I've watched a few of your videos and love them!!! Your videos give a lot of life to reviews where in others I've seen are boring. Thank you for the time you put into all this for the every day knife nut!
Man I've love your content for some years now. I appreciate your humility and relatability. Never make me think I'm a lesser person because I don't have a 300 - 600 hundred dollar knife in my collection yet. I got many of the knives I own from your recommendations. Thank you so much for your work. Thank you
I have a crkt folding razel with micaela scales and absolutely love them, the knife blade not so much but these scales gave me a jumbo itching for more!
Hey man, You have quickly become one of my favorite knife reviewers. I think you understand what most of us want, hi value, decent steel, reasonable price. How about a video on fully serrated folders? I cut a lot of cardboard and find that fully serrated works the best at ripping and cutting. What are your thoughts on the base Delica now selling at 85 dollars? Thanks
Thanks so much, nice of you to say. That's a great idea for a video! I understand why the Delica is so popular, but I think $85 is a bit much. Instead of buying one, I would probably put that money towards a Native 5, Chaparral, Sage 5, or even a Para 3. I would rather have something with a finger choil, but that's just my opinion.
I've got a Benchmade Bone Collector with a Micarta handle. I'm not sure of the model, but I do LOVE it. The look of milled Micarta is tuff to beat and the strength-grip-durability balance makes it one of the best scale/handle materials imo.
My favorite micarta knife is my esee 5. It's a real jumbo sized monster! Thanks for the great video Jay. That Ausus really caught my eye, for some reason I even like the giant clip and the blocky handle. I just thought it was a good looking design, and now I have to go spend some money on one!
Jay, I bought a QSP Penguin in jean micarta and d2 steel for 30 bucks from knives plus... got it a week ago and have had a few offers to buy it. I love it. I've neglected everything else for the last week. Get one if you haven't.
Man when I started collecting knives my wallet went from "jumbo" to skinny ! Haha, never had micarta scale before definitely want to check some out. Great vids
Nice list! And wow, that GAW! The feldspar!? If I'm one of the lucky ones I'm definitely hoping for the Jumbo, even if they're both stellar looking knives. Still didn't find one on this side, and I've been looking since your first review of it. Thanks for keeping that dream alive!
Thanks for the video Jay. Don't have any micarta yet, but hopefully one of these days! I bet the Feldspar would be good at cutting up some jumbo shrimp!
Yes! One of my absolute favorites on the list! The Asus! I know its got a jumbo pocket clip, but the way it attaches to pommel end makes it a winner for me. Same reason why I love my sere 2000. The only knives I have with micarta are all fixed blades from esee, and my Asus. Really need to up my folder micarta game!
@@TheKnifeBeater My sere is just the black one unfortunately. Bought it well after the closure of Al Mar Japanese produced knives and the price was just right on it. Definitely curious about the new SOG ultra xr, it has a deep carry money/pocket clip that looks quite interesting to say the least.
My pleasure Howard, it's the least I can do. I think you are making a great choice with the Elementum. Especially now, since Blade HQ has some models in stock, but they won't be there long.
Hi Jay - Love your channel. Favorite knife channel for sure! You asked about favorite micarta scale knife. I would have to add my Gerber Paul 2PM ivory micarta knife. I have it somewhere in my collection. It was my first "fancy" knife. bought it around 1980. need to dig it up!
The Mixer Pinch slipjoint is a favorite of mine, and I just picked up the Civivi Elementum in OD green micarta with the black stone wash blade. Ive been dancing around the Elementum for about a year until they came out with that one.
I really enjoy my jumbo Feldspar. It is an awesome knife. I also have the Penguin and I’m finding it a great worker. Thanks Jay! Hope you have a great 4th!!
I don't have a lot of micarta yet, but my very first and still favorite modern/non-traditional folder was the SOG Kiku XR with its linen micarta scales. The CRKT Minimalist has great micarta handles on most of its blade varieties too.
I love green Mikado to my favorite! You always do such a great job with these videos. I was wondering. One of my favorite knives, the fox core, has such an amazing action and it’s got a great blade except the finger child is too small. How hard would it be to open it up a little? What kind of attachment did you use on your Dremel?
No micarta scales in my collection, but that QSP Penguin is getting added to my cart. My wife is going to think I’m a JUMBO pain in the butt with yet another knife-but I’ll just say you really sold me on it. As usual, great and informative video Jay. And have a happy, healthy and safe 4th!
