KnifeCenter FAQ

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Күн бұрын

David’s away, so this week’s KniFAQ nets you double the hosts and a lot more snark. We’ll cover whether knives make a good investment, some do-it-all kitchen knives, the virtues of tip-down carry, and some options for pocket knives at a wedding. Plus: is the KA-BAR forever?
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Featured Knives
Spyderco Shaman: kcoti.com/3Qx68zT
Chris Reeve Sebenza 31: kcoti.com/3Qrv0Ji
WE Solid: kcoti.com/4aZzFuo
Benchmade Bugout: kcoti.com/3Qxun10
BRS Replicant: kcoti.com/4dj7HeF
MKM Pocket Tango: kcoti.com/4bnbJRj
Spyderco Paramilitary 2: kcoti.com/3UK70Up
CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond: kcoti.com/4b3E9Qu
Boker Double Detent Barlow: kcoti.com/3UHDRJu
Kershaw Mini Skyline: kcoti.com/3wgRxSl
Wusthof Classic Asian Utility: kcoti.com/3UIpjcx
Victorinox Rosewood Chef’s Knife: kcoti.com/3wlwCNW
Spyderco Native Chief Lightweight: kcoti.com/3QzgTSf
Microtech Socom Elite: kcoti.com/3WqkXI7
Tactile Knife Co. Bexar: kcoti.com/3UNo5wQ
The James Brand Wayland: kcoti.com/3WJvf6H
Viper Hug: kcoti.com/3QusYrO
Viper Twin: kcoti.com/3wb6dm3
LionSteel Jack JK3: kcoti.com/3Qtg1P7
Kansept Fenrir: kcoti.com/3Qu6EPa
KA-BAR Fighting Utility: kcoti.com/4biE63H
00:00 Intro
01:01 Can Knives be an Investement?
11:29 Gaps in the Knife Market?
18:28 A Well-Rounded Kitchen Knife for Mom
21:52 Tip-Down Carry Pocket Knives
26:06 European Wedding Knife:
34:54 What’s the Deal with these Reverse Tantos?
37:11 How to Spot Real Damascus
40:39 Sticker Solution
42:50 Time Capsule Knife
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@seancollins3711 Ай бұрын

Dear Thomas, So nice to finally put a face to the name after watching all these years! I've always enjoyed your quips and witty one liners, your contributions to this channel have been great. Keep being you, keep up the great work and I hope to see you more often on the channel.

@knifecenter Ай бұрын

Your kind words are much appreciated --Thomas

@80808O Ай бұрын

Good video. Love hearing Thomas's point of view

@justincortez3404 Ай бұрын

Thomas please make more appearances, sir you are an unsung hero.

@ironsights7028 Ай бұрын

You need to make another batch of that Spyderco Shaman.

@Bearded_Ham75 Ай бұрын

I'd love one, S90V is awesome and you know Spyderco does an awesome job with the heat treat on all their steels, I would also love to see one in Magnacut, I might be wrong but I don't think there's been a Shaman done in Magnacut yet

@davidheath2427 Ай бұрын

Yes please .

@acid6urns Ай бұрын

@@Bearded_Ham75s90v is cool, i’m tempted to pickup that s90v siren sprint.

@-Craptastic- Ай бұрын

My steel choices are as follows. Oh yeah, the Burlap is cool! AEB-L, CPM-154, CPM-SPY27, LC200N, CPM-4V (with new coating), CPM-3V (with new coating), CPM-MagnaCut and lessen the price a bit (not a steel choice, but I think people would like that idea.)

@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies Ай бұрын

MAN it is good to see Thomas in front of the camera again! Thomas is great, whether in front of the lens or behind it (more in front time, please!)

@snickersnee15 Ай бұрын

Super cool to see the man behind the background madness! Hi Thomas!

@knifecenter Ай бұрын

Hi! "Background madness" is an apt description. --Thomas

@snickersnee15 Ай бұрын

@@knifecenter Keep truckin brother! 💪

@cab927 Ай бұрын

I find knives at antique stores and clean them up, sometimes I sell them for profit but most of the time I carry them.

