Nick just had a knifegasm😆

I EDC the Drift v2 and Nick's review is spot on. It's small and light and easy to pocket. It's not exactly hard use like a PM2 or PM3 although Vanax is plenty tough. It's brilliant for 90% of everything I use a knife for. If I have one criticism it is that the marine-grade rustproof screws are just a bit shallow, soft, and not the tightest Torx 8 fit. So if you like to disassemble be very gentle and make sure the driver is seated... It's definitely a gem.

Was waiting for this review for a minute and you just confirmed all my assumptions. Great review as always Nick!

I'm sold. Just ordered one in Blue G10 handle and stonewashed blade. Thanks for the review!

Nice review Nick. Love the stainless aspect of this knife. Great that knife makers listen to the suggestions of reviewers etc. That's all you can ask for.

Thank you! I have been looking for something as rust resistant as possible and your review showed me the way. I was able to buy the last titanium version of the knife that Quiet Carry had for sale. I received the knife yesterday and I love it.

I also love this knife. I have the exact same version and it's become one of my favorites for edc, especially at work.

I've had one for like two months and I reach for it more than anything else. It really is just fantastic.

I love the Drift. Light and easy carry. Especially good with hiking, cycling and running. Lightweight, great carry and resistant to sweat. Great EDC for outdoor activities.

I got this with the stonewashed ti handles and it is a true piece of industrial art--- a tool to die for. I have version 1 with the knurled texture but I prefer the bare slabs of ti. Just terrific.

I am a huge Chris Reeve fan - I have all of them and this beauty is in the way, I can’t wait to get it! Great review Nick!

As Always, Amazing and Enjoyable Review Nick!! Love it!! Love your passion and enthusiasm Bud🙏🏻✌🏻👊🏻👍🏻🤙🏻🥳

This has been in my pocket for over a month now and it won't go away anytime soon. The action is super satisfying. The size is perfect. It fits in my hand like it was tailor made. Oh yeah IT DOESN'T RUST.

This is by far the best edc knife I have ever owned. I have a Sebenza, Spydie chef, 940, Zt o562cf, Giantmouse gm6, We wasabi etc. etc. but I would prefer this all day for an everyday option. Cant say one bad thing about it. And I love all the other knives btw.

QC, make the “3.0” in a liner lock! Keep the knurling exactly the same. It’s seriously great. I can attest!

I got one with the G10. It is fantastic. It is lefty friendly. It is a great EDC. This just shows that knife manufacturers need to listen to you!

Went in to my local shop with card in hand to pick up the ZT 0450CF. Notice this was in on a trade in, and wanted to take a look, hadn’t seen any QC stuff. Walked out with the Drift with G10. It’s just....amazing.

Enjoyed your video as always Nick.

Awesome review!

Thanks for reminding me I wanted to buy this knife

As I live between the sea and a salt marsh in the humid south I have no choice but to update a corrosion impervious design. Fortunately it's a decent looking knife. Their small fixed blade in LC200N has my eye atm.

Vanax is a very interesting blade steel. Super-stainless, can hit HRc=61 in the right hands (heat treating), which is kind of the sweet spot for a balance of resistance to edge rolling and abrasion while not being brittle. So these Quiet Carry knives are very good for being tolerant of e.g. sweating, and common things like food or fruit juices, or blood, and even if you end up leaving them dirty, they do fine. Titanium + Vanax is a nice combo leveraging both materials (I own a Waypoint already). And now with a thumbstud opener, well, I had to order a Drift with knurled handle. Nice review... welcome anything Nick chooses to publish!

beautiful looking knife really like the ergonomics of it dang

I agree.. this one is way better then the 1st... without taking the good away from the 1st model! The thumb studs work much better. I remember slow opening the old one and my thumb running into the edge of the frame.

Damn they pulls out some great knives. Good job Quietcarry👍 I need to get some of your stuff.

