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Make some new holiday knife traditions, or share your favorites. Plus, what to get for a kid’s first knife, liner locks in cold weather, and a sword that looks sharper than it is. Featured Knives and Gear Helle Harding: https://kcoti.com/4j3OT6g Victorinox Swiss Army Cybertool: https://kcoti.com/4as83Re Jameson Woodworks: https://kcoti.com/497OqLP Spyderco Delica Plastic Kit: https://kcoti.com/4j7hLdN More Plastic and Wooden Knife Kits: https://kcoti.com/4aYsvsU Laguiole-Style Knifemaking Kit: https://kcoti.com/3LaZD6k Spyderco Tenacious: https://kcoti.com/4jfUZRi Fox Sciabola del Sommelier: https://kcoti.com/48NUQB1 00:00 Intro 00:49 Holiday Knife Traditions 05:18 Kid’s First Knife 14:06 Cold Weather Liner Locks 15:46 Presentation is Everything 17:55 Openness and Honest Communication Slightly Larger that Average Patches: https://kcoti.com/3IXcovQ Need a Tek-Lok? Get them here: https://kcoti.com/3Umpl9i #KniFAQ #KnifeCenter Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/knifecenter/ https://www.facebook.com/knifecenter/ https://twitter.com/KnifeCenter/ https://rumble.com/c/KnifeCenter Sign up for our newsletter: https://kcoti.com/2LkuXg7 Check out our KnifeREWARDS program for free money to spend on your next knife: https://kcoti.com/knifeREWARDS Browse our full catalog: https://kcoti.com/KnifeCenter

Can you blend tactical with camp in a folder? How about an EDC multi tool for the outdoors? Plus, we’ll touch on toughness vs hardness and the best affordable serrated folding knives. Sign up to win a Damascus Bob Kramer Meiji Chef’s Knife: https://kcoti.com/45006ir Featured Knives and Gear Cold Steel American Lawman: https://kcoti.com/4j417vJ Cold Steel Recon 1: https://kcoti.com/456Cadb Spyderco Bodacious: https://kcoti.com/3KWnM0o LionSteel SR-11: https://kcoti.com/4qbJxZb Benchmade Presidio II: https://kcoti.com/3KPk0Wr Leatherman Signal: https://kcoti.com/498taXt Leatherman Rebar: https://kcoti.com/3KFqW8L Victorinox Swiss Army EvoGrip: https://kcoti.com/4aKtPzw Leatherman Sidekick: https://kcoti.com/3MB0mhy Spyderco Byrd Knives: https://kcoti.com/4oN6aSF Svord Carcass Splitter: https://kcoti.com/4pusMbD 00:00 Intro 01:34 A Tactical Folder for the Outdoors 15:08 Bushcraft Multi Tool 22:08 Best Serrated Knives on a Budget 23:18 Is M390 Tough or Hard? 24:59 Awkward Conversation Starters Slightly Larger that Average Patches: https://kcoti.com/3IXcovQ Need a Tek-Lok? Get them here: https://kcoti.com/3Umpl9i #KniFAQ #KnifeCenter Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/knifecenter/ https://www.facebook.com/knifecenter/ https://twitter.com/KnifeCenter/ https://rumble.com/c/KnifeCenter Sign up for our newsletter: https://kcoti.com/2LkuXg7 Check out our KnifeREWARDS program for free money to spend on your next knife: https://kcoti.com/knifeREWARDS Browse our full catalog: https://kcoti.com/KnifeCenter

