Affordable Unobtanium: inside-out Review of Three Rivers MFR MagnaCut Atom knife.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Do you enjoy Inside-Out Reviews? I am so happy about discovering this brand! No nuisance, high quality… not cheap, but compared to other small batch manufacturers’ prices and quality?..

[@graniumhdz419]

I remember reading the comment about aloe gel for more accurate hardness results. Very cool you applied it!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Yep! I have awesome subscribers on this channel!

[@SharperApex]

I don’t use lanyards on my knives. In fact, the few times a new knife came with one attached, I removed it. But that’s just one person! To each her own! By the way, you can now say “ladies”, as I have subscribed to your excellent channel! Thank you for your excellent content.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the tribe! Until I see a positive proof that more than one Lady at a time watches my videos, I’m sticking with the singular 😁

[@CuttingBoardRx]

I was about to say there’s an English linguist visiting the thread and ask you if you’d be more open to using lanyards if they were called fobs, but he beat me to the punch 🤣😂

[@SharperApex]

According to the Professor, I think it was a fob in both cases!

[@SharperApex]

@@CuttingBoardRxProof? Ok, do what makes you happy. It doesn’t matter to me if you look silly!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@SharperApex Thanks! I will!

[@KnifeFeind]

I got one on its way, in the mail! It's the g-10 model. I'm super excited. They popped up on EKnives, and I immediately bought one.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Great snatch!

[@jarrettporst4799]

Love the Inside-Out review. Keep bringing it CBRx.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Thanks! Will do!

[@markanderson8677]

Another great video! You have one of the most informative channels on KZbin - you and OUTDOORS55

[@Bobs_Pocket_Knives]

I hope to own one myself someday! 🔥😍🔥

[@CuttingBoardRx]

TRM is on IG, they will let you know when and what is coming up for sale.

[@Rollshambo]

I got in on TRMs lizardskin Neutron in DLC 20cv and I have to say its definitely my favorite knife that I own right now..some things that I think are worth mentioning.. 1. The milling on these contoured lizardskin scales is understated and underrated 2. Hilary gave you their rockwell target but numbers can vary from batch to batch and when you put them to a belt for a custom grind it can also effect the rockwell somewhat as well.. its awesome that you test the hardness(I need to get one of those testers!!) But rockwell can vary from batch to batch so to get an accurate average youd need to test more than one 3. While larrin does state that 63+ is ideal for magnacut hes also on record stating that edge/blade geometry is more important for esge retention specifically than the steels individual properties and trm has some of the best blade geometry in american made knives that ive seen( not for nothing not even spyderco is hitting the cryotreated rockwell numbers so...yeah😅 4. Youve passed me in our race to 10k😂 love what youre doing with your channel, keep up the good work

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Regarding #3. I literally quoted Larrin in my last video saying that, yet seconds later he emphasized how important the steel’s balance is. Unfortunately the industry chose to focus on the former and not the latter. #2. My result is within the margin of error for batch deliverables. She was neither opaque nor apologetic about it and I interpreted that a sign of a great company: they know how good their product is and are not about to start chasing the Reddit mob’s fleeting popularity.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

#4. I didn’t pass you at all. Anything can happen!

[@ST-ue5fb]

Another great video!! I have a few of the TRM knives and I love them. I don't have those scales yet though. I do not like deep carry clips and sometimes have difficulty getting the knives out of my pocket. I spoke to Marianne about the possibility of having lanyard holes in the scales and she said her customers do not want/like them. Many of the KZbinrs and commenters say they like the deep pocket clips because then no one knows they are carrying a knife. Who are they kidding? I find that to be a ridiculous statement. As long as you're not committing a crime with your knife, no one really cares that you're carrying one. I see so many people in my local convenience store who are carrying pocket knives. Why? Because they are working the types of jobs that require them. I've never seen anyone in the store call them out for it.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Great points!

[@pedrogermandelrio2385]

I have a shadow when I bought I asked the hardness of 20cv since it is important as is magnacut and they told me between 61/62, I have not measured but after sharpening so many steels of known hardness I can say that they met the requirements and it is a better option than magnacut since It retains more and the design of these knives is not for rough use but absolutely cutting. When they launched the magnacut I asked the hardness and they confirmed between 60 and 62, and a nice debate started on Instagram. Greetings from Argentina.

[@ARAW-__-]

Hi my friend ! Will play the video while sharpening 🫡

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Have fun! Good to see you back on the channel! What are you sharpening?

[@ARAW-__-]

@CuttingBoardRx Yeah, I've been busy lately. I need to marathon your videos 😅 All my machetes needed some attention, and I got a piece of brick tile I'm learning to sharpen with. Also got proper diamond sharpening stones, but prefer to learn properly with less. So far, so good !

