Ranking The Best EDC User Knives In My Collection

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My pocket knife collection ranked by user preference
UEDC F5.5 - bit.ly/3IFtIUz
CIVIVI Altus - shrsl.com/3dotu
Benchmade Bugout - shrsl.com/3dotw
Hogue Deka - shrsl.com/3doty
Benchmade Mini Crooked River - shrsl.com/3dou7
Spyderco PM2 - shrsl.com/3douf
Microtech Ultratech - dlt.link/2HZGMuE
Protech SNG - dlt.link/3niInhd
Ritter/Hogue RSK MK1 G2 - knifeworks.com/doug-ritter-rs...
Spyderco Kapara - dlt.link/3htR9UY
Microtech Dirac Delta - dlt.link/3JZpyZj
Les George VECP V3 - lantacknives.com/product/les-...
Spyderco Para 3 - shrsl.com/3dovw
Varga VBR - vargaknives...
Microtech Socom Elite - shrsl.com/3dovz
Spyderco Shaman - dlt.link/2X2BEgP
Vero Isotope - veroengineering.com/collectio...
Hinderer Eklipse - dlt.link/389hpz5
Shirogorov Quantum - recon1.com/?s=quantum&post_ty...
Rockstead Higo II - dlt.link/3ho9wKZ
Herman Dragonfly - polishcustomknives.com/produc...
Hinderer Knives - dlt.link/389hpz5
Demko AD-20 - dlt.link/3kp8k9A
Shirogorov F3 NS - recon1.com/?s=f3+ns&post_type...
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Blade HQ New Arrivals - shrsl.com/36fac
Urban EDC Supply New Arrivals - bit.ly/3iyxhST
GP Knives New Arrivals - shrsl.com/3bzf4
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@metal_complex 2 жыл бұрын

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@metal_complex Жыл бұрын

@SB3 _Chr777 Buddy... Fix your sentence fluency, spelling and punctuation before you preach about "logic". I can't understand a word you're saying.

@ryansmock2717 2 жыл бұрын

MC forgot to put the Boker Mermaid in S tier again.

@CultureStress 2 жыл бұрын

Delica is a lot more fun to close once it's broken in. I love the feeling of danger as the blade rushes towards my fingers.

@ethan977 2 жыл бұрын

mans livin life on the edge🤘

@danc2651 Жыл бұрын

🤣

@johncampaniello9658 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🔪

@dutchanimal010 2 жыл бұрын

"It doesn't have to make sense, I can just make this whatever I want!" Love your tier/ranking videos, so many folks lean on how an item 'should' be valued rather than how they actually value it, especially within different contexts. Tuff Lite in B, XM-24 in F, on point!

@jimsiler6869 2 жыл бұрын

I agree on many of your points. There’s a difference between edc and a great design. Some knives are bought with a purpose in mind, while others are more about how they make you feel when you hold them.

@mringwald 2 жыл бұрын

You are the reason I got into knives. I love the way you are sarcastic about what others would comment on. The way you laugh is funny as s***. Thank you for being one of the best content providers on youtube. Oh yeah. My wife says I am spending my kids inheritance because of you. Lol.

@MLKusername 2 жыл бұрын

As always, excellent video. You've added a lot to my thinking on knives and collecting. I can't quite get on board with the super expensive safe queens, but I get it as collecting goes. Thanks again for great content.

@xx05jurtos 8 ай бұрын

Can’t stop telling you how much I love this channel and your approach to and humor around knives! I get it! ❤

@wpymes Жыл бұрын

Great video. I took notes of all your S rated knives to eventually buy a couple of them for EDC. I had to turn on captions to identify some models! Thumbs up!

@rossginn1171 2 жыл бұрын

The Blur was my first USA made knife and I still love it ,,,, mostly nostalgic of course. Haha I remember thinking “damn this inexpensive and I don’t wanna scratch it when I use it” LOL. I mean you know !!! I don’t abuse any of my knives but you know what it’s like,,,,,;

@tactikyle 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome content This is such a great channel

@landscapingspecialist 2 жыл бұрын

Shiro F3 wins this entire bracket for me. We disagree on a number of these but definitely agree on the F3 ns. Awesome awesome write up MC 🤘🏻

@kylearmstrong21 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video! Thanks bub!

@CHUCKIT 2 жыл бұрын

That was fun. I'll get there one day. Thanks MC.

@r0ckworthy 5 ай бұрын

This guy was born to do knife reviews. Thank you for your service, sir.

