Mike Curtis (@mikecurtis2585), a knife collector whose channel shares his collection of mostly traditional-pattern knives, has about 5,980 subscribers and a median of 184 views per video. He posts 16-second Shorts with little recent activity, and sponsored Shorts integrations run about $150 to $250 per video.
Engaged knife-collector niche with a 184-view median and very high like rate
- Median 184 views and 5,980 subscribers suggest a small but loyal collector audience.
- Like rate of 15% and comment rate of 13% signal unusually high engagement for the size.
- Shorts-only format means a sponsored Short would cost roughly $150 to $250 per video.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- 16-second Shorts unboxing, collection showcase, brand shout-out clips
- Tone
- enthusiastic, casual
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 20 seconds
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- knives, knife accessories, stickers and apparel
- Affiliate links
- No
Several titles thank brands for free stickers and hats, such as 'Thanks Terry's Knives and Man Stuff for the great stickers!', but no paid sponsorship disclosures were found in the last 30 videos.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Content is knife collection showcases with no flagged themes; 'Bear and Sons Col. Coon USA!' is a product title, not a safety concern.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 6k | 184 | 0 |
Benchmark score: 5 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Look at the great stickers I got from @factorsofjack · 418 views
▶A Big Thanks To James Alton For The Awesome Case Knives! A C · 584 views
▶Jetstream SW 154CM Blue Ti Satin Hardware!! @KnivesFAST · 216 viewsLast three uploads, latest 1031 days ago.
Hey everybody I am Mike Curtis! I love knives! Mostly traditional patterns! I do have some modern knives! Just here to share my collection! Hope you enjoy! This is my Gmail mikeknives71@gmail.com
About Mike Curtis
Mike Curtis (@mikecurtis2585) runs a knife collecting channel focused on traditional patterns, with a few modern models mixed in. He posts very short 16-second Shorts that showcase individual knives from his collection, often with shout-outs to other knife makers, retailers and collectors who have sent him stickers or products.
The channel has about 5,980 subscribers and 249 uploads. Median views are 184 per video, and the audience appears to be older collectors who follow brand and retailer news. These audience figures are estimates based on the channel's content and comments. Recent uploading has slowed considerably, with no videos in the last 90 days.
Brands in the pocket knife and collectible category may find the channel useful for small-scale product visibility. At an estimated $150 to $250 per Short, the cost works out to roughly $4 to $8 CPM against median views, compared with typical paid ad CPMs of $10 to $30.
Written from Mike Curtis's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Mike Curtis can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Mike
How much does Mike Curtis charge for a sponsored video?
Based on the channel's median of 184 views and Shorts-heavy format, a sponsored Short would likely cost between $150 and $250 per video. Rates are estimates from the public metrics and are not a published price list.
What does Mike Curtis post about on YouTube?
Mike Curtis posts 16-second Shorts showing knives from his personal collection, mostly traditional patterns with some modern models. Videos often thank brands and retailers for stickers or products sent to him.
How do I contact Mike Curtis for a brand deal?
Contact details are available on the channel. Unlocking contact details on Starbooked costs $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked directly through Starbooked.
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