KnifeCenter FAQ #61: + Strongest OTF Automatic Knife? + What is a Choil? Steel Toughness Explained

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Can you get an out-the-front automatic without blade play? Plus, David talks all about choils, Sandvick steels, the toughness of D2 steel, and the fine flavors of carbon steels.

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0:00 Intro
0:49 Choils Explained
6:19 The Toughness of 12C27 and 14C28N Steels
9:43 OTF Automatics Without Blade Play
12:25 Best Handles for Slippery Conditions
18:40 1095 vs 1075 Steel
19:24 What Does Carbon Steel Taste Like?
20:13 Stainless Bushcraft Knife Steel
21:28 How Tough is D2 Steel?
22:57 Does Steel Really Matter?
23:20 The Best Things About Old Hickory Knives

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Don’t be afraid to get into the weeds! I rely on your videos for the good information presented and the weeds questions are often the most interesting!

claytonfinley
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I have never thought so much about choils in my life. The most interesting and informative knife channel out there.

jasonedens
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I love that you mentioned the virtue of appreciation and love of a knife style, (liking the knife) over blade steel. If a person knows how to sharpen a knife (I am 64 years young and been sharpening every kind of knife since I was 8, and can sharpen a knife on everything from a rock, to the bottom of a coffee cup to the top of a car window) the knife steel isn't a total reason for buying a knife, as long as the steel IS NOT a total piece of crap of a steel. But safety, as always, should be #1!

Thanks DCA!!!

michaeltrombino
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Just a note on 12c27 (AEBL) vs 14c28n, 14c28n was mostly an upgrade on stain resistance and then edge retention but the toughness was barely effected (14c28n was 30ftlb whereas AEB-L was 32 ftlb). Both are very tough for knife steels, D2 was 5ftlb, 1095 was 7ftlb and A2 was 10ftlb for comparison so way behind these stainless steels. This was tested by Larrin Thomas. But you are right in that the scandi grind is a frail grind and not well suited to lateral pressures on the edge.

xONEWINGx
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The manix2lw is actually hard to operate in latex gloves. They prevent the texture to grab your skin very effective.
It is my favorite folder but I can't use it at work for that reason.

Nightwolf
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Hey DCA! I “seasoned” my Opinel carbone with 20% vinegar for 10 minutes and after that there’s no more iron taste. Somewhen I heard that patina on carbon steel prevents te bad taste and it’s true. 🥳😎

zoltan
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Great advice on the Gerber Gator for use with gloves, wet hands, etc! I bought one way back in '92 or so as a knife to go on my gun belt (LEO). I've used it as everything from a great cutter (it is) to an emergency pry bar (forgive me -- but it worked and popped an aluminum condo window with no damage to the knife). I have three now, two standard half-serrated, black handled ones and one my son gave me that has a thumb hole on the blade very similar to a Spyderco (orange handle, made for Snap-On tools). GREAT knifes and I've seriously considered trying to figure out a way to put a clip on one .. though they work great in a belt sheath, too.

CeltKnight
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Hey DCA/Seth, when carrying knives it's almost inevitable that one will get lost. What knife loss hit you the hardest?

kydd
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THANKS DCA!! I always save vids from Knife Center for Saturdays. House is quiet. You, Thomas and Seth just do good work, knife guys talking about knives.. Take care👍👍🔪

jeffcanfixit
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I purchased the Kershaw OTF as soon as it became available. Yep, hardly any blade wobble BUT... the handle's blade opening was too tight. Every time the blade was deployed or retracted, it the blade's edge rubbed on the handle and was dulled. I returned it. I own a G&G deadlock, super tight but too pricey to carry often... it will be an heirloom. I own a dozen OTFs, after the G&G the tightest (and my favorite) is my Guardian Tactical.

pastresmalin
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I’m a NEW subscriber and 70 years and been in a ton of brutal fight growing up in a Russian ghetto and SHOCKED none of these OTF knives have NO GUARD!? Please answer me. God bless

tplamarr
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Hey dca: do you prefer custom shops or the excitement and collectability of sprint runs/exclusives since it's hard for both to exist in one company?

jaredappleseed
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I bought a Benchmade Infidel in blue limited edition handle color for $120 new in box. The blade is as rock solid when deployed as a full tang fixed blade. No movement. It is very tight. The deployment button is not super light to open & close blade but it's new and will break in some what. For the price I'm more than satisfied.

ScottSmith-lxxb
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Hey there, all you good folks at Knife Center! Question....my dad has some strength issues with his hands/fingers. We've tried different thumb stud openers and flippers (in liner locks) but he has significant difficulty with those configurations. The best "match" for light EDC that we've found so far has been a Boker Vox Kompact, but he still has some degree of difficulty tolerating/engaging depression of the button that releases the blade. Do you have suggestions for automatic or OTF (blade cannot be double sided due to Michigan law) or another easy to open/close locking folders, blade length 3 inch or less? Prefer ability to open and close one handed, though two handed closure is okay since he's already doing that with the Kompact. Under $200 would be fabulous. Thanks for all your great content, gang!

nonnobissolum
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I have never seen your show and you just pulled out 3 OTFs and all 3 of them are on my desk right now. Seems you have great taste in knives. I agree for 100 bucks les than an ultratech the sog pentagon is a great knife and its my current EDC. My only complaint is there dull out of the box but they hold a great edge once you give them one

joependleton
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Sharp question for you. What kind of “spring pressure” would it take to run an ice pick all the way through a peice of plywood?

JamesBarnes-xdbj
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For food service and cutting boxes, the best option is probably a cheapy Husky folding box cutter. It has milled aluminum handles and the blade is very easy to change out. Cardboard tears up blades and the tape gums things up. Get a box of replacement blades and you’ll always have a sharp blade. They are very cheap and easy to replace if you lose one.

stephenyeung
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DCA! How’s it going? I currently wear boots with 8” upper portion and was wondering what you would recommend for a boot knife? I want something that I can tuck on the inside without too much bulk but can be pulled out with ease. Any thoughts?

byrone
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Also to pineapple guy with the slippery knife problem.. If I may throw in my two cents.. see if you can get the original Benchmade Freek.. like DCA's suggestion it too has a rubbery grip with an added textured inlay.. axis lock makes it really easy to deploy with or without gloves.. it's discontinued but you can still find it if you search around the interwebs.

akapabs
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Hello, Mr. Andersen! I have two questions: 1. What is the best or good way to clean mikarta scales? 2. Will an Esee 3 be a good neck knife?
Love the videos! Keep up the great work! God bless you all and your families!

Niko.