A Hidden Feature? Kizer Drop Bear Folding Knife - Overview and Review

[@metal_complex]

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[@_Nathan-]

Kizer did a great job on this one. No doubt it’ll be one of the most popular this year. Hoping they come out with a titanium version.

[@shaggy_e210]

And 10v like they've been doing recently

[@andyhayward1261]

Here in the future I just ordered a titanium version ❤🎉

[@bsgk-red]

​@@andyhayward1261 Same here!! With the blue to yellow/green handle 😎😎

[@rydermaxwell7780]

Got the micarta one it's great

[@joshuasheldon998]

the extra omega springs they give are actually a hair more thick than the ones in the knife. Installing the spares makes pretty significant difference, takes much more pressure to use the axis bar, its really cool. Plus the spares being more thick should mean they wont break nearly as easily as well!

[@lkayh]

Kizer is just getting pretty much everything right these days. I suspect this is going to be one of those knives reviewers pull out for size/etc. comparisons because it’s going to be one of the knives most people have. I’d been kind of planning for a Mini Bugout, but the planning involved buying the knife PLUS scales, as you said, because I don’t love grivory. Aluminum is more appealing, honestly, and I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see Kizer come out with upgraded scales for this in the near future, at a better price than what’s out there for the Bugout.

[@jefferys9593]

Drop Bear my favorite knife of this year. Just need a Large Drop Bear (~3.5 inch blade) would be better for me.

[@ryansmock2717]

Zac has a nice video showing the full range of the adjustments. The lowest setting looks like it has no detent whatsoever, and can be shaken out. The highest setting looks more like what most people are used to, requiring a pretty normal amount of force to flick out.

[@joshuasheldon998]

also, if you install the spare ones they give, they are thicker than the stock ones, so 5 heavier options, and the difference is actually significant. Ive tried both sets

[@calebcoleman6841]

Profile pic twins?

[@butchcassidy3373]

I've got one in my cart. Really love what Kizer has been doing lately and they've been getting most of my knife budget money here lately

[@sixpath]

love the idea of adjustable omega springs

[@troywarrenfeltz3311]

I've had this for a month. So incredibly smooth. So fidget friendly. Just an absoulte GREAT edc. Except..... I can't put it down.

[@johnyyjoestaro]

Do You mean you can’t stop fidgeting it?

[@troywarrenfeltz3311]

Yes. Still fidget with it while watching TV. So smooth

[@kjamf22]

Really like the clip and the extended jimping!

[@michaelupchurch4783]

Great review of a great knife it seems . Gimme a blue aluminum version w stonewashed blade n im in !

[@budwengler6730]

I just got one. Im impressed with the feel and action.

[@reaperjoe6701]

I bought the Kizer Drop Bear and it is freaking awesome!!! I love this blade, it took over my kizer original. I've had it for a cpl weeks now and got ppls at work asking about it, so worth it!! Keep up the great videos!!

[@BPF80MCar-vi1pg]

I've got the 20cv fat carbon one and it's one of my favorites

[@jook13]

Love that you can adjust the spring

[@chimchu3232]

I just ordered the blue handle 20cv knifecenter one, for half the price I have invested in my bugout. I was never real happy with the bugout, even with aftermarket scales. I think kizer hit the nail on the head with this one, creating a bugout-like knife, but more stout and adjustable

[@BPF80MCar-vi1pg]

Yeah I've got the 20cv fat carbon and it's miles better than a bugout

[@cemetarygates2800]

This one's going to be HUGE for Kizer. This can be dressed up bigtime.

[@shanecoursen]

Kizer website says 2.97"/76mm blade length. Amazon says 2.99". Either way, just shy of the 3" mark. Great overview!

[@Sarge2112]

I won a drop bear from Beezblades when I won the Christmas GAW mines all black with purple thumbstud I love it it's very fidgety absolutely awesome for free to me indeed!!!

[@aaronb.4830]

I will recommend if you reduce the tension enough to be able to open with the flick of your wrist, to use blue loctite on the pivot threads because it will back out. I have 2 Drop Bears and it happens on both.

[@avgrim7729]

I wish they had a micarta handle version!!

[@jeromes5834]

@Avgrim77 White mountain knives has an exclusive in micarta

[@somethingbeaster]

That White Mountain exclusive is AWESOME, by the way. I have one and it's now my favorite knife

[@nauziraf]

I had an omega spring break on me after 3 months! 11 years that other spring still going strong!

[@brendangausvik1726]

Really enjoying this knife. Wish the steel liners were a little less proud of the scales, but otherwise very pleased.

[@lkayh]

LOL. Your tone of voice totally changes when you say Demko AD20.5. It’s like you’re talking about a favorite child.

[@SkunkPunch73]

Kizer has knocked this one out the park the main reason NO FLIPPER TAB wooooo hooooooo that one is going to be in my collection for damn sure,as for all the other versions that they are doing you got my mind fizzy like a month full of moon rocks n soda😂 have a absolutely beautiful day M _C stay safe and healthy my man 🫵🫡😘👍

[@My_kind_of_knife]

I’m very much looking forward to taking a look at this one!

