Koenig Arius Titanium - Overview and Review

[@metal_complex]

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[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

But i didn't see this blade on your Amazon store ???? 🤣🤣🤣

[@eric_4_edc147]

I can highly recommend the Koenig Arius!! When I got my first one I bought it as a birthday present for myself. I was determined to get one and it took months last year to come across one I wanted. I have over 20 knives in my collection some from Chris Reeve, Hinderer, TRM, and other major companies but out of all of them the Arius is the king of my collection and yes it sees plenty of carry since I know the Koenig warranty is among the best. It’s definitely not priced for everyone to own one but it was a long time grail and I worked hard to get one, I’m definitely grateful to own one.

[@m1henry]

After several years I finally got mine. It is incredible in every way. One of the few knives that actually lives up to the hype.

[@WalterReade]

Agree

[@WalterReade]

John M. Runyon The hollow grind gets pretty thin. Mine measures 0.010-0.011.

[@ceejay8775]

I should have bought one of these when they were available.

[@carknelson5895]

I’m loving my Koenig Arius. Every one should experience one. I don’t recommend drinking alcohol or smoking or eating out until you can afford this knife.

[@edwins2396]

😂😂😂

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

Completely true statement. I’ve been loving mine so far. I’ve only had it a week but saved and worked plenty of ot to be able to buy the one I got. The action is like no other knife I’ve ever felt. Guillotine drop shot but silky smooth and controlled. Not like lose pivot drop shut on other knives. Worth every dollar spent on it and then sone. It’s been a grail of mine for like 5 years now

[@abc456f]

Bought the same model in m390 from dlt for $605 with silver hardware, another $30 for a blue screw set. Took me quite a while to find one and after I bought it, it was gone on dlt, so guess I got the last one. Most I've spent on a knife, but it is incredible. It fits my hand like it was custom made for me. Disassembly and reassembly was a breeze, came right back to center without any fiddling. Screws are nice and deep. Superb action. So happy I finally own one.

[@erich964]

Arguably, this is the best knife money can buy. For $700. This is in a different league than almost every other knife except for customs. It’s the Rolex Daytona of pocket knives.

[@journeymanedc]

New drinking game: Rules: Watch 3 Metal Complex reviews Take a shot each time: -"Benchmade griptillian or, in this case, the Ritter Houge" -"Handy dandy Wiha magnetic bit driver/bit selector" -Amazon links/scratch your itch - Spyderco awkward carry profile that no one comains about. - be drunk in 1 hour.

[@metal_complex]

LOL!!!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@northernninety7]

Ok stop I'll be dead. But thanks for reminding me I have a good bottle bourbon though.

[@jimmymassie8420]

Hahaha this is great 😊

[@imrankhawaja410]

LMFAO!!

[@sixplymaple1262]

Finally found one of these brand new for retail of $765. I’ve been looking forever! Thanks New Graham Knives!

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

Just bought one a week ago and am absolutely in love with it. Came with the factory zig zag miles scale and an aftermarket dark bead blasted version with the griot milling pattern in it. Only paid $800 for it and it’s a Gen. 4 batch 7 model.

[@CaptChet81]

Sweet I'll be looking to add one eventually 👍

[@alexleonard4157]

I have come to the realization that I have very expensive tastes when it comes to knives. The first knife I bought was a SENCUT Sachse Just because it had a button lock and it was 50 bucks and then I started watching your channel and I started making a list of "dream knives" And then I come across this video as well as your video for the Hinderer 3.5 XM18. And usually at the end you say what the price is and that's usually what I dread because I make it through the entire video and I'm like yeah yeah I like this I like this I love this knife and then you say for the low low price of $400 or $500. One day I will own a m390 with titanium scales and preferably a frame lock and it has to have a flipper.

[@ATherapeuticEdge]

I just picked up a Gen2 Arius.. Thanks for the, as always, excellent review

[@Adam-M]

Torturing myself and watching this... 😂 one day I’ll be in a position to order an arius, just no where near that point yet. Thanks for the video MC, I’ll keep living vicariously through you for now

[@MrBeanpop]

Prices definitely went up it's $1200 in Canada as of January 2022 for the base ti.

[@jackgallant4776]

It's so nice! Never go wrong with titanium and blue hardware! 👌🇨🇦

[@mikem4259]

Good video. Most of the time, people rave about the arius. I managed to get one ordered off the secondary market. They are not easy to come by, new or used. Can’t wait to get it in my hands.

[@Nolimitlandon2310]

Where can I find one of these.

