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I kind of started liking Rosecraft traditional knives, however their blade grinds seem to be machine grinded and similar, or is it me? Would love to see different grinds & finishes on their blades a bit more ... Thank you for your content. 'George, Los Angeles.
@patrickmunneke83483 сағат бұрын
As a muskrat, it's a little bit too thick for me. I thought improved muskrat meant it had two springs and a liner between the blades. Also, the muskrat with a warncliffe has been referred to before as a hawbaker.
@EDCMECH5 сағат бұрын
Joan Mae really helped me out with a repair on a chipped 46 cover. They did an amazing job.
@KnifeThoughts5 сағат бұрын
That’s great!
@youtubeuser542422 сағат бұрын
Wait, you don’t like to be negative but the whole video was all complaints lol
@mikeadams25382 күн бұрын
Agree with previous comment - reminds me a lot of a “toothpick” pattern. I decided to buy one of these knives after seeing all of the hoopla about them. Mine arrived in excellent condition, with the usual good RCB fit/finish, and very sharp. All that said, I found myself unimpressed; I just didn’t like the “feel” of it. This one’s going into my sell/trade pile…
@KnifeThoughts2 күн бұрын
Sometimes that's how it goes! Thanks for watching
@mikeadams25382 күн бұрын
I’m a big fan of Civivi knives; own several of them. Hadn’t yet heard of this particular model, though, so I really appreciate your video review. I like the overall looks of this new one, but could do without the Damascus steel. Never have had a single problem with any of my Civivi knives - all excellent right out of the box. And yes, super sharp, too! Some other manufacturers could take some lessons from Civivi. My favorite overall so far has been the “Praxis”.
@JustAnotherDayToday2 күн бұрын
Don’t know why some people think CRK knives are drop shut-they have incredible tolerances and run on washers not bearings.
@KnifeThoughts2 күн бұрын
Both mine are drop shut after breaking in
@georgeveneziano27542 күн бұрын
I own the buck spitfire I like how stiff it is. It will get better over time mine has. Good knife plus I paid 63.00 for mine from buck 35 would have been nice but think your a little off there nice review
@beardeddynasty23284 күн бұрын
@knifethoughts. I want to get one but keep hearing about the blade coming loose and falling out or flying out when deployed. Have you experienced this other than the one time you mention in the video
@KnifeThoughts4 күн бұрын
Just the one time so far
@patrickmunneke83484 күн бұрын
My last 3 Rosecrafts had covers that had shrunk bone and wood! You could see and feel the liners😕 its extremely disappointing when they have steadily increased their prices. I think it's based on Spanish knives or the toothpick
@KnifeThoughts4 күн бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that! I believe this is the first one I've seen
@c.risnercutlery4 күн бұрын
Great video man!
@lothargrimmhearth35755 күн бұрын
Dude completely misunderstood the purpose of this tool. It’s not intended to fix your nuclear reactor on your Ohio class submarine. It’s meant to get you out of a bind. And for that it’s pretty close to perfect. If you’re opening cans everyday, you need a proper can opener. If you’re a smoker, you carry a lighter, not a flint kit. For the size/price/tool set, you really can’t beat it. The only negative is, it lacks a large flat head screwdriver. Most people will grind down the tip of bottle opener to make a screwdriver. The tiny flat head included is just too small for the average screw.
@KnifeThoughts5 күн бұрын
😉
@brianwalter73875 күн бұрын
I purchased same exact pocket knife, no problems with mine, I love it, super sharp ..I purchased probably 6 russlock case knives, none of them were super sharp..I say yes to the barlow, and the russlock was and has been disappointing as far as sharpness...CASE ROCKS
@bigpatt83725 күн бұрын
The handle to blade length ratio looks bad. Even some of the Microtechs have a very long handle with a shorter blade. It's like 2/3s handle and 1/3 blade
@squick18425 күн бұрын
But how is the heat treatment? 😩
@MrTJohnston6 күн бұрын
I keep looking at these but haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
@rogerchen15636 күн бұрын
Good video. Clear, straightforward, good thoughts/opinions. Carrying a Guardian Tactical Recon 035 currently and will be receiving an Axial Shift clip point in magnacut by this evening.
@KnifeThoughts6 күн бұрын
Oh cool I'm interested in how they compare!
