Nick your a gem of a dude. The love you show for the ppl who subscribe and are patreon members is so genuine more ppl with Big channels could learn a thing or two from you. Merry Christmas Nick. Thanks for everything you do and always bringing a smile to our faces every video you make. Take care brotha.
We need to see a picture of you and Metal Complex shaking hands. And to commemorate it a shirt with "A beautiful thing" on the front and "moving on!" on the back.
Being a new viewer/subscriber when I saw the length of this video in my feed I thought "eh I'll watch a couple minutes and skip through this video." Well 1 hour and 5 minutes after starting the video I'm writing this comment and that's a beautiful thing.
Nick - Thanks for still being here. Your voice and content will always remind me of when I was a bright-eyed noob so many years ago trying to figure out if the ONE "high end" knife I was going to buy was going to be the ZT0452CF or the Spyderco Kapara. Oh, how we've all grown... I'd love a Mini Tolk one day. They look like fantastic tools. The Skaha is also criminally underrated. The Nirvana is a prime example of what I wish Spyderco would try to capture once again (the Stovepipe doesn't even remotely count). Almost everything Ferrum Forge makes doesn't get the attention it deserves. Merry Christmas!
As a lucky man who has been able to handle and own many of the same knives you have, your input is always appreciated. Whether gem or junk, I look forward to Nick's honest take on a very fun hobby. cheers and hope the holidays find you well!
Merry Christmas Nick! You're the best! I can not describe the monumentally, insanely large impact you've had on my life not only in the hobby but in all hobbies. Your way of viewing things from minor details all the way to big issues is a very amazing and singularly oodd and unique way of looking at things in the hobby. I hope your personal life allows sooner than later for you to go back to putting out the amount of content you used to but even if you only had one video a year I'd still subscribe and watch it! You, Neeves and MC are my driving home from and driving to work playlist non stop! Thanks so much for taking place of the bad news they play on the radio every day!!!
Damn man, you must have a sad life lol. Not trying to be a dick, but you might as well suck the guys dick with the weird shit your saying. Idk why people like you worship dudes like this on the internet saying he makes your life so much better bc he sits at a table and talks about a knife he has😂😂🤷 a guy like this will literally post a video with a knife and say here's my knife it's cool and I like it and then I'll see people like you comment saying omg you changed my life with such impactful videos. Like wtf???🤦♂️🤦♂️ idk, it's just not normal for people to do that but I assume your just trying to get attention from the guy bc you'd love to take that dick from him by the sound of it 🤣🤣🤣
You still have fantastic culinary tastes. No trends or agendas, just appreciation for things unto themselves based on their merits. And you make it a point to kindly interweave respect for their respective makers/companies in your videos when pertinent. So much respect. And honored for the shout-outs. Apologies for these belated comments.
talismans do matter. love the collection update, love the stories, love the connections they represent. hope all's well in Nicklamabad and best wishes for the year ahead.
Nick, I'm loving the video. Haven't gotten all the way through yet but I have to say, space kitty scales are amazing! Also I really wish I could get excited about Spyderco the way you di, but I just can't enjoy the FRN scales. Looking forward to seeing what 2023 brings you and your channel. All the best!
On the comfort mnandi: I totally have knives that I carry when I know I have a big stressful day ahead of me. Specifically it's a Native 5 LW and a Baby Banter. Both were there for me on big days, and they're what I go to now whenever I have a big day
Nick, this is amazing.. I was bored out of mt mind scrolling UA-cam when suddenly an early holiday present has arrived. Stellar collection. love your video
Hi Nick, I'm somewhat new to the hobby and my wife watched this along with me. She has a much better understanding, thanks. Not sure that will translate into more agreement on future purchases though. Happy holidays
Your Herman collection is drool-worthy. Gives me something to shoot for! That Holt Spectre also. Thanks for making time to share your nicely curated collection, Nick.
