That JHO scalpel blade design is a standout folder because a large number of "small blade" knives also have handles that are too short or too small. Having a full-size grip handle makes controlling that blade smoother, faster, and more precise.
To people that don't get "expensive" knives, or don't understand why one brand cost so much im going to kinda break it down as easy as I can. So in all honesty, I own knives from 20 dollars to 600 dollars. What it really comes down to is material, size of the company, labor, location, and r&d. Material cost can be huge difference. There's only so many companies out there who are making metals for not only knives, but other companies. Example, d2 is a tool steel because they sell to companies who make tools for CNC machines or even drills. Plus a steel like d2 is less cost vs a steel like maganacut, or 20cv. The price of the steel dosent always mean the better in quality. The size of a company is like anything else. Why can you get the same diapers cheaper at Walmart than your grocery store? Because Walmart is a huge national corporation that can afford to buy thousands of boxes of diapers at a time. This then drives the cost of the diapers down. In turn the diapers are cheaper that other places. Same with knives. Spyderco is a great but bigger knife company. Same with benchmade. If you notice it's not as often that those 2 companies are out of stock. Yes it happens but not as often as other companies. But they can buy sheets and sheets of metal for cheaper prices. Plus how long they been in the industry. Example, they been making knives for close to 40 50 years? They have amazing connections that probably can get them a better deal that the guy who's making 10 to 20 knifes at a time who can only afford 2 or 3 sheets of metal at a time. Labor is how much is the person getying paid per hour. Say it takes 10 hours to build 1 knife. And you have a guy here making 20 dollars an hour, that knife in labor alone is 200 dollars. Where as in China they get say 5 dollars and hour now that knife in labor is only 50 bucks. Location, is just what stuff costs in your area. If I live in one area up north, the cost of living, electric, building, water, everything that takes to 1 run a business and 2 to run the machines or furnace. That all costs money. And even in the same state 1 town away can be a huge difference. My electric bill from a big city was like 80 bucks a month. I moved 1 town over to a quieter area and my electric is around 200 a month. And the R&D paying someone to come up with a original idea, making the programs for the CNC, learning how to get the most from the metal. And there are a few other reasons, like scrap metal, and waste. But also in the end if the knife is worth it to you then it's worth it. I hope this helps and I mean no harm in any of my words
If I'm paying $500 for a knife, I'm not going to be carrying it or using it. It just does not make sense to me to be opening Amazon boxes, cutting rope, slicing food, etc. with a $500 knife. A $500 knife is an investment/collector's item in my book. And if I am going to be collecting knives, then I am going to be buying old school and adding to my collection of antique knives and swords.
@@samslate7011 and that is a very valid point. It's the same argument in the guitar community. I have a mcnees and use it everyday. There are some knives in that price point that have become more art piece than a user. And some that are made to be used. But I will say, I only own a few knives. I sold majority of my collection. I keep the mcnees and a couple others that have special meaning. But my knife I'd a tool I use everyday.
@@johnathan.jerusik You make an amazing point, since people outside of this community won’t understand why things cost so much/so little. I believe in the saying “you get what you pay for”. You want a $20 knife? You’ll get $20 steel and labor. You want a $300 knife? You’re gonna get $300 worth of steel and labor.
@@eagles7235 I agree with that statement alot, but somepeople will still make the argument that there 50 dollar buck will out preform a 300 dollar spyderco. There is a cost of diminished returns that happen. I do believe that after the 500ish dollar price point is were one can reach the best materials, best quality, and best performance. After that price point you kinda get just fancier stuff, that really dosent give you better preformance
It’s not that the $500 knives cannot be justified, it can if it is built hand-made by experienced workmen. And yes, if the best materials are used. What I cannot get around is that as an EDC knife, it is going to be roughed up, it will get abused sometimes in some situations, and quite probably got stolen or lost. A $30 Ontario rat can do exactly the same thing in most situations in everyday living, and I have the peace of mind that no matter what happens to it, it is easily replaceable. I appreciate this channel to open my eyes to different tools and EDC Carries. But for true EDC, the cost has to be factor in for ordinary folks like me. Now if the title of this video is “the most expensive knives you can carry as an EDC”, I would totally agree with it.
I bought an A200 about 2 months ago. Of my whole knife collection, this one is hands down the purchase I regret the most. Extremely poor quality and design. I wanted so much to love this knife, but ANV broke my heart.
JHO is sick! I’ve known about him for like six or seven years and actually got a one of kind from him in an IG lottery way back when. Super cool guy, super cool designs. Glad you’re supporting him.
