Best American-Made Combat Knives

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Now is a great time to buy American, and we’ve got some spectacular knives today.. Check out our picks for the best combat knives of 2020 made right here in the USA: kcoti.com/3cr5ePx
A good combat knife evokes a feeling of confidence as soon as you pick it up and should be a cornerstone of any good fixed blade collection. Built to withstand the most difficult times, these are the best US-made combat knives you can get right now.
Featured Knives
KA-BAR USMC Fighting Knife and more combat KA-BARs: kcoti.com/2yT1nft
Ontario Spec Plus SP1: kcoti.com/2y0jhwq
Ontario Chimera: kcoti.com/35TrMFQ
Halfbreed Large Infantry Knife: kcoti.com/2SZEDkF
KA-BAR Becker BK7: kcoti.com/2WML8Zn
Spartan Blades Harsey Difensa: kcoti.com/3dBEHis
Benchmade Arvensis: kcoti.com/3dCCLGl
RMJ Tactical Jungle Combat: (discontinued as of May 15, 2020, but all RMJ Knives are made in USA) kcoti.com/3bBx1LO
Gerber LMF and Strongarm: kcoti.com/2Wnmpf0
Hogue EX-F01: kcoti.com/2SYkKdQ
Gerber Mark II: kcoti.com/2LzvQ57
KA-BAR Ek Commando: kcoti.com/2y0jMqi
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@mpglnwater 4 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment “And as you can see from my physique, I’ve never actually seen combat but I do know a good knife when I see one”. Same my friend, same.

@knifecenter 4 жыл бұрын

It is good to know oneself :) -DCA

@matthewshannon6946 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm in shape- Round IS a shape!!

@knifecenter 4 жыл бұрын

The competition is fierce out there!

@salinagrrrl69 4 жыл бұрын

My bros build worse but seen a lot of shoot shoot bang bang. Beer did it.

@tigerpisces5506 4 жыл бұрын

You didn’t know that Roman gladiators were like Sumo Wrestlers? They looked nothing like buff Spartacus Series or Movie. They want more fat around the belly so they could take a sword slash without severing their intestines, That injury is certain and agonizing death. If you ever had gastrointestinal surgery you find out you don’t eat for a weeks. If your lucky you can survive with IV a glucose.

@ClayBlasdel44 3 жыл бұрын

this guy has the smoothest commentary I've heard. Well done.

@dick_richards 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i love this cat! He like's knives almost as much as i do.... lol

@johnnyindalecio4577 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you

@traviskeeler4533 3 жыл бұрын

Was about to say the same thing. I would listen to this dude review toilet paper man!...lol...(My youngest son has the Gerber LMF and it IS a fine and economical choice for sure. I just bought my oldest boy a Ken Richardson Deer Antler handled Bowie (??) for X-Mas....not much in way of utility...but a true work of art for sure. Absolutely gorgeous knife...and hand-tooled sheath as well! Beautiful collectors items!

@Stephen_a.p 2 жыл бұрын

Good voice for Audible books too

@rockthemadirshman1 3 жыл бұрын

I carried a kbar in Vietnam, I still consider it to be the best combat knife, I brought mine home and later put a an elk antler on it with finger grooves oorah semper fi

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! -DCA

@tenebrislupus3928 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure those blades are worth a fortune

@guap406 3 жыл бұрын

@@tenebrislupus3928 Tops knives are in the 150 to 250 range on many models, so definitely not the most expensive in this lineup

@di.annydodd5618 3 жыл бұрын

@@knifecenter t

@davegeorge2307 3 жыл бұрын

Semper Fi

@clark57225 3 жыл бұрын

There is more useful, solid, credible information per minute packed into this video than in any other knife video I have watched on KZfaq. I learned so much about the details of a combat knife. I am proud that so many fine knives are made here in the United States. Thank you. Thumbs up.

@littlejohnny4470 3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, the 1918 trench knife is the ultimate fighting knife with the double edge spear point blade, and the brass knuckle handle with a pointed pommel! It is deadly in so many ways!

