What Makes The Circadian So Different?

[@gideonstactical]

The Giveaway is closed and I want to congratulate toddwilson1230 who is our lucky random winner of the Circadian. Thank you all for participating!

[@kristiandavidsen5043]

Just bought one! Living outside the US, free shipping is a huge selling point and in reality made it possible for my to buy a 300 dollar knife instead of a 230 dollar knife at "the same price". Very excited!

[@Anythingelse83]

@@kristiandavidsen5043 free shipping is a good perk too. Nice pick up!

[@razorsharp170]

Love the design. The handle looks perfect to me. But at $100 an inch. Hard pass.

[@gideonstactical]

Fair enough!

[@TheKalkara131]

Thanks for the heads up, I'll just skip the video then. No point watching if I'm never going to even consider buying it

[@Anythingelse83]

@@razorsharp170 interesting take on how to value something, did you get the cheapest cost per inch TV out there too? 😂

[@razorsharp170]

​@@Anythingelse83 i was trying to be funny😅

[@Anythingelse83]

@@razorsharp170haha I was going to say! 😂 hard to tell via text sometimes haha Really though, considering the handmade USA made leather sheath and Ulti clip you get with this knife and if you obtain points on their site to get a discount, it’s a pretty good value IMO.

[@Anythingelse83]

Mine just came in and I want to say- this thing is amazing. Stu and co really knocked this one out of the park, my first Reiff and exactly what I wanted and needed in a fixed blade. I cannot wait to use this for years, knowing that it will hold up to whatever I throw at it and if not, they will take care of me. If you looked at this knife and scoffed at the price, I understand that a knife of this price may not be for everyone but MAN is the quality and package amazing. You’re also supporting an American company and other American companies they worked with on this package. Kudos to Reiff on this one, it’s a keeper.

[@DarnGood1]

Ive really wanted a Reif- love this one for an edc. Its just out of my budget. I have premium USA made taste, and a Morakniv budget 😢

[@gideonstactical]

That is tough

[@superdave6415]

Garberg carbon is still nice or look at the terava 110

[@oliviergavillet6418]

@DamGood1, Good choice, I am not sure that you need something else! I am hearing that everyday from my wife. But Reiff and that one in particular is beautiful, tough I guess and versatile. I have the same problem with the budget. I will stop drinking beers Fridays and Saturdays and put this money in a Reiff. I wish you the best from Sweden ❤, take care.

[@dustinwhitt5297]

This is easily my favorite design of theirs and looks pretty awesome. Love the rough micarta handle too!

[@griff7749]

Architect AK3 is about $160 for 62hrc magnacut, great usa made kydex or leather sheath, and lifetime warranty. They say if you break it at any time, they'll replace for free. I've personally had great experience with their customer service; the owner Ethan Stoops usually will handle it personally. And it's White River making the blades, and you can order the blade only for $86 and make your own handle or sheath. It's pretty crazy no one is talking about the AK3 in the EDC fixie craze, it's maybe the highest value US made fixed blade.

[@gideonstactical]

Yes, just got off the phone with Ethan today. Excellent dude great designs. Review coming next week on the AK eight

[@curtelverd4008]

I love the handle design, and how the leather sheath fits in the pocket. I wish other companies would follow suit! There are so many great fixed blades that come with a sheath that isn’t what I’m looking for.

[@Sanguivore]

Agreed. A bad sheath is a killer for me.

[@battleswine3564]

I have a Reiff F3 in 3V/G10 and it's been my EDC for a while. I really like the look Circadian's micarta scales.

[@fgallogallo7]

My wife and I are fine with the Gerber principles. Been using them for a few years now we love them can’t go wrong for $60 a knife.

[@thedef1st561]

Yup! Same Here

[@ToddH-m9b]

For $60 the Gerber Principle is a great value, made in the USA knife. I have three.

[@FrankTranDesign]

I love the narrower blade design, but I love the handle on the circadian

[@jsboyer29]

I absolutely love that knife. I love the sheath also. That’s often the most overlooked aspect of a knife. You always do a good job of pointing out the quality, or lacked there of, of the sheath. Anyway, another awesome video and knife!

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

I'm still loving my ESEE3 S35VN I bought awhile back. It's pretty much the same size as this Reif knife. Also the ESEE Xancudo 3" fixed has replaced all my folders I never took small fixed knives seriously until I bought it.

