Misconceptions: (1) Knives are scary and bad (2) You need to pay $500 for a good knife (3) A knife has to be huge to be a good knife (4) Knife steel does not matter (5) It's hard to sharpen a knife.
@faethe000
4 жыл бұрын
Seriously... #5. A $20 lansky turnbox will let even the biggest moron put a razor edge on a blade. It's pretty foolproof.
@andrewgreiner4681
4 жыл бұрын
knife steel doesn't matter
@deanalbertson7203
4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewgreiner4681 Well, if you want a knife that keeps an edge, and won't rust easily, then knife steel does matter.
@njo9966
4 жыл бұрын
Dean Albertson keeping an edge matters much more on heat treat and edge geometry. The type of steel ranks last amongst these three.
@andrewgreiner4681
4 жыл бұрын
Dean Albertson people that worry so much about rust and edge retention just don’t know how to sharpen or take care of their knives lol
@putridreviews
4 жыл бұрын
I remember when i thought 154cm was the blade lenght...😳
@dtester
3 жыл бұрын
love those 5 foot pocket knives!
@L4nc34l0t
4 жыл бұрын
You could also add: *local laws* to the list of things under "availability" as just because you might be able to buy it, using/carrying the knife might be a different thing altogether! Here in Germany a knife that has a one handed opening mechanism AND locks is not something you can carry around with you everywhere... I ended up getting a CRKT CEO in a british edition (Heinnie Haynes) because that one is a two handed opener but is otherwise identical to the regular one. I liked the style but wanted to carry it with me and actually use it instead of merely having it in a drawer at home so that was the only alternative available.
@darkdistroi
4 жыл бұрын
We have the opposite problem in America. For some reason, as lenient as our knife and gun laws are in most states, everybody seems to think that everything is illegal. It's baffling
@appalachiangunman9589
4 жыл бұрын
Alex Gentry yeah that’s true. There was a cashier at the grocery store I used to work at who took a knife out of her purse to cut a coupon out for a customer, wasn’t even an auto or anything just a traditional slip joint large stockman, the largest blade was probably about three inches. Then the customer said “you’d better not let them find that if you get pulled over” and all I was thinking was 🤯 this woman does not need to be walking around alone. I live in Kentucky and we can carry any blade we want to here. There was one customer who was in that same store almost on a daily basis and he always had a 7” or so Buck fixed blade on his hip, he was a nice guy and there was no problems.
@barkingspider2007
4 жыл бұрын
Nick, Great Video! I purchased a good number of knives with "Poor Slicing Geometry" early on in my knife journey. A good design in D2 is really all I need. That said the appetite for ZDP189, LC200N, M4, and M390 is strong in this one... Your point of view is much appreciated. Thanks again. : )
@marius.e720
4 жыл бұрын
That blue Protech Malibu with Damasteel is beyond beautiful 😍. Thank you Nick, great video.
@LH_Vagrant
4 жыл бұрын
I must admit I found it hard at first to determine from reviews whether a knife was actually good for regular use, or mediocre with good looks and features. Especially the focus on stuff like 4-way clips, handle looks (not ergonomics), made in [blabla], screw choices and whatnot affects review judgement so much, while it really doesn't matter if you want to use the damn thing as a tool (t6/t8 choice notwithstanding). Not that I don't care about looks, convenience and uniqueness (on the contrary), but I feel like the distinction between a user perspective and a enthusiast perspective is lost in reviews more often than not.
@roberts1770
4 жыл бұрын
This is a great video and very helpful for new collectors. That being said, the Damascus thing is a problem. Paying way more for something that is fancy and pretty, but functions worse, is exactly like buying a Mercedes for your commuter car. If you have one “EDC” knife and it is Damascus, then you may be missing the point.
@LimeLimpidGreen
4 жыл бұрын
Why would you show me the front flipper trapper if you wanted me to cool my pivots???????
@Crusty_Otter
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking! Some day, I must have one.
@bigsean2473
4 жыл бұрын
@@Crusty_Otter there is a production virgin of it
@juliovalladares1743
4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate how much time he puts into his videos, had this been around years ago when I first got into the knife world I would have saved myself so much money
@jamesstraub4981
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Nick. Great info and advice. Btw, I’m absolutely in LOVE with your Malibu and Specter. So nice.