@PatTheRiot Жыл бұрын

I was going to say that. Nobody fights with rambo knives.. lol

@brandoncorbett8096 Жыл бұрын

@@PatTheRiot the reason they changed from trench knives was versatility and they often broke the blades due to their thin stature, also there were less options for grips on the knife with the brass knuckles, as someone who has used both types i actually prefer the minimalist combat style as it accompanies my reverse grip much better but at the end of the day its 100% preference.

@sleeve8651 3 жыл бұрын

" Get to the point " ! 😋 I had more supplies and gear, when I played Army as a kid, than I ever had in the Corps ! And that's a no shitter ! Semper Fi !

@jimasher 3 жыл бұрын

D Gray ...same here ...well outfitted as a kid ...bring what you got ...

@MrBtucker13 4 жыл бұрын

I have a K- Bar Marine knife that a friend sold me about 30 years ago , he was a Marine who was in the Pacific and this knife was a replacement for his knife when he broke it . This friend was at Iwo Jima , Tarawa and Okinawa. The sheath has US Navy on it but it is a K-Bar and he was issued the knife on Iwo Jima .

@WhispyWoods. 3 жыл бұрын

Dude. You have a great delivery. Easy to understand and easy to listen to. Have you ever considered recording audio books? 😅

@barrybaldwin5535 4 жыл бұрын

As I've mentioned in past vids, your testimony is done in your usual fluent, understandable & informative fashion. I really enjoy your style in talking up one of my favorite addictions!!!

@craigallen5963 4 жыл бұрын

Only, the video's are over too soon!

@knifecenter 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Barry! Sorry Craig!

@exgi76gmailcom 4 жыл бұрын

Hello after serving for six years in the U.S. Infantry and searching for 30 years I finally found what I consider to be the apex of combat knives in the TOPS Operator Seven.. at six millimeters, or just over a quarter inch thick, 1075 high carbon steel, perfectly tempered blade, Kydex dangler sheath, G-10 and Micarta combo handle it is pricey. Yet once you have it on your rig it becomes priceless. It is the blade I will gladly and confidently pass to my son becoming our family’s legacy blade. Couldn’t recommend it enough.

@robertgarcia-nd7jd 4 жыл бұрын

yup TOPS r great knifes & not ridiculous priced

@exgi76gmailcom 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you both for responding I truly appreciate a good blade and TOPS is well ..... TOPS ...

@cris-vv1pn 3 жыл бұрын

Hi can you send link for one off those knifes please

@thekingisdead6411 3 жыл бұрын

TOPS makes excellent blades.

@michaelcohen9740 7 күн бұрын

Not to mention my personal favorite Tops US Combat knife,I own 2 ,one is signed by its designer,Laci Szabo and it's a beast,just like the operator 7 but a bit thinner and longer

@craigr.h.laurent240 Жыл бұрын

Your presentations are phenomenal. They are clearly and intelligently worded without repetition. You speak from a font of detailed knowledge. Thank you! It is also great to see and hear about knives made in America.

@davidw.hulbertiv5211 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for confirming what sixty some years of experience has taught me... Kabar and Fairbairn Sykes are my top two choices for combat...

@markwalker4485 2 жыл бұрын

I do not disrespect the FS but I was lucky when young. I served in East Africa and cam across the Bauchop dagger. Much more expensive than a FS but much better. I got mine in 1974.

@joeolander4350 3 жыл бұрын

In 1946 I bought a war surplus knife similar to the Kabar, and still have it. All metal is parkerized, but there is no USMC anywhere on it. Sheath does have USMC stamped, and other markings that are worn off. It is still in good condition and that testifies to it’s top quality.

@ianmysef8182 2 жыл бұрын

Soldiers and Marines bought most of their knives in the PX rather than being issued. Early Camillus/Western or Marbles knives were often unmarked.

@jerichofalls8236 11 ай бұрын

How old are you?

@joeolander4350 11 ай бұрын

93, bought it in a western auto store. Recently gave it away.

@ScottAT 3 жыл бұрын

My most favorite is the M3 Trench Knife.

@donavantew8278 2 жыл бұрын

Brother every time I watch your show I always end up buying something new, your a awesome guy and a huge part of the knife culture, merry Christmas my brother

@marcusmann5859 3 жыл бұрын

whens knives cost more than guns its time to budget lmao

@jimyocum9556 3 жыл бұрын

Buy guns instead that's what I've been doing..

