My Daily Carry - Kershaw Cryo II Pocket Knife Review - Blade Perfection

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

The next overnight adventure should go live on Friday as long as everything goes to plan with KZbin, Google and the monetization. - Luke

[@JamesPattersonME]

Great review - this is the knife I gave my son. Solid choice for anyone

[@michaelfabian2401]

I've been carrying this same exact Cyro II for 4 years now Luke, I absolutely LOVE IT! I've experienced NO issues with the pocket clip or anything else with the Cryo II. I recommend it to any and everyone who asks about EDC or just wanting a solid reliable knife and for $30 bones too!! Glad to see someone else out there singing the praises for the Cryo II and I'm glad its serving you well buddy. I do believe when I order my next Cryo I'll be going with the Blackwash version

[@40belowful]

glad you like that knife :) iam the one that sent it to you:)

[@michaelfabian2401]

Kickass choice man, I really love the Cryo II and recommend it to everyone lol

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

You rock brother, I'll never forget it or you! - Luke

[@40belowful]

cool., THANKS Luke:)

[@raywhite8122]

Get a room!

[@roymandrell8517]

I love mine....I also have the smaller cryo , I use it for my EDC ...as for the warranty .. Kershaw is amazing about warranty issues .. they also offer free lifetime sharpening ..also the pocket clip can be moved to either end of the knife..LOVE LOVE this knife! Great review!

[@armyofninjas9055]

I've had one of these like....forever now. And it's an EXCELLENT knife. Paid $26 years and years ago. Still holds up like new. A wonderful knife that gets real use.

[@ChuckUnderFire]

Gotta go against you on one thing. This is my daily carry knife. It’s amazing. But it’s also my go-to for firesteel striking. It will DEFINITELY throw sparks without an issue and without any modification to the blade. Also... if the clip breaks somehow, call kershaw, they send another one out free of any charge. Best customer service I’ve ever seen.

[@brianfollett687]

Dude , I love your videos , your always honest, down to earth , and enthusiastic about what your doing . I had the Cryo 2 few yrs ago, I edc'ed it for awhile , but at work I cut alot of cardboard and the 8cr steel couldn't hold up. If they upgraded the steel to like D2 or S30V I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. And holy crap ! You don't know who Rick Hinderer is ? He is a great knife designer , the Cryo and Cryo 2 were both ahead of their time , as far as collaboration knives , thats why they where so popular when they came out .( IMO)

[@MrHowifeltersnatch]

Been carrying my Cryo II for over two years. Regular use. Holds up well. Sharp. Hefty. Love it

[@jeffsmith6441]

I've been carrying the exact same knife for over a year now. I love it. Thanks for showing us!

[@emmaella00]

I’ve been carrying the same knife for over a year and no issues...love this knife

[@kehoemh]

Thanks for the review on this knife. Just purchased it after watching your review. Very good knife. I use it for work all the time

[@MasterBetty69]

I picked this up at Walmart a couple months ago. Absolutely love it. It’s my favorite knife I’ve ever bought & it accompanies my LCP 2 perfectly.

[@V35pilot]

Spotted this knife with interest in one of your recent videos (2022), so I dug back through your archives and happily found your original review. Unfortunately, I live in the great NANNY state of the east, New York, the state where most large online sites including Amazon will not ship assisted-opening knives. Thus, I sought out a smaller e-tailer that I hope will deliver (after having to answer some questions). In any regard, since your 2018 review, this knife has seen a 60% increase in price. Keep up the great content. I am a very recent subscriber, thanks to KZbin's suggested video algorithm that put one of your good videos in my queue.

[@gatorfan316]

I have that knife and it is a fantastic value as well as being an absolute workhorse. I also agree with you in that it is pushing the heavy side. The one thing I couldn't get over and had to fix is the thumb stud. On my knife it kept catching the seam at the top of my pocket no matter if it was clipped in the front pocket or back pocket. I heated the thumb stud up using a soldering iron and removed it. Works like a charm now. Keep up the fantastic work and keep the great videos coming.

