I love my Feldspar button lock! Just replaced the pocket clip on my wood scales Conspiritor!

Awesome knives and great video as always Wayne. Can't wait for the mini sheepdog button lock to get restocked.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

🤘🏼👊🏼

That KC exclusive CJRB Pyrite is value incarnate. Looks super sharp, is super sharp, and the action is just 👌🏻

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Well said! 👌🏼

I'm buying a first time "nice knife" for my son and was looking for a flipper button lock and you made that decision much easier. Thank you for your insight!

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, Jason! 👊🏼

Great list, love me some button locks!

Just got an original for Christmas and I am massively enjoying it.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that, bro! 👊🏼

I still love my smock above all else I've tried

I have the exact same Kormorand and it is such a great fidgety knife. Couldn't agree more about the front flipping.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

👍🏼👊🏼

Wayne thanks for the honest real talk about these knives. Listening to others one would think all knives are perfect. I appreciate your honest warts and all reviews, especially because you like all these knives. I would like to see more info on how you fix or adjust the imperfections you do find. By the way, I also have the Knife Center Exclusive CRJB Pyrite. It's awesome! I use it for "dress up" duties. It looks like a premium knife. Your assessment is right on.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Jim, and thank you for the kind words. Honesty is my ONLY policy when it comes to knife reviews. 👌🏼🤘🏼👊🏼

Excellent 👍 video!!

22:51 I agree on the gimping!! That would have been huge on the Gemini buttonlock!!

Great list, like um all!

I am loving the WE MINI MALICE

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

That was good, I just want a bigger version.

Thanks, Wayne! I will definitely check the Vosteed Thunderbird out!

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

SO good!! 👌🏼🔥

My Kizer button lock Beglieter 2 came with solid lockup no blade play and it also feels like a magnet closing it, very addictive action! Great vid!

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👊🏼🙌🏼

Alot of awesome choices! Great video brotha 👍

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Thanks J! 👊🏼

Got the Cormaran in my pocket right now. One of my favorite EDCs

Thanks Wayne! Completely agree on the Cogent. I wish it didn’t have that cutout design on the handle. Waiting for the Pyrite to make it here to 🇨🇦!

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Hope it arrives soon!

I got into collecting knives back in 2021. The first button lock knife I bought was a CRKT BT Fighter. I then bought a Tighe Tac Two (which I have since sold). Some time in August or September, I decided to check out the newer button locks. I first bought a Conspirator (which is still my favorite), a Sentinel Strike, a Chevalier, a Sencut Wattauga, a QSP Swordfish and just got delivery of a second Conspirator the other day (11/28/2023). Tells you how much I love that model. I think I overdid it.

@WaynesSharpWorld

7 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

Love the CJRB Pyrite. I have the White Mountain exclusive one with Gmascus handles. Great knife especially for the price.

I love my mini sheepdog, thumbhole only (no flipper) in micarta and 154cm black stonewash blade… the new option you showed here with thumbhole + button lock is tempting to add

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

It’s sooo freakin good!

Nice list Wayne! Own a few of them. Glad the Thunderbird made the list, and Vosteeds newest the Valkyrie is awesome too. Thanks for the video!

@danielcox5849

Жыл бұрын

Love the Thunderbird and I just got the Valkyrie today. Both outstanding knives and great values.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to check out the Valkyrie!! 🔥🔥

Found the Kizer Hiccup organically and have been waiting to pull the trigger on it. Thanks for the recommendation

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

👌🏼👊🏼

Love my titanium frag cormorant though my first one was a lemon had to get another knife but kizer did me very right.

Love my CJRB Pyrite in regular g10. At first, I found the detent to be too light. But after fidgeting with it, I realized it made it so easy for reverse flicking. Although a great EDC size, wish they also made an XL version.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Saaaame!! 🔥🔥

@dbhertz

Жыл бұрын

I got the Pyrite in all black because it was what was in stock the fastest. I absolutely love it but am tempted to get a plain steel one as well. It’s just such a delight.

