Premium Vs. Budget Fixed Blades.... Do You Lose That Much With Budget Knives?

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 #fixedblades #budgetfixedblades #edcfixedblades #budgetedc #budgetknives #budget #everydaycarry #edcknife #blade #budgetedc #budgetedc #bushcraft #affordableknives #knifecommunity #knifeskills #knifereview #knifelove #survivalknives #campingknives #bestfixedbladeknives #hunting #camping