Who would not love to see a collection of fixed blades to use in the kitchen? Such as: A utlity, paring, peeler, and steak knife, but are not marketed as kitchen knives.

I think a 3 knife collection should include a traditional slipjoint/SAK. They can be taken anywhere, fit anywhere and are up to most tasks.

511 might be the cheapest Mora, but they have much better knives for hardly any more money.

So many great budget knives out there these days. Makes collecting and using so much fun!

Three knife combo - Mora Companion ($17), Sencut Serene ($47), Real Steel Luna Lite ($35). Total - $99

Cold Steel SRK 3v best fixed blade for the price.

Dear DCA/Thomas: I enjoy restoring old, rusty, banged-up slip-joints, usually Imperial, Camillus, etc. I look for knives that are abused past usability, then I take them apart, clean up the hardware, sharpen the blades, make new brass liners and micarta scales, resulting in a kinda new knife. One of my favorite moments is revealing the make of the knife under all the grime: those old stamps really hold up. I've noticed that very few modern knives feature stamped manufacturing information-it's almost always lasered. This means that, when these knives are rusty and banged up in the future, someone restoring them will run the risk of removing information as they sandpaper and buff away the goop. Question: why do modern knivemakers almost never stamp the tang? Is there something about supersteels that makes such a process difficult? Thanks!

Those petrified fish are so nice for the price!

I like the blade grind on the Petrfied Fish

Gents knife: SZCO Harvest Fruit Knife $8.00 / fixed blade: Old Hickory Hunting Knife $24.17 / EDC folder: Kershaw Strata $52.95. With the leftover money: an Olight i3EOS Keychain light: $9.99

I would like to se a similar three knife challenge but only US made under $250

DCA, an expensive knife I put through the ringer would be my Osborne 940-1. I carry it everywhere and the edge retention of the S90v is superb.

For a small edc for a fair price…Check out the QSP Canary folder. I also picked up a M390 Kizer Yorkie for $45 on sale. Kizer has some awesome sales right now.

I like the Benchmade freak for and expensive beater knife

That Böker Kihon is an amazing knife! My 100$ trio would be: Miguron Moyarl Crossbar, Petrified Fish PF719 and a Mora… and I would still have some money left for a nice cup of coffee. ;)

Hi DCA and company! My kid (8 years old!) loves your videos and always wanted to ask a question since he saw one of my questions answered in one video. So he came up with the following one: "why are most of the knife sheaths made of leather?" My son Oier! Thanks a lot!

My Spyderco Caribbean has been extensively abused and has held up really well. Same with my Manix 2 XL.

100$ cap: Gentleman- victorinox bantam alox (24$) Fixed blade: cold steel recon tanto (40$) Edc folder: buck 110 slim Also, my most expensive knife is the TOPS operator 7 which is also my zombie apocalypse beater knife.

Enjoyed the thought process behind this video!

20.5 w 3v steel is basically indestructible. It’s been my work knife for a while. You could beat it with a hammer and it wouldn’t care.

I will use and do use my Demko 15 for absolutely any task. Great slicer. Hefty for carving. Literally any use it excels in.

Glad you heard me yelling PF for the folding knife. Was afraid I wasn’t loud enough. That is my go to gift knife. Was Kizer. Now PF. Everyone loves them and I’m always thinking to myself that I should have kept it for myself. Thumbs up on the SRKs. Got those all over the place. Morakniv robust is usually tucked away with them. 👍 Expensive…ish knife beater is Benchmade Griptilian in 20CV and aftermarket scales. Got 3 of them on sale from you guys. 😉hated the cheap scales and upgraded. Love that knife. Zero rust issues here in the southeast. Great ergos.

Well, okay, then. (These are current Amazon prices). 1) Fixie--CS Peacemaker ll--about $28. 2) EDC folder--Either a Flissa 3.5" serrated crossbar folder ($15) or S&W M&P Spec Ops assisted 4" ($17.50 on sale right now.) 3) CS XL Luzon 6" (for gentlemen with extra-large pockets)--about $45. That leaves about $30 for another knife, so--Eafengrow folder, take your pick.

The knife that I have put through the wringer the most is the Demko 20.5 with 3v steel it has never let me down and is still my daily carry

Petrified Fish is so good. I've got that Forward, the Terra, and the sandalwood 719 and they're all just fantastic knives for the price.