You’ve got gifts to give, and we’re here to help. We’re exploring EDC knives for farm use, kitchen knives for knife guys, and small, yet abundantly capable pocket knives. Plus, do you need a knife for ham sandwiches? Featured Knives and Gear CRKT Pilar: https://kcoti.com/4oAVMNy SOG Stout FLK: https://kcoti.com/3MIYAeb Demko Nano Shark: https://kcoti.com/44Pcr8Y Buck 110 Folding Hunter: https://kcoti.com/4axq7sU Petrified Fish Victor: https://kcoti.com/4ay5Mnm Kizer Militaw: https://kcoti.com/48mR9SD Oknife Duron: https://kcoti.com/3MjBISu Kizer PIONEER: https://kcoti.com/3KFeR3j Shun Premier Blonde: https://kcoti.com/4a0zoK6 Miyabi Koh: https://kcoti.com/3XDvwY2 Mercer Cutlery ZuM: https://kcoti.com/4pRCRir CJRB Glacier: https://kcoti.com/4oF5b70 Finch Sugar House Jackrabbit: https://kcoti.com/44dJ0gF Esnyx Silver Line Beer Buster Jr.: https://kcoti.com/48maVxp Wusthof Classic Ham Slicer: https://kcoti.com/4pgkJPz 00:00 Intro 00:48 Small, Stout EDC 05:13 Cattle Farmer EDC 12:22 Kitchen Block Set for Knife Lovers 18:47 Traditional Knives with Modern Locks 20:13 Gentleman’s Knife with a Bottle Opener 21:27 Ham on Rye Slightly Larger that Average Patches: https://kcoti.com/3IXcovQ Need a Tek-Lok? Get them here: https://kcoti.com/3Umpl9i #KniFAQ #KnifeCenter Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/knifecenter/ https://www.facebook.com/knifecenter/ https://twitter.com/KnifeCenter/ https://rumble.com/c/KnifeCenter Sign up for our newsletter: https://kcoti.com/2LkuXg7 Check out our KnifeREWARDS program for free money to spend on your next knife: https://kcoti.com/knifeREWARDS Browse our full catalog: https://kcoti.com/KnifeCenter

I’m not saying we never try to be helpful, but after over 200 episodes, we’re gonna put weight behind that effort. We cover what makes a good fillet or boning knife, the best one-tool option for a long hike, and keeping a low profile even though your knife is compliant. Featured Knives and Gear Spyderco UK Penknife: https://kcoti.com/4qT7XYA Microtech Kitchen Knives: https://kcoti.com/43MuAnu Benchmade Meatcrafter: https://kcoti.com/4oF8R9i Benchmade Water Series: https://kcoti.com/481bLPQ Opinel N08: https://kcoti.com/47wKdSk Victorinox Swiss Army Outrider: https://kcoti.com/47LZj5g ESEE-4: https://kcoti.com/47LWBNm Condor Hmong: https://kcoti.com/47v65O3 Silky Saws Gomboy: https://kcoti.com/3Xfa4rV CRKT Xolotl: https://kcoti.com/3Xfa1ML Lamson TreeSpirit Mineral Oil: https://kcoti.com/4hQiLlZ Sentry Solutions Tuf-Glide CDLP: https://kcoti.com/4992uqe Fallkniven K1 Blue Whale: https://kcoti.com/4nJw5Kj 00:00 Intro 00:45 London-Compliant EDC 03:26 Benchmade vs Microtech in the Kitchen 08:08 Only One Knife for a Long Hike: 11:56 Best OTF Lubricant 13:42 Judge a Knife in 60 Seconds 14:49 Survival Feast Slightly Larger that Average Patches: https://kcoti.com/3IXcovQ Need a Tek-Lok? Get them here: https://kcoti.com/3Umpl9i #KniFAQ #KnifeCenter Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/knifecenter/ https://www.facebook.com/knifecenter/ https://twitter.com/KnifeCenter/ https://rumble.com/c/KnifeCenter Sign up for our newsletter: https://kcoti.com/2LkuXg7 Check out our KnifeREWARDS program for free money to spend on your next knife: https://kcoti.com/knifeREWARDS Browse our full catalog: https://kcoti.com/KnifeCenter

