Videos tagged with Taiwanese Production

This video provides an in-depth review of the AG Russell Acies titanium frame lock knife. The reviewer, who purchased the knife himself to maintain independence, praises its S30V steel, elegant titanium frame lock with an over-travel stop, and overall fit and finish. While acknowledging its high price point ($375 retail), he compares it favorably to more expensive options like the Chris Reeve Sebenza 21, highlighting its better pocket clip and handle milling. The primary criticism is directed at the low-profile, angled thumb studs, which can make deployment difficult, especially with gloves.

This review of the Spyderco Sliverax C228 highlights its lightweight carbon fiber construction and S30V steel blade, noting its suitability as a collectible rather than a tactical tool. The reviewer discusses its design similarities to the discontinued Spyderco Junior and critiques the flipper deployment and lack of jimping, while praising its deep-carry clip and overall elegant presentation.

The Spyderco Mantra is a Taiwanese-produced knife featuring CPM M4 steel and a titanium frame lock. It offers a flipper design for deployment and a deep-carry clip. While considered expensive, its design elements are praised for ergonomics and precision, making it a strong contender for everyday carry for those who appreciate its premium features and materials.

This review of the CRKT GSD knife highlights its attractive design and comfortable ergonomics, but criticizes its substantial weight (5.6 oz) due to the stainless steel handle. The reviewer notes the knife's good blade shape, thinness, and effective combo edge with sharpable serrations. However, concerns are raised about the slow deployment, uncomfortable flipper tab, and the non-ideal pocket clip design, suggesting it could be improved with a lighter handle material, better deployment, and a more functional clip to compete with other EDC options.

This review of the Spyderco Slysz Bowie C186 highlights its excellent out-of-the-box sharpness and comfortable, lightweight feel, making it a strong contender for an EDC knife. However, the reviewer notes that the price point is high, the blade deployment can be slightly occluded, and the gimping is shallow and ineffective. The Carpenter XHP steel is praised for its edge retention and fine carbide distribution, though resharpenability is a question.

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 by Nutnfancy covers the Boker Plus AK74, a budget-friendly automatic knife. He details its construction, including AUS8 steel and aluminum handle, and discusses its potential for everyday carry where legal. The video also demonstrates how to convert the knife to automatic operation using a common coil spring, highlighting its value proposition.

This review of the Cold Steel Peacekeeper II dagger highlights its lightweight design (7.6-7.8 oz with sheath) and effectiveness as a tactical fixed blade. The speaker, Nutnfancy, praises its value for money, though notes the 420 stainless steel is not premium. Key features include a 5.5-inch blade, Kraton handle, and Secure-Ex sheath, with a critique on the handle's length for larger hands.