You’re wrong about the importance of family history in knifemaking overseas. Japan, Spain, Philippines, India, Turkey… you could write thick books about the blademaking families in just one of those countries. They just don’t market here is all (or in the case of Japan, many brands aren’t well known).

Bro! I was going to say "George! Buck and Case go back over 100 years!" So, Buck knives was started by Hoyt Buck. Al Buck (Hoyts oldest son) was the one who got it through the WWII era (with the help of Hoyt as well). Chuck is Al's son who started with the company at a very young age (a few years before the 1964 release of the 110) and Chuck turned over the reins of Buck knives to CJ in 1999. Chuck passed away in 2015. A brief history of a great company. Great video my dudes! Love it!

I put the BHQ 940 M4 blade on the 943 handle. It's a blacked out sexy thing.

I have a 943 satin. I agree. Bring'um back. I want a black dlc coated blade.

A 5 in 1 is also pretty God for door and window work. Along with painting and such and they're around $10

The red in the Carbon Fiber is actually kevlar, or possibly another synthetic material that's woven with the carbon fiber, should be just as strong or stronger (if kevlar), but a little heavier than carbon fiber(not enough to notice in hand)

Ah snap, time to justify the butterfly tax! In all seriousness, love what you guys do, love your shop and your customer service! Godspeed!!

+1 for BM bringing back the 943. Heck, the 710 as well.

I'm not from the US and tend to buy knives based more on need and design rather than country of origin. However, there is one category of knife that I always purchase that is either US made or at least produced by a US company - 'survival/combat/hard use' blades (esp. fixed blades). I especially like my TOPS & ESSE fixed blades and Spyderco & Cold Steel folders. I need to know that they will work without hesitation or doubt. There is so much choice out there - everyone's needs are covered. Sharp blades all.

Especially in the South, I think most boys grew up with a Buck 110. At least in my school that was what we all wanted and carried. Having said that I carried a Case from the age of 7 possible 8. To this day a Case will always be in my pocket regardless of what is on my side or clipped on me. I have a few that resemble a awl more than a blade. Many years of sharpening. Stay strong brothers

While it is not a big company, I like Southern Grind because of their durability.

The esee Warranty is only for their 1095 knives not their S30 stainless Just for some clarification on that

Bro 3 of those knives are made in Oregon too. Oregon is where its at to make knives

Heck yeah! Love me some American made knives!

So far for me, the best one is Esse and Pro-Tech ( those brand which I own some knives).

I have my tops pig hunter and it got some rust on it. I reached out to them and they took it back, coated it whatever finish I wanted and sent it back no problem. Beware, USPS will no longer ship "weapons" so get a box from them first, wrap it, and then take it to them.

I feel like Opinel has some history out of France!

I have an ESSEE I love and a Leatherman Wave+ I love. The rest of my knives are overseas cuz the prices of American made knives are just too expensive.

All great knives there. I have a few, but I wish I had them all. Thanks for the video.

All my favorite knives are USA made. My Civivis, QSPs, Sencuts, etc are good, fun knives to play with, but I don't appreciate them quite like I do my US made knives. Good vid.

I’d say that the best Protech is the Malibu but they are all so good. I have a strider SnG, 2 runts, 2 Malibu’s, a TR3 and a brend 2

I agree I want the Benchmade 943 back as well! I love American made blades. Protech, Spyderco and Hogue being my favorites at the moment.

Brands with history outside the US: Victorinox, Opinel, Fällkniven, Forge de Laguiole just to name a few. Long history and make good price/quality ratio knives. Are there better ones? Yes. Are there cheaper ones? Sometimes. But for the money you get a good knives.

I love these USA knives. Once I move abroad I may be able to afford one.

Idk if you were taking about the lightning but i love mine. I know damn well what i paid for but let's be honest it's a fidget thing

I'm surprised that ka bar wasn't represented with the fighting knife.

Hey, I’ve never had nor snapped the tip off of the para military… And I’m a serious knife guy haha.

Leatherman skeletool for work win!

Hey Blade HQ pay George! Don’t lose him like so many others Zac and Ben to name a few.

Lovely knives!

George killin it per usual!!

Just because it is made in the U.S. does not mean that you have to spend hundreds of dollars on a knife. Buck 110, Ranger, 119, and a host of other U.S. made models provide years of quality use. My brothers and I have used Buck knives for decades. Their 420 HC STEEL JUST PLAIN WORKS and most models can be purchased for well under 100 bucks 😎. Don’t let the SuperSteel snobs sway you; if you don’t have a ton of money to spend a Buck knife will serve you well and for a LOT LESS MONEY.

Mya knows 😂😂

Japanese knife makers go back centuries as well

Honestly my Favorite looking knives are designed by Americans, but made overseas something about the way the look! I love my Medfords etc. but they are three times the cost but not three times the knife!

Good reviews & enjoyed the video but I’m surprised there wasn’t any mention of Case & Kabar.

“Name me a foreign made (knife) brand…that has a lot of cool history” -Opinel -Morakniv -Victorinox

I recently bought a Civivi Baby Banter. It is basically my perfect knife save for the fact that it isn't USA made. Is there a knife with the same size, thumb studs, liner lock, and that comes in blue that is USA made? I am trying to find an alternative if I ever need to replace my Civivi.

