OH MY GOD! What a weird coincidence that the exact suggestion that I made for @Stassa23 50K giveaway was made into a video here! Even the example that I used made it to the thumbnail! I didn't win that giveaway obviously, but it's super cool to see that you had the exact same idea as me! I assume it's a coincidence, because I know that you content creators have the integrity to at least shout someone out if they inspired your video.
Really loved the topic of this video. You did a great job making this entertaining and while paying homage to both the original knives and their cheaper alternatives. Hope you do a few more videos like this.
The Predator is one of the best budget friendly knives you can get imho. I love that and the Katsu! You don't see all that many convex edges on folders. TRVISA has one as well, but I don't like it nearly as much as the Katsu. Unfortunately, a lot of people will pass on it because of the no clip factor. The Land 910 is another good Sebenza option. It's going for under $25 bucks today and has 12C27 steel, and looks like a Sebenza with G10 instead of titanium. Very smooth action too. They also have a SS version if you prefer the look of Ti for a couple bucks more.
At the low budget end, it's hard to go wrong with Ganzos. Their 440C is pretty dang good - As a test opened a large can of refried beans by cutting through the entire circumference of the lid with a G720. It was slightly dulled, but sharpened up again really quickly.
Creators can absolutely categorize things however they choose, but it's sometimes a little difficult to swallow what people view as "budget," right? I'm kind of in the ballpark that would be maybe $30 and under. It kind of hinges on what the product is. It's "just" a freakin' knife. We're not limited to a handful of craftsmen producing them every year. 95% of people watching this can satisfy their actual knife needs for under $25. Is a can of Coke considered budget at $75 just because the can that's finished off with one of Beyonce's tears costs $150? It's still just a canned soft drink. And RC and Dr. Thunder are still out there somewhere ...
I like the CMB predator over the Benchmade at any price. The Spyderco Rassenti is something you can't substitute anything for sort of like the Rockstead as well. The Land 910 I would choose for the Sebenza. I liked the video outside something different
I love the higher end knives but really live a video like this acknowledging the limitations of the more afforable knives without saying they're "just as good". Affordable alternatives are a gateway drug to the good stuff too
I have a Land 912 and although it's a bit on the heavy side (4.8 oz with stainless steel scales) it truly has been a great EDC. I'd recommend it to anyone for it's quality and $25 price tag.
I had the stone wash land 9103. nobody really needs anything better than that. lost it unfortunately and didn't find another as yet. perfect lock up. such a clean knife
I love my Land 910. Every time I carry it, I'm surprised again at how comfortable it is to hold and use. I have the black G10/12C27 version. It's just so good.
Looooove the style of this video! You did an excellent job with the filming! Made it extremely appealing to my eye holes! I really liked that last shot about the CRK styled knife, where your standing behind a tree leaning diagonally and all the other trees and branches behind you were diagonal in the same direction as well, that was the money shot! Also liked the Patreon segment where you walked towards the camera. A lot of good filming made for an awesome video! I hope you keep working on and trying out new, dynamic shots! Really enjoy and appreciate that kinda stuff! Thanks for a great video!
Woah! Cool scene changes like in a TV show! What the hell, dude? What's next, call in interviews with knife metal scientists? Special guest host Stassa23, LTK and Ray Laconino?? You're giving me second hand anxiety my dude lol don't burn yourself out
Dude! You lookin so much mo sophisticated! Good for you brotha!! Great videos deserve great results!! You and the wife have been great for this community. Keep ‘em coming!!👍🏻
Love the idea of showcasing cheap but quality knives to help out a vast majority of people who can’t or won’t spend a ton of money on higher end stuff. I use all of my knives and in most cases it pays to go more expensive in the overall aesthetic and material qualities; but for simple every day use the budget friendly knives are worth their weight and if you mess them up really bad at least you only paid 20 bucks! Thanks for the great information and keep these awesome videos coming!
The Sebenza alternative is not a clone with your definition, although according to Zac, formally of Blade HQ, the Sebenza alternative is a clone. In Zac's video on clones, he makes a good point about design. He says that copying very specific design features makes a knife a clone. For the Sebenza and its counterpart, the design similarity is the concave spine of the scales. Personally, I agree with Zac, although I have the utmost respect for you and your channel.
This is the fundamental issue...too many people call clones something different...I call those counterfeits, vs clones..I completely support what your saying..I just wish there was a council to make these decisions hahaha
Yeah exactly. A clone is just trying to be *like* something. A counterfeit is pretending to actually *be* something else. Very different things in my opinion. Everyone copies everyone shamelessly in knife design anyway, I have no problem with clones. Counterfeits are garbage. Zero respect for that.
