Ive had mine for 6 months and it’s one of my favourite EDC knives. I’ve sharpened it once and it’s still hair whittling sharp. The lock stick went away and hasn’t moved since day one and has stayed at 60%. I open and close this knife way more then I have to as the action is so smooth. I would recommend this knife all day long.
@Michael-py4ui4 жыл бұрын
crrassh69 can you explain by what you mean at the lock stick at 60%? I also watched another video where nick used sharpie and mentioned it got rid of lockstick. I am just getting into maintaining my own knives.
@crrassh694 жыл бұрын
Michael Puttaert sorry I meant to say the lock up stayed at 60%. When you open the knife if you look at where the lock bar touches the blade mine is 60% of the way to the end of the blade. I hope that helps buddy.
@kylestewart44447 жыл бұрын
You did a pretty damn good job on that grinding wheel mod haha
@aw93896 жыл бұрын
Designer was smoking k2 when he didn't include a steel insert in the lock bar. I cant take any frame lock seriously when they do that.
@thesinfultruth76972 жыл бұрын
I agree but let me say this… I carry this all day everyday and I had to pin it once to get the frame to engage the blade at 40 percent It’s very dependable
@beck42186 жыл бұрын
10V is one of the best steels extant. Extremely high wear resistance and better toughness than D2.
@BrothuhV847 жыл бұрын
Nick, have you tried just taking the clip off entirely? I've been experimenting with the spyderco military with just caring it without a clip and I love it. Once a knife is that big a pocket clip isn't really needed for me. It's not like a knife that big is gonna get lost in the pocket. Plus, it makes putting in the pocket much easier. Just something to try out. Let me know what u think!
@twai80363 жыл бұрын
I completely agree. I actually take off pocket clips for most of the knives I own unless it is part of the knife’s structure (spyderco’s wire clip models for example). I never hang it off my pants due to sheeple stares. And best of all, no more hot spots!
@amo7577 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you hardly mentioned the blade steel , it is the reason many of us have purchased this knife. As far as scaring people by using the knife, I'm guessing you have never been to the South.
@ScottieG597 жыл бұрын
So, I guess a Cold Steel XL Espada is out of the question?
@NickShabazz7 жыл бұрын
+Scott G I've got one for review now!
@Sinyckle7 жыл бұрын
Almost looks like a Slysz Bowie v2 how nick has it
@mitchelldelmar96827 жыл бұрын
I'd read these were wiped off the Earth after the asteroid hit.
@IanHannaBlacksmith7 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, I've been enjoying the new spydiechef, but I managed to cut my hand while the knife was closed. I was holding it the same way you hold the knife when it's open (but closed) and as I adjusted it in my hand that sharpening choil area just layed my palm open. That blade comes way closer to the back of the knife than it looks, which made me think of the Regulator that you cut your thumb on. Something to be aware of and/or keep in mind for your future review. Cheers!
@dalecarpenter88287 жыл бұрын
I call my recon 1 xl my holly shit knife because every time i open it everybody says holly shit !
@gregwalker42365 жыл бұрын
had this one for a while and don't know exactly where it is--locked up somewhere. glad to have it, but don't drive it much! nice review!
@timothybecker86057 жыл бұрын
I bought the knife from knife center for $150, the steel, and the size. I love the knife, the lock stick does suck. But for the price it's a keeper. I cut myself with it 4 times in 2 days but it's all good now. Nick, I can't believe you butchered the blade with a dremel😎! I really can't believe you like it as much because of it's size. Alot of good things were said by you about it. Thanks for the maintenance video about it.
@duroisgawd7 жыл бұрын
you can tell nick lives in a nanny state.
@jamesR19903 жыл бұрын
This explains why you sometimes call the Rat 2 the "Spyderco Ontario Rat 2" 😆
@quaxenleaf9 ай бұрын
Adding a choil is super easy; did the same to my Kapara.
@dreadjavapirate6 жыл бұрын
When are you going to review the Advocate?
