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I'm glad you enjoyed! Cheers!

Thanks for watching, David! Cheers, as always!

Glad you liked it! Cheers!

Aren't they simply eye-catching?! I very much enjoy their style. Cheers, as always, Ian!

Glad you enjoyed! I hope you like your Bergmann! Cheers! 😁

I'm happy you enjoyed! Also, you're the second individual who has offered the *second* different pronunciation for 'Wenge'...I don't know what to believe, anymore! 😂 Cheers, as always!

There is a UA-cam video on the topic of the pronunciation of the word. It gives the original pronunciation as "Wen-guh" and English iterations as "Wendgie" or "Wen-gay" - or occasionally as you have it "Wendj". ('My transliterations ;) So by the argument presented you're not wrong, you just employ the lesser used of three options. I am somewhat reminded of the Solingen vs Solinjun pronunciation issue ;D

​@@dongkhamet1351 Argh!! It always frustrates me when we collectively can't decide on how something is pronounced. I’ve found that it often leads to "potay-toe puhtot-toe" nonsense, in my experience! 😂 Regardless, I'll be sure to look into this a little more, as now, there are just so many different ways to pronounce 'Wenge', I'm puzzled as to which I should be using! Either way, thank you for the explanation. 😁 Cheers, as always!

@@TheKnifeRaven I try to get reasonably close to the original. So I will be switching to Wengø and then perhaps having to explain myself.

Hello, Lewis! I agree that Otter is a great option for those who wish to avoid the hassle and expense of finding a GEC. Plus, Otter's quality is getting better with each new knife I acquire, so I can safely say that in terms of fit and finish, you should expect a piece of decent craftsmanship. Apologies, again for the lack of uploads. I'd been going through a bit of a trough, as of late, but I believe I have passed it. Here's hoping I can return to a more usual schedule and actually stick to it! Cheers and Alice says hi! 🐈‍⬛

I have always found Heinnie Haynes a really good company and bought the bulk of my knives from them, more recently I have used other companies mostly found them okay. I will have to check out Framer knives. 👍

@@lewisgreenway5065 I've spent a great deal of money with HH, over the years, but on my last purchase they didn't want to help with a pocket clip that broke,, so, for the sake of a few pounds, I won't be dealing with them again,, their loss.. There are companies who actually care about their customers, (ie Framar Knives,) who will be getting my business from now on, ,!! ps, I've got a CRK Inkosi on order with Framar, so eat your heart out HH,, 💰💸💸

@@lewisgreenway5065 Imho, HH don't care about customers, Framar are fantastic,, I won't use HH again if there's an alternative seller,,,

I'm glad your Higonokami turned out well! 😁 I've never done business with Framar knives, but have heard many good things about them. Perhaps I'll need to give them a try in the future. 🤔 Cheers, as always! P.S. I'm sorry to hear of your experience with Heinnie Haynes. I've nothing bad to say about them, but granted, I haven't exactly dealt with their customer support all that much. The only time was to bring a broken A. Wright to their attention. The rest of the Wrights were either from the Famous Sheffield Shop, or ones that I simply contacted Mr. Harrison about, directly...to no particular avail! 😅 Cheers!

Unfortunately, Mr. Harrison never returned my last Email, which was sent 3 months ago. I find it saddening, as I had truly hoped that A. Wright could become the gold standard for budget-friendly Sheffield knives. Alas, their lack of communication has led me to believe that they have not put forth any efforts to correct what is a very real flaw in their backsprings. And until I see anything that suggests otherwise, I'll be buying Taylor's Eye Witness and Otter Messer from now on. Not that I mind, however, as both brands produce exemplary knives! Cheers!

Heheh, well, 'tis a good thing I *don't* smoke, then! 😂 This is actually my Father's pipe, which he kindly lets me use in my video thumbnails. Personally, I think it suits a traditional knife quite well, no? Cheers, as always, Matthew!

