Dave thank you so much for this thorough and thoughtful review! In regards to the blade finish, it is what is called a stonewash finish. The steel is soaked in acid and then put in a rock tumbler, resulting in a mottled pattern on the steel.
Is it different than a stonewashed finish? Most knife guys including OG know what a stonewashed blade finish is. 😊 do you offer a hand rubbed satin option for blade finish? If so how much of an upcharge?
You can absolutely pay with a credit card, just use the PayPal option during checkout! Unfortunately, we cannot have a standard credit card processor because a knife is considered a "high risk" product. We could do it with certain companies but they charge double the normal processing fees. PayPal is the only payment vendor that we can use at the moment.
7.5oz with the sheath, 5.5oz knife alone are my measurements as indicated in the video. 5 and 1/2 oz is far lighter than a good amount of folders and certainly isn't going to weigh you down. Then again we all have our preferences....
Yeah I saw that too and was wondering if the measurement belonged to that knife or something else or if there's some variance in the weights since he may use multiple materials being that these are custom blades. I believe if you ordered one you could specify the blade stock perhaps and handle materials to keep it light. 👍
@@Fluxxcapacitor52 THANK YOU so much for bringing this up! Dave is correct! We failed to update the info for that knife since we switched from A2 steel to AEB-L. The AEB-L we now use is a thinner stock as compared to the previous A2. We have updated the website to reflect the current specs.
Seriously, that can be said of the Northman which came after the Auxiliary Manufacturing Karl, in about half a dozen other knives that have similar but not exact profiles. Clones are exact copies and if you watch the vid this is not an exact copy of anything else. A good way to find similar knives is to do a Google image search and see what you come up with.... 👍
I find the more your hand locks into the handle of any knife the harder it is to flip from forward to reverse grip ie. (Cold Steel Spartan). However I also believe that most knife fights to the death will finish with the knife in the grip that it started in. Just my theory I don't know that. But I never found a lot of time for flipping knives around while sparring I was too busy being killed😮😅
Quite true, and my belief as well. We practice grip changes a lot in Filipino Kali, But really the value is to secure the knife in case you start dropping it. I know people who are very proficient at it but again when fear and adrenaline begin moving through you You want to lock on and hit your targets with at least damage to yourself! 👍🗡️👊
Dave thank you so much for this thorough and thoughtful review! In regards to the blade finish, it is what is called a stonewash finish. The steel is soaked in acid and then put in a rock tumbler, resulting in a mottled pattern on the steel.
Thanks Michael! I know you could fill in some of the gaps... 🗡️👍🗡️
Is it different than a stonewashed finish? Most knife guys including OG know what a stonewashed blade finish is. 😊 do you offer a hand rubbed satin option for blade finish? If so how much of an upcharge?
Can we order with any custom color scales? I like eggplant purple everything
Go on out to Armis website and email Michael for best response to your questions....
@@OGBladeReviews thanks Dave!
very nice work and thank you for bringing this to our attention. How ever, the VSK-1 definitely needs a bit more handle length.
It's meant to fit a 4" hand perfectly, but because it's got the"bird's beak" pommel, it might be tight for larger hands ...
The reversible sheath is super clever for a center clip single edge! And OMG the topo map is of Dead man's gulch, in Utah..... just kidding😅
Great video review 👍. This type of knife 🔪 is my favorite ❤.
I agree - great for everyday carry!
Tried to order, can’t seem to be able to use a credit card to purchase
You can absolutely pay with a credit card, just use the PayPal option during checkout! Unfortunately, we cannot have a standard credit card processor because a knife is considered a "high risk" product. We could do it with certain companies but they charge double the normal processing fees. PayPal is the only payment vendor that we can use at the moment.
Their online payment system only accepts PayPal and your credit card can pay through PP, you just need an account.
Great review!
🗡️🙏👊
is that the inside waistband sheath
Inside anywhere... 🗡️👍
How does the VSK1's ergos compare with the first 3 similar ones you compared it to?
As mentioned, I've raved over the ergos which are amazing. The Auxiliary Karl is a bit more edge rounded, so a matter of personal taste. 🗡️👍
where's the folding knife in the thumbnail it looked cool
Sorry but the thumbnail only shows the VSK1 fixed blade. You may be looking at another video thumbnail... 🤔
yeah you're right it does now . earlier it showed a silver coloured folding knife , never mind probly just a glitch my end .
No worries, "to err is human, but It takes a computer to really screw things up!" 😅🗡️😅
Reminds me of the CobraTec Kingpin.
I almost pulled the trigger on one of these, the weight is my only reason for holding off. It’s 8.5oz
7.5oz with the sheath, 5.5oz knife alone are my measurements as indicated in the video. 5 and 1/2 oz is far lighter than a good amount of folders and certainly isn't going to weigh you down. Then again we all have our preferences....
@OGBladeReviews I appreciate the clarity. On the website, I was given the impression the knife was 8.5oz...
Yeah I saw that too and was wondering if the measurement belonged to that knife or something else or if there's some variance in the weights since he may use multiple materials being that these are custom blades. I believe if you ordered one you could specify the blade stock perhaps and handle materials to keep it light. 👍
@@Fluxxcapacitor52 THANK YOU so much for bringing this up! Dave is correct! We failed to update the info for that knife since we switched from A2 steel to AEB-L. The AEB-L we now use is a thinner stock as compared to the previous A2. We have updated the website to reflect the current specs.
@ Thanks again Mike 🙏
Reminds me of a Amtac Northman
It's a clone of the Northman.
Seriously, that can be said of the Northman which came after the Auxiliary Manufacturing Karl, in about half a dozen other knives that have similar but not exact profiles. Clones are exact copies and if you watch the vid this is not an exact copy of anything else. A good way to find similar knives is to do a Google image search and see what you come up with.... 👍
Doctor, lawyer, statesman, knife maker? I wish I were a knife maker.
What a great knife from concept to sheath, to presentation!
👍🗡️🙏
I find the more your hand locks into the handle of any knife the harder it is to flip from forward to reverse grip ie. (Cold Steel Spartan). However I also believe that most knife fights to the death will finish with the knife in the grip that it started in. Just my theory I don't know that. But I never found a lot of time for flipping knives around while sparring I was too busy being killed😮😅
Quite true, and my belief as well. We practice grip changes a lot in Filipino Kali, But really the value is to secure the knife in case you start dropping it. I know people who are very proficient at it but again when fear and adrenaline begin moving through you You want to lock on and hit your targets with at least damage to yourself! 👍🗡️👊
Anytime that I was overly pleased with my sparring my teacher was quick to remind me that if they're trying to kill you you will be half as good😮
Stroup Knives Bravo 5 same how make please.
Different
I want one but the prices 😢
Custom knife, but a hundred lower than most. 🗡️👍