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The Spyderco Ikuchi Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

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  • Опубліковано 12 чер 2019
  • Today, we'll take a look at a very interesting little knife from Spyderco and Paul Alexander, the Spyderco Knives Ikuchi.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 159

  • @NickShabazz
    @NickShabazz  5 років тому +92

    With apologies, when I looked up the price, I seem to have found the fake (MSRP) price rather than the real (MAP) price. This is one of many reasons why MAP needs to die in favor of just one damned price, but yes, the price at $130 is quite good!

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  5 років тому +3

      A related rant: knifenews.com/knife-gripes-episode-45-map-mishap/

    • @thesnakecharmer86
      @thesnakecharmer86 5 років тому +9

      Hey Nick, love the channel. I know you don’t tend to do theme videos but I have an idea for a video. I’m getting married in 6 months and am looking at getting my groomsmen a watch and a gentleman’s pocket knife as gifts. I’m really looking for ideas and right away I thought of you. Maybe a video giving some suggestions for this would help me out and some other poor saps with as little imagination as myself. Just a though. Thanks for everything Nick. Have a great day

    • @mickkeim4142
      @mickkeim4142 5 років тому +2

      alejandro padilla...congrats Alejandro...

    • @mickkeim4142
      @mickkeim4142 5 років тому

      Nick Shabazz ...thanks for the correction. Not sure if it would change my mind in a comparison...but the correction is appreciated.

    • @chadfulton8686
      @chadfulton8686 5 років тому

      I was getting ready to say, Man, somebody got ripped off!

  • @dylanbond1627
    @dylanbond1627 Місяць тому

    This is the best knife channel on UA-cam. Nick talks about the things that actually matter day-to-day and doesn't take himself, or the hobby, too seriously. Keep doing what you do, Nick.

  • @stefs2512
    @stefs2512 5 років тому +84

    A master lock Nick? Lockpickinglawyer judges you

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  5 років тому +22

      I have that lock for picking practice, don’t worry. Anything worth locking is worth an Abus at least :)

  • @sputumtube
    @sputumtube 5 років тому +57

    That Ikuchi is aching for some classy wooden handle scales.

    • @trevor894
      @trevor894 5 років тому +2

      This^^^
      Will buy some for mine one day if available

    • @chadpatten1343
      @chadpatten1343 Рік тому

      my kuchi is aching also

  • @enrico3453453
    @enrico3453453 4 роки тому +9

    i love how they added a pivot bushing to the newer runs of these. makes it nice and smooth it drops shut now

  • @davidmarshall7752
    @davidmarshall7752 5 років тому +22

    "Drowning in small, elegant folders". Not a bad problem to have.

  • @JustIn-op6oy
    @JustIn-op6oy 2 роки тому +4

    That internal jimping is something I wish more designers/makers would try. It adds so much in terms of both functionality as well as aesthetic complexity.

  • @tonydavis5053
    @tonydavis5053 4 роки тому +6

    Received mine today 11/26/19 it’s CQI version and it’s pretty much perfect it flicks out nicely the compression lock drops perfectly all of Nicks concerns + have been attended to and more, I am more than pleased with this knife and glad I waited!

    • @y0giib34r
      @y0giib34r 4 роки тому

      Mine should arrive this Friday, glad to hear those issues have been resolved.

    • @mattp3471
      @mattp3471 4 роки тому +2

      Tony Davis Did you buy the new CQI version from BladeHQ?

    • @y0giib34r
      @y0giib34r 4 роки тому

      @@mattp3471 I got the CQI version from Warriors and Wonders in Vancouver, BC.

    • @tonydavis5053
      @tonydavis5053 4 роки тому

      Yes it’s the CQI version and it fantastic!

    • @HellGatefr2
      @HellGatefr2 Рік тому

      It's not real carbon though, damn shame for the price, such an expensive knife but S30V isn't that expensive... Kind of a rip off at launch price, but I guess if I get it for $130... pretty good ?

  • @dantem5228
    @dantem5228 5 років тому +57

    This is $130. Not $190. So much better value and nearly a gem due to that in itself.
    Kapara is much better but it's also $188.50. (both BHQ prices)
    Still a good review nonetheless. :)

    • @brianhilligoss
      @brianhilligoss 5 років тому

      Dante Martin it’s msrp is $190

    • @petergalione9704
      @petergalione9704 5 років тому +3

      brian hilligoss I think Nick normally goes by the street price.

    • @dantem5228
      @dantem5228 5 років тому +2

      @@petergalione9704 So wouldn't that mean that the Kapara goes for $290? It cant go only one way.

