KnifeCenter FAQ #55: Top Rated Swiss Army Knives - Upgraded Blade Steel, Survival SAK

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Is a Swiss Army Knife the only knife you’ll ever need? Plus, knives for scouts, knives as gifts, and a particularly disturbing multi tool. And when will we see better steel from Victorinox?
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1:08 Multi-tool vs Single Blade Folder
5:17 Best Knife to Give as a Gift
9:35 Boy Scout Survival Knife Combo Under $100
19:12 Why Don’t More Companies Make Swiss Army-Style Knives?
21:44 Only the Essential Swiss Army Tools
23:20 Upgraded Steel on Swiss Army Knives
23:20 The Most Overlooked Swiss Army Knives
24:13 A Slimmer Swiss Army Knife
26:13 Swiss Army Knife for a Mohel
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@FelixImmler 2 года назад

Hello David. Thanks for this interesting video! Greetings from Switzerland Felix

@not-a-theist8251 2 года назад

love your channel Felix Grüße in die Schweiz!

@FullyAdamatic 2 года назад

The SAK Master himself!

@FelixImmler 2 года назад

@@FullyAdamatic My face skin getting red... thanks for the roses

@djadis187 2 года назад

Felix got the best SAK channel. I'm amazed at what SAKs are actually capable of

@twatmunro9563 2 года назад

Yay, it's Felix Immler!

@highdesert50 2 года назад

For the Scouts and Explorers trying to keep SAK costs down ... a 3/32 inch ferrocerium rod will fit perfectly into the cork screw. Wrap the corkscrew with some waxed jute to complete the kit. The back of the SAK saw makes a great striker and doesn't damage the tool. Also worth mentioning is the needle can be easily magnetized by rubbing it in one direction on a magnet to create an emergency compass when floated on a leaf in water.

@CadillacDriver 2 года назад

I prefer the shadow / stick method to find North, even if you lose absolutely all your gear, that can never fail you short of nightime. An analogue watch is another option too.

@censusgary 2 года назад

Where do you get a 3/32-inch ferro rod? Online, I see lots of offers to sell 5/16 and 1/2 inch rods, but no mention of one as thin as 3/32.

@liverpain3485 2 года назад

I gift a deluxe tinker to all my friends and family members who move into a new apartment or house. They hate to admit it, but it's always the most used and abused thing they own lol

@alexandrepaulo266 7 месяцев назад

Now that's a good friend man

@mrbigberd 2 года назад

It was missed in the video, but the alox SAKs are more than just the durable aluminum scales. The springs are beefier and hold open a bit better. The knife blade is a little longer, deeper, and has a slightly beefier spine (more durable). Likewise, the prybar/screwdriver and can opener are also thicker and more durable. The inline awl is pretty much universally agreed to be better than the one on the back of the celidor SAKs. Finally (and hardly last), the liners are nickel-silver rather than aluminum and are MUCH more corrosion resistant. Because of these differences, I'd pick a Farmer X over the Huntsman pretty much every time for outdoor usage.

@appalachiangunman9589 2 года назад

I have the Pioneer X and it is much nicer than the models with plastic scales. The Alox knives are worth the extra $

@ytty5183 2 года назад

Yes, SAK Alox was my gateway drug.

@malverdetx8582 2 года назад

Very informative comment!

@Kyle_Sentz 2 года назад

My favorite SAK currently is the Farmer X , it has everything I need and then some. If I had to choose an underappreciated SAK, it would be the Rangergrip. You get a full grip, the blade locks and you get a fairly large wood saw, bigger than any you see on the normal SAKS. Just a great knife

@hostilemgtow603 2 года назад

Kyle sentz Agreed.

@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo 2 года назад

I like the Farmer X red Alox exclusive that KnifeCenter sells. I also have the Ranger Wood 55 similar to the Rangergrip, and agree it’s a great model.

@sosteve9113 2 года назад

I have the one before the ranger got popular,the rucksack type,still use it on a daily base

@daninmi1648 2 года назад

My Farmer X instantly became one of my favorite carriers. It's a fantastic piece!