@rogerchen15635 күн бұрын
@@KnifeThoughts My initial impressions are the Recon in hand lacks grip that the Shift has with the jimping on the bottom has. That is also true of the slide button. On deployment , because of the asymmetrical design, the steeper angle on the Recon launches easier, but retracting is harder. With sweaty, bloody or wet hands you are SOL. Shift unaffected. Both fire & retract with authority. I’ve only had on misfire with the Recon. Blade play more side to side with the Recon. About the same up & down. Pocket clip good on the Recon, excellent with the Shift. Recon has more rattle. They accidentally sent me the Shift with G-10 inlays. At first it was wait a minute, then on second thought it adds a nice extra design element and slightly extra girth and grippiness. Negatives: I agree with you with why didn’t they countersink the clip plate?? Overall both knives are excellent US-made OTF, but I would recommend the Shift with the better grip traction, next level 7-series aluminum body, nice stylish titanium clip and better pricing $$239 vs.$299.
@rogerchen15635 күн бұрын
Oh, one more detail. The SW Elmax drop point is nice, but the curved swedge line leading to the tip is off on one side. Shift blade, perfect.👍
@ronfry58517 күн бұрын
Here's my idea I just thought I'd throw it out there for the first one who wants to take advantage of it, instead of a bottle opener put a can opener on it like the old school P4 can opener pry bar we'll see who's going to be the first one to put that one out that'll be a real seller❤❤❤
@awakennomore7 күн бұрын
I've been running a Shootout for about a year and a half now. It gets regular use at work as my "assault box-cutter" Cardboard and tape are way harder on an edge than you'd expect but the CPM Cruwear blade has been incredibly resilient, as has the coating. So light weight. I do wish there was a better traction surface on the switch, though.
@cody30788 күн бұрын
Excellent and very thorough review! You hit all the points I could imagine-and more-and you seemed totally comfortable doing it 👍🏻
@ryanmiller69009 күн бұрын
I have the same knife but it doesn’t have the glass breaker, everything else checks out it’s solid, is this fake or real
@Cameron_OKG14 күн бұрын
That no flicking thing is nonsense. But usually they take a while to be flickable .
@TheBigHatLegion14 күн бұрын
The knife needs work, but the video is great!!
@optimuscrime60815 күн бұрын
Those screws are awful. Why would they ruin the knife like that? At least counter sink them..And those clip screws🤯 WTF…. V2 is the winner. Such a sleek looking knife. If this V3 had nice flush screws, and an optional pocket clip tab with flush countersunk screws this knife would be a winner.
@the_knights_edge15 күн бұрын
Pretty neat
@kathleensmith37015 күн бұрын
Thanks for showing
@jasonbeecher50915 күн бұрын
That tanto blade on the black knife is great. Fantastic looking knives
@KnifeThoughts15 күн бұрын
I agree! Thanks for watching
@knifelyfe656516 күн бұрын
I want "KnifeLyfe" put on my Military2.Who did yours? Cool as hell.
@KnifeThoughts15 күн бұрын
Way of Knife did mine 👍
@knifelyfe656515 күн бұрын
@@KnifeThoughts Thank You!
@KnifeThoughts15 күн бұрын
@knifelyfe6565 no problem, happy to help
@knifelyfe656515 күн бұрын
@@KnifeThoughts Will tell those guys you sent me.Thanks again.
@GlockNinja17 күн бұрын
Nice. Gonna have to save my pennies to get one for sure. But I think I like the look of Mr Good Bar version better.
@KnifeThoughts16 күн бұрын
I have no use for a bottle opener, but I like the look / size of the side piece
@rothgartheviking85817 күн бұрын
EXO SET not Exo Ket. Its named after a french anti ship missile.
@terrillschneider377817 күн бұрын
I am first! Nice piece
@KnifeThoughts17 күн бұрын
I hope you’re having a great Monday!
@EnriqueScott-se3vp17 күн бұрын
It's too bad they're so expensive😮
@KnifeThoughts17 күн бұрын
Yeah I know 😅
@5door18 күн бұрын
Good stuff Logan.
@KnifeThoughts17 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@lukejodoin344918 күн бұрын
Dam!! I have multiple Crk’s. I have one that’s almost 15 years old and none of them are even remotely that smooth.
@KnifeThoughts18 күн бұрын
Huh! I have opened these ones a lot and they've smoothed out
@alpine1600s18 күн бұрын
These things are like cars though, drive it off the lot and it loses thousands in value. Any scratch on the soft and very easily scratched titanium and you lose $100+ in resale.🫣🤦♂️
@franksalem858018 күн бұрын
You made no comment on my suggestion to have CRK remove one of the thumb studs when you send it in for spa service.
@KnifeThoughts18 күн бұрын
I actually hadn't seen that yet when I filmed this I don't think, though I thought I had replied to it. I appreciate the suggestion and considered it! But I think I'm gonna trade it for an Inkosi or sell it to buy one.