    • @petergalione9704
      @petergalione9704 5 років тому +3

      Dante Martin The Kapara has a street price of $190, and the Ikuchi has a street price of $130. That’s all I was getting at. I never really hear the MSRP mentioned in knife videos. Well, I’ve never noticed at least.

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  5 років тому +5

      Yeah, my apologies, as I mentioned in the pinned post, I accidentally found the fake (MSRP) rather than the real (MAP) price. My apologies, that’s much better!@

  • @macknyver3407
    @macknyver3407 5 років тому +12

    Closing pun proposal: “If you’re feeling fancy and looking for an interesting gentlemen’s folder, this i-Gucci may well be the one for you.”

  • @Intoccib
    @Intoccib 5 років тому +2

    Nick you can check access to the tip with a 12mm diameter ball or similar (should not make contact), this is the method utilized by ISO 23908 for needle safety systems

  • @ponchowizard5182
    @ponchowizard5182 5 років тому +6

    Man, I want one of those Kaparas so bad!

  • @MrTJohnston
    @MrTJohnston 2 роки тому +1

    Love how the blade goes completely into the handle. Like a kwaiken

  • @jessruss40
    @jessruss40 5 років тому +4

    This knife with the ziptie killed me lol

  • @jkstdstang
    @jkstdstang 5 років тому +4

    The master lock bit was pure gold loved it

  • @zazuzonker
    @zazuzonker 5 років тому +8

    Elegant ... yet kind of murdery too?

  • @jolness1
    @jolness1 3 роки тому +2

    I love thin knives like this with larger blades, the 940 has been one of my favorite EDCs for years because of that. I can carry it in any pocket no problem, even in my pocket with my wallet no problem.

    • @briang530
      @briang530 3 роки тому

      This just replaced a 16 year old 940 as my EDC on account weight, profile, and aesthetic. Mine's tip is a solid 1.5mm recessed into the handle, any complaint about opening or unlocking with sweaty big meathooks applies equally to the 949 imho.

  • @geerts016
    @geerts016 4 роки тому +1

    The compression lock is a very appropriate size. If I bury my finger in it i can feel the blade just slightly. If they made it any bigger closing with momentum would be and issue. It’s very usable with my large hands, opening and closing.

  • @joshuanicolai4776
    @joshuanicolai4776 2 роки тому

    I like the hole in the handle that lines up with the blade hole

  • @jimdandy8603
    @jimdandy8603 Рік тому

    Got mine at the start of the pandemic-couldnt use it because hand sanitizer made my fingers to oily,but its in my edc rotation nowits a sweet little piece

  • @adamdenton605
    @adamdenton605 5 років тому +2

    Please nick do a review on the lightweight para 3!! I know you’ve gotten one and I’m very interested in your disassembly video. Let’s just say that I’ve had some problems with mine.

  • @poland_stronk3044
    @poland_stronk3044 3 роки тому +2

    Best part about this knife is blade shape.

  • @tonyochoa7097
    @tonyochoa7097 3 роки тому +1

    I love my ikuchi,just one con,and unfortunately it happens to a big one these days-if your hand has the least little bit of moisture on it,LIKE HAND SANITIZER,it is vitually impossible to open

  • @lotriguitarist
    @lotriguitarist 5 років тому +1

    thanks for the review, i just ordered a kapara because of it!

  • @isabellam1936
    @isabellam1936 2 роки тому +1

    I wish Spyderco would put the deep carry wired clips on more of their knives.

  • @leafywiggy4427
    @leafywiggy4427 3 роки тому +1

    Think this would make a good pruning knife in the grow tent?

  • @gwcgwc1
    @gwcgwc1 5 років тому +2

    While I agree the laminated carbon fiber is kind of cheap, has a fantastic grippy texture compared to slippery CF. I didn't think I'd like it but it seems to work well on my Silverax so I assume it'd be fine for the Ikuchi.

  • @coltonm6821
    @coltonm6821 5 років тому +1

    Aaron at gideon's tactical said he sliced his finger open twice so it is definitely worth mentioning.

  • @JustPorcupines
    @JustPorcupines 5 років тому

    The hole is for indexing. It's not the most aesthetically pleasing, but does have a practical purpose.

  • @DrBlazer50
    @DrBlazer50 5 років тому

    Thanks for the review. I'm going to buy one and add custom Macassar ebony or black & white scales. Should look amazing and very classy

  • @ponchowizard5182
    @ponchowizard5182 5 років тому +3

    The lawful good, the great, the neutral, the bad, the ugly and the chaotic evil.

