"AFFORDABLE" VANAX!? This Man Is A LEGEND!

"AFFORDABLE" VANAX!? This Man Is A LEGEND! - Knife Unboxing

Рет қаралды 30,456

Күн бұрын

Unboxing the new Kunwu S Tao Sheepsfoot in Vanax.
Kunwu Knives - kunwuknives.com/?aff=2
DLT Trading New Arrivals - www.dlttrading.com/newest-arr...
EKnives New Arrivals - eknives.com/new/?aff=2
Urban EDC Supply New Arrivals - bit.ly/3iyxhST
Blade HQ New Arrivals - shrsl.com/36fac
Check out Tools For Gents! - toolsforgents.com/?tfg=6336
Crane's Cutlery New Arrivals - cranescutlery.com/shop/?ref=1072
GP Knives New Arrivals - shrsl.com/3bzf4
River's Edge Cutlery New Arrivals - riversedgecutlery.com/shop-al...
Shop Flytanium! Custom parts for your favorite knives! - shrsl.com/333ql
Check out these other GREAT retailers! - linktr.ee/MCalt
--------‐----------------------------------------------------------
My MOST RECOMMENDED KNIVES all in one place! - linktr.ee/MetalComplex
--------‐----------------------------------------------------------
Metal Complex stickers! - www.redbubble.com/people/meta...
--------‐----------------------------------------------------------
Knife Pivot Lube - knifepivotlube.com/products/k...
The tools, flashlights, sharpening equipment, and knife storage I use right here on my channel! - www.amazon.com/shop/metalcomplex
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
--------‐----------------------------------------------------------
SUBSCRIBE TO KNP! - / @knifenutspodcast
My Patreon - / metalcomplex
Follow me on Instagram @metal_complex
Become a Member of my channel! - / @metal_complex
--------‐----------------------------------------------------------
#METALCOMPLEX #knifeunboxing #knifereview #knives #knife #pocketknife
**DISCLAIMER** This channel's content is meant for educational purposes only, and encourages the proper/safe use, handling, and understanding of tools.

Пікірлер: 137

@metal_complex Жыл бұрын

My Amazon page! The gear I use here on the channel! - www.amazon.com/shop/metalcomplex Thanks so much for watching! You can support my channel on Patreon here - www.patreon.com/metalcomplex MC stickers! - www.redbubble.com/people/metal-complex/shop?asc=u

@papad4586 Жыл бұрын

brother, I don't know how you do it! everytime at my cancer treatment, you post a video while I'm here! makes my visits much more tolerable. nurses always comment on me smiling and being in a good mood, little do they know it's due to your videos! Thank you again brother! you make my fight just a bit more easy. God Bless you n yours MC! 🗡🗡⚔️

@jpolhamus71 Жыл бұрын

Sending prayers you beat cancer!!!

@johncj3 Жыл бұрын

Sending prayers fellow brother

@Drewzilla666 Жыл бұрын

You’re going to whoop that cancers ass! 💪🏽👊🏽

@chadwick283 Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@REMTZ1980 Жыл бұрын

🙏💪

@nnnickkk Жыл бұрын

It's crazy to see my EDC knife featured on MC's video. This has been my daily driver for almost a month now. LOVE the sheepsfoot Vanax blade (my favorite - 2nd being the Demko sharksfoot). The handle/scales feel amazing in my hand. Super sharp out of the box (bit my hand within the first hour). I think they (Kunwu) is coming out with a crossbar lock version - not sure if it will also be Vanax. Everyone loves my S-Tao. Even had a cop try and confiscate it from me so he could keep it to himself. My 2nd Kunwu is the soon to be release Pulsar.

@Barryhatchet Жыл бұрын

Got the S-Tao. It is stellar. I actually would rather have this than a Sebenza. That says a lot. I would gladly pay double to have this made in the USA

@johncj3 Жыл бұрын

Kunwu is knocking it out of the park! Quality is ON POINT! What makes it even better is Kunwu listens to the knife community!

@johncj3 Жыл бұрын

@@druidic4353 get what ya pay for! Imo it’s less expensive than a lot of USA manufacturers and better quality

@caryrosenthal8597 Жыл бұрын

I don't think so. Not expensive for what you're getting.

