Today, we're going to take a look at a little tiny knife, with a whole lot of charm, the Spyderco and Jonathan McNees 'McBee', based on the 'Killer B'.
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@JonMartin15 жыл бұрын
The good: It's small The great: it's small and compact The bad: It's a little small The ugly: okay, it's really small
@oceanwaves835 жыл бұрын
It's extremely rare that Nick calls a knife too small. Today is a special day.
@visiblemode5 жыл бұрын
I’m a massive man/ladybug fan, and I agree 100% they offer a considerably higher value for dollar. That said, there is a specialness here that is missing from those blades. This is a real treat for small knife fans, and one that I’ve been waiting for. It’s got features and build quality you normally only find on big pieces. Price-per-inch wise, it’s actually fairly in line with similar quality knives, so value in that sense is on point. Put a gorgeous KME edge on this thing and it just sings. It’s special. It’s not for everyone, but for those people who it’s aimed at it’s very, very, hard to beat.
@mad0uche2 жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head with every point. I carry this and the PM3 maxamet everyday, and I have to do a 360 spin before taking out my PM3 because like you said, it makes people very uncomfortable. The McBee does 90% of the opening and cutting tape / plastic, and the PM3 - for padded cartons and furniture boxes. I carry the McBee with a spyderco lanyard that gives you additional grip as a handle and a fast way to deploy the knife. It is very women friendly, it's smaller than their knives, but they are absolutely terrified by the paramilitary 3.
@korneliuskink76605 жыл бұрын
"And here's my titanium sellotape slicer, purchased mainly because I have too much money. No, I'm sorry, I can't cut an onion with it but thanks to the super-steel blade and rock-solid construction I can baton literally a million wooden lolly sticks before it needs resharpening."
@reds7vn6444 жыл бұрын
Highly suggest you purchase wind carry it. Is possibly the most useful an iPhone out of my collection? Full disclaimer I carry as a companion knife in my weak hand pocket.
@8dollars2764 жыл бұрын
@@reds7vn644 what?
@kerryrwac5 жыл бұрын
Today Nick discovered what it's like to have "normal" sized hands .
@the-gd9rv3 жыл бұрын
LBH level 100
@kiltymacbagpipe5 жыл бұрын
Speed holes in the grip. I’m sold. It’s perfect for at the office. The blade shape and the size make it a perfect letter or box opener.
@mattd35183 жыл бұрын
This is one of my travel knives. One of the great things about it for me is that it's a premium, really well constructed piece that is small enough that I can legally carry it in Japan. The knife laws there are EXTREMELY strict (blade must be under 5.5cm/2.16in) and having something with this level of fit and finish is nice when I can't bring my larger pieces.
@ChrisinHove5 жыл бұрын
Spot on. It’s a joy - and a jewel. Doesn’t feel like a brick, either. Perfect high end folder for the watch/coin pocket.
@eachday95385 жыл бұрын
I really like the dimple pivot and matching scale details. Also the holes in the scales, lots of nice little details, puts it into the realm of jewelry.
@colin.haggerty.075 жыл бұрын
Just got back from a trip to Greenland installing server hardware. Brought my new McBee with me and it broke down 4 pallets worth of cardboard, cutting it all up in to pieces small enough to fit in a very small dumpster. Most of it was over 1/4" thick. Over $100 for a glorified box cutter? Not for everybody. But I constantly travel for work and nobody bats an eye at this thing and I know the steel won't have me needing to sharpen I'm the middle of a trip or running out to find blades for a box cutter.
@joe_a_photo5 жыл бұрын
Spyderco is a very adventurous company. You really never know what is next for them.
@chargedice31135 жыл бұрын
In all fairness they have a theme going, all their knives follow similar design patterns. The Chinese on the other hand go nuts with their designs, most notably Ganzo.
@jayweast13065 жыл бұрын
Even if you don't think this knife is the bee's knees, there's no denying that it's McNees's Mcbee
@TheTimLara5 жыл бұрын
It's like a Yojimbo for toddlers.
@Fuzz1994tps4 жыл бұрын
I like it a lot. In an office type environment or going somewhere nice like a formal occasion high end restaurant where people dress up, I am not worried about bringing this out aesthetically speaking or scaring people size wise. I cannot say the same about the Yojimbo. It is also much cheaper than a Chris Reeve knife of similar size with a comparable quality.
