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The CRKT limited edition facet’s are extremely underrated in my opinion. They nail the Ken onion custom design and the execution is awesome. I know it’s CRKT, but they did a really great job on the few I’ve handled. Such a snappy action and different than a lot of the normal production knives.
Phospher bronze washers are a form of plain bearing that is self lubricating. They are extremely tough compared to ball bearings. There's a reason the connecting rod bearings in many engines are made from bronze alloys and are a plain type and not ball bearings. Ball bearings might feel fancy because of the reduced friction, but when it comes to something that needs to last under rough conditions, plain bearings are the way to go.
I think the Arcade would be ever more popular if they offered it with some sort of sheep’s foot blade like the AD20.5’s shark foot blade. Or maybe just different blade geometry options.
I bought a Miguron Arma a few weeks ago, and it's a real chunky beast! My only minor complaint is that when releasing the frame lock with my thumb, the front flipper often comes in contact with my thumb as it closes. Finish is beautiful and opening with the front flipper or thumb works great. Mine seems to be tight and difficult to reverse flick due to the very strong detent. But usually I can at least unseat it enough to combine with a wrist flick to get it open that way. Overall, I love it!
"It is a magical rainbow cloud filling your mind and body with warm thoughts and feelings..." 🤣 Thanks for that M.C, that made me laugh out loud. Fun video and showed me some things I'd missed along the way!
This is why I love your channel, I like the more exotic looking knives and the unusual type of knives not always the same ole same ole boring stuff! Another thing I was thinking is the last knife you showed the Redemption by CRKT would have been and has a great foundation of a fantastic looking new age type of switchblade.
The Redemption is sooooo soooo amazing! Probably one of my favorites that I own. I had that dull edge sharpened and absolutely no issues with the blade protruding past the handle
I absolutely love the arcade. I came to it late, So I got the green with the lime inlays. Still looking for the grey one at a reasonable price. I also hope they don’t stop making them, would love to see new color ways.
One knife I’ve always thought to be very underrated is the Spyderco Native 5 Light Weight, such a great knife, but not talked about as much as Id think it would be.
Someone commented on your original Redemption video that it would be cool to sharpen just the first inch of the top side, and I agree. Also might take the knife to the next level to send it out and have someone put a compound hollow grind on that bottom edge and sharpen the first inch on the top. Certainly should be enough material there to do that because as I recall, the blade stock is pretty thick.
The Tiger is awesome even though it's gigantic. Mine came without the pivot tool and I've been trying to get that for the past month and a half or so which is kind of annoying. I've got the Satyr too, got it right from Artisan. The first one they sent me was bad, unfinished basically. They replaced it quickly without any hassle. Neither of their blades or millwork looked nearly as nice as yours but it's decent for 200 bucks. It isn't very comfortable to use but it looks good in the pelican case or on my desk. Artisan has a thing for very narrow knives and I am bad at learning lessons.
I followed the Amazon link but one of the reviews showed the Pathfinder with _lots_ of edge chips after supposedly cutting into wood, did you have any issues with yours? Because I love the scandibgrind and missed out on getting Vosteed's Grind.
That's not the only you can deploy that WE Cybernetic knife. You can let gravity do its thing and use your hand to flick it down. It's as fast as a switch blade. Awesome knife!
I'm pretty sure that the Real Steel with the scandi grind/bar lock in running on phosphor bronze which is why it was giving you similar action to the Maxace Peregrine. Great video as usual MC💪
Also there is 2 more that in my mind that are not talked about is the kizer hyper and the kizer sliver ... both is S35VN and both inexpecive and lovely knives to use
People need to think... PB-Washers, more or less, can just lubricated with whatever you have at hand and they will work some way until they literally break away. If you use a Ballbearing in a dirty, let alone sticky environment... you better have the time to take this thing apart and clean it with some Ultrasonic bath...
For the people that argue bearings are better than washers... Ive had to disassemble ALL of my bearing knives because the action gets gritty and shitty even if one of my dogs hairs found its way in, it makes it hang up. Accidentally drop the knife in the dirt or a dirty shop floor? Well you have debris in your pivot. Washers are superior to bearings even with their action. Washers wont gum up, they just get smoother as you use them and they're just as smooth if not smoother than a knife on bearings. All my personal experiences and opinions.
right! you don't really see glow carbon often, I found a glow carbon backspacer for my pm2 on etsy and it was pretty nice too, but unfortunately didn't play well with the gitd lanyard hole plug I got to match it
I like small boring knives, I have nothing to compensate for! lol But really I like simple designs because I'm not a collector and I'm not looking for pretty stuff although I love that glow in the dark carbon fiber, I'd love some scales that looked like that! Also have you seen the QSP Canary folder? You unboxed the original neck knife Canary! And I would like your opinion on the folding version! Thanks!