@charlesdudek7713 2 года назад

I really like my Rangergrip 78. That saw is really useful and I like the locking blade and the shield unlocker.

@MrDidaxi 2 года назад

Excellent! Well chosen topic, well gleaned questions and very insightful, solid and humorous presentation and elaboration. Cheers David. George from Greece.

@josephmartin1540 2 года назад

Love this, especially since I’ve moved more into Vics lately. Been carrying an older model Super Tinker - out of everything else they’ve made - for three or more decades. Broke the handle and epoxied the piece back in with no problems, holding all this time. I Aldo always carry a fixed or single lock blade. But the tweezers! LOVE the tweezers. The edges meet! I worked in a machine shop/factory fir 30 years and never found anything better for those tiny metal slivers. Just saw the comment from Felix Immler, too - live his videos, very helpful. Keep up the good work, David.

@mikethomas5412 2 года назад

Always enjoy FAQ. Y'all are my favorite knife channel. Thanks!

@huaweimate1419 2 года назад

Guys, gotta share this one - in EDC use and in bushcraft, from all the knives I have (from superlight Kershaw folder, over fancy Extrema Ratio Rao, to sword-ish Bowie and everything in between) THE best and most useful knife turned out to be no other but inexpensive Victorinox Allox!

@The4cp 2 года назад

The Victorinox hunter doesn't get enough love. Thanks for showing it. I love that knife.

@Hexsyn 2 года назад

Thanks for the dedicated multitool content. Great video and suggestions!

@davidgierlinger4689 2 года назад

Great Recommendation for the Scouts! Wish I knew about Mora back then.

@lemmyjoker3678 Год назад

I looked through so many saks trying to find one I could afford and would be thrilled with. I went with a huntsman and love. The one I really want when I can afford it is the outrider. It was very cool to see both of them in this video. Excellent advice by the way and well presented.

@matti6240 2 года назад

DCA, you're the best. You take so much into account with your suggestions. Honestly, your consistency and attitude in these vids have made me a big fan! Thanks for all you do.

@del4775 2 года назад

Another great Q&A video! Love the recommendation of the Huntsman plus Mora combo, my son used this when in the Scout movement. The Huntsman also has the pin hole behind the corkscrew (ideal for an emergency compass and for taking out those pesky splinters!!), but the pin has to be purchased separately.

@eugenevictortooms4174 2 года назад

I've been carrying a Spartan with plus scales for five years or so now & I love it, I never leave the house without it.

@Deibodese 2 года назад

Update from my comment a month ago. I got the Fieldmaster, and I’m almost mad at how *good* it is! I already carry three knives at once just to justify owning so many, and the Fieldmaster has so many functions that it’s trying to make itself a permanent part of my rotation. Every tool on it works exactly like it’s supposed to. Just yesterday I used the wood saw to cut a 4-inch branch that had fallen off of an oak tree to break it into smaller pieces and make carrying it to the dumpster easier. The small blade is the perfect size for opening boxes and packages. The tweezers allow me to pluck annoying hairs. And all of these functions fit into a package that I can fully wrap my hand around. It fits comfortably in a shirt pocket. It’s almost unbelievable what the size/weight-to-utility ratio is for this thing!

@conjandysecurity 2 года назад

I love my modded SAK Tinkers and Spartans. Spending rainy days playing with them is always fun.

@donaldivey7702 2 года назад

Very informative and useful vid. Thanks for pointing out the more affordable options. 👍👍

@unfi6798 2 года назад

Hey DCA & Team, I totally agree with you on your recommendation with the Scout Master. He must be teaching in a high end school. Your suggestion was affordable, friendly & absolutely fictional. I myself was a cub scout, a full scout & later a ranger. I learn from fairly primitive tools & learn how to survive on that, then work my way up to high end tools. Now just watching your show, it improve my capabilities & knowledge on how to use a apparatus to the environment we're in. You're a LEGEND mate. Greetings from Australia.

@unfi6798 2 года назад

"Functional" not fictional..! Lol.

