The Top 10 BEST VALUE Pocket Knives Of The Year

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The Top 10 best value pocket knives of 2023!
Miguron Talism - amzn.to/41nYjAB
Miguron Arma - amzn.to/48kjPsx
Kizer Brat - shrsl.com/4cfjn
Ohlone GOAT AXL - shrsl.com/4cfjo
Artisan Cutlery Satyr - shrsl.com/4cfjr
Miguron Moyarl - amzn.to/3NshjIu
WE/GTC Solid - shrsl.com/4cfju
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Maxace Black Mirror 1 & 2 - shrsl.com/4cfjw
Civivi Vision FG - shrsl.com/4cfjz
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@metal_complex 7 ай бұрын

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@justinmcvay5560 7 ай бұрын

😊

@parkewalton 7 ай бұрын

“Robot turd” 😂 will never unsee it

@joeftan 7 ай бұрын

I never have, since it is the PERFECT description. The knife is growing on me though, especially for what its technical features are, but still not enough to spend that much money. I’d want to grind the blade into a smooth drop point from where the grind changes.

@krazy_roach1698 7 ай бұрын

Same bro 😂

@kingtaj 7 ай бұрын

peepee yellow ultum

@sloanNYC 7 ай бұрын

Really have loved the Vision, and they know they have a hit and will keep making variations for awhile. Great stuff.

@michaelinsc9724 7 ай бұрын

Great list MC! Got several of these based on your recommendations and they're awesome!

@Will41179 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this video. I asked a question pertaining to this subject last night during the livestream. Thank you.

@thatrealba 7 ай бұрын

Nice list. I'm pretty new around here, but I'm not a collector. I buy everything to use, and I don't shy away from using expensive things in harsh ways. This has quickly become my go-to kniffle channel.

@clintcrosby6337 7 ай бұрын

Excellent list. Thanks MC

@timtitus2532 7 ай бұрын

Got the exact same Miguron Moyarl in my collection and I have to concur with your assessment.

@jeffbell7983 7 ай бұрын

You just gave me my wish list. Happy Holidays.

@Cycle774 7 ай бұрын

Nice recap of the year. My Vision FG is arriving today. So pumped!

@MY-T-SHARP666 7 ай бұрын

Great list, I have 3 of them. Always nice to see

@ThatImmo 7 ай бұрын

To me, a guy who can only afford so many knives, the best value knife of 2023 was the Civivi Qubit. I know yours had drag and stick; mine had only stick, but after adjusting and a dab of oil, it's a fidget machine. And even before that it was a looker with near perfect ergos and ideal size for Every Day Carry, and with a 14C28N blade that is freakishly sharp. I also have to honorably mention the underdog the Civivi Amirite is. It's a hefty boy, but I just found the ergos of that knife go to eleven. Perhaps it's my hands only, but boy how I like to hold it and flip it. Qubit beats it, however, in terms of inconspicuousness. Because let's be honest, pulling the Amirite out in front of non-knife people WILL scare them.

@lacyelliottoldmarinedad4388 7 ай бұрын

That is a great list!

@chiefelephanttuskbong8081 7 ай бұрын

I'm gonna get the Miguron Arma but first i have to finish paying off the rest of the pre-order for my Varga VBR 3.7 when that invoice comes soon. Thanks for all you do M.C you're the Man 👍⚔️

@douglaslew9244 7 ай бұрын

I have to agree with you completely about the Civivi Vision FG...it's an awesome knife, great value for the money!

@w.ericwatt2987 7 ай бұрын

Nice job...thanks for sharing your vast knowledge of knives.

@metal_complex 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@bradleysmith4317 7 ай бұрын

My most carried from a new 2023 release is the mini pyrite. I was looking for a 5th pocket carry knife and it fits the bill perfect. I have carried it about everyday since I bought it. For $33 that I paid, it’s gotten a lot of pocket time. While it’s not the most exciting knife, it is a good one.

