The Spyderco P.I.T.S Non-Locking Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

[@ATechReviewsKnives]

The PITS is expensive and has a hole that is kinda hard to access - just like my ex.

[@darthvaper6745]

ATech Reviews I was in the same boat lol

[@mitchelldelmar9682]

*ouch*

[@NickShabazz]

I know, I hate it when your significant other has a secret buried treasure pit with her fortune inherited from her Great Great Great Grandfather Blackbeard and just won't tell you where it is. I think we've all been there, brother.

[@mikekarambit7038]

Rest assured, "Ex-" is NOT a prerequisite!!

[@rodrigoteresa7944]

Between this comment and Nick's reply I can't tell who wins the internet today.

[@stignation]

Yet another stellar review of a UK legal knife, fair comments all round. Being a UK resident we are obviously restricted in our carrying options and this does offer a more classy carry. Having owned & carried this knife for a while now, I enjoy its edc role in my life. Keep up the good work.

[@vanderstelt50]

At around $60 USD this is compelling, but at $240 it's only for the most fanatical Spyderco collector.

[@cyphersuit1]

David Vanderstelt its 400 in germany lol

[@tolga1cool]

Got mine for ~125 shipped brand new from eBay. For that price it's great

[@toziassmitt]

Lol this is £300/ $350 usd in the UK

[@yyams]

Seems a bit of a shame... I watched as Mike developed this, documented by a huge thread on britishblades, before that forum disappeared. Many of your criticisms weren't present on the original - there was no spydie hole, rather it was an actual flipper (albeit the geometry meant it needed a fair bit of wrist action to complete the flip), with thumb studs for multiple opening options, so the pocket pecker you see here was a useful flipper tab, and with no spydie hole there was no need to relieve anything to access a nonexistent hole. The scales were also plain titanium (stonewashed maybe? this was way back in 2012-13 ish IIRC so memory fails me). I believe the steel S35VN with plans for Elmax on the mk4, which I am unsure if ever got made as that's around the time Spyderco got going on their rendition. The price started in the region of £200 and kept creeping up as it became clearer and clearer that FAR more people wanted to buy them than he, a one man band, was able to produce. The beauty of it was how It filled an empty niche as light weight UK legal semi-custom flipper, semi-lockable non locking knife, with nice slim modern construction and materials. They sold like hotcakes on britishblades, he wasn't even close to able to keep up with the demand. It was incredible news when it was revealed that spyderco were interested in taking on the design, yet now looking back at this review it seems a shame that this is what was developed and eventually discontinued, when I suspect if he'd stuck at refining the original design, we'd be still be seeing him struggle to keep up with demand at twice the price. Thanks for the video. I'm a new subscriber from the UK and have liked what I've seen so far. If by any chance you fancy bursting out with an exclamation of "inconceivable!!!" on your next vid, you'll certain get a like from me! :) Ta, Jjams.

[@TrilobiteTerror]

The Eurocentric knives must not be able to have finished edges because it would make them more comfortable (thus obviously making them a more comfortable murder weapon). /s

[@XXfAzEXXXXd0gEXX]

TrilobiteTerror I fucking hate the whole /s phenomenon. I think it's already clear you're being sarcastic and the /s tag just ruins it

[@blitzbbffl]

Not sure when Nick recorded this video, but I just ordered a PITS from Knife Center for $149. Because it's been discontinued - this will be a safe queen knife for me.

[@toziassmitt]

It’s a long shot, but hey... any chance you’d be willing to sell ?

[@camorakidd_edc]

I would love if every spyderco had that clip.. it's almost a perfect clip

[@neokuji]

Camora Kidd yep.

[@steveman751]

Camora Kidd A pm2 with a wire clip would be amazing, I'd buy it so fast.

[@gym55rat]

Hate wire clips. Too small and breaks often

[@rtm416]

I prefer your dimply black mat Nick

[@NickShabazz]

Me too!

[@neokuji]

that “dimply” shelf liner probably catches bearings better, unless they make it into the sectioned trays.

[@thebeans66]

Me too! This background looks strange on my monitor. Could just be my monitor but the shelf liner looks much better

[@chrispianoleao9700]

If this was reengineered with a flipper tab and compression lock your looking at the para 4 or a compression lock Slysz Bowie.

[@charliemorrison1370]

Lots of clever design features on the PITS that I really appreciate. The high tip above the pivot reduces the risk of folding. The chamfer at the front of the scales to aid the sweep of the the thumb opening. Subtle yet valuable features. Sadly even non-locking knives like the PITS could be unavailable to U.K. buyers in the future. The U.K. government has a consultation open presently on proposals effectively banning postal knife sales. If you’re a U.K. resident and knife enthusiast you’d be well advised to take them time to reply to the consultation.