I have a very good friend that’s very interested in the elementum so I’ve been giving it a close look and I do like what I see… I know they’re hard to get but maybe one of these days I’ll be able to get one… Great review as always keep them coming
Enough of this mumbo JUMBO, I need to get a CJRB in my collection. P.S., I appreciate you keeping your vids moving along without extra nonsense like some RUclipsrs.
Great list as usual, Jay! I have a QSP Penguin from Drop coming at some point. I really want to get the micarta Feldspar but the jumbo sized one is out of stock at the moment and the small one hasn't dropped yet.
I love micarta, but only own the elementum version you showed. It feels different than what I am after in a micarta. The CJRB Feldspar, I missed out one. I made micarta scales from a Carhart tee shirt for a cheap knife and gave it to my son, he loves it. I plan to do more soon, but I am having both knees replaced this summer and 5 days after the first knee right now. Come fall, I will get it going again.
I do not have a cjrb, but would love the jumbo sized knife, all my knives are jumbo heavy duty knives for work in warehouse and trucking , rat 1, cara cara Byrd 2, salt 1, cold steel max scout, bareknuckle , i enjoy your videos dude, you seem to have a jumbo heart , keep up good work , thanks bud
I just received the hazel micarta Hooligan for my birthday last week and I have to agree that the action is a little stiff, especially compared to my Elementum. However, sometimes the added wrist action just scratches my jumbo fidgety needs and the blade shape/performance is so sweet!
I have to get some micarta knives. I had one, but returned it as it wouldn't lock up. But, have a bunch on my list, at least now I do. You keep showing all these great budget knives, I will need to buy the blade hq jumbo roll to store them in.
@@TheKnifeBeater After watching this video, I decided I really needed a micarta knife. I ordered the new Kizer Junges. I just want to thank you for your "lefty love" code for White Mountain Knives. I ended up paying $57 total, for a knife that (after tax and shipping) I would have paid 75 for any where else. That is almost 20 dollars towards another knife, lol. So, thanks again.
So glad you like the Selkirk. I have a small Selkirk and had such high hopes for it. There blade centering is so poor that the blade hits the liner when closing. Such a disappointment. By the way, I'll send it to you if you would like to review it.
I have a jumbo sized micarta hole in my collection for knives with micarta. The only one I've got is a pm2 with rc bladeworks scales. That one is pretty nice though. I'm super glad I modded that one.
Was thinking about getting one of the micarta shamans from the guys in Golden. Well, if they'd ever stay in stock... Speaking of which, what are your thoughts on them releasing the Yo Jumbo?
Thanks for doing this! i've been wanting exactly this video forever. so i finally bought the cheapest micarta scale knife i could find on blade hq, which was the Browning Wihongi, but it won't even lock up lol. I wouldn't say that it was a jumbo error of mine, but I wanted to see what the cheapest micarta folding knife was like.
Another great video. I would love to have a Feldspar. Of course don't expect to win but if I get one it would probably be the JUMBO but would enjoy either. Thanks for sharing and stay well my friend.
@@TheKnifeBeater totally unrelated but I was wondering if you would give me a couple of suggestions on another knife for my son? He's starting to show interest in this hobby and I'm digging it. He's a big guy at 6'5", so it needs to be a larger knife. I got him a Harnds Warrior for work and he loves it. Just looking for something lighter due to the fact that he wears light weight shorts when he's not at work. Looking to keep it around $50 or so. Thanks buddy.
And great vid Jay. StatGear Ausus often goes unknown. It was one of my first knives getting into the hobby. I, unfortunately, got the version 1. No milling, terrible grind, mine was like 35thou BTE, and the whole thing wound up having red loctite with weak hardware. My first time disassembling the pivot the actual pivot screw snapped in half. I reached out to StatGear and they immediately mailed me a new knife. Version 2 is something I definitely recommend! They said the first batch was rushed to get out before the Holidays and the makers they used...well they struggled to say the least. The knife and makers were re-evaluated for V2 it seems. I ended up giving mine to the Neeves and I know Jerad loves it. It was among the first fabric feeling micarta knives under $50 I believe! Definitely recommend them and StatGear often has flash sales that put them even lower in price.
Lucky enough to get the micarta feldspar and loving it. Also the tuya talisman in micarta. Got a qsp penguin on the way in denim micarta. When I first started collecting I ended up with a couple of enlans with micarta scales. I would love to have a jumbo collection of micarta scaled beauties but even at the budget level there are too many great knives and finite knife funds.
That's awesome you were able to snag the Micarta Feldspar, I still can't believe I got one. It seems like it's been a bit since I was this excited about a $50 knife.