@Eric-cm9ri 3 ай бұрын

I just got a Rush Deer folding knife with pocket clip, black with neon green on the handle grips, seatbelt cutter, window breaker, black coated stainless steel blade; it is solid, no blade wiggle, but it is a little heavy. It has a 3.47" blade. It can be used for EDC tasks and self-defense situations as well if necessary, I hope I never to have to use it for that purpose though. It would make good for self-defense; three ways to strike, blade slash or tip penetration, the solid grip adds more power to your punch, and the ice breaker on the opposite end for a strike to the temple, sternum, etc. For $20 bucks, I'm impressed. 😊👍

@CNYKnifeNut Жыл бұрын

I've carried a full ti xm24 in my pocket probably 80% of the time since early 2020 and I completely agree with your ranking of it.

@xarchlight2779 Жыл бұрын

I am a lineman and my Kershaw Blur has been through a lot it has never failed me from cutting tape, rope, plastic conduit pipes when we do underground work, and various other objects

@benjaminliu505 Жыл бұрын

did you rate the deka? i saw it in the links for knives listed but i dont think i saw it rated in the video?

@Jd-ql3nh 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have any thoughts on the WE knives Subjector? Looking at either it or the kitefin as a benchmade bugout alternative (huge framelock flipper fan)

@GLOCKsh00ter24 2 жыл бұрын

The VECP is the denim jacket of the knife world. Love it!

@GLOCKsh00ter24 2 жыл бұрын

You absolutely should get another F3NS. I bought mine to be a high end user, and it cuts just as wonderfully as you'd think. I can't imagine a more comfortable useable pocket knife has ever been created. They come up on the secondary pretty regularly for good prices. I kind of wonder if it will be awhile before we see another run of them considering the Carbon Plate situation.

@jdisdetermined 2 жыл бұрын

I envy you deeeeeeply. That's literally the knife I dream about at night. Frequently. It's perfect. 👍

@tincansailor9437 2 жыл бұрын

VBR has been updated with thumb studs. He's putting together a preorder now. Had it open for a short time a couple days ago and will be re-opening soon.

@emailkgnow 2 жыл бұрын

Such an awesome video because of your unique perspective on usability vs collectibility. Many thanks for your fun yet authentic presentation. 👍

@GibusGang Жыл бұрын

Absolute favorite edc is the microtech utx-70. Tiny tiny otf I can pull out and put back easy. The tiny handle is slim and just feels great in a pocket. The exocet is pretty wide for me and the utx-85 is still probably too big to use in public even if it's legal here.

@rickrolledtruth5834 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet list

@landscapingspecialist 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed on the benchmade mcr too

@chriss8206 2 жыл бұрын

Man that rocketed gives me that tingly feeling in my special place.

@tommycranston9496 2 жыл бұрын

What do you guys think about para 2 and para 3? Hes right about para 3 being able to do everything pm2 can do but its great to pull out the bigger knife sometimes lol

@jamesfair9751 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think about spyderco yojumbo and yojimbo 2 how are those for carry. I have no spyderco knives I’m looking to get at least one but it’s hard for me to decide which I want. I’m thinking shaman pm2 pm3 yojimbo 2 yojumbo. I also really like the watu and it’s also in my cart waiting for my decision but it’s a little weird looking also not sure how good it will flip the way it’s made.

@jamesfair9751 2 жыл бұрын

I’m with you in size. I carry ultratech and utx 85 but I have utx 70s because well they just so damn awesome being miniature ultratechs with full on quality and build just tiny and cute lol

@totizabayle377 2 жыл бұрын

I like my Cold steel Amercan Lawman and CJRB grag, but for serious errand, I always prefer my Cols Steel SLR1 Lite. Good presentation.

@beri232 11 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen a Rockstead Higo 2 but my god man…. I’m in love with that thing! That blade made me drool on myself! Lol

@jonathanwatson268 2 жыл бұрын

Good breakdown. I am waiting for my altus to arrive as I watch. The only thing I would personally change is that I would downgrade the smock one grade. It's a very fun knife and has a nice grind and blade shape but it's kinda square in the pocket and there is a decent gap between where you're meant to hold it and the back of the edge.

@JuniorRodriguez-nk6rq 2 жыл бұрын

Altus is a fun Knife. I’m going for the Relic next and I just splurged and got the Spyderco Dog tag for fun. 70$ for the tiny thing but it looked cool

@anchorass 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to get my first spyderco, going with a USA Para 3. Does spyderco do restocks frequently? Would you recommend preordering one from a retailer like knifecenter?

@Z28Ruiner 2 жыл бұрын

There are Para 3,s in stock everywhere. Go with a cheaper Fran handled lightweight version first in case you don’t like it

@TheRonybala 2 жыл бұрын

For some reason, this is my favorite video from you so far 😃. Thanks for that! Got a question. I own a pm3 lightweight, and it’s my daily driver for more than a year now. Can’t get enough of it. Having said that, I’m a tad sad I can’t really mod it. What would you recommend to get as a complimentary knife to it? I’m between the Shaman and the pm2.