@Pluto2363 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the information! You talked me into the Civivi Vision FG. Just bought it on Amz.

@krazy_roach1698 7 ай бұрын

Can't put my Ultem FG down. Great list too

@bassingbasics6621 6 ай бұрын

That Kershaw Launch is absolutely amazing, I need to get my hands on one!!

@xjokerking305x 7 ай бұрын

Before even watching this video I already got my Civivi vision FG on order can’t wait to get it.

@Mxlch999 7 ай бұрын

I just got my civivi vision fgthis year , amazing

@Tusk2001 7 ай бұрын

Man are you ON FIRE!!! Love your lists! Also gotta say, the We Solid is my new Grail knife! I think that is a working piece of art!! I think this is futuristic looking and I’m that guy!! Compare the to the ZT colaboration with GTC and this is so much nicer!!! Also, love the Kershaw Launch, sweet M4 steel and auto….. Saving up for one now, and I hate you for exposing me to this knife in the first place! With that said, my truly sincerest thank you because I am actually a budget knife guy for the most part.

@jimholliman2822 7 ай бұрын

The Vision FG is exciting. I think I'll get one next month. Wish Civivi had made it in 14C28N though, but Nitro-V's good to.

@kwjr.9569 7 ай бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾thanks

@LarryGanz 7 ай бұрын

Nice Job! I have 6 of the 10 in my collection (7 if you include both the black mirror 1 and 2). The Goat is on my list to buy. I really lke those two budget Migeron, but I love to carry the Black Mirror and Satyr which both feel very high quality. I carried Vision FG a bit as well (I have 3 - Satin/Ulrem, Black/Green micarta, and Damascus with ivory G10).

@timtitus2532 7 ай бұрын

Gotta say I agree with your number one, I also own one of these in black blade and green micarta. In my pocket right now.

@ddubsakadl 7 ай бұрын

My Miguron arrives today, I'm pumped! Edit the Talism😂

@fnc5369 7 ай бұрын

These are some amazing knives! The knife bug be biting again. Budget knives have come so far the last five years.

@mikereese15 7 ай бұрын

Absolute wizard level 1000 picks. Ill rate these with a octopus tuesday high five surprise. Or something

@Dtom32 7 ай бұрын

I always get a laugh at the sarcasm thrown in here and there lol. I love it 😅

@CloudDancer806 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing the Ciacadia knife . I really like it. As well as the Locust. I enjoy your shows on the weekend.with giveaways. Would love to see more women♡ come on all you WOMEN Knife lovers. Let's do this☆ Peace

@TheKempaz 7 ай бұрын

I just bought the Vision Damascus. What do you guys think about the damascus steel? It it 10Cr15CoMov in core with 316 and 5Cr15Mov in layers. How does it compare to the nitro-v version?

@MrBlessed70 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Metal Complex.I wish Civivi made an XL version The Vison FG,let's say a 4-4.25 inch blade.That would be awesome!!

@ajpend 7 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@justinmcvay5560 7 ай бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️👍🏻 your a 🐐. (Greatest of all time) thank you for the awesome content 👍🏻

@DylpickleEDC 7 ай бұрын

My collection is almost all Reate oem knives

@andyhayward1261 7 ай бұрын

Yo MC when are you gonna check out the new Demko Shark Cub? Thought you’d be all over that given how much you love the 20.5! I’m loving my ti slicer shark cub

@PabloMelendez1969 7 ай бұрын

I'm a stay at home cat dad, so i don't need any knives. Still, I'm so caught up in the Vision FG saga. Who's gonna love it next? Who's gonna trash it next?

@BuildBreakBuilds 7 ай бұрын

Why wasn't the Kizer Mystic on this list? I'm between buying that, a Vision FG, a Black Mirror, or a Manix 2 in Rex 45.