Well, well Jay, the feldspar it is again ;) didnt see that one coming. Nice list. I probably would've added the benchmade proper to my list but it would not have fit in your list. And btw i like those Jumbo sheepsfoot blades like on the qsp! Take care
I recently got Joker NN125. It is a decent backlock. Maybe wouldn't be anything special with other handle, but micarta for around 20 dollars was a good deal.
Hey Jay, thanks for the vids. I know its not a budget knife, but it is micarta and I know you've reviewed it. What do you think of the QSP Pelican? I'm looking for a hard(ish) use wharncliffe, cheers
I do like the Pelican, but the lockup is super early. it's a common issue I've heard from several people. The lock has never failed on me, but it does make me slightly nervous. Hope this helps Rab.
Not a big fan of micarta but I wholeheartedly agree with you on the CJRB Feldspar. It's a great little knife. It will soon replace my Rat1 as my edc. Good action, great blade shape, good size . It's only flaw I'm my mind is the pocket clip . Hate them. They make any knife less comfortable to use . Their only use is to shred the top hem of your pocket and give you a hot spot under heavy use.
Great list Jay, I have the penguin in blue denim micarta and it's pretty great. Btw did I send you have an XM-18, but I don't think I've seen you review it, did I miss the review? If I missed it, I'll feel like a jumbo dork🤓
Lol. Wow Tom, you don't miss a thing. I did actually just get that XM-18, no review yet. Got it from DLT Trading. They get a bunch in stock and then they sell out ridiculously fast. I was like an obsessed crazy person, checking their website every day trying to catch the skinny sheepsfoot with working finish for sale. I almost settled for the spear point 3.5" xm-18 because I was tired of waiting. I watched your video on the xm-18 a few times to help me figure out which version I wanted.
Hello Jay. No code word here. I really like the blade shape on that Penguin. As you say a dream for sharpening. Really enjoying playing with some recent aquisitions at the moment, though my wife is getting annoyed with the constant clack - clack. Ha ha. All the best my friend.
I love micarta planning on getting aftermarket micarta scales for my Spyderco Shaman, Para 3, and PM2. I would love to see Micarta for my Jumbo sized Cold Steel AD10. Oh and I have some Rough Ryder micarta knives that I really like.
My EDC is the same micarta Elementum you showed here. But my favorite micarta is a Spyderco Calypso Jr. from the early 90's. Used as a money clip and got through every airport checkpoint back in the day. But that was then. Not sure you can a nail file on now. Oh, and by the way, JUMBO!!!
I have the jumbo Feldspar in jade G10 and love it. I’ll get the micarta version should it ever get back in stock again! On a side note...where did you find the micarta Elementum for $50? Least I saw was $67. Thanks!
You bet Phil. I got mine from Amazon amzn.to/38eZYNw. I also see that Blade HQ has them in stock too www.bladehq.com/item--CIVIVI-Elementum-Liner-Lock-Knife--104242
My Penguin did drop shut out of box. After breaking in, it was fall shut. Elementums are also hit or miss when it comes to action. I got one that was grainy and one that was drop shut. I have the small Feldspar micarta on my BladeHQ wishlist. Thanks for the great content! 👍🏽🔪
Thank you Jcruzr. I agree about the Elementum's action, which is probably why I'm not head over heels for them. I hope you're able to get the mini micarta Feldspar because there are a ton of people waiting for that release. I guess I'll just have to stay awake the next couple days.
The only knife I currently have with micarta scales is an ESEE Laser Strike and I love it. I might have to chase one of the micarta mini Feldspars because I have a jumbo knife problem.
I wear an xl glove so many of the mini knives become 3 finger grip. I think if a company is going to do a mini version they should be required to release a jumbo version as well imo. Good top 5 budget Micarta knived.
Jay whats up brother? I still have yet to purchase a micarta knife . I'm really digg'n that black mini CJRB ! Would that make it a JUMBO SHRIMP ? Anyways brother hope you have a good holiday this weekend stay safe and to the point !!
Don't know if you got to snag one of the jade Elementums, but they look on another level. S35VN blade, with a bladestock of .10 instead of .12 and seems to have even more milling.
Lots of good picks there Jay. I'm more of a jumbo guy than a mini guy, so the longer blades suit me more than the smaller ones like the Elementum. Still all good ones however, as I when I go downtown, they have a 3" limit, so I do still buy smaller blades from time to time.
I've watched a few of your videos and love them!!! Your videos give a lot of life to reviews where in others I've seen are boring. Thank you for the time you put into all this for the every day knife nut!