@reznikovilya4990
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Should be very helpful for the new guys. I used to share many of the misconceptions you've mentioned.
@big_mike_nyc
4 жыл бұрын
Nick “the mad scientist knife pro”! Amazing information thank you for the detailed explanation! Learn something new every time I watch your videos!😎
@alainsy9970
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to see you again Nick!!!! and more awesome things for me to learn!!! hahahahha #KnifeNoob here
@yankee2yankee216
Жыл бұрын
For me, design is the most important thing, together with function. I look for outstanding lines and masses, that work well together. What does that mean? Hard to explain, but when you have it, you tend to exclaim “nice!” If that impression holds up under analysis, it might be a masterpiece!
@cavalry1213
3 жыл бұрын
I often don’t agree with some of the stuff you say, Nick. Especially about Benchmade, but I love watching your videos because you’re a straight shooter. In fact, you’re review of the PM2 was why I went out and bought one despite having the hands of a 12 year old lol.
@BushCampingTools
4 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. The other misconception today (especially about folders) is that they must without any shadow of a doubt be able to be whacked on their spine by a big lump of wood or bashed into something as u would an axe; and not collapse LOL! In fact there is (as you already know) a great lot of Social Media "definitions" building to support this myth.
@coldkeith
4 жыл бұрын
Another nice Nick video. I like the HRC point. My knives are workers and my Rex 45 and Maxamet steels are certainly as hard or harder than my cruwear but are super unforgiving and time consuming to freehand sharpen. The cruwear is a breeze to sharpen and get super sharp, the edges last for a long time. We're done here.
@michaelmechex
4 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised that you didn't mention that people tend to associate weight with quality. You know, like when someone used to Mtechs made out of mystery pot metal with weight of a neutron star handles Manix LW and says: 'Wow, this feels like a cheap piece of garbage.' while it's actually much more durable and higher quality.
@samnottheotherone4363
4 жыл бұрын
I've had that with people holding my mini Bugout
@bigsean2473
4 жыл бұрын
@@samnottheotherone4363 in that case they were right imo. those scales are crap
@samnottheotherone4363
4 жыл бұрын
@@bigsean2473 I haven't had any problems with them, it's comfortable and the action is smooth. It's not meant to be a heavy use knife, I use it when I need a sharp one and carry my kershaw as a beater.
@mikejurnak4253
3 жыл бұрын
This is a video that anyone going down the rabbit hole 🕳️ of knife collecting should watch
@Crusty_Otter
4 жыл бұрын
You made some great points on this one. Of all the knives you've shown, that Peña Trapper... oh BABY, I need one!
@donnyh3497
4 жыл бұрын
I like a knife that is not only incredibly useful but so sweet as to show that I am at "that really comfortable place in life" where I can have and use very nice and enviable stuff!
@tonyochoa7097
3 жыл бұрын
I seldom show mine to anybody-few can appreciate a high end folder,or a high end watch,but I appreciate them!
@donnyh3497
3 жыл бұрын
@@tonyochoa7097 I use my knives a surprising amount and I let people use them too (not for prying or cutting up against hard surfaces). I have always appreciated the feel of quality items and I like the look people give a really good knife when they first handle it and the occasional "nice knife" comment. But yeah, I don't just whip out my cool knife just to show people unless maybe it's my best friend and I'm excited about it 🤗
@blatherama
4 жыл бұрын
I agree that some some people confuse "custom", or designed based on my choices and there's only one in the world, with "hand made", or I'm a new knife maker and can't afford any machines.
@bradjohnson4787
4 жыл бұрын
For me manufacturing quality is the most important to my with design following. I think you got it right. Steel most people don't need premium steel.
@stevenedminster1442
4 жыл бұрын
So much information. Appreciate it, still new and videos like this are so great for teaching me about this hobby.
@gnome1158
4 жыл бұрын
Love this video, what is that cool custom with the special mechanism?
