I bought one of these in black Because of work in EMS on the ambulance. I still wear mine and its still going strong

Do you know in social engineering you would present yourself as superior over another same person? This is how the news been doing it for decades. 😂

I have this same watch and I have it's higher wr brother the ads800wh, The ads800wh is same watch but with 200m water resistance and better (imo) applied indices.

Awesome. I've been a BRK fan for a while. Doubt I'd ever go to a Grind-In, but very cool to see your walk through and station setup.

As far as "Buying an alternative", it's not always a bad idea. The Exo-M that you showed is a perfect example of this. To me, that knife is a fidget toy. Even with the lock switch in the latest model, it's too iffy to risk carrying in a pant pocket. However, it is fun to play with. Those $50 clones all over the place right now are perfectly fine approximations for that. Also, decent clone knives (like the $60 Microtech knock-offs) are a great way to "try before you buy", to see if you really want to spend hundreds of dollars on a particular design. Some times, you will like but not love the design and decide that owning a decent quality clone is enough, especially with the clones continually getting better and better in quality. Also, there's nothing wrong with using credit/financing to buy expensive knives, just as long as you don't go too crazy or accrue any interest on it. I use PayPal Credit quite a bit for my purchases for its 6 months no interest financing. Never paid a penny of interest or fees, so why not?

Very good points, i wish i saw this video years ago 😂 I really agree with the sheath can make the knife usable. The best knife in the world is not going to be carried if you hate the sheath.

A chi vede questo video ad esempio consiglio il casio aeq 5472 che ho al polso col costo under 50

Non capirò mai la pilitica commerciale della casio orologi mi vendono degli g-shock over 100euro con solo fumzioni digitali e poi mi vendono degli orologi NON g-shock che oltre alle funzioni digitali ha anche le lancette under 50euro... Bohh

Excellent advice

Just got the basic 5600 G Shock on Woot for only $33 ($25 + shipping/tax). I've been wanting one for a while and jumped on the deal. I'm liking it so far, though I'm not used to the fussiness of the digital settings.

I loose too many knives so I like Dollar Tree knives because when I loose it it is not a big deal.

Buying a blade you dont know how to or cant properly look after. Be it the edge being convex and you cant sharpen it because your system, the steel being bad for your environment etc.

I’m still waiting for Wüsthof to offer their 8” Classic chef’s knife in CPM MagnaCut 😁

I like the idea of buying quality... I do find that there is a huge point that people don't talk about of that break point on price vs what you get... and custom vs non... truly hand made vs. laser cut and such when it comes to pricing.

Try the Casio W-735H. It has timer, stopwatch, alarm (audible & vibration), dual time and a big illumination button, waterproof as well. Apparently the battery will last 10 years also. I’ve had mine for many years and has been knocked about and still going strong. It’s not a G-Shock (as in the video) but looks like one. Bought a second one, still in the box as I got a good deal. A highly recommended watch at a very cheap price.

The resin band quality of this watch is lower than of the G shocks. You need to replace the band more often.

nice review 👍

This video sucks

I've had a black one for a couple of years now, I think I payed aroung $28 for it, changed the band the a 2 piece nylon with a metal buckle because I can't stand Casio's resin bands. I'm trying to set it up like my square G work watch and W-735H ( also a good G alternative) but I can't find a stick on screen protector or wire guard, this watch has a very big scratch prone crystal.

Reviews are all over the place and definitely hand size is often overlooked. There are small hand reviewers who do good work, but I know most of their experience with ergonomics isn't helpful for me. I watch David C Andersen very closely when he handles new knives, because he has large hands. The reviewers batoning with folding knives (especially when they're locked) and skinners really make me wonder about everything else they have to say, if they don't come right out and say that this is way beyond normal use and they're not made for batoning. For my fixed blades, I keep a set of three different sized leather sheaths that I like, for those occasions when I like the knife but not the sheath they come with.

Very nice knife and review! Did you notice on Amazon they have a 154cm version for $65? It doesn't have the paint, and normally I like black knives but imho that version is gorgeous! Furthermore, have you seen the Swiss Tech fixed blades walmart has? Specifically the Haltbar and Stahlern; they're both 4' blades, so a little bigger than the Smolt here, but considerably cheaper around $40.

Great review mate keep goin

You give a great review..well done and thanks for sharing..just subscribed! 😎👊🏻

The ulltem trend the other year is a classic example.

My main problem with most KZbin knife reviewers is that they aren't reviewers at all. They're just doing unboxings and giving first impressions and specs. Rare is the channel that does follow up reviews down the line. If the person hasn't used the knife for a decent amount of time they cannot do a real review. This presents a problem for many "influencers" because sometimes they are loaned knives to do videos and are not allowed to use them.

I got one for $25 at Walmart (on sale now)!👌🏼

Which G-shock model did you use back when you serve?

There is another version, that is half as thick.....a bit more expensive.

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I bought one at Walmart for 11:00!

I have this one in grey ( and in glossy red too!). Bought them at a bricks and mortar shop here in Moscow for about $75 each - third party for you, but I love 'em! I like power save mode. You can put it in the dark for a while - as you mentioned - then expose it to light and rejoice in those moving analogue hands; never gets old. Good review. Subscribed. Cheers 🍻!