Lots of titanium. Not a complaint! I’m what is known as a cheap-ass. So, those pricey ones left me cold. And some of them were innovative to the level of grotesque! But a couple of head turners for me. That first one is my fave of the bunch. Reminds of my favorite unsung hero… the QSP Hawk. I bought it on a whim. My absolute favorite folder. Currently.
Oh dude Ive wanted that cavol knives glow fiber Persian knife the minute you covered it. Im just not abke to justify the 300+$ right now after pokemon knife and paying for my first full custom.
I know this pertains nothing to this but I’ve got my second Mcnees on the way!! Let’s go!! Bang‼️ Bang ‼️ 9er gang! Tomorrow it goes down Complex! May the Best team win! 🏆
I normally don't even look at knives that are made in China anymore, but I have to admit that Miguron Arma is very appealing to me. I was looking at some GTC knives on Arizona Custom Knives yesterday and I gotta say I don't ever see myself owning one. The full custom ISLT (the one I mainly checked out because of it's price) Imo just looks horrible. The inlays look to have huge gaps pretty all around them, some have huge pitting throughout, and if you look closely it looks like none are proportional. A lot of of the machining just looks horrendous Imo as well, but maybe Gustavo did it that way for a reason, Idk. I know it's a integral and more than likely made primarily by hand, but I would expect it to look a lot better than it does for the price. My favorite knife lately is the CKF Sukhoi 4. Don't really see many talking about that knife. Maybe because of the price,Idk. It is a sweat looking user though Imo.
21:12 I'm just upset that Hogue didn't make this knife under their own brand. I absolutely fricking love everything Hogue does and it's a tragedy to see this blade stained with the CRKT brand.
Did we forget what $200 means to most people? That's 4 full tanks of gas for me. A monthly water bill. 2 weeks of groceries. It's still alot of money brother.
THANK YOU!!!!! The Elementum IS boring as hell! I can’t understand why it or the Drop Bear gets so much love. They me be great knives but damn are they boring AF. 😂
Ohh and do you plan on ever looking at Jack Wolf knives? I actually just got my first one and its also my first real slipjoint. Im very impressed with it and deff plan on getting a few more. Great video as always man
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They're all in the description. I found them. Lol
The CRKT limited edition facet’s are extremely underrated in my opinion. They nail the Ken onion custom design and the execution is awesome. I know it’s CRKT, but they did a really great job on the few I’ve handled. Such a snappy action and different than a lot of the normal production knives.
Phospher bronze washers are a form of plain bearing that is self lubricating. They are extremely tough compared to ball bearings. There's a reason the connecting rod bearings in many engines are made from bronze alloys and are a plain type and not ball bearings. Ball bearings might feel fancy because of the reduced friction, but when it comes to something that needs to last under rough conditions, plain bearings are the way to go.
I think the Arcade would be ever more popular if they offered it with some sort of sheep’s foot blade like the AD20.5’s shark foot blade. Or maybe just different blade geometry options.
I bought a Miguron Arma a few weeks ago, and it's a real chunky beast! My only minor complaint is that when releasing the frame lock with my thumb, the front flipper often comes in contact with my thumb as it closes. Finish is beautiful and opening with the front flipper or thumb works great. Mine seems to be tight and difficult to reverse flick due to the very strong detent. But usually I can at least unseat it enough to combine with a wrist flick to get it open that way. Overall, I love it!
Love love LOVE the Redemption. Have admired it from first sight. Interesting list. Thanks much.
Got the arcade the second it dropped and have absolutely loved it!!! Completely customized mine using flytanium too.
Videos like this are some of my fav...
"It is a magical rainbow cloud filling your mind and body with warm thoughts and feelings..." 🤣 Thanks for that M.C, that made me laugh out loud. Fun video and showed me some things I'd missed along the way!
This is why I love your channel, I like the more exotic looking knives and the unusual type of knives not always the same ole same ole boring stuff! Another thing I was thinking is the last knife you showed the Redemption by CRKT would have been and has a great foundation of a fantastic looking new age type of switchblade.
Mc the new flat ground pathfinder seems like it could be a good edc and work knife. What are your thoughts?
The Redemption is sooooo soooo amazing! Probably one of my favorites that I own. I had that dull edge sharpened and absolutely no issues with the blade protruding past the handle
nice!
I absolutely love the arcade. I came to it late, So I got the green with the lime inlays. Still looking for the grey one at a reasonable price. I also hope they don’t stop making them, would love to see new color ways.
One knife I’ve always thought to be very underrated is the Spyderco Native 5 Light Weight, such a great knife, but not talked about as much as Id think it would be.
