I really like the low profile spyder hole. I think the geometric lines might be even cooler if they were machined into the stock. It might also provide some grip.
Spyderco took a risk with the Nirvana and apparently with mixed results. But it's an "important" knife, a unique knife, and one that will last in memory, if not in production. The idiosyncrasies of the Nirvana may keep it from commercial success, but it has certainly left a mark and is likely a harbinger of things to come at Spyderco.
At a reported production rate of 50 knives per week , at that price point , there should be perfection , and a steel lock bar insert . Reate , CKF and Lionsteel all managed it with their integrals , at the very least , carbidize the lock bar . That being said , it really does look like (and feel like?) the 1200.00 full custom . How does it compare,size wise, and in the pocket , to the ZT 0452 CF ?
like the knife and even it's full milled handle easy to clean always watch your reviews like to see the benchmade flipper as its there first one knowing how much you love benchmade and the spyderco your reviewing is like the sr1 lionsteel with no nylon keep doing the good the bad and the ugly and price sucks
I'm fairly new to the hobby, but I'm a little lost on what you mean when you say "lock stick". Do you mean that moving the liner out of the way is more difficult than it should be? Thanks in advance for an answer.
This is just getting way to close for custom money territory for my liking for what you get. If it's worth the 430, then it's worth the 430, don't get me wrong, but if that's your budget then the sky's the limit on competitive blades that I think are going to give you a LOT more in the long run. Good on Spyderco for trying to innovate though.
hey Nick did you see that zero tolerance released some 0450cf with ZDP-189? I know you liked the dragonfly in zdp so I thought this might interest you. bladehq has them on their website
+FATshadow I'm a bit more sympathetic given the integral construction. Much more complex to do an insert here than most. But still should have at least carbidized the face
Are you being serious right now? $431 dollar knife when it was being sold, limited run, iconic designer and knife company. Said iconic knife companies first integral framelock knife. This will never go down in price. It will only go up.
Nicolo: So we probably already know, but your fav knife of all time? Mine is probably one I sold (like a dumb ass), which was hand made by Jodie Sampson in 1986, an all steel real Bali-Song before they were owned by Benchmade...Knife I carry most is a Hinderer. Go figure, why would I sell a non replaceable knife...Somebody slap me!!!!
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I will definitely be picking one up in the near future. I've been meaning to get my first integral and something about the Nirvana is calling to me.
Looking forward to the full review Nick. Not sure if any have even made it across to the UK yet.. waiting patiently!
I really like the low profile spyder hole. I think the geometric lines might be even cooler if they were machined into the stock. It might also provide some grip.
Can't wait til the full review. It sure is an interesting piece, not sure about the price- entering CRK range and all.
Looking forward to the full review on this one. Although I think this one is going to be out of my price range and carry comfort zone.
Spyderco took a risk with the Nirvana and apparently with mixed results. But it's an "important" knife, a unique knife, and one that will last in memory, if not in production. The idiosyncrasies of the Nirvana may keep it from commercial success, but it has certainly left a mark and is likely a harbinger of things to come at Spyderco.
+Mitchell Delmar Agreed completely. It's a historic knife at the very least, and it's hugely ambitious. That has to go into the calculus.
At a reported production rate of 50 knives per week , at that price point , there should be perfection , and a steel lock bar insert . Reate , CKF and Lionsteel all managed it with their integrals , at the very least , carbidize the lock bar . That being said , it really does look like (and feel like?) the 1200.00 full custom . How does it compare,size wise, and in the pocket , to the ZT 0452 CF ?
like the knife and even it's full milled handle easy to clean always watch your reviews like to see the benchmade flipper as its there first one knowing how much you love benchmade and the spyderco your reviewing is like the sr1 lionsteel with no nylon keep doing the good the bad and the ugly and price sucks
Love the look of that knife. Sucks that it costs so much though.
definitely cool but i dont think its for me. looking forward to the full review
I'm fairly new to the hobby, but I'm a little lost on what you mean when you say "lock stick". Do you mean that moving the liner out of the way is more difficult than it should be? Thanks in advance for an answer.
+NegroSpeed Yep, the lockbar sticks to the tang of the blade requiring some extra force to disengage at the start.
Thanks for the thoughts
I have an opportunity to buy a Nirvana that I've had for a few days. If I end up with it, I'm bead blasting the scales.
+Jimmy Darrell That's your call. Would make it more of a worker, for sure.
I could see myself buying one in the future.
Hmm the lines motif does remind me of 1990's salon poster art.
This is just getting way to close for custom money territory for my liking for what you get. If it's worth the 430, then it's worth the 430, don't get me wrong, but if that's your budget then the sky's the limit on competitive blades that I think are going to give you a LOT more in the long run. Good on Spyderco for trying to innovate though.
hey Nick did you see that zero tolerance released some 0450cf with ZDP-189? I know you liked the dragonfly in zdp so I thought this might interest you. bladehq has them on their website
Fantastic video, keep up the great work Nick :)
What are your thoughts on the 0350? Also, does the assisted opening on ZTs feel anything like the assisted opening on the Kershaw Cryo?
+Maximus Grigo I've got a review on it. And same mechanism, different price!
+Nick Shabazz Ok, thanks. I'll check it out.
Hi Nick, I wanted to ask you where I can get Graham Razel. I heard it was discontinued, is it true?
Very hard to find, yes. Graham Knives has a Facebook group where they pop up on occasion.
I think that knife is a little too scary for me to carry at my work. I wish it were a bit smaller.
+Peter Galione Me too! At 3.25 or even 3.5, this would be a much more interesting knife!
An integral with an axis lock would be hell
+Dizzy JONAH My blood pressure went up just reading that.
That's not really possible because of the omega springs.
Nickkk why no review on that Sigil????
You have to pay more than 700 € in europe for this knife! That is ridiculous,but it is a beauty!
I will stick with my SNG. Lol. Thanks Nick. Cool thoughts
In England it going to cost me £569 ... it better be made of steel forged by Nordic dwarves.
God damn, it's a pretty knife, but it looks so horribly lefty-unfriendly that I don't believe I'll ever move past just staring longingly at it online.
So it's a $400-plus production piece and they couldn't be bothered to put a stainless insert on the Ti lockbar? Nah.
+FATshadow I'm a bit more sympathetic given the integral construction. Much more complex to do an insert here than most. But still should have at least carbidized the face
Nick Shabazz Yeah, I get that. Cool knife though. Thanks for sharing.
Do you think the price will come down in the future?
Are you being serious right now? $431 dollar knife when it was being sold, limited run, iconic designer and knife company. Said iconic knife companies first integral framelock knife. This will never go down in price. It will only go up.
I suspect the used prices will settle a bit lower once everybody's got theirs, depending how long production runs, but retail, I don't see changing.
Nick Shabazz Its out of stock everywhere that I can find it, and I don't think they're making more of them.
thumbs up bro!!!
Nicolo: So we probably already know, but your fav knife of all time? Mine is probably one I sold (like a dumb ass), which was hand made by Jodie Sampson in 1986, an all steel real Bali-Song before they were owned by Benchmade...Knife I carry most is a Hinderer. Go figure, why would I sell a non replaceable knife...Somebody slap me!!!!
Ooh, that's rough. Sorry about the sale! Good question, though, I'll answer it :)
That knife is sexy