@@TheKnifeRaven oh yes - very evocative but you will have the no smoking crusaders after you 🤣

@@matthewrix2164 For the sake of a fine thumbnail, I'll take that risk! 😁 Cheers!

First of all, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely comment! I always appreciate it when my videos stoke enough interest to warrant a longer comment. Moving to your first point; the pattern itself. The Ergonomic was a piece that I was originally sceptical about, until I watched a couple videos that discussed the design. Afterwards, I was confident that despite its admittedly odd and perhaps even "off-putting" shape, it would be quite the comfortable knife. When I received it, I was no less than impressed by the pattern and would absolutely recommend it. While somewhat peculiar in design, the Ergonomic's execution absolutely lives up to its name. Regarding Michael's other knives-that Barlow you speak of is quite the fine piece. I enjoy the look and feel of Ebony, although I'm not thoroughly convinced that I like the Turquoise. I recall once upon a time, Michael used to make a knife with an Amber collar-something that originally brought him to my attention and interest. I can much sympathise with your feelings regarding the Clayton Spearpoint. On one hand I think I'd love it, but on the other, I'm unsure as to whether or not I'd find the handle uncomfortable! 'Tis a shame that there are no current reviews on the pattern... As for fit and finish, I believe it all boils down to personal preference. Granted, there are some flaws that one simply cannot ignore-such as a faulty backspring or a warped blade. Other, minor, cosmetic flaws, however, can be completely disregarded by some, while infuriating another. Again, it all comes down to the individual owner of the knife and what they are willing to consider 'character' versus 'flaw'. Personally, I can accept certain imperfections such as bits of gapping or unevenness, but flaws that actually affect the performance of the knife (such as the warp you described) deeply bother me. That's just my way of looking at it. While I'd always prefer my knives to be gap-free, it's not the end of the world if a knife features a little here and there. In my eyes, at least. Again, thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I very much appreciate it! 😊 Cheers!

Be careful, these are addictive! Thankfully, I'm more likely to go buy another Opinel, so I may be somewhat safe! 😅 I've seen the model you described on Warriors and Wonders, but have yet to pull the trigger on it. You'll have to let me know what you think of it when it arrives! Thanks again for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers, as always!

@@TheKnifeRaven It arrived yesterday morning, and it's absolutely fantastic, I did have to put some oil on the pivot and sharpen it a bit,. The centering is perfect and I love the laminated blue paper steel,. It's going to take a fair bit of use before I'm not "frightened" of the opening method, as it's extremely sharp now,, The simplicity is great, with all the emphasis on the quality of the blade,,. I should have got one of these years ago,, all the best my friend,, 👍

@@2Snakes 'Tis certainly a slender piece, but I don't doubt its capability as a skinner! Cheers!

Perhaps, but I haven't really carried this piece enough to warrant a sharpening. Maybe in the future, I suppose. Cheers!

Salutations! Unfortunately, the only retailer that I was aware of which stocked this model has since sold out. I purchased the Executive back in 2021, whilst it was still available at my local House of Knives. Currently, Victorinox's website has no purchasing options and none of the retailers I usually buy from appear to have the Executive at the moment. I wish I could offer a greater degree of help, but given the fact that this model has been discontinued, it will likely be very difficult to find one now, considering the demand due to scarcity. My best suggestion is to keep an eye on the secondary market-perhaps turning to a place such as the 'All About Pocket Knives' forum. www.allaboutpocketknives.com// Again, apologies for not being able to direct you to an exact dealer. In my experience, the Executive has almost completely vanished from sale in most places-so by all means, best of luck in your search! Cheers!

Interesting! Do you happen to know of any brands that produced this style of knife? Cheers!

Interesting! To me, Padouk, Walnut and Oak are rather similar in weight, but Beech seems to be the lightest. Olive is still certainly the heaviest, however. Thank you for sharing this information! Cheers!

Found out carbon steel weighs 2.5 percent less than stainless. That may explain it. Another reason to use carbone​@@TheKnifeRaven

@@Carl-b9t Neat! Thanks again for sharing! Cheers!

