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[@c.garison3770]

Buck 110 Slim Select is an impulse purchase knife that I have grabbed in the past and thoroughly enjoyed. It finds its way into my pocket more often than one would think and is the perfect medium duty knife to use in situations where you don't want to risk damage to a PM2 or an Osborne.

[@zacinthewild]

Great reliable beater knives!

[@puertoricanboy100]

I hear they are good for skinning and field dressings, maybe a wee bit underpowered to open up a deer.

[@crodriguez2760]

Buck 110 was definitely the buy of the day. 🤙🏽

[@legoking5499]

For my $50, I'm going online and getting something like a QSP penguin or a Civivi mini/ full size Praxis. Not sure how convenient it is, but I'd love to see old ham hands on the show more. You guys made a great pairing in the past. Keep up the good work!

[@zacinthewild]

Agreed on both fronts. We’ll have him back on real soon!

[@MM-hl7dw]

Ham thumbs up 👍👍👍

[@legoking5499]

@Jesse Robinson if the premise changes to under $100 instead of under $50, I would pick a very different knife but that was not the game we played.

[@isaiahbarnett9062]

I love the looks of qsp knives!

[@jamesgoodlet6554]

@Jesse Robinson don't think they made that in titanium the scales are aluminum.

[@maxlvledc]

Tricks for clamppacks.....on it!!!

[@zacinthewild]

My man!👊

[@Agent_Lemur]

The corkscrew is for untying knots, and the parcel hook is for tying knots when your hands are numb. But for EDC, the 1505 is probably the best.

[@maxlvledc]

This video is such a good idea!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks!

[@Leftyotism]

7:28 Whow Sir! Once you have to carry heavy buckets with only an old and thin steel handle, you will appreciate the bucket hook. And yes, I call it bucket hook, since parcels don't have strings anymore.

[@johnnyd667]

Gerber Dime is a pretty solid go to for under $50. And it has a clam pack opener tool!

[@VisionWords]

I agree that the Buck is probably the best buy of the video! For opening clam packs, I feel pretty safe using a utility blade. I recently got a Gil-Tek RUK-S in brass; it's a little utility blade holder that is simple to use and compact enough to disappear in the fifth pocket. It's my new go-to for light utility tasks. (It's also machined in the USA, as an extra bonus!)

[@edreigonzalez2615]

Love the hook on my Victorinox. Had to say it! It's probably my most used tool (since I carry a One-Hand Sentinel as a main blade). So, my family is from a small town in the Mexican Desert where beef production is the MAIN source of income. Therefore, most of my family are cowboys. We all use Victorinox; i guess it became more of a cultural thing now. Anyways, we use it a lot to carry hay or stray to feed the animals or also we make a simple paracord or ixtle knot to carry loads of firewood (we tie as much as we can carry and hook it up). I'm really excited about every new video, every time! You made me an EDC and knife fan. I've have learned SO mucho from you videos! Thank you! Cheers! All the way from the freaking hot Mexican Desert!

[@waldosaur]

1505 is the goat EDC never knew how much i wanted or needed a driver

[@Leftyotism]

7:17 You know you can also use it to open those pesky clampacks, right? Or generally for tasks, where you don't want to ruin/chip/damage the tip of your blade. That also would save you some sharpening on your main and secondary blade.

[@RJsKnives]

Best way to open clam shell packages for me is the opener tool on the Leatherman Wingman. Nice selection of knives, I think the 110 and the Squid would be my choices. The 1505 is good too, have one in my tool bag thanks to your video!

[@zacinthewild]

Glad you got one and like it!

[@thorin693]

For clam shell packages I use a hook blade in a utility knife.

[@marilynm5024]

I use a tool on my Gerber dime to open clam shell packages

[@shoua7]

Agreed, the Wingman has a tool specifically for opening clamshell packaging.

[@chefboiarby304]

I've heard that the awl on some multitools can work as a good package opener. The small blade on my Victorinox Huntsman excels at this.

[@dominik87dg1]

Great idea for a new episode. I am asking for more of this type of advice and maybe something else for Europeans because we do not have such a selection of knives in the local store as you do.

