KnifeCenter FAQ #23: Hollow Grind vs. Flat? + Cold Weather Knives, Best Knife Color, More!
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- Is the color of a knife more than just aesthetic? We’ve also got the best knives for crazy cold weather, the benefits of flat grinds and hollow grinds, and how a folding knife’s lock affects the opening action.
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0:49 The Usefulness of Non-Threatening Colors
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6:21 Best Knife for Farmers and Ranchers
8:36 Flat Grind vs Hollow Grind
11:35 Lock Types and Their Effect on Opening Action
14:01 Best Folding Knives for Cold Weather
19:20 What do we call DCA at the office?
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When I was in the military, the most common issue with equipment for cold weather operation wasn't the formation of ice crystals, it was lubricants that thickened or hardened from the cold. Our solution was to use dry lubricants, things like silicon spray that dried or powdered graphite.
Same experience living in Fairbanks Alaska. Oil that is normally ok most places turns solid at cold temperature.
Interesting, thanks for sharing...
Knowledgeable, informative, concise, diplomatic when needed and injects humor when needed, all the qualities of a great spokesman. David is the man!
My granddad was a full time cattle/tobacco farmer, one year back in the 80s he went to knife works in pigeon forge and got a deal on 3 blade old timer slip joints. He was so proud of the deal he got, he bought a handful of them. I laughed at him because 25 years later he had only carried 1 knife and kept the rest in his drawer. Each of the blades were close to half the original length. They weren't anything special but they were reliable. Thanks for the videos and reminding me of my grandpa
Your granddad wasn't the only one, my father did the same hahaha one knife with the cutting edge right up to the spine and new ones in a drawer.
Buck 110 is my favorite. I have one that was made in 1976 That I got in the US NAVY. Still carry it on my belt today! I never saw a reason to get any other knife. You can open it instantly with your thumb and finger as you pull it out of its case or sheath. I learned how to do this from my shipmates that had the Buck 110. I brought that Buck 110 for 19.89 at the ship's px For 45 years, I've used that knife to cut, hammer, chisel, screwdriver, box opener, scraper, and God, knows what else Do you sell the leather Buck case/sheath for the 110? My puppy chewed my buck case/sheath up, but it is still functional. Why is any knife worth 600 dollars? Beyond me, to even think of paying that much for any knife! That's just me on the expensive knife thing. I do enjoy your informative videos and have learned quite a lot about knives. Thanks!
The same reason (anything) is worth (price beyond the point of diminishing returns).
Great blade my friend. My dad has carried a Buck 105 for 40+ years and has processed 100+ deer in his life. It has been sharpened so much it is a super thin blade at this point. I bought him a Buck 119 as a birthday gift when I was in high school. he has it, but has never used it. It was a gift and he didn't want to damage it. I hope I get to own these bades some day when he moves on to the next adventure.
Dave, youi handled that first question/issue both intelligently and diplomatically. Well said !
Dave is a cool guy. I raise my virtual glass to him 🍻
I have lived and worked on cattle ranches nearly my whole life and my favorite hard use knife is the Cold Steel AD-15.
I agree with your arguments about friendly colors... I am a knife guy and try to spread the love on this great hobby ... I always have my user blade like a Hinderer or Chris Reeve Knife but also have a Case or SAK for the office ... it won’t offend, preform the task at hand and can be used to break the ice on the hobby and hopefully lead to fuller conversation on the subject.
Same. I always also have a multitool and I usually use the knife on it when in public situations I don't want to attract attention.
DCA, you are bringing all of us to a more educated place in the world of knives. I enjoy your content and appreciate the information you bring to us. Thanks.
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The cold steel recon one is my favorite farming knife, it’s virtually indestructible, very comfortable in hand, and easy to use with gloves.
