Videos tagged with G10 Scales

This video provides an expert-level review of the Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight and Microjimbo, both featuring the highly sought-after CPM 15V steel. The speaker, demonstrating deep knowledge of knife metallurgy and design, highlights the unique properties of CPM 15V, especially when treated by Shawn Houston's 'Triple B' protocol. Comparisons are drawn between the Native 5's back lock and the Microjimbo's compression lock, with both knives passing a paper slice test to showcase their exceptional factory edge sharpness.

This guide details the modification of a Spyderco Para 3, transforming its appearance and potentially its feel. The process involves replacing the original G10 scales with custom Flytanium solid copper scales, upgrading to an MXG deep carry clip, and installing a titanium backspacer. The speaker, an experienced knife modder, emphasizes achieving perfect fitment and action, including 'drop shut' performance and precise blade centering.

This video showcases several Spyderco knives, primarily focusing on different variants of the Para 3 and one Paramilitary 2. The presenter, identified as an advanced knife collector, highlights various blade steels like CPM S45VN, CTS BD1N, CPM 15V, CPM S30V, and CPM CruWear, along with different handle materials including G10 and aftermarket copper scales. The compression lock mechanism is also a recurring feature discussed.

This video showcases the Sapper knife, a collaboration between Imri and Tim Kell of TKell Knives. Designed for survival and bushcraft scenarios, it's a robust fixed-blade knife with a 6-inch AEB-L steel blade, G10 scales, and NiB T1C cladding for durability. The description highlights its suitability for chopping, splitting, and detailed work like whittling, emphasizing its comfortable and secure grip. The knife is available for pre-order on the TKell Knives website. The video also promotes Tactical Rifleman's Patreon, Amazon shop, and social media channels.

This video provides a review of Flytanium's precision-machined scales for popular EDC folding knives, focusing on titanium, G10, and micarta materials. The reviewer highlights how these scales can dramatically alter the appearance of knives from brands like Benchmade and Spyderco. A specific example shown is a purple Flytanium scale set on a Benchmade Bugout, with the reviewer noting that complete knife disassembly is required for installation. The video also briefly features other items like Momentum watches and an Invicta Pro Diver, with links provided for purchases and support of the channel.

This video showcases a limited edition Victorinox Cadet pocket knife featuring milled US-made G10 scales. The reviewer highlights the knife's utility and compares it to other popular Victorinox models like the Classic SD, Tinker, SuperTinker, and Minichamp. The "TNP G10 Cadet" is presented as a special edition with a "TNP" logo, Swiss Cross, and radiused G10 scales, hand-assembled in the USA. Links are provided for purchasing the orange and blue G10 Cadets, a matched serial numbered set, and other Flytanium Cadet variants. Additional gear shown includes other Victorinox knives, Kely Triptease cord, and Sorel boots.

This video showcases custom and collaboration knives, focusing on Brad Zinker's designs and their more affordable Boker Plus counterparts. The reviewer expresses excitement for these lightweight blades, highlighting their impressive blade-to-handle ratios, excellent grinds, unique ventilated titanium handles, and well-designed clips. While acknowledging the use of VG10 steel, the reviewer expresses a preference for S30/35V, noting that Boker collaborations sometimes feature less desirable steels like 440C. Both the FR and Urban Trapper models are mentioned, available in various blade shapes and some with G10 scales. The reviewer highly recommends all tested models.

This video features a review of a limited edition Spyderco Manix 2 BHQ Exclusive. The reviewer highlights its CPM M4 steel, USA construction, ball bearing lock, and natural jade-colored G10 scales. He also compares it to his Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight in S110V steel, which he uses as his "motorcycle knife". The reviewer expresses high satisfaction with the knife.

This YouTube video focuses on the OPMOD Browning Folding Knife with a Thumb Rest, a limited edition collaboration between OpticsPlanet and Browning. The description highlights its compact size (3 7/8" closed, 2 5/8" blade), drop point combo edge, and G10 scales for comfortable ambidextrous use. The knife is presented as a versatile tool, and viewers are directed to OpticsPlanet.com for purchase.

This video by Nutnfancy reviews the Spyderco Calypso knife, highlighting its similarities in size and construction to the Endura 4 and Police G10 models. The reviewer praises the FFG VG10 steel blade's cutting ability and ease of sharpening, as well as the knife's speed, lockup, quality, blade centering, retention, and balance. The earth brown G10 scales are also commended. A notable omission is the lack of jimping, which might be a nod to the original 1990s model. The reviewer also mentions modifying the clip for less obnoxiousness and notes the knife's good value at around $135. It's described as a useful and cool addition for collectors, especially those who identify as 'sheepdogs'.

The Zero Tolerance 0350 is a high-quality knife with excellent build and S30V steel, but its 5.8 oz weight makes it too heavy for comfortable EDC. The Ken Onion organic blade shape is difficult to sharpen, and the handle is short for larger hands. While durable, it falls into a niche, being too heavy for EDC and too compact for a dedicated tactical role.

This video showcases the CRKT Ignitor OutBurst Assisted Folding Knife, highlighting its features like the two-tone G10 scales and the patented OutBurst deploying system. It's described as perfect for everyday carry with its 3.38-inch blade, high hollow grind, and modified drop point. The video also mentions the availability of straight edge or Veff Serrations options. The description directs viewers to OpticsPlanet.com for purchasing and to explore the wider CRKT knife collection.