Man I've love your content for some years now. I appreciate your humility and relatability. Never make me think I'm a lesser person because I don't have a 300 - 600 hundred dollar knife in my collection yet. I got many of the knives I own from your recommendations.
Thank you so much for your work. Thank you
thank you!
I've never had the opportunity to feel micarta in my hands before! I'm sure it feels great in jumbo-sized mitts
Lol! Yes it does.
Columbo Jumbo Gumbo. Thanks. Love your videos
Nice man love the top 5 always really like your top knife videos!
I appreciate it Anthony.
I have a crkt folding razel with micaela scales and absolutely love them, the knife blade not so much but these scales gave me a jumbo itching for more!
Nice wordplay Tim.
Hey man, You have quickly become one of my favorite knife reviewers. I think you understand what most of us want, hi value, decent steel, reasonable price. How about a video on fully serrated folders? I cut a lot of cardboard and find that fully serrated works the best at ripping and cutting. What are your thoughts on the base Delica now selling at 85 dollars? Thanks
Thanks so much, nice of you to say. That's a great idea for a video! I understand why the Delica is so popular, but I think $85 is a bit much. Instead of buying one, I would probably put that money towards a Native 5, Chaparral, Sage 5, or even a Para 3. I would rather have something with a finger choil, but that's just my opinion.
Nice selection, Jay! These lists are awesome.
Glad you like them Ramon. Thanks for stoppin' by, nice to hear from ya.
Got a jumbo smile on my face when I saw you dropped another video. Always a good time. Thanks for the info. Keep up the good work.
Nice of you to say Pat, thank you.
I just bought the olive green micarta Elementum. Just got it today. Love it so far.
I like that you keep an eye out for the budget community. Some other RUclipsrs have is so most of their videos are on knives that have jumbo prices
Thank you Bilbo!
I've got a Benchmade Bone Collector with a Micarta handle. I'm not sure of the model, but I do LOVE it. The look of milled Micarta is tuff to beat and the strength-grip-durability balance makes it one of the best scale/handle materials imo.
Thanks Jay Micarta is my favorite you showed a great selection.
Thank you Larry!
Thanks for the great jumbo recommendations bro. Appreciate it.
No problem 👍
Love your channel! Keep up the good work brother! 👍👍
Our micarta elementum is our most drop shutty smoothest one also. 👍
Maybe there is something about that version which makes it have good action.
My favorite micarta knife is my esee 5. It's a real jumbo sized monster! Thanks for the great video Jay. That Ausus really caught my eye, for some reason I even like the giant clip and the blocky handle. I just thought it was a good looking design, and now I have to go spend some money on one!
I should have tossed a couple fixed blades on the list. That Ausus is a nice versatile work knife at a pretty good price. Thank you David.
Thank you Jay for this jumbo Micarta episode. Those are some pretty sharp looking knifes ;)
Thank you Mark.
Jay, I bought a QSP Penguin in jean micarta and d2 steel for 30 bucks from knives plus... got it a week ago and have had a few offers to buy it. I love it. I've neglected everything else for the last week. Get one if you haven't.
Man when I started collecting knives my wallet went from "jumbo" to skinny ! Haha, never had micarta scale before definitely want to check some out. Great vids
Lol. I hear ya WC. Thank you.
Nice list! And wow, that GAW! The feldspar!? If I'm one of the lucky ones I'm definitely hoping for the Jumbo, even if they're both stellar looking knives. Still didn't find one on this side, and I've been looking since your first review of it. Thanks for keeping that dream alive!
Thank you Roel.
Hey Jay Can you do a review on the kershaw tumbler I haven’t seen one from you yet love your channel keep up the good work jumbo 👍🏻
Yes! I actually just got one about a week ago. Thanks Mike.
Thanks for the video Jay. Don't have any micarta yet, but hopefully one of these days! I bet the Feldspar would be good at cutting up some jumbo shrimp!
Yes it is.
Yes! One of my absolute favorites on the list! The Asus! I know its got a jumbo pocket clip, but the way it attaches to pommel end makes it a winner for me. Same reason why I love my sere 2000. The only knives I have with micarta are all fixed blades from esee, and my Asus. Really need to up my folder micarta game!
I've noticed SOG knives use that type of clip too. I do like the camo scales on the Sere.
@@TheKnifeBeater My sere is just the black one unfortunately. Bought it well after the closure of Al Mar Japanese produced knives and the price was just right on it. Definitely curious about the new SOG ultra xr, it has a deep carry money/pocket clip that looks quite interesting to say the least.
