The Spyderco Damascus and Titanium Delica Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

[@btl5008]

i really wish they offered a delica with these Ti scales and a regular premium steel blade. that would be a big time winner IMO

[@WaterDrinker011]

You get me super hyped to get this knife and then by the time the video over I dont even want to look at it anymore.

[@elderfunghi7922]

I find that clip very annoying. The hole was moved and it's not under the clip anymore, yet they still slapped on same, old clip, with a hole in it.

[@inhalantabuse8387]

Kuba Makowski your profile picture is the shot that ruined my childhood lol

[@slidetek]

That _is_ painfully stupid. For $160. Jerks. The best thing I suppose about Spyderco and Benchmade popular models is 3rd party parts.

[@FurrowedSon]

I agree. That's ugly. I wish they'd left the lanyard hole in its original position.

[@clashwithaj6201]

argh I cant unsee that hole now!

[@nicholasvalente2254]

The hole is for the pivot when you switch the clip for tip up carry NOT for the lanyard hole! I just got this knife and IT IS FIRE!

[@harveynoshoe8085]

Hey Nick, what’s your take on Wootz Damascus steel and “Damascus steel” in general?

[@benperea8483]

Your reviews are entertaining as well as interesting and informative!!!

[@thefinder8087]

Hey Nick, what's your favorite smallish ZT? I'm looking at the 0450 but wondering if there's a better one I don't know about.

[@13noman1]

So Nick, any thoughts/comments on Damascus steel in general? What makes "good" D.S. and what should one avoid?

[@bazlur-Vancouver]

Nice video and review. I like Damascus blade, but its look like etching on the surface. I saw Devin Thomas and other Japanese damascus knives. I use yellow handle spyderco pacific salt HI blade. I do fishing in saltwater and fresh water and keep with me, although I have swedish EKA fishblade, which I like a lot for fishing. Like good damascus , but too expensive which I like from Japanse knife makers

[@thomaslanders1162]

I'm a big Delica fan but would pass on that one. I trust your reviews. Off topic but any reviews of Benchmade Freek coming up ? I have one, great so far but have some reservations about durability.

[@HaesslichG]

I found this Delica works well for public use - it looks fancy compared to the regular Delica, and not very "knifey". Plus, it's thinner in the handle and a tad shorter (by 0.1") which makes it more pocketable.

[@HaesslichG]

Also, the laminated VG10 Damascus isn't prone to being polished unlike the Damasteel in the Cody Eustler there - that blade can be polished, unlike this one.

[@alberto_saurus]

@3:56, lol I came for the review, not the weather.

[@eachday9538]

The clip hole hurts my brain

[@stupidthefish1979]

It’s for when you flip the clip around to tip carry, so you can still get to the pivot screw without unscrewing the clip

[@GoldBold563]

Holy shit!!! im a new sub, when this guy uploads he really goes all out.

[@ohiogarbageman9507]

DRwarnclif only one with more thorough reviews is Jim Skelton.

[@GoldBold563]

liber tarian Im familiar with jim, his reviews are of no use to me as everything the dude owns is worth more than me lol.

[@ohiogarbageman9507]

I am in the same boat. I enjoyed his reviews, but they were useless.

[@johnolson7009]

Is it fair to compare it to a 1000$ Damasteel knife?

[@lucasirianni1017]

Hi Nick just wanted to say that I love what your doing with you channel, you're one of my favourite KZbinrs. Keep it up!

[@hgncbdfx]

Hello Nick, I hope you haven't forgotten about me from your early days. I am currently designing an axe, and i wanted your opinion on non-conventional blade shapes, avoiding the "murdery" aspect of things. But blades that don't look entirely useful, but excel at specific tasks. Thank you for continuing the videos, you are talented and we wish you all the best.

[@NickShabazz]

+Matt SxC Of course I remember, shoot me an email. :)

[@derzkoeradio]

is there Damascus version with serrator

[@knifenoob5411]

Could that Damascus be polished? Isn't zdp steel chippy?

[@TheUncleSpoons]

If you were to completely ignore the cost component would you say that the regular or the Ti/damascus delica is a better knife?

