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This is a *terrific* review. I really love the look of the Archer, but that's an expensive knife purchase for me, so I've been on the fence since it came out. So, I *really* appreciate you taking a very critical, but fair and thoughtful, approach to this. The details you point out were things I missed myself, and none of the other reviewers I've seen have mentioned. But, they're details that would have driven me crazy. So, you saved me from making a significant investment I would have regretted. I appreciate other reviewer's optimism and enthusiasm, but having objective, well-considered criticism is really important. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
@jonathanbautista1432 күн бұрын
😍👌🏽👌🏽
@killough710102 күн бұрын
But it didn't fail when you were chopping....... so if used properly, will it really fail?
@corwinspyre2 күн бұрын
1 year later, they sit around on the secondary at $400-450. What a change in economy
@bosrey78073 күн бұрын
Noticed another difference: lockbar releif cut is on the inside on the newer one, which is great.
@RooneyGuh5 күн бұрын
Good review, thanks! My copy doesn't have those mismatched grind lines. However, it does have gritty action, lock-stick, unfinished edges, and it came with a mostly dull blade. To me, it does not feel like a $600 knife. I'm not impressed and I will be sending mine back.
@mothman71055 күн бұрын
It was very refreshing to see this video verbalize what I was somehow feeling! PS: (To reach that state of mind, it would be logical to buy various expensive high-end knives, but in my case, I don't have any high-end knives, so I am just jealous, lol)
@garysexton3449 күн бұрын
Too bad it wasnt your last ride ever...
@the_pointy_end9 күн бұрын
🤣 thanks for all the engagement over the past 20 mins / commenting on my videos 😘 Dude try an online dating app- will give you someone or something** (most likely) to do on a Saturday night ❤️❤️
@garysexton3449 күн бұрын
Look a underrated idiot who likes trashing anyone who isnt just like him... HELLO LITTLE JOE
@the_pointy_end9 күн бұрын
Thanks for the free engagement!
@garysexton3449 күн бұрын
Ok he sounds like an idiot in the first minute. He has few followers and im pretty sure he would get his convoy killed or just be dead weight...
@the_pointy_end9 күн бұрын
Thanks for the free engagement!
@ChazOfGod13 күн бұрын
Cuts half a tree down in 2 seconds….knife sucks.
@birdbath691514 күн бұрын
So am I crazy or is this just $1,500 on every website?
@orphy686914 күн бұрын
WIERD, MINE FUNCTIONS FINE
@VDC_EDC18 күн бұрын
I was looking at buying one from Southern Edges until I heard you say the price was 400-something and it’s listed there for 735 😬
Good job bro good commentary yeah shirogorov is what I was thinking when i first saw this knife new subscriber 😊
@the_pointy_end23 күн бұрын
Hey, thank you sir! I’m in the middle of a move so content is low but once I get settled, I’ll be back up and running! Thanks 🙏
@southeastwhitetails27 күн бұрын
I have this knife and the Chis Reeve large 31. I spent weeks traveling and hunting. I don't aee anything that the 31 can do that the narrows can't. The Chris Reeve was over 600 dollars, so more expensive. Most of the people that are talking about knives don't use them anyway so carry your Milwaukee box cutter. For people that work and play relying on their tools we are willing to spend more for a very very slight increase in performance. Is this knife worth the price? Hell no but that is just the diminishing return on higher teir products that is everywhere. Oh and the Chris Reeve knifea are over priced too but atill very good for doing knife ahit.
@the_pointy_end26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I think they are both great knives- the tough thing for me was how similar the narrows was to the bugout.. but the narrows is $300 more.
@woodentulike2noАй бұрын
My large 31 has 3 thumbstuds...should I send it back?
@the_pointy_end26 күн бұрын
Umm where is the third one? 🫣
@benjidowning2609Ай бұрын
Did that clip come with the knife?
