Today’s video is a little different – I’m taking y’all knife shopping with me on Temu to see what’s still out there and available.
Knife Shopping on Temu: What’s Available & What to Avoid!
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Plague Doctor Replica Cut Test: Is This D2 Cryo 60+ HRC For Real?
This beautiful titanium knife from AliExpress comes with some bold claims – D2 steel that’s been cryogenically treated with an HRC rating of 60+. That’s some serious performance talk for a replica knife.
Spyderco Edgerati Cut Test: 9Cr18 Shows Potential
Going into this, I wasn’t expecting miracles from the 9Cr18 steel, but sometimes these budget blades can surprise you. I came away pretty impressed with how it held up.
Spyderco Native 5 CF Replica Cut Test: Will My Favorite EDC Deliver?
Today I’m putting one of my most-carried knives through the Redneck Cut Tests. I was pretty nervous about this one since it spends more time in my pocket than any other knife right now.
OK-229 Cut Test: Does This M390 Steel Make the Grade?
I had pretty high hopes for this premium steel, but the results left me scratching my head a bit.
Retesting the RAT 1.5 in MagnaCut: Did Resharpening Help?
After a disappointing first run with the Ontario RAT Model 1.5 in MagnaCut, I decided to give this knife a second chance.
Will Aftermarket Clips Fit the OK-229? Answering a Subscriber Question
When subscriber Joe Malone asked if Spyderco Shaman aftermarket pocket clips would fit the OK-229, I thought the answer would be straightforward… Until I discovered it’s not quite that simple.
Spartan Harsey Plague Doctor Replica: 2020 Pandemic Memorial
This unique piece features a traditional plague doctor mask etched on the front scale and three virus symbols on the back – turning 2020’s chaos and toilet paper hoarding into something beautiful you can carry in your pocket.
Spyderco Pochi Replica Review: The Knife That Looks Like My Dog!
This knife isn’t about tactical performance or serious cutting tasks. It’s about the joy of carrying something that reminds you of what matters most.
Microtech Bounty Hunter Replica: A Little Star Wars Nostalgia
This replica takes the popular Sage 5 design and reimagines it with titanium scales, creating an intriguing EDC option at just $35.
Spyderco Sage 5 Titanium Replica: A Version That Never Was
This replica takes the popular Sage 5 design and reimagines it with titanium scales, creating an intriguing EDC option at just $35.
Spyderco Edgerati Replica Review: PM2 Blade Meets Shaman Handle
This beautiful new design from Spyderco combines the best features of the Shaman and the PM2 into one good looking knife!
OK-229 Shaman Replica Review: M390 Blade With Upgrades?
Today I’m reviewing the OK-229 from OK Knives – their take on the Spyderco Shaman with some interesting tweaks to the original design.
Chinese Knife Shipping Delays: Tariff Impact on Replica Knives
I wanted to share an update my recent research into how the Chinese tariffs are creating significant shipping delays for replica (or any) knives coming into the US.
Spyderco Native 5 CF Replica: Better Than My Rosies?
This “SMedium” sized knife surprised me with how perfectly the contoured carbon fiber scales fit my hands. In fact, the ergonomics might just outshine some much more expensive knives in my collection (Rosie?).
Hinderer XM-18 Replica Cut Test: Budget Steel Surprises!
I wasn’t expecting much from this 9Cr18MoV steel in such an iconic design. The actual test results might surprise you as much as they surprised me.
From Dud to Daily Fidget: Rescuing a $25 Chaparral Replica
I thought this $25 Spyderco Chaparral was a complete dud. On a whim, I gave it 10 minutes with some sandpaper – and discovered something surprising.
My Modern Holy Trinity of Knives: Three Best Folders in My Collection
In this video, I’m showcasing about 30 folders from my personal collection before narrowing them down to my modern Holy Trinity
McNees PM MAC2 Replica Cut Test: Will My Favorite EDC Deliver?
Today I’m putting one of my absolute favorite knives through our Redneck Cut Tests – the 3.5″ version of this AliExpress knife that resembles the McNees PM MAC2.
Rosie XL Replica Redneck Cut Test: Cryo D2 Delivers
Today we’re putting the oversized Roosevelt XL replica (Rosie/“Fosie”) through our Redneck Cut Tests to see if its performance matches its impressive specs.
2500 Subscriber Giveaway Winners Announced
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for – time to find out who’s taking home the six knives from our 2500 subscriber giveaway!
How (Not) To Make Money With YT Knife Reviews
In this behind-the-scenes video, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real numbers behind ‘Blades on a Budget’ – sharing my actual YouTube stats, ad revenue, and affiliate earnings across all platforms.
Cut Testing the $30 Medford Praetorian Replica: Budget Tank in Action
Today we’re putting our $30 Medford Praetorian replica through the Redneck Cut Tests to see how this budget behemoth handles real-world cutting tasks.
Testing the Vosteed Raccoon: EDC Favorite in Action
Today we’re running the incredibly popular Vosteed Raccoon Top Liner Lock through our Redneck Cut Tests to see if its performance matches its reputation.
Ozark Trail $10 D2 Knife: What Happened in Our Cut Test?
Today we’re putting Walmart’s Ozark Trails orange D2 pocket knife through our “brutal” Redneck Cut Tests, and the results might surprise you.
2500 Subscriber Giveaway Contest! Thank you!
Looks like we finally made it to 2500 thanks to ya’ll! I like to keep my giveaways simple. Here are the knives that we’re giving away.
Rosie XL Replica Review: When Bigger Isn’t Always Better
What could have been an exciting larger version instead feels like a missed opportunity to preserve the magic of the original while adding some extra blade length.
Koenig Arius Style 55 Replica Review: How Does This D2 Version Compare?
In this video, I’ll share my straightforward observations about the build quality, action, and overall execution of this replica version of one of the most coveted knives in the EDC world.
The Vosteed Raccoon Top Liner Lock – A Perfect EDC Workhorse
This New Raccoon version introduces the Top Liner Lock (which is really a button activated compression lock) that takes both safety and fidget factor to new heights.
Strider SNG Monkey Edge Replica – Historic Military Design on a Budget
Today we’re examining this Strider SNG Monkey Edge Frag Pattern replica – a budget-friendly version of the iconic tactical folder that’s served military and special forces since 2003.
Hinderer XM-18 Replica: Experiencing an Icon Without Breaking the Bank
Today we’re taking a close look at this Hinderer XM-18 replica – one of the most iconic knife designs of the last 20 years that continues to dominate the high-end folding knife market.
WIN+ Cutting Test: World’s Fastest Manual OTS Crushes The Competition
Y’all aren’t gonna believe what this $35 Amazon knife just did in our Redneck Cut Tests!