Videos tagged with Assisted Opening

This video provides an expert review of the Kershaw 1660 Ken Onion Leek, highlighting its suitability as an everyday carry (EDC) knife. The speaker, demonstrating high authority, details its 3-inch high-performance stainless steel blade, flipper opening, safety lock, and comfortable aluminum frame. It's praised for sharpness, edge retention, and USA manufacturing with a lifetime warranty, though the thin tip is cautioned against for prying.

This video reviews the Kershaw Westin 3460 folding knife, highlighting its attractive design and affordable price point of $25. The reviewer praises its perfect pocket clip, sharp blade, fast assisted opening, and secure lockup. The knife is also compared favorably to the Kershaw Skyline 1760, suggesting it's a good alternative for those who like that model. The reviewer indicates the Westin 3460 has earned a spot in their "key TNP knife Playlists."

This video features a review of the First Edge Tactical Folding Knife 1350 Assisted Opening. The description highlights the knife as a "beast" and a "workhorse" designed for durability, corrosion resistance, and performance in extreme climates. The creator promotes their Full30 channel, Patreon, Instagram, and merchandise, emphasizing that the video is for educational and entertainment purposes and that all demonstrations are performed under professional supervision on a private range. A disclaimer about potential affiliate links and a warning against imitation are also included.

This video features Lena Miculek-Afentul presenting the Kershaw 1870 Knockout folding knife. She highlights its aluminum frame, 14C28N steel, assisted opening mechanism, thin profile, and adjustable pocket clip. This is the first installment in a series of short knife reviews and demonstrations from the Miculek team. The video also promotes a large giveaway for subscribers.

This video review by Nutnfancy focuses on the SOG Zoom, a folding knife praised for its near-perfect execution and value. The reviewer highlights its fast assisted opening, tight lockup, excellent blade shape, safety mechanism, aesthetic appeal, AUS 8 Cryo's steel, effective pocket clip, and well-designed ramp and jimping. The knife is noted for its auto-like speed and feel, making it a strong contender for EDC and tactical use, especially among 2014 releases. Nutnfancy gives it a high likability score of 9.5 out of 10 and highly recommends it, suggesting purchase from www.cutleryshoppe.com.

The SOG Power Assist Multi-Tool offers robust construction with 16 tools, featuring patented compound leverage pliers for double the gripping power and SOG Assisted Technology (S.A.T.) for rapid blade deployment. Its 420 stainless steel build with a black oxide finish ensures durability for heavy-duty use. Despite a high MSRP, it's often available at a significantly lower street price, making it a valuable EDC option.

This video reviews the Buck Paradigm 337 folding knife, highlighting its attractive blue/black G10 handles and unique bolster-activated assisted opening mechanism. While acknowledging its aesthetic appeal, quality US manufacture, and serious cutting ability with S30V steel, the reviewer notes its lack of traction and multi-step deployment make it less ideal for tactical use or high-stress situations. The knife's weight due to heavy bolsters is also mentioned as a drawback for EDC. The Paradigm is presented as a collectible or utility carry blade with excellent lockup and blade centering, and the reviewer discusses its performance in cutting and stabbing tests, along with ease of re-sharpening. The "Pro" model's CPM S30V steel is contrasted with the "Avid" model's Sandvik steel.

The SOG Twitch II is presented as an excellent, thin, and lightweight EDC folding knife with a 2.7-inch AUS-8 steel blade treated cryogenically for improved edge retention. It features SOG's assisted opening mechanism and a deep-carry pocket clip, offering great value around $40-$45. However, lockup quality can vary between aluminum and plastic handle versions.

The Kershaw Oso Sweet (1830) is a budget-friendly EDC folding knife praised for its value and surprisingly good grip from its Zytel handle. It features a reliable SpeedSafe assisted opening system and an AUS-6 steel blade that is easy to sharpen, making it a solid choice for everyday carry tasks. While not a premium option, its performance and low price point make it a standout in the budget knife market.

The Benchmade 585 Mini Barrage is a compact, assisted-opening EDC knife featuring a durable 154CM drop point blade and a secure Axis lock. Despite its 'chunky' feel for its size, it offers robust construction and fast action, making it a high-value choice for hard-use everyday tasks. Comparisons highlight its structural strength over lighter alternatives like the SOG Flash I, while its assisted opening is presented as a viable alternative to automatics.

The SOG Trident is a high-value tactical folder featuring a fast assisted opening mechanism and a reliable Arc-lock. While its AUS-8 steel offers a good balance of toughness and edge retention, it lacks significant rust resistance. The clip point blade is well-suited for EDC tasks, though the jimping is purely cosmetic and offers no grip enhancement. Despite a less-than-ideal blade-to-handle ratio on paper, its ergonomics provide a secure grip, making it a practical choice for its ~$60 price point.

The Kershaw Scallion 1620 is presented as a high-quality, USA-made EDC knife with a Ken Onion design. It features a 420HC blade with a recurve shape and SpeedSafe assisted opening, secured by a liner lock. While praised for its fit and finish, the recurve blade is noted as harder to sharpen, and the pocket clip is considered oversized for its size.