[@BillyBlaze7]

My EDC is also a Kershaw speedsafe knife, I have the Tremor model. Bought 6 of them and gave them to my friends and kept one for myself. LOVE it

[@JuandelaCruz001]

Ontario RAT 1 knife. . . most likely the MOST reviewed (and favorably) folder here on YT. You won't regret it.

[@benstone1824]

I've had an almost identical model as my edc for a couple years now. Still works great!

[@saxman7131]

This is the same knife I EDC as well. The knife does sharpen well and with stropping the edge will come right back. I use a Work Sharp Ken Onion model. The knife is a workhorse. I’m a professional musician and I’m constantly needing a knife during set up and tear down. I’ve had mine at least three years. Thanks for the review. I enjoy your channel very much.

[@sanga523]

I've just purchased one of these so thanks for the video! I'll Definitely use the sharpening degrees info! Looks like a cool knife.

[@teddythefourth2831]

I've been edcing that knife everyday for years. I use it so much I broke the spring and had to replace it (they sent me free springs). I would recommend this knife to anyone. I have a sharpening stone but am not that good at it. Would like a knife sharpening video.

[@FreedomExperiment]

Just picked one of these up for $20 on Amazon yesterday and already have it. It's fantastic for 20. Probably still on sale if you want a new one Hah, I love that you didn't know who Rick Hinderer is. He's the reason this knife is great, for the money.

[@oregonbushcraftoutdoorchan5357]

I bought a package deal knife set and I lobe the 8cr13mov steel. I have used both alot and you are right. When out in the field it is just so much easier to sharpen that steel and it even holds a fairly long time

[@paddytank6668]

I've had that knife for awhile now, really like it!

[@scottanthony1616]

Another awesome review Luke, I carry (The Bird ) from Spyderco and a couple of other knives for my every day carry. Thanks again for a wonderful review. God bless you and your Family.

[@bryansmith7905]

I have that knife as well. I think it was about $20 at Walmart. I wasn’t expecting anything great, but it’s by far been my favorite knife. Unfortunately I dropped it one to many times and the spring broke. Still use it everyday, just doesn’t flick out as nice.

[@flashback5391]

So what is your primary Bushcraft knife? Love the channel btw.

[@jmsblk12982]

I use to run the Cryo II and loved it as well but I was always curious about the Thermite. I bought a blackwashe Thermite and never looked back. Its lighter, bigger and more grippy with the G10 handle scale. It also carries deeper in your pocket.

[@EDCAdventures1991]

Great review. Had one of those for a while. Kershaw does make some blades in the USA still. The link, dividend and maybe 15 others. Also Rick Hinderer is a pretty well know folding knife designer. Does a lot of work with both Kershaw and their sister company Zero Tolerance. Would love to see some more folder reviews from you

[@5thGenTexan]

Love my Cryo II, just wish I knew where I left it...

[@Eric-ew8jt]

I actually just pulled the trigger on the Kershaw link, and the action is smooth. I also got the ZT 0770CF both are awesome knives

[@mmudge70]

With all the gear and equipment you receive/review, would you consider doing a video on how you store and organize everything in your house. Just curious on how you keep a handle on all that gear!

[@michaelfabian2401]

Luke has done a video or two on this topic, he's shown us his inventory system and how he keeps things he's reviewing and testing out long-term vs short-term and he also has a website where he sells items featured in these gear reviews too bud. Check it out! www.theoutdoorgearreview.com/

[@vybtom1]

Do you want to rob his house?

[@zoeyxander]

Hey Luke, Nice review. I believe Kershaw does make knives in the USA as well as Japan and China. They have a 55,000 sq.ft. Facility in Tualatin, Oregon. They are a brand under the Kia USA Ltd. Group; Stand firmly behind their product warranty. Be safe. Zoey

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Good review from a real user of outdoor knives.

[@ronb2008]

Perfectly balanced as all things should be.

[@riffgroove]

I lost my Cryo 2 and was so despondent I went and replaced it the next day.

[@2JZ_Lovin]

I love the cryo, I’ve had mine for 3 or so years, I barely have to sharpen it and it’s perfect. But when I want something lighter and slimmer due to clothing or something I go with the kershaw chill, you should check it out, when you need something slim or light, it’s the way to go. $20 on amazon

[@Wordsmyth8]

I think I have that exact same knife, except I might have the smaller, earlier version you mentioned. I like it a lot for city use, but for backpacking and camping, I like something a little beefier. My favorite knife is the Benchmade Mini-Barrage. That knife is super awesome and has a lightning-fast AXIS-Assist opening system similar to your Kershaw. Check that one out sometime, Luke.

