KnifeCenter FAQ #181: A Knife You’ve Never Seen Before

Let’s explore the role of “compromise” and “tradeoff” in knife design. Plus, we’ll talk classy knives, boat knives, flipper knives, and the start of a new segment showing some knives that have never before been in front of our cameras.

Featured Knives

00:00 Intro
00:40 When Are Saber Grinds Best?
04:26 Damyr’s Buried Treasure - Amare Knives
08:23 Measured Once, Cut Twice - Classy Slipjoints
12:52 The Best Boat Knife Over Really Anything
14:23 Normal Kids With Knives
14:42 Button Lock With All The Flipping
15:33 Edward Scissorhands Needs a Knife

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[damyr]

Wow! Thank you for making a segment out of my idea. I feel honored.
And the first one really is a gem, because slip joints are my favorite category. I'm always leaning toward minimalism and simplicity. Hardly waiting for your future presentations of such hidden treasures.

[MatisseStLaurent]

God love the guy who suggested the buried treasure segment. I’ve been saying it for years; so sick of seeing Spyderco and Benchmade’s almost every week. Happy National Knife Day everyone!

[random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

One of the best reasons there is different blade grind patterns is that it gives DCA and Thomas another reason to make videos and answer questions. Of all the knife guys (and gals) on YouTube, the Knifecenter duo of Nessmukman and Reversetantoboy are clearly the winning Superhero pair.

[jonathanklein]

Another advantage of the sabre height grind is that there's a nice big flat area to mount the blade centered in the clamp of a fixed angle sharpener.

[jerryc]

Buried knife treasure segment is a great idea. I will be looking forward to it every week. Just AWESOME!

[snesleywipessqueegeeservices]

Great honest knowledgeable no frills or fancy trick just good ole excellence here. Top marks chaps! 🥇

[HonestArcher_]

Happy Knife Day, David, Thomas, Seth and everybody at KC; GOOD JOB GUYS

[Rye_Bread]

Hey DCA and Thomas,
Thanks for the for the answer! That totally makes sense. And in my job as a printer I cut paper from rolls, so yeah a flat grind definitely suits my need much better. I am definitely going to take it to my bug out bag.

[Mr_Obvious]

I must really be beyond hope for doing a 12 step program to stop buying knives. I say this because I not only recognized the Amare, but I actually have one! 😆😆😆

[Jeremy-Two]

Hi David,
What knives could be used to lift the tab on a can of soda without opening a tool or using the blade?

[Jeremy-Two]

Hi David,
Which Swiss Tool would you rather have? The Swiss Tool MX Clip or the Swiss Tool Spirit MX Clip.

[deceptivepanther]

Looking forward to more hidden treasures. Great idea. ☘

[johnnyboybadjak]

DCA, you’re a gem, thanks for the content, wish you well.

[Deibodese]

I have a couple of antique knives (a Scout knife made by Imperial, and a Japanese-made Hobo/SAK with saw, scissors, corkscrew, plus a fork and spoon) that have a full flat grind which is only sharpened on one side. The result is almost like a Scandi edge. It feels strong, but still slices well. My question: Are there any modern, high-end knives with this type of grind?

[wpymes]

I have become an addict of your reviews! See you next video!

[christian_dettke]

Hey DCA, Thomas and Seth,
I wonder why there are so few fixed blades in Nitro-V. Nitro-V is a very tough steel and therefore ideal for fixed blades.
Keep up the good work.

[Thetoes]

I bought an Amare field bro in vg10 several years ago, right after the benchmade axis lock patent expired. It's a functionally perfect knife in every way.

[Jeremy-Two]

Hi David,
What are some fixed blade keychain knives you like? I recently had a folding keychain knife. I didn't like it, for fear of the blade opening without me knowing.

[kncochran]

Hey DCA and Thomas. You guys are the highlight of my Saturday afternoons.

Wondering what the best cutting board material is both from a performance standpoint and to cause
the least wear to rhe blade.

Thanks

[edharrington]

Greetings from Richmond, VA! I was wondering if you could do a feature on friction folders? I appreciate their elegance, ease of use and history. With all these hi-tech locks and opening mechanisms, sometimes it is nice to just carry a simple friction folder.