Today, we'll take a look at a knife that's an amazing EDC choice, and also coincidentally happens to be rustproof and slicey as heck, the QuietCarry Waypoint.
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@NickShabazz4 жыл бұрын
FYI, QuietCarry has now confirmed to me and added to their website that the knife is made in Taiwan. Good news, Iceland-haters!
@kyleralph17784 жыл бұрын
We are dedicated to making premium knives with a focus on intricate details and product applications. We use premium steels that are sourced from Austria, Sweden, and the United States. We manufacture parts in the country of Taiwan with multiple partnerships using only the best processes. Some processes are done in US such as finishes and heat treating.
@VMC_Boy4 жыл бұрын
Thats great to hear. I don't at all consider Taiwan a shameful place to get something made. That said I am one of those people who critiscised Chi.. sorry Icelandic knife production. My apologies if I stated anything unfair.
@rgpshawaii3 жыл бұрын
I can't find any mention of Taiwan on their site. Are you sure the "confirmed" that they added this information to their website?
@Joseph-gi8uf3 жыл бұрын
@Nick have you been able to check out the changes on the Drift? Wondering if some of your suggestions were taken into account with the thumb-stud drift.
@eric218813 жыл бұрын
Spyderco has sold me on Taiwan production long ago. Thems makes good knives
@CedricAda4 жыл бұрын
I can confirm that knife was indeed in Nicks shower on 14 of the nights I accidentally happened to be in a blimp nearby his house with the binoculars mounted to the blimps viewing carriage pointing at his bathroom.
@Islandjud4 жыл бұрын
C'mon Pete, surely you got bricky to do you a solid and go snooping on your behalf?
@one2skadoo2793 жыл бұрын
Omg...me too!
@readyme3 жыл бұрын
C&A ... can you do a cut test of this blade/steel?
@joshuaphelps99864 жыл бұрын
you know the knife is damn good when the only real bad thing Nick has to complain about are Shallow screws.
@MrGorgesborges014 жыл бұрын
I bet the value of that knife triples for having showered with Nick.
@Lurifaks7074 жыл бұрын
Nick Shabazz™ Bedazzled bathwater when
@parkerwhite41704 жыл бұрын
i will purchasing two for my shower one to open shampoo and one for conditioner
@grimreaper60424 жыл бұрын
Lmao 😂
@DrLawyer2844 жыл бұрын
you need a third one to whittle a swan outta tha soap!
@trentsapp7314 жыл бұрын
I've had this knife for months and I adore it, gets extremely sharp, holds it well and cuts like a dream. I have to say that though that with all the use I've put it through it's developed a small amount of play vertically at lockup. Overall in my opinion it's without reproach.
@jeffreykessenich1723 жыл бұрын
Just picked up one of these in blue G10. WOW. The G10 is really super well done, the blue is very classy, and in stock now, FWIW. Mine has perfect action out of the box and came hair shaving sharp. Superb quality.
@everydaycarry13284 жыл бұрын
I’ve had this knife for approximately 3 months and it’s one of my favorites! From the action to the slim and relatively lightweight design (2.7 oz) and the wire deep carry clip just fantastic! Being completely rust proof is a big bonus. The Vanax blade came very sharp is very thin slicey. At $300 it’s not cheap and the only “negative” thing about it...but I guess you get what you pay for. Excellent EDC knife!
@tyroneshoelaces97424 жыл бұрын
Is it made in China?
@xmcerer2 жыл бұрын
@@tyroneshoelaces9742 nah, taiwan
@dtpfeiffer4 жыл бұрын
The design and materials on this knife are a huge win. The price might seem a little steep at first, but when you compare it to what Spyderco is charging for some of their Taichung made knives it's not too far off. The warranty only applying to the original owner is kind of lame though. The thumb stud was more difficult for me from the left side at first, which was annoying as a lefty. Once the knife broke in a little it got much easier.