[@NickShabazz]

The Ti handle is better, but I prefer the blade on the regular. In a perfect world, Ti handle and ZDP blade!

[@submituniquenamehere]

Nick Shabazz just swap the blade out for a zdp blade. it will fit the same.

[@TheUncleSpoons]

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[@FurrowedSon]

I'm fairly new to this but when knife makers market a blade as being in Damascus steel, are they actually talking about pattern welding?

[@FurrowedSon]

Thanks for this - a really helpful and informative response. Appreciate it!

[@HalfBit360]

Hey Nick have you heard of the Boker Exckeilibur (Excalibur) there aren't many reviews as in depth as yours on KZbin

[@NickShabazz]

Already reviewed! In the future, just use the KZbin search bar and type the name plus "Shabazz" and you'll find any reviews I've done there.

[@jakearmstrong9692]

Just got my first spyderco today thx to ur info I finally see what all the hype is about.. Bought the pm2

[@jayclark7237]

Wouldn't the pattern on a true Damascus blade extend all the way to the cutting edge? This looks like a surface treatment (etching or something).

[@NickShabazz]

Nope, this has a core. Not uncommon :)

[@jayclark7237]

Nick Shabazz : Thanks!

[@VincenzoNero94]

I don’t see a Delica as a versatile knife. The only thing it does is cut. Don’t get me wrong it’s not a bad cutting knife. But it does have more resistance then others cutting things like cardboard, cause of the high ffg

[@MightyRude]

Would the normal vg10 delica look like this when it it acid etched or would it have a different pattern?

[@NickShabazz]

This is a special metal composed of two different steels, which each etch differently. Google "Damascus Steel" and you'll find lots more info :)

[@MightyRude]

Nick Shabazz That was fast Vg10 is usually folded in some kind of zinc alloy You just need to acid etch the blade to get the pattern to show (but I don't know if the pattern will look like this or more like the japanese kitchen knives) The second blade you showed is a fully forged folded steel (it can be milled out of a bar or block or actually forged as a blade) I've seen a YT video about a guy who gets cheap forged blades from Sweden for about $30 he then acid etches the blades himself and sells them for about $150(final price depends on the pattern)

[@MegaVajda]

Hi Nick.. have you ever tried or heard about EnZo knives? their Birk 75 in ffg s30v model is currently my best edc! fit&finish on par with any spyderco. I tried many budget or expensive knives but this little fella from Finland and assembled in Taichung Taiwan is great deal. You can also buy all parts separately - super practical for someone constantly disassembling knives like you, if you want to mod your knife ☺

[@edstringer1138]

I have a birk 75 s30v and I agree great edc that has a little style with the curly Birch handles. I also have the enzo Borka but I HATE thunbstuds, so I rarely carry it ..

[@MegaVajda]

Stoney Lonsome I want to buy scandi blade so I can make blade swap when needed, had scandi version for few days and only good things to say ☺

[@jacksonperocfrenchzfourtou4283]

agree with you about the vg10

[@williammowery8911]

I agree that that the damascus here is ugly, but the VG-10 core being exposed more as the bevel joins up is better for long term use. All the cutting edge is is VG-10, while other Damascus steels will have both steels used in the pattern continue all the way to the bevel, which depending on what the other steel used is, can greatly hinder the knives cutting performance, as you have two different steels that vary in molecular makeup, and on cheap examples, hardness.

[@davidjones943]

Id like to see a series of kizer reviews

[@NickShabazz]

I've got a few Kizer reviews coming up soon!

[@Mike-vu8nn]

How do you remove the black paint from the clip?

[@subroc4]

Sandpaper. Don't feel that you have to tho - personally I prefer the look of a beat up black clip

[@Mike-vu8nn]

***** Ok. Thanks!

[@DrFrankLondon]

They have done a Tai Mai blade, like Mcusta's Thsuchi Bushisword...

[@thelonerider5644]

I like the looks of the pattern welded blade but I own two metal handled delica type knives (stainless) and they are... slippery. I like the look of metal handles on these type of knives but in use not so much. and 150$? Yikes!

[@thomaslanders1162]

Also, I wouldn't want a choil on Delica. It would force my big hand into just one grip using the choil. Just like the Naive, I can't get a grip behind choil. It's sucks for me but is OK on small knives like DF2...

