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Good or bad? Yes. They are. Both. My worst knife ever was an Eafengrow, made in China. It was supposed to be better than a cheap, gas station knife. It wasn’t. My best folder is probably a Kunwu. It’s my most expensive, $30 more than my Benchmade Bugout, but feels like it cost at least twice as much as the Bugout, if not more. OTH, I just ordered an Italian folder. We’ll see how that goes. I have no Chinese fixed blade knives, so I can’t comment on them. My best fixed blade is American, but I have some wonderful fixed blades from Spain, Sweden, and Finland.

Interesting that my Microtech OTF has the word UT-X85 and feature only 5 screws. But it does have the 10/2010 date code and serial #01955. Plus all the logos and markings seems nicely printed. Oh well, maybe it's a ultra counterfeit or an outdated design at least it still function well.

If you are elderly your risk of death or serious illness with covid is 1 in 8. If you have to go to the hospital at all, you are at elevated risk of dying or serious complications ( usually from clotting ) for 90 days after discharge. My parents are in their late 70s. We have all had the vaccines as have our extended families. And because of where we live and our backgrounds eveyone in our network had at least one vaccination. We know of no one in our circle who died from covid. The same cant be said Herman Caine or judging by all the posts that were on Facebook. I live in WA state one of the earliest states hit. We masked for a long even after De Santis FL declared it over. After the Delta wave hit, even though WA had one of the earliest outbreaks, our total per capita death rate over the two years was lower than Florida's Idaho decided to drop their mask ban right before Delta and they almost had to begin triaging and sending the sickest home to die while their Gov was crowing how great ID was. They were sending sick people to WA state filling our hospitals with their pigheadedness. Worried about another possible surge WA governor was debating turning them away unless they brought back maskind and testing.

I’m in Ohio too, I believe carrying a switchblade is now legal because constitutional carry passed. Before that point I think you were required to have a CCW Permit because they consider it a “weapon”…

You should have avoided the hospital.

The Palestinians didn't take the shots the Jews did . The number of covid cases went up 9 thousand percent after heavily jabbed Israel took the fourth shot . Sorry you got sick glad you recovered . How do know the covid protocol did not almost kill you ? Answer you don't know and have no right to call me a fool . I know there are millions of us who are glad we didn't fall for it

Great knife I have one and love it to

As a first time benchmade buyer I got the 3v grivory bailout. I hated the handle and ordered scales and a spacer (partially out of lust but necessity too) this video was great and very informative

What's the purpose for the sandbags

3 yrs later and inflation has increased the price of Spyderco knives. I’m mulling over a chance to purchase a REX 45 Manix2 LW for $129 brand new. I should jump on it, but I’ve got dozens of Spyderco knives. Hmmmm. 🤔

Get a couple Spydercos and two suns and mod the Spydercos and be done with knives , lol .

Boy 😮flicking that manix open looked difficult AF!!! 😅nah, great model, glad I waited for a gp knives in Rex45 and white FRCP with screws. Great time for knife people.

Personally, I think buy something to be proud to pass down to your son or grandson or something that will be collectable in the future if you're an enthusiast.

I've watched many reviews on the wave plus. This one is perhaps the best. Why? Because he explained the advantages and disadvantages, as well as his experience in using the Multi tool. The reviewer just wasn't showing you the capabilities, Which many millennial reviewers do, And that's not value added; But rather a waste of time. Thanks for a great view and keep up the great work!

I bought two ZT0235 knives. I wish now I had bought one of each ZT0230 & ZT0235. My knife collection is growing and lately I have been buying slip joint knives. I enjoyed your video.

Hello, Thank you for your TH-cam video. I got a lot of ideas to clean up the cord tripping stand issue in my painting studio. Yes having all the equipment on the floor can be inconvenient, if not dangerous in my case while I am doing a painting demo. That said I am not concerned with making holes in my ceiling in order to install a galvanized poll for hanging lights and even my microphone(s). Currently my mic is on a stand as our my NEEWER Bi Color 660 LED Video Lights. It looked as if you had the same or similar lights. How did you attach the lights and mic securely while allowing for good rotation? If you would explain that I would appreciate that as well. Thank you,

We need more American made knives that will last longer.

When I was younger I had a bunch of Chinese made knives my Dad told me to quit buying cheap Chinese knives if you want a knife make sure it's American made it it doesn't say made in USA don't buy it.

Thanks for your videos. I always learn so much. I bought the BenQ PD3220U 32 inch after watching one of your video ages ago and now looking to get a monitor arm. Can you recommend any that will support the BenQ PD3220U 32 inch? Many thanks

I'm old enough to remember that Japanese cars were considered cheaply made and a bad investment. The Chinese are taking over everything manufactured, knives included. Their production lines are extremely efficient and mistakes not tolerated.

