SPY27: Spydercos New Steel Tested

[@NickShabazz]

You’re a gem Pete

[@ricardovazquez9113]

Big Nick Shabazz 🔥💎👍

[@Charles-ot2yf]

🙌💎🙌

[@airadaimagery692]

He really is.... You should plug his channel more often on yours to try and boost his subs a bit. He deserves it.

[@rwstubbz]

Pete's definitely a very polished and sharp edge legend. You hear that? You're a legend mate!

[@josephnickens]

Agreed and so are you @Nick Shabazz. My two favorite knife channels :)

[@daeholm]

"The taint has washed from the point of mustarding". Magnificent.

[@archivist17]

"What you watching on KZbin?" "Oh, it's really good - some knives with mustard on them."

[@JB-mw5rg]

Caterpillar in the broccoli 18.02

[@bushcraftingmuslim]

Currently the best youtube knife channel by far. How you don't have more subscribers than the others is beyond me.

[@archibaldtuttle8481]

And -- he's funny!!!!

[@NickShabazz]

Amen to this!

[@bushcraftingmuslim]

@@NickShabazz well you're good too, but aussies need to stick together 😁

[@mfreeman313]

@@archibaldtuttle8481 He's so funny and casual you can miss how serious he is. I think most of us buy knives online, never having handled them like you would in a store, certainly never testing them rigorously, and we need recommendations from people whose judgment we can trust. I'm not super-demanding about steel but Pete can help you learn what to expect from various steels and make a better judgment yourself about what fits your needs. Listening to all the folks out there who are good has already saved me a lot of money and frustration.

[@EDCandLace]

I couldn't agree more, how Pete isn't over 300k idk... when other simple reviewer channels who aren't even true knife people but more along the line of look how good the action of this timascus pocket jewelry is type channels are approaching 300k and sky rocketing going from 10k to 250k in a year... and Pete is the truest reviewing hard core knife channel is stuck with no where as many subs... it's beyond me.... his videos are funny, huge info, well edited, true knife reviews (not open a box and review a knife they haven't even used like most channels) that he has used and tested the knives out... Pete's channel is literally the best knife channel on youtube... his videos/tests are literally the text books of knife/steel test data.... no one else even comes close, I personally test knife steels and do instagram writeup type posts rather then videos and I know how time consuming doing cut tests as accurate and consistently as possible takes and that's without me filming them so I know Pete puts a huge amount of work in to this channel... he vastly deserves 500k subs.

[@daeholm]

The mournful operatic vocal as the mustard etched into the steel was deeply moving. A powerful meditation on impermanence.

[@patrickharrison4746]

The persona 5 references are always in full swing

[@david4499]

Finally a knife channel with info and not 15 minutes of dribble while opening and closing a spyderco non-stop

[@EDCandLace]

This is accurate except for the opening and closing a spyderco part.... it's more like then endlessly telling how great the knife they just opened is that all they have done is sliced a piece of paper with and endlessly talking about how smooth the action is on this Reate or Maxace and how snappy the detent is... oh yeah and don't forget to look how "drop shutty" it is (pukes, I hate that term... drop shutty 🤮)... at least the ones flipping a spydie at least have a well heat treated and high performance knife in their hands.... it's the ones talking up the Ti frame lock Reates, QSPs, Maxace etc that are in 57-58hrc m390 that preform poorly as a knife but that's OK so long as they have a great action and drop shut... Pete is literally the only knife reviewer that isn't just shilling for Kizer, We/Civivi/Sencut, QSP etc etc... he's the only one that's actually testing the knives and steels and giving us true data.... literally all the other channels out there that are beyond 1k subs are literally just shilling for the China budget knife channels... Kizer gives them knives to give away and grow their channels so they just sit and tell how great each model is when they haven't even used the knife.... the funniest one is the ones that open a knife and do a review LMAO.... HOW TF you gonna open a new knife and do a review without even using it? I'll tell you how! It's because the whole review is based on how the action is, the materials, how fidgety it is... they aren't reviewing knives as a knife... they are reviewing knives as pocket fidget toys and pocket jewelry... they could care less about the knife being a knife so long as they can sit and flick it open 7 different ways and it's smooth as it drops shut. Other then Pete, the entire youtube knife reviewer/channel scene is nothing more then a bunch of china budget knife shills and then you have the couple channels like metal complex that just make fun of his viewers and show off the 1500 to 3000 dollar knives they are given of buy for pennies on the dollar to show off on their channel and talk about how pretty it is and how great the materials are while they handle the knife with gloved hands.... Pete is literally the only knife channel that kept it real and is giving real data on the knives and steels.... the only other one that has kept it real to is Advanced knife bro, he doesn't provide much data in his videos but at least he does actually use the knife and tell honestly how it performs.... and you have JoeX that really puts knives thru their paces to the point of failure... he really works the knives to and its useful info to some extent because he's going to show you just how much the knife can take to the breaking point. I like JoeX but to be honest the info in his videos isn't useful to 99% of us because we would never use a knife in the manner he is testing it.