[@slidetek]

Yeah, the damascus on this blade is closer to damasucks. Not one of the things I love about that steel. I agree, just a plain (or ano) Ti handle with like a great steel would be something I'd appreciate a lot more. Between the 2, I'd get the plain one and upgrade the scales - and have money left over for beer and pizza.

[@grounding123]

Great review the price just went up to $215.

[@DSNugent91]

I have the damascus endura 4 and i love it

[@markreid8056]

Did I mention, it's a very beautiful thing?

[@tackleberry5402]

I love Damascus

[@TechZACH16]

This is a wedding knife. Pocket jewelry for sure.

[@JRKhoury18]

a HAP-40 would be nice too

[@DMANDIOGUARDI]

I need 3 of these 👍👍👍

[@HalfBit360]

Wow my brother was just about to buy this let me just send this his way

[@Frip36]

@4:45. You do this a lot with the Delica. You can't very well start a dramatic statement such as, "As I've said many a time. If I had to carry one knife for the rest of my life..." Then deflate it with a qualified, "probably". It's like climbing up on the bar in a crowded sports bar and declaring, "Attention! I'm gonna say it right now! Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all time! Probably."

[@TeddyRoooosevelt]

I like that the ugly is literally that the Damascus is ugly haha

[@Tyrelguitarist]

Ehhhhh I'm not too convinced the ugly and bad are ugly and bad personally. Really excited to get mine.

[@dubglock2312]

great review as always

[@sputumtube]

The pocket clip spoils it with the unusable lanyard hole which was obviously designed for the 'vanilla' Delica. For $150 it's a corner that need not have been cut.

[@polarweis]

paul greenwood you like lanyards?

[@sputumtube]

Not particularly.

[@legrandfromage9682]

The Damascus pattern looks like it was printed on

[@3fingerroll]

a knife that belongs at the Vaseline factory ?? the mind boggles

[@snakalw]

Woah, you're on KZbin too? Freakin' neat.

[@NickShabazz]

+spadeknifeworks Yeah, I decided I'd throw a video or two up, maybe do a review or two. See if it goes anywhere.

[@snakalw]

Nice. Maybe one day you'll set up a Patreon or something, maybe some guys will be interested in signed Z-Hunters? Who knows.

[@MrBmgbluz]

I'll keep my Kershaw skyline in Damascus. paid 59 bucks for it.

[@louismeluso8633]

Interesting. A gentleman's Delica. Fancy pants, right. I'll just keep my regular Delica, thanks.

[@jonasm.9786]

Its beautifull :)

[@rayterney9157]

Not a $150 knife over $200 maybe you get a break?

[@ozyrob1]

way overpriced with VG 10. Should be HAP 40 or similar laminated with damascus. This knife won't find it's way into my Delica collection

[@randallkelley3599]

Nick: Listening to this review is like having a heart attack. It hurts like hell, but may be worth it when the blond nurse gives you mouth to mouth!!!

[@alloneword2878]

Spyderco delica 4 is the best edc ever!!!!!!!

[@capnblackleg]

I love this guy but its going to take a lot to turn this ZT guy into a Spyderco guy.

[@thefinder8087]

capnblackleg what's your favorite smallish ZT?

[@capnblackleg]

Nathaniel Graham look at the ZT0450CF, it's really nice.

[@khahillurhsheilf9256]

its too bad they asked such a price..

[@dirtydan179]

PLEASE STOP CALLING FOLDED STEEL DAMASCUS. WE DON'T KNOW HOW DAMASCUS WAS MADE FOR FUCK SAKES

[@ryanj116]

I have one of these... do yourself a favor and get one!

[@eldugio75]

The Ugly is that it's ugly. For a 60 dollar working knife the ugliness doesn't matter. When you're spending 150 for a show piece form needs to go up. Now you have a working style knife that isn't as good at working as the 60 dollar version and looks like two knife cousins had a baby.

[@OLMmedic]

Good points Nicky boom bots

[@lanehoward8612]

It's a cheap Damascus 😕

[@Sagaciousish]

Delica 4 partially serrated all black