@@mikejoseph8392 now that's an interesting approach. My knife collection is too extensive for my girlfriend to keep track what knives I have and don't. Won't keep me from going broke, though.
I tried to not like Spyderco as well, but then I bought a Para 3 LW, and now I'm hooked. Got a PM2 CruCarta, the Shaman is next, and then I'll get a Manix because liner locks are great but I want to try the ball bearing. They are the best folding knives, it just is what it is. Others might look better, but none are as 'full package' as the Spydercos. And I own Benchmade, Giantmouse, Viper, and Kizer folders as well, can't beat Spyderco in my opinion, however cliche that sounds.
No we just need to get you to go camping with something like a Cold Steel Rajah 2, and give that monster some time to shine. I wonder just how big we can go...
I hate carrying any knife with a handle that cramps my hand, and you might as well carry as much blade as you can fit in the handle. Big-ish knives rock, and the only reason I'd carry something small is legality.
THANK YOU, Nick !! I've been waiting for you're review on the Shaman before deciding to pull the trigger. You have confirmed all I envisioned about it. NOW I CAN FINALLY BUY ONE. I'm as excited as can be.
my second spyderco was the blacked out shaman. my favorite knife, never leave home without it. my first was the delica 4, which I stopped carrying once I got the shaman
Just got my second Shaman today (05/04/2023). Unlike my first one, this one came perfectly centered, had no blade movement and was drop shut out of the box. Loving it. 😊
The PM2 tip was to fragile for me. Could not find a Spyderco that i would trust with my life. The tip looked to thin. Etc. Then the Shaman appeared. Hallelujah 🙏🏻🎉 Just ordered one and thanks for the amazing review 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
After procrastinating since this knife came out, I finally picked one up today. Should have got this already! Love this knife. My other Spidies are going to see a lot of drawer time.
So, here I am watching this video for the umpteenth time and I got to the the front flip part.... Pulled mine out and front flipped several times with no problem except for when I was doing it several times in a row. Probably not my choice of deployment since I'm just now finding it but it does work.
Hi Nick, I know I am very late with this comment but oh well. After viewing your Shaman review, I will definitely be purchasing this knife as soon as it is available. It seems to be currently out of stock through most vendors. However, this tells me that this knife must be very popular and a very good knife! I would also like to say that out of all the knife reviewers that I have seen on you tube, I enjoy watching your reviews the most! Keep up the good work Nick! By the way, I like your first name! 🙂
Weirdly enough, this is the model that became my edc. Got an s30v, loved it...so I picked up the crucarta sprint, deep carry clip, and that’s been my main edc for a while now. It’s just great to use as a general purpose knife. Opening packages, fishing, etc...there isn’t a more comfortable, pleasant-to-use folder on the planet. The only thing I really don’t use it for, oddly enough, is breaking down tons of cardboard. It’s just a little too thick for that....I use my larger Civivis, chaparral, opinels, etc for that and they work just fine (the Civivis have almost limitless working edge retention for such things). But for everything else in my day to day life, the Shaman it is....
Just bought one haven’t received it but can’t wait and wanted something that’s a worker. Not an office guy! First spyderco for me Great review and video
My Microtech Halo V, with my own custom mirror polished edge almost as sharp as a razor blade...I absolutely adore this knife, but it scares me a bit, because of the single action mechanism it has and how sharp it is. There is no safety that helps it stop the blade making it to the locking point, like the double action Ultratech, Troodon, UTX-85, etc. It's just pure coiled up spring power, waiting for you to press the button and rocket out 4.4 inches of Elmax steel out the front of it reaching its locking position with no blade play. You know how they say most all OTF's (excluding the G/G Deadlock) all have blade play, well, the real Microtech Halo's do not have any blade play whatsoever, at least on mine. I could physically baton with this knife in the bush, and even though I would obviously want a fixed blade over an OTF in that situation, it would still suffice in my opinion. I just wanted to share my excitement for my Halo V that I own, and YES, to most people, spending way too much $ on a knife, but it's my choice. The time I spent with diamond grit stones and diamond lapping films on my Wicked Edge system to get that mirror edge was definitely a project. FYI, I went down to .1 Micron diamond lapping film finish to acheive mirror finish, and started with a 600 grit diamond stone that came with the WE Knife Sharpening System.
I got one and to my pleasant surprise it was larger and a bit bulkier than I thought. Contrary to what most knife people like I appreciate a little heft. I used to carry a 9mm Baretta and got used to feeling the heft of the weapon. If I don't feel it I keep reaching for it thinking that I lost it or left it home.
