The Peña Knives Front Flipper Trapper: The Full Nick Shabazz Review
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Today, we'll take a look at a custom knife from Enrique Peña, which is good enough to remind me why people love custom knives: The Peña Front Flipper Trapper.
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Thanks for your honest opeña.
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I wish there was a production/midtech version of this....
Same.
No you don’t. I just ruined my marriage forever. Don’t do this, guys.
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Reate is making a production version. Think its the Pena X series they call them but there is a production version. Think its like $250 pretty sure they are using M390 in this front flipper the Lanny Flipper is s35vn.
pena X trapper
I knew it was going to be EXPENSIVE expensive, but my eyes still widened at $850.
Absolutely gorgeous knife though, and I'm not super into traditional stuff.
That is, bar none, the sexiest knife I've ever seen in my life.
I agree with you 100%
midtech for 300 bucks with m390 or 20CV and there'll be people lined up to buy it.
Reate is making one now
not gonna lie, at first glimpse I thought it was a bit boring. Then I actually looked at it. Great craftsmanship.
Enrique really did a great job with this knife. Love the design and execution.
That's such a beautiful piece. At that price though, I will never touch one. I'm happy you decided to review it. Thanks!
If there is ever a production run of this, I will absolutely be buying one. Such a beautiful piece.
I think the front flipper & traditional design works so well because if it's done properly the flipper fades into the background aesthetically and lets the traditional lines shine. That's one of the really compelling pros of using a front flipper deployment, it can be paired with a very wide range of styles. It also makes it very impressive when a designer balances reliable deployment and minimal visual prominence like this example. It is an outstanding piece.
Nick, much respect and I think you’re the best reviewer on RUclips. Just one point of contention with your comments on blade steel. Enrique didn’t choose CPM 154 because it’s inexpensive. It was purposely selected for the use of this knife, specifically sharpenability and corrosion resistance while having good edge retention. It is a very balanced steel and I think it was a good choice, especially in staying true to tradition where it can be easily honed to a super edge on grandpas spit stone. Again, excellent review, as always. Thanks!
Honestly, CPM 154 is a really wonderful steel with well balanced characteristics. From my dalliances into the custom knife realm, it definitely makes sense for a piece that is truly going to be carried and used. As long as it's been heat treated & hardened properly it's good to go.
I've been in the market for a modern traditional, went to look at this and WOW that's not close to being in my price range! Mnandi still at the top of the wishlist
Benchmade Proper may suit you.
@@peterpuleo2904 it's nice, but I can't do a slip joint. Thanks for the suggestion.
But if you are looking for a "modern traditional" aren't most of them slip joints?
@@Nerdferly I think buck made a slim 110 with micarta scales if that would interest you any.
Beautiful knife, congratulations on the acquisition, Nick, this will be a Gem of Gems for your collection.
I love your use of analogue for this. If and when the production version comes out I will gladly drop the $$$ to get one. This is the knife my grandpa or my uncle would have carried years.
Love mine. Great feel in hand and Enrique’s fit and finishing is always top notch.
I hate you sir....
Finally got my hands on one of these tonight on the knifeart drop! In the exact combo I wanted too. Lucky day!!! They sold out in about 2 minutes
What color?
Wow. That looks incredible. I would carry that all the time in NYC. I'm not Scroodge McDuck though. Thanks for the review Nick.
So basically; this is the best knife ever in your opinion, and I will never be able to get my hands on one.... sound about right?
never say never
This might be my grail knife
I get the impression that the maker approached this with respect for the traditional trapper knife. He wasn't trying to improve or fix a proven knife pattern, just make his take on it. Beautiful.
I love custom knives when they reach this quality level, this one is really a gem ! Also, for the question "how many people are making front flipper linerlocks": quite a lot actually in the high quality custom's knives world, David Lespect for instance is making them with unbelievable smoothness, and plenty others such as Guy Poggetti, Rémi Lavialle, Maxime Belzunce, Gregory Picard and many more (just to mention few of the best front flipper makers).
Thanks for this review Nick, you have convinced me to buy my first Pena custom (will be my one and only grail knife). Also that Pro-Tech Custom you have, wow!
Please Enrique, make this a production line of traditional front flippers! The Lanny's clip version of this is my grail knife
Damn that is nice. I won’t spend that much, but there is a production model, it would be hard to resist. Great review as always.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see this model show up in Peña’s X-Series line, especially after such a glowing review from Batman here!
Ooh, that's really nice. Despite it being a locker, it'd be almost perfect here in the UK as it looks so much like a traditional 'old timers' folder. Considering it's intended use I would have thought CPM154 would be more than adequate. If I could afford to buy one it'd be really nice to hand it down to my son, and for him to his son. Not just a useful little light-use knife but also a future family heirloom. I love it.
Where the hell do I go to buy one of these, I need this in my life.
This is cool having been recorded before the Peña X Series from Reate came out. I would love to upgrade my X to a custom, but I'm not that kind of spender. The X Series has so many of Enrique's models now starting at about $275, plus Large and Mini models, Damasteel models, exclusives, etc. It really opened the door to the brand. I'd rather just get a second X than have one custom.
