Videos tagged with Discontinued Knife

This video provides an in-depth review of the discontinued Spyderco Hossom Forester knife, a collaboration with Jerry Hossom. The reviewer highlights its N690 steel, excellent ergonomics, and suitability as a woods and survival blade, while also noting a minor handle discomfort issue during heavy chopping. The review emphasizes the knife's quality, collectibility, and the steel's rust resistance and edge retention.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Kershaw Fixed Blade Skyline, a discontinued EDC knife designed by Tommy Lukas. The reviewer highlights its lightweight design, 14C28N steel blade, and excellent value, while also noting its lack of gimping and a non-loopover pocket clip as minor drawbacks on the folding version. The fixed blade variant is praised for its robustness, US production, and suitability as a camp or utility knife, though its hollow grind limits extreme use. The video emphasizes its appeal as a gift item and a collectible due to its discontinuation.

This review of the VTech Titan X2 highlights its excellence as an EDC knife, particularly for its sharp, well-executed gimping, lightweight pillar construction, and deep-carry pocket clip. Despite being discontinued, the knife is praised for its durable 440C steel blade, comfortable ergonomics, and overall reliability for everyday tasks like opening packages and food preparation. The reviewer, a long-time user since 2004, emphasizes its value and performance for its original price point.

This video review focuses on the Gerber Parabellum Tactical Folder knife. The reviewer highlights its strength and versatility, noting that it can function as both a folding and a fixed blade knife. The included sheath is also emphasized for its utility. The video points out that this is a classic knife that is no longer in production, adding a collectible element for enthusiasts. It's presented by 'Fun Knife Reviews'.

This review of the Benchmade Ascent highlights its exceptional lightweight design for an EDC and tactical folding knife. The reviewer praises its 2.6 oz weight, 3.5-inch blade, and the absence of steel liners contributing to its lightness. Despite being discontinued, the Ascent is recommended for its solid lockup, quality 440C steel, and comfortable ergonomics, though the pocket clip placement is noted as a minor drawback.

This video reviews the Cold Steel Mini Tac, a lightweight neck knife. The reviewer highlights its superior grip compared to the CS Spike series and its sharp tanto blade. Weighing in at 3.7 oz, it's considered a reasonable carry weight. The knife features AUS8 steel and is discussed as a versatile hideout or LBE (Light Battle Equipment) knife. Potential downsides mentioned include its sub-4-inch reach and the thin blade's susceptibility to bending. Minor sheath modifications might be needed for optimal vertical carry retention. Despite being discontinued, the reviewer notes its affordability and overall outstanding design.

This video review focuses on the discontinued Benchmade Ambush 10200 folding knife. The reviewer highlights its "vanishing value" due to its discontinuation, praising its AUS8 steel, attractive finish, excellent blade shape, strong diecast aluminum handle, good ergonomics, quick deployment, and decent pocket clip. The knife's rolling lock with in-draft mechanism is noted for assisting deployment. The main drawback mentioned is its weight (5.8 oz). Despite this, it's recommended as an outstanding blade at a bargain price of $45-$50, urging viewers to act fast to find one.