[@badger-6377]

Larrin Thomas actually cites this channel in his book.

[@Emozisbit]

Some where on the other side of the globe Sal Glesser wakes up in a cold sweat just after you put mustard on his knife.

[@cameronbuckner254]

I came for the cut tests and the fantastic reviews, but I stayed for the mustard test. Truly Pete is pioneering in the youtube knife world.

[@wincingatlight]

This is literally the first time in my life I've ever sat through a mustard time lapse. I wasn't disappointed.

[@ZPositive]

A gracious fan should buy you a hardness tester. Just thinking it'd be a useful tool for the channel.

[@marcmole3727]

I think you just designated yourself as the gracious fan

[@snakehead324]

I for one would contribute a small amount. Appreciate all the time Pete puts into these.

[@howardgreen9718]

That is a great idea I would happily contribute I’ve been watching close to five years

[@brethughes17]

I would contribute!

[@howardgreen9718]

@@WeFightTheDark that’s a good point and I guess there are other immeasurable too.

[@twai8036]

Your soundtrack is evolving beautifully

[@DocOnHoliday86]

The backround music makes everything so epic. Waiting on the mustard put me at the edge of my seat.

[@niksemjonovs1711]

got the same knife a few months ago. i have been impressed with performance so far.

[@wessonliam7423]

That worm on the broccoli 18:00

[@slang-d-west]

Worm on that broccoli!!! 18:01

[@williamworsham6554]

Can’t wait to see a test like this comparing these to MagnaCut!

[@CedricAda]

got some magnacut in the works hopefully at the moment!

[@ibanez7412]

There was a caterpillar in the broccoli, lol Love the channel Pete! Thanks for sharing!

[@lonewolf597]

I wonder how LC200N would handle the mustard. Thank you for your attention to detail and for using American Mustard. This is one of our last culinary exports. ;)

[@jessemijnders]

From my experience you won't notice a patina on it

[@GaMedic64]

Lol, has no one else realized those tracks are from Chrono Trigger? Great video.

[@EverydayCommentary]

Pete you might be the only person on KZbin who says "I might not be improving on the edge as much as I usually do" and I believe them.

[@LandonWills]

Truly a gem. Thank you for this mate

[@49giants3]

Thank you for fuckin up your knives so I don’t have to. You’re an awesome person

Nice tests. But we have to talk about sound mixing. I cant hear what you say whithout the music waking up the baby.

[@barryward8920]

Does anyone notice the caterpillar on the broccoli at time index 18:05?

[@CarloFromaggio]

The cutting result is almost verbatim what Knife Steels Nerds estimated.

[@jparker5397]

Thank you sir!!, I have been Properly Entertained!!. Great video😃🐶.

[@gregoryblake3377]

Another great job, I just picked up the pm3 and manix in spy27

[@t091030]

thumbs up for the velvet room (Persona) music!