  • @Case16710
    @Case16710 5 років тому +1

    Speaking of small, elegant folders, I just got a Civivi McKenna. I really like it and think you will too. Would love to see your review of it.

    • @johneckstein6912
      @johneckstein6912 5 років тому +1

      I agree. Very similar profile, but tip is well inside the handle, just under 3" blade but good amount of it sharpened, good G10 vs meh CF. Opens and closes beautifully. and less than $70.

  • @DapperDanLovesYou
    @DapperDanLovesYou 5 років тому +1

    Reminds me of the Benchmade 940. Sleek, slim, lightweight, and simple. Definitely a contender against Benchmade as far as price per materials.

  • @clintonlewis1663
    @clintonlewis1663 5 років тому +1

    Cool knife, great review. 👍

  • @koljag5
    @koljag5 5 років тому +1

    That lock hole works great as a lanyard loop too. Nice part is it holds onto the blade and handle.

  • @carlstanland5333
    @carlstanland5333 5 років тому +1

    Tip will absolutely get you. I posted a clip of my finger opening the blade by the tip, with blood. I still like it, I just have to be careful taking it out of pocket.

  • @brianhilligoss
    @brianhilligoss 5 років тому

    You can put a luggage lock through most axis locks that prevents the knife from opening.

  • @pitiedvod
    @pitiedvod 5 років тому

    I think that is going to be added to my birthday list. I like it.

  • @ocomegashadowstacking5886
    @ocomegashadowstacking5886 5 років тому +1

    Wow really nice looking knife reviews!!! :D

  • @davidmarshall7752
    @davidmarshall7752 5 років тому +8

    Way too delicate and pointy for my daily requirements-- I don't need a Medford but I do want something I know will cut into pretty much any malleable material without an issue, and it's not always cardboard and fruit.

  • @azhawk516
    @azhawk516 5 років тому

    The tip is definitely in play on my copy. I have not cut myself, but I can feel it with the tip of my finger. However, when you are carrying the knife the blade is against the corner of the pocket, so the risk of touching the tip in normal carry is not an issue.

  • @moleb6341
    @moleb6341 2 роки тому

    Get well soon, Nick!

  • @Soupcan13
    @Soupcan13 5 років тому +1

    Ha ha ha I thought you were serious about the padlock... I was like geeeeeet out of here

  • @sadbucket
    @sadbucket 5 років тому +1

    I want this a lil...

  • @davethebarber62920
    @davethebarber62920 5 років тому

    Who remembers that classic 2 Live Crew song "Ikuchi Pop"..... "I get hard after seeing you. How hard? Hard like a rock, when I see Ikuchi pop!

  • @glockmeister26
    @glockmeister26 5 років тому +7

    At $190 NO. At $130 heck yeah!

  • @rileyroesler8260
    @rileyroesler8260 5 років тому +1

    No post blade video? I’m pretty excited to see your thoughts on everything

  • @erikalvarez5303
    @erikalvarez5303 4 роки тому

    Maybe the holes on the scales is a place to put your fingers when flipping out the knife

  • @KakashiHatake-ou7mp
    @KakashiHatake-ou7mp 5 років тому

    Very interesting shape!

  • @ChuckBeefOG
    @ChuckBeefOG 5 років тому +1

    The master lock version is the Canadian edition.

    • @blueeyeswhitedragon9839
      @blueeyeswhitedragon9839 4 роки тому +1

      Chuck Beef :- I understand the lighthearted attitude towards Canadians...no problem, eh?
      But just a bit of reality...Canadian knife laws are actually very "liberal" in that there are no blade length restrictions, EDC is quite common as Canadians as a whole are still very outdoor oriented. It is common to see open carry of fixed bladed knives everywhere in the less developed north, and pocket knives of any size can be found in Canadian pockets across the country.
      There are no national laws on assisted openers, one hand openers, locking blades, etc. Canadian border security is attempting to exercise some control over imports, but this does NOT affect carry.
      The only real restriction is with regards to automatics and Bali-songs.
      I believe there are more knife regulations in the U.S. than in Canada.
      Even firearms are misconstrued, as firearm ownership PER CAPITA, is higher in Canada than in the U.S. ( the difference being that in Canada the ownership of guns leans heavily towards long guns for hunting, & not pistols or revolvers).

  • @BCMZ
    @BCMZ 5 років тому

    Same thinks that happend with the crkt crossbone about the tip.