@Mxlch999 7 ай бұрын

As a canadian whenever i hear 100$+ US im out , cause a 150 US dollars = nearly 300$ canadian. Nonsense 😂

@landontreinen3062 7 ай бұрын

As an American, whenever I hear anything about Canada, my brain immediately goes “that has to suck” Imperial system FTW.

@rintintinman9223 7 ай бұрын

Canadian also,,, and every once in a while I just have to get something premium, as opposed to just another budget something or other. To each his own.

@Mxlch999 7 ай бұрын

@@rintintinman9223 i mean same , i got the vision FG but to me it wasnt "budget" was nearly 200$ for it

@Mxlch999 7 ай бұрын

@@landontreinen3062 lmfaoooo there is a lot of things that do get on my nerves here in canada but theres sill good things aswell..

@rintintinman9223 7 ай бұрын

@@Mxlch999oh, I get the 200, is alot of money, it's been 5 years since I "splurged" this much, so, I was due. And Canada, the people,, and the land, are a saving grace,,, in spite of "other things".

@jaybruce285 7 ай бұрын

Love my Brat, but I stepped up to a Manix 2 and have been carrying her religiously ever since.

@jaybirdflyin 4 ай бұрын

I may buy the vision fg even though I don't like the blade shape just because everything else about it is so awesome.

@morguewhorepa 7 ай бұрын

awesome! Hey MC have you checked out the Rike Tuya? It's a couple years old but a COOL integral G10 knife!

@morguewhorepa 7 ай бұрын

sorry, TULAY!

@Poseidon-cw7bp 7 ай бұрын

Love my talism but the tip has some discoloration im assuming from the heat treatment but its amazing otherwise

@Rawreson101 2 ай бұрын

My favorite is when he gets excited and his voice changes to a mickey mouse pitch 😂

@sichlaubruun 7 ай бұрын

Any considerations regarding the Civivi Vision FG blade quality/retention/performance of the damascus vs nitro-v versions?

@l4so102 7 ай бұрын

Usually civivi Damascus is 9cr/10cr but not sure if it's the same on the vision

@garrett8135 7 ай бұрын

I heard on another video the core on the Damascus version is VG10 B. I’m a total noob, but I hope that tells you something.

@johnmarchetti3815 7 ай бұрын

You said "pee pee yellow" lol 🤣🤣🤣

@ronkonieska1222 7 ай бұрын

Rike Tulay was the first G10 integral.

@Barney_Greenway 7 ай бұрын

Fällkniven PXLey in Elmax. One of my 3 best slicers, an incredible knife.

@jessiethedude 7 ай бұрын

Only $330, what a steal

@Barney_Greenway 7 ай бұрын

@@jessiethedude And worth every penny 🥰

@briancdbladeguy 7 ай бұрын

Love the content truly do but my experience with that civivi fg is much different then yours blade play like an otf definitely still gonna carry my ad20.5

@ajpend 7 ай бұрын

Good to know.

@crktritual 7 ай бұрын

More impressions of the neigh sayers and cold steel fans, please 🤓

@GrimLocke161 7 ай бұрын

I think the MaxAce Black Mirror with the gold pocket clip looks really nice, tho I think the We/GTC Solid is more enticing. Also, when the micarta Civivi Vision FG arrived yesterday I did find the lock bar challenging to open, tho it was easy to flip open once disengaged. I also was frustrated that I couldn’t immediately flick or reverse flick the VFG open, but with some practice I’ve gotten those both pretty much down pat. Now I’m wondering if I wanna get a second one in Damascus or stonewashed to later customize with aluminum or titanium scales and have the micarta as a user. 😋

@ghostyybarnes7767 3 ай бұрын

Does the s35vn and carbon fiber vision still beat the black mirror when it becomes only a $10 difference? 150 for mirror and 138 for carbon fiber vision

@mattholman1091 7 ай бұрын

I like the veratas.