I think these larger folding knives are great to put in your nightstand, in your car, in your kitchen, in a camping bag, in a bugout bag, and in your toolbox. Even if they are too large for some to carry as an edc, they can still be a great knife to have around. Nick, please do some top 5 lists, such as top 5 edc knives, etc.
got this today, wonderful. Been front flipping it non-stop too btw. 30 yrs of guitar playing hands maybe... def. annoyed buy the lock closing down on my finger but I'm working it out. No doubting this is a super sturdy, quality knife, wow. thanks for your review.
I got mine today and I love it. It's almost like a manix 3 imo. I love my manix, and my PM2, but I can already tell im gonna love it! It came kind of stiff though (moreso than other compression locks) but we will see how it goes. I love the way it feels in hand though! Totally agree. Gem status.
This is the one new Spyderco design that really interests me.. It's good to see a harder use knife, Spyderco could use more.. I'm far from a steel snob but I'm trying to avoid S30V.. I've had enough to build an ocean liner.. It's chippy and too hard to sharpen for its edge retention..But, that won't stop me from buying the knife.. Just a great job by Spyderco.. Good review as always..
Great looking knife. I'm still glad I got the PM2 in S110V. I've got big hands and the PM2 fits perfect, fits in my pocket, not as heavy,. I have seen reviews of the Native where the only complaint was the ergonomics; sounds like this might be a possible answer for big handed folks. Good job Nick!
big hands does not mean big member however, small hands still may have larger members ok? Also, size doesnt matter, all sizes even small ones can give the same pleasure to woman, this has been proven several time by scientist.
I absolutely love my Shaman. I got the black DLC version. It's very smooth, no lock stick, no blade-play, and it's fantastic. Cuts well and is a great work knife
12mins since you posted and 7 likes...damn you got a strong base brother lol....and I'm guilty of number 8 btw keep posting man. I bought a delica 4 because of you lol
Let’s see... I’ve bought a ZT 562CF, a Kershaw Link in S35VN, two Steel Will Cutjacks, a Cryo II, Oso Sweet, and a Spyderco Manix 2 in M4... (plus some others I’m forgetting) all because of Nick.
Nick I don,t understand why you and others are comparing the Shaman to the PM2 And Native. This knife has all the qualities, blade shape and size as the Manix 2. in fact it falls right in the middle between the Manix2 and the XL. This is without a doubt one of the nicest knives that they came out with this year in fact for me it is the nicest. I'm glad you approve and like it too.
Nick your videos have gotten me on a Spyderco kick. I now have the para2 and para3. Do you have a preferred online knife shop. Been going with BladeHq but would love other options. Had a bad seller on amazon (not new,even resharpened)so I’m curious
I see you have been getting a lot of comments from people to compare the Shaman and the Manix 2... I have to agree... A comparison between the two seems to be a natural... I have the Manix 2 lightweight and it's one of my favorite knives from Spyderco... Some have said that the Shaman is a larger Native which I can see in the blade but the handle looks to be unique to the Shaman... I think a review of the Shaman with the Native and the Manix would be really sweet...
I definitely prefer smaller blades, like under 16cm but holding this knife and operating it gives me immense satisfaction and I don't even find it that heavy. It's a beautiful beast
Nick Shabazz you need to take another look at the manix 2, just not the lightweight version. we want the full disassembly and all. ur last manix video was pretty bad since you couldn't even take it apart
Micarta would be Nice :) this knife is calling My name :) love your review thank you for a fantastic channel. Your decisions is an important input for all my knife purchases.
Ahhh Nick, you are killing me! Another knife I’m going to have to get. Question for you. My working week edc is a benchmade 940, weekend carry rotates but is usually the PM2 - blurple 110 ( awesome slicing blade) I love playing with reate hills flipper ..... What would you recommend as a great feeling flipper with a great slicing blade?
Hey Im a fan of your Reviews and in a big canundrum and everyone can chime in on this. I'm a knife collector and also user (I use my titanium custom 2017 megalodon for example for EDC and hiking alike) and love Spyderco knives. I wanna treat myself to a new blade and need your help to decide. I always was intrigued by the shaman since I love the PM 2 and manix 2 for EDC and have them both in Rex 45 and they kick ass, but never got around the priceof the shaman. I didn't have any rust problems with rex 45 yet but didn't have them on me in the rain. The 4 knives I have (get) to choose from are: A 230 buck shaman in Rex 45 on eBay, try waiting and getting the upcoming zwear Micarta Shaman for 250, get the watu for 190 (20 CV with carbon fiber handle, super light for EDC), or the smock in s30v ( not a fan of the steel and unsure of the design tbh but buttonlock 8) for 150. I love the Micarta of the zwear shaman and am not sure if Spyderco s rex 45 actually is not better than their zwear especially in this design, plus I can't be certain to get onenof the Micarta ones. The watu looks great ,I'm not sure about ergonomics though and it doesn't have the 'prestige' of a Shaman and while being supposedly great, 20 CV is probably below Rex 45 and zwear in every regard. Help me choose,shabazz and gang before it is too late. Ps: Is the shaman clunky and heavy in the pocket? And thanks to every advice beforehand.
