The Spyderco Magnitude Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024

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  • @shahirbear
    @shahirbear 7 років тому +12

    Supposedly that black part of the pivot is etched in. It's all in the details

  • @sjoerdstok1
    @sjoerdstok1 7 років тому +7

    I think this is really a good example of a knife you have to like. In the end with such a well built knife it comes down to the buyers taste. For people who like big knives it will probably be a gem. The only bad thing is that you can touch that edge when it's closed. I actually personally tipped Eric Glesser about it on the Spyderco Amsterdam Meet. He said it might be fixed on a second production run, but I'm guessing that wont happen unfortunately. Which is kinda a bad thing because he knows about the flaw. But to be honest, Spyderco does so much right that I don't mind.

  • @joshbutler8925
    @joshbutler8925 5 років тому +16

    I looooove mine. Best knife I own.

  • @upfrown68
    @upfrown68 5 років тому +10

    Just ordered one. Eager to get this beauty in hand!

    • @csquared4538
      @csquared4538 5 років тому

      Thoughts on it 8 months later? How many knives have you bought since then? Do you still carry?

  • @Dalessandroftw
    @Dalessandroftw 7 років тому +8

    Nice review Nick.
    I agree with most of your points. I'm not a fan of the brown and the edge does get pretty close for comfort when closed. But man, the action is addicting. It's the best flipper I own right now and at the price I got it for ($260) it's hard for me not to like it.
    I prefer the thickness myself, I can't stand the feeling of thin knives (usually under .5 inches is where I start to not to like it), and the contour of the handle fits my hand really well.
    I also like that while it's an amazing flipper, the thumbhole functions great as well, I can both open it with my thumb as well as spidey-flick without issue.
    My biggest gripe personally with this knife is that blade steel and grind. The grind should absolutely be higher and for the price Spyderco is asking I would have much preferred a better blade steel (m390, elmax, s35vn even) but the Rubicon has this same problem.
    All in all I think you were a little heavy-handed on the knife considering how many good points there were vs bad, the Nick bias is definitely evident in this video haha, but as a human being with preferences and opinions it's hard not to have some bias.

    • @itsme5279
      @itsme5279 7 років тому

      Dalessandroftw Enough said......I Flippin love this knife

  • @jimm244
    @jimm244 7 років тому +1

    NICK, as always thank you for the good, bad, and ugly without BS. You are definitely my favorite reviewer, even though our tastes differ sometimes. But, if I may be so bold, your best work comes forth in your 12 minute reviews which are getting harder to find these days (and when you enlist the help of your secret Russian ally). You're still the best though!

  • @CedricAda
    @CedricAda 7 років тому +10

    A perma-collection update would be sweet, if you can get to it 👍🏻

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  7 років тому +1

      On it! Most of my loaners are coming home today and Monday!

    • @CedricAda
      @CedricAda 7 років тому +1

      Father hen calling his chickens home 😂

  • @Foxrock321
    @Foxrock321 5 років тому +2

    Nick! If we could only buy the Slysz Bowie !!! You’re killing me every time you bring the SB into the picture..hoy!

  • @kerryrwac
    @kerryrwac 7 років тому +1

    The Apostle P didn't like the orange back spacer on his BM Crooked River so he dyed it the exact same color as the Magnitudes back spacer . On purpose . He'll be thrilled to know that you've named the color lol . If I had the 431 CDN that this knife costs i'd pay an extra 28 for the Slysz too .

  • @LIVE_BHOP
    @LIVE_BHOP 7 років тому +2

    I was so happy to see you did this review

  • @bigpoppa578
    @bigpoppa578 7 років тому +1

    Great video as always. Your nitpick that the blade is too thick seems a little off to me though. You suggest that the knife is more of a collectors item than a user, which I agree with. But then go on to say that the blade should be thinner so that it would slice better, making it a user. Since I believe it to be more of a collectors knife, the heavy blade stock improves the flipping action (like you mentioned) which is probably more important to have on this knife than slicing ability. The blade as is still cuts just fine of course. Does that make sense? Sometimes I have difficulty conveying my thoughts lol.

  • @tackleberry5402
    @tackleberry5402 7 років тому +1

    Glad you did this review. I've been wanting a Rubicon and almost settled on this one.

    • @Keen_Edge
      @Keen_Edge 7 років тому +1

      Tackleberry I own a rubicon and it's the bomb. Beware though, it's super thick as well. I don't enjoy carrying it because of that coupled with the fact it's kind of heavy.

