I'm in my 50s and my dad gave me my first pocket knife when I was about 5. He told me never leave home without a pocket knife. He gave me my first hunting knife when I was about 7. I've always loved knives. I bought a Buck 110 for my dad's birthday when I was about 10 years old, and tried to trade him out of it for many years. I miss my dad a lot, and every time I look at that Buck knife, I smile.

I definitely enjoyed this one way more than the overland expo/blade show dudes. You ask EDC dudes, and it’s always something like, “I got the Judgement Day T-1000, quadruple Damascus 42069 steel, with a custom handmade obsidian glass handle.” You ask these Harley dude what kinda knife that is, and they’re looking at you like, “idk you tell me.” 😂

That second guy with the Milwaukee box cutter. That thing is the best tool ever as a contractor! Replace those blades like every week, I use them to pry, turn tiny flat blade screws etc. only $15 too!

I am a retired Pastor but was honored to be asked to give the opening prayer for the Annual MDA Bike Run in my community in SW Michigan for about 10 years I used to tease the bikers about how old we all were getting but they were really a great bunch of guys and gals who were donating their time to raise money for research into a terrible disease So were the law enforcement officers who gave up a Sunday to escort them safely through three counties I consider myself and the community blessed Thanks for showing them as the decent ppl they are

Speaks volumes about you that you were just as cool and enthusiastic with the gas station knives as you were with the Benchmade & Heretic. That's a true knife enthusiast. Keep up the great work!

If a man on a motorcycle points out the glassbreaking feature on his pocket knife as a highlight, you might've really found an outlaw 😂😂

This video is so wholesome for no reason. Just a bunch of guys proudly showing their knives.

Nice video, in my 60's, collecting for have a century, love my tools like how the folks are practical!

The North Carolina gentleman carrying his friend's old school pocket knife in memory was my favorite. My dad always carried those kind, too. 👍😎❤😎👍

I think it’s cool that you’re showing ALL the knives that folks carry even if they’re just the gas station ones. I feel like that’s what the “average joe” carries but it was still cool to see some “knife guy” knives too 😎 I also love that you and Jamie are still a team and blessing us with knife content again 🙏🏽

I’ve watched all the knife channels and yours is BY FAR my favorite Zac! You do such professional and entertaining videos and I loved seeing you pay it forward to the drifter traveling. Keep it up man and thanks for the videos!

Great sound mix, everthing is cyrstal clear and balanced

Bladehq lost something special when Ben and you left. This is the content we have been wanting for years now. Please keep this up!

9:13 FINALLY a Buck 110...been carrying one for 50 years.

I love this! As an older *coff* *old fart* it amazes me how people DON'T carry knives anymore. I got my first pocket knife at about 10 years old, started whittling. (look it up if you don't know! The old timers did it, and I was obsessed!) Been carrying almost 50 years now, taught my kids, and now my grandson is about to get his first. You always need a knife. If you don't think you will, start carrying one! You'll be surprised. My son was SURE he'd never need to carry one.. I gave him a multi-tool with him shaking his head going 'dad, I'll never use this".. as soon as he got home, his brother in law was visiting for a party, said "Hey, anyone got a cork screw?" SON OF a GUN LOL.. he had to call me to tell me. ) I can't tell you how many people will ride or drive with no tools, no knife, nothing. I can't tell you how many times I've loaned my Leatherman to a "biker" who had to fix a fender, chain, bolt, something small, but were stuck on the side of the parking lot trying to tighten the smallest stuff with their fingers. .I believe in at least carrying a quality multi-tool (currently Leatherman Free P4) and a decent flipper (CRKT Pilar or Kershaw Onion right now).

Man, what a positive, likable dude.

So happy that you two are still staying in touch with the community. I mean no disrespect to your former employer, but I just don't watch Knife Banter anymore. I stayed with it from Ben & Austin all the way through the great Kurtmeister, but there was just too much turnover. I miss you guys and am so happy to see you from time to time. Zac, you're extremely affable and Jamie is such a talented videographer. Keep up the good work.

