Man this video is just toying with my emotions 😳 I miss my dose of JT’s knife life. You always helped me think outside the box and I always love your take on a knife it gives me a much better appreciation for the knife. I really hope all is well with you and the family. This video put a smile on my face and thanks for the tag I will start working on it tomorrow 👌🏻🍻🍻
@EverydayCityCarry3 жыл бұрын
Great choices bud. I love the ZT0393. Good seeing you on here again. Thanks for doing the tag. Glad you had fun.
@JTsKnifeLife3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it bud!
@bumstudios88173 жыл бұрын
Don’t let Jt leave
@mikemckenzy3 жыл бұрын
I like the list because it’s not at all the “regulars” by any means. Love it!
@jessebergunder3 жыл бұрын
“Hello out there” gonna miss that man
@jeremyspaulding77353 жыл бұрын
Some really awesome choices! Picking 5 would definitely be tough lol. Great video buddy and hope you and the family are well.
@zachstuff3 жыл бұрын
Now that’s a fantastic top 5! Was surprised the ZT took place over the 943 or mini grip, but I totally get the reference for the girlfriend who just draws you in!! Thanks for the tag and to the Benchmade archive we shall go!!
@SpankyK3 жыл бұрын
"The Archive" Is that what we're calling the "Showroom Floor" at Benchmade now Zach? 🤔😜🤔
@stephenbarone40533 жыл бұрын
This is why I miss your vids - You're a knife guy's, knife guy.
@mercuryrising91743 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot JT it's really gonna be a viod when you are gone. But I understand why you are leaving and respect your decisions. Thanks for all the years of interesting videos and commentary. Life is full of curve balls and wonderful things too. I hope you and your family have a great life, And find all the wonder and joy you deserve..
@SucculentDoorbell3 жыл бұрын
I think it's great you give your genuine opinion and love. I had no idea the Scylla had such thick liners. That's reassuring.
@perrytrucker3 жыл бұрын
Great vid👍 good to hear you again. Totally agree with the 943, it’s a life keeper👍
@JTsKnifeLife3 жыл бұрын
Yessir! I knew you'd agree!
@klaassiersma48923 жыл бұрын
Cool set of knives brother, nothing too unobtainable and all with a strong own identety.
@JTsKnifeLife3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@Severin_Blue2153 жыл бұрын
Nice knives. My top 5 are my XM-18 3.5 Slicer Green G-10 Bronze Stonewash, Recon 1 Satin S35VN, Buck 110 2021 Legacy Edition, Spyderco Manix 2 LW Spy27, and my GEC 93 in Cocobolo.
@Watchandcutgearchannel3 жыл бұрын
I just got tagged to do one of these … these are really cool choices.. bringing me way back. I had fun watching others do this tag.
@Cameron_OKG3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you did this video . Love your content!
@ratride13 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you really use your knives.
@JTsKnifeLife3 жыл бұрын
When I need them, I definitely do.
@profesorEDC3 жыл бұрын
Great choices😊👍
@Hoodoooutdoors3 жыл бұрын
The 941 and 943 are far superior to the 940 I'm with ya on that.
@Zen_Ali_1233 жыл бұрын
A knife that, when you hold it upside down, looks like a squid makes me happy.
@JTsKnifeLife3 жыл бұрын
Those are fun too. 👍
@Didier0907653 жыл бұрын
Thank you ever so much for this JT, I really enjoyed how you talked about these 5 (or 6) knives that make you happy! The number one was indeed a shocker lol! This video is now on my list of '5 videos that make me happy'! My top 5 would be: - The Benchmade Anthem you graciously sold to me - The TRM Shadow I very recently acquired - The very first 940 I bought (the OG with green aluminum scales) - My Benchmade 943 (yes!) - The first and so far only knife I bought together with my gf, a Boker Plus Decade slipjoint Take care and have a great day JT!
@richgagnon5132 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your channel BTW... Great video which got me thinking. 5 Knives that make me happy 5. Kizer Lieb - a fun little knife that I can carry when dressed up. Super cool and super sharp. 4.Civivi Pintail - S35V blade, in a smaller form factor knife. Fit and finish is great. I show this to friends when I want to introduce them to Civivi knives. 3.Kershaw Link - I have a few of them in different configurations, but I always smile when I put one in my pocket to carry. 2.Kershaw Knockout - Perhaps the knife I've carried the most over the years. It just ends up in my pocket every once in a while to make me happy. 1. ZT 0357 - I have both the plain and the blackwash versions of this knife. At this moment it may be (for me) my all-time favorite EDC, perfect knife and my second favorite ZT. I just love this knife! ** My favorite ZT is the 0770cf...BTW
@jacobs.72053 жыл бұрын
Not surprised to see a couple Benchmades on the list. Funny enough the small alum Ripple was my first knife purchase to get into EDC about 6+ years ago. I had a CRKT M16 from when I was 16 (8 years before that) so flippers and CRKT were my jam. Shortly after carrying I realized how important the clip is and sent me down my road of pocket clip snobery. My knife that brings me the most joy has to be my ZT0920TS. Something about ZT quality on the more exciting styles that is just really hard for anyone to top. Glad you posted a response to this one.
@JTsKnifeLife3 жыл бұрын
The 0920 is a beast. Those things are beautiful tanks hahaha
@lionknives33 жыл бұрын
Like the ZT 393 or the Warnie Version! It's one of the best looking knife out there! Greetings from Austria JT!