Hello DCA! How are you mate? We are advised to carry three cutting tools for woodcraft or survival. A field knife such as a golock for shelter building or an axe . A belt knife for general purpose and a pocket folding knife for 1st aid and smaller tasks. What is your opinion and choice? Thank you 🙏

Hi, DCA! I always appreciate the deep cuts you occasionally sneak into these videos, like today's 4 Non Blondes reference slipped int without comment. ANYWAY, on to my question. I'm signing up for SCUBA diving classes, and one thing I'll need for actual diving is a diving knife. I've looked at a bunch of recommendation on scuba sites, and I don't love them. (Maybe I just haven't learned enough yet!) There are two knives that I'm familiar with (but do not own) that each cover *some* of what I (think) I want. 1. The Cold Steel SRK-C. - Pros: inexpensive, reliable, no moving parts, secure sheath that can withstand salt water - Cons: no high visibility handle, steel is "ok but not great" on corrosion resistance, very stabby tip, no serrations 2. The Spyderco Assist Salt Rescue - Pros: high-visibility handle, incredibly corrosion resistant steel, rounded tip to avoid accidental stabinating, serrations for cutting through lines and straps quickly - Cons: pricey for something that won't get used often and could end up at the bottom of the sea, opening and closing under water whilst wearing gloves could be an issue, no strong sheath Can you recommend something that has the best of both? Or that you think is a compromise that is better than either of these? (I'm actually considering getting the SRK-C and just grinding down the tip, getting a better smith than I am to put in some serrations, and then just being very careful to take proper care of it once out of the water. And yes, I realize you'll likely edit this whole thing way down. That's okay.)

Regarding steels and sharpening: The tougher a steel, the better blade it will make - FOR ME - Period. Like David, I can sharpen knives, something I could not do when I was young and impatient. Nowadays, I generally dislike most of the so-called 'Super Steels' because sharpening a damaged edge (and let's face it, eventually almost all knives will take edge damage) is ridiculously difficult with something like CPM-20CV. This is why my Doug Ritter Hogue MK I with a 20CV blade sits in a sheath on my headboard, and my Bestech Ronan or my Vosteed Raccoon with 14C28N always ride in my pocket today. The day someone makes a crossbar locking knife with a blade made from AEB-L (the greatest steel ever used to make a knife) I'll hand over a whole paycheck.

Hello DCA and crew. I’ve really been enjoying the KniFAQ series. A question for you on folding knife lock styles: With all of the locking styles out there these days, which one would you pick as having the most functional longevity? By this I mean, what will still be locking up safe and strong after 20+ years of carry and use? My lock backs have seen the most use over the decades and are still going strong. I’ve been into button locks lately, but I feel like they won’t be as reliable long term.

I love the feel of a folding knife with a contoured handle. Yet, I've never seen a comprehensive list of which knives actually have a contoured handle or which are the best ones. Can you put together a list of contoured handle folders or recommendations of knives with this feature?

Edit: Subbing out the Kershaw for the Bestechman Ronin: $51.90 so we can keep it under $100 ($93.86 total). This leaves room to pick up a different Mora knife and keeps the same fun action with the crossbar knife. Executive knife-the Swiss tech Gerundet: $29.97 (Daily folder-Kershaw Iridium: $64.95(tanto or gray)) Fixed blade-Mora basic 511: $11.99 that's over by $6 unless we can find these knives for cheaper 🤷. I stand by these picks even if it's a little over budget

My three knife combo for $100 that I current carry. Mora Kansbol $36.99, Camillus LK-6 $24.99 and Sog Tellus FLK $39.99 for a grand total of $101.97. These knives have served me well.

I have a Boker Kihon DC that I bought after you featured it. First purchase from Knife Center, and first crossbar lock. Unbeatable for the price, I use it every day.

Just bought the AD20.5 with milled titanium scales and it feel ultra durable and some how also premium because of the tight tolerances I think like you mentioned on the cibenza.

Morakniv Mora of Sweden Outdoor 2000 Utility Knife 4.3" and a Civivi Vision. Just two knives as the Vision is both EDC and gentlemanly - no need for a third blade.

Ive had that knife center ria for a while now. Detent perfection. Really is something you have to feel.