[@DylanLey]

Best buy of the video has got to be my first ever knife and the go-to knife I recommend to friends and colleagues: the CRKT Squid. Solid frame lock, one hand opening/closing, good steel for the price (You can get a Squid for only $23 online!), and a deep carry pocket clip! One thing I will say, is that REI sold the Victorinox Huntsman at full MSRP ($50), which is a shame, because the Huntsman is regarded as one of the best value SAKs you can buy due to it usually retailing for less than $36! The toolset you can get for only $36 is pretty great! Great video as always!

[@zacinthewild]

Totally agree on the Huntsman🤘

[@anthonygeiss9130]

Best purchase was that Tony’s Chocolonely hanging out in the background 💪

[@zacinthewild]

Yeah buddy!😁

[@jim_dubhglas]

RE: a S.A.K. with 2 blades. They are awesome if you do any kind of carving or whittling. Big blade for large cuts, small blade for more intricate. More of an specialized survivalist, prepper or even artist feature. Thus, there ain't nothing wrong with a 2 blade Swiss Army Knife!

[@piperkennard1039]

I agree with you buck 1# and then the squid and the box cutter. Good video brother 👍

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks man!

[@cachapma99]

My favorite for cutting open clam packaging is my Gerber Dime. It’s a tiny multitool with one blade specifically for opening them.

[@goose1586]

dude i absolutly adore this guys channel. so glad he went solo (with jamie) the content hes cranking out is absolutly amazing

[@Justin-C]

If there's one thing to buy in this video it's the Milwaukee Fastback 1505. Got one yesterday and it's one of the best designed / engineered / manufactured tools I've acquired in a long time. I think I like it more than the Leatherman Wave+ I picked up too, but they're both great tools, suited for different applications. If the 1505 ever goes on sale for $10 again I'll buy a dozen to replace the rest of my utility knives and give some as gifts.

[@bladecollector7]

Lol

[@IGmeanwell]

I took a chance on the 1505 early last year as I wanted something other than my leatherman for EDC…. I have been more than happy with it and the quality is really high for the price. Plus if it goes missing I’m annoyed but not angry, if it’s my leatherman wave then I would be pretty pissed with myself or with whomever took it. If I’m on a remote job I’ll go 1505, knipex Pliers Wrench 5”, and my space pen.

[@Bethany415]

I have the Buck 112 LT, still on sale at the Boy Scout shop. It's great, and a regular carry for me. I mostly use the package opener tool on my Gerber Dime to get into those wretched clamshell packages. Amazon was right to do all they could to eliminate those years ago. I was sort of hoping to see a Schrade or Old Timer creep in there. I know they are low end, but I'm still nostalgic for them. My new heritage Old Timer lockback has been excellent.

[@grattof]

A good trick for opening clam packs is using the "orange peeler" on the victorinox minichamp. Safe and precise. Mine lives on my keys. Fun video. I have the huntsman and I love it. Sometimes use it as a secondary/multitool on my edc

[@zacinthewild]

Great tip!🤘

[@darkinertia2]

leatherman rev/wingman package opener is insane for the package opener on clamshells. honestly, ive been looking around for the exact tool like the one that comes with those knives as a standalone because its literally the only thing i use for those MTs and i want it at my desk

[@toddcarr.]

The Gerber Dime has a dedicated package opener designed for clamshell packs but you will have to sharpen it to get the full benefit makes for a good box opener as well. It's a great little multitool for the price that you can find anywhere. Thanks for the look see and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable

[@strawman817]

I thought about the Dime too. I really like mine. I found them on sale online for like $10 a piece and bought seven and gave them away as Christmas gifts last month. Wanted to buy some more but I see them priced everywhere again for over $25.

[@exquisitenonsense3987]

The best tool for opening clamshells that I have is the little opener on the Gerber Dime. Once you get it started, it almost keeps itself in the right depth to keep cutting around the plastic.

[@zacinthewild]

Love it!👊

[@sng2225]

That is exactly what I would suggest. I see someone has suggested it. It is the most used tool I've used on the dime other than the pliers.

[@_brianm]

I always appreciate that REI carries Benchmade. Only place with enthusiast-grade knives near me.

[@knifedaddy5791]

Great haul, great video guys thanks! Buck is my pick as well!