@jayhoward370119 күн бұрын
Shipping sucks communication 0
@KnifeThoughts17 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear you’ve had a bad experience
@cameronchicken843919 күн бұрын
i hat GEC. you can only get them from resellers for only ten times the listed price. skip it and pay ten times the money for a better knife. they aren’t great. i have one in 1095 and it came with a burnt edge, i sharpened it back and there’s no heat treat, it bends. skip this brand!
@tace062320 күн бұрын
Awesome review brother! I can’t wait to get my hands on mine!
@KnifeThoughts17 күн бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@franksalem858020 күн бұрын
I have 5 large Sebenzas which are all safe queens. I will never get rid of them. I like your purchase and would consider asking CRK if they could remove one of the thumb studs when you send it in for spa service.
@KnifeThoughts17 күн бұрын
I considered that but I think I’ll trade or sell it. I thought I had replied! Have any UGs?
@franksalem858017 күн бұрын
No, I've never been attracted to them.
@adamzappia22133 күн бұрын
Here’s me wanting to send my single lug small Sebenza back from Australia at a ridiculous return shipping cost to get it double lugged! I’ve also got a small Insingo too but I had that sent straight from the retailer back to CRK and had it changed from single to double and prefer it. I guess it’s just personal preference and I can see how if you tend to grip it regularly as shown in the video you might prefer the single. When I get a large it will definitely be a double.
@One-edc20 күн бұрын
Great looking knife. Love JWK.
@KnifeThoughts17 күн бұрын
Me too!
@DuhYaThink21 күн бұрын
The stretch g10 Cruwear is a great model. Only have a stretch lw k390 no xl stretch yet. I can flick every Spyderco backlock I own. And that’s a bunch.👍🏻
@BenBelkin21 күн бұрын
Good stuff!!
@Donnie_JackWolfKnives21 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for checking it out Logan! 🔥
@kevinreese565621 күн бұрын
First comment!
@Donnie_JackWolfKnives21 күн бұрын
Second! 🎉
@c.risnercutlery21 күн бұрын
These are so neat! Awesome video man!
@franksalem858021 күн бұрын
How hard can it be to have a check list for a well made knife? No blade rap; no proud tip; no gaps; center blade; check shield; check fit and finish. If this were a new company you might be forgiving for failing on some of these issues. But this is a well established company that is making the same mistakes over and over again. What does this say about their quality control department? I'd rather give my money to Rough Ryder or Rosecraft.
@cameronchicken843921 күн бұрын
i hate great eastern cutlery. their knives are okay. they have a following. they are traditional knives in a mid steel priced reasonably…. if you can get them at all! you have to get on the waitlists with no clue as to what will drop or when and then the produce these small batches that sell out immediately and the only way to get the one you’re after is to find it on the secondary market for ten times the price. and so if you are a reseller these are gold because of the profit margin. you can get lucky on a years of waitlists or if you have all these dealers notify you when available and end up buying one at the listed price but usually if it’s something you want it costs ten times what they are selling it for. just go get a jack wolf knife because they are much better and you don’t have to pay the idiot tax or the tax for buying an american brand. look at all of the american brands and you’ll find better knives at a realistic price point out of china. like it’s one thing to be patriotic and buy american products but these companies are taking advantage of that in in the case of GEC they don’t even care to keep you informed or to knock down the reseller market or anything like that.
@davids954922 күн бұрын
GEC makes its first Mini Trapper! That one looks fantastic. With you all the way about proud tips and blade rap - this is basic knife geometry and you expect it to be correct on any knife, let alone one at this level.
@jbenstead133022 күн бұрын
i got a tascosa lockback thinking it was bigger. ended up being my favorite knife of all time a real "paddy potato peeler".... but it locks!
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I kind of started liking Rosecraft traditional knives, however their blade grinds seem to be machine grinded and similar, or is it me? Would love to see different grinds & finishes on their blades a bit more ... Thank you for your content. 'George, Los Angeles.
As a muskrat, it's a little bit too thick for me. I thought improved muskrat meant it had two springs and a liner between the blades. Also, the muskrat with a warncliffe has been referred to before as a hawbaker.
Joan Mae really helped me out with a repair on a chipped 46 cover. They did an amazing job.
That’s great!