My most edc'ed knife is easily my Kunwu Orian. And it lives in my pocket . I have we , civivi, lionsteel, boker and benchmade folders . But that Kunwu, it just feels right . And I have a few good blade steels . D2,14c28n ,vg10, s35vn ,3v,20cv s45vn . But the vanax on the Kunwu is something else .

For an expensive beater, I'd go with a Chaves Ultramar Redencion, a Spyderco PM2/ Para 3, or a WE Knives High-Fin.

Hard use expensive folder- the Spartan Harsey Folder!

I wouldn't hesitate to use my Hinderer XM-18 in any situation. I also wouldn't hesitate to use my Microtech Scarab II, Fallkniven PXL, or Benchmade Adamas.

yes that schrade divergent is a super budget knife and is a serious sleeper

The Hinderer XM-18 is definitely also an expensive hard-use knoife!

Hey DCA/Thomas, I have a weird one for you! Because my job involves opening a ton of boxes, my ideal EDC is actually a box cutter (I daily carry a Chaves CHUB flipper), so I am looking for a 5th pocket knife specifically for the occasional small cutting task that is just too tough for that thin little utility blade to handle safely (think super heavy duty zip ties, etc). Budget isn't much of a concern and I don't need a lot of cutting edge or versatility as this is only a backup blade while I'm at work, so I am just looking for a stout little tank that can handle a little bit of hard use while still feeling secure in my own slightly larger than average hands. Any help would be very much appreciated, and thanks for all the great and informative videos!! Note: I got super excited when I saw the new CRKT Minnow as it looked shockingly perfect for my somewhat unusual needs, but was super disappointed when I saw the way the pocket clip is lazily mounted because it looks like the the screws stick up enough to prevent the knife from sliding down into the pocket and out of the way. Any truth to this?

I LOVE your videos. Keep making them. What are the toughest steels used in machetes? Mine is in 1075. It takes an edge well, but it chips badly. I'd like to try one that's less prone to chipping; I'm willing to sacrifice a bit of sharpness.

Hi there, Not sure if you’ve done this previously, I wondered if you could do a top 10 knives 3 inch or less for us frustrated knife lovers in Scotland UK. Cheers Iain

I'd go Cold Steel SRK-C (though I've never handled one it seems great for the money) for the fixed blade, Leatherman Micra for the gentleman's knife, and a Civivi Mini Praxis for the EDC. Comes out to basically $100 on the dot. I'd be a lot happier if I had like $150 to spend though.

Hey DCA, what up Thomas. Im not sure if you guys have done this yet, but it'd be fun to watch you and Seth have a 5 knife challenge on an episode of between two blades. With a budget of say... $500 you guys pick any combination of 5 knives based on the usual criteria and compair the results. I know you guys have done similar experiments in the past, but I truly enjoy watching the thought process you both use in your decisions.

Hey DCA, if you were building multiple "bug out" bags (8 or so), and they were going to be stored in trunks of cars for long periods of time between any sort of periodic maintenance, what 3 to 3.5 inch folder would you suggest? Keeping in mind, there will already be a victorinox classic, as well as a first aid kit in each.

I also use my Chris Reeve knives for all sorts of things. But I find the blade too delicate for really hard work. For those jobs I would choose a Hinderer or Rockstead.

My folding beater knifes. Is my Cold Steel SR1 Tonto. And Cold Steel recon one Tonto point partial serration. From way back in the day.

Hello DCA. A fellow from Sweden here. The ice is finally breaking of from the river here outside and fishing season is getting closer every day. But I'm missing a good fishing knife for the new season. I do have an old Mora (ofcorse, I'm swedish) and Roxon 803 Elite multitool with a little saw and pliers. They are helpful but I feel the need for a good folder or fixblade. I would like a knife to be able to cut some fish and do some light woodworking done when I'm on the river bank. Would like to see some knifes around 50-160$. Thank you for all your helpfull tips!

Gent’s: CKRT Symmetry 19.95 (now on sale) Folder: Buck 110 Slim select 33.95 Fixed: Mora Bushcraft Black 45.99 Total: 99.89

Trio: Gerber affinity copper or aluminum (36/49) or Bear and Son liner lock flipper (30); Honey Badger 1004 large flipper (36) or QSP Penguin with carbon handles (39); mora companion HD (20) or Cold Steel SRK compact (33). Most expensive combo is $118; least is $86.