Fun story, I remembered your review of the Arma and by accident ended up buying an Ares (by PMP). But wow, I'm super happy with my mix-up! 🥰
Good video I liked ur choices…. As far as the GTC/Civivi Collab, I feel like it would have looked better with a blade similar to the Reate T3500?!
Someone commented on your original Redemption video that it would be cool to sharpen just the first inch of the top side, and I agree. Also might take the knife to the next level to send it out and have someone put a compound hollow grind on that bottom edge and sharpen the first inch on the top. Certainly should be enough material there to do that because as I recall, the blade stock is pretty thick.
The Tiger is awesome even though it's gigantic. Mine came without the pivot tool and I've been trying to get that for the past month and a half or so which is kind of annoying.
I've got the Satyr too, got it right from Artisan. The first one they sent me was bad, unfinished basically. They replaced it quickly without any hassle. Neither of their blades or millwork looked nearly as nice as yours but it's decent for 200 bucks. It isn't very comfortable to use but it looks good in the pelican case or on my desk. Artisan has a thing for very narrow knives and I am bad at learning lessons.
I followed the Amazon link but one of the reviews showed the Pathfinder with _lots_ of edge chips after supposedly cutting into wood, did you have any issues with yours? Because I love the scandibgrind and missed out on getting Vosteed's Grind.
“If you check AT LEAST ONE OTHER RETAILER they might be there.” 😂😂 love when you go off
That's not the only you can deploy that WE Cybernetic knife. You can let gravity do its thing and use your hand to flick it down. It's as fast as a switch blade. Awesome knife!
I'm pretty sure that the Real Steel with the scandi grind/bar lock in running on phosphor bronze which is why it was giving you similar action to the Maxace Peregrine. Great video as usual MC💪
AD20 looks like an animal recently run-over. LOL... thanks! I needed that. Good selection of knives and thanks for giving the pricing.
Use a 365nm UV torch to get that glow going in like 3 seconds! Seriously try it
Hey, MC, I believe that the FLAME-LOCK you mentioned is a feature on Zippo premium butane lighters. 😊
I actually prefer bronze washers over bearings. I'm often in very dirty environments and bearings I have learned are a no go.
Also there is 2 more that in my mind that are not talked about is the kizer hyper and the kizer sliver ... both is S35VN and both inexpecive and lovely knives to use
I love the blade of the Reate !! ^^
The thumb stud, would clutter up that CRKT's blade symmetry!
MC becoming unhinged about gravity knives made my day 😂 Thanks MC
People need to think... PB-Washers, more or less, can just lubricated with whatever you have at hand and they will work some way until they literally break away. If you use a Ballbearing in a dirty, let alone sticky environment... you better have the time to take this thing apart and clean it with some Ultrasonic bath...
I absolutely love the Arcade!!! Probably one of my most carried
So much I bought two
Redemption is on my list.
For the people that argue bearings are better than washers... Ive had to disassemble ALL of my bearing knives because the action gets gritty and shitty even if one of my dogs hairs found its way in, it makes it hang up. Accidentally drop the knife in the dirt or a dirty shop floor? Well you have debris in your pivot. Washers are superior to bearings even with their action. Washers wont gum up, they just get smoother as you use them and they're just as smooth if not smoother than a knife on bearings. All my personal experiences and opinions.
Yes 🏆
That CRKT but slightly smaller and a thumb stud would be a best seller...need to make it happen CRKT.
Underrated is right up my alley.
The glow on that reverse-pikal was very cool
right! you don't really see glow carbon often, I found a glow carbon backspacer for my pm2 on etsy and it was pretty nice too, but unfortunately didn't play well with the gitd lanyard hole plug I got to match it
I like small boring knives, I have nothing to compensate for! lol
But really I like simple designs because I'm not a collector and I'm not looking for pretty stuff although I love that glow in the dark carbon fiber, I'd love some scales that looked like that!
Also have you seen the QSP Canary folder? You unboxed the original neck knife Canary! And I would like your opinion on the folding version!
Thanks!
nice picks. but it seems that Shooziz is still flying under the radar. HAN313 and XUN120 are my favs when it comes to underrated.
Lots of titanium. Not a complaint! I’m what is known as a cheap-ass. So, those pricey ones left me cold. And some of them were innovative to the level of grotesque! But a couple of head turners for me. That first one is my fave of the bunch. Reminds of my favorite unsung hero… the QSP Hawk. I bought it on a whim. My absolute favorite folder. Currently.
Oh dude Ive wanted that cavol knives glow fiber Persian knife the minute you covered it. Im just not abke to justify the 300+$ right now after pokemon knife and paying for my first full custom.
