Like is said with the unboxing video I instantly bought this one and received it a few days ago. I have nr 199 and absolutely love it. Only problem I have now is making the choice of using it or putting it in my display case. Atm it's my most functional fancy knife I own. Thanks again for showing this.
I have both, both get carried daily for daily use. If I know I'm doing a lot more work I'll grab something else. As mentioned, most functional fancy knives I own, so I am going to allow them to be functional & do what a knife is supposed to do (within limits 😜😜)
I have the Ziffius and Exciton, and I honestly prefer the Ziffius. The Exciton does have a better detent and action feel, but the flipper tab is a little too short for me. The Ziffius just has better utility and ergonomics. I only buy "exciting" WE knives (because most of the time it is a drop point titanium frame lock) and this is a nice change of pace from WE.
I bought the Ziffius based on your review, and I'm super happy I did. I love the Makani, but the action on Ziffius is unlike anything I've experienced. And those lines! Wow! Great look, great feeling, great everything knife!
I am not a collector or what I'd consider an enthusiast, but it is one of the best looking knives I've seen and it really appeals to me. I am still staring at one supplier who has some left wondering if I pull the trigger on something there are only ~200 of and I may not get one ever again.
I am glad I didn't ho-hum around about picking up the Exciton. I picked up the grey with blue accents. It really is a top-tier button lock, but you are paying for it.
Thank you for the video. I went and bought the black handle, black blade, flamed Ti backspacer model you were talking about. #111/250. Extremely nice feeling and looking knife.
You convinced me. I was already looking at them. I just ordered the black with the blue accents. I also am really interested in the Diatomic with the etched stone detailing
The Exciton is a drop dead beautiful knife, but I think the Ziffius is just a bit nicer with that insanely cool wharncliff blade and perfect handle ergos.
Well if you can get your hands on an Exciton i’d trade you for my Ziffius. Never would have bought the warni had i known a drop point was coming out right after
I bought 2 of them.. one in the fire design and the other is all black with the blue line.. it's my favorite knife from WE.. it looks so damn good.. the best button lock knives I've ever felt. Go get one!
I have 2 Ziffus variants (including the one you have) and I also have the Exciton variant you do there. Both are excellent. Not sure have a favorite. Cant decide! They both have been sharing all the pocket time since they dropped! P.S. take a close look at the handles, the Exciton is a bit shorter & narrower. Part of the weight difference.
I can never sell anything cause I use and sharpen everything I got. I've been carrying around the Ziffius, I mean I'm not going to be whittling wood or using the spine to scrape stuff or strike a ferro rod. But I'll do rougher stuff like that with my xm-18 or medford.
Sencut already does. For example, the Sencut Wautauga is a $50 version of the $350 Ziffius. The We models are great but not worth th $300 premium over We's affordable Sencut variants. (Purely my opinion)
I agree that $300 above the average WE is a bit too much but they are a limited run so I kind of get it! I forgot about the Wautauga, but I wish that Civivi did a version in the mid range of $100-$150 range!
I think I prefer the handle of the ziffius but the blade of the exciton. I just like drop points and am not a big fan of blades with straight cutting edges.
Both knives are very nice but I prefer the aesthetics of the ziffius. WE makes some really nice knives but, I am just so tired of the WE logo on the pivots. I would probably purchase more WE knives if they changed up their pivots. There's only a handful that are made without the branding on the pivot.
I was split on which one seems better to me, but I guess it all comes down to whether you prefer a vertical or horizontal butthole. Thanks for the informative review!
I know you said they only made a certain amount, but does that mean they're dropped in batches or only a singular batch (only 200 ever made of each model, or a few hundred of the model every few months?)
They are all already out of stock, except for the Damasteel version. Which for some reason makes them think it is worth double the price of the others.
Seems like a few thing's make the Exciton lighter weight. Less material in the blade, holes drilled out in the scales and the whole handle looks more narrow than the Ziffius...
I'd like to see a full-integral in the same family line with entropic ano, maybe a touch thicker in the blade stock, if WE is watching. And I'll go for # 11 then too...🙂
Amazing knife. Almost too perfect. 😉 For my personal taste it's a tad too big. Thank God, I've found one thing that I can use to convince myself not to buy it. 😂 Thanks for the video!