@kevola5739
4 жыл бұрын
All valid points but I tend to start with the handle. If it does not fit my hand for the intended purpose it’s useless to me. Everyday use has to be easy to sharpen. How hard you intend to use the knife determines folder or fixed blade. Convenience of carry shows me how practical a purchase this will be. Blade shape and grind lets me fine tune my decision. The type of blade steel and temper is left to how well you trust the maker cuz you don’t know until you use it and only then you may suspect you do not have what you paid for. Gems like Nick attempt to guide you in the right direction but you will never really know until it is in your hand and you are using it for its intended purpose. All that being said, Nick did guide me to the Rat 1 with D2 steel and it is still my favourite everyday folder although I do now realize that I prefer fixed blades for durability and handle comfort for long term use. A Mora Companion HD will take you a long way for $20-$30 CAD. A Terava Jaakarripukko will last you a lifetime for under $100 CAD. I did not get into watches cuz Nick, a wise man, said so.
@michaels3429
2 жыл бұрын
No Nick, bad advice. You are the only source of info I need, cause im NOT getting into watches
@tipandachris7814
3 жыл бұрын
"Just kinda calm your PIVOTS!!!" the legend of Nick
@SimonChao
4 жыл бұрын
Have you done a full review of the Quiet Carry Waypoint? I can't find one on your channel, and would love to get your perspective.
@clintmyers2291
4 жыл бұрын
Determine what you are using a knife for. Use them. Don't break the bank" until you've experimented with blade steels, shapes, opening mechanisms, or handle materials until you realize your preference. Then upgrade. My wife has high end chef's knives whereas I have low budget beater experiment tools. We use knives differently. Take advantage of people that know more than you and adapt it to fit your preferences.
@jonathanreeves5847
4 жыл бұрын
I used to think that “the type of steel is the only thing that matters!” Then I got the paragon Phoenix in s30v. They completely did a terrible job with the heat treatment. I have a spyderco pm2 in s30v. And it was soooo much better. The Phoenix lost its edge after a week carrying. It wouldn’t even cut paper. That’s crazy for s30v.
@jps2989
4 жыл бұрын
And have found benchmade does a great job with s30v
@jonathanreeves5847
4 жыл бұрын
john soble yes and no. Soyderco doesn’t have as good of quality control in terms of heat treatment. So, if you get a bad heat treated knife (in s30v) that’s why. But, I prefer spydercos designs and the signature “spydiehole”. The only design I like from benchmade is the barrage. But I haven’t had a chance to check one out bc they aren’t at any stores that I’ve been too. And I like to try a knife out before I buy it. Bc, as we all know... you get the honeymoon period and then realize how much this knife sucks and is overpriced haha.
@DirkWerning
4 жыл бұрын
Great points my friend. and love the "calm your pivots" line....LOL good job.
@unknownartist47
4 жыл бұрын
Flea market finds can be real gems or they don’t make them like they used to. Steel is steel if it’s done right.
@raymondwilliams2609
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Nick, you talk a lot of sense. 🤗❤️👍✌️🤘👋😷
@jamieryall8341
4 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to find what part of your video caters to a newbie.
@beardohweirdoh
2 жыл бұрын
Oz Roosevelt for me, especially with the option of washers.
@doctoruttley
3 жыл бұрын
The most kick ass blade I have is a Buck 110 custom in a drop point S30V with the Boss heat treatment. Honestly, just a crazy blade. 🤷🏻♂️
@andyseal8134
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Nick. Thank you
@1130jawz
4 жыл бұрын
I own a Sharp by design void but yours with that inlay is beautiful sir! And no my Specter or Void is not for sale either 😂 seriously!
@ThePocketPerspective
4 жыл бұрын
Great discussion! Keep up the good work!
@michaeltrujillo9092
4 жыл бұрын
Great job nick, thank you.
@rickyhurtt8692
4 жыл бұрын
Nick what is that yellow scaled knife?
@everydaycarry1328
4 жыл бұрын
Love to see your review on that Waypoint!
@erichusayn
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Nick.
@smokingunclefrank6037
2 жыл бұрын
Good thing I'll never be able to afford any of those hard to get knifes I'll be happy with the standard off the shelf stuff like Spyderco Paramilitary 2 and so forth
@aka9720
4 жыл бұрын
Thank u.
@randyf.9188
4 жыл бұрын
Well done Nick!
@alanperreault5929
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick
@haroldhyatt6337
4 жыл бұрын
Hardness is good..........thats what she said!
@chuckgilley9608
4 жыл бұрын
OKC if you see this, please do a Rat in G-10 or something else. Thank you. Good job Nick.
