As usual, enjoyed your tip on the raccoon. Been thinking about one of these. After seeing you tear it down it looks well built. Especially enjoyed the "paper rolling" segment. Vu: " I'm going to practice my rolling technique with this regular paper because my rolling papers are too thin".. LOL Just kidding. Thanks Vu!
@@vucachon Mine just arrived today. Green Micarta with Satin Blade. This is my first Vosteed knife. So far I've been highly impressed with the quality of this knife. The Micarta on this one has a really nice feel to it. Has solid lockup too. The crossbar is a bit tight but will try it for a while like it is out of the box. Ya know, for what this knife costs it beats the pants off axis lock. Thanks for shining some light on this one for me! I love it!
@Rob W it is a great piece! It is adjustable, so try out the furthest setting to ease the pressure. After a while you can up the strength once you are accustomed 🙌🙏
Vu i really enjoy your disassembly videos the most. So relaxing to me and I learn cool tricks like the paper tube and the spring placement order of operation. Keep it up!
Vu you really are doing a great job in my opinion. Simple and filled with great tips. I’m a new subscriber. I was recently sent to you from one of leftyedc’s lives and I’ve really enjoyed your channel ever since. In fact after watching a few of your shorts and a disassembly of the kobold 2 I’m anxiously awaiting purchasing it. The action looks insane. Anyway your doing a great job!
Nice video Uncle Vu. Really glad to see you making more content. I always learn something from watching your videos. I just ordered the Raccoon cross bar version and am looking forward to getting it. I’ve used plumber’s tape on a few pivot screws instead of lock tight or super glue. I wrap the threads on the pivot screw and tighten. So far it’s worked pretty good on the few I’ve done it to.
Great video, Vu! I learned something about that crossbar lock. I'm still deciding on whether to get the crossbar lock model or the button lock model. Thanks for showing it.🗡👊🏼
I saw you do this with other knives which would be good for on the fly, But I think I'm gonna see what I can find at Homer. Thinking a wooden dowel might also work and shave it down like a Finger ring sizer.
I enjoy your instructional vids a lot! Can anyone tell me the model of this knife? I read online that the Drop point blades were the only one's that are adjustable. so I bought a Raccoon with a drop point blade, & it wasn't adjustable. It was in Micarta Green.
This video is from the first batch of Raccoons. They stopped using the adjustable crossbar for recent batches! The adjustable crossbar was patented by Kizer
Lol have you tried these yet? It doesn't take 2 fingers. You can use 1. And this is the Clutch-Lock, a better, and improved crossbar lock. Sorry, but it seems you are speaking without experience. If you have experience, please elaborate
@@MrSlicer2424 for the price, it is very comparable. I find Kizer's Clutch-Lock pieces better... however a bit pricier. Check out the Kizer Drop Bear or the Escort. Vosteed's crossbars are good, but Kizer's has a more efficient setup
Great job nice video my friend. Thanks for sharing and see you again 👍
The one I just got today has no adjustment holes - only one setting. It did come with an extra set of springs, though.
I think they have stopped with rge adjustment holes on the newer batches. Different strength springs, I believe.
Great instructions and video 🎉
Thanks for all your excellent help period! The rolled paper 'pivot' hack is so simple and doable. Very cool. ✨😺
It's the best! Thank you for your time!
As usual, enjoyed your tip on the raccoon. Been thinking about one of these. After seeing you tear it down it looks well built. Especially enjoyed the "paper rolling" segment. Vu: " I'm going to practice my rolling technique with this regular paper because my rolling papers are too thin".. LOL Just kidding. Thanks Vu!
Mahahah rolling papers are too thin!!! Hahahahahaah
@@vucachon Mine just arrived today. Green Micarta with Satin Blade. This is my first Vosteed knife. So far I've been highly impressed with the quality of this knife. The Micarta on this one has a really nice feel to it. Has solid lockup too. The crossbar is a bit tight but will try it for a while like it is out of the box. Ya know, for what this knife costs it beats the pants off axis lock. Thanks for shining some light on this one for me! I love it!