Really like that Cormorant, with that mean hollow grind! I wouldn't have been disappointed if they left the front flipper off, as I think the other two forms of deployment are a lot faster, IMO.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! 👍🏼

Malibu ProTech they were one of the first ones is clipper and button locks but now we have more choices and at a fraction of the cost

Great list, thanks!

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 👊🏼

Good choice for #1. Was not expecting that until I saw the Mordax. Protech knocks it out of the park. Been eyeballing the Malibu for quite some time. I would like the wharncliffe Blade one though. I do have to say I think the Conspirator sould have been in the tier One. 🙂

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

I’m really hoping some retailers come out with an exclusive for the Conspirator!

I've got most of the button lock knives that have came out so far as many are affordable. Besides Protech button locks, I think the CJRB pyrite has the best action. Some of the kizer button locks make a really satisfying noise when you deploy them.

@sadistical5787

Жыл бұрын

I just picked up the Pyrite and man oh man, what a knife! I wish it had a flipper tab! Such a great knife though. I have the kizer hic-cup too. pretty good but the detent is a little stiff.

Great list Wayne!

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mitch! 👊🏼

Ketou Triad should make the list

I have a button lock Civivi Elementum on the way, very excited

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Ooooo very nice!

I had the exact same problem with the Kaiser begleiter as you did. I took it apart and cleaned it then put it back together and it's a little better but it's not perfect. Really surprised to get a knife like this from Kaiser!!!

Orion Solaris, Orion Scorpio & Sencut Sachse are all worthy 2022 mentions... 👍

@djfugi

Жыл бұрын

Saving my couch pennies for the next drop of the Vosteed Thunderbird, but the Scorpio is very next after that, followed by the Lago.

i got a elementum, cogent, and pyrite…thought they were all pretty good. but then i got the kizer cormorant 20CV and holy shit it’s fucking incredible

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Yessss!! 👊🏼🙌🏼🔥

Wow!!! I got my Kizer Cormarant , same as yours with the 20cv and frag titanium for around $130. I was shocked when you stated they were $180. I must have gotten one that was sold for the wrong price. Can’t complain about that , guess I got lucky!!

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

I’d rather be lucky than good any day! 😎👊🏼

Great list. Ones I would add would be the Orion knives solaris and scorpio. Love those knives.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

👍🏼🔥🔥

Thanks, WSW, pretty good list. Begleiter XL and Raccoon a little higher in lineup for me.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Both great blades!

I love my Conspirator however can’t argue with your gripes tier 1 to me but you ain’t wrong either! Wanted the Knife Center Pyrite but no lefty clip unfortunately same with mini sheepdog.

I still love my Spiderco Smock.

I have that same beglieter 2, which also had the same exact issues out of the box. Took it apart, and now it’s fine but yeah, weird..

Hey glad to see my ole Feldspar button lock made the list 😆 and Is this a fact about Larren Thomas supervising the heat treatment at ProTech? If so, that's freaking awesome 😂 makes my Magnacut Mordax that much better lol.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

They sure do! They even posted about it on insta before releasing the first new batch of Mordax’s.

I love my pyrite. I have the stainless steel handle version

Good choices 👌

@WaynesSharpWorld

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 😁👊🏼

Nice choices!

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

👍🏼👊🏼

I wish they’d make more of those button lock feldspars

Would be nice to also include the type of steal n it should also factor into the button lock and assisted type knives

The xl asassin and xl beg r kickass . Asassin had to break in but for only one deployment it’s up there for sure , orion solaris 👍. And kizer has the ti clips now so they all got them and it makes ergos even better imo .

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Yea those new clips are 👌🏼👌🏼🔥🔥🔥

Just preordered the KC Exclusive Pyrite.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Nice! 👊🏼🔥

I guess he really likes his Kizer knives!

Yes Larrin did design the steel

The amount of these that didn’t have the option for a left handed clip placement was astounding, I would’ve probably bought most of these if not for that one specific hang-up. Also the Conspirator should for sure be tier one!

