I am a hobbyist, primarily interested in knives. I created this channel to be an extension of my Instagram page. I always feel like there are topics or ideas that I want to cover in more depth, but Instagram does not allow me to do that. I look forward to adding videos as time an interest allow. I'm always adding content to my Instagram page though. You can follow me at alchemy_1.
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Wish you did more gec videos lately. I miss you man
At this point you are more likely to get a Case with (lets say) errors. That in and of itself is why some other knife manufacturers charge way less for comparable knives. So why is Case twice or more expensive? You can only live off your past accomplishments for so long. I hope Case sets up and takes notice and takes steps to regain their top spot.
Taking the grip off the scales🥴🥴🥴
Thanks for the review. Only recently found out about go ruck. Video was very helpful. Curious, do you still have the Java GR1, and would you be willing to sell?
That's unfortunate, I just got my first GEC today and I'm going to be sending it in, the blade has such a bad burr near the pivot that it's digging into the steel liner. You can see metal shavings fall out every time you open/close it... Super disappointed.
For basic edc tasks, like boxes and stuff like that you won’t have to sharpen K390 for 6 months for real. Just stropping keeps it ridiculous.
Case hasn't produced a knife that can hold a candle to a GEC since before the 70's and to equal a GEC you would have to go back a couple more decades. I have Case knives from the 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's 2010's and none them equal a modern GEC.
You are the only person I've seen so far do an actual knife review. Most people just twiddle the thing in their hands and never actually show the details in a knife. Please do some more.
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5 years ago, but thanks for real review
The factory sharpening of my Opinel 8 was chipped up and pretty sloppy. All good though. It works well enough out of the box. However, I will be cleaning the edge up. My Opinel 8 came in a small fiber envelope with Opinel logos, and that was in a soft shipping bag, so there was zero protection during shipping. No damage aside from a small patch of rust which does kinda suck.
great video! any chance you still have this and would care to sell it or any other gecs?
I’d buy GECsif I could find them without having to pay the ridiculous aftermarket prices. What happened to GEC? The availability is not there anymore. Collector knives used to have a dozen models are so available at all times in the past. As far as I know they haven’t listed even one model for a few years.
Hey man great vid and ya I enjoy listening to u ramble lol I sold some knives I got my eye on a M Strider XL CUSTOM TANTO digi cam gonna run me about $ 1,995 plus tax I owned only 1 other Strider he makes beautiful blades Thanx again for the vid very informative Stay safe
Holly shit you really have huge hands, I thought it was no5
Great review
I love goruck gr1, but I am Vietnamese. So expensive :)
Do you use your knives or only collect?
Casey Lynch vs Adam Purvis. Who and why?
I love Case knives but I do admit I buy all of them in person and put hands on em first 😂. Great video sir, I really appreciate your efforts here.
Badger knife show this weekend I have a firetac coming in the mail.
spyderco has shorter wire clips from a squeak !
Nice video!. Question: which clip held the black color the best? That's my biggest issue with black clips. I have a murdered out Para 2 coming and trying to decide which to buy. Thank you!
Looks like you bought a USED knife
Watching this video as my first on your channel. I will say this…. All my Spyderco knives have come more or less great with very few QC issues. PM2, Para 3, Manix 2 LW, RockJumper, Endura SE in VG10 and Endela. Sorry you had a bad experience.
Like the videos mate hope to see you put some more out
There is no question that quality has gone downhill at WR Case And Sons. The only thing I can say SOMEWHAT, in their defense, is that they are competing with companies that have fooled a lot of people. If you think that a case knife, or rough ryder, or old timer or whatever can’t cut the same thing that your plastic handled spyderco cuts, which you paid $180 for because the blade is “blah blah super steel”, then you’re part of the problem.
Still got either of these oklumas?
Why did you cut your iPhone in half, bro?
When I get my SNG fatty spear point after paying it I’m going to use it as my edc. I miss carrying and using a strider. What I actually like about the aluminum handle is that it gets rid of the front screws and gives it a cleaner refined look.
I love Strider’s, CRK, and knives in general. I used to have many variations I’m so blessed to at least have had them a moment. Right now I got a Custom SMF nightmare grind with groot handle finish. I don’t use that one though it’s a grail, so nice to just handle it. I bought a Monkey Edge SNG frag 3V spear point but I have not used it. I was thrown off by how the handle and blade seem slim to me based off memory of past sng’s I’ve had. Partly the handle is shaped. I miss a beefier sng that i remember so that’s why I recently bought on layaway a strider sng fatty spear point I saw on Arizona custom knives site. I’m still paying it off but I can’t wait to get it. My only other knife in my collection is a Civivi Nox that is an exceptional edc that reminds me of an updated small Sebenza design.
I never buy Case knives anymore, if you want a knife you can depend on at a affordable price get a U S A Buck.
Thanks for sharing
I'm getting into striders right now in a serious way. Your channel is such a good resource man. Thanks for leaving all these up and for all the great info
Dig the video. Answered all my questions. Cheers.
This was really helpful. Thank you for doing this comparison!
That ebony #35 isn't the Blade Forums knife, and neither is it a Churchill. It's the Charlie Campagna 10th Harness Jack (also called a Half Scout). There was a Blade Forums version, but that was in Burnt Orange Worm Groove Bone, also a Harness Jack. I have that Harness Jack, but I'm still searching for a Churchill...also in ebony please - what a pair that will make!
I think you are spot on here. Furthermore I think the video was respectful and simply stated facts.💯
I know this is an old vid but how did the coatings held up? Torn between these two.
Nano oil for me
Where you get your disc?
Good video,I recently got all 3 models ,the mini ,standard and the super .The mini and standard in the thunderstorm finish,the super is in satin. They were out of the TS for the super
I got a case from an online dealer and it’s excellent ! I sharpen my own edges and think it’s cool they come with a rough edge
Awesome love this overview and loving that wolf Greg
If the Firefighter doesn’t hold plates there’s nothing to compare, except maybe size.
That’s a perspective, but lots of people use GR’s as daily and travel bags.
Flaws I accept are 'poor but safe action' but I really need it to be beautiful and elegant, made of excellent materials and sturdy. I think that's a Seb. Of utmost importance is safety.
OMG this is so relatable. :D I feel this way about Sebenzas. They're just so nice and I don't want to use them. But they're meant to be used.
Miss my Para 3 ): but got the Hogue Deka v2. Loce the clippoint
Is mxg made in USA?
I’d say this is as good as a pair of three, right
Or 6 in one…