My Favorite Folding Knives 

There is some heavy duty knives made by Spyderco. My favorite is the Manix 2, I have 4 different styles of it. It doesn't have a cheap liner lock either. Those are the weakest type of locking mechanism. I have ZT's too but like Spyderco more. I love the blade shapes and the full flat grind.

I have carried quite a few ranging from Cold Steel to Emerson to Microtech. My favorite for just around the town is a Benchmade Bailout. It’s simple, super thin, and I’m a sucker for tanto. If i’m going out in the woods or need something more heavy duty, I use my Emerson. For me, knives are tools and not really defensive implements. I carry a gun for that.

Been carrying a Keyshawn Emerson knife for several years. Once you carry a knife with a Emerson wave opener for a while you can’t do without it.

Great video 👍 I like the Benchmade Mini Griptilion, basically it’s a sharp finger, three inch drop point, with a mechanical lock on it. I have broken down and processed several Elk with it and it works fantastic for that and daily work on the ranch

Great video, Chadd! My father always carried a folding knife on him. And now I do. Mostly for self defense because I am a Security Officer and also I am pro-defensive. To carry around a folding knife that I can flip the blade out with one finger from my knife hand without taking my eyes off of the threat, that's my ticket to ride, Brother! As an American I can certainly carry a knife! Keep up the good work, Chadd!

I've had dozens of spydercos and still have and love quite a few but my edc is the Kershaw skyline. EDC perfection.

I love my Spyderco. I've had it for over 5yrs, and it has never failed me.

Some good knives there Chad! 👍🏼 Carried a folder all my life and have maybe too many but hey, more the merrier. My go to carry these days is an old 1970s Buck 110, basic knife but has never let me down. Love your content man. 👍🏼

Been carrying a Spyderco Shaman since it came out. Also love the Kapara and the Amalgam. But the Shaman keeps finding its way back in my pocket.

I have a Kershaw from 2012 that i have been carrying everyday

Benchmade 940 osbournes for.me!aluminum scales..titanium spine..s30v steel!!!awsome light.and tough k ife!!!

You should buy Krate tactical steel and the elephant hangers! Let me know Chad I can get you the hook up, the owner is also a Georgia boy and an awesome guy!! Loudest steel targets on the market.

I can confirm how amazing that Shay Butler knife is to use. Since I won one that was given as a prize for the fundraiser, I have been using it everyday. It has no lateral flex at the joint, insanely sharp, straight blade design, I like the thumb spur for flipping out the blade, I like it better than the blade button on the Emerson I carried for years. The locking mechanism is VERY solid, as is the belt clip, you will need some aggressive action to bend it. I also alike that the knife is skeletal to the point you do not get that build up of pocket lint or dirt in the knife. I plan on buying a second one later this year for certain. If I had one dislike, it would be very minor, it is a little heavy for a dress knife, i.e. carrying with you in Church or business clothes, it can get some movement walking due to the mass.

My top three folders are, in no particular order, my blue Benchmade Bugout, my OD Benchmade Bugout, and my aluminum scaled Benchmade Bugout. Lol. I’ve had quite a few folders in my 49 years, and I love the Bugout series.

Sick been waiting on this since the fixed blade video. Thank you for your help and service

Syderco, Benchmade, Kershaw USA mades Cold Steel soooo many are great. You also forgot Emerson Knives. They too fit the bill.

I really like the flipper style of blade deployment, including a grippy non-slippery handle material.

I want that Land Cruiser! Im coming for it! lol

Still have, Bucks, Swiss army, from my youth. By now got so many different can't keep track, but my favorite is a Benchmade I found out in the middle of nowhere on a hike. But now there's a few more to get.

I have the same Zero Tolerance as my EDC knife. Fit and feel i my hands is just perfect 😎

My most expensive knife is a buck 110. I use Dewalt and Milwaukee folding knives mostly, though. Not three greatest, but they get the job done. I've been thinking about dropping $300 on a knife for the longest. Might do it, might not.

