I like mine I got it from Pietermoore in a trade. I definitely enjoy this one. I wish the choil was a little deeper. It's a good value & tough to beat at this size of knife (doesn't have much competition. Or does it? r there other options similar besides the izula?) I'm thinking about getting an Izula to compare also
C'mon Israel, go cut some wood and show us what that convex grind can do! Whereas a standard/flat/secondary bevel like the Izula can be mfg'd by CNC machines, eliminating labor and reducing cost, that convex grind is made with old-school craftsmanship by someone who cares about what he is doing - no robots. The price you paid is a tremendous bargain considering the skill, time and work it took to get that grind on that blade and make a better tool. Enjoy.
Ha it is true this edge is incredible. I also have the Model 7 from this same company and it has a similar beast of an edge, it can even cut thin magazine paper without me even holding the knife - I can hold it loose with 3 fingers and just let it drop via gravity and it will cut cleanly. Don't know if I'll do any wood cutting - very few other reviewers have even done a tabletop review of this knife, lol they gotta at least do that before I add extra stuff to mine.
it looks like the blackjack slices better too. did you buy the izula 2 with scales on it already? so which was cheaper fully outfitted i guess is what im wanting to know israel. you sound better. no cough. good. what doesnt kill us makes us stronger?
How do these knives compare to the Cold Steel Double Agent? They look similar, maybe a thicker stouter blade, but the Cold Steel is about half their price. And old retired guys like need to stsy within a budget.
Thanks again for your reviews, they are very useful
@mikedifeo - These knives are superior, overall, as tools, because of the steel and grinds. They're more for outdoor work or survival tasks, whereas the Double Agent is more meant as a self defense implement.
Would like to see the knife in hand with a pinkie finger inserted through the pinkie hole. I'm a big fan of any features that might increase retention in an altercation scenario. Do you know your hand size?
excelent review sir
blackssnow 2 months ago
man nice blade
PolishedTurd4Life 2 months ago
got mine today with the green scales! lovin the 154cm sweet blade! thanks for awsome reviews, it helps us out alot : ) - Tac
cbr600rrturbo 2 months ago
@cbr600rrturbo - Awesome, I'm sure you will put this to good use!
WeAllJuggleKnives 2 months ago
I like mine I got it from Pietermoore in a trade. I definitely enjoy this one. I wish the choil was a little deeper. It's a good value & tough to beat at this size of knife (doesn't have much competition. Or does it? r there other options similar besides the izula?) I'm thinking about getting an Izula to compare also
NeptuneKnives 3 months ago
@NeptuneKnives - Bark River has some good knives that I am looking into, but yes they are more expensive than this one.
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago
is that micarta linen or paper fabric?
tensiga2 3 months ago
@tensiga2 - They list it as Canvas Micarta.
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago
C'mon Israel, go cut some wood and show us what that convex grind can do! Whereas a standard/flat/secondary bevel like the Izula can be mfg'd by CNC machines, eliminating labor and reducing cost, that convex grind is made with old-school craftsmanship by someone who cares about what he is doing - no robots. The price you paid is a tremendous bargain considering the skill, time and work it took to get that grind on that blade and make a better tool. Enjoy.
alxra 3 months ago
Ha it is true this edge is incredible. I also have the Model 7 from this same company and it has a similar beast of an edge, it can even cut thin magazine paper without me even holding the knife - I can hold it loose with 3 fingers and just let it drop via gravity and it will cut cleanly. Don't know if I'll do any wood cutting - very few other reviewers have even done a tabletop review of this knife, lol they gotta at least do that before I add extra stuff to mine.
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago
Good looking blade, thats for showing it with the Izula II, good comparo. Cheers Israel.
AussieMark909 3 months ago
it looks like the blackjack slices better too. did you buy the izula 2 with scales on it already? so which was cheaper fully outfitted i guess is what im wanting to know israel. you sound better. no cough. good. what doesnt kill us makes us stronger?
PavlovSandor 3 months ago
@PavlovSandor - The Izula II came with the scales, yes. the BlackJack plus the scales is a little more expensive, but yes it did slice better!
