Although the beautifully contoured carbon fiber scales feel great in the hand (just like the Spyderco Para 3 after which it is modeled) the quality control on the knife I received left a little to be desired.
How (Not) To Make Money With YT Knife Reviews
How (Not) To Make Money With YT Knife Reviews
Ever wondered if YouTube knife reviewers are living the dream with free knives and easy money? 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.
The reality might surprise you: after reviewing 100+ knives (only 6 of which were free), spending 400+ hours creating content, building a website, and editing videos, my effective hourly rate comes out to a whopping $4.05 per hour. And that's NOT even considering the cost of purchasing all those knives!
This isn't a get-rich-quick scheme - it's a labor of love that requires consistent weekly commitment regardless of what's happening in your life.
Whether you're considering starting a knife review channel or just curious about the business side of YouTube, hopefully this 100% unfiltered look at the numbers will show why you should probably do this for passion, not profit.
The reality might surprise you: after reviewing 100+ knives (only 6 of which were free), spending 400+ hours creating content, building a website, and editing videos, my effective hourly rate comes out to a whopping $4.05 per hour. And that's NOT even considering the cost of purchasing all those knives!
This isn't a get-rich-quick scheme - it's a labor of love that requires consistent weekly commitment regardless of what's happening in your life.
Whether you're considering starting a knife review channel or just curious about the business side of YouTube, hopefully this 100% unfiltered look at the numbers will show why you should probably do this for passion, not profit.
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