First reviewer to pronounce Chevalier correctly. Kudos sir.

I just ordered the K390 Stretch 2 and Stretch 2 XL. Haven't received them yet but looking forward to trying them out. Spyderco makes great knives 😊

Hello, thanks for these useful comparisons beatween different models, it helps a lot, especially about thickness behind the edge and slicing performances. By the way i would be glad to heart your thoughts about leafjumper in k390 because it seems to agregate different shapes of different Spyderco models. Are you interest in ? Thanks a lot !

Is the point acute for stubbing?

Moin Denis, ich bin mir sicher, daß ich noch nie solch ein ausführliches Video zum Classic SD von Victorinox gesehen habe! 🙂 Ich bin ganz deiner Meinung, die Schere ist das Highlight und das Haupt-Werkzeug dieser Modelle, ist zumindest bei mir auch so.....und ich bin auch immer wieder beeindruckt, das die Messer von Victorinox ab Werk quasi immer perfekt kommen.....diese Qualität für den Preis ist großartig. Deine Tipps wie man mit der kurzen Klinge besser schneiden/schnitzen kann (und auch worauf man achten muss bezüglich der Arbeitssicherheit), die waren sehr gut.....man muss das wirklich trainieren und Erfahrungen sammeln. 27:00 Not bad! 🙂 Stay sharp & Peace, Stephan

I had a lot of Spydercos but no Benchmades. Couldn't find a dealer here. Finally, I found one online. I first bought a 556-S30V Mini-Grip. My second one was either the 940-2 or the Redoubt. I then bought a 945 and then the 940BK-2004 Blade HQ exclusive. I really wanted a 551 Griptilian because compared to the smaller knives, that was more me if you know what I mean. Finally a 551-S30V became available so I immediately ordered it. I love the knife. In fact, I love it so much I decided to try the 550-S30V which only arrived last Monday (07/15/2024). I was leery about taking my Benchmade knives apart because I totally stripped a t6 screw on my 940-2 but last week, I decided to go ahead. I first worked on my Redoubt. It had blade movement up and down and side to side.and wasn't drop shut at all. Weird. Now it's perfect. Did the same to my 551. Action was already okay but I decided to see if I could make it even better. Totally solid when it's open, perfectly centered and blade drops like a dream. Did the same to my 550 even though it's only three days old. 🙂

Opening it with the back lock is what gave it that flat spot I noticed myself that the spring will touch the edge when you push in on the lock while it’s closed

Bună. Super

Great review, dropping a comment for the algorithm!

I've tried the liners+G10 Dragonfly and the liners+G10 Robin back to back, and the Robin is way more comfortable and secure in hand (and so much cheaper).

How did you get the sharpening choil on that Manix?

Thank you

I prefer Jetsetter model without blade and file but with multitool with phillips screwdriver that fits in almost every screw, and it's useful as prybar. It's smaller and good combination with pocket knife.

People can say what they want about AUS8 but these Russians have mastered the heat treat on that steel

Brother don’t cut your hand that was very dangerous

Great video, I liked the comparisons you chose. The gb2 has been on my to get list for a lot of years. As market trends stray away from my personal interests, I have been slowly catching up on older knives I have always wanted to try. This one and a ZT 0640 have always been very good looking knives to me, the latter being discontinued and second hand prices just way too high.

Awesome Demo!

The classic is one of my favorites. I've removed the scales from one to make it thinner so that I can keep it in my wallet. I could've bought an alox one but I already had 3 regular ones and I didn't want to spend the money.

Tocmai ce m-ai inspirat intr-o noua achizite....imi place cum se comporta !

DISCLAIMER: Actions shown in this video are performed by a trained youtube knife tester/reviewer. Don't try this at home! I made this video not because I wanted others to start using and abusing their keychain tools, but rather because I have seen way too many people complaining that the SD is not build very sturdy or that the tiny blade is not enough. Some also complain about Victorinox's steel and the fact that it does not hold an edge. I wanted to show, that if you learn a few things about cutting geometry, even a small, narrow and thin blade like this can be very capable. And it does hold an edge, because of the new cutting geometry. More videos like this: on my patreon. Link in description!

Hello there! I just got this axe in a sale for 20€ and i agree with you. For the money its great. Its a Perfect beater, camping, car hatchet. I recently also purchased the Fiskars X13 as i liked the concept in theory. It was pretty disappointing and i sold it again. It came rather dull, the edge angle makes it more or less useless for anything but splitting. But Even for Splitting its not very functional because of the dull Factory edge, angle and light head. On hard wood it Even bounces back and smashing it into tree stump when you dont need it is almost impossible. The Ganzo is better in all aspects but weight. And i somehow even like that saw in the handle. Its Not a silky for sure but it works and is better than nothing. Great to see you are still making videos. Choice of knives and tools and reviews are still no nonsense and well thought out! Greetings

Is Spyderco coated blade softer than uncoated in same steel?

How does lil native compare in comfort in hand against chaparral? Thanks.

OMG !!! I wouldn't, though , that it is nearly closer capable of doing such tasks with an SD ! Thank you for making this video.