1 left handed pocket clip out of all of them. Underrated for a reason.
Lefties aren't Right.😂
Arcade and Redemption on the way...really considering the Cecchini based on your review. Only question I have is how will my wife kill me?
opinion on kit carson crkt knives?
I literally had to pause the video for a second when you described the 20.5 as looking like an animal that was recently run over....LOL
That Reate Tiger is 🔥🔥🔥
I probably would have gotten the hypersonic had the Vision FG not come out at about the same time and only had budget for one LO
I love my Civivi Hypersonic!
I know this pertains nothing to this but I’ve got my second Mcnees on the way!! Let’s go!! Bang‼️ Bang ‼️ 9er gang! Tomorrow it goes down Complex! May the Best team win! 🏆
I think the Hypersonic would do better with a different inlay on the handle. It is very heavy too...
Is it smooth like poon-tang?
Now that i got a padre on order, the Miguron Arma is next. And the satyr will be soon after
I liked all of those knives. Thanks MC
I totally enjoy watching most of your videos. This vid. included. BUTT, your fascination with the artificial glow drops on my foot.
I really want an Arcade but im holding out hope they come out with one that has a sheepsfoot or wharncliffe blade...or even HOPEFULLY a sharksfoot
I normally don't even look at knives that are made in China anymore, but I have to admit that Miguron Arma is very appealing to me. I was looking at some GTC knives on Arizona Custom Knives yesterday and I gotta say I don't ever see myself owning one. The full custom ISLT (the one I mainly checked out because of it's price) Imo just looks horrible. The inlays look to have huge gaps pretty all around them, some have huge pitting throughout, and if you look closely it looks like none are proportional. A lot of of the machining just looks horrendous Imo as well, but maybe Gustavo did it that way for a reason, Idk. I know it's a integral and more than likely made primarily by hand, but I would expect it to look a lot better than it does for the price. My favorite knife lately is the CKF Sukhoi 4. Don't really see many talking about that knife. Maybe because of the price,Idk. It is a sweat looking user though Imo.
I have the Satyr, Cybernetic, Hypersonic, and Arcade... It's enough.
The Reate Tiger is beautiful... but yes, it is out of my price range lol
Say the name of the knife again at the end of the review section, or better yet, put it on screen throughout with price.
They're all in the description dude. With links.
21:12 I'm just upset that Hogue didn't make this knife under their own brand.
I absolutely fricking love everything Hogue does and it's a tragedy to see this blade stained with the CRKT brand.
Great list!
Are your tools and Instagram handle sign talking again to you?
That GTC is pretty cool
The WE Cybernetic in the video is just an in house design by WE. The GTC collab you're thinking of is the WE Knives Solid frame lock flipper.
Good stuff 👍🏻
I like a lot the Arcade, want it bad
Metal C., you , Gball and a few other said the same about the real steel pathfinder. The knife is great but the thumb studs are too small.
kinda looks like theres a secondary bevel on the first knife
I "literally" Lust after the Arma...
Ooooh baby. Lol.
👍🏼I like that crkt.
Those are some really nice knives 😅 but why it's in my recommendations?
Why are you in my comments?
Did we forget what $200 means to most people? That's 4 full tanks of gas for me. A monthly water bill. 2 weeks of groceries. It's still alot of money brother.
Yea 200 and value don’t really fit together for me
You don't have to buy them.
My state allows OTF's and autos but says gravity knives are illegal. My Benchmade Infidel is legal, but the CKRT Hogue is not. Go figure.
there's is also flat grind version of Real Steel Pathfinder
I only like titanium frame locks in M390
THANK YOU!!!!! The Elementum IS boring as hell! I can’t understand why it or the Drop Bear gets so much love. They me be great knives but damn are they boring AF. 😂
6.4 on the slam
CRKT nice
no shipping overseas 😢
Now that was a forceful card smack!
The cybernetic was made by a WEzzard
I second that 😂
meh... Can't say there's anything there that sparks my interest.
I think its safe to say you have the ability to give your opinion to people on these knives lol
Ohh and do you plan on ever looking at Jack Wolf knives? I actually just got my first one and its also my first real slipjoint. Im very impressed with it and deff plan on getting a few more. Great video as always man
13:05 😂
Somebody drank a lot of coffee today 😳
For a laugh play this video at 2x speed 😄
this is entertaining 🎉
A satyr is a thing. A peregrine is a thing. If you look them up before making the video it might be fun for everyone.
How’s’ those Chiefs
The knifes were all the same spec it seemed like. Man needs some color in his life
the elementum is 100% the greatest knife ever made
More talking props!!!
you make me laugh
Z Reviews?
I bet before I watch this video, they will all be made in china!
Yawn
Thanks