[@outrider212]

Been a dedicated folding knife guy for EDC use the entire time ive been able to. I really do have to agree with you though on this last year or so being an amazing time for the EDC fixed blade market. This newest Reiff blade may just get me to change my mind.

[@charlescollier7217]

Thanks for sharing this, Aaron. And thanks for the generous giveaway opportunity! Oh, I'm a lover of broad blades, personally - better slicers, in general.

[@brotherhood-n-arms]

Looks very well made and glad to see made in the USA. Awesome giveaway item, thanks.

[@gingebrien2408]

We should only be so lucky. The handle is a we different from most of Reiff knives. Love the sheath . Magnacut sweet.

[@Anythingelse83]

For those saying this is too expensive, I’d also like to point out the Leatherman “Malloy Special” knife, which makes this Circadian/sheath/Ulti clip combo look like an incredible value.

[@liviuilea6926]

Omg! I ordered mine before seeing your review on it (that is unusual for me😀);can’t wait to get it and couldn’t wait for your review 😊

[@gideonstactical]

So cool!

[@Bullets4TheDevil]

The black one is sick... and that sheath.

[@MrTapdogg13]

Great looking knife. I use a Gerber principle as my edc

[@ToddH-m9b]

Gerber Principle is a great value, made in the usa.

[@zachd.2900]

Love the knife! The handle looks very comfortable and the slicey blade! USA made!

[@Ivel9119]

That looks exactly like the style of knives I prefer. Nice comfy handle with a large (drop) clip point.

[@bdcochran01]

The tough part is that you have reviewed so many great knives that qualify as a fix blade edc knife. I did find a source for the discontinued fixed blade Buck knife and it is great.

[@GS-lh2nx]

I love the new handle design. Looks classy and comfortable. I know Kydex is king but there is just something about a leather sheath.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

I’m excited for the Circadian, I’ve been eager for it for awhile before they released. It’s gonna be cool to see what other variants they come out with.

[@JeepsCafe]

Nice looking knife, I like the blade design and the interchangeable scales. Awesome for edc, love the pocket clip and leather sheath. Excellent review GT!

[@LL-ty7wr]

Got one coming excited to receive my circadian hopefully this week

[@allengoe3605]

It's about time I try a fixed blade for EDC.

[@Whitty556]

Reiff just kick more and more goals with every new drop . I have the F4 & F6 in 3V which I love but living in a humid area they really suffer with corrosion . Keen to see how these magnacuts hold up as I have a TJ Schwarz overland which is incredible it takes the salt air really well 😊

[@gideonstactical]

That one of sweet!

[@henrytoler8707]

I really like the new handle style and the broad flat grind. A solid brand, well done.

[@phillmint1525]

What a Beauty ! Unfortunately the stonewashed Version are already sold out. But will keep an eye on it and probably hoping for some kind of special offer as it is somewhat pricey as are all REIFF knives. Thanks for the review.

[@vyr01]

2:40 a swedge is a feature on a blade - see harpoon - a clip point is a shape of the blade

[@steely_mike]

I like the larger design

[@JPHomeland]

I like both models. Thanks for the very good review

[@jaymecarter7425]

Love the new style handle and sheath!

[@Rammer_Jammer]

Love the Reiff circadian just can't afford it right now but great video Aaron!

[@ronp4529]

I like the look of the F3 more, but this one ain't bad. An F3 in full flat magnacut would be interesting. Love that leather sheath.

[@Giro1972]

Love the look of these blades

[@steeltrident]

With knife prices going up like they have been the competition is way more crowded for a company like Benchmade. Interesting times in the knife world.

[@PreparedWolf34]

I like the wider blade on short knives. Gives me more confidence in using it. Love the leather sheath but prefer a belt loop.

[@gideonstactical]

Wouldn’t be hard to attach a belt loop.

[@PreparedWolf34]

@@gideonstactical Yes, if I get one that’s what I’ll do. Plenty of old belts to work with.

[@abbeybremner4162]

My favourite blade length and belly for deer processing. Ahhh- another dream knfey

[@freestatefellow]

This feels like the fixed blade version of a Ritter Hogue. If I were less suburban, this would be a sweet buy.

[@traviswrangler4833]

Where I live this knife is $410 out of my range for a small knife I’ve been using a bk eskabar with esee izula scales out of all these fancy super steels I still fall back to 1095 lol

[@sircassie891]

Awesome knife, thanks for your stellar reviews!

[@michaellaird9262]

Looks like it has a comfortable handle. Sounds like they have a great warranty to. Mite be worth saving my pennies for lol

[@rob10ring]

Looks great in hand!

