The perfect work knife is the Morakniv. I buy them for around 8 €, always about 3 - 5 at once. They come with a plastic holster you can either clip onto your belt or attach to a special button on my work pants (Snickers Work Wear) on the right side of my upper leg. I have a couple of them in the car. When new they're razor sharp. I never sharpen them, they just get dull over time. I use them about 67 times a day for scraping, prying, as wedge, forceful cutting, stabbing, punching holes, etc. I abuse them in any way you can abuse a knife. This is one of my most valuable and most often used tools. If I need true sharpness I use a cutter with break-off blades.

Obviously, you are not a knife snob. Kind of a nice change from some of the YT guys whose knives spend their lives in a safe or on display. I especially liked the one with the arcing on the blade. Pure class.

all the milwaukee fastback users foaming at the mouth right now lol

Old school here. 60s, 70s and early 80s. Good ol BUCK 110.

I have always carried a knife since I was 9. Not kidding, life on the farm we needed them, our school didn't ban them, then as a adult from being a cop to retiring as a network engineer. ALWAYS have a knice on me. (except court houses etc)

I carried a swiss army knife all through highschool. My teachers knew I had it and didn't care. A year or two after I graduated the district implemented a zero tolerance policy for knives. I was 6 when my dad bought me my first pocket knife, a lockback similar to the Buck 110, but smaller. It was a Sharp brand, K-Mart carried them. Today I carry a Klein electrician's knife model #44228. I tried multi-tools, I haven't met a multi-tool I like. I tend to go back to the truck for the actual tool I need.

2:40 It is usually true that a dedicated version of a tool is superior to the ones in a multi tool. I can think of two tools, which are part of a multi tool, that I will go to even when I have my full tool set me: One being the file / mini flathead driver / mini pry bar in the Leatherman Style. More than once it has been the only thing that could get into a very small Phoenix-style screw connector. The other being the package opener on the Gerber Dime. It is... just good at opening packages, really.

I have a part I designed for an otf and I bought a cheap knife from grindworks for proof of concept. I designed the part with guys like you in mind. I don't have a company running yet so I don't have a way to sell any yet. Lots of health problems keeping me from tinkering right now. The part works great had a guy 3d print it. Cheap knife with a prototype and it still works after lots of testing. It allows you to open the otf as it comes out of the pocket. If we found a way I'm sure I could get one printed for you. I can see it working perfect with your new knife

I usually have a swiss army knife on me. Fantastic at work, and always usefull when a wine bottle needs opening 🙄 And for gardening i have an Opinel. They're indestructible. My current one was lost, spent a winter in soil, found next spring, fixed up, lost again, another winter in soil, found again, and it's still working just fine.

Nice Video! I am so used to "Top Shelf" knife reviews on YT, nice to see some practical info. I use a knife every day at work, cutting cardboard, stripping wires, cleaning up wood joints, i have de-burred some steel on occasion. This lead me to appreciate high end steels, and for years I carried benchmade. I would run them till they were dull then switch to another knife, then sharpen them in batches. Long story short, I switched knives. Taking what i have experienced with benchmade, the appreciation of "better" steels, I bought a Kershaw Strata - Cleaver. To me it is the most usable blade real-estate in the smallest package that is more of a tool than a potential weapon. Buy one, and run it.. you will be glad you did.

You didn't talk about the downside of having to sharpen the knife all the time versus just putting in a new blade

"They told me to be less careless, but uh, I can't help myself." LEGENDARY. I've been using the a utility-style knife for a few years now. Started off with the Husky one, then went to the Milwaukee Fastback. What I like about them is they are cheap enough that I don't feel bad about using and abusing it (or losing one...) and a 10 pack of blades is like $10.

I've got the kershaw filter. I've beat that thing to absolute hell and back, and it's still solid as a rock. At 30 bucks, it's the absolute best value for money I've ever experienced.

When working on the sand fill crew underground my work knife was a power hacksaw blade filched from the maintenance workshop and sharpened on the grinder and with one end wrapped in layers of insulation tape. It came with a handy hole through which an air hose clip could be used to secure it to the cap lamp belt. The machine steel kept a remarkably sharp edge for a very longtime. If it was lost then there was always plenty of reasons to visit the workshop to make another. That and the shifting spanner that doubled as a hammer were about the only tools required.