@thechemiist14
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick. I have a timex watch with indiglo. It still keeps time, but the glow stopped working. When I push the crown in I see the light at the 6 o'clock, but the dial doesn't light up. Do you have any idea why? I thank you for any ideas, and all your videos.
@davidbidwell8288
4 жыл бұрын
Hey NIck, which knife bit you? Saw the bandage.
@NickShabazz
4 жыл бұрын
Just a bit of eczema, alas!
@Snek03
3 жыл бұрын
Is it bad that the Zombie Hunter is the best looking knife on the table?
@abc456f
4 жыл бұрын
Great information professor Shabazz! I see a bandage on your finger. Did one of your babies act up and bite you?
@NickShabazz
4 жыл бұрын
Nah, just a bit of ugly eczema.
@thepjup4507
4 жыл бұрын
I'm new to your channel and not sure if you respond to comments, but I have a question. I just picked up an Endura Super Gold and a Calypso Jr Super Blue. I understand that these are special editions for the steel specifically, on the spectrum of general good/bad, where do these actually land? I have a small understanding of the difference, but I'd like to hear the opinion of some one with more expertise in metallurgy. Viewers are also welcome to answer these questions, would prefer no anecdotal responses. Thank you :)
@whiteroseproject7207
4 жыл бұрын
Times got tough an I stopped collecting. Holy hell is Nick reviewing fixed blades lol
@jeffreygleaves2931
3 жыл бұрын
Here's a newbie misunderstanding. What are you cutting that takes a $200, $300, $400 pocket knife? Not putting you down if that's what you want to spend but Holy Moley! I can buy guns for these prices. Maybe if you're a safari guide and are constantly field dressing big game.... but most people are cutting twine, sharpening pencils, opening an Amazon box. I used to carry Swiss Army knives but I had to own 3 of them to keep one on me. Two stayed lost most of the time. While one was hiding in the couch I would find the one I lost in the laundry. It was a constant rotation. I can't imagine dropping a $200 knife out of a boat. But that's collecting I guess. I saw a beer can that brought $10k once. I even paid $20 for a Conan comic when I was a kid and now its worth 10 times that.
@tonyochoa7097
3 жыл бұрын
Same with watches-a ten dollar quartz tells good time,BUT...
@jordanhumphries7353
4 жыл бұрын
You are the man.
@J85909266
4 жыл бұрын
The one issue I have is your crusade about thicker blade stock. If ground correctly, thicker knives will still absolutely sail through cardboard and 90% of whatever else I cut. I don't use my pocket knife to cut apples, so that kind of thing never is an issue. I just bite directly into apples. Using a knife like the TRM Atom feels flimsy and almost overly thin with not a significant amount of actual cutting power over my Medford Praetorian T in S90V at .19 stock thickness. The Medford is just as thin behind the edge due to the aggressive hollow grind and actually feels sturdy rather than flimsy. You can literally fix the blade centering on an Atom by bending the entire knife. That's not very reassuring.
@NickShabazz
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe: it's true, for just putting a cut into something, a thin edge on a thick blade is fine. But for many kinds of cutting tasks, thick stock is an active impediment. The nice thing, though, is that there's a variety, and there's no shortage of makers who love thick and overbuilt blades like Medford, so if that appeals to you, you can find a piece you love.
@tonyochoa7097
3 жыл бұрын
All depends on your use.My primarey edc use right now is food prep,so I like a slicer
@funkla65
4 жыл бұрын
I'm still trying to figure out why liner locks are bad.
@piperkennard1039
11 ай бұрын
I agree 💯% about the flippers. The world would be a better place without those leeches. They hold knives hostage and demand too much money😂 thanks for sharing, brother 👊
@WarGrrl3
4 жыл бұрын
Ok, I have a number of D2 knives; folders and fixed blades. They are a combo of hard use, EDC, exposed to sweat, dirt, elements, wood processing, ferro rod striking etc. (No 'sea water' ). I have NEVER had even the hint of rust anywhere; on any part of the blade . I never understood peo saying that d2 is more prone to rusting than ANY other steel (that is not specifically made for salt water type of exposure).. That being said, I clean my knives after use, I use mineral oil periodically and I do a lot of research before I buy any knife. If you get a high quality d2; great heat treat, fit/finish, proper grinding etc, that knife IS a lifetime knife. Just saying that it does NOT have to be a +$200 to be a knife you can pass on to later generations. I do have s35vn, s3v n they are great but I can tell you that I love my 14c28n, d2 and A8mod just as much. I stopped being a 'collector ' years ago. For me, a folder is a tool n as such, I'm not spending $100+ for one. Now well, fixed blades are another story (addiction), lol. Fyi, the steels i have had minor rusting issues even when keeping them oiled are 440c n 8Cr13MoV. But thats not really surprising. Stay safe Nick, Be Blessed. I actually watch your vids to the end, even the hour+ ones. Thanks for the effort you put into every vid.
