Many quality knife companies make blades in AUS-8A. It may not be the "high-end" steel but there's nothing wrong with it. I say this ESPECIALLY in the role of tactical folders. A tactical folder is designed for self-defense. I do not cut ANYTHING with my self-defense blades. I want them razor-sharp for when I need them to serve their purpose. I am more likely to win the lottery than use my knife for combat. AUS-8A is more than suitable for this purpose.
You are indeed very right about the lottery metaphor. People are paying too much attention to the steel of the knife, not to the design itself. Most killings or cuttings done to persons are actually done by kitchen knives that are dull and retails for about $3.49 in K-Mart. If people reading this look for the data in the Uniform Crime Report you will find that most of those are husbands and boyfriends cutting their "loved ones".
the design is solid though, the g-10 is very nice, but I still thing the CRKT crawford Kasper that McCann used to carry is a better feeling knife........
Just to let everyone know they made the Crucible II which is manufactured in Taiwan and is constructed with AUS 8A steel. They did that to reduce the cost making it more accessible to buyers not willing to shell out 100+ dollars for a knife. Still a great knife but don't think you're getting the premium Crucible I for 60 dollars. I'm definitely getting one.
this knife is not built to the original specs anymore. It is NOT bilt in Japan, it is built in Taiwan, of crap AUS-8 steel. This video no longer represents the knife's currently built specs
aus-8 is crap, it is extremely similar to 440-c and is very touchy on heat treating properly... i am a custom knife maker and know a little something about this subject. AUS-8 is run of the mill 55-58 RC hardness steel..... this knife should have been made from s30v, or even a D2 blade would be a nice change in the folder world.
The crucible in this video is the crucible one, it costs about $100 or so, the one at yourcornerstore(dot)com is the Crucible ii which is a cheap version of this knife but still well worth owning. Happy hunting bro
Perhaps my next future purchase. Love Blackhawks line of tactical gear, wear their Instructors belt daily. No price for security(peace of mind)...OSU!!!(KARATE EXPRESSION)
1. the poor execution of the design and materials used 2. the danger of accidentally disengaging the lock in the stress-handling. That being said, the design on the lock on this thing is an absolute confidence-booster! It actually took two hands two close the lock and it is ground flush on the handle! I'd think less of Kelly McCann if he attached his name to a piece of crap knife. This one actually performs!
liner locks are tougher than a back lock. i've had a back lock break, but i was abusing the knife outside its limitations... though if it had a good liner lock i would still have that knife.
I purchased this knife after watching this same video on Blackhawk's website. I was not disappointed. This is a great knife. It's easy to open, locks up tight and definitely makes for a solid self defense tool. The only complaint I have about it, in my opinion, is that it is a bit on the big side for an EDC. However, I still carry it very often.
how u do the emerson wave with dis knife?
0rgazman 3 months ago
love this knife man!..one of my favorites in my collection.
tasteegold7772 6 months ago
The phillips screws are AWESOME
neonightkiller 10 months ago
Anyone know where to get one of these in vg-10??
TripAClaymore 1 year ago
I have one to compliment my steak fork, good stuff!
hellstorm702 1 year ago
i got one for cuttin hotdog sticks
OSHADYO 1 year ago
Many quality knife companies make blades in AUS-8A. It may not be the "high-end" steel but there's nothing wrong with it. I say this ESPECIALLY in the role of tactical folders. A tactical folder is designed for self-defense. I do not cut ANYTHING with my self-defense blades. I want them razor-sharp for when I need them to serve their purpose. I am more likely to win the lottery than use my knife for combat. AUS-8A is more than suitable for this purpose.
dsbiddle 1 year ago
@dsbiddle
You are indeed very right about the lottery metaphor. People are paying too much attention to the steel of the knife, not to the design itself. Most killings or cuttings done to persons are actually done by kitchen knives that are dull and retails for about $3.49 in K-Mart. If people reading this look for the data in the Uniform Crime Report you will find that most of those are husbands and boyfriends cutting their "loved ones".
nestornegron 1 year ago
its a decent knife but for 60 bucks you could get anything in the CRKT,Boker,Kershaw, or some Cold Steel line that is built better....... .
HYBRIDCOMBATIVES 2 years ago
the design is solid though, the g-10 is very nice, but I still thing the CRKT crawford Kasper that McCann used to carry is a better feeling knife........
HYBRIDCOMBATIVES 2 years ago
Just to let everyone know they made the Crucible II which is manufactured in Taiwan and is constructed with AUS 8A steel. They did that to reduce the cost making it more accessible to buyers not willing to shell out 100+ dollars for a knife. Still a great knife but don't think you're getting the premium Crucible I for 60 dollars. I'm definitely getting one.
juj1n 2 years ago
this knife is not built to the original specs anymore. It is NOT bilt in Japan, it is built in Taiwan, of crap AUS-8 steel. This video no longer represents the knife's currently built specs
HYBRIDCOMBATIVES 2 years ago
AUS-8 isn't crap. I've had many good experiences with it. Of course I would like to see some VG-10 or some S30V steel on this knife.
punksnotdead543 2 years ago
aus-8 is crap, it is extremely similar to 440-c and is very touchy on heat treating properly... i am a custom knife maker and know a little something about this subject. AUS-8 is run of the mill 55-58 RC hardness steel..... this knife should have been made from s30v, or even a D2 blade would be a nice change in the folder world.
HYBRIDCOMBATIVES 2 years ago
That guy was on "time warp"
mndls1 2 years ago
yourcornerstore[dot]com $57.23
shaokem 3 years ago
Thanks that's cheap...OSU!!!
HELLZZARMY 3 years ago
yep! yourcornerstore is a nice place... it may be on back order... but hey! its a LOT less than the rest!!!
shaokem 3 years ago
The crucible in this video is the crucible one, it costs about $100 or so, the one at yourcornerstore(dot)com is the Crucible ii which is a cheap version of this knife but still well worth owning. Happy hunting bro
bryandenehy76 2 years ago
Perhaps my next future purchase. Love Blackhawks line of tactical gear, wear their Instructors belt daily. No price for security(peace of mind)...OSU!!!(KARATE EXPRESSION)
HELLZZARMY 3 years ago
OSU!!!!
shaokem 3 years ago
Titanhearth,
Usual reasons for bad liner locks are:
1. the poor execution of the design and materials used 2. the danger of accidentally disengaging the lock in the stress-handling. That being said, the design on the lock on this thing is an absolute confidence-booster! It actually took two hands two close the lock and it is ground flush on the handle! I'd think less of Kelly McCann if he attached his name to a piece of crap knife. This one actually performs!
voyeurdave 3 years ago
Good looking knife! But I don't know about liner lock systems: are they better than Lock Back systems, or are they safer?
Titanhearth 3 years ago
liner locks are tougher than a back lock. i've had a back lock break, but i was abusing the knife outside its limitations... though if it had a good liner lock i would still have that knife.
shaokem 3 years ago
5 stars for your knife
franckdanielknives 3 years ago
I purchased this knife after watching this same video on Blackhawk's website. I was not disappointed. This is a great knife. It's easy to open, locks up tight and definitely makes for a solid self defense tool. The only complaint I have about it, in my opinion, is that it is a bit on the big side for an EDC. However, I still carry it very often.
JohnTheIrishMan 4 years ago
Looks like a good blade but still a bit pricey. As for size I carry a Cold Steel Voyager X2 daily.
rebelpersev 4 years ago
Lol, you have enough pocket for it?
VicariousReality7 3 years ago
This is a fantastic knife. A perfect EDC.
5thprofession47 4 years ago