Spyderco Watu Folding Knife - Overview and Review

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[@williamkelley1971]

I actually really love the look of the knife. I’m not sure what is about it but it’s oddly beautiful.

[@jonahdavis9206]

Agreed lol idk why tho

[@radiocataclysm8368]

I love your videos dude! Amazing content and straightforward reviews. Keep it up!

[@joe_a_photo]

I was cracking up during this review. Great job. Loved when you pretended to be sad about the lanyard or the blade hitting your finger when it closes.

[@Bladesandbourbon]

Interestingly Watu also means people in Swahili! Thought that was kind of a weird name for a knife but now it certainly makes sense!

[@dlife7427]

Guess who found a Protech Malibu reverse tanto yesterday!! : ) the sound and action is so nice...

[@dlife7427]

@Desert Smeagol LMAO!! I feel like u just about had to be that lucky too find one at this point

[@ryanc5681]

Whetrd u find it?

[@dlife7427]

@@ryanc5681 a local shop, owner was only able too get four of them. I've heard black dlc blade version is dropping right before Xmas. Protech is moving into a bigger facility.. that's the hold up on them.

[@cameronbottoms1118]

@@dlife7427 They posted on instagram they’re in progress 😈 bye paycheck.

[@dlife7427]

@@cameronbottoms1118 the black blade, black handle i saw they said should be arriving to dealers before Xmas. Just get one man, you won't regret it.

[@Knife_Eclectic]

Dude I LOVE these I had one and sold it and I hate myself. It looks super clean and that blade is scary slicey

[@raphaelbennett9324]

I have one for sale if you're interested.

[@briandunn5861]

Still have one for sale?

[@dac9666]

Sweet looking piece of pocket jewelry. Classy and light. Should be full carbon fibre handle. Women will be impressed by the sophistication of men who own such a functional art piece. ;)

[@carpenoctem9869]

Great review!! I’m waiting for new scales version, if it does come out. Sprints as you mentioned, possibly DLC blade or stonewashed, too!!

[@Camelotsmoon]

14:01 I just started adding one to my spydercos... not sure why they avoid them like the plague. The one I have sharpened looks a lot better with it than without it when it had the wonkieness.

[@stevehanson2546]

would you recommend this as a light quality folder for edc use while wearing shorts? or Para 3 or ??

[@mrbushwookie6051]

I really love the design

[@gearfireman]

So many spydies I want this one is just not high on said list. 20cv blade helps bump it up a little more though.

[@chrisb5986]

That is one of the coolest things I have seen from Spyderco in a while, ugh but that pocket clip.

[@undercoverasiant696]

Check out lynchwood. They do deep carry titanium that use the wire mounting system

[@JamesJones-yt8df]

Reminds me of the Tesla truck silhouette

[@johnlobiondo333]

Great review. Thanks for not trashing a knife that's different, like Shabazz. I just bought the last of three at St Nick's

[@killroy2221]

I definitely get your argument about wanting it to be full carbon-fiber or full G10. But for me I really like the texture of the laminate compared to the capara which is very smooth

[@LUC.Knives]

I think it would look really nice with some nice wood scales

[@leotam3372]

There's a few on Spyderco forums, and they look gorgeous

[@FYLbingbong]

nice knife. very different shape but really like the blade shape

[@the_daydream_maker]

Scales now available in hardwoods and in colorful gcarta

[@henricokski5549]

The majority of the reviews seems to be a “soft pass” on this knife. The comment sections are also “pass” from bulk of audience. This knife is going to fade into obscurity because of its unique design and lack of sales, then in about 6-8 years, it will be become $800 collector item. There is another knife I distinctly remember was going through the same exact reception years back. The Slysz Bowie.

[@grahamblackall6305]

Wasn't there one similar looking called the Chokwe?

[@leotam3372]

That one was bigger

[@meatpopsickle1895]

The Watu is a smaller version of the older Chokwe.

[@the_daydream_maker]

Just paid $209.30 BHQ. seems to be the average price right now. Pricey but can’t wait. What a treat!

[@MichalBreslau]

After Rick & Morty, I think you're some guy from Interdimensional TV. You have good voice for that show, lol.

[@angelobustillos601]

If you had to choose; Watu for $180 more or less or the Bugout in 20cv for $150?

[@metal_complex]

Definitely the Watu

[@angelobustillos601]

@@metal_complex That’s what I was thinking also. I went with the Bugout due to the price drop available on BladeHQ ($149.99). I can always order the Watu later since it’s still at the regular price. Thanks for your response! 👌🏼🙌🏼 One time for the cheap seats “it all depends on your preference” LOL

[@rickydo888]

I like it, look so awesome, just like ikuchi, but the price here is US $300

[@stephen_crumley]

@Rickydo888 they are $146.51 on Knivesshipfree right now. Lowest price I’ve ever seen

[@nmnate]

Man, that cheap looking carbon fiber overlay really doesn't do the knife justice. It's the same reason why I haven't bought a Sage 5.... Just give me G10 or solid carbon fiber... I definitely prefer gentle curves to sharp angles.

[@cameronbottoms1118]

I think the Sage 1 did the carbon fiber handle correctly with a CF handle not G10 laminate. I believe they’ve Discontinued it and did a CQI to make it G10 Laminate.

[@andrewt248]

Sage 5 in solid G-10... take my money.

[@questionmark5463]

Not for me, but I think it looks like a good performer. It just looks really dorky.

[@jamesfair9751]

So this or pm2 or para3 ???

[@cody3078]

Para 4

[@111111111Tiger]

Make it CF or G-10. Never happen cause Spyderco wants to charge for CF but pay for materials at cost of G-10.

[@heavyweightsound]

Love the shape of this knife. I think you said it's $180 but it's gone up $30 ($209.30) in the year since you made this video.

[@SA12String]

Spydero made a knife that's kind of "gentlemany". Go figure.

[@Ber3ft]

it's not that bad looking

[@inmyopinion_3672]

Finger grooves on anything suck.

[@cameronbottoms1118]

Reminds me of a fancy box cutter tbh. I may pick it up one day. Money gonna be tight as i’m buying my mother a limited count kitchen knife for christmas and my dad 1,000 rounds of 9mm... RIP wallet 2020-2020

[@randyf.9188]

Just looks unfinished to me 🤷‍♂️

[@dirkdiggler9217]

You don't do accurate measurements at a angle. Go buy yourself a square.

[@dirkdiggler9217]

You need to learn how to read a tape bro. Sorry but your measurements are technically incorrect.