@Mark-xv9qi

Жыл бұрын

Isn't the button on the wrong side for a left-handed user anyway? I'm left-handed and I haven't really considered buying a button lock for that reason. I'm disappointed with how few knives of any design have reversible pocket clips as well. Maybe I should search for a video ranking left-hand friendly pocket knives.

@Spthomas47

Жыл бұрын

@@Mark-xv9qi I'm left handed but primarily use a knife in my right hand, but I whole heartedly get it. My lament? Not more tip down options. Now hold on before you laugh or mock me hahaha, it's more ergonomically efficient to how I most often use a pocket knife- (Knife in back right pocket, tip down, blade facing in) Reach down and pinch grip with thumb and middle finger. Slide it out of my pocket while pulling my hand forward. Knife falls into hand, forefinger flips blade. Make whatever cuts. Close blade(changes with locking mechanism). Hand goes to pocket while my middle finger works the clip and the knife slides out of my hand into the pocket. Done. Sorry about the lengthy reasoning why I prefer it, but I've been given endless(good natured) ribbing about it over the years. 🤘🏼✌🏽

@dmoney6610

Жыл бұрын

Yeah need lefty models no left buying any of this shit

@dbhertz

Жыл бұрын

I share your frustration. Button locks are fantastic for lefties because it’s possibly even easier to manipulate the button with your index finger than your thumb. Why oh why is the pocket clip on the KnifeCenter exclusive version of the Pyrite not reversible? It is infuriating!

@MKIVGTIVR6

Жыл бұрын

@@dbhertz Agreed. That version is so cool I may even just deal with it. I dealt with it for years on the Elementum.

I love civivi's Nitro V steel. I thinks its a super underrated steel. Its great for the price. Holds a decent edge and is super beginner friendly to sharpen

@WaynesSharpWorld

2 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Ahhhh…. So I stil have to save up for a Malibu. Man, these things are expensive here in Europe.

Pyrite KC exclusive for the win!!

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Yesss! 🔥🔥🔥

Just ordered a malibu dragon scales can't wait

@WaynesSharpWorld

7 ай бұрын

Nice pickup!! Enjoy! 👊🏼🔥

Wow great timing, I ordered the towser k button lock a few minutes before this video went live lol

@poseidons_636

Жыл бұрын

Did you get the mini or the large one?

@wasabijoe323

Жыл бұрын

@@poseidons_636 I got the large one, the mini was sold out. I also have big hands and like a blade long enough to cut a sandwich in half without getting the pivot dirty

@poseidons_636

Жыл бұрын

@@wasabijoe323 nice, I've been waiting for the mini to come back into stock for a while now, might get the large one though

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Nice! 👊🏼

My CJRB Lago is PERFECT. Easily one of my favorite knives.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

Great list Wayne. My list would be Kizer Towser K WMK exclusive mine has a weak detent. IMP right now. Kizer komorant Civivi Cogent Kizer Towser K WMK exclusive Kizer Beglieter XL Civivi Conspirator Civivi Altus CRKT Tighe Tac Two Protech Malibu Kizer Original CJRB Pyrite WMK exc. Protech TR-4 Chris Kyle Foundation. Missed the Thunderbird and Raccon but the Valkyrie will be in the mail today from WMK.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Very nice bro 👌🏼🔥🔥🔥

The button locks I want are the Malibu and a Brian Tighe Fighter.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Have yet to handle the Fighter myself

amazing list couldn’t agree more! Pro tip for the conspirator you can pick up a banter clip on amazon super cheap and it’s the biggest upgrade!

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Ooooooo nice!!

@colinclarke9379

Жыл бұрын

@@WaynesSharpWorld i’m curious what are your thoughts on the WE mini malice? i always wanted one but they seem overpriced

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

@@colinclarke9379 it was solid. That design just needs to be bigger for me. Full size Malice BL would be 👌🏼🤌🏼🔥

I need Kizer to put reversible pocket clips on their sheepdogs and originals. Such a damn shame they didnt put them on there.