@bill3085 3 жыл бұрын

Yea I cringe if I spend over 60 bucks on a knife I know I’m gonna beat the hell out of

@partyfavors9238 3 жыл бұрын

😂 I agree 100%

@JamesDracoCFH 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimyocum9556 What are you going to do when you run out of bullets?

@michaeledlin9995 3 жыл бұрын

495.00 for a 2015 Case V42.. I don't think I got hurt. 2nd one.

@wayneatkins6053 3 жыл бұрын

I carried 3 knives when i was in military that served their purpose well. A ka bar combat, the ka bar "devil's brigade" double edged dagger, and my Randall. 50 some odd years later i still have them but the Randall is my favorite. Stainless steel makes a pretty blade but give me high carbon 1095 full tang knife anyday.

@CCXRS7 2 жыл бұрын

I destroyed a Gerber LMF in like 3 months in Afghanistan. Replaced it with a Pohl Force Alpha 3 and still carry it 10 years later.

@felipemartinez9367 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!! You do a great job describing each knife. Keep up the great work

@danielmarshall4587 3 жыл бұрын

A lovely collection of knives thank you for the vid, well shot and good audio cheers.

@ashmerch2558 4 жыл бұрын

I've always been a huge fan of both the ESEE-4, 5 & 6 & the Ka-Bar BK-2 & BK-9... if price doesn't matter the Bark River bravo knives, and the Bark River JX5 (not really a combat knife... but I wouldn't want to get hit with it)

@bluediamond105 3 жыл бұрын

I love my Ka bar , I used and abused my first one and it passed almost all tests ,from digging (yes digging with a knife its better than doing it with your fingers) cutting off tree branches to hand to hand battle ,only area I saw it a bit weak was when throwing it ,it has the tendency to bend where the handle starts but considering its one hit one kill you dont mind just bending it back into position and do it again ,got my second one ,clean ,sharp and ready on my bog out bag.

@acid6urns 6 ай бұрын

one hit one kill my ass people don’t die from one throw that may not even penetrate far 😂

@shawnsmith9844 3 жыл бұрын

You do very good and informative reviews! Thank you for the great Information.

@southernstacker7315 3 жыл бұрын

First time I've wanted every knife shown. Thanks!

@Gorcyca 4 жыл бұрын

great line up. the RMJ is my favorite on the list!

@iamthelizardking6239 3 жыл бұрын

The cold steel osi is great for the outdoors I cut the sub hilt off so I could adjust my grip, the blade is razor sharp and east to keep and edge on I’ve done everything for fillet a fish, camp tasks, it will baton but I like using my tomahawk for tasks such as that. I don’t like kydex so I had my buddy make me a leather sheath with a whetstone pouch.

@larryhewgley4678 Жыл бұрын

Quickly becoming my favorite knife review channel! Bought my first KA-BAR USMC fighter in 1987 from KA-BAR for $25, and the swedge was sharpened out of the box. Five years later the CORPS issued me another one. Sadly, I didn't get to keep it when I got out.

@wingmanjim6 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely well presented, very educational. I might add that knife Center has been a reliable source for several knife purchases I have made over the years.

@natek1993 4 жыл бұрын

Love that Hogue fixed blade. Love the look of their drop points.

@captainskippy6622 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Gonna have to look that one up.

@vitalguillin9229 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it looks real great....Not that big, but enough for a lot of purposes...

@Clint52279 4 жыл бұрын

I'm heavily biased towards drip points though.. love 'em.

@Hubert_Cumberdale_ 4 жыл бұрын

"That's not a knife, this 🥄 is a knife!"

@ashleycalhoun1824 4 жыл бұрын

I see you've played knifey-spooney before.

@Warvvolf 4 жыл бұрын

That's not a knife, that's a spoon.

@prestondoring2640 4 жыл бұрын

Warvvolf Wooosh

@dante_f4563 4 жыл бұрын

@@prestondoring2640 its part of the joke

@slappy8941 4 жыл бұрын

*knoife

@Narsuitus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Loved the two double edged knifes at the end of the video.