[@BumbleBeeedcYT]

Swiss huntsman You don’t need 2 knife blades on your non-primary… until you do. Actually a great couple stowaway blades that will dull fast, but sharpen back fast. No dis intended, I really appreciate your perspective and am glad you have been making waves in the community right now! 🤜🏼brother!

[@josephascroft4774]

I find the victorinox midnite manager the best, certainly no redundancies in that,in fact it gets rid of my pocket flashlight and my pen into my ‘go bag’ and made me see just how much I can get done with a tiny blade, perfect 👌absolutely love the video again too 👍

[@Hanz5000]

I use and love my Milwaukee utility knife 5 days a week it's great and I also regularly carry my Leatherman but rarely use it at work.

[@yutubl]

Well, I like EDC for 3 purposes specialized combination: a) eating: knife + spoon + fork + can/bottle opener + cork screw (camping folding knife), b) body hygienic: tiny knife with swizzers, file for manicure/beart etc, c) crafting mini tool set: usable plier multi tool with blade + screw driver (e.g. 6mm hex bits) + saw (e.g. Leatherman Surge or Milwaukee FastBack + Knipex XS).

[@TheChosenOne0001]

You got me interested in that Fastback at Home Depot. I never seen that till your other passed video I am going to go and get one. Thanks for the great videos.

[@ClevelandTabla]

Clamshell tip: kershaw launch 10! I specifically bring one to our family’s holiday parties for that reason and it gets used at least twice. Makes it super easy. Sorry for the multiple comments on this one, I hope it helps your algorithm.

[@zacinthewild]

Great tip and thanks a ton man!👊

[@jonlouis2582]

Out of that group, I like the Buck. I appreciate videos like this, my income is not great, so a lot of EDC channels aren't that helpful. Most of our money goes to keeping a roof over our heads and not freezing and starving. I usually carry a SAK Rambler and a folding knife that I rotate depending on my mood. Despite my limited budget I have some nice knives, a few years ago I picked up a Spyderco Law Enforcement folder new in the box in a flea market tent where all the items were $1.

[@thekeystonekid8687]

I've already spent hundreds of dollars on individiual knives at this point and find it hard to carry more budget knives, but that Milwaukee 1505 seems like an awesome tool to have on you. If I wasn't already way too deep in the rabbit hole I would be perfectly ok with just carrying one of those.

[@Leftyotism]

6:32 Good producers perforate the backside, so you can easily push it out like a pill. If it is not perforated, but still has the cardboard back, you can make some small precision cuts with your smaller and thinner blade (small SAK blade ftw), sort of perforate it yourself, and then simply push it out as mentioned above. You can also just cut along one side of it, for example if it is plastic all around, and gain access through the whole side of the package - a sissor also works great for that variant (SAK wins again). When it doesn't have a cardboard back, through which I can easily gain access towards unpackaging the good, I will cut it open like Zac does here, lol, cutting (all) around the front bulge and then simply lift it up. Gotta love it when the back is made of perforated cardboard though.

[@JustineWiniker]

The two knife blade thing is great! The small one is good for utilities and the large for food prep. The corkscrew can be used as an extraction tool. When you carry and use it everyday it evolves! Watch that Swiss Army dude, Emerald or whatever!

[@drewc8065]

I actually play this game when I enter these stores. I just don’t pick anything up. 💯 on the Buck. Thanks Zac!

[@scottrader4593]

There is a tool (Blade) on the Gerber Dime designed to open clam packs. It works really well.

[@zacinthewild]

I’ve seen it but definitely need to try it after almost cutting my thumb off each time🤣

[@Septimius13]

Zac just wanted to say I grabbed a Gerber Pledge after one of your vids (maybe the gift guide?) and I love the thing! Best $20 knife I've ever gotten, and feels better build-wise than my frikken $130 Hogue. Oh and also, your WILD penny and note are stuck on the fridge next to the xmas cards and the kids drawings. Much love from NY buddy

[@zacinthewild]

So glad to hear on all fronts! Love that we got a place of honor🤘

[@maxthemaker9845]

Funny that you got the Huntsmen, That's the SAK I had on me today and the only tool I used was the parcel hook, I used it to pull some rope around a flagpole slack rope holder but the the task that I use the parcel hook over all the most for, is pulling trampoline springs.

[@zacinthewild]

Love the trampoline spring use! First I’ve heard it.