Wait, you don’t like to be negative but the whole video was all complaints lol
Agree with previous comment - reminds me a lot of a “toothpick” pattern. I decided to buy one of these knives after seeing all of the hoopla about them. Mine arrived in excellent condition, with the usual good RCB fit/finish, and very sharp. All that said, I found myself unimpressed; I just didn’t like the “feel” of it. This one’s going into my sell/trade pile…
Sometimes that's how it goes! Thanks for watching
I’m a big fan of Civivi knives; own several of them. Hadn’t yet heard of this particular model, though, so I really appreciate your video review. I like the overall looks of this new one, but could do without the Damascus steel. Never have had a single problem with any of my Civivi knives - all excellent right out of the box. And yes, super sharp, too! Some other manufacturers could take some lessons from Civivi. My favorite overall so far has been the “Praxis”.
Don’t know why some people think CRK knives are drop shut-they have incredible tolerances and run on washers not bearings.
Both mine are drop shut after breaking in
I own the buck spitfire I like how stiff it is. It will get better over time mine has. Good knife plus I paid 63.00 for mine from buck 35 would have been nice but think your a little off there nice review
@knifethoughts. I want to get one but keep hearing about the blade coming loose and falling out or flying out when deployed. Have you experienced this other than the one time you mention in the video
Just the one time so far
My last 3 Rosecrafts had covers that had shrunk bone and wood! You could see and feel the liners😕 its extremely disappointing when they have steadily increased their prices. I think it's based on Spanish knives or the toothpick
I'm sorry to hear that! I believe this is the first one I've seen
Great video man!
Dude completely misunderstood the purpose of this tool. It’s not intended to fix your nuclear reactor on your Ohio class submarine. It’s meant to get you out of a bind. And for that it’s pretty close to perfect. If you’re opening cans everyday, you need a proper can opener. If you’re a smoker, you carry a lighter, not a flint kit. For the size/price/tool set, you really can’t beat it. The only negative is, it lacks a large flat head screwdriver. Most people will grind down the tip of bottle opener to make a screwdriver. The tiny flat head included is just too small for the average screw.
😉
I purchased same exact pocket knife, no problems with mine, I love it, super sharp ..I purchased probably 6 russlock case knives, none of them were super sharp..I say yes to the barlow, and the russlock was and has been disappointing as far as sharpness...CASE ROCKS
The handle to blade length ratio looks bad. Even some of the Microtechs have a very long handle with a shorter blade. It's like 2/3s handle and 1/3 blade
But how is the heat treatment? 😩
I keep looking at these but haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
Good video. Clear, straightforward, good thoughts/opinions. Carrying a Guardian Tactical Recon 035 currently and will be receiving an Axial Shift clip point in magnacut by this evening.
Oh cool I'm interested in how they compare!
@@KnifeThoughts My initial impressions are the Recon in hand lacks grip that the Shift has with the jimping on the bottom has. That is also true of the slide button. On deployment , because of the asymmetrical design, the steeper angle on the Recon launches easier, but retracting is harder. With sweaty, bloody or wet hands you are SOL. Shift unaffected. Both fire & retract with authority. I’ve only had on misfire with the Recon. Blade play more side to side with the Recon. About the same up & down. Pocket clip good on the Recon, excellent with the Shift. Recon has more rattle. They accidentally sent me the Shift with G-10 inlays. At first it was wait a minute, then on second thought it adds a nice extra design element and slightly extra girth and grippiness. Negatives: I agree with you with why didn’t they countersink the clip plate?? Overall both knives are excellent US-made OTF, but I would recommend the Shift with the better grip traction, next level 7-series aluminum body, nice stylish titanium clip and better pricing $$239 vs.$299.
Oh, one more detail. The SW Elmax drop point is nice, but the curved swedge line leading to the tip is off on one side. Shift blade, perfect.👍
Here's my idea I just thought I'd throw it out there for the first one who wants to take advantage of it, instead of a bottle opener put a can opener on it like the old school P4 can opener pry bar we'll see who's going to be the first one to put that one out that'll be a real seller❤❤❤
I've been running a Shootout for about a year and a half now. It gets regular use at work as my "assault box-cutter" Cardboard and tape are way harder on an edge than you'd expect but the CPM Cruwear blade has been incredibly resilient, as has the coating. So light weight. I do wish there was a better traction surface on the switch, though.
Excellent and very thorough review! You hit all the points I could imagine-and more-and you seemed totally comfortable doing it 👍🏻
I have the same knife but it doesn’t have the glass breaker, everything else checks out it’s solid, is this fake or real
That no flicking thing is nonsense. But usually they take a while to be flickable .
The knife needs work, but the video is great!!
