I really appreciate the fast pace of your reviews. You get to it and don’t waste the viewers’ time. That’s so rare (almost nonexistent) on product review channels. Keep it up!
Edit #2: Knife arrived today. The opening action was rough and lock release button kept catching on something, making it very hard to depress. Lubed it up and down, no improvement. I must have gotten a dud- the 3rd sub $100 knife I’ve had to return this year for QA issues. I will probably just bite the bullet and spend $150 or $200 on something I know will be smooth and durable out of the box. Shame, it seemed like a good knife, otherwise.
@@Scientist_Salarianxl beigliter, kiser. Button lock is awesome. Hell i got a yellow buttonlock from Eafengrow just as smooth! 1/5th the price. Dont give up on chiner Shit. They need jobs too😡🙄🙄🙄⬅️this means; Save Ya Bread Fred, and Buy American!!! Jeez
I got on a bolster lock kick this year, and picked up the Tuckamore on a whim. I was blown away! Tons of blade, crazy smooth, and amazingly light for its size. I want to love the Andromeda I have, but I've had issues with detent consistency. Sometimes it's good and sometimes it's crazy stiff. I have messed with the spring a few times though, so maybe I just need to find the sweet spot.
Similar issues with my Andromeda... there is something binding up the blade from opening every few times I try to open it with the thumbstuds. Completely abandoned by Artisan- their customer service is non-existent.
That Defcon is running around in my head like a puppy chasing its tail! 225 bucks mmm Damn it 😂😂 more juggling needed lol . Have a beautiful day J&K stay safe and healthy both🫵😘👍
Great vid Jerad. I definitely feel that Real Steel fly under the radar - no idea why! I've bought several of their knives over the years and they have been excellent budget options. Would love to see more content like this in the future.
The Mad Tanto is such a good knife. I just wish it had a reverse flick deployment along with the flipper/button. Probably Kizer’s best button lock, tuning wise.
I feel like the reason we haven’t heard about a lot of these knives is because the market has just gotten so competitive. That WE mini nitro is sick but once I start thinking about spending $200+ on a knife the market explodes with options in that range!!!
Glad you like that little Leverletto man, and thanks for the shout out too. It is a cool little knife and would definitely be a killer in the collection with some primo materials. But i wish it had a clip. I think they could've snuck one in on that bare side. Still cool in like a leather slip too. That's how i carry the blue digi camo one that i still have. Figured you think it was pretty interesting, and i knew you liked that Spanish spear point type blade. Anyway, cheers bud. Enjoy.
Damn. That black micarta black stonewash andromeda is fire. S35vn blade material too. Looks beautiful. On sale for $117. If its still on sale after new years definitely ordering it. Looks super slick
I think the more I see the Griffin the more I want one. It's going to have to get in line though. (Andromeda is m390. I had the same knife). Thanks for the show Jerad.
Im shocked there aren't that many actual reviews with testing on the High-Fin. Thats y i never pulled the trigger. Granted i know its a WE same 20cv that was on my 2020 models but still 😂 before a "bigger" purchase I usually lean on the results of actual testing and the ppl i usually watch like u stassa and doody haven't done so yet.
It bugs me when blades bounce off of the pivot when closing and you get that bouncy pinging. Some knives that find ways to dial that in where the knife stays shut without bouncing are just incredible (Protech Malibu comes to mind, so does Kizer Original)
Watch those Real Steal knives. I bought an Avangard, which is one of their "premium" knives, and the inlay fell off and the detent ball came out. I fixed it all but it shouldn't happen on a $250 knife.
Bummer. I only have the Lynx from them.. But maaaaan is it good, it’s been rock solid and perfect for over a year of at least weekly carry and several sharpenings. It’s pretty much a perfect “budget” Shiro. Don’t know why it wasn’t more popular.
I really appreciate the fast pace of your reviews. You get to it and don’t waste the viewers’ time. That’s so rare (almost nonexistent) on product review channels. Keep it up!
Edit: I bought a Kizer Mad Tanto today based on this review. Looking forward to seeing how it does.
Edit #2: Knife arrived today. The opening action was rough and lock release button kept catching on something, making it very hard to depress. Lubed it up and down, no improvement. I must have gotten a dud- the 3rd sub $100 knife I’ve had to return this year for QA issues. I will probably just bite the bullet and spend $150 or $200 on something I know will be smooth and durable out of the box. Shame, it seemed like a good knife, otherwise.
@@Scientist_Salarianxl beigliter, kiser. Button lock is awesome. Hell i got a yellow buttonlock from Eafengrow just as smooth! 1/5th the price. Dont give up on chiner Shit. They need jobs too😡🙄🙄🙄⬅️this means; Save Ya Bread Fred, and Buy American!!! Jeez
I got on a bolster lock kick this year, and picked up the Tuckamore on a whim. I was blown away! Tons of blade, crazy smooth, and amazingly light for its size. I want to love the Andromeda I have, but I've had issues with detent consistency. Sometimes it's good and sometimes it's crazy stiff. I have messed with the spring a few times though, so maybe I just need to find the sweet spot.
