There is now a smaller, 3 inch version, as well as liner lock versions of both the large and small at half the price. The liner lock versions are particularly strong in value because they use the same blade steel as the frame lock versions, but they are as dirty out of the box as this one was.
Thank you so much for the review Nick. You will be seeing the Centauri listed with a pricepoint closer to $200 with most of our major retailers, however the prices listed on our website are the MSRP, hence the $266 pricetag.
I got the s35vn version and am blown away at how good this knife is. Aesthetically it's a beauty. Snaps right open with the front flipper and drops freely when closing. Gorgeous grind and glistening carbon fiber. It came very sharp, nice and thin behind the edge with an even grind. Perfect centering. Micro milled titanium and milled clip screwed in from the inside giving it a very clean look. The whole knife is very thin but still has a good purchase, the thumb jimping is just right, not too sharp. I feel like this is the best $200 I've spent on a knife. If you're thinking about getting one, just do it! You will not regret it.
Have not watched to many channels these days, very busy working, appreciate your videos,, from Canada, shout out to the cashiers, bank employees, , all front line employees, police, doctors, special services in your Country, too numerous to mention all, Take care Mr Nick, with high appreciation Sir.
Really like this design, with the lowered edge profile and nuanced belly. Reminds me a little of the Schwartz Perpetua. I think I'll wait for the small but this would make a good portable food-prepper. *Update--* I've been carrying the small in Damascus & CF (after returning the small in green micarta with a bad lock) and am quite pleased with it's slim & light dimensions, ease of flipping (mine is smooth with no grit), unusually thin blade stock, functional clip, pretty CF. The blade is probably too thin and tippy to be a good overall daily carry, but it is a great little cutter. $179.
Cant explain it, but i think of you as The Bob Ross of Gear reviewing, and that is a good thing indeed. Please keep them coming, and congratulations on the 100k
For a less expensive variation on the same theme (3.5" S35VN front flipper frame lock), there is the Boker Exskelibur I. Not quite as nice, but vastly more slicey.
Another similar design is the TwoSun TS129, though it has a contoured handle and lower tier blade steel. I had to put a good deal of work into mine to get it to where I like it, but now I enjoy owning it.
i wish you looked at the knife retailers because i bought a vg10 damascus from knifecenter for $199.00 three weeks ago and the damascus absolutely makes this knife even more compelling!
I'm really excited to see Laconico do something a little different; I can only stand so many gray titanium flippers with a drop point blade. This knife in particular just so perfectly matches my taste too: perfect size, perfect blade shape, nice looking CF scale, and an interesting deployment method. Though even at $200 it still feels like a bit much...
I'm not sure why, but I'm just not a fan of knives that don't have scales on both side of the handle. For instance my Spyderco Calypso Jr. from 20 years ago has smooth Micarta handles that are just a pleasure to hold. Tactile can be aesthetic, ya know.
I really like the look of this knife. Considering getting one even though I don’t really like front flippers. Knife Center has the s35vn and vg10 damascus versions for $200 each.
Re: price, some details (clip, texture) really add up, and there might be some extra money tied up in distribution by the looks of things. It's actually only a little bit more than Ray's EZE, so the real question is how some collabs (like Ray's Gemini/Yorkie) get made for so cheap.
Nick Shabazz: On the ugly front, the price... Artisan Cutlery rep: (watching video, picks up the phone) Nick Shabazz: (comment posts price update) RUclips knife community: (cheers, applause 🍻🥳🥂📣 Ray Laconico: 🙄😏
Nice knife. I had an eye on it. Here wirh Nicks review I found the pflipper to be shaped more on the unharmonic side. Very untypical,for Laconico. Opened the lines are brilliant. For the price not that big a hit sadly.
I'm not sure if I got lucky or all damasteels are like this, but my damasteel centauri came without the AC logo on the blade. So I didn't feel as bad about the backspacer in exchange for a sterile blade. FYi i got mine for 200 at knifecenter.
I just got this knife And it is nice! The perfect size for my big mitts. The only thing is the edges on the handle are pretty sharp especially around the lock bar. My next knife is gonna be the olamic whippersnapper.
Dang. I already like everything about this knife. That means I have already pre-ordered it. I am excited and looking forward to receive it. I will spare you the ire of my wife by blaming myself for the purchase. It is $199 on Knife Center.
File off the sharp corners myself? For a knife that sells for $2.66, I wouldn’t mind doing that. For a $26.60 knife, I’d consider it. But when they want $266 for a knife, they’d darn well better finish making the dadgummed thing before it leaves the factory.
The logo just dont do it for me, at worst it makes 30's logos come to mind, at best it is just meh :) that knife design otherwise , had it been smaller at around the 6-7 cm that i am comfortable carrying id be sold on it becaue the blade shape is just gorgeous!
Nick, is there a reason that you don't say it's made in China? "Overseas" sounds sorta politically correct or non offensive. Is Made in China an offensive thing to say?
i wouldn't attribute it to that. Nick and most people in the knife social media game have made videos pointing out how good/great a lot of Chinese makers are.