@Toad.outside 2 жыл бұрын

The lw versions aren’t super mod friendly other than blade finishes and maybe dying the scales, but if you were open to another para3 like the s45vn/g10, the the sky (or your bank account) is the limit.

@TheRonybala 2 жыл бұрын

@@Toad.outside I was thinking an s45vn pm2, just so I cover both blade lengths of the pm3 and and pm2. But having said that, I recently transitioned into a mostly remote work position, so my use of knives if minimal compared to what it used to be.

@shepdog_alpha Жыл бұрын

You got give the big ones some! I still carry my ZT 0200 from time to time.

@heatstroke3045 Жыл бұрын

What was the name of the one at 41:42 you didn't put a link in the description so I couldn't find it. It looked interesting, plus that pocket clip on it looked cool.

@drunit8122 10 ай бұрын

@metal_complex As far as general favorites go, the spiderco shaman or that demko and why?

@landscapingspecialist 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100% on the para 3 also. I was surprised we agree. I thought for sure you’d prioritize the paramilitary 2.

@LiveFreeOrRIP Жыл бұрын

para 2 is really overrated. Its a good knife but its NOT great at all... The para 3 is a FANTASTIC knife. Especially in g10.

@acid6urns Жыл бұрын

@@LiveFreeOrRIP they’re literally the same thing just different sizes bruh

@LiveFreeOrRIP Жыл бұрын

@@acid6urns The size and wight are Much better on the para 3. The para 2 is a good knife. But to me its got to many issues.

@00buck7 2 жыл бұрын

You read my mind on what I wanted to watch today

@kallebal 8 ай бұрын

I love your "hate" for the bugout. Because that's the reasons I love it, but I also have other preferences for the knife than you. And your points are valid about the Grivory scales, it's all about "in the eye of the beholder".

@ethan977 2 жыл бұрын

man aint ever gonna give that blur back is he 😂 great vid btw!

@HeyItsCoates 2 жыл бұрын

Of course me being the Bug fanatic...You should rank all the Bugouts next. Wasn't expecting the Bug to be an A...hell, I wasn't expecting the Altus to be an A! Makes snagging up an Altus all that much easier.

@littlemountain6413 2 жыл бұрын

You should do a short with every time you throw the card!

@MohdGhm247 3 ай бұрын

What so you think of the coldsteel ad 15

@Eric-cm9ri 3 ай бұрын

Based on my budget and the quality and design I would pick the Kershaw Blur and the Civivi Elementum; most the other knives are impressive as well. Thank you for the review. 😎👍

@reggieburris Жыл бұрын

I paid $8 more per Shaman that I purchased from Scheels. Their prices includes tax which is something I don’t pay when ordered from my number one knife dealer, DLT Trading. However, Scheels had my Shamans in stock and they provide superb customer service. I have no regrets for the slightly higher prices because no one else had my knives in stock.

@hvedegaardknives8669 2 жыл бұрын

freakin awesome video

@JustAnotherDayToday 2 жыл бұрын

MC, do you have duplicates-not variants of the same model-of any knives in the collection-especially the ones you really like?

@henryohenry1504 2 жыл бұрын

Where'd you get a deep carry clip for that shaman??

@tincansailor9437 2 жыл бұрын

Highly recommend the RGT scales for the AD20.5.

@landscapingspecialist 2 жыл бұрын

The ZT 0392 I may actually pick up sooner than later as I do not own a ZT yet

@ajwilson313 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with the tip down comment. Can't stand tip down. Tip up just seems more fluent and natural.

@anthonyschutz7201 2 жыл бұрын

Civivi altus or Spyderco para 3 LW. I really like the para 3 LW but I feel like it's overpriced now, especially for having frn handles without metal liners, while the altus seems underpriced and has g10 handles. I'm trying to basically completely ignore price because im willing to pay the price for either, but the para 3LW does seem a little overpriced now. Which one do you think I should go with.

@Jeremy-Two Жыл бұрын

Rank videos are awesome.

@bistrovic7039 2 жыл бұрын

Where would you put spyderco manix 2 on that list?

@Roland_4012 2 жыл бұрын

Your explanation that the PM2 is "only" in class A is that it is bigger and heavier than the Para3. But the Shaman, despite its size and weight, is in class S!?

@JakeAho 2 жыл бұрын

I thought you had a user manix 2. Did I miss it or did you ditch it?