You should check out the new Benchmade Adamas. Out of all my knives, it's the only one that I would want in my pocket if things went bad.

As a well driller certified in pa, ma, wv, and virginia, I deal with alot of crud, and mud. My folder takes a beating man but always performs. That triad locking system on the Sr1 clip point, s35vn steel, green g10 handles, made by Cold Steel is what I depend on

Cold Steel Recon 1. Super tough locking mechanism, lightweight and affordable price.

Finally, a video that has legit content. I carry the zero tolerance 350, after watching this, Shay Butler will have a new customer. The ZT is great but I concur councilor on the blade oddities curvature. It works well when you are Grilling a steak, and run a N.C.I.S unit, Me and Leroy Jethro Gibbs agree, always have a knife. I'll give the Valor knife a try.

Nice blades. Would be cool to see a video with your opinion about fixed blades!

My keriokee request for Chad is; Carolina blues, by Blues Traveler.. rock that sh*t homey.. lol..

I have a lot of Kershaw knives. The higher end ones are made in the USA. I have the Spyderco police model. It is a long stainless knife. I just had to have it but kind of big to carry but fun to play with.

The ZT 350 I'm pretty sure . It is a great knife perfect size but I agree with you the blade contour is not the best.

“Knives are like credit cards; don’t leave home without ’em and always carry several.” - Richard Marcinko

Spyderco PM2 & the benchmade 940 Osborn with jade scales and M4 steel from blade HQ are my favorites. I think the spyderco is my favorite but it’s hard to decide.

sweet cruiser

Good video on the knives. Noticed the titan implement in the background, my buddy owns that company

ZT 350 Tiger Stripe is my absolute favorite knife. Beast! Added custom Veff Serations and had to have it professionally sharpened bc it was a pain in the A to sharpen as Chad said!

The amount of views and comments proves a point I have always known. MOST gun guys don't know s*** about knives and for that they are not aware or educated on what a knife can do or is capable of. Anybody with any formal training already knows better.......

I keep a folder in my bag but my main go to knife is always one of my microtech knives they take a beating and just keep going 👍 you can literally beat on the microtech knives and they dont collapse. The knife you showed is nothing like microtech microtech is a manufacturer not a type.. the first knife you showed is called an OTF out the front knife. You can hammer and pry on a microtech and they hold up. Get one and try it.. there numerous videos showing the abuse a microtech otf knife can take they are specifically built for emergencies

The knife that most people that really use knives are coldsteel recon or the voyager series. Plus never forget Rangers lead the way

Mick Strider Custom Knives That should be enough said.

Hinderer xm18 slicer grind, or Chris reeve sebenza...nuff said.

i have 2 i switch between. MicroTech LUDT and a Benchmade Osborne

Buy once, cry once. Love that Land Cruiser!

How about the best Multitool?

One thing to note about that OTF/ “Switch blade” is that it may be very illegal in some states, make sure to check your local laws. I personally have been carrying an old, orange handle, HC Solingen, Stihl folding knife. It doesn’t have a pocket clip or a blade lock, but for my uses I haven’t found anything better. P.S That custom knife looks almost identical to an Ontario RAT 2 in D2 steel, I’d definitely recommend the RAT series.

Kershaw Blur (tanto) is my favorite

If you get a chance, try a mcnees mac 2 3.5. It's expensive, but it's a tank. It's become my one hard use knife. It has properly treated magnacut, and the blade geometry makes it a great slicer. There are many good knives, but also so much junk. The Chinese knives have gotten so expensive, and the heat treat is always sub-par and soft.

1 knife for life? If your not sharpening them enough to wear them out in 10 years or less, or losing them your doing something wrong. A buck 110 with sv30 steel and g10 scales for the workhorse, and a cold steel finnwolf for lightweight back country excursions cant be beat. Both are affordable and durable. Then when you lose them or sharpen the blade to a thin sliver they affordable to replace. Love your channel bro. God bless

You should show us how to sharpen a knife with a wet stone. I would love to learn how

Good info, thanks

Hello sir, I'm from Bavaria. I love watching your channel. I'm a police officer and I'm looking for a new knife. maybe you should take a look at the knives from oberlandarms. I would really appreciate your professional opinion on these products. sincerly greetings

Agreed. Need a quality knife.