[@vvg19may]

Fun video. I have the Kershaw Atmos exactly like the one you bought. Great for the low $!

[@Leftyotism]

3:14 Hold on there good Sir! May I ask you to tell us with which knife you opened the packaging of that Squid ?

[@ergezinger]

I've had a grand total of two ways to open clam packs that didn't feel like i would somehow stab myself in the neck, the package opener on the Wingman, and heavy duty Irwin tin shears.

[@zacinthewild]

Tin shears for the win!💪😁

[@austinbridge]

Sinkevich is one of my favorite designers. Typically sharp, somewhat exotic lines, yet so ergonomic and practical.

[@willblake72]

This was fun. It's always a good time to see what the big retailers have on the shelf that's interesting. I use the parcel hook to tighten the laces on my hiking boots and the awl I used all the time until I finally got a leather punch thing. Funny, the blade and scissors are what I use least on any SAK, that's probably not the norm.

[@zacinthewild]

Love it!

[@AlphaOmegaKnight77658]

I wish more of these edc videos existed 👍 I want to try out the Milwaukee Fastback, so I’m heading to Ace Hardware this weekend.

[@spiraleye7822]

I use to work at best buy in there install bay as a car audio installer and I opened a LOT of clam packs and a small box cutter with the small size razor blades! The secret is to move the clam pack more and the knife hand less!! The blade just punches through enough and then u can just follow the cardboard around the entire outside of the clam pack and then the plastic just lifts off

[@VSMCrossHair]

Last knife I bought in store was a buck 110 at wal mart. It was the Last one. Super excited I got. I almost got a CRKT tuna compact on the tool truck yesterday but he wanted 70 for it 😂

[@litlledavid986]

I have been using the victorinox hiker and I have used it more than my leather man. I actually really like the smaller blade on my Swiss I mainly use it for whittling, for the small details.

[@zacinthewild]

As a whittling tool it really is great!

[@dionysus6892]

Literally just bought a 110 Lite from Wal-Mart while getting groceries. Posted it on r/EDC! Great pick up!

[@sogonyo]

I have the huntsman in camo straight from Switzerland that my wife got me. I use it all the time. The parcel hooks work to put a bike chain back on.

[@duggrim3946]

I just received my Milwaukee 1505 today and I must say I'm extremely impressed. Now I have a useful cutting tool that I won't be afraid to pass to my coworkers. There was no way in hell they were going to get thier grubby Little mits on my custom Griptilian.

[@vojdanzaprov4643]

You guys in the states are lucky that you got so many options. I would have gone berserk there, haha....and yeah, the Buck is totally a win.

[@c.j.7951]

I got the buck 110 slim here in Nova Scotia Canada at bass pro almost 2 years ago and I still haven't sharpened it and in stead of a sheath it has a deep Carrie clip.. I have cut boxes, different sizes of cordage, feather stick, carved spoons forks and a spatula.. love buck knives

[@poisonousnut]

i have the Atmos and a 1505. that little Atmos is an awesome knife.

[@PhillipBicknell]

Clam-shell packs: If the two halves are welded together, then I use a strong pair of scissors. If not, then I attack the cardboard with my hands. Victorinox: My Swiss Champion is old enough that it doesn't have either a parcel hook (which I'm fairly sure I'd never use for that purpose) nor the pliers (which I would rather like). Since it's my only carry, UK-legal, I agree the two blades are justified. But the little scissors are probably what I use most, even on clam-shell packs at times!

[@gaberoo9099]

The Buck light weight! Love that knife.

[@charliejacobs8263]

Zac, now that you just bought all these knives/tools I'd love to see an update on how they perform. As a knife nut I'm sure they're great. But not everyone is building they're own Fort Wild. You do a lot of trade style work in your home and at work. I'd love to see a video on how these accomplish tasks for you after like a month or two of use. Besides that, I'm a bit of a sucker for the older Blade HQ content. Perhaps with that squid you bought you can make a video of you making your own scale for the squid? Idk, just an idea. Much love from a knife nut from CT!

[@adduncan7883]

Ooh! It's a parcel hook! Always figured it was a james bondie zip liney dealy...😆

[@sbaunbooth1932]

Im glad im not the only one who impulse buys knives for an unknown reason. Awsome video this is the price point i buy at for my everyday EDC not my duty EDC

[@zacinthewild]

It’s an itch you have to scratch sometimes 🤣

[@davidgierlinger4689]

Purchased the Fastback 1505 and Compact together for 20 bucks at Depot back in November. Both are great.