Hey Nick. One more upgrade you missed mentioning, the G10 version added a lefty carry option. THANK YOU Quiet Carry! I love my Orange G10 Drift and Waypoint. Keep making them lefty friendly.

I love the G10 version as it brings the weight down even more. An amazing EDC.

I got mine a week ago and glad I waited!

I have the G-10 version coming in the mail. Really like what QC is doing, except for their availability.

Have been saying this since it came out - amazing

I wish QC would make the Drift and Waypoint in a less expensive version. LC200N or even 14c28n steel and about $100. As is, those two models are a 'grail knife' for me.

As far as Knife of the Year goes: your contest, your rules !!

Well done Bryce! 😎😎😎

Completely agree. This knife has replaced nearly everything in my collection. I'm just glad I bought it before you reviewed it and they all disappear lol

Even though I generally carry a bigger knife this quickly became one of my very favorite knives (the waypoint also) Absolutely a gem

Good thing I grabbed one a couple months back.

I’ve had the Drift 2.0 for a couple months now and it is truly amazing. I’m also loving that this knife will probably be handed down to generations of grandchildren long after my CRK and Hinderer knives are rusted junk. What I don’t hear many people talk about though are the other properties of Vanex that make it so good. Rustproof is great but it also has edge retention similar to M390 and high toughness as well which will minimize chipping and breaking the tip (common issues). I haven’t sharpened it yet but hear that it’s not too bad compared to other steels with high hardness. I’m not sure why it doesn’t get more attention when it excels in every category and is probably the most versatile knife steel available.

Definitely on my wish list

Glad I ordered one before this review. Now all the titanium versions are out of stock.

Hit it out of the park… bounced of the windshield of a BMW’er parked in 4 spaces!! Live that!!

Last time I was this early I lost my girlfriend.

Had the Waypoint, but sold it (it felt a bit slippery on my hand), that was before they came up with the G10 version. Now if the Waypoint would get the knurling too I would consider it again. The Drift somehow does not call my name when it comes to blade shape and the choil that seems unnecessarily large for sharpening, but a bit too small for the finger (plus the stock being so thin won’t offer much support). Still, a very cool knife. I am curious what QC has up their sleeves for 2022.

You seriously NEED to review the Drift LC (large contoured) That sends all the prior drifts drifting or more accurately hydroplaning off the highway. No hype, it’s that good! One of the only knives I couldn’t tell a meaningful difference between the stock bearings and the skiffs I threw on. Still kept them on tho bc it can’t hurt

“YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE 😫😩”

I'm so happy they took the whole out of it it's so much better

Can I tell you how happy I am that I bought this knife before Nick gave it the "holy crap guys this knife is awesome!" treatment!....and Yes, I agree!

QuietCarry killin it!

Oh no, this is the perfect knife - and now I have to buy it...

Man I bet this thing slice like crazy with that thin stock. I really need to pick up a quite carry. I've been looking hard at them for a while. I can just never let myself do it, I just end up buying 2 spydercos or a microtech. I would like to have the little fixed blade for a fishing knife.

This version is available right now, just snagged one!

Such a great knife

Refinement is the way to go. The innovation is just that it's rust proof, which is the right amount of innovation.

The two Torx in the lock bar, so does it have a steel lock bar insert or not?

Those bowie prices are going to plummet when this become the new Nick Hype Knife. (Just kidding, thanks for the review.)

I'd love to see a review of the G10 version just for my own edification. If the liner lock is as well executed as the updated frame lock version, the orange G10 Drift would be a great knife for trucking around in the out of doors.

So I’m having a hard time trying to get a good answer on the blade forms about vanax and want to know more about the steel!!

Good video as always. I like this knife however, Was it a good knife for left handed use?

Please review the Quiet Carry Nine 🙏

I wish the clip side of the knife had the same knurling as the presentation side. (Seeing the bare stonewash on the other side makes me feel like d'Artagnan who got in trouble by mocking Porthos's new sash after seeing that it was only gilded on one side.)