  • @neroknives1828
    @neroknives1828 5 років тому

    I got to Handel one at blade. Seemed cool

  • @geardawg1358
    @geardawg1358 5 років тому +1

    The tip issue is not equal on all examples, I've had two, I know it is not a large sampling but on the two I've had one was fine, tip was stowed far enough you had to really try hard to contact it. The other was out enough to grab whatever passed near, be it flesh or cloth. I love the knife, the one with the more exposed tip was not difficult to remedy, but not everyone has the knowledge or skill to do so. I'd be surprised if Spyderco does not take a little more care in the second round of these.
    For the $130 price tag I think its a great knife.

    • @11Shaa
      @11Shaa 5 років тому

      bwVids got me every time I reached for it!!!!

    • @geardawg1358
      @geardawg1358 5 років тому

      @@11Shaa The first one I had was bad as well, that tip is quite nasty when it grabs the flesh!

  • @1968gadgetyo
    @1968gadgetyo 5 років тому +1

    No closing pun? Is this this the real Nick?
    Another outdoor gear reviewer did cut his finger with the tip. To him, it was a big deal. So it could be some manufacture tolerance issue?

  • @bernardandries
    @bernardandries 5 років тому

    Nice revieuw!

  • @hms-007
    @hms-007 5 років тому +1

    love the knife great vid.

  • @jacksonperocfrenchzfourtou4283
    @jacksonperocfrenchzfourtou4283 4 роки тому

    agree with the cheap cf scales

  • @granmestre33
    @granmestre33 5 років тому

    Hope you review the CRKT CEO.

  • @jiakaiwang6367
    @jiakaiwang6367 5 років тому

    hey nick, where can i find your charity sale so i could purchase some of your knives after review? Thanks

  • @michaelbarry5762
    @michaelbarry5762 Рік тому

    Ivory scales would be awesome. Or mother of pearl

  • @TheTimLara
    @TheTimLara 5 років тому +13

    I hope you are going to autoclave the knife before the giveaway! ;)

  • @arthurrobertson1725
    @arthurrobertson1725 5 років тому +1

    I watched this entire review eagerly waiting to see what pun would be used for the Ikuchi... smh...SO disappointed :( Otherwaise excellent review as always...Well done!

  • @john12334
    @john12334 3 роки тому

    It hurt the finger when opening the knife very hard to open

  • @pandabear631
    @pandabear631 2 роки тому

    How about ikuchi Couchie coo…what a cute knife. There’s yur pun sir.

  • @Probablyshouldnthave
    @Probablyshouldnthave 3 роки тому

    lock hole now required on all knives sold in California

  • @djinnfree1
    @djinnfree1 3 роки тому

    Bought a brand new one today... flipping became hard hard after few opening...

  • @cordeliabelial808
    @cordeliabelial808 5 років тому +1

    Sorta reminds me of a kwaiken

  • @pasquale78
    @pasquale78 5 років тому

    Best looking Spyderco, imho at least.

  • @markmessore5648
    @markmessore5648 5 років тому +2

    This knife might just Ikuchi kuchi koo tickle your fancy?!?!?

  • @matusknives
    @matusknives 3 роки тому

    Is it just the lightening you use, or does the blade really have such a coarse finish as it appears in the video?

    • @EvilNick81
      @EvilNick81 3 роки тому +1

      It's the same finish as the Spyderco Amalgam blade .

  • @justinholtman
    @justinholtman 4 роки тому

    I got a leak then a benchmade 940-2 ?/ next is this I think

  • @ninemimesleft
    @ninemimesleft 5 років тому

    I think the lanyard goes through the spyderhole.

  • @johnnorris7384
    @johnnorris7384 5 років тому

    Hope it dont open in ur pocket!..put a spring on it..ill buy it.

  • @jasonlarsen7747
    @jasonlarsen7747 5 років тому

    how can the flipper tab be the great thing about the knife and also the bad???

    • @thomash4578
      @thomash4578 5 років тому

      Good for some people and bad for other people.

  • @trevor894
    @trevor894 5 років тому

    I paid $135 and love it for edc..... if they are $190 now that's alittle mehhh

    • @deathbyastonishment7930
      @deathbyastonishment7930 5 років тому

      He just got the price wrong, they are still around 130

    • @trevor894
      @trevor894 5 років тому

      @@deathbyastonishment7930 nice I got mine new in box from a forum so I wasn't completely sure .... I kinda figured it may have been a mistake though

  • @HellGatefr2
    @HellGatefr2 5 років тому

    This is a really beautiful knife, would really prefer to have real carbon fiber though...