@Rob W it is a great piece! It is adjustable, so try out the furthest setting to ease the pressure. After a while you can up the strength once you are accustomed 🙌🙏
Love the knife. I appreciate the tutorial.
Thanks!
When was this changed? My 4 that I have all only have one hole, aka not adjustable.
Vu i really enjoy your disassembly videos the most. So relaxing to me and I learn cool tricks like the paper tube and the spring placement order of operation. Keep it up!
Thank you!!!!!!
I'm still getting used to making these videos while talking. I'm used to just doing it quickly and quietly. 😆 thank you for your support!
Vu you really are doing a great job in my opinion. Simple and filled with great tips. I’m a new subscriber. I was recently sent to you from one of leftyedc’s lives and I’ve really enjoyed your channel ever since. In fact after watching a few of your shorts and a disassembly of the kobold 2 I’m anxiously awaiting purchasing it. The action looks insane. Anyway your doing a great job!
Nice video Uncle Vu. Really glad to see you making more content. I always learn something from watching your videos. I just ordered the Raccoon cross bar version and am looking forward to getting it. I’ve used plumber’s tape on a few pivot screws instead of lock tight or super glue. I wrap the threads on the pivot screw and tighten. So far it’s worked pretty good on the few I’ve done it to.
Thank you! Yeah, I've heard people using Teflon tape / plumber's tape ! I'll javelin to try it!
That is a great idea with the paper b/c it adjusts for the pivot hole size! I used a Q-tip stick, but it is thinner and not as easy to use.
Yep! The paper is THE best method I believe! Simple, efficient, and, as you said, adjusts to any size needed!!!!
Great video, Vu! I learned something about that crossbar lock. I'm still deciding on whether to get the crossbar lock model or the button lock model. Thanks for showing it.🗡👊🏼
#teamBOTH hahaha
Do you happen to know what the size of the bearings are? And where to get after market scales from?
Nice video.
Thanks for watching!
Sweet knife Vu, I’m definitely looking forward to one of these. I was bummed that my button lock one had a bad failure
Yeah that sucks. I've been fortunate my BL Raccoon has not failed. Seems the issue is random. Supposedly they fixed the issue with a new batch
I saw you do this with other knives which would be good for on the fly, But I think I'm gonna see what I can find at Homer. Thinking a wooden dowel might also work and shave it down like a Finger ring sizer.
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I enjoy your instructional vids a lot!
Can anyone tell me the model of this knife?
I read online that the Drop point blades were the only one's that are adjustable. so I bought a Raccoon with a drop point blade, & it wasn't adjustable.
It was in Micarta Green.
This video is from the first batch of Raccoons. They stopped using the adjustable crossbar for recent batches! The adjustable crossbar was patented by Kizer
Man i snagged one of these and it doesnt have the adjustment holes for spring sending it back tension is weak the knife is cool though.
They have changed the design to have no adjustment holes. Kizer has patented it
@@vucachon aww man I didn't know that still a nice knife though. Thanks man I wondered
Both of my springs have broken, anyone know where I can buy replacements?
Reach out via email and let them know!
Freaking RUclips read my mind. Good videos btw. I'm going to have to look again mine. If I can get my son to let me barrow it
Do you kmkw where to get replacement omega springs or which Benchmade springs fit?
Email vosteed, or try using kizer springs. I haven't tried other brands yet
Kizer clips fit the raccoon?
Yep!
Still a two finger disengagement of the knock off axis lock? Why cant these companies figure out benchmades butter smooth action?
Lol have you tried these yet? It doesn't take 2 fingers. You can use 1. And this is the Clutch-Lock, a better, and improved crossbar lock. Sorry, but it seems you are speaking without experience. If you have experience, please elaborate
@vucachon Fair enough, I was just watching you. If it's only one finger, I stand corrected, and I'll drop the $60.
@@MrSlicer2424 for the price, it is very comparable. I find Kizer's Clutch-Lock pieces better... however a bit pricier. Check out the Kizer Drop Bear or the Escort. Vosteed's crossbars are good, but Kizer's has a more efficient setup