Just got mine two days ago. Its a great big self defense pocket knife of DOOM! And I love it.I also have the Rajah 2XL, the Luzon Large, and the Voyager Clip Point XL. All good knives.
@@ieatcrayons-oi9ye Sorry, took me a bit of thinking to wonder why you talked about the cloak. So you know of the Spanish Navaja fighting knife. No I do not have a cloak for that use.
Wish i had picked up the espada xl with the blackened blade when i first saw them. Tempted to pick up one of their current ones but somewhat hesitant just to wait and see if they rerelease this one?
There is a common misconception that UK knife laws prevents ownership of most knives, and even many UK residents mistakenly think this is the case (mainly thanks to the 'popular media'). The Espada XL is a very large folding lock knife, and there are no problems with this at all. If you want to know more, this page has a link to a summary document laying it all out: www.gov.uk/government/publications/knives-and-offensive-weapons-information
@@JohnB-dr8sk Where do you live? 'Concealed' or not is irrelevant. UK Law requires 'good reason' to have a lock knife like the Espada XL with you in a public place. Going to the shops is not good reason, clearing a trail on a country walk would be good reason. So as long as you have good reason, yes it is legal to carry an Espada XL in the UK.
I broke my rajha 2 didn't have it for very long. Don't beton wood with rajha 2 that's how I broke mine. I am thinking of definitely getting a espada XL and EDC regularly. The cheapest I found was on Amazon for 151 dollars. For the espada XL. Did you find any where else that it might be cheaper? Thanks Kyle
Besides the fact you have some true pocket swords at hand, you sound like you’re afraid about your neighbor might be listening in. Blink twice if you’re in danger!
LOL! No, not at all. I am one of those (rare it seems) people who doesn't like to shatter the peace and quiet. It was such a beautiful and calm day with just the birdsong, I just spoke softly. Where I was filming is virtually on a stage with the way all the gardens are laid out, so my any neighbours looking out of a window would have seen me.
I've been attempting for a few days now to center the blade of the Espada XL G10. The pivot screw is fully rotated clockwise. The blade is still not centered. Please, sir, do you have any thoughts or recommendations for me? I offer my heartfelt gratitude.
@@TacticalReviews In my case the blade was off-center when new, and I have the polished non-G10 version. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
@@manofsteal546 is it so off centre it rubs the handle liners? If so it might be best to return it. If not, then how far off centre is it? Can you see any bend in the blade?
@@TacticalReviews Thanks for the reply. The blade at the tip would hit the liner and/or the metal outside the liner upon every closure. It was like that from day one, but seems to have drifted in the wrong direction over time. I have never taken it apart or adjusted it in any way. I have consistently guided the blade home with a small amount of thumb pressure in order to not damage the edge. It's my EDC, so I am reluctant to "return" it. Any additional or further advice? Thank you, regardless.
Hello sir, I really like your Espada xl cts xhp, since they are discontinued it’s quite difficult to find these for sale now and I was wondering if you could let it go and if so for how much US dollars?
daniel Dan this is not your typical EDC, I only carry it in the leg pocket of cargo pants. If I'm wearing something else without the leg pockets then this is not an option for me. (It is also OK in a large jacket pocket)
I carry this knife in either my front or back pants pockets. The handle does stick up about 2 inches over top of the front pocket. The back pocket carry is just enough room for the clip to attach. It takes some getting use to the feeling of carrying a large knife, but is second nature now. Where I live it’s legal to carry almost any blade concealed or openly
It's an absolute shame to coat this blade. The intention of this knife is to intimidate the shit out of a bad guy, and in this role nothing comes close to the glint of polished steel.
I agree 100% The Espada is the best tactical folder ever made and I own the polished one. It has all the attributes a good combat knife needs. 1. Fast, instant deployment due to the large pocket catch. 2. Long blade. A fighting knife should be at least 5 inches long since your primary target is the opponents hand holding the knife. Plus all slashes will be deeper. 3. It has a good weight for striking and the momentum drives the blade deeper into the flesh. 4. The handle gives you two great gripping options, extending reach even further to 8+ inches. 5. It is razor sharp 6. The size will intimidate the crap out of most attackers. I was threatened once by a guy holding a broken bottle. When I rapidly deployed it he took off. I carry mine every day.
You honestly sound like one of those golf commentators.
:-D Thanks (I hope). It was such a peaceful day and I didn't want to disturb the neighbours while shooting the video, so I did speak softly.
The visor adds to the imagery
Shouting is pointless and uncivilized.
I came for the review, I stayed for the ASMR
Lol!
LOL! The birds chirping and everything, so inviting.
I have the G10 Espada XL with the stonewashed blade. I love it
You've cut the top of your hat off pal
Just got mine two days ago. Its a great big self defense pocket knife of DOOM! And I love it.I also have the Rajah 2XL, the Luzon Large, and the Voyager Clip Point XL. All good knives.
Do you have any cloak ima use a large poncho so I can wrap arm and still have a lot of cover
@@ieatcrayons-oi9ye Um, actually I do have a very nice heavy wool cloak. I guess I do not understand your question. I also have a GI Poncho.
@@ieatcrayons-oi9ye Sorry, took me a bit of thinking to wonder why you talked about the cloak. So you know of the Spanish Navaja fighting knife. No I do not have a cloak for that use.
Great cooking knife.
Your voice is very calming.
Wish i had picked up the espada xl with the blackened blade when i first saw them. Tempted to pick up one of their current ones but somewhat hesitant just to wait and see if they rerelease this one?
