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@piperkennard1039 4 күн бұрын
Very nice 🤙
@TheKnifeRaven 4 күн бұрын
@@piperkennard1039 Agreed! 😁 Thanks for watching and cheers!
@pinchtwo654 6 күн бұрын
I recently bought my first Opinel (a carbon steel no. 8) on a whim, and I fell in love with it immediately. It hasn't left my pocket since the day it showed up in the mail. I don't use it for everything, but it is now my dedicated mobile food prep knife. I still carry my Case Stockman for other EDC tasks. I will note though, my Opinel did not arrive with a good edge. It was honestly pretty dull out of the box, but its blade steel is very easy to sharpen, and within less than 5 minutes of work on a stone it was sharp enough to shave. The blade geometry is very thin, which lends itself to being a wickedly effective slicer. Considering the $18 price tag, a carbon steel Opinel may well be the best value folding knife on the market. Anyone who is into folding knives should pick one of these up.
@pgggms2108 7 күн бұрын
Schöne Grüße aus Deutschland
@_z0rrk 11 күн бұрын
I carry a no.10 in a sheath or in my pocket. Here in Texas, people carry Bowie knives on their belts 😆
@dominik2410 15 күн бұрын
Danke für die nette Begrüßung 😊
@TheKnifeRaven 13 күн бұрын
Gern geschehen! Ich freue mich, dass es Ihnen gefallen hat. 😁 Prost!
@BradYaeger 17 күн бұрын
Own 3 myself . I cut little grooves in the handles to add grip so less likely to slip out of my pocket , one of the few blades I can actually sharpen well (sucked at sharpening my whole life ) It's my go-to cutter , if I need to pry or dig I have a different knife for that .
@TheKnifeRaven 17 күн бұрын
Well, I can relate to your situation regarding sharpening-I'm none too skilled at it, either! Anyhow, these are really excellent little knives. I have over 20 now, and I can't recommend them enough. Cheers!
@adammcguinness9950 18 күн бұрын
The K55K’s come in two sizes. Your copper is the small version.
@TheKnifeRaven 13 күн бұрын
You are correct! Cheers!
@Yellow_Devil_ 22 күн бұрын
Don't let te proud tip of your lockback knife ruin it for you. Over time and with use, the blade will shorten ever so slightly each time you sharpen it and evetually will not protrude any more.
@TheKnifeRaven 20 күн бұрын
I suppose it didn't 'ruin' the knife for me, but it's still pretty hard to ignore! 😅 I was thinking of dropping the kick as a more immediate solution, but your approach seems less likely to go poorly! Cheers!
@VrILLR 24 күн бұрын
I've got my suspicious not one man is making all of these knives.
@TheKnifeRaven 23 күн бұрын
Well, after Mitsuo Nagao took over the firm, I believe they have been innovating some aspects of the brand. I know they've started releasing new models with nicer steels and more modern designs. Aside from that, I'm unsure as to whether or not they have hired any new workers in recent years. But again, I'm not the most knowledgeable individual on the subject! Cheers!
@SteelCityKnives 24 күн бұрын
First comment!!! Brilliant mate! Hope you are doing well, mate? 🤝
@TheKnifeRaven 24 күн бұрын
Hello Martin! I'm doing pretty well, actually. Yourself? This was my first attempt at a Short, and while I certainly think there's much room for improvement, I'd say it turned out fairly well. I haven't been very active on KnifeTube, lately-be it commenting *or* watching. Although, I did notice your latest video was on the Seahorse, which prompted me to carry mine today. Great pattern, eh? Thanks for watching, as always. Cheers!
@the_swinging_axe 26 күн бұрын
When I bought an ettrick, it came with a horribly wild sharpened bevel. I decided to sharpen it as well and also got a proud tip. Definitely a design flaw. My condolences to your flock of ettricks
@TheKnifeRaven 26 күн бұрын
@@the_swinging_axe I'm very sorry to hear that! Based on many of the comments here, it seemed to me that the issue with proud tips was quite likely my own fault. Even so, I still can't help but wonder why the blade on the Olive wood model is so snugly tucked into the frame, whilst the other examples are extremely high in the blade-well-bordering on proud, even when new. If the Olive model was the standard, rather than the exception, I doubt there would be any issues regarding proud tips for the Ettrick pattern. Thank you for sharing your experience. Cheers!
