Not Gonna Lie, This Review Got Away From Me - Bestech Slasher Folding Knife - Overview and Review

[@metal_complex]

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[@metal_complex]

For some reason, I used this knife review as a foundation for a slightly related rant about "boring designs". This wasn't entirely fair. I didn't want to edit anything out because I still somewhat agree with my own words, I just don't think they were well placed. The Slasher is a decent knife. Should have left it at that 😅

[@realbroggo]

No problem. Rants sometimes just come out when we least expect it. I think we can all agree that the market is saturated with 3" D2 Micarta/G10. I'd also love to see this blade at 3.50" or even 3.75" to really maximise the blade design. Have a great day - go and flip one of your Hinderers a few times it will make you feel better.

[@Luc1dRock]

Oh no... good, a little rebukes are needed now and then. :P

[@scotchgame279]

I agree with you. I'm currently looking for a unique design with at least 3.75 blade. With a name like Slasher, it could be bigger. Thanks, great review, as always.

[@andrewdarowski1975]

I'm the exact opposite. I always see cool designs, then see that they're over 3 inches and just wish that they made a mini version instead.

[@b_shady_22]

Agreed 💯🤙🏼

[@BeagsBlades]

I'm with you. I have big knives for when I need them but for edc that 3" range is about perfect. 3.25 max.

[@hificat101]

I bought one of these as a gift for my neighbor after seeing the unboxing. It's really nice, but I think the detent is a little stiff for a thumbstud only knife. Would be perfect for a back flipper. I love the blade shape and scales and would buy one for myself it was a back flipper. Anyway, my neighbor loves it, so thanks for making me aware.

[@Sanchito209]

I'm immediately interested when I see those larger knives.

[@landontreinen3062]

It would seem (at least to me) that 60 to 70 percent of production OEM’s and knife manufacturers in general have a really hard time reaching a Rockwell hardness higher than 61. If this is true it would stand to reason that these companies are using higher end steels almost as a marketing ploy more so than an actual benefit for the end user. If the best they can do is 61 Rockwell, I would rather they use steels that perform best between 59-61, than use higher end super steels that are ultimately wasted by poor or insufficient heat treat. Either that, or figure out a way to reach the target Rockwell hardness for these super steels. What is the point in M390 at 59HRC?

[@Hungrybird474]

I e been saying this for a while that everyone’s super steels aren’t much to brag about when the heat treat is 59 depending on the steel . Like the magnacut s not heat treated to high enough hrc . At least we know spyderco does a 62 pretty regular . My hogue deka was too easy to sharpen but I don’t know enough enough about magnacut to really say

[@Jade-Cat]

watching this review has been quite an experience :P i'm getting into the hobby, and looking to purchase my first knife that i pick myself (i. e. not a gift). after doing my research, deciding on a blade shape and locking mechanism, i finally found what appears to be the single sheepsfoot crossbar that fit my aesthetic taste... and then it's biggest downside appears to be being generic! if there are truly so many like this, where are they? ;) this is meant in good spirits, not as a complaint. as mentioned i am a newcomer, and expectations and what is considered boring surely differs at such distinct levels of experience. i'm happy to hear the knife is good, and boring is exactly what i'm looking for, so it's probably what i'll end up getting.

[@c.h.schouler6621]

I really love this knife. The action is amazing and the feel is great.

[@clintcrosby6337]

I agree. I like this knife alot but seen it a million times. Excellent review MC.

[@Cid_1]

The hardness on the D2 for the Slasher is listed as 58-60HRC, so a bit on the low side for D2 on a folder (in my humble opinion).

[@metal_complex]

I agree

[@57HEMIviken]

Love the blade shape enjoy the design dont even mind the D2 but why use full size knife blade thickness on a knife this size?

[@pop4803]

I like the 3in. size. Still useful but carries better.