Your tech guy remains incognito.😉

Opinel. Sure, there are trade offs, but the opinel is with me every day.

I’d also put the Spyderco Shaman’s durability against any ZT folder.

Good video. I'm a Buck fan.

Chad should do a video, on his canoe or kayak choice

Great video. Please add links to all of these.

New big fan here Chad! I love your content - I've subscribed to 3 of 7 Project podcast on Spotify and of course RU-vid. The message you bring is one of the most impactful out there along with the great reviews and thoughts on current events I seem to see eye to eye on.. but can we please get some more Fart Logic? Was listening to episode 256 on the treadmill this morning and lmao haha

Frost Cutlery is the way to go.

So you gonna register your Charger SBR now?

checking in with a Spyderco Para 2. I agree it's probably not as durable as some of the options you listed - though I've never tried any heavy prying with it due to it's cost - but I love it and have carried one every day for several years.

What about the Emerson Sheepdog, or the Benchmade Griptillion ?

My spyderco persistence has outlasted a lot of my knives.

American lawman s35vn, Cold Steel. If i could only carry one👍

I like Emerson, but they kind of pricey. Gonna check out these recommendations...

Nice video. Any thoughts on fixed blades? (blade size, shape, practical use military and teams...)

Every folding knife I had broken on me even name brands, folding knifes suck on cutting up boxes. I prefer fixed blade knifes especially neck knifes. I've had more luck with box cutters with boxes, and I like training in escrima and Kali knife fighting.

Benchmade Osborne or Grptilian. Both are bulletproof. The Adamas has failed multiple times on the lock test. Just look up DBK knives test of it.

( Old ) Land Cruisers are cool .

The pattern on #2 makes it a little harder to identify.

That Valor should be a decent knife, $600.00 it better be good.

The one you didn't know is a zero tolerance knife

ZT 0350

Check out Midgard knives. They are waay overbuilt- durable doesn’t even begin to describe it. Blade stock so thick, locks so robust. But if you pull it out at The restaurant to down size a straw for you kiddo you’ll get some eyebrows raised

Wow

This dude needs a spyderco shaman

Or get a Cold Steel for 1/10 the price and use it as a tool that it supposed to be.

Krate makes a great knife. Knife comes with a lifetime warranty. Criticism is unwarranted.

saudaçoes brasil

Studies and Observation Group "Flash AT"; it is however not at all beautiful. I'm replacing the scales with Brazilian teak, then I will love everything about it!!

Hey chadd show us your sharpening system for your knives. Also I love my buck 110 still my favorite

Maybe something i can pass down.. More like they will likely find where i lost it in a treestand after im dead

Isn't the Krate tactical a Chinese fake of the Microtech Ultratech? If so , they are not remotely the same. Look at some of the Microtech torture test videos, they are amazing.

Has anyone ever owned a Strider folder?

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Uhhh ZOOM IN IN SUBJECT !! KNIFE 😐

$550? No thanks.

Real men carry a Leatherman

"A knife....blah-ha-ha...what am I going to do with a knife?" Ask a U.S. Navy SEAL or U.S. Army Green Beret.......I know you will get an answer!

I like you man and I’ve been a supporter for a long time… but your knife knowledge is horrendous lol, and just flat out untrue and wrong. But keep up the good stuff!! (Not knife talk though, leave that alone) 😂😂

Great video brother. Carried SpyderCo my entire career. Good to go. Beefiest folder I've ever seen and own is the Ontario Knife Company XM-1 (NSN 1095-01-535-5724). My opinion is OTF Automatic knives are crap. Both Emerson and ZT are great EDC edged weapons.