@deanP. 28 күн бұрын
Great review. I just ordered my first Arthur Wright. I’m really looking forward to getting.
@TheKnifeRaven 28 күн бұрын
@@deanP. Nice! Which model did you select? Cheers!
@deanP. 28 күн бұрын
I got a lambs foot blade with whiskey oak covers.i don’t have a lambs foot blade so I thought that would be good for the first one. This will also be my first Sheffield made knife.
@TheKnifeRaven 28 күн бұрын
@deanP. Well, I hope you get a good one! I have yet to try the Whisky Barrel Oak as a material, but I've rather enjoyed Wright's Lambfoot pattern as a whole. Cheers!
@sirsiggy748 Ай бұрын
Dein Deutsch ist sehr gut!
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
Vielen dank, mein fruend! Prost!
@sirsiggy748 Ай бұрын
@@TheKnifeRaven Ich danke dir, mein Freund, für das gute Video! 😊
@Soggys0up85 Ай бұрын
Kinda looks like a Taylor's eye witness
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
Well, the spring on this one broke, so I think I'll be proclaiming Taylor's as my preferred Sheffield Barlow from now on! 😅 Cheers!
@AdalynDiaz Ай бұрын
I think ive watched 2 million victorinox reviews this week and so far this was the best ^-^
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
Why thank you! Oddly, this is my most viewed video, so I suppose I shouldn't be surprised to see new comments every now and then. Cheers!
@PoptartOnRye Ай бұрын
It looks like there’s a flat spot in the secondary bevel up near the tip on the show side? If so it looked like the primary grind wasn’t made correctly, which would be too bad, but in my experience pretty typical of Otter. Easy to see at 6:45 as the secondary bevel catches glare in the light.
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
I inspected the area you are referring to and it seems you might be right. The edge is still perfectly smooth, (not to mention sharp) but the grind isn't completely uniform along the entire bevel. I, personally, wouldn't deem this to be a big problem, as I tend to reshape the secondary bevel when sharpening, anyway. Even so, thank you for pointing this out-I should have mentioned it in the video! Cheers!
@mikebrittain6191 Ай бұрын
All knives can be weapons, even a sharpened spoon.
@matthewrix2164 Ай бұрын
You would be surprised!!!
@davidbarclay3651 Ай бұрын
I used a dremel to grind the top tip of the small blade. It makes a precise tip. I do that to all my extra, small blades.
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
Interesting idea! I think that would provide a great little utility blade. Cheers!
@matthewrix2164 Ай бұрын
One year on, do you have an update on breaking springs? I am really hankering after one of these but don’t want to waste my money.
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
@@matthewrix2164 Sadly, I have no updates regarding the issue with the springs. I sent A. Wright an Email about this problem a few months ago, but alas, I never received a response. While I won't tell anyone *not* to consider a Wright, I still think that there could be a risk of experiencing issues. I have a few recently made models (early 2024) that seem fine, from what I can tell. Even so, my lack of updated information on this subject makes it rather difficult to provide a verdict and A. Wright's silence on the matter only worsens the problem. I believe they can produce quality knives when they try, but this flaw has become expected for me. I'd find it hard to recommend these knives with confidence until some form of action is taken on Wright's part. I apologise if I couldn't be more helpful, here. I really wish I had more to offer. Cheers, as always!
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
For those that it may interest-here is a post for the Gouttiere on the Knives of France Blog; kindly provided by Stèphane, himself! knives-of-france-blog.com/gouttiere-or-gutter-knife/ Cheers!
@honestkaos Ай бұрын
These knives are awesome from a historical perspective: they have barely changed in over 100 years.
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
Absolutely! In my eyes, these are up there with the Mercator K55K and the Barlow in terms of historical significance. Cheers!
@frenchknives9611 Ай бұрын
Once again, pretty good review! 👍
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
Many thanks! I was wondering if you might be willing to provide me with any further information regarding this knife? I confess my knowledge on this particular pattern is somewhat limited. Thanks again for watching. Cheers!
@frenchknives9611 Ай бұрын
@@TheKnifeRaven I just published a post on my blog knives-of-france-blog. Not much to say but I hope you will find some information
@frenchknives9611 Ай бұрын
@@TheKnifeRaven I just posted about the Gutter knife on my blog: knives of France blog. Not too much to say but I hope you will find some information
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
@@frenchknives9611 Perfect! I'll link the post in a pinned comment and perhaps edit the description for better accuracy. Thank you very much for taking the time to provide this material! Cheers!