@anthonyburton58257 жыл бұрын
It's named after the second largest mountain in the world
@jeffhicks8428 Жыл бұрын
You're a special guy for sure. Not many folks gonna be so offended by the trailing tip on this chonker to take a 400$ knife to a grinding wheel and casually change the profile to your liking. This is the Shabazz special edition, the K3, I mean K1.5.
@billblanchard16717 жыл бұрын
If carried in the left pocket, the sharp corner issue goes away.
@anthonymiller89794 жыл бұрын
Really like the drop point mod on the K2. if you ever decide to part with that one I would love to have a shot at it.
@MrGeerbear7 жыл бұрын
Nick, I love big knives, but this one is unbelievable. I have one from KnifeCenter. They dropped the price because the knife is discontinued. They needed the steel to finish the Tappan Zee Bridge. I thought you review was right on. Really too thin for such a large blade. It could use some palm swell for comfort as you pointed out. Any insights on the CPM 10v steel? I saw the graphs and it looks like it would last forever. I never thought I'd see a knife this big from Spyderco. I had some lock stick also. I used a pencil too help out. I never tried a sharpie. I'll try that in the future.
@tonycanniffe23606 жыл бұрын
MrGeerbear CedricAda did a cut test. Awesome edge retention.
@Foxrock3214 жыл бұрын
This knife is what the guy in Crockadlie Dundee movie carried...That’s not a knife, this is a knife.
@sublyme21575 жыл бұрын
We need a K3. Bigger. Beefier. Badder.
@thesinfultruth76972 жыл бұрын
Or a k2 2.0 with ball berrings and a lck insert
@KitTihonovich7 жыл бұрын
Just started watching...so maybe you mention it...but something that is immediately obvious to me is the lack of lefty support. I don't have a single lefty knife. I don't care. But I do have to occasionally make sure I don't buy a "single stud" non-flipper (right side stud) or similar. I notice they did an obvious cutout on the show side for the spidey-hole. No such luck on the left...so opening lefty might be a huge chore and or impossible dependent on finger size. She's purdy in a plain-girl way though!
@zero_tolerance2457 ай бұрын
This knife is original with bowie shape blade,yours in the video isn't, maybe you've made chages to it?
@timothybecker86057 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, First I never noticed the sharp corners on the knife until I watched your review. Now all of a sudden, I am like Nick was right (again, darn it this time). The corners are the ones that are on top of frame when I have the knife in my pocket. Do you think I can grind the titanium down alittle with a grinder and it will not disfigure the color of the titanium? Thanks for any info provided.
@NickShabazz7 жыл бұрын
You might test an inconspicuous area first, and I'd recommend using sandpaper instead. It'll take longer, but it won't discolor much. I did some sanding on this guy already!
@timothybecker86057 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks, I will do the sandpaper while watching a college football game. Really thanks. Nick!
@Dalessandroftw7 жыл бұрын
Nice review Nick. These are fucking huge, actually too big even for me, and I love big folders. Think it's the ergos that irk me the most. Not sure if you noticed by the way, but I saw spit flying out of your mouth and onto the knife/table a few times this review, lmao
@NickShabazz7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's kind of a problem I have. Whoops.
@Dalessandroftw7 жыл бұрын
Certainly adds a personal touch to the reviews :D Nick Shabazz
@KENWALD7 жыл бұрын
Ever thought of balisongs or butterfly knives?
@asherq86467 жыл бұрын
Bleachchugger 698 I second this. Nick, if you see this, you should definitely take a look at the Bradley Kimura or, if you're familiar, the Spyderco Spyderfly (although they're getting harder to find). I know you're a spyderco kinda guy and I think you'd fall in love with this balisong if you got to know it.