I feel like they might make more. I swear when the makani came out (the first limited edition we) it sold out almost everywhere especially BHQ, knife center, etc. that being said I’ve been seeing them back in stock as of late. Like MC said WE might see the popularity and produce more 🤔
Damn that dudes comment is 9 months old? Hey @chef8077 - I have a playlist of over 200 uploads consisting of knives under $75. Stop complaining. Catch up 👏
I personally don't care much for reviews on knives I can not buy. What is the purpose of getting a review on something you can't get? Do the couple hundred viewers that actually have the knife need a review telling them what they already have? The several thousand rest of us can't get one. Should we just spend a lot of time contemplating what we can't get? I like the reviews on knives I can actually get. I blow off stuff like this that I can not get. I'd rather see a review on a Bugout or a something like that that I CAN actually buy without crossing my fingers and praying that the knife is still made/available.
@@franksalem8580 BS. There are approximately 1000 knives of all configurations available. 288000 subs means there are 287000 subscribers that this does not and can not apply to. 1 vs 287. That just takes into consideration subscribers. Many, like myself, are not subscribers. The whole thing is targeted to a very small number of users.
Ken, I'm going to undo these two long paragraphs you dropped here with one simple sentence: The secondary market exists. The reviews are relevant for so many other reasons. If you don't like it, don't watch.
And also, no. My content is not meant to supply all 280k of my subs with a knife. I do not owe my subs the availability of the knives I review. I am not the home shopping network, and I do not bow to and serve the people who watch my content. Understand this. I upload twice a day. Sometimes the knives I cover are in stock and sometimes they aren't.
@@metal_complex reread my original post. Never did I say it was anything other than not my cup of tea. I said I blow off reviews like this. I never said you shouldn't do them. If you want to pile on me because I don't like one type of your reviews, go ahead. I started my post by saying it was what I personally thought, not what I thought you should do.
Absolutely one of my favorite button locks ever made. Really really well done by we knife
I love what WE has been doing lately. The Ziffius and Exciton are both great. And the Magnetron is even better!
If the pocket clip was reversed for a lefty, it should not be curved. It would not follow the handle curve.
Like is said with the unboxing video I instantly bought this one and received it a few days ago. I have nr 199 and absolutely love it. Only problem I have now is making the choice of using it or putting it in my display case. Atm it's my most functional fancy knife I own. Thanks again for showing this.
I’m in the same boat. Would love to carry it but don’t want to use it. So still carrying my Spyderco Canis.
I have both, both get carried daily for daily use. If I know I'm doing a lot more work I'll grab something else. As mentioned, most functional fancy knives I own, so I am going to allow them to be functional & do what a knife is supposed to do (within limits 😜😜)
Handle is bigger on the z. Weight is a little more. Just ordered this and I'm very excited. 1st special edition knife 4 me. DIG the speedster as well.
I have the Ziffius and Exciton, and I honestly prefer the Ziffius.
The Exciton does have a better detent and action feel, but the flipper tab is a little too short for me.
The Ziffius just has better utility and ergonomics.
I only buy "exciting" WE knives (because most of the time it is a drop point titanium frame lock) and this is a nice change of pace from WE.
I bought the Ziffius based on your review, and I'm super happy I did. I love the Makani, but the action on Ziffius is unlike anything I've experienced. And those lines! Wow! Great look, great feeling, great everything knife!
I am not a collector or what I'd consider an enthusiast, but it is one of the best looking knives I've seen and it really appeals to me. I am still staring at one supplier who has some left wondering if I pull the trigger on something there are only ~200 of and I may not get one ever again.
I am glad I didn't ho-hum around about picking up the Exciton. I picked up the grey with blue accents. It really is a top-tier button lock, but you are paying for it.
I bought 3 Ziffius....2 to collect and 1 to carry. Its a really incredible knife
Damnit MC, I told myself I was going to stop buying knives!... But you know, maybe just one last one...
Thank you for the video. I went and bought the black handle, black blade, flamed Ti backspacer model you were talking about. #111/250. Extremely nice feeling and looking knife.
Mistake, 111/210
So glad I got my hands on this one, WE absolutely killed it!
You convinced me. I was already looking at them. I just ordered the black with the blue accents. I also am really interested in the Diatomic with the etched stone detailing
Happy with my Exciton anidozed titanium backspacer !
Best looking WE ever hands down.
The Exciton is a drop dead beautiful knife, but I think the Ziffius is just a bit nicer with that insanely cool wharncliff blade and perfect handle ergos.
Well if you can get your hands on an Exciton i’d trade you for my Ziffius. Never would have bought the warni had i known a drop point was coming out right after
Wharncliffes still hold no appeal to me but could you explain the handle difference? I thought they were the same here.