First off I’m a 40 year veteran of HVAC. I carry that exact same DeWalt knife. I paid I believe right at $12.00 for it. I’ve love it. As you the higher the price the faster I lose it. The DeWalt is easy to deploy one handed and somewhat easy to close on handed. The blade holds an edge for a fairly long time. Truth is I’m constantly misusing the knife. I do about everything except pry with the blade. So far it has held up for about 10 years of heavy daily use. Can’t ask for much more from a $12 knife. Most my co workers carry a folding box razor knife. They’re ok but have their own faults.

“I’m not a geologist…” Dude, don’t make me laugh SO quickly out of the gate like that. Made me misty reminiscent of Norm Crosby, the Master of malaprop.

Love your sense of humor! The not a geologist thing was great. 😂❤ Thing about a pocket knife is each person is going to have their own opinions on what the "perfect" knife is for them. Honestly no wrong answers. Its subjective to each person. Price doesn't matter as long as it does the job you want it to do. I'm personally a Sheepsfoot and Wharncliffe guy for my work knives. Having that straight edge with a forward facing tip works better with all the push cuts I tend to do. Having the tip forward allows me to more easily do detail cuts. I prefer no serrations as they are more time time consuming for me to maintain and I carry a little worksharp pocket sharpener I can touch up my edges with as needed. I'm definitely a collector with a huge collection... but I'm just as happy with a $20 in D2 or 10cr whatever blade as I am a $200+ magnacut knife as long as it has some feature I'm interested in. My "adult fidget toy" of choice is button locks with 2 or 3 opening methods that I can cycle through while chilling. One of my current favorite work knives is a little D2 Kizer Sheepsfoot Fixed Blade called the Deckhand. Solid little compact fixie I carry as a neck knife.

I haven’t watched the video yet and before I know what you will say: Milwaukee fastback! (I have the 6-1) I love it and I’ll never take anything different!

Best knife I found is the husky compact utility knife. Sits in your pocket without being visible or interfering with your pockets. Last one lasted 6 years before I sprung for a new one. Costs like 6$. 10$ for 100 blades, change the blade once a week or once a month depending on use. You always have a solid, compact razor sharp knife. It’s been my edc for well over a decade.

the real fun in knives is learning about the different steels in the blades and sharpening them to feel the difference. For example d2 won't sharpen with your muscle memory from budget stainless, you need to relearn your pressure and stuff. I think a d2 knife is indispensable and they're not terribly expensive, and imo it's better to get a nice thin civivi even though you think it might break. Actually though, if you like to make your own knife, and want the good one for general purpose, get a kabar dozier2 in d2, and add a swedge to it. (the blade is too thick near the tip to fit into holes when you want to do woodworking with it, so you need to narrow the spine with some bevels near the tip). That knife is like 30$ new. and then get a kershaw reverb xl , they were like 20$ at knifecenter. idk that knife is so good all the time and I was really surprised by it.

The first Husky knife blade would be called a clip point. The harbor freight knife is actually called a Harpoon blade if I am not mistaken. A drop point blade just drops down into it's point, a clip point is basically a drop point with a little clip out of it. Traditional buck 110 is an example of a classic clip point. Your average pairing knife in the kitchen is technically a good example of a drop point. My favorite OTFs are made by Microtech knives and Hawk knives. Microtech has an insane range of small to large OTF's in every color range and blade shape you could want but they are higher end and will cost you. Hawk knives just makes one OTF called the Deadlock, which is reportedly the only OTF with zero blade play that has been produced, they sell in batches online that drop for the people that sign up on the email waiting list but they still sell out in minutes and will cost you upwards of 1000$.

That harbour freight knife used to be under constant recall because it wouldnt properly lock. Just a heads up.

Personally, I carry a Spyderco Delca 4 with the 1/2 serrated blade. Replaced the clip for deep pocket carry and setup for simple right handed operation. The lock is in the middle of the handle so it can be released easily with one hand. Scale grip is excellent, cleaning is simple, it just works. I searched eBay and picked mine up used for $40. Not the cheapest, but it’s a pleasure to use and if I loose it, it’s not the end of the world.

