Boker is way underrated. They have a lot of great models out there.
@harpjason20810 жыл бұрын
The only guy on KZbin that will use the words proxy, in proper old English context,and the word shiv, in the same video... Well done, bro. Well done.
@mse370010 жыл бұрын
I drive my Ferrari 458 Italia all the time... wait, I did I say Ferrari 458 Italia? I meant, I drive my 1992 Honda Accord all the time.
@WillMoon10 жыл бұрын
I believe that Boker is using a cast titanium with finish machining for the handles on their Ti framelocks. I had a Boker version of Todd Rexford's Epicenter and it was as such. I don't believe it's 6Al4V because it doesn't work like 6Al4V nor does it seem to anodize very evenly (hence my supposition about the casting). I was less than impressed as to the wear resistance of the locking face on the knife, so I stripped it down and carbide plated the locking face using a Rocklinizer (it deposits tungsten carbide like a little mini tig welder). That negates the need for a steel insert, as the carbide is 69C. I want to try one of these Stingrays out, I love the look of it, but I still am wary about the locking geometry.
@austinarmstrong17010 жыл бұрын
Will. Your knives are fucking awesome man. I just want you to know that.
@danmartin455210 жыл бұрын
Well if anyone knows their stuff when it comes to working with frame locks and Ti, you are defiantly one of them. Haven't seen a video in a while, can't wait to see what you have been working on!
@austinarmstrong17010 жыл бұрын
Will Moon knives are beautiful. Totally awesome.
@WillMoon10 жыл бұрын
Guilty as charged. Knifemaker = ultimate knife nerd.
@WillMoon10 жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm not the one with the Urkel profile pic... just sayin'...
@sherman61410 жыл бұрын
Something you should understand, is that the size of a knife doesn't make it fit into a certain category. A knife the size of that Stingway does not make a "Tactical" knife, it makes it a big pocket knife. Some people like a bigger knife for EDC. If not for their one needs, then because it just looks cool, and is fun to carry all kind of knives. Not everyone is as regimented as you are about what they want to EDC, you really alienate the rest of the knife community by making people feel stupid for liking to carry bigger, heavier knives.
@gunsNmoses9 жыл бұрын
the newer version has VG-10. Score!
@fireantsarestrange10 жыл бұрын
Boker is now making this in G10 for 45$ more. I got one with the 440C and its fine. Pretty much everything Nuttin said here is true of this knife. I did have to adjust a couple of things. The action was really stiff but the blade was centered nicely. When i loosen up the pivot screw the blade goes south a tiny bit... no worry there. Used some blue lube from Benchmade and its glassy smooth now. Belt clip is very stiffly pressing against the flat spot so i bent it out a tad and now its perfect even in stiff jeans. I did cut with it. lots of cardboard and its like cutting butter. Blade is still very sharp with no scratching or marring of any kind. I plan on touching it up with my 6000 grit wet stone and i have a feeling its going to be extremely sharp after that. The thumb stud on mine came out the box a bit loose. Tried to tighten it and it wouldn't tighten. Took it off and put the screw back in and hanked it down more then replaced the stud and now its tight. Other than those things im very impressed with it. The lock is sort of hard to unlock because the titanium gouges into the steel locking face a tad but there is not a problem with that and i would rather have a strong lock than an easy one hand closer. I saw another review where the guy had one that made noise when opening... i know this noise. It is when the pivot screw is to loose and the blade rubs on the handle scales. Just fix it.
@fireantsarestrange10 жыл бұрын
Well I sharpened it with the 6000 grit wet stone after i used it to cut things with. The Result is that now i can shave my face easily with it without any lubricants... ie: water. I just don't understand why anyone would put 440C into a bad steel category. The blade here i purchased for 136$ is now much more if you look on the internet. I also like kitchen knives and have found that Boker makes really nice ones. Some are worth several thousand dollars. As this was my first Boker knife purchase I can tell you that I would definatelly buy another Boker knife even if its a Boker Plus variety made in China. Yes this is a cheap knockoff... but a good one. Maybe not so cheap.......lol
@alanspurlock10 жыл бұрын
let me get this straight. it's a production copy of a custom knife with a chinese made blade. i am suppose to be excited about spending $125 on this. for most of us, $125 is a lot of money for a knife, we don't get freebies from knife makers.
@TheIrcbully10 жыл бұрын
Your just mad you don't have any money lol
@John_BP10 жыл бұрын
TheIrcbully No, I just spent, lets just say more money then I care to mention on steel this week and I'm not excited about it either. Yeah it looks cool but the materials, weight and country of origin make the value, at least in my eyes, fairly low. A 5.6 oz chines made knife with 440c for 120? upgrade to vg10 for 150? I could have a sprint run Pm2 with s35vn for that price at my local shop.