Great score on that micarta Feldspar. Extra jumbo good luck, subs!
Thanks Fubar! Yeah, I was kinda lucky, which usually doesn't happen often for me.
Thanks, Jay! And thanks for the additional KB stickers! The Civivi Elementum may have to be my first Civivi knife! I like it! Stay vigilant!
My pleasure Howard, it's the least I can do. I think you are making a great choice with the Elementum. Especially now, since Blade HQ has some models in stock, but they won't be there long.
Hi Jay -
Love your channel. Favorite knife channel for sure! You asked about favorite micarta scale knife. I would have to add my Gerber Paul 2PM ivory micarta knife. I have it somewhere in my collection. It was my first "fancy" knife. bought it around 1980. need to dig it up!
Thank you Rich! Yeah, that Gerber Paul is a beauty. I would love to add one to the collection someday.
Great stuff, Jay!
The Mixer Pinch slipjoint is a favorite of mine, and I just picked up the Civivi Elementum in OD green micarta with the black stone wash blade. Ive been dancing around the Elementum for about a year until they came out with that one.
Yep, I have the very same as you with the S35VN blade. Thanks Philip.
Glad to hear that you're enjoying that micarta Feldspar! We should be getting the small ones to BladeHQ sometime soon.
Awesome to hear, thank you!
Great video! That Statgear Ausus really caught my attention. I might have to order one to fill my jumbo knife addition.
Thank you Lei Xie! Yeah, it's a good one.
Jay, Love the videos keep up the good work! I would love to see your JUMBO collection.
Thank you Gleb. I really need to do a collection video.
Yeah Jay I need a folder with micarta . Really only thought about em on fixed blades. Enjoyed the video , now gotta get a cup of jumbo.
Lol. Yeah, I should of added a fixed blade or two to the list.
Fantastic video jay!!!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Nate.
I really enjoy my jumbo Feldspar. It is an awesome knife. I also have the Penguin and I’m finding it a great worker. Thanks Jay! Hope you have a great 4th!!
Same to you Scott, thank you.
Thanks for the video! It would be fun to watch on a jumbo -tron screen!
Lol! Consider it done Aaron.
Love the videos just found your channel been watching a lot of them lately. And jumbo giveaways not many do that
Thank you Brett! Welcome to the channel, glad to have ya.
I don't have a lot of micarta yet, but my very first and still favorite modern/non-traditional folder was the SOG Kiku XR with its linen micarta scales. The CRKT Minimalist has great micarta handles on most of its blade varieties too.
I love green Mikado to my favorite! You always do such a great job with these videos. I was wondering. One of my favorite knives, the fox core, has such an amazing action and it’s got a great blade except the finger child is too small. How hard would it be to open it up a little? What kind of attachment did you use on your Dremel?
Hi Jay I very much enjoy your reviews which make me feel every knife shown is a Jumbo deal to buy and can’t miss it.
Good wordplay, thank you!
No micarta scales in my collection, but that QSP Penguin is getting added to my cart. My wife is going to think I’m a JUMBO pain in the butt with yet another knife-but I’ll just say you really sold me on it. As usual, great and informative video Jay. And have a happy, healthy and safe 4th!
Lol. I really hope you like that Penguin. Thank you Vincent!
I have a very good friend that’s very interested in the elementum so I’ve been giving it a close look and I do like what I see… I know they’re hard to get but maybe one of these days I’ll be able to get one… Great review as always keep them coming
Thank you Jim. Actually, I saw Blade HQ has a bunch in stock.
I got my Sharpener this week have not had a chance to put a knife on it yet but I’m planning to do it Monday or Tuesday… Going to be interesting
Thanks again for the great video Jay. I have Jumbo hands and I really hope that the CJRB fits the mitts, If I win it.
You bet Kevin, thank you.
Another jumbo vid, thanks jay!
You bet Dud.
Enough of this mumbo JUMBO, I need to get a CJRB in my collection. P.S., I appreciate you keeping your vids moving along without extra nonsense like some RUclipsrs.
The the Kicker with its new recoil lock
Thank you much James. There are a few CJRB's I'd like to try.
Great list as usual, Jay! I have a QSP Penguin from Drop coming at some point. I really want to get the micarta Feldspar but the jumbo sized one is out of stock at the moment and the small one hasn't dropped yet.
i know, i keep checking Blade HQ for the mini Feldspar too. If I see it for sale, I'll let you know. Thanks Christian.
@@TheKnifeBeater They only have the small one in stock right now (which I wanted). It arrives today!!
