CJRB / Swaggs Maileah Folding Knife - Overview and Review

[@metal_complex]

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[@artisancutleryknife]

Thanks a lot for checking out the Maileah! Swaggs came to us with a real winner and we're so happy to finally have this little knife in production.

[@redneckmetalhead1931]

A friend of mine has this little guy, and i sat at the bar with her and just fidgetted(?) with the knife for quite a while to keep me busy, lol. Such a cool little knife

[@darthbmx]

I received mine on Monday, went with the red one and I love it. I like it so much I think I'm going to order the green jade one! its on amazon right now for like $36.00. It took me a minute to find it but its on there.

[@beerbladesgear]

I'm loving the blade shape on this little knife!

[@anthonyduca4554]

I just ordered one tonight! Should be here in the morning!! Can’t wait

[@dominickcabal5347]

Black with red accents was my choice... Great design from a great and talented young Lady... Dom...

[@FrankR_23]

It's very cool little knife... a 5th pocket one for sure

[@slo_carry]

Love the little thing! Going to give some away as stocking stuffers

[@douglaspatrick868]

My wife loves the one I got her, she's constantly breaking down cardboard at work and says it's a boxcutter on steroids and a lot more. She likes the steel and factory edge on hers too, she's been using it like crazy for about a month and says it's lost very little of the slice factor on the edge. Haven't used mine as much but so far it's an excellent little edc/work knife for daily light cutting tasks.

[@kjpierson1152]

You're getting it right on the name. Fairly confident it was named for her niece, but don't quote me on it (edit, I was wrong!). It's a quirky, but fun little knife! Update: For clarity, I was wrong, according to John Montgomery below, It was named as a tribute to her best friend who passed away last year. Putting it on this top level comment to make sure it is clearer than my original statement

[@krazykat64]

It was named as a tribute to her best friend who passed away last year.

[@kjpierson1152]

@@krazykat64 I stand corrected! I knew it was related to someone close to her from one of her videos, and I must have misheard it! Thanks for the info!

[@krazykat64]

@@kjpierson1152 No worries. Just to add some context here is the direct quote from Swaggs: “I named this knife in honor of my best friend Leah who passed away in a tragic accident late last year. Leah was always there for me. This knife is like her. It’s little, fun, and always ready to help when you need it.”

[@kjpierson1152]

@@krazykat64 That makes more sense, especially given it was the major driver for getting her to branch out more as well. I'm really excited for the Kizer after getting my hands on this one.

[@krazykat64]

@@kjpierson1152 Same. Kizer says the Sway Back should be at retailers by the end of this month. Looking forward to it.

[@caseytyler8326]

I’m carrying mine today along with the best tech shrapnel

[@Stahlwerk88]

I need a full comparison between this and the Damned Designs Oni/Djinn. They seem to exist in a very similar world.

[@mini14head]

Just buy it. You'll thank me later. Great blade steel, fits in watch pocket, smooooth action. Loving this 32.00 mileah.

[@kyndrachambers388]

These are neat! They’re on Knife Center too, I believe.

[@pal8h]

Thanks for the review! I ordered one from Amazon (red) a couple days ago and can't wait to try it out.

[@bionick4281]

Can’t wait for this design to go to dealers!

[@slo_carry]

Amazon has them!

[@anthonys7976]

I’m at the, drill the G10 and install T8’s on my CJRB knives. I like their knives, quality and their price considering I beat my knives down at work. With a nice chunky lanyard for the pinky and ring finger, I feel this knife would fit my big ole hands great…… 10 min later.. bought 2 for $75 on Amazon

[@caseytyler8326]

Also it’s worth noting that the Damned designs Oni is about the same size and you can get it for 80 bucks in S 35 🤪

[@chersgear7202]

Really wanted to order this knife, but since it was first released maybe two months ago, website won't let me add it to the cart. Probably tried 50 times over the last few weeks. Finally gave up. Hopefully, it will get released on some other knife sites soon. Really love that jade. Don't care for red with jade, but could dye it almost any color. Great video, as always.