@snakeXD994 жыл бұрын
@@Fuzz1994tps I would rather buy a simple Victorinox for way less money and save this money for a yojimbo 2 , but hey , that's my opinion.
@DrBlazer505 жыл бұрын
I wish it was a little cheaper, but I love this knife. I love tiny knives. For some reason I get a lot more fun out of them. They make me laugh and they make everyone I show smile and laugh. Every person that I've shown this knife, and almost all of my tiny knives, wants to play with it. I pre ordered this knife knowing that I would love it. I was right. Again, I wish that it was cheaper because I would've bought more than 1.
@moose99moose5 жыл бұрын
There is joy here. There ... there ...there...there is joy 😊. I have one, and Nick is spot on. Beautifully made knife, lovely review as always.
@BDSwaim5 жыл бұрын
Also this needs wire clip
@reds7vn6444 жыл бұрын
Hell NO! The wire clip just screams cheapness . Spyderco exclamation great knives that they ruin with a wire clip. If you can go in and change the clip on this knife, it should be a milled clip. The truth of the matter is I don't carry this knife with a pocket clip. Per se to clip it onto my pocket and I just drop it in my pocket. This knife really does need the pocket clip for solid one-handed opening.
@DrSlamwich5 жыл бұрын
It's kinda like the Spyderco Chubby for me. It's not really the best at anything, it's not the best value (especially now, since the Chubby is discontinued). But I absolutely love the way it looks, and it makes me happy every time I use it. So despite all of its shortcomings, the Chubby is my favorite Spyderco, and is in my watch pocket almost everyday. Keep up the good work Nick! I'd love to see a review of the Chubby on the channel someday!
@scottberg06025 жыл бұрын
Hey honey, I really needed this one in my collection because it is very well suited for opening my sandwiches.
@jandlp145 жыл бұрын
Looks like you could almost front flip it with a couple well placed jimps.
@slick_slicers5 жыл бұрын
YES, YES, YES! A Swiss Army Knife size comparator! Everyone,whatever their silly knife laws, has one or has at least seen one in the flesh! Thank you Nick!
@PockeTanK5 жыл бұрын
I have a numbered Mcbee and I love it. Added a lanyard to it and it’s pretty functional.
@ariadyls_edc73813 жыл бұрын
John will actually customize these in his shop , he adds spine jimping & it front flips like a champ ! 👍
@TheHumanFlag4 жыл бұрын
I love my little ladybug. But I’m not a huge fan of the back lock and not having a clip. This solves both those and is high end too. I honestly love my Mcbee more than I expected to. Plus it just looks so interesting.
@Stantonv5 жыл бұрын
I love my McBee, even more since I put an MXG delica deep carry clip on it. (I could only secure it with 2 screws).
@MobiuSphere5 жыл бұрын
This is the first Spyderco this year that I'm actually considering purchasing. I have enough functional knives, so if I'm going to get something new it's going to be for fun. I also feel like it's a way to get into that higher-quality bracket at a lower price point. I want to check out the high-end fit and finish that Spyderco can offer, but I can't afford it in the larger knives.
@mayanalien5 жыл бұрын
We knife 617. I own a lot of higher priced knifes, but always seem to gran that we knife
@usernameisusername4 жыл бұрын
@@mayanalien what?
@reallife33385 жыл бұрын
Good God Nick The Edge on the buoy at 3 minutes and 4 seconds show that thing some love brother!!!
@Fall-off-currencies4 жыл бұрын
Spydercos MSRP for the McBee is $200 and the street price $130 I own one and it's the nicest knive I own. the built quality fit finish is nearly perfect. Once you've got it in the hand it's amazing. And it's smaller than I thought. Is it worth it for me absolutely it will be for many a game changer. There's nothing like it. I love my mcbee and it's my personal favorite. It's not the most functional but at the office it's great looks really good, expensive, solid etc. I can talk hours about this little masterpiece but just buy it as long as you can. THE MCBEE IS GREAT!
@tully6675 жыл бұрын
I love it! It is in the micro knife category like the Squarehead, The Bean or other dog tag knives. It is bigger than a bunch of traditional knives, has a frame lock and can fit in my jeans 5th pocket.