I bought 2 of them.. one in the fire design and the other is all black with the blue line.. it's my favorite knife from WE.. it looks so damn good.. the best button lock knives I've ever felt. Go get one!
Ha, so you're why I can't get one ;)
I have this exact knife, and it's TOTALLY Awesome....Love it.....OnWard.....
I have 2 Ziffus variants (including the one you have) and I also have the Exciton variant you do there. Both are excellent. Not sure have a favorite. Cant decide! They both have been sharing all the pocket time since they dropped!
P.S. take a close look at the handles, the Exciton is a bit shorter & narrower. Part of the weight difference.
Love this version over the Ziffius.
I want that Ziffius handle and colors with the Exciton blade shape and thumb hole.
WE has really been stepping up the unique designs lately. Speaking of, have you seen the WE Diatomic dagger that just dropped?
Good call out, just looked at em on BHQ and the acid etched one in black looks WOW
Would be cool if it’s a dual dagger edge but from the picks it looks like it sharpened on one side only 🫤
Thanks God, we do have the economy version of the Exciton - CIVIVI Sentinel Strike II.
I got the damasteel ,$700 total its awesome
I can never sell anything cause I use and sharpen everything I got. I've been carrying around the Ziffius, I mean I'm not going to be whittling wood or using the spine to scrape stuff or strike a ferro rod. But I'll do rougher stuff like that with my xm-18 or medford.
I'm pretty new to knives and never thought I'd pay this much for a knife.. this knife just has it all..
I have the whole banter family. A Ti WE is on my wish list for sure...
The blade of the Ziffius is heavier because there isn't a hole in it.
I can't believe it but I got the black and blue exciton on its way, I really lucked out.
Finally one you like! 😅😅
Personally, I think WE has been killing this year. I also think they dropped a few gems last year
WE finally doing what you been asking for
Thanks for sharing bud! This and the Ziffius give me a stiffius😂
I LOST it at the hesitation between butt and hole 😂
Will there be a dent in the finger choil after time because the stop pin against the thin part of the blade?
Civivi should TOTALLY do budget friendly versions of these two!
Sencut already does. For example, the Sencut Wautauga is a $50 version of the $350 Ziffius. The We models are great but not worth th $300 premium over We's affordable Sencut variants. (Purely my opinion)
@@OldDominionEDCehh..I own a Watauga and the action is good but it's not even comparable to the Ziffius/Exciton.
@@The_Draque Input like that is going to make me spend my money on another We. ;-)
I agree that $300 above the average WE is a bit too much but they are a limited run so I kind of get it! I forgot about the Wautauga, but I wish that Civivi did a version in the mid range of $100-$150 range!
hahaha when you flipped em around to face eachother "mm, yeah theyre the same"
One of the best knives I've ever seen from WE. Too bad all the affordable ones are sold out! 😞
I picked up the gray we exciton!
Would like to own either of those knives I like the top one better as well.
Tristate still has mine. I have yet to see it .
I think I prefer the handle of the ziffius but the blade of the exciton. I just like drop points and am not a big fan of blades with straight cutting edges.
41 MInutes after this vid was posted...
Checked WE knife site... Sold out.
Hope the retailers have some.
Both knives are very nice but I prefer the aesthetics of the ziffius. WE makes some really nice knives but, I am just so tired of the WE logo on the pivots. I would probably purchase more WE knives if they changed up their pivots. There's only a handful that are made without the branding on the pivot.
I was split on which one seems better to me, but I guess it all comes down to whether you prefer a vertical or horizontal butthole. Thanks for the informative review!
Is the coating on the scales already dinged up? It looks like it. Does anyone else see this?
I know you said they only made a certain amount, but does that mean they're dropped in batches or only a singular batch (only 200 ever made of each model, or a few hundred of the model every few months?)
Sencut Watauga has the same blade as the Ziggius
They are all already out of stock, except for the Damasteel version. Which for some reason makes them think it is worth double the price of the others.
Yeah, there's quite a few manufacturers out there doing this.. they should at least throw in a free shirt or something at those crazy prices.. 😂
When the answer is "Just be safe""
You knew the question was "is the pocket clip reversible?
Is the handle stone washed or it’s the same black as the Ziffius ?
Seems like a few thing's make the Exciton lighter weight. Less material in the blade, holes drilled out in the scales and the whole handle looks more narrow than the Ziffius...
Damasteel bolsters make more sense. Leave the blade 20cv/vanax/magnacut, imo.