@NickShabazz7 жыл бұрын
Nah, I don't care for them. Not nearly coordinated enough, and illegal for EDC here too
@asherq86467 жыл бұрын
Nick Shabazz okay fair enough haha
@zachhughey57836 жыл бұрын
Asher I live in TN (I absolutely love it for knife reasons,no restrictions whatsoever unless you have the intent to go armed),and I used one of Bear and Sons cocobolo wood inlayed balisongs for about two years as my EDC,and got fairly well with it,mastering aerials,Y2K,all types of finger roles,ice pick opening and a few others,but after awhile,I realized butterflies were *pretty* *much* *useless* . It really wasnt a good cutter,not just saying this specific Bear and Son,Ive gotten my paws on several others,umm,Spyderfly,Benchmade 42,Zsabofly,got rid of all of em. They were pretty much pointless besides having a good lookin knife when your flipping or if you have a The One butterfly,which is *HUGE* ,to scare people mindless. Anywho,I have a K2 that I somehow managed to find comingnin soon,cant wait!!
@elephantricity7 жыл бұрын
So why exactly is a big lockup bad?
@convex74566 жыл бұрын
Alexander less life to the knife once it makes it all the way over. "In theory" Also the the steel very slowly will wear the titanium.
@hgncbdfx7 жыл бұрын
Happy black Friday shabazz.
@Gabriel.Q7 жыл бұрын
Quick question nick, why is it that you seem to prefer the Taiwanese Spydercos to the Japanese Seki City ones? I mean, Japanese goods usually are known for their exceptional quality, Taiwanese.. not so much.. Also, Seki City is the knife capital of Japan! Some of the best knives in the world are made there! So it really stumps me when you always seem to imply that the Taiwanese spydies are so much better than the Japanese ones :/
@NickShabazz7 жыл бұрын
When it comes to Spyderco, the Taichung knives are absolutely better made than the Seki City knives in terms of construction, fit-and-finish, tolerances, and value. I'm sure that there are much better factories in Seki, and much worse factories in Taichung. But in terms of the factories Spyderco is actually using, Taichung (and Golden, for that matter) easily outclass Japan. It's to the point where new Japan Spydercos are much less attractive to me, because of where they're made.
@bbridges1007 жыл бұрын
I really like a lot about this knife. The thing that would deter me most from purchasing it (aside from the price) is that super late lockup. That mixed with the lock stick is just not a good thing in a knife in that price range.
@NickShabazz7 жыл бұрын
I'm OK with late lockup (better than early!), especially in a knife meant for more abuse. But you're right, it's a bit less than ideal!
@KENWALD7 жыл бұрын
Nick Shabazz would you suggest a spyderco manix 2?
@NickShabazz7 жыл бұрын
I've got a review up. And yes!
@KENWALD7 жыл бұрын
Nick Shabazz really? I will check that out right away. I don't know why you don't have more subscribers, your reviews have such a professional laid back vibe. Thanks nick
@Sharpbevel7 жыл бұрын
Another nice review Nick. Your grind mod looks great. I was lucky with mine with no lock stick. I would like to hear how you did the mod.
@jimmygrey68487 жыл бұрын
Considering the cost of this knife is equal to 300 US dollars in my country, I think I'll pass.
@dalecarpenter88287 жыл бұрын
Tip down only carry is a deal breaker .theres no way i could carry a knife that way .not very bright of designer feature design.
@milanasanovic58597 жыл бұрын
So you saying it's YUUUGE 😜
@snapsprovolone15096 жыл бұрын
If you have to grind the blade into a completely different profile why would you buy it?
@NickShabazz6 жыл бұрын
Because I got a great deal
@snapsprovolone15096 жыл бұрын
Nick Shabazz fair enough 👍 and as of today I am subbed. I do have a question of you would be so kind...I live in Boston. Any recommendations for a blade length restriction of 2.5 " blade? I'm leaning toward the dragonfly.
@NickShabazz6 жыл бұрын
That's a good choice. Check nickshabazz.com/reviews, sort by size, look for gems
@snapsprovolone15096 жыл бұрын
Nick Shabazz thanks Nick, I appreciate your response and look forward to seeing your next vid!
@spyderg65095 жыл бұрын
When you hold the knife looks like baby hands ridiculously big folder
@dalecarpenter88287 жыл бұрын
I like mods .the companys should take note of peoples mods and use them to make better knives .