[@artisancutleryknife]

Hello, you are welcome to email [e-mail] and we can see about putting your order through manually.

[@zackaryschmidt5161]

Knife center has them in stock now

[@kaihartmann924]

This thing looks awesome, especially in red. Like you said, great inexpensive option for 3" blade laws, just like the CRKT Squid. Love these 5th pocket knives. Great review!

[@krazykat64]

Just ordered one of these in red, mainly to see how that new steel behaves. It’ll probably go to my wife after I’m done playing with it and sharpening it a few times. Got mine at Knifecenter for $37.95.

[@ericartman0]

What a wonderful knife! definitely in my daily backup rotation.

[@ricardosuarez3986]

Love it! I think this will prove to be a very useful personal tool to carry around given its small size and light-weight.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

Reminds me of the Vox Isonzo sheepfoot version with a more comfortable handle scale. About half the price, too.

[@mattharvey968]

May have to get this as a small knife edc secondary knife. By the way how many knives do you carry at once MC? I’m two with a keychain knife

[@Patriot-rising]

Have you checked out the damascus version? Nice looking knife indeed

[@FYLbingbong]

awesome front flipper. jades great and really like the pop of red with it. cool new steel don't know much about it yet

[@SynthiaVan]

This would look cool with a little red lanyard, maybe a silver bead.

[@W4RM4T]

They just released a limited edition model that's Marbled Carbon Fiber w/purple accents, Ti clip and m390 blade.

[@shaggy_e210]

Can't wait for her swayback to come out!

[@JustIn-op6oy]

I think the reason the height of the paras isn't mentioned is a result of how it tapers

[@808bAler]

Probably be useful if you try hold the knife with thumb and forefinger on opposite sides of the blade near the studs with middle to pinky on the handle. That contrasting colors are gorgeous like Swaggs. Nice design!

[@SharpandPointySwaggs]

♥️

[@SharpandPointySwaggs]

Thank you for the review!

[@krazykat64]

I got one of these with the intention of giving it to my wife, which I did, but ended up liking it so much I bought another for myself. 😁

[@Knife_Eclectic]

What's up MC! (not slicey lol) more I watch this vid the more I'm wanting this lil guy!

[@zackaryschmidt5161]

Are you going to get one of those for Mrs Metal Complex.

[@brandon8217]

Anyone that has them, how would you compare this to the kizer mini sheepdog? Looks awesome!

[@evanb123]

Don’t get me wrong, I like “clicky” detents but mine just arrived today and I have to say the detent is a little stiff for a front flipper. Especially on a small knife. Anyone else seeing this? From what I’m reading in the comments everyone is in love. Also the pocket clip is so tight I can’t even force it into my pants pocket.

[@SharpandPointySwaggs]

Had this gotten any better over time for you?

[@evanb123]

@@SharpandPointySwaggs thanks for checking on me Swaggs 👍🏻 I actually decided to return the knife for a refund.

[@SharpandPointySwaggs]

Awe dang, I’m so sorry!

[@evanb123]

@@SharpandPointySwaggs no biggie! I’m sure I’ll end up with one of your other designs at some point 👍🏻 I’ve been eyeballing the Swayback here lately 🤔

[@jacobdane]

Love this little girl, but I have to agree on the stiff detent. It's not a problem with the thumb stud deployment, but it takes some torque to front flip it. After dropping it once or twice attempting a front flip, I decided to stick with studs-only.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

You pronounced Maileah right. 👌🏼👊🏼

[@samhenderson2947]

Looking forward to seeing Swagg's kizer swayback.

[@mdubb4855]

I might take off the thumbstuds so there’s nothing to catch on a front shirt pocket seam. I generally prefer tip down to avoid accidental partial opening during deployment.

[@glasius22]

I would guess the front flipper would be the problem there instead of the thumbstuds

[@tjtague7460]

Didn't she use to be on SMKW's youtube channel?