[@alexandregraulle607]

I like this grey/black handle color ..! ^^

[@MayhemMechanic]

Just got this the other day and its freakin great. My only complaint was the pivot was loose and the blade was off center. After I fixed that the action feels gritty so it needs a full disassembly and cleaning i suppose 🤷‍♂️

[@johnmorgan4405]

Very cool knife. Hopefully they make it in a larger version for us guys with big mitts.

[@thinerj1]

kind want a kizer knife but cant decided if i want this or the bigliter in the green handle.

[@zerofivetwelve]

Even bugout with ti scales i still prefer kizer dbear. The best all time fav design in the market today. Not to mention clutch lock is WAY smoother than bm's tbh.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Oui loik that knoif. Think I'm gonna get it and grind the curved drop point into a flat clip point. THAT would be poifect!

[@lucyalicenox5871]

Kind of reminds me of a we knives banter. But I think this guy looks better

[@bsgk-red]

9:31 "You're forcing your Cold Steel into that situation! You're forcing it!!" 😂😭😂 I've yet to baton wood with my Cold Steels

[@alexandregraulle607]

I find titanium platines for the Bugout cost 35 box. ^^

[@terrylocke1808]

Please review the giant mouse Nazca. They got the axis style lock right their first time out. It’s incredibly.

[@TheWhiskyExplorer]

This or the CJRB Pyrite FTW?

[@TheWhiskyExplorer]

Just came back in stock and I snagged one at 35% off for boxing week. Dang! Listen to that snap!

[@alexandregraulle607]

I like his blade and the allu handle is nice !! ^^

[@anon6952]

I’m liking how all these companies are cranking out improved bugouts that don’t feel like plastic toys with fucking butterflies on them

[@alexandregraulle607]

I want the Kizer Huntsman ..! ^^

[@leksasdf]

I really wish they made this in a premium blade steel...

[@Genesis992]

Kizer is my go-to for relatively inexpensive quality knives to carry. Between the Grazioso, the Comet, and now this Drop Bear, I don’t have anything negative to say about Kizer

[@atishch]

MC 😃 along with changing the battery, you should remove the protective film off the calipers' display, might improve its readability on camera

[@anotherbluenova6358]

Finally got one on order.

[@alexandregraulle607]

I realy like it. But i've got a few to buy before it. ^^ Kizer Huntsman, Vosteed Psyop, Kunwu Padre, Quiet Carry Drit large. And maybe an Microtech Ultratech ..! That's a lot ..! ^^

[@robertbrunello]

I've heard amazing things about this knife but I think I'll stick with my Assassin. I still hope I win that in a future livestream nonetheless.

[@45acpP90]

Great video. Thank you.👌

[@liamroarke7991]

Question: what's the texture on the aluminum like??? Is it similar to the scales on the Benchmade 940, or is it smoother and more pleasant??

[@DangRoss]

Gunmetal version currebtly available on Amazon

[@ToolFoolz]

The blade shape on this is phenomenal, I still prefer the benchmark sheep afoot but this is a close second as far as blade shape goes. I would like to see some g10 scales as opposed to the aluminum.

[@craigrj232323]

Ha! You dropped an OPE! I do it all the time too.

[@klrktsr]

I have this knife and it has some vertical play on the lock... Do you think it will go away with usage?

[@Cycle774]

You crack me up. Love your reviews.

[@GBall_Vision]

I love when you do the commenters voices 😂😂😂🤣

[@paulg.5997]

Really like everything about this knife except the butter knife profile shape of the blade.

[@alexandregraulle607]

A classic one !! ^^

[@davidpape9179]

I got the sexy looking one in fat carbon and elmax steel

[@shrillyy1604]

Why do you guys like axis locks over button locks

[@michaelmechex]

Hello, MC! I'm wondering, when I took apart my 20CV Grazioso I found a dimple on the blade, like from a hardness test. Have you ever seen that on a recent Kizer? Because if they really did test all the blades that would be freaking amazing.

[@lfish21.]

Price dropped to 70 on it at multiple locations. Deal for sure there.

[@wormfost5578]

I love the mini Roach. It has a very cool spear point blade shape that is pretty robust making it a splendid work companion for light to medium tasks. The scales although being G10 feel cheap(because of the honey comb) but fuck it, everything else is super good. Crisp action, tight detent and a fun figit. Kizer makes rad shit right up there with Civivi if you ask me. This one looks great as well.

[@ddyoder]

Agree that Kizer is killin’ it in the $60-$120 zone … finding myself carrying them more and more. Fidgety, usable, and less worried about beating them up Would love to see Mini Roach with micarta scales and also more blades in general with their black stonewash which I love

[@jefferys9593]

Mini Roach a great knife once the flipper tab was removed. Great hollow grind and to just have the ability to remove the flipper tab.

[@ddyoder]

@@jefferys9593 that's my plan for any thumb hole equipped blade that has removable flipper tab. I've found myself moving away from flippers -- much rather prefer thumb hole, or button lock + thumb stud for the sleeker profile these options provide - YMMV

[@aerosaaber]

"metal complex is nasty, he says words that are true and that hurts my feelings."