@jimm2443 жыл бұрын
Good to see another one of your vids! As always, keepin’ it real!
@BradGryphonn3 жыл бұрын
Five (or six) that make me happy? In no particular order, but each has its story as to why they make me happy.: My Cudeman MT-5 with Dymondwood handles. My Opinel No7 (Carbon) and my No13. My Kanetsuni Seki 'Asobi' (see Cedric and Ada review LOLZ) My Morakniv 'Original' with laminated steel, Birchwood handle, and leather sheath. It came shaving sharp out of the box, has done a LOT of wood carving but still comes up razor-like after a strop. And I guess my Civivi Praxis because I ordered it from BladeHQ when it was made available and was one of the first Aussies to get their hands on one. The action is just so fidget-inducing.
@youbesilly2k53 жыл бұрын
Kizer flashbang. Spyderco shaman or pm2. Giantmouse biblio. Fox vox core. Benchmade barrage. ZT 0562cf. Spyderco Smock. (In no particular order). The shaman and pm2 r kinda interchangeable. Plus I put a "6th" knife up there 2. Lol
@rodneypearson69863 жыл бұрын
So glad to see your 5 I knew the 943 would be in the mix the ZT was a surprise the Grip was a given LOL For me my 5 would be Anthem, mini Adamas, mini crooked river, Reate tribute and the we upshot all subject to change 5 is tough 10 is a number I could work better with. Haha Thanks for sharing JT glad you've got some more content coming for us my friend you know the fact I won from your charity fund raiser will always be special to me ✌️
@JTsKnifeLife3 жыл бұрын
Sure thing Rodney! Very cool that the Mini Adamas is that good!
@rodneypearson69863 жыл бұрын
@@JTsKnifeLife I've abused it more than any knife so far and it's holding up great the ergos on the mini are perfect for me I've got a couple if you would like to check one out just holler
@aaronmulcahy20043 жыл бұрын
Great video! Nice ZT. My 5 are in no particular order: BM 940, Spyderco Bombshell, ZT 0609(I can't afford his customs) Victoinox Tourist & Civivi buttonlock Elementum.
@JTsKnifeLife3 жыл бұрын
Great ones. I never got the Bombshell, but it looked like a sweet little knife!
@aaronmulcahy20043 жыл бұрын
@@JTsKnifeLife It is. It feels great in hand.
@dr.oetqer3 жыл бұрын
I'm with you on the 0393, it's my favourite ZT by far. Something about the feel and action makes me smile. My top 5: Spyderco Para 3/PM2, Spyderco Brouwer, Victorinox Cadet, White River Backpacker Pro M1 and an original Opinel carbon knife.
@JTsKnifeLife3 жыл бұрын
Good ones to go with. I bet a lot of people would put Opinels on their lists. Such good knives, surprising that I don't have one anymore.
@dr.oetqer3 жыл бұрын
@@JTsKnifeLife Thanks! Yeah the Opinel is just a classic design, and the reason why I got into knives. As a little boy my mother gave me my first Opinel on a holiday trip to France and the years after each holiday I got a new one. Fond memories! I still have most of them, only number 8 is missing at the moment. LOL They look a bit beaten up from all the use and abuse, trying to sharpen them and a nice patina from the years in storage.
@BrandonGavin_EDC3 жыл бұрын
I freaking loved my ripple. The lockbar broke on mine though. I’ll probably buy another but that gives me pause. I’d enjoyed it a ton though.
@randyf.91883 жыл бұрын
You know I'm with you on the first, but you threw me on the last. I thought it would be the Domino or Sage 5.
@gitterboy4401 Жыл бұрын
Haven't seen a zt in a long time, absolutely great best choice.
@floridamanknives3 жыл бұрын
Great video brother!
@elde6673 жыл бұрын
Gunna miss you JT.
@JTsKnifeLife3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@badmunkyedc13 жыл бұрын
Love, love the 943! Such a better, more useable knife than the 940. Awesome choices all around. Good seeing you on here again! Hope the family is doing good as well! My 5 would be the Microtech Stitch, Twosun ts80, Benchmade Rukus, Cold Steel Gunsite Voyager and the Lone Wolf Harsey tactical.
@1BigHeart7773 жыл бұрын
Great list. My son’s in the Army and loves his Mini Grip in Black, I think I’m getting him the Bugout in tan for Xmas. 👍
@leotam33723 жыл бұрын
Such a shame elishewitz and benchmade broke up. The ares and Stryker are classics
@JTsKnifeLife3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I wish I could get all of his earlier Benchmade stuff too.
@daveyboy69853 жыл бұрын
My 5 favorite knives Are my Ruike 801 My ruike hussar My svord mini peasent And my Swiss army knife And my Mora companion in 12c27 And that's because there the only knives I own.( from Dave )😂
@jeffreymliss2 жыл бұрын
Benchmade 943 owner here.
@Thomas-dz4eg3 жыл бұрын
What no Gerbers??? lmao just joking.
@JTsKnifeLife3 жыл бұрын
They just missed the cut actually. If this was a Top 500 list, a Gerber might have received an honorable mention. Seriously though, I do have a couple fixed blade Gerbers that perform well and are a ton of fun to beat up on.