jandlp14 I want to love my contego but the jimping is overdone and so uncomfortably sharp. The shaman just melts into my hand. It's definitely my favorite spyderco and one of my overall favorites.
Thank you for your reviews and channel in general, I find it very useful and for a long time, I'm watching your reviews even if I'm not that interested in a particular knife. Anyway, for nearly 3 years I was wondering if I do need a "one hand opening knife" thought I have a Victorinox and Leatherman multitool. For years I was looking through a lot of knives, to name the fey: Spyderco Chokwe, Yojimbo2, PM2, ZT 0562... There were hours and hours of watching reviews and I haven't immediately fond your channel, so there were a lot of lousy reviews and a lot of interesting ones. But I like your channel the most? You give some interesting information, some smart thoughts and how picky you are (same here). I hope my English ain't as horrible as it seems to me and I do sound not so bad and you can understand something. Bottom line - I love your channel! I bought Shaman just today. Got a good deal, my local seller (here in Kyiv, Ukraine) gave away a Para3 as a gift... But... It's surprisingly stiff. And even after I have disassembled it several times, trying to lubricate it with some oil (not nano oil, but some light machine oil which I use for my shaving Moser machine) it hasn't become any smoother. Also, I have found that when I press a compression lock to shut the knife, I can hear some squicking and as I was wondering what's that, I have found that compression lock scratches the very blade part in this diagonal part "\". I don't know if you understand what am I trying to say. I understand that there has to be some smoothening with opening and closing (as out of the box Para3 is fall down smooth and I can't even compare it with Shaman - this is how stiff that feels in comparison) but this squicking sound makes me feel worrying and maybe you can suggest something to help me out here? Thank you, dear friend!
After several disassembles I've managed to gain smooth action (at least much smoother than before). But the squeaking sound of the compression lock scratching the lower part of the blade (in this diagonal part "\") ain't gone... Maybe you could help with some advice, please?
Holy Shnikes! I just front-flipped this! It wasn't super smooth, but it worked. THANK YOU for the idea, I had never considered this, I'm going to practice it. So, the elephant in the room... According to basic English grammar rules, it is SHAH-MUN (there is no e on the end to make it a long A sound). I have had this conversation more than once, and I will die on this hill! :) Another point, the name makes sense, they are sticking with the Native American theme for this family of knives (Native, Native Chief, Shaman). Lastly, "best" hard use knife? But you've reviewed the AD10.
If weight is the problem, the cf sprint should help. Custom cf scales and matching backspacer that addresses the dip down would be a great for people who don’t want to wait for the sprint.
Hey Nick, you are my NUMBER UNO “GO TO” guy for knife reviews, thank you so very very much for all your great videos! I am a newbie to pocket knives...and just purchased my FIRST folder! Could you possibly do a review on the Spyderco Manix 2 M4 Natural G-10 Knife exclusive to BLADEHQ with the CPM-M4 blade? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us on RUclips, always looking forward to your next video...
Mike M I have one in my pocket rn. It's great! Thre only other changes are the finish is now a satin, the jimping is sharper, and thr liners are skeletonized.
Rodrigo Teresa I would like to hear Nick's feedback on the blade material...don’t know a great deal about the CPM-M4! Will I regret it down the road due to it's corrosive behavior?
Mike M I live very close to a Great Lake, and work out a lot, i.e. a lot of moisture and salt gets on my blades, and I haven't had it discolour on me yet at all.
I love big knives (RAT1, the bigger Steel Will knives, BM 940s etc...) because they can do what the little ones can, but the little ones can't do what the big ones can. You can choke up on control the depth of your cut, but you can't make a small blade bigger. That simple.
What do you prefer: ZT 0562 or Shaman? Nick, I'm cracking my head on this one for more than a half a year now. Could you please make some short comment answer? I like them both, I've held them and they both feel very nice. The only thing I don't really dig in 0562 are the bearings, but it has a nice deep carry clip. And Shaman makes me wonder why do I need so much handle, if it seems the only reasonable way to hold it - is with an index finger on the blade. So holding it only with your hand on a handle is too far from the cutting edge makes me wonder... Maybe you will have some answers for me here. I always love to watch your knife reviews, thought I only have a victorinox swiss knife and it seems perfectly capable. But owning a one hand opening knife is one of those things when you seems just NEED IT. Anyway, maybe you would have some thoughts on comparing these two. If so, I would LOVE to read them!