I'm the same way I'm no knife expert but I do use and carry a knife everyday. I also do sharpen my own knives with stones and I usually always use wet stones with water because there are occasional time's I may use my knife with a food product so I prefer water and wet stone sharpening. As for maintenance with oil and such I also prefer the oils that are food safe whenever I oil my knifes ball bearings and other points that make contact and move. I to have a variety of knives I've built up finding what fits me and my lifestyle. I really been liking these knives with I believe it's called axis lock type mechanism for quick open and close. You use what fits you is my opinion. Idc about fancy stuff or looks necessarily just a good knife with decent steel that will work and hold up against time. I usually buy around the $25 too $60 dollar range type knives.

If you are using the knife only for cutting you are going to want something with a thin blade with a high grind preferably a full flat grind. That geometry slices really well and sharpens easily. If you are the sort that can't help but pry with a knife occasionally, you want a little thicker blade with a lower grind with less distal taper for a stronger point that might survive more poking and prying. Also a small fixed blade might be a better option to survive a beating. A knife is never the correct tool for anything other than cutting scraping and occasionally stabbing, so it will probably break if you beat on it long enough so don't spend too much money on a knife if you are prone to prying with your knife.

I use my knives a LOT .. warehouse work . My all-time favorite work knives are cheap ( harder now to find new but available) kelin electricians hawkbills .. the old school one with the brown delrin handles made for Klein by kutmaster . Excellent high polished 1095 carbon steel blades that take stupid sharp edges .. I love throws for the control the blade shape gives me . I always rip the liner lock off it though then file it down and make a nice slip joint knife . Just don't like the lockup so I take it out . As I get older I however have grown less inclined to sharpen and maintain those a few times a week even though they sharpen very easily . So now I use the blade changer box cutter type knives a lot . The old model Milwaukee fastback is a great tool . So are the new kelin flick blades .. but personally I find the husky aluminum handled utility knives to be the best . I really love that they now changed from a lockback to an axis lock . Fiskars made a great cutter too in their pro series line but I think they discontinued them . Best blade retention system in the industry . I usually pair one of those with rapid edge serrated utility blades . I'll always still carry a proper folding knife on me though . Sometimes ya need a longer blade or a more precise cut . Generally I have either a Spyderco delica ( favorite knife ever even with a drawer full of Benchmade , Spyderco , and zero tolerance knives on hand lol )

Nice collection! My daily for over a decade has been the S&W SWFR2S. It's another "tanto" style blade, strong liner lock, ultra strong tip, shallow cutting angle, 1/4 serrated, has a razor blade embedded in a slot in the handle to slice a seatbelt, glass breaker, removable belt/boot/pocket clip, rubberized textured handle, hard as a coffin nail and holds it's edge because of it. I have the much larger fixed blade version too for camping. I have a bunch of others, Kershaw, Gerber, grandad's Old Timer, Pakistani Steel, but they're all either too fancy, too big for daily use, or too precious to beat on. The S&W is $25.

Not sure if you know this (based on the condition of your knives) but knife blades can be resharpened. 😉

I like your opinions on pocket knives. I personally like to have a more expensive knife in my pocket, but i also believe any old knife will do the job. A knife is a knife and as long as it does what you want, it's perfect. I like your videos and your personality. You seem like a fun guy to go out and have a beer with. Thanks.

I work in IT and my EDC is a Victorinox CyberTool M that I got as a Christmas gift several years ago. I work in a manufacturing facility, so I'm more of a blue collar IT guy that gets dirty, and it's insanely useful on a daily basis. I have enough bits on the thing to fully disassemble a laptop, strip network cable, pry stuff open like a spudger, a tiny pen (you never know when you need a pen), tweezers for picking up little screws if I drop one in a tight spot, a little set of pliers that I've used for things it definitely wasn't built for and it's held up shockingly well over the course of 3 or 4 years. Even the damn toothpick is handy for cleaning lint out of the charging ports of iPhones. (If your charging cable stops working and seems kinda loose, before you buy a new cable, dig in there gently with something non-conductive and if you fish out some little balls of lint you can thank me later.) As far as being a knife goes, it's not something I'd grab for doing some serious cutting, but it opens packages just fine in a pinch, and I don't have much heavy duty stuff to cut so it works out. I have a full set of iFixit tools that are amazing, and that's what I grab for when I'm at home, but I literally haven't found a PC component or laptop I couldn't fully disassemble and re-assemble with it. The screwdriver with bit storage is awesome to have handy. That said, it's far from being the best at any one of those tasks and would rather use any other shitty tool purpose built for those tasks--but goddammit if it isn't the smallest most convenient package to contain a tool that does all of those functions. I keep the damn thing on my keychain, so it's no bigger than the first pocket knife most people ever had if they were in the scouts as a kid. I still have that first Victorinox knife, and I keep that on my desk at home for opening mail and cutting open packages. The best knife I have is an assisted open one that looks a lot like his last knife. Don't know how much it costs, because it was left in my house by the previous owner and it was kinda beat up a bit so I just use that damn thing as aggressively as you can imagine and it's great. It's a Smith & Wesson M&P knife. I can't say it's the most durable thing I've ever used, because the spring assisted opening mechanism is a bit messed up. If I can't fix it I'll maybe have to see if I can get one like he showed in the video that looks fun to play with.

