A Perfect $60 EDC Pocket Knife Every Gent Should Own: Case XX RussLock
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- Today we return to an old school Gentry topic from the early days of the channel. I discuss why every EDC should include a pocket knife, and the history of this tool, which is nearly as old as horology. I also share why the RussLock folding knife is my new favorite and how it compares to past favorites in my collection including the Benchmade, Mini Griptilian, Kershaw Leek, Opinel #6, Laguiole, and Spyderco Harpy CO8S.
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People say you don't really need wrist watches and pocket knives these days. I say they are absolutely necessary items for depressed modern people. We could use every little things that brings happiness into our lives!
> _"depressed modern people"_
Finally some terminology I can use to describe my problems!
I agree.
Well said bro. Whoever said those items aren't needed. Full of shit.
Couldn't agree more! I have a Benchmade in my pocket & an omega on my wrist. I live the frugal lifestyle but I did afford these because you only live once!
I have carried this exact knife for 2O years , it’s a true beauty. Thanks for sharing with us your memories of your Grandfather as well as the rich history of knifes, Really enjoyable.
20 yrs that's awesome I hope my leatherman makes it that long
Your story telling skills and sense of class are second to none, sir.
But not as classy as your comment! Thank you James, you are very kind.
Best regards,
TGV
Truly chuffed to bits by his gallantry!
Last summer, I returned to my childhood home, Bradford, PA, for the first time in 45 years. Naturally, I had to visit the Case knife museum & factory (and factory store). It’s a relatively small, but fascinating facility. It’s also the home of Zippo lighters; another old style collectible. It’s worth the side trip if you’re in the area, and there’s no snow on the ground.
This is my first comment on here. I started watching your videos when I started collecting watches. Now you throw in a knife video. I collect knives also. You come across very respectful in all the videos I see. Thank you
TGV! You know it's so funny, I completely overlooked the joy of collecting pocket knives until this week. I've binged on four already! Thanks for the inspiration! Hope you are well! Cheers, Stephen
i would say a Victorinox Swiss Army knife like the classic Spartan is the best EDC knife, it´s affordable, it has a classic desing, and is more than just a kife. It is also a friendly looking knife, and it covers basic day to day activities!
absolut meine meinung!
I would agree I have several but my favourite is the Huntsman. Small enough and does everything I need.
@@timgooding2448 lucky you! I would love a Climber, a Compact, or the old school Soldier, i recently bought my first SAK, a Recruit, simple and elegant, i love it with a burning passion!
I would agree but the worst bit about SAKs is the knife. The rest of the tools are great for EDC but the actual knife and the ergonomics are pretty poor. The Alox range is a bit better in terms of the knife but they're less useful tools overall. I still carry the SAK officer's knife most days though.
Same here, gimme a Victorinox Huntsman every day of the week and twice in Sunday. Carrying one since my 12th birthday in 1981. I’ve tried all sorts of other knives but nothing compares.
Had a tradition where my uncle and I would exchange case knives for Christmas presents the first 18 years of my life- fond memories of case knives and a solid collection now!
Don’t get me starting to collect knives......😁
Funny I am the long time knife collector who said that about watches not that long ago Good Luck!!
@@frankkollar2278 I am the same. Knives were my thing, then watches. Now pens.
Jajaja!! Ive just start looking at Amazon ND found some candidates.
For me it is to Late : Watches, knifes, Fountain Pens and old phones and telegraph stuff.
Too late ;)
I've been collecting knives since I was in my teens. 30+ years later, my collection has become about 90% Case knives. Their quality is unmatched for the price, and they make so many beautiful examples. But my EDC has always been a Victorinox Swiss Army knife. The Victorinox is just so practical. Currently, I'm carrying the Victorinox Executive. The Mini-Champ and Midnite Mini-Champ are two of my other favorites.
I bought a rough ryder zombie pocket knife foe my kid. I was so impressed with what you got for the price, i bought one for myself. A navajo style decorated canoe. Absolutely love it.
It was only a matter of time knife enthusiasts and watch enthusiasts merge
I carry a hand forged Damascus viking neck knife. Mad useful.