@zachphillips457310 жыл бұрын
And its really too bad its so overpriced, because its a badass looking knife. I'd pay 80 for it, but you're totally right, Alan.
@thedaventure10 жыл бұрын
Zach Phillips Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Unless you really loved the original and wanted one for cheaper, $125 is way overpriced. Reminds me of crappy non-firing WWII replica firearms for $500-800.
@DarkMatter94610 жыл бұрын
I agree. It's out of my price range but Nutn' doesn't get any freebies. Maybe a discount but not a freebie.
@amberdawn245310 жыл бұрын
Don't have the money then save what you can till you do. That's what I had to do for my ZT 0561 which is by far my most expensive knife. A few months of skipping on fast food and coffees was totally worth it. Every time I handle the 0561 I get a big smile on my face.
@noControl5569 жыл бұрын
"Criticizing second kind of cool" The rest of the world calls that player hatin'
@hermannkateri212010 жыл бұрын
This is why i watch this channel.
@BD14Cameron10 жыл бұрын
Wow..Just picked up a ZT 0770 CF and now I'm starting to rethink that purchase! Nutn thank you AGAIN for another awesome, entertaining, informative, feature-length and FREE KRV! I can't explain how much I appreciate it! Been with you since the beginning. Keep it going! The owl is on the shed.
@justinfrigault8949 жыл бұрын
Just got the VG-10 version, its absolutely perfect. But prepare for a sore thumb for the first couple days as you break in the titanium frame lock. Its comes a bit sticky like strider frame lock knives do, but it is smooth once broken in. Highly recomended!
@nathanatramp10 жыл бұрын
Excellent to see 'Competitive Options' come back in force! The experimental videos of short length were okay, but this is classic Nut'n, they way I found him. :)
@morbvsclz10 жыл бұрын
The Böker Plus Stingray was released as updated version with a VG-10 blade... In germany it costs 170€ (215 USD). A bit on the expensive side for my budget, but I am really tempted by it.
@NothingSeriousTyler10 жыл бұрын
im a big practitioner of what nutn calls HEC and I still own a few of boker's collaborations they choose some incredible knives for there collabs knives like the manaro aside from being expensive are damn near impossible to find even if you have the funds so there collabs give me a bit of joy in my collection for knives I cant find otherwise
@masob21908 жыл бұрын
I would like to see you do a review of the Boker "Urban Trapper". Very interested in that knife as an EDC.
@leendertvanwyk39278 жыл бұрын
+Maso Cali I absolutely agree! The urban trapper is on my buy list, but im unfortunately not currently progressing as wished with the list... Design looks kind of similar, but the trapper has bearings + VG10 for half the price. Also with Titanium...
@glockensig10 жыл бұрын
A bazillion! That must be a heck of a playlist! I was stationed at Heyford for years!
@KWAT610 жыл бұрын
haha I appreciate the prison shiv reference. My thoughts exactly when it comes to tactical knives, I think a lot of people tend to overthink it when it comes to blade steels, brands, lock types, etc.
@MrAvahi10 жыл бұрын
To all the people who worry about the 440C i just wanna point out that they are coming out with a VG10 model like on a few other of their models. And i think it's just around the corner or so...
@hulkami409 жыл бұрын
Great review great knife, I own one after I watched a gentleman review it(foreign accent) who was drooling over it I had to get it. I wasn't disappointed. I agree with you Nothin, it's tactical and you don't have to mark it up or use it alot unless you need it for that occasion you need "tactical" mine has great lock-up centering and came razor sharp out of box. I would definitely recommend. Former DI in USMC. Thanks.
@timlipinski257110 жыл бұрын
My EDC is the SOG Trident with seatbelt cutter for cutting twine on bales of hay. Have it set up for left hand carry in the knife pocket of the 5.11 Tactical slacks. And only the pocket clip shows (and keeps the knife from floating away). Have some other Ti products in my B.O.B/Get Home Bag.. Eyes UP and lights down, tjl Sent by Win7Pro64 w/ADSL
@Echowhiskeyone8 жыл бұрын
This looks like my Benchmade Stryker, that I've had for over 15 years, using and abusing. It has never failed me.
@Powerpickle689 жыл бұрын
A large folding knife with a pocket clip that is pretty darn cool. I don't have any issues with this knife or any others just like or similar to it. I love how many options we all have,however,I am really getting tired of the word "tactical" being over used by being placed on just about everything.