Nick I have my actual Cub Scout Knife from 1968, made by Camillus in New York. A few years ago I had it reconditioned by Wallace at Rock USA Cutlery also in Camillus, NY. A gem of a unicorn 🦄
Whenever I am reminded of Isham's death I always get this very heavy feeling in my stomach. Not just because he died, which was tragic enough, but it almost feels like the end of an era in the cutlery industry as a whole. When Isham was on the scene, designers weren't afraid to take risks, because they knew that if they weren't, he was going to. It's gonna be very hard to match that kind of originality.
I was watching Pete on an old Cedric and Ada, testing M4. He thanked you for sending him the KME. Very nice of you, and I think that gave him huge control over his edges. Good on you!
Love the collection sir! Your channel and content was instrumental in my decision to start my own UA-cam channel! So thank you for that and for all your HONESTY and wonderful content! Merry Christmas!
Best by far reviewer on the www, many times I tune in just for the comfort factor. All the way from the UK mate. Merry Christmas Also just one thing, we know where the world's Titanium reservoirs are.
Thanks for sharing Nick! You are our “gem” in this community and appreciate your content year after year. I loved the Olamic btw! I recently stumbled across some of there beautiful pieces. Merry Christmas and happy New Year neighbor just down the 5/805 split 👋🏼👋🏼
Neat collection Nick. I haven't brought a Herman knife yet, but on top of my most wanted list. I do have the Hawk C and without a doubt the best OTF knife made to date. Zero blade play, which is a beautiful thing! Merry Christmas.
I love Monterey Bay designs knives. I have the xlc in titanium and it is a beautiful knife. Elijah Isham was an artist. His death was tragic and sadly another artist dies Young. I have many of his designs. And I think the Arakis is my favorite
Nick, I can't tell you how excited I am that you noticed my previous comment! Thank you so much! I had a question which of course you are under no obligation to answer, but I was wondering if you had given up completely on Zero Tolerance because I haven't seen anything from their lines in quite a while.
M390. Has anyone had this steel rust or patina. I cut lemons, oranges, beef, dug in sand, and just use it hard. It's my fav steel. And it's as clean as a new baby's behind. No pits, rust or patina.???? It is a P3, with added gray scales. Luv this knife.....
Would love to see you check out the VC Edge Interface. I know its not an easily available or accessible knife for your viewers to get their hands on, but Jayson VanCamp at VC Edge is doing something truly unique and remarkable with his composite CF and M390 blade. CF isn’t for everyone, but it’s refreshing to see in an industry that, as you alluded, has seemed a little stale recently. I’ve got one I’d be happy to send for you to check out and hear your thoughts on, even if it’s never made into a full review/video for your channel.
Nick have you ever seen a watch made by Nike. Called the minute man. They are hard to find. Also I have a couple Mavados. Also recommend I have an older round tungsten carbide models.
Great video. The one thing I don’t understand and that’s for anyone who has one is the Grismo Norseman, I had to sharpen one, and the blade shape to be doesn’t hold a “real world” purpose. Don’t get me wrong it’s a beautiful knife, just personally for me, I wouldn’t own it because I know I’d never carry it. It would be a safe Queen that I’d end up selling. Glad to see ya back Nick, seems like you disappeared for awhile.
I very much respect your experience having owned or handled so many pocket knives. I would love to know what your all time favourite carry knife would be that’s under $1000
i carry a pm2 emerson everday at work with a lightning otf. the lightning gets used most sadly. days off i carry a lightning otf and whatever the hell i feel like....im talking sog seal pup elite or tops operator 7 like BIG ASS KNIFE but..i use that lightning. lol. i have the gitd endura and thats my FAVORITE. ffg as well.
Glad I'm not down to one knife because the overall effect is such a beautiful thing, having variety and novelty, but my one knife would definitely be TOPS Knives custom shop Ute. For carry and actually cutting it's the most favorable and reminds me of my work family and two years at TOPS Knives! It is thirsty when I go to make a cut! It's one knife that makes me love 440C
Hyped maybe, but the Rosie is for me a near-perfect design & execution in almost every way. You can even balance it on all six sides, rare for a pocketknife.
