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"They reached out and asked if I wanted to check out some brand new knives and I said ABSOLUTELY NOT I will not accept free knives from one of the top companies before they're released to the public, are you nuts!?"
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That Reate PL-XE looks like it would be a great camp/food prep knife plus edc. Is the back of it open so you can easily clean it? I didn't get a really good look at that part.
Really dig the XE, inspite of the drop point blade shape. The feathered milling, the grind, and the lock. Kinda bird-esque, like a cross between a crow and a vulture. And I do need a Reate in my collection…hmmmmm…
The Budget Reates are cool, its honestly always been a little weird to me that brands like Kunwu, Kansept and We knives ECT all have separate budget brands, like Ironfly, Tenable and the well known and loved Civivi. I suppose they are looking out for their brand image or something im not sure..
Spec says .154 blade thickness. Has anyone measured behind the edge? Would love to know how thin it is BTE while waiting on them to restock. Anyone know?
Sorry, I’m usually with you friend. Not trying to “yuck someone else’s yum,” but that extra lock to make a bad design work, doesn’t make sense to me. The one with the black handle looked cool until the weird sandwich design.
@@MattDunlapCO there is a few PVD ones left on White Mountain Knives... We sold out the stonewashed ones the night of the livestream, when he showed it the first time.
Aaaaannnnnnd....The good PL-XE is all sold out, haha. I want one though. I believe it's about $120, and that black micarta/polished stonewash is the only one I like, sadly.
Well Reate if this was available to buy I would buy it today. I really don't understand why all companies don't send their new models to reviewers first and then drop. The first batch is long gone. By the time the 2nd drop comes, I may be on to the next latest and greatest.
Well, since you pointed out you are searching for the latest and greatest you obviously have a few knives already so it's not like you need it. It's not even really collectable if you're going that route anyways it's a mass produced budget knife. I'm not trying to be an ass sorry just mean to say a wise man once told me "There will always be another knife". Have a good one!
Bro posted 3 hours ago and the xe are allllll sold out. I swear you and Melissa backwoods promote a knife and if you don’t order within the hour, it’s gone. Dang man.
Yea I've been waiting for this one, the other one without the thumbstuds was dumb. Price kinda hurts my feelings tho , its a cool knife at $130 something after shipping , but its an amazing knife at $80-$95 after shipping
@@tylerparker3024 it’s the very end of the pocket clip, civivi’s spoon up and then level out and go forward. Kizers are a good example of this since they are even more pronounce.
@@metal_complex ok 🤷🏻♂️ So is it really INCREDIBLE like a invention or big inovation? Like something very special? Is it your FAVOURITE knife now? Or just decent maybe? I mean when I see reviews I sometimes buy stuff when it really seems incredible or something that could be a new favourite knife. But yeah. Not so sure with these knives if there is a lot new going on
@@hardusehobbyit's not really that deep. I just really like it. It's got great ergos and I like the look. There's no smoke and mirrors here. I'm just a guy who likes knives. Some speak to me. Its ok if it doesn't speak to you
@@metal_complex ok thanks for you answer. I was just slightly disappointed when I saw these knives after getting hyped by the titel. Surely they are decent knives when you like them so much but the more knives I buy the more I feel like one is like the other especially the more generic looking designs. Not every knife can be the new perfect innovation of the century or the new most eyecatching Dragonslayer T 9000. But very often knives are getting produced and sold that seem to not offer anything new in any way compared to the tenthousands of knives that already exist. Not even a new detail. Maybe only people with more imagination than me that can think about shades and mirrors (what ever that should be) can feel the hype for such products and know better why such knives are made or why people want these. Me im just a simple guy. So excuse me for that. Maybe some just buy new knives because they are new or a friend or someone they like likes them or some like to have a new name on their knives from time to time🤷🏻♂️
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"They reached out and asked if I wanted to check out some brand new knives and I said ABSOLUTELY NOT I will not accept free knives from one of the top companies before they're released to the public, are you nuts!?"
😂
Calm down take the free shtuff. Just be honest when reviewing it.