So in all honesty, I own knives from 20 dollars to 600 dollars. What it really comes down to is material, size of the company, labor, location, and r&d. Material cost can be huge difference. There's only so many companies out there who are making metals for not only knives, but other companies. Example, d2 is a tool steel because they sell to companies who make tools for CNC machines or even drills. Plus a steel like d2 is less cost vs a steel like maganacut, or 20cv. The price of the steel dosent always mean the better in quality. The size of a company is like anything else. Why can you get the same diapers cheaper at Walmart than your grocery store? Because Walmart is a huge national corporation that can afford to buy thousands of boxes of diapers at a time. This then drives the cost of the diapers down. In turn the diapers are cheaper that other places. Same with knives. Spyderco is a great but bigger knife company. Same with benchmade. If you notice it's not as often that those 2 companies are out of stock. Yes it happens but not as often as other companies. But they can buy sheets and sheets of metal for cheaper prices. Plus how long they been in the industry. Example, they been making knives for close to 40 50 years? They have amazing connections that probably can get them a better deal that the guy who's making 10 to 20 knifes at a time who can only afford 2 or 3 sheets of metal at a time. Labor is how much is the person getying paid per hour. Say it takes 10 hours to build 1 knife. And you have a guy here making 20 dollars an hour, that knife in labor alone is 200 dollars. Where as in China they get say 5 dollars and hour now that knife in labor is only 50 bucks. Location, is just what stuff costs in your area. If I live in one area up north, the cost of living, electric, building, water, everything that takes to 1 run a business and 2 to run the machines or furnace. That all costs money. And even in the same state 1 town away can be a huge difference. My electric bill from a big city was like 80 bucks a month. I moved 1 town over to a quieter area and my electric is around 200 a month. And the R&D paying someone to come up with a original idea, making the programs for the CNC, learning how to get the most from the metal. And there are a few other reasons, like scrap metal, and waste. But also in the end if the knife is worth it to you then it's worth it. I hope this helps and I mean no harm in any of my words
The McNees clip is kinda perfect actually. Springs well, is slim and tight to the knife body, doesn't impede grip. I put a deep carry clip on it and it screwed up all the ergos. I swapped it back to the original.
I'm new to the channel and already have an EDC kit I'm my Amazon cart getting ready to go. My life is gonna improve in small and important ways. Thanks!
Thanks for this video, wasn’t familiar with JHO Knives. Did a little research & earliest Lynx credit card knives were VG10, then S35VN - those are all sold out. The newest version is M390 & available in bead blast matte gray or bead blast stonewashed. I just now ordered the stonewashed. At $130 it’s a little steep but hey, quality matters. This will be a backup EDC.
I gotta respect JHO for having the balls to sell a little card knife in a paper sheath for $130. Edit: They sell a "cheaper" version for only $90. I want some of whatever the guys at JHO are smoking.
Taylor, I really appreciate these videos. This will be my first true entry into a higher quality EDC knife. Based on your videos I've limited my selection down to 1 of these 3 Quiet Carry Drift or IQ, Benchmade Bugout, JHO GS3
I got a notification from BHQ last Thursday that the McNees 3.5 was back in stock and had most of the $ and had to wait untill the next day to get paid to have the last few bucks I needed and of course first thing next morning I checked and they were gone, I was so bummed hopefully it won't be a ton of time till the next drop
I’m a total Arcane fanboy. I have the Necronaut Damasteel, Crawler w/ ZircuTi and Abyss Damasteel w/ ZircuTi. Planning to order the Preytheon Damasteel tomorrow. I might grab a jade G10 one too and dye the scales a nice blurple.
Same here, ever since I pre-ordered the Necronaut I've been hooked by Arcane designs. All of their designs have been awesome so far, and the Preytheon is no exception. I hope Israel and company keep up the great work at Arcane Design
Haven't watched in a while, but your production value has gone through the roof! I subscribed when you were in the 20Kish area...and now 281K. Congrats! I just picked up a ProTech Terzuola....
American Blade Works should be on your list … One model, multiple improvements with the pinnacle being his Full Ti Frame Lock Flipper … and it’s a real bargain!
Handled 10 different ANVs. All had either bladeplay or a shite action. To the point that the retailer said: Yeah. They have been having problems. If you want a good knife, you should look else where. But every RU-vidr seems to like them?
I’m trying to to get my hands on one of those Mcnees Mac 2 but not sure how to go about it can’t find them on any of his website links. You said they come in drops how do I find out about these drops
I am VERY new to knives but I can see myself getting addicted. I have noticed in yours and others videos that your knives seem to open and close more easily than I have personally experienced. Do you loosen the pivot screw (sorry if that's not the correct term)? Often it looks like gravity alone is enough to close your knives and idk how to get that effect
Sounds very dangerous to sleep on a knife. You might wake up impaled or not wake up at all. I am curious to know what knife you would suggest I should sleep on.
Great video. Really like the look of that MacNees, hadn't heard of them before. I thought you said you didn't watch Cedric and Ada though? Not having a go mate, just saying. Cheers.
Really like your vids, they where your own style… until this one. Feels like Brandon H. Vid. Maybe the hair, the pace, or the intro style. Pls keep making vids, but go back to your up beat intro.
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