I'm so glad this is on washers. I haven't been impressed with the action of anything Spyderco has ever put on bearings, but they've always been good at washers

I actually prefer your disassembly videos where things go wrong. They are more educational. I know how to turn a screw but don't know the ins and outs of maintaining these knives. Thank you, sir.

Awww, I thought you meant you were gonna do a disassemble while drunk. Edit : Nvm, lol

Love the 1st Impression Vids. Keep them coming Nik - great job!

The videos where everything isn't a smooth take down make you more relatable and help us understand the process a bit better.

I like this format. I would like a disassembly video after long term use with the good, the great, the bad and the ugly talked about during the work. I usually watch both of the videos about knives I like but if I only watch one it's disassembly and maintenance.

Thank you for the first impressions videos!

This is most definitely the kind of knife I would buy when drunk.

Hey Nick you should do a poll to see if more of your audience wants you to do this kind of disassembly where you release it early or the kind of disassembly you normally do and posted with the actual review

Absolutely stunning knife Nick! I've heard that the time to mill the scales is up there with the stepped titanium chaparral ...supposedly Taichung only MADE 10 per day!! Looking forward to getting mine and thanks for your time and effort!

Ah, I see you found the hidden feature where it converts to a fixed blade.

Holy cow, REAL CF....and a nice clip, dang...

I do love first impression videos!!

This whole time i thought it was on bearings, so happy it's not the case. I cannot WAIT for my Drunken!!

Drunken noob! 😁 I really love this knife. It's on my list to find one in the second hand market.

Nice knife,

So glad to see this on washers!

Best video you could have done for a knife called drunken, but if this knife had been made by a chinese company by an in house designer everyone would be screaming it was a chef clone and no one would touch it.

This was the knife I’ve been looking forward to most from spyderco. I think I’m going to hold off for a deal. But this guy looks ideal to me.

Oh man, all the machining on that is drool-worthy!

Actually, my disassemblies go just fine without a camera running. Oh wait, I don't have a KZfaq channel. Nevermind.

Glad you did the side by side with the Chef. That confirmed my first impression, which was that the Drunken is basically a super-pimped Chef in a lot of ways. Looks really nice, but probably a bit too spendy for me.

That's a beautifully machined object.

A very ZT looking effort from Spyderco here. The backspacer looks lifted from the ill fated ZT0777 as well as the tri point pivot from so many others (Microtech) Add the orbital price and I'm left with a no. Enjoying my Neutron thanks to you man!

It sure is beautiful

i was convinced you'd be slurring your words for this one. lol

cant wait to get this ,almost have the $ saved up

Love how it has that thumb cutout contour for pushing the lock away. I want the zt 0452cf so bad but it doesn’t have any lower spot or cutout at all so the frame lock is completely level with the opposite side of the handle and I find it not super simple to push with thumb. Sorta gotta dig in between to get at it. And I never hear anyone mention that so I must be the only one who has that issue.

I can't believe Spyderco threw a one-screw, unrecessed, badly designed budget clip on a $400 high-ender. What were they thinking?

The threadlocker might be something like Vibra-Tite, which is what I use. It is rated for re-use and is easy to use. It stays gummy instead of hardening during curing, allowing future adjusting, but it is not as strong as Loctite but the strength I think is fine for the application. Otherwise, screws that small need liquid Loctite in order to remain in the threads. The gel and stick Loctites are too thick and get pushed out of the threads when assembled.

I really like most things Sinkevich, but that is a big price tag that puts it in contention with tough competition. Taking s90v that thin is questionable from my experience. If they did it s35vn, and did made smarter material/pocket slip choices and knocked that price down it would have been a homerun! Look what ZT has done with his designs and the price they sell them for.... Please Spyderco, do a lower priced version in something like s30v/s35vn and g10 and call it the delirium.

Great vid as usual Nick! A couple of questions, what screw driver set do you use please and how would you rate drunken compared to Spydiechef please?