@davidkurle5418 Ай бұрын
Those covers look fantastic!! Nice one, buddy!
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
The camera doesn't do them justice! Thanks for stopping in, as always. Cheers, David!
@John..18 Ай бұрын
I've been recently looking at several high end (TEW), knives with ramshorn covers, As you mention, the translucence is absolutely fascinating 😊,, Unfortunately, I've had a strange mind altering episode, and gone over to the dark side,, and ordered a Chris Reeve small Inkosi, in Magnacut,, 😱,, Suppose I'll have to carry it in one pocket, and my MM Ergonomic, in the other pocket, to restore the equilibrium in the "force",, All the best my friend, from across the pond,, 🇬🇧👍 ps, I'm still longing for the Rosecraft Surgeons knife,, Maybe Santa might bring that one, 🤞
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
No no no, stay away from TEW Premier knives-they'll leave you utterly broke before you can say "buttery translucence"! 🤣 In all seriousness, Ramshorn is a gorgeous material. I really love the contrast it has with the inky-black of Buffalo horn! Don't feel ashamed for allowing yourself to enjoy some modern knives! Lord knows I've been entranced by my Spyopera on many an occasion! That Rosecraft Surgeon's knife is still one of my favourite modern traditionals. I hope you manage to acquire one! 😁 Thanks for stopping by, as always. Cheers, John!
@lewisgreenway5065 Ай бұрын
Definitely a good solid work knife and as you say plenty of blade to sharpen which is good for a knife that would be used often, like the handle material a lot. 😁
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
It walks the balance between rugged and beautiful. I'm really taken with it! Cheers, as always, Lewis!
@LasseVet Ай бұрын
That is a beutiful knife! I have got two very similar knives. One Pradel by Le Sabot with dark horn-handles and one le Thiers by Chambriand with limetree rootburl handles. They are true pocket-jewellery but also great tools. I live in Europe and maybe it is easier to get french knives here.I really like your thorough reviews of real handmade pocketknives. Thank you!
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
Both of the knives you described sound beautiful! There truly is a vast array of designs worth considering when it comes to French cutlery and I must say, I've yet to be disappointed! Here in Canada, the only French knives you'll find are Opinel, Douk-Douk and if you're lucky, the odd Laguiole. Anything beyond that has to be purchased from outside the country. I imagine Europe has a much broader market when it comes to traditional cutlery, as those old patterns and designs are still greatly recognised and appreciated. I'm glad you enjoy this type of video. I still have a few more French knives to review, so there will certainly be more to come! Cheers!
@dongkhamet1351 Ай бұрын
It is wonderful indeed! This oasis of in-depth slipjoint reviewage. Let it roll :D
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
I'm glad you're enjoying it! And worry not, there is indeed, more to come! Cheers, as always!
@barneygo2010 Ай бұрын
Yup, fellow Canuck here. Light infantry veteran who saw many paratroopers get issued this knife. I’m an M113A1 driver and machine gunner so not jumping out of perfectly good airplanes for me! LOL. Ordered my beloved #3 Grohmann with G10 handles, just my personal bias! Life is Good!! Peace Be The Journey!
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
Thank you for your service and for sharing your experiences with these knives. While I believe all of Grohmann's models are equally excellent, I must confess, the #3 has always intrigued me more than the others. I intend to acquire one in the future. Cheers!
@TiredButAwakeSomehow Ай бұрын
Its pronounced with a hard r sound, so reebeechka, all together.
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
Ah, many thanks for the correction! Cheers!
@CanadianBeachcomber Ай бұрын
I’m new to your channel and have subscribed. I am going to look at this knife online. Hello from Atlantic Canada.
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
Welcome to the channel and thank you! Cheers from Western Canada!
@frenchknives9611 Ай бұрын
Thanks for a very good review! 👍
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
Thank you very much! 😊 I feel honoured, hearing that from someone with such an extensive knowledge of French cutlery. Cheers!
@Dandenongkelly Ай бұрын
Thanks for another excellent review. I enjoy the French knives and their interesting regional history also. I have a couple by Au Sabot but not the LeThiers, both have the horn handles.
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I try my best to be as detailed as possible, but sometimes end up making my videos too long in the process! Regardless, I quite like this brand and pattern, not to mention the horn! Thanks again for watching. Cheers!