I'm glad to be back and thanks for the congratulations! Cheers, as always!

I put a comment on your other channel a while ago. Unsure if you check that one as much. 👊

@@SteelCityKnives I don't really look through the comments over there, all that much. I *did,* however, find your comment, and all I'll say is this: if you have a shot at a White Owl, snag it while you can!! Cheers!

Many thanks, Slick! M390 works perfectly, for me, so I can't imagine needing (or wanting!) anything better. The Spyopera has an interesting appeal. Perhaps not for some, but certainly up my alley, as I really enjoy the lines on the original Lionsteel Opera. Definitely a knife for a special event! Thanks again for stopping in! Cheers, as always!

Excellent choice! I'm glad my video prompted you to give it some pocket time. 😁 Thanks for the congratulations, my friend. I greatly appreciate it. Cheers, as always!

Many thanks, my friend! Cheers!

Glad to be back! Cheers, as always!

Happy to *be* back! Thankfully, my hiatus was just built upon my own inability to upload anything! Regardless, I hope the move went well-I can't imagine that being a pleasant experience! The Police is quite the imposing knife. I once met a fellow at a gun show who was selling knives. We got to talking and he showed me his carry-knife: an all-steel Spyderco Police. Needless to say, I was impressed. I wasn't aware the Police had a Sprint Run variation, so I'll have to give that a look! It's truly unfortunate that a massive amount of law-abiding citizens are punished for the actions of a small minority of troublemakers. Perhaps it is different in the UK, but here in Canada, this is the norm for making laws regarding knives and such... Thanks again for stopping by, my friend! Cheers, as always!

I've actually seen that video! One of the many channels which prompted me to look into this knife. Cheers!

I prefer carbon steel, simply due to its rustic appeal. I've found that the claim of "carbon steel is easier to sharpen than stainless steel" is really dependent on how well the steel is tempered. A properly heat-treated stainless steel will almost always be better than a poorly tempered carbon steel. Among Otter's knives, I mostly have carbon blades, so I'm not in a position to make a comparison, as I haven't needed to sharpen the stainless models all that much. Regardless, I'm glad to hear that the all-steel model has been serving you well. It sounds like the perfect example of 'beauty in simplicity'. Cheers!

You're really lucky! I'd love to go to Deutschland some day and visit Solingen...such rich culture with a vast history of metalworking! Let me know how the trip went-I'd love to hear about your experience! Cheers!

@@TheKnifeRaven So I went to Böker and Otter (Hartkopf and Klaas next time). Böker has a large modern building with a fancy shop and an entire office complex nearby. Otter, on the other hand, is a small company with a very unassuming main building. They are situated close to Böker in a street called "Schwertstraße" ("Sword Street", Solingen used to produce bladed weapons for the military) with a variety of metalworking companies. I was the only customer at the time and the lady in the office showed me around. They have a little showroom with their products - they produce the all-metal Mercator knives and a variety of beautiful traditional pocket knives. They also have a variety of fixed blades, mostly traditional hunting type, and a beatiful sailor's knife. I spent more money at Otter than at Böker - the former has a special charm and the Mercator is a classic. - It is apparent that Germany is undergoing a process of de-industrialisation, combined with mass immigration and you can see that in Solingen. It is somewhat depressing to think that traditional companies with a century and more of culture will struggle to stay in business. Böker has outsourced parts of their production to China; their Chinese pocket knives - the Atlas and Atlas Backlock, for instance - are very affordable, made of superior metals (12C27N and D2 steel), and with expert computerised precision, as compared to Otter's traditional pocket knives, which are much more expensive, rough around the edges, and made of simple 4034 or C75. But I've come to really appreciate Otter for its traditional craftsmanship. I hope they will tay in business forever and I will send them all my $!