[@icarrymyrevolverinsingleac9564]

Off topic here.. I own a CRTK Hootnany and i challenge you to find a knife that has a greater mechanical sound opening. It’s an awesome knife and I’m not sure if you ever check it out. I think you’ll like it.

[@jordansorensen9895]

I feel the same way I wish we could get some budget 4” or 4.5” knives same quality as this

[@markp4401]

What’s the largest production folding knife out there? Two candidates would be the Cold Steel Espada XL and the giant Opinel.

[@TheWhiskyExplorer]

Thanks MC. This looks like a slightly better version or at least equal to the Raccoon. Maybe you could compare the 2 when you get your hands on that one please? I would almost lean towards the new raccoon just based on steel choice.

[@grattof]

I like it. But yeah, definitely prefer bigger knives. A big knife can do small knife tasks, but not vice-versa

[@Stahlwerk88]

Looks pretty cool. I like the blade shape and the handle looks comfortable. A bigger version would be even better, agreed.

[@dayontapout]

I HATE the pocket clip. I bought the green micarta and black blade version. I had to refinish the edge right out of the box and, for lack of a better term, add a tip as it was blunt upon arrival. I replaced the clip with a titanium Civivi clip and it's much better.

[@ghettomonk79]

I really dig the knife, but the pocket clip position absolutely sucks and creates a major pokey hot spot so I put on a non-deep carry clip. Also beware the lockbar is pressed together and the passthrough hole isn't large enuff to remove the lockbar, making the knife real tricky to take apart and assemble.

[@knifetech101]

I've noticed that all the big knives seem to be in smaller runs or they will make 3 small knife models and one big model and the big ones always sell out. Think of everything PMP has made over 3.5"... all sold out.

[@elugelab1]

On the knife that you got it seems you can put the pocket clip on the left side, but on all the pictures of the knife, it’s only for the right side. Maybe it’s a yet to be released version?

[@martinbose7163]

I noticed the same thing. Another ambidextrous knife that doesn't seem to exist in the real world.

[@bubbicus]

I love your snobby voice, it totally reminds me of Ruprecht on Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, freaking cracks me up!

[@metal_complex]

Thank you? 😅

[@realbroggo]

I love the design but I would love it more at 3.50" (or even 3.75"). I think that blade design on a large knife would work hard. A shift from D2 to perhaps 154CM would top it off for me. Sharp blades all.

[@Bingo1Dog]

I like knives at around 3.5" blade length (3.25" is about the shortest I like). It seems whenever I see a new knife that I like the blade shape of (modified sheepsfoot/wharncliffe/reverse tanto/whatever you want to call it) its in the 3" range (maybe up to 3.25"). My favorite edc is my Civivi Brigand with copper scales/154cm blade. It had about a 3.5" blade (now its about 3.25" because I used it for non knife things). I want to pick up the chevalier but still haven't pulled the trigger because life hasn't let me put money towards hobbies recently. Maybe I should clear out some stuff I don't use and buy one.

[@gordontrainer3546]

I would love to see that knife with jimping almost the full length of blade 7/8s of the top. Specifically a blade of that style

[@karabinas]

Is it normal to need to have a knife on order to feel complete?

[@Pzykoh_Tey]

So basically, it gets lost on the crowd of sub 8" budget knife ... Another great reviews MC.

[@n0148813]

I like this, but…I currently own 3 qsp penguins. Not so sure I got room in the collection for this one. As always, great review MC.

[@prybarknives]

Just for reference, about 10% to 15% of my collection is under 3.5" Most are right at 3.5".

[@JacobBrantley90]

You should put a sign on the wood block, that reads, “ye old wood block” 😂

[@bigfudge20]

i’m gonna be honest, i’ve just heard you say that your tools are very inexpensive and very recommendable a lot over the last few weeks and i ended up buying those same tools for myself lol

[@gordontrainer3546]

Beautiful knife and a great review.... I like little not to pointy knives . Along this line..though only would want a few of the blade style

[@paulg.5997]

Do any manufacturers make a warncliff/ sheeps foot style blade with gimping on the front drop of the blade?

