I hadn’t really thought about it before, but the shallow clip point blade reminds me a bit of the ZT 0545 (their thin, CF, Magnacut slicer). Granted, they exist in different price brackets and China vs US, and the Kizer probably has thicker blade stock, but from a blade lines perspective, I just picked up on that.
Here's the thing with me: titanium scratches so easily. I remember buying my 1st Sebenza. Within a couple of days it was loaded. The finish and look feel great but, unless you're willing to have it look like a user, titanium just doesn't do it unfortunately. Same with aluminum. Even worse is the coatings knife makers put on them. Usually don't stand up. I'm not anal about this stuff but when I'm dropping over $150, I don't want to see scratches. Spyderco's DLC coating is probably the best. I've heard Kizers DLC coating is scratching easily. Me? I find micarta as the best material. Ones that have the edges broken like a used bar of soap. I have way too many blades and have had years of watching fads and hype get endless fawning. Don't get me wrong, these knives are great. I always take function over form. I just like my investments to look fairly decent with a little EDC time in and out of pockets.
I have 2 knived OEM'd by Kizer for other brands and I have been looking for a true Kizer itself. It may not be for a little while because I blew the budget already this year, but I'm leaning toward this guy or the Beyond. In a perfect world, I'd get the purple / black Militaw and still get thr Beyond! 😆
@@dailygearguide I was looking at a Beyond on Blade Binge, but then I just got a $25 coupon on Kizer's site. Wouldn't work on the Beyond, so I have an S35VN Militaw on the way!
I have the purple one. I destroyed several boxes Saturday with no effort. It and the Varatas are 2 of Kizer's best.
Nice brother, no arguments here 🙌
I have almost grabbed that guy a few times I have to buy all mine so it's hard to get what everybody else is showing. I appreciate JD
All good bro 🙌💙
It's a great looking knife! Thanks for sharing it with us. My list is long and I'm making no progress on it
I am feeling that, especially with Blade show coming, slow goes the purchases 😂
nice looking knife the finger position on the handle looks comfortable
Thanks Kathleen 💙
The black DLC coated is high on my want to acquire list! Thanks, JD!
I hadn’t really thought about it before, but the shallow clip point blade reminds me a bit of the ZT 0545 (their thin, CF, Magnacut slicer). Granted, they exist in different price brackets and China vs US, and the Kizer probably has thicker blade stock, but from a blade lines perspective, I just picked up on that.
Nice grab bro 🙌💙
Here's the thing with me: titanium scratches so easily. I remember buying my 1st Sebenza. Within a couple of days it was loaded. The finish and look feel great but, unless you're willing to have it look like a user, titanium just doesn't do it unfortunately. Same with aluminum. Even worse is the coatings knife makers put on them. Usually don't stand up.
I'm not anal about this stuff but when I'm dropping over $150, I don't want to see scratches. Spyderco's DLC coating is probably the best. I've heard Kizers DLC coating is scratching easily.
Me? I find micarta as the best material. Ones that have the edges broken like a used bar of soap. I have way too many blades and have had years of watching fads and hype get endless fawning. Don't get me wrong, these knives are great. I always take function over form. I just like my investments to look fairly decent with a little EDC time in and out of pockets.
I have 2 knived OEM'd by Kizer for other brands and I have been looking for a true Kizer itself. It may not be for a little while because I blew the budget already this year, but I'm leaning toward this guy or the Beyond. In a perfect world, I'd get the purple / black Militaw and still get thr Beyond! 😆
You see the white mountain knives exclusive? My code gets 10% off that one. 👍
@jd4edc Oooo that's tempting!
@@dailygearguide I was looking at a Beyond on Blade Binge, but then I just got a $25 coupon on Kizer's site. Wouldn't work on the Beyond, so I have an S35VN Militaw on the way!
Love it. Is on my list
It’s a nice one to have on the list bro 🙌💙
I don't know if it's better to get the premium one or one of the variants from wmk. I like the ultem one
Honestly, you can’t go wrong either way. 👍