Nick, would you please elaborate on why you would choose the TRM Neutron 2 w/contoured Ti over the Quiet Carry Drift? I have and love both, and probably lean more towards the Drift by a slight margin. I know it’s subjective, but curious to hear your thoughts. For me, I prefer the action and steel on the Drift, although the choil isn’t my favorite, and I prefer the longer cutting edge on the Neutron.
@@NickShabazz good points there. I do wish the clip side scale on the TRM left more distance to the thumb stud. I can’t do the spydie flick on mine since the thumb stud is so close to the scale. Also switched out stick clip with a bugout clip. Fantastic slicer though!
@@NickShabazz btw, long time fan, and appreciate the scientific rigor and humor you bring to your reviews. Thank you for putting out educational and entertaining content!
I bought this knife a few months ago. Sprang for the textured grip at $30 more (arg). I personally prefer an over-built knife. Always carry a smaller knife and it's comforting to know that this knife can handle task a larger knife would be used for. I do wish it was a little thinner behind the edge. I'm sending it to Rob Bixby to put his awesome edge on it. Your bad and ugly on this knife was minimal than compared to most your reviews. Keep up the good work. I'll help watching.
Nick your a gem of a dude. The love you show for the ppl who subscribe and are patreon members is so genuine more ppl with Big channels could learn a thing or two from you. Merry Christmas Nick. Thanks for everything you do and always bringing a smile to our faces every video you make. Take care brotha.
😊😊
2023 went by so fast
Proof read bud.
@@taylorelsner6332 Why? He literally says 2023 went by too fast at the very beginning of the video.
Lol
Agreed, almost summer now!
We need to see a picture of you and Metal Complex shaking hands. And to commemorate it a shirt with "A beautiful thing" on the front and "moving on!" on the back.
He and I have never actually met in person, which is sad. One of these days, we will.
Love your closing message. Thanks for everything!!
The seagull is most assuredly your spirit animal. I laughed hard and long when you whipped out the seagull coin.
Being a new viewer/subscriber when I saw the length of this video in my feed I thought "eh I'll watch a couple minutes and skip through this video." Well 1 hour and 5 minutes after starting the video I'm writing this comment and that's a beautiful thing.
Nick - Thanks for still being here. Your voice and content will always remind me of when I was a bright-eyed noob so many years ago trying to figure out if the ONE "high end" knife I was going to buy was going to be the ZT0452CF or the Spyderco Kapara. Oh, how we've all grown...
I'd love a Mini Tolk one day. They look like fantastic tools. The Skaha is also criminally underrated. The Nirvana is a prime example of what I wish Spyderco would try to capture once again (the Stovepipe doesn't even remotely count). Almost everything Ferrum Forge makes doesn't get the attention it deserves.
Merry Christmas!
As a lucky man who has been able to handle and own many of the same knives you have, your input is always appreciated. Whether gem or junk, I look forward to Nick's honest take on a very fun hobby. cheers and hope the holidays find you well!
Merry Christmas Nick! You're the best! I can not describe the monumentally, insanely large impact you've had on my life not only in the hobby but in all hobbies. Your way of viewing things from minor details all the way to big issues is a very amazing and singularly oodd and unique way of looking at things in the hobby. I hope your personal life allows sooner than later for you to go back to putting out the amount of content you used to but even if you only had one video a year I'd still subscribe and watch it! You, Neeves and MC are my driving home from and driving to work playlist non stop! Thanks so much for taking place of the bad news they play on the radio every day!!!
Thanks for the kind words, and I'm sorry you've not found a better youtuber to impact your life 🤣
Damn man, you must have a sad life lol. Not trying to be a dick, but you might as well suck the guys dick with the weird shit your saying. Idk why people like you worship dudes like this on the internet saying he makes your life so much better bc he sits at a table and talks about a knife he has😂😂🤷 a guy like this will literally post a video with a knife and say here's my knife it's cool and I like it and then I'll see people like you comment saying omg you changed my life with such impactful videos. Like wtf???🤦♂️🤦♂️ idk, it's just not normal for people to do that but I assume your just trying to get attention from the guy bc you'd love to take that dick from him by the sound of it 🤣🤣🤣
The knife community needs to give Batman here more subscribers
Thought I’d watch the first few minutes…couldn’t stop, such amazing content. Head and shoulders above every other reviewer.
