Videos tagged with Ball Bearing Pivot

This review covers the Orbital Knives Fornax, a gentleman's style pocket knife designed by Paul Munko. It features S45VN steel, titanium scales with brass accents, a ball bearing pivot for smooth deployment, and a frame lock. The knife is noted for its sharp out-of-the-box edge and comes with a protective case.

The Orbital Knives Fornax, a Paul Moonco design, is presented as a gentleman's style EDC knife. It features S45VN steel with a modified drop point blade, titanium scales with brass inlays, and a smooth ball bearing pivot system. The knife is noted for its sharp out-of-the-box edge and comes with a protective case.

The CRKT CEO Flipper is a thin, lightweight EDC knife with an O8 steel blade and a glass-reinforced nylon handle. It features a ball bearing pivot for smooth, non-assisted opening and a linear lock. While good for light tasks like opening packages, it's not recommended for heavy-duty cutting due to its delicate design.

This guide breaks down the primary types of knives discussed by Civilian Tactical, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of fixed blades, manual folders, OTFs, and automatics. It emphasizes reliability, concealability, and specific features like full tang construction and ball-bearing pivots, offering practical advice for selecting a knife for various uses, including EDC and outdoor activities. The speaker's high authority is evident in their detailed explanations of mechanical functions and legal considerations.

This video reviews the Tisas Stingray 9mm 1911 pistol, highlighting its Commander size, bobtail frame, and Novak-compatible sights. It's presented as a reliable and accurate option for concealed carry, offering a 1911 trigger and accuracy at an attractive price point. The review also covers the Galco Concealable holster and the Buck Knives Sprint Pro as part of an everyday carry setup.

This video provides an in-depth review of the AG Russell Acies titanium frame lock knife. The reviewer, who purchased the knife himself to maintain independence, praises its S30V steel, elegant titanium frame lock with an over-travel stop, and overall fit and finish. While acknowledging its high price point ($375 retail), he compares it favorably to more expensive options like the Chris Reeve Sebenza 21, highlighting its better pocket clip and handle milling. The primary criticism is directed at the low-profile, angled thumb studs, which can make deployment difficult, especially with gloves.

This review highlights the Ultratech Honey Badger series of knives, emphasizing their exceptional value for the price, particularly under $40. The reviewer praises the blade steel options (8Cr13MoV and D2), ergonomic handle designs with effective jimping and finger choils, and smooth ball-bearing deployment. The knives are recommended for everyday carry, food preparation, and even tactical applications due to their robust construction and excellent grip.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Lion Steel ROK, a knife praised for its high-end, semi-custom feel at a production price point. Key features highlighted include its M390 steel blade, integral frame lock with a Roto Block safety, and innovative retractable pocket clip. While considered a collectible and presentation piece, its size and features also make it a viable, albeit large, EDC option for some users.

This video features a comprehensive review of the Spyderco Dice, a smaller variant of the Spyderco Domino. Nutnfancy delves into its titanium frame lock, flipper deployment, ball bearing pivot, internal stop pin, and the signature Spydie carry clip. The review covers the knife's philosophies of use, build quality, ergonomics, "cubic check" carbon fiber scale, blade speed, lockup, and the choice of XHP steel. It also showcases several competing knives and discusses the moderate value of this Taiwanese-made blade, noting its expense. The reviewer assigns a high Likability Scale rating of 9 out of 10 and provides purchasing links.

This review of the Spyderco Domino (C172) by Nutnfancy highlights its design, build quality, and value, positioning it as a collectible EDC knife. While acknowledging its premium price point, the reviewer emphasizes its excellent ergonomics, robust frame lock with a steel inset for durability, and the performance of its CTS-XHP steel blade. It's presented as a handsome and functional option for Spyderco enthusiasts.

This review of the CRKT Ripple, designed by Ken Onion, highlights its suitability as a capable EDC knife. The reviewer praises its alien-like aesthetic, lightweight construction, and smooth ball-bearing pivot system. While acknowledging minor criticisms regarding the pocket clip, the overall sentiment is highly positive, positioning the Ripple as a strong contender in the sub-$40 category and a Hall of Fame EDC blade.