Really appreciate this review. I waited for the Rhino since first laying eyes on the prototype photos, and drove over to Golden (thankfully only a 30 minute drive) as soon as I heard it was out. At first my Rhino's action was very stiff and required two hands to close fully, but after breaking in and tuning the pivot tension, it's completely loosened up and closes very easily one handed (though not as easily as a bigger or heavier blade like in the Para series). As for the left-handed operation, yes I have to agree that you can't open it with the normal thumb opening, however there is still the middle finger flick which works very well. Lefty one-handed closing is where I have the real issue, just not much to get a good grasp on which results in precarious one-handed closing action. I've come across a few photos of clip swaps with a Benchmade Bugout clip which look quite intriguing, unfortunately BM was backordered on the 535 clips when i called. I have a regular deep-car clip coming, hopefully it will fill the lack of a deep cary or wire clip. I'm REALLY happy to see Spyderco making more slim knives without a huge hump, and very much hope we start seeing more humpless and slender Spydercos in the future.
@TheTimLara
6 жыл бұрын
Totally agree that they should have used a wire clip. In fact I said the same thing when the prototype photos were going around on the forum. I would also say that in my experience, the one thing that Taichung is still not as good at as Golden is compression lock action. My Sage 5 is similar in that it doesn't flick shut as well as any of my Golden models like the PM2 or Yojimbo, granted those are heavier blades. Small sample size, but that's about the only thing I can find to complain about with Taichung.
@aleksandraskaluina3860
6 жыл бұрын
Tim Lara i think that the compression lock is like that because in some places like canada gravity knives are illegal and so they wanted to make a knife that doesn’t open that easily just to be safe
@TheTimLara
6 жыл бұрын
Could very well be the case. As impressively consistent as Taichung is, I do find it hard to believe that anything there happens "by accident".
@squarebody4546
3 жыл бұрын
I find compression locks vary widely from the factory, some drop, some have to "break-in". Shaman and Para 3 were a no when new, Ikuchi, PM2 and another Para 3 were a yes. Go figure. As to the clips, generally I will not buy a wire clip model, except if I love the knife otherwise. If this had the wire, I would have passed. I want a firm hold to my pocket, and I hate the lateral flexing. They look and feel cheap. I think Spydie should come up with a design that accommodates both and send both in the package. LynchNW makes an alternative to the silly wire variant.
@Hornel66
6 жыл бұрын
With a name like Rhino it should be much bigger IMO. I was really looking forward to this knife, but I was disappointed with the size and end cost.
@Stahlwerk88
6 жыл бұрын
You said this is purely anti-lefty because of that random hump on the clip-side scale, but it seems like it would still be very Spydie-flickable, something you can’t do with your right hand- again, because of that protrusion on the scale.
@twai8036
6 жыл бұрын
I heard theres a longer version being made, thats the one i want!
@Pippinm7
4 жыл бұрын
Did they ever release a longer one ☝️?
@Pippinm7
3 жыл бұрын
@Jeremy thank you!
@richwar2417
6 жыл бұрын
"All told this is definitely a knife" not the best in business for nothing.
@demonbatty
5 жыл бұрын
It's absolutely lovely, I agree it may not appeal to everyone but with some upgrades (mine has a benchmade deep carry Ti clip and hardware) and remember the CF g10 always costs a bit more. For me it's a great companion for the CF chaparral. A wire clip would have been great but yeah we are on the same page.
@nicholsliwilson
6 жыл бұрын
The left handed opening issue is something that crops up with Spyderco models from time to time and as a lefty I actually find it strange when Spyderco have made such an effort with other models?! :|
@Xyrium
2 жыл бұрын
They should have just stepped up and made their karambit model better. I'm confused about the discussion about Taiwan vs Taichung, the latter is a city in the former. What's the hangup?
@TheCrunchyCrouton
6 жыл бұрын
I really, really like the design and size of this guy but the inability (or at least inconsistency in the ability) to use the compression lock with one hand is gonna be a deal breaker for me. That's too bad.
@jimm244
6 жыл бұрын
ThroatScratch It’s definitely one handed with some break-in. It’ll never roll like a PM 2, but it’ll one hand with some technique and a small amount of time.
@michaelscott6741
5 жыл бұрын
yes, works just fine with one hand.
@SuperSteelSteve
6 жыл бұрын
LBH approved!
@g5magic
5 жыл бұрын
I bought the para 3 carbon fiber limited Edition. And found defective handle. So i had to returned it. It made in USA. The quality control is not great.
@The4cp
6 жыл бұрын
I'm going to ask this in all seriousness. What is it with most lager cities and knife size laws? Why so small? Is it out of fear a larger knife will be used as a weapon? Being in Ohio I just dont understand Cleveland having such different laws from where I live.
