Videos tagged with Manual Folder

This video discusses four main types of knives: full tang fixed blade, manual folding, automatic folding, and out-the-front (OTF) knives. The speaker highlights the durability of full tang fixed blades for camping but notes their impracticality for daily carry. For EDC, manual folders are preferred for reliability, while OTF knives are presented as potentially problematic due to their mechanisms. The video emphasizes choosing the right knife based on intended use and personal preference.

This guide breaks down the primary types of knives discussed by Civilian Tactical, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of fixed blades, manual folders, OTFs, and automatics. It emphasizes reliability, concealability, and specific features like full tang construction and ball-bearing pivots, offering practical advice for selecting a knife for various uses, including EDC and outdoor activities. The speaker's high authority is evident in their detailed explanations of mechanical functions and legal considerations.

This video critically examines knife bans, arguing they are ineffective and based on arbitrary distinctions. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating expertise in state-specific laws and knife mechanisms, highlights how blade length, not the opening mechanism, is often the deciding factor in legality, using California as an example. The video emphasizes that manual knives can deploy as quickly as automatics, questioning the logic behind banning one over the other.

This review of the Cold Steel Broken Skull knife, presented by the authoritative gear reviewer Nutnfancy, highlights its exceptional value and performance for EDC, tactical use, and self-defense. Nutnfancy praises the Carpenter CTS XHP blade steel with DLC coating, the robust Tri-Ad lock, and the lightweight G10 handle, deeming it a 'must buy' for enthusiasts.

This review covers the Camillus 18668, a compact EDC knife featuring a VG10 drop point blade with a black titanium nitride coating. The knife boasts a G10 handle, pillar construction, and a functional, albeit unconventionally shaped, thumb stud. While praised for its out-of-the-box sharpness and excellent blade steel, the reviewer notes a lack of gimping and a fixed tip-down carry clip as minor drawbacks. Customer service from Camillus is highlighted as a positive aspect.

This video provides an in-depth review of the KaBar Dozier folding knives, highlighting their exceptional value and practical design. Nutnfancy, an experienced gear reviewer, details the AUS-8 steel blades, Zytel handles, and reliable lockback mechanism, emphasizing their suitability for everyday carry and utility tasks. The review covers various blade shapes and offers insights from over five years of personal testing.

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.