@the_pointy_end26 күн бұрын
It did not. It is from Purvis
@DouglasBlair-vv4jeАй бұрын
Good review attention to detail and honesty gonna subscribe
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Thank you sir! 🙏
@TheGarageDadАй бұрын
I second this
@ekkanofiqandriyana7325Ай бұрын
I have a clone of the same version of stitch in D2, the edge retention is very very very good compare to any custom D2 blade i have, the lock is top notch too, the only downside is i think its too heavy (i dont have authentic stitch to compare to) , all just for USD40. I love it more than many knife in my collection including numbers of authentic Benchmade in various blade steel.
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Glad you found a winner! Different strokes for different folks
@Beans_blades_VMOGroupАй бұрын
Something Obscene (and SRC for that matter) is/are the biggest kool-aid drinking club I've ever seen in the edc community. My personal opinion.
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
They are definitely close knit. Not the worst SM culture I’ve seen but they are certainly polarizing
@Beans_blades_VMOGroupАй бұрын
I wouldn't mess with Serpents Run Customs if you paid me. Dude's a joke.
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Did you have a bad experience with Cris?
@Beans_blades_VMOGroupАй бұрын
@@the_pointy_end big time man I've got the entire story on my channel
@darionpeters9531Ай бұрын
So would you still buy a Winkler in 2024?
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
I’d have to say no. My buddy makes knives in his garage and I have really been enjoying what he puts out.
@Metalhead-4lifeАй бұрын
Sure thats not a Boker 😂. Seriously though at least they fixed the issues
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
😂 pretty sure but fair question
@Luc1dRockАй бұрын
Hot take. No pivot is better. :)
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Hahah agreed. 👍🏼
@niffy99Ай бұрын
is it just me that likes the snail trails and the color rubbing off the thumb stud?
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
I don’t mind snails, like them even! I just take issue with how easily the blue Ano comes off… not even worth them applying it IMO
@08mustang651Ай бұрын
I heard the lynch clip that works for the spyderco models fits. 🤔 i gotta check that out. 💪🗡
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Ohhh that would make sense! I’ll look into that. Thanks for the comment!
@sterlingstoots3215Ай бұрын
Love mine its laser sharp
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
For sure! Sharpness right out the box 🫡
@Averitt13Ай бұрын
I almost grabbed one the other day 😅
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Hahaha nooooooo!
@havosoАй бұрын
I heard it had issues than the original
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
What issues? I’m new to the company.
@TXFarmRoadАй бұрын
Shane Hiatt ( SH9 Knives ) are definitely unique if you're into supporting Seals and / or veterans
@TXFarmRoadАй бұрын
Mike Ritland does a good interview with him
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
I’ll have to check that company out!
@TXFarmRoadАй бұрын
PDW or TAD ? Gotta pick one
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
PDW then. But I still have a lot of tad stuff 🤣
@TXFarmRoadАй бұрын
@@the_pointy_end Im of the opinion that whatever Patrick Ma is involved in is gonna be golden 👌🏻
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
@@TXFarmRoad 💯
@CNYKnifeNutАй бұрын
I wasnt the slightest bit interested in this when it was released, but compared to all the stuff thats been coming out lately its actually a fairly compelling design
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Hah! You aren’t wrong.. maybe that’s the problem 🤣 hope you are well!
@TheWatcher60401Ай бұрын
Love this knife, I just purchased my second.
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Great knife, great choice!
@nobodynobody6546Ай бұрын
Bearings are for little kids that like toys to play fidget with washers are for grown-ups that need a real ass tool to work with!!!
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Let me guess- washers guy? 🤣
@fnc53692 ай бұрын
You forgot the biggest difference between the two. A carburized titanium lock bar on the 21 and a ceramic ball lock bar on the 31.
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Definitely! Thanks for bringing that up! I was naive to that fact before
@izulaAlec03692 ай бұрын
Looks like a tracker Dan / John gray collab
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Very similar!