@everydaycarry13284 жыл бұрын
When I first got this knife I knew it would be a Gem 💎!
@03_austindrake884 жыл бұрын
It's looking like this Quiet Carry Waypoint is going to make Nick Shabazz's Top 10 Knives of 2020. Great review video about a great knife. I've really liked the design/look of what Quiet Has put out so far. I haven't owned one yet but definitely hope too.
@mickkeim41424 жыл бұрын
MonsterRacing 38 ...me too. Just don’t money for one. That kinda sucks.
@SkyBeatSaber Жыл бұрын
As someone without the time or skills to maintain a needy EDC, this will definitely be a prime choice for me. That total rust resistance is unbelievable.
@KennyVo1203 жыл бұрын
Can definitely see some sebenza influences, I like it.
@natcreat91454 жыл бұрын
Nick, this is the first knife you’ve reviewed that has impressed me in a very, very long time. You can keep the incessant number of boring slipjoints and CRKTs that have “graced” your videos for far too long. This knife is worth the time, breath and bread.
@franksalem85804 жыл бұрын
I put a KWIK Thumb Stud on my Quiet Carry Drift and now have the best of all possible worlds. I can Spydie flick it with my middle finger and I can flick it with my index finger. And now with the thumb stud I can thrust it open like Nick opens the Waypoint. It only took me 8 months to figure out to do this but I have a whole new love for it now.
@Lack_of_response4 жыл бұрын
You and lynn Thompson are the only KZbin knife people I have heard discuss shower knives
@gustafari62414 жыл бұрын
Didn't realize the weird pivot design and asked Quiet Carry for help with the pivot loosening. He pretty much told me that since I took it apart it voided the warranty and I was on my own. Once I figured it out it was an easy fix. Poor customer interaction and service. I can't endorse a company that treats its customers so poorly.
@renechavez8704 жыл бұрын
I have vanax 37 (an older version of vanax super clean) on my Shirogorov jeans but that is a big blade, it would be nice to get it on a Slicey version of it!
@billdonmoyer25764 жыл бұрын
Love my Waypoint...I've had mine for 3 months now and it keeps finding it's way into my pocket
@jolness13 жыл бұрын
I love the blade shape on this. It reminds me of the Benchmade 940 which is one of my favorite EDC knives. BUT... had some bad experiences with Benchmade over the last year and have decided to no longer buy from them. I love the axis lock but the blade profile and size vs how it carries is my favorite part. Have to do some reading about Vanax, I know very little about it.
@jolness13 жыл бұрын
the four dots on the side look like the old MacBook battery indicator LEDs haha
@jolness13 жыл бұрын
I gotta quit watching Nick Shabazz reviews, I have bought so many knives because of them. Can't help it, love knives, love nicks review style and his self-deprecating humor.
@grimreaper60424 жыл бұрын
Nick you’re killing me here!!! It’s a great knife I love everything about it especially me being a lefty not many of the great knives are ambidextrous but they are all sold out!!!
@bryanstone72374 жыл бұрын
It's ambidextrous to an extent. The scales are different to accommodate the liner lock making the "left" scale more flush with the thumb stud. It's still deployable with left hand but much more difficult due to the lack of purchase one can get on the thumbstud.
@grimreaper60424 жыл бұрын
bryan stone Really!!! are you a lefty ? I don’t want to waste the money if it’s going to hard to deploy
@bryanstone72374 жыл бұрын
@@grimreaper6042 I am not a lefty, no. I can still get it to snap open, but it's certainly more difficult. Most knives that are ambidextrous I can deploy with both hands. I work from home and use knives like a rubbing stone or fidget spinner.
@grimreaper60424 жыл бұрын
bryan stone Bryan thank you for the information I truly appreciate it
@u_s_e_rname2 ай бұрын
W bryan
@jhonis4 жыл бұрын
Resident Lefty. No issue with thumb studs. Absolutely love this knife. My only recommendation for improvement is lightening the handle more. it feels a bit tail heavy.