@supporterofsanity 3 жыл бұрын

I was deployed twice with my ASEK. No clue if it's rated highly or not but I trusted it with my life. I dug things out of the dirt, cut playdough with it, pried green cans open and beat things with it. It is within arms reach most every day still. That Chimera looks a tad longer and would probably work well.

@chloehennessey6813 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Spartan Harsey Difensa and a Rhonin Shinto. I use the Difensa quite a bit. Bill is teaching me how to make my own knife.

@KeneticOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Bill Harsey knows how to design a blade, I just love the lines and look of them.

@Sherrodja 3 жыл бұрын

The Ka-Bar Turok is another outstanding option with a great sheath. It lends itself well to both combat and utility/field use. Also makes an outstanding camp knife for the civilian market.

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

Nice pick! -DCA

@robertprice9052 2 жыл бұрын

I carried a Randall model 14 for 20 years. Great knife legendary knife.

@donaldparlettjr3295 4 жыл бұрын

I carried a K-bar back in the 80s as an aeroscout in the Air Cav. Still have it and love it. I also have the Gerber fighting dagger. The blade is 8" with a black leather serial number 8187. Still with its factory edge, sharp as a razor.

@jimyocum9556 3 жыл бұрын

That Spartan was one of my favorite wish list knives but 400.00+ for s35vn.. outrageous

@bootzonhoc6041 4 жыл бұрын

Becker BK-7 replaced the Vietnam era Mark II, I used for 30 years and sold to a collector with the original hard sheath. We are all happier.

@fritzd2116 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. No pretense, no ‘tactical’ BS. Subscribed to your channel!

@wullgrew1 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me happy to see Ryan's design on here. Huge fan of his designs, and his smithing. He's an amazing guy, too.

@itywhat6499 4 жыл бұрын

I carried the Camillas survival 7" knife for 3 tours in VietNam as a helicopter door gunner.

@richardhenry1969 4 жыл бұрын

I carried a cold steel sk5 tanto my time in military used to have to tape it up to jump because my strap broke

@The4cp 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you both for your service!

@richardhenry1969 4 жыл бұрын

@@The4cp thanks for the recognition I hope you're safe during these weird times

@itywhat6499 4 жыл бұрын

@Green Giant I carried 7" and a 9" and still have both with the original handles. They are still stacked and not coming apart. I have sharpened them several times but still great knives.

@SSchithFoo 4 жыл бұрын

How many women and children did u kill?

@FarEastBeast 3 жыл бұрын

USMC Fighter was the first knife I bought. Picked one up after reading E. B. Sledge's With the Old Breed.

@matthewshannon6946 3 жыл бұрын

Great read!

@stevelewis7263 3 жыл бұрын

Great commentary on all your videos, no swearing, and suitable for everyone

@craigdouglas9806 4 жыл бұрын

This video is exceptional Thank you!

@mountagony4776 3 жыл бұрын

These knives look so beautifully designed. But I have to keep a close eye on myself, it's really hard to not want to buy another knife or switchblade.

@thebeardedalchemist 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot Tops Knives, personally my favorite company in tactical and Bushcraft knives

@wisperingbeard 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, great presentation.

@RedPixel2023 2 жыл бұрын

Sharp and pointy in a cool voice, no sweat. Great vid sir!

@BushCampingTools 4 жыл бұрын

SP1 Marine combat, I've had one (black handle for over 20 years-still going strong!)

@fmkfmk3835 3 жыл бұрын

same for me..with my SP10

@BushCampingTools 3 жыл бұрын

@@fmkfmk3835 These are top dollar models for dependability IMHO.

@craigallen5963 4 жыл бұрын

I have a custom-made Ek (SN # 075) that was given to me as a gift upon graduating Ranger School back in 1987. It went on every deployment with me, up to 2004, when I had to track it down and get it back from a thieving Afghan. After that, it just hangs on my wall. I need to get another, which I willl do shortly. Glad to see they are still being produced. I, also, am in love (or lust) with the Hogue. Will be getting that tomorrow. I need to find a company who can make me a sheath (Leather, "Randall Style", or Kydex) for the WWII Cattagurus and also for the Model RH36 knives. Would like high-carry, too. But, 'custom' sheath makers also want 'custom' prices, for which I could get between 2-4 other fuggin' knives! Then, on top of price, they want me to send them the knives so they can make the Kydex sheath for each!!

