Thank you, my friend! I can totally see why you're thinking that, and I think most people would agree with you as well. It's probably the version that will sell out first, too. I, personally, think all different versions have their own unique nice aesthetics, but I'd say that the nebula fat carbon fiber-version is the most risky one to get, given how different that pattern can look (from pretty cool to awful). And I'm usually all against that specific inlay material. I seriously can't understand why WE Knife has been putting on neubla scales/inlays on more or less all their previous damasteel-releases in recent time (so glad they went with arctic storm this time around!). Next WE Knife-video will be me ranking and comparing all the WE Knife-models I've gotten in the last six months, which should be the following ones: Riff-Raff, Ziffius, Exciton, Magnetron, Diatomic, Cybernetic, Zonda, Nexusia, Nefaris and Orpheus. I guess we all already know which one will come out on top, though ...
Thankyou again Frederic for another great video. Your video on the Diatomic convinced me to purchase one and I was struct by the build quality. Agree they have improved significantly in 2023. Regards Dean
Thank you, Dean! The Diatomic sure was an interesting design, with great build quality to back it up. And how often do we get to see dagger-designs in premium materials, regardless of maker/brand? Not often. I can't wait to see what WE Knife will produce and release next year. I'm sure there will be a few models that will not be to my liking from a pure personal preferences-aspect, but I bet most of the models will have great F&F, exceptional factory edges and be made of premium materials (both blades and scales). I'm glad, from an economical perspective, that there're some models I do decide to sit out. Then again, I do buy several of the same model ... Any way, I'm glad you enjoy the content. I will make a special WE Knife-video shortly where I go over, rate, rank and compare all models that I've picked up in the last ~6 months or so. I should probably make a complete WE Knife collection-video at some point as well. Could be kind of interesting. Take care, and see you around!
Yeah, it's kind of crazy. I never really do stuff like this, I mean buying all versions of a folding knife. I know that there're no other models being released by WE Knife for the rest of the year that I, personally, am interested in, and I did miss out on the WE Knife Solid (which I was not really a fan of, but it would have been nice to own one, specifically the gray polished version). Any way, sometimes you just feel like a very specific knife is made for you, and that's the case with the Orpheus. And since it's a limited edition, I felt I had to get them all right away. But I do get that I might seem greedy and/or trying to show off, but I assure that it's not the case. I just love knives in general, be it fixed blades or folders, and I like sharing them with people through UA-cam. And right now, UA-cam needs more Orpheus-videos. Not to mention ... more Nefaris-videos as well! I hope you will have your very own Nefaris in hand soon!
Great update, Fredrik. What an epic collection. I see from your reply below we get to see your last 6 month collection, too. That'll be an interesting comparison for us, too. I'll share this with my little knife group.
Thank you, Rick! I think a special WE Knife-video will be appreciated by a lot of folk. It will also be a very fun video to make, putting models against each other, discussing pros and cons and then ranking/grading them.
I would quite like to see the damasteel blade swapped into the aluminium foil frame at the bottom. I think the inlay and the damascus pattern would compliment each other really nicely! Just a thought... Thanks for all the videos. 👍
I like the way they did the damasteel-version, but if they had made a second damasteel-version they way you described it, then I would have picked up that one as well. 100%.
I have a problem I'm hoping someone might help with, or maybe an opinion. I love the Orpheus and almost hit the buy now button, but I decided to take a look around just to make sure I'm spending quite a but of money on the right knife. Doing that, I discovered the We Knives OAO Integral Limited Edition. They are both beautiful and I've found both good and not so good reviews on both. I am torn. I really wish I could buy both, but then I might have to get divorced. Or possibly sell one of the kids. Lol jk. Any advice or honest opinion? Assuming you have held them both. I was also looking at the Magnetron, which is also very nice and about $100 less, but I think the integral frame is well worth the extra. Thanks.
Hi! First off, I do not have any personal experience with the WE Knife OAO. I've ofc seen several photos and videos of it, but I decided that it was not for me, personally. Pure personal preferences. I'm sure the knife is indeed both good in terms of design, fit & finish, build quality and performance, but it's just not for me. The Orpheus, on the other hand, is def. up my alley. I don't think I've seen a single negative review of the Orpheus, and I'm not sure what the cons would be. To me, it's more or less perfect, which is why I decided to get all five versions of it. I think you need to go with your feeling on this one, i.e which designs speaks the most to you. If you go with that feeling, you'll not go wrong - regardless of which model you pick. Oh, and the Magnetron is a really nice knife too! It may not be an integral, but it's truly fantastic and one of my favorites along side the Orpheus. It's a beefier knife than both the Orpheus and the OAO, though, for better or worse depending on your preferences. Best of luck in your deciding process!
