Kev there’s a reason your getting so much support. You are a breathe of fresh air in the knife review world. Seeing another trade guy who feels genuine and actually tests the products the way I use my knives at work is awesome. You don’t feel like you’re trying to sell my on anything or yelling at people to “use your shit” either. Don’t ever change brother!
I very recently purchased one of these and can attest to just how nice it is. The action is unlike any knife I've experienced and the fit and finish are otherworldly. Just a fantastic knife...quite possibly my favorite.
@doodysdaggers Can you tell me the finish on this knife? Near mirror, reflective stone wash 1.0 or satin stonewash 2.0? Thanks in advance if you see this and can reply!! Beautiful knife by the way. I’m trying to decide if I want to grab one I have my eye on but I feel like I need at least the blade finish on this one.
The Morpheus is a gorgeous knife. KnivesFast got one as a gift and was showing it off a few weeks ago. I can't imagine he let it out of his sight but ... is that his?
There are a couple companies that use the same style lockbar/ nub detent. BN doesn't have a exclusive rights to it just like nobody has rights to using a ceramic ball detent. Only reate won't put it on any other knife but BN knives. Thats really nice that someone sent you some great knives to check out. Id recommend checking out the eutsler neutralizer as if falls into this same category of knives and has a similar action and blade shape to the cortex.
You struggling with the packaging was pure gold, not intended though. 😂 I’ve heard the taping inside makes theft much harder without the package itself having to “disappear “ perhaps acting as a deterrent. It’s a good thing you weren’t disappointed when you got to the center! 👊🏼
Thanks! Now I’m interested in Holt again! I just spent a bit of time looking into slipjoints and that went quickly from looking at relatively basic stuff like Case to looking into full customs. Now you’ve got me back thinking about locking folders again. At least I think I’m not interested in any more fixed blades after having just picked up a Hinderer KaBar. This whole knife thing is a disease!
Trm Atoms are available right now. The custom ground Mike Irie ones, have spent too much on knives recently or I would pull the trigger. Looks like they only have the lizard ti models available now. Move fast!!
I have a few on that list (Oz ,Brown, Grimsmo and Koenig) and I completely agree. All are grails for me .I've never held a Holt, SPK, or Skiff, but I'm guessing that I'll feel the same way about them. I've heard that the Triaxis Midnight is in that league, but that's another one that I've never had my hands on.
After watching this the first thing is said to myself was “damn it I need a cortex” lmao. I love holts. I had a couple and regret selling them but I haven’t ended up grabbing another. Skiff knives on the other hand I can’t get enough of them. The holts are def right there with them though. Cool video though Im so bored of seeing the same we/civivi/kizer/kancept etc constantly on every channel. 🤘🏼🤘🏼
@@doodysdaggers out of the box they have more of a hydraulic controlled drop shut. Def right up there with the best flipper deployments ever. Fit and finish is as good as anything could be. Very similar in a lot of ways to holts but I liked them a little more because they had a little more size and they have very cool blade shapes. The fugitive is one of my favorite knives. I almost bought a second at NYCKS lol
The build quality looks real special for sure. Skiffs look quite similar in style and quality, but ironically their action doesn't look a nearly as good as this.
The skiff knives have just as good action as holt or any other knife in this clase. The free fall drop action isn't a indicator of good action and more of a preference. How companies achieve drop shut action is very thin and light pressured lockbars, yes there is more to it but light lockbar pressure is the number 1 reason for drop shut action.
Grail knife, I don't think so. What do you call a knife that's at least one step beyond that? I have a feeling that if I have to ask how much I can't afford it.
I strongly dislike this whole new notion where a knife has to be dropped shut in order to be considered part of your best of the best Knives category. That’s like saying something Hass to be a frame lock or has to be a flipper to be considered the best. It’s really just preference as nothing to do with the knife itself. If Chris Reeve wanted to make his knives drop shut, he would have. It’s not like they’re not putting in the work because they don’t want to. It’s simply not intended.
It's "his" best of the best. So ya his opinion on what makes them the best is the only opinion that matters on "his" list. You should form fully fleshed out thoughts before posting whatever pops in your head, it might save you from looking like a crayon eater again
As others have told you it’s a preference. Most wouldn’t consider something on washers grail tier even if it’s smooth. Just as most wouldn’t accept one on an axis lock or a knife with serrations as a grail knife. It’s cool that you like CRK’s and consider it of that quality, get used to the fact, that few people think as highly of them any longer. I personally will never get one. I don’t like the stiff washer action, pocket clip, thumb stud and the weak lock interface. And they just seem overpriced for what is now a premium standard in the knife world.