@NickShabazz
4 жыл бұрын
You just mentioned that you take active steps to care for your knives. That makes all the difference in terms of rust :)
@WarGrrl3
4 жыл бұрын
@@NickShabazz cool, many reviewers just dismiss d2 out if the gate as very rust prone. I don't understand spending money on a knife and not taking proper care of it. I guess peo have a lot more disposable cash than I. lol. No, even if I did, I'd still care for my knives. Am I a knife addict?
@roberts1770
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if this has been done, but a “realities about rust” video would be great. For example, I live in Vegas, so I’m not too worried about humidity. Environment should influence steel choices. I think people miss out on steel like D2 or especially M4, because they think it will rust.
@tonyochoa7097
3 жыл бұрын
Never had a problem either gave a steel will in d2 to my cook son in law,next time I seen him,it was rusted.I asked,'Do you wipe it dry,after use'? No,he didn't. I use d2 for food prep,as steak knife,always wipe after use,never oil them,never had a problem.Only issue with d2,it's a little harder to sharpen then vg10,154cm,or s30v,etc
@TorlingJarl
4 жыл бұрын
Have you sharpened that Carbide blade? It looked like a KME edge.
@NickShabazz
4 жыл бұрын
Nope, that's factory.
@tay3670
4 жыл бұрын
Wow never heard of a tungsten carbide knife! Gotta check that out
@HARMARSCH2
4 жыл бұрын
Probably very expensive
@Crusty_Otter
4 жыл бұрын
You'll need a diamond sharpener.
@Joker-yb6ks
2 жыл бұрын
How about cpm20cv and 154cm
@WyzrdCat
4 жыл бұрын
OMG that middle custom!
@ile129k
4 жыл бұрын
Wish makers use wootz steel blade for folders,i know only few.
@cowboyswami2017
4 жыл бұрын
💪Love the content 🔥
@drfunkinstein1
4 жыл бұрын
If you see a knife you absolutely need to have then you already know you won't be able to find it.
@ZmanOutdoorz
4 жыл бұрын
Is 440 a good steel
@patrickg8744
3 жыл бұрын
440 steel is a series of steels, but you will most likely only encounter 440A and 440C. 440C is ancient, definitely not great, but servicable as a cheap steel. 440A is generally pretty terrible. Note that "440" and "440C" are popular labels for when a questionable knifemaker wants to lie about whatever random stainless they are using
@jacknemo8021
4 жыл бұрын
Anyone have an A. Purvis Xerx they want to make deal on?
@starkparker16
4 жыл бұрын
At 9:58 The Nick proves The Neal wrong: Rust does sleep
@esoteric5277
4 жыл бұрын
Just be sure that it doesn't sleep with your knife😝
@Cadwallader38
4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what steels are used in QSP's damasteel?
@CNYKnifeNerd
4 жыл бұрын
9cr
@grouchyed2561
4 жыл бұрын
I want a ParaMilitary 4 inch. How long must I wait???
@roberts1770
4 жыл бұрын
The Paramilitary spun off from the “Military” model C36G, which is 4” and available
@tonyochoa7097
3 жыл бұрын
Forever-get a military,or police four
@bignut6983
4 жыл бұрын
Why does no one talk about s110v
@deanalbertson7203
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about buying a Native 5 in S110v. It's supposed to be a great steel, but some say it chips easily. What do you think?
@bignut6983
4 жыл бұрын
I have a para 3 in s110 and it holds an edge super well. It does chip really bad so keep that in mind.