Funny... -40c and -40f is actually the point where Celsius and Fahrenheit equal out. Frozen tundra knowledge from Wisconsin 😉🥶😅
Today I learned... -DCA
Yes sir, the -40 is the equalizer lol
Appearance is a factor. Swiss army knives with red scales give people a feeling of nostalgia. Wooden handled pocket knives do the same because you picture a grandfather peeling an apple. Both scenarios put you at ease
Purple Delica was the knife I bought to carry to the uni without scaring people around me - at it worked out just fine. Cute wee knives with colourful handles have become one of my favourite knife categories lately
Dave, As one who spent his Army deployments in two locales with weather extremes, When I was frequently needing tools to work while outside in same, I took the advice of my Marine Corps dad who ran a RADAR site on an island off the coast of North Kotea during our - ahem - “intervention” there in the ‘50s. He wouldn’t have EVER been caught outside with a knife that had a hinge in the middle, EDCing a classic Pilot’s Survival Knife for purposes of reliability! In these situations - you were RIGHT in your 1st assessment - the best “folder” IS indeed a fixed blade! In my case it was a Case Kodiac Hunter, a great solution for rope, para-cord and thin coaxial cable, the items most likely on my list to be severed.
Thank you Knife Center for these videos. I really like them! I lived on a small farm for most of my life. I landed on carrying a knife that I could open one handed. I've carried all types of folders, but I constantly seemed to get into situations where I could only use one hand to deploy my knife. One of my favorites was the Kershaw Brawler. A fixed blade is always a good option too.
LOLz, nice Big Lebowski reference
The Dave abides!
The Benchmade 940 has been in my pocket for 2 years, best farm/ hard use knife I've ever had
psychological color theory....Color influences perceptions
My Victorinox Spartan in black scales puts non-knife people on edge more than my red scaled models do even if they are exactly the same size
@@hamstermunchies5558 color makes a huge difference to the way something is perceived, even on a knife that is usually thought of as more safe by those people like a Swiss army knife.
Congratulations for your assertiveness while answering the colour related first question. I do agree with you.
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First, thanks for the continual flow of content that is worthy of watching ... there's too much garbage content out there these days so yours is a breath of fresh air. Second, I just watched a 2019 piece of yours by L.T. Wright. What a stellar individual. No wonder you collaborated w him on your own design - great choice. L.T. is level-headed, logical and reasonable ... all of which seem lost on many folks these days ... common sense out the window. Sad. I plan to order one of his pieces soon. Again, mainly just want to thank you for great content. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for the very kind words Karen, they are much appreciated! -DCA
When working on my uncles farm I carry an esee 3 it is so useful its now my every day carry.
I bought a CEO but not the flipper model, the thumb stud version. Really compact when you get your hands on it, and really well done in my opinion. You can clip this one in a shirt pocket if you dress with shirt pockets. It would just melt away in a jeans pocket, but it's a pretty small knife. Very discreet and quite nice. I like it a lot.
John Farnam, famous firearms trainer, always says, "Be the gray man". Don't attract attention to yourself when carrying any defensive tool. Applies to knives also. Thanks.
I live and work where people are scared of knives. People notice when you use a knife, regardless of what type or color. When I pull out one of my colorful knives I want people to think I don't know who John Farnam is and my knife is a pretty box cutter, not a defensive tool. I don't want to be a grey man.
@@eddyeoq Good for you. Guess I wouldn't want them to think it was a box cutter either or they may think of plane hijackings. Just trying to take David's side and point out that different color scales make knives look less threatening. We all know they can be used for good or evil depending on the person. Have a nice day.
@@williamhoppe4500 haha you're probably right about the box cutter. I misread your comment as disagreeing with David and saying colorful knives attract attention. Doh!
@@eddyeoq you want people to think you don't know who John Farnam is? 🤦♂️ Bro, no one who flinches at seeing a knife would have any goddam clue who he is. What a stupid comment. You also said you don't want to be a grey man, yet your entire post is about you wanting to be inconspicuous 🤦♂️Bro.
One of the first things a police officer looks for, when stopping and questioning, is a knife pocket clip in the front right pocket .
Then the question, " Are you carrying any weapons?"
Don't attract attention. Don't DO anything that might cause suspicion.
Also, if the cold is really an issue for you...stick with a fixed blade knife and keep the folder in your warm pocket as a back-up.
David is not just a guy, DCA is a legend
One of the best knifeAQ's to date. To Canada guy with frozen lockback, carry in an internal pocket or get a scandinavian fixed blade. (I used to live in Alaska). Lube with graphite if you must carry a folder when it's cold.
