My nephew gave me a Krate OTF to see if I liked it before I spent a lot on one. I was on the fence until he give it to me, now Im looking for the one I want. Thanks for sharing JB, be safe.
I just received the same knife yesterday. I'm impressed with fit and finish. This is an awesome otf for edc. I've been carrying a cheap clone otf for years, and now I've got a good one. Best 200 bucks I've ever spent.
They are finally putting usable blades on an OTF. Excellent! I'm still not into automatics, but im I'm glad to see Kers Kershaw making good knives in the US again.
Such a great design and execution! I’ve handled a few of these, and I am in love. This will almost certainly be the next knife I purchase. As someone else mentioned, the pocket clip Is indeed reversible. It sits at an angle because the end of the knife where it mounts is angled. That’s one of the things I really like about it because it allows for an ergonomic clip angle, and yet it perfectly mirrors to the opposite side when you flip it.
@@BigRedEDC That’s been my experience with the few others that I’ve handled too. They’re cool enough, but I didn’t really have any desire to own one - until this one.
The clip IS reversible and there is a safety of sorts. If you try deploying it against something soft, like a styrofoam cup or something, you'll see the blade stops and will not deploy all the way. You simply flick the blade out with some centrifugal force or pull it all the way out to manually reset it. Yet, interestingly enough, it will fully deploy under water. I think once you actually wear the clip, you'll find it uncommonly good. I never cared for OTF's either, but after buying one of these, I bought another. It is actually very useful and safe AND extremely easy to take apart and maintain. Compared to the cost of a Benchmade or Microtech, this is a no brainer. It really is an almost perfect OTF. The only thing that would make it perfect is if the blade was completely centered.
The clip is not my favorite, but I'm making a replacement. Meanwhile, I made a fitted sheath that doesn't engage the clip. Everything else about the knife is great.
Only hawk don’t have blade rock. It’s a secret and I guess it ain’t been found out yet. I seen a couple weeks ago someone come it with one that might not have blade rock. So maybe they did lol. Not sure
Missed opportunity to do a lighter green color and call it the "Lime-wire." Plus, Kershaw is just a bit south of ya, so you can easily get it sent back and forth for warranty as needed!
brotha jb, that od green is very nice indeed and american made cannot be beat either bro , never owned one yet but this one or in a tanto blade style would be it for me for sure , LOVE IT 1 million % coolness bro , thanks > tom !
This is the first time you’ve held a Livewire? I guess that surprises me because awhile ago you DSKFS’d Zach a Livewire (I’d have thought you’d have wanted to take a look at it 😉). The clip would be perfectly mirrored if switched (it would work as well as the original placement). 1234 is a neat serial… a serial serial? Thanks for the look, JB
As a lefty, I was coming to the comment section to mention the pocket being reversible. Good catch. JB had me second guessing myself for a minute there and I was starting to get bummed because this will probably be my next knife purchase. 😁 I’ve handled a few of these Livewires, and they’re a fantastic design and execution.
Kershaw has stepped up their game in the last few years. Glad to see it. Thanks JB
I really dig this one!
I haven't owned an otf in decades, or even an auto. But I am digging this one. Thanks for sharing.
It's a nice one for sure
I've never owned an OTF, but I really want one of these! Very cool knife, buddy!
Right now David!
My nephew gave me a Krate OTF to see if I liked it before I spent a lot on one. I was on the fence until he give it to me, now Im looking for the one I want. Thanks for sharing JB, be safe.
Right on James!
I've heard nothing but good things about the live wire. Thank you BigRedEDC
It's nice Justin
I just received the same knife yesterday. I'm impressed with fit and finish. This is an awesome otf for edc. I've been carrying a cheap clone otf for years, and now I've got a good one. Best 200 bucks I've ever spent.
Right on!!!
I'm a fan of OTFs, very convenient for work around the house and I appreciate how slim they are in the pocket.
Very good Greg!
I do like the blade shape on this OTF. Thanks for sharing JB.
Me too Tim!!
They are finally putting usable blades on an OTF. Excellent! I'm still not into automatics, but im I'm glad to see Kers Kershaw making good knives in the US again.
Like dig this blade!!
Their clip is reversible to left side. My son is a lefty and I got him one too.
Right on
Love the Livewire!
Pretty nice!!!
Such a great design and execution! I’ve handled a few of these, and I am in love. This will almost certainly be the next knife I purchase. As someone else mentioned, the pocket clip
Is indeed reversible. It sits at an angle because the end of the knife where it mounts is angled. That’s one of the things I really like about it because it allows for an ergonomic clip angle, and yet it perfectly mirrors to the opposite side when you flip it.
Right on Paul! It's the first OTF that I have actually liked!
@@BigRedEDC That’s been my experience with the few others that I’ve handled too. They’re cool enough, but I didn’t really have any desire to own one - until this one.
The clip is of course reversible, it‘ll be angled in the other direction and following the shape on the handle.
Right on
Kershaw OTF I'm digging it I don't have but two OTF'S might have to pick one of them up. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week.
It's a nice one Ed!
Happy that Kershaw is doing great things. They've adapted well into what the community wanted. Thanks for sharing!!
It's pretty nice!!
They make some great action offerings BigRed just seems expensive to me. Thanks for look.
USA made auto...the price doesn't surprise me at all!
The only OTF I have is a cheapo Lightning from grindworx, but I've been thinking about picking up either this or a BM shootout
Also they do bill it as a reversible clip, I think it just sits a little goofy
Yeah the clip needs just a little help.