@caryrosenthal8597 Жыл бұрын

@@druidic4353 I hear you on that

@KitFireburn Жыл бұрын

Metal thank you so SO much for showing off the S-Tao Vanax in your previous video, I just got mine in today, oh my freakin god this thing is screamin, reverse flicking has never been more satisfying. Kunwu made an absolutely insane knife, suffice to say I'll be carrying this one for a long time.

@destro6971 Жыл бұрын

If you aren’t a fan of the wire clip, there are some clip replacements for Spyderco wires out there and I wonder if they would fit

@badmatt4162 Жыл бұрын

i've tried some of the after market clips with mixed results on my x-tao. I just wish they have of included a nice milled clip like they do on some of their other models.

@virusdapimp Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my x-tao in vanax. That has easily become one of my top favorite carries. Highly recommend it. Even recommended it for a review to Jared from Neeves Knives last week and you came out with this. Love the knife community hive mind.

@ryanhdsl Жыл бұрын

MC, thank you for all the content! Your videos are a great resources for someone like me that's just started their journey. I got my S Tao the Friday before this video went up. I bought it based on some of your comments about Kunwu from previous videos. I love the S Tao. It's my current favorite out of a small collection that I started in December. It's the right amount of fidgety and practical for me. I'm especially enjoying the front flipper action. I am replacing the wire clip, and I'm hoping that they do a mini S Tao and hopefully a tanto blade in the future.

@christopherjensen7656 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Would be great if you could include a pop-up box on screen showing the knives’ dimensions, particularly handle thickness, which often gets left out, but is good info to determine comfort of carry. Thanks for the vids.

@jamesfeickert6034 Жыл бұрын

Lynch wire clips work as a replacement clip on the Kunwu S Tao. I put a blue one on to add blue to other side of knife and works great.

@the_great_dane7956 Жыл бұрын

I love this knife and was even able to get a Lynch clip on it! It’s so addictive as a fidget knife and the sharpness is insane!

@chrisrock4428 Жыл бұрын

Yea they look amazing!! I gotta check one out. Had some health issues I fixed over the last few years but I’m ready to rock some new blades

@protoseries Жыл бұрын

I grabbed the big Tao awhile back, and it's very nice. High quality materials and a smooth action. Definitely worth more than the price!

@caryrosenthal8597 Жыл бұрын

I received my Kunwu S Tao Sheepsfoot yesterday. You're.100% correct: no regrets. I used it for my leather crafting today and it's by far the sharpest knife I have, aside from my Wusthoffs. It's very comfortable in the hand and the action is perfect. I don't have too much to compare it with but it's head and shoulders above any other pocket knife I've.handled.

@JustKnifeThings Жыл бұрын

I never hear anyone talk about this brand anywhere but here, but man what a great deal. Their designs look very nice and you're saying they're built well, and the prices as you say are great. Makes me want to evangelize without even owning one. Seems like a good way for someone to dip a toe into more substantial waters once they progress in the hobby a bit, and get good bang for their buck.

@EastCoastMan603 Жыл бұрын

These are beautiful. I think this might be my first preorder. Thank you.

@Knives101 Жыл бұрын

You are correct MC. Most people want your honest opinion/review of the knives. Unless the person is Liong Mah. If you say anything bad about his knives, he will just verbally/publicly attack the person that gave the negative review. Pretty messed up what he said about Jerad. Especially considering it's not LM's first time acting like that. Jerad is such an honest/classy/stand up guy and definitely did not deserve that crap. LM's apology was so unbelievably bad and he only apologized bcuz he was trying to do damage control. Great video MC.

@Mortismors Жыл бұрын

I like the looks of that Orion, I just wish the clip was the same color as the backspacer.

@allrededc Жыл бұрын

I got my S-Tao in a couple weeks ago. It really is a great knife and an outrageous value. My only gripe is the size. It's just more knife than my daily routine requires. It is very similar to the PM2 in length and pocket presence, and has more sharpened edge than the PM2. For a lot of people that is probably perfect, bit for me, if I could turn the shrinking ray on it and make it a medium sized knife (more comparably in size to a Para 3) then it would be right at the top of my EDC Knife rotation instead of an occasional carry.

