Oh, for those who don't like the slippery side, what I did with mine was I took skateboard tape and covered the smooth side. Heated it up with a blow dryer then let it set overnight. I then just trimmed the tape to fit, and now I have a high traction handle. Looks like it was made that way, and won't slip even if your hands are slippery from water or even oil. Just a little tip for those that love this blade like I do.
@WeAllJuggleKnives
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks, buddy. The thumb disc on this gave me a lot less real edge length to work with for the bottle cut. But, I overcame!
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I wish there wasn't a blade limit where I live. I'm the same I like to carry larger folders myself. I usually carry up to 4" blades but most of the time it'll be around 3.5.
@aaronfriedmann2488
5 жыл бұрын
Reach is very important in a serious knife fight because you always strike the opponents hand first before engaging. Good luck trying that with a 3.5" Spyderco toothpick. I would not carry any blade under 5 inches other then a back up. Thats why I love the large Espada with a 5.5" and the Luzon with a 6" blade. Fast deployment is also crucial and that feature is unfortunately missing on the Otanashi Noh Ken.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that. Yeah, I've moved the macros and photos to the very end of the video now. I guess I'm just trying to streamline and be more efficient. I know a lot of people like to watch short informative knife reviews so I try my best to keep everything between 5-8 minutes. I've replaced the music with me talking that way the macros shots and size comparisons can still be there without the extra 2minutes of music. Who knows I change my format once in a while, I may go back to it:).
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Welcome! Well the blade is plenty long but I hear what you're saying. If Jeff and I do another bottle cut test I'm bringing this bad boy along! Thanks for watching and for your great review of this knife.
@wenkrush
11 жыл бұрын
This is possibly my favorite series of knives from CRKT. I agree with you and I love the Japanese styling that they used. I always look forward to your reviews. Thanks for putting in the time.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate you watching the vid.
@MThrow
11 жыл бұрын
This was a great review, I really liked the size comparison with the outlines of other makes and models of knives. You just earned a subscriber.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching! Appreciate you! I'm always on the lookout for great Japanese styled blades:).
@jorgefernandez6407
2 жыл бұрын
It's a great knife. Nothing but good reviews on it that I've seen. Can't wait for it to arrive and feel it in my hands! Great review too btw...
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love that Japanese blade styling.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you:) Glad you like the size charts! I've received a lot of positive feedback on it from the beginning so I have continued to use it in my format. Thank you for subbing!
@xxklokxxcolt
4 жыл бұрын
I just bought this right now at bladeHQ and a bs Gerber icon tanto that I will keep in my car for emergencies. Can’t wait to carry that big ass samurai sword folder lol.
@DeadBoysTwo
11 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. I now know what my next knife purchase will be. Haha. Oh, and a few helpful side notes, if you open the knife and hold it tip-up the kanji read from top to bottom- Ota/Nashi/Noh/Ken. And Given Mr. Williams' background, I believe the blade shape is geared to be both an excellent cutter and thruster, hence the dramatic back-swept shape.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I don't know if I'm going do those intros again. They cut into talking time so I always felt like I didn't have enough time to present the knife.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah I know how Kanji is read. I'm Chinese myself, that's why I briefly turned the blade in the correct orientation. The next time I do a bottle cutting video with my friend jeffjuice I think I'm going to bring this along, it looks like it would just go right through a bottle with ease:). Thanks for watching my vid! I hope you get this knife!
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Yup! I was interested in it before but held off. Thanks to your vid I had to get my hands on one before they all disappear. I got 2/100:) I love the knife...but I'm still trying to get use to opening the blade lol. I wish there were thumbstuds or an opening hole.
@murraybarker1948
10 жыл бұрын
I have the older Hissatsu folder which is a super awesome blade with a super sharp edge and great ergonomics. I also have the smaller Heiho. Another great EDC blade that is super sharp and lightweight. I cant wait to get my hands on this newer version.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Really it comes down to what size of a knife are you willing to carry (or able to carry). The Heiho is pretty small but it's nice and un-agressive. The Hissatsu is the mid sized. The Heiho and Hissatsu are both assisted openers, with the option to disable. The ONK is unassisted and the largest of the three. You could always go for the midsized Hissatsu, it'll be a blend of size between all three and also have the assisted opening option.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to get him to do more vids believe me! We are planning a couple vids when the weather gets nicer.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
AUS8 isn't too bad, for me it's just a matter of more periodic sharpening if I consistently use the knife.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
It's a great knife. Just too large for my EDC preferences. Imagine me pulling this out in the office...