Glad to hear you like it and great quality… was not sure about spending the type of money they want for it! But now I’ll check it out too, Tks!!
Yeah...it's pretty nice Rory
It is pretty wild how smooth this knife is.
Not really an "OTF fan" but I am digging the Livewire!
The clip IS reversible and there is a safety of sorts. If you try deploying it against something soft, like a styrofoam cup or something, you'll see the blade stops and will not deploy all the way. You simply flick the blade out with some centrifugal force or pull it all the way out to manually reset it. Yet, interestingly enough, it will fully deploy under water. I think once you actually wear the clip, you'll find it uncommonly good. I never cared for OTF's either, but after buying one of these, I bought another. It is actually very useful and safe AND extremely easy to take apart and maintain. Compared to the cost of a Benchmade or Microtech, this is a no brainer. It really is an almost perfect OTF. The only thing that would make it perfect is if the blade was completely centered.
Thanks for watching
The pocket clip isn't my favorite but was designed to fit in dress slacks and be comfortable while sitting
Right on. Needs a little tweak!!
@@BigRedEDC for sure
The clip is not my favorite, but I'm making a replacement.
Meanwhile, I made a fitted sheath that doesn't engage the clip. Everything else about the knife is great.
I own 2 of them,one dagger & one dp spear & they are 🔥 💯...now waiting on my pm2 salt all blacked out in magnacut 🍻
Awesome!👍👍👍
Only hawk don’t have blade rock. It’s a secret and I guess it ain’t been found out yet. I seen a couple weeks ago someone come it with one that might not have blade rock. So maybe they did lol. Not sure
Right on Cliff!
Love it ❤
Yes sir!!
Missed opportunity to do a lighter green color and call it the "Lime-wire." Plus, Kershaw is just a bit south of ya, so you can easily get it sent back and forth for warranty as needed!
Good point! Lime-wire....lol. I like that!
awesome looking knife my friend..take care
Thank you so much Stefan!
Awesome sauce!
Thanks so much Wes!
One hundred percent agreed. I own many OTF knives; high quality OTF knives. My Livewire is my favorite, as well.
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
I carry the Tanto every single day, it's a great knife
Right on! 👍 👍👍
Overall, very nice! I'm really diggin this one! This OTF is a great one for the collection! Thanks JB!
It's a pretty nice one!
I've heard alot of great things about this knife. Great video brother 👍
A lot of to talk about!
Ooooh sharp and pointy, but dang JB, you just had to mention upcoming Finch didn't ya. 🏄♂
🤣🤣🤣🤣
brotha jb, that od green is very nice indeed and american made cannot be beat either bro , never owned one yet but this one or in a tanto blade style would be it for me for sure , LOVE IT 1 million % coolness bro , thanks > tom !
Thanks Tom
@@BigRedEDC no bro, hope you have fub with it, is it double action type ? i heard cobra tec's are good too ? , check em out > tom !
fun, lol, lol,
This is the first time you’ve held a Livewire? I guess that surprises me because awhile ago you DSKFS’d Zach a Livewire (I’d have thought you’d have wanted to take a look at it 😉).
The clip would be perfectly mirrored if switched (it would work as well as the original placement).
1234 is a neat serial… a serial serial?
Thanks for the look, JB
Yep....first time! All good things in time! Thanks ElCap!
As a lefty, I was coming to the comment section to mention the pocket being reversible. Good catch. JB had me second guessing myself for a minute there and I was starting to get bummed because this will probably be my next knife purchase. 😁 I’ve handled a few of these Livewires, and they’re a fantastic design and execution.
I love my live wire very easy on the switch.
Right on!!
Very cool
Have a good weekend Mike
Those are good looking knives!
First one I really like!
Love the Livewire it really is a great auto thanks for sharing 👊🏻
Yes it is!!
interesting shape
It's a good one!
Very nice handle colour also.
Thank you! Cheers Dane.
Good looking OTF JB , I've never owned one , thanks for sharing YAH bless brother !
Thank you Michael!
Awesome OTF knife
Yes it is Paul!
Wish they would make a better clip for it, I love it but don’t care for the small clip, can make it difficult getting out sometimes
Right on! Thanks for checking out my video!
Knice Knife. Thanks, J.B.
Yes sir David! Have a good weekend David!
bend that clip out a little JB if needed
Just a little!
Great video man 👍
Appreciate it David!
I like the out the side autos as well ✌🏼🤙🏼 Thanks JB #dskfs
For sure Dennis but I dig this one!
Cool knife.
Yes sir it is!!
Good knife, good $, USA made. What's not to like.
Thanks Don!
I'm in love
It's a good one!
Sweet one
Yes it is!
I like it
Me too Leland!
the best you say
Is for me
Great looking knife, but I’m not a fan of the OTF. That is definitely a good one to add to the collection. Thanks for sharing
Only one I would think about getting!
My uncle shish kabobbed his right buttock with an auto when I was a younger man. I haven't messed with them since.
That doesn't sound good!
Love it
👍👍💯💯💯
Cool but pricey Benchmade shootout about the same price
No surprise for a USA made auto!
Hard to wash it off,
gunk get inside of it too easy for me.
@@XCRiders right on
Needs a glass break.
Right on
Think I’ll find something else to spend 300 bucks on.
Right on
Kershaw has been winning. This one is on my list.🔥
Awesome Mike!