@carlstanland53335 жыл бұрын
Could the raised, dimpled, pivots be designed like that so when you’re holding it with your index finger on the spine it provides grip to your thumb pad?
@voidwalker57842 жыл бұрын
Yes 100% it's how I hold it
@mickthepope5 жыл бұрын
Good review. Adding a lanyard, with a bead could provide more to hold onto, as mentioned in a previous comment. That lanyard hole looks pretty small though. 550 cord? 450 cord? Leather? hmmmm. I like this knife but I can’t help imagining a slightly bigger version. I would be all over it.
@manifestgtr3 жыл бұрын
For reference, in case you’re reading this and don’t own a dragonfly...the dragonfly is a SMALL knife. I actually really like mine but it’s the smallest thing I’ll carry. I have normal hands and my pinky juuuuust makes it, or juuuuust slides off depending on how eagerly I’m gripping it. It’s a solid “5th pocket” carry and it absolutely dwarfs this thing...
@davidlocke1668 Жыл бұрын
I own both and agree
@skyblade_run84204 жыл бұрын
I picked one up and I haven't had any trouble opening my sandwiches since! 5/5
@ranger52813 жыл бұрын
Nice review, as expectedl. At 1.7 oz, the McBee is in Benchmade Mini-Bugout weight territory (with a "real" 2.8in blade, albeit with Grivory... ugh. Flytanium scales!). Obviously these are very different sizes, but if you are aiming for light weight, both can be carried IN your pocket without feeling weighty. In another direction, the TPT Slide offers a lot more utility in about the same size and similar slicing ability at half the price. See also Gil-Tek RUK, maybe McArmy EK16. Nick got it right... McBee is a "fun" knife, not one that caused me to part with my $$ (appreciate the review in that regard). Spyderco Pochi is silly/cutesy. Agree the Slyz Techno 2 may be a better, but pricier, choice (but 3.4oz!). Then, see lightweight gems like the Boos Smoke Mini, and HMC Knives Transient Micro (Shabazz reviews exist). Or ZT0022 Galyean.
@paulzabit65203 жыл бұрын
Nick, are going to do a review on the spyderco poochi??? Thank you for your vids!!!
@Coltbreath2 жыл бұрын
I love opening sandwiches! Great review Nick! I got mine for $50 off with some knife rewards. I couldn’t justify full price in my budget
@dr.stevenpennym.d.32413 жыл бұрын
It’s a great nice made in a great place. As a surgeon, I could crack a chest with this knife.
@midwest1228 Жыл бұрын
I carried this knife in my pocket on my wedding day... My beautiful bride had bought me this for me the Christmas before... She only knew I liked knives!
@kirkschroder64495 жыл бұрын
First knife in a while that kinda catches my eye, might be time to hang up the ol' 940
@davidbenvie98705 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, just wanted to say thanks for turning me on to DE shaving. Tried a couple razors and ended up preferring my Grandpa's old super speed. Now I like shaving, I used to hate it.
@doodlosangelino3 жыл бұрын
The classiest razor blade i ever saw
@thewallcometh14444 жыл бұрын
Spyderco McBitch = $130 Swiss Army Classic SD = $15
@Chef_Alpo2 жыл бұрын
McBroke comment = priceless
@paulx76205 жыл бұрын
Neat little critter, thanks Nick.
@slick_slicers5 жыл бұрын
The intimidation factor is why I carry a Kershaw Pub, as well as a larger knife, most of the time. I use the bigger one when I need it, the smaller one when I don’t want to upset folks.
@easloc16765 жыл бұрын
Killer b is based of of Wu Tang clan's "Killer Bee"
@misterbaker97285 жыл бұрын
Would like it if it was a 2 to 3 inch blade. Especially for that price. Then it would be worth it and would sell like crazy. It would be the ultimate box cutter
@kurtschutter77985 жыл бұрын
1.5 x viewing. I appreciate that. If that Mcbee becomes available, I'm buying it.
@gunfun77725 жыл бұрын
wow yall bugging about how expensive it is it's €165 in the Netherlands so be happy. Anyway good review as always ma main man Nick.
@elconquistador985 жыл бұрын
After some time spent trying to make a utility knife out of a pocket knife, I came to my senses and got out my Olfa with snap off blades. Much, much better.
