One of the coolest takeaways from this video is that Nicks offers paternity leave to their employees. Says a lot about companies nowadays that do that, not enough do.

It was great having you guys in the shop! Thanks for highlighting our amazing craftsmen! 👊

Not only are these videos interesting, It’s very good free advertisement for the company. I had never heard about Nick’s boots but I’m sold now . Also very cool to see the employees actually wearing their products.

Anyone's Grandpa would be happy as long is the knife went to someone who cares. Finding my Grandpa's 110 after he passed made be break out in tears. I'll never give it up.

This was brilliant, as someone from England it was nice to have an insight into American industry and workmanship whilst talking to everyday hardworking people.

That's called a roofing hatchet. The blade part is still used but years ago it was used to split cedar shakes (shingles). Can also use the blade if you don't have some kinda saw with you to cut out vent holes for roof turbines. Not a pretty hole but works in a pinch and that waffle head will really skin a finger up if you hit it on the hard stroke

Pocket Check is absolutely one of the coolest knife related series on KZfaq for a LONG, long time! Keep it up, please! Love seeing the diversity, from the old biker with the $20 regular to the young hunter with a $400 masterpiece.

This was awesome! I really love these videos you’ve been doing that showcase both US manufacturers and the craftsman who work there. The “pocket check” is an excellent way to open up the dialogue with the folks your talking to and most of the time I forget I’m even watching a pocket check video because these are so much more than just that. Great job guys and hopefully there’s more to come! Now I’ve just gotta decide which boot I want!

Zac! Do a wrist watch check also!! Wearing watches is getting rarer these days , nice to see what professionals are actually wearing everyday

Looks like a great group of folks building a great product right here in the USA. Love the buck 301 lent mine to my dad 35 years ago and he loved it, he passed 15 years later and I have carried it since

People who loves Boots & Knives are my good Vibes.....🤙

Awesome video. I love seeing kids my age being taught by the old timers for a neat trade!

Holy crap! Are nicks making a utility knife! I'll take 4!

His buck 110 was made when BUCK used good steel 440c. I wish I had one. Nice knife

It is great to see people at work. Very interesting from different angles of view. Please continue to do such videos, covering different areas of life and work and knives.

I bought a pair of Nick's Packers 22-23 years ago and still have them.... a bit tight now but built like a brick "you know what." Fun video!

I could watch this kind of video all day. Seeing what tradesmen gravitate towards. Not hobbyists or collectors, but guys and gals who buy a tool and put it to work! Plus I get to learn a bit about how things are made. Keep it up guys!

Surprised that so many people there have quality knives. Not expensive ones but no junk either

I clip my flashlight to my front right belt loop for my everyday carry. Saves pocket space, easily accessible and never turns on by it self!

Person that actually carry a cold steel knife. Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

Love seeing trade specific tools too! Always fun watching pocket check videos!

Nick’s rocks!! Zac, you rock. I type this as I’m wearing one of my many Nick’s. Nothing, and I mean nothing, feels better on your feet or makes you stand taller and firmer in your beliefs! Zac, you should “drive down the road” to Fireball Tools and do an incredible crossover and collaboration. Anybody that resurfaces an anvil, just ‘cause, should definitely interest you!!

Always love the pocket checks, and love that you're going to craftsmen who are really using their tools and knives! Please come to Canada!!!!!

Great group of people working at Nicks. Love these videos Zak! 👍 😃

Love these pocketchecks with people who put tools to good use. ❤ We don't have enough crafts man and woman in this world.

"carbide" utility blades do make a huge difference. As a contractor they are the only blades I'll buy now.

Enjoying these types of videos. Cool to see how it’s done plus tools of the trade.

Awesome. I love stuff like this. Those are the kind of guys who built the civilisation that most people take for granted, and also keep it running every day.

Zac is such a fucken wholesome and well travelled human being - love these off the cuff interviews showcasing genuinely awesome human interactions. Much love to ya mate!

I love this! Real people, real boots, real knives!

Zac this was probably one of the coolest videos you've done. I too love specific trade tools especially hammers. I carry that same raw brass space pen everyday and the reason I love it is, it's small goes right in your pocket then when you open it up and put the cap on top its full size.

Dude carries a Benchmade Contigo! Nice! Its one of my favorite EDC blades in my collection as well!

Looks like everyone there enjoys working there. That makes a huge difference in the work environment and in the quality of the product.

Love those boots !! Quality made !! Great video ! Look forward to your videos every week ! Thanks Zac

So cool! That was fun. I'm with you on loving trade-specific tools. It's neat to see the little things that make a particular task go smoother. Right tool for the job.

The hits keep coming guys thanks

Man, I have the same Winchester knife Alex has. Amazing to see it on the wild. It was one of my first knives. I currently use it around the house for utility purposes. I love it and it has a lot of meaning for me.

I absolutely love your videos! Best knife channel on the internet! Keep them coming Zac and I will keep watching!!! I stayed home from work today a binged watched you all day!! Hahahah!

Love your channel dude. I got my first knife when I was 12 and I still have that knife to this day. I love getting people into EDC and just started fixing and sharpening knives. Such cool content

There's nothing better than handmade!

Just wanna throw it out there Madeline is drop dead gorgeous ❤❤❤

Great to show the brand and the folks behind them.

I don’t mind paying the money for a good quality pair of boots. Your feet are important. I want something that can take a beating, be comfortable and lasts! The older I’ve got the more I splurge on my work boots. Beautiful boots! Definitely going to check Nicks boots out

Really enjoyed this video. That’s one tall friend you made. Thanks for sharing this man.