@johncj3 Жыл бұрын

I was able to squeeze the cash out for the Pulsar on kickstarter. I ordered the diamond texture version, can’t wait for it to arrive!

@esporev Жыл бұрын

I’m excitedly and anxiously waiting on my diamond pulsar!! Can’t wait!

@jodyrowe8166 Жыл бұрын

What a great design. Front flipper. Flipper. Hole. All the goodies.. UGH. Need this

@KnuckleHead10 Жыл бұрын

Man, I remember subbing when you had 7k Subs. Keep up the great work!

@soulnation4207 Жыл бұрын

I own a kunwu Zen and its phenomenal!

@chipe420 Жыл бұрын

Always love to see Vanax being used.

@chiefelephanttuskbong8081 Жыл бұрын

I have to get me a Kunwu real soon, they do really beautiful work 👍

@NMiller_ Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for my Ti Pulsar to show up. Thank you for showing us this brand, I would not have heard about it otherwise.

@darrenbakewell1469 Жыл бұрын

Just got mine s Tao and love it but the open angle for the thumb is not easy. Also the lock if you touch it makes it much harder to flip.

@Pete_Fish Жыл бұрын

Really Like that S Tao , Thanks MC n Congrats on the 200 K 😎

@jpolhamus71 Жыл бұрын

The S-tao is awesome. I have only used it for opening packages but love it. I dont hate wire clips but the one on the S-tao is weak so does wiggle to the side when reverse flicking. But not a deal breaker.. as far as the blade well it's Vanex so it's super clean🤣🤣 . It's an awesome knife for wet salty environments!!

@DeadRingerMachine Жыл бұрын

I bought the Orion based off your unboxing video of it adn when I saw the price... man, this company offers MAJOR quality for sub-$200 or right around $200 price points. I snapped that thing up - m390 blade gets laser sharp. Rock solid lockup, titanium throughout.. One of my favorites. And yeah, I see the Orion 2 has an Elmax blade, so there's a difference, if nothing else. And BTW, I have MANY great knives that were made in China. It just all depends on the specs. You can get a LOT for $200 from China.

@GUNSnARMYRN Жыл бұрын

Damn you brother!!! Just when I thought I didn’t need anything new, I now have another company I want to look into further. I’m looking for info into Vanax but not finding much as to where it rates to other steel compositions. Such as edge retention, toughness, corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening. Clearly out of the box the edge is exceptional but I am quite the edge snob. I use a wicked edge sharpening system and ALWAYS keep my blades shaving sharp.

@alejm8a Жыл бұрын

I got my S-Tao a few weeks ago. Flipper, front flipper, thumb and reverse flick + Vanax? It's crazy good. Crazy sharp too! It bit me, but it's all good.

@picklejamrecords8731 Жыл бұрын

That means it’s officially your knife now! Hell yeah

@kunwuknivesofficial Жыл бұрын

basically we're going to use Vanax in everything. \m/

@metal_complex Жыл бұрын

I love you

@chea575 Жыл бұрын

Ruin me financially Kunwu! Love my S-tao after a few weeks already (from seeing it here MC, thanks), carried it about every other day. It intrigued me as it was basically a massively upgraded replacement carry for my QSP Penguin with that nice sheepsfoot blade. Visually and functionally outstanding A+

@markadyes1807 Жыл бұрын

Is this actual Vanax Superclean coming from Uddeholm and you're hitting 62 HRC constantly enough to claim it as such? The price good!

@metal_complex Жыл бұрын

@@markadyes1807 correct

@davidheath2427 5 ай бұрын

My most carried knife is the orian 3 . Love it

@DaveEdwardDiaz Жыл бұрын

Not a big fan of any wire clip knife. But the texture and geometry of the knife scales are very interesting to me

@bulbchangingmonkey Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the X-Tao and S-Tao both of them are going to stay in the collection for as long as I'm living

@bulbchangingmonkey Жыл бұрын

I also have two pulsar coming 🤘

@bulbchangingmonkey Жыл бұрын

Build quality is outstanding the geometry of the blades is great. Materials quality is supurb. If you are on the fence I say go for it KUNWU KNIVES ARE AMAZING!!!!

