Spyderco Polestar and Tenacious Pocket Knife Comparison Review

The classic question has been answered- which Budget Spyderco knife is the best the Tenacious or new Polestar? This review compares the differences between the two and discusses similarities. If at the end of this review you still have reservations, or decide to buy neither- or both. Welcome to pocket knives!
The Tenacious can be bought here: amzn.to/2H3IGrC
The Polestar can be bought here: amzn.to/2qcVimC

[@jnelly814]

I'm sitting on my 4 thousand dollar couch while my wife is out with the daughter buying groceries, and all I can think is 'why is this couch so expensive' and 'why am I using this precious time to watch a knife comparison of two knives I plan to never own'. I've been drinking.

[@stevenrobertson6656]

Jim Nelson keep off the drink mate...it interferes with the knife addiction.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I think two addictions is fine!

[@pjmccabe4904]

Story of my fucking life

[@failure2flinch876]

@@ejaculationsniper8651 He's got a wife, instead of his other hand!

[@failure2flinch876]

@Chayavat Mokarakorn do you, do you regret it in the morning?

[@charlescollier7217]

"The Polestar....someone over at Spyderco has a crush on a stripper." Only 30 seconds in and I'm already done for. Seriously man, you need to give stand up a shot.

[@MaxVroomfondel]

I've had a Polestar for around a month now and I really like it. I've had a few Tenaciousessess (Tenaciousi?) over the years and think the Polestar is an improvement and worth the extra bucks. I've heard a few other reviewers say that you can get the Delica for $10 more so the Polestar is overpriced, I actually think the Delica is overpriced.

[@michadebicki6534]

Delica is shitty plastic baby's knife compared to really well made and universal Polestar.

[@robertb.3651]

It's now 100 bucks here in Germany where the tenacious is around 65 now in 2023. I'm new into Spyderco, my tenacious will come tomorrow being my first Spyderco. Man I'm kinda like the polestar especially in grey, maybe I will buy it 🤔🤔🤔🤔 like your style man 😎😎😎😎

[@subbystyle]

Haha I can't get enough of your humor and sarcasm!! Please keep it up as I watch the other KZbin guys but u have special character!!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I try!

[@danofiremano]

My wife loves her Tenacious, probably because I was too cheap to buy her a higher end Spydie (because she wouldn't appreciate the value of a more expensive knife)! Thanks for the comparison AKB.

[@rekozma]

I am not a big spyderco fan. With that said I own 12 of them. You don't have to be a fan of something to see the quality in them. I have been very happy with my tenacious. Imho one of the best under $50 beater knives you can buy.

[@YuriThorpe]

Something changed about your channel, I think it's the audio. It sounds much flatter now, for reference I am comparing this video to the "How to Properly Treat Your Cheap or Expensive Pocket Knife" video. Just letting you know, keep up the good work!

[@alittleolder]

Adobe Premiere is a huge step. Although I think it's to expensive so I'll stay with Vegas Pro for the time being. Did you also change the mic because your voice sounds completely different. Oh, btw: In Europe the Polestar is $107 new, which is already a pretty good price comparatively.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

It was more for work and I used this as a test to get familiar with the software.

[@profesorEDC]

Always enjoy your vids man!

[@patricksmatrick6193]

You confirmed my hesitations on that. Great review

[@Xenoghoul28]

This is a hella random question, but what are those shoes you’re wearing?! I actually REALLY like them lol

[@Lucatellion]

I was going to buy Polestar today, but I said I should wait till the AKB will do review of it. AKB, do u mastered the mind Control to the perfection ?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I might have!

[@ebosspt]

I don't know if you know this, but you have a lot of different Spyderco knives. People who work at Spyderco saw that comparison shot and went, "Dang, that's a lot of Spyderco's." But thanks for putting your addictions to work for my entertainment. :) I appreciate you.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

It’s not an addiction if it’s for a knife channel... ... ...

[@ebosspt]

Advanced Knife Bro Pretty sure that's why there are 84,000 knife channels. So people can drop the "it's for You Tube" excuse on their wives. ;) I think I'm going to start a beer channel.... Who's in?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

A beer channel where you forget to record!