I love micarta, but only own the elementum version you showed. It feels different than what I am after in a micarta. The CJRB Feldspar, I missed out one. I made micarta scales from a Carhart tee shirt for a cheap knife and gave it to my son, he loves it. I plan to do more soon, but I am having both knees replaced this summer and 5 days after the first knee right now. Come fall, I will get it going again.
Oh man, I'm sorry to hear. I wish you a speedy recovery Eric.
I do not have a cjrb, but would love the jumbo sized knife, all my knives are jumbo heavy duty knives for work in warehouse and trucking , rat 1, cara cara Byrd 2, salt 1, cold steel max scout, bareknuckle , i enjoy your videos dude, you seem to have a jumbo heart , keep up good work , thanks bud
Thank you! Very nice of you to say.
I just received the hazel micarta Hooligan for my birthday last week and I have to agree that the action is a little stiff, especially compared to my Elementum. However, sometimes the added wrist action just scratches my jumbo fidgety needs and the blade shape/performance is so sweet!
I hear ya Sam.
Another good budget video. Thanks, your pal, Jumbo.
Lol. Thank you Spike.
Great review, I really liked the boxy one (forget name), the one with the jumbo pocket clip. It looks great folded up, feels kinda mandalorian to me
Thanks Tyler. It's the StatGear Ausus.
I agree with feldspar in #1 spot!! My edc is a small feldspar with the jade scales. Never have handled the jumbo size feldspar.
Thank you John.
I have to get some micarta knives. I had one, but returned it as it wouldn't lock up. But, have a bunch on my list, at least now I do. You keep showing all these great budget knives, I will need to buy the blade hq jumbo roll to store them in.
Thanks Cheryl. Yeah, you are definitely gonna need that knife roll, lol.
@@TheKnifeBeater After watching this video, I decided I really needed a micarta knife. I ordered the new Kizer Junges. I just want to thank you for your "lefty love" code for White Mountain Knives. I ended up paying $57 total, for a knife that (after tax and shipping) I would have paid 75 for any where else. That is almost 20 dollars towards another knife, lol. So, thanks again.
I've got a Rough Ryder stockman with green micarta that's in my pocket everyday nomater what else I'm carrying.
I hear ya William, that green Micarta does look nice. Thank you
But is it a JUMBO stockman? :)
very nice I love rough ryder
So glad you like the Selkirk. I have a small Selkirk and had such high hopes for it.
There blade centering is so poor that the blade hits the liner when closing. Such a disappointment. By the way, I'll send it to you if you would like to review it.
Thanks for the offer. I had a small Selkirk myself, but got rid of it for the same reason.
I have a jumbo sized micarta hole in my collection for knives with micarta. The only one I've got is a pm2 with rc bladeworks scales. That one is pretty nice though. I'm super glad I modded that one.
Very nice! I'll bet that PM2 looks awesome in Micarta.
Was thinking about getting one of the micarta shamans from the guys in Golden. Well, if they'd ever stay in stock... Speaking of which, what are your thoughts on them releasing the Yo Jumbo?
I agree, the Shaman does look nice with Micarta.
I am super Jumbo stoked to see another great knifebeater video
Thanks Dustin, appreciate it.
Thanks for doing this! i've been wanting exactly this video forever. so i finally bought the cheapest micarta scale knife i could find on blade hq, which was the Browning Wihongi, but it won't even lock up lol. I wouldn't say that it was a jumbo error of mine, but I wanted to see what the cheapest micarta folding knife was like.
I'm sorry to hear your 1st micarta knife is a dud, that sucks. I know the micarta Elementum is currently in stock at blade hq as I type this.
Great jumbo list, Jay! I don’t have any micarta except for my Rat 3. Would love that biggie
Thanks Ed. I do like OKC's Micarta.
I carry a cutty little Candiru w/ micarta too - it's definitely not a jumbo jammer , but it's quite capable & quick!
Lol. 👍
Another great video. I would love to have a Feldspar. Of course don't expect to win but if I get one it would probably be the JUMBO but would enjoy either. Thanks for sharing and stay well my friend.
Good choice! Thank you Michael.
@@TheKnifeBeater totally unrelated but I was wondering if you would give me a couple of suggestions on another knife for my son? He's starting to show interest in this hobby and I'm digging it. He's a big guy at 6'5", so it needs to be a larger knife. I got him a Harnds Warrior for work and he loves it. Just looking for something lighter due to the fact that he wears light weight shorts when he's not at work. Looking to keep it around $50 or so. Thanks buddy.