@IlliniDog01 Жыл бұрын

I have a first production run Tao which is really nice. I wish I had the Tao S instead though, as I prefer that blade shape.

@feraltrafficcone4483 Жыл бұрын

Oh, yeah, Kunwu. Makes sense. I wanna get me a Vanax Tao

@TheGerardo136 Жыл бұрын

You’ve actually already reviewed and unboxed the Orion 2. From my own Orion 2 it looks the same with the only difference being that the second batch is in Elmax. While the first batch is in M390 (the one you already reviewed). Unless I’m blind, I literally took mine out to see the difference and they look identical. Ps kunwu is amazing and I’d recommend the orion 2 is an amazing full size knife. It gives me Xm-18 vibes whenever I pick it up. Also after breaking in it drops shut like a Hinderer as well! And honestly after owning it for a while. It still dominates my pocket A lot. Orion 2 is definitely my favorite out of kunwu. Kinda wanna pick up the Elmax version now 😅

@Zaque-TV Жыл бұрын

Wire clip is my favorite part lol

@BrumaEnsis Жыл бұрын

I bought this and I’m still getting used to it. When I use my left hand it rests on the insert making deployment impossible. Probably just need to adjust it. Aside from the clip there isn’t much else to dislike. Very sharp from the jump.

@bravery12329 Жыл бұрын

Kind of hoping for them to do the x to in the bar lock

@NWEDC Жыл бұрын

My X-Tao in Elmax is amazing. Nearly perfect for me.

@superiorfps7224 Жыл бұрын

Really want to purchase one of Kunwus products I just can't decide!!!!

@brettt1268 Жыл бұрын

These are sick and I want that vanex

@DrDrewdude Жыл бұрын

I added the Orion 2 but couldn’t go to my cart or log in on Kunwu earlier today. Is it a me problem? Edit: it’s working now!

@immortis_ Жыл бұрын

Neat knife but I’ll be sticking with my griptillian in s90v and carbon fiber with sheepsfoot blade and spidy hole. Although idk if you saw but Kershaw just came out with a double action otf called livewire. Cpm-20cv steel. Aluminum handles and from what I can tell a super easy actuator for opening and closing. TLDR decent steel, standard handle, super smooth and easy use d/a. Think guardian Tactical recon smooth supposedly. Hopefully you’ll be able to get one and review it. If it’s good imma replace my old (2017) microtech that’s beat up and abused.

@holdernewtshesrearin5471 Жыл бұрын

Love the X-tao! After just ordering 3 knives this week, i might as well make it a nice even number 4. Or 6. It's a sickness, baby! I can't help it! That woman has 200 pairs of shoes. Left AND right hand models of each! Idk what she's complaining about!

@jeremymcadam7400 Жыл бұрын

i have an x-tao, the overall quality is very good but my only complaint is the detent is very weak

@natehoover5266 Жыл бұрын

Kunwu does OEM work too. If I ever design a knife, I'd love to work with them. I wonder why nobody does.

@drinkwater1915 Жыл бұрын

Kunwu looking nice.

@justinmcvay5560 Жыл бұрын

Oh man that's the one i want. The sheepsfoot.

@TheRonybala Жыл бұрын

I’m waiting on that Pulsar, can’t wait to make it my daily driver.

@Hungrybird474 Жыл бұрын

Here for the honest thoughts and perspective 👍.

@tacratt6091 Жыл бұрын

Looks a lot like the 0562!!

@mikereese15 Жыл бұрын

I need to get me a Kunwu. Hopefully the pulsar. I feel like they have so much going on right now.

@strikeIII Жыл бұрын

Didn’t you do a review of Quiet Carry knives with Vanax?