[@SpyderHeel]

IIRC, the Polestar got its handle shape from the Byrd Raven 2 & used the blade profile & shape from the Tenacious. I do prefer the choil that the Byrd Raven 2 has. It also uses CTS BD1 steel.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Yeah some people love their choils... I don’t know if I’m a choil guy

[@SpyderHeel]

That's understandable. My youngest bro got one after he seen my PM2, but he wasn't ready to drop that kinda coin onna knife. For $45, it ain't a bad knife. Kinda like a poor man's PM2. Except not as fidget-friendly flicky.

[@gregwalker4236]

like your review! all knives for me bear some resemblance, just as a plumb hammer is similar to a stanley--but slight differences in tools can make a huge difference and i just don't see evaluating this against a much cheaper knife. if slight differences don't matter, i'll just continue using my barlow i had as a kid. to me these two knives you're looking at are apples and oranges, but if price is the only consideration, the tenacious is a fine knife (i have one) but i really like the polestar too....

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I was reading over on Spyderco forums, where the founder Sal was talking about how the Polestar was an experiment in seeing if people would pay for a more premium version of a knife like the Tenacious. It's why I went with this comparison. Check out the thread, and see his thoughts about halfway down the page. www.spyderco.com/forumII/viewtopic.php?t=77783

[@michaelmackey976]

You voice is in hd in this review so i will review you as an advanced review bro . It has improved hd sound , which matters because it booms with quality . Hear cutting sounds is important in any cardboard breakdown . Words like flat grind and satin seem to really stand out because well satin is the indian word for trailer park. Who doesnt want a polestar in their pocket ? Holding a knife and saying tenacious is estetically pleasing mentally. I give you props as gimping was a word used that you have used in at least 50 vids in a row .....we appreciate streaks. Now faults Clearly you appreciate your investments so the lack of battoning in this video means that you really dont care about us . In the end i will give this vid a 9 out of 10 than you for the comparisons and really exceptionally tossing this out on an otherwise shitty saturday . Additionally credit for saying eat-a-dick . Well done

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Ebayers need to understand those prices aren’t sustainable

[@michaelmackey976]

Advanced Knife Bro especially since ganzo is putting out some sweet stuff thats affrodable and quality. Is it benchmade ? Is it spyderco ? No . But the rediculous prices of american knife companies has been talked about enough now that maybe ....just maybe , they will budge and that =yeay. As i can afford to collect them .

[@NathanRyan1234]

What boots were you wearing when cutting the baby box up.? Thanks for the video.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Wolverine 1000 mile Addison’s

[@timburrcircuslumberjack1818]

That seems like call #2 for a boot review..... hahaha

[@mikehum9563]

Love both but the polestars handle Manipulates in my hand much better plus bd1n has abit of a advantage as well .

[@Howlin000]

Great review but the picture quality seems less "crisp" than before hmm maybe it's just me

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I didn't notice much of a difference... I did upload an MP4 though...

[@EverythingN.Nothing]

I wish they'd make the Resilience in something than 8cr13lmnop. Still my favorite.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Yep...

[@pjmccabe4904]

Resi is a beast. Can’t kill it.

[@nmtoolsandgadgets4963]

Is the black blade on the tenasious just a black paint?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Looks like a hard coating... can’t find online if it’s DLC or not. However none of the blades in this review are coated.

[@ianmccoy13]

I think the Polestar is a neat looking knife. And I think BD1 does wear a little better. Though I agree that for a little more scratch I'd go with a better Spyderco. Honestly, the PM2 just kind of lives in my pocket. I thought it was kind of fugly before I got one, but now i get it.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Yeah it’s a cool knife- I’ve been carrying a Military lately and I really like that one too

[@jarheadmarine5655]

That was one sick review ANB!!!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Thanks man!

[@thaknobodi]

I have a BD1N grey G10 model on the way. Much excite. $40 factory seconds

[@mexicanhighjumper920]

man your videos are the greatest

[@brianball1877]

Have you tried or reviewed the spyderco resilience? Its massive but figured if anyone would like it you would

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Not yet- it’s on a list to buy in the future though

[@DogLegDoug]

I really needed another knife I didn't use hahaha, beautiful

[@thechugdude]

I think an Endura will be my next knife purchase.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Nice!

[@tonycanniffe2360]

How much $ to spend on a polestar? A question I've considered before...

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Just bring about ten in ones.

[@stoneblue1795]

One hard earned dollar at a time my friend.....

