The CRAZIEST Folding Knife I've EVER PURCHASED! Buckle Up!

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Unboxing a VERY special knife acquisition!
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@metal_complex 3 жыл бұрын

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@fearnoevilllc9719 3 жыл бұрын

That is so beautiful! My wife caught me staring and slapped me! 🤣

@desertsmeagol7073 3 жыл бұрын

Hey at least it was just a knife not a nice booty 🤣.

@SkunkPunch73 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha

@MetalRush666 3 жыл бұрын

He finally did it!. It's gorgeous. The carbon fiber is such a sick look. Rockstead is amazing.

@KnifeNinjaEDC 3 жыл бұрын

That is one hell of a functional piece of art. Bravo, MC. Thank you for sharing.

@gersonamador-menzie7134 3 жыл бұрын

Bro I’m trying to eat and all of a sudden I choke when you pulled the knife. GAWD DAYUM

@christophwilhelm6431 3 жыл бұрын

The scalloped jimping in the liners is fantastic

@dakotasummers1585 3 жыл бұрын

This knife makes my heart ache lmao. That is legit one of the most beautiful knives I’ve ever seen,

@AngealHewley88 3 жыл бұрын

This is bloody GORGEOUS, congratulations on getting it MC! I'll definitely be rewatching this video whenever I want to look at a gorgeous knife. 😍 I think you just displayed a grail that I would LOVE to get ahold of.

@petergrams6390 3 жыл бұрын

That is the coolest, craziest blade I’ve ever seen. The mirror polish right to the zero edge is wild. I hope you cut many things with it. First time I’ve seen a knife over $1000 that I could see myself buying.

@dannyt6798 3 жыл бұрын

@Metal Complex I drooled all over my ipad watching this. Congratulations for this epic acquisition. Bravo buddy, bravo.

@mattadler4710 3 жыл бұрын

its an absolute knockout, and i have a ton of respect for what Rockstead does. Every aspect is a near perfect as possible, and I can't argue with the price like I can with so many knives out there. I just have zero desire to own one. I wouldn't even want to handle this thing without gloves on, so it goes without saying that I would never actually use it. I think just being in the same room with one where I could see it up close for a few minutes is about all I would need. Im sure I will get the chance one of these days. That said, anyone who has the means to buy and actually use one of these is a lucky guy, and hopefully they attained their fortune honestly and respectably. thanks for sharing this beautiful piece of work.

@franz5998 3 жыл бұрын

It is actually not so super-duper expensive when you factor in that it is available! Many knives are crazy expensive just because they are only available on the secondary market or incredible luck. And the life long sharpening service (for the first owner only!) is also really cool. Simply amazing beautiful.

@desertsmeagol7073 3 жыл бұрын

I always need a mirror when I go out somewhere lmao

@roycolglazier1061 3 жыл бұрын

@MC, 'tis a testament to your character that this beauty won't be a safe queen! HOO-ray! Not that we're not separate individuals, but I pride myself on using everything that I buy, especially if it says "Case" on the box! I like to make a little ceremony of tossing the boxes & packing materials, that's important😁👍❗️

@qdp03 3 жыл бұрын

Happy you decided to not make it a safe queen and get your money's worth out of that super high performance blade

@_BLANK_BLANK 3 жыл бұрын

I never cease to be impressed by the finish of these knives.

@Knife_Eclectic 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to know that beauty is gonna be doing what it was intended to do! We need more folks like you MC 👊

@willydstyle 3 жыл бұрын

Considering how deliberate Japanese artisans are, I feel like the pocket clip must be a deliberate choice to tell the user "use this knife. It is a tool."

@AnthonySmith-sc4zs 3 жыл бұрын

Yep my thoughts exactly

@scottindefatigablish6291 3 жыл бұрын

Love the fuller-hole thing on the blade it is really well done. Detail under the pivot where the grooved blade meets the blue titanium is also sick. I have no problem understanding someone getting a kick out of this. If your brain lights up when you grab it to use then go for it.

@jkanecutlery 3 жыл бұрын

ZDP-189 is pretty unique because of all the chromium carbide which adds crazy edge retention along with the ability to be polished easier than high vanadium steels.

@narkfly 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations brother, glad it makes you happy. And kudos for making the decision to carry, use, and enjoy it. 😊

@jasonmccomas7220 3 жыл бұрын

Jaw dropping gorgeous!!! Enough said. No excuses just an absolutely beautiful piece of art!!!

@watsonlitchfield2306 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Beautiful knife. Awesome all the way around. Steel, edge grind and handle materials. Insane slicer. Awesome score.

@masonrains5010 3 жыл бұрын

This is what you get when you kill the final boss in a game

@MajorMatt79 3 жыл бұрын

bro hahahahaha dead

@DoubleDad987 3 жыл бұрын

The convex edge is needed because of the high hardness. Steel becomes brittle and looses thoughness. Hollow grind would be a better slicer but would chip easily.

