been in some rough farming conditions, so I was able to practice my craft that way. Great question! 🍻

[@supermotorider2885]

Nice collection congratulations, I'm Italian and I love the Pro-tech Godfather 🤩

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@supermotorider2885 Paesano! Yah that godfather is a beauty for sure.

[@supermotorider2885]

@@5MinuteKnives anche tu sei italiano??!😄your English is perfect 😅

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@supermotorider2885 Sicilian but born here in the States. I'm basically a regular American that eats better food. 😂

[@louzher6968]

Here's to my fellow knife-owning paisan! 🇮🇹🍻

[@colinburgess9455]

I can think of worse reasons for keeping a knife, or anything else for that matter, than the simple joy of owning it. I’ve gifted a few, I’ve lost a few knives but I don’t think I’ve ever sold one to date, I’ve lived through a few hard times in my old age. I guess if they’re easy to come by they’re easier to part with. As the old saying goes “easy come easy go”

[@heinzamatic]

While I have a knife collection(@30), it has only grown looking for the perfect ones. But I only use my slaughtering and butchering knives (5), my kitchen knives(4), and my big and small belt knives(2). Had my pocket knife (gerber paraframe II) but gerber has changed the manufacturing/fit/finish for the worse, so after nearly 20yrs I'm on the search again. 8 attempts/additions so far. I did give a $150 kitchen knife to a friend the other day, so it's not like I have a "problem". Right?

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@heinzamatic lol I think you’re good.👍

[@roostershooter76]

I stopped collecting because everyone is either OEM ordering and branding as their own and even manufacturers are trying to make a mortgage payment with one sale.

[@5MinuteKnives]

💯💯💯

[@Panzerfaust9161]

I quit collecting about 5 years ago and sold off everything except my PM2 and my Manix. I recently picked up some ZT’s that I wanted back because I missed them and a few WE knives. I’m done again because I’ve noticed that today’s knives aren’t worth the mega bucks you’re paying for them. Those ZT’s I bought cost me near double what I paid for them 5 years ago and they are the same knives. This whole blade steel thing has damn near ruined the average knife collector expense wise.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@Panzerfaust9161 I could never decide between the pm2 and manix 2. I used to love my ZT knives. Some of my first flippers actually. I had the WE 817 and miss that one too.

[@Panzerfaust9161]

@@5MinuteKnives the “WE’s” are new to me but my ZT’s are all the “Sinkevich” designs. I’m not big on the “hard use” thing that was created in the knife community, my Buck 110 did everything I needed for that without spending the wad. This whole craze about knife steels is beyond me, 3/4 of the guys who complain about the type of steels being used never actually use those knives or they never use them until they need sharpening again. The knife thing is dead enough to get me back over to Walmart buying “Ozark Trail” blades 😆. Thanks for responding.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@Panzerfaust9161 no prob. Full disclosure. I never got around to using my zt knives much. I collected em for awhile but they were my “high end” cutlery in those days.

[@insanogeddon]

No GOOD WOOD scales, no dice! Stick to tatters The SAK with scissors and a file is worth a look. The locksmith or something. Tools don't impede each other like others and thinnest of 4 deep (more like 3), scissors are a must and file is ever useful once you have it on hand even if only for fingernails and plastic edges.

[@Circa1664]

Nothing wrong with getting back to basics. There are more important things to stockpile these days. My 5 would be 1. BPS Adventurer 2. K Bar Zomstro Chopper 3. Cold Steel 4Max Scout 4. Kizer October (20CV/titanium 5. Cold Steel SRK compact (3V)

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@Circa1664 that’s a sensible collection! Thanks for the data point. 🍻

[@eugenebach5421]

After so many knives it's my Cold Steel Black Talon (Spyderco civilian copy) I got for around $80 that pretty much does it for me. Everything I do daily from duty use like making incisions or cutting seat belts, to opening packages it excels at. I just can't justify why I'd need anything else sharper or more expensive in my pocket. My bedside lies a trusty boomstick so... My cool walking dead hatchet is just a fancy decoration piece now.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@eugenebach5421 I should take a look at the talon for the channel. Thanks for reminding me!

