BADA$$ NEW KIZER THAT RIVALS THE DROP BEAR

[@eleven_eleven]

I'm always on the lookout for an affordable escort.

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

Aren’t we all 😂😂😂

[@joshalmightyblades]

You win the comment section 😂

[@T_D_B_]

A man of culture

[@nickpetersen6406]

On clearance on kizer right now

[@TheDonDada-pn2bg]

@@nickpetersen6406Somebody ain’t get the joke 😂

[@dirkpinkerton9295]

Thanks for review! Great presentation! This is a re release of the original frame lock Escort, which was one of my first designs with Kizer. This design was meant to be a "do all" folder that didn't look menacing in any way. I am really glad that you like it and understand your "complaints" . Thanks again!

[@israelchildress4523]

GREAT design Dirk!

[@vucachon]

The escort has taken the mantle of my favorite Kizer right now. Drop Bear right behind it

[@PrecYsely]

Same ! 😭🔥

[@butchcassidy3373]

I have the Drop Bear and it's a great knife. The clutch lock works great. No lock rock and superior action. Nice fit and finish. I've got this Escort on my short list. Kizer really getting it done this year and they have great customer service. I had trouble out of my Kizer Begleiter button lock and Kizer sent me a replacement button and spring free of charge.

[@blakkviking8254]

would like to see a wharncliffe in that style

[@Knives101]

Kizer has been crushing it this year! I have always liked Kizer but this year, they are on another level. The Escort looks sweet! And the fact that it is 20CV makes it even cooler. The multiple jimping spots was the only hint that I noticed that it is a Dirk Pinkerton design. Great video once again Jerad!

[@tacticalcenter8658]

20cv heat treat is most often poorly done. Paying more for a name only is not worth it.

[@dailygearguide]

Oh this in a sheep’s foot or warny would have been awesome. It’s looked similar to the Schrade Radox 👍

[@patricksmatrick6193]

I still have the original titanium frame lock Kizer Escort and this new version has almost everything I wish the older version had. Thinner blade stock, upgraded steel, better geometry, non-coated, thumbstuds, better clip. Pretty awesome to see this.

[@jesusofamerica]

That's waaaay cooler than the dropbear.

[@Errcyco]

Dude.. axis-lock, 20CV AND 3.5” drop point blade. It’s almost as if Kizer actually listens to what we want. Haha. That’s a sick knife.. anyone in the game will universally respect this one. It’s simple but with character.. it’s quality but at a great price.. it comes from a brand we trust, and a brand that listens! Home run for Kizer.. I’m impressed.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

Dude, poor performance 20cv is not impressive.

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

@@tacticalcenter8658 wow!! Show me on the doll where the bad man touched you.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

@@Sleepy_spartan717 facts matter.

[@edrader]

not a fan of alu scales tho

[@myfavoriteviewer306]

I was watching the gloves in your back pocket throughout the skull video thinking, "Oh, he's going to wish that they were on his hands after recording is all over" 😂 I think Kizer has become my favorite brand in my short time with nice knives. So many shapes and sizes to hit most needs. Always very well done as far as what I've received. I think prices are appropriate for the most part anyway. A Drop Bear is on my short list for future purchases and now I think the Escort has joined in.

[@pogfish9724]

I got a drop bear about a week ago, and man I tell you it’s soo good, I’m finding it hard to get any other knife some pocket time just because I love it so much, if you are thinking about a drop bear, it is 1000% worth it.

[@myfavoriteviewer306]

@@pogfish9724 Thanks for adding your experience!

[@justthetipedc7835]

His gloves….riiiiight…..😏😏😏🤣🤣🤣

[@rhugh02]

This one being fazed out by Kizer. Happy I got one of the last ones. Have two versions of the escort and dropbear there just fantastic knives. Cheers.

[@carlosmiles1011]

Got this knife for 82 usd, so I bought 2 of them, great knife

[@TheRonybala]

I hope Benchmade were wearing their brown pants when this knife was announced, especially with how the basic S30V bugout prices are essentially within a couple of bucks of this knife 😂

[@knifeguy9134]

It makes me think of a more neutral handled adamas. I really like this knife. This is a must buy for me.

[@XrayMike17plus1]

Good that they actually expect you to disassemble the knife. I hated Benchmade's take apart your knife - void your warranty approach. I have a BM610 Rukus that I'm apparently still not supposed to disassemble.

[@BensBlades]

I just ordered and received mine yesterday. I LOVE IT!!! I now have both and both are great!!! I also love being able to adjust the tension of the springs. Thank you for the great video!!!🔪🖤🗡

[@IncredibleJim]

which do you like more? I wish the blade came in black with the purple stud on the escort

[@BensBlades]

@@IncredibleJim I like the Drop Bear, but I love the Escort! The DB is perfect for EDC due to its size, but the Escort just beats it hands down because of its larger size and blade style in my opinion. Also, you can adjust the spring tension.