@Dollsteak692 жыл бұрын
This is a five star back up to the back up in your tackle box. My most used blade is on a Ladybug.
@treyingle26384 жыл бұрын
I finally broke down and got one at the local outdoors store a few weeks ago and I love this knife so much it is the bees knees lol get one if you can I carry it with my Leatherman juice S2
@alisuperhornet5 жыл бұрын
I have a desk job in the "high-tech" sector and ppl getting intimated by knives is definitely a problem...It's even worse here in Canada, to the point that I feel weird even pulling out a caly3 or techno...so I just ordered one of these hoping it's more "discrete"
@ryanfreedman52643 жыл бұрын
Nick, Not sure if you'll see this three years later, but is the hardware titanium? I can't quite tell from the video, but I was debating doing some anodizing work on the scales, so I thought I'd try and do the screws too
@joe1745ny2 жыл бұрын
think honeycomb! i shared ur joy after purchasing mine
@colnagocowboy5 жыл бұрын
Its worth considering im of an age now where thumb nick knive like the swiss army knife are hard on the finger nails
@Rick-ve5lx5 жыл бұрын
William Spears Try a CK “real lamb’s foot” serial number C9036, it’s easy to open. I’ve had one for over 30 years and it’s still going strong.
@stevencrawford74095 жыл бұрын
Looks like a well made, folding box cutter the can be resharpened.
@machendachen5 жыл бұрын
Little shit is growing on me! Hahaha Great little addition in the collection!
@ScottieG595 жыл бұрын
Maybe the pivots are for traction during use. Still, it had little use and is priced multiple times above anything reasonable.
@Watchandcutgearchannel5 жыл бұрын
That was an excellent review nick.. outstanding!
@mickeypopa4 жыл бұрын
This little bug is way too expensive for what it offers. Honestly it looks like a fashion statement or a status symbol more than anything else. Considering the length of the blade, CTS-XHP is never going to be fully utilized unless you cut electrical cords and computer cables with it all the time. Honestly, if I had to choose between this and Boker Plus DW-2 (AUS-8), I would buy the latter for a FRACTION of the price. In fact, instead of having 1 expensive McBee that can hold an edge, I could buy 2 Bokers to swap between sharpening and always one sharp, and STILL have money left to buy a nice D2/VG-10 knife.
@99arisaka_705 жыл бұрын
Needless to say, price is a relative thing and I am pleased with its price. There is a substantial price difference between Benchmade Mini Pocket Rocket. As for the value-for the -money-, Bestech is a clear winner in the same size category.
@reds7vn6444 жыл бұрын
I've got both the Benchmade 756 MPR and the McBee. Both are insanely awesome knives.
@sharpsvilleBill5 жыл бұрын
Taichung simply makes the best Spyderco and Cold Steel knives.
@AlterMacGyver5 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you didn't once call it the McBee's McNees!!
@NitrousFox5 жыл бұрын
How many McBee’s does it take to make an Anthony Griffin Monster? 😂
@seanmangan27695 жыл бұрын
Sweet,stylish knife. But $130?! I'll keep my little Swiss Army for that much cash.
@jacobkeary67405 жыл бұрын
For 130 you could get 3 Swiss army's
@BobRoss_lover5 жыл бұрын
I like this knife but for the price I don’t feel like it’s worth it.
@Tom_H3275 жыл бұрын
Bob Ross lover I agree. This knife is Spyderco fleecing it’s customers yet again.
@evias99435 жыл бұрын
Not legal in germany because it's a one-hand opening, locking knife
@aatamisyren47475 жыл бұрын
i hate stupid knife laws
@charlesalberti5635 жыл бұрын
Oof time to revolt
@evias99435 жыл бұрын
@@charlesalberti563 defenitely but sadly it's only getting worse
@basedape975 жыл бұрын
Also, the fact that you can grab it by the blade and throw it open that way might get you into trouble if you run into the wrong cop because of "gravity knife laws"... God, this country sure sucks sometimes
@plopolp98184 жыл бұрын
Carrying it without legitimate reason is illegal. With a knife as small as and shaped like this, even food preparation at work would probably be a legitimate reason.
@thisguyhere6753 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing me a $20 gerber utility blade can replace this for WAYYYYYYY cheaper.
@Sirgromulus5 жыл бұрын
At first glance I thought it was a broken blade.