  • @bdcochran01
    @bdcochran01 5 років тому

    1. thank you for the review. 2. beautiful gentleman's knife. 3. Not a 10% improvement over my original Enduras. 4. I will continue to buy and restore old Enduras.

  • @sapphirewizard
    @sapphirewizard 5 років тому

    cool design but too small height wise

  • @BrentonCarr
    @BrentonCarr 5 років тому

    Nick! Don't give Spyderco any ideas. $190 bucks! That would turn it into a shaman.

  • @bach5780
    @bach5780 5 років тому

    Did the price go up? Shouldn't we be talking about street prices here? If we are going msrp, the Kapara is not a good value.

  • @kablooie-vv5hf
    @kablooie-vv5hf 5 років тому

    What?!!! No pun??? My day is ruined. thanks a lot nick:(

  • @alpine1600s
    @alpine1600s 5 років тому +1

    I like it.
    Just don't see $200 msrp, $130 retail.
    People, stop overpaying for your knives.
    This knife is not a $130 knife.

  • @darkcentury5676
    @darkcentury5676 5 років тому +4

    Spare ikuchi ma’am?

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 5 років тому +1

    The gap between the spine of the blade and the handle when open looks terrible. Every time you showed the knife open it was like a slow blinking strobe light of ugliness. Poor design.

  • @DanDannyDanielleBob
    @DanDannyDanielleBob 5 років тому

    I want this but

    • @DanDannyDanielleBob
      @DanDannyDanielleBob 2 роки тому

      I moved and 3" is no longer a concern. The fact that I am commenting on my own comment proves that I find this interesting. On the buy list for sure, and in better materials it would be higher in priority. This would look great in s90v and cocobolo

  • @chefpenguin5150
    @chefpenguin5150 5 років тому

    "LBF"

  • @erhon5
    @erhon5 5 років тому

    Oh yeah it it had custom scales I would get one instantly. I’m in the minority of people who don’t like carbon fiber... 🤯

    • @toejamr1
      @toejamr1 5 років тому

      I think many people are with you on that crappy carbon laminate stuff.

    • @NelliG22
      @NelliG22 5 років тому

      The 52100 Paramilitary 2 had those same scales. I couldn't stand the way they felt.

  • @paulzabit6520
    @paulzabit6520 5 років тому

    UGLY is Spyderco’s warranty support for their sprint runs & discontinued knives. Three times I needed warranty services & three times they couldn’t HELP !!!
    THANK YOU SPYDERCO

  • @frankyalvarez7160
    @frankyalvarez7160 4 роки тому

    I can’t get past that name....

  • @mostcertainlyno
    @mostcertainlyno 5 років тому

    Ikuchi gang
    Ikuchi gang
    Ikuchi gang
    I was going to say this is way overpriced at $190 and that the Kapara is damn ugly.
    After reading the comments only one of those statements is true.
    Let’s hope that people realize what the correct price is and that fact gives this knife’s sales a Lil Pump.
    There’s your pun.

  • @patrickdougan4066
    @patrickdougan4066 5 років тому

    You funny.

  • @MH-ls1xi
    @MH-ls1xi 4 роки тому

    Looks like a filleting knife

  • @kerryrwac
    @kerryrwac 5 років тому

    Ikuchi coochie coo . . . who's a pretty knife . . .

  • @RobertSpitzer
    @RobertSpitzer 5 років тому

    Ikuchi coochee coo

  • @markcomisky7106
    @markcomisky7106 2 роки тому

    Covid

  • @willieboy3011
    @willieboy3011 4 роки тому

    Blade

  • @briandourn2900
    @briandourn2900 5 років тому +1

    Lock picking lawyer would dispute the level of security provided by your master lock choice 😀

  • @geneseeboy5138
    @geneseeboy5138 2 роки тому

    I normally stomach your opinions but for this review you're way off. This is a gentleman's knife flipper. Oil workers would not carry this knife to work. It is a refined flipper for a gentleman. I think your judgments towards Spyderco products are mostly off the mark. You must have something against them personally.

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  2 роки тому +2

      I love how as many commenters think I 'personally hate' a given brand as think I'm 'way too generous' to them.

  • @Sophocles13
    @Sophocles13 3 роки тому

    You're not even going to mention the horrible ergonomics on the top of the handle right where you'd normally want to put your thumb? The flipper concept is cool and all but it was not executed well because that whole area of the handle btw the compression lock and the spine of the blade is an ergonomic nightmare, especially considering it was designed by a mechanical engineer...ugly.

  • @jcolterh
    @jcolterh 5 років тому +3

    Trim a little off the tip? Oy vey!