I live on a farm and my new "farm" edc is either a crkt Crawford Casper or a Chinese knock off of a benchmade 940 from wish. I have butchered animals cut light wire cardboard and widdled sticks with the 940 knockoff and it's still razor sharp. I'm very impressed with the clone it's with taking a look at 100 %
Hard to believe none of your farmer friends carry a Leatherman and I've been carrying a Mora chisel knife lately and really liking it.
Oh and I've frozen up a Griptilian myself and my solution was a fixed blade as well.
At -41 degrees almost any kind of lubricant will 'freeze'... that's why the fixed blade makes sense, but there too, any kind of tight fitting sheath can 'freeze' your knife in the sheath, condensation moisture can be all it takes...
I think transmission fluid will still pour at -41. Also some hydraulic fluids. Equipment operating in extreme cold weather needs special lubricants, but they do exist.
@@sheltermonkey6065 Thanks didn't know that!
Are those low temperature lubricants usable at room temperatures or do they evaporate?
@@alexandergutfeldt1144 Polyalphaolefin is by far the most common synthetic base oil (think Mobil 1 motor oil). Polyalphaolefin (PAO) lubricants are useable over a wider temperature range than mineral oil-based types... both on the low side and on the high side. Pour point is not the only factor indicating suitability for low-temp use, but it gives you an idea. Some Mobil 1 engine oil varieties have pour points around -55 °C.
I've been watching Fear The Walking Dead and it got me thinking "What's the best zombie killing knife?" And I thought I should ask you, David and KnifeCenter crew
Someones a Big Lebowski fan!
I always enjoy watching your videos. Always good to expand my knowledge of one of man’s oldest tools. Mahalo from Hawaii
Just a suggestion for Revival Giant, for manipulating in the cold with gloves on, a butterfly knife, or balisong, works quite well, not in the fast and flippy way, but in a slow, deliberate way.
These are awesome, only bad part is it’s making my knife want list longer lol. Keep up the great work David and Team.
Question: Folding Knife which doesn't freeze?
Answer: slip joint?
In my Country even -10 degrees Celsius is extreme cold (for me). But it works.
For very cold temps perhaps a friction folder or a slip joint could be better
I can't wait to get my crkt ritual,and clean my fingernails with it,while looking sinisterly at the guy in front of me at the checkout,cashing in scratch offs
They call all black knives "murdered out" David hit the nail on the head with bright "friendlier" colors.
That murdered out s*** is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. young punks who sat around and play with their knives and never use them are the ones that coined that term, I'm sure.
I would LOVE a whole episode on nothing but cross bar locks. Now that the Benchmade patent has expired, there’s some really great products out there.
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Good form today DCA and it's really great the way in which you address or highlight certain comments from previous videos, I thought you were spot on in your response to the question around knives staying under the radar / inoffensive colour ways. Please keep up these knife AQ vids they're a gift to the community and still as good to watch as ever. Much respect bro
Having worked in office environments with very... "Sensitive", people for a very long time, sometimes something as simple as coloring something a "fun" color like blue or pink or green or purple makes people calm.
You're not dealing with intelligence, you're dealing with emotion.
That’s why I have smaller knives with wood scales. For their calming effects. DCA would be proud... I’m referring to my CJRB Ria in Pakkawood
That's why I carry a Swiss Army Knife with red scales. My reasoning is that when people see it they are thinking tools not weapons.
I was at a checkpoint with metal detectors (airport visitor deck) carrying a Victorinox Spirit and a Benchmade Mini-Grip in baby-blue. Had to put the Spirit in a locker but was allowed to bring the Mini-Grip...
That said, the knife industry is trying so hard to sell every knife as a weapon, so I'm not surprised that people think knives are weapons.
Good point
"You're not dealing with intelligence, you're dealing with emotion." Exactly! That's what is wrong with this country: sensitive karens and weak men.
Here for that CEO LCK+ comparison. Great work, David. Nice overview.
Thanks chaps! -DCA
David, here's a good question for you concerning steels. Do you notice a difference between Chinese, Japanese, European and American steels? Mainly concerning heat treats and overall toughness, edge retention, etc.. Most of the information is all over concerning individual makers within their respective countries. Just wondering if you can actually tell when you sharpen and use. Thank you and keep up the great job!