[@the6cow6god6]

is the part where the pocket clip meets the handle flat/flush or does it stick up a bit? like is the pocket clip metal flat with the handle and the screws?

[@cruzergg]

“Wow this Metal Complex guy sure is nasty” made me laugh so hard 😭 WAKE UP

[@boneyfireems1446]

Love that kinfe

[@danieldrake2199]

Ive got 3 benchmades and i reeeeally think i need this too lol

[@tsdted5029]

Replacing the batteries? End of an era...

[@metal_complex]

Ikr?

[@SteveGraham]

e Equivalent to Civivi Elementum 2 but a cross lock.

[@justinrowan4069]

Drop Bear with a button lock? Basically they have that now...the Original. Careful Kizer, don't pull a Civivi and just give us basically the same knife again and again.

[@joshuasheldon998]

I see why you say that, I have both and can say the are very, very different knives, only similarities are the materials used.

[@justinrowan4069]

@@joshuasheldon998...agreed in the current format. However, if Kizer does what MC says they are considering by doing a button lock, those differences diminish significantly.

[@rays5163]

What was the hidden feature

[@GenericAssUsername]

I thought this was a $160 knife for some reason, and I was on the fence at that price. $120 seems a lot more reasonable. Nicely done Kizer.

[@tannersnowder]

Anyone try out the micarta version?

[@somethingbeaster]

I have the White Mountain exclusive. S35VN, red micarta. The scales look very pale in the pictures. Much nicer in person, and they'll darken quite quickly. I used gun oil to speed up the process though. They're a beautiful Brick-Red now. Incredible knife.

[@whhitestallion]

I’ve got the knifecenter exclusive. 20cv and aluminum scales. Jesus they murdered this. I love it.

[@clgraff76]

So good

[@TheDrivebynerf]

The adjustable spring should be. Standard on allot of knives. Why give up a value add to draw more customers. Thats dumb

[@pretentiousname01]

4x the amount of work compared to not drilling the single hole

[@Noble052]

Sorry did I hear Dessert Warrior...

[@MyMorningDose]

1:55 exactly 3”?🤔

[@Dmhlcmb]

The giant, bold “DROP BEAR” over the backside thumb stud is a turn off.

[@gregs190]

Is the axis lock bar steel or titanium?

[@thaknobodi]

Steel. No manufacturer worth their salt would use Ti for a high wear part. Thats why ti framelocks have hardened steel inserts.

[@gregs190]

@@thaknobodi agreed, yet benchmade uses TI axis bars in their Bugouts, mine wore out in a couple months.

[@alexandregraulle607]

This one should cost 150 box, no ..?! ^^

[@hounddog21]

I got mine. Could have been the be all, end all of the pocket knife experience. The friggin edge has a re-curve in it. It fuckin sux.

[@unknown-ql1fk]

I really hope everyone watches the "drop bear" video from a few yrs ago

[@LouietheKnifeAddict]

Where's the hidden feature???? Dont say it the adjustable cross bar lock. They give you extra springs with the knife.

[@metal_complex]

That's it. Kinda made that clear. And it is hidden. Literally.

[@Huckleberry68]

The Ontario rat is alwa the comparison knife in a lot of other channels too 😂

[@Tundra-yb8gj]

1st comment! Thank you for all you do!

[@johnpaulgonzalesLWB]

MC mentioned possible different lock types. Kinda want this in a liner lock. Probably a very unpopular opinion lol

[@Dmhlcmb]

This guys wife must argue with him about everything 😂😂😂

[@metal_complex]

No she's chill. It's the 85,000 (literally) comments I get every year on this channel. Most people are level headed, but every now and then you get idiots, blowhards, and "uncle randys".

[@notme123123]

Why do knife companies send out these review samples so far ahead of availability. This is a perfect example of something I would probably have impulse purchased today (if it had been available), but I will forget about it when it is finally available.

[@metal_complex]

There's no way for anyone to time it perfectly. My reviews aren't meant as a sales pitch for the knife, so timing the release perfectly isn't really the priority. Further more, over time the vast majority of views for this video will come in the future while the knife goes in and out of stock. Just depends when you watch it.

[@sethgrandeau9267]

@@metal_complex My comment is more at the manufacturers. You've always been clear about your objectives with reviews. I just think it would be better for the manufacturers if they send out review copies closer to when the knives are available, particularly for more "standard" models, like the Drop Bear. I've been noticing this, as I'm looking for a reasonably priced, fidgety, button lock or axis lock knife and each one that has excited me was not yet available, when I saw the review.

[@metal_complex]

@@sethgrandeau9267 oh I 100% agree with this 👏

[@charlessalmond7076]

Interesting you make this comment on a knife that is available.

[@alexandregraulle607]

120, okay...

[@nomercyinc6783]

why does it have the benchmade bugouts lanyard design. it looks like a clone of a benchmade

[@charlessalmond7076]

Ehh.

[@mtn-endeavors67]

Why are you yelling

[@DieYuppieScum91]

I'll take satin, I'm just glad it's not that hideous blast finish that they do.

[@DrinkMilkCunt]

I won one of these watching everyday minimalist