I use a kershaw shuffle2. So far so good. I got it due to the size. I’m a 5ft tall female electronics mechanic. It’s small, has a good finger notch for grip as I wear gloves often, I was able to switch the belt clip side as I’m a lefty. Kershaw has a great warranty/repair program. Only downside is side is the handle is a hard plastic. It’s great that it makes the knife light so less hand fatigue but it just feels a little cheap. But for 25$? I like it a lot so far 😊

Always loved having a serrated knife in my fob/pocket watch pocket. Especially cutting straps on big stuff. Hook it in, pull hard. Had the same Gerber Paraframe for a bunch of years since it's slim enough to be unnoticeable in there. Not the best knife but as you mentioned: the cheap one never seems to disappear and you don't care about what you're cutting with it. If I have my carpenter pants on (Berne) I have the Stanley in the lower side pocket. A coworker had a slim OTF that seemed pretty nice. But, being nice, it wasn't cheap. Right now I just need a more efficient sharpening setup. It's a therapeutic task but I could definitely stand to have a better edge and be willing to do it more often, y'know?

I put together my AVE knife a few weeks ago. If you haven’t gotten the kit put together yet, I would recommend it. Phenomenal quality.

I'm with you on the multitool. I keep one in my survival pack, but for every day, I just carry a good pocket knife because my tool box is less than ten feet away with all the other proper tools in it. Cold steel makes some really good folding knives that aren't ridiculously expensive like a high end bench made.

I carried a succession of relatively nice SOG Knives Trident. Every time I changed positions or got promoted, I got a new knife. However I started on the cheap end with $15 S&W brand knives. However, I don't work in an industry where a knife is useful, so mine are usually relegated to cutting food.

Just a tip for OTFs i would use rem oil if you got it. Or tuff glide. Theyre thin enough to keep an otf from binding up. You might never have the issue but its possible with other oils

You don't need to spend a lot of money to get a very good folding knife. The Ontario Rat 1, &Rat 2 is the same knife in 2 different sizes. $25 for the small $36 for the large. AUS 8 steel and a very secure lock. It's built like a tank. The problem with the cheapo $10 knives is they fail the spine wack test. The locks fail. The steel is crud.

I see that Til Valhalla Project shirt. Great company great purpose. Makes me appreciate you all the more.

I just lost my knife somehow. it was in my pocket, then it wasn't. Weirdest thing. It's even weirder that you uploaded this right after....

My daily carry is a millwaukee fastback, spyderco tenacious, leatherman P4 and a coast PX22 flashlight. I've always had the cheap "gas station" knives. About 2 years ago i became an actual knife guy. Most knives i buy now are over $150 and my god the collecting aspect of it is addicting. I'm sure i have a couple thousand dollars in my collection of about 200 or so.

I've got a drawer full of Ozark Trail knives from Wally World. They work just fine, and I won't cry when I lose them !

Benchmade spring assisted mini barrage has been amazing for me, have been carrying for a few years and drawer full of other knives collecting dust

I pretty much agree. Most of my calls start off with the flashlight and move onto tools including my multi tool.

Gerber tool. Various versions. Full size. Been carrying them for 25 plus years. Great warranty.

Out of curiosity, what podcasts do you listen to?

