Extrema Ratio "Dobermann IV S African" (1 Blade 2 Handles)

[@cutlerylover]

Correction... the "S" stands for short as opposed to the regular sized blade version "Dobermann IV Africa" Thats what you get when you assume, lol, so its NOT South, its Short...

[@jimmyginseng]

I have a cigar recommendation. It’s a rocky Patel vintage 1990. I think it’s a 12 year aged cigar. Pretty decent in my opinion. Iv bought a few over the last couple of years and I’d like to know what ya think. Just curious.

[@Beowulf_98]

cutlerylover hi jeff, i was wondering if you could take a look at the CRKT pilar? Great video 👍

[@TheNunakun]

Man, that price tag is steep! This was a blade that really grew on me too.

[@MrFomhor]

What a beautiful knife!😍😍😍

[@troywheatley744]

Lol...what was that name and rockwell again? Thanks Jeff take care

[@Flockingtheherd]

58 hrc is the perfect blade hardness especially in n690. Any harder and the steel could chip under hard use. These blades are made to last for life. Also the steel needs to meet specific military requirements

[@davidsalvador6031]

Hey Jeff, not my style but ER blades are good quality (though you pay for it 👉) Handles are Forprene indeed. And to add to your wealth of information, Puma knives were famous for testing hardness on every single knife and their knives had the dent of the testing machine, and some Muela knives from Spain where I live have their HRC value next to the steel type on the blade

[@dunknwn3185]

Beautiful knife great video very informative I definitely want one I've got a couple of Extrema ratio but that is purely beautiful

[@NaihanchinKempo]

JEFF, This is an example of Marketing Psychology. Make two products with the same materials. Spend a little extract on packaging(the presentation), finish the product in a more attractive way(make it shiny), Put one extra thing with it, than, charge 4X the price. Most will go for the more costly one, thinking it's better when it isn't. Your paying $500+ for a brand name and packaging. Anything over $300 needs to be hand made. With at least one "one of a kind" feature. Otherwise go for SPEC's first, reputation second, Packaging and Name Brand last.

[@sladebedingfield]

Can you do a video over balisongs comparing Tang pins/Zen pins to screws. Which is better long term, is one easier to maintain, does one spin faster than the other, ect.

[@Vinyl389]

slade bedingfield Zen pins last longer, but they're harder to maintain. Tang pins need almost no work. Generally speaking Zen pins are better for lockup and wear over time, but you do need to maintain them more.

[@sladebedingfield]

Ian S. What about pins compared to screws

[@marcoclementi1247]

I have the doberman 4 classic (stone washed) great knife, indestructeble, beautyful. With the "africa" version they give you the same knife but with the extra wood handle (but they sell it 100€ more) love it anyway!

[@BushCampingTools]

It's a very beautiful knife. I also own the standard Dobermann IV

[@wesleybeck3953]

Did you ever buy anything from those knife infomercials on tv when you were younger?

[@jarrenlumpkin5178]

Cool knifes Jeff 😎😊👍 😊

[@donnamount151]

What is the cost of theDobermann

[@adamlutz5403]

When is the Esee Zancudo Knife review coming?

[@saraventura1333]

Is the knife worth it that's a lot of money

[@MichaelQuigley-fy5rc]

I have the black one I bought about 4 years ago for 3 something. Those graphics on the blade don't bother me, it's like a race car look.

[@NigelThornbery]

I'd buy that if there wasn't a billboard on the side of the knife. It makes it look like a Chinese gas station knife.

[@marcoclementi1247]

People got to know that you got an ER!

[@HARMARSCH2]

Jeff, Nice Knife, I do think itlooks better with the Wood Handle.

[@bengardner3912]

Have you ever thought of reviewing bark river knives

[@cutlerylover]

yeah I have before but would again in the future, Im open to reviewing literally any type of knife just depends on what I get and how long I get to use it

[@______--_]

cutlerylover Would love to see you review Bark river Jeff!

[@unclecow]

great vid Jeff yeah like many all the stuff on the blade kinda kills it for me but I like the sheath

[@nigil7386]

I own the tactical version with 7” black blade and full tang construction

[@Carlos_david19]

the knife is beautiful and practical. Also very expensive. but if it were only the money the obstacle I acquire it.

[@marcoclementi1247]

Just buy the classic version dude! It's about 200$ less! I've got one and believe me, if you buy it you'll never regret!

[@UNSTOPABLE40XBOX]

1 Cup 2 Girls ?

[@lexis831]

I don’t see why someone would get this (apart from looks) for 600 you can get 3 Tops tahoma field knifes and still have money left over.

[@willk5413]

Alex F yeah, same here

[@marcoclementi1247]

Cuz is beautyful

[@ludvig9184]

Really like the look of this knife.

