A Couple of New Test Beds & Some Rambling: Microtech, CRKT

[Sharpbevel]

Mine has torx screw too. Just got the SE today.

[pietermoore]

Dude below who talked of the framelock version of the SE failed to mention it was an aluminum framelock. Trust me jd you don't want that. Granted it had a steel insert it still was aluminum lockbar wich over time will get REAL sloppy. Can't wait for the SE review brother.

[HollowFMJ]

I am very happy to hear you are going to be doing more reviews of the affordable/ lower end knives. I love a wide variety of knives but I dont really want to pay more than $60 for a pocket knife. I also want to know that what I am buying can take (at least) edc tasks and hold up with still having a working edge and frame.

[bluehulk83]

amazing, love the Socom Elite, please review Bro.

[drumrboy80]

It's odd that microtech will use regular torx screws on some, and their proprietary screws on others..please do a review on it

[jdavis882]

@drumrboy80 I found it a little strange as well. Even some Socom Elite's made in the same month have the proprietary screws, and some don't.

And I will. :)

[Red1Storm]

When you talk about the stick on the liner lock of the knife is that bad. What does stick mean to the health of the knife, or is it just annoying when there is stick.

Thanks

[jdavis882]

@Red1Storm Haha that is best explained through video. Too much info to cover in 500 characters. Would you like me to do a video on it?

[Red1Storm]

@jdavis882 Yes please and thank you. It would be great to see a video on this subject. I have an emerson knife and the liner sticks all the time. I also notice it on some cold steel knives that have the tri-ad. Thanks again.

[pennfootball71]

I have a CRKT Ken Onion Ripple with IKBS that is an awesome little EDC blade..I also had 20Cv in my 3 inch hinderer...it's like D2 but better stain resistance...tuff stuff.

[tacdriver22mk2]

i think you should look at the crkt eros and lemme know what you think thin ultralight nice tip titanium frame lock and it has IKBS

[SuPpAvIlLiN]

Does mall ninja mean "cheap wild looking import junk"?

[jdavis882]

@SuPpAvIlLiN You referring to the Microtech? It's definitely not cheap, or junk. Very well built knife. :)

[SuPpAvIlLiN]

@jdavis882 haha, No, I was seriously asking what mall ninja means?The way you said it I thought it ment somthing like what i said. What does it mean?

[jdavis882]

@SuPpAvIlLiN Oh haha!!! Nah "Mall Ninja" is a term meant for those people who keep themselves decked out in the latest "tactical" gear and act like they are Navy SEALS although they live in their mom's basement.

Google "Gecko45 Tale" and read the hilariousness. Gecko45 is what started it all.. :)

[jdavis882]

@SuPpAvIlLiN Oh, and it's made in the USA as well.

[SuPpAvIlLiN]

@jdavis882 I like your videos bro, I wouldn't come in and bash ur shit. I just thought you made up a word for those cheap ass knives you find in the mall with crazy blades and spikes coming off the D guard n shit.

[gunnuts82]

i find il carry and actualy use my lower cost knifes way more than my high cost knives

[whhilborn]

Testing sub-$100 knives is a good idea. We all want quality and durability, but don't want to pay a lot. Please review the CRKT.

[Probablyshouldnthave]

No need to ask of course we are interested. Agree with the Mall Ninja comment and oddly enough I know exactly what you mean.

[alexandrews35]

That Shenanigan has "ausie 8" steel! bahahahaa

[jambiyaSlaughter]

I am a mall ninja.

[jdavis882]

@jambiyaSlaughter It's a term of endearment, of course. :)

[wolf5391]

ive always been a fan of that socom elite. I would prefer the framelock version though thats not available anymore :(

[jdavis882]

@wolf5391 Framelock SE would be amazing.

[johnqsurvivor]

I hope you do the CRKT cut test. I have owned a few of their knives without complaint. I passed up a Shenanigan because I couldn't find anything about the steel, so....

[cthiggins4]

I think you do the best knife reviews on YouTube. Thanks man, and please keep doing the quality under $100 knives.

[ibesteadymobbin92]

Those socom elites are really nice. I'm not really into otf knifed because they're way too expensive for what they offer, although the halo v is impressive, that thing is built like a tank. They have new socom elites with carbon fiber instead of grip tape. How's bg42 steel? There's a blade I'm interested in with that steel, but it's not wildly used.

[PavlovSandor]

that is a microtech i might really get to like. i definitely want your review on that. also did you get the crkt with the factory edge still on it. ive seen they come polished to some degree. in your judgement how polished is the edge from factory?

[jdavis882]

@PavlovSandor Yeah the factory edge was more polished than most. The front belly portion was really sharp... The rest was just ok.

[srberus]

Couldn't agree more with you on the lower end steels. my tenacious in 8cr13mov has been finding its way into my pocket far more than anything else, and like you've said before it just takes a ridiculously fine edge.

[glockmeister26]

Looking forward to the Socom performance test. It is on my list for next knife purchase.

[memphis024]

Good to see some low end tests/reviews! I;ve got a Ripple in acuto steel. It's alot like VG10 in terms of rust resistence and grain structure, edge retention I dont know. So lets test it!

[GoldenP51]

I hate CRKT...would love to see your reviews though

[pmprydr]

totally agree with you on Tec and CRKT knives, usually not of fan of either, I understand though why both of these got your approval.

[tendollarword]

Rope cut test of the $1.00 Ozark Trail knife from Wal Mart would be epic.

[jdavis882]

@tendollarword Haha I'll do that.

[xxbryan715xx]

@tendollarword the rope would cost more than the knive lol

[andris4]

I'm really interested in the Microtech knife, want one baaad!

[chavezchavez556]

I hate CRKT because they almost always come tip down only =-( Did you pick up a Orange Para 2 with the XHP steel ?

[gundude73]

the shenanigan reminds me of a kershaw blur with a flipper.

[jackchn23]

Dig that microtech. Please review it!

[MrICSK]

If VG-10,AUS8, and 154cm is what you consider low-end I insist you do an edge retention test with the infamous $1 Wal-Mart knife or Mtech's 440a haha

[Dan39991]

You should check out the CRKT Ripple. It's another Ken Onion design; same quality and blade steel as the Shenanigan. I could go on about it's amazing value and looks, but you can see for yourself with a quick google search.

[OnTheEdge72]

your camera makes really great video...what kind of camera is it? great vid btw

[jdavis882]

@OnTheEdge72 Thanks. Nikon D7000. :)