I recognized the blade on that second newest OTF you've got immediately, it's a Lightning Elite blade with some speed holes drilled in it and put in a cooler looking handle. If anyone's looking to save a few bucks just go ahead and get the Lightning Elite, dollar for dollar it's probably the best budget OTF at about $25, it's a nice step up from the old models which served me well for many years and I've got a lot of nicer knives. They really hold up for potmetal Chinesium knives, just don't get one of the originals with a painted blade they bind up but with the Elites you can get whatever color combo you want. My main Elites are the Fireball with the standard drop point blade and the full sized with the tanto blade that I modified on my sharpener to give it more belly. I kinda cycle through pretty much all my knives but my main go-to standard pocket knife that I recommend is a CRKT Homefront EDC. Lightweight, easy to sharpen, easy to clean, great blade shape, good price. I wish my job didn't require me to use my boxcutters and Leathermans(men?) all the time so I'd have pocket space to use my other knives. If anyone's looking for a utility knife I can definitely recommend the super basic stamped steel Workpro folding boxcutters off Amazon too they'll take a beating, they come in three packs but you only really need the one. No blade storage but I've got a pile of spares at work so it's no biggie to me. Oh and I'll end this rambling by saying that Grindworx and BladeHQ are the same company so check both for better prices or for stuff you don't see on one or the other, they have different stock but they seem to ship out of the same warehouse.

I love the look of Reate's OTF knife (don't remember the name). Spent way too much on it, but they got me with their shiny bauble.

I always found a Victorinox or small Leatherman the most helpful for me. The Leatherman Rebar or Bond, and the Victorinox Super Tinker or the newer Companion are my favorites. The Victorinox Watch opener is amazing for a lite or starting pry. Sometimes I slide the watch opener into something and it opens gap for a real pry bar. I got tired of going home for tools so I carry a Victorinox or 2 and a Leatherman, with screwdriver bits of all kinds and depends on where, I pack a pair or 2 of full size pliers for plumbing surprises. No 1 ever tells me about a issue before I come over. I actually love my multitools more and more. I even carry a Clone of the Leatherman Surge when I cut grass and I rarely have to go get tools to fix anything.

Can’t help but love my Milwaukee fastback. For work the box knife with screwdriver on end is perfect. For fun they have a new black blade tonto (I think it’s called) that has the spring action I find myself loving the feel. Truly don’t leave home without .

'Not a knife guy, but i've been carrying a knife everyday since 19.' Well, I don't know the qualifications but, I think you have met the criteria of knife guy :D

Any bit of thin bit of metal can be a knife, that's what makes some one's choice of knife interesting. It's a combination of uses, preferences and taste that says a lot about a person. I'm interested in your take on the Civivi Elementum Utility($42.50USD). It's kind of ye old box cutter as imagined by a "budget luxury" knife company.

I've found the 30-50 dollar range of knives tend to be most favorable. pricy enough that you're probably getting some good material for the blade, but cheap enough you're not crying when you lose it.

I'll say one thing about butterfly knives that I really really like. They don't close accidentally. Liner locks and other locks can fail. A butterfly knife won't close and cut you. And if you're attacked it might intimidate an idiot.

I carry a 2.5in Winchester folding pocket knife with brass and I like it. Small, light, has a locking back, looks traditional and cheap, costed about 15 bucks in 2018. I dislike that it can't be taken apart for cleaning, the blade isn't a quality steel and doesn't have a clip.

Guys, buy an CRKT M16-ZSF and keep in your pocket with the clip set up for "tip up." One handed deployment. It works great. $60 these days.

I've been using my Victorinox Sentinel One Hand that i got from my father about a year ago, he had been using it for a while before giving it to me but it is still the greatest cheap pocket knife i've ever had. I cut grass for a living so i've used the tweezers and the pick that comes in it, which are very handy for removing thorns and things stuck in hard to reach places, also the One Hand model is just great cause as the name says it's easy to handle with one hand when the other is busy with something else. Great knife for cheap, i recommend.

My favorite work Knife is the milwaukee Fastback. I keep 2 on my shop tool kart as well as 2 in each of the Show Tool Boxes. one with a standard utility knife and one with a hooked blade. But for EDC I have a letherman Micra on my keychain and a small set of visegrips that have sentimental value.

Cool, but i am legit surprised an OTF suits your fancy.

4:13 I bought the S&W one before harbor frieght sold it. It's one of the best knives I've owned. It holds a really good edge for a long time and doesn't take much to touch it up.

The bestech slasher is a strong sheepsfoot blade and a bar lock. Works great for me and my work needs. The kizer mini sheepdog is a smaller option with 154cm for lighter duty. Also gets the job done.