[@LouietheKnifeAddict]

61- 63 is Benchmades hrc and Spyderco's, Artisan is using 63hrc & Tactile us using 63-64hrc. Steve Callari Customs is doing 64hrc on magnacut. Don't waste your money if it isn't 62 & up in hrc for magnacut you are buying S30v. Remember also if the blade is DLC it's going to have a lower HRC due to having to reheat it for the DLC.

[@griff7749]

60-61 hrc magnacut is still a lot tougher than s30v and more stainless. Especially for a fixed blade, that extreme toughness would be nice, as well as stainlessness. Also, toughness goes way down at 64 and up according to Larrin. So it's all about what you want, and if a little extra wear resistance is worth the drop in toughness. I agree 62-63 is probably best for smaller knives, but it's not that deep

[@randallbeauchamp8245]

Those look awesome! I like the wider blade.

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Aaron, nice one and certainly cant complain about the warranty. I like both handle, and blade, styles .... depends what you predominately want to do with it. Main thing for me is to have at least 4 in. of "usable" grip even with only a 3-4 in. blade. (and girthier the better, mind you, for a carver I dont care quite so much). Also, whilst I am EDC-ing small fixies a lot more, can't say I'm a fan of in, (or on), pocket carry, that remains the realm of the folder IMO. ....... i.e. a pocket knife ; ) Cheers Duke. P.S. I note in the comments, price is a big deal, ..and yes it is, this one is out of my zone too. However, if that is the case, I'd suggest, without gett'n all bitter and twisted, simply look at it design/concept wise and appreciate it, or not, on that basis alone and move on. Aaron looks at many, many right across the price spectrum.

[@4673962]

Would love to see a version with a 3 3/4" blade with a bit more tip drop. I do loke these handles a lot better compared to the boxy, roundish ones on the 3. Great video, great knife. Good job Aaron, thanks.

[@ParrishJMiller]

I like this one a lot! The ESEE Sencillo seems like another close competitor in size and design.

[@gideonstactical]

Similar but this is a much better design, sheath, handle ergos and grind are better on the Reiff.

[@ParrishJMiller]

@@gideonstactical, my Sencillo has a very nice, even grind, but the stock sheath isn't great. I purchased an aftermarket Armatus Carry sheath and an Ulticlip.

[@bradgrand79]

Creeley Mako is probably the most competitive option.

[@aaronburnett3101]

Definitely looking to get into the edc fixed blade game.

[@nikonguy505]

Sweet design. Would love to see a 3v variant. Will probably get one either way!

[@dennispoley6005]

Like the new style handle, but prefer the old style blade shape. Love the Magnacut!

[@michaelblanton9949]

I like the belly on the blade and handle. Looks a great multipurpose camp/utility knife.

[@garys8415]

Big belly knives are great.

[@BravoBassin]

I like both knives but I like the gray fatter handle one better.

[@humantiger72]

Ive been keeping my eyes open for something just like that

[@lukedawg357SIG]

Looks like a great knife thanks for the video and links.

[@lilchirp4846]

And even the pouch looks nice!

[@michaelstjohn6086]

Narrow blade for me, more finger groove would be great though!

[@TWknives]

Looks like a great user. Appreciate the content and the opportunity. 👋

[@Halligan515]

I like the looks and blade style of the newer knife a bit more. I tend to have a preference for the full flat grind.

[@warthog8369]

Love the design.

[@UABFWSS]

Original. Just got a f4 scandi the other day, instant favorite. Really liking the micarta vs the g10 that was on the original f4 I had b4

[@Mike-id8gu]

Very nice looking knife and sheath. Strikes me that another competitive option might be The Ursus 45?

[@gideonstactical]

The Ursus Cub yes, the 45 is much bigger

[@achimgeist5185]

Reminds me of the Schnitzel TRI (Sandvic 14C28N), especially the Special Edition (CPM 3V). The prices of knives these days are often crazy, in that price range I would spend a couple of bucks more and buy a TRC South Pole or Pohlheim.

[@Xandrosi]

Really liked the knife. Really hated the sheath. Wish a good kydex was an option.

[@aaronb7800]

Dang! Sweet knife, bummed i missed the chance to win it. Darn work gets in the way of all the good stuff.😂

[@JaredWright304]

Sweet looking fixed blade!!!