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend!
@sebostrip
11 жыл бұрын
Great review. Love that knife, really enjoy having it but like you said it is a huge knife for EDC.
@tetsubo57
11 жыл бұрын
I have never liked secondary locking mechanisms. The primary liner lock should be able to do the task. It's just one more thing that can get in the way or malfunction.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
That is the rare Kershaw Volt, the first composite blade I think.
@NorwegianKnifeDude
11 жыл бұрын
Got the second one? :O Lucky you! Yeah it takes some time to get used to opening it one-handed without any studs or holes. Works for me about 90% of the time :)
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The knife is awesome and if Jeff and I do a bottle cut test this will be one of the knives I'm bringing:) EDC wise, yes way too big for my personal tastes.
@excxflyr
9 жыл бұрын
I am going to try some grip/tred tape on mine, for the slick side. enjoyed the review.
@darkchild57
9 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea:) Thanks for watching my humble vid!
@TabukiJones
10 жыл бұрын
Its amazing how easily you close that knife. I've been trying for days and that frame lock is ripping my thumb to shreds. Great review btw.
@darkchild57
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah I will have to agree that the lock tab is a bit sharp so repeated operation will cause thumb pain and loss of skin lol! But I've got some pretty messed up thumbs from playing with knives!
@ChrisC30
10 жыл бұрын
I just got mine today, and I concur. On the plus side, though, it's that much harder for the lock to accidentally engage, or fail. It'll get more bendy with use. I have pretty hard thumbs, and it was a bit tough for me to close it. I can't do it one-handed yet, but I'm sure that'll change over the next couple of days.
@darkchild57
10 жыл бұрын
ChrisC30 The lock bar on mine finally wore down just a tiny bit, it's still sharp but not where it was.
@ChrisC30
10 жыл бұрын
darkchild57 I suspect they may have updated the design. Some of the things that other reviewers mention on their knives, I'm not seeing. And, I mean in a good way. I don't think the blade on mine can bite me when closed, for instance. The tip looks like it's been re-profiled slightly. My lock bar isn't sharp at all. One thing I can say, do not reverse the clip to face the G10 side. It makes it harder for the knife to slip out during draw. Not impossible, just more resistance. And, when you need a knife to come out of your pocket, you want none.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that! Glad I could help out:).
@jeffjuice3886
11 жыл бұрын
nicely done :p I found that weird that no where was the info on the locking side found. I guess one day we will have to contact crkt lol.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
I know! You would think CRKT would list it under the handle information, nope, it just says G10. Eh it's not that big of a deal.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Mine was a gift. I do see they're in stock at bladehq and gpknives at the time of this comment.
@nordicomsystems8841
7 жыл бұрын
I was in the USMC overseas and I ran into more than one guy that:carried the CRKT M21-SFG. They liked the Veff serrations as those aren't prone to getting caught in clothing like normal serrations. There's a Veff version of this Otanashi also but overall the M21-SFG is a sturdier knife and better built, and the quillions make it more practical for a combat setting. I love Japanese culture and weapons too but for practical purposes there are better choices for the money.
@darkchild57
7 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree with the practicality standpoint. I've owned the CRKT M21-14DSFG, M21-14SF and the M16-13M and they are very good knives! I have a photo of them on my Flickr page, search for darkchild69 crkt knives and it should pop up in google images. I am not in a combat zone (and I hope I never find myself in one) so I have a bit of leeway in the practicality part, although I will say given the size of the Otanashi it's probably not practical EDC lol. I have high respects for you, thank you for serving our country.
@nordicomsystems8841
7 жыл бұрын
I bought my father the Heiho and he EDCs that and loves it. You do great reviews too man, we appreciate your work. My 13y/o son was actually researching fidget spinners today and was watching one of your vids. I'll definitely head over to Flickr and check those pictures out too, thanks.