Nick, help me out. Got a chance to buy an Adamas from Benchmade for just a little less than the Shaman. Wondering if you can do an Adamas/Shaman comparrison.
I was on the fence about this knife. You have pushed me over the edge. When my wife gives me shit for picking this up I am sending her your way Nick.
Yep, Spousal Blame-Taking is one of many services I offer.
Nick Shabazz Hahahaha this is why we love you nick! One can only imagine how many rolling pins you've taken to the head.
Just tell her you traded for it.
@@mikejoseph8392 now that's an interesting approach. My knife collection is too extensive for my girlfriend to keep track what knives I have and don't. Won't keep me from going broke, though.
@@gregjames9156if it's just your girlfriend then it's none of her business. Lol. Crazy.
I just picked up this knife today and watched this video for confirmation bias. I don't want to like Spyderco, but I love this knife.
I tried to not like Spyderco as well, but then I bought a Para 3 LW, and now I'm hooked. Got a PM2 CruCarta, the Shaman is next, and then I'll get a Manix because liner locks are great but I want to try the ball bearing. They are the best folding knives, it just is what it is. Others might look better, but none are as 'full package' as the Spydercos. And I own Benchmade, Giantmouse, Viper, and Kizer folders as well, can't beat Spyderco in my opinion, however cliche that sounds.
That moment When nick realizes that bigger knives can still be great edc's...
This one grew on me. Even watching the disassembly, "I can already tell this isn't gonna be for me.". Lol. Times change.
No we just need to get you to go camping with something like a Cold Steel Rajah 2, and give that monster some time to shine. I wonder just how big we can go...
Nick Shabazz next you’ll be carrying an endura
I hate carrying any knife with a handle that cramps my hand, and you might as well carry as much blade as you can fit in the handle. Big-ish knives rock, and the only reason I'd carry something small is legality.
I think he realized that with the Norseman.
This is one of the knives that I've always wanted, and I've finally bought one with the DLC-coated blade. Seems like a great heavy-duty knife.
This in M4 with Micarta handle scales.😍
C-Note Mac yeah this knife needs micarta maybe a burlap in maroon
Awh hell yeah! Distressed (or destressed who nose) micarta.
cruwear/pakkawood
Nah, the canvas micarta in Cruwear was awesome. Until the micarta gets dirty. Changed it ti flytanium carbon fiber scales and it is now 💯 😎👌🏻🇨🇦
Nick: Thank you! I never hear any other reviewers help me know what gear I need when Cthulhu arrives. It's the ultimate survival situation!
Sir you sold me on getting one. That's my Christmas gift to my self.
Hands down my favorite channel, I'll watch just about anything you put up. Keep the gems comin'
THANK YOU, Nick !! I've been waiting for you're review on the Shaman before deciding to pull the trigger. You have confirmed all I envisioned about it. NOW I CAN FINALLY BUY ONE. I'm as excited as can be.
I have been looking at this knife for two years finally pulled the trigger today
Also, love that Nick's videos are 60fps, makes his hand motions feel smoother.
my second spyderco was the blacked out shaman. my favorite knife, never leave home without it. my first was the delica 4, which I stopped carrying once I got the shaman
Just got my second Shaman today (05/04/2023). Unlike my first one, this one came perfectly centered, had no blade movement and was drop shut out of the box. Loving it. 😊
Love the “Nick-picks”. You have saved me from many a bad knives.
I can't count how many times I've watched this review. Fantastic work Sir Nick.
Mine is arriving on friday. Can not wait!
The PM2 tip was to fragile for me. Could not find a Spyderco that i would trust with my life. The tip looked to thin. Etc. Then the Shaman appeared. Hallelujah 🙏🏻🎉
Just ordered one and thanks for the amazing review 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
After procrastinating since this knife came out, I finally picked one up today. Should have got this already! Love this knife. My other Spidies are going to see a lot of drawer time.
So, here I am watching this video for the umpteenth time and I got to the the front flip part....
Pulled mine out and front flipped several times with no problem except for when I was doing it several times in a row.
Probably not my choice of deployment since I'm just now finding it but it does work.
Thanks! This will be my one and only. I wasnt sure yet, but what the heck, Shaman it is. I'm gonna get it.
