Spyderco Amalgam - Overview and Review

[@brianlai669]

Hey Metal Complex, thanks for the honest review! I'm glad you like the blade and ergos =). Thanks for the feedback on the action.

[@metal_complex]

I can't say I was expecting the designer of the Amalgam to watch/comment on my upload! Thank you for watching! It's a really cool design. I'm very much looking forward to the future of this model 🙂

[@everydaybladesinc]

Great knife Brian!! Mine just came in today. It’s going in my permanent collection after I review it.

[@brianlai669]

@@everydaybladesinc thank you! I'm glad you like the Amalgam. I'll be looking forward to checking out your thoughts in the review =)

[@jonathanmackay8014]

@@brianlai669 I'm sure you get this a lot, but any rumors of a Lil amalgam? I love love love the look of this knife, but I have tiny hands

[@unacarafea567]

If you don't use the knife as an EDC and only use it to do a review....... yes, it is quirky and it is different than many other knives and there is a learning curve. But if you use it regularly and as an EDC you develop muscle memory and it becomes one of the fastest and best systems Spyderco has ever made. It took me about a week or so of flipping and closing many times a day for it to become "The Knife" in my collection. It may not be a very popular knife because people don't usually have a lot of patience when it comes to "getting used" to a knife but I think it's one of Spydercos best efforts. No changes please.

[@JohnLennon-yg4ut]

If It takes you a week to get used to a flipper knife, the knife is junk. A flipping knife is probably one of the most simple mechanical designs in history besides the wheel.

[@unacarafea567]

@@JohnLennon-yg4ut Simple mechanical design does not mean easy to use in half an hour. If you want to use a knife immediately, use a chefs knife or a Bowie. Becoming proficient with a knife can definitely take a week or even more. Playing around like child with it and being impatient will frustrate you and make you call it junk.

[@TheWatcher60401]

I was about to pull the trigger and then you pointed out the lefty issues when closing and I may not even order one anymore! (Good lookin out!) UPDATE*** I ordered it, I LOVE it!! I cannot get enought of this knife. As a lefty I treat the flipper tab as like a 2/3 stop on a slip joint and as a righty its a non issue.

[@carmelotansengco4605]

I dropped my Amalgam when I bought it. That was due to the flipper tab smacking my index finger. It didn't take long for me to adapt though. Now, I don't even think about it. I love the Amalgam. I've noticed that this lately, if I'm not handling my Shaman, I'm playing with my Amalgam most of the time. To me, it's practically perfect. I don't mind the weak detent, I don't run my index finger when I light switch the knife and I'm really comfortable closing the knife.

[@everydaybladesinc]

Great review brother. Mine came in today. I’m going to review it then do a flipper tab delete. Great knife.

[@DanielPetryca]

Ok just go this knife and i now get what Metal Complex is on about at 16:40. So why is there such a hard angle tooth on the front of the compression tab, could it not be a smooth curve like the back of it??? I haven't found a mechanical reason for that hard angle or am i missing something... LAI?

[@jamesmin2837]

Your old videos are awesome

[@tymondo316]

Is there a way to tighten the detent? I'm a knife Noob and don't know... I just bought this knife and it hasn't come yet but Ican tell already that I don't like that it's that loose.

[@metal_complex]

Unfortunately no. Would definitely be nice on this knife!

[@tymondo316]

Metal Complex damn alright, I appreciate the response sir. Is there anything at all you could suggest in that light in anyway?

[@metal_complex]

I cant think of any type of remedy, though I will say this: many times I have been frustrated with some feature of a new knife, and through gritted teeth, I carried it anyway. After a week or 2, I hardly noticed the things that bothered me in the first place. If you really want to love the Amalgam, give it some pocket time. Your hands will adjust to the light detent over time. Hope that helps

[@tymondo316]

Metal Complex thanks man you are very knowledgeable and well-spoken this was an Impulse Buy I bought it then watched reviews lol I know the looseness will get to me I like you said I'll get used to it I have no choice now haha thanks brother I will subscribe

[@BigDubstepEnergy]

@@tymondo316 you can get brave and Dremel the detent hole so the ball sits lower in the hole. I've heard of ppl doing this successfully but I'd be super careful because if the hole is too wide the blade will rock when it's closed. I have one and I love it. The detent isn't that bad. But it is light.

