The WinterBlade Factor Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Today, we're going to take a look at one of the most unique knives I've ever had on the channel, which also happens to be excellent: the WinterBlade Factor.
Just the sound the knife makes opening it makes me want to buy one.
same. and i'd find every excuse to use that **ting**
Same here lol - they had me at ting !
The opening sound reminds me a lot of a Zippo (which is a good thing in my book!)
😂You literally took the words out of my mouth.
Knife sounds are important too
I've abandoned any notion that knives are mainly tools in my life. They're gadgets. Toys that bring out the same enthusiasm as things you would get as a child that happen to also be useful tools. This is a great example of that. It's gadgety. It is fidget friendly. It's pure fun and I enjoy that side of the knife world.
Oh, heck. I know some folks use knives like this. Me? If I ever get one it’s solely for the fidget. I’ll still be EDCing my blackwash Kershaw Leek because it can get scuffed up and who’d know. LOL.
They’re accessories for men. Tactical jewelry if you will.
I’m the same. I have so many tool knives, I’m after special ones now. I’m into that part of my “knife journey” . Even my last knife review, the knife is so artsy and not really a good tool knife but i love it.
This would be a brilliant box cutter. I feel you though. Collecting is so satisfying. Idk why? Just the feeling of a new piece is special.
A pocket knife is an essential tool. Mainly used to cut open boxes of new pocket knives
A few months ago I decided I needed a pocket knife. You know, the kind my grandpa carried. Slip joint, mother of pearl handle, hopefully under $30. I stumbled on one of these knife review videos and after watching you guys fidget with flippers and thumb stubs and button locks and etc. I caught the bug. Now I’m lusting after a $375 work of art/genius. So thanks for that. 🥴
Welcome. Stay a while !
PS don’t watch my shorts on YT… they will show you how few the rabbit hole can take you, and it will terrify you in the beginning. Later, you will learn to love them more than what you paid, and know where to sell them for what you paid, while being fair. Enjoy the hobby - it’s fun and there are some great guys around these rooms.
Yup, we all know the feeling. Don't be too surprised if it becomes an obsession. Welcome to the club.
what ever you do, dont watch watch review videos.
@@AhmadRiyal LOL. Too late.
THE ACOUSTICS. Sounds like a little baby M1 Garand! I Love it!
That's a good reference.
Damn straight, PING!
Garand was my first thought as well
You are so right :)
NAILED IT!
This is just a brilliant piece of creative engineering. This is definitely on my “must have” list.
If you've held out, pre order a batch 3!
@@Lemon_Sage9999 I didn’t hold out. I got my B2 a few months ago.
@@mr.b73 heck yeah borther I just seriously cannot wait for mine to
I love the sound it makes when you flip the blade out
Great knife video! I'm going to comment about something not about the knife: your self awareness is what I respect most about you. You know and understand both your own biases and privileges. Came for the knife disassembly, stayed for the commentary.
Some of your most emotive commentary in a while... it felt like less of a review than a "Oh my God, come check out what I have here!"
I have a hard & fast rule about money for knives, but this thing is so nutty and new and cool (magnets!) and it has that insane "TING!" when you deploy it that I'm seriously contemplating getting in deep trouble with my wallet...
Nice review, Nick!
It caused my pacemaker to fail but it's so cool!
It will be the most expensive knife I have ever bought. I have been saving money for a few months now, for the sole purpose of getting a WinterbladeCo FACTOR. I love this knife. The sound, the friggin *magnets,* I love everything about it. It shall be mine.
Queue the evil laughter.
So cool, the sound is what really sells it for me. I hope they someday come out with the same design with cheaper materials, maybe G-10 scales and S30V. I think that would bring it to a better price point for a lot of people who love the design but not the cost. Similar idea with the CRKT Provoke, after changing out some of the materials to make a substantially cheaper version, its unique design was way more accessible for a lot of people. Just gotta make sure they never lose that sound!
But hey if they cost isn’t a problem then this seems like an awesome collection piece. Thanks for the vid!