The best feature of the Sebenza is the pivot bushing. No fiddling around with tiny screws that constantly come loose. Just tighten it and forget about them.

K bar Dozier, cold steel Canadian belt knife, Victorinox tinker. Boom, didn't even have to think about it. I haven't added it up but I'd bet that's easily under $100, and these knives are going to last.

Hi David, If you were invited to a wedding of two knives, the male was 235VN and the female was Magnacut. What steel knife would you bring so as not to offend the marrying couple?

I prefer light folders (under 3 ounces) with short blades (say, under 3.25 inches) and long handles (say, 4 plus inches). I like lockbacks and own Ka-Bar Dozier, Delica, and Buck 112 Slim Select. Others?

Best heavy duty beater folder. Cold Steel SR1

They make a Swiss Army knife with fingernail clippers, in a small knife with the regular Swiss Army knife cool stuff like tweezers and toothpick. The one I have has small scissors. The whole package is small and freaking incredible. Highly recommended!!!!!!

$100 for three knives? Waste of time. Just get a Victorinox Farmer X in Silver Alox (which won't show wear like the color anodized models) for $75, and that will be your EDC & "gentleman's" folding knife. Take the $25 left over and get a Mora 546 for $14 or Pro S for $18. Use the change to buy yourself a beer.

Love this video. We are knife geeks, but if you look at it like this video - you don't need more. How many of us are survivalists? Who needs a "tactical" blade? Even if you need a specialty application - do you need more than 3 knives total?

i always come back to the handle and blade design of the AD demko knives it is the best hybrid between finger guard/ finger chole no other handle on any other knife (maybe some full tangs because they do have choles and manchettes too) so yea its the iconic handle shape/ blade shape and when ever i look at any new knife i keep wanting to go back to the handle as i love the blend/ hybrization of the handle finger guard/finger choile it litterly gives both the finger guard and choile

My edc for work was a signature series ultratech and now it's a combat troodon gen3 s/e, paired with a blacked out lil native

Hey DCA, would love to hear your opinion on the following criteria for an edc/survival fixed blade knife preferably under $150. The knife will be carried for self defense, harder edc tasks and outdoor activities.(carving, food prep, and batoning if needed) Should be able to be carried in the waistband appendix concealed carry, with a flat grind, drop or clip point blade around 3 inches in length. Also a comfortable handle (i love g10) not forgetting a reliable finger guard. I currently carry my Esee izula II w/Ulti clip but would love something with a longer edge holding steel, but not comprising the toughness ( maybe CruWear) so it will still be a work horse of a knife. This will be paired with my edc folder. Any suggestions? Thx, keep up the great content.

I could never choose between the native 5 and Sage 5. They are both my favorite spyderco knives. Both the unsung heroes of the lineup in my opinion

So if you lost all your knives and had to rebuild your collection, what would be your first 5 knives. 1 being a work fixed blade, a compact fixed blade, a edc pocket knife, a gentleman’s knife, and a multi tool

Sage 5 all day long! Sage is basically a perfect user Spyderco.

Mr. DCA, I'm currently looking at either the zero tolerance 0308blkts or the microtech amphibian as my next hard use folder to replace my aging zt 0303. Could you do a video segment comparing the two? I'm interested in how the steels and edge geometries compare. I love my old 0303 and have carried an 0301 and 0303 for about 12 years, but I just want to retire them.

Hello DCA (and Thomas). Looking to purchase a fixed blade for hard use, but wouldn't look out of place in an EDC scenario. Lots of good looking knifes do not have handles/scales (like the Benchmade adamas fixed blade). My question is: what is the benefit to purchasing a fixed blade with just a steel handle, if any? Is there a time where this kind of fixed blade is preferred over a normal fixed blade with micarta, g10, or wood handles? Thanks, and appreciate the consistent content :)

What's the best big blade for chopping medium sized logs for a backyard fire? I currently use a ka bar kukri but it's rather small, the handle is uncomfortable without gloves. My first choice is the condor king kukri, i love kukris and theyre nice for chopping and i think the convex grind would be nice but what other options would you suggest?

I really like that Boker.

For heavy use - Zero Tolerance!

My premium beater is the ZT 0562. I own more expensive knives, but I don't use them as much as I could.