Agreed with some of the other comments for the Sebenza the closest comparison I’ve found is the Land 910. Also loved the video! Always good content and great production 👍
Always liked touchdowns. J….Your makin touchdowns brother. Your giving me a feast for the eyes. Ducks. Ya giving me knowledge..definitions. Editing is spot on. Very impressive.
Some great alternatives, let's face it not everyone has the cash for premium knives but it's great that there are some similar ones that are inspired by them but are definatly not clones. The problem with clones is that you never know what you are getting while these alternative knives generally have good steel that's heat treated well. A much better option than buying clones. Thanks for the great vid Jerad and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable
I watched a guy review a Mtech button lock knife this morning I thought ok I'll get on Amazon. Then I see the Mtech Evolution for $107.00. I've known about Mtech for years but they're not really on my radar. It's a good looking knife and had one review that said it's been rebranded. I was just wondering if you've seen this and is Mtech stepping up their game and is something we should be watching.
A bad clone is one that puts the originals name on it. A real clone is a good thing for custom companies. I would never buy a $500-$1500 flipping knife. I have been buying clones that don't label as the same and it has turned me onto expensive brands I'd never consider buying. Don't view this any different than the mp3 era of music from 20 or so years ago. The reason people clone is because the product works well. Don't be Metallica.
Excellent video. I really like these kinds of videos because this is how I select knives and it’s why I have a CRB predator knife. Keep them coming buddy.
So many comments, so little time. Lol First, thank you for the Predator suggestion. I think I may have been the first to leave the griptilian a bad review. Bought 3, returned 3. That Samson knife is worth every penny, and then some. Unfortunately, I live in NY, and can't say no to my son. He liked it, so I immediately gave it to him and went to order another. For some strange reason, Amazon won't ship them to my address now. So now I either have to find 1 in a store, and that ain't happening, or I have to move out of state. If the knife was even a hair better (for the price), I'd seriously consider moving. Lol Keep up the good work! Love the videos.
Respect the production. I do get a chuckle out of the random spots. Like Zac in the Wild, great production quality, but kind of silly to think of him standing in these random places, randomly kneeling and stuff, filming about a knife or something.
Thank you for the tips! Also, I was wondering, does anyone know how Neeves Knives gets his knives? Does he buy them all himself, or do companies gift him knives?
What your talking about is a knockoff, not a clone. A clone is a design copy that is not pretending to be something else. The eafengrow stryder clones are a good example of a clone. Not a knockoff. There's a difference. Lol
I have always thought these were clones based on copying design form. The full on ones are counterfeits. That GTK is pretty egregious. I see you've upped the production quality recently. Looking good
The griptilian is ugly as pootin in church but does have good ergos. I love the land knife. Dont matter how much money I have couldn't see paying that for a reeves
Any item that is not manufactured by a trademarked company but bares the trademark, branding, name, and attributes of the original is a counterfeit, not a clone. A clone may bare similar attributes but uses its own branding and name. Clones are legal, counterfeits are not.
Wow, I know of every premium model you highlight in this video, but I don't think I was familiar with any of the budget knives you recommend. I've owned many, many nice knives, but I've never owned anything you mention here. I can definitely see myself looking into a couple of these budget options, if only to give me an idea of whether or not I might like to buy the premium one, for example the Sebenza. I really like this kind of video! 😃
Whoa nailed that paysan alternative. That really looks like it's chubby little brother. Great topic. I've never had a problem with homage knives or watches. As long as it's a different brand not trying to trick you I think they're fine. We all can't afford crk's etc.
I just got the Predator on your recommendations and I'm very happy with it so thank you. It's my first cross bar and I foolishly took it apart to clean and re-lube it. I'll just say it was quite the learning experience, even with Beez video as a guide. It says a lot about the knife to survive my butchery perfectly centered and fidgety smooth.
😆 I remember my first time taking apart a cross bar lock, the only easy ones are the ones Kizer is doing. But after you have done them a couple times they become a piece of cake. Hopefully you were able to get it fully back in perfect order
Hey Jared...Did you just said "gas station knife fighting grip"?? Also...great pitch for patreon. Love your style bro..! What else can we say mate, you always look after the little guys. We salute you digger.! Happy Easter to you & Kara. Be safe.!
I like this difference in your video editing Jared your doing a great job. Keep up the great work. In my opinion your the best knife reviewer on RU-vid. You bring way more information then anyone else without putting in bias opinions like your sh**t bro I watch you everyday.
you mostly strop it back, however in the case it needs a sharpening you can send it to Rockstead for sharpening, if i was going to doit i would put an edge bevel on it similar to the ones Rocksteads use on their models with edge bevels