@darkchild57
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, appreciate you watching my videos. I don't get much time to upload many videos these days but I do what I can. I've owned the Heiho for a while now, the steel is on the soft side but it's a very nice slicer and compact for discreet carry ( much needed for me since I work in an office environment), don't ever want to scare the sheeple lol. I just picked up the Kizlyar Supreme Whisper, now that is my kind of design. I'm about to upload a video on that. Let your son know that I've been using my spinner at my work desk, it's what I do all day since they prohibit cellphones out while working. Very fun and it keeps my hands busy while I wait some times. Take care:)
@peterdelgado1223
6 жыл бұрын
Not only is this knife a good stabber but it's also a good slasher as well. If you notice this blade has the curve that Katana's have which improve the cutting greatly! :)
@mwhich50
11 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. I like it a lot too, but it seems to be a little too much to carry. I like my Hissatsu, but I love the Heiho. I think I will pass on the Otanashi.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Good point!
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thatguy.namedmitch
11 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!
@NorwegianKnifeDude
11 жыл бұрын
That last HDR there!! You got the Vaquita huh? :) Awesome! Liking it?
@Jaiofspam
11 жыл бұрын
miss your intros bro... bring them back.
@priority2
11 жыл бұрын
As always, excellent review.
@KO_5662
Жыл бұрын
If this was a flipper that would solve the lack of a decent choil . tada fixed.....now I wanted it in a flipper
@darkchild57
10 жыл бұрын
If you like the other two versions chances are you'll like this one!
@Lookinformemarbles
11 жыл бұрын
Cool Blade!!
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Lol! Thanks for watching the vid! Good to be first:).
@patrickmccrea3455
2 жыл бұрын
Mine get here tomorrow 😅
@krakenrc
11 жыл бұрын
what model Kershaw knife at the end of the video that is in between the Otanashi and the blue handle knife?
@kcbeem123
11 жыл бұрын
I love the one that I have.
@darkchild57
11 жыл бұрын
Lol, yeah it sure does! I wish I had skills of a ninja...
@Cottonrocket
11 жыл бұрын
I think the Kanji on the back side of the blade says : Made in Taiwan.
@derekpierkowski7641
8 ай бұрын
Why'd they use AUS-8? They were Soooo close!
@sfbulldogg1
11 жыл бұрын
God vid !
@Sharpbevel
11 жыл бұрын
More Juice!
@PkwyDrive13
9 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one.. Curious, does this knife allow you to flick the blade open? Without flicking your wrist...is it smooth enough or no?
@darkchild57
9 жыл бұрын
I think it can be done but I haven't had much success with that. It could just be the way I'm doing it. I usually give a slight wrist flick to help it follow through. It's a pretty smooth pivot action but it's not on bearings.
@PkwyDrive13
9 жыл бұрын
darkchild57 ah thanks, I was hoping it'd be smooth enough.. I wonder if I can rig up some phosphor bronze washers in it...
@gottagetblades4481
11 жыл бұрын
I'm having difficulty deciding between the Heiho, Hissatsu2 and the Otanashi. Do you have a suggestion?
@dakine425
11 жыл бұрын
where did you get yours, trying to find one
@KBar666
11 жыл бұрын
Nope, designed for both a good slasher and stabber.
@Jaiofspam
11 жыл бұрын
aww really?! i thought it was a great way to get some 3 dimensional macro shots of the knife... your vids dont feel as complete without the knife pr0n :(
@justinprather8846
9 жыл бұрын
Is the yokote geometric or cosmetic?
@darkchild57
9 жыл бұрын
I have never been too sure what a Yokote is, if it's the bevel at the tip, then yes it's very sharp. Is it perfect in symmetry...not really, but it's functional.
@justinprather8846
9 жыл бұрын
The yokote is the line that delineates the tip from the rest of the blade, it may either be just part of the polish job or an actual geometric grind in the blade.
@itoldyou6169
6 жыл бұрын
The Japanese writing on the blade actually says "All Americans are fat and stupid". I'm kidding, but I do wonder sometimes if Japanese writing and tattoos actually say what people think it does.
@NeptuneKnives
11 жыл бұрын
I'm the first to watch yay!
@Apex_grind562
3 жыл бұрын
Down side in my opinion is that crkt made it out of recycled old cold steel junk. Who wants to spend 100 bucks on AUS8? It is terrible and will rust and flake on you. Knife makers can learn from companies like WE and atleast give us S35vn . This knife would be better even if it used a vg 10 blade steel. The design flows. But the materials are gasoline station, walmart. I'll pass because I'm allergic to garbage materials. I want something I could count my life on or pass on to my child one day.
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