@izulaAlec03692 ай бұрын
Evan if you don’t Loctite your pivot it’s so big and over beefy it would never back out all the way. you can unscrew the pivot all the way to 1 thread left and it still wouldn’t back out. They are custom made for crk
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
I have definitely backed out the pivot and body screws all the way unfortunately
@tims_always_fishing71172 ай бұрын
You would think with the name the lock would be strong enough to take a wack.
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Agreed. The more time goes on, I think I got a dud 😔
@patrickmccrea34552 ай бұрын
I agree 👍
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
🫡
@user-ky4jp8jf2p2 ай бұрын
My new version full size BM adamas did that. So annoying, none of the other axis locks I have had did it. I have had them for decades. I had to send it back twice to get it fixed correctly. In the end it was fine. Still, I like the socom elite or scarab 2 tho for edc. Glass breaker is nice and they are solid.
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Thanks for the insights!
@peteromprey92532 ай бұрын
Ok, the safety was added to the knife for non coast guard situations. Also it should be an EDC . The pocket the knife was designed for could hold the knife in the open position. Great job on the review.
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Great info! Thanks!
@Stucknthe80z2 ай бұрын
This is smooth brain…..
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
🤣 love that woke term! Keep fighting the good fight 🫡
@michaelcope23292 ай бұрын
and yes I subscribed
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
I appreciate you!
@michaelcope23292 ай бұрын
Just found the channel, like the 1 knife 1 week format, well done!
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Thank you sir! I’ll have to bring that series back!
@scrick71122 ай бұрын
Lynch clips. Check that co. out. Great co. I addition I believe the thumb studs on a CRK are not screwed in there pressed in which makes them a pain to take out and replace if you don’t have the right tools.
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Very familiar w Lynch clips! They are great. Some stick out a little far for my taste but overall, great clips!
@di4bol1c4l72 ай бұрын
I love the Stitch. Both the auto and the ram-lok versions. I have both the Stitch and MSI. Both have no issues with the spine strike test. I mean I'm knocking chunks of wood from 2x4s and not one failure. I heard Microtech addressed the issue and improved the Ram Lok. My MSI was born 10/23 and the Stitch on 12/23.
@the_pointy_endАй бұрын
Thanks for the insights!
@MrRideslowrx2 ай бұрын
I'm going to just throw this out there as a knife dealer for over 40 years and as well as a microtech dealer. I have sold 10s of thousands of knives. NO brand is safe from lock failures like these. Just from Microtech alone I would see failures on arrival of probably 1 out of 20 on average. An interesting observation as well is that I experience more defective knives straight from the manufacturer as the price increases. So I don't think it's odd at all to see any knife from any manufacturer fail, no matter the brand or it's price point. With that said, purely from my sales over the years the only brands I have ever really dealt with that have almost zero defects would be Cold steel and Chris Reeve. And I'm not a cold steel fan boy by any means but if I had to bet my life on one folding knife it would be an SR1.
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This is a *terrific* review. I really love the look of the Archer, but that's an expensive knife purchase for me, so I've been on the fence since it came out. So, I *really* appreciate you taking a very critical, but fair and thoughtful, approach to this. The details you point out were things I missed myself, and none of the other reviewers I've seen have mentioned. But, they're details that would have driven me crazy. So, you saved me from making a significant investment I would have regretted. I appreciate other reviewer's optimism and enthusiasm, but having objective, well-considered criticism is really important. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
😍👌🏽👌🏽
But it didn't fail when you were chopping....... so if used properly, will it really fail?
1 year later, they sit around on the secondary at $400-450. What a change in economy
Noticed another difference: lockbar releif cut is on the inside on the newer one, which is great.
Good review, thanks! My copy doesn't have those mismatched grind lines. However, it does have gritty action, lock-stick, unfinished edges, and it came with a mostly dull blade. To me, it does not feel like a $600 knife. I'm not impressed and I will be sending mine back.
It was very refreshing to see this video verbalize what I was somehow feeling! PS: (To reach that state of mind, it would be logical to buy various expensive high-end knives, but in my case, I don't have any high-end knives, so I am just jealous, lol)
Too bad it wasnt your last ride ever...