I noticed you were a little excited and with reason. Enriques work is F&F perfection and he is a good guy.Cheers
Great. I wish that GEC would get into modern materials because with their quality and craftsmanship that would be a home run!!
I think a comparisiom between this and the new exponent from brownknives would be very cool. Traditional vs modern front flipper
Nick, thanks for the video and introducing me to Enrique Pena. What a beautiful and wonderful knife. I very much like the build quality and the slightly larger and thicker dimensions compared to my Gareth Bull Trapper. The more I watch this video the more I have to have one, so. I think I'll sell a few knives to scrape up the money.
I love that knife, but my wife would kill me if I spent that type of money on it. Half of that price, I could maybe get it, but that thing is awesome..
Oh noes! Oh noes! 😂
Great review of a great knife. Also bonus points for "traditionality."
I was lucky enough to spend a day with pena at his shop watching him make a knife. He puts alot of work into each one.
No Pena no cry . No Pena no cry . . . Such a nice knife even if i have to enjoy it vicariously through you . Note , it probably won't be the only one in your collection for long .
Extremely well done piece------
Böker plus LRF is a modern traditional, front flipper, linerlock. Haven't handled it yet, but might be worth checking out, Mr. Shabbaz.
Have a good one.
I just bought a Smith and Sons Cypress trapper. Pretty cool knife. Not to the level of this but its micarta and D2 looks like a traditional trapper but it is a liner lock and a thumb stud. Made for them by Maserin in Italy, D2 with micarta. I think I will order the Reate made version of this and the Lanny flipper though. Would love the custom just not sure I want to pay that much lol.
$850 for a perfectly built knife? That's actually not bad, considering phones and laptops cost that much if not more.
Think of the utility to cost ratio though. No hate for people who buy and enjoy this knife but you can’t rationally justify it.
@@deathbyastonishment7930 I've had my EDC in my pocket for 20+ years (Benchmade 942). I wouldn't bat an eye at spending a grand on a knife that I was gonna carry every day for 20 years...
@@deathbyastonishment7930 Also, I've made money by using my EDC to carve things and sell them. I'm not saying I could afford this Pena Knife, but a knife has as much utility as its wielder.
@@MichaelBassVideos if the knifes utility is equal to the wielder, it follows that they could do just as well with a cheaper knife..
I have been obsessed with finding this knife since you flashed it on screen in a more recent video. Well i finally found your video and noticed it posted on my birthday last year. Silly me thinking this was fate calling my name :( $800!
I recently started carrying my granddad's old schrade electrician's knife. Has a really cool divet worn into the front and makes a killer fidget piece.
I'd pay 550.00 for it all day everyday BUT 850.00 is a little steep. I own a few of his production knives and truly love the quality of them. Thanks for the awesome review Nick!
Amazing piece. I want one :o
C'mon Enrique. I know u watch this. Plz make us production version of this beauty.
I can tell by looking at it that it seems very well made however the price is WAAAY too high for me to buy one or reccomend buying one to someone else even. tragic
say it with me, "CUSTOM. KNIFE."
Nick , I really think after seeing this that you should try a trevor burger lexk or exk .
You had one a while ago back when they were feild grade by burger knives . But now since it's just tbc knives (trevor burger custom) they are miles ahead of any other front flipper on the market in my opinion. And seeing the qualities you appreciate in this pena ,I think you may really enjoy one .
(They are also decently prices and somewhat available)
Just my recommendation. Thanks for another great review.
PS: I own a few tbc knives and would loan one your way for a while if you are interested . 👍
I'm not carrying a hunk of leather in my pocket in hot weather exposed to sweat and ruin my knife. But it's nice...for chocolate brown.
Yes production....plz.
Awesome ass knife!
Thank you for the good the bad & the ugly....definitely a 💎.
Please, Mr. Pena...make this available to all!
Hey nick so I know that you aren't a big fixed blade enthusiast but i want to buy an esee izula and I trust your opinion on knives more than anyone.
The Izula's a fine small fixed blade. Not great ergonomically, but if I carried a small fixie, that might be the one I would.
Absolutely beautiful knife. Too bad its out of my price range. Keep up the good work Nick.
Massdrop, WE knives, s35vn, ceramic bearings and detent. Yes
So I have made about 15 fixed blades at this time. The amount of time put in to hand finishing that knife......I understand the price. Really want to buy a mill so I can start trying folders. I've heard slip joint makers say they could make 3 fixed blades for every slip joint.
This is exactly me!
I like an old vantage V8, you pull it out nobody but people who know will Get it!
I love this knife, it’s beautiful! Only thing, why ‘trapper’? A trapper is a traditional, 2 blade pattern. This is more like a dropped point Sod Buster. It’s none the worse for that, and in fact very attractive, but still odd!
Wow ....the most beautiful knife I think you’ve put on the channel
One fine gentleman modern carry. Great work Pena
i love smaller knifes!! so far My Fav production knife is the spyopera but this is grail knife territory for me...
I’ve been eyeballing Peña since the x series first came out and I finally order a pena but I got a custom
Now if he contracts next year with We knives to build a production model...