This is the first knife I’ve seen in a while that is innovative but not so far out there to be gimmicky. I haven’t added to my collection in about a year but this one really does it for me.
Such a cool opening mechanism, I love innovations like this! I wouldn't be able to stop opening and closing it.
its seldom i get so excited about a knife recently. and this gives me that feeling again
It maybe the magnets but I'm feeling the pull towards that knife! Nick you're a gem 💎 thanks!
🤣
Now this knife is interesting. It's the first knife I've seen in about 2 years that I'm dying to have.
I am so pumped for this! Most intriguing knife in a long time. Great video, Nick!
Yes, I will be purchasing one of these quirky gorgeous knives. I love that TING.
Appreciate your comments at 15:10, it's an important consideration for a lot of folks
That's got a very satisfying sound. Looks like a cool knife
I wish the blade was longer.
Other than that, kudos for the innovation. I think the folding knife market desperately needs some more of it.
I agree, with today’s technology and engineering, there should be a lot more stuff like this in the knife world. The popularity of the Demko shark lock is huge, and it’s not even that complex of a design, but it was just a little different and innovative. I hope this is the start of more knife innovations to come
I never thought about the whole “automatic knife” thing. It never occurred to me that this could be considered automatic, but now that you mention it, it is most definitely not fully manual. Interesting to think about.
It very much depends on how your local law is written. Since you are imparting the mechanical force necessary to open the blade via a flipper tab instead of the spring assist of a normal assisted knife it is very possible that this would not be considered an automatic in many jurisdictions. Just to be clear the magnets are holding the blade in place and you are overcoming that hold force via the flipper tab, the magnets are not assisting in the opening of the blade at all. Again talk to a lawyer if you have any questions or concerns about carrying it.
Awesome unique design! Hats off to Winterblade!
WOWZERS!!! Just freakin’ cool all around!! Especially the acoustics!! I hope this is at Blade Show!! Thanks Nick!!
Nicolás... brilliant design, brilliant review. Hope I'm able to catch one, I'm really excited about the whole concept since you first featured them sometime ago. Bravo 👏
You are the most entertaining and informative EDC type RUclips account on this site.
Are the magnets stronger enough to stick it to the fridge?
The Factor doesn't stick to fridges. Fridges stick to the Factor...
Dang you got 4 of these???? I can't even get 1 and you got 4!!! You are incredibly lucky man.
If you had 150k followers and were one of the biggest leaders of the herd, you'd have 4 too.
Can't find much good to say about this knife, but the maker is a marketing genius.
The way that it flicks open is just like the PING sound of A Garand Rifle..!✌️❤️🇵🇭
That's a very interesting blade design, I think it would look awesome all blacked out with the tritium bar and maybe tritium in the pivot. Thanks for the video Nick!
Cool idea and I love the use of magnets...but wow that handle shape looks horrific in the hand comfort category
The sound of that action is the stuff of movies!
I want to add one to my collection just for the sound. That’s such a satisfying noise
It’s like a mad scientist knife. . . That’s something I want to support
I absolutely love the style and unique mechanism on this knife, but as a mechanic who works in a shop, and having experience with magnets on pens and flashlights, they tend to attract every single miniscule atomized piece of metal or shaving that is bound to be present in any shop lol and having all those metal particles and shavings being attracted and stuck to magnets upon which the action and mechanism depend is the part that really worries me. it can be a pain in the butt to clean that metal off of magnetized areas that are out in the open, let alone between the knife scales or the parts that actuate/disengage the blade. I just see an awful lot of disassembly and cleaning being required for this knife to operate smoothly, specially for any blue collar type workers who may be frequently exposed to metal particles and shavings or any shop environment. tho I'm still seriously tempted to try and get one and just resolve it to only night/weekend carry cause man this knife is so cool. I love the idea of operating by magnetism and developing a locking mechanism that works as such, but kmow how much of a double edged sword that can really be
Never thought I’d come across a pocket knife with a “glow stick option” haha. I could listen to that deployment sound all day.