I love watching knife collection videos! Especially yours, Nick! Keep them gems Rollin'!
Is that enthusiasm I hear? Thanks for spreading the joy year round Nick!
You still have fantastic culinary tastes. No trends or agendas, just appreciation for things unto themselves based on their merits.
And you make it a point to kindly interweave respect for their respective makers/companies in your videos when pertinent.
So much respect.
And honored for the shout-outs.
Apologies for these belated comments.
“You’ve come a long way, baby.” - If you remember that old ad campaign. Great collection! Great to watch you on this EDC journey.
Nick, I completely agree with you about Bradbury’s “The Illustrated Man.” It’s one of my favorite collections of short stories.
The factor is one of the coolest knives to hit the market 😎
talismans do matter. love the collection update, love the stories, love the connections they represent. hope all's well in Nicklamabad and best wishes for the year ahead.
Nick, I'm loving the video. Haven't gotten all the way through yet but I have to say, space kitty scales are amazing! Also I really wish I could get excited about Spyderco the way you di, but I just can't enjoy the FRN scales. Looking forward to seeing what 2023 brings you and your channel. All the best!
On the comfort mnandi: I totally have knives that I carry when I know I have a big stressful day ahead of me. Specifically it's a Native 5 LW and a Baby Banter. Both were there for me on big days, and they're what I go to now whenever I have a big day
Nick, this is amazing.. I was bored out of mt mind scrolling UA-cam when suddenly an early holiday present has arrived. Stellar collection. love your video
Hi Nick, I'm somewhat new to the hobby and my wife watched this along with me. She has a much better understanding, thanks. Not sure that will translate into more agreement on future purchases though. Happy holidays
Your Herman collection is drool-worthy. Gives me something to shoot for! That Holt Spectre also. Thanks for making time to share your nicely curated collection, Nick.
Nick I have my actual Cub Scout Knife from 1968, made by Camillus in New York. A few years ago I had it reconditioned by Wallace at Rock USA Cutlery also in Camillus, NY.
A gem of a unicorn 🦄
Whenever I am reminded of Isham's death I always get this very heavy feeling in my stomach. Not just because he died, which was tragic enough, but it almost feels like the end of an era in the cutlery industry as a whole. When Isham was on the scene, designers weren't afraid to take risks, because they knew that if they weren't, he was going to. It's gonna be very hard to match that kind of originality.
I was watching Pete on an old Cedric and Ada, testing M4. He thanked you for sending him the KME. Very nice of you, and I think that gave him huge control over his edges. Good on you!
Thanks for another great year St Nick🎅
Love the collection sir! Your channel and content was instrumental in my decision to start my own UA-cam channel! So thank you for that and for all your HONESTY and wonderful content! Merry Christmas!
All hail Winterblade! 😍 Thanks for sharing Nick, and happy holidays to you and your family. Cheers.
Nick is so good he can get that end of 2023 video out almost a year early
Such an awesome collection! Merry Christmas Nick!!
Best by far reviewer on the www, many times I tune in just for the comfort factor. All the way from the UK mate. Merry Christmas
Also just one thing, we know where the world's Titanium reservoirs are.
“Suddenly attacked by a bunch of carpet”
lol, that’s golden!
"I'm a beautiful.... I'm not a beautiful any damn thing!"
😂😂😂
Thanks Nick, very interesting!
Thanks for sharing Nick! You are our “gem” in this community and appreciate your content year after year. I loved the Olamic btw! I recently stumbled across some of there beautiful pieces. Merry Christmas and happy New Year neighbor just down the 5/805 split 👋🏼👋🏼
36:41. You can drill out slightly larger holes and put a Benchmade clip on the fastball
I think I've bin jealous about 15 times now nick beautiful collection mate
It's a previliege to know The Legend's EDC. May the New Year brings you lots of knives & more knives.!
