Premium Vs. Budget Fixed Blades.... Do You Lose That Much With Budget Knives?
Published: 4 days ago
Premium EDC fixed blades offer incredible materials, craftsmanship, fit and finish, and performance… but are they always worth the extra money?
In this video, we take an honest look at premium vs budget EDC fixed blades and discuss what really matters when it comes to everyday carry fixed blades. From blade steels and handle materials to ergonomics, sheath quality, real-world use, value, durability, and overall capability — this is a realistic discussion about what budget fixed blades can still offer people who can’t or simply don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a knife.
Because while premium fixed blades absolutely have advantages… modern budget fixed blades have come a LONG way.
Whether you carry a custom fixed blade, a premium EDC fixed blade, or a budget-friendly workhorse, this discussion is for every knife enthusiast and EDC gear lover out there.
Join our premium members knife of the month giveaway, here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVrcIxbLAAaIAM6Yvau21w/join
Knives from this video: ***Prices have increased recently due to tarrifs and gas prices****
Bradford Guardian 3: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=99903
White River M1 Backpacker: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=101711
Stroup Mini: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=101052
Big Idea Design Lookout: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=98195
TRM Tagalong: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=126491
Kizer Smolt: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=109812
Kizer Whiskey Jack: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=125413
Kizer Evenki 1: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=20017&pw=423329&mi=37393&pt=3&pri=17757
Kizer Muskrat: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=111938
Esee Izula Fireant: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=107854
Other links that will help the channel: discount codes in ():
White Mountain Knives ( use code UNP-DAD): https://whitemountainknives.com/
My Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3NpGvCS
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NUYjW6
Skyrim Wrist Watches (CHRISWRIGHT): https://skyrimwrist.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERDAVIDWRIGHT
Blade HQ: https://alnk.to/9xmFu9J
Knife Center: https://alnk.to/a47vTox
Big Idea Design (DADSEDC): https://bigidesign.com/DADSEDC
Bastion Bolt Pens: https://bastionboltactionpen.com/?rfsn=9081357.055621&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=9081357.055621
Lonestar Kn ife and Supply: https://lonestarknife.com?sca_ref=10457153.yF2TY7FjpZmNFvy
Knafs (CHRISWR_350): https://www.knafs.com/CHRISWR_350
Olight O'pen 3, Ark Pro, Ark Pro Ultra, and Warrior Ultra, Baton Ultra, and Baton 4 Pro:
https://www.olight.com/s/NFYKGR
https://www.olight.com/s/3JN30N
https://www.olight.com/s/5T0SHX
https://amaz.works/4tIaxRA
https://amaz.works/3QAYerZ
https://www.olight.com/s/SBEVYX
Lost Dutchman Leather Wallets: https://www.lostdutchmanleather.com/christopher
Blade City: https://alnk.to/31uDbYx
GP Knives: https://tidd.ly/4q6iKho
Atlanta Cutlery: https://tidd.ly/4hyKM1c
Adept Knives: https://tidd.ly/42CYFFv
Sofirn Lights (SOFIRN-CHRISTOPHER): https://us.sofirnlight.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERWRIGHT
Wixco (UNP-DAD): https://wixcoknife.com/?ref=CHRISWRIGHT
HX Outdoor (UNP-DAD: https://www.hxoutdoors.com/?ref=UNP-DAD
KB Knives (UNP-DAD): https://kbknives.com/?ref=vxiztirc
Toor: https://alnk.to/58tIXLP
Montana Knife Co.: https://alnk.to/c0bhdAJ
Black Beard Fire: https://alnk.to/882BDCO
Civivi, WE, Sencut: https://tidd.ly/48OHJ2B
Artisan/CJRB: https://tidd.ly/48W4ulg
Olitans (CHRISWRIGHT): https://olitans.com/?ref=CHRISWRIGHT
Fintiso (UNP-DAD): https://fintiso.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERWRIGHT
Tactical Geek: https://www.geekedcstore.com/?ref=mwndkdmd
My Medic: https://alnk.to/1N5q9qe
Buck: https://alnk.to/9Ihwi7K
3V gear: https://alnk.to/cSL9WRc
Nebo Lights: https://alnk.to/aWGP9RJ
Nextorch: https://alnk.to/fwuwF5o
Nexbelt: https://alnk.to/eZKfIDn
Optics Planet: https://alnk.to/fSk2CIO
Tekto Knives: https://alnk.to/7fsUyIP
Eikonic Knives: https://alnk.to/biwl7tj
Outdoor Element: https://outdoorelement.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERWRIGHT
Wuben Lights (CHRISWRIGHT): https://www.wubenlight.com/?ref=bediducq
Kansept Knives: https://tidd.ly/3JalsCg
The James Brand: https://tidd.ly/45lF9Pd
CRKT: https://alnk.to/hhE6tc2
Elite Survival: https://alnk.to/eOPuJO5
704 Gear: https://alnk.to/h6Jlurw
In this video, we take an honest look at premium vs budget EDC fixed blades and discuss what really matters when it comes to everyday carry fixed blades. From blade steels and handle materials to ergonomics, sheath quality, real-world use, value, durability, and overall capability — this is a realistic discussion about what budget fixed blades can still offer people who can’t or simply don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a knife.