Your pocket dump type videos are my absolute favourite. This show us what " normal" real people carry.

This is great! I’ve been going to Laconia bike week for years and love seeing basically every single person have a knife!!

I’m lived in sturgis my whole life and it’s kinda cool that videos are being done here

Love seeing these guys actually using their tools. The guy who used his OTF for the fish actually made me laughed out loud. Love your video, man.

The guy who has multiple hundred dollar knives complimenting guys with $10 disposable knives is pretty cool, either he's genuine or doesn't want to get beat up. Right on Zac!

The one in my pocket the most is the Strider sng gunner grip ghost stripes. Love it.

Had a smile on my face for the entire video. Love seeing the interactions with everyday folks. Great content!

Respect the dude who edc his buddy’s gift, a true gentleman

The law makers in the Uk need to watch this. So many people with knives of all shapes and sizes, OTFs, fixed blades…and no one is randomly stabbing each other or committing crimes. Who would have thought! We have such ridiculously stupid and illogical knife laws in this country. The question about what the last thing you cut was…that is a stroke of genius. People who aren’t knife people always ask why I carry a knife and who am I going to stab with it or do I think I’m going to get mugged.

What a fun video. Gotta love seeing all those long term users. Their knives were super cool too!

I lived in Sturgis as a kid around 2002-2003 I was around 9 to 10. During the rally I was there, and lived right off junction in an old hotel office with a yellow or green awning. Miss it like crazy.

Love the video, love your knife checks :-) Craziest thing... I walked my daughter to work yesterday morning, didn't feel well on the way back so called a friend for a ride home, felt even worse at home so called 911, turns out I had a heart attack! Five stents 😐 I don't sleep well in hospitals so have been binging your channel to relax enough to sleep. You're a familiar face after watching you for so many years, and your videos are so upbeat... Just wanted you to know you serve purposes beyond the obvious ones. Thank you for being there! 😎👍

looks like your having a hell of a time so good for you! today i have the Benchmade Redoubt in the pocket

This was cool. Bunch of nice people. Was waiting to see someone get to show off their spydie flick!

I love the "It has a glassbreaker" Neat. Lemme know when that comes in handy.

Absolutely love the pocket checks from random strangers. Keep the great videos coming Zac!

never stop pocket checks!!!! this should be the new norm! love these vids man

I really enjoyed that! Always love seeing what people carry !

Zac in a biker vest buttoned to the top is my new favorite thing

I love living vicariously through the eyes of “Zac In The Wild”. Makes me wish I could get out there and experience life to the fullest. Keep it up Zac. 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

This was a really great one to watch. I hope the channel continues to go the route of pocket checks at events.

Very good energy with this one

My man’s coming in clutch with the Milwaukee box cutter; gets the job done. Best one in the video

Hey Zac, I hope you've been doing well! I was always sad to see you leave BHQ, but I've always been stoked to see you happy and doing your own thing. Keep it up!

"What's the last thing you cut with it?" "My finger." That's a great guy right there. He reminds me of my girlfriend's stepdad.

I love the “No Garmin No Rules” patch!

Wasn't expecting the Milwaukee fastback to be shown. I really like the knife I carry it with me for breaking down boxes at work. I like that I can hold extra blades.

This was super fun Zack. I always love you knife related content and this was really enjoyable!

Gotta say, I was expecting to see more Buck 110s.

This was a fun, easy to consume vid. I don’t have to think about it all day.

That grease pen idea is fantastic

Gerber Gator II (fine edge) and a well worn Leatherman Super tool, both in belt pouches. And before I lost it, a Gerber Fullback clipped in my right front pocket. Keeping an eye open whenever I go someplace that might sell secondhand knives for extras.. Would like to have one of each in each family vehicle plus a spare or two in the safe at home. Last thin

My EDC pocket knife is a No.8 Opinel made in France with a carbon steel blade. With its birch handle it floats if dropped in water . I've used it hunting, fishing, just about everything a pocket knife is used for.