[@bradyblackburn7877]

Yes

[@dallascowboys8681]

Bought Jade and Red yesterday...

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Nice review. Seems like a good budget knife.

[@johnruff7417]

Great job Swaggs!

[@SharpandPointySwaggs]

Thank you❤️

[@mattjay6633]

What did the wife think of the grip? I imagine this is great for smaller hands....

[@metal_complex]

She actually wasn't a fan of it if I'm being honest 😅

[@edcko10]

Too small for me. But it does seem well done. That handle shape reminds me alot of the cjrb feldspar

[@BigRed334]

Wish they would make this in a full size

[@SharpandPointySwaggs]

That’s a nice idea😉

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

You wish has been granted because they now make a bigger size

[@latetodagame1892]

What's up with T6?

[@steverocca7653]

Just got one of these. Any ideas how I can get it to be as responsive as yours? I have to use both hands to open it. No way to flip it one handed. It almost feels like its pulled shut by a strong magnet.

[@GBall_Vision]

Loosen the pivot screw a quarter turn

[@darkstar156m]

Looks promising

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Nice blade

[@mattjay6633]

Now I know you're not watching KZbin while my packages are late.........😂

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

@@mattjay6633 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kurtis4572]

Really Really dig the knife. It's just... to small. That's what she.

[@django1]

I actually own this knife. It sets in a drawer. I don't know how the hell I'm supposed to hold it. It needs a finger choil n the worst way. Great build quality, nice blade steel, but very awkward to use. And to be honest, not that great to open. I have average size grown man hands, and the thing is just plain awkward. I own a ton of knives, and I still haven't found anything that beats Spyderco delica for ergonomics. I have para 3, native, stretch, etc, and I have yet after all these years to find anything that feels as good in the hand as a delica.

[@JAYURK]

This needs to be made in a bigger size. Do it cjrb

[@ambientartphotography2245]

I don't get the point of a flipper when its not on the back to help with speed...

[@ridedingo2497]

A bigger one should be perfect cause this one is too small But front flipper /thump studs is super cool idea And it's look's very fidgety but for me Hé as to be taller

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

Your wish has come true. They now make a bigger version

[@mdubb4855]

More Tuff Lite than Tuff Lite.

[@TitanArmorSolutions]

Wassup love your vids

[@metal_complex]

Thanks!

[@TitanArmorSolutions]

@@metal_complex By the way bought one using your link.

[@nickmartino2839]

Hey brother...... with all your sway could you please tell all these knife companies to start putting choils on all these knives that should have them it seems like such a waste to not cut one in and i mean on all knives that don't have them lol

[@metal_complex]

You mean a full finger choil or just a sharpening choil? I definitely think every knife should have a sharpening choil, but even though MY preference is that it can accommodate for the average human index finger, I know not everyone wants the cutting edge reduced that much. So I probably won't push for it.

[@nickmartino2839]

@@metal_complex sharpening choil !!!!it just seems like a wasted opportunity when grinding the blade

[@metal_complex]

@@nickmartino2839 I agree 👍

[@nickmartino2839]

@@metal_complex lol the only reason I ask is cuz so many ppl follow and watch you.....me being one lol you have alot of sway in this crazy knife and edc community lol as always thanks for all the content and reviews......god bless

[@erso3302]

I read it as "may-lay"

[@SharpandPointySwaggs]

It’s pronounced like “My Leah” because I designed it after my best friend who passed last yeah and her name was Leah, so it’s like my Leah- small, tough, and always has your back♥️

[@kenny-Poo]

I own it but don't like it. Nice blade shape but very awkward to deploy. My Kizer Lieb is so much better.

[@aznstylz]

This is going to sound dumb i cant reverse flick this for the life of me lol. its one of the first knives i have and its really hard for me lol!

[@lukeskywalker1840]

The action is really poor. I've had this for a few months now. There's beginning to develop a lot of play between the blade and the handle itself. I would recommend not buying this and instead getting an Ontario RAT or a Squid.