@mikealmers3707 4 жыл бұрын

Hey brother, 11B 87-91.Look up Atlus sheaths on FB. You would have to send him the knife but I've gotten several 6 to 8 from him, never any issues, reasonable prices. Hit me up on FB and can show you some pics of mine he did.

@luisjb11 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you were able to track down your knife man. After I left the Corps I had a break in and my issued Strider DB-L that I had carried in Iraq was stolen along with other stuff and some guns. Local PD did a great job and eventually busted the kids and I got my knife back. Too bad I didn't get my Benchmade Auto Stryker back

@xzero422 3 жыл бұрын

I love my Gerber Strong Arm knife. The weight, shape, and feel of it can't be beat.

@nothin6121 4 жыл бұрын

Another good video as usual. Cheers

@bill3085 3 жыл бұрын

I have grandpas knife he used in the pacific theater it’s a cattaraugus 225q. It’s still sharp as hell and has enough steel to make a car out of it lol. Not sure if he ever had to use it in defense of his life but I assume that he did as he never once mentioned the war and when we asked about it he would clam up and walk off. Any way nice vid man

@RogueAgentX 3 жыл бұрын

Marine?

@bill3085 3 жыл бұрын

@@RogueAgentX yes he was with the 2nd marine division.

@marylousherman5471 3 жыл бұрын

That generation got a belly-full of war and killing, just wanted to move on with their lives afterward...so many of our dads just never talked about it

@codynevins9013 4 жыл бұрын

The Chris Reeve Pacific plain edge, fde is my go to for s.h.t.f. carry. That or the Bark River Bravo 2.

@ericsierra-franco7802 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Reeve Pacific is a really nice knife. I plan on picking one up myself.

@hillheatherlynnify 3 жыл бұрын

Damn fine video sir ! Best video on fixed blade knives ever !

@jdeleur5713 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review as always 👍🏻

@brokenman8358 4 жыл бұрын

A bowie was not descended from a hunting knife. A Bowie knife was made as a fighting knife from the beginning.. unless I read the wrong book.

@bopaintsminis 4 жыл бұрын

Dwight McLemore says differently in his Bowie book, that the first Bowie was a large butcher knife.

@vtxdaryl 4 жыл бұрын

Broken Man I would say every knife is a compromise but the first knives were all hunting knives.

@IMGTOW-rk2ii 4 жыл бұрын

I want me one of those booies.

@dreadnought8363 4 жыл бұрын

The clip point profile has existed before the bowie was even a vague dream. That doesn`t change its effectiveness as a butcher/hunting and/or fighting knife, tho.

@quintoblanco8746 4 жыл бұрын

It’s complicated. Bowie carried what was called a butcher knife, which simply meant any large knife that could be used to butcher an animal. Such knifes could be used for self-defense and were sometimes specifically carried for that purpose., but they were tool knives. After Bowie got famous for defending himself with a knife against people with guns, the Bowie knife was created. The first Bowie was a version of the butcher knife that looked like a large Spanish hunting knife. The Bowie knife with a double edged clip point derives from that first Bowie knife. In WWII most soldiers disliked knives that were designed specifically for combat. They would sometimes trade them for something more useful. The Ka-Bar was a big success because soldiers felt it was useful tool. So although Bowie knifes were marketed as fighting knives, they were always very similar to tool knives.

@audie6348 3 жыл бұрын

Save up for a good quality blade, master it, take care of it and make sure you have a very good sheath.

@balazsgalambos4458 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thanx for sharing.hogue is a beauty

@ryangotsch3670 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! I have a couple of these but you made this video very well. Pleasure to watch! Just got me a kaBar D2 extreme the other day.

@yoy58913 4 жыл бұрын

Why knives are so beautiful 😍. Like a work of art in its unique, way shape and form.

@lewiswereb8994 3 жыл бұрын

That's why cool people the world over collect them.

@stevep7608 4 жыл бұрын

Benchmade “we’re chopping up guns” knives.