Spyderco Endura - been carrying them for decades - AWESOME knives.

I’m almost 50 so I grew up in the 80s my dad gave me a pocket knife in probably 4th grade , he said to always keep it in my pocket, I got in trouble so many times for having a knife in school. My dad died when I was 13 in 1987 , I still have that first knife he gave me and I now have his pocket knife that he always had . Today I still carry one , a small Kershaw

My EDC obsession started with cheap gas station knives just like they were carrying! Now my go to knives are either my Spiderco Manix, or my Benchmade Grizzly Ridge for my knife, and I’m usually carrying a Leatherman Wave+ as well. Love the content!

I carry a crkt minimalist neck knife and another minimalist mini cleaver in a horizontal hang printed sheath. Love them...one of the most ergonomic and useful edc knives I've ever owned

My edc is a spyderco small fly 2 butterfly knife on the right. And a benchmade barrage with the quote "Never was anything great achieved without danger" and "the greatest victory is that which requires no battle"

This is simply fantastic.

This is one of the most creative knife videos in awhile. Great job

You’re just a natural host. Hope to keep seeing you do your thing! 👍

Bikes are very good people, back in the 1990s I had a Harley Davidson and I remember every time someone needed help on the highway there were always a biker helping them.

My high school teacher Mr. Harry Gilchrist said everyman should have a pocket knife. That was 50 years ago and I still carry one everyday everywhere. And today a kid can't have a spork in his lunch bag.

Really cool and fun video Zac, you and Jamie did a great job. Keep up the great work and thanks for staying positive.

9:39 LOL, my man! 😅👌

A beater knife and an ol' 6 shooter are a bikers classic travel companions 🤙

I was randomly recommended this video. Awesome channel, I instantly subscribed. My EDC is a Benchmade Adamas that I bought from Blade HQ 3 years ago.

Would be great to ask the people if they have any interesting story with a knife. And if so... share their story. And ask them about other items they like to EDC Great video Zac! Please do more of these. :)

I love the event pocket checks. It's so much fun. I admit I started with flea market and gas station knives myself. Then you and Nick Shabazz made me a knife guy. Now I'm carrying a fresh out of the box Hogue Deka wharncliffe in magnacut. I'd love to see a 3.75 inch for full tactical use. Amazing knife.

Been carrying a blackJack 1-7 for 30 yrs. That Knife has been to Alaska and back several times with me. It is beat like an owed me money, but still my favorite. I bought 4 Arvensis made by benchmade for my new fixed blade carry. They are nice but Mike Stewart put the best edge on his knives ever.

Very fun and informative video Zac, keep up the great content!!🔪🏍️

Great video. Notice that the older guys tended to carry something with some sentimental value or that they have a lot of history with. I've got a Boy Scout pocket knife from the 1960s and a Buck 110 and a Schrade LB7 from the 1980s and 2000, respectively, due to sentimental value. I carry other knives with them but they just please my sense of nostalgia when they are with me.

That Kershaw 1050 is awesome! That was the hunting knife my dad carried when I was growing up. When my brother and I came of age, he gave us each one. Cherish that knife

definitely cool to see what people are carrying! I bet there are some nice knives in ppl's pockets here in Portland OR with all the knife manufacturers we have here!

I usually carry two, a 110 Bucklite and a Old Timer 3 blade Stockman type. I have a collection of oddball blades I've got from many places but I tend to go for Buck and Old Timer, most recent a liner lock Old Timer Hawkbill.