@milliepm2p3club4 жыл бұрын
I completely agree. This is a spectacular knife.
@renechavez8704 жыл бұрын
If QUIET CARRY READS THIS-PLEASE MAKE A LOT MORE! I promise they will all be sold. If you want happy customers make more than enough. I have a feeling if you made 1 million of them, you would still sell out! Please make a lot! I want one. Nothing is more frustrating than seeing OUT OF STOCK! Make more of the drift too! I didn’t pull the trigger and I regret it.
@readyme3 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a G10 version replacing the titanium scales. Hopefully cutting some of the price down a bit. Maybe even "standard" steels so that it is no longer rust proof...but most people really don't need that. Other than that it checks so many boxes: thin blade stock, washers, thumb studs, liner lock and wire clip. So great, just so expensive due to the rust proof thing.
@michaelr84014 жыл бұрын
Custom Bugouts now available from Benchmade. Thanks Nick!
@Valheru8084 жыл бұрын
that knife has seen things
@geoff650r3 жыл бұрын
It's gorgeous. I wish I could justify the $300 for a knife because I really want one.
@MG-pc8ds3 жыл бұрын
Nick’s reviews got me interested in collecting a few knives. The final result so far is I got a balisong from Benchmade. I now have three sliced fingers. Thanks a lot Nick.
@u_s_e_rname2 ай бұрын
lol
@nate.or.nodate4 жыл бұрын
yassss Nick. was waiting for this vid to confirm what I already knew. time to pull the trigger on a waypoint!
@petergalione14144 жыл бұрын
Do you know where you can buy one?
@always_edc91124 жыл бұрын
Was going to say it's hard to get. Guy said I could sleep with his hot wife if I sold him mine, Had to decline his offer, but it's vanax and you know how people get over it. it's an amazing knife flys out like it's assisted.
@Judgement_Kazzy4 жыл бұрын
Is it the Waypoint or the Drift? I don't know what to believe anymore.
@NickShabazz4 жыл бұрын
Waypoint. I'm full of lies.
@Washyourbellybutton4 жыл бұрын
@@NickShabazz 😂
@davidpalay3614 жыл бұрын
Nick Shabazz must have drifted off there
@pzkpfw9173 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review Nicky. Very good job!!!
@stiglagerfeld91514 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I pulled the trigger and bought this knife earlier this year (also after seeing it in a Slicey Dicey video). I love it. I hope they will make more for those who can’t get one at present.
@dm36394 жыл бұрын
I love that someone is making knives with thin slicey blade stock. Small folding knives don't need 3-4mm stock. No one is battoning or prying with a $300 knife. Also big props for the liner lock. Frame locks are ugly and compromise ergos. Excellent job, guy in California and nonspecific foreign factory!
@ryanguldbrandsen76723 жыл бұрын
Quiet carry dropped some of these yesterday. So they are currently available.
@pavp95473 жыл бұрын
I was so excited about it and finally was able to buy one! Can't wait to get it.
@Genesis9922 жыл бұрын
“It’s traumatized a little bit, but it’s fine” never had a knife review speak to me like that. LMFAOOOO
@9mmmike6424 жыл бұрын
So, now I need this Icelandic shower knife?!
@mountainmanwatchreviews80814 жыл бұрын
All waterproof stuff aside, they just make a handsome knife.
@dstone97482 жыл бұрын
Quarantine. We gotta do ah paht. Lol as a Brooklynite I salute you sir
@joshuajackson56544 жыл бұрын
My favorite knife
@danegavriloski4 жыл бұрын
Finaly you made it :) ....i wait my waypoint. Knife of the year definetly!
@Cry424 жыл бұрын
On mine, the pivot likes to unscrew itself if I flick it open like that. Besides that, I really like it.