Interesting video! It is nice to see a watch enthusiast also beeing interested in knives. Watches and knives are an epic combination! 👍🏻
So glad to see you do this video. I love pocket knives. They are the perfect accessory to a watch and I purposely choose what knife I am carrying to the watch I am wearing. I too am a fan of the Russlock. It's both classy and yet modern compared to older traditional patterns. Takes practice but once you learn to open it you can also close it one handed.
As a Texan who lives in both the UK and Texas, I carry a Buck 373 every single day. It's comfortable in a suit, uniform, jeans or shorts. It's absolutely legal in both countries. If I need a bigger knife for hunting, work, etc., I carry that too. But when I'm done with that task, I put the big one up and still have the 373 in my pocket. For my money, it's the perfect gentleman's pocket knife. Operative words there are 'gentleman' and 'pocket'. Just like a tool watch, a tool knife has its place but that doesn't mean you need everywhere.
Really nice video. I saw one of these in the local hardware store recently and absolutely fell in love with it. There is just something about Case knives, they are the perfect match of art and function much like a Timex. I have several that belonged to my grandfather, I am actually giving my son one of them for his college graduation.
In the uk about the best you can carry is a penknife, in my case it a Victorinox Pioneer X (and an SD on a key ring). For home the Cybertool is a great bit of kit.
I've always carried a multitool instead of a knife. To me, a knife is but one of the tools I need regularly, and something with screwdrivers or a set of pliers is much more useful. My EDC is either a Leatherman Wave or a Victorinox CyberTool. Both have their strengths and weaknesses, but either can do 90% of what I need to do. (I've even used the small pen inside my Swiss Army Knife more times than I can count.)
I picked up a Kershaw Launch 11 a few months ago. Thing is solid, and I use it all the time. Good steel.
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One of the best modern budget knives is the Ontario Rat.
Traditional recommendation: In terms of functionality it is hard to beat an Opinel and it is even one of the cheapest.
I've yet to find a knife in the sub 50 dollar range that beats my Rat-2 :)
Yes it’s a nice knife I have one myself but just my opinion, my gosh it’s dreadfully hideous 🤪
Knives and watches go together so well. Both functional, yet nice to look at and fun to collect.
I wish you could make videos for every single one of my hobbies TGV. You bring a quality that is second to none. Great video.
I am deeply flattered my friend, I am not sure what else to say but thank you so much!
Onwards and upwards,
Best regards,
TGV
I have to say that Case XX knives are my favorite. My grandfather got me into them years ago through handling his collection. I still have one of the Case XX knives that he gave me years ago. Sadly the rest of them including a German officer’s watch from WWII, plus his 16013 Datejust were lost in a house fire. Keep up the great vids TGV!
I own the mini Griptilian in both versions with round and oval hole, but in Germany we have quite strict laws against lockable knifes that can be opened with one hand. So I hesitate to carry it in public. That is why I edc a Victorinox bantam alox. It has all I need, is super slim, fits even in a coin pocket of a jeans, is sturdy, always sharp an no one raises a brow when I take it out. For formal occasions the laguiole would be a finer choice of course but since I have the alox version, I think the swiss knife also fits, when I wear a suit.
Happy to see the varied content making a comeback! Although it’s a bit of a tightrope to walk these days, I’d love to see a refresher of gentlemanly conduct discussions you used to produce.
I love case and I’m a PA boy so I’m rabid about local companies like Hamilton, Zippo, Case, Streamlight, I even have a Westmorland built VW Rabbit gti (love the squares)... But my grandfather used to say that a case was fine for your pocket but if you’re going to get work done use the Buck. I tend to carry spyderco but I still have my grandfathers Buck 110 that was given to him by his father, it’s field dressed many of deer.
I just bought a Benchmade Griptilian recently. I love it.
Hi TGV, I’ve just come back to your channel after some time away and it’s fantastic! Polished, professional, informative and, above all, a very honest and personal insight into your watch world.
You inspired me to pick up Seiko SKX & Sinn 104 a while back. Currently enjoying my snowflake GMT. Keep up the great work. I will enjoy catching up on all your recent videos.
I picked up this exact Case Russlock and I absolutely love it!!! Thanks for a great video as usual!!!
