How Will WE Knife CO Ever Top This?

[@F0XRunner]

So much Hype around the Exciton, I had to order one, so I did.

[@collingodbey3737]

Just got the magnetron. Lookong forward to using it. May even take it out hunting !

[@Robs_Nerdy_Knives]

I love my Exciton!!

[@paullmight42]

i have a big banter and love it, I hope to get a real deal Ti WE knife someday...they always speak to my soul and look so good

[@joebobfickle]

Man there are still Ziffius for sale but the Exciton sold out in a few days...thought it would be in stock longer..

[@bobshreders5038]

Tnx Jared. Just grabbed the black & gold Exciton!!

[@NeevesKnives]

very cool your gonna absolutely love it good for you on an awesome new knife, its def one that your gonna appreciate

[@CosmicJhana]

That Magnetron detent sounds like a metronome! Beautiful!!

[@toddcarr.]

Birth are great looking knives for EDC and WE does a great job on fit and finish. Would be interesting to get these tested to see what thier HRC is at and if it's within target range, and also a look at them after a couple of sharpenings to see how well they hold up. Thanks for the look see and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable

[@vincevaccaro7318]

The first knife is a tricked out Sencut Actium which is still my favorite budget knife

[@levelonup0314]

They finally did a plain pivot without the WE logo in it! And it looks phenomenal! Way better in my opinion! I love everything about that magnetron and exciton, if only they took that same formula, got rid of all WE logos on pivot and clip, and had different styles of blades that just looked better, whatever that might be, that would be a perfect knife! Don’t get me wrong, I love the direction they are going in and as cool and beautiful as these two knives and the ziffius are, they don’t really “Wow!” me.. I’m sure if I bought any of them or had them in my hands I’d really like and appreciate them, but in reality-world I have to make smart purchases(or if it’s a love at first sight kinda thing and have to have it) and right now, I think there’s a ton other knives higher up on the list that I’d rather have, eventually. Cuz in reality-world, I don’t have a money tree, my girlfriend is no longer a stripper, I don’t sell drugs, I’m not made of money, and companies aren’t shipping knives to me or begging me to take their knives off their hands. So unfortunately I have to be responsible and really choosey. But I hope everyone enjoys theirs. They look amazing but just not for me at this time.

[@B3DROCK]

Your content is top tier!!!! Keep it up !!!!

[@mikereese15]

I kinda dig the Megatron more. Usually dont like speedholes but those look fancy McFancerson.

[@Pzykoh_Tey]

You know a knife is fantastic if it receives Jared seal of approval. Those are beautiful knives.

[@MitchBollig]

Thanks for a great look at these, especially the Exciton v. the Ziffius!

[@leroygross9144]

I'm getting myself my first spyderco, Manix 2 in CPM 20CV. I'm wondering if it holds a Edge longer with a polished Edge?

[@hilltown4260]

The mantix 2 xl is my personal favorite and it should come with a nice polished edge and yes they’ll cut someone if they just look at it lol enjoy there awesome and made in USA

[@crustyMilk]

I have a vero axon in full endcut CF. Blade is blacked out as well. Thing is freakin lovely

[@timtitus2532]

Gotta say very cool, but I'm still in love with the Ziffius. Thanks for the review, Jared

[@NeevesKnives]

Same! They are both equally amazing

[@Nothing-6-337]

My Exciton shipped today (that exact models) to go with my two Ziffus variants.

[@NeevesKnives]

Very cool, congrats on the awesome purchase

[@RGsrq]

Beautiful knives. Thanks for the review! 🤜🤛

[@joebobfickle]

the Ziffius is amazing, excited to my Exciton to show up

[@dennishurley1992]

I bought the same version of the Exciton that you showed in the video. I agree with you that I prefer seeing the machine marks of a satin finish to a bead blast finish. However, I think this is the nicest bead blasted finish that I’ve seen. I’m thinking that they used finer beads and possibly at a higher speed.

[@jolookstothestars6358]

Wow, beautiful knives!!

[@michaelupchurch4783]

Love looks of the first one , BA!

[@cestpasmaguerre2635]

Loving your enthousiasm here. Good video as always, even if i can't efford (for the moment ^^') a WE. Thanks M. NEEVE !