@ahoyt653 7 ай бұрын

9.4 on the slap

@austinbridge 7 ай бұрын

I feel like I say it every time the Brat is mentioned. I love the Brat. Truly. But regarding integral G10 knives, Justin Lundquist released the Eidolon with WE Knives a long while before Kizer made the Brat.

@ajpend 7 ай бұрын

Cool point.

@derekz4348 7 ай бұрын

Kershaw Iridium for me, I got the all-black one for $64, it is the best Gentleman's carry I've seen in a long time. Civivi blows. Broken two. And who puts a $300 knife on a 'best value' list?

@ajpend 7 ай бұрын

The same guy who puts a $30 knife on a best value list. For some people, buying a Cessna is a value move. Value does not equal cheap. Value refers to expense relative to quality craftsmanship, materials, functioning, and location of manufacture.

@CombatBanana 7 ай бұрын

Some indirect competition for the Arma would be the XL Sheepdog in Ti

@southernbenz2098 7 ай бұрын

No mention of the MSI and Stitch RAM-Lok?! Did you have a stroke?!

@kingtaj 7 ай бұрын

The new loyalty to S90V is interesting. I understand it's probably that he's come to the light about this blade steel, but it's still not great in toughness and pretty difficult to sharpen.

@cmln2413 7 ай бұрын

Vision FG, G-10 or Micarta?

@MoroseTech85 3 ай бұрын

Vision fg, hate the holes in the scales. Why?

@RicardoLudeke 7 ай бұрын

Just curious, I don’t care about it, but you often mention $75 as budget in your videos. Do you account for recent inflation when calling $75 knives budget? It seems a hard line to draw when very little falls under $75

@metal_complex 7 ай бұрын

No. And thats because we have companies like Miguron who are able to pump out absolute fire for well under that line. If I raise the threshold here, I'm basically saying "ya, go ahead and charge us more" when they clearly don't have to

@RicardoLudeke 7 ай бұрын

@@metal_complex so I get it, but technically… that is simply not true. $75 in 2020 would be $88 in 2023. Steel costs more. Labour costs more. Unfortunately as consumers that means goods and services cost more. It’s not a scam, just the reality of current economic conditions

@metal_complex 7 ай бұрын

@@RicardoLudekeya, na, I'm gonna keep it where it is here. Thanks though

@RicardoLudeke 7 ай бұрын

@@metal_complex like I said 🤣 I don’t care. Just curious. I got the plain G10 Vision FG from one of your first recommendations and it cost me around €100 which is well over $100, I still consider that a good price, even budget, so I guess it’s market dependent and a bit subjective at the end of the day.

@ajpend 7 ай бұрын

@@metal_complexlove this Where we draw our lines as purchasers is definitely part of what determines things like “market value”.

@PatDsNutz 7 ай бұрын

12:36 “skunk works” WE

@stuartrollings602 7 ай бұрын

Hands down MSI n Stitch! Value- Praxis

@Tunnelmath 7 ай бұрын

Vision FG felt like a square block to me. Otherwise, cool knife.

@ajpend 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate reading this impression.

@Rob_Houser 7 ай бұрын

What is it that everyone doesn't like about the kershaw iridium?

@the_knights_edge 7 ай бұрын

MC, please make a piss emoji for the lives for when u do ur ceremonial bathroom break, and also please make a coleslaw emoji!

@woodchuck94og 6 ай бұрын

The last knifes scales start to crack around the screws

@butchcassidy3373 6 ай бұрын

I've gotten to the point if it doesn't have a 3.5 inch blade or more, I don't want it.

@AudibleVisibIe 6 ай бұрын

Myguron

@toreycasey1214 7 ай бұрын

As a lefty would have bought the Goat if that clip flipped never understand that knife is ambidextrous but naah no clip for you!