[@chef_nick3022]

Not a huge fan of the handle scales tbh i wish they stuck with either a bland black g10 or did the 360° frn grippy scales

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I don’t mind the look- however they might start to loose that check pattern if you throw your knife around and the top layer or few starts to wear

[@farakhmasood5011]

It’s light grey, right? Cause I don’t really ‘see’ a difference, don’t hate me! Or do, I don’t care. Thanks for the vid man always enjoy. Cheers.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Yeah it’s dark and light grey checkered

[@acidtablockshifty]

she rocking she rolling.... her edge is just folding

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

T Payne fan!

[@flipflat4814]

Subscribed you are hilarious sir😂.

[@SteveKluver]

Thanks Bro. These two, are quite comparable-ish! : - ) I just love, how they both have 12 f-in holes drilled all over them. For clip mounting.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Anyway you want!

[@SteveKluver]

I was being sarcastic. Hence, the cursing. : - ) What I really want, is just three holes. Right-hand, tip up carry only. All of those other holes. Especially those six, around the pivot. Just get filled-up with gunk.

[@GoldBold563]

Steve Kluver Fuck the tip down people! But why screw southpaw's?

[@SteveKluver]

L o l. Well DRwarnclif. It's not like the Southpaw's are getting the lock-bar moved too. Correct? Then why just the clip? So we can *all* have dirt getting in those holes, all around the pivot? I say, save everybody from that. I'm right handed, but do carry in my left pocket. I'm sure many of the left-handers can, or do that as well. I also like a beautiful, clutter-free, show side. Can you blame me for that? : - )

[@GoldBold563]

Steve Kluver Im ambi. The lockbar is just as easy to disengage with my left hand as with my right. But I get what you mean. Have a lovely rest of your day/night good sir!

[@dozerjohn]

Fidgetability. I approve.

[@VincenzoNero94]

Cutting the black baby on the box could be mistaken for racist. Maybe next time leave a disclaimer.

[@michaelmackey976]

Bahahaha

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Noted!

[@VincenzoNero94]

Advanced Knife Bro I was going to make the same comment, then I realized I made the comment already 5 months ago. My life sucks

[@stoneblue1795]

PRICELESS.

[@ziechontan1717]

... says NERO knives. Lol no offense. Two years later, covid 2020, life has to suck a bit more.

[@ScottieG59]

I agree that people worry too much about the blade steel. Though 8Cr13MoV is adequate, there is too much variation in the heat treatement to draw a general conclusion, except that the Chinese makers employed by Spyderco seem to do it well. That said, even the lowly Spyderco Tenacious has been cloned by Chinese makers willing to make them even cheaper and with lesser materials. So, be careful, even if you are seeking the Chinese produced Spyderco budget line.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Yep... I think they clone them because they cost so much overseas- but yeah you gotta be careful.

[@BornIn1500]

That's why I bought the Polestar. I figured the Chinese people haven't got around to faking it yet... or at least I haven't heard about it if they did.

[@hamsterparty7676]

No homo, I really like your style, or lack of style. Redwing boots? Levis? Who are you wearing?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Wolverine 1000 miles.

[@hamsterparty7676]

grats

[@HeartsXoXd]

I also care less now about blade steel after having several years of experience with many knives. Once I got an Edge Pro and learned how to use it blade steel was even less of a factor. They will all get dull with enough use, and if you can sharpen it then you have won The Knife Challenge. Plus the really expensive knives with the way cool steel are too pretty and too expensive to actually use, so we go out into the great outdoors with our cheap knives.

[@hiramysumundowalky-talkytv7719]

cuestion: spyderci resilence, Griptilian (Benchmade) 550 hg or Griptilian 551h20. Please respond that master.. i love your material so please respond me master_!!!!!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Resilience? That's a big knife.

[@hiramysumundowalky-talkytv7719]

but benchmade isnt better'¡'¿ 551h28 or 551h20

[@no_handle_required]

if they made the tenacious with a higher quality steel, it'd be my favorite. Wait, no, it's my favorite, but I wish it was made with better steel. Yea that.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

CTS XHP!

[@no_handle_required]

For now...

[@Orson1928]

Separate video required on how to baton that like button

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Noted

[@Prometheus1111]

Either you're still getting your voice back or you've hit puberty. 😀

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

The second one.

[@Aporqpyn]

Ok! I buttoned the like baton!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Sounds about right!