@TheTerribleTen Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I can't believe he said that, I literally use my Ontario rat one to chop down a small Christmas tree for my brother's apartment in the mountains last month lol

@Slicethethroat11 Жыл бұрын

So far at 19:12 I agree with you just looking at the ergos of all the knives

@lordquenntillieusiii9250 2 жыл бұрын

A tip up tuff lite with g10 an upgraded steel and the new atlas lock they are coming out with would be perfect

@dano727 Жыл бұрын

Please forgive my ignorance, but what does S stand for ? I looked back and I still missed the explanation.

@desertratedc9596 11 ай бұрын

I love my Spyderco CPM-M4 PM2, Spyderco Spy27 Manix LW, Demko AD20.5 textured Ti sharksfoot, ZT 0562ti and ZT 0095BW! I may need to a ZT 0392, looks like it may be a nicer and slimer version of my 0562ti.

@chriss8206 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say the best knife I've ever carried is the houge 34423 the ergo on that knife is incredible.

@kylearmstrong21 2 жыл бұрын

Feel the same about the Bugout, just flimsy and I got rid of mine soon after it came out and I got it. Will probably get another but the money to buy it and then get scales just so it feels like an actual knife just bums me out.

@rickyhurtt5568 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've got a few I love but to carry everyday is too much. I carry a Delica way more than any other I have because of weight.

@somedude1841 2 жыл бұрын

You have your carry knifes.. then you have have your cool to play with wonderful engineered works of man art

@VDC_EDC 5 сағат бұрын

I love my Eklipse but I am so confused why the access to the lock bar isn’t the same as on the XM-18. Access on the Eklipse sucks but it’s better in almost every other regard.

@asherrose6594 Жыл бұрын

Why wasn't there a Spyderco manix 2 or xl?

@30kHunter76 2 жыл бұрын

At one point I about commented...."boooo MC boooo no Protecs..lol." As I sat and watched this fidgeting with my Malibu. Nice video.

@ericm4658 Жыл бұрын

Obvious reason to carry a para 2 over 3 is it better fits your hand

@seanmahoney2212 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you put the AD 20.5 in "S" haha

@BERETTA9mmUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Great Show!!!! Thank-you! 🤠🇺🇸👮🏻‍♂️👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. B9USA Sr.

@seanmahoney2212 2 жыл бұрын

I wounder if any fixed blades would make it into "A" "B" or even "S"

@Mxlch999 6 ай бұрын

MC you should do a top 10 best self defwnce knife !!

@FastEddieMandolin 2 жыл бұрын

Amen Brother on hating tip-down carry folders. Preach! (Love your channel and videos BTW, keep up the great work)

@LONEWOLF_NATIVE 10 ай бұрын

Unpopular knives probably but how would you rank the SOG Tomcat and Kershaw Storm?

@UNeedDaBeef 2 жыл бұрын

I wish that We would make a normal Banter in the colors that your Baby Banter is in.

@mesniburek1652 Жыл бұрын

32:35 - ''i wish it was just a little bit bigger but this has been pretty good to me'' Metal Complex statement of the year 2022

@smalliesnacher Жыл бұрын

I'm hard on a knife. I absolutely love to carry my Medford slim but hate to use it. I love to carry and use my 940 or pm2. There is so much difference in a knife to carry and a knife to use.

@CopyNPasteComments 2 жыл бұрын

Not worrying about tactical high speed blade deployment on date night is how they get you

@metal_complex 2 жыл бұрын

No. Lol. That was meant to be kind of a joke example

@bigfudge20 Жыл бұрын

if the Manix 2 were ranked on this scale, where would it fall? i bought a Para 3 based on this and i love it! and now i’m deciding between the Shaman, the PM2, and the Manix 2. great video, thank you!

@ineedmymodfixed Жыл бұрын

I have the PM2 and the manix 2 and I love both in different ways. The manix is pretty wide, it's overall a pretty large knife. I clipped 2 spring coils and swapped a ceramic ball and it is super smooth, but the PM2 is a lot lighter weight and skinnier. I can't personally decide between the 2, I love them both in separate ways.

@mihaidragnea9785 11 ай бұрын

Also thinking about the Manix. I like the PM2 a lot but the Manix is 50 dollars less so it looks like a much better deal. What did you end up doing? I am also considering some other similar knives from other companies.

@bigpicturethinking5620 10 ай бұрын

@@mihaidragnea9785If I could only get one it would be a PM3. It’s a great all arounder and comes in many flavors. Pm2 if you wanted or needed a larger blade. Manic is great, but it’s no pm3

@chriss8206 2 жыл бұрын

I feel edc Is just that. I would assume that to you the best edc would be the first knife in the A column. Then the rest are occasional carry. But then again who in the heck can figure out what you're going to think. All your carry knives are awesome for sure.