@bryanstone72374 жыл бұрын
I threw se locktite on mine for just this reason and it has stayed right where I wanted it. 10/10 recommend, lol
@ryanguldbrandsen76723 жыл бұрын
Or plumbers tape.
@RokU53 жыл бұрын
@@bryanstone7237 that “voids the warranty” if you take any screws out. I heard they check with a microscope to see if you disassembled it…
@Zaque-TV4 жыл бұрын
That knife literally lasts forever. 300$ is fine
@970diego4 жыл бұрын
Unless you snap that tip or damage the thin edge
@mickkeim41424 жыл бұрын
970diego ..or don’t have $300 for a knife...lol.
@garrisong4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely will be buying one of these when they become available again. I’m always around water I love my dragonfly h1 but the edge retention isn’t great. Vanax steel seems to be an amazing steel.
@alvarezgilbert014 жыл бұрын
So, I should get this?
@stevewalker63404 жыл бұрын
Perfect EDC for Aquaman
@danielmccormick87884 жыл бұрын
I'd be all over this knife if it were around the 200 mark. Considering I've never had any of my knives in the shower for a month, Vanax just doesn't appeal to me that much. If I could get this exact design with something like s35vn for $100 less, I'd probably buy it twice.
@danegavriloski4 жыл бұрын
Cammon man, custom bugout is 100$ less then this, a lot spydercos are 100$ less than this. But one is far better then those knives for thar 100$ difference.
@Rime0ne4 жыл бұрын
You had me at .08 in blade stock.
@renechavez8704 жыл бұрын
I want one too!! October restock per the website! I want a drift also!
@theunchartedtrucker11134 жыл бұрын
I should just sell you mine. It is just a little 2 small of a knife for me personally
@BuffaloNickel93 жыл бұрын
@@theunchartedtrucker1113 you still have yours?
@theunchartedtrucker11133 жыл бұрын
Yep still have it so far
@darkcentury56764 жыл бұрын
First, really been looking forward to this review, i love the looks and idea of this knife, I may have to pick up the one with the golf ball ish texturing
@Fablades4 жыл бұрын
Great steel, nice design, sold!
@paulzabit65204 жыл бұрын
Hey, Nick I’m thinking Sanremu ? What are you thoughts about the maker??? Just for conversation sakes. Regardless of the maker seems to be one hell of a nice knife! Thank you for your vids
@puritydvoyd29783 жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard of the brand, but I just looked them up, and you get what you pay for more times than not. The designs are all ripoffs and I wouldn’t trust a brand without a reputation with really low prices. But honestly, they’re all cheap af, if you want one just get one to find out for yourself, you don’t really need to ask for someone’s opinion.
@israelchildress45234 жыл бұрын
Looks like the perfect edc! Damn I want one.
@DrLawyer2844 жыл бұрын
I just learned that I don't have a shower knife!!
@michaelbedford80174 жыл бұрын
Didn't you watch the film 'Psycho'?
@DrLawyer2844 жыл бұрын
Michael Bedford yes and i clearly have no excuses. ima go find the “coldest, steeliest” AND showeriest tub sword to baton through the plumbing and then apologize to my wife for letting her down. again.
@slayer76822 жыл бұрын
Ican get one for 400 . Is it worth it off ebay
@rhodie334 жыл бұрын
I have been trying to get the Drift for almost a year now. I have a Waypoint and the IQ also and love them both.
@bryanb43082 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, I’m sure someone else mentioned this but your intro says you’re reviewing the quiet carry Drift.
@1ohtaf14 жыл бұрын
This is largely academic but Uddeholm claims that Vanax has the same corrosion resistance as 316L, but that's probably when it is in an annealed state, which is still really impressive considering 316L is an austenitic stainless, but isn't technically "rust-proof".
@UsernameInvalidTHIS4 жыл бұрын
Nice hollow grind. Should like to see it more often on stuff that doesn't cost a fortune.
@jonathanreeves58473 жыл бұрын
Is there anyway other ordering through the company to get this knife?
