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Spyderco took a risk with the Nirvana and apparently with mixed results. But it's an "important" knife, a unique knife, and one that will last in memory, if not in production. The idiosyncrasies of the Nirvana may keep it from commercial success, but it has certainly left a mark and is likely a harbinger of things to come at Spyderco.

I really like the low profile spyder hole. I think the geometric lines might be even cooler if they were machined into the stock. It might also provide some grip.

Looking forward to the full review Nick. Not sure if any have even made it across to the UK yet.. waiting patiently!

I will definitely be picking one up in the near future. I've been meaning to get my first integral and something about the Nirvana is calling to me.

At a reported production rate of 50 knives per week , at that price point , there should be perfection , and a steel lock bar insert . Reate , CKF and Lionsteel all managed it with their integrals , at the very least , carbidize the lock bar . That being said , it really does look like (and feel like?) the 1200.00 full custom . How does it compare,size wise, and in the pocket , to the ZT 0452 CF ?

I'm fairly new to the hobby, but I'm a little lost on what you mean when you say "lock stick". Do you mean that moving the liner out of the way is more difficult than it should be? Thanks in advance for an answer.

Can't wait til the full review. It sure is an interesting piece, not sure about the price- entering CRK range and all.

What are your thoughts on the 0350? Also, does the assisted opening on ZTs feel anything like the assisted opening on the Kershaw Cryo?

Hi Nick, I wanted to ask you where I can get Graham Razel. I heard it was discontinued, is it true?

An integral with an axis lock would be hell

I have an opportunity to buy a Nirvana that I've had for a few days. If I end up with it, I'm bead blasting the scales.

Hmm the lines motif does remind me of 1990's salon poster art.

Looking forward to the full review on this one. Although I think this one is going to be out of my price range and carry comfort zone.

hey Nick did you see that zero tolerance released some 0450cf with ZDP-189? I know you liked the dragonfly in zdp so I thought this might interest you. bladehq has them on their website

I think that knife is a little too scary for me to carry at my work. I wish it were a bit smaller.

Love the look of that knife. Sucks that it costs so much though.

Nickkk why no review on that Sigil????

This is just getting way to close for custom money territory for my liking for what you get. If it's worth the 430, then it's worth the 430, don't get me wrong, but if that's your budget then the sky's the limit on competitive blades that I think are going to give you a LOT more in the long run. Good on Spyderco for trying to innovate though.

definitely cool but i dont think its for me. looking forward to the full review

Thanks for the thoughts

In England it going to cost me £569 ... it better be made of steel forged by Nordic dwarves.

I could see myself buying one in the future.

like the knife and even it's full milled handle easy to clean always watch your reviews like to see the benchmade flipper as its there first one knowing how much you love benchmade and the spyderco your reviewing is like the sr1 lionsteel with no nylon keep doing the good the bad and the ugly and price sucks

God damn, it's a pretty knife, but it looks so horribly lefty-unfriendly that I don't believe I'll ever move past just staring longingly at it online.

So it's a $400-plus production piece and they couldn't be bothered to put a stainless insert on the Ti lockbar? Nah.

You have to pay more than 700 € in europe for this knife! That is ridiculous,but it is a beauty!

Do you think the price will come down in the future?

Fantastic video, keep up the great work Nick :)

Nicolo: So we probably already know, but your fav knife of all time? Mine is probably one I sold (like a dumb ass), which was hand made by Jodie Sampson in 1986, an all steel real Bali-Song before they were owned by Benchmade...Knife I carry most is a Hinderer. Go figure, why would I sell a non replaceable knife...Somebody slap me!!!!

thumbs up bro!!!

I will stick with my SNG. Lol. Thanks Nick. Cool thoughts

That knife is sexy