[@DHawaii]

I really liked that knife, except for the pocket clip. It was a pretty bad hot spot for me. I sold mine.

[@DangRoss]

I actually have one of these. They're awesome looking but the action and feel is lackluster.

[@gordontrainer3546]

Also love the width . Big hands with arthritis needs that.

[@Below-Average_Joe]

Knives that are about 7” overall with a blade right at 3” makes sense for issues of legality. A 3” blade knife is unobtrusive and much less likely to generate unwanted attention.

[@metal_complex]

Ya but we have 10 billion of them. We have this issue thoroughly covered.

[@everydaycarry1328]

Thank you for not lying

[@_Nathan-]

I agree this would be better around 8.5”. Decent knife but too small.

[@EvilBambo0]

good knife for a new viewer or those new to the scene. Bestech has done everything right, just nothing new like you said. Even if this is bigger with better steel than D2.

[@jdisdetermined]

Just name that wood block Brick Wall, and boom, you’re doing something.

[@scrick7112]

Complex. What was that all about? I love your content and your collection. My every day carry is my native 5. Cut zip locks, packages ect. 4 inch handle,3 inch blade. It’s a user I can drop it and not worrying about dropping it .I’m not going to use my xm 18 3.5 as an edc. It’s my collecting steel. Longer than a 4 inch handle digs in my groin in my pocket when I sit and hike. That’s my example. I have collector fix blade and folders just like you. AD Demko 20.5 small one. And your saying you like that knife cause you can put your forefinger at the end of the blade,Still love you Complex. Just my thoughts. This is weird like you say after your rants sometimes.

[@johncampaniello9658]

Good review thank U But I must disagree I like the larger knives for the woods and maybe for the work bag, but as for a EDC give me a knife 3" or less it's long enough to take care of most tasks yet draws less attention if I need to use it in a public setting non knife people don't seem to get quite as tents with a small knife Also Massachusetts is a state where everything is regulated, a True nany state 😎

[@machtmer]

I love larger knives too. Can see the reasons for having smaller models available. But for my hands, I prefer the PM2 to PM3 and love the Shaman. Kinda doubt I’d really enjoy carrying/using a Praetorian, but they’re more interesting to me than a $60 3” sheepsfoot.

[@largeheartshark6491]

Would be a good work knife for me but only if they came with black clips

[@gordontrainer3546]

I know it's priced good but I can't do $60 right now. Man but I LOVE IT LIKE A BIG MAC WITH TWO QUARTER POUNDER PATTIES .. aka THE BIG G MAC lol

[@itzikca]

I think If you make something that generic, it needs to have some kind of advantage, either with price or better steel and so on.

[@OffTheGrid1982]

It's a solid EDC choice.

[@nickhathaway4617]

I have 1 and love it

[@paulrambo9656]

This would be great in a sheepdog xl size

[@ndavis08]

Kinda thought it was the Penguin at first glance😂

[@Benroe-yz1nz]

My hands barely fit in my pockets so I end up gravitating towards smaller knives🤷🤷

[@P_Rodd]

I get the argument, agreed its a bit unfair for this knie review hehe. There is certainly a lot of very similar knives but it's just more options for everyone. If they don't want them, they will vote with their wallets. I could see as a knife content based channel though it would get old.

[@gordontrainer3546]

Hellno it's PERFECT EVERY DAY CARRY KNIFE

[@Salamando3D]

This knife ain't nearly as boring of a design as the Elementum is 😂 But I'm a contrarian so I have to hate things everybody else fawns over. I own that part of me and I sleep well at night, tyvm. Also, that blade shape looks more like a purple monkey dishwasher to me. Take that for what you will.