[@gaberodriguez4270]

Idk if anyone’s said it, but my leatherman wingman has a small blade specifically for opening pill case / clam shell style packages that is oriented so you won’t cut yourself or anything else while pulling it through. I’ve had it for nearly ten years and didn’t realize what it was for until a couple years ago 😂 it’s been a game changer!

[@ntme6506]

Haha, ironically in college I used my Wegner swiss knife to cut a claim pack and sliced my hand open really good. I generally use scissors now to cut the top and tear it open..

[@GenericBrandDan]

REI has become a neo hippie and suburbanite marketed company, thed did have at one time, a good selection of small multitools under $50. Having served in the Navy reserves, just before my unit deployed from San Diego, we all loaded up in a government van and went to REI. Maybe it was just that location having good sales numbers with those items, but every single one of us picked up a small multitool before deploying.

[@zacinthewild]

REI has definitely changed over the years. This was also admittedly a smaller one😁

[@christelledixon9366]

The atmos is in the top 5 most carried knives in my collection. The main reasons: extremely light weight and disappears in the pocket with the deep carry clip, the design, the flipper action. Can't recommend it enough.

[@fattues735]

You asked how we open clamshell packaging... that is what I love my small blade on my Swiss Army knife for! Way safer than hacking at it with a big blade.

[@TeutonTwin]

I just can't stop drooling at the Tony's chocolate you had in your car...

[@Garyg28]

Fun video Idea Zac, the price range is honest to and kudos to the 1505 for opening up clam packs or my personal fav the Sheffield 1282 utility knife, I’m thinking for me the winner was the buck 110 lite solid USA made knife… and boy your Cabela’s needs to restock the shelves!! LoL

[@zacinthewild]

Cabelas was empty🤣

[@pinkycovington5128]

I picked up the 1505 just recently and absolutely love it..makes a good companion to my Benchmade 243 Osborne

[@zacinthewild]

Love that 1505! It’s sooo good.

[@jims3879]

Opening clam packs is super simple with the gerber dime, it has a tool specifically to do just that

[@dskennels210]

I carried a squid for 2 years . Started my passion for knives

[@WashJosh]

My first knife that started it for me was a CRKT M16 01KS and I loved it and still have it. But after collecting many other knives, This is the worst knife I own😂. When owning that CRKT I was confused as to how people can reverse flick, thumb flick, and use a flipper tab. But I realized it was the knife. I still appreciate the knife a lot and would be sad if it was missing. It made me who I am now. A money spending knife geek.

[@weirdmusicmixmaster]

love the huntsman, its my standard outdoors secondary knife. i even found the a use for the parcel hook for carrying wood bundles wrapped in 550 cord.

[@baconfabian]

Zac, I love you. Your content is awesome!

[@gregwellnitz3002]

Great vid, love the review thing. Amazon has the Squid, I feel like I must own this knife or else i’m gonna suffer a panic attack. And good call on the 1505, bought one last month. It’s a stellar tool!

[@happiknife7716]

Loved this video. Really cool content ✌️

[@slothbro2740]

i have a gerber sharkbelly i got for like $35-$40 like 6 years ago and its a great knife. definitely the lightest knife i've owned that was still good

[@tfwoodcraft]

package opener on a gerber dime is fantastic for opening clam packs! worth the price of that tool just for that feature and the great bottle opener haha

[@natewilder1868]

Favorite statement of the whole video “and now I have another 1505…” immediately following the statement that basically meant I’m going in to get another 1505! 😂 As always thanks for the video.

[@zacinthewild]

Never enough!

[@SuperLameness]

I'm personally a bit of a buck fan boy, so I agree it was the best pick. Looks like it was at least a decent deal. It is listed as just shy of $40 on their website.

[@knifetrain3118]

Great video as always 👍 I have the same Buck 110 from Walmart and for the money you can’t go wrong for just a good utility knife. I carry a SAK as one of my secondary EDC’s but if I’m buying one new I stay away from the parcel hook,cork screw,and the extra blade totally useless tools for me.