[@ethanparton1500]

After your comments on the skeletool I’ve gone and bought one. I’m not disappointed with it. Thank you for the vids and keep up the good work

[@horzuff]

14:50 - wiping the blades from the edge's side made me shiver with fear

[@jasonlove3517]

Cutting edge stuff, this!

[@patrickg8744]

😎

[@archivist17]

Sharp wit!

[@jonr1510]

The camera caught a green caterpillar eating on your broccoli at 18min mark. I hate those things, they eat all my tomatoes

[@Nichaotic]

I was wondering if anyone else saw that, like that’s fresh broccoli I guess. Wonder how many extra protein he may have added to the meal.

[@aceman1126]

glad you saw that too... thought i was trippin lol

[@airadaimagery692]

Protein

[@rickterrance4981]

Is this normal in Australia?? THAT sucks...

[@ihave7sacks]

@@rickterrance4981 Normal on any home grown veg anywhere in the world. Probably just hasn't washed it yet.

[@LordDisneyland]

I wonder what happened to that worm from broccoli :) Great video, I use SPY27 Native for almost a year now, it's a very... pleasant steel, pleasant in everyday use. Not a problem to sharpen, holds edge well, it was a good buy IMHO.

[@pericodelospalotes5738]

R.I.P, now it is in worm's heaven surrounded by poop or flour depending on their preferences.

[@darkriverfarmer699]

dat music at the mustard part mighty beautiful, where might i find it

[@davidberndt249]

A Shazam result said it was “The Poem for Everyone’s Souls.” Some digging on KZbin confirmed this. I’ll link it down below

[@davidberndt249]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/opulfaZjaayAabs

[@LisaInTheSkyMU]

@@davidberndt249 not all heroes wear capes 😊

[@watsonlitchfield2306]

This is the review that I was looking for. Thanks man.

[@BaritoneMonkey]

Hi Pete, do you have any thoughts/experience with the Worksharp Precision Adjust Sharpener, especially as compared with a similar but much pricier system like the KME?

[@niklasfischer3915]

I just wanted to say that I really appreciate it that you still keep doing the steel testing after all these years.

[@Airik1111bibles]

I love how you introduce gaming music to the knife community in such a cool way Pete.👍 This was excellent 👏

[@aliceduser6347]

I read the FAQ, although you did caveat it as covering 'almost' all of my concerns, I still maintain that my concern of the green stuff issuing forth from my todger should have been relatively high in the list.

[@Hungrybird474]

Yeah anyways . So I got he manix 2 yesterday 12 years or so after release date . I remember when it came out and I didn’t get it . The knife feels great choked up ,reverse, ball sprin is getting a little looser . It was a little difficult frost cpl hundred flips but I stuck a ,precision bit fits perfect in the cage hole with the blade open and it helped relive a little pressure from the spring . I’m sure everyone already knows about this 12 years later , lol . I m so silly. Haha . I do love them knives tho and the community and have made met some really nice people . Sending and receiving packages on good ol trust and email is a beautiful thing . Everyone stay cool 😎. Thank you

[@LuxBlunted]

Fantastic I see you started to bring more paper with you lol.

[@-trmxzer0-235]

Preforms about like the higher side of S30V in your edge retention tests. That's pretty impressive all things considered.

[@MightyRude]

The rust next to the spyderco logo is caused by the laser etching of the logo this creates a thin black oxide layer (or rust in layman’s terms). Oxygen can’t pass this thin uniform oxide layer protecting the steel underneath the logo from rusting any further, but the sides of the logo aren’t protected by this oxide layer allowing the steel to rust. That’s why I’m not the biggest fan of laser etching on most steel blades (unless the manufacturer removes the oxide layer).

[@ssunfish]

Maybe a segment of knife enthusiasts would buy the heck out of knives that had no etching or billboarding, or hot punched maker's mark

[@DEATHMETALRUST]

Been waiting for this one!