Thanks TGV. Always enjoy to watch your new episodes. I am carrying a Laguiole Knife which bought after watching your video. really like this pocket knife specially unboxing new watches. I don't think I need another one but RussLock definitely classy looking knives. Thanks again TGV.
Always appreciate the research/backstory. Case knives define classic. Was not aware of this model, so thanks once again.
I recently added a Chris Reeve Mnandi in box elder to my EDC collection. Made in Idaho to Swiss watch standards, it is a knife you will pass along to your grandchildren. Always a great video, keep them coming TGV you never let us down.
I strongly recommend the Chris Reeve Mnandi. That’s the ultimate modern gentlemen’s knife. Great size, good blade steel, beautiful wood inlays and most important one of the best pocket clips I know. Only drawback is, that it’s really expensive.
Great choices! I am a big Case XX fan. I have three Case Sharks Tooth knives, one custom made with antler given to me as a gift. Buck has a similar knife with the 110, in many configurations. I have also the Griptilian with S90 steel, the blue/gray one. Stunning.
Thank you for this video. I really enjoy your “non-watch” content, and look forward to more lifestyle topics!
Oh yes, this reminds me on some of your old videos, and everything that i can say is that i like this new ''old'' TGV.
I love my knives, too. My Opinel is an exact same size and same steel like yours, that knife i love the most. Off course, i love my Mora Companion carbon, and my Jaktkit. Opinel and Morakniv are breaking all the rules ''how cheap can be any good?'' Well, just like a Casio F91, an answer is the same. A masterpiece don't need to be expensive. Usually i don't like folding knives, i don't believe them, but Opinel has a really special place in my heart.
Good video TGV
Ciao
I'm a fan of the Kershaw Skyline with a damascus steel blade myself. Tough, holds an edge well, understated, functional.
Great content! I love your EDC style videos. Love the wristwatch check so much. You do them so well! 👍
I never leave home without my Victorinox Swiss Army knife. I've been literally wearing these knives for over 40 years, and I got so used to them, that when I need to travel with carryon only, I feel like I'm missing a limb. Gorgeous knife of yours, TGV.
BTW, you should have asked Hugo for his velociraptor friends razor sharp claws, I'm sure the story would have been a good one.
Case pocket knives are awesome. I own 2 of them and I have had both for about 10 years. One is a Case Sodbuster and the other is the Case Stockman. Another company is Great Eastern Cutlery, there quality is also amazing.
I love my "Honoré Durand" Laguiole 12cm as an everyday knife together with my Richartz...
Use them from kitchen work to cutting belts in my truck, so one of them is always in my pocket...
Parabéns pela bela coleção de canivetes....
Excelente vídeo TGV.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thrilled to have discovered your channel. I also like the Russlock. I’m confident I’m going to be enjoying your channel and look forward to future content. 👍🏻
Instantly sold. I love the classic look of this knife. Thanks for sharing, TGV!
Haha, fantastic, you are in for a treat.
I only wish I had bought one myself sooner.
Thank you George, enjoy!
Best regards,
TGV
Peña knifes are absolutely killing it too... Great vid, looking forward to see more pocket knife vids every now and then... thanks!
Buck 110 foldable and my always carry tool swiss army, although I lost the toothpick, hahahaha, cheers from Barcelona
Hoo buddy, this is certainly an obsession of my life. Typically in my edc I rotate two limited edition Benchmades in 20CV steel, the 940-1501 and 535-1901, 2 sprint run Spydercos, the DLT Smock (new) and a Para 3 in 52100 steel, plus the Mantra and the Raffir Noble Chaparral. I also carry secondary knives, which are either a variety of Opinel #6 of various colors, several Mercator/Otters or older Case/Barlow folders. For heavy duty weekend work, I carry either a Spyderco Paramilitary 2 in K390 or a Manix 2 in 52100, or a BM 560BK1 "Superfreek" in M4 steel.
This was a rather sly and gentlemanly execution of showcasing your pocket knife collection. I would still love to see though a dedicated video maybe telling a little history about each of your daily carried cutlery items as you show them each off.
Great vid TGV! Do you have any pocket knives that have recently hit your radar, maybe a new purchase on the horizon?