[@mistold]

Good line up. I'm with ya

[@5MinuteKnives]

🍻

[@demo2952]

Shoutout to ozark trail

[@BrianSmith-ql5nj]

Nice final set

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@BrianSmith-ql5nj 🍻

[@danc2651]

The endura wave with saber grind and a stronger tip look good also.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@danc2651 that’s true! I like the flat for sliceyness but I agree

[@ElonaldTrusk]

I carry an endura k390 wharnie.... I really cant find something thst beats it for daily carry.

[@sergeiegorkin7873]

Cool to see Kizlyar Supreme here!

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@sergeiegorkin7873 right? These four were from a set of blanks I found awhile back. Took forever to sharpen but in the end, worth it. Thanks for stopping by! 🍻

[@EDCandLace]

This was a very well done video. good job!

[@5MinuteKnives]

Appreciate you stopping by!

[@ryanjordan7268]

Excellent video review!!! I carry kershaw livewire, crkt hissatsu, regiment push dagger 🗡 and for sitf EK desert combat knife 🔪. I carried the desert EK in the Stan. I'm a big supporter of your channel. Keep putting out videos 📹 💪.

[@5MinuteKnives]

aww thanks man! I used to carry a pair of hissatsus in my biker days. Always wished they would upgrade the steel because that knife was a pretty awesome design... Appreciate ya. 🍻

[@Winterfal11]

How you like that kershaw? I been looking at them all day.

[@ryanjordan7268]

@Winterfal11 , I really like it! I carry it every day as one of my EDC knives. It's not too pricey and has a nice grip.

[@richgenalski8639]

i did the same thing for 5 years and then I keep adding to the different blades for all kinds of uses my go twos are buck 110 buck 120 general for skinin stiven s12 joker 9 hutslus carving bushcraft knife hokc asgard and the sabers from the riddick move and a set of throwers and spikes and crambits for defense theses are the daily bunch but I have 50 more easy

[@ericthered2349]

I bought a case for my knives and once filled. That’s it. I think 28 is enough 😅

[@normcote270]

Yes, I really love my Wave Endura!! I've got many Spyderco hi end knives,.. Manix XL2,..Spyderco Para 3 LW. that said, my favorite Spyderco is my old beat up,.. from use Emmerson Wave Endura🗡🗡 Great vid!!!

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@normcote270 solid spydy collection! Thanks for stopping by!

[@toddhickox4757]

Absolutely love the green automatic!!!!!

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@toddhickox4757 me too! Such a nice knife…

[@levelwu]

Just like all things in life, we should purge as we go. We really only need 4-5 purpose made knives anyhow. That is a nice patina on your Endura, missed mine after selling it yrs ago...might have to get one again :)

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@levelwu thanks and agreed. I used white vinegar on the k390 steel. Came out pretty sweet.

[@levelwu]

@@5MinuteKnives Indeed, nice job, looks battle worthy now.

[@sharpends4279]

What's a "mechanism"?

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@sharpends4279 like a small machine with moving parts…

[@man_at_the_end_of_time]

@@sharpends4279 I like to spend some time in Alaska or maybe Idaho and having a couple of mechanisms to handle critters would be good.

[@johnswoboda2986]

Solid choice of essential knives.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@johnswoboda2986 thanks man! Just kind of happened that way.

[@christopherlarson7579]

What mass produced knives most commonly come to you for custom sheaths?

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@christopherlarson7579 that’s a great question.I think you’ll see it reflected best in the vid selection here on the channel. I tend to make vids based on what’s coming through the shop. A lot of White River stuff, which is cool because I like those knives, a lot of Esee, and Cold Steel Recons and SRKs. Thanks for your question. 🍻

[@christopherlarson7579]

@@5MinuteKnives do you keep the most commonly purchased knives that people request custom sheaths for? I’d have so many custom sheaths for random knives if I didn’t have to send my knife in first, lol

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@christopherlarson7579 makes total sense and I plan on building my collection up for sheath making. I just because a dealer and have access to a ton of brands, so I’ll keep one for myself with each order to build it up. And makes total sense. Takes a lot of trust to send our babies in the mail. I’m working on offering complete units with the knife soon.