@PaulK390S90V5 жыл бұрын
Hmmm...I may just do the same mod to one of my K2's. I like that look you did. Or maybe even do a little reverse tanto style like a BM 940 ish.
@dalecarpenter88287 жыл бұрын
The tip down and the usual spyderco stupid price are deal breakers and the reeves lock !
@rcrehab96235 жыл бұрын
Honestly here in the southern states well at least North Carolina big knives are just that big knives .. no one really gives you a second glance ..and for me anyway I don't care if they do .. but I guess if you are at work and tend to be around ppl that are scared easily ok it's to big .. but in 90% of places around here we just say ok what situation could I end up in today and what knife will take care of that and 99% of the time that at minimum that's a 3 1/4in blade. So idk for me something the size of the paramilitary 2 I could take anywhere anytime and feel fine. And if someone gets nervous man I'm sorry it's a tool that's all I don't see what the issue is.. I could do just as much damage with a pencil
@thesinfultruth76972 жыл бұрын
I need 4 1/2 inch blade minimum
@glenngoodlett23987 жыл бұрын
I love big trailing point folders, but, this one just does not do it for me. Great review, keep up the good work.
@davideverson926 жыл бұрын
Is it huge?
@NickShabazz6 жыл бұрын
Damn, should’ve mentioned that.
@mountainmanwatchreviews80814 жыл бұрын
Wish I could have gotten this for $200. 3 years later they're discontinued and they're like 350-400 on ebay.
@em47037 жыл бұрын
Spydiechef made this thing obsolete in its uses tbh. Unless you really wanted to try 10v in a production knife, at a lower than optimal hardness...
@dalecarpenter88287 жыл бұрын
I can slit wood with a recon 1 .this one would go to shit in a few wacks .
@dalecarpenter88287 жыл бұрын
Split wood
@faretheewell37116 жыл бұрын
Billy Fuccillo would love this knife
@unimatrix827 жыл бұрын
This would be something i take when i go hiking in the jurassic period.
@dulat6 жыл бұрын
Lol you take this knife out in Starbucks and people evacuate
@barneymiller78945 жыл бұрын
I work at a Starbucks, i cant use my safety orange FRN Delica because it "makes customers uncomfortable"
@mountainmanwatchreviews80817 жыл бұрын
Oui that lockup is ugly, those slabs are gonna be making out in no time.
@duroisgawd7 жыл бұрын
not if done correctly. have you ever seen chris reeve lock up? good titanium frame locks never move. No need for an insert.
@randallkelley35997 жыл бұрын
Looks mighty murderei to me...
@louismeluso86337 жыл бұрын
It seems to me that if you need a knife this big, what you really want is a fixed blade in a sheath. Calling this a pocket knife is pushing it.
@spyderg65095 жыл бұрын
Lmao so funny size comparison
@totschopper6 жыл бұрын
It's a fooking pizza cutter!
@user-py7si9jt5t7 жыл бұрын
Очень люблю ножи Spyderco . Благодарю за обзор !
@NickShabazz7 жыл бұрын
пожалуйста!
@cryingrocknathanaeledwards18287 жыл бұрын
Nick, are you adding "great" to all your reviews, or is that only reserved for special occasions?
@NickShabazz7 жыл бұрын
Every review I've filmed since July or so includes the Great. Just to balance it out. Good, Great, Bad, Ugly.
@Xithz7 жыл бұрын
Nick Shabazz Great idea. However it would likely be a terrible remake of the original movie!
@NickShabazz7 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, that'd be unlikely Tuco to production at this point!
@mathieuboutinbastien7 жыл бұрын
First post :P, watching this eating breakfast
@BigThumpr17 жыл бұрын
That's horrible that it has that much lockup brand new. Hence another reason why I stay away from Spyderco and knives made in Taiwan. Lock stick out of the box, a useless warranty, almost 100 percent lockup, lmfao. I will continue to say it, Spyderco is the Walmart of knife companies, pumping out a shit load of knives with horrible quality control. Amazed that any knife maker would want there name associated with such a half assed company.