[@Tusk2001]

In this case i like the broader blade

[@electrofixzzy6067]

Circadian looks Nice..🔪👀

[@jzeff6250]

Wow. This really looks like a ursus Cub knockoff. Chunky fat blade and much thicker handle than all previous Reiff designs. Would be very interesting to see those two knives side by side. Cub is $200 in Magnacut, btw.

[@gideonstactical]

Ya sold my cub because I didn’t like it. This is much better ergos

[@stevog44]

@@gideonstacticalwhere do you sell knives? I have quite a few I’d like to off load.

[@clintonrich60]

Very Cool design for a EDC.

[@danielsoundso8104]

beautifull knife. I could realy use a fixed blade in that size

[@Nooonmfhjjjuu]

Man these guys keep upping the prices I’m happy with my 16$ mora

[@remfj40]

Nice, Would be fantastic to have a knife of this quality.

[@mattamuskeet]

Nice knife, but over valued imo and it being consistently out of stock is annoying. You could buy a Lionsteel M5 and T5 for that price, or Joker’s Nomad + Campero + Lynx. I’m all for buying American, but sometimes there is better value elsewhere.

[@tylerj6249]

Great vid! Love this reiff!

[@gideonstactical]

Me too!

[@johnb.7297]

Hey sir have you heard from reiff when the circadian will be back in stock? ❤thanks great vid.

[@gideonstactical]

Not yet

[@michaelteasdale8697]

Great knife thanks for the review!

[@frank4fun64]

Nice knife, however I'd choose the Schwarz Overland Sport over it. Not a fan of canvas micarta and they dont give any G10 option

[@SinistralCitizen]

Such a cool knife!

[@FarmersSON55]

The broader handle looks more comfortable,

[@justinluckyp1116]

300+ dollar knife to open boxes and cut cardboard awesome 👌

[@gideonstactical]

Yes, that’s all does.

[@MJ-km3qz]

Thanks for the great content!

[@GaryWiens-c8o]

I think i like the blade profile od the F3 better but the handle ergonomics of the ofbthe circadian.

[@gideonstactical]

That would be an awesome combo

[@InGratitudeIam]

I am so looking forward to getting this knife... someday. :)) I think this will be much better than the than the ESEE Sencillo because of the handle/stocks/grip/whatever for extended periods of work. For pocket carry, I'm surprised they didn't go with Kydex in a taco style.

[@nothim7321]

Definitely like pocket fixed blades. This one is just too darn expensive. Looks interesting though. Maybe they'll release it in 1095. For less than half the price.

[@Sanctified_Leather]

Absolutely 💯 awesome 👏

[@jmellen9275]

When you did the "stab test" you did NOT wiggle the knife left or right. Why not?

[@gideonstactical]

Did some, but but I’ve said it on a few other videos tiny fix blades like this that are either thick in stock on full flat. Grind are going to snap with just about every steel. I’ll be addressing stab test in the future and what to look for and what to consider a lot of it has to do with the type of knife. I’m gonna do a stab with a spider coat and full flat ride every single knife they make will snap.

[@corny155]

Great design

[@xtian5399]

Hey how is the tip strength on it?

[@gideonstactical]

I wouldn’t pry with it. The F3 is thicker

[@ExhumedTornado]

Interesting EDC knife and leather sheat design. I like it. Good ergonomics, rounded handle, short knife, perfect. But $280? So probably 320 Euro. It is way about my limit i would spend for a EDC knife. I would bite on my thumb if i lose it. 😂

[@sparrow_bushcraft5307]

Love mine such a great knife .

[@bbro5399]

Very good looking knife. However, it would be a belt knife for me.

[@calebs7567]

I hate when people call stuff overpriced when it’s not but this is definitely overpriced in my opinion… overpriced magnacut just because of the name and that’s legit a $10 piece of leather for the sheath…

[@LL-ty7wr]

The warranty alone is worth the price not many companies offer that type of no hassle warranty at all

[@gideonstactical]

Yes the warranty is excellent

[@LL-ty7wr]

@@gideonstacticalalso Reiff knives is a great company they stand behind their knives 🔪

[@calebs7567]

@@LL-ty7wr is it tho? Are you really using your warranty that much? I’d say 70% of people buying this knife probably don’t even use it and they baby it in a safe

[@LL-ty7wr]

@@calebs7567yeah but for those of us who do use the knife it’s worth the price if it breaks or is lost or stolen then it’s definitely worth it in my opinion

[@PawelPietrzakAC]

Looks awesome