[@butchhill5656]

Have alot of kershaws, they are great knives.

[@Strive2Survive]

Great looking knife Luke! Similar to my Kershaw Filter. Good stuff brother!

[@susanolson3611]

I bought a Kershaw speedsafe folder a few weeks ago and I am very happy with it. My only problem has been that it sometimes comes unclipped from my pocket and falls out. Do you think tightening the screws on the clip would help? Maybe I am not positioning it securely each time? Thanks for your excellent reviews!

[@dhession64]

Kershaw makes quality products, no doubt. I have a Kershaw Clash and I love the quick-opening nub on it; I like it so much that I only carry it when I'm not at work (I can trash a blade out pretty quick, and this is too nice a blade) but I've found what I consider to be a decent blade with an unexpected ability: the Les Stroud signature folder from Camillus. It's a smallish folder with a ambi nub for opening but I can't flip it out very quickly sometimes, so it's a compromise I'm willing to accept considering it has a ferro rod in the handle. There's a half-moon carve out in the spine of the blade just ahead of the gimping (that is very good, I must say) on the back spine of the blade and also on the forward part of the back of the handle. There's a lanyard loop if a lanyard is needed. Drop point 440 stainless for the blade which is 3 1/2" and 7 1/2" overall length. Rubberized handle with a good clip on it. I had a Kershaw "combat" knife with a tanto blade and a very cool coating that I'd been given through a promotion but didn't care for it; I couldn't get it out of my pocket easily due to the very thin clip on the handle and the inability to change its position (it was mounted on the bottom of the handle so the knife hung upside down in my pocket). The Kershaw Clash has a nice wide clip which aids me in grasping the knife when I pull it out. I ended up giving the free knife away to a coworker who was only too glad to have it. If you don't like it and don't have confidence in it, you may as well not have it. I like the nice straight edge on the Cryo II (the Clash as a slight inward curve in the heel of the blade) and am considering YET ANOTHER purchase on Amazon.....oy, vey! Keep doing what yer doing, and as you say: strength and honor.

[@SHADOW-ke6xz]

It's a Rick hinderer collab. If you ever want to spoil yourself grab an actual hinderer. Nothing wrong with that one at all but an actual hinderer will blow your mind. Im not a fan of them my self, collaboration or actual but they are really good blades. Great video.

[@joshinthewoodsyt]

My personal EDC knife and I love it!

[@Rokli]

I had the smaller version of this knife. Just like Luke said, it is a great knife especially for the price. I lose pocket knives a lot and unfortunately it was a victim to it!

[@robinthomas2703]

Just had my first malfunction.... after TEN YEARS! will be replacing with the same model. The malfunction was at the base of the frame lock. If I didn't heavily abuse it it would probably have 10 more years or better in it. KERSHAW BABY

[@dannybaker4641]

I have the Kershaw 16700BLK ,Speedsafe which says USA and love it. It's a Ken Onion design.That knife is very similar and I bet is a great knife.I like Kershaw and thanks for the review. I have a Shrade that I'm dissapointed in. Can't keep the blade tight on the Schrade. I only have the thumb studs on this Kershaw but I couldn't ask for better performance. I'll check that knife out. .

[@mobiltec]

I've had my Kershaw for YEARS now and it still works like new. The only time I don't have it on me is when I go into a government building and they make me leave it at the door. LOL

[@brettsteele7386]

I carry the Kershaw 3830 Injected 3.5. Same designer and same steel as yours. $17

[@SeahawkCustomsPc-qk2zn]

For 54 dollars can buy the Buck Knife 722 Spitfire BOS S30V Steel amazing knife. Great review!

