Videos tagged with Lockup

This video review by Nutnfancy focuses on the SOG Zoom, a folding knife praised for its near-perfect execution and value. The reviewer highlights its fast assisted opening, tight lockup, excellent blade shape, safety mechanism, aesthetic appeal, AUS 8 Cryo's steel, effective pocket clip, and well-designed ramp and jimping. The knife is noted for its auto-like speed and feel, making it a strong contender for EDC and tactical use, especially among 2014 releases. Nutnfancy gives it a high likability score of 9.5 out of 10 and highly recommends it, suggesting purchase from www.cutleryshoppe.com.

This video reviews the Boker Plus S2, a tactical knife developed by Sniper Bladeworks. The reviewer highlights its fast deployment, affordable price point, and useful blade shape. Specific attention is given to the 440C steel's ability to take a keen edge after resharpening, especially for a Chinese-made blade. The discussion also touches upon lockup, clip design, ergonomics, materials, and intended purpose (POU). The limited edition BHQ Orange addition is noted as a unique selling point. The video also promotes a three-knife set available for sale on eBay.

This video reviews the Spyderco Endura 4 knife, focusing on its perceived downsides compared to previous generations. The reviewer notes the addition of steel liners, making the knife heavier, and expresses dissatisfaction with the lockup, describing it as not rock solid. Despite these criticisms, the video highlights positive aspects such as the blade shape, jimping, VG10 steel, clip, and overall value.

This video review focuses on ToolLogic SL knives, positioning them as a departure from typical over-engineered "survival" tools. The reviewer highlights their well-designed blades, lightweight construction, fast deployment, and quality lockup, all at a reasonable price point. While acknowledging potential downsides like ultimate strength limitations and lower-grade steel with coarse serrations, the video concludes that these knives are a useful option for Everyday Carry (EDC) with convenient additional features for their $20-$25 price range.

This video review critiques the Blade-Tech MLEK Lite knife, deeming it of "swap meet" quality. The reviewer highlights significant flaws including cheesy grind lines, slippery Zytel scales, coarse machining, a flimsy clip, excessive weight, and a sloppy lockup. The knife is positioned as a competitor to Benchmade and Spyderco's imported lines, but the reviewer argues it fails to meet the quality standards set by those brands at a similar price point.

The Spyderco Caly3 is a high-quality, lightweight tactical/utility folder praised for its excellent execution and design. It features durable G10 handles, skeletonized steel liners for strength without excess weight, and VG-10 blade steel capable of holding a razor-sharp edge. The knife offers solid lockup, comfortable ergonomics with jimping, and a deep-carry wire clip, making it a highly recommended, albeit expensive, option for everyday carry.