Shirogorov Ursus NL - Should it be your first Shiro?

[@JamesWilson-lg7bx]

January 2021???

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

Right you are, we are in January of 2022.

[@David_DY]

February 2023 checkin in

[@Rothbardy]

I want so much from Shiro. 1) make Custom Divisions available via Recon1 lotto like the collab pieces 2) offer a carbon fiber and/or inlayed (three bears) Quantum 3) introduce more blade shape variations for the F95/F3NS/Hati

[@shaunfarrier9060]

I dig the model & the wood inlays.

[@profesorEDC]

Great vid as always. Love the Quantum, hoping to get one at some point. Thanks for the effort 😁👍⚔️

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

Appreciate the kind words 🙏

[@cameronutt6383]

$500 - $600 still isn't "budget" enough for me, but I'm glad to see them trying. Nice looking knife.

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

I wanted to try shiro and despite having customs that cost far more than what a shiro is found for, I wasn’t willing to make the jump for a production knife, until I found an f3 under $600 or so. I’m very happy with it, despite the pivot backing out habitually. After some loctite, I’m sure it will remain to be the best production knife I have, to date. I was expecting it to be very close to a reate and it exceeded my expectations. I’m glad to see the more approachable prices for shiro recently. This one is on the radar. The quantum, in general, is a very attractive knife design (my favorite shiro design to date). Thanks for sharing Auston.

[@jkstdstang]

I like Shiros and own a few but am patient buying them on the secondary market only when I find deals. 3 of the 4 were between 4-450 (CF/S30V Hati on washers, F3 base model G10/elmax, Tabargan 100NS, and the newest one is a Hati R in M390 which was 650. If you keep your eyes peeled and have funds ready there are deals out there.

[@jpf5920]

I'll get Shiro someday, and if they do an inlay of CF or Micarta it'll be this one. Thanks for the review.

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

Thanks for watching!

[@natehoover5266]

I have this model and a Gen2 Quantum. The Ursus seems a little more broke in on the drop but the detent must suck in a little more sometimes and when I go to flip it open, it about breaks my finger. I guess I need to tune up the lock bar and maybe take some pressure off. I did get it on the secondary but for $625, you shouldn't have to mess with it. Also when I got the Gen2 I had to immediately take it apart and clean it and stuff because it was gritty and a little rough and it was brand new at $1200. Maybe it just needed to break in some. I'd still buy more Shiros but man it's frustrating when you pay a premium price and have to work on them immediately.

[@David_DY]

Just picked up aSHIROGOROV QUANTIUM URSUS - CROMAX PM BLADE - BLACK G10 HANDLE - MRBS Can't wait to get it in hand!! Living through the KZbin vids till it arrives!! 😂👊🏼

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

I saw those hit Recon 1 today, they look good!

[@David_DY]

​@@EpicSnuggleBunny Ya ..I think with the MRBS it's a good stepping stone. 👊🏼

[@petergalione1414]

How did you like it?

[@lord.needham]

First time here. Great review.

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

Appreciate it!

[@budaflash]

i want one they look dope. If they made diff inlays, homerun!

[@jkstdstang]

I like wood and all but I would much prefer a different inlay on the Ursus. if they did CF or micarta or something I would probably buy one.

[@yomanfarmer321]

still cannot pull the triger, I maight stick with my ZT for now

[@renechavez870]

Love your vids

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

Really appreciate it!

[@MFD00MTR33]

I've been wanting to try out the Cromax steel for a while. Its been pretty hyped in Russia for a while alongside CPR(a non PM stainless Cruwear class) which I'm pretty impressed with and Lomax(a cheaper version on m390).

[@sneakhyperion9297]

What have they been saying about it in russia? I can't find anything about it other than it's similar to elmax when i google it

[@markm148]

I got a NeOn NL as my first Shirogorov recently. It has the poorest detent I’ve ever handled. I should have got this one.

[@jry611]

Not a fan of wood on knives in general...carbon fiber or micarta and I'm in!

[@Simon.C1047]

I totally agree titanium is a nice way to go for me !

[@philkight2630]

Mine will come in July, payment plan

[@MFD00MTR33]

Elmax shouldn't be compared to D2, its in no way similar. Elmax is like a younger tougher brother of m390. Slightly more toughness but at the cost of less wear resistance depending on heat treatment. At the same hardness/quality of heat treat its about a 15%(+/- 5%) difference.

[@oromoto]

Nice grab!

[@MattH-wg7ou]

How much imperial credits of the realm does it cost?

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

Depends on what inflation assumption we use, considering it was a long time ago in a galaxy far away 🤔

[@jonhaze7537]

Bought this as my first Shiro the week before Christmas. Had it for 24hrs before exchanging it for the NeOn Zero. Nice knife but not my cup of tea

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

Anything in particular that you disliked?

[@Rothbardy]

Forgot to mention: more videos please 😁

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

Appreciate it!

[@mealex303]

Pocket clip in the cut out is a no no. Not worth the money

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

The cool thing about the pocket clip, is that it doesn't touch the lockbar at all, it's cleverly machined.

[@Rothbardy]

Pocket clip doesn’t touch the lockbar.

[@MightyRude]

Maybe look again?

[@mealex303]

@@EpicSnuggleBunny i just think the cutout should be on otherside of lockbar so ypu cant see it and wont interfere with pocket fabric

[@Rothbardy]

@@mealex303 this allows the pocket material to sit within the cutout. It also allows the pocket clip to be out of the way when grabbing the knife, eliminating it as a hotspot.

[@JamesWilson-lg7bx]

It’s a 111 not a 110 👍🏻

[@Rothbardy]

There’s a 110 collab 😉

[@donaldnelson3928]

600 isn't a budget 😅

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

Not for me, but for someone it is, lol

[@donaldnelson3928]

@@EpicSnuggleBunny true, but when i think of a good budget knife, usually under a hundred is good imo

[@Stahlwerk88]

It’s a budget *Shiro,* not a budget knife. Important (and should have been obvious) distinction. Also your budget does not equal everyone’s budget.

[@donaldnelson3928]

@@Stahlwerk88 sorry if i hurt your feelings friend, it was just an opinion, and your average joe won't look at the price and think this is a budget knife of any kind

[@jkstdstang]

600 is budget to somebody and affordable for a new Shiro. Everyones budget is different though.