Similar issues with my Andromeda... there is something binding up the blade from opening every few times I try to open it with the thumbstuds. Completely abandoned by Artisan- their customer service is non-existent.
@@jonathanklein7875 yeah I tried going down that route too. Their customer service is laughably poor compared to others.
Some real beauties tonight!
The High Fin is so fun to reverse flick. Snappy lil guy.
Huge fan of the lito- would love a large version as well!
If I had the $400, The DEFCON Jungle Knife DRACO (TF4100) Limited Edition is absolutely stunning!
That Defcon is running around in my head like a puppy chasing its tail! 225 bucks mmm Damn it 😂😂 more juggling needed lol . Have a beautiful day J&K stay safe and healthy both🫵😘👍
Like the loveletta, just like the oldschool stilleto style knives I would like to see a premium version too
I love my Mad tanto it's soooo nice. Geat EDC.
Great vid Jerad. I definitely feel that Real Steel fly under the radar - no idea why! I've bought several of their knives over the years and they have been excellent budget options. Would love to see more content like this in the future.
Its kind of cool how all the working parts on the last one are on the outside. Sort of a steampunk thing.
Yeah yeah straight to the POINT pardon the pun love the information and hands of a magician
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The Mad Tanto is such a good knife. I just wish it had a reverse flick deployment along with the flipper/button. Probably Kizer’s best button lock, tuning wise.
Yeah, that mad tanto is fire. Kizer has put out some beautiful products.
I love my pathfinder it’s amazing carver and comfy as a sofa
I feel like the reason we haven’t heard about a lot of these knives is because the market has just gotten so competitive. That WE mini nitro is sick but once I start thinking about spending $200+ on a knife the market explodes with options in that range!!!
I agree. It makes it so hard to make a decision. It’s even difficult for me to figure out what to buy in the budget realm
The spyderco leafjumper in K390 is the most slept on knife of the year imho... don't knock it till you try it, what an amazing cutting experience.
I like that recon. Would be great in magnacut
Everyone has show that Griffin but I think the real sleeper from ketuo is the Triad button lock, you should check it out.
Since I got my kizer sheepdog 2 years ago, clever style blades have grown on me
Glad you like that little Leverletto man, and thanks for the shout out too. It is a cool little knife and would definitely be a killer in the collection with some primo materials. But i wish it had a clip. I think they could've snuck one in on that bare side. Still cool in like a leather slip too. That's how i carry the blue digi camo one that i still have. Figured you think it was pretty interesting, and i knew you liked that Spanish spear point type blade. Anyway, cheers bud. Enjoy.
Great line up thanks for the video
Another great line up of knives. Thanks Jared
Need a hi fin xl. Forgot about that ketuo
Damn. That black micarta black stonewash andromeda is fire. S35vn blade material too. Looks beautiful. On sale for $117. If its still on sale after new years definitely ordering it. Looks super slick
I think the more I see the Griffin the more I want one. It's going to have to get in line though. (Andromeda is m390. I had the same knife). Thanks for the show Jerad.
Im shocked there aren't that many actual reviews with testing on the High-Fin. Thats y i never pulled the trigger. Granted i know its a WE same 20cv that was on my 2020 models but still 😂 before a "bigger" purchase I usually lean on the results of actual testing and the ppl i usually watch like u stassa and doody haven't done so yet.
Thanks Jerad!
I like those sacra’s for sone reason but to small for me…
The action on my sacra is excellent, best axis style lock that I own.
I would love to see a Premium Real Steel Sacra with that folded frame in Titanium obviously.
button and bar locks....yucky haha
It bugs me when blades bounce off of the pivot when closing and you get that bouncy pinging. Some knives that find ways to dial that in where the knife stays shut without bouncing are just incredible (Protech Malibu comes to mind, so does Kizer Original)
What do you think about the artisan cutlery BOA ?
I liked the Lito a lot. They should have made it at least a 2.9” blade. Well made
If I was up for a tactical knife, I’d be looking at that real steel. Wish it came in black micarta too tho.
Dude on bhq it says that little bestech is 3.6” wtf unless you look at the actual specs you’d think it was big
Watch those Real Steal knives. I bought an Avangard, which is one of their "premium" knives, and the inlay fell off and the detent ball came out. I fixed it all but it shouldn't happen on a $250 knife.
That sucks man!
No good, but I love my pathfinder
Bummer. I only have the Lynx from them.. But maaaaan is it good, it’s been rock solid and perfect for over a year of at least weekly carry and several sharpenings. It’s pretty much a perfect “budget” Shiro. Don’t know why it wasn’t more popular.
@jdisdetermined the Rokot looks cool too but after this experience I don't k ow if I trust their quality and customer service.
Please find me the last ones link
If you just search loverletto automatic knife a bunch will pop up and you will find one for sale for about 40$
Bill Design AKC Leverletto
That first one has a great drop and good construction just not my style. Keep showing them blades brotha
Should I get the manix 2 xl in crue wear? Or the pm2 in crue wear both in brown micarda
Keep dropping that fire content!