@jcolterh4 жыл бұрын
Looks nice. I have a large Sebenza and if I ever wanted a smaller one I might look into this instead. I don't like the secrecy around the manufacturer though.
@lavenderpants86954 жыл бұрын
I found that I prefer carrying the Atom over this knife. M390 is still very rust-resistant, especially with edci. The slim handle design and stiffer detent on the Waypoint ended up being a combo that resulted in disaster for me. I didn't find it very controllable when opening the knife slowly because of the detent. The slim handle offers little grip, especially with the slick surface of the titanium. One day I was using it in wet conditions (like what it's made for), and when I tried to open the knife I bobbled it in my hand which resulted in me almost cutting my finger off. Had to get 11 stitches. I never felt confident in the purchase you get when gripping this knife, especially in wet conditions. I did feel it was only going to be a matter of time before I would drop it and break the tip. If the handle and blade were both increased in their height, and the Ti frame had milling, this would probably be my perfect knife for EDC without question. Unfortunate.
@BobDyl3 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I have to agree with you after carrying the Waypoint for a couple weeks. Surprising that this is never mentioned in any of the reviews but the combo of thin, slick, long, sharp detent, and freaking laser sharp is problematic. You CANNOT use this knife with wet hands. It is 1 degree away from being the perfect EDC but that 1 degree could result in an emergency room visit. I think you are exactly right that it needs a little blade/handle height or texture or both to add a degree of confidence and safety.
@RokU53 жыл бұрын
I have a G10 waypoint, it is too small to control with the barrel opener. A flipper would be perfect, I have a Mantra 3, just as small, easily controlled opening…
@macedotavares4 жыл бұрын
Amazing. I spent an hour yesterday looking for someone comparing it to the sebenza. Slicey Dicey did it. I was just waiting for your take on it. And it didn't take long.
@luisdiegoriojas93114 жыл бұрын
Online econ class orrrrrrr nick shabazz’s new video? The choice is pretty clear
@rareair39734 жыл бұрын
So how was the econ class? Lol jk
@dantem52284 жыл бұрын
Possible knives of the year... QC Waypoint, CKF Fif20, Spyderco Astute
@bilakos19874 жыл бұрын
Available finishes: Bead-blasted Stone-washed Nick-showered
@YourHandleHere842 жыл бұрын
All these nice, aesthetically minimalistic, titanium handle scale pocket knives seem to be freaking impossible to get ahold of. I haven’t been able to find a standard small sebenza 31, quiet carry waypoint, tactile rockwall (thumb stud), etc. It seems like none of those or similar styles ever seem to be available.
@zach09062 жыл бұрын
Get on knife swap on Reddit. I just got a waypoint off there and I’ve seen at least a dozen rock walls recently
@davidpape91792 жыл бұрын
Looks just like the Tactile Knife Rockwall
@bravest814 жыл бұрын
Haha, “I don’t freakin’ know!”. Love it!!!
@happysensyhappysensy6704 жыл бұрын
SOLD OUT ........
@natejohnson15234 жыл бұрын
And all of a sudden I need a shower knife
@ericmack0013 жыл бұрын
Very cool knife, excellent review
@nicholsliwilson4 жыл бұрын
That left hand thumb stud cutout shouldn’t be a problem in my experience.
@shadgravely43584 жыл бұрын
Nick you need to get you a spyderco manix 2. I got a dlt exclusive in 20cv and I love it
@clintonlewis12614 жыл бұрын
Nice knife.
@tadeuszgawronski2 жыл бұрын
SUPER NOŻYK, ZGRABNY, PORĘCZNY, ZAPEWNE TEŻ LEKKI ( TAKI AKURAT NA CODZIEŃ DO KIESZENI), I JAK PRZYPUSZCZAM, TEŻ NA PEWNO NIE ZA DROGI. AŻ CHCIAŁOBY SIĘ GO MIEĆ, TYLLO HDZIE HO KUPIĆ?
