Knife collection Part 1 - nitwitbeer

[parkhomov]

Compliments on your choices of music to accompany your videos! Very cool indeed! You have a knife collection any man would envy. Great taste in blades, my good man.

[magicalchuck]

hey nitwitbeer love wat you do:) i was wondering if the cold steel scimitar was big like in diamiter cause i cant have a to big knife my biggest is a navajo of 7 inches:)

[DaBossk]

man coldsteel is just original i love there stuff :D

[mkeulr]

nice knives bro.

[wiseman2131]

No Butterfly Knives D:

[insomniac1122]

whats the music

[imac728]

where did you get the SOG Twitch 2 black tie? i can't find it anywhere.

[brewa90]

1: 40 multiproposito knife

[SenselessKILL]

why have all those people so many fuckin spydercos in their knife colletcions.. they look like bullcrap

[Blankford3100]

Holy one in hand and you will think differant.

[Slic3R1]

this is like porn for knife fans

[UnAvengedSoul]

AGREED! 100%

[Slic3R1]

hehe glad you do

[Marines4366]

thats sick

[diggumsmack2]

Very good format on your collection. No bull shit in between knives and no personal input.

[mansondevil33]

damn that SOG tigershark looks pretty beautiful

[Klayperson]

Do you have any automatic knives? All of the ones in this trilogy of videos are. . . legal . . . >.>

[spiff2268]

I think it would be easier to list the knives you DON'T have...

[blakierocks]

kool man,

watch my knife videos

[gbyfootball42]

pretty much all those knifes are really ugly.

[tjsulli790]

I'm not a huge fan of SOG, right now all I got is there Seal Pup. I wouldn't mind picking up there Aegis it's pretty sweet.

I was happy to see your only filmed Benchmade is my favorite Benchmade, I just love the Rukus.

[chasetheknifeman]

i love your coldsteel scimitar and you have a great collection man i want that knife so bad

[ziggy95340]

ive watched this video at least 5 times but just now noticed that u hav a SPYDERCO YOJIMBO in their. if u stil hav it, can u ppplllllzzz!!! make a review 4 it or atleast a more indepth look.

also what the song??

[DryWhiskey]

I noticed that almost all your knives are tanto style... I don't like this style. Is there something good with tanto blades?

[nitwitbeer]

DryWhiskey,

I really don't have many tanto blades and actually prefer a drop/clip point or reverse tanto plain blade. Tanto are great for pierce or thrust cuts and with thicker blades can sometimes be used for prying. With more experience I have learned what I prefer so I suggest purchasing and trying different designs, steel, manufacturers. Variety keeps things interesting =)

[hawtjay101]

omg you have to tell me were you got all those knifes?

[nitwitbeer]

hawtjay101,

I'll research a knife and read reviews or videos get interested in one or several and look for it locally or just price hunt for a reputable dealer online.

[Harkyman08]

i wouldn't wanna be the guy trying to rob you`re house.

[jesjes2]

is sog your favourite company

[nitwitbeer]

I purchased a lot from them early on. I like to try other manufacturers like spyderco and benchmade specifically who have recently earned a lot of my business. I'm still interested in other knife makers and thankfully there are a lot of great choices for us consumers. I'm loyal to none!

[lilroller333]

like the music

[420negrodamus]

Sweet knives, I especially love all your Spydercos. Please check out my knife collection. Peace.

[WongKonPow]

very impressive dude, will watch other parts, how much have you spent on knives in total?

I have a fairly small collection of under $100 knives and I've already spent around $300

[nitwitbeer]

WongKonPow - thanks. not sure how much I have invested in them so far. I use my less expensive knives all the time. And for $100 or less you have a lot of great knives available.

[iamarockgod666]

What do you think about your cold steel knives? I was thinking of getting the voyager large but can't decide on the clip point or the tanto.  The extra large looks way too big to be a pocket carry

[nitwitbeer]

iamarockgod666 - I haven't touched the voyager in months. It's obviously large for pocket carry and have only carried less than a dozen times. Inexpensive knives with ok quality with a lot of variety. They would not be my first choice to suggest to others. Around the same price point you can check out SOG Spyderco Benchmade etc.

[gsg9death]

Nice at 45

[JADYONE]

how do you keep the knives in place in that case???