@simonh6371 2 года назад

Great review, I especially like your suggestion for a $50 ''starter'' pairing of a Mora with the Huntsman/Fieldmaster. To someone here in the UK wishing for a similar setup at under £50 I would recommend a Mora like the Companion, together with a Farmer alox and a Classic SD. Mora £10.50, Farmer £23, Classic SD £13, all including free delivery. Or you could go for Huntsman/Fieldmaster which is available for as little as £27 incl delivery, bringing that setup in at under £40. This covers a number of configurations - all 3 for the outdoors with the Classic being reserved for hygiene/first aid tasks, and the Farmer and Classic for urban EDC. The Farmer is a little bit more robust in terms of springs and blade thickness, and I find the inline awl is more capable than the backtool awl on 91mm celidor SAKs. However I do own a Hiker and a Climber so can fully recommend the Huntsman/Fieldmaster too as I have it's toolset between those 2!

@frankmormon2503 Год назад

Your scout recs are spot on great call

@c62west 2 года назад

Thank you for recommending the Morakniv Pro series knifes. That's a GREAT option for young campers. I bought an inexpensive Mora just for the blade, with the intention to re-handle it and use for EDC (Every Day Cary).

@bblair2627 Год назад

scaling back the Scout's question was admirable and why this is a great channel. BB Scotland.

@ironmikehallowween 2 года назад

Love Swiss Army knives. Multi tools such as these, make life much easier. PS: the Huntsman is in my pocket now. My daughter carries one daily too.

@KellyRobinette 2 года назад

Oh man! For the “Slimmer SAK” question, I would have recommended the Cadet. So slim, so useful. Only thing you don’t get is the tweezers and and toothpick. Great video, DCA! I love all your videos’, but SAK”s are my favorite knives!

@dgunearthed7859 2 года назад

I was happy enough you responded here in the comments section to my original question, but then you answered my question by making an ENTIRE video. Thankyou! NOW all I have to do is choose one!!! LOL

@BladeWalker77 2 года назад

Hahhaha the last question was very funny! All the today's video was a pleasure to watch, I love swiss army knives from my childhood, thank you my friends. Ciao!.

@rickrussell 2 года назад

I love the 111mm SAKs. Hercules is my favorite and rotates as EDC between my Gerber Armbar and Cybertool.

@Crosswalker. 2 года назад

The Huntsman and the Deluxe Thinker are two of the best SAKs for gifting! I do it all the time and it's always a success 😁

@caffeinefather 2 года назад

Hey David, I was wondering what fixed blades you'd recommend for self defense, preferably in the 6 to 8 inch blade range? Love the vids, keep up the good work

@kevingreen309 2 года назад

Hey DCA. Thanks for the videos - really enjoying this KnifAQ series in particular, unfortunately binged through them all and am going through "re-runs" ha! My question is around Canadian-manufactured knives (being Canadian and all, eh!). I haven't seen any featured in any of your vids - are there any worthy of noting/are sold at KnifeCenter? Cheers!

@chrischips1732 2 года назад

G’day sir! Seeing as how your front flipping skills have improved vastly over the course of these videos, and I’m looking for a new front flipper, I was wondering what you would recommend? Really digging the Centauri but can’t get one in Canada from you guys 😖 Under $150, 3” blade and up, and snappy flipping action. Thanks and keep up the good work!

@cainkopczynskie6296 2 года назад

I recently got a climber with micarta scales and ite perfect for me and feels great in the hand with the micarta.

@jeffventure6078 2 года назад

Went straight from purchasing the Wenger s18 (yellow with lock as shown) to the boonies for a week of camping. It did everything expected. I don't hesitate to recommend SAks to anyone anymore for anything anywhere

@robertj8872 2 года назад

Best entry level knife for cub scouts is the pocket pal . Comes in different colors with the cub scout emblem. Terrific knife to teach responsible use to the kids . Brought a dozen to a den meeting , left with none , parents & scouts were thrilled. Affordable...

@marcsherman 2 года назад

Thank you DCA! Another Master Class on SAKs!

