Winner, Loser KNIVES, Blade HQ Knife Festival SSE

Published on November 27, 2025
Duration: 49:01

This video provides an in-depth review of various knives showcased at the Blade HQ Knife Festival. The presenter, Lt Col Nutnfancy, offers his expert opinions on models from Microtech, Spyderco, Kershaw, and Benchmade, highlighting design, materials, and value. He emphasizes durability, steel quality (like M390 and Nitro V), and overall performance for EDC and tactical applications.

Quick Summary

Lt Col Nutnfancy reviews top knives from the Blade HQ Knife Festival, highlighting Microtech, Spyderco, Kershaw, and Benchmade. He discusses premium steels like M390 and CPM S35VN, and praises models like the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 as the best EDC knife.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Benchmade 940
  2. 00:22Civivi Headbanger Review
  3. 01:56Knife Durability & Funding Discussion
  4. 03:27Microtech Overview & Price Discussion
  5. 04:00Microtech Scarab & Socom Mini H
  6. 04:51Microtech Socom Elite Auto Price
  7. 05:35Microtech LUDT Best Seller
  8. 06:00Microtech LUDT Features
  9. 06:43Microtech LUDT Price & Value
  10. 07:07Microtech UTX85 & UDT FTE
  11. 07:36Microtech UDT Collectibility
  12. 07:59Microtech Combat Troodon & Ultratech
  13. 08:03Microtech Ultratech Purple Drop Point
  14. 08:45Microtech Ultratech Gen 3 ZBP
  15. 09:19Microtech Knife Coloration
  16. 09:39Microtech LUDT Modified Tanto
  17. 10:13Microtech UDT & Amphibian Knives
  18. 10:40Microtech Ramlock Amphibian
  19. 11:36Microtech Boba Fett Coloration
  20. 12:02Microtech Hera 2 Mini
  21. 12:36Microtech Scarab vs. Combat Troodon
  22. 12:48Microtech Combat Troodon 4-inch Blade
  23. 13:53Microtech Combat Troodon Partially Serrated
  24. 14:16Microtech Combat Troodon Tan Handle
  25. 14:23Microtech Combat Troodon Plague Outbreak
  26. 14:36Microtech Combat Troodon Double Edge
  27. 14:44Microtech Combat Troodon Acid Green
  28. 14:52Microtech Combat Troodon Tanto
  29. 15:01Microtech TMP Blue Coloration
  30. 15:05Microtech Combat Troodon Price & Value
  31. 15:27Microtech Combat Troodon Purple
  32. 15:41Spyderco Brand Overview
  33. 15:46Spyderco Paramilitary 2 - Best EDC
  34. 16:12Spyderco Shaman & Salt Series
  35. 16:19Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight MagnaCut
  36. 16:33Spyderco Para 3 Yellow Handle
  37. 17:17Spyderco Bow River Fixed Blade
  38. 17:35Spyderco Slim Salt Knife
  39. 17:48Spyderco Para 3 Variations
  40. 17:57Spyderco Yojimbo Critique
  41. 18:18Spyderco Manix 2 XL
  42. 18:32Spyderco Knives - Win/Losses
  43. 19:02Spyderco Paramilitary 2 S30V Steel
  44. 19:24Spyderco Paramilitary 2 BD1 Steel
  45. 19:45Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Yellow Handle
  46. 20:01Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Blade Broadness
  47. 20:21Kershaw Brand Overview
  48. 20:31Kershaw Iridium - Access Lock
  49. 20:46Kershaw Iridium Handle & Colors
  50. 20:51Kershaw Iridium Price & Value
  51. 21:04Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto
  52. 21:13Kershaw Iridium Partially Serrated
  53. 21:27Kershaw Iridium Desert Warrior
  54. 21:33Kershaw Iridium Best Sellers - Ice Blue
  55. 22:02Kershaw Bair Clip Knife
  56. 22:21Kershaw Bair Clip MagnaCut Steel
  57. 22:30Kershaw Bair Clip USA Made
  58. 22:43Kershaw Bair Clip - Must Buy
  59. 23:01Kershaw Bell Air Knife
  60. 23:37Kershaw Torch Set
  61. 23:42Kershaw Fixed Blade
  62. 23:44Kershaw Balisong
  63. 23:53Kershaw Launch Series Overview
  64. 24:03Kershaw Natrix Knife
  65. 24:10Kershaw Emerson Collaborations
  66. 24:27Kershaw Emerson Wave Feature
  67. 24:31Kershaw Emerson Collaboration Weight
  68. 24:58Kershaw Livewire MagnaCut
  69. 25:21Kershaw Launch Automatic Knives
  70. 25:43Kershaw Mother Flipper CPM M4
  71. 26:09Kershaw Launch 21
  72. 26:25Kershaw Launch 8 Stiletto
  73. 26:58Kershaw Launch 5 Emerson Lines
  74. 27:31Kershaw Launch 5 CPM 154 Steel
  75. 27:44Benchmade Brand Overview
  76. 27:58Benchmade Bugout Dominance
  77. 28:04Benchmade 940 - Black Blade TMP Blue
  78. 28:22Benchmade Shootout - Underrated Knife
