Videos tagged with 8Cr13Mov

This video reviews the CRKT Helical knife, highlighting its suitability as an excellent everyday carry (EDC) blade. The reviewer praises its lightweight design, fast deployment, and versatile elongated form factor. Options in 8Cr13Mov and D2 steel are mentioned as good choices. The video also briefly touches on other competitive EDC knife options, including models from Kershaw, Spyderco, Boker, Benchmade, and Ferum Forge, as well as a sharpening system and an oiler.

This video provides a review of the CRKT CEO, a slender, office-oriented knife designed to be mistaken for a pen. The reviewer highlights its deceptive trimness, full functionality, sharpness (8Cr13Mov blade with a nice grind), deep carry pocket clip, tight lockup, innovative design, and value ($40 for the FRN version). A special edition with Olive Drab Micarta handles and a Copper frame from BHQ is also featured. The review includes tabletop analysis and mentions the F35B intro, with some footage filmed from a Zodiac near the Golden Gate Bridge. Links to purchase the reviewed models and other CRKT knives are provided, along with a note about a special edition sale date.

This video provides a detailed review of the Spyderco Bow River, a fixed-blade knife designed with features suitable for EDC, light camp use, and food preparation. The reviewer highlights its rounded handle, drop-edge, and Persian upsweep, noting it differs from the Spyderco HOF. It's constructed with 8Cr13Mov steel and features a flat grind and a comfortable black and white G10 handle. The knife comes with a value leather pouch sheath. The review also briefly mentions the M26 Pershing heavy tank and recommends the Bow River as a value fixed blade.

This YouTube video review focuses on the Kershaw Faultline 8760, an affordable EDC knife priced at $25. The reviewer highlights its OD and black coloration, 8Cr13MoV steel, hollow ground blade, Kraton handle inserts, deep carry clip, attempt at jimping, and KVT bearing. The knife is unassisted, which the reviewer notes will appeal to some. The video aims to show that Kershaw is returning to producing strong value knives. Several other Kershaw models and competitor knives (Cold Steel Broken Skull, Boker FR G10 Massdrop S35VN, Boker FR, Boker Urban Trappers) are mentioned and linked, suggesting a broader theme of value knife reviews.

This YouTube video review showcases the Limited Edition TNP Lightning OTF automatic knife, highlighting its affordability at $49. The description details its collectible nature, 8Cr13Mov blade with a two-tone black and satin finish, and a distinctive TNP blue handle with serial numbering. It emphasizes the fast, smooth action and sharpness of the OTF mechanism, noting its durability from extensive use by the TNP crew. The video promotes the rarity and high value of this edition, urging viewers to purchase quickly due to previous limited edition sell-outs and the unprecedented low price. It also provides an ordering link and thanks a collaborator. This knife is presented as a significant addition to TNP's collectible history.

Nutnfancy reviews three affordable Kershaw knives: the Kershaw ½ Ton, ¾ Ton, and One Ton. He highlights their surprising quality for the low price, focusing on their construction, blade steel (8Cr13Mov with deep hollow grinds), and locking mechanisms (liner locks with SS lined nylon handles on the smaller models, and G10 on the One Ton). The review discusses ergonomics, pocket clips, and overall value, concluding that all three easily qualify for a "BEST KNIVES UNDER $40" playlist. The One Ton is particularly praised for its perceived higher value and comfortable, slim design despite its 5-ounce weight.

This video review by Nutnfancy focuses on the Kershaw Asshead (Asset) 1930, a budget-friendly Persian-style knife. The reviewer highlights its attractive design, sharp 8Cr13Mov blade, and fast flipper deployment powered by Kershaw's SpeedSafe mechanism. Despite its 4.2-ounce weight and lack of jimping, making it less ideal for heavy EDC for the reviewer, it's praised as a stylish and affordable utility blade, especially at its $20 price point. The review touches on its Chinese manufacturing and Zytel liners contributing to its cost-effectiveness. Overall, it's presented as a good value proposition.

This video provides a detailed review of the SOG Salute Folding Knife. It highlights the knife's everyday, multipurpose lockback design, featuring a 3.625-inch 8Cr13MoV stainless steel Bowie-style blade with options for bead-blasted or black oxide finishes. The knife is equipped with an adjustable thumb stud for enhanced leverage. The description emphasizes the G10 handle scales, which offer heat and cold resistance and a non-slip grip, even when wet. Additionally, the ambidextrous pocket clip is noted for its versatility. The video directs viewers to OpticsPlanet.com to purchase the knife.

This video reviews the Kershaw Nerve 3420, a folding knife with an 8Cr13Mov hollow ground blade and milled G10 handle scales. The reviewer notes its sharp tip and keen out-of-box edge, as well as the effective partially serrated version. While the blade shape is subjectively less appealing to the reviewer, the knife boasts tight lockup, good in-hand retention, and excellent value for its price. The reviewer also discusses its EDC suitability, mentioning its weight and pocket clip orientation as minor drawbacks compared to other options like the Kershaw Skyline, but ultimately rates it highly for its price-to-performance ratio.

This video review focuses on the Kershaw Tremor folding knife, highlighting its exceptional value for the price. The reviewer praises the knife's large, hollow-ground 8Cr13Mov blade with a stonewashed finish, noting its sharpness and edge retention. The SpeedSafe® assisted opening mechanism is effective, providing fast deployment via the flipper tang. While the G10 handle scales offer adequate comfort and the clip is a favorite, the lack of jimping is identified as a significant drawback, especially for tactical use. The reviewer suggests a modification with skateboard tape to improve grip. Despite its weight and lack of ideal EDC ergonomics for him, the reviewer finds the knife's size, finishing, speed, and overall value highly attractive.

This video reviews the Kershaw Antelope Hunter (1028) and Bear Hunter (#1029) fixed-blade knives. The reviewer highlights their lightweight design, full flat ground drop-point blades, and excellent edge holding capabilities. While noting the use of 8CR13Mov steel, which requires care to prevent rust but offers good toughness and sharpness, the reviewer praises their slicing, skinning, and utility performance. The finger-grooved co-polymer handles and effective jimping are lauded for providing good traction, even suggesting potential defensive roles. The primary drawback identified is the traditional sheath design, with a recommendation for Kydex or plastic alternatives to enhance their already high value, especially considering their sub-$20 price point in 2011. The Antelope Hunter is favored for camp or backpacking use.

This video reviews the Kershaw Scamp 2710, a budget-friendly EDC folding knife praised for its value, speed, and cutting performance. The reviewer highlights the hollow-ground 8Cr13Mov drop-point blade, grey nitride coating, ambidextrous thumbstuds, and dual-material handle (420 SS with G10 overlay). While noting its heft (4.4 oz) for an EDC knife due to the framelock design, the reviewer forgives it considering the blade size, deployment speed, lockup, and overall value. The knife is placed in the TNP Hall of Fame for its high-value performance, resembling more expensive folders.