[@nomadjedimaster7690]

Reminds me of the pro tech Malibu

[@ztalman]

I agree with you on the bigger 👍💯

[@EastCoastMan603]

Compare and contrast this video with the bastion knives (with the mammoth tooth). I get that you have to do a certain amount of mass appeal but I think your real skill is in customs and rare one offs.

[@metal_complex]

I love a good budget knife. They're amazing when they're unique. I just get tired of seeing the same ideas beat into the ground

[@sethprice241]

We like big knives!

[@Aluze]

The size thing is exactly how I feel about all the front flippers and thumbholes and the extended edge tip blade shapes and super thin blade stock and every knife being a buttonlock or axis or nonlocking slipjoints. No offense. I like flippers and framelocks and thicker blades, stuff you and other reviewers all seem to not like. *shrug* The industry all collectively moves to what the newest fad is so you end up with a LOT of trends and bandwagons coming and going. Everyone's got things they like, and yeah it is frustrating when the trend as a whole is going where you don't align with. Though in this case .. a bit thinner handles and bigger blade would have done this a lot of good.

[@mattsedcandmore.1290]

I like big knives and I can not lie...

[@toadstkr]

Until the 3” law changes I’m guessing you’re still gonna see this size be popular and it’s funny cuz small knife guys are still saying there’s too many large ones 😂😂😂 we reviewers are a fickle bunch

[@roybokelman4215]

These companies are all thinking: EDC all day, every day.

[@kyle1775]

I dont understand your obsession with big knives. Imo anything over 3.4" is overkill. As a lineman I use my knife hard everyday and larger knives just make the job harder.

[@metal_complex]

Ah yes. As a lineman, your experience with knives completely negates the necessity of any blades over 3.4" for the entirety of the world's population. How silly of me to assume otherwise.

[@kyle1775]

Not what I meant, wasn't an insult. Just as a tool larger knives make work more dangerous. There are definitely needs for larger knives but edc isn't one imo. I love your show and have watched it for couple years. You definitely like your pocket swords.

[@metal_complex]

I'm yanking ur chain. I just get tired of the excessive smaller designs. The budget world is severely lacking in larger folder choices.

[@kyle1775]

@metal_complex ok good, lol. Keep putting out the great content. I especially like your grail knives. I will have a Herman someday!(a smaller one, lol) Right now I only have the wife excepting 150 to 300 dollar knives. I will get there.

[@coop8267]

Yeah they should have made this one like 9"

[@mikereese15]

Bigger is better. In this case

[@Kjeil]

I have tiny, baby hands, this is a big knife for me.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Oooooh....oui loik thit knoif!

[@commandlion8667]

"right?" "right?" "right?"

[@danielfarmer4311]

Most of these Amazon folders look the same. It’s an endless list of the Same pocket folder. Meh 😑

[@johnj.baranski6553]

Need these Chinese brands to keep making these boring knives to drive demand away and sink them..a good house cleaning is needed

[@byronkennedy7912]

Wow. Uh ... the Grumpy Grandpa 'Get off my lawn" views and attitude expressed in this video are, well, not completely the sole opinion of the channel owner and his affiliates (if any). [In the MC cowboy or, say, John Wayne voice ... web it snowflake] "I gotta tell ya, we don't need no stinkin' more of the sissy small knives ... now git inside and wash up for supper". Appreciated rant, Thx MC

[@marcus7840]

👍👍

[@miketesznar7711]

I like ‘‘em all 👍🏻✌️

[@Crazyd2050]

You sound like Tony Stark

[@14glen88]

You act like this is the only model theyre making.....

[@johndonovan5521]

U must spend a few $100k a year on knives 😂

[@charlessalmond7076]

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[@camhester4251]

moan and groan wine and cry about a mid size folder that's basic , if you get much bigger you might as well go with a fixed blade knife , stop reviewing ordinary knives if they make you wine and cry about it every time , give me a break man , i'm trying to keep up and watch your videos because i like interesting knives to and ordinary budget knives all knives i love , come on already

[@matthewdellamore732]

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