Hi Nick, I know I am very late with this comment but oh well. After viewing your Shaman review, I will definitely be purchasing this knife as soon as it is available. It seems to be currently out of stock through most vendors. However, this tells me that this knife must be very popular and a very good knife!
I would also like to say that out of all the knife reviewers that I have seen on you tube, I enjoy watching your reviews the most!
Keep up the good work Nick! By the way, I like your first name! 🙂
Great review, this had caught my eye but I never followed through. Think I’ll try to find one in a store to check out for myself, thanks!
"It offends me at some very deep, compulsive level" Can't wait to whip that one out - thanks!
Weirdly enough, this is the model that became my edc. Got an s30v, loved it...so I picked up the crucarta sprint, deep carry clip, and that’s been my main edc for a while now. It’s just great to use as a general purpose knife. Opening packages, fishing, etc...there isn’t a more comfortable, pleasant-to-use folder on the planet. The only thing I really don’t use it for, oddly enough, is breaking down tons of cardboard. It’s just a little too thick for that....I use my larger Civivis, chaparral, opinels, etc for that and they work just fine (the Civivis have almost limitless working edge retention for such things). But for everything else in my day to day life, the Shaman it is....
Nice review, you’ll sell a lot for Spyderco with this video! I’d like to see a safety orange or yellow handle run...
The accent and the rapid hand-movement made me subscribe. Very NY, which was home for the first 20 years of my life. Very in-depth review. Thank you.
Just bought one haven’t received it but can’t wait and wanted something that’s a worker. Not an office guy! First spyderco for me Great review and video
"The crusher of souls death groove seal team 6"
Can someone please actually name a knife like that?
Le Lemon That’s the name of my new band...
Devgru
Lol that will be cold steel's next model 😆
My Microtech Halo V, with my own custom mirror polished edge almost as sharp as a razor blade...I absolutely adore this knife, but it scares me a bit, because of the single action mechanism it has and how sharp it is. There is no safety that helps it stop the blade making it to the locking point, like the double action Ultratech, Troodon, UTX-85, etc. It's just pure coiled up spring power, waiting for you to press the button and rocket out 4.4 inches of Elmax steel out the front of it reaching its locking position with no blade play. You know how they say most all OTF's (excluding the G/G Deadlock) all have blade play, well, the real Microtech Halo's do not have any blade play whatsoever, at least on mine. I could physically baton with this knife in the bush, and even though I would obviously want a fixed blade over an OTF in that situation, it would still suffice in my opinion. I just wanted to share my excitement for my Halo V that I own, and YES, to most people, spending way too much $ on a knife, but it's my choice. The time I spent with diamond grit stones and diamond lapping films on my Wicked Edge system to get that mirror edge was definitely a project. FYI, I went down to .1 Micron diamond lapping film finish to acheive mirror finish, and started with a 600 grit diamond stone that came with the WE Knife Sharpening System.
I got one and to my pleasant surprise it was larger and a bit bulkier than I thought. Contrary to what most knife people like I appreciate a little heft. I used to carry a 9mm Baretta and got used to feeling the heft of the weapon. If I don't feel it I keep reaching for it thinking that I lost it or left it home.
Same here, weight is an absolutely overemphasized issue in folding knives.
I think these larger folding knives are great to put in your nightstand, in your car, in your kitchen, in a camping bag, in a bugout bag, and in your toolbox. Even if they are too large for some to carry as an edc, they can still be a great knife to have around. Nick, please do some top 5 lists, such as top 5 edc knives, etc.
Love mine too. I did disassemble and polish the washers which vastly improved the action.
got this today, wonderful. Been front flipping it non-stop too btw. 30 yrs of guitar playing hands maybe... def. annoyed buy the lock closing down on my finger but I'm working it out. No doubting this is a super sturdy, quality knife, wow. thanks for your review.
I'm looking for a beefy folder and I think this one just hit number one it's similar to the native 5 and I carry that one all the time
I got mine today and I love it. It's almost like a manix 3 imo. I love my manix, and my PM2, but I can already tell im gonna love it! It came kind of stiff though (moreso than other compression locks) but we will see how it goes. I love the way it feels in hand though! Totally agree. Gem status.
This is the one new Spyderco design that really interests me.. It's good to see a harder use knife, Spyderco could use more..
I'm far from a steel snob but I'm trying to avoid S30V.. I've had enough to build an ocean liner.. It's chippy and too hard to sharpen for its edge retention..But, that won't stop me from buying the knife.. Just a great job by Spyderco..
Good review as always..
Your "if they mated" always crack me up.
I would love a Shaman. But they are so very expensive.
