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Came here to build my anticipation for the Fif18! Just got in on the preorder. Great video, Kevin.
@@Fatalis76 I know! I've wanted a FIF 18 for so long!
What was the steel they used for that one of a kind knife?
The E.T. is in Sandvik 13C26, which Kershaw used a lot back in the mid-2000s.
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I love it how accurate you say Porsche and Luft. When you want to pronounce a "ü" like in " Luftgekühlt" (4:20) correctly, say it like "cue" but subtracted the "c"-sound at from beginning and the "o"-sound from the end of the word.
@@wildalfred haha, ah you're right, I butchered that ü there, didn't I. I appreciate the tips -- I just practiced it out loud right now!
@@KnifeNerdery The best ideas come into your mind when your showering! So an overall valid rule for pronouncing ä, ö, ü occured to me and i want to share it with someone :D the pointed versions are like the unpointed german letters a, o, u with the difference that the tounge is shifted slightly forward and also widened at the tip so that the sides of the tounge touches the upper lateral teeth. a spoken like o in love, ä spoken like a in brand; o like first o in opportunity, ö like o in world (this one is sloppy)
@@wildalfred that works pretty well!
I do like that a lot. Have you seen Truffles? It's a pivot button lock
Yeah, I got to talk with Michael from Aurora Knife & Tools for a while at blade -- really awesome guy! Their truffles knife has the same lock as that Defcon Fulcrum -- the mechanism itself was invented by the OEM who made both knives. In the case of that Fulcrum, Defcon licensed the entire design, but with Truffles, Aurora designed the knife and only licensed the lock mechanism. It's a really neat, weird way of doing a pivot button lock!
Micheal is a very nice guy. It's a fun knife. I'm so happy I got in early. Can't wait for more from AKT
Bro, this video was awesome! Are you a mechanical engineer?
@@aaronmaurer6874 I'm glad you enjoyed it! This was a fun one to film. Oh, and I'm an engineer, but in computers not mechanical.
@KnifeNerdery I just ordered one, as they are now discontinued. It reminds me of my titanium Viper Key and my K390 Delica wharncliffe. Kind of a loose amalgamation of the two knives. I think I'll love it.
@@aaronmaurer6874 Yeah, I can see that comparison. I expect you'll like it quite a lot!
I have a plain jane version of the vespertilio on the way and now I need a version like this. That inlay just elevates it so much
I adore this config I have, but the PJ versions have always been my second favorite. Congrats on the awesome knife!
Gerber EAB is good for 98% of what you need a pocket knife for, you can use it for everything and not worry about trying to get a perfect edge resharpening it. I also carry a cold steel Spartan for self-defense it doesn't get used for anything so it stays razor sharp.
And they looke more durable with a swedge! 😅
Where do you find one with the blue hardware. ?
@@brianhughes7042 unfortunately, they never released that configuration. The knives in this video are the prototypes they had made before the final production configurations were settled upon.
Hasn't another company stepped forward and buy them out?
@@Layzboyedc Sort of? I don't think this specific model is in production anywhere else anymore, but Kass has partnered with Aurora Blades to release other designs. He has a new one out right now!
It's a crime that this knife was discontinued!
Cold steel tuff lite.......all il say.
@@devatwell334 excellent choice!
Interesting collection perhaps way better thought out than I would. I prefer rather larger knives.
Ooo, big boys! Just how large does a knife have to be to be considered rather large? 😅
I just got my Standard yesterday and I love it but I am absolutely dying to get my hands on the Caliber, I've been in love with it since the first time I saw it
I've had the opportunity to handle both now, and they're both excellent! The Caliber proto I had in was top notch, just too big for me 😩. I got to do a stealth review of his newest Nugget too late last year, and that was an absolute blast to play with and an excellent slicer. He's doing a great job over there!
Wow you got me more excited for the one I just purchased… great breakdown!
Oh nice, congrats! Assuming it's arrived by now, so how're you liking yours?
@@KnifeNerderyIt’s great… just a hair off center and can’t seem to get it perfect after taking it apart. Debated putting skiffs in it but the stock bearings do just fine for the most part. It is the slotted version, super light and a great summer time carry option. Overall pretty impressed so far… will carry for a bit and do my own review.
Awesome video man, very good explanations.
Thanks for the kind words! This was a fun one to talk through -- they're definitely doing cool stuff here, and in general.
@@KnifeNerderyYour welcome, this is the closes I have ever been to becoming a fanboy when taking about knives. Question do you know if the newer versions of the Ankylo have been adjusted like a longer back flipper?
"The Roosevelt features a hardened AEB-L lock insert with 2 ceramic detent balls. This distributes the lock bar tension and allows the lock bar to slide off the blade and into the locked position without dragging, preventing the "Double Click" feel." Way too late reply but you explained it well. He eliminates the double click so you feel the detent is more crispy and less drag when the lock engage.