[@hovan2yourjunk]

Ok ok…I ordered the Exciton! Being a limited edition made me jump on it. I passed on one a while ago and the feeling of regret is super annoying. Button locks aren’t my favorite but everything else about it is spot on.

[@NeevesKnives]

You will not be disappointed, and good for you on the new awesome knife, you were smart to jump on it rt away.

[@hovan2yourjunk]

@@NeevesKnives It’s an awesome knife…bigger than it looks and camera. Do you know why they put a closed position stop pin on some, not all, button locks…? My Kizer Original XL (great budget knife!) doesn’t have one and it sucks the blade right into the closed position…almost feel like and axis lock. Ones that have the pin, do the bounce/double clutch thing…kinda annoying.

[@NeevesKnives]

@hspenjian so some just use the button plunge lock as the stop, and others use a secondary stop pin. They have to have one in the open position as far as the close position it can save the lock from being hit hard when closed, instead of hitting the lock and then it engaging it hits the pin and then the lock engages.

[@hovan2yourjunk]

@@NeevesKnives I of course understand the need in the open position…was just curious why some have in closed and some don’t. Yeah I guess the repeated slamming can damage the lock after a while. Thanks!

[@sethprice241]

Bro my sezzle just had a heart attack. Great review.

[@davidhelka8929]

The sencut actium is one of my favorite knives and that magnetron looks like a premium version of it and I'm down with that great video man 👍

[@sorjames-itsachoice]

I like the Energy❤ its Sharp ….. Keep the Nice 👍🏾 work

[@EarlyMist]

I loved the Exciton but returned mine. I'm keeping my two Mordaxes. I am a big fan of a stout tip, broken too many thinner tips.

[@Lyrics_manzanita]

Lol I like how you put up the definition of the Bowie blade pattern, just in case the blade police wanted to argue with you 😂

[@DiamondEDC]

I own a We Culex... I damn near have to throw it for it to fling open. Solid "detent"

[@bigdavidcannon4]

Finally large and Beautiful knives again from We. Happy to purchase the WE MAGNETRON.

[@NeevesKnives]

Awesome your gonna love it, I'm liking it more and more and I loved it out the box

[@madserdal336]

I really like the we sachse, and the we watuaga (aka ziffius and exciton)

[@ripsnort8194]

Love we knives man

[@Mr_Obvious]

I have mixed feelings about a hand rubbed satin. On one hand, they looks so damn good, but on the other hand, they look so good I'm affraid to use the knife because I don't want to put any scratches or scuffs on that gorgeous hand rubbed satin. I really want a Magnetron. I have the Nexusia and Nefaris, and I finally was able to snag a Exciton. It should be here Monday. Can't wait. We has really come a long way since they first opened up shop. They are knocking on REATE's door. Unfortunately, the prices are also knocking on the door of REATE. Not that they don't deserve it. It's just that it makes it harder for so many of us to afford them.

[@JoeSteel1]

man just perfect...what freaking lovely Ladie she is.❤❤❤❤

[@MY-T-SHARP666]

I like WE knifes, really well built

[@malcolmholt2010]

Funny u said about the race car, the first thing I thought of was Smokey and the Bandit TransAm

[@NeevesKnives]

oh man that woulda been a great pic

[@franzgeil422]

Honestly, I was just looking at that about 45 minutes ago and thinking about pulling the trigger on it. Thanks for the review!

[@NeevesKnives]

if you decide to snag one you are definetely gonna love it, if not you will probably regret it

[@JoeSteel1]

OH MAN gotta get my hand on one of those

[@willthompson9073]

I almost bought a ziffius this ones brother but didnt have the money buying to many other knives

[@fedorsimko1880]

Such a shame that the Magnetron isn’t an integral. I would pay a premium for that.

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

Shit for & $375 it should be.

[@yankee2yankee216]

The Exciton is psuedo-integral, is it not? The CF back is more like a back than a back-spacer, and it IS integral, although it attaches to titanium side parts. And I also like exposed edges, what is here called side-cut! I MUCH prefer solid, layered CF, especially the colored kinds, as much for their edges as for their faces! Here, between these two upper-shelf, extra nice knives, I tend to go with the WE Ziffius, because it has thumb studs, but the Magnetron is also terrific. I’m not sure I want to pay quite that much, however…

[@jamesstephenson2346]

​@BrandonGavin_EDC sorry you're poor

[@taylorhickman84]

I wish they made a less dressy version of that Exciton. Button lock w/ a thumbhole is the EDC sweetspot for me.