Couldn't resist...ordered one in the middle of the video lol
Always stick around for the Bad and the Ugly on a Shabazz review. Though in this case, not such a terrible misstep.
Late to the party, coming from PM2 Para 3s and I just bought my first Shamy in M4! Cant wait, thanks for the info!
Just ordered this knife, Thanks for the review and size comparison
Great looking knife. I'm still glad I got the PM2 in S110V. I've got big hands and the PM2 fits perfect, fits in my pocket, not as heavy,. I have seen reviews of the Native where the only complaint was the ergonomics; sounds like this might be a possible answer for big handed folks. Good job Nick!
big hands does not mean big member however, small hands still may have larger members ok? Also, size doesnt matter, all sizes even small ones can give the same pleasure to woman, this has been proven several time by scientist.
I absolutely love my Shaman. I got the black DLC version. It's very smooth, no lock stick, no blade-play, and it's fantastic. Cuts well and is a great work knife
Here we are in 2022 with the M4 micarta!
I've got one on layaway now... and the waiting is torture lol.
I finally got my hands on a shaman, and it's awesome 👍 I will pass it down to my son when I go to the good Lord
I love the Shaman. I’m pretty sure it will be my next Spyderco,
Great review Nick!!! Just got this guy today and man it is everything you said it is!!! A real GEM!
Just got this knife. Would like to see the back spacer flush and with jimping.
Ok ya sold me Nick! I just ordered this one! Great review as ALWAYS!!!!!!!
Very nice idea of the knife. I own the Manix2 XL and think about shaman.
Wow. 9:23 and we just got to whats bad.....is this gonna be a gem?
+1 for the Cthulhu reference!
Ia! Ia! Cthulhu Fthagn! Ph'nglui mglw'nfah Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn!
OMG, Nick, you are way more of a nerd than I ever imagined. (That’s a compliment, by the way.)
In stranger aeons death may die....
Just got this knife and it is awesome!! Can’t even tell it’s in the pocket... smaller than the recon 1 I’m 6’5 and like knives this size.. love it
12mins since you posted and 7 likes...damn you got a strong base brother lol....and I'm guilty of number 8 btw keep posting man. I bought a delica 4 because of you lol
Just one.? .. you have an immunity I lack. I think he has cost me about 3500 bucks so far.
Let’s see... I’ve bought a ZT 562CF, a Kershaw Link in S35VN, two Steel Will Cutjacks, a Cryo II, Oso Sweet, and a Spyderco Manix 2 in M4... (plus some others I’m forgetting) all because of Nick.
John J. Baranski same here lol
John J. Baranski
No doubt I’m in the same boat as you.
Same here!
Nick Great Review. Any plans to do a Lil' Native review?
Id love to see a mini shaman ... with m4 sprint runs I’m dreaming
The Shaman is in the Native family and there is a Lil Native with a compression lock that should be out soon if it isn't already out.
thanks! i finally succumbed--really hate paying over two hundred for a knife (any knife) but the last beer and this video did the trick.
Nick I don,t understand why you and others are comparing the Shaman to the PM2 And Native. This knife has all the qualities, blade shape and size as the Manix 2. in fact it falls right in the middle between the Manix2 and the XL. This is without a doubt one of the nicest knives that they came out with this year in fact for me it is the nicest. I'm glad you approve and like it too.
Manix 2 comparison soon!
If I wake up in the morning and I see Cthulhu lumbering toward me... 😂
Great review Nick.
Dear Spyderco plz do make this one in carbon fibre and cpm-m4
That would be badass tank destroyer :)
Nick your videos have gotten me on a Spyderco kick. I now have the para2 and para3. Do you have a preferred online knife shop. Been going with BladeHq but would love other options. Had a bad seller on amazon (not new,even resharpened)so I’m curious
Nice! Like to see a few other colors for the scales, maybe even a digicam or a brown or OD green.
I see you have been getting a lot of comments from people to compare the Shaman and the Manix 2... I have to agree... A comparison between the two seems to be a natural... I have the Manix 2 lightweight and it's one of my favorite knives from Spyderco... Some have said that the Shaman is a larger Native which I can see in the blade but the handle looks to be unique to the Shaman... I think a review of the Shaman with the Native and the Manix would be really sweet...
JS Krawz yes all 3!
It reminds me a bit of the Griptilian as well
I'd like to see a side-by-side shot of the Shaman and the Manix XL.
I definitely prefer smaller blades, like under 16cm but holding this knife and operating it gives me immense satisfaction and I don't even find it that heavy. It's a beautiful beast
Fingers crossed for a spyderco military review now that nick is giving full size knives a chance
I'm putting it on my list! Thanks Nick! Would this be a better choice than the Endura 4?
