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Just put this on my BHQ wishlist yesterday. Have an original mini sheepdog and this one seems to check all my boxes. 5/22/24 - finally pulled the trigger on this one. Will be here in 2 days.
I got the purple aluminum version with 154cm. Probably one of the least price competitive knives by Kizer at $119, but the purple is so sick, and for a design this good I can't complain. For other companies this would be great pricing, but for Kizer this is on the expensive side for the materials. You can get titanium and s35vn kizers for under $100 on sale.
At first, this type of folder didn't catch my attention. But, after getting the Kancept Korvid M..which is similar , but in S35vn version.....it grew on me. I hear the Sheepdog is better, and now I want one
Still loving my liner lock sheepdog with DLC-coated CPM-10V with the thumb hole opener. The ergos of this knife are great. And because Kizer is awesome, you can get this knife in basically any combo of steel and handle material you want, even with a bigger or smaller blade.
Hey MC! Your reviews are some of the best, well thought out I have seen. Your time, effort, and "not an expert" opinions are much appreciated. Just this month, I got the black and purple aluminum clutch-lock versions on Kizer's Valentine's sale. Sadly, neither knife came with extra omega springs and while the purple (most reviewed of the new aluminum clutch-lock on youtube) is perfect, the black one has had many issues and I am currently in exchange process with Kizer. When a company sends you a knife to review, do you think they sometimes cater to a "knife reviewers" preferences? Agreed, they should include extra omega springs. But even on their website, none of the clutch lock sheepdogs have omega springs listed in the "included hardware". Your unboxing of the sheepdog clutch-lock (in aluminum or fat carbon) is the only one I have seen with included extra omega springs. Any large production company sending a knife to be unboxed/reviewed should be getting that knife off the same shelf for any customer, with no adjustments to packing extras or cherry picking a knife before sending it. Otherwise, how are we suppose to know that what a reviewer unboxed is going to be the same as what a regular customer is going to get. Of course, how to verify a company isn't cherry picking or sending in extras??? Well, I guess that's for another video haha
Thanks. I'm guessing this is something they plan on doing moving forward as it wouldn't be the best move to send a content creator something that isn't sent to the customers who buy the products. Kizer is pretty good about that. I'll wait to see what I hear from the community
I have the aluminum clutch lock version and I didn't really liked it but I preferred my carbon fiber/S35VN/flipper version. If only The clutch lock version came in my car to then that would be my go-to. But I will pick up the button lock/hole version in Micarta when they run a sale on them for sureeee
Just curious, of all of the locks on the Sheepdog series does one of them keep the blade closed in pocket better than the others? I have a Benchmade Mini Rukus Auto I've been EDC-ing for over a decade. So, basically, being an auto, the blade is locked closed. I've had it open accidentally in the pocket (never felt it open), and I've stabbed my fingers when going into the pocket to retrieve it. Looking to swap the auto for carry in non-friendly states!!! Thing is, I'm looking for a lock system that will truly keep the blade closed when in pocket. Which Sheepdog blade lock would keep that blade closed the best, or are they all pretty much the same?
Great vid man. Thanks. I have one of the aluminium versions on the way (could only get the PURPLE version 🤨) Also went for the XL... just because 😂.Thanks again.
I just got this in today and IDK if it's me or the knife I got but it's really hard to thumb flick or reverse open... And I feel like it's hard to open in general. Anyone else having this problem?
Maybe I'm in the minority here, but the looks on that knife, specifically the blade shape, just doesn't do it for me. I can certainly see why some would enjoy that aesthetic and it most likely performs like a champ, but cleaver style knives to me are just unpleasant to look at
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The Clutch Lock,Aluminum and 154cm version hits the spot for me and finally motivated me to get a Sheepdog. Been eyeballing one for years..
I just Won this Exact Knife from SMKW. I love it! Thank you to them and Kizer!!!
Just put this on my BHQ wishlist yesterday. Have an original mini sheepdog and this one seems to check all my boxes.
5/22/24 - finally pulled the trigger on this one. Will be here in 2 days.
I got the purple aluminum version with 154cm. Probably one of the least price competitive knives by Kizer at $119, but the purple is so sick, and for a design this good I can't complain. For other companies this would be great pricing, but for Kizer this is on the expensive side for the materials. You can get titanium and s35vn kizers for under $100 on sale.
Mine is arriving today! Very glad to see the excellent review.
The thumn studs are removable
That what makes it the right choice cause you have a choice 😊
I have the brass button lock and purple al clutch lock sheepdogs. Love them!
There is a knife couple I follow who last week showed all the different Kizer Sheepdogs they have. It was the largest brand of knives that they own.