  • @carll.6604
    @carll.6604 7 років тому +1

    I agree with most of your points yet feel you were a little severe with your dislikes. Although you and I agree it could have benefitted with a different accent color than the brown, many thought the orange was to loud so Spyderco went more muted. Personally I went with the Magnitude because I own the other 3 Carey collaborations and wanted to complete the collection. And yes out of the 4 this was saved till last before pulling the pin. LOL. As always good review Nick.

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  7 років тому

      +carl l. Me? Severe in my criticism? Never! Glad you love it though :)

  • @michaelanirudhan3618
    @michaelanirudhan3618 7 років тому +3

    hey nick, when is the review for the medford marauder coming out?

  • @johnkennedy9078
    @johnkennedy9078 6 років тому +1

    I'm a big fan of this knife. But it's so thick I decided to list it for sale on ebay. However the next day I decided i'm going to keep it and canceled the listing lol. I carry it rarely but I can't let it go 😒. I am considering pushing myself to sell it to fund a Norseman purchase
    My only issues are: it's too thick. And there are no alternative pocket clips out there, and this clip is very shallow. It's so unique and I love the blade so much that it remains an excellent dust collector

    • @joshbutler8925
      @joshbutler8925 5 років тому

      It has become my EDC. Absolutely love it.

  • @randallkelley3599
    @randallkelley3599 3 роки тому +1

    As I finger my Magnitude I like all the stuff you do not. Nick, you are known for appreciating small knives, which this ain't. So give it a break, Peter designed this with tactics in mind I am told, for someone who might be wearing gloves or be in a tough spot. I realize the knife will 99% of the time never leave the pocket of old used to be military guys, and others who wanted to be but never did. So let us have our fun, and don't be so tough on the design. This knife is super well made, and for me is fun to carry, (get it). Sorta like my Henderer which also is in t*rd brown.:>)

    • @verpine3534
      @verpine3534 3 роки тому

      I really like Nick's videos, but he needs to coin the phrase "Nick-Picks", for all the little things that he "doesn't appreciate" that are totally subjective. He can put it in his glossary alongside "pocket pecker". And as far as the brown, I like it as a bit of contrast to the carbon fiber black and titanium gray. I also don't give a rat's arse about "snob appeal". I don't need to flex about the tools I carry.

  • @sputumtube
    @sputumtube 7 років тому +1

    Living in the UK where everything but a rolled up newspaper is considered a 'weapon' I always use the phrase "foldable camping tool" to keep customs happy. Foldable Camping Tool seems about right for this example.........

    • @trailspartan3897
      @trailspartan3897 7 років тому

      Your sheep have been herded. Won't happen here in the U.S. Our ability to defend ourselves against anything will never been taken away, without a war. I wish you all had the same rights.

  • @steveottavaino3804
    @steveottavaino3804 7 років тому +1

    Love that your an upstanding member of the AKOOA (Anal Knife Owners Of America), it makes your reviews beyond thorough. Enjoy each and every review. But seeing that I'm a bit beyond anal I'm surprised you didn't comment of Spyderco's habit of not matching the rear part of the clip to the contours of the rear of the knife handle; not the 1st time they done this and always puzzling... That said have a terrific New Year and keep the excellent content coming. Cheers brother!!

  • @Keen_Edge
    @Keen_Edge 7 років тому

    I was really exited for the review of this knife. I own the original rubicon and I love it to death mostly as a collector's piece, sad to see that its successor wasn't as good. I love the look of this knife, as I didn't really like the blade shape of the rubicon, but it looks like it won't be replaced for me.

  • @hovan2yourjunk
    @hovan2yourjunk 7 років тому +1

    Nick...you must cut into bags of sand pretty often...!?! Lol! Great review! I totally agree with everything you said except for the brown G10...I prefer it over the unbelievably gaudy and in-your-face orange on the Rubicon. But, as you mentioned...the color is simply a matter of taste. It's a shame...because the design, particularly the overall profile, had so much potential!

  • @jacobdaus3835
    @jacobdaus3835 5 років тому +1

    Thick blade stock aids the action. Makes for a smoother close and harder to overcome detent

  • @Billthesheepdog
    @Billthesheepdog 7 років тому

    We pretty much always agree and I enjoy your exegesis of these knives very much. In fact so far only on one knife have we disagreed. The Kizer Sheepdog. I adore that knife. The edge on that blade slices thru time it goes so sharp. Oh and the Kizer Begleiter. You said it doesnt close very well due to a painted blade. Mine falls like warm butter. Just needs a little break in as so many knives do. (like the delica 4 perhaps or native 5) Good review!

  • @trailspartan3897
    @trailspartan3897 7 років тому +1

    I'm new to the channel. Your analysis is remarkable Nick.