Upvote for First Impression videos! I like 'em.

i like the milling as it reminds me of my Giantmouse GM5, but for that price, i think i'll stick with my spydiechef

I like the early disassembly and first impressions videos. That being said seeing the Chef and Drunken right next to each other makes me want the Chef more. Save a lot of money by ditching the bling and milling.

I thought it reminded me of something. The SpydieChef looks a whole lot like this.

Great first look! What’s your impression so far compared to the SpydieChef?

@Nick Shabazz What is that disassembly tool that has a frag pattern and is anodized to blue/black? What is that driver and where to purchase? Thanks Buddy great video as always, BTW hurry up with the review of the Spyderco Drunken!

Was seriously thinking of getting one. Until I heard $400! I'll spend $50 more and get an inkosi.

Want this so bad but the price is a tough pill to swallow.

I wish they would make these super cool knives in the us ugh

Hey nick... Do you have a link for the thread locker you are using in the video?

Just ordered 2 Spydi UKPK S30V G10 full length back bar Clipit with red G10 scales, Heinnie Haynes (UK stockists). I 've got/had several BD1 s and got 2 CPM 110vs with blue FRN scales currently. Got a S30V UKPK with titanium scales with phosphorus washers slightly thicker blade with full length tension back bar Clipit design from about 10 years back. Funny thing is about 1 or 2 months ago I sent them an email stating how I love the UKPK but could they improve the UK legal slip joint. It's like they've listened. To be honest I know why they've not improved the UKPK, it's almost perfect going off what choices us down trodden G B citizens have on offer. That's why they find it hard to improve the design but they seem to be upgrading materials. Used several as a work knife with just sharprning as maintenance for years all still good no play, slightly scared FRN scales and modded bevel. Got a RAT 2 recently as an engineer can use locking blades at work, a lot slower deployment and to me an unnatural hand position in comparison. Already sliced my thumb. UKPK s are cool, ultra lightweight, excellent ergos , fast deployment, deep wire clip type, sturdy blades. ATB from Mcr. UK. Thanks Nick. Plz. Do a quick review on one I dare you. If you have dealing with Spdrco they'll probably just chuck you one as this line is relatively cheep CPM110v £115.00 currently, S30V £80.00, BD1 £67.00. Thanks for all your vids, you seem like a top bloke. ATB ...

Bearings are only better than washers when the bearings are multi row or ikbs with over a dozen bearings. The cheap bearings that most brands use that have like 6 balls on them are junk, with any heavy use they start to loosen up, just too much force distributed over a very small area, point loads are enough to deform the steel backing washers or liners they contact.

thank you nick, i learn from your mistakes 😂

I thought you were doing a disassembly while drunk! lol

Not fan of first impression vid. I’m here for the disassemblies!!! Thx for vid.

Nick, if you’re not careful you might get reported for Drunken disorderly conduct.

Something oddly appealing about this one. That internal milling is awesome too

What are the torque screw tools you use? I like them. On a side note - I just purchased a Shirogorov 111 in orange and black carbon fiber and I should be receiving it tomorrow, but after watching your review on the CKF Sukhoi 3 I think I need to get another Russian piece! Love your vids, thanks!

I dont own a Spyderco, but if I did, it would be this knife. Nick, can u please do a review on the Tomahawk by Artisan Cutlery

The only thing that keeps me from getting a Spyderco like this (or the Bowie, or the Chef, or the Techno 2...) is the obstruction of the opening hole by the lock bar.

What tool is that you're using?

I am very interested in owning this knife....but I am in no hurry...at that price,I am betting that they will be available. I need to see some thorough reviews.

Where do you get the tools?

Manly does in fact run their S90V that thin or thinner at the edge.

Could someone with CNC experience comment on the extra time and tooling needed for liner milling and wave cutting on the carbon fiber and titanium faces? I think Spyderco has priced this about $100 over its worth but then again look at Chris Reeve.

You say the Drunken is thinner behind he edge. But Dr. Frunkey measured the Drunken to be thicker than the Spydiechef, what's going on here?