I’ve been waiting for this for 2 years but i lost too much money from crypto this year. Damn hilarious. I’m on a self imposed EDC embargo for the rest of the year.
But i will buy this next year. I really like this designer. He’s always testing things and innovating. One of my favorite if not favorite designer by engineering aspect.
The sound alone is worth the price of admission.
Great review as always Nick/
Edit:forget how good a reviewer you are. You did pick up on some cons that i would have missed. Yeah i wonder about the legal thing although i would that not stop me. Haha. I think a pencil could help with lock stick
Stop gambling and getting suckered, keep your money.
That 'ting' is a perfect A. I want to see an orchestra tune their instruments to its glorious sound. Lol!
Great video as always. My brother is getting married. May get him this as a present with a tactile turn. Really wanted to get him a watch but this seems better
So I missed out on Batch 1 as it claimed "shipping not available in your area", which is nonsense--- No matter, I got a Batch 2 in Grey w/ Green accents. Not bad.
Same thing happen to me, It could not find my address that I put in first, but I clicked edit address and search it, and I clicked the recommended or the "proper" way to type my address, lol. Thank God, I got 1 secured. I'm so excited for it to arrive.
@@lollol1155 Is there a difference between Batch 1 & 2 --- maker's marks, numbers, etc.?
Yup same thing happened to me, Illinois, had to click on recommended address and my transaction went thru, woot! Blue with grey accents, can't wait for my GRAIL knife!
@@davidmarshall7752 I just asked him at instagram if these knives are numbered or not, he told me that they aren't going to be numbered but will come with authenticity card and it will be marked as Batch 1. This is the exact quote he texted me; "Hey brother! Not individually numbered but every knife will come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity that also lists the batch number :) ...Cheers my bro and thank you! 😊🙇".
@@EmillLezondra Nice, I got the Black w/ Gray accents. Man I'm excited for it to arrive can't wait! I just bought myself osborne 940 and when I saw this knife on this channel, I fell in love especially when you open the knife and it sing like an angel.
The factor is one of the few knives that I have gone from having no interest in at all, to kinda wanting one.... can’t wait for them to drop (even though it’s gonna be a hard knife to get even when it drops, also I’m not gonna have the funds....)
The first run sold out in 3 minutes, and the preorders for the second batch didn’t fall too far behind
I'm pretty sure *Magnetic Ninja* will be my next youtube pseudonym.
I love that "ting" noise!
Terrific review. Many thanks. Fantastic hnife for sure!👍👍👍🥳
if I carry my cell phone in on pocket and the knife in the other; are the magnets strong enough to interfere with the cell?
Man I think I'm spending $375. That "ting" sound alone is worth it.
why is this unlisted? I haven't watch the video fully
Ooooh that “ping”. Love it
This is seriously cool, but will wait in the hope a smaller version is released. That sound is awesome!
@Nick Thank you for another great review - really enjoyed this one! One question... would you prefer the knife without the trigger mechanism? Do you plan to use that CF insert/filler?
Price is fine. Cool knife. Would love to pick one up..... Ugh, just Preordered from batch 2.... Something to look forward to next year!
That sound is awesome, reminds me of anime swords. It also has a somewhat of a western boot spur sound too! I love it and want one!!
How satisfying is the sound when that knife opens....
I love the unique style of this knife!!! Sadly the work I do the magnet would be a problem due to metal shards but outstanding🦉 work!
Minnesota represent!!
Great to see you doing reviews. You will always be the best.
Beautiful knife, beautiful review but couldn't take this anywhere with iron dust like a workshop.
I see marring on the blade from the interior magnet.
That's a small spot that Nick high-polished so that he could view his batman reflection in the blade. Not really. It's actually a shiny spot created by two nylon "bumpers" (one on each side of the handle) that prevent the blade from sucking into the magnets. These bumpers also serve to auto center the blade. It's part of the Factor's magnetic detent system. ..Cheers! :)
Does it actually touch the blade? I wouldn't think it did or it wouldn't be as smooth. Can't really tell from the disassembly. I guess I'll just have to eyeball it when I get mine.