I could be alone in this, but I wish these fancy knife makers would move away from using freaking frame locks! I hate those darn things. I'll take a back lock any day or any other locking mechanism.
So, it looks like the price they had listed was a fake price, and the real price is $200. That’s a lot better, for sure!
Yeah if you look at all prices on Artisans website they are all like that kind of like benchmades site etc.
There is now a smaller, 3 inch version, as well as liner lock versions of both the large and small at half the price. The liner lock versions are particularly strong in value because they use the same blade steel as the frame lock versions, but they are as dirty out of the box as this one was.
Thank you so much for the review Nick. You will be seeing the Centauri listed with a pricepoint closer to $200 with most of our major retailers, however the prices listed on our website are the MSRP, hence the $266 pricetag.
I'm glad. But I long that someday, the price will just be the price everywhere.
When do you expect these to land here, in the U.S.A.?
I got the s35vn version and am blown away at how good this knife is. Aesthetically it's a beauty.
Snaps right open with the front flipper and drops freely when closing. Gorgeous grind and glistening carbon fiber. It came very sharp, nice and thin behind the edge with an even grind. Perfect centering. Micro milled titanium and milled clip screwed in from the inside giving it a very clean look.
The whole knife is very thin but still has a good purchase, the thumb jimping is just right, not too sharp.
I feel like this is the best $200 I've spent on a knife. If you're thinking about getting one, just do it! You will not regret it.
Have not watched to many channels these days, very busy working, appreciate your videos,, from Canada, shout out to the cashiers, bank employees, , all front line employees, police, doctors, special services in your Country, too numerous to mention all, Take care Mr Nick, with high appreciation Sir.
Really like this design, with the lowered edge profile and nuanced belly. Reminds me a little of the Schwartz Perpetua. I think I'll wait for the small but this would make a good portable food-prepper.
*Update--* I've been carrying the small in Damascus & CF (after returning the small in green micarta with a bad lock) and am quite pleased with it's slim & light dimensions, ease of flipping (mine is smooth with no grit), unusually thin blade stock, functional clip, pretty CF. The blade is probably too thin and tippy to be a good overall daily carry, but it is a great little cutter. $179.
Cant explain it, but i think of you as The Bob Ross of Gear reviewing, and that is a good thing indeed. Please keep them coming, and congratulations on the 100k
For a less expensive variation on the same theme (3.5" S35VN front flipper frame lock), there is the Boker Exskelibur I. Not quite as nice, but vastly more slicey.
Another similar design is the TwoSun TS129, though it has a contoured handle and lower tier blade steel. I had to put a good deal of work into mine to get it to where I like it, but now I enjoy owning it.
@@IlliniDog01 Also available in M390
A knife review channel with 100,000 subscribers. Amazing.
KnifeCenter has it in the Vg-10 damascus and the s35vn versions for $199
i wish you looked at the knife retailers because i bought a vg10 damascus from knifecenter for $199.00 three weeks ago and the damascus absolutely makes this knife even more compelling!
Why does this look so good to me?
Luckily we have your review to give us the info and time to have a second thought...
Thanks Nick!
#Laconico
I'm really excited to see Laconico do something a little different; I can only stand so many gray titanium flippers with a drop point blade. This knife in particular just so perfectly matches my taste too: perfect size, perfect blade shape, nice looking CF scale, and an interesting deployment method. Though even at $200 it still feels like a bit much...
I am in love.....with the knife. Thanks for the video, much appreciated.
Thanks Nick for the review and nice of Artisan to send this out! Will be on my list this year for sure. Take care and watch out for those helicopters!
That's absolutely beautiful. The Shaman is still my favorite front flipper.
ummmm........what?! Just imagining that destroyed my thumb
Congratulations on 100K.
Keep doing your thing, Nick. You’re crushing it.
I'm not sure why, but I'm just not a fan of knives that don't have scales on both side of the handle. For instance my Spyderco Calypso Jr. from 20 years ago has smooth Micarta handles that are just a pleasure to hold. Tactile can be aesthetic, ya know.
I agree. I think they look ugly, and definitely not worth $200.
I really like the look of this knife. Considering getting one even though I don’t really like front flippers. Knife Center has the s35vn and vg10 damascus versions for $200 each.
I am also not a fan of front flippers
But evident some do like them
love the looks of this knife, definitely going to grab a smaller version. These are 199 in most online retailers, just to let everyone know
You could get a knife made in the USA with better build quality and MUCH better quality service for the same price man
@@VBCVeryBigChannel eh I'm Canadian. I usually buy Canada or US made though. Sometimes i like the looks of a knife and don't care where it's made
@@l0veall I can understand that. I like USA made products however the Reate Jack 2.0 (chinese knife) is pretty amazing, although expensive.
@@VBCVeryBigChannel yeah man, sometimes a knife just grabs ya haha
Re: price, some details (clip, texture) really add up, and there might be some extra money tied up in distribution by the looks of things. It's actually only a little bit more than Ray's EZE, so the real question is how some collabs (like Ray's Gemini/Yorkie) get made for so cheap.