@hadmatter9240 2 года назад

The Mora Craftline can be modified with a bit of sandpaper to give it a 90 degree spine. There are numerous videos here that teach you how to do that, as well as one Canadian who teaches how to sharpen with sandpaper. The one I stumbled on outfitted the sheath with a little survival kit consisting of a mini ferro rod held on with tape (tinder in a pinch) and wrapped with paracord. That knife is also a surprisingly good knife for the money, and I pair mine with a SAK Hiker (I've never seen the need for the corkscrew), which, all total, came to about $35. And no, I didn't mod my Mora, but I plan on buying another to do so.

@jonNH123 2 года назад

That was a very fun video. Thanks so much!

@pathrst 2 года назад

I gotta give a shout out to the rangergrip series. Great for larger than average hands and very capable in the wilderness.

@sosteve9113 2 года назад

I have the one before the ranger got popular,the rucksack type,a d still use it on a daily base

@jimcarr1975 2 года назад

The farmer is one of my favorites. I also have the oht but favorite sak so far gotta agree with you I love the outrider. Nicely sized bigger blade. It's become my go to pocket knife

@TheSleepLes 2 года назад

Swiss Army knife is the most useful multitool I’ve ever had. It sits right next to another great :Leatherman Wingman yet the hand usually reaches for my Victorinox Skipper. It has most things I need except for the spring loaded pliers of the Wingman.

@ShidenByakko 2 года назад

Hi David (and Seth), My first question was answered brilliantly, so here I go again! Hope you can help me out with another one similar to my 1st question: I'm looking for a folding knife, with the following features: 1) Flipper (that becomes a "guard") 2) Axis or Similar Cross-Bar Lock (*MUST* be bank-vault, bomb-proof strong) 3) Thumb Hole, either oval or round, doesn't matter, but *MUST* have it... 4) About 3" or more Blade Length 5) Pointy, not Wharncliffe, but needs some belly. 6) Optional, but would be game-winning: Full Flat Grind, finger choil, assist or bearings in the pivot and Deep Carry Pocket Clip 7) See if you can recommend me a budget and a premium version each. Thanks so much!

@FilipRapp76 2 года назад

As an outdoor and knife enthusiast from Sweden I’m always proud when you show Mora Knifes. Morakniv’s are almost something we’re born with over here.

@simonh6371 2 года назад

Fantastic knives, it's almost unbelievable that a Companion here in the UK and in the rest of Europe is available for just £10! I don't know how they do it. These knives are surprisingly robust and capable, despite not being full tang, I saw a yt upload of torture testing a Companion in terms of batonning capability, it took a lot of beating with a full size sledgehammer, holding the blade in two vices, to eventually break it, which means it's virtually impossible to break using it to baton.

@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo 2 года назад

I really like that Mora Kansbol. I have a Condor Terrasaur which is an excellent blade for the price, but this is just cool with the steel and sharpener and unique grind. I also have both the FireAnt and Firefly, and prefer to give up the toothpick and use the longer Firefly starter in my Huntsman. (I also think a kid might be better off with the longer Firefly as the FireAnt Ferro rod is pretty tiny and might be more easily lost, YMMV). I put the helix tinder in the corkscrew, but keep the small eyeglass screwdriver on top of it. I do use the FireAnt you show there in the corkscrew of the Ranger Wood 55 which has no toothpick. That corkscrew is longer than those on a standard SAK, so I can use longer sections of tinder which I get from Tortoise Gear. FYI, the orange helix tinder is waterproof and burns for at least two minutes, but they also make gray helix tinder that burns a bit more erratically but hotter for a slightly shorter time, and is both water and wind proof. By the way, thought I had the 111mm size covered with the green German Army SAK, but that Outrider looks like it adds another layer. Very cool.

@censusgary 2 года назад

The Victorinox “Midnight Manager” is a small model with a blade, scissors, nail file, and a Phillips screwdriver. It also has a ballpoint pen and a light!

@duanebledsoe7566 2 года назад

Another great use for the corkscrew on a SAK is picking out a backlash on a baitcast fishing reel. I don’t even refer to mine as a corkscrew, I just think of it as the backlash tool.

@roberthaines1227 2 года назад

I carry a SAK Hiker in addition to my main blade. I have a small hobby farm with livestock and the Hiker is just perfect. I also have an ALOX Cadet and a Recruit. Might have to add the Super Tinker.