  • @marnusscheepers7242
    @marnusscheepers7242 5 років тому +3

    But for $189 this shiz is most definitely worth it.

    • @SyntheticEvil
      @SyntheticEvil 4 роки тому

      I recently picked one up for that, definitely worth it.

  • @charlesherndon3423
    @charlesherndon3423 7 років тому

    Agree with pretty much your assessment but also the steel for that kind of money should have at least S35vn or even M390

  • @jknifeguy3043
    @jknifeguy3043 7 років тому

    Hey Nick, have you seen the Apostle P's video on the Spyderco Advocate? Similar design with the ball bearings putting a groove into the stainless steel washer/titanium scale. It sounded like that design was causing some problems for a lot of people. You should check it out!

  • @aintwhatitaint8626
    @aintwhatitaint8626 5 років тому

    Currently $225 on blade hq, with a free lil native lockback.. well, that's how I looked at it.. was like $240 after tax.. Wanted to add a spyderco to my collection.
    Comparing other prices, I couldn't pass it up. Cheapest was blade hq for 209 by itself, next was $250, the rest go from there to 315, not mad at my impulse buy lol

  • @seanleau
    @seanleau 7 років тому

    I believe the maker mark is laser edge like most production hardware not exclusive to knife only.

  • @knflvr06
    @knflvr06 7 років тому +3

    bladeshape is awesome

  • @ReelAZMatt
    @ReelAZMatt 6 років тому +1

    Is this knife a gem at $200?

  • @ANiCKiN
    @ANiCKiN Рік тому

    Why are they not producing it anymore? :(

  • @richard66754
    @richard66754 5 років тому

    Excellent review. I dislike thick blades with a steep grind because they are kind of a bitch to sharpen for me.

  • @bobclapper2672
    @bobclapper2672 7 років тому

    Hey Nick , have you used your KME much yet ? How are you liking it so far ? Any tips , I got one for Christmas, but haven't used it yet. I would love to see some vids on it, if your so inclined.

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  7 років тому

      +bob clapper Will do, and love it.

  • @davidwatson3035
    @davidwatson3035 7 років тому +1

    Thanks Nick for a perfect review. I watched it and decided my next one will be a CR large Sebenza 21 Insingo. :)

  • @gerardopietrantoni6452
    @gerardopietrantoni6452 7 років тому

    Hey Nick! This is a nice knife but not my style. I'm a fan of the approach and honesty of your knife reviews and disassembly tutorials. Any chance of reviewing the Para 3 before it hits the market?

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  7 років тому +1

      +Gerardo Pietrantoni Mine arrives today!

  • @HDFATBOY55
    @HDFATBOY55 5 років тому +3

    Enough with the Rubicon. it isn't a rubicon

  • @Realwademasters
    @Realwademasters 7 років тому

    That knife needs a hinderer slicer grind that would be the first thing I do if I bought that but I'm really not in love with the typical s30 v steel on a $300 knife from them I mean they give you elmax in the lionspy and I wish they would have done the same with this since they don't offer them in sprint runs but then again you would be in the custom and midtech range for what they would have to charge for it so this knife in very on the fence about I want to love it because it's a Carry design and getting his customs is damn near impossible price wise for me

  • @ElJeFe556
    @ElJeFe556 5 років тому

    WHAT FLASHLIGHT IS THAT???

  • @sheepborg
    @sheepborg 7 років тому

    The logos are both laser etched, the carey logo is just easier to do cleanly

  • @Foxrock321
    @Foxrock321 5 років тому +3

    Blade HQ is selling em for $179..is that a good deal?

    • @Blazerghost
      @Blazerghost 5 років тому +2

      Yeah they're discontinued

    • @Foxrock321
      @Foxrock321 5 років тому

      If I didn’t have a Shaman CF already, I’d pick up this knife...

    • @Blazerghost
      @Blazerghost 5 років тому +2

      @@Foxrock321 Honestly $180 is still really cheap

    • @Foxrock321
      @Foxrock321 5 років тому

      Totally agree..but I’m thinking $180 could be spent elsewhere..maybe a ZT..

    • @Blazerghost
      @Blazerghost 5 років тому +1

      @@Foxrock321 ZT makes terrible locking knives. They can easily fail and close on your hand. Microtech and Spyderco are the only ones I trust

  • @jeffreymliss
    @jeffreymliss 7 років тому +15

    $290. S30V blade steel? Hmmmmm.... No lock bar steel insert on Ti? Hmmmmmm....

    • @messmeister92
      @messmeister92 7 років тому +4

      I'd just be happy with some simple carburizing...apparently that's too much to ask for $300.