Brenchmade will NOT ship your knife directly back to you. They will only ship back to an authorized Benchmade dealer. Don’t fall for this.

Very great good video… great content… great presentation skills wish I could help you with the X factor stuff that could make you huge but I don’t know how to contact you. Been a photographer and business man my whole life life would help you for free🎉

You can go cheap if you know what you're looking for. Cjrb pyrite light is 30 bucks rn and it's absolutely awesome. Probably closer to $100 knife. Civivi mini praxis 2, 30 bucks, awesome knife. You gotta do the research

Ask yourself do you really use knife for something(s) specific and how much usage itr may have or are you just blade fetishist.

I will blindly trust Metal Complex. Also, it's worth checking out the iconic knives when you're new, BUT once you have it you need to figure out if it's right for you. I tried to love the Ritter Hogue, but just couldn't get into it and eventually sold it.

On Amazon alternative, I have a knock-off Leek I bought out of curiosity, and it is virtually indistinguishable from the real deal besides missing the branding and having a better clip. I can say this because I have the Kershaw in a bunch of different colors.

i bought the benchmade bugout, it wasn't my jam. The handles where too flexy and the cross bar lock wasn't as comfortable to use (the crossbar is too close to the scales). so what i do now is put the knife in my wishlist and revisit it in a couple of months to see if i really want it or not

Outstanding video young man. I've done all of these things. I only watch reviews to get a detailed look at the knife in hand. I see guys buying knives just because they're the hot new limited edition only to be stuck with an unpopular knife they lose money on. I carry and use a CRK Small Inkosi. CRK knives have always been up to my standards for quality, cost, fit and finish and operation. I've never had lock issues. I would say the exact opposite of some expensive knives from top name makers. It was such a disappointment. And I totally agree with you regarding fixed blades. I spent a lot of money, but mostly a lot of time, getting the sheath I wanted for a certain knife. I don't do that anymore. I'm paying for the whole package and it should be right the first time. There are a couple of folders that I'd like to try when I have the money. I just can't spend money on an expensive maybe.

Great points. I've found the longer I am in the hobby the more I can see what I do like and don't like without factoring in the review points

UV destroys all rubber in the end

The KZbin algorithms have blessed you this day. If you are coming up in my feed, you are coming up in a lot of peoples feed. This happens all the time, and in this case, you did a great job explaining the most salient points on this topic. I also appreciate you didn't dive too deep in any of them, or drone on; you were clear, concise, and complete. I hope you continue to make videos, and I'm going to put you on Subscribe for now. Great example using 30SC as an example of the new 'hotness', as you explained task and purpose and the deal with Magnacut. These videos are giving you excellent motivation for your research, and helping to make you an executive level speaker (some day). Keep up the great work!

Cheap isn't always a bad thing. It depends on if you are looking for a tool or something to show off. There are loads of great tools cheap. Knife industry is marketing and branding. Warranty is marketing with esee. Most knives have a warranty. Another fact super steels aren't super. Especially if its a work knife. It appears according to your video i see we buy knives for vastly different reasons.

Hey Brother. I just saw your channel for the first time, and I enjoyed it very much. I have made all these same mistakes myself and have learned that I only buy a knife now if I believe I will enjoy using it. I have quite a large collection of knives and I enjoy using them all from my cheap knives to my American made expensive ones. If a knife makes you happy then buy it and have fun with it.

The first mistake is buying a sog

The only knife I legit regret having at this point was a "straight razor" gas station knife. I just liked the way the blade looked, and I knew what it was when I paid $10 for it. Somehow, it still found a way to disappoint me... That said I gotta agree with ya on all your points here. Been saving up for a 107XX, can't wait!

Viper Knives recently started making folders with Suretouch handles. I'd stick with micarta myself, I like rubber on my Mora knives but G10 never clicked with me.

A few things I'd put up as top considerations or plans for buying a new knife: 1. Is it legal where you live? AND is it legal to get into your country even if you enter in a different province/state? 2. If the knife you want is expensive, consider buying a cheap version to simply carry around and see if it fits your personal usage style. e.g. Throw $30 at the wall for a cheapo version and then see if it "fits" for you. Sometimes the cheap version may just fit the bill and be everything you need/want. Or, it can tell you whether the expensive version is worthwhile for you.

Re: Point 1, people don’t talk enough about the difference between how someone views a knife they paid for vs a knife they got for free. We saw this big time with the Spyderco Paysan. If someone said the knife was sent to them, *most of the time*, people skipped over the horrendous lock stick even though you could clearly hear/see it in the video. Re: Point 3, Im pretty sure this is what you meant, but while I think people should not *go into debt* to buy knives, I do think people should use a credit card to buy a knife if they can afford to buy it in cash. This is strictly because of the ability to do a chargeback and have it instantly resolved if you have a case. Some companies in many parts of the EDC world either don’t deliver what they promise or straight up don’t think they’re responsible if the package doesn’t make it to you. Regardless of your stance on things like that, you should still have some sort of recourse to protect yourself and chargebacks on your debit card aren’t as efficient as it is with a credit card. Oddly enough, parallels can once again be drawn between my money vs other people’s money when it comes to the banks compared to knife reviewers.

Taylor Martin is guilty of psychologically influencing people into buying random expensive stuff