KnifeCenter FAQ #114: What Is My Favorite Steel? + Best Machete For the Money

Why exactly does David like 14C28N steel, and what else tops his list of favorites? Plus, we’ll cover the best machete for your dollar, re-examine Opinel vs Benchmade. And a not-so-special guest appearance.

Here’s a closer look at David’s attempt at homemade micarta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWSzjg-lUjo&t=1607s

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0:00 Intro
1:28 David C. Andersen’s Favorite Blade Steels
8:05 The Best Machete Money Can Buy
12:16 Whose Hands Are They Anyway?
15:11 Measured Once, Cut Twice: Opinel vs Benchmade
17:45 Knife Collecting on Speculation
19:07 Teeny Knife

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