As always you do a beautiful job and one that just makes sense no overthinking or trying to make yourself look like you’re some sort of grade above the people you are part of, just a ordinary man giving us facts that we find most interesting and worth there weight in gold. Have a beautiful day brother 🫵😘👍
Good to see Black finally making it to the knife market as a blade material. I assume it cuts by instantly absorbing the atomic energy of the material, causing the sisal to microfracture ahead of the edge, right?
I have one for a very specific purpose: Gloved winter-carry. I can open and close this with rather heavy warm gloves when other knives struggle. It carries low and safely in the pocket but if I were to loose it, it doesn't really matter.
Honey badgers are my favorite beater knives that i don't mind ruining or losing. I have a few of them with different blade styles and i find myself using them just as much as my spydercos and more expensive benchmades.
Your review on the Honey Badger is spot-on mate. Carrying a large for decades now, it still rocks.! Both hands sort of conformed to it, feel every bit of it. Not many people know this but it makes an excellent lefty spider flick. No high end steel but just got to know its limitation & keep up the maintenance. We take it into the bush due to its crispy spine. Cheers for updates.,
Great start to my Saturday with a video by Pete from the land down under ! Guess you are due for a good night's rest about now ! Pleasent dreams to you & family.
I think the only two flippers I’ve hung onto are a civivi ortis and a SOG terminus (s35vn) as they’ve been used to the point where they aren’t worth trying to sell. The ortis in particular gets quite a bit of use in the kitchen. I think what killed the flipper craze (beyond saturation of the market) was the advent of button locks AND the patent on the axis lock expiring.
Great review! Perfectly honest, a little wood shaving test is enormously more helpful than a lot of other reviews you see these days. I’ve never been crazy about the giant on the blade of the HB.
Nice little review Pete. I found in my use of a knife anything less than a 20° edge is too acute and just doesn't last long at all, but that's Me , your milage may vary .... 👍🖖
Great vid! I think knives like this completely have a place in most collections if it speaks to you like Pete mentioned. My first few knives were permutations of perfectly average knives and let me find out what I liked.
I picked up one of their hawkbills, if only because I've been pining for a plainedge Spyderco Harpy for decades but they're a rare & probably overly pricy beast.
Everything I carry is a “just ok” knife. But I never understood the hype around these a few years ago. If your down for budget, Chinese, ok knives, there are a ton of options. Many better options, in my opinion. The newer Ganzo Firebirds in D2. The Sanrenmu in 14C28N.
Love the channel in South Africa they are halve the price of a tenacious also I've used mine on a lot of hard wood and with more or less the factory edge there was no chipping... totally right it's an ok knive
The 8cr13moV version that I currently have is also down to a 17 degree angle. Holds well without chipping on hard stuff. And because of the angle, it dulls rather slower than factory edge. And a few strokes on a spyderco sharpmaker gets it back to razor sharp fairly quick. But mostly, a bit if stropping is all you really need to bring the edge back to life. I love this knife. And this is coming from a hardcore Spyderco man. I actually prefer it to my expensive spydercos when I know for certain that I’m gonna put a blade through it’s paces. Cheap. Great action. Easy to sharpen. Probably the reason why beater knives get more actual carry time than grail knives in general.
Now that was some cooking ! Thanks for the recepee, i'll try that one out ! PS : i feel like if anyone on UA-cam should have one of those Rockwell testing machines it should be you !
I thought about one of these a while ago, but they just didn't grab me enough to actually buy one. I like flippers! But then I only have 1 knife in a button lock (if you don't count my GT knife where the pivot is the button), and one 1 cheap crossbar lock knife.
I tried them when they were the "new" thing. I was unimpressed. Since then the price has increased dramatically to the point I'd never recommend them when you can get a G10 Ganzo Firebird, with D2 and smoother bearings for less money. Getting real, they should be no more than $30USD.
Yeah it really seems like a RAT competitor. But I would honestly still pick the RAT 2 over this, it's basically the same knife but in a handle shape I already know I'd like.
