Vero Engineering - Why the Hype?

[@seaferg5072]

It’s unfortunate that whenever a new hotness comes along nowadays, I just can’t get as excited because I know I can’t have them unless I obsessively pursue them. I guess I’ll just have to be patient...

[@andyprice4696]

Agree with you. I just now was able to get a Malibu and they were released like 8-9 months ago. They won’t stop releasing Vero knives and I will get one eventually. Just like what happened with the Malibu

[@davidmarshall7752]

Absolutely, patience in knife collecting often pays off. It is a full-contact sport, not for the squeamish.

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

I like the synapse. And I do appreciate his constant interaction with the community. That’s a nice touch. Great review as always. Thanks for giving us a look, A.

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

Much appreciated

[@erhon5]

That xl sounds amazing

[@TripleEEDC]

I really love the stonewashed titanium look and appreciate his incorporation of it into so many models. I haven't reviewed one of his knives yet (or much less held one), but I do own a full size fulcrum and it is my favorite prybar I've ever owned (the bit driver is great).

[@roycemark]

Hey ESB. I know that you were worried about getting the oil from your hands on the micarta. From my experience, you can bring patina'd micarta back to nearly original condition by cleaning it with rubbing alcohol. Just FYI.

[@tompettit9905]

I'll have my black micarta Synapse XL tomorrow!!😁😁

[@mealex303]

mini impulse is a handsome beast and the key bars are epic nice

[@ericj1500]

Love to get my hands on the axon and a mini fulcrum soon

[@TheAdequateMedia]

I just got a neuron and i actually love it. super fidgety and safe for retail working tasks in front of customers

[@Rothbardy]

The hype has turned me off the brand completely. I may be an outlier. If the stock becomes readily available, I’ll consider picking one up

[@TheStabbyCyclist]

I was in the same boat. I pursued a Synapse XL for a few weeks and ended up getting one for an excellent price on the Vero Facebook page. I'll just say that it was well worth the trouble tracking one down.

[@KnifeModders]

@@TheStabbyCyclist How much were you able to get it for? I've seen them going for ~$600 on the FB page.

[@BuffaloNickel9]

No hype and no competition from me.. I just can't hop on board... I'll leave them for the knife hipsters Plus I'm not big into Micarta which is the option most people go for... they seem well made though

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

@@TheStabbyCyclist I'm curious what an excellent price was to you

[@Southernknife_addict]

If just anybody can buy it where’s the fun? Or intrigue? I guess it’s the difference in hard users and collectors. To each their own though no hate whatsoever

[@TheCcmarine]

That Synapse XL has amazing acoustics on open and close!! WOW

[@DougFLA123]

I hope I can get an XL at some stage

[@MR.MR.DESIGNS]

The aesthetics are pleasing indeed, the business model is horrible for now but understandable. However, the handle ergonomics don’t look like anything special or even comfortable. They look bearable. And the pocket clips look like they hurt in the hand. How do they feel after extended use?

[@shaggy_e210]

That axon in full Ti would be stunning

[@DeRock401]

It’s funny I been out the knife game since Vero became the hot hype of the town and I just got back into the knife world last week and I was shocked to see vero knives are readily available in the groups for sale and the prices are not crazy at all!

[@maxt.1726]

Synapse all the way!👍👍👍

[@PoisNpiLLz]

The impulse is iconic by all means.

[@codys5727]

I don't own any Vero knives and haven't delved into researching them a terrible amount but hope some people can correct any misconception i have about vero knives. From his videos and what i hear, Joseph is a super guy but doesn't make his own knives, instead designed them and they're made in China with high quality control and excellent fit and finishes. I haven't had interest as it sounds like his prices are around those of CRK and other US small batch makers/ midtechs. I feel if this is the case the models should be closer to other makers of Chinese origin, like we and reate or make them domestically. Given relations with China I'm trying to limit sending money to foreign makers when we have so many good makers in the US with a similar price range and proceeds support fellow Americans

[@aaronmulcahy2004]

Thanks! Great video!