Like you said, lots of “cheap” gas station type knives but they all get used FAR more than the expensive ones us knife guys use. I’d never use my Arius to tighten the screw on my glasses and there is something to be said about that…

Good idea! I like the fact that many of these guys have been carrying the same knife for years and often not particularly expensive ones. Right now I'm carrying a Barlow with O1 steel and oak handles handmade in Sheffield, England. I'm pretty sure my grandchild will carry it one day. It's totally a user. The more gourmet versions are more likely to be babied.

The Benchmade that the chaplain patch guy had is extremely rare, especially if it's the Harley edition. I sharpened one for a co worker a while ago. Big ol knife.

The chaplain carrying 3 knives…Love it!

The man who wanted a dollar to show you his pocket knife looked homeless. I could be wrong but glad you gave him a 5$ even a small amount can show how big your heart is.

I found leatherman as a teenager and they've been in my pocket since. So much more useful than just a knife

Fun episode! Been carrying the Auto Adamas from Benchmade since last summer. To go with the theme/question of the video, the last thing I cut with it was packaging, ha!

I love my Swiss Army Knife. Leather case perfect for everyday carry in the UK where we are restricted to a 3 inch blade.

I live in sweden where it's illegal to carry a knife. We recently had a press announcement from the police. In one of the gang controlled areas close to me the police had entered with their undercover van. The lookouts knows their plate number (singular) and will call up the gang members so they can drop any illegal items before the police shows up. The police was proud to announce to the media that they had sized "warfare weapons and narcotics". Then they showed the booty to the camera. A fixed bladed knife with a plastic handle aswell as black switch blade. The narcotics was 2 cannabis joints found in a cigarette pack thrown in the same trash can as the knives. I couldn't help but to cringe.

I have my BHQ Shaman M4 … I love seeing what people carry … Cool OTF’s, beat to hell users, Damascus & cool flippers … Keep it up!

This is great. Will be fun to revisit down the road. I hope dudes always carry knives. Great video

I've got my Hogue ex-04, boker usb otf, olight m2r warrior pro, olight mini pen, dango wallet clipped to my belt loop with a clip by recycled firefighter. A couple of speed strips and an lcr appendix carried. Love the videos

I really enjoyed this, was cool to see just people openly excited to show someone what they are carrying for their pocket knife regardless of quality, style, price, etc. sure would be awesome if things were more like this for open carry what's that you carrying that new p365xl thats awesome how does it respond etc etc earned a sub

When Zac asked what was the last thing you cut and the one guy said his finger never have I heard such a knife guy response!!! 😆 BTW I absolutely love this channel keep up the great work Zac

Peak knife culture feels duuude. Such a joy to watch. CS Prolite is mine.

Excellent video!! Can't wait for your next one.

These "What's in your pockets" vids were a great idea. Too bad I didn't stumble on to the channel earlier. I grew up in the Black Hills and was actually in the area during the Rally this year.

Great video and I wish we could carry these “tools” legally here in the UK 🇬🇧 Doesn’t men they don’t get carried by the way 😆 Grease pen! Genius! Never heard of that before!! Keep em coming guys!

Love this vid Zac! Thanks

Ohhhh... missing you. Glad i found you again on youtube. Nice People and super cool knifes. You rock!

New sub here. Gotta say you seem more natural and comfortable on your own than you did at Bladehq. Never can go wrong doing pocket checks, very cool. Carrying my new Hogue ballista.

Hello Zac and Jamie - enjoyed the video as always - as we see, it doesn't matter the price of the knife, as long as it works for you!!! Never leave home without it! Keep the vids coming, great work.

Just found you again! So glad you have a channel. Missed you.

Literally my type of vid. Knives and bikers!!!❤️🫶🏼

Loved this nostalgic pocket check with you and Jamie. You picked the best and most realistic place for this. What about the women...I am sure some of them were carrying...missed opportunity! Love you guys and this independent channel.

I was expecting more of the guys that had like 4 or 5 scattered all over their person...lol

That grease pen is ingenious👌

9:01 really polite woman in the background, waited untill your finished the interview and then moved. By the looks