[@288GTO100]

Just bought the all titanium , m390, all blue hardware and patterned handle from New Graham Knives for $820.They currently have 3 models available. Just got stoopid with the credit card. Couldn't wait any longer. Hate that the World is in dire straits. Hate to go $820 in debt. BUT this knife in hand is literally an anti depressant that I can hold and flip etc. anytime so ultimately it was worth it!!.... The price (in Bidenomics) going up about $70 annually) is only going up, that was also a deciding factor. Fiat Lux !!

[@NoncBear]

Always enjoyed the look and action of this knife. Also enjoy watching most people faun over it but I just can't make myself spend that money just yet lol. However every time I see you break out your xm18 it pulls me in more and more. I doubt I'll be able to fight the urge to get one of those much longer lol

[@drameday]

Beautiful knife. But I guess I’ll be happy with my 0562 Ti for now.

[@metal_complex]

Agreed 👍

[@kylelindberg7771]

they have with texturing and a choil.

[@andrewtoole1222]

Thank you for not pronouncing the "e" this time, lol. Also love how the "not full review" is still 18 min. long, haha. Still, another great review on what is currently my grail.

[@jamesstraub4981]

Gorgeous gorgeous knife. Maybe someday.

[@theunchartedtrucker1113]

Would the zero tolerance 0562 or some We knives be the closest thing In this realm of feel and function but half the price?

[@metal_complex]

Yes and no. They're great for sure, but it's a different feeling.

[@deacon383]

I got the 0562ti for Christmas and a Gen4 Arius about a week ago. The 0562ti is nothing short of incredible at $280 but the action ,detailing and refinement of the Arius reminds me of how it feels shutting a German car door. If you do go the 0562 route though go Ti, it's a stronger and crisper detent than the cf version's I've handled. Just my mileage but I was warned by someone that the 0562 is a gateway drug and he was correct.

[@metal_complex]

😉

[@cself55]

This knife is one of my grail knives right now!

[@BennyBladez-]

Don’t have one but I luv the aesthetics of this knife so much! Been a fan since it first came out. Thanks Complex

[@eyesintheskies]

Also pays to remember koenig is a small operation, these won’t be churned out and not by the millions, I’m 2 years in the future and there mega hard to get used eBay prices 900 dollars ( 20 cv)which is a lot for this but the extra dollar is because of the scarcity. When they do get sent out theyre gone in seconds so unless your one of those pros that gets a heads up on the drop time and buys ten . Actually I think they’ve just limited it 1 per order to make it fairer but still for joe blogs not in the trader scene your only option is eBay. Pretty hard to get even an x18 outside the u.s and there’s millions out there.

[@markgrant7407]

How much for one of them

[@chunguspizza]

Mark Grant probably >$600 if you can find one

[@eyesintheskies]

Micromilling or machining marks? What do we reckon folks? Do we care on a knife like this!?

[@oinnsheathen5684]

Are these better than Hinderer? Or should I buy another Hinderer. Hinderer vs Koenig vs CRK, who wins?

[@itsme5279]

Koenig warranty is shit $80 for a spa treatment and whatever shipping cost you! Chris Reeve free spa treatment!

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Beautiful blade !! I want one 👍👍👍

[@davidsaenz4434]

It's now $1100 on the secondary market and can't find it new anywhere. I've been looking for weeks

[@metal_complex]

Hate to break it to ya but it's been this way for years

[@davidsaenz4434]

@@metal_complex I just keep watching these videos from a few years ago(you and nick and others) everyone's like "yeah this knife comes in at $500, they're pretty easy to find new" lol I'd love to buy this for $500 lol

[@metal_complex]

@@davidsaenz4434 unfortunately that's no longer the case. I wish it was but the demand has quadrupled it seems. Supply has likely dropped or remained the same

[@profesorEDC]

Love this darn knife! Hey MC do a review of a Paragon please, I know you can probably get one borrowed.

[@azraell33]

Holt has gone up. $700 is the cheapest I have seen sold on holtbladeworks. I have been trying to get one form their lottery.

[@idka4523]

I'm waiting for the mini 😁

[@xxcaseyxxc]

Damn that's a good looking knife 😍

[@ryanc5681]

This is my grail knife I am trying to het one so bad I been waiting

[@tankcrowe5417]

Hate to say it but my Arno Bernard Orca is a little better feeling knife. But I like them both. Very similar blade shapes.

[@19Bearsfansince79]

Boy these are hard to find I've only found eBay so far....

