Videos tagged with Knife Value

This video critically evaluates the value proposition of Benchmade knives, particularly in the context of purchasing one in 2025. It delves into the reasons behind Benchmade's popularity, explores common criticisms and drawbacks, and provides arguments for both purchasing and avoiding these knives. The creator shares their personal preference and ponders if Benchmade knives have become unnecessary in the current market.

This video from Blade Show Texas 2023 addresses a common question for beginners: how much should be spent on an everyday carry (EDC) knife and starter kit. The host interviews hobbyists and experts at the show to gather their insights and recommendations on knife value and selection for new EDC users. The video also features mentions of specific brands and provides links to the host's recommended camera, audio, and lighting gear, as well as a link to join their YouTube channel's 'Battalion' for exclusive perks.

This YouTube video reviews the MTECH Hades Dagger, highlighting its incredible value at only $10. The presenter is amazed by the quality for the price. The video also features various collectible models in the background, including a hover truck, a Skygrasper toy plane, and a 'For Sale' fastback 'stang diecast model, which are discussed in detail with links provided. The focus remains on the dagger's surprising quality and affordability.

Nutnfancy provides a passionate rant defending the Cold Steel Prolite Tanto knife against what he perceives as unrealistic Amazon reviews. He highlights its exceptional value at $21, praising its decent steel, TRI-AD LOCK, lightweight design, and acceptable speed, particularly in the Tanto variant. The review adopts a fun, energetic style, aiming to call out unfair expectations for premium quality at a budget price point.

This video provides a comprehensive review of the Cold Steel 'Steel Tiger' Karambit. The reviewer highlights its value, lightweight design, and practical features like the AUS8A steel, stonewashed finish, and kraton grip with a security ring. The discussion extends to its potential uses (POU) and compares it to Cold Steel's Recon knives, exploring versatility. The karambit's origins in agricultural tools and its adoption into martial arts are also touched upon, positioning the Steel Tiger as a strong fixed-blade option for its price point.

The Boker Plus Stingray is presented as a high-value tactical folding knife, offering the design philosophy of Sal Manaro's custom pieces at a significantly lower price point. It's characterized as a defensive tool with fast deployment capabilities, featuring a titanium frame lock and a 440C blade, making it an attractive option for those seeking a premium feel without the custom knife cost.

This video provides a review of the SOG Kiku line of knives, including both folding and fixed blade models. The reviewer highlights the knives' stylish design with a Japanese combat flair, impressive value for the price, and solid construction. Specific features mentioned include the Matsuda grind, SOG AUS 8 steel, excellent lockup and clips on folders, and the strength and Kydex sheaths of the fixed blades. The reviewer notes the substantial weight of the large folder and praises the cutting ability and overall quality of both folder sizes. The Kiku fixed blades are described as having thick blades and superior strength. The video also includes a 'Nutnfancy Likability Scale' rating for the folders and fixed blades.

This video reviews the CRKT Carson M21 and M18 knife series, highlighting their excellent value for the price, despite a failure during batoning tests attributed to a loose pivot screw. The reviewer praises the high-quality AUS8 blade steel, superb finishing, fast opening, excellent jimping, and overall rugged aesthetics. Downsides include heavier carry weight, limited clip versatility, and less-than-ideal slicing performance due to the hollow grind. The M21 scores a 6 out of 10 and the M18 (considering its $20 price) a 7.5 out of 10, with a strong recommendation to use fixed blades for survival tasks like chopping wood.

The Spyderco Police G10 is a significant upgrade from older stainless steel models, offering improved grip with G10 scales and a lighter 5oz weight. Its 4 3/8 inch VG-10 blade provides excellent slicing, making it a capable tactical folder for defensive use, though its large size leans away from typical EDC. Modifications like grip tape can enhance traction on the handle.

This video review focuses on the discontinued Benchmade Ascent, a lightweight everyday carry (EDC) and tactical folding knife. The reviewer highlights its excellent design features, including a 3.5-inch 440C flat-ground blade with a stonewash finish, a strong lockback mechanism, fast deployment, tight lockup, and a reversible pocket clip. Despite its positive attributes, the reviewer notes a minor drawback in the potentially pocket-sticking handle design. The absence of steel liners is seen as a positive in maintaining its lightweight profile. The video recommends seeking out this discontinued model for its outstanding value as a full-sized, lightweight folder with good steel.

This video review focuses on the discontinued Benchmade Ambush 10200 folding knife. The reviewer highlights its "vanishing value" due to its discontinuation, praising its AUS8 steel, attractive finish, excellent blade shape, strong diecast aluminum handle, good ergonomics, quick deployment, and decent pocket clip. The knife's rolling lock with in-draft mechanism is noted for assisting deployment. The main drawback mentioned is its weight (5.8 oz). Despite this, it's recommended as an outstanding blade at a bargain price of $45-$50, urging viewers to act fast to find one.

This video reviews the Spyderco Endura 4 knife, focusing on its perceived downsides compared to previous generations. The reviewer notes the addition of steel liners, making the knife heavier, and expresses dissatisfaction with the lockup, describing it as not rock solid. Despite these criticisms, the video highlights positive aspects such as the blade shape, jimping, VG10 steel, clip, and overall value.