German Pocket Knife Comparison: Four Year Update with Final Rankings!

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In this video we finally revisit our German Cable Knife Comparison from over 4 years ago! We introduce two newcomers, look back on the test cycle, revisit my personal criteria, and establish our official rankings for best German Pocket Knife!

Original Video:    • German Cable Knife Comparison: Gedore...  

Time Stamps and Links
@0:00 Intro
@1:10 Buck Knife
-Probably wore that from 14 thru college...still have it
@1:33 Thick Box Cutter Style
-hate them for EDC
@1:59 German Cable Knife Refresher
@2:16 Heyco $22.62
https://www.kctool.com/heyco-cable-fo...
-This was NOT included in our test cycles as it was not out
@2:32 Gedore Blue $52.88
https://www.kctool.com/gedore-0063-08...
-This was also NOT included in our test cycles as it was not out either
@2:56 Gedore Wood Handle, $20.37
https://www.kctool.com/gedore-0513-09...
@3:30 NWS Wood Handle, $10.47
https://www.kctool.com/nws-folding-si...
@3:35 At Work Testing
-This was just a 2 week cycle with whatever came my way...luckily, a lot of the same things kept coming up and in similar quantities, so it was a fairly even test run
@4:30 Knipex Cable Knife, $20.92
@4:40 Hazet Cable Knife, $14.14
https://www.kctool.com/hazet-2156-cab...
@4:49 Price Tier
-NWS $10.47
-Hazet $14.14
-Gedore (Wood) $20.37
-Heyco $22.62
-Knipex $20.92 (50% Sale)
https://www.kctool.com/knipex-folding...
@8:15 Testing Recap
-Gedore vs NWS
--These seem identical to me, but the NWS is half the price
---Both are difficult to open compared to the plastic handles
@9:45 Knipex Recap
@10:05 Testing Details
-Packing Tape, Packing Materials, Sometimes Cable Work
@11:15 Milwaukee Grinder Rant
@12:52 Knipex Downside
-Your mileage may vary...I found it annoying
@13:53 Hazet Recap
-Made in Italy
-This was a great knife
@14:20 Quick Video?!
@14:40 Speculative Ranking for New Knives
-I'd slot the Heyco in between the Knipex and Gedore (Wood)
-I'd slot the Gedore (Blue) at #1, or #2 between Hazet and Knipex
--The price is a BIG deterrent for the Gedore (Blue)
@16:05 Visibility
-This was a HUGE criteria to me...having a knife, using it, and then not finding it is a big deal-breaker
@17:10 Hazet Black vs Hazet Blue
-I really wish Hazet made this knife in their signature Hazet Blu
--It would greatly enhance the visibility
@18:04 Missing Knife
@18:18 Stahlwille Cable Knife, $22.20
https://www.kctool.com/stahlwille-123...
-This is your winner!
@19:34 Why Stahlwille?
-Cuts Great, Green Sticks Out, Reasonably Priced
@20:20 Stahlwille Inspection
-4 Years of Dependable Service
--Lots of wear, but NEVER sharpened
@21:21 Sad Ending
-Case Separating
--Knife is still 100% functional
---Will be warranted
@23:23 Updated Knife
-I really hope Stahlwille retains this knife in GREEN
--A black shell would push this down the list
@23:45 Gedore (Blue) vs Stahlwille
@24:02 Cracked Gedore
-This has literally never been carried...just in the video, went in the toolbox after the haul...not even sure it was used to be honest
@24:24 Stahlwille vs Heyco
-The Heyco just feels cheap in hand compared to the others...
@25:17 Stahlwille vs Wood Handles
@25:26 Stahlwille vs Knipex
-Again, these are almost identical...subtle differences
@25:54 Stahlwille vs Hazet
@26:28 Stahlwille vs Gedore (Blue)
-I'd slot the Gedore at #2 behind Stahlwille
--It is thicker and cracked with no use vs 4 Years for the Stahlwille
--The blue and green pop the most against the places I might leave the knife at work, thus making it easier to see, less likely to lose, and easier to find again
@27:30 Definitive Rankings
#5 Gedore Wood
#4 NWS Wood
#3 Knipex
#2 Hazet
#1 Stahlwille
-Again, the Heyco and Gedore (Blue) were bought well after our initial comparison video
@29:34 Wrap Up
-Performance Over Time
--All were solid across 2 weeks
---The Stahlwille was great across 4 years
---Will probably buy a backup in case they change the color to black, or gray etc.
@33:39 Your Thoughts
-And your experience
--I know some of you will have several of these as well
--Do you agree, or disagree with my rankings?
@34:10 Not an Expert
-I'm not a knife expert, just someone that uses one daily and had my own criteria for determining what was best for me
@35:44 Upcoming Videos
-I've prioritized hauls, but reviews and comparisons will be coming
@37:02 Rivet Gun Recommendations
-I'm serious...know one, tell me
@37:10 Snap-on at 10K
-Videos are READY...started in June 2023
@37:39 Conclusion


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