I'm about 2 years late in my response but I can at least offer my thoughts on this. You're right in a lot of areas. First, the price. Thing is you won't be able to find this knife at $125. You won't be able to find it at its true price anymore. This is a knife that has actually appreciated in value (some knives can do that). I overpaid like hell to get it :P I paid $290. Sometimes I'll pay to have it. Another example of a knife that appreciated in value is the Titanium F5.5. Can you find that at $269? I couldn't. Everyone is selling that for much more. So on a pricepoint I agree with you. It's overpriced and it's going up in value like Amazon stock. On youtuber influence, yes! But the thing is the person who had me interested is Cedric. Cedric's tests are objective. You see him cutting 500 ropes. Or 1000 ropes. Lot of his videos are just straight up facts. If you see a knife cutting 575 ropes. It's not so much an opinion, it's data. I've watched all his videos and I've studied his preferences. His current EDC is now the Neutron 2, which has replaced his Spyderco. That speaks volumes to me. That tells me there's something here. There was another reviewer, Knife Nerdery and he has a LOT of different knives. But in the end he mentioned his top EDCs were the Waypoint (which I have and agree with) and the Neutron 2. Truth be told I'm set to get the Neutron 2 this Monday. But I'm skeptical if it'll even beat out a Civivi Altus. But I definitely will put it through its paces and will compare it to knives I have, ie Civivi Altus, QC Waypoint, Seb Small, etc. But overall I'm glad that you've put out this vid because I thought the same way as well. Sometimes hype overtakes the real thing. It's honestly....indirectly..why I actually think my Civivi Altus is better flat-out better than every Benchmade Bugout. It's not a popular opinion. But similar to you, it's what I learned from comparison.

Also, my Chinese knives where sold to me by a American employee from a American business that it’s alive creates job to American by the sales of Chinese knifes. 🤷🏻‍♂️

USA 🇺🇸 companies like Schrade, Remington, Buck or Winchester... are made cheaply by the Chinese at American request to keep value at low cost. Chinese manufacturing knives from your private designer from USA, Europe and China like kizer, Kubey, Ganzo, Civivi and much more... are made with high incredible manufacturing and there getting better and better!

It would be the ultimate outdoor knife if it didnt cost 350 euro where I live

Wow. This was a great message. Congratulations on surviving and thanks for telling the TRUTH!

Thanks for this. One quick question, is your sound out of sync with the video? It feels as if i can hear the sound before i can see you move your mouth. It's like a case of "psychic voice"... other than that though. great tutorial! thanks! will be looking into this

I like this one a lot. They have 15 different launch versions so they are all different sizes and shapes. Depending what I'm wearing I will choose a different size and this fits quite a few change pockets without being too small like the 9, but that will stick in just about any change pocket. So if you're looking for smaller change pocket knives the 4, 9, and 11 are really good choices with the 11 being on the larger side of that equation.

I prefer the sidekick over the wingman. I use the saw a lot and like the full size non serrated blade. I would love a charge plus. I also carry and use the SAK Huntsman and and keep SAK SD on my keychain. Take care look forward to more content!

Well done

Anyone have issues with the pivot screw getting lose?

Listening to the way you say "Multi "Mul-tie" is doing my head in..Why can't Americans pronounce English correctly ie "Mul-tea" Bloody annoying !! O.S. The Wave+ is a cracking bit of kit..

they brought back the Freek for 2023. :) Not sure if that will include a SF. I believe they are and was mentioned in a SHot Show 2023 interview by either Blade HQ or KnifeCentre...availble with CF/S90V....maybe also Alu/K390....and a bunch of new colour ways. Odd Benchmade isn't giving us a "basic model' with Alu/S30V...still oly in "Grivery"...

Thanks for the very helpful vid. With the varipole system, how do you stop the cross pole from twisting around when attaching the clamps that hold the light. It seems like basic gravity kicks in and will spin the clamp around until its pointed downward, which makes it challenging to find a solution to angle the attached light source.

Hey Blade Insider, the blade has a FLATgrind, no HOLLOW... Otherwise nice review...

I think the Wave hits the sweet spot as far as value, and capability.

I always carry pocket knife. I didn't carry one after in a long time. I felt naked and helpless.

It's not good rust resistant ,what are you talking about. Are you know what you talking about. I'm not recenzenting product but you du so shity yob that I'm sick.

Oh wow lol. He is actually stupid, or he thinks everyone else is. "I don't like this ruler, I don't think the pliers are conducive to a good measurement." First of all, that's a nothing statement. Those words together do not make a sentence. Second, yup, really makes it difficult for me to measure because my eyes are so fixated on the pliers just sticking up all loose and dangely.

Absolutely the fuck not. This mfer is getting paid to say this. That or hes actually dummy stupid. There is this thing called "the right tool for the job", and a multitool is never that. It's just convenient.

Great review

Imoh, Surge is better atleast for me

Man I love me some Gerber knives machetes and multi tools. They are real work horses, and out last some of the high end knives. They’re not made to sit in a case to look pretty. Great video thanks for sharing.

It's been very impressive seeing the rise of mid and high end Chinese knife companies in the last decade, as well as budget tier ones of true worth like from PF.

always hated people making package openers a big deal, if you can’t use the other 20 tools or the 3 blades on a wave to open a package, than you don’t need to be walking around with a knife

tldr don’t buy these crappy knives, at least the bother f006

Yes,man

Sony zv1 seems to have spectacular colours as I can see from your video did you make any editing or setting?? I have this camera and the colours are bit faded..

Jeezus man this is only the second video i have seen of yours. I was not prepared for this. Wow. Thanks for sharing your story with the knife community. I feel like alot of us in this community think covid is no big deal. Just whiney liberals over reacting. Most wont have issues. But this aint no flue. It can wreck u no matter how healthy u r. Vax helps even if you've already had it. Thank u

First video of yours i have seen. I like your format. No gimmicks. U dont try to b funny. Just in depth strait forward review. Keep up the good work. U could b the next nick shabaz

Great review! Mine is also loose when deployed, I was wondering how you were able to tighten it? Was it with a T8?