[@Lemon_Sage9999]

We got hit with that royalty-free rickroll at the start of the cutting test 😂😂

[@Hungrybird474]

I got my first spiderco yesterday. A manix 2 . Ordered some to scales and a cage but couldn’t decide in a backspacer or not . What do you think Cedric ? Too heavy . The plan is to get the scales and cage on and hope it works the same as with these g10 s . I duh no . I don’t want to go overboard or anything and hoping I forget about the cool knife soon before I keep buying things the knife doesn’t need 😂😂. Wtf is wrong with us . Well I’ve been staying home and working good and saving and I like It

[@TundraMMV]

I always love to watch these tests !!

[@Youniquedesign1892]

All these years later. How would you compare magnacut, spy27 and s45vn

[@BNIRc]

345👍 you just confirmed what sharping system I'm buying , been on edge between the 2 glade I watched 👍 may I ask were you got the stones and polishing strops

[@Dustinrhoades]

Excellent data. Thank you

[@pmHondaSzybszaNizWyglada]

Thanks man awesome tests, great job👍

[@knifetimestory]

Because of you, I bought one. Spyderco should be sending you a commission check soon. Also, your blue handle looks way more blue than my turquoise handle. Wonder if there are different variations, or...my screen color is set wrong, or...anything south of the equator is darker blue or...I'm losing my mind. Not sure yet. But I do love the knife though. Thank you. I do defer to you quite often when I'm curious about a knife steel and itching to buy something new. Just realized I have a Manix 2, so add "I'm an idiot" to the color question. Ugh!!

[@Obsidian-One]

Awesome. Thank you Pete! Ive been wondering about spy27, spyderco actually charges more for that steel. Is the new KME worth getting? I have the old one

[@sekayegaudet131]

What was the S35vn knife in the comparison I rather liked it

[@MasterNate93]

Hey man where did you get your knife sharpener I have the Rolex pro and I have to attach it to my kitchen bar and it’s just not an optimal spot I really like your set up attached to a wood base how would I get one of those?

[@49giants3]

What about yellow mustard??? Or pardon me sir do you have any grey poupon????

[@ssunfish]

From what I have seen and read, SPY27 IS A PERFORMER, BUT EASIER OR EVEN EASY to sharpen. That's what you get, some good edge holding and toughness with corrosion resistance. Just not the MOST toughness, and edge holding. I have Mule team #28 and PM2 in SPY27. I'd be happy with SPY27 VG 10 or N690 Co

[@luisytacc]

The sluice gates are the worst, get ready to relieve that feeling when you get to the mines later. Warning from someone who regretted it at the time - always use Steal on Gilgamesh, and don't open any item boxes in the Great Crystal until you get to Ultima that's how I lost Excalibur.

[@23Scadu]

17:59 uninvited guest on the left side of the screen.

[@noahgreene7282]

I've been waiting for this pete! 😜

[@howardgreen9718]

I was about to take the dog for a walk when I saw this video guess the dogs going to have to wait 23 minutes 👍

[@MobiuSphere]

I was just considering buying a Para 3 lightweight in this steel, so this is very timely for me

[@MistrZIGZAG]

I love watching mustard dry

[@HellGatefr2]

I was very surprised when my VG-10 Endura got some stains from... mozarella... out of all things.

[@Hyphae_Foray]

how do you get that clean of an edge on those types of sharpeners? The edge when I'm finished sharpening with my work sharp looks broken up and not symmetrical down the edge length

[@Hungrybird474]

Hey Cedric ? How much of a polish or grit level should I go up to for best performance with a manix 2 s30v steel I think it’s called . I heard mirror polishing can sometimes not be as good for some of the steels ? Thanks if you can help 😊

[@adoseofdrew]

That one with S35VN is kinda cool looking. 😎👍🏼🙏🏼🖖🏻

[@The1stDuhZeez]

Pardon me sir but do you have any Grey Poupon? No I used it all on my knives.... what!