MagnaCut is still the belle of the ball when it comes to blade steel, but can you get a dance for only a song? Plus, we revisit slim-carry folding knives and what should have been on Tuesday’s feature. Featured Knives and Gear Spyderco UK Penknife Salt: https://kcoti.com/3JpJPMi Bestech Tardis: https://kcoti.com/3WxUUOk Bestechman Dundee: https://kcoti.com/4oRNQrX Ontario RAT 1.5: https://kcoti.com/4oKkDyO Boker Kihon Bifold: https://kcoti.com/3Lij4d8 Kershaw Leek: https://kcoti.com/3Lflfye Boker Atlas: https://kcoti.com/3Li9F5l Three Rivers MFG Neutron 2: https://kcoti.com/3Li9F5l Spyderco Chaparral: https://kcoti.com/4364ifH Tactile Knife Co. Bexar: https://kcoti.com/438pHVx Cold Steel FM-1 Full Metal Atlas: https://kcoti.com/3WyEqFI Cold Steel Code 4: https://kcoti.com/47jAIWH Cold Steel Air Lite: https://kcoti.com/49u1IE4 CRKT M16: https://kcoti.com/4qAS0WP Ruike P801: https://kcoti.com/4ofAhSZ KA-BAR Dozier Folding Hunter: https://kcoti.com/47QHGT5 Zero Tolerance 0545: https://kcoti.com/4hxYKQY CRKT K.I.S.S.: https://kcoti.com/49tc9HZ Demko AD20.5: https://kcoti.com/4hChqiL Kershaw Bel Air: https://kcoti.com/47x17ir Al Mar Ultra-Thin: https://kcoti.com/4hMCBP5 Hogue Deka: https://kcoti.com/3JeUSrD 00:00 Intro 01:01 Budget-Friendly MagnaCut 06:50 Measured Once, Cut Twice: Slim EDC 18:39 Hard Work Knife: 20:19 What Happened Last Week? Slightly Larger that Average Patches: https://kcoti.com/3IXcovQ Need a Tek-Lok? Get them here: https://kcoti.com/3Umpl9i #KniFAQ #KnifeCenter Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/knifecenter/ https://www.facebook.com/knifecenter/ https://twitter.com/KnifeCenter/ https://rumble.com/c/KnifeCenter Sign up for our newsletter: https://kcoti.com/2LkuXg7 Check out our KnifeREWARDS program for free money to spend on your next knife: https://kcoti.com/knifeREWARDS Browse our full catalog: https://kcoti.com/KnifeCenter

We regularly run promos at KnifeCenter, whether it’s free shipping or a bonus item in your cart. But if you’re just a few bucks shy of that that freebie, these are a few suggestions to get you over that hurdle. Latest KnifeCenter Promo Codes: https://kcoti.com/43v0STJ Featured Knives and Gear Rite in the Rain: https://kcoti.com/48LCvEV Cold Steel Pocket Shark: https://kcoti.com/47eaFP6 Swiss Army Replacement Parts: https://kcoti.com/3WmqkqU Cold Steel Kudu Lite: https://kcoti.com/49g579y Cold Steel Micro Flight: https://kcoti.com/47n2AI9 MAM Filmam: https://kcoti.com/3WiU1sO Gatko Everyday Kitchen: https://kcoti.com/4oFS8Tg Victorinox REX Peeler: https://kcoti.com/4npxqWu Gerber Shard: https://kcoti.com/4o8dqsM Roxon 9-Piece 4mm Bit Set: https://kcoti.com/4qoDZLA Cold Steel Secure-Ex C-Clip: https://kcoti.com/4qyF8Az CIVIVI T-Clip: https://kcoti.com/4o8dusw Bestechman Lanyard: https://kcoti.com/47GFDRm Exotac tinderZip: https://kcoti.com/4nsaupD Morale Patches: https://kcoti.com/3Jv5ti5 Work Sharp Pivot: https://kcoti.com/43BJH2V Sentry Solutions Tuf-Glide & Tuf-Cloth: https://kcoti.com/3WmxueI Marble’s Survival 4-Piece Combo: https://kcoti.com/3L7LxCj Exotac Stormproof Matches: https://kcoti.com/4hrQORb Fox 40 Micro Safety Whistle: https://kcoti.com/4hmR2ZS Sliver Gripper: https://kcoti.com/3L2rdm1 Olight i3E: https://kcoti.com/4odBw5s KA-BAR Kitchen Tools: https://kcoti.com/4nldC6u KA-BAR Playing Cards: https://kcoti.com/4o8dFnG Atwood Rope MFG: https://kcoti.com/479OzPf Slightly Larger that Average Patches: https://kcoti.com/3IXcovQ Need a Tek-Lok? Get them here: https://kcoti.com/3Umpl9i #KniFAQ #KnifeCenter Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/knifecenter/ https://www.facebook.com/knifecenter/ https://twitter.com/KnifeCenter/ https://rumble.com/c/KnifeCenter Sign up for our newsletter: https://kcoti.com/2LkuXg7 Check out our KnifeREWARDS program for free money to spend on your next knife: https://kcoti.com/knifeREWARDS Browse our full catalog: https://kcoti.com/KnifeCenter