[@sganet_]

TRM, my dream knife. I don’t tell people about it because the model I want is always sold out.

[@igorchernetsky239]

Another great video about a great knife! I was lucky enough to get one (but in green micarta for 250$) right before the blade show and since then it became my favorite edc knife! Thank you for the work you’ve done in this video ! 🫡 Wow 🤩 What a channel! You and Neeves are my favorite knife KZbinr!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Thank you so much AGAIN! Neeves is on my must watch list for sharpening and early trend recon. His knives will be big.

[@kandcdish]

Very interesting video and thought provoking. I love the magnified views of the cutting edge and handle scale details. Most people don't realize the quality workmanship and details that actually go into producing goods. I enjoy the exact details you provided. Please keep up the great content.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

This company knows exactly what they are doing!

[@poncho151]

TRM is excellent and a great value when you actually consider the materials as well as their machining and manufacturing practices. As of now I don’t own any of their magnacut but I’ve used and sharpened their 20cv for years now and it’s never disappointed me.

[@garyjacobs2789]

I have four of their knives and without a doubt they are the sharpest factory knives going! Mine are 20cv steel my favorite

[@CuttingBoardRx]

If they got Mike Irie on the call, I’d say their edges are THE best!

[@loosieclocker]

Best channel going

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Thank you!

[@kknives_switzerland]

It would be interesting to plot Leeb data vs Rockwell C vs (micro) Vickers data. If it lines up, we would have a more affordable hardness testing method for the masses. Subbed.

[@BUBBA1J]

I have bother the Atom and Neutron 2 in Ti. I prefer the Atom because of it's, but both are awsome knives!

[@dynamicfirearmsinc432]

Like all of your reviews you do. Trying to find that knife seems to be hard. Love the Inside-Out review!!!!

[@pmHondaSzybszaNizWyglada]

Nice presentation👍I think we cant go wrong with HT from Hogue company. Thx for great video👍

[@Elmax17.5dps]

I didnt know that your background was in cnc, very cool and thanks for showing us the difference between 2 axis and 3

[@CoffeeAndSteel]

Impressive, especially with that factory bevel.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Best grind to date in my entire collection!

[@tombrown4683]

That is the particular model i would like to own. Would be the most I paid for a knife but I'm shopping the previously owned market so maybe I'll have some luck. And not much of a lanyard guy. See them mostly for retention when you can't just pick up a dropped knife. But I'm not in armed forces so friendlier environment. Liked this review.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

You have to be super plugged in on their IG or FB to catch a release. But give them a call…

[@chanabhaji2726]

A long term review would be interesting too.

[@luisnouel4268]

What a good review!! Excellent job!!

[@tgonzalez1983]

Great vid. I myself put lanyards on most of my knives. It pisses me off when KZbinrs bash knives that have spots for them. They’re quick to yell for left handed holes tho. Likely for more monetary avenues

[@tgonzalez1983]

@@LonestarTaoboy either or I suppose. I don’t tie anything much longer than that either. Just enough for my thumb & index finger to find & draw from my pockets

[@SteinzVsKnives]

I'm early for once brotha! Love your videos i just started trying to make videos myself

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Great! Recommend watching some videos on how to start a channel in order to avoid some of the early mistakes I made. Channel Makers and Nate Black are good starting points!

[@mrc2205]

Hi. I have 4 of their knives. Great knives.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Yes they are!

[@BTLtrips]

Super nice insights, THX.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Glad you like it!

[@BTLtrips]

@@CuttingBoardRx I thought about getting a Atom but the prices are real high for the dia ti one so I am happy to see a point that is off like the 61 hrc. Cooling down the process. XD

[@michaelnoyes5557]

keep up the good work!!

[@levelonup0314]

Now that’s a good hello!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

😁

[@mangobadger]

Really enjoying your analysis-oriented content. I have tried lanyards myself (including the genuine Sebenza one) and I think they are a bit off-putting appearance-wise. To me they just don’t “flow” with the knife, if that makes any sense. However, I agree that they make knives easier to retrieve from your pocket, so I can understand if that’s a benefit you want or need.

[@kadenmoses2180]

Loved the review and testing. Question for you. I just got an atom in MagnaCut (probably around the same time as you) and I was hoping it would be an hrc of 62-63 for edge stability because I like to put low angles on my knives like 16 dps. So I was disappointed in this test result. Assuming mine is the same as yours, do you think 61.5 hrc would hold a really keen edge without mushrooming or folding the apex?

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@kadenmoses2180 I hear you and those numbers are important. Yet, if you are as avid a sharpener as am I, you can immediately recognise how masterfully the secondary bevel is done on this blade. Yes, the quality of the edge is much harder to quantify, but it is comforting to know that, for your money, you are getting an edge that was not overheated, not “banged out” in a hurry, not done by a novice. All of these intangible factors go into the edge stability. So I would choose this knife over any, say, Benchmade, even if the latter was smack on 62.5 Thoughts?