I love these little Case beauties ! Perfect Rustic Gentleman knives for sure 😎👍. Wonderful Content again Urban
If you get a bottle of neatsfoot oil down at the hardware store, you can rub it into the leather of the sheath to darken it up. It will give it a nice worn in look.
Can't say I have any interest in knives but appreciate some do. Just like watches if I personally don't like it, doesn't mean others don't so still appreciate the time and effort put into the video. 👍
I got a Case knife from my grandfather. Love it!
I have never owned a Case knife, but I am now curious about them. My EDC knife of choice is the Benchmade, with I use multiple times a day at work. Great episode
Castillo knives from Albacete, Spain. Picked up the Torre with olive wood handle earlier this year and absolutely love it.
Nice review, well done. I've carried a Russlock for 2 years and it's a great pocketknife.
Yes! Finally a gentry lifestyle video!
I had more than a few Russlocks when I was into knife collecting but never really bonded with them. I now carry about four or five different knives depending on how I feel. My go to is a Tuna Valley Railsplitter which has a clip main, pen and a sheepfoot. The sheepfoot is a must have for opening boxes. The others are.... GEC Churchill, Fallkniven Gentleman's Knife, Case Swayback Gent and a GEC Conductor.
lionsteel barlow- i own the spearpoint version and i love it- m390 blade, classic looks, titanium frame, easy to swap the scales out. great knife.
I really liked the haus that jack build... Great omega casting too. I noted the poster behind you. Great video about knifes, i love tje history
Whaaaaat? A knife video? Helllllllllll yes! Mr. Urban gentry.
i have been Carrying my Gerber LST for 25+ years - - - - Heartily Recommend it.
Been fascinated with knives since I was 7. Ten years later (1980), I was looking for my first knife purchase. Fell in love with the Buck 110. Had to put it on layaway since I didn't have enough $$ to buy it 😒
Still have the knife and the receipts. I've owned several brands over the years but, Buck Knives are still my favorite. My daily carry is the Buck 295 Tempest. Prior to that was the Buck 290 Rush.
For years I carried the 110 in its sheath on my belt until someone at work freaked out and complained to management. Hence the acquisition of some smaller knives to carry in my pocket until I discovered the 290 Rush.
Side note: The Buck 110's of this generation are nowhere as good as my older generation model.
+1 for Buck 110.
@P M B Son; you need to get your facts straight. First, pistols go in holsters. Second, knives go in sheaths. A knife in a sheath on your belt is for Function, not fashion. Generally, those knives are too large to comfortably fit in a pocket.
Fantastic video TGV! I think I’m going to buy a Laguiole knife. It’s just such a beautiful knife with such a special history.
Hermoso video! La involucracion histórica es de gran clase. Felicidades!!!
Ive owned, carried for years, and worn out the same knife... Great video. I think ill get another... Thanks
Civivi Element-great size, ball bearings, ez one hand open, D2 steel, $50
Case history hard to beat though.
Great video. I've had a Buck with a sheep's foot blade/awl combo since the early 70s. Still use it.
Thanks for this Guv!
Frank Madrid
Knives are cool and very useful tools. From opening packages and boxes to peeling cucumbers, as my dad used to do with his trusty Persian , Zanjan knife. Cheers 🥂
My favorite EDC carry knives are:
For casual and outdoor it would be the SOG Trident Mini tanto-style (non-serrated). Love this knife and the brand.
For work/dress I carry a Laguiole en Aubrac with juniper wood handle.
Spyderco Delica 4 is my favorite. It locks up so solid, great ergonomics, VG10 steel, patented thumbhole, best EDC knife IMO.
Very tasteful knife TGV. Case's Tru-Sharp stainless steel is a doddle to sharpen and the bone scales look amazing.
My next knife purchase will be be the MKM Timavo. Böhler m390 steel, green micarta scales, wire pocket clip and it's a flipper on ball bearings. Can't wait until it's payday again!
Looking forward to the next one.
Regards,
Koen
Love this guy! So much class! Great videos, keep it up!
I just got this exact knife! Still breaking it in but I love it
Great video! I carry a Case Barlow as my EDC. I took the Case factory tour a few years ago and you should definitely try to as well. It was incredible to see how they are manufactured.