[@rocfl59]

Wow great vid extremely interesting , I gotta ask were did you get your Casio watch from ? 👍🙏

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@rocfl59 Thanks bud! I think Amazon originally, but I have a couple vids on those watches a while back. Appreciate you stopping by!

[@zackaryschmidt5161]

Would you ever consider doing a review of the Ef 128 in Dc53 steel from Amazon at around $60 on Amazon Peter Built knife guy really endorses that knife

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@zackaryschmidt5161 of course. I’ll review pretty much anything if there’s an interest. 👍

[@zackaryschmidt5161]

I really Enjoy your channel and your realistic take on knifes in general.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@zackaryschmidt5161 appreciate ya! 🍻

[@liamluciano6555]

I stopped when prices started increasing, along with starting to purchase firearms and prices for both are damn near the same. I ended up sticking with spyderco and I haven't purchased a knife in a year

[@5MinuteKnives]

I think a lot of people are doing the same. Thanks for joining the discussion. 🍻

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

One edc. Benchmade bailout. Not a knife guy, just a knife carrying guy. Dont know brands or steels or anything. Just know that knife feels amazing everyday

[@laiserfish]

what exactly is a "mechanism" that you refer to in this video?

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@laiserfish a small machine with moving parts…

[@laiserfish]

@@5MinuteKnives that's it? I thought it meant something more specific with your usage of the word haha

[@MrNonStopOrator]

Where can we get your sheaths from? Thanks

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@MrNonStopOrator just email me at: [e-mail] for a quote.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@MrNonStopOrator just email me at [e-mail] 👍

[@denisonjesse]

I carry an endura 4 everyday in the battle against workplace cardboard.

[@StevenStafford2009]

I've resorted to Aliexpress to stay out of trouble...lol

[@kushviper]

Also, great video! Love this idea 🍻

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@kushviper appreciate you stopping by!

[@williamashworth8538]

I apologize for my ignorance, but what do you mean when you say “Tator Digging Arts”?

[@5MinuteKnives]

You're fine but I say that so I don't have to explain it and get limited by the algorithm...

[@williamashworth8538]

Ah ok I think I get it what you saying now considering you work in private security. Stay safe out there.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@williamashworth8538 Thanks bud! Appreciate ya

[@gadsenculpepper4868]

I feel the same...endura wharncliff in k390, kept my victorinox fieldmaster, esee junglas2 and izula ...I have lots of moraknivs, tops and other folders yet they just sit in boxes, drawers bags n vehicles. Got a kizer Sheepdog today even though I know it will not replace my endura4 ...I have a different wave opener on mine I like better its a 2 piece and looks like a cog i got on Amazon...have one for my police in k390 too also too big for Washington state to carry.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@gadsenculpepper4868 we have similar taste in blades for sure. I seriously considered the J2. Thanks for the data point!

[@joostdehond]

Please help me im from Holland and a chef/teacher/knive collector, chefs knives and edc like shun or WE knives. But whats "tater diggin"?😅 Love your content 😊

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@joostdehond haha! Welcome to the channel. Check out our older vids for all sorts of edc knives and gadgets. Tater diggin’ is a term to describe a moment when you need to defend yourself from aggressive taters. 👍

[@ExtraCrispy357]

Hi 5MK, I gather from the context that "tater digging" refers to self-defense, but why that phrase in particular? I never heard it before except on this channel. Is it movie/song reference? Just wondering, thanks!

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@ExtraCrispy357 I say the things I do with KZbin’s algorithm in mind. Thanks for tuning in! 👍

[@ChrisEvans-bz4ue]

My cm6 is by far my favorite fixed blade

[@5MinuteKnives]

It's really grown on me!

[@rcjoe406]

Had the same experience with rc cars 😊

[@screwface6552]

It's funny to my that your beside blade at first look is very mall ninja at first look especially with the sheath colors and handle wrap. But is absolutely not.

[@5MinuteKnives]

lol I do have a bit of mall ninja in me for sure, but the Kizlyar is pretty sweet.