The Opinel 13 costs about the same as the Espada XL G10.
Hi sir thanks for the review, how much did you purchase it for?
I thought they dont allow knives like that in the UK ?
There is a common misconception that UK knife laws prevents ownership of most knives, and even many UK residents mistakenly think this is the case (mainly thanks to the 'popular media'). The Espada XL is a very large folding lock knife, and there are no problems with this at all. If you want to know more, this page has a link to a summary document laying it all out: www.gov.uk/government/publications/knives-and-offensive-weapons-information
@@TacticalReviews So you are saying it is legal to carry an Espada XL concealed in Britain? Really?
@@JohnB-dr8sk Where do you live? 'Concealed' or not is irrelevant. UK Law requires 'good reason' to have a lock knife like the Espada XL with you in a public place. Going to the shops is not good reason, clearing a trail on a country walk would be good reason. So as long as you have good reason, yes it is legal to carry an Espada XL in the UK.
I broke my rajha 2 didn't have it for very long. Don't beton wood with rajha 2 that's how I broke mine. I am thinking of definitely getting a espada XL and EDC regularly. The cheapest I found was on Amazon for 151 dollars. For the espada XL. Did you find any where else that it might be cheaper? Thanks Kyle
Live the batoning to the fixed blades
Leave batoning for batons
😊 very interesting 👍
Besides the fact you have some true pocket swords at hand, you sound like you’re afraid about your neighbor might be listening in. Blink twice if you’re in danger!
LOL! No, not at all. I am one of those (rare it seems) people who doesn't like to shatter the peace and quiet. It was such a beautiful and calm day with just the birdsong, I just spoke softly.
Where I was filming is virtually on a stage with the way all the gardens are laid out, so my any neighbours looking out of a window would have seen me.
I've been attempting for a few days now to center the blade of the Espada XL G10. The pivot screw is fully rotated clockwise. The blade is still not centered. Please, sir, do you have any thoughts or recommendations for me? I offer my heartfelt gratitude.
Was the blade off-centre from new or after taking apart to clean?
@@TacticalReviews In my case the blade was off-center when new, and I have the polished non-G10 version. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
@@manofsteal546 is it so off centre it rubs the handle liners? If so it might be best to return it.
If not, then how far off centre is it? Can you see any bend in the blade?
@@TacticalReviews Thanks for the reply.
The blade at the tip would hit the liner and/or the metal outside the liner upon every closure. It was like that from day one, but seems to have drifted in the wrong direction over time. I have never taken it apart or adjusted it in any way. I have consistently guided the blade home with a small amount of thumb pressure in order to not damage the edge. It's my EDC, so I am reluctant to "return" it. Any additional or further advice? Thank you, regardless.
You can bend the whole knife a bit by using a counter top and using pressure in the opposite direction fix that.
Hello sir, I really like your Espada xl cts xhp, since they are discontinued it’s quite difficult to find these for sale now and I was wondering if you could let it go and if so for how much US dollars?
They also made one in AUS-8. The shittiest blade steel ever made.
Do you think it's impossible to carry this knife in a pocket?...how do you carry it? Thanks
daniel Dan this is not your typical EDC, I only carry it in the leg pocket of cargo pants. If I'm wearing something else without the leg pockets then this is not an option for me. (It is also OK in a large jacket pocket)
I carry this knife in either my front or back pants pockets. The handle does stick up about 2 inches over top of the front pocket. The back pocket carry is just enough room for the clip to attach.
It takes some getting use to the feeling of carrying a large knife, but is second nature now.
Where I live it’s legal to carry almost any blade concealed or openly
@@TacticalReviews I read leg pocket and I'm thinking I read "just carry it like your 3rd leg" lol oh hi 2 years ago
Excellent video...thank you for sharing 👍
Subwoofer???
superdrykidrobot yes, that is my forum username, and it was on forums that I started reviewing.
Tactical Reviews I recognized the logo
Fkin badass. Just ordered mine off Amazon!
I'm a chef.. that's my blade when I walk home at night
During video i was waiting when will Thompson arrive yelling : Get out of my lawn ) So quiet your speach is )
Very informative
Yes that really is part of my pocket...that's a good enough sacrifice to the cause, at least it wasn't a finger.
It's an absolute shame to coat this blade. The intention of this knife is to intimidate the shit out of a bad guy, and in this role nothing comes close to the glint of polished steel.
I agree 100% The Espada is the best tactical folder ever made and I own the polished one. It has all the attributes a good combat knife needs.
1. Fast, instant deployment due to the large pocket catch.
2. Long blade. A fighting knife should be at least 5 inches long since your primary target is the opponents hand holding the knife. Plus all slashes will be deeper.
3. It has a good weight for striking and the momentum drives the blade deeper into the flesh.
4. The handle gives you two great gripping options, extending reach even further to 8+ inches.
5. It is razor sharp
6. The size will intimidate the crap out of most attackers. I was threatened once by a guy holding a broken bottle. When I rapidly deployed it he took off.
I carry mine every day.
@@aaronfriedmann2488 You deployed an Espada XL in front of the broken bottle weilding bad guy? Please share more!
Nice
Your Willy must be one of the tiniest. Great video!
🤣😂 you're the funniest.
Now that's a knife...
Knife ASMR
You voided your warranty
I love the knife but fell asleep at the 5minute mark.
Ridiculous
Man you need to stick with your product instead of 20 different knives stick with the Espada
But you can never have enough knives.
Very cool 😎.