[@metal_complex]

They pop up every now and then on DLT and USAmadeblade

[@randyf.9188]

Small detail, but wouldn't you want the show side of the pivot to match the rest of the hardware?

[@metal_complex]

Idk. Some people might. I'd want mine to be all satin. This doesnt bother me though

[@jonathaneaton3911]

Great vid

[@metal_complex]

Thanks for joining my channel membership 😊

[@codys5727]

I can't understand when you or other reviewers say that you can't recommend a knife because of its availability. You can recommend it, just warn that it may be difficult to obtain

[@metal_complex]

Because it's frustrating for people. Saying "This is awesome! You should try it!... Good luck finding one" - Isn't fun for anyone, and makes my channel look bad.

[@codys5727]

@@metal_complex I can understand the frustration of not being able to find them easily but that's part of the excitement of knife channels. I don't watch you or nick shabazz to get a boring opinion on a 30 dollar knife that blade hq or SMKW are going to produce a video of and act like it is the pinnacle of a quality knife. We want to see the best of what's available, something that we can treasure that feels special. There are hundreds of boring knife channels reviewing boring middle of the road production knives. We don't need more

[@jamieluvsknives3912]

Not an easy knife to find i looked for weeks i finally found a new gen 4 for sale so i ordered it i should have it by Monday

[@metal_complex]

They're substantially more frequent than in the recent past. You'll see more within a month or so.

[@luisortega259]

Check out edcfoundry.com, they get a lot of Koenig with different finishes

[@michaels2787]

Nice review as always. I will never own a Koenig because I am not interested in waiting for months for one to become available or even joining a lottery. I also hate their website. No knife products listed. Seriously? I can get a Shirogorov in two weeks shipped from Russia (and I have). Keep it and stop elevating your product to God-like status. It's a friggin knife.

[@skycorrigan6511]

I FINALLY FOUND ONE! HOLY SHNIKE!

[@Jmwtime]

Yeah, that’s awesome.

[@brianrobinson3961]

Gen 4’s are insanely thin behind the edge.

[@brianrobinson3961]

John M. Runyon Just measured mine. 15 thousands at the back of the blade and 18 closer to the tip.

[@metal_complex]

Damn! That's awesome

[@quaxenleaf]

“You’re going to pay less for the Koenig…” 🤣🤣🤣

[@metal_complex]

Date on the upload

[@paskin1430]

I just picked up the Giant Mouse Sonoma and absolutely love it in all aspects. Can you review it for us? I appreciate it

[@Diaszurana]

I prefer titanium to carbon fiber, myself. I couldn't care less about the weight.

[@everydaybladesinc]

I’m sorry but the Hinderer is a gerber compared to the Koenig.

[@metal_complex]

I'd say the Hinderer is a ZT compared to the Koenig. Let's not go so far as "Gerber" lol

[@Clambelly]

$490 and Out of Stock ... going to have to pass, and wait for the $49.00 version. Simply a matter of time and we should start to see full Ti frame lock flippers in the realistic price point category for the rest of us slobs.

[@harrytugnut8711]

Have you ever been to Ram ranch?

[@Clambelly]

@@harrytugnut8711 never heard of it ... is it a Dodge dealership ... or some sort of slang reference for something I do not want to know

[@dogdrawz1765]

Talk about unobtanium.

[@jtucci5711]

$500 and they can't keep them in stock? Have we all lost our minds? Spare me. You have been saying for months that your calipers are crap. Lol

[@lenzielenski3276]

Wow, 17 minutes just to find out you don't like it.

[@metal_complex]

I'm gonna guess you're kidding.

[@CaptChet81]

🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@jamestedrow5115]

I just recieved my Arius 2 days ago from DLT trading. Its as cllse to perfect as a knife can be. I cant stop flipping and flicking this thing . My only gripe is this is too nice if a knife to come in a cardboard box. If it came inna waterproof plastic case like Grimsmos do it would be perfect.

[@jamestedrow5115]

Mine is m390 steel it is marked on the opposite side of the blade but is really tiny. It has a pretty large sharpening choil

[@bryanbushby2754]

Where, s the thumbstuds my my all time favorite deployment system. So fill in that long dirt collecting hole spank in a pair of large thumb studs now you have a knife ........ Just kidding thanks for the review I believe you but the drop shut and snappy deployment never come together I guess I may just have to buy one to find out if your bull shitting me or not ! Arius is that a planet near your Ani's ?

[@markgrant7407]

I really want one I’ll trade my Inkosi lol

[@markgrant7407]

ablackprep for real that’s crazy I guess I’ll keep my Inkosi then lol