[@jimm244]

I own one of these and your points are mostly SPOT ON & perfect. A few exceptions: the Spydie hole is large enough that access is fine and relieving the scales wouldn’t change much-maybe it’s a small hand thing :-). The pocket pecker is so slight when closed, it’s a non-issue. The lack of chamfering on my sample doesn’t reach the state of discomfort (but I agree it SHOULD be better). That said, at a LOWER PRICE POINT this is a compelling knife. I’ll know how it looks riddled with snail trails soon enough, as I plan on carrying the crap out of mine. ETA, my sample was also off center to the same side. This is the only issue I found inexcusable/ugly (aside from the price). Unfortunately, I’ve encountered centering issues in several of my recent Spydercos, one each from Golden, Taichung, and now Italy. I even sent one in for ‘repair;’ it was way off. They didn’t seem to think it an issue and it came back about the same.

[@ogenmatic]

Congratulations on 30k followers. Well deserved.

[@andrewfarndale7477]

A great knife and the originals from Mike are better this is a lovely useful knife. I got mine without anodising and did my own, kept the other one in original Ti. It slices like a dream and has a clear slicing path, a lightweight powerhouse. Go grab one before they run out and get slicing

[@bryanstone654]

Looking forward to your hopefully upcoming review of my favorite non-locking knife, the Three Rivers LTC Nomad.

[@robertgorman9114]

No to the new mat, like the old picnic table

[@SNT16]

@nick Would your opinion change seeing the price drop to 150 (sale at knife center)?

[@NickShabazz]

+Bryan Galante Nah, I’d still put that money elsewhere.

[@SNT16]

Nick Shabazz darn it... I ordered it 4 days ago 🙄 I was questioning the n690

[@TheKillerKlok]

This is a neat design, Even though I am a stickler for locks I actually rather like modern slip joints, I mean I wouldn't carry one for work but as a collector I am a fan. The most interesting design I've from spyderco in a while, I quite appreciate any innovation in the knife world. sadly not worth 240$ for me personally. Finger Choils/guards are great they stop the knife from cutting your hand, You can still pinch your fingers with them pretty good though. But don't let me act like I actually need a work knife... I have... Too many as it is, Still it's nice to be able to carry your newest toy around with you.

[@4_EST]

Like the new mat. The non-refectivity is nice

[@OldPackMule]

LOL. “vestigial pocket pecker”. Classic Nick.

[@PapaWheelie1]

The flat black mat makes the auto exposure go nuts...

[@AILDdrums]

Maybe this knife should have been made at the Taichung factory.

[@jojojaykay]

Interesting knife, Thanks for the review Dad, Definitely unique.

[@Errror404]

I'm looking at one on sale now (new) for $140 and seriously considering picking it up.

[@arcadely]

That sucker goes from anywhere between £260 and £350 here in the UK. I'd love to expand my choices for EDC (currently have the UKPK and a Viper Dan 2) but not for that kind of money - which feels entirely divorced from reality - and especially not with those finishing issues. If it was £100-130 I might consider it as a higher end EDC/gentleman's folder type of option, but for me that role's already filled by the Dan 2. (Of course if I really had my way I'd walk around all the time with my ZT 0452 CF because who doesn't love a big, ridiculous titanium frame-lock flipper? But it's not worth going to jail for.)

[@arcadely]

I forgot to say, thanks for posting up the review - I'd spotted this knife for the first time a couple of months back and was hoping you'd get around to it. Certainly provided strong confirmation of my suspicion that it's not worth the asking price.

[@thsbulldawg82]

$240?? No. No. No. There's a lot of other knives available for that price or even less.

[@mattfinish2196]

Nick ,could you review another slip joint knife? the Benchmade Proper please?

[@NickShabazz]

+Matt Finish In my pocket today

[@CoolCforlife]

Another great review :) Definitely interesting knife, hopefully they fix those issues (agree with all of your points). Has potential to be much better knife!

[@streetlover404]

I like the normal mat.

[@thomaslanders1162]

It's a really good looking knife.. I'd like to see it made into a frame lock and do away with the choil protruding from the handle.. I paid $195 for a Steel Will Gekko 1500 with N690.. I feel a little better I think...

[@SirGalath]

What are you using for your new backdrop Nick?

[@NickShabazz]

Same mat as for disassembly. I didn't like it, so I stopped.

[@Frip36]

I don't like the background. I can't get my visual grounding with it.

[@aidanmccormack812]

Does using the pocket pecker to open the blade slightly make it easier to get to the opening hole?

[@NickShabazz]

Yeah, I suppose. But ehhh.