I'm very fond of these size flippers and I have dozens of Kizer flippers when they did all those collabs, thr Matt Cuchiarra Compadre with flames being my absolute ultimate hotrod gas station biker knife and it weighs a ton! lol! I bought two! I use the Spyderco PITS M390 slipnotch on a daily basis now as it's an incredible non locking but ultra safe just under 3" knife. You might find it interesting Pete if you haven't checked it out before? You're a natural at going live mate, 👌🏻👍🏻!
The honey badger wharncleaver is the knife that got me into this hobby/community still one of my favorite blade shapes. Dont carry it much anymore due to it being in 8cr...
Had one for 3 yrs. First day I got it, went for a walk in the woods and cut a wild blackberry branch the size of half a pencil. It chipped! Gotta be kidding me! Never carried it again and always wanted to like it. Now I have PTSD for it and I can’t get past it. What a waste! Live and learn! Back to the Rat 1 !
I want to like it. But there is no way to come up with an excuse for a D2 blade to chip by hitting a live...not dead twig the size of 2 toothpicks in girth. Even if it was a so called burned edge. I’m a fair person by nature and I just can’t come up with a ok. Even if it was a fluke and hit the only weak spot that was the only spot on the whole blade. It just should not be possible with that soft of a medium. No way!
This is just a great knife for what I paid for it ($25). Carry and use medium drop point D2 every day. Had to file rough edges of scales and lock though. It's now very comfortable and fun to use
I remember when this one got popular when maxace owner claimed it copied one of their models. Lol He went nuts on influencers also. These really are budget knives with garbage steel and heat treat. But for the cost, what do you expect. Probably costs less than $15 to make.
I have two. Liked the first enough to buy a special edition they made. I have #400. Full size drop point. As a hobby sharpener owning a number of knives I can only guess at. From a $20 Kershaw to Pro tech to even a few customs. They heat treat D2 as well as can be done outside a single custom maker. Can't speak to their 14cr. I work in shipping and cut miles of cardboard every week. Have to go to PM steel to do better. However, outside of the best ergos under $150 had mine ran over with the yard truck. I still use it.They are not trying to compete with Rockstead. And all these knives are way overpriced. There just honest about what they are. To each his own. But I have real world working experience to back up what I'm saying.
@@americangraffiti6192 Share the data. Outpost76 has a lot of data too. The data doesn't show what your suggesting. Bring receipts next time. Back up what you say with facts.
As always you do a beautiful job and one that just makes sense no overthinking or trying to make yourself look like you’re some sort of grade above the people you are part of, just a ordinary man giving us facts that we find most interesting and worth there weight in gold. Have a beautiful day brother 🫵😘👍
I’d be curious to see this compared to their models in 14c28n
Exactly comment I was about to leave. So much cheaper in US. How do you afford anything in Australia?
@@matthewstrunk605I think there's a big difference in their exchange rate, I don't believe it's one to one to USD, otherwise it'd be crazy.
Good to see Black finally making it to the knife market as a blade material. I assume it cuts by instantly absorbing the atomic energy of the material, causing the sisal to microfracture ahead of the edge, right?
I think we are only just starting to understand the properties of this innovative and complex material
Glad i saw this first 😊 in Romania is around 50 euro, but after i used Rat1 in AUS8 i will stick with it, for the same money is more heavy duty!
I have one for a very specific purpose: Gloved winter-carry. I can open and close this with rather heavy warm gloves when other knives struggle. It carries low and safely in the pocket but if I were to loose it, it doesn't really matter.
Honey badgers are my favorite beater knives that i don't mind ruining or losing. I have a few of them with different blade styles and i find myself using them just as much as my spydercos and more expensive benchmades.
Good point about ordinary edc knife use. They come in real handy for opening stuff , boxes etc food prep. A cutting tool with a handle 🇦🇺 🇳🇿
always wanted to try one, i love all the blade shapes they offer
Suspense built. I can't wait for this most OK event of the weekend.
Lots knife are just ok nowadays. Every once in a while something will wow you though!
Like ur mom
Last knife that wowed me was a second hand pena apache. It ended up replacing all my other knives but my knife needs are super minimal at this point.