And great vid Jay. StatGear Ausus often goes unknown. It was one of my first knives getting into the hobby. I, unfortunately, got the version 1. No milling, terrible grind, mine was like 35thou BTE, and the whole thing wound up having red loctite with weak hardware. My first time disassembling the pivot the actual pivot screw snapped in half. I reached out to StatGear and they immediately mailed me a new knife. Version 2 is something I definitely recommend! They said the first batch was rushed to get out before the Holidays and the makers they used...well they struggled to say the least. The knife and makers were re-evaluated for V2 it seems.
I ended up giving mine to the Neeves and I know Jerad loves it. It was among the first fabric feeling micarta knives under $50 I believe! Definitely recommend them and StatGear often has flash sales that put them even lower in price.
Very interesting, I didn't know that about the 1st batch being rushed. Thank you for the info!
I can’t wait to get my yo jumbo. Loving that Micarta feldspar.
I hear ya.
Another great vid. I like that micarta Feldspar! Do you prefer the mini or jumbo feldspar?
Jumbo is the one for me.
Nice list
Thank you Keifer!
Lucky enough to get the micarta feldspar and loving it. Also the tuya talisman in micarta. Got a qsp penguin on the way in denim micarta. When I first started collecting I ended up with a couple of enlans with micarta scales. I would love to have a jumbo collection of micarta scaled beauties but even at the budget level there are too many great knives and finite knife funds.
That's awesome you were able to snag the Micarta Feldspar, I still can't believe I got one. It seems like it's been a bit since I was this excited about a $50 knife.
Recently I want to explore my carry options and I am all in for a jumbo knives size carry.
Thank you Pappa Rich.
Well, well Jay, the feldspar it is again ;) didnt see that one coming. Nice list. I probably would've added the benchmade proper to my list but it would not have fit in your list.
And btw i like those Jumbo sheepsfoot blades like on the qsp!
Take care
Thank you Luca. Yeah, I would like to eventually get my hands on a Proper.
The small feldspar is one of my favorite EDC knives... But I have XXL hands, would love to get my jumbo mitts on the larger version and give it a try!
Lol. Nice one Rich.
Thanks for another jumbo opportunity!
You bet!
Real steel gslip in micarta, loooove that knive
That's a nice one Cody.
I recently got Joker NN125. It is a decent backlock. Maybe wouldn't be anything special with other handle, but micarta for around 20 dollars was a good deal.
You're absolutely right, that is a good deal.
Hey Jay, thanks for the vids.
I know its not a budget knife, but it is micarta and I know you've reviewed it. What do you think of the QSP Pelican? I'm looking for a hard(ish) use wharncliffe, cheers
I do like the Pelican, but the lockup is super early. it's a common issue I've heard from several people. The lock has never failed on me, but it does make me slightly nervous. Hope this helps Rab.
@@TheKnifeBeater thanks man 🍻
Not a big fan of micarta but I wholeheartedly agree with you on the CJRB Feldspar. It's a great little knife. It will soon replace my Rat1 as my edc. Good action, great blade shape, good size . It's only flaw I'm my mind is the pocket clip . Hate them. They make any knife less comfortable to use . Their only use is to shred the top hem of your pocket and give you a hot spot under heavy use.
Yeah, I know what you mean Tin Man.
i have the same elementum, I recommend it as well.
Thanks RC.
Great list Jay, I have the penguin in blue denim micarta and it's pretty great. Btw did I send you have an XM-18, but I don't think I've seen you review it, did I miss the review? If I missed it, I'll feel like a jumbo dork🤓
Lol. Wow Tom, you don't miss a thing. I did actually just get that XM-18, no review yet. Got it from DLT Trading. They get a bunch in stock and then they sell out ridiculously fast. I was like an obsessed crazy person, checking their website every day trying to catch the skinny sheepsfoot with working finish for sale. I almost settled for the spear point 3.5" xm-18 because I was tired of waiting. I watched your video on the xm-18 a few times to help me figure out which version I wanted.
Nice list but would like to have seen your thoughts on the Kizer Lieb in micarta. Could have been on your jumbo list of micarta knives
Thanks for the suggestion. I tried to keep knives on this list around $50.
The only Micarta handle knife I own is an original Gerber Paul. I later acquired the Gerber Paul II which is like a jumbo version of the original.
That's a good one to have Denny.
Good examples of Micarta handles are found in several models of MUELA folders (Argamasilla de Calatrava, C. R., Spain)
Hello Jay. No code word here. I really like the blade shape on that Penguin. As you say a dream for sharpening. Really enjoying playing with some recent aquisitions at the moment, though my wife is getting annoyed with the constant clack - clack. Ha ha. All the best my friend.