@bigrube420ify
6 жыл бұрын
I agree it would have looked way better with the wire clip instead of the same clip they use on the tenacious series
@MrWoodyBalto
6 жыл бұрын
I got my Rhino about 3 weeks ago and with a small adjustment to the pivot, a little polish and a little lube this knife can be flicked open and closed one handed. It requires a bit more practice than the PM 2 because the blade is so light in the Rhino. The blade shape is not the best but what would you expect with a name like Rhino?
@jimm244
6 жыл бұрын
Woody Balto I concur 100% about this knife being one handed with some technique and some break-in.
@ocomegashadowstacking5886
6 жыл бұрын
Sweet knife and sweet video!😊👌
@jimm244
6 жыл бұрын
For me, this is a solid gem! I disagree completely with your ugly for closing technique! How much did you use & carry this before your review, Nick?!? You’re not rushing reviews now, are you? It took 2 weeks of break in, some lube, and a slight pivot adjustment. Now mine pops open with a thumb flip and closes easily one handed. A “modified Delica” approach works great for closing; side of the thumb against the compression lock and a dab of the wrist gets the blade half closed with the “blade-guard/ricaso ridge” against my index finger. I can also close it PM 2-style with a wrist flick, but it definitely doesn’t drop free yet (maybe never) as the blade is quite light. The blade to handle proportions do look a bit off; but the large belly and upswept tip make the blade act longer than it is. This knife has been beyond amazing for detailed cutting and small EDC tasks. The build quality is far in excess of the Dragonfly, though the DF is still a great knife. I think making this knife in Golden (capacity issues?) and definitely a DEEP CARRY WIRE CLIP would be improvements. Incidentally, the screw spacing for the clip is not Spyderco standard. It’s Benchmade spacing for some reason. This isn’t the first time I’ve disagreed with you Nick; it’s the first time we’re miles apart though.
@NickShabazz
6 жыл бұрын
Interesting. No matter how I tried, I wasn't quite able to get this reliable. I'm glad you've found a way here, and thanks for sharing with my viewers.
@jimm244
6 жыл бұрын
Well, at the end of the day, you’re still a gem...hahaha. Been with you almost since the start and it’s always good fun!
@squarebody4546
3 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up if you hate the deep carry wire clips?
@jason_x_90
4 жыл бұрын
I just got this knife. I like it overall except...why did they use the compression lock if it's not meant to be drop shut? This would make so much more sense as a liner lock or a ball lock like the dodo. Or any other lock really. Disengaging the comp lock then folding in the blade is such a weird motion
@adammorgan2670
6 жыл бұрын
I just can't. I wanted this so bad and was really excited to get this as a budget knife. And then they doubled the price. Not made here in the states either which would almost justify that price hike.
@Stahlwerk88
6 жыл бұрын
Adam Morgan I remember when it was first announced, I was shocked that they were putting out a compression lock for >$100, and then they decided that since we waited so long, we’d probably prefer higher-end materials and a 2x price hike, like jumping straight from “nonexistent” to “CQI sprint run.” Swing and a miss, Spyderco.
@xDarkPrototypex
6 жыл бұрын
Maybe they just priced the drunken so damn high to pay for all the free knives theyre sending nick🤔
@Stahlwerk88
6 жыл бұрын
Le Lemon that price is utterly insane. It’s a good-looking knife, but is it worth the combined cost of a ZT 0450 and a ZT 0452/0456 or 0470 (coming out probably around the same time as the Drunken) just to get your Sinkevich fix?
@justaamateur6533
5 жыл бұрын
@@Stahlwerk88 its because its spyderco, if it reads spyderco on it, you can expect it to be more expensive than you think
@TheMooseinaTree
3 жыл бұрын
@@justaamateur6533 did someone say benchmade?
@mickeymch876
3 жыл бұрын
Taichung is in Taiwan. Does Spyderco have 2 Taiwan factories?
@hardleydangerousmaun
3 жыл бұрын
Yes they do.
@theavidpicker2721
6 жыл бұрын
I love my Caribbean sheepfoot from Taichung and the compression lock on it allows for a nice and easy flick to close and I imagine that in more time it will get even smoother. However, the small blade on the rhino is probably not the best to match up with a compression lock. It just seems like a good reason to not pick one up. I love the compression lock in a lot of various other spydercos but it just doesn't make sense to use it for a knife with such a small blade.
@BradGryphonn
6 жыл бұрын
I like the blade style, but it looks like it would be a bit too fiddly for me, being a Lefty.