Because while premium fixed blades absolutely have advantages… modern budget fixed blades have come a LONG way.
Whether you carry a custom fixed blade, a premium EDC fixed blade, or a budget-friendly workhorse, this discussion is for every knife enthusiast and EDC gear lover out there.
Join our premium members knife of the month giveaway, here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVrcIxbLAAaIAM6Yvau21w/join
Knives from this video: ***Prices have increased recently due to tarrifs and gas prices****
Bradford Guardian 3: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=99903
White River M1 Backpacker: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=101711
Stroup Mini: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=101052
Big Idea Design Lookout: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=98195
TRM Tagalong: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=126491
Kizer Smolt: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=109812
Kizer Whiskey Jack: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=125413
Kizer Evenki 1: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=20017&pw=423329&mi=37393&pt=3&pri=17757
Kizer Muskrat: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=111938
Esee Izula Fireant: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=18445&pw=423329&mi=35733&pt=3&pri=107854
Other links that will help the channel: discount codes in ():
White Mountain Knives ( use code UNP-DAD): https://whitemountainknives.com/
My Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3NpGvCS
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NUYjW6
Skyrim Wrist Watches (CHRISWRIGHT): https://skyrimwrist.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERDAVIDWRIGHT
Blade HQ: https://alnk.to/9xmFu9J
Knife Center: https://alnk.to/a47vTox
Big Idea Design (DADSEDC): https://bigidesign.com/DADSEDC
Bastion Bolt Pens: https://bastionboltactionpen.com/?rfsn=9081357.055621&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=9081357.055621
Lonestar Kn ife and Supply: https://lonestarknife.com?sca_ref=10457153.yF2TY7FjpZmNFvy
Knafs (CHRISWR_350): https://www.knafs.com/CHRISWR_350
Olight O'pen 3, Ark Pro, Ark Pro Ultra, and Warrior Ultra, Baton Ultra, and Baton 4 Pro:
https://www.olight.com/s/NFYKGR
https://www.olight.com/s/3JN30N
https://www.olight.com/s/5T0SHX
https://amaz.works/4tIaxRA
https://amaz.works/3QAYerZ
https://www.olight.com/s/SBEVYX
Lost Dutchman Leather Wallets: https://www.lostdutchmanleather.com/christopher
Blade City: https://alnk.to/31uDbYx
GP Knives: https://tidd.ly/4q6iKho
Atlanta Cutlery: https://tidd.ly/4hyKM1c
Adept Knives: https://tidd.ly/42CYFFv
Sofirn Lights (SOFIRN-CHRISTOPHER): https://us.sofirnlight.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERWRIGHT
Wixco (UNP-DAD): https://wixcoknife.com/?ref=CHRISWRIGHT
HX Outdoor (UNP-DAD: https://www.hxoutdoors.com/?ref=UNP-DAD
KB Knives (UNP-DAD): https://kbknives.com/?ref=vxiztirc
Toor: https://alnk.to/58tIXLP
Montana Knife Co.: https://alnk.to/c0bhdAJ
Black Beard Fire: https://alnk.to/882BDCO
Civivi, WE, Sencut: https://tidd.ly/48OHJ2B
Artisan/CJRB: https://tidd.ly/48W4ulg
Olitans (CHRISWRIGHT): https://olitans.com/?ref=CHRISWRIGHT
Fintiso (UNP-DAD): https://fintiso.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERWRIGHT
Tactical Geek: https://www.geekedcstore.com/?ref=mwndkdmd
My Medic: https://alnk.to/1N5q9qe
Buck: https://alnk.to/9Ihwi7K
3V gear: https://alnk.to/cSL9WRc
Nebo Lights: https://alnk.to/aWGP9RJ
Nextorch: https://alnk.to/fwuwF5o
Nexbelt: https://alnk.to/eZKfIDn
Optics Planet: https://alnk.to/fSk2CIO
Tekto Knives: https://alnk.to/7fsUyIP
Eikonic Knives: https://alnk.to/biwl7tj
Outdoor Element: https://outdoorelement.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERWRIGHT
Wuben Lights (CHRISWRIGHT): https://www.wubenlight.com/?ref=bediducq
Kansept Knives: https://tidd.ly/3JalsCg
The James Brand: https://tidd.ly/45lF9Pd
CRKT: https://alnk.to/hhE6tc2
Elite Survival: https://alnk.to/eOPuJO5
704 Gear: https://alnk.to/h6Jlurw