I don’t think he said that a knife has to be drop shut to be considered part of his best of the best category. I may have missed it but I don’t think Chris reeve or the work he puts into his knives came up. I was waiting for it because I was reading the comments and was expecting to hear something but all I saw was a size comparison. Did I miss something lol
Also, I’m not sure if you’ve ever had to handle a drop shut knife while your hands were slippery or wet, but it is definitely less than ideal and almost to the point of dangerous. Another thing every single knife on your list is a bearing knife. As you know because you are a welder, these are terrible pieces to carry around because they collect dirt And metal particles which require cleaning much more often. And how do these knives react to 10 or 15 years of hard use. Nobody knows and nobody seems to care because at least they’re cool.
You don’t have to like bearings man, no one is coming after you. Sleep soundly knowing CRK will probably continue making the same basic knife at least for the rest of eternity.
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Kev there’s a reason your getting so much support. You are a breathe of fresh air in the knife review world. Seeing another trade guy who feels genuine and actually tests the products the way I use my knives at work is awesome. You don’t feel like you’re trying to sell my on anything or yelling at people to “use your shit” either. Don’t ever change brother!
That’s the best compliment I could think of! Thanks man, that is so good to hear. 🤠🤘
@@doodysdaggers I’m glad man it’s just facts! 🤙🏼
I love that knife! And you are doing great on your channel!
I very recently purchased one of these and can attest to just how nice it is. The action is unlike any knife I've experienced and the fit and finish are otherworldly. Just a fantastic knife...quite possibly my favorite.
The "TING" on the close. Looks like a beautiful knife. Thanks for sharing
Love that blade design at the center
That’s on the hit list
Incredible action
That right there is an amazing piece of cutlery!! 👌
The drop on that looks stupid smooth. amazing piece
@doodysdaggers Can you tell me the finish on this knife? Near mirror, reflective stone wash 1.0 or satin stonewash 2.0? Thanks in advance if you see this and can reply!! Beautiful knife by the way. I’m trying to decide if I want to grab one I have my eye on but I feel like I need at least the blade finish on this one.
Looks like a near mirror, I don’t see any stonewash
It is near mirror.
Man I love flipper only and that blade is beautiful!
I love how the blade finish on your Rosie is PERFECTLY camouflaged against your background
The Morpheus is a gorgeous knife. KnivesFast got one as a gift and was showing it off a few weeks ago. I can't imagine he let it out of his sight but ... is that his?
Nope, not his
That knife is gorgeous, now I have another one for the grail list that I'll never be able to afford 😞😂
I like your post it note list and agree, for production and midtechs. Wait until you get into customs :)
What drink was it? The people need to know!! Oh and nice cutting thing... knife or whatever they're called.
Orange Sunkist!
That is a gorgeous freakin knife right there!
There are a couple companies that use the same style lockbar/ nub detent. BN doesn't have a exclusive rights to it just like nobody has rights to using a ceramic ball detent. Only reate won't put it on any other knife but BN knives. Thats really nice that someone sent you some great knives to check out. Id recommend checking out the eutsler neutralizer as if falls into this same category of knives and has a similar action and blade shape to the cortex.
wow amazing knife
yea that thing really thwacks out huh...
You struggling with the packaging was pure gold, not intended though. 😂
I’ve heard the taping inside makes theft much harder without the package itself having to “disappear “ perhaps acting as a deterrent. It’s a good thing you weren’t disappointed when you got to the center! 👊🏼
Oh that actually makes sense, they can’t just slit the box and the item drops out
Thanks! Now I’m interested in Holt again! I just spent a bit of time looking into slipjoints and that went quickly from looking at relatively basic stuff like Case to looking into full customs. Now you’ve got me back thinking about locking folders again. At least I think I’m not interested in any more fixed blades after having just picked up a Hinderer KaBar. This whole knife thing is a disease!
Haha yes it really is. Good luck out there!!
I may or may not need a Morning After pill after watching this video.
😂😉
Trm Atoms are available right now. The custom ground Mike Irie ones, have spent too much on knives recently or I would pull the trigger. Looks like they only have the lizard ti models available now. Move fast!!
How do we send you a knife to check out/review?
Hit me up on Instagram and we’ll chat
Hmmm.. Rexford?