@quinnstevenson7879
4 жыл бұрын
My pm2 is s110v, I haven’t had much issue with chipping, but I’ve noticed it doesn’t keep that super sharp edge super long, but it seems to maintain a solid working edge pretty much forever
@deanalbertson7203
4 жыл бұрын
@@quinnstevenson7879 What do you sharpen it with? I would probably use diamond on it.
@quinnstevenson7879
4 жыл бұрын
Dean Albertson I just have the basic lansky guided system, I let it get actually dull once and it took so long using that
@ericroberts304
4 жыл бұрын
no clue why, but that hit me deep lol
@dropleckk4404
4 жыл бұрын
OUCH! Damn...not again...
@ibrahimqari9189
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Website knifesteelnerds.
@vonWeizhacker69
3 жыл бұрын
THAT DOPPLER
@NickElliottOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah wish this was out 3 years ago. Would have saved me a lot of money and disappointment. 😭
@evandeland6867
4 жыл бұрын
i think he should do common myths on mid range steels not just the high end stuff
@everydaycarry1328
4 жыл бұрын
What would you consider mid range? S30v ? D2? 154cm? CTS BD1 ? Just curious?
@evandeland6867
4 жыл бұрын
@@everydaycarry1328 i was thinking aus 8 steels in that category the not great but but not useless either i think 440c falls in there as well
@evandeland6867
4 жыл бұрын
Not everyone can afford the higher end steels so i feel that their should be more info on the budget stuff
@The4cp
4 жыл бұрын
This isn't me being a butt kissy fanboy but I always tell my friends , watch Nick Shabazz, among a few others that are established in the knife community. They can teach you more than I can. I can guide you to what should work for you but the great reviewers like Nick, Frankie & Bird ,and Blade HQ can help with way more details.
@grouchyed2561
4 жыл бұрын
But Nick, you have an LBH bias towards small knives. 😉😁😉😁😉
@jacknemo8021
4 жыл бұрын
Spyderco charges too much to have visible grind lines, change my mind. Anything beyond D-2 or W-2 is flat out man jewelery ( as I live by the sea I decorate myself with LC200N). Heat treat is king, followed by geometry. Anything over 150 usd is gouging, knives aren't terribly expensive material wise to make or machine. So unless it's all handmade 150 usd tops.
@Pinki2019
4 жыл бұрын
Is LC200N as rust-proof as H1? I've heard mixed opinions on that.
@shawndeen8187
3 жыл бұрын
When the newbie buys a tac force knife
@LinXx
4 жыл бұрын
Please tell me "heavy doesn't equal quality" in the vid. lol
@castingcornbread4166
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, nick
@MF_UNDERTOW
4 жыл бұрын
Nick, please sell me that Malibu. Thanks
@chimpaflimp
4 жыл бұрын
wibbly wobbly camera
@bradyoung3536
4 жыл бұрын
Thou shall not take Chris Reeve’s name in vain
@pha-qall6435
3 жыл бұрын
The yuppie knife snobs are very annoying
@driveintherain
4 жыл бұрын
I got into this hobby earlier this year, and I absolutely agree that a newbie could be easily obsessed with high end steels and pays too much attention on steel types. I remember at the beginning I wanted a knife with 8cr steel, then I realized it had a version with D2 steel as well. Diving deeper, I started to see more and more fancy steels with much higher price tags. Naturally I talked to myself: “Wow, I want the baddest and most expensive knife steel I can afford!” Which now I know is quite a naive thought. As I learn more, I realized it’s not all about the steel types, and 8cr has its place in the knife world even though it holds an edge for shorter time; it sharpens easier than a super steel with crazy edge retention. That’s just one example I came up to remind myself not to be obsessed with anything just because it’s “better” and more expensive.
@NickElliottOutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
Yup. I can't imagine doing some of the awful things I do with my AUS-8 knives at work with my s30v, s35vn etc knives.
@Crusty_Otter
4 жыл бұрын
With the modest collection I've accumulated over the years, my hard use, work knife is still my Benchmade 750 Pinnacle, with it's "lowly" ATS-34 blade steel. It holds its edge just fine, it's fairly easy to sharpen and has a rock solid lockup from the titanium framelock. My edc is a small, plain Sebenza 21, it's all the knife I really need during an average day. For outdoors use (in the woods or fishing mostly), I carry my 750 along with one of my ESEE fixed blades with its 1095 steel. ESEE and Rowan are experts at heat treating 1095.