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago
good vid! i dig how you're so chill and i may have to pick this one up.
airodnov 3 months ago
@airodnov - Thank you, I think you'll like having one of these, they rock.
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago
Were could i get that blade?
outcastinblack 3 months ago
@outcastinblack - They have them at Knifeworks.
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago
@WeAllJuggleKnives Thanks!
outcastinblack 3 months ago
@WeAllJuggleKnives Thank you! :)
outcastinblack 3 months ago
Great Review. Thank you.
I have a question.
How do these knives compare to the Cold Steel Double Agent? They look similar, maybe a thicker stouter blade, but the Cold Steel is about half their price. And old retired guys like need to stsy within a budget.
Thanks again for your reviews, they are very useful
Mike Di Feo
mikedifeo 3 months ago
@mikedifeo - These knives are superior, overall, as tools, because of the steel and grinds. They're more for outdoor work or survival tasks, whereas the Double Agent is more meant as a self defense implement.
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago
Looks great with the grips.
1crimm 3 months ago
Luv that blade wuts your favorite neck knife?
cbr600rrturbo 3 months ago
Israel ,if you had to could you put your index finger though the whole & spin it. Keep up the good work. Aloha
hux5150 3 months ago
I think I might actually prefer the blackjack more than the Izula. Nice review!
NorwegianKnifeDude 3 months ago
I agree the blackjack knife looks much better and seems like a better performer
bladesNstuff 3 months ago
Only downside is the top swedge makes it so you can't put your thumb up there to apply pressure when carving something.
pietermoore 3 months ago
@pietermoore - Yes, but it makes it more pointy, ya know, for all the pointy applications lol.
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago
Great video. I really liked my blackjack necker.
pietermoore 3 months ago
you sound abit sick bro :/
srgon12 3 months ago
@srgon12 - Yeah, I'm just getting over a cough. A lot of people I subscribe too have been sick too.
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago
I really like the style of this blade over the Izula, I guess I'll put this in the "wish list."
Chris1992usa 3 months ago
+++++
Snicke22 3 months ago
Handsome blade. really like how they did the grind. Leaving that black ribbon towards top of blade. Looks sweet.
diyguy82 3 months ago
Has that convex edge not blown your mind. No drag hardly when cutting cardboard and stuff. You need a strop.
johnwoodz1220 3 months ago
Hey Isreal, What do you think is a better judge of a knife's sharpness, cutting the paper fast or slow?
Lokpyrite 3 months ago
A slow cut is harder, so that's a better test. But a fast cut is closer to the real motion of a slash.
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago
cool! im gonna have to get one
4x4boogie 3 months ago
Now that is sweet fixed blade under 3.5 inch - respons tagged blade?
He he.
Very nice camping/self defense blade right there.
I still love the ESEE Izula, lol!
Take care and thanks for a great video.
rafterrs 3 months ago
@rafterrs - Yes, this is my pick for that tag video, sorry I didn't give a shoutout, it was filmed earlier, but it's a great small fixed blade.
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago
Dang.... it's Bad-ass!
TacticalAngel86 3 months ago
HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLL, YEAH. You red my mind on this one brother. I wanted this but had not seen enought to buy.
jmce3 3 months ago
@jmce3 - It's solid. This is the first knife I've had with a higher quality convex edge on it, it works as well as I have heard.
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago
Would like to see the knife in hand with a pinkie finger inserted through the pinkie hole. I'm a big fan of any features that might increase retention in an altercation scenario. Do you know your hand size?
bladeimm 3 months ago
@bladeimm - My hands are medium size for a guy. I've heard of people using the hole like that during work tasks, not sure about for combat though.
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago
wow that really looks good , either way would look good I kinda prefer with the scales..
grizzlyglock1 3 months ago
in stead of black jack MORE LIKE JACK BLACK ......horrible actor :[
BrushfireNAVY 3 months ago
@BrushfireNAVY - Lol
WeAllJuggleKnives 3 months ago