[@christopherh2352]

What's up with the audio? Sounds weird.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Like how... one other dude said it goes "all whacky" when I talk. I am getting over a cold- but as far as I can tell by playing it back on my phone- it sounds normal.

[@christopherh2352]

Must be from being a sickie. Also, your cadence seems different. I hope you feel better soon.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Yeah I’m just a bit sick...

[@stlchevy95]

im a pole star

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Yeah ya are!

[@bach5780]

My pole is a star

[@sublyme2157]

Some people like CTS-BD1. Some people like Bud Light. I'm neither a steel snob or a beer snob, but dammit Spyderco, why'd you use Bud Light on the Manix 2 LW?? That's like putting diarrhea in the center of a Tootsie Pop.

[@SailfishSoundSystem]

Still can't beat an Endura or a Delica.

[@SteveKluver]

Oh yes we can, and it's called a Manix 2! : - )

[@SailfishSoundSystem]

I had a lightweight one in BD-1. Too big for me and I prefer VG-10 a little better. It was amazing how big it was compared to its weight.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I like VG10 too

[@SailfishSoundSystem]

I also like Dos Equis.

[@eduardorivera4100]

Nice shoes or boots or whatever

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Thanks or whatever!

[@mitchelldelmar9682]

Chinese Polestar love you long time.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Maybe I won’t love it back?

[@mitchelldelmar9682]

I blame my attempt at "blue humor" on beer. You understand.

[@astrazenica7783]

"What's the point of anything anymore" 😒🔫

[@stoneblue1795]

Pretty well covers it all.....

[@bengalvin71]

If you were to Dremel the edge of your stripper, you’d have a demonstrably better tool. Much better for holding, less need for hand cream. But you would have to lie low until she calmed down and stopped wanting to shoot you in the nutsack. But tbh I wouldn’t want the hassle of smuggling a Dremel I to the club, getting appropriate lighting and stable bench space etc etc. I totally agree on the multi tool thing btw. I got a Leatherman Skeletool with a good old fashioned 154cm blade. I like it more than most strippers. And yeah, where did you get those boots? 😁

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Those are Wolverine 1000 mile Addison’s. the internet. Gotta love the skeletool!

[@jskip69r]

Tenacious new at Walmart 30$

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I have heard this rumor many times... I mean I believe it- but they've never had them at a Walmart near me.

[@jskip69r]

Advanced Knife Bro try the website. I'm sure it's not a los Angeles thing lol

[@chadfulton8686]

Every Walmart I've been in has like 9 Knives actually in the case and they're usually comprised of 4 Camillus, 3 Gerbers, 2 Kershaws and a random Buck or two.

[@jskip69r]

Chad Fulton go to the Walmart in panorama city California and have your mind blown...and wallet stolen.lol

[@chadfulton8686]

That seems like a long trip to buy a budget Spyderco, but you do make it sound tempting.

[@Jack.of.All.Blades]

I got my tenacious used for 10 bucks. all black version. super dull. sharpened it up and its my number 1 beater folder. Crazy how people think used ones are worth ten dollars shy of msrp. Btw check my channel if you like StarWars and Pm2s lol

[@Thetinebroken]

Your voice sounds different

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I’m sick!

[@Phil-S8]

Polestar ... Such a bad name. I hear that Spyderco might upgrade the BD1 to BD1N.

[@SuperPremiumDeluxe]

It's also Volvo's performance division's name, but it makes more sense for them since Sweden in close to the north pole.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

That’d be nice- xhp would be better!

[@stoneblue1795]

I heard they were going to go with "Polecat" but they feared they might offend the beatniks.

[@youtubename1234]

I think your sick nose voice is cute

[@ChaseAHawk]

You’re a boot guy... meaning you like good boots, not crap. Me too, Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill Boot & a pile of knives.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

My Allen Edmonds are my work shoes... got 4 pairs of those. Then I got some boots... these are wolverine 1000 mile

[@Drownedinblood]

What bots are those? I think you should do some footwear reviews too considering most of the "reviews" is some kid just unboxing then saying they look cool and that's it. Vapid empty reviews, please defeat then with this quality content.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

They are Wolverine 1000 mile Addisons. I've had them for a few years now. I plan on doing a long term review of them. I shot some footage when I first got them- so stay tuned. I haven't done a boot review yet- so I'm trying to wrap my head around it... I've partially written some stuff- but none of it I've liked.