[nitwitbeer]

I had to add padding otherwise the smaller ones will move around in the case. I like my smaller size case's better but the large case holds more of the less frequently used knives and basically never moves around.

[qtq000]

SOG Trident Folders? or SOG Flash & Flash II? or SOG Trident Folders TF-2??

Which knife is the best?Or can you recommend other knives?

[nitwitbeer]

Go with the SOG Trident and stay away from the SOG Flash. I usually use my SOG arc and Benchmade axis lock folders more then my assisted openers. Easier one handed operation and less drama when opening and using in front of "sheeple" who think switchblade when seeing them. However I use/carry the Trident a lot. I'd first look @ Benchmade Axis lock knives then take a look at SOG's arc locks.

[qtq000]

Thanks a lot :)

an other question:

what is the name of the song :?

[liarbot13]

have you ever made your own knife? if not, try it. its alot more fun making it yourself than buying one.

[nitwitbeer]

liarbot13,

Nope. Often thought and planned on though. I purchased a few books years ago and have a HP grinder but never proceeded but someday. Having a few knives has allowed me to narrow down my likes/dis-likes so when I create my own I can incorporate those features.

[liarbot13]

cool, im working on a knife at my sloyd right now.

[OTEP1234567891011]

do you have the sealpup?

[nitwitbeer]

OTEP1234567891011,

Nope. I have a SOG Tigershark (vid 1) which is like a larger version of the Seal series. SOG has revised the line this year due out in June 2008.

[OTEP1234567891011]

man,that sucks cause i was gonna get one

[glockfire]

Great knives, I love Sog. Sick song too.

[KillerBiggieReginald]

Which Knives are Better, Spyderco or Sog?

[jujitsu88]

in the opening pic wat was the knife at the bottom right? thanks great vid

[VicariousReality7]

Unknown?

[nitwitbeer]

A user here pointed out to me that it's a stiletto dagger. Cheap replica that I picked up years ago.

[gbuck8823]

if you were gunna choose one or the other would you pick the sog flash2 or the sog trident

[nitwitbeer]

SOG Trident hands down. Better overall feel and performance.

[thebrick60]

the pic of the case was sooooo cool!

[KIERANS1993]

Hi there what do you think of Kershaw knives, I was thinking of getting a small knife, i saw a kershaw blur knife and that seems to be the one I want, can you reccomend it at all ? it is made of 420hc steel, so what kind of sharpener should i be looking to buy. thanks

[nitwitbeer]

KIERANS1993,

I don't own any Kershaw blades but the Blur and some of their knives are similiar to SOG assisted openers. The 420hc steel wouldn't be my first choice but should sharpen easily on a regular stone. Plenty of choices of sharpening options with stones, rods, diamond sharpening systems etc. My usual touch-ups are done with a Spyderco Sharpmaker.

[DolbenRules]

once again great advice thanks

[DolbenRules]

hey nitwitbeer ive been really into SOG and Benchmade knives lately i just got the Benchmade nitrous sryker and i absolutely love it and i saw the Benchmade rukus on ur vid and it looks like a really nice and sturdy knife would you recomend it?

[nitwitbeer]

DolbenRules,

I would definitely recommend the knife. It is very well made and is very smooth. I like the handle design as it is one the best fitting knives that I have. Easy opening/closing with AXIS-Lock. I prefer larger size folders but have to admit sometimes I wish I purchased the smaller 615 Rukus...but only for a minute ;)

[nitwitbeer]

The clip with the 610 kind of annoys me when handling the knife and for a time I removed it completely. It's one of those knives that won't get lost in a pocket but I still use the clip.

[bongoguy1]

WERE DID YOU GET THE KNIFE CASE?

[nitwitbeer]

bongoguy1-

I have several different types. Most are either pistol or rifle/shotgun cases. I also use knife rolls for small folders. Cabela's Online sells several as well as my local sporting good stores. The pic in the video is a cheap Doskocil double rifle plastic case, does the job but quality is close to non-existant.

[xtz220]

hey what do you guys use for sharpening?

[znodester]

DMT diamond plates. If you don't have to skills to freehand sharpen, I suggest a Spyderco Sharpmaker.