Milwaukee's 2105 pen flashlight is pretty good too. They know what they're doing when it comes to pocket tools

One of the coolest videos ever man! I’m in need of a new pair of boots as well and will definitely be checking these out now.

This is such a great video Zac- thanks!

Great boots, great knives, great hammer & great people.! Cheers Zac.

Wow, these videos are a breath of fresh air. I've only seen 2 so far, but they are fast moving and interesting as well as entertaining. Very well done. You have a gift. (at least in my humble opinion.)

There’s nothing better than fine crafted foot wear. I spent too much time trudging around in army boots (and my body is paying for it now) so I don’t mind spending a little extra for quality. Definitely be checking out a pair of Nicks in the near future.

They have belts and other items also. Awesome.

6:30 ~ I recognize that hammer! I know that Etsy seller. Fellow Ukrainian. Bought from him couple of times in the last several months. Small world.

I have also bought cool stuff from Etsy out of Ukraine, and have taught English to some Ukrainian refugees who had (or still have!) thriving Etsy businesses. They've really jumped on Etsy over there as a platform for selling all kinds of interconnected stuff (antique things like the hammer featured in this video, hand-crafted items, etc.). Good way to support them!

Definitely gonna be saving up for a pair after watching this video. Some great looking boots.

ok i'm glad the damascus knife at 13:30 got named i saw that in other videos and have been curious it's so unique looking.

Awesome I really enjoyed it. I just recently subscribed to your show and your knowledge and personality drew me in

A bucket list boot for me .

Great video Zac really enjoy the pocket checks

Another enjoyable video. Well done.

Great video Zac thanks! That 110 looked like a spyderco Mcbee in Nathan’s hands

I've had that exact Winchester knife for years now and I can't believe I saw it here lol

Hay Zac, thanks for checking out Nicks boots .I work at a Brewery in Tampa, Fl, and have been eyeing Nicks Boots for a while now. You definitely have sparked my interest to finally get a pair. If you're ever in Tampa , stop by for a cold one and check out Cigar City Brewing. From Jay The Welder. Brew On America 🇺🇸!!!

Amazing as Always

Zac you do great interviews I always look forward to these

This is a great video concept. Nick's boots are the best

I’m watching it from Ukraine right now and this is the last place where I thought I would hear someone mentioning my country. Nice video, love this format, big fan!

Such a cool trade. Awesome video. God bless them all

I love that the healer was using a roofing hammer.

Good looking boots

Nice Buck 301, Zac!

this is such an awesome idea! id like to see more of these types of videos where you see what the tools of the trade are for random professions and what edged tools they use...its a great way to as a maker to find cool tools that might be useful to you as well....plus since youre not tied to any company thats selling knives, it wont be a big deal if theyre using a fastback or something lol

Nice video! The guy with the Crooked River Mini is a legend!

Glad you got up here to Spokane! Hope you got a chance to check the area out some! Love your videos guys!

Pretty awesome guy at the end there.

Excellent. TYFYS

Super-fun and interesting video! Great work!

Awesome video! Keep up the good work!

Always awesome videos man🤙

I couldn't live without my Buck 55. It's small, but it's just my fave EDC 😁

Love all your videos

Great video. Most people here carry budget or medium priced knives. Some are obviously well loved. I like that I have too many knives and should use the ones I have more.

12:01 I used to carry my first knife in my coin pocket too! 🥰 (It also hides well in there, in addition to having your other pockets free and not having to squeeze your hand into the pocket while scraping your hand on your knife lol. Nowadays I carry a lighter in my watch/coin/fifth pocket, plus my smaller and slimmer secondary knife, dedicated for more filigree tasks.) I kinda hate how small the pocket gets when you clip your main knife (not a small and nimble knife) in the regular front pocket. Every time I reach for my phone I am growling a little bit inside.

I live 120 miles from post falls. I have never made it to Buck knives. Guess its time for a road trip!!!

Awesome video Zac and Jamie. My two favorite things knives and American made boots. After I saw your video Zac with your alpaca organizer I bought one on Etsy from a Ukrainian lady that makes awesome pocket organizers in a bunch of different sizes, on the video you mentioned wanting one that can hold a note pad . She shows one that can fit a fields note. I’ve had mine a few months now and love it. They have a ton of different options. Thank for awesome videos

Another great video!

Wow, what a great company! I know where I am getting my next pair of boots.

Love that they all have good everyday knives...nothing super expensive just goo quality everyday beater use blades

Zac, I use an Alpaka Admin pouch for my EDC sporran organising. Thanks for the Alpaka recommendation in previous videos and they have excellent customer service too.

Yep that milwaukee fastback goes with me most places.

the one healer had what looks like an old school drywall hammer. I use one every once in a while when i do arch way installation of drywall. those were used back when drywall was installed with nails and not screws

Lol these guys are all straight country. Love it though, they all seem like great people. Well made boots, thanks for sharing.

At minute 25:00-the notebook goes in your left chest pocket, with a pen. Preferably with a Kevlar wrap!!! Always handy, and might just make you a believer!!!

This was an awesome video! And I had just so happen to be looking for a pair of good work boots again. I’ve worn my wolf it rains damn near flat.

Better than a pocket check at a knife company where the employees are more or likely told or forced to carry knives of that company, this is way more genuine.

Awesome video! Madeline looks like Uma Thurman in 'Pulp Fiction'. 🔥🔥😍

I eventually was waiting for a: "Hey, just checking around. What are you carrying today?" 😃 *pulls out gun*

So cool.

If only they gave mortgages on shoes. Those boots are awesome. I will get a pair some day.

This is awsome!

I have 2 pairs of Nicks on order. Been waiting 6 months. Im so looking forward to getting them.