Lol! She's gonna kick you out Don.
Hey Jay, can you show us your jumbo knive collection? Maybe you can do some recommendations as well.
You got it. Thank you Niama.
I love micarta planning on getting aftermarket micarta scales for my Spyderco Shaman, Para 3, and PM2. I would love to see Micarta for my Jumbo sized Cold Steel AD10. Oh and I have some Rough Ryder micarta knives that I really like.
Yeah, I have a couple I would love to see in Micarta. Thanks Rusty.
My EDC is the same micarta Elementum you showed here. But my favorite micarta is a Spyderco Calypso Jr. from the early 90's. Used as a money clip and got through every airport checkpoint back in the day. But that was then. Not sure you can a nail file on now. Oh, and by the way, JUMBO!!!
Very nice vintage Spyderco Jack.
Thank you for the no nonsense reviews. After every review I have the urge to run out and buy all the knives featured.
Lol. You are very welcome.
That jumbo imperial probe droid intro is pretty cool!
Thank you for noticing. I wanted to have a somewhat unique intro.
I have the jumbo Feldspar in jade G10 and love it. I’ll get the micarta version should it ever get back in stock again! On a side note...where did you find the micarta Elementum for $50? Least I saw was $67. Thanks!
You bet Phil. I got mine from Amazon amzn.to/38eZYNw. I also see that Blade HQ has them in stock too www.bladehq.com/item--CIVIVI-Elementum-Liner-Lock-Knife--104242
I love shrimp cumbo, an really love a jumbo knife
My Penguin did drop shut out of box. After breaking in, it was fall shut. Elementums are also hit or miss when it comes to action. I got one that was grainy and one that was drop shut. I have the small Feldspar micarta on my BladeHQ wishlist. Thanks for the great content! 👍🏽🔪
Thank you Jcruzr. I agree about the Elementum's action, which is probably why I'm not head over heels for them. I hope you're able to get the mini micarta Feldspar because there are a ton of people waiting for that release. I guess I'll just have to stay awake the next couple days.
I have a jumbo feldspar love that knife
Me too Joe.
Hey Jay i just bought a Victorinox outdoor master with micarta handle but i could have used a Feldspar to cut up my Jumbo Hotdog.
Lol. Good one Bill.
I have a jumbo love for micarta! I have the buck 112 slim pro and elementum in micarta
Nice wordplay Justin.
Those Fieldspars are awesome!!! I horded 3!!!
Lol. I do the same thing. Whenever I find something I really like, I end up buying a bunch of them.
The only knife I currently have with micarta scales is an ESEE Laser Strike and I love it. I might have to chase one of the micarta mini Feldspars because I have a jumbo knife problem.
Lol! I have that same problem Adam.
The jumbo feldspar is way cooler! If I reply to enough of the comments I may win something for once in my JUMBO LIFE! LOL
I wear an xl glove so many of the mini knives become 3 finger grip. I think if a company is going to do a mini version they should be required to release a jumbo version as well imo. Good top 5 budget Micarta knived.
Thanks so much Rick. You and those jumbo mitts.
Jay whats up brother? I still have yet to purchase a micarta knife . I'm really digg'n that black mini CJRB !
Would that make it a JUMBO SHRIMP ?
Anyways brother hope you have a good holiday this weekend stay safe and to the point !!
Hey Adam, nice to hear from you my man. Good wordplay and happy 4th to you as well.
Great video as usual! Don't own any Micarta yet! I do like me some Jumbo knives!
Thanks Robert👍
Don't know if you got to snag one of the jade Elementums, but they look on another level. S35VN blade, with a bladestock of .10 instead of .12 and seems to have even more milling.
No, not yet, but I sure hope to.
Lots of good picks there Jay. I'm more of a jumbo guy than a mini guy, so the longer blades suit me more than the smaller ones like the Elementum. Still all good ones however, as I when I go downtown, they have a 3" limit, so I do still buy smaller blades from time to time.
Timbo437 that jumbo cjrb does look nice doesn’t it. I have heald the mini. The pocket clip is jumbo on the mini it can leave hot spots🖖
@@hapacha3898 Thanks for the heads up. I much prefer a blade over 3" anyway, but I do need to carry a 3" or under when I go into the city.
I hear ya Tim, that's a good platoon system. Btw, got the stickers today, thank you!!!
I think the spyderco dragonfly is a sweet design. I wonder if spyderco will make a jumbo size dragonfly.
That would be awesome.