Ive been carrying knives in my pocket since i was 7 (34 now) i like otf knives but over time they get loose and just fail. I have a $20 Kershaw folder with a liner lock and its been in my pocket at work now for over 4y now. I have $200+ knives too but id never take one to work. A pocket knife is a very utilitarian utensil and not to many people have them anymore. When I go looking for a new work knife I will be looking for something that's easily serviceable and holds an edge nicely. Kershaw and CRKT have just about always been my go to for work knives.

AKC makes a pretty good OTF knives in the budget friendly category. The one that I have isn't all loose and noisy seems like a pretty sturdy built knife for the price.

I have used the same gerber for years as a work knife the edge doesnt hold as long as some of the knifes i have but its easy and fast to resharpen or remove a knick. It also has an awesome one handed open mechanism that has a lock on it so it doesnt accidentally open when i dont want it but when i do need it its just releasing the lock and hitting the tab iland it rockets open. Also the drop point is nice for cutting plastics and other things i cut frequently.

nice selection, will say a small step-up that I've personally enjoyed is the Al-Mar SERE2020, they have 2 sizes, all different colors, serrated or plain, etc. for $35-65 depending on selection, I got the larger with D2 steel which is a bit tougher/longer-lasting between sharpening.. but when its on sale 45 bucks or so, not going to be broke about it unlike some other (benchmade) where its like $400 or some absurd price just for a brand laser etch

My dad gave me his old Leatherman with the old leather case worked for him for years now I have it and it’s worked for me for years. Has a little ruler on the side that’s not really that inaccurate and still says made in USA. Good little thing tho I am thinking about getting a new one cause the thought of me wrecking that knife on my day to day work

I'm in a slightly different trade. my one handed work knife is a stanley utility knife. I don't have to disassemble it to replace a blade, it carries extra blades, and the shape of it lets me get good leverage. my full time carry is a Leatherman Micra, for those odd times I'm not less than 5 feet away from my tools. and because they have decent scissors.

I really like the Bahco SQZ150003 Squeeze Knife holds a bunch of blades, super easy to eject a blunt one and replace with just a button press.

I love cheap knives! I can't stop at a truck stop without buying one, the crazier graphics the better lol Great video!

I love the old DeWalt tanto. Like the fastback it opens like warm butter and the blade itself isn't half bad. Feels good in the hand and sharpens easily enough. With normal use it holds its edge decently. I dropped a bit of Hoppes 9 Lubricant in the flipper part and it opens a bit too easily at times but i love it. The new DeWalt tanto i do not like quite as much.

Great Video. Good Job. I like your shirt.

I bought one of those Byrd serrated folding knives the 3.91" rescue, very handy, cuts through lots of stuff and is cheap.

Harbor Freight has a new model called the "Icon Drop Point Knife" and it's a really solid design, with a slightly better blade steel. If you wanna stick with budget folders and like Harbor Freight, their new model is excellent.

Ive been what people call a knife snob for years and the older i get the more i grab cheap knives because i dont hesitate to use them. I still have thousands invested in them but it only takes losing a couple 200 dollar knives before you never want to leave the house with them

I've had a Lightning OTF for years now after carrying a Kershaw Leek for years prior and I love it, if your state allows autos, grab one they're cheap and decent steel, and in my opinion way safer than any of the stupid "safety knives" *snick* blade *snick* no blade... And I didn't have to put my fingers anywhere near the edge in the process, liner/frame locks aren't bad but if you don't have the timing right you cut your thumb open when you fold them

I had a decent gerber that I liked for the first few weeks but it was bulky, My favorite I had was a benchmade tanto blade as in it was my favorite until a contractor stole it out of my locker at work. Right now I have a civivi from amazon that was about $30, it's held up great and has pretty good steel.

Love your vids man, hello from Wales!

The best work knives for me are always the knife shaped objects I find around the shop either because I lost my old one or I have a new one I don’t want to dull the edge before I lose it. 😅

I absolutely enjoy Funk's humble nature. Honest reviews and relatable life challenges. We cavemen have a certain set of skills that are very much under-rated. 😂 -Love the shorts

Dude! The HF paraframe clone! I didn't know about it until recently and I'm gonna get one to check it out.

Mora heavy duty companion for me, thanks. Love 'em.

I have a leatherman the size of a standard pocket knife I carry everyday, doesn’t have the pliers, but it comes in handy with the Philips, flathead, file and occasionally the tweezers a few times a week. Or bottle opener if it’s the weekend.