@davidkurle5418 Ай бұрын
Very handsome knife! Thanks for showing it off, buddy!
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
Indeed it is, my friend! Thanks for stopping by. Cheers, as always!
@SteelCityKnives Ай бұрын
Brilliant video, mate. I'm with you. Horn can be a brilliant handle material 👌. Such a thorough review. Loved all the info 😁
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
Hello Martin! Glad to see you again! I'm happy you enjoyed the review-I was actually pretty pleased with this one. Oh, and if you like the horn on this model, just wait 'till you see the next video I've got planned. 😁 Good to hear from you, as always. Cheers!
@SteelCityKnives Ай бұрын
I'm catching up, mate. Brilliant knife. And brilliant video! Hope you are doing well, mate? I watched your Le Thiers video this morning off to leave a comment now. 🤝
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
I actually just replied to your comment under the Le Thiers video! Regardless, I'm happy to see you back. I've been doing pretty well with videos and such, despite recovering from being sick. How about yourself? Do you plan on making a return, soon? Cheers, as always!
@Moontrak Ай бұрын
We need opinel to understand that wood is far far from good on those knifes.
@lewisgreenway5065 Ай бұрын
I put comfort in hand above most things with a knife and that example looks to hit the spot, I still don't have a Buffalo Horn handle one day soon I hope. Great review as always cheers. 😁
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
It's certainly a comfortable piece, in hand. The horn is quite pleasant to the touch, as well! Thanks for stopping in, as always. Cheers, Lewis!
@josephmacdonald6158 Ай бұрын
Greetings and a very interesting french pocket knife and a review that's interesting and more importantly entertaining!
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
@@josephmacdonald6158 Thank you kindly for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!
@dongkhamet1351 Ай бұрын
Another sterling offering, sir! I am fond of buffalo horn as one ingredient in a wood-based handle recipe. One traditional knife handle is found on Japanese kitchen knives that use buffalo horn for the bolster, followed by a pale wood handle. Visually the contrast is appealing but the horn being water resistant and tough makes for an excellent bolster, whilst the wood offers superior grip and a light weight. For an all-horn handle I'll jump at Ramshorn. Talismanic for me.
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
@@dongkhamet1351 I believe I've seen the type of handle you are describing, although I can't place where. 🤔 I find it fascinating how well horn contrasts with woods of varying types. It reminds me of an old Michael May knife which featured Oak scales and a jet collar...quite the stunner, I must say! Thanks for watching, as always! Cheers!
@John..18 Ай бұрын
What a lovely knife, shame it's over the limit for us here in England, 😢,, (as if that would prevent my purchase, 🤣) ps, I'm sat here with a bandaged finger, after a particularly violent sneeze, whilst fondling my Spyderco Police) All the best my friend, from across the pond,, 👍
@elanrhys3178 Ай бұрын
Hi John, Le Compact by Chambriard and Le Pirou by Goyon Chazeau are UK legal. Hope this helps
@dongkhamet1351 Ай бұрын
Prosit!
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
@@John..18 Oh dear, that sounds painful!! 😱 Sneezing near sharp objects sounds like a recipe for disaster. 😅 Thanks for stopping in, as always and I'm glad you enjoy the knife! Cheers!
@TheKnifeRaven Ай бұрын
@@elanrhys3178 I really like the Compact, personally! 😁
@ed.barker7069 2 ай бұрын
Dear Sir, I am writing to you for your expert legal advice.😮😂 Lovely knife. It's going on the 'must get' list. Cheers.
@TheKnifeRaven 2 ай бұрын
If I were to be put in a courtroom, It would likely result in me talking my client from a speeding ticket to the death penalty! 🤣 This piece really is outstanding and I find myself struggling to carry anything else! Cheers, as always!
@Rojdushka 2 ай бұрын
Very interesting, thank you.
@TheKnifeRaven 2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed! Cheers!
@davidkurle5418 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful knife, buddy! Cheers!
@TheKnifeRaven 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, David! Cheers, as always!
@Dandenongkelly 2 ай бұрын
Another interesting one, thanks.
@TheKnifeRaven 2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Cheers!
@IanRosie1 2 ай бұрын
Just couldn't stop looking at the bolsters. Wonderful 👍.
@TheKnifeRaven 2 ай бұрын
Aren't they simply eye-catching?! I very much enjoy their style. Cheers, as always, Ian!