@bigrube420ify
6 жыл бұрын
I was gonna get this little guy when it was gonna be around 60 bucks when they first revealed it at shot show 2017. Now im not sure over 100 bucks a year later id have to get my hands on it first to decide. Great review nick
@jtrocks2
6 жыл бұрын
Sounds like to me the dragonfly is better in basically every way.
@kevindavis4225
6 жыл бұрын
Justin WatkinS dragonfly needs a liner lock in my opinion. It's a blade that's under 2.5 inches. I'm not gonna do any heavy tasks with it that would justify the stronger but less accessible/ comfortable back lock
@mattadler4710
2 жыл бұрын
Im not a big fan of upswept or trailing points either. I actually think it looks nice on this design and a few others, but it does make the tip harder to use. It actually bugs me less on this being a very small knife. I do like the look of this, but I think ill go for another Spyderco mini folder before this one.
@kevindavis4225
6 жыл бұрын
Alright, I really liked this knife but I'm agreeing with nick here. Just can't justify the price for what it is along with it's flaws. Looking at delica and dragonfly now, any thoughts? Not the biggest fan of back locks, but I like both designs and prices and am willing to give it a shot.
@Redant751
4 жыл бұрын
Wanted, one but now not so much. Thanks you helped me.
@timothyallen9495
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this one a no. I liked the look but that's too many misses on a what could've been a great design.
@hovan2yourjunk
6 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand why they chose to make this knife with the compression lock...a back-lock would’ve been a lot easier to operate one-handed on a knife that size. Not sure there’d be enough room for that kick (ricasso) without changing the profile a bit but I’m sure they could’ve done something with it. Still want to get one in my hands though...
@DanDannyDanielleBob
4 жыл бұрын
Can i just have a compression lock dragonfly with higher end construction?
@baddoopey
4 жыл бұрын
hdjc86, that's called Chaparral.
@jakefromstatefarm1405
6 жыл бұрын
We have a similar model that was just designed right here in USA. It's coming out soon
@Stahlwerk88
6 жыл бұрын
USA DESIGN hahaha I’m sure everyone watching this is waiting with baited breath for the Tac-Force version.
@adamszuszkiewicz1709
6 жыл бұрын
Was it made by Cus Tom?
@jakefromstatefarm1405
6 жыл бұрын
Stahlwerk88 Thank you kind sir, we would agree. We always aim to deliver our customers the highest quality of materials
@mforrest1508
6 жыл бұрын
Ooooh oooh me first! 😂
@traviswrigg5158
6 жыл бұрын
Blade steel is slotted to be genuine something
@adambasilone1160
6 жыл бұрын
I am one of the "grabbed by the shorts hairs" love-the-design-buy- me-buy-me-buy-me!!!!- guys. I waited for this knife and set money aside for just this knife. I live in Canada, THIS KNIFE IS $180 FOR ME. Can't do it, won't do it at this price. As soon as I think about just biting the bullet i think " but what about the (insert reasonably priced knife here). Je suis desole
@xDarkPrototypex
6 жыл бұрын
Adam Basilone *desolé
@kerryrwac
6 жыл бұрын
And the CBS is likely to seize it as a prohibited weapon , Tabernack !
@jimm244
6 жыл бұрын
Adam Basilone IMO it’s a great knife; but yeah, at $180 I’d pass too.
@Nightwolf866
6 жыл бұрын
wanted it...a year ago...for hlf the price....
@Keith_the_knife_freak
6 жыл бұрын
Nice job with that !! 👍👍👍👍
@wyattwarman2215
6 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work
@TheCosaNostra13
6 жыл бұрын
Wish Spyderco would hurry up and use real CF. The laminate is an easy way out. It’s starting to peel away on my sage 5 after relatively minimal usage.
@patricks1225
6 жыл бұрын
Ugly knife. Too expensive. Sorry spyderco, still love you though
@michaelscott6741
5 жыл бұрын
it’s amazing how many opinions are passed off as bad features from the maker/designer. if you don’t like standard clip or blade shape, it’s not a big mistake by the maker. the peak on the scale is there to be useful when the knife is open to be used. don’t care about how it looks while closed.
@CSLFiero
6 жыл бұрын
Is there any spyderco with full steel liners and the wire clip? If not, that's called design language, nick. Collectors appreciate that.
@MangustificationGaming
6 жыл бұрын
I think a couple of the Sage folders combine the steel liners with the wire clip.
@adamszuszkiewicz1709
6 жыл бұрын
AFAIK here in chicago there isn't a restriction in blade length unless you're in certain establishments like schools etc and then it's 3 inches but don't quote me on that, it might have changed
@NickShabazz
6 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure that's changed.