I got the entropic Ano #11. Which is awesome as a lifetime fan of Christopher Guest mockumentaries #goesto11
I'd like to see a full-integral in the same family line with entropic ano, maybe a touch thicker in the blade stock, if WE is watching. And I'll go for # 11 then too...🙂
Aesthetically pleasing aside, the cherry on top is having a name that belongs to a Transformers character haha
The Ziffius is the spiffiest!
Button locks bug me cause 90% of the time you have to close the knife after you’ve closed the knife
Only like 10% of the time for me. And if I mess it up I just fidget it more
I am spending about 3 hours a day watching your videos. My wife thinks you have a nice voice.
Well that's very kind of her
Hooray!
Love my Ziffius
These are so awesome
Merata review when?)
My favorite WE made knife, the OG Toor Phoenix.
Looks kinda like my we702b.
I do wish it was about an ounce heavier myself
It doesn’t feel like 4oz at all
The tip is your only patt
Where are these made ?
WE knives are made in China
Amazing knife. Almost too perfect. 😉 For my personal taste it's a tad too big. Thank God, I've found one thing that I can use to convince myself not to buy it. 😂
Thanks for the video!
the shape of the clip will not allow it to be reversed. Nevermind the screws.
Still waiting on you to review my favorite WE, the Zeta
Put it up against te Vero synapse xl it’s every bit as long as the Vero lmao
Make a civivi version. 14c, G10 and micarta. $100
Why do you keep removing my post? I thought this was a knife community and we were supposed to help each other?
Ooo, nice!
too big
Why can't we have a strong, slim, 3.2" magnacut button flipper??!!
Muy Elegante
Your late to work again this knife is sold out everywhere!
Fuck dude I'm trying! Lol
Just confirmed in stock at Deadwood Knives. Authorized dealer!
I feel like they might make more. I swear when the makani came out (the first limited edition we) it sold out almost everywhere especially BHQ, knife center, etc. that being said I’ve been seeing them back in stock as of late. Like MC said WE might see the popularity and produce more 🤔
It’s all HIS fault!
I just picked one up today. Gotta check the local dealers and small shops they’re still out there 👍
I feel like the peer got heavy over looked
I'm excitod about that one. Ehhhh?
$750 for a knife, fook that!!😂
Lol sounds like there's two less available
*Seriously ... I hope you didn't pay $344 for a China Knife* 🤦♂
$637! For a pocket knife? LOL!
I own knives that cost over $3k. Relax. $600 isn't worth leaving this type of comment.
WE Knives are great, and I like them overall BUT… why do they insist on such SKINNY BLADES?? ;-}. MM
Stop spending so much time addressing negativity
No. Have a nice day 😎
Please start reviewing knives we can afford man or I can't watch your channel.
Work harder
Damn that dudes comment is 9 months old? Hey @chef8077 - I have a playlist of over 200 uploads consisting of knives under $75. Stop complaining. Catch up 👏
I personally don't care much for reviews on knives I can not buy. What is the purpose of getting a review on something you can't get? Do the couple hundred viewers that actually have the knife need a review telling them what they already have? The several thousand rest of us can't get one. Should we just spend a lot of time contemplating what we can't get? I like the reviews on knives I can actually get. I blow off stuff like this that I can not get. I'd rather see a review on a Bugout or a something like that that I CAN actually buy without crossing my fingers and praying that the knife is still made/available.
These are in stock at Deadwood Knives.
@@franksalem8580 BS. There are approximately 1000 knives of all configurations available. 288000 subs means there are 287000 subscribers that this does not and can not apply to. 1 vs 287. That just takes into consideration subscribers. Many, like myself, are not subscribers. The whole thing is targeted to a very small number of users.
Ken, I'm going to undo these two long paragraphs you dropped here with one simple sentence: The secondary market exists.
The reviews are relevant for so many other reasons. If you don't like it, don't watch.
And also, no. My content is not meant to supply all 280k of my subs with a knife. I do not owe my subs the availability of the knives I review. I am not the home shopping network, and I do not bow to and serve the people who watch my content. Understand this. I upload twice a day. Sometimes the knives I cover are in stock and sometimes they aren't.
@@metal_complex reread my original post. Never did I say it was anything other than not my cup of tea. I said I blow off reviews like this. I never said you shouldn't do them. If you want to pile on me because I don't like one type of your reviews, go ahead. I started my post by saying it was what I personally thought, not what I thought you should do.
Not a fan of button lock or Chinese knives
So why watch?
I like this a lot!
I love the design but not for 340 🫤oh well. Maybe they will make a more basic version