Nick, I have 2 Artisans and they are a little gritty when new. A cleanup and break in gets them quite smooth (but never quite We smooth).
I don’t know if this applies to others but a blade that’s more forward than the handle always feels more natural to use.
Artisan Cutlery Small Centauri Front Flipper Knife 2.87"
Nick Shabazz: On the ugly front, the price...
Artisan Cutlery rep: (watching video, picks up the phone)
Nick Shabazz: (comment posts price update)
RUclips knife community: (cheers, applause 🍻🥳🥂📣
Ray Laconico: 🙄😏
artisan has MSRP prices on their website its just like Benchmade etc, they are always less at retailers.
Nice knife. I had an eye on it. Here wirh Nicks review I found the pflipper to be shaped more on the unharmonic side. Very untypical,for Laconico. Opened the lines are brilliant. For the price not that big a hit sadly.
Нож супер,когда эта модель появилась,я приобрёл,только с клинком из дамаска.
A very late comment but just found out that mine will be waiting for me at the post office tomorrow 😄👍 great video nick
I'm not sure if I got lucky or all damasteels are like this, but my damasteel centauri came without the AC logo on the blade. So I didn't feel as bad about the backspacer in exchange for a sterile blade. FYi i got mine for 200 at knifecenter.
I just got this knife And it is nice! The perfect size for my big mitts. The only thing is the edges on the handle are pretty sharp especially around the lock bar. My next knife is gonna be the olamic whippersnapper.
Where did you get your Centauri ordered from, TJ?
Steve Kluver I had to get mine straight from artisan.
Steve Kluver blade hq has them right now for 212
Thank you much, @@edcevo3052!
👍
I'm sorry I missed your earlier reply. I never did see that notification.
Great review!
Dang. I already like everything about this knife. That means I have already pre-ordered it. I am excited and looking forward to receive it. I will spare you the ire of my wife by blaming myself for the purchase. It is $199 on Knife Center.
Let's call this gyuto style of blade shape. It looks really nice!
Hey Nick, will you review/compare Meermin and Carmina shoes?
File off the sharp corners myself? For a knife that sells for $2.66, I wouldn’t mind doing that. For a $26.60 knife, I’d consider it. But when they want $266 for a knife, they’d darn well better finish making the dadgummed thing before it leaves the factory.
I agree for $200+ I expect a finished product
It's actually only $200 but I still agree
Price is $199 at KnifeCenter
Just get the MKM Raut it has M-390 titanium and G-10 it is around the same size as this artisian and it is $130
Yeah ,a smaller version be nice.
It looks like it will middle finger flick ?
Nick , what tactical pen do you recommend for a small handed female?
@Castle Bravo
The P99 comes with interchangeable back straps to adjust to all handsizes.
2:32
Never thought I’d hear that outside of my sex dungeon.
Do the civivi shredder!!!!
Got my damascus model for $199 knifecenter.
what a beaut!
Liner lock variant costs $100
I kind of wish you would stop showing the MBK knives. Both the EWC and EZC look fantastic but I cannot buy them.
This looks like a cross between and Cold Steel AD Demko and a Tuff Lite.
Knifecenter has them at $199
$199 at Knife Center
Unfortunately, the knife is indeed well over-priced at $266.99. If Artisan doesn’t drop it under $200, they’re not going to sell many!
Even at $200 it’s still overpriced. In that range, I’d much rather get a WE Kitefin, Hogue Deka, or Bugout in CF Elite.
Blade isn’t aesthetically smooth. Never heard that one before.
Sadly, Artisan Cutlery's customer service is basically non-existent.
They're off making "art"
Care to elaborate at all?
Not a fan of the swedge or back spacer.
Someone melted a Monterey EWC
Hate the back spacer
The logo just dont do it for me, at worst it makes 30's logos come to mind, at best it is just meh :)
that knife design otherwise , had it been smaller at around the 6-7 cm that i am comfortable carrying id be sold on it becaue the blade shape is just gorgeous!
This knife is really popular on Centauri Prime.🤣
I don't consider a knife big that's under 4 inches to me
Nick, I've not heard you clear your throat like that before.
Huh, a 2 handedly open knife. It will revolutionize the knife industry. But, have you ever seen a 3 handedly open knife 🤔
Nick, is there a reason that you don't say it's made in China? "Overseas" sounds sorta politically correct or non offensive. Is Made in China an offensive thing to say?
i wouldn't attribute it to that. Nick and most people in the knife social media game have made videos pointing out how good/great a lot of Chinese makers are.
the backspacer is ugly. real price is $200.
Hi
I could be alone in this, but I wish these fancy knife makers would move away from using freaking frame locks! I hate those darn things. I'll take a back lock any day or any other locking mechanism.
Ditch the titanium and you have a $70-$100 knife. Can't wait for this titanium gimmick to blow over.
Not to mention Ti is non magnetic
by substantially large knife nick means average.
Sorry, but I won’t be buying any knives made in China for a while.