@alex18771977 2 года назад

Fine topic for a video! Thank you

@eriktaylor5704 2 года назад

Wow. Thanks for addressing my scout question in this episode. I have another Scouting question. My younger son is a Cub Scout and starting to work for his Bear rank. This rank has a requirement focused on knife use and safety. Do you have suggestions for slip joints and lock backs for scouts between 8 and 9 years old.

@chriss3886 2 года назад

$200 higher end Combo: 1. Victorinox Farmer X (alox, with saw, scissors, awl, can and bottle openers). $59.99 2. Benchmade 200 Puuko, great bushcraft 3V steel. $127.50 3. NDuR Fire Steel & Striker. $11.99 Total - $199.48 (Oct 9, 2021). DCA, got it agree Outrider is an excellent 111mm SAK. Can openers a must, pull tabs break all the time. Sure you can open a can by plunging the blade repeatedly - but really damages a blade.

@Faenwolf 2 года назад

Regarding the Question at 21:41 I would suggest the Victorinox bantam alox which is even thinner and the integrated tool combines the flat screwdriver and can opener in such a way that there also is a fitting tip for philips screws. I carry one in the coin pocket of my jeans every day and while it is also not perfect for philips screws, it works and is a great choice if you want to go absolutely minimalistic.

@Ericstraordinary 2 года назад

Love to see Swiss Army Knife videos!

@southafricanaxeenthusiast9144 2 года назад

You should have mentioned the slot behind the corkscrew that takes a pin. Very useful outdoors.

@simp8183 2 года назад

Hi David, big fan of the channel, I am just starting in building my knife collection and have decided to build out my collection around iconic military knives, my first purchase was a Ka-bar mark2, followed by a Gerber LMF II, and a Fallkniven F1, hoping for a couple suggestions of any other iconic military knives to add to the collection (no daggers please).

@kostoulis7 2 года назад

Hi DCA. I'm usually using a big chopping blade (or an axe) + an Opinel 10 for my food prep and to strike my firesteel. I love it, I'm not afraid to lose it, beat it up and it's light. The only thing I miss is a one hand opening. Do you have an option?

@fossilimprint2954 11 месяцев назад

Great video, keep making more multi-tool videos.

@ag4zf Год назад

I've gifted several SDs. I usually go with the color that kinda goes with them: medical - white, LEO - blue, Fire - red. Big occasions get personalized.

@Trevlee74 2 года назад

A great use for the parcel hook is frapping cordage. Got that one from Dave Canterbury

@censusgary 2 года назад

Aftermarket pocket clips are available for many Swiss Army Knives. Some of them fit into the toothpick hole or the tweezers hole.

@dr.oetqer 2 года назад

I love my Victorinox knives almost as much as my much more expensive knives. My favourite combo is a Cadet and a Classic SD, it has almost all the tools I need but still being small, lightweight and easy to carry.

@theacag 2 года назад

That's also my combo. But the cadet with a scissors would just be perfect

@mandolin_sam4310 2 года назад

Hey DCA! I don't know if you've covered this yet, but I'd love to see some of your favorite knives, and maybe your edc, or some of your favorite things to edc!

@jackmehoff9595 Год назад

I feel compelled to say this on every DCA SAK vid, but as a city slicker and occasional country boy, the SAK Compact can’t be beat for urban carry. Knife, scissors, can opener, flat head, wire stripper, pen, toothpick, tweezers, needle, nail file, parcel hook, make shift philips head. It’s an amazing toolset on small package. Hardcore outdoorsman, Farmer X has everything covered.

@DilbertMuc Год назад

Just bought the Outrider because I thought it would be the perfect outdoor knife which is not too bulky. Glad to see here that my knife choice was good, despite it being most overlooked. 😄

@stephangrobler5524 2 года назад

The boy scout combo was right on the money. Exactly the combo im getting my son for his first knives for scouts.

@jakelohoefer9431 2 года назад

Hey DCA, You featured the exclusive WE Kitefin you have at the Knife Center a while ago, and it has been on my list of knives to buy for a long time. However, I cannot decide whether I want the G10 exclusive, or the full titanium. In your opinion, which is better and which should I buy? Love the content, keep up the awesome videos.