Love it!
Wow, an ambidextrous lock, great! No reversible pocket clip, not great!
Great point!
There is now, it's on the 154cm version.
Louder! This is such an important message. Intolerance for intolerance is how we make things better. Encouraging and protecting each other's enthusiasm opens up richer experiences for us all.
Well said!
Dude. How do I get a list of all of the axial button lock knives?
Haha, if there is a list somewhere, I sure wish I could find it too! I know of at least 4 or 5 (and if I loosen the definition very slightly, maybe 6 or 7) more than that are featured/mentioned in this video. But if you just want a list of the ones I showed here, they are (from left to right): - Gerber "Paul" - Paul Poehlmann's "Paul Lock" designed in 1975 - Puma "777 Sport" - lock designed by Guenter Wiethoff in 1981 - Proto B - lock designed by Francis Boyd & Kenneth Fireman in 1983 - Dual-Blade Proto - lock designed by Francis Boyd in 1986 - Tekna "Hidden Edge" - lock designed by Ralph Osterhout in 1986 - GT Knives "BL-P-C" - lock desigend by Greg Bark & Todd Jones in 1993 - Lone Wolf "Paul Executive (Prototype)" - updated "Paul Lock" designed in 1997 - CRKT "Attaboy" - "Deadbolt" lock designed by Flavio Ikoma in 2015 - Defcon "Fulcrum" - lock designed by Frank She in ~2022 - Reate "PL-XT" - "Pivot Lock" designed by Alvin Lee in ~2023 - Vosteed "Ankylo" - "V-Anchor Lock" designed by Yue Dong in ~2023 Note that for the dates, I cited the patent filing date on all except the original Paul Lock, for which I cited the date Paul made his first custom version. The later ones have ~ dates because their patents (if they exist) are still in the Patent Pending stage, so I'm giving my best guess.
@@KnifeNerdery You are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you!
Nice, I always get confused with the different Neon variations. Thanks for the helpful video. Also, felt like the Zero I got came with a stronger detent… like a tab stronger than it should be. Wondering if yours felt the same? Thanks.
Glad you found the comparison helpful! The few Zero's I've felt have definitely had a stronger detent than my Lite, but my sample size is pretty small.
Such great constructive conversation
Interesting comments on this awesome knife and the “upgrade”! Frankly, I’d be quite happy with the $200 version. 😊 Good luck with your decision.
That Curtis is sweet
LOL Wow, such a funny weird knife! Very interesting and great review. Thanks for sharing and explaining how it all works.
can you operate it with one hand? doesn't look like it...super cool design
Technically yes, but only in a "Look what I can do!" kinda grip that's not practical at all. 😅
100% geeked out with ya on this one. Such a unique and cool design
Haha glad you were along for the ride!
my local gun dealer still has one of these in stock, always tempted me but he's charging 250 bucks for it which is just insane lol.
Oh wow, they have one still just sitting on a shelf?? But yeah, that's literally what I paid for this one after shipping from Germany. It was $59.95 MSRP, so it definitely hurt, but I've wanted one so bad for nearly two decades, and finding them in NOS condition is very rare. But yes, I'm kind of insane! 😅😜 I distinctly remember when I almost bought one for $30 on eBay in the mid 2000s and didn't pull the trigger 'cause "Am I really gonna pay $30 for a gimmicky knife?" 🤦🏼♂️
yeah, they had all sorts of older knives, even bought a spyderco dodo for 200 and an og slysz bowie for 300 (black friday sale😂). their prices are very strange, either way too high or crazy low. bought whole lot of other spydies and older us kershaws too and was even able to snag a benchmade skirmish. meanwhile other peeps have stumbled upon that place and 90% of the good stuff is gone. didn't know this kershaw is so expensive in other places too though😅 cheers!
Yikes! I would love to see a detailed review of the Rob Johnsons Cypress! My fovorite gents knife in my collection and a great frontflipper!
I've yet to handle anything from Rob Johnsons, but I know a few folks who have one. Glad to hear you love it! How easily can you access the opening hole? I've always wondered. I *almost* got in on their Juniper model when it was still in production -- love the shape overall!
So cool!!! I'd love to try one.
Everything from the Hawks is in demand these days, but you can definitely still find these on eBay and the like. They go for well above their relatively modest MSRP these days, but you can find a deal every now and then!
I forgot I owned this knife but can’t remember what happened to it. Bought it in 2005 for $59.95. Thanks for sharing.
Haha well if you ever do find it and are strapped for cash, they go for 4-8x that on eBay now! 😅
That is freaking cool! Now I want to see that as a Serge/Hawk collab even though it would be painful on the wallet 😂
Omg, right? I am very fortunate to have snagged a Rook in their first drop, but my wallet is certainly lighter for it. (Serge said he might have some extra Hawk Clips for folks like me at Blade this week! With how Hawk-y the Rook is, I definitely think it needs one of those new Hawk Clips he made!)