@xtremearmor10 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic review. I really dig this Boker Stingray knife.The comparisons to this knife were are right on the money. I like your everyday carry the RAT II, mine is the RAT1. The blade shape on the Stingray looks so good. Thanks for posting this video. I will have to take a closer look that this Boker.
@PikkupAndropov10 жыл бұрын
The newest generation ZT-0560s have steel inserts set in the titanium frame lock.
@kpw52810 жыл бұрын
Hey Nutn, I noticed that you said in the description that this knife would've been a 10/10 for you if it was in a better steel. Boker makes a VG-10 version of this blade as well as the 440C one. Now I don't know if you like VG-10, but it's certainly a better steel than 440C lol.
@Argento26110 жыл бұрын
They come up with a new version of this with VG10 steel. Also the AK Auto have been updatet with a S30V blade.
@socketman10 жыл бұрын
She's a beauty. I just EDC every knife I own, including the expensive ones. I am struggling paying over $100 for 440c for an edc knife, but it's pretty dang cool
@dcdenney10 жыл бұрын
I have used a lot of these style locks left handed and they are fine.
@momouppa10 жыл бұрын
sick knife the link doesn't work btw
@andrerocha157910 жыл бұрын
nutnfancy you might want to check out RUI and Nieto blades then. They're both Spanish manufacturers if I'm not mistaken. I own a RUI Energy Series blade, carbon fiber and G10 handle, stainless steel 8cr13 MOV blade 58-60 HRC and a Nieto fixed blade knife (can't recall the model) with a midle eastern blade shape and dark wood handle scales. The steel on that one is 440C... not the best but for the price and great quality of the piece I can't really complain.
@timlohn465310 жыл бұрын
I'm not even a knife guy but i love these vids because it's so funny to hear nutn nerd out about alloys and features. Gotta love that passion.
@702ghostrider10 жыл бұрын
Of all my EDC knives I end up grabbing my RAT II probably 8/10 times. Love it.
@palerider717110 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nutn - keep the krv coming. I hop you will review the Boker Plus Urban Trapper Folder when it becomes availble.
@BigO418510 жыл бұрын
Great review! I can't pay $125 for a 440c steel.
@philo-10 жыл бұрын
That knife is a fucking beauty. I'm used to a good $30 kershaw but this is very tempting.
@GrinderMagee9 жыл бұрын
Home run review Nutn! Never would've found this knife without your channel cuz the snobs won't recommend a 440C blade anymore.
@republicansuperstud593910 жыл бұрын
No CS talwar in competitive options? Similar blade shape , the smaller one is around 4 inches as well plus a thumb disk that can be waved. P.S. guys in testing 440c has proven to have very similar performance to Aus8a in cold steel or SOG offerings . Aus8a is tougher and seems to take a nice edge with less effort. 440c should have marginally better edge retention and a moderately significant advantage in corrosion resistance.
@andrewmtbfreak10 жыл бұрын
the shape at the back by the clip is very reminiscent of the kershaw skyline.
@zenick00010 жыл бұрын
Or for $45 more you can have an automatic the same size in CPM-S30V, 1.6 oz lighter, made in the USA. The Piranha Predator. Many colors too. The Boker is still nice though. That 440c seems a little out of place.
@MartinBenek19810 жыл бұрын
I wish I had money to buy all knifes in this video. Love that Boker. Excelent review Nutn.
@TheSharperChoice10 жыл бұрын
Loved the video...and what a beautiful reproduction of Manaro's work! Wondering why the Spyderco Military wasn't in your mix.
@michaelscammahorn34299 жыл бұрын
I like it too, and am considering getting one after watching your review. The Al Mar Eagle HD compares very favorably with this, and I'm surprised you didn't mention it as a competitive option. Also, the Gerber Combat Folder in CPM-S30V with OD micarta is a much more competitive option than the Gerber model you show. It weighs in at 6.1 oz, but with more reach and a much better steel than the Boker. It's out of production, but many are still available new online. Thanks for the review, and please keep it up.
@Jesses00110 жыл бұрын
Hum, I think I see what you like about this knife. It has a rather elegant flow to its shape.
@ceounicom10 жыл бұрын
That knife is gorgeous. That blade shape just says 'dangerous' in a way 90% of 'tactical blades' do not.
@tehownerer154710 жыл бұрын
In my experience titanium frame locks do not last under relatively heavy use. Then again, you *probably* shouldn't use your pocket knife to chop. I do LOVE Boker though.
@dobermansnp10 жыл бұрын
Beautiful piece!!!!!!!! Love it!!!! Almost looks like a handmade knife for me, and the blade shape is one of the most awesomes that i ever seen. Great vid Nutn!!!!
@01AceAlpha10 жыл бұрын
"It is awesome!", said Batman.