@brettt1268 7 ай бұрын

Wrong the Rike Tuley is a G10 integral

@karabinas 7 ай бұрын

Uhhhhh, so the Buck 110 has no value???!? ❤❤❤❤lol

@user-zc4fe7ml6h 7 ай бұрын

Dude look up the definition of the Satyr. It is an interesting choice for a knife. lol.

@ghostkeeper5910 7 ай бұрын

8cr on the tenacious takes a SCREAMING edge and holds it 🤷🏻‍♂️

@metal_complex 7 ай бұрын

Pass

@ghostkeeper5910 7 ай бұрын

@@metal_complex I would too if I had your collection lol 154 and 14c28n is for sure my favorite but spyderco heat treat is 🔥

@lfish21. 6 ай бұрын

Why does Kizer dislike lefties so much? So many models I want but not reversile clips.

@ryansmock2717 7 ай бұрын

We all know the Vision FG is #1

@maybefrank8345 7 ай бұрын

8cr13mov and 14c28n is like base civic vs base Corolla 😂😂 From a performance perspective, there’s just not enough difference to care 🤷‍♂️

@metal_complex 7 ай бұрын

That isn't true at all. 8cr = Aus8 - knifesteelnerds.com/2020/06/15/what-is-the-best-budget-knife-steel/

@maybefrank8345 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate the reply, but I’m not stating that they’re the same composition. Like I said above, the performance difference is just negligible in use. To say a knife is way better because it has one vs the other is silly. Both stainless. Same edge retention. 14c is slightly tougher but they’re both decently tough. Neither is great, both are fine

@metal_complex 7 ай бұрын

@@maybefrank8345forgive me, I'm gonna go with the actual metallurgist's opinion here. I mean nothing personal by it. Its just that he's a professional and I don't know anything about you.

@maybefrank8345 7 ай бұрын

Funny, you’d say that, since the article you linked helped me form my opinion. In performance, these steels are more similar than different. Just because you point to a scientific study doesn’t mean it actually backs your opinion. And being bored with something doesn’t make it bad. Although, since you’re a content creator, I could see why you would take that stance.

@metal_complex 7 ай бұрын

@@maybefrank8345look, whatever you want to think about this is fine with me. I think there's a big difference between these steels and you don't have to agree with me. I honestly don't care enough to try and convince you. Have a nice day

@frankquinby5502 7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately for the vision fg it comes in some of the ugliest combinations of materials and colors

@CC_Ryder 7 ай бұрын

#STORYTIME

@fredf9562 7 ай бұрын

No time stamps

@init4dawin 7 ай бұрын

Can someone explain to me why all these Chinese knives are so popular? I mean what happened to Made in America pride ? Serious answer please.

@metal_complex 7 ай бұрын

It's still here. I have somewhere around 300 uploads on USA stuff and regularly say "if you can afford it and you want to support the USA, you should buy this" Chinese knives are cheaper for the end result. Some people have different preferences. I highlight quality regardless of geography. Period. Buy and support whatever you want to. That's all the power you have

@terpdx 7 ай бұрын

It's a "value" video. "Made in USA" and "value" don't often go hand in hand. You'll find more American-made knives on the "best overall" or "favorite" lists, but not here. Also, I hope you're not equating "Chinese" with "junk", because that's just outdated thinking. They'll make anything you want at any quality you want as long as you're willing to pay. Unfortunately, they're willing to make garbage for pennies, so that's the reputation they've earned. However, they're perfectly capable of making knives that can go head to head with anything coming out of the US at the production level. I'll take something like a $300 Reate Mini Horizon over an hysterically overpriced $700+ Medford any day.

@keepout7811 7 ай бұрын

Fortnite battle pass

@changenamelater7628 7 ай бұрын

Ah a man of culture I see, akin to the battle pass in the hit video game Fortnite these knives are of extremely high value, and also like in Fortnite, the items up for offer are of very high quality, just like the peter griffin skin in Fortnite. You are one perceptive fellow.

@jonmy357 7 ай бұрын

I just **** out my ***