@metal_complex 3 жыл бұрын

That's correct

@american1911 3 жыл бұрын

My only problem with owning this knife is that I could never bring myself to cut anything and scratch the gorgeous blade finish.

@radkokosoTT 2 жыл бұрын

Good purchase! Great knife! I do have Rockstead Shin and Shu already, but I am really impressed with exactly this model and it will be mine one day too.

@John-oz1do 3 жыл бұрын

the knife that puts an end to the debate as to which is the best steel and edge retention on a knife....lifetime resharpening guarantee on the 0 edge blade shows you the confidence of the best and baddest blade on the market . well done and accurate review. congratulations .

@patrickhanly7458 Жыл бұрын

Buying a Rockstead and not using it is like buying a Grand Seiko and not wearing it. I have a Hizen (black coated) that I carry every day. When it comes time to send it to Japan for sharpening, I plan to buy another Hizen (non coated) and carry one or the other knife every day. I have a large pocket knife collection and the Hizen cleared the field. I am hopelessly in love. And the pocket clip, while not fancy, works better than any other clip I've ever used. If you carry it, prepare to have your field (or pocket) cleared to make room.

@jeffoff7795 3 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful. I could see me using it on myself after my wife leaves me for buying a $1500 knife.

@andrewmypocalypse 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful blades I have ever seen. Not “blade” as in the whole knife. The blade alone. It is what I wish all of my knives had. This is much more attractive than any damasteeI. love the fact is has a convex grind. My favorite grind available. I’ll be dreaming about this tonight. Thanks MC.

@sverresteinsland5582 3 жыл бұрын

That is one sexy knife! i totally get why you are going to carry it. Its gorgeous, its sturdy and they resharpen it for you, so why not? Its a work knife, not a show knife. Enigineering and precision so good it crosses over in to art. Congrats on your purchase and im very envious, its my dream to have a Rockstead too.

@garya6264 Жыл бұрын

Late comment I know, but I received my Higo 2 from Recon1 yesterday and thank you for the introduction to this knife. I find it an interesting compliment to my Shiro’s. Thx for the great channel content and your infectious enthusiasm 👍

@sueschenosky9079 3 жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful, functional knife with that mirror finish and contoured, letter box handle and scales. A Rockstead can be recognized by a blind man. It's expensive, but for a reason. They are a unique brand and it appears they can be EDC's. The profile and grind of the blade with ZDP-189 steel, must give the knife an awesome feel when used, so you have to use it. More power to you for getting it. If and when I can afford one....

@firstlast2514 3 жыл бұрын

I'm totally the same way. I end up using pretty much all of my more expensive knives that I thought would just be sitting around. I also know that gut feeling you're talking about. Congrats on the knife.

@ericmack001 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on an awesome pick up. I can not imagine production knives getting any better than this knife. I plan to buy one soon. Rockstead knives are amazing

@ftlaud911 3 жыл бұрын

Wow..congrats!!! That polish looks amazing and like the fuller design feature.

@garylyman4922 3 жыл бұрын

With that beautiful mirror finish I would be afraid to even use it for fear of scratching it. Magnificent knife. Enjoy.

@Michaelflexin 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on accomplishing a huge personal goal!!

@S8NSAYS 3 жыл бұрын

Love it. That exact one has been on my radar for a long time.

@profesorEDC 3 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous piece my friend. Loved it, congrats and enjoy it❗👌😊

@nunyabusiness8538 3 жыл бұрын

the finish on the blade is worth every penny. stunning

@rynoman85 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a Rockstead shin from recon a few months ago. I absolutely love it. They really do live up to the hype.

@slick_slicers 3 жыл бұрын

After your first review, I couldn’t make up my mind between the ZDP189 and the black YXR7, so I bought one of each, and they are two of my favourite knives! Use it, I use mine as part of my edc rotation (currently 2 Rocksteads, 2 Chris Reeves and a Medford). A knife this expensive owes me a debt, and work repays that. The titanium coating is even harder than the ZDP189, so it’s not like a Case mirror polish that will scratch the first time you use it. Over a year on, my YXR7 remains scratch free, as does my ZDP189 which is almost 10 months old. The handles on mine (the frame-lock Higo & Hizen) do wear a little, but they just look ‘pocket worn’ cool. By the way, I like the clips! I find titanium milled clips rarely work well, but these hardened, premium steel clips are quite possibly the best functioning clips I have on any of my hundreds of knives. They are possibly as refined as the blade that took a thousand years to perfect. The polish and the form are there to aid cutting, prevent corrosion and minimise the risk of chipping. The clip is designed and constructed with the same philosophy. Function first… retention, access, longevity, strength and nothing surplus.