@MrGeerbear 4 жыл бұрын

Somebody has to do it. What bothers me more is the fact that they donated to anti-gun politicians.

@hkchris1 4 жыл бұрын

Never buying from the sellout “Benchmade”

@mason3vze740 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t ever support Benchmade

@TheAZchambers 4 жыл бұрын

They donated over a million dollars to pro gun charities but k...

@hkchris1 4 жыл бұрын

TheAZchambers after getting caught pushing anti gun politicians

@sandymilne224 4 жыл бұрын

My all-time favorite combat knife is the Gerber LHR. Discontinued but I just can’t put it down. Attached to my belt is a TOPS CQT-711S as a backup folder. Great package.

@josephhernandez3907 2 жыл бұрын

I love KABAR. My cousin is a USMC vet and he was in about 8 years before me. When he got out he found out me and my friend signed up for boot camp. He said I have something for you if you graduate boot camp. If you survive you little bastard. After I got my EGA he actually was at my graduation. He went with my parents. I want you to have this you little bastard. He gave me his USMC KABAR. He said a good Marine always has a good sharp knife. Keep it sharp. Keep it oiled. I still have that knife til this day and that was 2007 that I graduated. They honestly last forever. I did get a knew sheath though. Im gonna give it to my son when he gets older. After that I bought the TDI and D2 from KABAR. I also have the USMC M9 from Ontario. Its an awesome and very sturdy bayonet. Its the exact same as when I was in. It fits on stard size ARs. It also is sturdy enough to be used as a fighting/combat knife. I want the EK 4 from KABAR next

@BigDaddySwingingMeat 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly a lot of these awesome blades have been discontinued by the manufacturer. As an avid knife collector, that's a real gut punch.

@po0rter373 2 жыл бұрын

Searched for a bit and found the chimera tactical. You can still find some discontinued ones if you just go past triple A sites.

@BigDaddySwingingMeat 2 жыл бұрын

@@po0rter373 I found the Ontario Chimera too (the serrated version) but I am looking for the plain edge version. So far, I only saw that model (Ontario 6517) on an Australian website that doesn't ship to America :( Ontario in their infinite wisdom (sarcasm) decided to discontinue making both versions of the Chimera.

@DailyCorvid Жыл бұрын

Nothing beat the classic Kabar though

@davidoftheforest3822 4 жыл бұрын

Dillard Johnson used the LMF II to cut power to a building in Iraq, it blasted a half moon out of the blade but he was totally fine. He sent the knife in hoping for a new one and they didn't send him one back LOL

@MB-jg4tr 3 жыл бұрын

Woah. Shame on Gerber.

@sunshineviking9933 4 жыл бұрын

I still have, and use, my Dad's K-bar from the 1940's. It's a monster.

@knotsripol 8 ай бұрын

Just bought another K-bar, a shorter one, love it. Can’t wait til it gets here!

@TheEzzieboy 4 жыл бұрын

You're dreaming if you think a $400 knife is 4X better than a $100 knife. But, if it makes you feel better, go for it!!

@MrKitty-zv3dl 4 жыл бұрын

The difference in edge retention of higher quality steel, difference in finish, corrosion resistance, scales, sheath and heat treat method all come into play. Quality control is also watched much closer on the finished product of a more expensive piece as well. However, I do agree that there is a price point that will get you a fantastic knife and anything past that point is fluff or mark up. Example: Randall model 7 vs Black Jack model 7, I actually prefer the fit and finish on the cheaper Black Jack. Randall cost $600 and Black Jack cost $230. I sold my Randall because I wouldn't use it but kept the Black Jack and take it with me in the woods always.

@MovieGuy666 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrKitty-zv3dl the BK7 will last just as long as any of the upper priced knives in the video.

@Surleyone 4 жыл бұрын

The same goes for Scotch, cigars & cars.

@kinguin7 4 жыл бұрын

Once you get to medium priced products, you'll always see diminishing returns with increased cost. Small improvements cost a lot.

@Pokipoki1234 3 жыл бұрын

Modern warfare has changed the way we select our cutlery, as better firearms and tactics may lead to smaller more compact blade sizes depending on Situation specific. Good video Thank you !

@WashingtonTuna 4 жыл бұрын

I do know a good knife when I see one.