[@Drownedinblood]

Thank you, I will definitely keep an eye on that subscription list. Keep on going man, your videos are great and refreshing and the camera work is top notch. I really like that you break away from the grain of tacticool 3 percenters or wannabe special forces and actually have humor in your videos. Also you actually use your knives, and your knives for what they are actually designed for(minus your batoning demonstrations), I can't believe that this was ever such a revolutionary idea lol. I really hope that this becomes profitable for you because I think you deserve it.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Thanks!

[@jarheadmarine5655]

Sorry I meant AKB. Not ANB. I must have spelled nife wrong.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I knew what you meant!

[@johnstewart4646]

Good review, gargle with whiskey, honey, & lemon to help your voice.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Yep... been doing!

[@randallkelley3599]

I thought Polestar was aan American submarine that went under the North pole???

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

That sounds like a good explanation too!

[@НіжнийВуж]

Polestar looks more expensive and sleeker.

[@dougbulldog9947]

my daughter is an 11 year old tween

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Has she ever asked you what a tween is?

[@Pew7070]

You had me at pole star! But by the end I was wondering if the barely masked sexual undertones are the reason behind that heavy existential question that seemed to come out of nowhere. I believe the answer lies within the relational complications behind your love declaration. Women rarely understand the impact they have on heterosexual men. Men even less... 🧐🤔 But we got knives! 😋😜🤣🤣🤣 PS: Premiere Pro is a software I recommend for serious enthusiasts. Used it for 4 years. No longer now.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

You no longer edit- or found something better?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I’ve been using Final Cut Pro since it came out in he early 2000s... we upgraded at work so I brought a project to get to know the work flow better

[@Pew7070]

No longer professionally doing video editing. And that was the end of it. I have used Final Cut Pro but it was not better than Edius by Grass Valley which I used the most.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Never used that one. It was time at work to upgrade- and I chose Premiere from Final Cut Pro 7- because I know a ton of people use it. I use Final Cut Pro at home- but after High Sierra finally killed the old Final Cut Pro- I need to learn it. So that's why I did this video on it. Now I understand the work flow.

[@Outpost_76]

Your voice made it sound like you weren't into this review at all.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

It’s still scratchy as my next two videos will attest!

[@semdijkstra9784]

Pls fix the audio

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

There’s nothing wrong with the audio. You’re the only one who has said anything

[@sealevelbear]

smilodon bushcraft and outdoor He’s getting over a cold, in the meantime try to go about your business as usual ;)

[@semdijkstra9784]

Advanced Knife Bro hmm weird

[@semdijkstra9784]

rrp925 ahh...that could be it

[@biggin7448]

Is it me or do I detect a hint of sarcasm in your voice?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

No!

[@noahwaite8927]

I'm in love with a stripper She rocking, she rollin She workin that pole :D

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

This guy also gets it

[@raymondwilliams2609]

Hey, Dude! Haven't posted to you since some while ago(I was busy trying to commit suicide.....didn't work though--AGAIN!). GREAT video; and you JUST KEEP GETTIN' FUNNIER!!!!! Honest to, God--YOU KILLME, YOU KILLME!!!!!😂👍🇬🇧

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Thanks man!

[@bushcraftjoe5961]

Raymond Williams better luck next time bud

[@requiscatinpace7392]

Your funny!

[@Pterrordactyle]

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[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

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[@BrodyToYou]

The sun is out in Michigan, today.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Hooray! It was out here today too!

[@BrodyToYou]

Advanced Knife Bro Why the switch to Adobe Premier Pro?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

It was more a work thing. I still use Final Cut Pro, but needed to learn the work flow- so I did most of it in premiere pro for the practice

[@marshalllaw123]

Hey now, you're a polestar, get your cheap on, get... kinda meh.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Yeah meh...

[@eduardorivera4100]

Classic!

[@jedBSME]

Who knows what your hands' like? Oh wait, pornhub. I'm done!

[@Elslemmo]

'MMmmmmmmmmmm

[@buck-pucker]

can you please stop saying knifes?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I said it like once or twice. Sounds like thats something you can deal with huh?

[@buck-pucker]

Advanced Knife Bro Absolutely not.

[@smeds6030]

First

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Second!