@@MikeJ602 Exactly!
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Yeah absolutely sharing your enthusiasm on this new PL-XE design.
Thanks
I bought this exact PL-XE back in 12/20 from white mountain knives. Paid 108 shipped.
I was expecting like $180 great price
Quite the enthusiasm for the 2nd knife.
The PLXE, is Freekin Awesome!!!!
Have the PL-XT in black micarta. Fun carry. That PL-XE looks sick!!
Really like the PL-XE!
Ironically, we sold out the stonewashed PL-XE just from showing it on the livestream 😂 Thats a fine looking knife
I think it looks great aesthetically.
Plxe, looks like a reate Schwartz Overlander
That Reate PL-XE looks like it would be a great camp/food prep knife plus edc. Is the back of it open so you can easily clean it? I didn't get a really good look at that part.
How does that black handled one feel in hand? I’ve never handled a knife where the blade was dropped below the handle to such a degree.
I didn’t realize Reate even HAD knives in the $110-$140 range. I’ll have to check these out. Always love me a good new** locking system.
I would love a nested linerlock version of the PL-XE, and a premium version.
That’s gonna be a great food prep chopper!! 🔪
There's a proper kind of knife for that 🤔
@@hawleyfromhell The SpydieChef
Gonna add a few onions, potatoes and a pinch of salt... stir the pot and say "yeah the SpydieChef" 😂
@@munkyenima lmao 🤣
Really dig the XE, inspite of the drop point blade shape. The feathered milling, the grind, and the lock. Kinda bird-esque, like a cross between a crow and a vulture. And I do need a Reate in my collection…hmmmmm…
Just ordered one off Lamnia 🤓looks hot had to have one DLT oos…
I plan on getting a PL-XE after the holidays settle down. Black G10 with black pvd has caught my eye. Thanks MC.
do you have the reate exo d if so please show me ty
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The Budget Reates are cool, its honestly always been a little weird to me that brands like Kunwu, Kansept and We knives ECT all have separate budget brands, like Ironfly, Tenable and the well known and loved Civivi. I suppose they are looking out for their brand image or something im not sure..
Spec says .154 blade thickness. Has anyone measured behind the edge? Would love to know how thin it is BTE while waiting on them to restock. Anyone know?
Great video man 👍
The Reate looks very nice but a little on the heavy side
Looks like Reate put a Shaman in a Ergonomicinator!
“Incredible” is one way of describing them. I would probably choose different words.
Ok 👍
Sorry, I’m usually with you friend. Not trying to “yuck someone else’s yum,” but that extra lock to make a bad design work, doesn’t make sense to me. The one with the black handle looked cool until the weird sandwich design.
It's alright 👍
Reate has extremely high credibility.
PL-XE looks like a Reate Baby Machine but with just enough minor changes that they don't need to pay original designer.
OUTSTANDING LEATHER PATCH SLAP! 🎉🎉🎉😂
Man I love your reactions 😅❤❤
Under $125, no problem. When can I order🤩😜
PL-XE coming in at $122 is a great deal. Sold out of course...
In stock.
@@igoryurkin9038where? I've only seen them on DLT and the PL-XEs are all out of stock.
@@igoryurkin9038 where? I think you're mistaken.
@@MattDunlapCO there is a few PVD ones left on White Mountain Knives... We sold out the stonewashed ones the night of the livestream, when he showed it the first time.
Aaaaannnnnnd....The good PL-XE is all sold out, haha.
I want one though. I believe it's about $120, and that black micarta/polished stonewash is the only one I like, sadly.
Well Reate if this was available to buy I would buy it today. I really don't understand why all companies don't send their new models to reviewers first and then drop. The first batch is long gone. By the time the 2nd drop comes, I may be on to the next latest and greatest.
Well, since you pointed out you are searching for the latest and greatest you obviously have a few knives already so it's not like you need it. It's not even really collectable if you're going that route anyways it's a mass produced budget knife. I'm not trying to be an ass sorry just mean to say a wise man once told me "There will always be another knife". Have a good one!