@familyfaithfight9 жыл бұрын
Super cool review. This review made me look in to this folder a lot more. I do like to know about the collaborations due to the fact that I can't afford $1600 for a knife. I would rather use that money on accesorizing my truck. Thank you for doing great very informational videos!
@aps515010 жыл бұрын
That's a 10/10 second type of cool for me. Even though I'm lefty I keep my knife (Buck Vantage Select, thanks ntun) clipped in my right pocket so it's all good!
@MrAndrewmcgibbon10 жыл бұрын
A couple of years ago a I saw a 79 Lambo Countach with all the bells and whistles on it. at Barret Jackson, 25 year old car with like 3000 miles on it
@danmartin455210 жыл бұрын
Lol probably because even though the Countach is absolutely horrible to drive. You need a weightlifters arm to shift gears, the engine is practically bolted to your spine, you might as well ear protection with the lack of sound proofing, pretty much no rear visibility (and not much side visibility), and it is too low to the ground to go over a stick... that being said it is about the most breath taking and innovating cars in super car history.
@effingosprey943410 жыл бұрын
Blade HQ has a listing for the same knife in vg10, I don't know if it has been released yet, though.
@pkbrunnemer60179 жыл бұрын
not judging but i just never understood people having issues with larger edc knives every day i carry a knife with at least a 4 in blade and full steel liners and it never bothers me but to each their own.
@mikehish905010 жыл бұрын
Hey nutn can u do a good axe for camping that you can hit with a hammer and doesn't fall apart. It also has to be some what affordable. Love all the vids. Been watching a long time.
@we3kings110 жыл бұрын
surprised we didn't see your Al Mar eagle in competetive options
@Achielezz10 жыл бұрын
Cool and unique blade :) Keep the KRVs comming ! I love them, always, its not important what kind of knife it is.. i like all the reviews :D
@MeanOneMeanOne10 жыл бұрын
As usual, great vid Nutn.....keep the knife reviews coming... When's the next set of woods blades reviews due up (aside from the Knives of Alaska series)? About due for some big blades getting abused in the woods soon!
@janusjaspermesina947910 жыл бұрын
i got mine from BHQ just today thanks for the review!!!
@lungfixer10 жыл бұрын
You can get the Sal Manaro's cheaper than that!! Bought MY Stingray for $1395 from Arizona Custom Knives...highly recommend. Looks GREAT on the dash of my 1997 Ford Taurus!! ;-)
@KillerM19799 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. It is awesome. Thank you The Fatman !! I have been EDC ing it for a couple of weeks now. And I love it more and more. It had to grow on me but I am in love now.
@KillerM19799 жыл бұрын
I did not know that neither. I just came by it by chance. And I thought that was very cool. I didn't know this knife was based on a custom blade.
@Lellobeetle9 жыл бұрын
DutchKnifeGuy Gorgeous design. Not diggin 440C Chinese made for the price.
@RandyTheSavage515010 жыл бұрын
The handle of the Stingray reminds me of the Skyline.
@killer133249 жыл бұрын
nutnfancy do you know why axis-lock knives are more expensive than most other folding knives on the market? The lowest price i've seen for one is about 80-100 dollars.
@MartinPeterWhitney10 жыл бұрын
Thats a cool knife. Nice elegant shape, one for my collection.
@gearrunner10 жыл бұрын
I would buy one if it were US made and like S30V even if the price was $250 I feel the steel and origin of build is worth the extra $$$
@thallium20010 жыл бұрын
I LIKE this blade. I cannot fall in love though until I have it.
@thedefinitive629610 жыл бұрын
Don't stop the knife show!
@AM2PMReviews10 жыл бұрын
the handle reminds me of a skyline!
@MrLiamCooley10 жыл бұрын
A custom Sal Manaro Stingray is my ultimate grail knife.
@18S1210 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see a vid in making your own jimping as referenced in this review.
@geothr3310 жыл бұрын
Link in description is broken Nutn.
@brandonfeole633610 жыл бұрын
At about 8:30 in the video he said cpm 154cm blades were 200-250, how about the griptilian
@ptriq10 жыл бұрын
Hey Nutn, do anything with the Z lately?
@alessandrothugknifeforhate451710 жыл бұрын
Why in 2014 use 440 c ?
@TheKaosUSMC10 жыл бұрын
You have definitely turned me into a huge knife guy
@Tacticalairsoft25210 жыл бұрын
Hey nutn, can you review the gerber prodigy? It's a medium sized tactical fixed blade. I'm looking to buy it but if you reviewed it and liked it, that would set the deal.