@ItsBoyRed
3 жыл бұрын
look at victorinox, their knives use a quite soft steel, but it "cant" rust and its super easy to sharpen, its their trademark :D
@chefboiarby304
2 жыл бұрын
Since I have a decent knife collection, 8Cr13MoV or Aus 8 is a good steel for me. I can tune it up quickly on my Lansky Turnbox and I don't have to worry as much about chipping. I do have some other steels in the collection like 440c and D2, but softer is easier for me to quickly get extremely sharp.
@tyyreaun
4 жыл бұрын
Re: Damascus steel, worth adding: old-school Damascus steel (like, in the Middle Ages) had an excellent reputation compared to other steels of that era. In particular, the steel that bladesmiths in Damascus, Syria used (Wootz steel) had vanadium impurities, and their processing method not only brought out nice patterns in the steel, but also developed vanadium carbides, which made the steel much stronger. This was before we even knew what vanadium was. Today, modern metallurgy makes that all obsolete. If we want vanadium carbides in our steel, now we just add vanadium - think 80CrV2 or S30V. We can also distribute the vanadium carbides much more evenly throughout the steel, so we don't get the patterns that classic Damascus steel has. Modern Damascus steel is NOT made using the Syrian technique, which is obsolete due to modern metallurgy. It's simply forge welded for the sake of making a pretty pattern. Usually, one of the steels used isn't great - like 15N20, or PMC27 in Damasteel. You'd get better performance using just the better of the two steels, rather than welding them together.
@esoteric5277
4 жыл бұрын
Well said👊 Still ... sometimes it can be quite attractive (I personally really like the pattern on the Civivi Asticus and also on the Praxis😍 whereas that on the McKenna I find ugly as $#it)🤷♂️
@kerryrwac
4 жыл бұрын
@@esoteric5277 The Copper McKenna with the black washed handle and blade is strangely compelling even though i'll probably get the brass one . Usually i'm not a fan of Civivi's "Damascus" and prefer the satin blades .
@esoteric5277
4 жыл бұрын
@@kerryrwac I would generally avoid a coated blade, but a blackwash does look very attractive somehow🥴 I also love the look of copper or bronze on hardware or scales, and it's antimicrobial to boot😷 But coated blades tend to not cut as smoothly. Also heavy metals like bronze and copper add useless weight😫 And then with the price also being higher ... I find the temptation thankfully easy to resist😑
@A-G-F-
4 жыл бұрын
Isnt real Damascus steel patented by an university in Spain?
@jps2989
4 жыл бұрын
That if Batman calls it a gem then you got to have it. That you need a lot of different style knifes, that you need really expensive knifes. For me I have found I have knives from 3 companies all have a hole or a flipper tab, and I prefer the cost between 100 - 150 dollars as that’s a comfortable spot to carry and use.
@easyki84
4 жыл бұрын
I feel like, Nick Shabazz is using every possibility to show off his collection.
@tobyhinds5809
4 жыл бұрын
Perhaps but valuable Info nonetheless plus maybe he's had to much coffee
@tobyhinds5809
4 жыл бұрын
But it is an impressive collection I don't mind seeing
@NickShabazz
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe a little flex. But I had to work with what I've got around :D
@edrader
4 жыл бұрын
bigly
@kwongyeang
4 жыл бұрын
Yes. Yes please.
@CSGraves
4 жыл бұрын
Nick's points about not relying on a singular reviewer remind me of reading books on philosophy: none have ticked absolutely all the boxes for me, but one can synthesize the good from multiple sources. Also, the process of finding those points of difference are an opportunity to examine what it is you're seeking.
@ripussr1766
4 жыл бұрын
One misconception is that all butterfly knives are dangerous. They're only dangerous if they're dagger style or if you're an idiot.
@manifestgtr
3 жыл бұрын
The biggest “misconception” I had coming into the knife world was underestimating its sheer magnitude. In my mind, it was “spyderco, opinel, buck and a few dozen others that nobody cares about”. NOPE, WRONG...like guitars (my main hobby/profession), it’s basically endless...
@jeffmk951
4 жыл бұрын
KZitem randomly suggested this. Very good information and thank you for your knowledge. But when the guy showing the knives has a bandaid on his finger it made me chuckle a bit
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