Leatherman’s new Wave Alpha is still making, well… waves. Plus, Big Choppin’ Knives for the trail, how to keep up enthusiasm for blades, and when a knife works better than an axe. Condor Woodbuster in action: https://youtu.be/FM2g-KGQQJc Featured Knives Leatherman Wave Alpha: https://kcoti.com/49aTctB Leatherman ARC: https://kcoti.com/47ieZ00 KA-BAR Becker BK9: https://kcoti.com/499mKrw ESEE Junglas: https://kcoti.com/47lO5V8 Condor Woodbuster: https://kcoti.com/47eJFiM TOPS El Chete: https://kcoti.com/3Jcvhzh TOPS Power Eagle: https://kcoti.com/48Gf7ZD Work Tuff Gear: https://kcoti.com/4ojpwyK Prandi: https://kcoti.com/3WblT1W Svord Carcass Splitter: https://kcoti.com/47tM6Pz 00:00 Intro 00:55 Leatherman Wave Alpha vs. ARC 08:05 Big Ole’ Choppers 15:31 When the Best Hatchet is a Knife 19:53 Feeding the EDC Fever 20:55 Fake Work Slightly Larger that Average Patches: https://kcoti.com/3IXcovQ Need a Tek-Lok? Get them here: https://kcoti.com/3Umpl9i #KniFAQ #KnifeCenter Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/knifecenter/ https://www.facebook.com/knifecenter/ https://twitter.com/KnifeCenter/ https://rumble.com/c/KnifeCenter Sign up for our newsletter: https://kcoti.com/2LkuXg7 Check out our KnifeREWARDS program for free money to spend on your next knife: https://kcoti.com/knifeREWARDS Browse our full catalog: https://kcoti.com/KnifeCenter

What is the one blade shape that can do it all? Can the humble paring knife conquer any knife task? And can something be so practical, it becomes useless? Featured Knives Pro-Tech Strider PT+: https://kcoti.com/4nUXLfQ QSP Neckmuk: https://kcoti.com/42WDAG3 Defiant 7 M320G: https://kcoti.com/3VO8CME Cold Steel Counter Point: https://kcoti.com/4o0Svav CRKT M16: https://kcoti.com/3Wk9eto Grohmann Original Design: https://kcoti.com/42ntYnE MKM Pocket Tango: https://kcoti.com/4qbkYwn Bradley Kimura: https://kcoti.com/4q8faDM Kershaw Lucha: https://kcoti.com/4791UXK Wusthof Classic: https://kcoti.com/4o0JSwx TOPS El Pionero: https://kcoti.com/42ohoVi CJRB Acacia: https://kcoti.com/4nD5fV4 Victorinox Swiss Army WorkChamp XL: https://kcoti.com/4o2rseL United Cutlery Combat Commander: https://kcoti.com/476MqU9 Gerber Stakeout Spark: https://kcoti.com/3VO8JI4 ArtisanCutlery Orthodox: https://kcoti.com/4pYKrJi Gerber Dual-Force: https://kcoti.com/4pUFbGs Microtech Stitch: https://kcoti.com/4pUTquL 00:00 Intro 00:48 DCA Defends Drop Points 07:44 Paring Knives Are Perfect? 11:04 A Crossbar Lock for the Masses 12:56 TactiCool and PractiCool 14:17 Spooky Season EDC Slightly Larger that Average Patches: https://kcoti.com/3IXcovQ Need a Tek-Lok? Get them here: https://kcoti.com/3Umpl9i #KniFAQ #KnifeCenter Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/knifecenter/ https://www.facebook.com/knifecenter/ https://twitter.com/KnifeCenter/ https://rumble.com/c/KnifeCenter Sign up for our newsletter: https://kcoti.com/2LkuXg7 Check out our KnifeREWARDS program for free money to spend on your next knife: https://kcoti.com/knifeREWARDS Browse our full catalog: https://kcoti.com/KnifeCenter