[@vearheart42]

So this is an "Everwhere" knife. Should be legal in most places. The blade is a little large but it's good for that. The Price is also exorbitant to say the least.

[@brianfollett687]

"Holy Crap" $240.00 ?

[@myvenusinuranus]

I notice all the Taiwan and Italy Spydercos aren't deburred and dehorned. I'll just stick to the Golden Colorado ones I just bought a Sage 1 for a good deal but it kinda sucks

[@mitchelldelmar9682]

Alas... they can’t all be gems. Way to pick ‘em apart, Nick.

[@RichardLopez-wb9vf]

my tenacious hole is sharp af but i kinda like it

[@BCMZ]

I like spyderco and this p.i.t. too but recently i've return a gayle bradley 2 for a bad ball bering detent. The Taiwan factory manifacturing aren't good? For 200 euro i pretend a better detent.

[@korbendallas9722]

Maybe there’s no cut out for the Spydie hole to force you to open it with two hands.

[@floyd2386]

It fails at that, just makes it slightly awkward to 1 hand open. If they wanted to make it a 2 hand only, they would have gone with a purely cosmetic tiny Spydie hole.

[@valkyriesurvives5109]

You mean to "force" you to open with 2 hands lmao

[@andrewkevalaitis2684]

Thx for further discouraging me on this knife. It’s only for the SPYDERCO addicted….

[@knifenoob5411]

When knife is closed press flipper nub to raise spydie hole for easy access. Sharp edges on a Spyderco? Who would of thought.

[@Superbus753]

The mecanism looks a little bilt like the lock on the Ti-Lock just the other way round.

[@NickShabazz]

Yep, and with slopes rather than holes for the scale to fall into.

[@willd6515]

So the knives from Maniago are not up to Golden or Taichung standards? Maybe this one isn't........ but i have handled knives from Maniago that can easily compete with Golden or Taichung. Btw, in my experience knives from Taichung are better quality than Golden knives.

[@joe1745ny]

just dropped. scooped it up post haste

[@macmurfy2jka]

And to think that a bit of clever tuning could have made that a flip able slip joint. So much waisted potential.

[@NickShabazz]

I don't know that that'd be possible. Slipjoints don't have the kind of "break free" detent needed.

[@macmurfy2jka]

+Nick Shabazz that's because it would make for a poor slip joint. The I would venture to guess that sharper transitions from the held shut position to the free swinging blade position in the camming surface would likely do it. The transition would be more like that of that from open to free: lots of pressure and then snap!

[@AverageDE]

What's your take on the Massdrop x Ferrum Forge Falcon? I ask because it's back up for order with a oct 25 ship date.

[@georgepusmaz]

Congrats on 30k subs Nick. Really enjoy your work. Cheers gp

[@angusvanhalen2886]

$240 for crappy N690? Pass. The last few spydies I've handled had some fit n finish issues, some awful grinds

[@jakefromstatefarm1405]

Nick, how about N680? Is it any better/different than N690? I have a Griptillian h2o with N680... Thanks

[@ReeferNoob23]

around 5 min you said you prefer non locking knifes I think you mean locking knife lol

[@NickShabazz]

Whooooops. Yeah, #notabrilliantman

[@lancemiller4647]

Once again Sypderco takes on the Apple business model where profit rules the day. This is becoming more evident as more sprint and higher priced/ specialty knifes are released..

[@powerfulk9790]

great review of the Spyderco P.O.S.

[@NickShabazz]

That's not quite fair. It's a fine knife, just not for me.

[@powerfulk9790]

I dunno man the ugly is pretty ugly with this knife. Its $240, has a gimmick lock, disgusting anodizing, zero chamfers, a protruding "pocket pecker", and swiss cheese scales. Who is it for?

[@neokuji]

😂

[@jayweast1306]

Reminds me of a Klecker lock and also looks like a ti-lock in reverse. Really stands out among slip joints I've seen recently but for the price I could get two GECs and have money left over.

[@meatblade3490]

Nick, do you think it's a worthwhile purchase at it's current(as of my post) 139.99 price? I've had my eye on it for quite some time, but the price combined with the issues of the knife have kept me away from it.

[@aleksijevujovic7262]

Do you listen to The Toasters?

[@captainsewerrat]

A non-flipping flipper tab should be called a Flopper Tab. (Also extra ugly. Europe/Italy Made Knife costs 240$ in the US, 350$ in europe.)

[@randallkelley3599]

Reminds me of da Chris Reeve ka-nife!

[@AresWasTaken]

I think some form of textured mat (like your previous perforated mat thing) is better than a plain black mat since the texture reduces compression artifacts making the video look nicer overall.