[@sencerr226]

Wow that exiton is a handsome as all be it. Great looking knife

[@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo]

I called my bank Jared. I cut to the chase and added you to the account, so just buy one of every knife you review and send it to me, OK? It’ll save a lot of time. 😳😉 I just picked one up in this color way, and already had it along with the Magnetron and Ziffius on my list. I didn’t know either the Exciton or Ziffius was a limited edition though, I stupidly wasn’t paying attention to that little detail, so probably missed out on the Ziffius by now. I spent all my $ on new Chaves flippers last week anyway, so had to make a tough decision. Thanks for the review of these beautiful knives! 👍

[@sofakingphat8087]

Thanks brother, I appreciate you naming the knives. Makes my life so much easier.

[@strikeIII]

You would think by the name of the Magnatron that it would in Magnacut. 😆 Also, Vero makes knives with end cut carbon fiber.

[@the_bove]

I heard from somewhere that Crucible is not allowing export of Magnacut steel to China at this time, so there won't be any Chinese manufacturers using it right now. Not sure if there's truth to that or not.

[@wes.killed.it.5511]

@@the_bove That is indeed true. It's why Bestech was using it on some of their prototype knives that the designers were calling for it on. But then the production versions had to be switched to M390/20CV I remember on like 2-3 small/boutique brands knives over the last 6 months and they all eventually made KZbin videos explaining to their customers that Bestech and all the Chinese OEM's (I think it's all International companies not just China) are excluded from purchase until Crucible can get their production up for the American companies orders that are 9 months backed up on purchase orders for the steel.

[@the_bove]

@@wes.killed.it.5511 I wonder if that's been lifted for at least other intentional countries besides China - Giant Mouse recently released that Tribeca with Magnacut, which is Italian made. Not sure I trust the heat treat from Italy on Magnacut to begin with, but it seems the steel is starting to trickle out to some international manufacturers.

[@WashJosh]

I love the lil transition with the Porsche GT 😂 Are you trying to say that Porsche look like that WE knife? Because I see it.

[@iParacord]

I ordered a exciton at 7:00am on the dot yesterday

[@NeevesKnives]

Oh ya didn't use my link then, thanks.... JK lol

[@Ahmed-de7cs]

I hate button locks, never thought of owning one but when the ziffius came out, I had to get one and oh boy, glad that I did, its awesome 😂

[@chrishinkle5982]

I want both of these now bad but personally I like the Magnetron better as far as looks go. Thanks for sharing bud!

[@NeevesKnives]

the magnetron is amazing, its one i loved out of the box but the more i have it the more i love it

[@Cid_1]

I want the Magnetron soo bad, but I think I will hold off and get the Riff Raff that should be releasing soon. I know the Riff Raff isn't as detailed, but it's around $100 cheaper. But if they make a Magnetron in the future with more of a drop point blade I will pick it up, as I love scales with milling lines or texturing on the Ti (and those inlays on both sides just look beautiful.

[@bigjim55able]

Even the Sencut line has excellent button locks. My Watauga feels just as good as my Ziphius

[@certhass]

never had a knife with a black blade so far, how delicate are those coated blades?

[@wyattbreymeyer4033]

im not a fan of speed holes but those look sick

[@tacticalcenter8658]

I like some we knives but not for their prices and poor performance 20cv/m390. I have a feeling the few that were 61.5, 61.7 were just for those special editions and not for everything. We also have yet to see how those perform, cause they could have excessive grain growth from raising the aust temps and not lowering the soak time at those temps to achive a higher hardness. But hey we dont know that information yet. This is is one of we's major downfalls.

[@NeevesKnives]

im going to get some there steel tested soon, someone gave me some numbers but i dont know if its true so i want to see for myself

[@wes.killed.it.5511]

I had my Kitefin and my mini Malice tested at my older bro's factory about 4 months ago. The Kitefin (purchased early 2021) was 61.6, and the mini Malice (purchased around November 2022) came out to 61.2. Both blades tested 3 times then computed the average. I have never understood the communities mindset to claiming WE runs their steel soft. I have been a free hand sharpener for going on 6 years now, and every WE and Civivi knife I have ever owned has produced a crisp wire burr that basically falls off on its own (specifically Civivi D2/WE S35VN) and in my opinion out performs most other Chinese OEM's that I have encountered as well (Reate, Bestech, Kubey, Kizer)

[@tacticalcenter8658]

@@wes.killed.it.5511 sharpening doesnt tell you performance. If its not in that 350ft cut range its poor performance. I dont care what hardness it is. You really dont know. Cause reate is using secondary hardening and we is not so you'll see completely different microstructure at the same hardness. Kizer are really bad and bestech at 61 can't even out perform Spyderco at 60rc.