@PkwyDrive139 жыл бұрын
I'd take my zt 0452cf over that every day of the week...only $50 more and comes with s35vn instead of some cheap Chinese 440 steel. I'd never pay $150 for 440 steel even if it's titanium scales.
@tammysmith55878 жыл бұрын
saying never means you will end up doing it.
@bradleyf586510 жыл бұрын
When I see the look of that CRKT Mirage, it makes me think if for some reason I ever had to stab a shark, that would be the knife I would use.
@tammysmith55878 жыл бұрын
actually you guys are wrong I have broke monaro model and that 440c is top notch very tuff knife.
@dirtofthedead10 жыл бұрын
i dont know if theres a vid for this but what do you use to sharpen your blades? i love the knife vids by the way.
@TheSilvertrigger10 жыл бұрын
dude that owl patch looks awesome where did you get it??
@TheVC3010 жыл бұрын
thats a nasty blade. keep up the great work mr nutnfancy.
@PoltergeistWorks10 жыл бұрын
That lockup is messed up definately, look at the angle on this one, it will slip over time if it doesn't slip right now. From what I've seen Boker just can't get the framelocks right.
@beanhimself10 жыл бұрын
Looks like a really nice camping cook knife
@DIXIECONFEDERATEDAWG10 жыл бұрын
EVERY COLD STEEL KNIFE IS PERFECT!!!!
@nathanatramp10 жыл бұрын
Mmmmmm... no they are not. Effective? Yes. Innovative? Mostly. I carry the CS AK47 every day. It's a great knife, but its FAR from perfect.
@John_BP10 жыл бұрын
Umm weight to blade length? Blade steel to price? Pocket clip and ease of extraction, I don't know how many knives you've carried but Cold Steel isn't that great. Two things I will give them is there aus8 is some of the best in the industries and the lock up on there knives are the only folders that approach anything close to fixed blade strength.
@turbofister500010 жыл бұрын
Obvious troll. obvious Pinocchio.
@DIXIECONFEDERATEDAWG10 жыл бұрын
SORRY I WAS JUST BS'NG... BUT I DO HAVE A RAJAH II I LIKE VERY MUCH!!! AND FOR THE PRICE I THINK CS IS PRETTY DAMN ON POINT...
@zachphillips457310 жыл бұрын
turbofister5000 Fine line between someone who's a troll and someone who's just an idiot, I think.
@M00shimaroo10 жыл бұрын
Nutn', you have no idea lol! This year at the, "USN GVI" (basically a knife show) one of the most prolific makers, Todd Rexford had a knife on his table for open bid... The bidding reached, $29,000... yes. You are reading that correctly, and no I did not make a typo. The bidding reached, Twenty-Nine THOUSAND dollars.
@Sweeneh10 жыл бұрын
Amazing knife. I need this. It's just so beautiful
@mickymcfarts579210 жыл бұрын
this is a liner lock right? aren't frame locks stronger? I'm just being picky but hey, i prefer the stronger frame lock.
@TheMadMedek10 жыл бұрын
Freebies from knife makers? He bought it himself. 125 $ for that knife is a good value. Most people don't understand the prices of steel, titanium and production on low batch runs like these knives, plus the kickback to the custom maker. Broker doesn't make a lot of each knife
@BladeReviews10110 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted a Sal Manaro design knife because of the attention of detail he puts into his designs. The machined checkering titanium handles are a great keypoint on his knives... Heres the kicker...... Boker sent me three of these and ALL three of them had lockup issues after just flipping the knife open/close a few days. It's a shame because this knife feels awesome in the hand.... but Bokers quality control just sucks!!
@bobjordan48689 жыл бұрын
A bit more than 4" blade, correct? I live in CA - end of story.
@MuleysAndBushcraft10 жыл бұрын
Live forever, Nutn.
@nccrawford10 жыл бұрын
How do I get a picture to Nutn? I've got a 458 Spyder that I could load with some stuff he'd appreciate.
@pympin8710 жыл бұрын
how about a vg-10 stingray may not put the price up too much
@cmanlier10 жыл бұрын
hey nutn you should review the swedish fireknife. it looks pretty cool
@pnw_machinist10 жыл бұрын
ah...seeing that Mirage breaks my heart...I had mine for the better part of a decade and lost at work one day :-( loved it.
@lxemergency9 жыл бұрын
I like the design....just wish Böker would show us lefties some love and allow for lefthanded pocket clips. Also....440C is good stuff...but not great.
@harknesskyle8 жыл бұрын
Ever going to review the benchmade apb knives?
@williamnelekona10 жыл бұрын
i can't afford it, but check Jake Hoback knives. esp. the Kwaiback ...thing is beyond sick