🤣 thanks for all the engagement over the past 20 mins / commenting on my videos 😘 Dude try an online dating app- will give you someone or something** (most likely) to do on a Saturday night ❤️❤️
Look a underrated idiot who likes trashing anyone who isnt just like him... HELLO LITTLE JOE
Thanks for the free engagement!
Ok he sounds like an idiot in the first minute. He has few followers and im pretty sure he would get his convoy killed or just be dead weight...
Thanks for the free engagement!
Cuts half a tree down in 2 seconds….knife sucks.
So am I crazy or is this just $1,500 on every website?
WIERD, MINE FUNCTIONS FINE
I was looking at buying one from Southern Edges until I heard you say the price was 400-something and it’s listed there for 735 😬
Who did the work on your Roadhouse? Looks good.
ผวกวเยนำระพรรษาำำรนัไนะัำรดสยัำาสเาันดยเะยไคะ_จถคค_ัรพสเสีนำคะตถค_แตะคลิปเพื่อวางในช่องข้อความแตะคลิปเพื่อวางในช่องข้อความแตะคลิปเพื่อวางในช่องข้อความแตะคลิปเพื่อวางในช่องข้อความแตะคลิปเพื่อวางในช่องข้อความแตะคลิปเพื่อวางในช่องข้อความแตะคลิปเพื่อวางในช่องข้อความัรั่่พยะนีรำนีรยำีนนพที่มีความสุขมากที่สุดในโลกนี้มีแต่คนที่มีความสุขมากที่สุดในโลก
The happiest people own a Strider.
Good job bro good commentary yeah shirogorov is what I was thinking when i first saw this knife new subscriber 😊
Hey, thank you sir! I’m in the middle of a move so content is low but once I get settled, I’ll be back up and running! Thanks 🙏
I have this knife and the Chis Reeve large 31. I spent weeks traveling and hunting. I don't aee anything that the 31 can do that the narrows can't. The Chris Reeve was over 600 dollars, so more expensive. Most of the people that are talking about knives don't use them anyway so carry your Milwaukee box cutter. For people that work and play relying on their tools we are willing to spend more for a very very slight increase in performance. Is this knife worth the price? Hell no but that is just the diminishing return on higher teir products that is everywhere. Oh and the Chris Reeve knifea are over priced too but atill very good for doing knife ahit.
Thanks for the comment! I think they are both great knives- the tough thing for me was how similar the narrows was to the bugout.. but the narrows is $300 more.
My large 31 has 3 thumbstuds...should I send it back?
Umm where is the third one? 🫣
Did that clip come with the knife?
It did not. It is from Purvis
Good review attention to detail and honesty gonna subscribe
Thank you sir! 🙏
I second this
I have a clone of the same version of stitch in D2, the edge retention is very very very good compare to any custom D2 blade i have, the lock is top notch too, the only downside is i think its too heavy (i dont have authentic stitch to compare to) , all just for USD40. I love it more than many knife in my collection including numbers of authentic Benchmade in various blade steel.
Glad you found a winner! Different strokes for different folks
Something Obscene (and SRC for that matter) is/are the biggest kool-aid drinking club I've ever seen in the edc community. My personal opinion.
They are definitely close knit. Not the worst SM culture I’ve seen but they are certainly polarizing
I wouldn't mess with Serpents Run Customs if you paid me. Dude's a joke.
Did you have a bad experience with Cris?
@@the_pointy_end big time man I've got the entire story on my channel
So would you still buy a Winkler in 2024?
I’d have to say no. My buddy makes knives in his garage and I have really been enjoying what he puts out.
Sure thats not a Boker 😂. Seriously though at least they fixed the issues
😂 pretty sure but fair question
Hot take. No pivot is better. :)
Hahah agreed. 👍🏼
is it just me that likes the snail trails and the color rubbing off the thumb stud?