I'm selling the BMW in the morning.
i wish more companies would make a great looking traditional/modern flipper like that. maybe add a pocket clip? but that is a great looking knife.
I do like the knife, but at this price point I would be looking at a Chris Reeve Sebenza or similar. With the added benefit of no worry about it being an investment should that come about.
Great vid Nick! Love your work! Greetings from Australia. Over here, the law basically states that we can’t carry knives in public places or near schools? And if you do get caught with a knife anywhere, you need verification that you need it, the blade needs to be less than 3”, it can’t be deployed with one hand and no locking mechanism. That all sucks. But hey if I were to carry a knife, and I have daily for the last 40 years, cause I’m more worried about not having one in case I need it, than I am about conforming to stupid laws. What would fit the last three criteria?
this sorta thing drives my curiosity about CPM-154 steel. it's so often found in custom pieces still, and was absolutely top-of-the-heap in terms of desirability just about a decade ago. i know CPM-154 can take beautiful, consistent finishes but surely that quality alone wouldn't be a sufficient attribute for its presence in the highest-end product. CTS-XHP is another steel that the Nick respects but isn't crazy about - but regardless is the de-facto choice for many knowledgeable makers. i've got good data points on XHP and its tremendous capabilities in the right hands - but CPM-154's still got question marks around it and i'd appreciate data about its potential performance.
It's a great steel. Tougher than S30V and S35VN. It takes absolutely razor edge. Can be mirror polished without a problem. Sharpening is also very easy.
This needs to be a production model
Super nice knife but what's up with the double brown micarta. Not ugly but kinda funny looking
Absolutely beautiful!
Has anyone checked out the Smith&Sons Cyprus Trapper? Seems like a more affordable take on the semi-traditional pocket knife. Seems a little pricey for D2 steel, but depending on the fit and finish it may be worth it.
At that price they need to have a top end steel, especially with a relatively small blade like this. What about warranty? Is it a lifetime guarantee like some smaller makers are now offering?
People are trying to sell these type high end custom knives on the Thursday night knife sale and can't get half their money back so if you buy it you better love it because you will never be able to sell it. You will own it forever. Nice video Nick. 👍
OMG 850$!!! Guess I'm gonna skip my driving license:( ride a bicycle with a Penã knife in my pocket
Wow I was $50 off the price guess.
Hope there's no ...hole... In your pocket !
ooooo front flipper, I do like front flippers
Really awesome reviews,
Ended with a little Enrique Punya love there, didn't ya? Great review of a gorgeous knife. The tip looked a little close to the end of the handle. Has that been an issue?
All front flippers should be able to opened with the index finger. The Boos Blades Smoke is awesome in a lot of ways but the thumb opening always feels a little wrong and it's hard to get a secure grip during the flip.
i was expecting a little bit of a twist when i heard you say "i find this knife really attractive".
We need a production version!!!
I skipped the x series and got a custom deville and holy shit Nick
The action is so good it makes me laugh
It’s like telepathic
Love this one. If I can find one, I’ll buy it.
The price is not coming from premium materials, so are you just paying for the name? Serious question, am I missing something?
Well, it is a custom, so you are paying for the time it took to make.
You're paying for the quality of execution more than anything else.
Probably.
Cool, thanks for the info.
Very legal knife. I, as a german, did fall off my chair in laughter. Fuck my local knife laws..
Wow that's absolutely gorgeous. Is it on bearings or washers?
Why not a slip with a deep carry clip?
A gorgeous little knife, I've been looking for a looong time for something just like this.
I love the low profile flipping action. I never cared for having a big hunk of metal protruding from the end while closed so I tend to discount flippers for that reason alone. Nicest flipper ever.
Then, like a smack in the face Nick says the price. Jaw dropping price. Unbelievable. This guy is a knife maker not a surgeon.
You can't make something just as special for 150 to 300 bucks? Get real...
It must be nice to be rich. Maybe I'll make friends with a rich guy, that's the only way I'll ever get close to this knife.
What a piece of perfection!
A knife I will only ever dream of affording
This is a little cutie pie. I could do without the shield on the scales, but I get that some people like to keep their hearts guarded.
Someone suggest a production version to massdrop and produced by reate.
How does the X Series compare?
If there's ever a mid tech version I will buy one
Where would you go to enquire about purchasing one? I’m extremely interested in one.
Just google search Pena knives. Several places carry his line made by Reate and various customs on consignment. He also has a web site with instructions on how to order.
I loveeeee this design.
Masterpiece!
Great review Nick!
It IS beautiful, but not 850.00 beautiful. A production version would be in my sights assuming the price drops to something reasonable.
I would gladly buy one, if only.
Beautiful
Beautiful knife 🤩
It is absolutely a beautiful knife and construction quality is absolutely spectacular *BUT* I have £50 knives that will do exactly the same job. OK maybe I’m being a bit glib, I do have knives in to the £350 range but even in that area that curve of diminishing returns is ramping hard. I’d absolutely appreciate it as a gift for example but I just can’t justify spending $850 my own money on what is, when all’s said and done, a pocket knife.
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