Reading the top line of thumbnail, my brain automatically ran on... 'Cause I'm about to ruin the image and the style that you're used to... LOL 🤣
Love this channel
9.1 on the slap
Kind of shaped like the msi
.154 thickness makes me a little sad.
The Chinese has taken over the knife scene, like everything else.
A little Dobermanish.
hiiiii
Bro posted 3 hours ago and the xe are allllll sold out. I swear you and Melissa backwoods promote a knife and if you don’t order within the hour, it’s gone. Dang man.
Maybe I'm crazy... but it COULD have to do with the fact that thousands of other people are watching the same video as you at the same time...
@@metal_complexhey you’re supposed to hold one for me. I can’t make it to all your videos in time 😂 I work weekends
Hi
and sold out...
White Mountain Knives has a few PVD's left.
Yea I've been waiting for this one, the other one without the thumbstuds was dumb. Price kinda hurts my feelings tho , its a cool knife at $130 something after shipping , but its an amazing knife at $80-$95 after shipping
One
You like this pocket clip, but don't like the civivi clip. Make it make sense
It doesn’t have the “goose neck” that’s what he dislikes about civivi’s
I'm pretty specific. Glad some people understand
It just looks quite similar to me. I guess without holding it in my hand I can't see a difference
@@tylerparker3024 it’s the very end of the pocket clip, civivi’s spoon up and then level out and go forward. Kizers are a good example of this since they are even more pronounce.
@jarofaar8618 I see
Ummm, you have now lost your “stop now” privileges…
Huh?🧐
I was like WOW what is going on? with that titel. But whats so special about these new knives? I dont really get it
I really like the PL-XE. Not everyone will agree. Its alright
@@metal_complex ok 🤷🏻♂️
So is it really INCREDIBLE like a invention or big inovation? Like something very special? Is it your FAVOURITE knife now? Or just decent maybe?
I mean when I see reviews I sometimes buy stuff when it really seems incredible or something that could be a new favourite knife. But yeah. Not so sure with these knives if there is a lot new going on
@@hardusehobbyit's not really that deep. I just really like it. It's got great ergos and I like the look.
There's no smoke and mirrors here. I'm just a guy who likes knives. Some speak to me. Its ok if it doesn't speak to you
@@metal_complex ok thanks for you answer. I was just slightly disappointed when I saw these knives after getting hyped by the titel. Surely they are decent knives when you like them so much but the more knives I buy the more I feel like one is like the other especially the more generic looking designs. Not every knife can be the new perfect innovation of the century or the new most eyecatching Dragonslayer T 9000. But very often knives are getting produced and sold that seem to not offer anything new in any way compared to the tenthousands of knives that already exist. Not even a new detail. Maybe only people with more imagination than me that can think about shades and mirrors (what ever that should be) can feel the hype for such products and know better why such knives are made or why people want these. Me im just a simple guy. So excuse me for that. Maybe some just buy new knives because they are new or a friend or someone they like likes them or some like to have a new name on their knives from time to time🤷🏻♂️
Not impressed...looks like they didn't even try ...
That handle is busted AF.
I'm sure it's great functionally but it's terribly ugly, instant skip for me.
Dayyumm, guess it’s just me….that PL-XE is an ugly knife, lol 😅
All are meh...
Looks like a busted msi...
An msi with Peyronie's disease? At least have a little fun with the comments 😂
Why post a video on a knife you’ve already shown in a different color shits boring reate must have paid well for this
Because I've never posted the reate pl-xe.
What are you talking about? The other two just came with it.
Reate pays me nothing btw. Have a nap lady.
Tell me you didn’t make it past the first knife unboxing without telling me you didn’t make it past the first knife unboxing
How bout get lost and never come back loser.
@metal_complex was just about to say the same thing. Keep up the awesome unboxing.
I'm watching this from 2026 and wanted let you know that 2025 is gonna be a wild year for knives so buckle up!
Weirdo
I would LOVE some stock tips from you sir...