Videos tagged with Ken Onion Design

This video reviews the O Knife Zen OAL, a folding knife designed by Ken Onion. The reviewer highlights its unique 'super aluminum' handle, which is exceptionally hard and lightweight, surpassing titanium in some properties. The knife features a CPM S45VN steel blade, an aluminum frame lock, and a deep-pocket steel clip. The reviewer emphasizes its featherweight design, making it the lightest 3-inch blade knife in the world, and notes its availability via a Kickstarter campaign.

This review of the CRKT Helical knife, designed by Ken Onion, highlights its aesthetic appeal and slim form factor suitable for EDC. The reviewer praises its smooth handle finish and overall machining quality, noting it presents like a semi-custom knife despite its affordable price point. While acknowledging minor criticisms regarding the clip attachment and the internal steel liner, the overall sentiment is highly positive, recommending the 8Cr13MoV version for its value and performance for realistic use.

This review of the CRKT Muzzle Brake fixed blade knife, a collaboration with Ruger and designed by Ken Onion, highlights its excellent value at $55. The knife features a durable full tang construction, a comfortable FRN handle with grip inserts, and a 7-inch 8Cr13MoV clip point Bowie blade. While not ideal for heavy chopping due to its hollow grind and unsharpened swedge, it excels in general utility and survival tasks. The included Kydex sheath is praised for its secure fit and high-speed carry potential.

This review focuses on the CRKT Prowess K290, a Ken Onion designed folding knife. The reviewer discusses its US 8 steel blade, polished finish, and flat grind, noting its suitability as an everyday carry (EDC) knife. While praising the blade's sharpness and the flipper deployment, the review points out drawbacks such as the ineffective jimping, less-than-ideal FRN handle traction, and a non-reversible tip-down pocket clip. Competitive options like the SOG Zoom and Inland EL06 are also briefly considered.

Nutnfancy provides an analytical review of the Kershaw Knockout 1870, deeming it a 'near perfect' EDC knife with excellent utility for general tasks. He highlights its 14C28N steel blade, SpeedSafe assisted opening, and sub-frame lock, while noting the slick aluminum handle as a minor drawback. The review emphasizes its high value and USA manufacturing, positioning it as a strong contender in the EDC market.

This review by Nutnfancy provides a critical, objective analysis of the Zero Tolerance 0350. While acknowledging its high build quality and value, the reviewer finds its 5.8 oz weight too heavy for everyday carry and its blade profile too thick for precise tasks. The review highlights comparisons with other popular knives and discusses the pros and cons of its design elements.

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 CRKT Shenanigan, designed by Ken Onion, highlights its tactical and EDC capabilities. The knife features O8 steel, an aluminum handle, and a unique strip lock mechanism. While praised for its blade shape and sharpness, its pocket clip orientation and handle durability are noted as potential drawbacks.

This video provides a review of the Kershaw "Leek" knife, highlighting its suitability for everyday carry in urban and suburban environments. The review emphasizes the knife's quality and the practicality of its SpeedSafe mechanism, which facilitates easy one-handed operation. The presenter, Sensible Survival, aims to showcase this Ken Onion design as a valuable tool.

This guide provides an overview of the Kershaw Scallion 1620, a Ken Onion designed EDC knife. It covers its features, materials, deployment, and compares it to the SOG Flash 1. The review highlights its quality, affordability, and collectible nature, with a focus on its robust feel and assisted opening mechanism.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Zero Tolerance Model 200 tactical folding knife, a product from ZT, the tactical division of Kershaw Knives. The reviewer, nutnfancy, highlights its heavy-duty construction, 154CM steel blade, and Ken Onion's signature design. He critically assesses its weight for EDC use while acknowledging its strong performance and value proposition compared to higher-priced models.