I'd also be curious to hear about this, though, despite what many "commoners" say- no it is NOT all in a heat treat; steel composition matters, moreover, knowhow is well kept and not shared, as for example, only HITACHI in Japan makes ZPD189 and HAP40 (no, Americans do not know how to make it); same as Crucible is in no hurry to share their Maxamet and s110v secrets (which is why all ZPD189 bladed knives are made in Japan, even Spyderco's...)
You can't really generalize by country. Every knifemaking region in the world has cheaper steels with less edge retention, tougher steels, and super-premium particle steels with crazy high edge retention.
For instance... European M390 and American CPM-20CV are essentially the same and it is not likely you'd be able to tell a difference. -DCA
Those cold weather knife suggestions will for sure come in handy, pretty sure I live close to the guy in Canada and this year we had a weekend where one day was -43°f and the next was -58°f. It was so cold my omega springs froze and shattered when I tried to use my mini freek
Another great video. Love the reference from one of my favorite movies in regards to how your coworkers address you. Keep up the good work DCA!
For farmers and for the working man, a “knife” that is often overlooked is a leatherman.
Well maybe those people have no need for such a thing. If they did, they'd acquire one or one similar...
For soldiers as well. In the IDF most combat and combat support troops carry Leatherman/Multi tool. Very, very few carry anything else
@@mordi2537 I consider all troops as “working men” as they do the things others prefer not to.
@@CadillacDriver maybe it just never crossed their mind.
@@stephangrobler5524 my point exactly. If something is a necessity, it'd cross their minds.
Hi David, I couldn’t agree more about some knives, and colors, being more intimidating than others. I always carry a small ( I call them princess knives) knife with less intimidating colors in my fifth pocket just for those reasons. However, some people just want to push themselves in just to start trouble. I once had a lady completely, and very loudly, flip out on me when I produced a mild green Case peanut. Don’t remember why I needed it, but I sure remember the fiasco. I say this only to confirm the need for being discreet with knives in a public setting. Some people are completely unreasonable, and it’s just easier to avoid the possible conflict.
Have a great night Dave and keep on keeping on. I enjoy your videos and appreciate the wisdom you offer us! God bless!
I know what you mean! My second knife I always have on hand is a bright yellow Swiss Army Knife (EvoGrip S18). If I don't want to reveal my main folder, this is usually a good option for me. -DCA
True. Using a pink or purple handled knife in the office is disarming.
Very different than black handle.
well put Dave...on handling the color issue... if you"re a knife enthusiast that lives on planet Earth you know this as a reality.. i carry what I want but I've noticed when i take out, let's say a knife with natural G10 scales that's almost a jade color, i get comments like "oh thats pretty".... it's the world we live in... i'm impressed you even bothered to address that
For cold weather folders, if legal, you can use a balisong. It's a bit tricky to open it with thicker gloves, but as long as you're using two hands, it's definitely not an issue. Just make sure the handles are made of plastic and not metal.
How awesome of you to make a whole video answering questions!
He's made another 22 videos answering questions too.
I absolutely care about colors! I can see how you are appealing to such a large audience that it’s not going to be perfect, but I got lucky because the little things keep it interesting in my opinion.
Another great one thanks David!
On our small 13 acre farm (horses, donkeys, chickens, etc) I like to carry my Ontario Rat 1 in Aus8. Good sized blade, very sharp, easy to sharpen & reasonably priced. I have many knives, including Buck 110s, about 8 different Ka-Bars & about 300 knives total. I have very many choices, but, the Rat1 works for me.
Thanks for my weekly dose of knife geek joy, Mr. Andersen!
agree with David C here, nothing wrong with liking and carrying fun colors! not everything need to be Tacticool looking
Davarino! Was that a Lebowski reference? I like your style, dude.
I dig your style too man -DCA
Big Dave. My man. Good honest work as always.
I had a co worker see me use an akc otf automatic and he was shocked. Turns out he is from Pennsylvania and I’m from ohio. Needless to say I now carry a BRS nomad when working in Pennsylvania. I feel the BRS nomad is highly under rated! How do you feel about their crossover into the folder realm?