I haven't seen any of their models in 14c28n here in New Zealand.
But retail stores here are selling the 8cr version for about $ 100 nz.😕
Your review on the Honey Badger is spot-on mate. Carrying a large for decades now, it still rocks.! Both hands sort of conformed to it, feel every bit of it. Not many people know this but it makes an excellent lefty spider flick. No high end steel but just got to know its limitation & keep up the maintenance. We take it into the bush due to its crispy spine. Cheers for updates.,
Great start to my Saturday with a video by Pete from the land down under ! Guess you are due for a good night's rest about now ! Pleasent dreams to you & family.
I think the only two flippers I’ve hung onto are a civivi ortis and a SOG terminus (s35vn) as they’ve been used to the point where they aren’t worth trying to sell. The ortis in particular gets quite a bit of use in the kitchen.
I think what killed the flipper craze (beyond saturation of the market) was the advent of button locks AND the patent on the axis lock expiring.
Cant wait to see this. I kind of want one of these.
Great review! Perfectly honest, a little wood shaving test is enormously more helpful than a lot of other reviews you see these days.
I’ve never been crazy about the giant on the blade of the HB.
Nice little review Pete. I found in my use of a knife anything less than a 20° edge is too acute and just doesn't last long at all, but that's Me , your milage may vary .... 👍🖖
Like the badger, works well enough.
Great vid!
I think knives like this completely have a place in most collections if it speaks to you like Pete mentioned.
My first few knives were permutations of perfectly average knives and let me find out what I liked.
I was literally just looking at their Large Opener Knife with a wave like feature, Pete always coming in clutch
I always get something out of your vids my friend, thank you 😁👍
I picked up one of their hawkbills, if only because I've been pining for a plainedge Spyderco Harpy for decades but they're a rare & probably overly pricy beast.
Plus 1 for a plainedge Harpy. How sweet would that be.
@@_brianm Last time I went digging for them, they were available through G.Sakai... in Japan. That's more shipping than I wanted to pay for 😞
I’m still a flipper lover. 14C28N is new for them, only a few models in it.
Are those red back Chelsea boots you’re wearing? How do you like them? Might pick up a pair for my first Chelsea boots. Great video as always!
Everything I carry is a “just ok” knife. But I never understood the hype around these a few years ago. If your down for budget, Chinese, ok knives, there are a ton of options. Many better options, in my opinion. The newer Ganzo Firebirds in D2. The Sanrenmu in 14C28N.
Love the channel in South Africa they are halve the price of a tenacious also I've used mine on a lot of hard wood and with more or less the factory edge there was no chipping... totally right it's an ok knive
The 8cr13moV version that I currently have is also down to a 17 degree angle. Holds well without chipping on hard stuff. And because of the angle, it dulls rather slower than factory edge. And a few strokes on a spyderco sharpmaker gets it back to razor sharp fairly quick. But mostly, a bit if stropping is all you really need to bring the edge back to life. I love this knife. And this is coming from a hardcore Spyderco man. I actually prefer it to my expensive spydercos when I know for certain that I’m gonna put a blade through it’s paces. Cheap. Great action. Easy to sharpen. Probably the reason why beater knives get more actual carry time than grail knives in general.
An heirloom piece for sure, a safe queen if ever I seen one! 😂
The less flippers I have, the more happy I am. I even dremel the flippers out when possible
Flippers are pocket peckers
I don’t have any problem with FRN either. Works great on solid working knives.
Now that was some cooking ! Thanks for the recepee, i'll try that one out !
PS : i feel like if anyone on UA-cam should have one of those Rockwell testing machines it should be you !
I thought about one of these a while ago, but they just didn't grab me enough to actually buy one.
I like flippers! But then I only have 1 knife in a button lock (if you don't count my GT knife where the pivot is the button), and one 1 cheap crossbar lock knife.
Did the Honeybadger rise in price? Current prices aren’t what I would call value leading.
I wonder??? More OK, than the OK knife???