[@kadenmoses2180]

@@CuttingBoardRx Completely agree that it is probably one of the best MagnaCut folders for the money. Honestly I just finished putting a 16 DPS angle on a fixed angle sharpener so at this point I’m just wondering if I should just take it back to 17 because of the potentially lower hardness than what I was expecting

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@kadenmoses2180 I don’t think 16 dps is too extreme. Give it a couple of weeks, see how it goes!

[@reggielawson9957]

I really feel at risk when buying a new brand of knife. The Inside Out videos, give me allot more confidence. It's not on Amazon, where can I buy it? Thanks

[@CuttingBoardRx]

They announce drops in instagram and usually sell out quickly. This was a sprint run, not sure what’s next. Give them a call!

[@jayrod1980]

Can’t do liner lock though is a good knife

[@CuttingBoardRx]

I understand

[@jayrod1980]

Military here with 12 knives this year… don’t mind the hole but never use a lanyard

[@CuttingBoardRx]

I was talking about Jarheads 2100.

[@sublyme2157]

Beautiful knife, where'd you get it? I can never find these in stock.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

They only do direct sales and you have to track them on FB or IG to catch em

[@verdantpulse5185]

I'm pro-lanyard. They act as fail-safe handles, handle extensions, extraction-from-pocket grips, ornaments. My phone has a lanyard as well. Probably why the screen is uncracked at seven years old. i come from a boating tradition.

[@delta9jms]

I don't think your MC Atom is the Irie hollow grind atom. I have one of the Irie Hollow grinds and the label says his name whereas your label just says magnacut atom. The regular ground atom is a FFG where as the Irie is hollow

[@CuttingBoardRx]

I wasn’t sure this particular knife was done by him, but Hilary mentioned that he does all their hollow grind work. If it wasn’t him, this blade was done by an equally great Master. Appreciate your input and clarification!

[@Elmax17.5dps]

For you to say we're in the know is comical, you have all the knives

[@CuttingBoardRx]

My friend! I have no idea what you mean. Having many knives requires many dollars. Getting many dollars requires a good job. A good job requires much education. Education requires a thirst for knowledge. And THAT is what makes one knowledgeable. But not necessarily smart, because, if I was smart, I would waste my valuable time replying to a meaningless comment!

[@Elmax17.5dps]

@@CuttingBoardRx My friend you took that out of context. What I was trying to say is you have many knives and are extremely knowledgeable. I was joking by saying that it's crazy that there is a knife that you don't have. I meant no disrespect, as I am a huge fan and appreciate your efforts to educate us and keep us better informed

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@Elmax17.5dps okay, I can remove my snide reply if you’d like. Thanks for being a subscriber!

[@Elmax17.5dps]

@@CuttingBoardRx no worries 👍

[@BenCase88]

I use lanyards on almost all my knives.

[@BenCase88]

@@LonestarTaoboy some of both.

[@BenCase88]

@LonestarTaoboy the majority on my small knives are a very small loop big enough to go around a couple fingers but they are still lanyards. I only have a fobs on a couple.

[@mel87123]

Thank goodness the lanyard police chimed in. I was getting confused.

[@bill64gr]

Hogue Deka Magnacut???

[@CuttingBoardRx]

It’s been done. Look around on my channel. And I tested hardness in the last video

[@bill64gr]

@@CuttingBoardRx Indeed! Thank you!

[@darinjenkins7954]

61.5 is a let down.. honestly. Especially when it is lower then what they advertise.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Well, it’s closer to 61.8 actually and one could stretch it to 62 round off… but they don’t have in-house heat treatment, so that’s entirely up to the HT service company.

[@darinjenkins7954]

@@CuttingBoardRx eh, if I'm putting out a product it's my job to make sure it's the product I advertise.. that particular model didn't even come close to 63-64.. 62 rounded up isn't bad.. but it isn't great

[@shinedown394]

I wonder if this is due to their sharpening process. If they ask 64hrc from whoever does the HT, when they grind the edges on they likely loose 1-2hrc. This is a very common but unspoken side affect of production scale sharpening.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@shinedown394 not likely. Overheating the secondary bevel would lead to localized discrepancies in hardness. I tested it well away from the edge. Besides! A master smith who sharpened it (I am good but not as good) would not have made a newb mistake like that.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Darin, going from 61.5 to 63 HRC yields 14% reduction in toughness vs 6.5% increase in edge retention for MagnaCut. Is it a worthy trade off?

[@patrickmccrea3455]

Soft magnacut whats the point?😮