[@ccoop2416]

Love your vids and also the FF soundtracks!!!:)

[@christophercloudstrider5877]

Good job. Thanks for the video.

[@ericmack001]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@rupert9196]

Looking to buy a manix 2 lw for Christmas. I was wondering if it would be best in this spy27 or s110v since they are about $15 apart. Any help is appreciated.

[@noahdabeast3479]

Love these

[@macmurfy2jka]

Not having watched the whole video, I wonder just how much this is an improvement on the end user, this steel provides. CPM S35vn is already the most balanced pocket knife steel I’ve ever worked with. Good edge retention, easy enough to sharpen that it can be done free handed on most any medium, good stain resistance, pretty tough. It’s much better than S30v Unless this provides better edge retention or makes the knives cheaper, idk what the point there is on this steel. Maybe that will become the new defacto High end steel for Spyderco. That would be an improvement.

[@JustIn-op6oy]

A little better retention than s35vn and a little easier to sharpen up. I've read it also doesn't drive up production cost and it adds a little variety, so it helps fill put spyderco's catalog.

[@49giants3]

What was the S35vn knife? Sorry if I missed it

[@knoxknifemods]

Loved this video man. New steels don’t count until they get the C&A treatment! I wonder if there’s a new trend forming of companies doing their own development, given Spyderco and Artisan’s recent stuff. Sidenote, have you tried out Fantasian? It’s damn good so far

[@DB-cc5vg]

Thank you for ending the long wait to see your results of testing on this steel. Much appreciated.

[@Stolas1777]

Anyone know what fixed angle sharpening system and stones he’s using?

[@CedricAda]

yes! this is the first gen KME sharpening system with its stones that it comes with (diamond abraisive)

[@sstein49]

The world wonders what spy27 with a toothy edge? Or a duel edge?

[@vitdelrosario1]

love the Persona soundtrack

[@NedKnives]

Hey! I just grabbed that Native 5! I like it so far. Stropped it a couple times and sharpened it once. Decent steel💯

[@agrier7356]

whats that knife sharpener called

[@Nightwolf866]

Did you test civivi damascus?

[@carlstanland5333]

Upload the hour long video of the mustard test in real-time just to see how many views it gets.

[@joe_a_photo]

Thanks for the video!

[@edkubinski]

Has anything beat the Maxamet yet?

[@jknifeguy3043]

which knife is that you used for the s35vn comparison

[@kaizen5023]

So you're saying this steel cuts the mustard?

[@kurt9609]

Music is spot on ..I started dreaming

[@benbenavides9792]

What sharpening system are you using exactly please?? Stones and everything? I’m looking to get a good sharpener like the one your using

[@CedricAda]

this is the KME sharpening system and I use the 300/600/1500 diamond stones and then the diamond sticker films, 6 micron and 1 micron

[@charliekennedy91]

Great review thanks

[@mrnobodyjo]

What's a good edge angle for something like Spyderco's lower end steels like a VG10?

[@Freakmaster480]

It really depends on what your are doing with the knife. If you are using it in ways where chipping, rolling, or just toughness in general is a major consideration then I'd stick closer to 20 dps. If you're just intending the knife to handle lighter duty tasks where your willing to sacrifice toughness then you could probably even push it down to 15 without major issues.

[@gerhardgerber946]

100 extra cuts after re-sharpening........made me wonder where Supersteel Steve is @ :-(

[@fredde90210]

Great choice of music

[@danthoreson4062]

how much hopium is in this new steel?

[@chillax1969]

Glad I don't use my D2 to cut through mustard and salt water. Applying mustard to blade steels made me shiver. Thanks.

[@greatrixbrad]

Seems like a missed opportunity to not have assessed which of these steels can ‘Cut the Mustard’

[@kid5Media]

Are you single-handedly keeping the sisal industry in business?

[@bennyc409]

Operatic Mustard Time-lapse is absolutely a thing now.