What an amazing collection. Appreciate you sharing with us
Thanks Nick! Fantastic knife content, as always. Happy Holidays.
thank you Nick! Glad to see you still have the centros! Happy Holidays!
An hour long Shabazz collection video?! Oh yes. I’m in for the long haul
Rip Elijah you will hear more on this story before long. This is not the end.
Can you possibly review the Civivi Conspirator? Thanks! Love your videos
Thank you Nick you are my pocket knife hero 😆😁
THEY MADE A HIGH END GAS STATION KNIFE 😂😂😂 And that is a beautiful thing.
Great video & collection, thank you for sharing it!
Awesome collection, nothing but jems
The sound of the action on the Factor just sounds so satisfying wow.
Neat collection Nick. I haven't brought a Herman knife yet, but on top of my most wanted list. I do have the Hawk C and without a doubt the best OTF knife made to date. Zero blade play, which is a beautiful thing! Merry Christmas.
For some reason this made me want the S110 Military again.
Damn that trm atomic is a real gem. That knife is crazy wish they made production versions.
I love Monterey Bay designs knives. I have the xlc in titanium and it is a beautiful knife. Elijah Isham was an artist. His death was tragic and sadly another artist dies Young. I have many of his designs. And I think the Arakis is my favorite
Grismo is really saweet. Great episode.
I love love love that you call out Bradbury! Thank you!
That Mitchell Clark knife was a thing of beauty. Absolutely amazing symmetry and craft melded together. I can't afford one, lol.
Nick, I can't tell you how excited I am that you noticed my previous comment! Thank you so much! I had a question which of course you are under no obligation to answer, but I was wondering if you had given up completely on Zero Tolerance because I haven't seen anything from their lines in quite a while.
Not trying to answer for him, but I believe he stopped looking at them due to their less-than-spectacular treatment of customers online
@@hermesbowser11 Not to mention their alarming lock failure rate as demonstrated repeatedly online.
Wow I’m going to have to watch this video in 4 parts lol.. Merry Christmas man
This right here. This is why my EDCight is still a P60/18650 format.
Glad to know you rounded of the locking tab on the AD20.5! That was my biggest complaint… after several uses, it hurt my finger.
M390. Has anyone had this steel rust or patina. I cut lemons, oranges, beef, dug in sand, and just use it hard. It's my fav steel. And it's as clean as a new baby's behind. No pits, rust or patina.???? It is a P3, with added gray scales. Luv this knife.....
Nick, the reason the cub scout knife doesn't have a lock on the blade is because by regulation cub scouts are not allowed to have locking knives.
Well, that's a silly regulation. "Let's give the kids knives which are less safe!"
That “acoustic” Sebenza illustrates the doppler effect! Tres cool!
1:55 the only thing you’re keepin lean is your bank account. Happy holidays ol saint Nick!
Thanks for sharing, love your genuine way, enjoyed it a lot 😉
19:32 you are a beautiful reviewer, love you nick
He sure loves his knives
Thanks a lot Nick!
i bought my partner a purple baby banter for early christmas this year, they love it!
Lol
One day I'll own a whippersnapper. It's my grail knife.
Also - did you give up the batman mask? It looked like you were not wearing it in some of the reflections I caught.
Merry Christmas Nick
19:53 thanks for getting that little piece of skin, it was bugging me.
Arakis is probably a reference to Frank Herbert's Dune. It is a desert planet where knives have a special meaning. 32:26
No lander!?!? Sooooo ready for the review on that!
Would love to see you check out the VC Edge Interface. I know its not an easily available or accessible knife for your viewers to get their hands on, but Jayson VanCamp at VC Edge is doing something truly unique and remarkable with his composite CF and M390 blade. CF isn’t for everyone, but it’s refreshing to see in an industry that, as you alluded, has seemed a little stale recently. I’ve got one I’d be happy to send for you to check out and hear your thoughts on, even if it’s never made into a full review/video for your channel.