@dr.oetqer 2 года назад

The nail file on the Cadet can also be used for (smaller) Philips head screws.

@tipandachris7814 2 года назад

Hey DCA. A true knifeFAQ. I have been practicing sharpening with the worksharp precision adjust knife sharpener and I was wondering if or when I should put a micro bevel on a knife? Do you put micro bevels on yours? Also, what folder have you been using a lot lately? Thanks for your time.

@thm-dvn2439 2 года назад

Hi DCA and Tom, I'm in love with the Spyderco Subvert but it is a little too expensive for me. Any chance you can recommend a good alternative similar in shape and size ? Thank you very much, and as always very interesting and enjoyable. Stay sharp !

@tonydiebold4899 2 года назад

Mr. Anderson, I love the overall look of the LionSteel Thrill especially with the push button flush mount pocket clip. However, I was curious if there is a more budget friendly gentleman alternative with a similar pocket clip design. Maybe something in the $50 - $100 range. Thank you.

@thepull-outking5123 2 года назад

Sir David, The Pull-Out King is highly impressed at how your presentations are actually improving from a beginning point that was already excellent. The Pull-Out King really liked how Sir David took into consideration the financial concerns of young future citizens, in regards to suggesting cutlery for Scouts. Not only that, but outlining the lineage of blade steels was an added bonus that I didn’t expect. Your delivery is great; I think that if someone completely new to knives was to take a look at your videos, they would be able to follow. Thanks again for another great presentation. With my highest regards, The Pull-Out King

@kevinmadrigal9090 2 года назад

Hello DCA, as a man of the kitchen and the forest you are the perfect person to answer my Nessmuk question. I need a muk that is great at skinning and outdoor food processing. It needs to be long enough to handle most food prep, but light and nimble enough to skin small game. I like "natural" handles but it will get pretty gutsy, so it needs to be easily cleanable. What would you suggest? I have been looking at the Boker Nessmi in D2, the Lion Steel H1 Skinner in M390, and the Esee Nessmuk in 1095. You've talked about how course steels are good for cardboard, and fine steels are good for wood, what is your preferred steel for meat and food?

@not-a-theist8251 2 года назад

I love the bantam and have been carrying it on my keychain for about two years now. Super affordable, light weight and has all the tools that I want in a swiss army knife

@glenmo1 2 года назад

Removed a Ferro rod/fire steal from one of those magnesium blocks.. wrapped duct tape around the tip for a grip.. then I took a drill and bored a hole in the back of the mora knife . So the fire steel fits in the handle with a tiny end of the fire steel protruding

@byronkennedy7912 2 года назад

Thanks for the SAK video. Nice summary. Hi, DCA. If you could have any 5 production knives (folder/fixed/SAK/traditional) that you would like to see either upgraded (materials), modified (options/features), and/or reintroduced (resurrected) to the market ... what are they and/or desired features? Example: a) Hinderer Kabar rerun, b) Swiss Compact but with M390 blade and a bit driver.

@adawolf9483 2 года назад

The Victorinox Bantam is the one for steveeb, only the blade and the combo flat screwdriver/2D Phillips/bottle opener. One layer thin.

@joshuagp78 2 года назад

Hey DCA. What is the best 4 inch fixed blade with a kydex sheath? Under $200. That is not too thick. That can be used for cutting cardboard and other every day tasks, but can also be used for food prep. Full tang with a good handle that is nice and grippy.

@NJRey 2 года назад

Deluxe tinker and sog flash have been in my pocket for almost 20 years now... Yes, that is the key, always have both

@irishlad4048 Год назад

My favourite Sak is the outrider it is a 111mm knife with a blade, saw, sizzors, bottle and can opener, Phillip screwdriver, reamer, toothpick and tweezers and a corkscrew

@BalefulBunyip 5 месяцев назад

when you were talking about the scouting and sak combined with a Mora, the Farmer X is a great knife.