@Blawa-ti4xp Ай бұрын

That lunar landing sebenza is sooo sooo cool!

@ST-ue5fb Ай бұрын

Good job guys. Thomas - it was good to hear your take. Come on more often.

@abdelelshrapnel Ай бұрын

I fully agree!

@Blawa-ti4xp Ай бұрын

Thomas totally doesnt look like what I expected - but in a good way - would totally have a beer with him

@knifecenter Ай бұрын

Beer is good. --Thomas

@Mike-bh9vs Ай бұрын

Love the Seiko Monster he's wearing, great taste in knives & watches

@carljung1711 Ай бұрын

I pair my Lil Native with Seiko Turtle.

@CadillacDriver Ай бұрын

@@carljung1711gay

@killainmaccallan4700 Ай бұрын

Just got my DCA MKM Pocket Tango Nessmuk in Olive wood. Love the knife

@Alexander210 Ай бұрын

I don't know why I haven't gotten the MKM sheath earlier. Very practical and intuitive! The magnet sliding it in and out seriously gives me a peace of mind it's going to slide back in and secured. Love it. 🍻♥️

@tree_stabbing_troy Ай бұрын

The only way to become a millionaire collecting knives is by starting as a multi-millionaire.

@Bethany415 Ай бұрын

That Boker double detent would be a great answer to the wedding knife question.

@philsmith9701 Ай бұрын

Great episode and awesome hosting! So many neat knives shown too, that sleek Tactile Bexar was my personal fav of the day.

@SharperApex Ай бұрын

It’s always good to see Seth V, but getting Thomas on camera and offering his opinion is excellent! And as a big fan of Viper Knives, I appreciated this entire video! Thanks guys!

@user-fj4qk6zd9vajnw Ай бұрын

Seth's contribution, knowledge, a.s.o. ???????????????????

@phantom6knight Ай бұрын

This was an amazing episode, loved seeing both Seth and Thomas!

@jufuh1503 Ай бұрын

Great vid guys, always nice to see different perspectives. Also nice to see other folks from knife centre, keep the good work!

@stuartrollings602 Ай бұрын

Howdy from Texas! Nice show guys! Thanks for all the info! Saddle up!

@iamgroot4080 Ай бұрын

Hi Thomas. I think that You are the best thing about this channel actually

@user-fj4qk6zd9vajnw Ай бұрын

Absolutely !

@albertocadena1743 24 күн бұрын

Seth and Thomas you make a great team. And thank you for not stating Larger than average hands. It’s been a relaxing and excellent program. Thank you

@kingcormack8004 Ай бұрын

Anything sold as "collectible", isn't.

@nathanwolber4503 Ай бұрын

Are you saying I shouldn’t have invested in beanie babies???

@Blawa-ti4xp Ай бұрын

This is one of the most enjoyable episodes in recent memory - thanks guys!

@kevinstryker6440 Ай бұрын

Additionally, on the damascus patterning, think of it like a tree stack of paper. If some sheets in the stack are black and some sheets are white, you will only see that patterning on the "show" side, not on the "spine". Damascus has a grain just like wood or any other layered material.

@brianmatthews3450 Ай бұрын

I keep my knife collection in a rolling tool chest. Every once and awhile when I get a cool sticker I like I stick it to the chest somewhere. This others just go in one of those drawers

@wattsmichaele Ай бұрын

You MUST be related to me…..I had a harbor freight multiple tray one…..:)

@codybroadway8496 Ай бұрын

right on thomas good to see the reverse tanto king instead of just hearing him

@plynch113 Ай бұрын

I bought that burlap shaman from you guys summer of 22....love it!

@98sevensix Ай бұрын

Great job to you both. A very enjoyable watch!

@LrdwEDC Ай бұрын

Excellent episode. Probably added more blades to my wishlist than any previous episode, even that small kitchen knife!

@morrismr1892 Ай бұрын

Great job guys. I really enjoyed this video concept & personality wise. Thanks.

@Dubordcj Ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video. Nice job guys!!