Looking very dapper! Hope you produce more knife vlogs. Watches and knives go together well. Great channel and production quality.
Great video. I had completely forgotten until seeing this. I think my dad had a RussLock. I can picture it - but never knew what it was.
Hi TGV, very nice Case knife. I've been enjoying my Laguiole knives that you turned me on to a few years ago. Best regards, John
Yessss! Case knives are my first love!
Ahhhhhh yes a knife review!!! Love it!
Sold. Just purchased one before the video ended. Purchased the model you have.
My favorite edc knife is any one of my 12 case knives. But my very favorite to carry in dress slacks or suit pants is a case pattern 0096 known as a tiny toothpick. It's especially nice in some of the exotic handles like giraffe bone or buffalo horn.
OPINEL - the only pocket knife at Museum modern art. Never leave home without it - ore one of my other pocket knives. But remember to tjek the local police. In Denmark - one hand operational knives are NOT allowed - and no knives above 7,5 cm blade.
A super video.
I love Case knives. My dad has one my papaw carried in the mines, he used it a lot to make cable splices etc. he used it thoroughly to the point where the edge on one of the blades looks like a rainbow. Nice collection man, I think a Zero Tolerance would go nicely with your collection too. The ZT 0450 and the carbon fiber version (0450CF) are great for a gentleman’s knife as they’re relatively short blades with a really slender profile, smooth ball bearing action, and easy one-hand opening and closing, and of course made in the USA.
Beautiful knife! i must thank you for making me aware of Opinel i now have 2.
For a sub $60 knife I would recommend kershaw cryo. It's a shorter slightly beefer knife than the leek but still has the spring assist opening. I currently edc the benchmade bugout. Will be modding it with custom scales soon!
Osborne 940 by Benchmade has been my EDC for some time. Becoming a true classic!
Nice,will certainly check these out
Love your EDC videosTGV! You've introduced me to items I'll treasure for a lifetime! Pretty Case knife; but, for EDC I don't want to bother with a belt sheath, and this folder's protruding end piece will eat a hole in your pockets! Good point about blade lengths! BTW, be sure and checkout why Case often stamps "XX" on their blades.
Nagao Higonokami folding knives are legendary throughout Japan. Crafted by Mr Nagao, the last remaining blacksmith of the guild permitted to make genuine Higonokami. Affordable, simple, beautiful you can just about open one handed. But you need to careful, it’s a razor.
My dad collected antique penknives - he had a whole draw full of them when I was a kid, bone handles, Sheffield steel, all different sizes from tiddlers the size of my little finger to great big tools....... my mum sold the lot after he passed! Aargh!
Benchmade Mini-Barrage is my daily go to for EDC. Perfect size, D2 steel, great scales. Comes in orange if your like me and prone to misplacing it. 😉
I have a collection of case knives including a black bone handled Russ lock. Great knives.
Case, buck knives, and old timer are classics, but ka-bar is quietly putting out some really affordable good quality folding pocket knives.
There are many good favorites for me. CRK small sebenza 31, benchmade bugout, and hinderer xm-18 3inch are the ones to look for if you come across one
Enjoyed your video tremendously - you do not need an elaborate intro every time. They are fun, but you do so well without! Also like the little 'eraser knife' in the beginning on your desk. Use one like this still today to erase my fountain pen mistakes on paper.
I have a slightly big collection of knives, most are multiple Opinels No. 8’s with different woods for the handle, one of them being vintage from the 1980s. But usually I will grab the Victorinox Super Tinker, my childhood watching MacGyver got me into these. Also been carrying lately, a rarity in the States, the Kizlyar Scout, made in Russia. For a simple folding knife, it does the job when I need a larger knife. Also really enjoy the Morakniv Basic 511, a great, budget friendly utility knife from Sweden. The blade stays wicked sharp with whatever you throw at it. I use it mainly now for cooking.
CRK Mnandi and Benchmade Bugout are my two favorites.
I absolutely loved this video!
i have been into pocket knives much longer than watches and own and love case brand knives. many of the other brands you showcased of this video have begun to manufacture their knives overseas whereas case is competitively priced and still made in bradford pa. never really connected with the russlock, really like the copperlock model. perfect size, lockback, and purposeful blade shape