[nitwitbeer]

xtz220,

I have heard good things with the DMT products. A lot of products are available as well as opinions on what works best. There is some good information on knifeforumsDOTcom and bladeforumsDOTcom and also search Youtube for sharpening vids to see how others fine tune their knifes. Mine usually need minor touch-ups which I use the sharpmaker for incl kitchen knives and tools. I also use various stones and a leather strop with different compounds for the final polish

[balfemotor]

the first two look plastic

[deveousdevil]

where can i get that tune

[nitwitbeer]

deveousdevil,

Aphex Twins - Outside Violin Solo

[turdbutt99]

im jelous

[VicariousReality7]

I just bought a blue Yojimbo by accident. :/

Was the last one my seller had in stock.

I'd really like to buy a benchmade D2 Nitrous Stryker, but the Yojimbo ate my money. They cost about the same.

Well, now i got a Christmas wish! :D

[nitwitbeer]

VicariousReality7 ,

Nice mistake! The Yojimbo feels great in the hand.

[VicariousReality7]

Yeah, i don't regret it. It's alot bigger than i thought!

And the s30v blade is most certainly the sharpest blade i've ever owned. Right outta the box. Like a friggin' scalpel. My finger hurts.

[billythehobbit]

expensive hobby isn't it? you got some hard to find models there. how long have you been working on that collection?

[nitwitbeer]

billythehobbit,

It certainly can be expensive but there are plenty of good quality/value knives out there. The majority of knives in the videos are just a few years old. I've always had knives but started to appreciate better made knives after owning countless disappointments throughout the years.

[Darien331]

HHHHWHAT!! I am jealous

[XorAlex]

sweeeeet

[19chevelle72]

Hey nitwitbeer What do you Sharpen your knifes with? Special tool, or just a sharping stone. BTW you should do a how-to-sharpen vid.

[nitwitbeer]

I've used a sharpening stone, rods, sandpaper and other tools. I have been mainly using a Sharpmaker using the UF,Fine,Medium triangle rods. Then use a leather strop to finish the polished edge. Some like their blade to have a little bite and not polish their edge. I sharpen different knives with different edges but I'm always left impressed with a polished razor edge that is 'scary sharp'.

[nitwitbeer]

I should also add that I've picked of some great tips from forums such as BladeforumsDOTcom and KnifeforumsDOTcom. I agree there seems to be a lack of good sharpening videos during a recent youtube search.

[19chevelle72]

I agree 100% on the lack of sharpening vids. I have been told soo many different stories as to whats best. I just need to learn to get mine to the scary sharp level and I'll be fine :) Right now Im toting an SOG Flash2 black tanto as my learner. So any advice is wellcome.

[nitwitbeer]

I've seen different opinions on specific sharpening systems but a good technique with a stone will provide great results without spending a lot on the sharpening systems. I'm hesitant on preaching any system in general. But it's a lengthy topic at times and I'll send you some sites to visit PM.

[Cos93]

i just wanna ask a questin. is th e sog trident a good knife

[nitwitbeer]

Cos93,

Simple easy answer yes. Good ergonomics, quick opening, good price.

[Cos93]

thnx man

[GassyBastard]

More Benchmades please! I'm going broke after watching this shit, it's your fault!

BTW, do you own any Zero Tolerance or Boker knives?

[nitwitbeer]

GassyBastard,

lol, I know the feeling.

I have a couple Boker knives (vid2 & 3) but no Zero Tolerance knives yet.

[vidiusarcadius]

You should do a tutorial on how to open and close knives fast. Last time I tried that I cut my bloody fingers!

[M3EXCELLENCE]

Oh and how much did you pay for the SOG black ties?

[M3EXCELLENCE]

What song is that? I think I'm going to buy a SOG Black tie 1 and 2 now haha.

[CrialCrial]

hmm I like the SOG twitch II , do you know if theres a difference between the regular twitch II and the black tie version, (I think i just found my new knife)

[CrialCrial]

What i ment was is that a Twitch 2 Black tie? or Twitch 1?

[nitwitbeer]

CrialCrial,

It's a Twitch II Black Tie. It's been discontinued and differs only in color with the regular Twitch II. I also have a Twitch XL which is similar only larger. Probably use the smaller Twitch II more often, it's size is nice and keeps out of the way with a pocket clip.