Good video. I enjoyed watching
Nick would 4500 shake loose the Spectre? You've had it all these years let me enjoy it! 😅
If you leave a man bug and a lady bug in the same drawer will they make a McBee?
Nick have you ever seen a watch made by Nike. Called the minute man. They are hard to find. Also I have a couple Mavados. Also recommend I have an older round tungsten carbide models.
Great video. The one thing I don’t understand and that’s for anyone who has one is the Grismo Norseman, I had to sharpen one, and the blade shape to be doesn’t hold a “real world” purpose. Don’t get me wrong it’s a beautiful knife, just personally for me, I wouldn’t own it because I know I’d never carry it. It would be a safe Queen that I’d end up selling. Glad to see ya back Nick, seems like you disappeared for awhile.
Hey Mr. Shabazz what number are you for the Tactile Maverick waitlist?
They definitely know I want one once it's ready!
Its nice to see Mort Goldman's knife collection.
I very much respect your experience having owned or handled so many pocket knives.
I would love to know what your all time favourite carry knife would be that’s under $1000
i carry a pm2 emerson everday at work with a lightning otf. the lightning gets used most sadly.
days off i carry a lightning otf and whatever the hell i feel like....im talking sog seal pup elite or tops operator 7 like BIG ASS KNIFE but..i use that lightning. lol.
i have the gitd endura and thats my FAVORITE. ffg as well.
the fixed blades was the real gems tho
Glad I'm not down to one knife because the overall effect is such a beautiful thing, having variety and novelty, but my one knife would definitely be TOPS Knives custom shop Ute. For carry and actually cutting it's the most favorable and reminds me of my work family and two years at TOPS Knives! It is thirsty when I go to make a cut! It's one knife that makes me love 440C
The TRM looks like a good self defense knife.
End of 2022 Nick.
Nick is already done with 2023 😂
As I’ve said all along, I am #NotABrilliantMan
Hyped maybe, but the Rosie is for me a near-perfect design & execution in almost every way. You can even balance it on all six sides, rare for a pocketknife.
I miss my Nirvana
Gotta love Nick Shabazz!!! 🤣,🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 So funny
Nick, would you please elaborate on why you would choose the TRM Neutron 2 w/contoured Ti over the Quiet Carry Drift? I have and love both, and probably lean more towards the Drift by a slight margin. I know it’s subjective, but curious to hear your thoughts. For me, I prefer the action and steel on the Drift, although the choil isn’t my favorite, and I prefer the longer cutting edge on the Neutron.
I think I like the contouring and machining a bit more.
@@NickShabazz good points there. I do wish the clip side scale on the TRM left more distance to the thumb stud. I can’t do the spydie flick on mine since the thumb stud is so close to the scale. Also switched out stick clip with a bugout clip. Fantastic slicer though!
@@NickShabazz btw, long time fan, and appreciate the scientific rigor and humor you bring to your reviews. Thank you for putting out educational and entertaining content!
I hadn't intended to watch the whole video in one sitting, but then my cat curled up against my leg, so I was effectively trapped for the duration.
Nick the guy how said the kife is to heavy to all other kives and than puts a metal scals on a PM2
I bought this knife a few months ago. Sprang for the textured grip at $30 more (arg). I personally prefer an over-built knife. Always carry a smaller knife and it's comforting to know that this knife can handle task a larger knife would be used for. I do wish it was a little thinner behind the edge. I'm sending it to Rob Bixby to put his awesome edge on it. Your bad and ugly on this knife was minimal than compared to most your reviews. Keep up the good work. I'll help watching.
I miss the box and the different drawers but still a great collection video.
Did I miss the Chaparral frn?
The BM 940 is an icon that deserves a better tribute, I think.
No FRN Chaparral? No Mini Bugout?
PS: Your R. Bradbury reference brought me joy. Have both Illustrated man and Kaleidoscope short story collections.
Oh whoa whoa Pro-tech Fullerton Orange County California FLA