@piperkennard1039 2 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks for sharing brother 🤙 I ordered one just now from Chicago knife works ⚒️👍
@TheKnifeRaven 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! I hope you like your Bergmann! Cheers! 😁
@dongkhamet1351 2 ай бұрын
Very interesting juxtaposition of the classic and the modern on this one. Wenge is more correctly pronounced "When-gay".
@TheKnifeRaven 2 ай бұрын
I'm happy you enjoyed! Also, you're the second individual who has offered the *second* different pronunciation for 'Wenge'...I don't know what to believe, anymore! 😂 Cheers, as always!
@dongkhamet1351 2 ай бұрын
There is a KZbin video on the topic of the pronunciation of the word. It gives the original pronunciation as "Wen-guh" and English iterations as "Wendgie" or "Wen-gay" - or occasionally as you have it "Wendj". ('My transliterations ;) So by the argument presented you're not wrong, you just employ the lesser used of three options. I am somewhat reminded of the Solingen vs Solinjun pronunciation issue ;D
@TheKnifeRaven 2 ай бұрын
@@dongkhamet1351 Argh!! It always frustrates me when we collectively can't decide on how something is pronounced. I’ve found that it often leads to "potay-toe puhtot-toe" nonsense, in my experience! 😂 Regardless, I'll be sure to look into this a little more, as now, there are just so many different ways to pronounce 'Wenge', I'm puzzled as to which I should be using! Either way, thank you for the explanation. 😁 Cheers, as always!
@dongkhamet1351 2 ай бұрын
@@TheKnifeRaven I try to get reasonably close to the original. So I will be switching to Wengø and then perhaps having to explain myself.
@lewisgreenway5065 2 ай бұрын
Always like no nonsense traditional patterns but the bolsters not to my taste, I don't think German knife making ever dipped in quality to much unlike British made knives, thankfully in recent years a lot of improvement has been made, one big thing going for Otter is they are available unlike GEC and I won't pay stupid prices once they are on the secondary market, was wondering where you had got to not seen a video for some time glad to see you are well and regards to Alice. 😁😸
@TheKnifeRaven 2 ай бұрын
Hello, Lewis! I agree that Otter is a great option for those who wish to avoid the hassle and expense of finding a GEC. Plus, Otter's quality is getting better with each new knife I acquire, so I can safely say that in terms of fit and finish, you should expect a piece of decent craftsmanship. Apologies, again for the lack of uploads. I'd been going through a bit of a trough, as of late, but I believe I have passed it. Here's hoping I can return to a more usual schedule and actually stick to it! Cheers and Alice says hi! 🐈⬛
@John..18 2 ай бұрын
Another great knife, and another great video, thank you very much for showing us this one,, I'm sat here watching this, as I gently strop my Higonokami back to razor perfection,,, Moonraker are very good, and I'd also like to recommend to everyone "Framar knives," Who are possibly the best knife seller in England, in my personal experience,, All the best my friend from across the pond,,,
@lewisgreenway5065 2 ай бұрын
I have always found Heinnie Haynes a really good company and bought the bulk of my knives from them, more recently I have used other companies mostly found them okay. I will have to check out Framer knives. 👍
@John..18 2 ай бұрын
@@lewisgreenway5065 I've spent a great deal of money with HH, over the years, but on my last purchase they didn't want to help with a pocket clip that broke,, so, for the sake of a few pounds, I won't be dealing with them again,, their loss.. There are companies who actually care about their customers, (ie Framar Knives,) who will be getting my business from now on, ,!! ps, I've got a CRK Inkosi on order with Framar, so eat your heart out HH,, 💰💸💸
@John..18 2 ай бұрын
@@lewisgreenway5065 Imho, HH don't care about customers, Framar are fantastic,, I won't use HH again if there's an alternative seller,,,
@TheKnifeRaven 2 ай бұрын
I'm glad your Higonokami turned out well! 😁 I've never done business with Framar knives, but have heard many good things about them. Perhaps I'll need to give them a try in the future. 🤔 Cheers, as always! P.S. I'm sorry to hear of your experience with Heinnie Haynes. I've nothing bad to say about them, but granted, I haven't exactly dealt with their customer support all that much. The only time was to bring a broken A. Wright to their attention. The rest of the Wrights were either from the Famous Sheffield Shop, or ones that I simply contacted Mr. Harrison about, directly...to no particular avail! 😅 Cheers!