[@IncredibleJim]

@@BensBlades i ended up getting the escort. Just like the look better but i think the DB is more of a user due to the blade profile. Better for utility cuts yet still has belly

[@BensBlades]

@@IncredibleJim Good choice. You won’t be disappointed.

[@roadracerqx893]

Tough decision for me, too, DB vs. Escort. Think going Escort for the beefier look, size, and blade steel….DB just a little too small.

[@knaftasticedc956]

I see alot of makers doing more modder type knives with custom scale options from OEM...pretty cool..

[@jacobweldon1674]

Pretty cool knife. My only complaint is the gap between the back/bottom of the blade and handle when it’s closed. Would be perfect to me without the gap.

[@jesusofamerica]

I play all media through my car speakers and heard her in the back and was also toasted so I was really bugin for a second. I turned off the radio rolled down the windows changed the fm station for blue tooth it was your co host 😂

[@Dutch79]

Might like this one even better than my Original... Tempting.

[@larrypowers2553]

some people call it a sling blade I call it a kizer blade

[@christianwilliams4795]

It really shows how things have changed so fast in the knife industry that people are complaining about $170 for this knife

[@timfit33]

Man, that looks mint.

[@TheHallbjorn]

Seems like this shares a lot of DNA with the Kizer Justice model which is by a different designer. Similar handle shape, jimped liners, etc.

[@erinsquirkychannel501]

Which one do u like more the drop bear or escort! thx u Jared

[@danielbarron3096]

I hope Kizer comes out with swapable scales like you suggested...I want some titanium scales for my drop bear

[@edrader]

or they could come out with a titanium version (like this one should be)

[@ger13nunyah56]

So cool 😎, In the knives list now 🤘🏼

[@danielcram4734]

I like to see this one with a black stonewashed blade to match the liners and clip.

[@jordy703]

Just bought the new version with burlap micarta and stonewashed 154cm blade. Your version in 20cv costs me 100 euros more. Would you recommend spending the extra hundred euros voor the 20cv version? Thx

[@IrishBombSquad]

I’ve heard that the clutch lot can be operated on each side individually. Is that what you have noticed also? I guess what I’m saying is one finger operation on the clutch lock?

[@vucachon]

Yes you can! You can adjust the tension on each side. Each side has 5 setting holes, totaling a maximum of 25 possible settings.

[@richardcasner7665]

I love Kizer's clutch locks. I would love to get a poor man's escourt and drop bear. 154 cm and micarta.

[@MrGetarealgun]

I had to blue loctite my pivot screws. It rattled like a moracca after deploying the blade a few times. Still an awesome knife overall.

[@anthonycampos7417]

Need an XL version of this!

[@bladeswithbill]

Can't wait to try the Escort for myself. Looks awesome

[@toddcarr.]

This new Escort is a interesting offering from Kizer as far as quality, size, fit and finish they really look great. Really interested in what you think of the steel overall in your full review and whether it would be a great alternative to say a Hogue or benchmade premium knife. Really enjoy the axis lock style knives I currently have and this looks like it may be a great addition to the collection. Thanks for the great vid Jerad and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable

[@W4RM4T]

The escort is definitely more robust than a bugout, but what your getting in robustness your losing the lite packablity of the bugout.

[@jaydrapeau590]

How does this compare to the Benchmade Mini Adamas? I want to get my hands on the clutch lock. Great vid.

[@RevPirateDan]

I still like my Drop Bear slightly better, but the Escort is great.

[@tgonzalez1983]

$171 is kinda high. Looks cool but I’ll stick with the drop bear for now.

[@ayobro3055]

$100 on their aliexpress website

[@mikereese15]

Dammit Kizer, stop taking my money!!!!

[@scottyh.6992]

I hope these come in stock soon, I really like it

[@NeevesKnives]

I'm pretty sure my Amazon link will work

[@dougbrown7150]

I'm game to buy both as soon as there are either micarta or at least g-10 options. They are both great knives I just don't like metal scales

[@Knifeaddictdillon]

Had mine for a month now and I love everything about it except the aluminum scales. The finish feels like a chalkboard which bothers me. I'm going to buy the red one coming out and do a blade swap and I'll be happier.

[@korvelio]

Does it have washes or ball bearings?

[@Hungrybird474]

I spent a geeber @ kizer last week . Sweet ass knives tho No Ragerts🥳. Damn Wayne talked me into it 😂

[@dayontapout]

I'm all about this one!!!

[@ErikaY16]

Good review as always! I just placed my order.