[@Nyghtprowler]

Found this vid and have been using my Kershaw like mad for years, the problem is that it lost a little of it's "umph" on the spring open action. When I flip it now, it opens about 3/4 of the way and stops. Then I have to manually flick it to get it to snap open. Do you find that you have to maintain / clean / oil the knife to keep it's action working correctly? I've not found the time to disassmble mine, but I suspect that once I take it apart and clean / oil it, it will be just fine. Just curious if you are doing regular maintenance on the knife to keep it acting right.

[@jamesrowe6632]

Good knife I carry a cold steel recon 1. Please pass my congrats to your daughter on her decision to serve.

[@curt46oct]

Kershaw's are my favorite

[@leegrubb6753]

This was very interesting, BUT what is Susie every day carry???

[@jeffferguson899]

just bought mine today

[@DReynolds5294]

Wait, where did you hear Kershaw didn't make knives in the USA anymore? Pretty sure they still make knives here, as well as overseas. Considering ZTs are made by the same parent company in KAI.

[@drew22318]

like seeing you do EDC videos..

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

What happened to your Blur? I've had a Kershaw Blur since 2009 and even with the original 440A steel blade, it's still my EDC. Btw, you don't even have to sharpen it. For $7. to cover return shipping, you can send your knife to Kershaw and they'll sharpen and replace any fatigued or broken parts, free of charge!

[@bshort6941]

I threw mine away. It wouldn't hold an edge and sharpening it was a pain. I really liked the weight and the ease of opening, but I didn't like the body-lock

[@throatnotchingtroutzzz6789]

Hey Luke. What happened to your British Army desert DPM smock, that you once previewed?? You sold it??? Or do you have a review coming on that too?? Just saw on in a pop up commercial :o)

[@throatnotchingtroutzzz6789]

www.army-star.eu/da/fox-outdoor-original-engelsk-army-parka-britisk-dpm-desert?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxYaQqeXp2AIV0L8YCh2TwAOpEAEYASABEgJVg_D_BwE

[@ukgcorky1678]

hi mate always great videos but i have a question where and how do i get a good deal on self warming MREs Please it would be much apprieciated also im in the uk so any advice would be great thanks matey

[@Andromacky]

Nice, I use the Kershaw thermite

[@scr1be]

What sharpener do you use ?

[@stephenbrowne33]

Got mine $19.99 on sale at Big5 Sports.

[@larrykramer6057]

I prefer carbon steel for the usual reasons, but that is not important because the best knife for any person is the knife that he/she carries often and gets used to using. It is quite amazing how well the Chinese knives are made these days. I just wish that they would offer more steels than their awful 440 and the better CR13.

[@Oreomeister]

Speaking of knife sharpening, what are the chances of doing a basic knife sharpening video? Even the "basic" sharpening you'd use for a knife like this would be useful.

[@richardthompson1239]

What about the lock bar ?

[@robertjohnson9756]

I liked mine but the pocket clio would keep geting caught on stuff and bending til it broke and i couldn't find a replacement clip

[@Andyb2379]

Can’t get one here in the UK.

[@mikey5518]

check it out Luke. Wal-Mart is going to carry snugpak gear. 😀

[@davegoodridge8352]

Come on don’t hold back, do you like this knife? LOL i really like my Kershaw Cryo also.

[@patrickhender6242]

You never new who hinderer is and you're reviewing knives.damn

[@patrickhender6242]

That's like be a football analyst and not knowing the manning family. Shame research

[@mikeaze423]

Your knife looks like the cyro not the cyro 2

[@danoutdoors9411]

check out the filter

[@crackerjax27526]

Try a Sebenza!

[@tacticalcenter8658]

i dont like the kershaws made in china, but they do have great USA made models. i have a lot of the ZT brand which is the high end version of kershaw knives. they are actually owned by Kai in japan. anyways, check out my knives instagram.com/tactical_center_elite/

[@Metal_Matrix]

ZT is not owned by kizer

[@tacticalcenter8658]

Kai is NOT kizer. i made a typo. i ment kershaw and spell check changed it. thank you. i have edited it correctly now. i have some Kizer knives and i dont recommend them. but they are okay for the price.

[@leestephenson4952]

To be clear, this knife is perfect? Lol!

[@mannyp9535]

Pleeease learn to close the knife one handed! So painful to watch you close two handed! eewf.

[@Dutch1722]

Too Heavy!!