@chaddixson8398 Жыл бұрын

Quiet Carry take note, MC does not remember your vanax! 😂😂😂

@weldernick3750 Жыл бұрын

I think the fact that the Orion 2 was in elm ax was the difference

@savagestacker 4 күн бұрын

I have a Kunwu TAO in Vanax and yes the quality is definitely there I have plenty of Reate made knives and I’d say the Kunwu is a step above most (most) of my Reate knives . Probably not the Varga by reate but all the rest for half the price . So definitely check them out if it’s in your budget and boy o boy does VANAX steel get sharp it came extremely sharp from the company but a few licks on the leather strop and WOW! Scary sharp . Anyways great knives and it’s a steal for the money in my opinion

@JackG79 Жыл бұрын

1st knofe looks like a super high end Kershaw link. Put one over the other and I'll bet it's surprisingly close.

@gordontrainer3546 Жыл бұрын

Had an idea on a video. Watched someone do an abusive test on a st102 and it really held out good. All but the lock. And a little play but not a lot . But I was thinking the play Came when the lock started bending out. So went from 50 % to 100. Now he didn't say. But I think 50% is worse than 25 because 5o is headed at an angle towards 100% and failure. So was thinking of a video on that. Ty . Have great day

@picax8398 Жыл бұрын

man i want the mini tao. just bought a phone tho so maybe next paycheck lol

@badmatt4162 Жыл бұрын

Love what Kunwu is doing, I have the X-tao in titanium and it has become my favourite knife, beautiful, solidly built, finishing is spot on - the build quality blows away mostly anything else in this price range (and many higher). There is only one downside - the wire clip! Why?? They have such beautiful clips on the Orion and the Zen and a nice clip on the big tao - why let the x-tao and now the s-tao down with a terrible looking wire clip?

@tishawolfe1929 Жыл бұрын

I recently have become obsessed with knife collecting. Your videos have been very useful and educational. I thank you for taking the time to educate me. I am a single female and I am currently homeless what would you recommend for me to carry for protection?

@michaeljames1334 Жыл бұрын

i want that orion in vanax

@hificat101 Жыл бұрын

That S-Tao in Vannax is really tempting, but I'm not in love with the blade shape. If it were just a little pokier out front. Almost everything else about the knife is great. If it were some type of button or bar lock I probably wouldn't be able to resist.

@uzumlubay Жыл бұрын

They are doing one it will be called the Django. You can see it on their Instagram page.

@hificat101 Жыл бұрын

@@uzumlubay I've seen the drawings. I'm in the owners group on FB.

@not-a-raccoon Жыл бұрын

Vanax steel is a new one for me 🤔

@goodnessgraciousitellya5004 Жыл бұрын

Kunwu is fantastic, so is their heat treat and I’d love a Vanax blade. But I wish the s-Tao had some semblance of a point/tip - I don’t think I’ll ever be able to bring myself to carry a knife that can’t stab/puncture.

@eliteknowledge7298 Жыл бұрын

Same problem here!

@uzumlubay Жыл бұрын

They are releasing one soon,called the Django. İt will be a clip point in Vanax with a clip point. You can see it on their Instagram page.

@goodnessgraciousitellya5004 Жыл бұрын

@@uzumlubay ooooohhh 😯 that’s nice

@darrenbakewell1469 Жыл бұрын

anyone else have hard time opening because of the frame lock? I really have to make sure no part of my hand is touching it else it does not want to open

@themahones Жыл бұрын

Flippers sometimes remind me of the state fair

@stevemilk4526 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone verified that the steel is what they say it is? I remember the bait and switch being a thing with other manufacturers back in the day.

@Hungrybird474 Жыл бұрын

You know what would be cool is if some of the higher end knives that have a lanyard hole come with a plug like meton boss makes 🤓 Le Nert

@cz1always608 Жыл бұрын

I mean really why buy Spyderco? Or a Benchmade when you can get this.. or am I just totally off?

@kunwuknivesofficial Жыл бұрын

the way I look at it is, if Sal did not venture into selling knives from his van back in the 80s all of us that came after, especially the plethora of Chinese companies would not stand a chance. I have nothing but respect for what they do in Golden and am a huge Spyderco nut. If you don't like the materials used in their line get it cause of the heritage it carries in its DNA. Also 15v rocks, but also get a Kunwu ahahhahaha