@brokeboytactical Жыл бұрын

How's it going man BrokeBoyTactical here I have a KZfaq channel as well dedicated to EDC. You inspired me me to get more into the metallurgy and nerdy aspect of knives which inevitably led to me becoming a serious knife enthusiast. And I have to say this is the first time I have ever completely disagreed with you just on one knife. The baby banter has absolutely no business being in the C-Class. Even if fifth pocket carry is not your thing that little guy brings so much to the table for its price and it's super comfortable to carry as a secondary option. Even if you don't like it and it's not your thing I think it at the very least belongs in B class. Solid G10 Construction, solid liner lock, titanium thumb studs, Nitro V Steel and really outstanding ergonomics for its size and not to mention a flush mounted deep carry pocket clip and Civivi's great quality control all of $65! I'll be the first to say I'm a made in America fanboy and I absolutely adore this knife. One of if not imo maybe the most practical and reasonable edc knife for the money. Just my two cents it doesn't mean you're wrong just my opinion love your videos bro

@jacobtgomes 2 жыл бұрын

What video did mtc see to warrant the "grappling hook" as a go to example?! =D

@Eric-cm9ri 3 ай бұрын

Those OTT knives I stay away from due to legality issues and, quite frankly, they look cheap and the spring action to deploy it, more than likely, will fail sooner than I would like; the design isn't impressive to me either. Each to his own though. Everyone has their go-to preferences and that is AOK. If you like it you like it. 👍🤗

@landscapingspecialist 2 жыл бұрын

The CJRB ria looks like it would make a helluva sandwich knife 👌🏻

@henryg683 2 жыл бұрын

MC let me finish wiping the drool of my face truly an amazing collection!!!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful knives and thoughts on them I’m smiling from ear to ear!!!Ill see you in the next video!!!!!

@JustKnifeThings 2 жыл бұрын

Where would you rank the Holt Specter v4? They're basically born to be safe queens because they're so fancy and expensive but to me they are surprisingly great users. Ergos look minimal but somehow feel great, blade just cuts great. I'd love a G10 version in a midrange steel so the safe-ness wasn't an issue. Put 'er to work.

@dark_gravity_edc 2 жыл бұрын

I've never had an Omega spring break and the only time I hear it is when I listen to you. I know, I know. You talk to tons of people and they say it's a problem. Internet based perception is what matters, not personal experience.

@jdisdetermined 2 жыл бұрын

I've had my Cold Steel Recon-1 axis lock for almost 18 years. Carried it daily for 10 of them, and still use it heavily and hard a few times a year. It's never been taken apart. Aside from the detent lash it's always had, it's still flawless action, perfect lockup. It's probably been open and closed a million times. Literally. Axis locks are *very* dependable in my book.

@tylerparker3024 Жыл бұрын

I feel the same way. I buy knives to use them for such and such purposes and i do use them. But i dont want to use just any of them for every task. Some are beaters and some are just knives i want to use often, but dont want to damage them. I dont care how tough a person thinks destroying their stuff makes them feel, it really just makes them less smart haha in my opinion.

@melancholymartialarts7095 8 ай бұрын

To buy something to not use it is a ridiculously low iq move

@tylerparker3024 8 ай бұрын

I agree. Like I said, certain knives have certain purposes. A filet knife wont last long carving wood. A pocket knife isnt an axe. And so on.

@Cyanoblades 2 жыл бұрын

Put some RGT micarta scales on my AD 20.5 it's a game changer.

@SaigonKick2018 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy the RGT scales as well. Makes the AD20.5 feel very solid and I really like how RGT scales widened the handle profile.

@asherrose6594 Жыл бұрын

Spyderco manix 2 😭 . I love the videos but I was wondering why there wasn't a manix?

@richardcotton7102 2 жыл бұрын

That was funny! Mine , mine, mine! Lol

@thedoddfishtreemonkey.7760 2 жыл бұрын

My rat snapped at the tip an 3/4” back. Makes a good folding screwdriver now.

@landscapingspecialist 2 жыл бұрын

I need an ad-20 in full ti. I feel like wayne from Wayne’s World with the Stratocaster 🤣

@landscapingspecialist 2 жыл бұрын

Ive never chopped an entire tree down, but i have pruned limbs with my coldsteel AD-10. Thing is a BEAST!

@tyarnold4088 Ай бұрын

Are those made in Taiwan?

@kurtis4572 2 жыл бұрын

no doug ritter knives?

@jameslowe4205 2 жыл бұрын

Good video