@dunigangusway80082 жыл бұрын
Hey can anyone tell me the difference between all the Waypoint knives on their website? They look the same but one says SWSW and another says SWSA and one says BBSA.
@sothisisadulting2 жыл бұрын
Have you noticed any blade play in long term use? I got mine a week ago and there seems to be a bit of vertical play and that has me concerned. Do you think I should contact warranty support?
@marko11kram3 жыл бұрын
snorks at "honey, why is there a knife in the shower?"
@barkingspider20074 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video 😎👍
@Suckme1484 жыл бұрын
You’re always so charmingly self-deprecating when you’re really enamored with a piece 😛
@landonjones6762 жыл бұрын
Just ordered the waypoint, the renegade gungnir, 2 pro tech exclusives and a spyderco shaman.... I’m going to have to take out a second mortgage if I keep spending like this....
@xmcerer2 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, do you review fixed blade knifes?
@MortalMayonnaise4 жыл бұрын
the pvd coating on the iq i purchased a while back was scratched to hell when i got it in
@RokU53 жыл бұрын
Their return policy is “no scratches”. Not good for that
@03_austindrake884 жыл бұрын
Quiet Carry should pay Nick for this review. Last smaller company that had a review like this, was TRM and it is now very hard to get a Neutron or an Atom. When they go on the used market, they are always full price and sell immediately. I've had a ton of offers for my BNIB TRM Neutron.
@760rudogg4 жыл бұрын
Same with the north arm knives skaha. There's a year wait on it now lol
@korling993 жыл бұрын
Did they make changes to the waypoint with the october restock? I thought I heard slicedicey mention a quality control update a la spyderco
@WillEDC3 жыл бұрын
Like what? That restock means it was sold out already or will be restock in October ?
@bunyipdan4 жыл бұрын
What not a Gem?.....the only minor disappointment for me is the lack of a detent ball ramp, no biggie will do that myself
@Fuzz1994tps4 жыл бұрын
Are you going to review headphones anytime? You should check out Audeze
@artemkanarchist4 жыл бұрын
The knife I’ve been dreaming about💜
@Icecoldvibez2 жыл бұрын
Is the float on this knife good?
@uzumlubay4 жыл бұрын
A bit off topic but I know that you appear to favour phosphor bronze washers. My Maserin Nimrod has teflon washers and I was wondering if the 2 types were interchangeable????
@trilobiteterror80153 жыл бұрын
Teflon washers are perfectly fine if the knife has proper tolerances. Teflon has a lower coefficient of drag than PB and has other benefits over PB as well (but both are fine and have their advantages).
@citizenwolf87203 жыл бұрын
Lol, this was a funny review. I really enjoyed it. :)
@junegloom60244 жыл бұрын
I wish you'd mention prices up front so I don't waste my time on knives I'll never buy.
@NickShabazz4 жыл бұрын
Wow, you *are* gloomy. :D
@alpine1600s4 жыл бұрын
They have a "murdered-out" Quiet Carry... 🤣
@markusthulin22044 жыл бұрын
You don’t have a very good pokerface. :) I could hear in the beginning of the video how excited you were that this knife was going to be a gem. :)
@davidshute98634 жыл бұрын
I could've sworn Nick already reviewed the waypoint; am I going crazy?
@thomash45784 жыл бұрын
Should be easy to go through his video list if it is important to you
@Orochi_0014 жыл бұрын
I don’t care where something is made, but I do care that the face of the company purposely obfuscates the country of origin. I can’t understand trusting anyone who’s that cagey about their own product.
@nfresh63 жыл бұрын
Just realized he uses the wrong name at the beginning lol (Drift)
@louiss.w19444 жыл бұрын
Fresh af
@freedomvan29704 жыл бұрын
I have had a LOT of trouble not carrying this instead of others for the past 4 months. It was like, made for me.