[backkick320]

nitwitbeer-

I recently purchased a SOG Trident tiger strip TiNi and it should be coming in the mail in a few days. How do you like the Trident since you've owned it? Any flaws? Any regrets? What particular features do you like about the knife and would you recommend it? How sturdy and durable is it? Thanks a lot!

[nitwitbeer]

backkick320,

Very light, bayonet style clip sits low in pocket, SAT opening, arc-lock. I wish it had strong liners on the knife to prevent side to side play. Overall feels great in hand, firm grip with extended thumb rest on blade. I always prefer better steel but AUS8 is up there. Nice knife especially if price is right.

[backkick320]

Thanks a lot nitwitbeer! What do you mean by side to side play? Does that mean that the knife blade wiggles?

[nitwitbeer]

backkick320,

Wouldn't say wiggles, that to me means a lot of movement. It is ever so slightly, just a fraction. I scrutinize the blades probably more than most. The pivot screw can be torqued more but it affects the action of the opening/closing. I keep mine tight and back off slightly when it affects the action.

[KIERANS1993]

How much will a SOG Dassert 2 set me back (GBP) and where could I get one... ebay? I also like the SOG Trident, could you tell me the same. Thanks

[nitwitbeer]

KIERANS1993,

As I understand UK limits these knives so your location may present ownership/purchasing/shipping difficulties. Pricing will always vary on where when who so just research online shops and ebay.

[balisongnet]

î've got three knives and expecting one: i have a SOG flash 2, spyderco endura 4(new version)and a kershaw ET, i'm expecting my SOg x-ray vision, i can't wait

[spencerd100]

I've heard that sog's knives are not that sharp is that right?

[nitwitbeer]

Nope. SOG factory sharpness is sharp. The best factory sharp blades I have received in new knives came from Benchmade. Each company offers complete sharpening service for the life of the knife for a cost. Most owners I know sharpen themselves and even "fine tune" a brand new knife with their own custom edge. Bladeforums and Knifeforums have great info

[lnglveledzeppelin]

I currently own the Sog Flash II. It is amazing! I want to buy the sog Topo Meridian. Amazing knifes. But, i heard that the blade is so strong, that people are having a tough time sharpening them. Is there any truth to that? if so, whats another worthy choice?

[nitwitbeer]

lnglveledzeppelin,

Premium steel (s30v etc) holds an edge longer and if it becomes dull will take longer to reach razor sharpness. Just fine tune the edge when needed that all it takes. Neglect it and you'll spend more time sharpening. For SOG folders I am using my spec-elite and trident often. Spyderco endura is used a lot as well. I try to switch up weekly with my knives.

[lnglveledzeppelin]

Very good. Thank you very much.

[acidmoongfx]

What a great collection!

Now I'm sure: the Police will be my next spydie!

THX for that vid, mate.

[nitwitbeer]

Thanks.

Definitely a cool knife, so much so I purchased another(plain blade) this time. I need to add another vid with the new additions.

[spencerd100]

hey! where did you get your sog black tie?

[nitwitbeer]

spencerd100 -

I purchased new about 3years ago. Discontinued but I'm positive you can ebay/google purchase one. good luck

[ViolentX]

I just got my Byrd Cara Cara Black Comboedge today from ebladeknifes and I wanted to see a video of it and I guess this kinda counts cept that mine is black. Well thanks.

[WestabL1sheD]

its all bout SPYDERCO i've got the same endura as yours as edc and a serrated foliage green one, i have a spyder military and i have the cara cara coming in the mail now it was alot cheaper than the other spyders what do you think of the cara cara?? its not small isit but is it sharp?? for fixed blades i own some big spanish fuckers but my personal fave is my crkt hissatsu one mean M.F

[nitwitbeer]

WestabL1sheD-

I EDC'd the Endura for a long time. C.Cara is is a great value just a little heavier obviously. Took a great edge pretty quick.

[BlazeTheDon]

damn!! the VAQUERO GRANDE is big enough to be a called a machete

[VicariousReality7]

Hey, i just bought a Scimitar.(last one in video)

A little odd, but it's alright. Got a titanium lock. I tried scratching the titanium with my Spyderco Raven, and the edge broke. :/

[Wesjin]

Does anyone have tests/comments about the Cold-steel AK-47 folder?