Hi Denis! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I enjoyed watching the three part series. I have some Opinions on the Lil Native. I got a used Rex 45 Sprint run version for a very good price some time ago. I originally was interested in it, because it shares a lot of build features with the PM2 but in a much smaller, more office friendly package. After carrying and using it, I find it just does not make much sence to me. It is overbuild for its size, which adds to the weight and I find I miss just a tad bit of blade for a few daily tasks, like slicing an apple. I never had this feeling with the Delica, which also is lighter. I think that the Lil Native was very clearly build around size constraints, but i really do not care that much about the closed lenght of a folding knife, esp. if it is this small. To me it seems like a mini hard use folder (esp. in Rex 45) for areas with strict laws, I think that Nick Shabazz mentioned Chicagos 2.5 inch blade limit in his review. If you are not affected by such laws, to me the more sensible option would be to either get a larger knife, or, if you want the small size, get something very light like the Dragonfly (maybe the upcoming Lil Native lightweight could also be a good option). I do admit though, that I like the humpless blade shape a lot as well and it made me consider the full size Native. Do you intent to carry it as your main and only balde or as a secondary/backup? I find, that it is just a tad to small to be a one and only folder for me. Regards, David

liking that one!!

I have the slipjoint verson. Although its not petfect its staying i agree with everything you say. Changed the grind and pocket clip (not wire on the slipjoint it comes without jimping) its as good as it gets.

i can't say much about spyderco knives..because of our knife laws..tho one hand opening hole makes them illegal to carry here in germany..for that reason i stayed away from spyderco for a long time now..in the old times i carried a pacific salt knife for years..but this time i didn't know much about knives..but i realized the h1 steel is shitty soft..and i wasn't able to sharpen knives this time..this luckily changed today..

all my favorite knives i have are in s30v..cts-xhp..and today cpm magnacut..i would like to get k390 steel too..but what i wanna say..s30v is fine..i don't like the s35vn..but s30v..i am happy with..lg uddo

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Ma bucur ca postezi din nou pe YT ! Ma gandesc ca pe langa " deburr" acela cu strop-ul, mai are rol si edge geometry?

Check out the Military 2. I managed to purchase one last year and I've been loving it.

Does anyone know when will frn version be available? It will have thinner stock, 2,5 mm, cts bd1n steel and backlock. 40 g weight.

Enjoyed the logical and realistic insights and analysis as always. Interesting to hear about the civivi edged, I guess I was a bit late on all of these newer high quality Chinese brands. I obtained a vosteed mini nightshade recently, amazingly thin behind the edge, more like good Japanese kitchen cutlery, wish spyderco did that then they'd be about perfect I guess.

Small knives + compression lock is an ergonomic nightmare. As much as ppl like the “fidget factor” of compression locks, the sacrifice of comfort for hard tasks isn’t worth it. Just my two cents.

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Curious, what is your favorite knife in this folder category? Just so I can understand what perspective you have.

reprofiling on a 1000 grit stone? You´re working too hard. Get something coarse for that like an Atoma 140 grit diamond plate. You can also use that to flatten your stone.

Do Cold Steel Kraton handles hydrolyze?

Every KZbinr who reviews knives is always wearing a bandage 😆 Damn, I served in the Miltary and did Construction work for awhile and I have never seen so many folks who talk about knives wear so many bandaids... It's hilarious. Leave the knives alone if you don't know how to use these simple tools. BTW, all of mine a stupid sharp!

Its a great tool!

I chipped my 154cm tip on my kizer. its the tip if you abuse it enough it'll chip.

I have various steels from Spyderco and am also looking to purchase Spyderco knives with other good steels. But I somehow want to understand how to correctly place steels such as Cruwear, k390, s110v, m4, zdp189, s90v, cpm 15v, rex45, Maxamet into categories. I like the way you think, it is logically sound and confirmed by your practice. If it is not difficult, could you arrange the steels I have indicated according to the level of preference specifically in terms of better retention of the cutting edge, of course, if the difference is not significant, you can place the steels in the same category. If you do not, in your opinion, have sufficient experience with any steel, you do not have to indicate it. Thank you very much.

Great review.. just bought 1 for my edc

Byrd are good knives and a good budget price. I still prefer the regular Spyderco's like the Tenacious and Resilience but I like bigger knives. If you try some other brands can you review one from CJRB in AR RPM9 steel. I'm curious to see how you like that particular steel.

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Great review! Subbed to your channel, passing on the knife. ✌️

Mr. John to do great reviews I’ve seen a few of them keep up the good work that K390 stretch video that you did was awesome. You went pretty deep into the dive about it. I feel like it was totally honest and non-biased. I would like for you to do a review on the Kershaw blur and magnacut Kershaw traditionally always runs their steel. A little soft just slightly. They say magna cut sweet spot is 63 to 64 Rockwell. And I would like to know what your 30 day review of that steel is cause I would like to see how good Kershaw is doing magnacut cause he seem to be using it pretty steadily a few other designs.

I have one in CPM-SPY27. Action was terrible and I couldn't take out the side to side movement out of the blade. Took it out just this morning and decided to work on it. First I tightened both pivot screws until they would no longer move then I backed them out slowly a little bit at a time. Now, I've got no play and it's drop-shut. Went on KZbin afterwards and typed "spyderco para 3 lw' and saw your video. Thanks for this. I'm fidgeting with my LW and it seems to be getting better. You make great reviews. Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks again. 🙂

Ganzo makes some very good knives