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I recommend this over BM 537/945, KAI Bail Air, and even Hogue Deka. The only knife that still competes with Yipper is Spy Manix 2 LW

Aha! Thanks! So when I design a knife, I should emboss HTKPHL&G on the blade? 😆

Ummm...what?

@@mel87123 hi there, knife people hello Lady and gentlemen

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I hear you! It’s more like a 945 Mini Oz but yeah, it blows Kershaw Belair right out of the water! It’s more like Deka on steroids 😃

Precisely! It’s been in my back pocket for a week!

Thanks! It’s been at the office with me whole week!

Malibu is more ergonomic being a mid sized knife. This one is more robust though especially the lock.

I think it’s actually right at 63 or even harder. Perfect range for magnacut!

Mine had zero issues but they did occur on early knives. The company admitted it. The fixed it by swapping in larger thumb studs.

@@CuttingBoardRx Awesome! I saw where they were talking about that as a possible fix but not that it had been implemented. Thanks for that info.

Apparently I lacked out with the Yipper some folks had a major issue with blade hitting the back spacers when flick-closing. I’d stay away from it if I were you.

​@@CuttingBoardRxThank you for your response

Not a bad wagon to jump on!

I think it’s actually easier than 945 Osborne bc there’s more space to clamp it into the Work Sharp Precision Adjust that I use.

Fixed angle all the way for a perfect “v” edge . Hand sharpening tends to convex the bevel and probably tougher for sure actually . I like covex edges on my thicker cold steel type blades

The Yipper is ambi

Good points!

My and your lucky day: I got two questions for the price of one, and you got a hardness test on a portable tester that I just got yesterday! 59.6 HRC 😁 So about the action: mine is just perfect. But! Read some of the comments below. There was a bad batch. MKM fixed the issue by enlarging the thumb studs to serve as the stop in closed position.

@@CuttingBoardRx That’s cool you got a hardness tester! I have to go down to the local machine shop to use my friends, luckily I have a “hook up” because he works there. Also, I don’t know if you saw it or not but I left a comment on one of your other videos about what pants you were wearing , I know it’s a bit odd to ask lol 😝 but the ones that have the pocket protectors in them, what brand and model are they ? I’m looking for something just like them .

@@GerstBladeworks I replied to your question, but KZfaq has a known issue with comments being delayed. Wrangler Technician $28 Walmart. I have 4 pairs now 😁 Works best with Ozark Trail knives 😂🤣

@@CuttingBoardRx 😆 apologies then, I didn’t see it or get a notification for it. I appreciate the reply !

It’s very easy to carry and use especially around non-knife people.

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@@CuttingBoardRx I did. Read it

Are you the one asking about Medford?

That is an interesting take and a good point. Generational experience likely provides a huge benefit to those who inherit a trade from ancestors...but only if the pride, talent, and work ethic are there. Lack of experience often shows in newbie designs. Sometimes the design is innovative but the engineering and execution are crap.

I don’t entirely agree. If somebody’s father is a great fisherman, that person is very likely to be a good fisherman as well. That’s part learned behaviour part genetic. Obviously not every sibling in such family, will inherit the skill and passion for fishing, but some transference is very likely. Besides, to work in one of these shops, a kid would have to go through full up apprenticeship, unlike somebody hired off the street at a minimum wage.

The more I think about your point the less I agree with it. I’ve been to Italy several times I visited a city that is specialising in carving cameos. I did not notice anybody being disappointed in their jobs even though they carve cameos days in and out. Hereditary pride is nothing to sneeze at. Something American knife makers should be considering when selecting location And training their workforce. Example: the shitty craftsmanship of Medford knives vs. CRK guild-level perfection

@@CuttingBoardRx I'm speaking from experience. Passion will always be a better motivator than "well, my dad and his dad did it". Yes, growing up with accumulated knowledge being dropped in your lap is an advantage, but it doesn't improve ones natural skill or passion to be great. Is a person inherently better at clock making because they're swiss? No... But the accumulated experience and knowledge is available to them if they yearn to learn. We have KZfaq now ... And China has cnc tech.... Saying a knife is better than another because of a country of origin is beyond ignorant at this point.

@@CuttingBoardRx btw Id rather EDC a boat anchor while underwater welding than carry a Medford.

It is a traditional design for sure! Yet the execution leaves all of the US companies that make xbar locks in the dust. They should apprentice in Maniago

Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, the Highest Hebrew holiday of the year and the most somber one. I doubt there’s any connection.