[@bp-hx9ts]

Thanks to pete from Cedric ada outdoors this is a meme knife

[@normcote270]

I would'nt buy it for a few reasons. Origin,...price,...Hinderish with flipper totally not like any other Spyderco, I know of. I'd buy the Spyderco Manix 2XL way before id but the Amalgum. Mater of fact I actually bought the Manix 2XL in 2015 that I still own and love!! Or I'd go with the Para 1 made in Ametica without doubt!! Even the Zero tolerance 0770 (which I as well own) would be a better choice IMO🗡🗡 One more thing Id buy an American made Kershaw before I buy that knife hands down🗡🗡 Great review,..love you show,...watch it constantly just not too fond of this particular knife my friend🗡

[@RickyHuse]

I really wanted to like this one, but man the detent was soooo weak... I'm assuming I would get used to it, but Idk.

[@metal_complex]

Ya if it were mine, it'd probably be sold in a week or so. Too bad. It's a slicing demon!

[@anthonyp7051]

Seems to me they didn’t Go4It Why use the cheaper peel ply and oversees on a breakthrough design Spyderco using a flipper with real cf,made in Colorado,cpm steel,wire clip at$200 out the gate would have brought the house down

[@chimchu3232]

Agreed, I would love them to bring it back with G10/S30V and CF/20CV, maybe have G10 base model with Sprints of better steels.

[@normcote270]

I agree 1000%🗡🗡

[@abc456f]

Deciding between this and the kapara. Kapara has real cf but s30v. Oh, and it's tai chung not tai ching.

[@metal_complex]

The Amalgam is also s30v. At $13 more for real CF, it seems like the Kapara is a better deal. Unless you really want a flipper.

[@misterbaker9728]

Kapara for sure!!

[@bp-hx9ts]

Amalgam is s30v to buy yeah I would go for the kapara

[@abc456f]

@@metal_complex don't know where I saw cts xhp. Another knife I guess.

[@abc456f]

@@bp-hx9ts yeah I was confused there about the steel. Kapara looks like the one.

[@cvdubya5774]

I just found out these were a thing and I think I have to get one

[@SliceyDicey]

Yeah... I didn't care for that flipper either.

[@metal_complex]

Really odd design. I get where they were going, it just didnt quite get there.

[@amo757]

Think about it, it isn't any more trouble to close than a lockback.

[@metal_complex]

I would say closing a lockback is easier.

[@slyny1403]

I have one its very easy to close without hitting your finger after very little practice its awesome.

[@menacewithaknife4045]

Another spyderco that should have a left handed model, good reviews thanks

[@JM-sj4wj]

Great look knife with great features but man is that large

[@Robs_Nerdy_Knives]

Just shy of 9”… right?

[@VT2NY]

I don’t see why anyone would buy this over the Shaman or Kapara at a similar price point. Am I missing something? Also, are you part of the Collector’s Club?

[@metal_complex]

No I'm not. Is that what that number means? It came that way.

[@VT2NY]

Metal Complex yes. That’s what the number means. I thought you went from 0-60 on Spydercos for a minute. Lol. Collector’s Club is a big commitment. You have to commit to buying entire groups of knives every time a new one comes out.

[@metal_complex]

Odd that it showed up for retail isnt it?

[@VT2NY]

Metal Complex yeah. Weird. I wonder how that happened.

[@normcote270]

I gotta agree!!!

[@MiloTupy]

I want that weight scale

[@chrispollock8735]

And five years later add like $100 to the price

[@edwardnicefaro1840]

Dude, by now you should be able to buy a new tape measure 🤣

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Yo lets grab some traditionals for the channel........ I'm telling you they are hot!!!!!

[@metal_complex]

We'll get there 👍