[@jtoker9758]

Have you noticed your escort main blade screw keeps coming loose? I just got mine in today and noticed that I keep getting blade wobble, and it is because the screw keeps coming loose. Havent put loctite on it yet, but can't seem to get the screw to stay put. They keep backing off. Have you noticed this as well? Not sure if I should send it back or what. Please let me know if you noticed this if you can.

[@BurkeCN74]

Next I want a 940 killer from Kizer. Kizers Cluts feels better that almost all my Benchmades and more consistent from knife to knife...Benchmade consistency sucks.

[@davec3651]

I recently bought my first Benchmade since buying a bunch of them back about 12 years ago when I loved them. Received it, returned and exchanged, not impressed.. They honestly seem to be bad now yet cost more than ever.

[@gagelink2457]

You say the fuller isn't for use? My understanding was the fuller is to lighten the blade and keep the strength, idk what kind of "use" you'd get out of it?

[@NeevesKnives]

For flicking purposes like a lot of fullers are designed for

[@davec3651]

I want a Kizer clutch lock, but still waiting for them to make one a little different. So far something's missing from these, even though they seem to be really good.

[@groundfog]

Nice!

[@knaftasticedc956]

Snap....that's knafty...

[@mtn-endeavors67]

ErrrrrrRrrrrgoes

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Love it.

[@PrecYsely]

The escort is for sure a drop bear killer haha, only thing better about the drop bear is the legal in most places

[@michaelupchurch4783]

Bit out of my price range but nice knife! Need a blue aluminum

[@tangomantactical]

Sorry off the blade being reviewed......Does SpyderCo make a Tanto folder with serrations thats medium in size- good for pocket carry?

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

They used to have a pm2 in partial serrated tanto. That’s long since been gone though.

[@craigm2484]

Yup !

[@jonthomas8487]

With the 20cv this is a much better value than the Drop Bear

[@luismarquez61]

Where can I get one

[@Mr-kn6uk]

I have the Drop Bear, its a cracking knife! Some people need a big hole to put big things init. Iv got two big holes one at each end of my body, only one I put things in. You can hear your las in the back ground, just saying. All the best to you both!!

[@TheHallbjorn]

I know people love the drop bear but I can't stand that snubbed spear point. Liking this one MUCH more.

[@pewymcpewerson1395]

Kizer use to be affordable but now they jacked thier prices to full potato. Hard pass here. I'll stick to my EF Bearfly with a clutch lock for $27. :). Cool knife though. 🍻

[@vucachon]

There js a 154cm richlite version coming out soon

[@cestpasmaguerre2635]

I'm really enjoying your content Mr NEEVES. Very nice pièce from Kizer ! Is it true that all button lock end with drop lock ?

[@NeevesKnives]

Do you mean lock rock? they usually end up with blade rock but can easily be tuned when this happens by stretching the spring

[@cestpasmaguerre2635]

@@NeevesKnives Yeah lock rock. Thanks for your respond, i will try a tuning tutorial video.

[@cz1always608]

Bang. I think I’m going to buy a VC edge knife .. look them up would love your opinion thanks

[@tacticalcenter8658]

Too expensive for a shoe knife with a tiny burnt edge knife for art/collecting. I love the concept cause I love carbon fiber, but na fam.

[@nohero178]

Kizer's pricing is all over the place. The Cormorant with milled titanium scales is only $179 with the same blade steel, yet they want $171 for a knife with non-milled aluminum? Hard pass!

[@tdotjdotm]

Protechs have aluminum scales for double that

[@davec3651]

@@tdotjdotm Super hard pass on Protech

[@roadracerqx893]

Yeah, just saw the price….$171 with aluminum is not enticing to me 🥶

[@tdotjdotm]

@@roadracerqx893 I get $171 being too expensive but not because the scales are aluminum the Benchmade 940 with aluminum scales is $216 and the aluminum scale version of the bugout is $240

[@roadracerqx893]

@@tdotjdotm ….Ok, gotcha, good to know. I’ve mostly paid up for titanium ones only. Benchmade is always high, lol.

[@dayontapout]

All I'm saying is if you decide you don't like/want it...

[@frk1980]

Was that Kara in the background? 😆

[@Doc.Holiday]

No, David Depape

[@dust1274]

Just got my Kizer Escort today. The pivot was loose after unboxing. Quality control is definitely lacking.

[@ariocrugh3960]

Nah, the drop bear???

[@Japone81]

Shut up And take my money

[@tacticalcenter8658]

No thanks. 20cv always done with poor microstructure that's not worth the price they are asking for. Drop bear on sale or used for cheaper is a better buy. I wouldn't ever pay full price for a kizer and never have.

[@just_nate_8694]

I want !!!

[@mrpink3630]

theyre trying to charge american company prices. thats not ok.