14C28N is one of my favorite steels, and definitely my favorite "budget" steel. It was designed to be used for razorblades, so it can get wicked sharp, and it holds an edge well, aaaannnndd it's stainless. I don't understand why people hate on it so much, its fantastic, along with CPM 154.
I kick myself for missing the Bridgeport 365, but I can't catch 'em all. I opted to use that $ to chase the Kunwu Pulsar on a Kickstarter. It won't get here until January, but it's my gift to me. Those scales for the Manix make me wish I still had one. Thanks for the run-down, brother T! Have an awesome week!
Amen brother!! I bought AWT scales for my manix 2 and it’s a game changer. I went ahead and got them for the bugout, para 3 and benchmade freek. They’re all better knives now.
Always enjoy hearing your thoughts. Aluminum is a very easy and inexpensive way to make scales. Thought about making some myself. Really transformed the K320 to me. I’m sure it would be the same for a Manix. Good to see you back doing a video. I know you’re time is limited. Kinda why I just try the one a week schedule 👊😎
Heyyy brotha! Yeah I would live in the zirc ti and mokume worlds if my wallet afforded me the ability to do so lmfao! It is hard to keep up a rigorous schedule (not to mention the financial burden of doing do lmfao) hope your holiday was awesome brotha!
When I get my 2x 15v manix 2s I will 100% be putting the awt scales on one and keeping the other new. Manix 2 is without doubt my fav knife model period.
Sweet video Tyler - thanks for your perspective. I love that you were not hard and fast to "only blade models that were newly released in 2022" for your stuff. Peace brotha and congrats on the rapid growth, as you really deserve it for your commitment to editing, style, and humorous injections!
@@EEDC thanks for the offer. I have a manix2 lightweight that I'm happy with. I had a great holiday and hopefully you did too even though you're Navy. How's your brother ?
I saw the Bridgeport a couple months ago and forgot about it. Watched your vid and remembered I needed to grab it. Drop was yesterday and I missed it, by one day. Damn. Just ordered the AWT scales for the manix the other day though and was torn between them and some others. Had no idea about the added screw and now am glad I went with those. Knew they were grat though because I have the griptilian scales. Honestly the only way will carry the grip is with their scales.
With what your saying about 14c... my response to people when they say oh 14c on a 100+ knife there's no way. I say if it had s30v or s35vn would it be a deal to you? They almost always say yeah.. my response is in the vastly majority of cases if the 14c is done well it will perform with the vast majority of s30v/S35vn on the market, and is a tougher steel with more edge stability
doesn't include the shaman because of the different scales but proceeds to include everything else because of the Scales...waiting to see if any of these knives actually came out this year...smh
Glad to see another vid. Haven't really been watching a lot of knife stuff cause my budget kicks me when I do 😂 makes me wanna by soooo many that I can't. But still great to see you still going. Still love my cogent. Haven't dyed the scales yet but I've got a mirror edge that can only be called "excessively sharp" and I carry it every day.
Heyyyyyy brothaaaaaaa what's good!?!?!?? I'm the same I'm pretty disconnected by comparison of where I was a year ago... I can't financially keep up lmfao! Let me know when you dye the scales bro I'd love to see it! Hope all is well on your end brotha and as always, thanks for watching brotha!
@@EEDC I'm pretty decent. Starting a new job and I'm in a band now with a show lined up at the end of the month. Aside from that same old. And hell ya my dude will do. How all's well with you as well.
Ahhhh hell yeah! As I told another guy, that's why I created the channel bro, to have fun with our community (and justify my addiction) I have a series running now that I'm giving away a trm shadow, microtech exocet, and another unannounced model so be sure to at least enter in those brotha!
Thank you dude, greatly appreciate those types of comments lol! Yes it boosts the ego a bit but it is one of the two main reason I created the channel in the first place. The other being making an excuse to collect more knives LOL!
@@EEDC feels cheap, slippery scales, super light detent, doesn’t have a “solid” feel in the hand, minor blade play, gritty/inconsistent button lock, unsatisfying sound at lockout
Haha I read this and was like what is he talking about.... I still didn't know the name of that bkc model... Man right! It looked actually boring when I jumped on the pre-order, and some of it is "boring, nothing special to see hear" until you really think about everything done. Sooo much thought went into this one, fricken love it! Thanks for watching brotha
Hey bud, valid question! I have psoriasis and it primarily attacks my hands. In older vids I got a lot of "friendly" comments about the hands and nails so I decided to covet em up. But thank you for checking out my Channel brother, hope to see ya around more!