Who among the many new knife brands is showing the most promise to become future classics? Plus, David gets and archery lesson and we find the best knife for the Man in Black. Featured Knives North Mountain Blade BBNM: https://kcoti.com/46GpN7E North Mountain Blade Lucky Dog: https://kcoti.com/46qarpc North Mountain Blade Chop 2: https://kcoti.com/4nP2LT3 Vosteed Psyop 229: https://kcoti.com/4nhi336 BIGiDESIGN Overlook: https://kcoti.com/46pu8gT Roxon Tool FLEX: https://kcoti.com/46NOy26 Three Rivers MFG: https://kcoti.com/46oHDgF SRM Knives: https://kcoti.com/46HlER4 GiantMouse ACE Riv: https://kcoti.com/47YMkPz Victorinox Swiss Army Compact: https://kcoti.com/3IsfAUt WE Inmate: https://kcoti.com/3WfVPCB The James Brand Folsom: https://kcoti.com/42gi7I6 00:00 Intro 00:56 Best Knives from Fresh Brands 08:14 Measured Once, Cut Twice - Bow Maker’s Knife 11:01 Best Steel for a Belt Knife 11:54 Sing Me Back Home Slightly Larger that Average Patches: https://kcoti.com/3IXcovQ Need a Tek-Lok? Get them here: https://kcoti.com/3Umpl9i #KniFAQ #KnifeCenter Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/knifecenter/ https://www.facebook.com/knifecenter/ https://twitter.com/KnifeCenter/ https://rumble.com/c/KnifeCenter Sign up for our newsletter: https://kcoti.com/2LkuXg7 Check out our KnifeREWARDS program for free money to spend on your next knife: https://kcoti.com/knifeREWARDS Browse our full catalog: https://kcoti.com/KnifeCenter

When those around you don’t like knives, perhaps that’s an opportunity to open discussion. Plus we’ll cover why “TSA Certified” isn’t a thing, and imagine what knives might look like if there was no iron in the world. EDC for Air Travel: https://youtu.be/0WSvr0nvbco Featured Knives CIVIVI Elementum: https://kcoti.com/4mt7k4q Victorinox Swiss Army Cadet: https://kcoti.com/4nkouTi CIVIVI Sendy: https://kcoti.com/4nc9kiF Real Steel IRIS: https://kcoti.com/4gxzc6c Karbon Tidbit: https://kcoti.com/4mlhkg1 Pepperwool Merino: https://kcoti.com/4guIC2a Kansept Mini Korvid: https://kcoti.com/4mn7HNS CRKT Squid: https://kcoti.com/4gFUyOU CRKT CEO Compact: https://kcoti.com/4pBFjuo CRKT Pup: https://kcoti.com/4movs8o Vosteed Corgi: https://kcoti.com/46g48o8 Knafs Lander 3: https://kcoti.com/3Ixgcbg Flytanium scales for CIVIVI Elementum: https://kcoti.com/46yJOgA Xin Cutlery XinCraft: https://kcoti.com/46IHvZs Victorinox Swiss Army Companion: https://kcoti.com/4pxAgLc Roxon Flex Companion: https://kcoti.com/46s5Q4l Every Brand at KnifeCenter: https://kcoti.com/4ecbjiq 00:00 Intro 00:48 These Knives Do No Wrong 18:15 Damyr’s Buried Treasure: Xin Cutlery 20:40 What is “TSA Compliant?” 23:33 A World Without Iron Slightly Larger that Average Patches: https://kcoti.com/3IXcovQ Need a Tek-Lok? Get them here: https://kcoti.com/3Umpl9i #KniFAQ #KnifeCenter Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/knifecenter/ https://www.facebook.com/knifecenter/ https://twitter.com/KnifeCenter/ https://rumble.com/c/KnifeCenter Sign up for our newsletter: https://kcoti.com/2LkuXg7 Check out our KnifeREWARDS program for free money to spend on your next knife: https://kcoti.com/knifeREWARDS Browse our full catalog: https://kcoti.com/KnifeCenter