I think I have 1 flipper knife. Maybe 2
Hello, could you test Sypderco Native 5 in Magnacut?
I'm getting black steel
Hey mate, always wondered what neck of the woods you are from with that topography. Outback WA or SA?
Saw them in the knifey shop off the Adelaide mall, designs look ok but the prices NOPE
I've had the 8CR version of this knife for quite awhile. I can't say I've ever noticed any edge deformation.
Seems to be okay. I've not beat the crap out of it, but it isn't bad. @@daveyboy6985
I tried them when they were the "new" thing. I was unimpressed. Since then the price has increased dramatically to the point I'd never recommend them when you can get a G10 Ganzo Firebird, with D2 and smoother bearings for less money. Getting real, they should be no more than $30USD.
Yeah it really seems like a RAT competitor. But I would honestly still pick the RAT 2 over this, it's basically the same knife but in a handle shape I already know I'd like.
I’m okay with it except for not being too keen on where it’s made.
It’s was an okay review.
Yeah greetings from Austria Europe Pete
Thumbstuds (or thumbhole, i guess) all day!!! Flippers are finicky in a quick deploying situation.
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Truth in advertising.
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That's a $23 knife
I'm very fond of these size flippers and I have dozens of Kizer flippers when they did all those collabs, thr Matt Cuchiarra Compadre with flames being my absolute ultimate hotrod gas station biker knife and it weighs a ton! lol! I bought two!
I use the Spyderco PITS M390 slipnotch on a daily basis now as it's an incredible non locking but ultra safe just under 3" knife. You might find it interesting Pete if you haven't checked it out before?
You're a natural at going live mate, 👌🏻👍🏻!
OK.
The honey badger wharncleaver is the knife that got me into this hobby/community still one of my favorite blade shapes. Dont carry it much anymore due to it being in 8cr...
Nobody’s going to ask what you do for a day job
Had one for 3 yrs. First day I got it, went for a walk in the woods and cut a wild blackberry branch the size of half a pencil. It chipped! Gotta be kidding me! Never carried it again and always wanted to like it. Now I have PTSD for it and I can’t get past it. What a waste! Live and learn! Back to the Rat 1 !
It may have just been an issue from factory sharpening. If you give it a good deep sharpen and then use it again you could be okay.
I want to like it. But there is no way to come up with an excuse for a D2 blade to chip by hitting a live...not dead twig the size of 2 toothpicks in girth. Even if it was a so called burned edge. I’m a fair person by nature and I just can’t come up with a ok. Even if it was a fluke and hit the only weak spot that was the only spot on the whole blade. It just should not be possible with that soft of a medium. No way!
@@petemidwest1071 yeah I get what you mean, even iron should have survived that okay.
This is just a great knife for what I paid for it ($25). Carry and use medium drop point D2 every day.
Had to file rough edges of scales and lock though. It's now very comfortable and fun to use
I hope you washed it between the bag of cow shit and the butter.
I remember when this one got popular when maxace owner claimed it copied one of their models. Lol
He went nuts on influencers also.
These really are budget knives with garbage steel and heat treat. But for the cost, what do you expect.
Probably costs less than $15 to make.
I have two. Liked the first enough to buy a special edition they made. I have #400. Full size drop point. As a hobby sharpener owning a number of knives I can only guess at. From a $20 Kershaw to Pro tech to even a few customs. They heat treat D2 as well as can be done outside a single custom maker. Can't speak to their 14cr. I work in shipping and cut miles of cardboard every week. Have to go to PM steel to do better. However, outside of the best ergos under $150 had mine ran over with the yard truck. I still use it.They are not trying to compete with Rockstead. And all these knives are way overpriced. There just honest about what they are.
To each his own. But I have real world working experience to back up what I'm saying.
@@americangraffiti6192 Share the data. Outpost76 has a lot of data too. The data doesn't show what your suggesting.
Bring receipts next time. Back up what you say with facts.
@@americangraffiti6192how long have you been speaking English?
They really are a copy of that knife . So close .
those chips are a 100% fail.
This is a copy of the original Maxace Balance . Rip off copy knife .