@Jstarr918 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. Great video

@lpgtr8r1 Ай бұрын

Great job guys!

@jordanpetrone5887 Ай бұрын

Well done Seth and Thomas! Always good to see you guys in the videos.

@chrisreuther4546 Ай бұрын

Great video guys!!!

@foreverjim5240 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip down options. It's all i carry

@connorw1494 Ай бұрын

More Seth and Thomas!!!!!

@waltski4375 Ай бұрын

Surprise indeed! Thanks for the fun episode!

@-Craptastic- Ай бұрын

YaaaaaY, Thomas was on! We need more Thomas shows. Also, give him Mo'Money for all of the great work he does K.C.!😁 Great show guys! 🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂

@scottmackey4182 Ай бұрын

EXCELLENT JOB!

@marktheboss6441 Ай бұрын

Great job guys

@it_is_what_it_is_brotha Ай бұрын

Thanks for answering my question!

@Obsidian-One Ай бұрын

I'm not in this for $, so for me I just buy what I like and want. And yes some of them are worth more than I paid, but that's not what this hobby is about for me! I truly enjoy knives so if the value goes up awesome! If not I still enjoy using and collecting regardless. Nice shirt Thomas!

@kermitthepog7063 Ай бұрын

I would LOVE a version of the Kizer Amicus with 14C28N, or even Magnacut! I might have to start commenting this on every video til someone notices!

@unfi6798 Ай бұрын

G'day Knife Center.! So how do we get the t-shirt that Thomas is wearing.? Great show gentlemen even DCA will approve. Maybe next time we can have a Seth, Thomas & Josh Show..?! Cheers from Australia.

@joeyho5134 Ай бұрын

" ...larger than average presence...", newest Thomas's Quotes Hits. Just having fun. Thanks guys.

@VincentKearney1967 Ай бұрын

Thomas !!!! Yesssss

@kermitthepog7063 Ай бұрын

7:40 No sell, only buy. This is the way.

@toffeetheraccoon Ай бұрын

thomas is the goat of this video and his bali flipping was a pleasant surprise! also the lunar landing sebenza.. sheeeeeesh!

@armenarakelian9876 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video

@ksrebelbuck7936 Ай бұрын

It's not a short term game, it's a long term game if you're buying to make money with knives, once a knife is old and discontinued especially with a good name brand behind it that's when you'll make money

@joeeasterling5652 25 күн бұрын

My first Benchmade knife was a 300. I love that knife and I keep it scalpel sharp. I carry it tip up and it opened up in my pocket. I had it in my left front pocket for some reason. I reached into my pocket to retrieve some change and got a nasty cut on one of my knuckles. I really don't mind tip down carry for that reason.

@erichudspeth Ай бұрын

Finally got a CRK thanks to this video. Thanks bros!

@thorin693 Ай бұрын

I wish i had bought a leatherman crunch when came out, anywhere from 200 to 400 on ebay.

@jaybolton9117 Ай бұрын

Great show today boys

@Crangaso 17 күн бұрын

My gun safe is where I put most my stickers. My coolers & laptops get some sticker love too.

@davidcooke8825 Ай бұрын

The talent pool at knife centre is deep

@knifecenter Ай бұрын

*No lifeguard on duty

@JerryLoffelbein Ай бұрын

I LOVE the Viper Hug! I got that bronze variant as well; it looks fantastic. It's HEAVY though, so maybe the original titanium ones would be easier to carry day to day, even if they are more expensive.

@mikeatkins6148 Ай бұрын

stickers on the tool box. bonus points if its a tool cabinet. mine is covered in stickers from whatever comes in.

@heavychevy4616 Ай бұрын

thank u gentlemen

@Regardless916 Ай бұрын

Hey KC crew / DCA... I have been loving my KC exclusive Pocket Tango... however I have learned that a mirror edge polish actually seems to make it's cutting and slicing worse (which it seems is true of most EDC edges).... thus my question : what edges or scenario's would you use with a mirror polished edge vs a less refined edge? Thanks in advance.

@adamkolb113 Ай бұрын

Hey Thomas!!! Good to see you!!