[@ev4504]

Love the 1505, I keep it in my garage and use it a lot. Replacing the blades is a huge plus

[@zacinthewild]

Love that knife!

[@yashaashayeri7055]

Hi Zack. I absolutely love your passion for knives and tools.. Can you please make a video on knife maintenance? I binge watched a good portion of your videos and ended up buying a beautiful folding knife. hence the request.

[@juststartsomewhere9089]

35 bucks , huskies has a utility and pocket knife combo and both are really good sturdy quality I've put both through their paces heavily and the pocket knife has great edge retention and I've been able the sharpen it to shaving sharp both are textured steel I dropped my pocket knife from about 32' carrying my bike up stairs, didn't even affect it still have it today had both 3 yrs now.

[@joelb1299]

Usually you can get the Walmart Buck Lite for less than $20 from the Wally World website. Walmart's is actually exclusive. It has the "Big Buck" logo compared to the normal small "Buck" logo. Love the Squid. Even better if you can get the upgraded version in D2. Definitely better choice than the Pilar. That Overland was overpriced. You can get those for just over $30. Not touching anymore Kershaw unless they "Made in USA". No matter what they say, Kershaw has poor quality control on their Chinese models. Victorinox was a good pick, but easy pick up for $30 on Amazon. IMO, not much value on any of the Home Depot options there. Guess the Fastback works in a pinch for opening Amazon boxes. Would've probably shopped an electric reciprocating saw if I wanted to find something to cut with for less than $50. Great video. Giving people some options. Many don't know where to start when it comes to pocket knives. :)

[@jasonscott6906]

Another great video Zac and Jamie. That Buck would probably be my choice. I didn’t even know that Home Depot had any pocket knives, box cutters yes but no actual pocket knives, I’ve never noticed them when I’m in Home Depot. Keep up all the great content

[@zacinthewild]

Not a great collection but they have some. The 1505 is the way to go!

[@joshfuester3671]

I got that same buck 110 light for like 45 dollars and it is razor sharp love it

[@pauljosephbuggle3722]

Another good idea for a video. I live in Europe so it's of limited use to me. You did very well.

[@sharpconfit]

another fun video :) was expecting to see the $6 ozark trail crossbar lock at walmart. qaqc is jank but the good ones are great

[@eamriv]

That was the nicest walmart knife display I've ever seen.

[@relicdude36]

great vid Zac! Cabelas is always pricey near me

[@ecz4001]

Walmart used to have Christmas special sets like Gerber Shard + Gerber Paraframe or saw or CRKT sets. Really low priced. Home Depot and Lowes currently still do this. Not just for knives but also tools. If you hurry now some sets are still available online in Home Depot for tools. I got a 2 pack Milwaukee utility blades for the price of one and a Klein set that includes a mini ratchet and 2 screwdrivers for the price of 2 tools. I always wait for Christmas as I like stashing tools around the house rather than facing the stairs and getting my tool box in the garage. Great video, would you like to do this again around the Black Friday or Christmas season? Bet you’ll have a lot of fun.

[@wemakeitlookeasy9070]

Great idea Zac

[@vferrante6436]

110 lightweight put my "classic" 110 in retirement...nice pick!

[@ergezinger]

That Buck and the Huntsman are great!

[@blindrocket]

I found the Buck 110 LT at Walmart today, priced at 25.94 and I asked to buy it. The manager said that they only had the display knife and if that would be okay, which I said yes. Then he scanned the tag that was displayed and said he had to inform me that the price of the knife had increased four dollars. I said that I would pass, just on principle. So it’s still cheap, but now it’s up to $30 if anyone was curious.

[@youngtender8737]

Sick so still under $50

[@durango8882]

Buck 110 light 👊🏼

[@d33b33]

I work in an office, I use the parcel carrier daily (carrying boxes of A4 printer paper from storage by the tie wrap). Victorinox Tinker Deluxe for me (office version of Huntsman). Local company rules: no pocket knives allowed except a Swiss Army knife, but I don't know how widespread house rules like these are in Europe.

[@sharonrookard4035]

Pretty cool video. I like the CRKT Squid. Buck is always a good option. And the Victorinox Huntsman is on sale at amazon right now, I use a compact for everyday.

[@zacinthewild]

The Compact is king! REI was definitely over selling the huntsman🤣