Those screws are awful. Why would they ruin the knife like that? At least counter sink them..And those clip screws🤯 WTF…. V2 is the winner. Such a sleek looking knife. If this V3 had nice flush screws, and an optional pocket clip tab with flush countersunk screws this knife would be a winner.
Pretty neat
Thanks for showing
That tanto blade on the black knife is great. Fantastic looking knives
I agree! Thanks for watching
I want "KnifeLyfe" put on my Military2.Who did yours? Cool as hell.
Way of Knife did mine 👍
@@KnifeThoughts Thank You!
@knifelyfe6565 no problem, happy to help
@@KnifeThoughts Will tell those guys you sent me.Thanks again.
Nice. Gonna have to save my pennies to get one for sure. But I think I like the look of Mr Good Bar version better.
I have no use for a bottle opener, but I like the look / size of the side piece
EXO SET not Exo Ket. Its named after a french anti ship missile.
I am first! Nice piece
I hope you’re having a great Monday!
It's too bad they're so expensive😮
Yeah I know 😅
Good stuff Logan.
Thanks!
Dam!! I have multiple Crk’s. I have one that’s almost 15 years old and none of them are even remotely that smooth.
Huh! I have opened these ones a lot and they've smoothed out
These things are like cars though, drive it off the lot and it loses thousands in value. Any scratch on the soft and very easily scratched titanium and you lose $100+ in resale.🫣🤦♂️
You made no comment on my suggestion to have CRK remove one of the thumb studs when you send it in for spa service.
I actually hadn't seen that yet when I filmed this I don't think, though I thought I had replied to it. I appreciate the suggestion and considered it! But I think I'm gonna trade it for an Inkosi or sell it to buy one.
Shipping sucks communication 0
Sorry to hear you’ve had a bad experience
i hat GEC. you can only get them from resellers for only ten times the listed price. skip it and pay ten times the money for a better knife. they aren’t great. i have one in 1095 and it came with a burnt edge, i sharpened it back and there’s no heat treat, it bends. skip this brand!
Awesome review brother! I can’t wait to get my hands on mine!
Hope you enjoy it!
I have 5 large Sebenzas which are all safe queens. I will never get rid of them. I like your purchase and would consider asking CRK if they could remove one of the thumb studs when you send it in for spa service.
I considered that but I think I’ll trade or sell it. I thought I had replied! Have any UGs?
No, I've never been attracted to them.
Here’s me wanting to send my single lug small Sebenza back from Australia at a ridiculous return shipping cost to get it double lugged! I’ve also got a small Insingo too but I had that sent straight from the retailer back to CRK and had it changed from single to double and prefer it. I guess it’s just personal preference and I can see how if you tend to grip it regularly as shown in the video you might prefer the single. When I get a large it will definitely be a double.
Great looking knife. Love JWK.
Me too!
The stretch g10 Cruwear is a great model. Only have a stretch lw k390 no xl stretch yet. I can flick every Spyderco backlock I own. And that’s a bunch.👍🏻
Good stuff!!
Thanks so much for checking it out Logan! 🔥
First comment!
Second! 🎉
These are so neat! Awesome video man!
How hard can it be to have a check list for a well made knife? No blade rap; no proud tip; no gaps; center blade; check shield; check fit and finish. If this were a new company you might be forgiving for failing on some of these issues. But this is a well established company that is making the same mistakes over and over again. What does this say about their quality control department? I'd rather give my money to Rough Ryder or Rosecraft.
i hate great eastern cutlery. their knives are okay. they have a following. they are traditional knives in a mid steel priced reasonably…. if you can get them at all! you have to get on the waitlists with no clue as to what will drop or when and then the produce these small batches that sell out immediately and the only way to get the one you’re after is to find it on the secondary market for ten times the price. and so if you are a reseller these are gold because of the profit margin. you can get lucky on a years of waitlists or if you have all these dealers notify you when available and end up buying one at the listed price but usually if it’s something you want it costs ten times what they are selling it for. just go get a jack wolf knife because they are much better and you don’t have to pay the idiot tax or the tax for buying an american brand. look at all of the american brands and you’ll find better knives at a realistic price point out of china. like it’s one thing to be patriotic and buy american products but these companies are taking advantage of that in in the case of GEC they don’t even care to keep you informed or to knock down the reseller market or anything like that.
GEC makes its first Mini Trapper! That one looks fantastic. With you all the way about proud tips and blade rap - this is basic knife geometry and you expect it to be correct on any knife, let alone one at this level.
i got a tascosa lockback thinking it was bigger. ended up being my favorite knife of all time a real "paddy potato peeler".... but it locks!