@knifecenter Ай бұрын

Good to be seen! --Thomas

@CurrentlyOnLV-426 Ай бұрын

I remember people used to do this with Busse knives, although I don't know if that's still a thing. Their Battle Mistress, the original one, used to go for a ridiculous price on the secondhand market.

@kenkaufman6760 Ай бұрын

Great job Seth and Thomas

@skycapt01 Ай бұрын

Nice seiko Seth! Thomas is the dude hahahaha!

@leonnettoyeur1381 Ай бұрын

With David you’re just just a great team’’

@josiahmontgomery4860 Ай бұрын

Dude! The sticker on the water bottle phenomenon! I know exactly what you are talking about!

@4NdR3_K Ай бұрын

I bought a Chris Reeve fixed blade 30 years ago. It now sells as a used knife for 10 times the price.

@The4cp Ай бұрын

My approach is to buy what I know I like and know I will carry. I've never sold anything. Given a few to friends, though.

@simonking8198 Ай бұрын

Sick knife center shirt!

@GS-lh2nx Ай бұрын

Is it common for a new knife to chip its edge easily the first few times you sharpen it? I have a Spyderco PM 2 in Cru Wear that I bought from you but it seems to chip its edge under light use. Only fully sharpened once fully and then a few strops sessions but it has chipped or rolled its edge a in different spots a few times.

@cylentone Ай бұрын

Just FYI: in Germany, you can carry either one-handed opening or locking, but not both together. My favorite carry is the Real Steel H7 Free. Theoretically two-handed opening but you can flick it open and it has a back lock. Otherwise, double detent knives or fixed blades up to 12cm are also nice.

@cylentone Ай бұрын

@@viewviewview1236 No, no limits on real tools - unless you take a claw hammer to a club or event.

@DanielChzBurger7 Ай бұрын

If cross bar lock is to axis lock/ able lock/ etc… should slot lock be for compression lock/ other similar lock types?

@knifedaddy5791 28 күн бұрын

Nailed it boys!

@dtzchar Ай бұрын

Yeah Thomas!!! Good to see you

@knifecenter Ай бұрын

Good to be seen. --Thomas

@JaneThorson-dm3ev Ай бұрын

QUESTION I want a shaman which one has the best steel and most comfortable handle?

@chrisjosekuehl Ай бұрын

I’ve been looking all over for that shaman exclusive. Everybody wants $600.

@gcvrsa Ай бұрын

The only knife you should even think about carrying in the EU or UK is a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. Get a silver 93mm or 84 mm Alox model like the Cadet, Soldier, or Pioneer X, because it won't show wear, and they are elegant enough to go to formal events. Virtually no one gets scared of a Swiss Army Knife, and they are all under 3" blade and non-locking.

@TBSxDRUMS Ай бұрын

I'm looking for a knife to make long cuts on leafy veggies, and trailing points seem to look like a profile I'd have a good time doing so with. I've considered a Sharpfinger/Schrade 152OT or Spyderco Bow River. Any input or better suggestions, preferably stainless and around the $50 price range (and maybe even with an interesting color or pattern like the Bow River)?

@Diazjake Ай бұрын

Another reason for tip down that just occurred to me would be less pocket lint and dirt getting caught in the pivot area so cleaning might be less frequent?

@Regardless916 Ай бұрын

Hey KC crew (and maybe DCA?). Can you recommend me a 2.5 to 3.5 inch blade length fixed or folding knife that I can kind of mindlessly / endlessly run on my pocket sharpening stone and strop

@edwardenglish6919 Ай бұрын

Knives are tools, not investments. The more tools you have in your tool box, the better your crafts will go. BTW, I'm looking for a really high end tungsten carbide bushcraft knife. Thomas, you rock!

@gordonmacdowell8117 Ай бұрын

If you bought a lot of non-budget knives before the recent inflation spike, it's possible to sell them for more on the secondary market, especially if they're discontinued or limited edition. Of course it's a buyer's market because of that same inflation limiting the number of people who have the spare cash and then you'll probably go out to buy a lot of the knives you just sold again for more, so results may vary. I don't sell any of my own knives, but I've given away quite a few.