Hi David, I don’t technically farm, but I do work outside on the homestead every day all day. I used to carry a Buck 110 because of the durability and price, but then came the one handed knives and it all changed. Noe I carry either a Spyderco Manix 2 in s30v, or my Massdrop Perpetua in nitro v. Both are great and very durable, plus I have the convenience of one hand operation. I love them both and cannot choose between the two, so I just switch back and forth.
Thanks for all you do captain homeboy
That Turn Viper looks awesome...
Mr. Anderson !
So nice to see you.
QSP Worker is also a lockback with ballbearings and it's super smooth.
Another good option for the cold weather knife would be a Fallkniven. They are specifically designed to be suitable for very cold temperatures. I think the f1 has a blade length pretty similar to the 940 and its a little less expensive. Great content as always.
An excellent suggestion! -DCA
Can you talk about knife maintenance. How worried should I be of my knife rusting?
I'm a farmer from North Carolina and I like the Benchmade adamas, the new Cold steel sr1 or for a lighter option the Benchmade presidio 2 CF elite or a PM2 are great knives. I like the buck 110 but I have to have a one-handed open and close option on my knives. Your other hand is often busy when you need to cut something so it's very important to me. The socom elite by microtech is also an awesome knife but they're so hard to find.
Cold weather knife - I used to use a Buck Odyssey. It never failed or froze - oversized action worked great even with heavier gloves. I also used it while working in a freezer warehouse. Downside - I had to sharpen it just about every day...but I used it a lot at work. Not working there anymore and no longer in extreme cold - I stopped carrying that probably 10 years ago. Also - it was cheap - so I used it fearlessly as opposed to a nice knife I would have been more careful with.
The DCA abides.
Dave, you are correct colors matter. It is a human thing. Deny that is baseless. Why stops signs are red, why orange means attention and other have a deep mean to the human psyche. A pink knife vs a black knife for some people have huge effects. Keep the education rolling!
Loved a full flat grind. Changed my working knife to full flat. Then I needed to do my bi monthly knockdown of a shipping container of cardboard boxes.
Nope. Flat grind started to bind more than my hollow. Switched back to hollow
good call on the bastinelli, thats design not only appeals to the eye but the hand too 👍
I reckon a Scorpion lock on AD15 might be a better option for the Canadian gentleman
Sounds good to me -DCA
Isn't the yoke aluminum? That's would be painfully cold to grasp.
Great video, glad you touched on the colors being less "offensive or tactical" and pointing out how its a good way to get non knife people into knives. I stopped buying black knives with silver blades...boring. Keep the great videos coming.
Budget cold knife - Spyderco Tenacious, one handed operation with gloves, washers, open back, jimped thumb ramp, 4-way clip.
Spyderco fully serrated knives are awesome on a farm. They cut anything and stay sharp all weather the spyderco salts but only serrated.
The cold steel broken skull is an amazing light weight knife for outdoor use.
great episode David. liked the whole 'discussion' around colour (or color if you are in usa). colour is important in so many ways; but so is size... as you say. i definitely think that colour can be perceived as 'threatening' - in much the same way as we all associate "red" as a warning colour. of course YMMV, but in my view a totally blacked out knife has a different "perceived" intention than a 'plain' one in fluorescent pink. just my opinion of course. (i have both)
I'm liking that CRKT CEO... Nice blade shape and style for a daily carry general use knife. I am generally not impressed with CRKT products, but I will be buying one of these tomorrow because my usual knife has finally let me down.
For a cold weather option, a full g10 construction might make sense to save your hands, and still be very usable with gloves. I would say the cold steel American lawman, g10 v
Code 4, or air lite (drop point or tanto) Also pb washers in the pivot of all of those knives, but still a triad lock. Not sure if the extra lock pressure point will make it better or worse in the cold, but you can feel confident using some force to try to clear that ice if it does freeze up. All of those knives are what I consider harder use for being so edc friendly, and any of them will most likely last a lifetime, or at very least, several years under hard use. Love mine.