Awesome review nick
Right up my alley.
Lookin forward to the sprints. Go big or go home
Apocalypse ready 😜
I want one bad! Great review sir!, got one & like it!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, but how does it stack up to the Z-Hunter?
A comparison between this and the manix 2 would be great
If I had one around, i would. But I prefer the comp lock.
Nick Shabazz you need to take another look at the manix 2, just not the lightweight version. we want the full disassembly and all. ur last manix video was pretty bad since you couldn't even take it apart
Nick Shabazz that's a shame. I've got the lightweight, do you think that this is a worthy upgrade?
Can't believe I missed the M4 Sprint run for this!
4v red g10 St. Nick's exclusive coming.
Damn you Nick! I was so not going to get one and now... budget crisis.
Just got one yesterday, 8/18. Fantastic knife!
THANKS A LOT NICK...now I gotta go buy another knife! (great review buddy)...
Micarta would be Nice :) this knife is calling My name :) love your review thank you for a fantastic channel. Your decisions is an important input for all my knife purchases.
I'm a big fan of the compression lock. Makes it so easy to deploy and close one handed. I can't see myself carrying any other lock style again.
Ahhh Nick, you are killing me! Another knife I’m going to have to get.
Question for you. My working week edc is a benchmade 940, weekend carry rotates but is usually the PM2 - blurple 110 ( awesome slicing blade) I love playing with reate hills flipper ..... What would you recommend as a great feeling flipper with a great slicing blade?
Richard Pattinson ZT0562CF
Hey Im a fan of your Reviews and in a big canundrum and everyone can chime in on this. I'm a knife collector and also user (I use my titanium custom 2017 megalodon for example for EDC and hiking alike) and love Spyderco knives. I wanna treat myself to a new blade and need your help to decide. I always was intrigued by the shaman since I love the PM 2 and manix 2 for EDC and have them both in Rex 45 and they kick ass, but never got around the priceof the shaman. I didn't have any rust problems with rex 45 yet but didn't have them on me in the rain. The 4 knives I have (get) to choose from are: A 230 buck shaman in Rex 45 on eBay, try waiting and getting the upcoming zwear Micarta Shaman for 250, get the watu for 190 (20 CV with carbon fiber handle, super light for EDC), or the smock in s30v ( not a fan of the steel and unsure of the design tbh but buttonlock 8) for 150. I love the Micarta of the zwear shaman and am not sure if Spyderco s rex 45 actually is not better than their zwear especially in this design, plus I can't be certain to get onenof the Micarta ones. The watu looks great ,I'm not sure about ergonomics though and it doesn't have the 'prestige' of a Shaman and while being supposedly great, 20 CV is probably below Rex 45 and zwear in every regard. Help me choose,shabazz and gang before it is too late. Ps: Is the shaman clunky and heavy in the pocket? And thanks to every advice beforehand.
Brilliant mate! 💎 Now lets put on our waiting hats and get ready to jump on the M4 version. 👍🏻😍
Shaman vs Contego? Both are gems. I edc a Contego but just ordered the Shaman. What's your take, Nick?
jandlp14 I want to love my contego but the jimping is overdone and so uncomfortably sharp. The shaman just melts into my hand. It's definitely my favorite spyderco and one of my overall favorites.
I surely hope they make an M4 or Cruwear version.
I believe the back spacer gives you a little bit of grip in reverse by not being flush.
Thank you for your reviews and channel in general, I find it very useful and for a long time, I'm watching your reviews even if I'm not that interested in a particular knife.
Anyway, for nearly 3 years I was wondering if I do need a "one hand opening knife" thought I have a Victorinox and Leatherman multitool. For years I was looking through a lot of knives, to name the fey: Spyderco Chokwe, Yojimbo2, PM2, ZT 0562... There were hours and hours of watching reviews and I haven't immediately fond your channel, so there were a lot of lousy reviews and a lot of interesting ones. But I like your channel the most? You give some interesting information, some smart thoughts and how picky you are (same here). I hope my English ain't as horrible as it seems to me and I do sound not so bad and you can understand something. Bottom line - I love your channel!
I bought Shaman just today. Got a good deal, my local seller (here in Kyiv, Ukraine) gave away a Para3 as a gift... But...