@legoking5499 Ай бұрын

I'm not a slip joint guy but that Viper Twin is sick.

@JustAnotherDayToday Ай бұрын

Not a chance in hell-the amount of new knives released and rereleased nowadays makes a notion of investment absurd; retailers or anyone watching this video knows this.

@rolo_torres_ Ай бұрын

Hi, I recently bought the Black Fox B Key knife to use as necklace because I was looking for a knife that did not look like a knife. Though I am happy with my choice I would like to know what other knives out there could be used as a necklace that do not look like knives? thanks!

@brianmatthews3450 Ай бұрын

Hey dca and knife center crew. my question is about the website. I think it would be cool if we could rank knives on our wish list from 1 to 5 or some kind of ranking system. For me and I'm sure others my wife goes on there to buy me knives and it would help if they were ranked ( even though I want them all ) just a thought that might be a cool feature

@aPoxOnUsernames Ай бұрын

When people talk about their collectible going up in value, they always seem to ignore inflation.... buy the knife you like. Don't worry about the resale.

@XrayMike17plus1 Ай бұрын

Depends on the knife. I have a very lightly used Benchmade Rukus 610 (not the Mini) that's worth far more than its 'new in box' price.

@TwitchRadio Ай бұрын

Investment or wealth preservation wise I would stick with gold and silver boss😂... I had the same idea, but it's way way harder than most think and you would have to get lucky and get a Knife Company that's unpopular that becomes popular to make any kind of profit off of it later down the road

@jeffhowland8846 Ай бұрын

I know for a fact that I would make a killing off of my knife collection. If you purchase everything for what the going price is or more, you might break even down the road. I don’t buy Chinese knives. I buy knives that are useable, practical, and something that I like and I would use. Nine times out of ten they are very popular and become in demand. I very rarely pay the retail price unless it is for my own personal use. Even then, I’ll try and purchase factory seconds for my own personal use. Which, has also grown quite large and I have many of those that I haven’t used. I also try and buy off of auctions or just other people just getting rid of stuff because they need to, for one reason or another. It’s fun and they don’t take up a whole lot of space.

@user-lk2po7hb8f Ай бұрын

Is there a clip available for a "tip-up deep carry" Kershaw leek ???

@harrycrab8725 Ай бұрын

The best advice I’ve heard on this topic was in regards to art: “Buy a painting and try to sell it”

@panoskarallis6797 Ай бұрын

Victorinox limited edition triple their value in 2-5 years and they have a crowd that purchase them. Leatherman garage and some models also have their fan crowd with some models having crazy prices

@JROTCBALL Ай бұрын

I got my first Spyderco Sprint run a couple weeks ago n I could see that possibly going up in value.. same with any rarer dealer exclusive. But definitely not the best sound investment xD Would love to add a Chris Reeves to my collection at some point!

@OreoDave Ай бұрын

Yeah tip down carry! 👍😁👍

@ArtelindSSB Ай бұрын

Right up until just recently, when Case released the Longhouse, a production front flipper made in the USA was a pretty noticeable gap in the market, IMO.

@Jody6441 Ай бұрын

I have a safe that is covered with stickers

@gordstewart6848 27 күн бұрын

Question for the knife center crew. My collection focus has moved towards quality and more strict personal preference vs quantity. With that I got myself a new large Sebenza with (my fav.) the Insingo blade. This will tie up my funds for a good while. What else (other than chasing purchases and deals) can I do to keep my knife thrill and hobby fresh? All I come up with is learn to sharpen better. Any and all thoughts will be appreciated.

@im_incredibly_bored Ай бұрын

Hey guys, I hope DCA is okay, but I'm fairly new to the knife world and i don't know that many good value knives or knife brands and was looking for some options. I'm looking for a premium feeling knife around the $100 - $250 mark though if its a bit over that's fine and, due to knife laws in my country, ideally it would have a blade under 3.35 inches. If you do answer this thank you very much and I love your content.