Just ordered the small but mighty Altus for traveling across the country.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Excellent choice! 👌🏼🔥

I really love my medford smooth criminal. The button lock almost feels like it pulls the knife closed.

@DanTaninecz

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the company is owned by a bigot so no one buys their shit anymore. Tough to see him double down and rapidly lose credibility, but glad to see the community reject xenophobic nonsense.

@tyarnold4088

2 ай бұрын

Yeah. The smooth criminal is really on a level above all these. More expensive too though.

I need a full size titanium sheep dog button lock, also if like button locks I highly recommend ADV knives. Midtech made in Africa they are very pretty

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

A full size Sheepdog BL would be 👌🏼🤌🏼🔥🔥

Server: "Are you ready to order?" Wayne: "I'm bad at decisions, and a case can be made for any of them. So, I've separated the dishes into tiers..." :-P (Great vid, though. Thanks for uploading. Cheers!)

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

I have legitimately ordered two different sandwiches before because I couldn’t decide. Ya boi ALWAYS hungry!! 😂😂

D10 🔥🔥🔥

I’m worn out now. All that and end on two Pro-techs. Great.

@WaynesSharpWorld

9 ай бұрын

👌🏼👊🏼🔥🔥

I was gonna say….no ProTech? I own 3 Malibus and 1 new Mordax. Best button locks USA made knife

I got a Beglieter xl that was a lemon 154cm steel which is a steel I like but Idk? I must-have gotten a bad heat treat bc it just doesn't sharpen up all that well

I’ve got a few additions for you… Hogue -01 and 04 both in 154 with aluminum scales…Benchmade Mini Adamas…etc

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

The Mini Adamas isn’t a button lock

@REBELSCL

Жыл бұрын

@@WaynesSharpWorld True.. I goofed…

You 100% missed the Boker Kwaiken Button Lock (non-auto). Your review style is amongst my favorite, and I would love to see you review that knife.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron! I’ll try to get my hands on one! For what it’s worth, I did handle one at Shot Show and like it.

Larrin Thomas came up with the original composition of MagnaCut, so he’s the creator of it for all intents and purposes. Crucible helped make his dream come true, of course, but it wouldn’t be possible without him. On my end, I now have most of the BLs you had here, but still missing out on the Protechs. I’m craving for one for a while now lol. I’d take either, Mordax or Malibu. Or both haha

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

I would love to see Protech come out with a completely new model! 🔥🔥🔥

@TheRonybala

Жыл бұрын

@@WaynesSharpWorld I will be skipping take out for a few months to get one, if a new one came out haha

You missed the Kizer XL Button lock Begleiter. Came out with the Assassin but IMO is a more notable button lock.

I have the begleiter 2 and XL and I would put the XL in tier 3. In my opinion (at least with mine) the detent isn't strong enough for a great action with the flipper tab. The Begleiter 2 (at least mine) I'd say is at least a tier 2 maybe even a low tier 1. I do like the action on the assassin xl a little bit better.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Glad you got a better Beg2 than me! 👊🏼

I would say to every geek and nerd here spend a few days in the bush. That is all.

The grey richlite on the mini sheepdog feels like cardboard to me. But i totally agree the action on it is unique and fantastic!

@muckeyn

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Isn’t richlite essentially paper though?

Last year I went from zero button locks in my collection to 15 (17 if you count my two automatics). I have several of the knives in your video and pretty much agree with your assessments. What is missing from your list are my two best button locks - the WE Mini Malice and the WE Culex. The Culex has a perfect detent and is an excellent knife. The Mini Malice is also fantastic. I would be hard pressed to pick one over the other but would probably give the edge to the Mini Malice due to better ergos. I love my button locks and will no doubt buy more.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

The Mini Malice really just made me want a bigger version. I will admit, the Culex is one of the few I have not handled yet!