That ping sound got a smile out of me as soon as I heard it
Bryan winters is the mad scientist of the knife world!!!! He's killing it
The guy that makes these is so incredibly brilliant. His instagram is full of tons of knives that he just seems to pop out of the top of his head that have some of the most brilliant mechanical designwork that I’ve seen. I’m so excited for eventual batch runs of a D/A OTF partly because they’re propelled by magnets instead of leaf/coil springs which therefore makes them technically legal in any state that bans only autos that specifically have a spring mechanism in them. Also because the knives look excellent.
Yea it's insane how often he comes up with stuff, he's like the willy Wonka of the knife world.
@@fithianmt7468 Chocolate knives are next! (And thanks guys!) :D
the Factor will look great in my collection and I want to buy everything he is selling. i bet he’s going to do something with D Rocket which I am already salivating for. i saw a maintenance video on the factor that said oil can cause lock stick because of the magnets.
Yes very true, as does any type of aggressive metal polish, dipping magnets in Tarn X ate away the outer layers of nickel in a $300 "mod" (e-cig) the "Mutant" with 26650 Li-ion batteries
Also dropping or extreme "cold" is not recommended
Nickel FYI is allowed w steel to create great edge hardness however it's very brittle as a result...
They will shatter if trying to replace or remove them and these aren't Home Depot $8 for #20 pkg...these are "true" Neo magnets
So dam excited for this, do have one question does the magnets in the knife have you concerned about magnetic exposure to your mechanical watches? And it's too late for me I did get into watches..... save yourself
Probably not...however mini SSD HD T6 drives may also be erased...any Hard drive might
I love it! I don't usually buy knives over 200 bucks but this will be hard to pass even at 375. If it was like 10% bigger I doubt I would be able to resist even at 400.
I think the resonance is one of the best parts. I have bought a tack hammer just because it rings like a bell.
I was hoping (but not expecting) that you wouldn't get this out until closer to launch or even after it somehow.
Unfortunately... looks like it's going to be a little bit harder to get my hands on that first run factor now ;)
Ugh, seriously! I'm glad he's doing preorders on another batch, lol
@@rhyswilson7806 if I don't get a first run one I'm taking it as a sign and buying some other knives on my list, I'll circle back around for run 4 or 5 🤣
I find this knife... simply irresistable!
That sound is amazing
Good job 2 winterblade for innovation and originality in a new design thanks nick
A great, exciting review of a very cool new knife. Good one Nick👍
I can't afford one right now, but am very interested to see where the knife world will go with these new tech concepts. One can only patent so much. I hope he reaps ample rewards for all of his creative work.
I just got mine delivered yeserday. I love it, and yes.. I am a magnetic ninja.
That's cool. Love the magnets.
I’ve learned from carrying an Olight at work that magnets and metal dust/filings don’t play well together.I still want one lol. The sound it makes when deployed is reminiscent of 70s king fu flicks😉
The only change I would suggest is rounding out that little angle in the thumbhole.
Hey Nick, I'm wondering if there's any chance you could re-list at least the maintenance videos for the Hinderer knives?
I understand the underlying drama that went down, and how Hinderer's actions cast them in a bad light. And really I'm not a fanatic about them, I just have the one Halftrack and that's it. I guess for me it's sorta the death of the artist, in a sense.
Mostly, I just feel like your dissection videos are an invaluable resource and no one else really takes the time to help newbies like me take apart a knife and make sure with visual aides that it comes back together alright.
What's the issue with Hinderer ?
@@Louiscare A month or so ago, an indie maker who's business is called Transparent Knives (specializing mostly in reblading/regrinding) was criticizing the heat treat he tested on some of Hinderer's CPM 20CV.
Hinderer sent him a cease and desist and threatened to pursue legal action if he didn't take down the videos.