@brucelevering8789 3 жыл бұрын

Elementum Perfected. Breathtaking!

@anthonygaylord8026 3 жыл бұрын

That thing is beautiful, congrats on the purchase

@JustIn-op6oy 2 жыл бұрын

While I do appreciate the mirror polish and the high hardness, it's the zero convex grind that makes me really happy. I made a hawkbill garden knife with a convex zero grind out of an old leafspring and it is one of the best performing edges I've ever seen let alone owned.

@kf_boston 3 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏 This is a proud moment! My Rockstead Shin is one of my favorite users! Enjoy bud

@oldbiker1150 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice and it is fantastic you use it. Hope to own one soon and I too will carry and use it.

@jjabberjaw8822 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your new purchase. I usually find a lot of super high-end knives a little much, but that's incredible. It's like a Sebenza on steroids.

@locke2517 3 жыл бұрын

Glad your gonna use it. Its sharp for a reason.

@7redi 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Congrats enjoy! Rocksteads are just in a world of their own

@metal_complex 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! 😁⚔

@untiltheaxefalls7265 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful knife crazy price! 👍 For those who love the blade profile without the capability of purchasing such an expensive knife, take a look at the Kizer Yukon, it's nowhere near the quality of materials and fit and finish of the Rockstead ,but it is a great knife with the same blade shape as this Rockstead.

@studdaman420 3 жыл бұрын

That is why I love my Cold Steel Trail Master in San Mai III. All about the grind.

@jasonsanders1406 3 жыл бұрын

Just wow. That is beautiful. 😍😍😍🤤🤤🤤. The titanium liners…..I can’t believe how much I love the look of that thing. And that blade edge……congrats. Maybe one day, might now be a grail knife.

@henryg683 3 жыл бұрын

MC the rock stead is one beautiful blade congratulations on your new knife purchase hope you have many great years of usage out of it!!!!!

@mcsquirgle 3 жыл бұрын

Wow congrats on this big purchase. Its cool man. I dont see 1500 but i hope youl change my mind over time and i see and here more about this folder

@aronboersma4166 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, just beautiful!!!!!

@Mntoyaz 3 жыл бұрын

Omg, that knife is awesome!!!! Congrats on you purchase!

@scottmurdock1393 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful knife MC, glad you got one, I’ve looked at them for years…

@michaelm2055 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats, MC! That’s one sweet knife!

@Timmayytoo 3 жыл бұрын

Once upon a time I thought anyone that would pay the sort of prices Rockstead asks was insane, but apparently I've lost my mind because I almost bought one of these. Just incredible knives. That edge grind and polish is very similar to how a traditional Katana is made. None of mine have a final edge bevel - they all look like the edge on this knife. I really love this model too. I will own one someday. I think I'd try to get a custom timascus clip made for that, were it mine.

@stratobungle 3 жыл бұрын

A custom personalized upgraded clip is the exact thought I had, the only thing that could make it better!

@andrewmypocalypse 3 жыл бұрын

Well, they are made in Japan. So it would make perfect sense that Rockstead went for a true pocket katana. Thanks for highlighting that.

@scottyh.6992 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning! A folding Samurai Sword. It looks like it is worth every penny.

@TheStreamingEnderman 2 жыл бұрын

I like Rockstead, but I'll probably never get one. I'm not one for carrying a knife solely based on price. Nor do I think it's the best collector's item. I'd rather get some custom knives from a Sheffield maker. Or enough limited edition Opinels to drown in! 😅 Or maybe 1 GEC.

@cueball981 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty nice specimen! Congrats!!

@ivanmerdano2865 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the full custom

@frankiejdwm_edc1037 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Brotha, if I ever could get a Rockstead I'd want the gold/bronze version of that 🗡️ knife🗡️. They are so beautiful and that edge is 😍amazing 😍

@Adam-M 3 жыл бұрын

Truly awesome pickup. Just ridiculously cool knife.

@williambrowne5625 3 жыл бұрын

It's a thing of beauty for sure .... awesome

@NedKnives 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Use it well!

@christopherharris3435 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooooo NICE! I remember your original review of this guy. Congrats!

@reggieringgoldjr68 3 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS to you MC, Awesome Tool Brother........🤝🏾🇺🇸💪🏾

@ihave7sacks 3 жыл бұрын

Now that is a beautiful knife!

@outdooranalyst8697 3 жыл бұрын

Love that shine! Enjoy!

@arig5988 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! This knife is on my bucket list for sure. Honestly all I’d have to do is sell like all my Benchmades to get one! Nice purchase man!