You can get nice milled ti clips from the civivi store. I did my conspirator and Deff makes it seem like a very premium knives

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Got one on order. 👊🏼

@theknifeconnection9571

Жыл бұрын

Lol don’t never say I didn’t teach ya something lol

@theknifeconnection9571

Жыл бұрын

Hey bro how do you like the new clip. Have you bought 10 more?

Kizer Beglieter XL, spyderco Smock, are both great buttons….

I would love to see a battle of the blades between the Pyrite and the Raccoon.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Oooooo I like that!!

The spartan pallas is the only button lock knife ive handled that is better than the malibu and the mordax. It is a big knife but damn its good!

That is why I don't buy button locks that are cheap I like for the detent to be tuned properly and no lock stick. Thanks for the review.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Yea they can become inconsistent on budget offerings

Love a button lock and Kizer has done a good job on several models, but on some others the button protruded too much and could be released accidently while using the knife My Kansept tac EDC is my favorite button lock. Great knife.

That Vosteed Thunderbird is super nice! Too bad they are sold out everywhere/not being made anymore.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

I believe there’s another run coming.

@mikeschroeder7703

Жыл бұрын

@@WaynesSharpWorld Knife Center has Vosteed Thunderbirds listed as out of stock but ship in 2-3 days. Not sure how accurate that info is...

HIC-CUP is amazing

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

👊🏼🔥🔥🔥

The Kizer Chinese Scandi Sebenza Osborne.

Conspirator should be in tier 1, I have green micarta/black blade. It has no button stick, gets extremely sharp, has extended jimping on the spine, the ergos are very good and it sounds great. I also put the black Civivi milled Ti clip on it. I had a Pyrite and the centering was off because the scales weren't straight. Garbage.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had 3 Pyrites now and all have had great centering. I’m actually in the middle of getting a different Conspirator that may change my opinion. Might make a video about it when it’s done.

👌🏽

I wish other companies would do the type of gimping that Kizer does.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

That is actually the one thing I really think Civivi has leg up on Kizer with, is jimping. Civivi nails it every time!

They didn’t inset the liners like the original t1 but it’s still ok . Oh my bad it’s a Gemini so there’s hope to see a t1 button lock…with inset liners

Be nice if you’d added blade length to your selections. Important to some of us!

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

I always do for reviews, but left them out for this list. I’ll be sure to include them next time.

Looking a recommendation on a button lock. I have had and returned the Cormorant and Conspiritor. My problems with them were lackluster action, button stick or effort required and finally the irritating to me “tunk” sound on deployment. The “tunk” to me sounds like plastic tubes being hit together. Maybe there isn’t one that fits my criteria.

@Hungrybird474

Жыл бұрын

Lol, Did you let them break in Or add a drop of oil to the button usually changes it. I have two conspirators I’d like them so much

@ElricESR

Жыл бұрын

@@Hungrybird474 I had them both about three weeks. Disassemble and oiled the Cormorant, oiled the Conspirator.

32:02 - You mentioned that it’s a lot easier to get ahold of the Protec Malibu, but do you have any specific stores that you might recommend checking to try to find it? At BladeHQ, for instance, which you linked to in the description, they basically have none in stock other than the ultrapremium one for multi thousands of dollars.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

Yea… turns out they’re still selling like crazy! DLT had a pretty big shipment of like 6 different versions and they’re all gone already! Craziness! I just checked around and can’t really find anything either now. I swore I saw some here and there.

@handcoding

Жыл бұрын

@@WaynesSharpWorld I appreciate your reply all the same!

I can't believe you did not include Spartan Blades Pallas in your tier 1

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

That one’s just ok for me.

Maybe I'm stupid or I didn't see it in the video but what's your opinion of the civivi button lock, just picked one up and I love it.

@WaynesSharpWorld

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure exactly which Civivi button lock you’re talking about, but in general Civivi has done an excellent job with them. My favorites so far are the Cogent, Altus and Conspirator.

I bought a Begleiter 2 lemon :o

Beitleiter 2 xl #1

18 knives, buttons and flippers but no Elementum ?!? Wow