Hi, I recently bought the Black Fox B. Key knife to use as necklace as I was looking for a knife that would not look like a knife? Though I am happy with my choice, what could be other knives that can be used as necklaces but do not look like a knife? Would the CRKT CEO fit that description? Thanks!

I'd love to know your opinion on an EDC folding knife with finger safe lock, either sub 3 inch blade or right around 3 inches, deep carry clip, under or right around $100. I'd prefer micarta scales but they might be making it too particular.

ESEE for the warranty, made in USA, and 1095.

What are some of the thinnest blade stock knives at KnifeCenter?

I love putting my hinderer xm18 skinny to some hard use

MSI and MKM Hero. I also like all my ZTs as more premium "beaters"

The great part about a mora is theyre cheap, reliable, and comfortable. The downside is they look weird, and you cant really conceal edc them because of the shape. And they're all short.

I'm in the process of making a handle and sheath for a jääkäripuukko 85, and I've totally been bitten by the maker bug! What other knife blanks can you recommend? Any other knife related crafting ideas would be appreciated too! :)

O1 steel is one of the most popular steels for bushcraft knives and small woodcarving knives. Why is it not used more in folders and other types of fixed blades?

Hey DCA! Imagine you can only have 3 traditional knives...1 for edc, 1 for outdoors and one to have as display knife on top of you chimney....what would you choose and keep it under $400

Beater- AD-10 comes to mind.

Re: Native 5 vs Sage... I would argue that a lockback knife that requires 2 hands to close is safer to close than DCA's preferred "finger safe" locks.

Schrade schf36. $27.95 Cold steel $39.95 Cold steel all terrain chopper $32.95 And ya get a sharpening stone and ferro rod with the Schrade!!! (Yeah whateva so I'm over by 85 cent but still)

Hey DCA, 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.

The CJRB Ria is a fantastic knife

Oh btw, those securex sheaths tend to split a little over time.

Hard use folding knives? The first general name that pops up in: Cold Steel. If I had an AD-10, a 4-Max, or a 5-Max, I'd figure I could do anything a knife could ever do. The AD-10 and the 4-Max both are some of the hardest built knives out there. If I could only have only one folder to use for the rest of my life, it might just be the AD-10. Unless I'm using a Sebenza, I think the AD-10 might be the most bomb-proof knife made. If I were on a budget, the AD-10 Lite for $92 or the 4-Max Scout for $71 would be knives I'd bet my survival on.

When will Condor finally send that sweet, sweet shipment of 2024 models!?! (Ex: Bushscot) It’s almost time to get “lost in the woods….” A week long hike sounds like just what the doctor ordered. What would be your knife pick for a long distance hike? (Must be light, handle fire craft, food prep, the works) 👍🏼

Hey DCA could you do a video on your top 10 folders with a 4" plus blade? Thanks

Heu there. I've got a 100$ trio! I'd go: mora (obviously) outdoor 2000, boker magnum rockstub, and Real Steel Solis lite.

The opinel is a great choice for the gentleman's knife as well.

Question from a noob digging into the knife world. Are knives actually collectible in the sense that there is a legitimate potential prophit to be had down the road if you purchase the right knife for your collection? Or is it more of a hobbyist activity? I've watched a ton of your videos already but only see knives available for current sale obviously cuz that's what you do. But I don't see any inclusions on knife selection for knives that can only be bought second hand. I want to make sure I'm approaching future purchases with the right mindset, especially when purchasing knives of higher value. Should I stick to my personal preferences only or are there other considerations I should make? And one simpler question....are slip joints obsolete and mainly only bought by old men based on experience and nostalia with them, or is there any advantage they have to modern locking mechaisms? Thanks!

My best knife that I can beat on is the Spartan SHF Harsey Folder 3.95 in MagnaCut

Sense! Thanks.

I just got one of the srk knives with a coated blade for my fishing belt. what would be a better option? must be fixed blade, i prefer serrations (down side to the srk) and must be corrosion resistant (salt water)

I bash my Work Tuff laguna and various nomads and my Kodiak for years and have only stropped and will still cut a standing sheet of paper 😮 not to say my Barkie bushcrafter 2 and bravo 1 lt haven’t been rode hard and held up as well 😅

You the man DCA!!!