You talking about @birdshot IV ?
At first, this type of folder didn't catch my attention. But, after getting the Kancept Korvid M..which is similar , but in S35vn version.....it grew on me. I hear the Sheepdog is better, and now I want one
Still loving my liner lock sheepdog with DLC-coated CPM-10V with the thumb hole opener. The ergos of this knife are great. And because Kizer is awesome, you can get this knife in basically any combo of steel and handle material you want, even with a bigger or smaller blade.
I want this in a bronze/ copper fat carbon with bronze/copper accents and a stonewash or satin blade.
Hey MC! Your reviews are some of the best, well thought out I have seen. Your time, effort, and "not an expert" opinions are much appreciated.
Just this month, I got the black and purple aluminum clutch-lock versions on Kizer's Valentine's sale. Sadly, neither knife came with extra omega springs and while the purple (most reviewed of the new aluminum clutch-lock on youtube) is perfect, the black one has had many issues and I am currently in exchange process with Kizer.
When a company sends you a knife to review, do you think they sometimes cater to a "knife reviewers" preferences? Agreed, they should include extra omega springs. But even on their website, none of the clutch lock sheepdogs have omega springs listed in the "included hardware". Your unboxing of the sheepdog clutch-lock (in aluminum or fat carbon) is the only one I have seen with included extra omega springs.
Any large production company sending a knife to be unboxed/reviewed should be getting that knife off the same shelf for any customer, with no adjustments to packing extras or cherry picking a knife before sending it. Otherwise, how are we suppose to know that what a reviewer unboxed is going to be the same as what a regular customer is going to get.
Of course, how to verify a company isn't cherry picking or sending in extras??? Well, I guess that's for another video haha
Thanks. I'm guessing this is something they plan on doing moving forward as it wouldn't be the best move to send a content creator something that isn't sent to the customers who buy the products. Kizer is pretty good about that. I'll wait to see what I hear from the community
Wife got me one for the birthday (purple one) and it’s one of my favorite knives!
I have the aluminum clutch lock version and I didn't really liked it but I preferred my carbon fiber/S35VN/flipper version. If only The clutch lock version came in my car to then that would be my go-to. But I will pick up the button lock/hole version in Micarta when they run a sale on them for sureeee
omg!! if someone doesnt like the thumb studs just take em off!! its not difficult....love this knife!! thanks m.c. take care
Just curious, of all of the locks on the Sheepdog series does one of them keep the blade closed in pocket better than the others? I have a Benchmade Mini Rukus Auto I've been EDC-ing for over a decade. So, basically, being an auto, the blade is locked closed. I've had it open accidentally in the pocket (never felt it open), and I've stabbed my fingers when going into the pocket to retrieve it. Looking to swap the auto for carry in non-friendly states!!! Thing is, I'm looking for a lock system that will truly keep the blade closed when in pocket. Which Sheepdog blade lock would keep that blade closed the best, or are they all pretty much the same?
I was wondering if you were going to review this. I've got the aluminum 154cm version and I love it!
I like the handle colors. Thanks MC
I love the look of this model
Why did they shorten it compared to the brass one? That extra .20" around the choil could have solved the thumbstud issue.
Here to show some Kizer love even though I actually have never owned a sheepdog 😅
Great vid man. Thanks. I have one of the aluminium versions on the way (could only get the PURPLE version 🤨) Also went for the XL... just because 😂.Thanks again.
To the best of my knowledge, the thumbstud is intentionally removable.
“Will be a short video since I have reviewed it before”
Still a 16min video
The thumb studs are removable.
I'm having a hard time choosing between the button lock and the clutch lock. Which would you recommend?
Just got the aluminum version for $75
Now there sheep dog is worth putting.
Well pretty sure I’m getting a sheepdog….just have to decide which one now.
I just got this in today and IDK if it's me or the knife I got but it's really hard to thumb flick or reverse open... And I feel like it's hard to open in general. Anyone else having this problem?
No
you can adjust the spring tension
MC really hates the bugout, doesn't he... never hear him hating on the MSI or the stitch about how many screws those have when they have just as many.
Love the sheepdogs
you can take the thumbstud off man~~~
okay cool, that's what i was wondering.. I noticed the t6/t8 hole on the thumbstud and was like maybe..?
Nice one
Maybe I'm in the minority here, but the looks on that knife, specifically the blade shape, just doesn't do it for me. I can certainly see why some would enjoy that aesthetic and it most likely performs like a champ, but cleaver style knives to me are just unpleasant to look at
a version in 14c and G10 would be amazing!!!!!!!!! I was typing it as you mentioned it in the video.
You know you can take the thumb stud off
Nice
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