@mforrest1508
6 жыл бұрын
Paramilitary 2 still bes5 execution of the compression lock. No nubs protruding into finger area when closing, great action. The Caribbean shaman all the flippers..... they just are not there yet. Also compression lock is not as good as a ti frame lock for a salt knife, just saying
@michaelscott6741
5 жыл бұрын
one more thing. nick, nick... of course you can’t easily close the blade one handed now. it is not broken in. mine is, and it works pretty well now..
@stereotonic
6 жыл бұрын
Re: swinginess, it should get better after you break it in. My lil' native was the same way when I first got it, but now that I've had it for a while it swings shut no problem.
@ScentitarFragrance
5 жыл бұрын
Everyone has different tastes. This is perfect for me and I will be buying asap.
@WalterW
6 жыл бұрын
I have big hands and left-handed. Compression locks that are for right-handed don't work well for me even on the PM2. This would be unusable with my left hands.
@arkedc7538
6 жыл бұрын
I considered picking this guy up, but the choil poking through the compression lock turned me off hardcore. Gotta have that drop-shut. Ended up going for a PM2 in s110v.
@PBALLERAZ
6 жыл бұрын
Chicago is 2.5 and under, just confirming.
@MrGeerbear
6 жыл бұрын
But you can shoot everyone. What a lame law in our murder capital.
@PBALLERAZ
6 жыл бұрын
MrGeerbear it's dumb but I guess it makes people feel safer or some shit.
@MrGeerbear
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it makes the criminals and politicians feel safer.
@PBALLERAZ
6 жыл бұрын
MrGeerbear welcome to Chicago 😅
@MrGeerbear
6 жыл бұрын
Philip- Or any large American city :-)
@daviddeckert
6 жыл бұрын
That price, that steel, that carbon fiber, that overall size ... I kept waiting for a Chaparral CF comparative mention that didn't occur. Perhaps we're all "boning up" on FRN Chappies this year instead.
@Pew7070
6 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@Iamthedudeman00
6 жыл бұрын
Man I wonder whether it is your ranting attitude or your bad jokes that made you a famous knife reviewer... :)
@EthanBlakeProductions
6 жыл бұрын
Hi nick!
@mastiffmythslegendsandlore
6 жыл бұрын
To expensive for a lil knife Chicago laughing my ass off oh nick they don't care about the law in chiraq
@svenkrull5032
6 жыл бұрын
Hey nick,i live in germany and here the rhino costs 190€ ....pretty expensive
@kothaelser3282
6 жыл бұрын
Let me whip out my old Böker catalog (2017 Spring/Summer: Spyderco Rhino, CTS-BD1, G10, Compression Lock, 87,95€. You should have gotten one when it was still affordable. The new version is just a thin layer of carbon fiber glued onto the G10 and a slightly better blade steel. If you gotta have the newer version, check out the offer on lamnia.com: 156, 43€ with free shipping from Finland. Just my 2 cents...
@MrGeerbear
6 жыл бұрын
Ahhh...the joys of socialism.
@justaamateur6533
5 жыл бұрын
Im going to say it, europes knife prices suck, theyre ridiculous and they just make me frustrated
@MrGeerbear
6 жыл бұрын
Nick- That compression lock nub has to go. Worst clip design ever by Spyderco and that is saying something. I don't understand that handle piece that covers the hole. Huge fail.
@squarebody4546
3 жыл бұрын
I love the clip they used.
@LandonWills
6 жыл бұрын
This looks like a Pete knife >.
@Nightwolf866
6 жыл бұрын
too many downs...i will get a carribian....
@stignation
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kapitanplaneta4580
6 жыл бұрын
Well, it is not lefty unfriendly. I open all holed knives with middle finger flip. So for me, it's righty unfriendly : ]
@quique7764
5 жыл бұрын
This knife would look better w/ custom scales sans random hump.
@1fareast14
6 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure you meant seki, Japan when you said taiwan
@NickShabazz
6 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure I didn't, this time :)
@natureandknives
3 жыл бұрын
@@NickShabazz get em Nick! 🔪
@mohamedshwesh221
6 жыл бұрын
edge retention depends on steel type is a big lie made by knife companies so you buy their expensive knives with their "super" steels
@tubzthepanda
5 жыл бұрын
Mohamed Shwesh um... no that is not true
@tolga1cool
6 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ. Imho this is the ugliest knife in Spyderco history
@skengbiscuit279
6 жыл бұрын
I wish it didn't lock
@Dissectorknowsit
6 жыл бұрын
Taichung is in Taiwan...
@oscarmedina1597
6 жыл бұрын
To all the social misfits who have a hard time making friends, can we stop with the LBH jokes? It’s getting super annoying to beat a dead horse.
@NickShabazz
6 жыл бұрын
My bad.
@oscarmedina1597
6 жыл бұрын
Nick, you’re the only one who can still say it. Go right ahead...
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