@josephhernandez3907 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man

@brianwinters5434 2 жыл бұрын

Great review.

@Baulx138 3 жыл бұрын

I'm torn between the halfbreed and the arvensis. They're so gorgeous

@YoungT703 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I guess buying both is the only option

@Baulx138 3 жыл бұрын

@@YoungT703 this is the way

@YoungT703 3 жыл бұрын

@@Baulx138 Yes sir!!!

@theflyinggearman3128 3 жыл бұрын

Buy American

@brauss878 4 жыл бұрын

Tops Operator 7

@rhugh02 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, lots of options here! Semper Fi!

@arnabsaha86 4 жыл бұрын

Good presentation bro. Keep it up.

@hphillips7425 4 жыл бұрын

Very true it is important to buy USA.

@MikeDbean420 4 жыл бұрын

This planet needs to revolve around that phrase...

@flyoverkid55 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the next knife I buy will cost about $60,000 [ divorce settlement ] and annual expenses as well. Doesn't hurt to look.

@MrGeerbear 3 жыл бұрын

My wife said it was her or the knives. I sure don't miss her. Bonus is she had to give me money. Sorry guys.

@bluegrasssurvival9423 3 жыл бұрын

Glad my wife actually likes knives. I just paid 552.00 bucks for a Busse Ultra Light Combat Gemini and Mrs. Bluegrass had zero problems with it. That's what I call a keeper boys.

@Pays2Win 3 жыл бұрын

I feel ya brother, good luck.

@alcodie1558 3 жыл бұрын

I've owned a K-Bar for 30 years and a Buck 119 same time . Some times I went out with the K-Bar and some times I went with the Buck . Never felt the need to up grade .

@James77721 3 жыл бұрын

SP-1 actually deserves more credit IMO. It isn't just an Ontario version Mark 2 with a rubber handle. The knife is actually a little thicker than the original. It's point is more in line with the center of the handle. The shoulders are rounded as opposed to right angles, i.e.; eliminates stress riser at the blade / handle junction and it's POB is neutral at the hand guard as opposed to the handle heavy originals. It is almost like someone took the constructive criticisms offered by Bill Bagwell in the old Battle Blades articles and slightly altered the design to fit. I think it is an excellent update of the original knife and very underrated.

@TheAZchambers 4 жыл бұрын

The gerber strong arm is a perfect knife for the price

@StratBurst92 4 жыл бұрын

As is the prodigy.

@junmcl 3 жыл бұрын

No it isn’t

@MB-jg4tr 3 жыл бұрын

I have to disagree, the handle and steel are atrocious. Try the Ka-Bar Mark 1 USN. You'll be happily surprised if your hands aren't big.

@ladamyunto 3 жыл бұрын

The whole goal of fighting is winning. There are some exelent knives made in the USA however if you simply want the best gear place of manufacturing can never be a objective selection criteria.

@wolfjouett2048 3 ай бұрын

Thanks much KnifeCenter. I enjoyed this presentation so much that I purchased a Spartan-Harsey Fighter from y'all.

@thefinn-isher9116 4 жыл бұрын

Love the ka bar. The buck ground combat knife is also a great combat knife

@rolandocanelo4881 4 жыл бұрын

I miss Cold Steel!

@cha5 4 жыл бұрын

Rolando canelo They’re still in business, but they’ve never been American made, soooo.

@Dosetsu1 4 жыл бұрын

Their Carbon V knives were made in the USA by Camillus. When Camillus went out of business in 2007 Cold Steel no longer had a US manufacturer and they also had no access to Carbon V. IIRC "Carbon V" was the same steel Camillus used in their Becker knives.

@robertfandel9442 3 жыл бұрын

Correct mine are carbon v

@brianf9619 4 жыл бұрын

I always like the Cold Steel LeatherNeck with D2 and the Recon Scout ...💪

@chrisreuther4546 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video!

@thezieg 3 жыл бұрын

Love your voice and presentation style!

@BerDekMoncton 4 жыл бұрын

What happened to ESEE knives? Model 4 with clip point and serrated blade seems to be a formidable weapon and utility tool.