[DENNISBAIN]

dogg.. u strapped 2 death bro :|

[iamarockgod666]

that's a very impressive collection you've got yourself. what do you think of the cold steel triple action? i'm thinking of getting one. its a bit expensive so if its a peice of shit i dont want to waste my money.

[nitwitbeer]

iamarockgod666, thanks. I wouldn't go so far as to call it a P.O.S. but definitely not worth their selling price on their site @ $145. I paid substantially less than that about 2 years ago. The triple action knife is more of a novelty knife for fun and doesn't see and 'real' duty. The grip is a little slick to which I added grip tape which helps. Still a fun little knife that I'm glad I purchased, just that I have others I use more often. thanks!

[dericdesmond]

its a hunk of shit. More of a toy than a knife. Stay away from cold steel all together.

SPYDERCO!!!! MICROTECH!!!!!! Quality customs!!!!!

[Souppoop777]

KICKASS!!! i am going to order a sog trident tf-7 black tanto blade tomorrow. i have been saving up for weeks!

worth it? FUCK YES

[VicariousReality7]

I'll be gettin' an X2 Voyager(''grande'')in the mail anytime now, and this video was a major influence in the purchase. Thanks.

[VicariousReality7]

... well, now i have it. It's huge! And it was so freakin' sharp that when i was wiping some lint off the blade it sheared though my shirt and into my thumb!

[nitwitbeer]

VicariousReality7, ya the knife is a real bruiser =). I was astonished when I first received it. Like most of my knives I purchased sight unseen, mostly just knew information of the knife(s) through fellow owners. Glad the vid helped and good luck with future purchases!

[dericdesmond]

ps lynn thompson is a douche and his knives suck. Whats up with doin away with the lifetime? Im gonna go sell my kuckri on e before it breaks and chops my foot off.

[balisongnet]

amen...amen. fuck that lardass and cold steel, (except for the fixed ones to be honest)

[SchmittySwitch]

two words: absolutely beautiful. thanks a bunch for posting

[CmsWolves69]

i hate the spyderco lockback and thumb-hole look! ive heard they're very reliable though.

[dericdesmond]

they are VERY reliable, minus that first gen hunk of shit which is one of spydercos saddest models ever produced. I totally recomend a calypso jr zdp(super steel) for an edc. You can get em on ebay for $70. Its a perfect sized flat grind that glides through anything. The other great thing about 99% of spydercos is that they have awesome finger protection when you hold it properly. And for the hole, its one of the greatest inovations in the history of folding knives.

FUCK BENCHMADE!!!!!

[Dtownknifekid]

I am not a fan of the thumbhole either but i think i'll get a delica. Benchmade Rocks though, they're Made in the USA sharp and their axis lock is incredible.

[mortaldraw]

if you don't already, you should get some gerber knives. they are a good quality and don't necessarily cost much, personally, i carry a gerber paraframe 2 for everyday.

[nationale]

You should get a gerber profile, they are cheap but good. Other than that, get a cold steel tanto and a buck nighthawk (two of the most durable knives you'll find).

[Zer0Funk]

Thanks a lot for the feedback. I've been doing a bit of research on the knife, and not many customers are satisfied with it, saying it doesn't stand up to much and the handle wears after just a short time. I've since been looking for the Fred Perrin model, but no progress yet (not only that, but from the looks of it, it's a very expensive knife)

[rip666]

Very good collection! Actually, I´m trying to buy a Sog Trident Folding Knife, just like yours, but here in Brasil they ask for 200 dollars for it! I think I´m gonna import it from USA.

And what do you think about the Trident Folder, nitwitbeer? Is it a good folder? Should I buy the TigerStripe blade or the Black TiNi blade?

I already have some SOGs, like the Seal 2000 and the Seal Pup.

Sorry about my english... hehe

Greetings from Brasil!

[Souppoop777]

hey dude, (rip666) im gonna buy a sog trident folder tf-7 tomorrow. i know that it will be worth it

Brasil huh? how is it there?

[teameymelli1]

hope some of this are used in Hitman movie, hah that would be tight...anyone like benchmade skirmishes/miniskirmishes?

[nitwitbeer]

Yea, I've been looking at the Skirmish for awhile. Couldn't agree on terms with last seller. Hopefully will add one soon.