    • @itsme5279
      @itsme5279 7 років тому +6

      messmeister92 It is carburized, don't let this review turn you. This knife is Flippin Amazing, I like the action on this more than my Southard.

    • @mythowrose2742
      @mythowrose2742 5 років тому

      You can now get this and a lil native for 225 on bladehq

  • @liu23usc
    @liu23usc 5 років тому +2

    Hey... if you order it right now at knifecenter, it will only cost you $199. Best price in town, can't find it anywhere else! Just got one myself last night :)

    • @valebliz
      @valebliz 5 років тому +1

      Yup, they are on sale around a few places now. Just got one around 180$, extremely good value at this point.

    • @liu23usc
      @liu23usc 5 років тому +1

      @@valebliz Yup, BladeHQ just dropped their price from 250 to 180. But if I purchase from them, I will get taxed. So propable I will end up paying around 199 same price as I got from knifecenter. Got mine last weekend. Been in my pocket ever since. Love it.

    • @valebliz
      @valebliz 5 років тому

      @@liu23usc i live in europe, so unfortunately i have to pay extremely high import taxes in any case. 180$+20% is still better than the 400$+ most european shops list these at lol

    • @liu23usc
      @liu23usc 5 років тому +2

      @@valebliz With that 20% extra, you will still end up paying way less than most of the places. Once you put your hands on it, you won't care about that extra 20%. It is that good in your hands.

  • @csquared4538
    @csquared4538 5 років тому +3

    Is it worth $180 in 2019 nick?

    • @timmoore8491
      @timmoore8491 5 років тому +2

      I just ordered one from blade hq lol

    • @csquared4538
      @csquared4538 5 років тому

      @@timmoore8491 I decided against it. I wanted to get a few things on discount but can't justify another knife even to myself. I've bought 3 very expensive knives in a month and wanted to buy cheaper knives that don't provide anything new or different lol.

    • @jojojaykay
      @jojojaykay 5 років тому

      lol I was thinking the same thing. If I do get it, i'll probably end up flipping it however

    • @kevinmurray79
      @kevinmurray79 5 років тому +1

      Must be looking at blade hq

    • @csquared4538
      @csquared4538 5 років тому

      @@kevinmurray79 don't I know you?

  • @Cooldibs
    @Cooldibs 7 років тому +1

    Gotta do a review of the benchmade crooked river!

  • @Transmogificationize
    @Transmogificationize 7 років тому

    When the medford comparison was made I was very surprised. Damn shame, I almost liked it.

  • @i.am.hodgie
    @i.am.hodgie 7 років тому +2

    Is that a Magnitude in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  7 років тому +2

      +Jonathan Hodges Why not both?

  • @jrgman0331
    @jrgman0331 7 років тому

    With that thick a blade, this could make a solid batoning knife, but that blade is too short.

  • @theancientcitycontinental2178
    @theancientcitycontinental2178 4 роки тому

    Wow. I actually like my magnitude more than my rubicon. The larger blade falls shut like butter.

  • @E1337N3SS
    @E1337N3SS 7 років тому +2

    Titanium liner locks don't make sense to me. You're not saving all that much in weight vs just using skelotonized steel liners, and it costs more to do it in titanium. With titanium you run the risk of lock-stick becoming a problem (it's Spyderco, so probably a non-issue but still) and they STILL do such a shitty job with the stupid picometer-wide washer/ball bearing pivot system even after it's been a problem in almost everything they've tried it in since the Southard. None of those are problems with steel.
    If they changed that (yeah right) I could get over every one of the other issues, the only major one for me being the frankly dumb grind that gives you better performance on the wrong end of the blade, because it's incredibly appealing. I love the size, and the thickness that you hate is great for me because I have pretty huge hands (I agree that the clip isn't the best though).
    Meh. Swing and a miss. Again. Good review though. Thanks!

  • @doctoruttley
    @doctoruttley 3 роки тому

    😂 I am actually carrying mine today! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

  • @Oksimoron-zy9sk
    @Oksimoron-zy9sk 5 років тому

    Nice review dude,! Fallin in love with this knife! Im gonna get an buy one of this magnitude for sure. Im colecting victorinox sak and wenger pocket knives btw,, but this spyderco is just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work 👍cheers ✌️✌️

    • @timmoore8491
      @timmoore8491 5 років тому

      It's on sale at blade hq right now for 179

  • @Hunter357mag
    @Hunter357mag 4 роки тому

    Turdtacular......ya killin me Nick!

  • @dubglock2312
    @dubglock2312 7 років тому +7

    Gem status=denied

    • @thissle3053
      @thissle3053 7 років тому

      Dubglock23 true dat!! Toe Booty!!