@Surleyone 4 жыл бұрын

The 6 is more like a "combat" knife.

@charlieandhudsonspal1312 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that the very second I read your comment. Yeah I have the 6 too.

@Smoke_Bang 4 жыл бұрын

How were there no Tops knives?!?

@richardalfaro4933 3 жыл бұрын

I think some knifes are exclusive 🤔?

@mattadler4710 3 жыл бұрын

@Tsukoyomi Light I agree that they most TOPS models are great workhorses, but there are tons of knives in their catalog that are seriously dedicated combat blades. I would go as far as saying that they have arguably the best production fighting knives one can buy. I have huge respect for SOG Seal (but the AUS-8 steel needs an update) and the Ka-bar USMC is legendary, but I just don't think they can beat TOPS differential heat treat on the 1095, and really wicked aggressive profiles

@michaelpoulin3445 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, Tops makes some good hard use knives

@colevetter8970 3 жыл бұрын

the steel and heat treat they use. there are a lot of bad ones on this list

@bawidamann939 2 жыл бұрын

Tops knives are cool, but mostly too heavy in a real knife fight. For me a perfect combat knife should have an 7 to 8 inch blade and a weight of not more than 12 or 13 oz.

@therealfilthyanimal 4 жыл бұрын

Another great vid!

@mgsharnhorst 3 жыл бұрын

I have the BK7 with micarta scales. The 1095CV gets an incredible edge...and keeps it well. I added a choil. A very versatile knife.

@beefyoso 4 жыл бұрын

man I would love that gerber mark 2 without the serrations.

@mason3vze740 4 жыл бұрын

I have one it’s great but yes the serrations are kinda unnecessary

@hardrock1826 3 жыл бұрын

@@mason3vze740 I agree about the serrations, just wouldn't be the same blade without them. I have one as well, I bought it over thirty years ago and it has never been used. My blade is not black by the way.

@richardalfaro4933 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I like the sarcasm

@richardalfaro4933 3 жыл бұрын

Some of those knives were very cheesy

@davidserrano7409 3 жыл бұрын

1¹¹

@glenh4971 4 жыл бұрын

Ka-bar fighting knives used to be 35 dollars all day long. I guess inflation has kicked in?

@victorcastle1840 3 жыл бұрын

@Shit Show I can remember fifty cent cigarettes and gallon of gasoline at our cut rate gas station in the '50s :- ( ...............yes I am older than dirt !

@tommcclelland119 Ай бұрын

Outstanding video

@richardhatt6541 4 жыл бұрын

The third one was nice buy i trusted my life to a Camillus CQB1. Hands down the best.

@ralphdesimone6653 4 жыл бұрын

I missed seeing the Benchmade Nimravus 140 on this list. A classic proven for decades.

@randyscj429 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave, you forgot or for some reason didn't choose to show the "TOPS fighting Infantry knife"🤯 (you know that 7 plus inch one)! BTW, Ka-Bar, Ontario, Camillus, Gerber AND TOPS are the knives issued to our military (at least those I know had been)😮. Besides IMHO, TOPS beats most if not all others I've mentioned and they've quite a diverse line of knives from ANY other of today's companies that make knives (at least that I've looked at anyway)🤔. Be safe and take care, "God Bless", sincerely Randy. 👍👍🙏😇👊 P.S.: It's very difficult to be a "certified knife-aholic" (having champagne tastes, living off of a soda pop budget)! Oh btw, there isn't any 🔪 addict meetings to attend to get help from 😖!!!

@RobertCude 4 жыл бұрын

I would beg to differ, TOPS, has not held an NSN and are not an issue knife. While commands individually can purchase items, TOPS are not issued but an open purchase item bought at the command levels.

@randyscj429 4 жыл бұрын

@@RobertCude Hello, isn't "hindsight" wonderful, since when I was doing my 12.5yrs., that type of information wouldn't have been available, and that if you'd served you didn't know anything then either. It wouldn't really matter about the NSN's when they were still available and used by our military (since the men couldn't have afforded to buy them individually, or in such quantity and just happen to be the same blades, right?). They were there then and now, and how they got there well, does it really matter? Just sayin'. Be safe and have fun, sincerely, Randy. 🙏😇👊