Got the VR in the background for wacking off later. Nice.

For me the most important detail of a work knife is one solid full tang without moving parts. No folding, twisting, sliding, or action of any kind for safety. For a EDC knife sure no problem but all those are accidents waiting to happen for real work imo.

spend a couple bucks on a knife with a decent blade, round edges so it wont wear a hole in your pocket. i personally like open assist. been carrying a knife for the last 45 years, always handy.

Hey I love your videos man... I wonder what kind of podcasts you are listening to.. I need some new material... Peace man.. Thanks for all the work you do to make these videos for everyone.. Rolfie

My Milwaukee hawkbill has lasted the longest in my career 4 years! But it was the most expensive work knife i have. I usually hit bass pro or cabelas for the cheap lock back in the 10 dollar bin. They hold an edge fairly well and ten bucks aint a huge loss. Plus the light weight is ideal. I cant stand a heavy knife usually pulls my pants down and always wears out a spot on the pants before the light weight ones do.

i carry a spyderco PM2, love it, handle fits me well, its pretty light and does everything i need it for, pricey tho but i would say its worth it IMO

I use a bench made 940 and I’m going to add a utility folding knife for when I need a sharp blade

I've been in maintenance for many years now. I've carried a bunch, spyderco para 2, benchmade osbourne, kershaw blur, lightning otf, folding utility knives.. I carry a milwaukee fastbak now and have for years, easy to just swap blades for a sharp one. I also carry a victorinox swiss tool as well and have for years. Never liked the leatherman in comparison.

The crescent tools flippers are good bang for the buck. Under $30, stainless blade of average quality, user serviceable. Mine is a tad bit loose in the hips after 3 years of steady and sometimes torture level beating.

Balisongs are banned here partially due to the fact people kept being admitted into the hospital with cuts all over their hands from trying to do tricks with sharp knives. A few ruin it for the rest of us.

Personally I've found that higher-quality knives pay for themselves. Everybody in my shop gave me shit for buying a $200 Benchmade but two years later that knife was still going strong while they'd all spent was more money replacing their $10 knives every few weeks. I guess I'm lucky in that I've got the opposite of your "medical condition" though, I lose anything cheap constantly but manage to hold onto expensive stuff.

Got the Klein bearing assisted tanto. Someone left it on the job site and it found it's way to me.

Brother i love it! No benchmades or overpriced knives!

Milwaukee Fast back has been my go to utility knife

If I end up at work without my earbuds you better stay out of my way.

Literally the only reason butterfly knives are illegal in Canada is because of the movie factor. Same with nun-chucks and blow guns.

I have a ton of different knives but the ones I use the most... Mirakniv Fisker snap knife (best snap knife I've used) I do love my Microtech OTF tho. If I can go more than a couple of hours without flicking it in and out a few times, I've won the challenge. 😂 I don't really need a full multi-tool most of the time. However, I like the Gerber Dime for a mini keychain sized multi-tool... The Gerber Armbar is pretty awesome because it has a full-sized hex driver.

I got the same disease buddy. I've lost so many knives and it seems the more expensive, the faster they flee. In that process I've tried many different kinds, mostly from the Army Surplus store and while I had high hopes on the USMC MTech knife (dulled super fast), the one I've replaced with the same kind the most times is the "Folding Knife Mtech Gray Biohazard Tanto Blade Ball Bearing Pivot Tactical EDC" (copy, paste, Google). The ease of one-handed open and close are the best I've ever had, the blade stays sharp longer. Best I've had so far. *thumbsup* I've got a switchblade, too (legally) but it's so "pretty" I'm afraid to damage it ... so it just sits completely unused. o.O

I carry the DeWalt and have a really crappy generic RoadPro that has the same general form that I try to destroy as a pry bar, but it keeps on going. I love the serrations for stripping wires and sawing at things. I have stabbed myself with a spring knife in my pocket, so I go for liner lock with a one hand thumb stub... basically, the DeWalt. I'm not tied to the yellow and black, but they happened to hit all my points in that model. I guess the other one is a folding box cutter I picked up at Home Depot. Nice for carrying when touristing, because if I can't carry a blade in a situation, I toss the blade and keep the body of the knife. I've lost a couple knives over the years dealing with museums and such. And a Olga cutter, but I seldom carry that.