Is this $100 or $70 better than the neutron 2? I guess it depends on if you need this level of rust resistance. At least you can buy one of these pretty easily.

Glad I bought mine before this video dropped 😅

Is this the stonewash or satin version?

You owe them one knife of the year.....last year waypoint should won that title 😀

Not available right now, but I'm keeping my eye on it. I had the original drift, but it's just collecting dust due to the detent and the fact it had some pretty bad blade play. If this is an upgrade I'm definitely going to have to buy it.

Damn... He's talking about this thing with very similar rhetoric with which he talked about the Slysz Bowie years ago 😅

I'm gonna get one eventually. Just wish they had it in bead blast to match my waypoint.

So this or neutron 2?

Knurling or no knurling? Can't decide..... What do you think Nick? Do you prefer the knurling?

In terms of quiet carry’s ascension to knife world dominance, where it rocketed to the highest echelon of oems quality, functionality, and aesthetics, there are two relevant time periods. Those would be BBB and ABB which stand for Before Ball Bearings and After Ball Bearings, respectively. Ever since the 9, the first ball bearing knife they dropped AFAIK, they’ve been going from strength to strength. I find myself eagerly awaiting their next bearing knife and they’ve earned the “take my money” status. Quiet carry and Divo knives have both blown me away with how far ahead of the competition they are, keep it up both of my fav brands of 2023 Sorry for the gush fest 😅

They could've made the choil a little bigger. Other than that, it's pretty much perfect.

I have the Waypoint and favor it more than the Drift due to being ambidextrous.

Shame you can't get them in Canada.

A very attractive piece of work! However for a 300 dollar piece, I am surprised they did not put texture on both scales... why??!!

👍

Reminds me CS American Lawman

Man stop drinking coffee with redbull :D :D

Hey Quiet Carry...please give us a Drift XL!

I just wish i could have a left handed knife with textured titanium scales😥

Torn between this and a waypoint. Both have merits, just not sure what one I want to grab.

I’d love to get an email from Nick. “Hey! I saw that dootee ddddeee drew thddddd ddttt ddttt oooo!”

If someone could just do a LC200N and Vanax Damascus…that’d be great. They could even call it Vanascus

I have one of the originals (great knife) and was happy to live with the deployment short comings.......now.......wish they had a upgrade return policy. Hyper critical, you didn't mention an aspect which can be important to some in the knife community and that is closing action.....'drop shutittide'......the light blade and the PB washers lends itself to having a closing action that requires a bit of encouragement (very minor, but a thing)......this may have been improved if they adopted a pivot bush (which would also improve tunability) and it would not have hurt to have added a detent ball ramp either. Cheers

If the g10 had a lanyard hole I would order but they don’t. That’s dumb. Why??

Looks like a great knife and only 92 US dollars to get ship to Australia....

Of course this knife is incredible, it's a native 5 in a suit and tie.

Will it be more available than TRM? Man I hope so

Have to mention it again, but the Drift is literally A perfect knife, imho.

No hole, no love

Debating this or the chaves T.A.K. ?

All sold out, except the G10 scales (what else is new).

FYI. Disassembly voids warranty.

I think all the “rust proof” knives need a lanyard hole just in case someone actually uses them with slippery hands around water.

Just bought one...and yes the reason i bought it was i am a serious saltwater kayak fishermen.

This is the first high end knife I have considered buying for a while. And it's sold out :(

It's less lunch room friendly than the Wayfinder, due to the higher blade. Hoping for a Wayfinder in a longer model, as it is simply amazing, but has a shortish blade.

Should it be allowed to win Knife of the Year? Yes. Its not a re-release becasue they did make changes, and makers should be praised for making the changes the customers want, rather than making knives no one asked for. But I'm also biased and really want to see Quiet Carry take it home. Just my two cents

Their website does not show a Drift 2.0 version, where is this at?

Well this just got Skaha'd

… and the 2021 Most Improved Knife of the Year is …

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