[@Flockingtheherd]

Did u just say they’re foreprene handle is plasticy not rubbery? It’s literally rubber lol, feels like the stuff on nice tires

[@bladesnmore9526]

It's currently $640 USD on amazon

[@NaihanchinKempo]

for n690 i'm surprised the RC is 58 rather the 62 myself

[@BushCampingTools]

They harden to HC58 because according to Bohler technical people, this gives a good HRC value for outdoor use plus enough Chromium still in solid solution (not too much tied up in Cr carbides) to maintain good corrosion resistance. How do I know this? Well, because I have corresponded with some technical people at Bohler (in my real job) . Yes one can indeed harden past HRC58, especially because this N690 was designed as a high speed stainless tool steel for milling applications at high temperature and the addition of Cobalt helps to prevent the tool from lose of hardness at high temperature.

[@zachary3428]

You can get 3 premium bark rivers for the price of this. Just let that sink in

[@JEEROFUKU]

Funny thing, but full sized AFRICA will cost you basically the same )) Beautiful knife indeed. Cheers for very informative review! ATB🍀🥃

[@BlackwoodBlades]

Me and my brother have a channel too and both really enjoy your videos!

[@cutlerylover]

thanks

[@BlackwoodBlades]

cutlerylover Your welcome and thank you for all the work you put into these videos!

[@troywheatley744]

cutlerylover ...these fellas make me smile Jeff...check em out...take care

[@lizwescott6739]

Put a farro rod in the lil slot and carry the marlin spike on a leather necklace.

[@snoopu2601]

I do like the wood handle look and the leather sheeve that go's with it the plastic handle and case not a big fan of i like more natural materials used for a knife don't get me wrong I like all different style of knives.

[@JonnyParker-]

Rather have a Bark River , thats where its at .

[@johnbenline2192]

Could get a fuckin Randal at that price

[@Beowulf_98]

700!! Fuck that i have a onterio SP-10 and thats a way more better knife then this, don't get me wrong N690 is a great steel but i'm not paying that price for it. Great video Jeff 😄 P&L

[@Michael-ks2tr]

It does looks like a cooking knife lol

[@Neeverseen]

$650 for n690, a leather sheath and two handle scales? Not to mention the horrible markings. I can get a full custom knife for less.

[@behindthen0thing]

Nice looking mfing knife

[@WeekendWarrior604]

I thought that was a firesteel 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Vinyl389]

I'm sorry, that's way too overpriced. Maybe in the $150-$200 it would be feasible. As a bladesmith and collector, it disgusts me that they think they can sell something in that price range for what it is. Extrema Ratio is overpriced in general. You just pay for the name. If you are going to drop $700, support a bladesmith. We need the money to live, and you are going to get a better knife.

[@OF01975]

Ian S. Why be disgusted at them for selling it? Be disgusted at people for buying it if theres a demand theres a supply

[@nathanielheidemann3112]

im a bladesmith too, i agree, for 300 i could make a nicer knife

[@astrazenica7783]

What a rip

[@centorossi46]

Are these italians crazy? They asking almost 250 dollars for a fucking sharpening stone with a wood box

[@shorty7943]

Its pronounced extrema ratio "ratzio"

[@mrmojo1584]

Just posted a vid of my knife collection. I have been a huge fan of yours for years. Check it out if you have time.

[@willythep0058]

If I wad up a piece of aluminum foil, it will always be unique and un-reproducible to the finest detail. It's still worthless, except for the recycle value. This is one of those. Pulled out my StrongArm in the BDZ-1 steel, and decided it was still a better knife even at 1/10 the cost. This knife is for stupid people with way too much money.

[@willythep0058]

Oh, to mention, you could buy 60 Mora Companions for the same price, if you don't care about the color.

[@ToughJourneyman]

Great review of an overpriced blade. I am shocked by the tang of the knife and the large marking makes it even worse.

[@timbrwolf2238]

That looks....TERRIBLE! Billboard on the blade....really?? Total fail on this design for me. Tang is also a no go for me.

[@samocadez7969]

3rd

[@____stu____]

Blade lettering cheapens the looks😑

[@OF01975]

Cool knife, i totally respect that just wouldnt send my money to any “african “ county for it to be used againts me via terrorism

[@PavleSavic00]

Four Twenty What African county? You do know Italy is in Europe, right?

[@OF01975]

Pavle Savic uhh i seen african in the title..

[@PavleSavic00]

Four Twenty The model name is South African, that's it. It has no affiliation with any African country...

[@cutlerylover]

as mentioned below the knife is made in Italy by an Italian company the model is just called Africa...But to add to your comment you have no problem sending money to China? everyone is America supports China one way or another buying stuff...

[@GoldplatedIronfist]

What African nation has terrorism that effected you?