@@EEDC all knife content is good. Stassa 23 recently had mean comments about his burn scars. The hell with mean people. Big and tough behind their keyboard.
I'm not trying to troll or be unreasonably critical. I enjoyed your work and I was interested in your opinions. That said I really didn't like the gloves. The medical looking gloves were just off putting for me. If it's about fingerprints I could deal with the white cotton gloves the watch channels use. If you're a nail biter or just have generally ugly hands try the work gloves like Nutnfancy. If you're going for contrast and beauty get some high end supple leather gloves where people are like "Dang, those must come from Italy." I liked the imperfect leather table top background. I feel like it had more "soul" or "personality" than the rubber mats or craft tables other knife channels use. The tone and cadence of your voice was good. I pretty much liked the video, but dude get some different gloves.
@@EEDC the gut, liver, gall bladder is in control of what happens at the skin level. You are having an autoimmune issue and 99% it's in the gut. So... the carnivore diet is basically a powerful elimination diet. You would benefit immensely from doing some research and possibly following Dr Paul Saladino on RUclips. HE too had very bad psoriasis while in Med school. He is carnivore with some homey sprinkled in and all issue went into full remission never to return. Look him up! Best wishes
Ahhh man, I actually really love kizer but I don't think anything they have done in the past year did more for me than make me say "oh that's nice" lmfao BUT I haven't really even checking out everything that comes out like I did last year to be fair
I love this comment. It is an exemplary circumstance of a well thought out comment. It shows the intellectual nature and in my opinion, sets the bar for all people watching youtube. I really hope, everyone takes note of this 🙏 and step s up their game to get on this guys level. The next level thought process this elde66 provides here is not only an example of how to conduct one's self, but also shows how deep and painstakingly arduous it is to actually provide feedback in a way that is not only deep but extremely constructive. Please keep being you man, please don't stop setting the bar for individuals to really strive for while maintaining their semblance of basic human dignities. (FYI I was right about the blade steel anyways :))
14C28N is one of my favorite steels, and definitely my favorite "budget" steel. It was designed to be used for razorblades, so it can get wicked sharp, and it holds an edge well, aaaannnndd it's stainless. I don't understand why people hate on it so much, its fantastic, along with CPM 154.
I don't think anyone hates it, I think they have a stigma with it being priced above a certain range
I kick myself for missing the Bridgeport 365, but I can't catch 'em all. I opted to use that $ to chase the Kunwu Pulsar on a Kickstarter. It won't get here until January, but it's my gift to me. Those scales for the Manix make me wish I still had one. Thanks for the run-down, brother T! Have an awesome week!
Thanks for checking it out bro! If you want to check one out let me know, but only temporary ;) this ones staying with me
I still EDC my old Kershaw Skyline. Thin, lightweight, Sandvick blade steel, and US made. Works perfect for me.
Right.... I often wonder.... why do I need any crazy blade steel lmfao
Amen brother!! I bought AWT scales for my manix 2 and it’s a game changer. I went ahead and got them for the bugout, para 3 and benchmade freek. They’re all better knives now.
Thanks for the shoutout! I knew that Bridgeport was going to be RAD!!!
Your my boy blueeee
@@EEDC WE’RE ALL GOIN STREAKIN!!
I'm blown away by my Bridgeport 365. The deal-sealer for me is the hollow grind.
I have one. It's as good as the reviewers are saying.... Both in action and use
Yeah the hollow grind is subtle but a great thought in the process!
Always enjoy hearing your thoughts. Aluminum is a very easy and inexpensive way to make scales. Thought about making some myself. Really transformed the K320 to me. I’m sure it would be the same for a Manix. Good to see you back doing a video. I know you’re time is limited. Kinda why I just try the one a week schedule 👊😎
Skills can change a knife so much. A nice milled clipand some fat carbon fiber scales.
Heyyy brotha! Yeah I would live in the zirc ti and mokume worlds if my wallet afforded me the ability to do so lmfao! It is hard to keep up a rigorous schedule (not to mention the financial burden of doing do lmfao) hope your holiday was awesome brotha!
When I get my 2x 15v manix 2s I will 100% be putting the awt scales on one and keeping the other new. Manix 2 is without doubt my fav knife model period.