[@neokuji]

Ares maybe setting that liner on top of this mat, then use of the sectioned trays would continue.

[@humidozer]

For 325€ it's a no for me. 240 Dollars maybe... but 325€ just simply no.

[@docfink]

Spyderco Ti-lock. 😉

[@chrisw3249]

I bought one of these when the price came down! be thankful Nick that you never took it to pieces, not a well put together knife, running on washers - which are different sizes - which tells a story, comes apart easy enough, a bitch to put back together! a lot better knives for the money out there, this will be going in the bottom of the drawer!

[@toziassmitt]

It’s a long shot, but worth a go.. would you ever be willing to sell ?

[@TautologyTechSystems]

Your new mat is dirty.

[@NickShabazz]

Yep. It's not the new mat anymore.

[@IMD4VE]

hahahaha vestigial pocket pecker

[@ReeferNoob23]

new mat were do you get them you got mad one of those Z hunters tried to eat some of the last one

[@neokuji]

Herpetology 101 lol bad z-hunter the most dangerous knife on the world.

[@redpilledpatriot8484]

No thanks, must have lock. Nice to see variety tho.

[@dangerfeild4Life]

New mat looks good. lol at 'vestigial pocket pecker'

[@C-NoteMac]

I think it's beautiful.🤓

[@baconbreadwithbacon]

You can buy 3 Delica for the price of one of these in the UK.

[@neokuji]

Gotta Eat All The Breads and they’re better knives.

[@anonymus5995]

on my Taiwan made GB1 & GB2 the edges were also not chamfer

[@randyaguililla6963]

The new mat is a change but not a good one. It reminds me of Jim Skelton reviews and he's a douchebag. You're not a douchebag for the record.

[@82frankthetank]

*Anodizing

[@garryt2533]

Lovely knife, but stupidly overpriced. Discontinued now anyway.

[@Below-Average_Joe]

This is a knife I had ignored, but it really sounds like something I could use.

[@AF88NY]

I die every time he says pocket pecker haha

[@FredPrana]

Here in germany it even costs 450$...

[@UniteHunter1]

I watched this while my PITS was on the way and came back to tell you that i cut myself on the unchamfered edge on the back of the blade. Definetely hitting those a little bit with the fine grid rods on my sharpmaker.

[@John..18]

Yep, it's too much money, for what it is, I have the ukpk in S110V, it's the perfect knife for those of us who live in the UK.... The PITS is pretty, but just too flawed, whereas the ukpk doesn't have a single flaw,, nuff said,,,

[@rhythmtreble7311]

hey it's a matte matt!

[@bzr160]

Perfect for the uk but it would cost $400+.

[@jeffreymliss]

Two thumbs down.

[@darthvaper6745]

First slip-joint knife in history to actually warrant having a pointed tip lol!

[@touchMelilbro]

But can you flip it BROOOO!??!

[@streetlover404]

"That on the hole is the good of this knife."

[@johnj.baranski6553]

Finding these non-locking knives appealing all of a sudden.

[@ReeferNoob23]

John J. Baranski until you have one accidently close on your fingers one time I hate non locking knifes for that reason always gotta make sure downward pressure 100% of the time

[@0scartheCat]

SOG Terminus BD1 for sixty quid . . . Or this for much more . . .

[@dreadjavapirate]

Now at $150 it's more attractive.

[@Skinnymoose]

There's no reason a knife like this shouldn't have a lock. Its too bad governments would rather their serfs cut their own fingers off rather than defend themselves. My suggestion is if you live in a place where locking knives are illegal.....move. Its over priced too. Nice clip though.

[@NickShabazz]

That's a very privileged position to take. Not everybody can afford to uproot their family and move to a different city, state, or country, and in many cases, political barriers may prevent it outright. Best we continue to be good citizens who are also cutlery enthusiasts, advocating firmly to improve laws and reduce fear-based lawmaking, and give our time and money to groups who are working on our behalf.

[@Skinnymoose]

Nick Shabazz Actually they can afford to move. I did and i had nothing.Moved 6500 miles, sold everything i owned and could only scrape up 5 grand. It depends on what your priorities are?

[@Skinnymoose]

mindsmirror Are you writing a book?

[@rodrigoteresa7944]

Skinny Moose I hate to say it but if you say knives are weapons you're part of the problem.

[@Skinnymoose]

Rodrigo Teresa What problem would that be?

[@furious5009]

just fyi it's 'for all intensive purposes', it's alright though, mistakes like that are a diamond dozen in this doggy dog world.

[@NickShabazz]

... you must be trying to kill me.

[@neokuji]

not intents and purposes eh lol.