[@ramonvelasquez8431]

That is some really handsome knife right there! All of them look really good, you convinced me. Damn, if those were inside my budget (and needs) I would probably go for one of these. 👍

[@Shx148]

What a beauty❤.

[@RR-pv4mc]

Great review, I bot one!!

[@the_bove]

I will agree with you that We/Civivi does the best job with their button locks. 3 reasons that set their button locks apart from the rest for me. 1. detent strength of the button is always perfect. 2. they consistently have absolutely no detent lash. 3. I have never had one that fails the spine whack test. I have had a really sour experience with 5 different CJRB/Artisan button locks, and a lot of the Kizer made button locks have the spine whack lock fail issue. The only thing We keeps doing that drives me nuts is that beadblast finish. need more stonewash and/or satin options.

[@NeevesKnives]

i agree as far as right now goes they are the only company that hasnt failed from spine wack on there button locks, aside from protech and freeman. but as far as large production goes

[@wes.killed.it.5511]

Agree 100%. I own 4 WE/Civivi button locks that are all perfect, and only 1 had lock stick which was extremely minimal and wore out in a day or two. Funny enough is the best button lock that they've made to date (IMO) is the very first button lock that hit the market back in December 2021 with the Cogent. Unfortunately it's flipper only but to this day next to my Conspirator, mini Malice, and Culex, it's just about better in every way as far as the button lock mechanism is concerned. Hell, even the button lock Sencuts are smoking other brands with their button locks mechanisms, and are practically indistinguishable from the Civivi's and WE's at this point.

[@davec3651]

1:23 Lol the "Chef's kiss detent" Kara mentioned 😆 And I've ordered an Exciton because of you. Wasn't intending to, but I did. 😑..

[@NeevesKnives]

awesome, your gonna love it congrats on the amazing new purchase

[@chrisdyck6524]

beautiful

[@cueball981]

Magnetron has a blade shape similar to the Sencut Actium.

[@marty1685]

How can they top this one? Maybe by not making it in China?

[@CloudyShinobi]

What was with the Porsche gt in the middle of the video? That was weird

[@Jonnygurudesigns]

I bought 2 Excitons.... I have a Ziffius and it's smooth and crisp.. magnetrons when I get more knife porn money

[@ScrubLordJenkins]

Man i just bought the ziffius, i wish they weren't all $350+ or if they made a civivi version. 😞

[@balisong_brad]

So thats what its called, DETENT LASH when the knife is closed but it moves a tiny bit. How do you fix this? Anyone help please 🙏🏻

[@NeevesKnives]

yes that is detent lash, so it depends on what kind of lock its on, but in most cases its impossible to fix without replacing the detent, or plunge mechanism if its a button lock

[@balisong_brad]

Ahhh ok thanks man 👍🏻

[@vibe808]

Ziffius for me

[@davegoodridge8352]

I really don't want to like WE, being Chinese made. But gosh they make great knives.

[@hilltown4260]

I refuse to pay that much for the we I’ll admit I love the Civivi but paying premiums I’m staying made in USA Spyderco Benchmade etc…

[@unfi6798]

If Neeves says so then it is so...mate.!

[@MrSabram07]

Damn I wish I could afford that kind of stuff

[@andriyroma8769]

It's Chinese made, not worth this kind of money.

[@YuhNinja]

​@@andriyroma8769lol. Nobody does it better.

[@satoapendragon1257]

It's a shame it came out so close to the ziffius. By the time currency conversion. The ziffius was a $600 knife. And I'm still paying that off. As much as I love the exciton and want it. It to will be $600 and ouch. Prefer the scales of the exciton but love the Wharncliffe more over a droppoint.