Not too long after I noticed Nick took down all his Hinderer videos, so that's why I made the comment above.
@@Exzeph oh I hadn't heard of that, it's understandable that Nick deleted his videos and won't put them back. Perhaps you could dm him or ask him for a link ? Or hope someone saved the video and re-uploads it to yt
Do you think that when sharpening this blade you could get steel dust and filings stuck to the various magnets??
Great thought!
The glovestick is a Nice option when driving og cave expolring...
I want one even if I'd be afraid to carry it in case it gets thought of as a switchblade. Would be a fun at home knife.
I'm not a little knife guy, I like them large. BUT I LUST FOR THIS ONE!
I love great fidget knives. I wish I could test it out before dropping $400 for whenever these are available again, but don’t think there’s any way I can do that. I’ll still be very tempted when these are available again though
It sounds AMAZING!
pretty cool. Gonna be hard to get one. hope the price doesnt skyrocket. Not sure I would actually like to have one, but 100 bucks more would send the option right out the window. Very cool though.
God that "ting" is amazing. Reminds me of the m1 garand. Only way to make this knife better. Offer different blade shape, color ti and something other than carbon fiber.
That's such a cool knife. I really want one. I just got to the point I was willing to spent 170 on the manix 2 and 160 on the para 3. And now here I am wanting a damn 375 knife that I absolutely won't use for cutting. 🤣
The sound alone is making me want this bad, however I can’t get over the thought of it sticking to everything in my pocket that’s metal. I’m around metal every day from big circ pumps to small screws and wire. Can’t help but think my pocket would get stuck to all of it or I’d be carrying around extras on the outside of my pocket from the magnets. Just like your ruler.
Holy hell thankyou for explainig it's magic. i watched all of MC's videos on it and i don't ever remember seeing that. (full disclosure he may have shown it, and I'm just dumb)
May 24th I'm getting one of the batch 3's
Wicked cool knife... a bit steep for the size/utility of it, but certainly wouldn't complain if Santa brought one!!
If I had the budget for it, I would get it in a heartbeat. The sound, the novelty, the form factor (see what I did there?) combined with being what seems like an actually usable knife and not just an art knife is so utterly compelling. I can't cath the hype-wave this time but I hope there's a way for me to experience this in the future.
It looks like the posts that help center the blade are marking the blade?! Am I wrong? Noticeably on the show side.
Ooh! Nick! Send it over to Pete!
Let’s goooooo! TING!
I‘m in love with this knife.
Do you know if there will be a lower cost version of this knife?
All my knifes are user’s. But on this price point I think I would start thinking of using this knife for cutting this or that.
Like to hear.
Greets from GER.
Following for "robotic kitten launcher" review...
The deploy bar can flip back out of the knife. Is this good? You can use it as a belt cutter? Or bad, it exposes the blade or can be broken off. Or ugly? Seems like eventually he could turn it into a useful feature but currently a question mark. Love the noise when deployed
The resonance is cool but it hurts my ears. Also, it's frequency is close to that of the tinnitus I've had since I was a kid. I love the uniqueness of the knife.
That’s cool but I have concerns about the longevity of those little magnets, when you slide metal over those little magnets you eventually wear though the silver coating. Do you know if they can easily be replaced?
I feel this knife might change the industry. We have gone from tool, to fidget, to art knife. I really feel the sound may be something marketed in the future. I hope so.
Didn’t realize the production ones were made in china. Has anyone taken delivery of a production model. How was the quality?
Hey Nick, at first glance I thought, "WOW, cool, magnets!" But, I do remember your criticisms of the Kizer Sheepdog (both mini and regular), mainly the pocket volume of a sheepsfoot style pocket knife. Has your opinion changed?. Also Kizer has released another version without the "pocket pecker" With thumb hole opening and no flipper tab to get in the way of the blade, would you consider taking another look at the Sheepdogs?
I'd like to see one with both scales being CF or micarta or anything except metal.