  79. 28:33Benchmade Shootout Price Increase
  80. 29:03Benchmade 940 Reverse Tanto
  81. 29:24Benchmade 940 'Zero F***s Given' Edition
  82. 29:46Benchmade 940 Red Handle Black Blade
  83. 30:05Benchmade 940 CF
  84. 30:30Benchmade Tagged Out Knife
  85. 30:52Benchmade Tagged Out CPM 154 Steel
  86. 31:10Benchmade Tagged Out - USA Made
  87. 31:18Benchmade Tagged Out Weight & Thickness
  88. 31:31Benchmade Tagged Out Design Language
  89. 31:48Benchmade Shootout Comparison
  90. 31:54Benchmade Crooked River Review
  91. 32:04Benchmade Successor Slipjoint
  92. 32:32Benchmade Adira - Ugly Design
  93. 32:43Buck Brand Overview
  94. 32:54Buck 110 Automatic
  95. 33:06Buck 110 MagnaCut Aluminum Handle
  96. 33:33Buck 791 Lightweight Axis Lock
  97. 34:02Buck Range Relief Crossbar
  98. 34:12Buck Deploy Automatic Knife
  99. 34:14Buck 112 Review
  100. 34:26Traditional Buck Fixed Blades
  101. 34:50Buck Kirk Fixed Blade
  102. 35:02Civivi Brand Overview
  103. 35:10Civivi Most Popular Knives
  104. 35:13Civivi Headbanger - Sick Knife
  105. 35:30Civivi Utility Button Knife
  106. 35:54Civivi Hook Blade Knife
  107. 36:22Civivi Baby Banter Knives
  108. 36:41Kaiser Brand Overview
  109. 36:55Kaiser Veraritoss Titanium - Top Seller
  110. 37:15Kaiser Becklighter Knife
  111. 37:30Navs Brand Overview
  112. 37:37Navs Lander Knives - Excellent
  113. 37:46Navs Lander 2 Blue
  114. 37:57Navs Lander CPM S35 Steel
  115. 38:08Navs Lander EDC Blades
  116. 38:28KOA Brand Overview
  117. 38:57KOA Bush Camp Knife
  118. 39:27KOA Alpha Wolf Fixed Blade
  119. 40:20Piranha Brand Overview
  120. 40:36Piranha Pocket Model One
  121. 41:00Piranha Excalibur Knife
  122. 41:20Ontario Brand Overview
  123. 41:26Ontario Rat Knives
  124. 41:39Ontario Rat 7 Knife
  125. 42:50Tops Brand Overview
  126. 43:15Tops Mother Flipper
  127. 43:17Tops Bob Brothers of Bushcraft
  128. 43:22Tops War Boar Knife
  129. 43:29Tops Tom Brown Tracker Knife
  130. 43:57SOG Brand Overview
  131. 44:26SOG Twitch 2 Knife
  132. 44:34SOG Tech Bowie Knife
  133. 45:06SOG Seal Pup Knife
  134. 45:41SOG New Design Knife
  135. 45:59SOG Diarrhea Serration
  136. 46:11Chinese Knife Brands Overview
  137. 46:18Cancept Brand Overview
  138. 46:31Cancept Knives - Great Company
  139. 46:54Cancept Hira Knife
  140. 47:05Cancept Hira CPM 35 Steel
  141. 47:42Giant Mouse Brand Overview
  142. 48:04Giant Mouse Vox Anzo Knife
  143. 48:20Giant Mouse Jutland Liner
  144. 48:26Video Conclusion & Top Picks
  145. 48:46Final Thoughts on Knife Collecting

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the top knife brands reviewed at the Blade HQ Knife Festival?

The video reviews several top knife brands, including Microtech, Spyderco, Kershaw, and Benchmade. The presenter highlights specific models from each, discussing their features, materials, and overall value for different applications like EDC and tactical use.

What steel types are frequently mentioned for high-quality knives in the video?

High-quality knives in the video are frequently discussed with premium steel types such as M390, CPM S35VN, and CPM 154. Nitro V and D2 are also mentioned for their good performance-to-value ratio in more budget-friendly options.

Which Spyderco knife is considered the best EDC knife by the presenter?

The presenter considers the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 to be the best EDC knife ever made. He praises its lightweight design, versatility, and availability in various steel types and handle colors.

What makes the Microtech Combat Troodon stand out?

The Microtech Combat Troodon is highlighted for its larger size, featuring a 4-inch blade, and its use of M390 steel. It's noted as a significant tactical automatic knife with robust construction and reliable performance.

What is the presenter's opinion on the Kershaw Iridium?

The Kershaw Iridium is recommended as an excellent value knife, priced at $66. It features an access lock-type mechanism, a reverse tanto blade, and D2 steel, making it a highly recommended option for its price point.

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