Hi DCA, love the FAQ series. I learn a lot since the series started and thank you for that, keep the good work 😉💪
Now for my question, is there any reliable folding knife with chisel grind? It can have any steel and any locking system as long its a folding knife. Only must be 3-4 inches of blade. Thanks 😁
One word about the CRKT CEO, because the blade completely disappears is the handle, the edge is very close to the other side and it can cut you THROUGH the handle if you inadvertently slide your finger over the open gap.
I have pulled knives from my pocket, for example my Cold Steel AD10, and I have had people make comments. Sometimes you do need to "fly under the radar".
I worked on the ranch for a while and I noticed most knives with ball bearings get hay and other stuff in the bearings so I'd recommend a knife with washers or a fixed blade
Good stuff David. I like the idea of the Viper Turn. Seems like a beautiful knife with great workmanship. It might be too nice to use but would sure be fun to look at. I am gravitating toward hollow ground blades. I find that for my use, "thin behind the edge" is what I find the most useful.
I'm also a big fan of knives with a utility blade profile but most are flat ground. Can you give some recommendations for hollow ground sheepsfoot/wharny folding knives?
I tend to use whatever I have out on my property. The 110 is probably one of if not my most used one. Time to get a new one since the blade looks like a filet knife now. Can't recommend it enough though!
For extreme cold the Revo Recoil!
Id rather say that the friendly colors are more disarming than other colors which can be alarming, i dont see colors ad necessarily being categorized as threatening. Just alarming and disarming or grey in between.
Thanks for the video I have been catching up on lots of stuff I haven't viewed for a while. When you answer questions its very handy
Smart man !
Hi David hope you and your team doing great. Is there a folding knife that has the minimum thickness while having a great blade? I'm looking for a under 3 inch blade with overall thickness of up to 4 mm
love your shirt color by the way!
hey david, love the series! could you possibly review the Cheburkov Workshop Small Swift Lite in a video? it seems to be a new knife and i really like the way it looks, but was wondering if you can give your thoughts on a video, thanks!
Another great video Dave! I completely agree with you regarding the colour perception. I carry different colours and I've always noticed that my loved ones and the people around me are more at ease when they see me use pink knives or good looking knives. The black ones and more tactical looking do raise some eyebrows. I understand and it is not ridiculous to me.
Also, I'm not sexist but I also notice that since I am a woman, people are more comfortable comparing to my brother who also own knives. However, my dad who is a carpenter, carry more blades than a normal person, does not experience 🤨
Buck 110 everywhere everyday
Hey D.C.A.! what kind of mirror polished blades are out there? I have a lot of stone washed blades, but not a single mirror polished blade and I think they look good. Any budget friendly mirror polished blades out there? Thank you for everything you do!
The ZT0640 seems like a good option for cold weather. Thumb disk, frame lock with overlays, and near the same profile as the 940.
nice the big lebowski reference!!
What secondary angle can you put on a Hollowgrind blade. (The cutting edge angle) I have a Lansky sharpener with 17,20,25and 30degrres. I was wondering if 17 degrees would be ok seeing that it will only really be used as a sliser. What would you recommend?
Hello dca, love the series, very informative. I’m hoping you could help me out. Where I live there has been a spike in stabbings, news says possible gang initiations are to blame. That been said I’ve been wanting a knife with pocket deployment for personal defense. Only issue I have is all Emerson opening/ pocket deployment knife I’ve come across sticks out a lot out of the pocket. Last thing I want is to draw attention to myself so I want a deep carry pocket clip. Can you suggest a pocket deployable knife and aftermarket dcpc combo that is slim, lightweight, completely hides the knife in the pocket, but still allows for easy access.
A ranch boss 2 from cold steel will b a good choice over the buck 110 2 or another option
Can you compare the Spyopera and the new Birdseye Maple Chaparral? I’m looking for a classier folder and would appreciate your opinion.
My old farm boss always just carried a folding box cutter, he could abuse it all he wanted and it's perfect for cutting the plastic on top of a silage pile.
Yep, if dedicated box cutters had been available 150 years ago, farmers might have carried them.
I always thought the BM 940 was a ranching/farming knife designed by a ranch man 👨🏻
I think Benchmade's continual price increases have taken it out of the territory of the working person's hands.