[ngipngip]

you guys have not seen a Batangas knife yet, from the Philippines. It is best.

[nitwitbeer]

ngipngip,

Legality in certain U.S. states prevent ownership and especially carry of 'butterfly' knives.

[ngipngip]

ah i see

[balisongnet]

best knife collection on youtube, only think its a shame that you only stick to a few brands there are many more

[nitwitbeer]

balisongnet -

Thanks. So far I've posted about 15 different brands with several manufacturers within. I do have other vids besides this. Also many knives haven't made their debut yet =).

[Zer0Funk]

Win the lottery or something? Geez.... Do you recommend the Cold Steel Triple Action Knife? I'm thinking of investing in one, and I want an owners' opinion on it. Also, can you tell me the name and artist of your background music? Thanks a bunch.

[nitwitbeer]

Zer0Funk -

Thanks. The Cold Steel Triple action a neat knife and has accumulated a few nicks from hitting handle when closing. Not a real duty knife for me. When open it lacks good traction for grip. I've since modded it a few times with solutions of grip tape and plasti-dip applications. Don't regret the purchase but would at Cold Steel's retail price. Aphex Twins - Violin Solo

[nationale]

you don't have any buck or gerber knives :(

[nitwitbeer]

I do have a couple Gerber's - Gator fixed and Paraframe

Both in pic in beginning part 1 vid. Paraframe in part 2 vid.

[JulianH21]

omg... the benchmade rukus rocks hard 8)

[tdogd112]

Nice Knives I I'm Working on a collection have a Ka-Bar D2 Extreme Fixed Blade and a SOG Flash 2 so far SOG Knives are the best in my opinion

[wil12345678910liam]

benchmade are the best

[Hellmasterdeadman]

Hey nice collection! Who's the music from? Is this Blaerg?

[oberbond]

nice track alexey ignashov's (K1 star) march music : to forgive but not forget-outside

[beneIIi762]

Nice knives, and I liked the toons, lol. I dont know much about knives but The brands say it all. Nice knives dude, I liked that benchmade alot.

[m1r0sl4v44]

thats an amazing collection man!!

[ricegangster]

what do you think of the SOG Flash's overall build quality? Is it worth it to go for a Benchmade 710? I have a Flash 1. What do you think about the lack of bushings/liners?

[nitwitbeer]

I like the SOG flash a lot, I've had 2. The Benchmade is a much better knife. But I find myself routinely using the SOG S.A.T folders less then my Arc-Lock and Axis-lock knives. The Flash II is a great buy! I use the SOG Trident more often. thanks

[crazyjello0]

SOG Trident is very appealing to me what stores did u get these from?

[nitwitbeer]

online, catalogs, local stores, private parties, ebay etc. new + good price = deal ;)

[WestabL1sheD]

nice colection boy! im feeling the benchmade rukus, triple action and the vanquero grande's!! and course most of em r real nice..u must b loaded!!

[laxfreak0012]

holy shit that coldsteel scimitar is sweet

[BUuLGARIA]

its a pretty nice collection of knives i have one 2 and i wonderd where did u get the case for them

[razorwolf89]

awesome collection, what is that song called? its awesome!!!

[redbull90]

cold steel scimitar.great knife.i own it myself

[Wynaught]

Very nice collection, and the music choice is fitting, rather than some hard rock song like a lot of the videos on like this on Youtube.

[brottarnacke]

nice collection, nice music.

[Bungwrench]

Nice job. Could have used just a tad more time with each knife though. ;)

[Tradja]

Sweet collection. Thanks for putting this together.

[FlyingKukri]

I like the Benchmade Ruckus one..

[xobrittanyxo01]

Sweet collection...thanks for sharing...can I assume your a knfieforums member? or Bladeforums? Must be...lol

[nitwitbeer]

responses sent to questions with more detail given in msgs. thanks for the comments.

[Dogmatic1]

How would you rate the Flash II compared to the other similar size folders you have?

[stang0084]

nice collection. what brand is your favorite? im a fan of cold steel and crkt. i saw u have a crkt first strike. how do you like it?

[RemzofFrance]

Very nice collection, is part 2 already posted ?

[JamesTCA]

VERY NICE!