That black Godson is not available on the site.

Please make a video of best budget knifes with axis locks that you won’t be mad losing. About $50& G10. 🙏

The only imported knives I own were all gifts and I don't carry or use them, ever. I only spend my money on USA made knives.

Al Buck, maybe?

I'm really into the frame lock flippers. I currently own 35 ADV Tactical. I cannot find anything in the US that compares to his knives. Just received ADV / Reate production Scavenger! Any us knives I've received as gifts I've given away. Yup, large Sebenza not for me!

Nice job! Y'all have fun, it is tutorial, and you are "Proud To Be An American!" AMEN! BY THE BLOOD! J

RavenCrest Tactical out of Az. makes GREAT, inexpensive OTF !! Lifetime warranty!

Hey guys What type of axe is that on the wall behind you?

Really great show guy's🗡🗡🗡

As honest opinion from foreigner, US probably have most demand for edc knife in commercial market, and customers have preference to get product that doemsticaly made. It's no surprise form me US have practically best knife or guns.

Never had a pm2 but have a para3 and love it. Pm2 is just slightly bigger than what I typically carry.

Kershaw makes some good automatic made in USA for a reasonable price too

I would add Guardian Tactical for top notch U.S. made OTF's but great list fellas. Hogue Deka is still my all time favorite for quality, value, and versatility.

Quick question (off topic). I just received a small double sided serrated dagger (not from Blade HQ) and it was super dull. When I contacted the manufacturer they claimed "The design of the dagger blade is made for stabbing. The finish edge is normally not as sharp as a drop point or Tanto."- Is this true? I am not sure I have bought a "dagger" before but every blade I have ever bought was razor sharp when new. Are daggers less sharp intentionally or am I being gaslit?

Lately? Nothing makes them better.

Well in europe we also have Laquiole (Forge de Laquiole etc, Laquiole en Aubrac, Fontenille Patau), Laquiole is the town name) knives which have a longstanding history and tradition from 1920 I believe, Rockstead from Japan for 70 years, and quite a few well respected Nordic knife makers as well. When it comes to innovation I think USA knives are the ones to look at.

Boys, love the videos but y’all really need to iron your shirts on film days 😂

Love USA made knives. Have five of the makers in the video.

living in Asia, I have my USA made knives sent to me. With American made you have warranty and know what you are getting.

Thank you. USA!!!

Probably a healthy economy, the US wouldn’t have so many good knife manufacturers if there weren’t enough people (with money to spare) to buy them. Because let’s be honest (and I hate to say this as a knife collector) we don’t really need all those knives, most of them are luxury items. Remember the knife manufacturers of old, Damascus? Toledo? Sheffield? The city’s still exist but their flourishing economy’s not so much, the Spanish empire is long gone as is the British (and they really shot themselves in the foot now with Brexit), maybe Solingen is the exception in Europe, or Maniago to some extend. So, flourishing economy’s come and go, I wish the USA all the best in this regard, but we all know which country is back for the #1 position… history will tell. As you may have quessed, I’m European (so the ‘made in USA’ thing doesn’t get me all warm inside) but my overall favorite knife IS made in the USA, the Spyderco PM2, I own several of them and I enjoy the quality, thank you USA!

The TOPS Scalpel was by far the worst knife-like object I ever had. I had the first version with 1/4" thick blade and I can tell you: it's not anywhere near a scandi. If the Scalpel was zero-ground, maybe it'd be usable, but it isn't. The actual edge angle was in the realm of what is fair for a cold chisel (!) - even my beater axe has a more acute edge angle. The Scalpel is just heavy, clunky, it struggles to cut warm butter and does not have the length or geometry to be readily used as a prybar. Couldn't even really use it as a throwing knife, because the stubby tip would not penetrate far enough to make it stick reliably. PS: I wouldn't brag about worker's conditions in the US... sure there's worse, but there's a whole lotta better, too.

sent my 940 in for a life sharp and came back as dull is it went there. terrible service

I notice you don't have a Made in USA category in your web site drop-down. Why?

The ZT 0460 is a bitch to open if your hands are large.

Someone reads Thomas Sowell

Remember when you’re buying things that are “made in the USA “. You are demanding that these companies reveal where they get their supplies to make their product. Buying items that are made in the USA usually comes with a higher cost. Which is fine. I am willing to pay more for that item. But what I will not do is pay a higher cost from a company in the United States that claims that they are making products from hard working American employees. But then you find out that all of their supplies come from other countries. These companies should not be able to keep their costs down just to raise their profits by claiming that their products are made here. My family has a limited budget. If we, as Americans, are asked to support our fellow Americans and the products that they make. Then we should also be able to request that these products are 100% American. It is not fair that the companies can keep their bottom line down. While exploit the made in America statement. It’s kind of like telling people to buy local from the people in your community. But I know people that work at the major chain stores that also live locally and have families to take care of as well. To all the companies that place this claim on their products. You should also disclose on where all of the resources to make that product also comes from. That will determine, for me, whether or not I support your “made an America” claim.