Ohhhh mann let me know as soon as you do. Maybe add me on Ig and send pics bro! I'd love to hear your thoughts
I would have to say best button lock kizer begleiter xl!
Still one of my favorite knives the hogue Doug Ritter mini
I haven't really gotten on board with the idea of the mini, usually I have found I don't like mini versions ... is this an exception
Sweet video Tyler - thanks for your perspective. I love that you were not hard and fast to "only blade models that were newly released in 2022" for your stuff. Peace brotha and congrats on the rapid growth, as you really deserve it for your commitment to editing, style, and humorous injections!
Nitro V blade on the civivi conspirator. My new knife this year!
Yeah that's what I thought but it had been a minute lol. The conspirator?
Nice picks Tyler…sadly I don’t think we’ll ever see another deal as good as the Ritter Hogue 😢 Damn good knife 🙌🔥 glad I was able to get one
Ohnheck yeah man value off the charts! Thanks for catching the video dude, hope you had a great holiday!
it's no secret I like the K320. That manix and the Hogue are in my strike zone too.
Man if you want I can send you my manix to check out.... its just... too damn good! Hope your holiday was a good one you greeny weeny
@@EEDC thanks for the offer. I have a manix2 lightweight that I'm happy with. I had a great holiday and hopefully you did too even though you're Navy. How's your brother ?
Enjoyed it man.
Thanks for taking the time to check it out brotha!
I saw the Bridgeport a couple months ago and forgot about it. Watched your vid and remembered I needed to grab it. Drop was yesterday and I missed it, by one day. Damn. Just ordered the AWT scales for the manix the other day though and was torn between them and some others. Had no idea about the added screw and now am glad I went with those. Knew they were grat though because I have the griptilian scales. Honestly the only way will carry the grip is with their scales.
I have a m390 dlt trading exclusive tan scales which I customized with ti scales and my manix 2 is a tank now
Doesn't it feel like the knife is totally diff
@@EEDC yes
I have the Hogue X-5 3.5 inch Black button lock. If Batman had a knife it would be an X-5. Great video.
With what your saying about 14c... my response to people when they say oh 14c on a 100+ knife there's no way. I say if it had s30v or s35vn would it be a deal to you? They almost always say yeah.. my response is in the vastly majority of cases if the 14c is done well it will perform with the vast majority of s30v/S35vn on the market, and is a tougher steel with more edge stability
I agree man, like I've never in normal use, pushed my knives to the limits where these extra stats will ever show up lol
Conspirator never shuts fully for me.
It's that detent strength man it doesn't suck the blade in normally like a good liner or frame lock would
doesn't include the shaman because of the different scales but proceeds to include everything else because of the Scales...waiting to see if any of these knives actually came out this year...smh
SMH!
The k320 is fantastic, I'm so glad I got in in the carbon/MC mk2 release as you said it's a stunningly good knife and super sexy!
Right! Litterally... the only thing you need like... ever lol
Love these picks. I’m with ya on the 14c thing.. seems to have gotten outta hand lol.
I mean, if the value is there, a well thought out design, I'm in ya know? Thanks for checking out the vid brotha!
A whole bunch of awesome knives on the list! Glad to see your choices. Great video brotha 👍
Thanks for checking it out brotha :) hope all is well on your end
Good stuff!
Thanks cliff!
Glad to see another vid. Haven't really been watching a lot of knife stuff cause my budget kicks me when I do 😂 makes me wanna by soooo many that I can't. But still great to see you still going. Still love my cogent. Haven't dyed the scales yet but I've got a mirror edge that can only be called "excessively sharp" and I carry it every day.
Heyyyyyy brothaaaaaaa what's good!?!?!?? I'm the same I'm pretty disconnected by comparison of where I was a year ago... I can't financially keep up lmfao! Let me know when you dye the scales bro I'd love to see it! Hope all is well on your end brotha and as always, thanks for watching brotha!
@@EEDC I'm pretty decent. Starting a new job and I'm in a band now with a show lined up at the end of the month. Aside from that same old. And hell ya my dude will do. How all's well with you as well.
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and you crack me up bro. You have a new subscriber.
Ahhhh hell yeah! As I told another guy, that's why I created the channel bro, to have fun with our community (and justify my addiction) I have a series running now that I'm giving away a trm shadow, microtech exocet, and another unannounced model so be sure to at least enter in those brotha!