@cookiekid312 жыл бұрын
man the batman mask gets me every time
@torqueguy15 жыл бұрын
Damn you! Now I must buy a Delica. Nice review, tanks
@Tankman3335 жыл бұрын
torqueguy1 you will love the delica!
@vinnywacchio64365 жыл бұрын
Just saw the price. Got to be out of your mind to pay that for this knife. Seems that Spyderco has covered all the bases for practical use knives and are not making them for collectors now. I have over 65 knives I have collected for 40 years, some first run Spydercos as well as others. However I have come to realize that as far as function goes, you can buy the same function in a much cheaper knife.
@lanestevens98944 жыл бұрын
Your LBH make that knife look huge!
@HarryBunnGRVOTV4 жыл бұрын
For chopping garlic?
@bach57805 жыл бұрын
Advanced Knife Bro move @ 3:55
@Keith_the_knife_freak5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍
@analogmatrix14423 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know Woody Allen reviewed knives.
@x3roxide3 жыл бұрын
that's a nice box cutter you have there!
@GeneralKato Жыл бұрын
This is the only knife i can confidently pull out in front of strangers (in my shop) and not get weird looks. It’s so small. The manbug and ladybug don’t have this. For me it does 99% of what i use a knife for and others ask me regularly for it to use.
@thatoneguy24655 жыл бұрын
I don't think the dimples look too good.
@Jjjones2152 жыл бұрын
Mcbee cs zt 022?
@MegaYangman5 жыл бұрын
Wow cost just about as much as the para 2 and 3 that I have!!! Too much money for a tiny utility knife.
@BluePachyderm1055 жыл бұрын
I'll take my Brouwer over this knife - same two issues: $$$, clip, but it's very nice and useful while still being legal.
@williamsmith54294 жыл бұрын
A good glazier (glass and metal architectural worker) needs a small thick flat but sharp blade to cut the thick plastic tip on his caulking gun. Razor blades can work but I've also seen them break or need multiple scores to cut through the thick plastic then your tip is all chewed up and your caulking looks like shit. McBee works perfect for that application it's more sturdy then a razor blade but less cumbersome and more precise then a big knife. Most the guys I work with have a small cleaver or warncliff type blade for that purpose.
@brucemcintyre23835 жыл бұрын
It’s a much better choice than the Benchmade mPR or whatever it’s called. And the McBee is much less than half the price.
@jmar00155 жыл бұрын
I want something like that. I really don’t need a big knife for what I do.
@augustcancel85095 жыл бұрын
Does the pivot screw head double as an over travel stop?
@Stantonv5 жыл бұрын
Nope
@TheGorillafoot5 жыл бұрын
That's one expensive box opener!
@SMG-nr2tv5 жыл бұрын
This knife will bring me joy!! but for 50$..
@DanDannyDanielleBob5 жыл бұрын
I work in an office. I pull out a watch pocket size knife and the conversation becomes material selection, design choices, makers, production quality, and maybe even someone else's first knife. All of the reasons knives appeal to me. A utility knife does 99.5% of what i use a blade for outside of the kitchen, but i don't like the throw away mentality. I want this so bad. Out of stock everywhere.
@moldybongwater38085 жыл бұрын
i already chose mcbee
@jacobkeary67405 жыл бұрын
"If you're like Hellboy or something"
@tranders3655 жыл бұрын
I like the knife,but no way for that price. Thanks for the review!
@914Rocky5 жыл бұрын
Does anyone really get intimidated by a pocket knife? I carry a PM2 most of the time and no one has ever been intimidated. Not sure why anyone would be intimidated by my opening a box with a 3” blade. It’s not a Ka-Bar fixed blade with a full tang. I’d love to hear from anyone who has ever intimidated someone with a folding knife without trying to intimidate.
@treyingle26384 жыл бұрын
I want one of those that’s a sweet knife
@toejam69415 жыл бұрын
Oh.. It does cut
@DeadnCold5 жыл бұрын
Key pocket? Coin pocket in jeans? Come on Nick, I expected better that that from you. That little secondary pocket in the front of jeans was created for pocket watches. As a watch man I would have thought you would know that.
@sn0fx5 жыл бұрын
yojimbee?
@easyki844 жыл бұрын
Nick, do you always wear a Batman mask or only on shiny blades?