I don’t mind snails, like them even! I just take issue with how easily the blue Ano comes off… not even worth them applying it IMO
I heard the lynch clip that works for the spyderco models fits. 🤔 i gotta check that out. 💪🗡
Ohhh that would make sense! I’ll look into that. Thanks for the comment!
Love mine its laser sharp
For sure! Sharpness right out the box 🫡
I almost grabbed one the other day 😅
Hahaha nooooooo!
I heard it had issues than the original
What issues? I’m new to the company.
Shane Hiatt ( SH9 Knives ) are definitely unique if you're into supporting Seals and / or veterans
Mike Ritland does a good interview with him
I’ll have to check that company out!
PDW or TAD ? Gotta pick one
PDW then. But I still have a lot of tad stuff 🤣
@@the_pointy_end Im of the opinion that whatever Patrick Ma is involved in is gonna be golden 👌🏻
@@TXFarmRoad 💯
I wasnt the slightest bit interested in this when it was released, but compared to all the stuff thats been coming out lately its actually a fairly compelling design
Hah! You aren’t wrong.. maybe that’s the problem 🤣 hope you are well!
Love this knife, I just purchased my second.
Great knife, great choice!
Bearings are for little kids that like toys to play fidget with washers are for grown-ups that need a real ass tool to work with!!!
Let me guess- washers guy? 🤣
You forgot the biggest difference between the two. A carburized titanium lock bar on the 21 and a ceramic ball lock bar on the 31.
Definitely! Thanks for bringing that up! I was naive to that fact before
Looks like a tracker Dan / John gray collab
Very similar!
Evan if you don’t Loctite your pivot it’s so big and over beefy it would never back out all the way. you can unscrew the pivot all the way to 1 thread left and it still wouldn’t back out. They are custom made for crk
I have definitely backed out the pivot and body screws all the way unfortunately
You would think with the name the lock would be strong enough to take a wack.
Agreed. The more time goes on, I think I got a dud 😔
I agree 👍
🫡
My new version full size BM adamas did that. So annoying, none of the other axis locks I have had did it. I have had them for decades. I had to send it back twice to get it fixed correctly. In the end it was fine. Still, I like the socom elite or scarab 2 tho for edc. Glass breaker is nice and they are solid.
Thanks for the insights!
Ok, the safety was added to the knife for non coast guard situations. Also it should be an EDC . The pocket the knife was designed for could hold the knife in the open position. Great job on the review.
Great info! Thanks!
This is smooth brain…..
🤣 love that woke term! Keep fighting the good fight 🫡
and yes I subscribed
I appreciate you!
Just found the channel, like the 1 knife 1 week format, well done!
Thank you sir! I’ll have to bring that series back!
Lynch clips. Check that co. out. Great co. I addition I believe the thumb studs on a CRK are not screwed in there pressed in which makes them a pain to take out and replace if you don’t have the right tools.
Very familiar w Lynch clips! They are great. Some stick out a little far for my taste but overall, great clips!
I love the Stitch. Both the auto and the ram-lok versions. I have both the Stitch and MSI. Both have no issues with the spine strike test. I mean I'm knocking chunks of wood from 2x4s and not one failure. I heard Microtech addressed the issue and improved the Ram Lok. My MSI was born 10/23 and the Stitch on 12/23.
Thanks for the insights!
I'm going to just throw this out there as a knife dealer for over 40 years and as well as a microtech dealer. I have sold 10s of thousands of knives. NO brand is safe from lock failures like these. Just from Microtech alone I would see failures on arrival of probably 1 out of 20 on average. An interesting observation as well is that I experience more defective knives straight from the manufacturer as the price increases. So I don't think it's odd at all to see any knife from any manufacturer fail, no matter the brand or it's price point. With that said, purely from my sales over the years the only brands I have ever really dealt with that have almost zero defects would be Cold steel and Chris Reeve. And I'm not a cold steel fan boy by any means but if I had to bet my life on one folding knife it would be an SR1.
Thanks for the insights! All fair points!