@IIISWILIII 3 жыл бұрын

Being a professional sharpener, this is my favorite type of edge. I put it on most of my edc blades. Convex is the edge of choice for most Japanese master swordsmiths

@harryberry474 3 жыл бұрын

I've got one and I love it, mine is the other color silvefade to gold. One negative IMO is the sharp edge of the CF scale at the lower front of the handle, it's not a deal breaker at all but is something I've noticed when opening via thumb stud...not flicking open but rolling open. This is my only (minor) complaint. I've also got a Hizen and have applied "gun grip" to it because it was just too slick in my hand, doing so practically eliminated the beautiful design but it's now much more functional. Disassembly of these two knives is almost identical to the Sebenza and the size too. Higo = Large Sebenza and Hizen = Small Sebenza...BTW the thumb stud Rockstead has is far better than. the Sebenza IMO The biggest question for anyone considering a Rockstead is it worth 2 Sebenza's. That depends on your disposable income...IF you're a collector no question get the Rockstead.

@davidarford4420 3 жыл бұрын

Nicest knife ive ever laid eyes on. Good to hear your gonna use it. Happy for ya. Keep up great reviews. Thanx.

@nikkdawg6 3 жыл бұрын

You thumbnails never cease to reel me in lmaoo

@OnThe-dl 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking about this knife since you posted this video. I mean thinking way too much. Also been researching and reading reviews. Ok this knife is it. Looks like my 1st grail knife is a doozy!

@Jonathan-ob7oy 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm going to buy this one one day too, it is so gorgeous

@paulmills426 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered a rockstead higo but I had to buy the gold anodized titanium one. Do they charge more for the blue when it's available?

@TheReasonableSkepticist 3 жыл бұрын

They use a special machine that mirror edges the micro bevel (just the micro bevel not the whole edge, most of the blade is hand polished) so that if you look at it through a microscope there are no grind lines like there would be with any other knife. This reduces the possibility of chiping since there are no weaknesses at the microscopic level. Also the blades are cryogenicly heat treated which makes them even tougher.

@garysmeltzer2967 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Complex!, It's beautiful. I thought it was going to be the Brian Nadeau "Arch Nemesis"

@metal_complex 3 жыл бұрын

I will own that knife one day... 😉

@LUC.Knives 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Rockstead Ryo buttonlock and i love it

@desertsmeagol7073 3 жыл бұрын

Yoo wassup knaf

@LUC.Knives 3 жыл бұрын

@@desertsmeagol7073 👋

@ryanjennings6541 3 жыл бұрын

Id use it .. but my problem is ,in my lift Jeep I'll set my knife in my lap because it tuff to go back in the pocket. Ill jump out and see my very expensive knives go skidding across the driveway, parking lot . All the time , just did it to a ultratech bhq exclusive. Killed it.

@astrazenica7783 2 жыл бұрын

The knife of Narco bosses that zero convex grind is something else

@j.savage1228 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a safe queen. Beautiful knife man.

@chriswolf7169 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy, now that's an awsome blade rite thr. Congratulations brother 👏🙌 your description on getting this rockstead was similar to when I get me a new medford 😂tnxs for showing my friend 😎👊luv the awesomeness of this blade. Very cool. ML&R keep on keepn on ✌and hava great weekend 🤙🤟okay, one more time..swweeeeet brother 👏😎🤙🤟🤘🍻💯💯💯😂

@OCD4EDC 3 жыл бұрын

That is my Grail 👍👍 I’d carry it as well, good on ya!!!

@cameronbottoms1118 3 жыл бұрын

You know; i was watching some Rockstead videos the other week and saw your unboxing for the Higo II; that’s how i knew which model it was when you said it on a video the other day/week.

@MayhemMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Bro........when you flipped that box over.........I was Ramathorn from SuperTroopers lookin at the Miata speeding by that Mac was driving in the beginning of the movie.....Mother of God!!!!!!

@destro6971 3 жыл бұрын

SHENANIGANS!!

@baloneylorddonkeyhammer2273 3 жыл бұрын

Dang grats man that's beautiful

@Salem_7778 3 жыл бұрын

The way they sharpen that is the same way true katanas are sharpened in Japan. Very very nice 👍

@Roland_4012 3 жыл бұрын

Seems that the polishing of the blade can compete with Grand Seiko‘s Zaratsu polishing. Maybe it was done with a similar or even the same technique.

@tonybrakie625 3 жыл бұрын

Hey good for you. What a beautiful knife. I've bought so many $100' to $500 knives and been disappointed. I'll be saving and not buying for a while until I get one. PS I'd totally carry it to.

@matthewharris7373 3 жыл бұрын

I feel your joy and that’s just cool man. So happy for you. And for what it’s worth, I think you’re making the right decision in actually using. It is something that is made to be an ULTIMATE CUTTING TOOL. So, you must use it to CUT THINGS. Haha.

@colindraper7978 3 жыл бұрын

Is it art only if it is of no use? That fit and finish would make me smile every time I picked it up. Something expensive that continues to be a source of enjoyment is worth having. Enjoy sir.