Got the purple gmascus ritter hogue for my lady. I'm jealous of it lol
Thank you brother. Totally enjoyed that.
Thank you dude, greatly appreciate those types of comments lol! Yes it boosts the ego a bit but it is one of the two main reason I created the channel in the first place. The other being making an excuse to collect more knives LOL!
Gonna return my conspirator
Whats the issue?
@@EEDC feels cheap, slippery scales, super light detent, doesn’t have a “solid” feel in the hand, minor blade play, gritty/inconsistent button lock, unsatisfying sound at lockout
Well then sounds like it's got the full package lmfao no good no good
The 395 agree with all the way I love everything about it
Haha I read this and was like what is he talking about.... I still didn't know the name of that bkc model...
Man right! It looked actually boring when I jumped on the pre-order, and some of it is "boring, nothing special to see hear" until you really think about everything done. Sooo much thought went into this one, fricken love it! Thanks for watching brotha
Man missed the Bridgeport my bad!
This is the first video ive seen of yours. Why are you wearng gloves?
Hey bud, valid question! I have psoriasis and it primarily attacks my hands. In older vids I got a lot of "friendly" comments about the hands and nails so I decided to covet em up. But thank you for checking out my Channel brother, hope to see ya around more!
@@EEDC all knife content is good. Stassa 23 recently had mean comments about his burn scars. The hell with mean people. Big and tough behind their keyboard.
Model is Hog?
Both the k320 and the ritter hogue mk1
@@EEDC thanks!
I'm not trying to troll or be unreasonably critical. I enjoyed your work and I was interested in your opinions. That said I really didn't like the gloves. The medical looking gloves were just off putting for me. If it's about fingerprints I could deal with the white cotton gloves the watch channels use. If you're a nail biter or just have generally ugly hands try the work gloves like Nutnfancy. If you're going for contrast and beauty get some high end supple leather gloves where people are like "Dang, those must come from Italy." I liked the imperfect leather table top background. I feel like it had more "soul" or "personality" than the rubber mats or craft tables other knife channels use. The tone and cadence of your voice was good. I pretty much liked the video, but dude get some different gloves.
Fully understood man. I do wear them due to a case of psoriasis. I don't intentionally wear black or whatever, is just what I have at the time :/
Why are you wearing nitrile gloves for this? I’m very careful and autistic about my knives too, but the gloves take that to another, weirder, level.
Psoriasis on my hands my friend
@@EEDC Ah, ok. Understood.
@@EEDC carnivore diet will solve that.
How so
@@EEDC the gut, liver, gall bladder is in control of what happens at the skin level. You are having an autoimmune issue and 99% it's in the gut. So... the carnivore diet is basically a powerful elimination diet. You would benefit immensely from doing some research and possibly following Dr Paul Saladino on RUclips. HE too had very bad psoriasis while in Med school. He is carnivore with some homey sprinkled in and all issue went into full remission never to return. Look him up! Best wishes
say it, dont spray it. other than that great vid
Lmfao I noticed that several times during this recording ..... nothing you can do about it after lol thanks for watching dude!
Cogent is better than conspirator by a long shot
Agreed
They’re both great 👍👍
@@Hungrybird474 the only bad thing about civivi knives is the shitty pocket clip, tho U can replace it with a nice titanium one
False. The cogent isn’t as fun having only 2 deployment methods. I sold my cogent.
@@tgonzalez1983 I can't stand having thumb studs, or anything else, protruding from the blade, drives my brain nuts.
no kizers!? :(
Ahhh man, I actually really love kizer but I don't think anything they have done in the past year did more for me than make me say "oh that's nice" lmfao BUT I haven't really even checking out everything that comes out like I did last year to be fair
Like the Conspirator better but don’t even know what steel. Yeah, your opinions are really worthwhile. Not.
I love this comment. It is an exemplary circumstance of a well thought out comment. It shows the intellectual nature and in my opinion, sets the bar for all people watching youtube. I really hope, everyone takes note of this 🙏 and step s up their game to get on this guys level. The next level thought process this elde66 provides here is not only an example of how to conduct one's self, but also shows how deep and painstakingly arduous it is to actually provide feedback in a way that is not only deep but extremely constructive. Please keep being you man, please don't stop setting the bar for individuals to really strive for while maintaining their semblance of basic human dignities. (FYI I was right about the blade steel anyways :))