I have a QuarterMaster General Lee. It's absolutely amazing and a fantastic piece to the collection. RIP Grant
I definitely regret not picking one of those up when they were first discontinued and marked down a whole bunch. It's not an aesthetic that I normally go for in knives, but on a super mechanical knife like this, it's kinda perfect! And indeed -- RIP!
@@KnifeNerdery The General Lee is a more refined version, and once you get used to it, you can open and close it one handed.
Would love to see more "tap dat ass" opening mechanisms on the market. Love you dude, your infectious enthusiasm is a panacea for all of life's troubles
😂😂😂 That is simultaneously the best and worst description of this knife I've ever heard. 100% accurate, too.
Tap dat ass 😂
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Grayman Dua should be part of the Trio, making it Quadrupo!!!!Lol....
I've never handled one of those myself, but I'll support this idea just so people have to start saying "quadrupo" more! 🤣
This review represents exactly why I like your channel so much. The eye for detail and not jumping on bandwagons. I have a gen 4 batch 11 and was a tiny bit underwhelmed. The action is incredible and I love the desgin. But also find the word polished a bit misused. My main gripe are the visible milling lines, it just looks "unfinished". It really shows when in direct sun light. Overall it's a great knife but not sure if it's a keeper.
Thanks for the kind words! And yeah, like I said at the start, there's no doubt that the Arius is exceptionally well made and by far the major factor for why it wasn't for me was a matter of hand size and personal taste. But if you look closely, there simply *are* small things that other folks in that price range are doing "better". At least compared to the era I had, and as others have confirmed for me. Luckily, Bill is the kind of guy that is trying to continuously evolve and improve, so I've heard (and experienced on the Mini I had in) that the has addressed many of the things I thought could or should be changed with this knife.
agreed I have a carbon fiber one an noticed some very tiny finish flaws where the milling cut in a little deeper in one small spoton the carbon fiber also the brightwash blade leaves very fine lines that look like sharpening scratches but only in the bright light as they are not actual scratches no big deal but at 990 you can get nit picky
Hi Kevin. Recently started to follow your channel and going thru some of the older videos. Really like your attention to detail and background info on the knives. Keep them comming!
Oh awesome, I'm glad you're enjoying the old stuff! Thanks for the kind words.
you have really nice fingernails...
Hahahah this is officially the first time I've ever heard that in my life. Congrats on a first!
Love TRM! Got the Atom and Neutron in contoured lizard skin Ti 👌 Both are keepers 😎
The lizard skin milling feels so cool in hand!
Love the "Show the collection" I love TRM (Got the Neutron 2 and Atom) but where are the Spyderco's? I forgive you 😂 keep up the great videos!
🤣 There's a couple hiding in there -- several Smocks, a McBee... Are there others? I've been eyeing some of the weirder, older ones. And I've kinda always wanted a Chaparral in Birdseye Maple. Which Spydies are your favorite?
I definitely prefer knives without detent ramps. I do prefer knives that clear the detent ball very early
It's case-by-case for me. On some knives, the detent ball ramp is really helpful and a pleasure to use, but other times it just makes things worse. Either way, everyone is better off if they make the detent ball angle as early as possible!
The pivot is the exact same as the Yeager V2. Tall hollow. Blade shape looks similar as well. Of course I love it.
Dude its not jewelry
When you're paying $300 more for the shiny blue striped version, isn't it though?
Why not just have the sliding bar lock? That’s what I carry in 154CM. Why complicate it?
Yeah? Which knife do you carry? There's been a lot of fun implementations of the sliding bar lock over the years. I think if it were me personally, I'd forego the crossbar lock and just have the hidden tab spine actuation.
That centering backspacer leaves them zero margin for error in tolerance. Being a cnc machinist myself, it’s these little touches I appreciate the most. I have my first holt, a haptic as well, coming next week. Got an amazing bro deal in it that I couldn’t say no to. It’s in the window milling pattern though and I honestly haven’t seen many of them posted online. I’ve only found one or two videos of them on here even. Mine will definitely be carried every day with me to work, used for what I need and fidgeted with pretty much constantly.
Oh congrats!! Window you say? I'm not familiar with that one and am having trouble googling it. Do you have a link?
@@KnifeNerdery lemme find a video of one
@@KnifeNerdery they seem to be a more rare milling option which is why I jumped on it.
@@KnifeNerdery it’s not letting me post a link. I’ll send it though ig if that works. @sleepy_spartan
Oblivious 😂
Which part? 🤨
very poor support, unresponsiveness and unprofessional company
They haven't even gone on sale yet, so what exactly are you talking about?
@@KnifeNerdery person has posted the same comment of other videos of this knife. Not sure if its a bot or a hater.
@@tadda6282 Sigh. Probably a bot.