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.
This video reviews the Boker Plus Stingray, a tactical folding knife that offers a high-value alternative to a much more expensive Sal Manaro original. The reviewer highlights its attractive design, fast deployment, ambidextrous thumb disc, tip-up clip, and robust 6AL4V titanium frame lock. The knife features a 4.1-inch 440C blade, weighing in at 5.4 oz, with excellent ergonomics, perfect centering, and blade retention. It's praised as a rare tactical folder that embodies both '1st and 2nd Kinds of Cool' and is highly recommended, earning a 9.5/10 on the Nutnfancy Likability Scale.
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 provides a comprehensive review of the Boker Plus Titan, a full-flat ground drop point folder with a 440C blade and a bead-blasted grey titanium lockback handle. The reviewer highlights its impressive in-hand feel, suitability for utility and food prep tasks, fast and secure lockup, and unobtrusive slimness despite its 4.2 oz weight. While acknowledging the lack of jimping and the 440C steel's reluctance to take a razor edge, the reviewer concludes that the knife offers outstanding value for its price and enters the channel's Hall of Fame playlists. The reviewer rates the knife an 8.5 out of 10.
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.
This YouTube video review by Nutnfancy focuses on the Spyderco Police3 G10 folding knife, highlighting its effectiveness for self-defense and tactical carry. The reviewer praises its full-flat ground VG10 blade for slicing and piercing, the G10 handles with skeletonized liners, and the robust lockback design. He contrasts it with the older stainless steel handled Police model, noting improvements in blade size, grind, handle ergonomics, and weight. While acknowledging the thinner handle and 5.0 oz weight as minor downsides, Nutnfancy deems it a high-value, durable option for 'sheepdogs, cops, and soldiers' seeking security in potentially dangerous environments.
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.