Nice knives but some italian knives deserve attention.

My favorite USA knife maker is Strider🔥🔥🔥

Browning is good

Godson and Godfather need a handle that is non-slip. Too smooth. It’s a stabbing Knife

From idaho there is one small knife shop it’s very depressing

Sad Amircan knifes manufacturers are getting their butt's kicked by Chinese made knifes manufacturers.

Wow, no Case?

I reached out a few weeks back talking about how the CCP knives are not USA knives 🤷‍♂️ Thanks to you very knowledgeable guys giving me a bit of pride tonight about some choices on quality knives from USA! Balloons et al

Where’s the Case knives ?

Definitely never owned a pm2 or pm3. Spyderco is a hit or miss for me. Even my manix 2 in 15v has such a sloppy lock up.

Buck 110 👍🤠👍.

as opposed to ???

Quality foreign knife makers besides Boker over 100 years? Off the top of my head; Opinel, Victorinox, Morakniv .... I prefer USA made, but there are a lot of foreign made quality knife companies out there.

"The gun is on the otherwise of KZfaq monetization." Incredibly sad but true good sir.

WE knifes has very well made knifes Reate is very good china made brand

Any videos based on any other countries knives? Like just German knives? I get a sense of biased opinions.

"Yeah they're a little more expensive". The understatement of the week. Myself I don't care if the owners daddy made knives or not. American made knives like BM and MT are way overpriced and I hate it but it's true

Support boutique USA made knives..these brands make their knives the same way they do in China..get a small batch knife and you’ll see the difference when time is actually put in every knife…start with mcnees

2 facts There are enough people willing to pay for knives. The government is not stopping people from holding knives。this 2 facts make enough market to feed practitioners。

Of course there are many great USA-made knives... but imagine if every country in the world was so hyped about "made in my country" and only bought locally made products. Think about what the USA exports and what imported products you yourself buy other than knives. To some of the comments below about USA quality being unbeatable - get your hands on a Lion Steel, Herman Knives, Boker Solingen, MKM, Falkniven or ANV knife. Knife enthusiasts are a global community and there are great knives being produced in many places - it would be a shame to miss out.

Really !? Because of this vid, you dudes just sold out of everything you showcased here ! Lol Big Time Regards from a fellow knife afficiando who spends his fiat at Blade HQ ! A lot of fiat ! LOL

custom makers make the best knives. Made in US doesnt really mean shit anywhere but the US.

When it comes with knives, America makes the best knives ever!

Iron your shirts or at least hang them up while they are warm - those wrinkles bruh

No matter how much I like a Reate or WE knife I only buy US made.

Where's CRK?

Okay man some of those remarks are pretty ignorant about no other countries having knife companies with history. A comment like that shows you know very little about the knife industry outside of your bubble and damages your credibility in the marketplace. Not to mention you are damaging relationships with manufacturers with which blade hq does business. Please take some time to research other knife companies outside of the us. There are actually many manufacturers in other countries with rich history, many of them older than the US. Finland, Sweden, Italy, Germany, France, South Africa, Switzerland, England, Japan, Philippines. And the list goes on. All of this information is available to you.

Ay You need to mention WHITE RIVER KNIFE & TOOL perfect fit n finish NO QUESTION ASKED WARRANTY USA #1 🇺🇸🔪🇺🇸🔪🇺🇸🔪

Benchmade knives have outpriced themselves for the quality you get you can have something way nicer better steel. I haven't purchased a benchmade that has not felt like it was made in a sand factory.

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The country mean nothing. An Italian lionsteel can be good as a Benchmade. See for example civivi

Lmao « MURICA! ». Guyz…please. Very good brand in the US but « the best » … don't be so categorical especially being so commercial.

Benchmade lost me as a customer with my first knife. Bought a Bailout and within the first month lost 3 body screws. Emailed them to ask what they could do about it and their response was to tell me to buy new ones and sent me a link to their store. Garbage response.

Screw TOPS! I have owned several, just bought a BRAND NEW TOPS knife, had some unacceptable blemishes, shoddy work, and the sheath was not stitched properly and had a twist in it and when you would sheath the knife, it would catch and stick a hole through the leather! They said blemishes are NORMAL because they are hand made and there was NOTHING wrong with my sheath, that I was at fault for not sheathing it properly! I then sent it back to the place I bought it from, they agreed with me and NO MORE TOPS knives for me! They've forgotten where they came from and have gotten too big for their britches as far as I'm concerned! I am a collector and have several TOPS knives I am now selling and getting rid of! People BRAG about TOPS warranty and service! Well, not anymore! I paid good money for their product and they do not back it up! Now I have two NEW Brisa Trapper Knives in ELMAX, wow! Talk about quality fit and finish, I rank them above Bark River in quality fit and finish and I have quite a few Bark River knives which I love! Oh, the issue with TOPS was the FIRST time in over 10 years of collecting that I tried to get warranty on a brand new knife right out of the box and they blew me off!

Awe man, I'm not a real knife enthusiast. No PM2 for me.