[@NeevesKnives]

your gonna be very happy with the ziffius no worries you have a great one and aside from blade shape and hole vs stud they are very similar

[@andriyroma8769]

You are paying off the Chinese knife for that long?

[@sylviacandler5541]

I wish the clip was reversable. Right handed, I like to carry in my left pocket!

[@northernninety7]

Never thought Id say that my favorite knives are coming from China. They really are giving American knives a run for their money.

[@codybroadway8496]

I don’t understand why they make products that everyone wants every so often but generally they don’t make many of them at a time I hope it’s just to test the market and they’ll do another run .

[@NeevesKnives]

i think sometimes it is for that reason, and others its also in order to sell them all and not let anything sit

[@codybroadway8496]

@@NeevesKnives that makes perfect sense. I appreciate all the content it’s the best part of the day a lot of times as men we all have responsibilities and families were responsible for it’s nice to have something to look forward too that’s just for me and the sense of community is something I’ve missed since sports.on that note I decided to join the membership on patreon for your channel and metal complex bc at the end of the day10$ is a small price to pay for something that I would truly miss if you had to do something different to support your family.

[@NeevesKnives]

@@codybroadway8496 I APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT SO THANK YOU, JFYI THE PATREON AND MEMBERSHIPS ARE SEPRATE, THEY GET DIFFERENT THINGS IM JUST MAKING SURE YOU KNOW THERES A DIFFERENCE A LOT OF PEOPLE DONT

[@codybroadway8496]

@@NeevesKnives I didn’t I honestly didn’t understand how to even find the links until mrs nerves explained it do y’all have a preference on which one to join then I don’t have a preference but I want to do whatever is most supportive for y’all

[@NeevesKnives]

@codybroadway8496 the KZbin Membership is probably the better option which is linked in the description at top, patreon is for giveaways aways so it's more of a way for you to win knives, but we do much more in the Memberships and it's more beneficial, btw thank you so much for the support 🙏 we are very greatful

[@cabela7869]

For the price of them knifes they should come with Bluetooth.

[@peterflannigan6672]

Just ordered a flamed Exciton, been keeping looking for a decent button lock that caught my eye and thats the one 😂

[@NeevesKnives]

you are gonna love it

[@TripleEEDC]

Oh look, they made their first Reate!

[@danpennella]

Oh my god I want this (Exciton)!! I’ve been eyeing this knife forever!! BladeHQ has had these for preorder for over a month and I’ve been waiting for a review. I just blew my load on an UrbanEDC Supply exclusive Chavez Kickstop yesterday so I’ll have to wait to get this one. Thanks for getting this out there I’m glad they are as kick ass as they look

[@NeevesKnives]

yeah i really want one of those kickstops as well

[@danpennella]

@@NeevesKnives I’m more excited that a kid on Christmas! I tried making the F22 be my first Kickstop knife because I love the one you have, but when I saw this pop up I jumped

[@NeevesKnives]

@@danpennella i think you made the right choice, because you can still get the kickstop which i still do think is a great choice but this ones limited and wont be around long, sometimes the time is now and thats this model you made the right choice

[@danpennella]

@@NeevesKnives that is how I was thinking and coming from you that definitely means I made the right choice! I appreciate it and hope you get your hands on one too because I would love to see a review and maybe a cut test or two

[@NeevesKnives]

@@danpennella I got one of the Chavez kickstops otw, so we shall see

[@jimq]

Bang!???

[@wojciechk50]

meh, nothing special, too pricey. I'll just wait for the budget versions in D2 and G-10....hyhyhyhy, just joking ;D - seriously now, yup WE has stepped up pretty hard, they took it to the next level. These knives are gorgeous, what else can be said.

[@badboybootz8]

Zuffius' are gone unless you want the ugly one

[@Jonnygurudesigns]

Lamnia has a few color choices available

[@elliottelliott8436]

Ugly one?

[@SimonRiley115]

🤣

[@diezelvh4133]

Fidget spinners for adults.

[@andriyroma8769]

Mehhh, they are made in China. They need to be half that price.

[@NeevesKnives]

if these were made in the usa they would be nearly a 1000$ ive held more knijves than most and the only time a knife from the usa has come close to this with the same materials its far more than 350

[@JohnnyChronic18]

But it's a frame lock.... yuck.

[@hilltown4260]

Made in China 😞 hard pass

[@just_nate_8694]

BangGang!