Check out my full review of the WE Knife Limited Edition Orpheus here: ua-cam.com/video/77NRQi5O-Jg/v-deo.htmlsi=wx4Ck_GzOX_te5NB
Epic line up Frederic.... personally I think the Jungle green FC on Black/bronze fits the aesthetic of the menacing clip point...thanks for showin
Thank you, my friend! I can totally see why you're thinking that, and I think most people would agree with you as well. It's probably the version that will sell out first, too. I, personally, think all different versions have their own unique nice aesthetics, but I'd say that the nebula fat carbon fiber-version is the most risky one to get, given how different that pattern can look (from pretty cool to awful). And I'm usually all against that specific inlay material. I seriously can't understand why WE Knife has been putting on neubla scales/inlays on more or less all their previous damasteel-releases in recent time (so glad they went with arctic storm this time around!). Next WE Knife-video will be me ranking and comparing all the WE Knife-models I've gotten in the last six months, which should be the following ones: Riff-Raff, Ziffius, Exciton, Magnetron, Diatomic, Cybernetic, Zonda, Nexusia, Nefaris and Orpheus. I guess we all already know which one will come out on top, though ...
I think that one is my favorite also. But I would have to take that Damascus if I could have anyone.
Thankyou again Frederic for another great video. Your video on the Diatomic convinced me to purchase one and I was struct by the build quality. Agree they have improved significantly in 2023. Regards Dean
Thank you, Dean! The Diatomic sure was an interesting design, with great build quality to back it up. And how often do we get to see dagger-designs in premium materials, regardless of maker/brand? Not often. I can't wait to see what WE Knife will produce and release next year. I'm sure there will be a few models that will not be to my liking from a pure personal preferences-aspect, but I bet most of the models will have great F&F, exceptional factory edges and be made of premium materials (both blades and scales). I'm glad, from an economical perspective, that there're some models I do decide to sit out. Then again, I do buy several of the same model ... Any way, I'm glad you enjoy the content. I will make a special WE Knife-video shortly where I go over, rate, rank and compare all models that I've picked up in the last ~6 months or so. I should probably make a complete WE Knife collection-video at some point as well. Could be kind of interesting.
Take care, and see you around!
I love this one too. You are the man. I cant believe you got all 5 of them. That is crazy. Keep up the hard work brother.
Yeah, it's kind of crazy. I never really do stuff like this, I mean buying all versions of a folding knife. I know that there're no other models being released by WE Knife for the rest of the year that I, personally, am interested in, and I did miss out on the WE Knife Solid (which I was not really a fan of, but it would have been nice to own one, specifically the gray polished version). Any way, sometimes you just feel like a very specific knife is made for you, and that's the case with the Orpheus. And since it's a limited edition, I felt I had to get them all right away. But I do get that I might seem greedy and/or trying to show off, but I assure that it's not the case. I just love knives in general, be it fixed blades or folders, and I like sharing them with people through UA-cam. And right now, UA-cam needs more Orpheus-videos. Not to mention ... more Nefaris-videos as well! I hope you will have your very own Nefaris in hand soon!
Great update, Fredrik. What an epic collection. I see from your reply below we get to see your last 6 month collection, too. That'll be an interesting comparison for us, too.
I'll share this with my little knife group.
Thank you, Rick! I think a special WE Knife-video will be appreciated by a lot of folk. It will also be a very fun video to make, putting models against each other, discussing pros and cons and then ranking/grading them.
I would quite like to see the damasteel blade swapped into the aluminium foil frame at the bottom. I think the inlay and the damascus pattern would compliment each other really nicely!
Just a thought...
Thanks for all the videos. 👍
I like the way they did the damasteel-version, but if they had made a second damasteel-version they way you described it, then I would have picked up that one as well. 100%.
I have a problem I'm hoping someone might help with, or maybe an opinion. I love the Orpheus and almost hit the buy now button, but I decided to take a look around just to make sure I'm spending quite a but of money on the right knife. Doing that, I discovered the We Knives OAO Integral Limited Edition. They are both beautiful and I've found both good and not so good reviews on both. I am torn. I really wish I could buy both, but then I might have to get divorced. Or possibly sell one of the kids. Lol jk. Any advice or honest opinion? Assuming you have held them both. I was also looking at the Magnetron, which is also very nice and about $100 less, but I think the integral frame is well worth the extra. Thanks.
Hi! First off, I do not have any personal experience with the WE Knife OAO. I've ofc seen several photos and videos of it, but I decided that it was not for me, personally. Pure personal preferences. I'm sure the knife is indeed both good in terms of design, fit & finish, build quality and performance, but it's just not for me. The Orpheus, on the other hand, is def. up my alley. I don't think I've seen a single negative review of the Orpheus, and I'm not sure what the cons would be. To me, it's more or less perfect, which is why I decided to get all five versions of it. I think you need to go with your feeling on this one, i.e which designs speaks the most to you. If you go with that feeling, you'll not go wrong - regardless of which model you pick. Oh, and the Magnetron is a really nice knife too! It may not be an integral, but it's truly fantastic and one of my favorites along side the Orpheus. It's a beefier knife than both the Orpheus and the OAO, though, for better or worse depending on your preferences. Best of luck in your deciding process!
you should do a review about the WE Trogon - there is hardly anything to find about that one.