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

So people are paying $800 for Bestechs now?? Imagine choosing a mass produced Bestech over TWO full handmade custom titanium framelocks, one in S125V and one in m398. Instagram is a hell of a drug. Philosophical question: If I buy a clone of a Vero, is that half as bad or twice as bad? Also, is a clone of a Vero actually a Vero clone or just another philip jourget clone?

[@azraell33]

Why the Hype? Good design and very limited supply with custom knife touches so you feel special. The Synapse XLs that just dropped yesterday were $345 for the base version up to $375, $385, $395. This is a production knife. Throw a little more with it and you could have gotten a Hinderer, or ADV. I imagine most people buying these have Hinderers already. I have a few and don't think Vero's compare. I think the Veros are neat knives but for those prices, I'll throw in a little more and get another Hinderer variant, CR, or ZT.

[@chrisjaskulski8613]

These things leave me ice cold. Pretty stoked I don't feel the hype.

[@Pew7070]

Nice looking but the other elements of the equation are not adding up to the hype. Also too much Phillippe Jorget aesthetics.

[@cottonmouth71]

They look VERY MUCH like PJ designs to me as well and just not that incredibly interesting to me personally !

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

THANK YOU. I was so close to buying one, but I just can't pay the current prices when they're that close to the price of an actual PJ.

[@KnifeModders]

Joseph has created something different, the market is saturated with knives that have started to all look the same. The accessibility is low, but that's to be expected with a small, relatively new company and I'm sure they will increase the run size as they grow.

[@quickcuts3000]

google fif20 and fif23.

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

What small, relatively new company are you referring to? Bestech??

[@KnifeModders]

@@quickcuts3000 Lol I know what the fif20 is.. Sure, they have some similar design cues, but I wouldn't say it's a clone by any means.

[@KnifeModders]

@@CNYKnifeNerd Vero...Vero is a relatively new company...

[@limey8489]

Mr Vero is a classy guy. I have immense respect for his integrity. I had bought an impulse but had to ask to cancel as I needed the money for my child’s school. No quibble, no hassle, an immediate and friendly refund. Now I have the funds I cannot wait to get a synapse XL. please take my money back! And thanks.

[@quickcuts3000]

it’s easy to refund a canceled order when you have a three mile long waitlist... this is what it takes to earn your “immense respect”? cmon man, wtf.

[@limey8489]

@@quickcuts3000 respect I guess is a personal thing. For example I have literally none for you, but lots for a guy who helped me out when he didn’t have to. Try it, maybe you can be respected some day.

[@quickcuts3000]

@@limey8489 look how corny and bizarre you sound, brosef. keep walking that critical tightrope between fad hype knives and your kids education. very high class balancing act!

[@quickcuts3000]

@@limey8489 lol keep buying fad knives while barely having your kids school paid for

[@DOC-ce3em]

Hey guy you realize they're all different knives right So obviously the action is going to be different on every one of them

[@zakbeaulieu906]

Kind of a hipster feel to this one!! Just a whole lot of marketing

[@hondasaki900]

Fashion knives.

[@cottonmouth71]

@@hondasaki900 EXACTLY ...just NOT that interesting IMO !

[@quickcuts3000]

frankly i’m not very impressed by vero. basically a FIF clone maker. and the prys only sell because casey lynch is cocky and lazy.

[@pixeljedi8472]

Indeed.

[@Rothbardy]

FIF clone maker? As in the FIF20 and 23?

[@franksalem8580]

@@Rothbardy Yes, the similarity is way too pronounced.

[@Rothbardy]

@@franksalem8580 I can see it.

[@thebrassbrigade5963]

There’s better looking Bestechs.

[@BParker55]

That synapse xl sounds awful lol hm

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

The knife needs to be broken-in, and the detent ball needs a little lube. Since it was a loaner to be shipped back, I tried to handle it as little as possible.