  • @thescharfchannel
    @thescharfchannel 6 років тому

    Shhhhhh No one tell Nick about the Benchmade 808 Loco

  • @sneakzz3714
    @sneakzz3714 7 років тому

    Nick should do a AMA on Reddit

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  7 років тому +1

      Check my "Ask the Nick" series of videos for a bunch of questions and answers :)

  • @aaronoosterhoff5449
    @aaronoosterhoff5449 6 років тому

    I hope they make a lighter version 2

  • @Krv52
    @Krv52 2 роки тому

    The jimping on the liner lock is not sharp people

  • @chrisjaskulski8613
    @chrisjaskulski8613 5 років тому

    Looks like a SpydieGrip... she just needs an axis.. err... ball bearing lock.

  • @camojoe83
    @camojoe83 7 років тому

    The handle looks like the only good part on this knife. Fat, roundy handles are the best for real use. I know- if you mostly carry a knife to be seen carrying that knife, it would be better to have one of those paint stir-stick type handles. All you're primarily worried about then is if you can get your phone and wallet into the same pocket as your knife... (Wtf does that?) If you were to ever take your knife and use it, say, for splitting a 16' piece of vinyl siding, you'd quickly see (and feel!) how terribly a thin, square slab of knife eats grooves into your hand. You wouldn't know that if you're only knifing cardboard, mail, tape and snack wrappers tho, nor would it even matter to that type of user.
    When are you going to do a Bad Monkey, or a Spider Monkey from southern grind? My sticking point on them is the price, but they're a small shop, so the price will always be higher than what 'feels' right.

    • @camojoe83
      @camojoe83 7 років тому

      I feel like I want the tanto version more tho. Its bad ass lookin with that awesome chisel on the top of the tip.

    • @joek320
      @joek320 7 років тому

      Joe Blazer i

  • @TautologyTechSystems
    @TautologyTechSystems 7 років тому

    What do you do for a living, Nick?

  • @jamesmuzzillo9994
    @jamesmuzzillo9994 7 років тому

    Nick, I like most all of your reviews, and I am fan and subscriber to your channel. However, since you're a small handed gentlemen I often feel your reviews are skewed a bit about certain aspects of the knives you review due to your hand size.

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  7 років тому

      Absolutely! If you're a huge person with huge hands who loves huge knives, you're gonna take what I have to say with a grain of salt. But that's a key part of watching reviews, figuring out who you agree with about what!

  • @bigpoppa578
    @bigpoppa578 7 років тому

    Thicker than a frozen milkshake 😂😂

  • @Smaug1
    @Smaug1 6 років тому

    It's so funny that the Z-Hunter has made the permanent collection, but this guy didn't! ^_^

  • @kylemiller3924
    @kylemiller3924 7 років тому

    Did Nike design this?

  • @GravityPandaVideos
    @GravityPandaVideos 7 років тому

    Im just not into that cutaway at the spine of the blade. looks cheap to me. I dont know why. I know its a cosmetic thing, but hey! Looks are half the fun!

  • @H2daErb
    @H2daErb 7 років тому

    I love everything this Spyderco has to offer but the price that is why i will not pull the trigger on this knife.

  • @SVT2NV
    @SVT2NV 7 років тому

    okay, i have to know, real accent or no...

    • @Billthesheepdog
      @Billthesheepdog 7 років тому

      that is really him. Its a north east NYC thing I guess.

  • @anthonywolfe5304
    @anthonywolfe5304 7 років тому

    $290.00

  • @ParanoidPixel
    @ParanoidPixel 7 років тому +1

    This review was a bit too long. I was getting really antsy around the 17 minute mark, Nick.

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  7 років тому +3

      Sorry, I felt like I wanted to dive into some of the details here, but that adds time. It's much quicker to review a great knife, or a terrible knife. But these "Good and bad in large measure" ones are tougher!

  • @BirdShotIV
    @BirdShotIV 7 років тому +10

    first dislike!!

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  7 років тому +4

      I'm pretty sure Greg beat you there.

    • @gonshocks
      @gonshocks 7 років тому +1

      My first dislike too.

    • @NickShabazz
      @NickShabazz  7 років тому +2

      Aww, sad.

    • @gonshocks
      @gonshocks 7 років тому +1

      I agree, it is sad. Been with you from the beginning but last few month's reviews have been a departure from the Nick form of old, so time to get off the Nick train. Good luck with your channel.

    • @gonshocks
      @gonshocks 7 років тому +1

      Hi BirdShot, Love your vids. Subscribed for a while. I like Nick too but our tastes lately have diverged and there's a bunch of other reviewers to watch, including you. Plus I won't have to see that bulbous bladed Norseman any more.