I have a few on that list (Oz ,Brown, Grimsmo and Koenig) and I completely agree. All are grails for me .I've never held a Holt, SPK, or Skiff, but I'm guessing that I'll feel the same way about them. I've heard that the Triaxis Midnight is in that league, but that's another one that I've never had my hands on.
Yeah man absolutely. When you get to handle a Holt you’re gonna freak out haha
@@doodysdaggershave you handeled a Rask for comparison?
@@cyphersuit1 I haven’t, but I’d love to
Wow is all I can say!!!!!!
people tape inside the box so you cant just slice an end and easily slip out the contents...trust issues...and for good reason
Yeah okay that makes sense
Dude that's a great idea.. never would have guessed
Yeah nice trophy night but it's not really an EDC
It would make a great edc knife. But most folks that buy one will most likely keep it as a safe queen
After watching this the first thing is said to myself was “damn it I need a cortex” lmao. I love holts. I had a couple and regret selling them but I haven’t ended up grabbing another. Skiff knives on the other hand I can’t get enough of them. The holts are def right there with them though. Cool video though Im so bored of seeing the same we/civivi/kizer/kancept etc constantly on every channel. 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Are Skiffs as smooth as the Holts?
@@doodysdaggers out of the box they have more of a hydraulic controlled drop shut. Def right up there with the best flipper deployments ever. Fit and finish is as good as anything could be. Very similar in a lot of ways to holts but I liked them a little more because they had a little more size and they have very cool blade shapes. The fugitive is one of my favorite knives. I almost bought a second at NYCKS lol
The build quality looks real special for sure. Skiffs look quite similar in style and quality, but ironically their action doesn't look a nearly as good as this.
The skiff knives have just as good action as holt or any other knife in this clase. The free fall drop action isn't a indicator of good action and more of a preference. How companies achieve drop shut action is very thin and light pressured lockbars, yes there is more to it but light lockbar pressure is the number 1 reason for drop shut action.
Grail knife, I don't think so. What do you call a knife that's at least one step beyond that? I have a feeling that if I have to ask how much I can't afford it.
I don’t think there is a step above this, quality wise.
@doodysdaggers I didn't clarify good enough here. I meant this knife is one step ahead at least. Absolutely a beautiful knife it is.
Blowiano solo!!!
@@doodysdaggers 🤘😆🤘
I strongly dislike this whole new notion where a knife has to be dropped shut in order to be considered part of your best of the best Knives category. That’s like saying something Hass to be a frame lock or has to be a flipper to be considered the best. It’s really just preference as nothing to do with the knife itself. If Chris Reeve wanted to make his knives drop shut, he would have. It’s not like they’re not putting in the work because they don’t want to. It’s simply not intended.
It's "his" best of the best. So ya his opinion on what makes them the best is the only opinion that matters on "his" list. You should form fully fleshed out thoughts before posting whatever pops in your head, it might save you from looking like a crayon eater again
Sometimes Drop Shut is an indicator of really good tolerance. Im guessing the pivot screw centers the blade dead on with no minor adjustments
As others have told you it’s a preference. Most wouldn’t consider something on washers grail tier even if it’s smooth. Just as most wouldn’t accept one on an axis lock or a knife with serrations as a grail knife.
It’s cool that you like CRK’s and consider it of that quality, get used to the fact, that few people think as highly of them any longer.
I personally will never get one.
I don’t like the stiff washer action, pocket clip, thumb stud and the weak lock interface. And they just seem overpriced for what is now a premium standard in the knife world.
I don’t think he said that a knife has to be drop shut to be considered part of his best of the best category. I may have missed it but I don’t think Chris reeve or the work he puts into his knives came up. I was waiting for it because I was reading the comments and was expecting to hear something but all I saw was a size comparison. Did I miss something lol
@@jlanz183 CRK was on his list of knives slightly below grail, similar to hinderer.
Also, I’m not sure if you’ve ever had to handle a drop shut knife while your hands were slippery or wet, but it is definitely less than ideal and almost to the point of dangerous. Another thing every single knife on your list is a bearing knife. As you know because you are a welder, these are terrible pieces to carry around because they collect dirt And metal particles which require cleaning much more often. And how do these knives react to 10 or 15 years of hard use. Nobody knows and nobody seems to care because at least they’re cool.
I carry washer knives at work almost exclusively
You don’t have to like bearings man, no one is coming after you. Sleep soundly knowing CRK will probably continue making the same basic knife at least for the rest of eternity.
All I have to say is wow… just wow.