Videos tagged with Hollow Grind

This entry details the Magpul Breslau EDC folding knife, presented by a representative with high authority. Key features include CPM S35VN steel, MIM manufacturing, a sliding lock, and a unique hollow-to-flat grind geometry. The knife is slated for a March/April release via Blade HQ with an MSRP of $195. Magpul is currently focused on building inventory for a successful launch.

This video reviews the Guardian Tactical Recon 35, an Out-the-Front (OTF) automatic knife. The reviewer highlights its technically competent design, excellent materials like CPM 154 steel, and superb action. He also discusses the importance of OTF knives in reversing a trend away from automatic blades in the market, noting their utility in specific situations like motorcycle riding. The review covers the knife's aesthetics, potential color variations, and compares it to other OTF models.

This review focuses on the Kershaw Skyline XL, a larger variant of the popular Skyline model, highlighting its suitability as an EDC knife. The reviewer praises its hollow-ground blade, G10 handle, and the value offered by the 8CR13MOV steel, especially at its price point. While acknowledging the lack of jimping as a long-standing criticism of the Skyline design, the reviewer finds the XL version to be a significant improvement for those who found the original too small, making it a capable tool for various everyday tasks.

This review of the Spyderco Southard C156GPB focuses on its high price point of $250, questioning its value proposition given its Taiwanese origin. The reviewer highlights the knife's CTS 204P steel, titanium and G10 construction, and modified drop point blade shape, while criticizing the ineffective jimping and non-ambidextrous clip. It's presented as a high-end EDC option, but the reviewer suggests better value can be found elsewhere.

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.

This review of the Lightning OTF knife by Nutnfancy highlights its exceptional value and reliability for its price point. Nutnfancy, an established tactical gear reviewer, emphasizes its fun, fast, and affordable nature, making it an ideal 'fondling knife' for enthusiasts. Despite its budget origins, it offers comparable deployment speed to high-end models and performs well in basic cutting and stabbing tests.

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 provides an in-depth review of the Spyderco Manix 2, focusing on a limited Sprint Run edition. Nutnfancy, a recognized authority in the EDC and tactical community, details the knife's materials, design, and performance. He highlights the differences between the standard and Sprint Run models, emphasizing the premium CPM S30V steel and full flat grind of the limited edition for enhanced slicing capabilities.

This review by Nutnfancy provides an in-depth look at the Cold Steel Recon 1, a heavy-duty tactical folder. The expert assessment highlights the knife's robust AUS 8A steel blade, strong Ultra Lock mechanism, and textured G10 handle. While praised for its value and performance, minor ergonomic drawbacks and its substantial weight are also discussed, offering a balanced perspective for potential buyers.

This review focuses on the Cold Steel Large PE Voyager, highlighting its excellent cutting performance and fast deployment, but heavily criticizing the factory pocket clip. The instructor provides a detailed, step-by-step modification process to fix the clip's ergonomics and mounting position, transforming the knife into an 'outstanding' EDC tool. Despite minor criticisms like the lack of gimping on the steel, the modified Voyager is highly recommended for its lightweight design, strong lockup, and razor-sharp edge.