Hydra - Buzzard Black Vulture, Unboxing & Review

[@richardsteinbergmakingknives]

This knife is now on the shelf in our store and can be found on our website. I've also decided to order more. They are at a great price point. Definitely a lot for your money. ...Richard

[@bigmikesheeran]

The box could be used for cigars. It looks about the same size as a cigar caddy.

[@markedeloy]

Very cool blade, I like it.

[@jack_batterson]

Nice review. I would have liked to know a bit more about the ergonomics and how the edge geometry works. I have big hands and the handle looks short (in keeping with the knife's EDC/emergency design, I guess). Sometimes a short handle works, sometimes not. Does that ring actually add some security when gripping? The edge looks obtuse. I imagine that it would cut a seatbelt or string pretty well. No doubt that it would open packages well. It doesn't look like it would be great for slicing cheese or salami because of the obtuse edge. I wonder why they added a coating? If it is a stainless....does it really need a coating? I think I'd like this knife a whole lot better if it came in VG-10 or CPM 3V (if cost weren't an issue). Those wrenches and bit driver look like a lawsuit waiting to happen. Fun ideas, but.....yikes! Last: I looked for it on the website. It doesn't seem to be available at this time (late June, 2021). As I noted in another comment for another video, I find the website difficult to use. Might just be my computer (Mac laptop), but I'd strongly encourage you to refine the website. It looks like a really interesting store you have there, with some great products, but I find the website a bit frustrating and sort of give up trying to browse. All the best!

[@richardsteinbergmakingknives]

Hey Jack, thanks for your comments! I really do appreciate your help in making our website better. It is a work in progress and we are addressing each of the issues you bring up. To answer your questions, the ring does ad some security but I'm really not a fan. But then I'm not a karambit guy. The edge is ground at a very high angle, I'm sure to add toughness. It's sharp but the high angle would not make it very good at finer tasks. It is a good edge for its intended use though. The bit is designed to be used with the sheath on, but I can see your point. Ouch... And I'm with you, I like the better steels.

[@markedeloy]

Lmao, I was just going to comment that it’s probably metric