It's surprisingly stiff. And even after I have disassembled it several times, trying to lubricate it with some oil (not nano oil, but some light machine oil which I use for my shaving Moser machine) it hasn't become any smoother. Also, I have found that when I press a compression lock to shut the knife, I can hear some squicking and as I was wondering what's that, I have found that compression lock scratches the very blade part in this diagonal part "\". I don't know if you understand what am I trying to say. I understand that there has to be some smoothening with opening and closing (as out of the box Para3 is fall down smooth and I can't even compare it with Shaman - this is how stiff that feels in comparison) but this squicking sound makes me feel worrying and maybe you can suggest something to help me out here?
Thank you, dear friend!
After several disassembles I've managed to gain smooth action (at least much smoother than before). But the squeaking sound of the compression lock scratching the lower part of the blade (in this diagonal part "\") ain't gone... Maybe you could help with some advice, please?
Are you saying this is an outright better knife than the PM2, or only with regards to beef? Thanks for another vid :)
Holy Shnikes! I just front-flipped this! It wasn't super smooth, but it worked. THANK YOU for the idea, I had never considered this, I'm going to practice it.
So, the elephant in the room... According to basic English grammar rules, it is SHAH-MUN (there is no e on the end to make it a long A sound). I have had this conversation more than once, and I will die on this hill! :)
Another point, the name makes sense, they are sticking with the Native American theme for this family of knives (Native, Native Chief, Shaman).
Lastly, "best" hard use knife? But you've reviewed the AD10.
I'd like a size comparison to the benchmade super freek
If weight is the problem, the cf sprint should help. Custom cf scales and matching backspacer that addresses the dip down would be a great for people who don’t want to wait for the sprint.
I got the paramilitary 2 and 3 and see no reason to buy this knife. Am I missing something?
Waiting for some carbon fiber maximet or M4
How come we never saw a review of the CRKT swindle? You had one in your possession a while back
Riley Bracelin He usually post his videos out of order some can even be months old.
It’s coming! M4!
Where are the sprint runs? I need a beatery knife with beefitude.
Hey Nick, you are my NUMBER UNO “GO TO” guy for knife reviews, thank you so very very much for all your great videos! I am a newbie to pocket knives...and just purchased my FIRST folder! Could you possibly do a review on the Spyderco Manix 2 M4 Natural G-10 Knife exclusive to BLADEHQ with the CPM-M4 blade? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us on RUclips, always looking forward to your next video...
Mike M I have one in my pocket rn. It's great! Thre only other changes are the finish is now a satin, the jimping is sharper, and thr liners are skeletonized.
Rodrigo Teresa
I would like to hear Nick's feedback on the blade material...don’t know a great deal about the CPM-M4! Will I regret it down the road due to it's corrosive behavior?
Mike M I live very close to a Great Lake, and work out a lot, i.e. a lot of moisture and salt gets on my blades, and I haven't had it discolour on me yet at all.
Rodrigo Teresa
Are you talking about the Manix 2 M4 natural with CPM-M4 blade? How long have you had it?
Rodrigo Teresa
You have this one?
www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Natural-G-10-Manix-2-M4--51538
Has the paramilitary 2 been dethroned?
justin I doubt it!
In my opinion, absolutely. I'm probably going to sell mine and get a Shaman.
I love big knives (RAT1, the bigger Steel Will knives, BM 940s etc...) because they can do what the little ones can, but the little ones can't do what the big ones can. You can choke up on control the depth of your cut, but you can't make a small blade bigger. That simple.
If this knife was made with DLC'ed M4 and had micarta scales it would probably be one of, if not single-handedly, my favorite knives
You got your wish, Micarta M4 Shaman.
What do you prefer: ZT 0562 or Shaman? Nick, I'm cracking my head on this one for more than a half a year now. Could you please make some short comment answer? I like them both, I've held them and they both feel very nice. The only thing I don't really dig in 0562 are the bearings, but it has a nice deep carry clip. And Shaman makes me wonder why do I need so much handle, if it seems the only reasonable way to hold it - is with an index finger on the blade. So holding it only with your hand on a handle is too far from the cutting edge makes me wonder... Maybe you will have some answers for me here. I always love to watch your knife reviews, thought I only have a victorinox swiss knife and it seems perfectly capable. But owning a one hand opening knife is one of those things when you seems just NEED IT. Anyway, maybe you would have some thoughts on comparing these two. If so, I would LOVE to read them!
Shaman by a mile.
@@NickShabazz ok... but can you please specify why so?.. when you'll have time of course.. thank you!
Hey Nick, quick question: Shaman or Amalgam?
I call that nubbin ugly, you shouldn't have anything smacking your finger when you close your knife.
1:31 thanks for the laugh nick, that was hilarious
Nick, help me out. Got a chance to buy an Adamas from Benchmade for just a little less than the Shaman. Wondering if you can do an Adamas/Shaman comparrison.
good review .