Wow super cool looking knife a bit on the unaffordable for me though ha

God I love the look of this knife, too bad I’m a college student, $400 is too rich for my blood

Beautiful knife but the price is prohibitive for me. Nice reveiew👍🏼

I need one of these, more excited for this than the Paysan.

This video went down smooth....

This video is why knife manufacturers like Spyderco say that taking apart your knife invalidates your warranty. Someone convince Nick he could service his Pelagos and get him to record it on KZfaq. That would be hilarious.

the machining lines are incredible. Completely unnecessary yet wholeheartedly appreciated.

I’m noticing more sharpening choils with spiderco lately.

Lovely knife. I’d prefer a deep pocket clip. $400, not from me anyway. Nice review.

After reading the title thought you were going to film the video drunk haha

"little bastard* -To the screw Nick dropped.

What lubricant do you use for your knives?

This is definitely a drunken disassembly lmao

I. Want. One....I. Need. One.

What will we do with a drunken spyder? What will we do with a drunken spyder? What will we do with a drunken spyder? Early in the morning Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Early in the morning Slather its washers in a lubrication Slather its washers in a lubrication Slather its washers in a lubrication Early in the morning Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Early in the morning Use 2-4-2 on all its screw threads Use 2-4-2 on all its screw threads Use 2-4-2 on all its screw threads Early in the morning Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Early in the morning Sharpen its edge and put a mirror on it Sharpen its edge and put a mirror on it Sharpen its edge and put a mirror on it Early in the morning Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Early in the morning Put it in a box with three dozen sharp knives Put it in a box with three dozen sharp knives Put it in a box with three dozen sharp knives Early in the morning Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Early in the morning That's what we do with a drunken spyder That's what we do with a drunken spyder That's what we do with a drunken spyder Early in the morning Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Early in the morning Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Slid deep into the pocket Early in the morning

I really wish there was a "lefty" version...

So happy to see the CF scale on this is nearly identical to my $1300 Shirogorov Sigma that I took a bath on. F me.

I had a zt0920 that I loved. I noticed that I wouldn’t carry it very often though. I realized later that it was because the clip sucked royally. This knife looks amazing in every way, except the clip..... that’s a shame...

Spyderco trying to compete with the high-end Chinese manufacturers (WE and Reate) is folly, IMO. Spyderco's costs are just higher at their Taichung manufacturer. You'd have to be a true Spyderco fan to buy this.

A beautiful knife that should have been a flipper.

First Impression - 8:15

Could someone tell me what brand and model those screwdrivers he uses are?

Whoever made that price tag was drunk that's why it's called the drunken

What a shame they make it $400. I like that knife a lot.

For 600$ retail that steel liner Is a bit lazy, a titanium would have been a nice touch.

Surpringly late lock up for a new knife

For me the biggest downfall is the clip, I hope there is an aftermarket solution to come. Other than that it's a homerun in my eyes.

What will we do with a Drunken, sailor?

Got a knife with s90v thats as thinly ground as this knife...the manly wasp...veeeery different thing though 😂0 And its like 340bucks less 😁

Unfortunately out of my price range 😭

Damn I hate that it's a 600 knife

Stotaly tober rife kneview, hic!

Super disappointed that it isn't on bearings. I know its not a huge deal, but when Eric described the knife on the KnifeCenter video he said it came with ball bearings. Then when you spend so much on a knife and find out that it's not what was promised. Not good. I wanted that drop shuttiness like the Subvert. It's still in the post, so hopefully everything else surpasses my expectations.

Youd have to be drunk to buy this knife at that price. Especially being made in Taiwan. The milling on the full ti and cf S90V Native 5's are better imho. They're made in the US and didn't cost $400. Neither did the fluted ti military. I've had this one in hand and it should be competitively priced with Zero Tolerance. Spyderco prices are getting out of hand.

*sotally tober*

Called a drunken cause only a drunk would buy one

No lockbar insert?

Drunken screwdrivering...

Nick, your re assembly IS NOT a beautiful thing -------------- HA

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It's not a freaking flipper. +1

Nice knife but it's way over priced. It's not worth $400.00....CRAZY! Person must of been drunk with coming up with the pricing.