KnifeCenter FAQ #42: Best In Class American Knives Under $100? + Seth Returns! Elementum vs Pintail

Exploring the answer to the Ultimate Questions of Knives, the Universe, and Everything. We’ve got other questions as well, so don’t panic. Seth addresses the tip-down carry controversy, the Elementum VS the Pintail, and the biggest kukri we’ve got.
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Check out our earlier video on NYC Knife Laws: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1eXKMLSaZs&t=818s
Cooking with Kukris: https://youtu.be/20yI5afUQW8

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0:00 Intro
0:42 A New/Old Altoids Tin Survival Knife
3:40 Mirror Edge VS Toothy Edge
5:44 Best In Class EDCs Under $100
10:17 CIVIVI Elementum VS Pintail
12:56 Why Are Some Knives Always Out Of Stock?
15:36 A Big Kukri for Big Jobs
20:06 Seth Says: Tip-Down Pocket Clips?
25:47 Compression Lock VS Crossbar Lock
26:48 A Larger Benchmade Bugout
27:35 Filipino-Style Blades
28:12 A Crisp Spine Losing its Edge?
29:05 How Many Knives Does DCA Own?

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