​@@ewaldseiland8558 Wow! What an experience that must have been! I recall Böker having a larger factory than Otter but I can imagine the contrast between the two being like night and day. To me, Böker has always been the Solingen knife 'company', whilst Otter is Solingen's knife 'workshop'. One is advanced, mechanised and worldwide-the other is traditional, handcrafted and local. I've always held a greater appreciation for a 'perfect' Otter knife than a 'perfect' Böker, simply due to Otter's lack of fancy machinery in comparison. Naturally, I'm speaking from assumptions and vague knowledge of both firms, which is why I'd love to visit Solingen someday and get to witness the makers, firsthand. Thank you again for sharing your experience, I greatly appreciate the insight into Solingen's knifemakers. Cheers!

It absolutely is! Cheers!

Many thanks! I greatly enjoy all of Buck's lockbacks, but the 055 is my favourite among them. Cheers!

For me, it's Édith Piaf! 😁 Cheers!

Wow! I never knew that! What an interesting observation, my friend-thank you for sharing! I hope you enjoy your Higo once you receive it! Cheers!

I find this style to be unbelievably ergonomic. Perhaps that's part of the appeal? For me, it certainly is! Cheers!

@@Le_Sourpuss Interesting! I've heard so many conflicting answers as to what the characters stand for, so I wasn't entirely certain regarding what I thought I knew! Cheers!

@@TheKnifeRaven When you use the Google Lens on those characters, you will get slight variations of that but after like 10 or 12 attempts the average translation (after excluding some random stuff that sometimes appeared probably due to the system getting confused) ended up being that. heheheh :D

@@Le_Sourpuss Neat! I'll have to keep that in mind if I need to translate something in the future. 😁 Cheers!

@@TheKnifeRaven Cheers man! :D Thank you!

@@Le_Sourpuss Hello! I use either camellia blade oil (bought at the same place as this knife) or plain, mineral oil. Both work beautifully in keeping the blade (and handle!) free of rust. Cheers!

@@TheKnifeRaven Thank you very much, man! :D

@@Le_Sourpuss You're welcome! Cheers!

@@faizt275 0.5cm or 5mm. Hope this helped! Cheers!

Welcome to collecting! This model is still perfectly sound, a year later. Sadly, I selected it in-person, so I knew what I was getting. Good luck if you ordered one online! Cheers!

They're a little bulky in terms of dimension, but extremely lightweight. I can certainly see how they'd make a great camp knife, but I enjoy them for daily carry! Cheers!

@@lewisgreenway5065 Perfectly fair. I can certainly see how the gapping could be a nuisance! Regardless, it's still a shockingly sturdy little knife-and hey, my Dad enjoys it! Cheers, as always, Lewis!

I know! Shocking, isn't it? 🤣 Cheers, as always!

Thanks, as always, Randy! Cheers!

I'm not exactly sure, really! 😅 Nothing I've seen regarding the Pradel's history seems to explain why such a choice was made. Perhaps this is unique to Coursolle? I do not know. Cheers!

@@TheKnifeRaven Umh, I checked a couple of other reviews for Pradel patterns manufactured by other makers and they also seem to feature both blade kick and stop pin. It would be interesting to find out how the original model was as intended by Mr. Pradel... As it is, I guess you can still get either blade rap or proud tips, depending on which stops the blade first, the stop pin or the kick, respectively!

@@Yellow_Devil_ This has only increased my curiosity! I'd thought that, maybe, this was something Coursolle did, specifically, but I see that I must be wrong! I suppose this leaves more room for research? 😁 Cheers, as always!

A 'coffin handle' is actually a very accurate term to describe the Pradel's shape. I certainly appreciate the construction for the cost. It's far from perfect, but I can't really fault it as a work knife. Oh, and yes, Taylor's basic Barlows features the same tang style. Cheers, as always!

@@TheKnifeRaven Yeah, I forgot to say, I really dig the bolster design. I think traditionally, the 'coffin handle' has more of a slope to the shoulders than this Pradel is exhibiting, but it's the closest pattern that I can see.

@@IanRosie-mx6rn I love the shape, too. It's pretty much just the French take on a Spearpoint knife, but the lines seem a little more elegant, to me. Cheers!