@glenmo1 2 года назад

In 1978 my dad gave me a classic SD keychain Swiss army knife..blade . Nail file with screwdriver tip... Scissors & toothpick and tweezers.. I have carried a SD on my keychain ever since. My first one in 78.. it is extremely useful I would feel naked without it

@anderbarongonzalez3356 2 года назад

Outrider for the win, it doesn't get enough love and it is literally the most complete SAK package one could take out hiking or camping.

@s.marctapper6226 2 года назад

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@Jstarr918 2 года назад

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@lemmyjoker3678 Год назад

I really really want one. I couldn’t afford it right now so I got a huntsman which I do love. One day I’ll get an outrider

@STUFFWEDO 2 года назад

Awesome episode thank you.

@jeremyshackelford8080 2 года назад

I found my first knife in a closet this week. I think it's a Tinker? Anyway, I was thrilled to find it

@ting280 2 года назад

A good multi tool for a mountain biker would be a Crank Bros F15, or any of the rest of their line. Also the Crank Bros tire lever, and Olight makes a front and rear bike light.

@martinb6735 2 года назад

Hello DCA! Big Fan of you and this chanel and everyone behind it! Im here because i want to buy my first EDC and im kinda hesitant. Should i considere the D2 steel upgrade over AUS8, 12c, or 8cr, in terms of balde sharpening. Does D2 requires a more serious sharpening tool than a basic fiskars kitchen knife sharpener? I might return with some other questions about my first EDC. Thank you in advance for your answer!

@dennisleighton2812 Год назад

Hi ,Dave! Yeah, the Tinker series - I've used them for so many years I forget how long! I have only one complaint with it - it has no saw! Yes, I understand it's intended for a different set of needs, BUT I still want a saw! So now I have to resort to my Swiss Champ whenever I need a saw. So, what I actually need is a bright blue Huntsman (which wasn't around out in the Colonies in those days (SA!). 16:07 "... the Skandi is regarded as easy to sharpen..." I see this quoted a lot - except by knifemakers! In the field a Skandi is a veritable pig to sharpen properly! Mostly, I think the Skandi grind is overspecialised, and single use. An ESSE 3/4 would be a much better Boy Scout camp knife and much easier to use and keep sharp enough. I think you answered that later in the segment, thanks. 17:04 Food prep with a Skandi - not so much! They don't really slice all that well. the SAK would be a better prepper knife, at least for the smaller stuff. 21:15 That hook - is that not actually a skinning hook? Thanks for a great video, Dave.

@Sorryunomore 2 года назад

I like SAKs and have bought a few because they're cool (I especially like the Pioneer), but I rarely end up carrying them. For me, pliers and screwdrivers are the must haves for a multitool. So, I end up carrying my Leathermans. I get more use out of them. Also, there's a philosophy of use issue with most SAKs. Their primary tool is the knife, which, as mentioned, is a good but not great knife. I carry a dedicated knife so it makes sense to choose a multitool that prioritizes a more useful tool (like pliers or scissors) over the knife blade.

@mygeekdom4414 2 года назад

QUESTION: What knives would you suggest (Victorinox and non-Victorinox) for bushcraft whittling/ carving. Strength of the steel is a big concern.

@eddiebrasher5453 2 года назад

Hey DCA, any chance of a video covering camping/ bushcraft hatchets?

@everything_ayano8291 Год назад

Hey DCA. I’m a dedicated Victorinox user. I’m trying to branch out from the multitool to a dedicated knife for my EDC for day to day use. Over the years I’ve fallen in love with the spear point blade of a SAK. Any suggestions for a budget folder ($50-$75)with the spear point blade with an upgraded steel. Thanks.

@nafnlaus 2 года назад

I'm a huge fan of crossbar locks for my EDC. I have several bugouts, the original mini-presidio 525, the mini Osborne and then new KC exclusive Red Lava G-Mascus with the modified warncliff blade. As you can see, my collection of crossbar locks is Benchmade heavy. What other US Made, sub-3.5", non-automatic, crossbar lock knives with premium steels would you recommend? Or if not crossbar, ones that keep your fingers out of the path of the blade to unlock & close one-handed. One last requirement is thumb studs or a thumb hole, no flipper tabs. Why have flippers taken over the knife world?