Is it possible that the "bottle opener" on the Civivi Qubit is a design cheat to cover up a requirement for clearance of the blade for the plunger lock (much like the Smock)?
I don't see why though. Plenty of button locks out there without that dumb thing 😆 it's possible but I just don't see why/how. Thanks brother. Maybe they needed to slightly do that then they made it in to that
Possible. I always thought it was just being lazy and not designing the scales and blade in a thoughtful way to blend nicely when closed. Also, I know knives are meant to be used, but anodized aluminum scales + bottle opener? That wear pattern will just make it look ugly instead of a hard worker.
Yeah I don’t get the hype with the Pyrite. It is decent but I don’t know that it deserves quite the praise it’s gotten. Sometimes I wonder if it’s all about pushing sales numbers on some of these models.
Im sure numbers plays a role. The thing about most of the TH-camrs on here is that a lot of these guys doing these top 2023 list didn't buy, Most any of the knives almost every single knife from every video I have bought myself. There might be one or two that I didn't, but I don't think so. Which gives me a different perspective, I'd love to have companies send more stuff in, id still be the same way though. If it's good its good if it's not it's not, I won't sugar coat stuff. I've already lost dealings with a few companies over not saying what they wanted me too. But the Ekko is hands down a better knife and design than the Pyrite alt. I think the Ekko the frack and the riff are all better than the Pyrite Thanks brothers
All great knives! So many I’d love to buy right now, but I’ve had my eye on the Bugai. Kizer has been killing it lately and as you said, they are king of the micarta scales. Great video, appreciate the content!
Shout out Gball on all the great content and vids you’ve put out this year! I’ve enjoyed seeing the growth in you. Much more confident in your mic skills and it shows in the enthusiasm in your voice. Bravo From the outside looking in, it seems the Cjrb pyrite and the Civivi fg vision were clear winners with maybe the Civivi cubit bringing up the third in TH-camr popularity and praise. Personally, I think Vosteed is the brand winners this year. The schilling blade on the Nightshade is so unique. The Racoon could be a flagship knife for them and the symmetry in the Corgi is so original that it seems to me, Vosteed is a contender for top affordable knives Keep it up and hope you have a great upcoming year!
Thank you 🙏🏻 that means an absolute ton to me. I've busted my balls trying to get better and make better stuff. I'm glad you are enjoying it. Agreed on vosteed, between vosteed and miguron if they keep it up they will control 2024. Thanks for the kind words. Means a ton 🤜🏻💥
Great list. Many knives on here I wish I got the chance to handle, but my 2 best 2023 knives under 100 would have to be #1 Civivi Vision FG and #2 Kizer Mad Tanto. Both knives are fantastic values. 2 very different knives, but both amazing for different reasons. The FG with the size and the strength and ingenuity of the Super Lock. The Mad Tanto with one of the most beautiful and useful Tanto blades I've ever seen and ergos that match or beat a PM2. Have a Merry Christmas Greg!
I agree man! The crazy thing is the mad tanto came out early 2023 and held a high or top spot for me the entire year. Great Collab and the FG is a banger. I tried to put knives ahead of it and come up with reasons to not have it at number one. I couldn't do it. Thanks brother. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Great list, have several of those, I think Miguron is impossible to beat for the price, only thing i would change is have a few more Kizers in there. Really love seeing reviewers "Top" list, and which knives make nearly everyone's list.
Thanks for the video. I'm a secret knife-head and watch quite a few of these. Just wanted to leave a comment to thank you for not trying to blow my ears out with ridiculous catch phrases and over the top salesman-type garbage
Thank you man. I appreciate it, I rarely ever push a knife, unless I really love it and even then I don't usually. Im merely trying to show the features and the knife and let the viewer decide ya no
Love your content brother .,but would love if you ad other channels would show and discuss blade stops as well as lock "dimensions" and lockup. I am aways in the hunt for a solid strong well designed lock bar..lock face and blade stops on the knives that I may need to hard use..including self defense., which is absolutely part of E.D.C. requirements.
Thanks brother, I will do my best to start incorporating that more, it's tough to do it in these big videos but In a single knife vid or something I will start doing that. And I am going to be testing lock up on all knives
Love all your choices brother! Some of those are from 2022 and some are over 100 - the escort and drop bear are incredible but they originally dropped in 2022 good choices though brother
I was referring to the versions that came out this year, the escort in Micarta and burlap was $89 and the drop bear in Micarta was $98, both under $100.@@GBall_Vision
About half of these knives are on my wishlist. The only ones I have are the Pyrite alt and the Ekko. Both great knives, but my favorite knife of the year is the titanium version of the Kubey Tityus. It may actually be my favorite knife of my entire collection. Easily top 10.✌️
Pyrite Alt... I got my wife the one with G10 handle and I loved it, ordered one for myself with the smooth steel handle... Hate it. The G10 handle makes it way better, plus I need to order the Ekko. But I want button lock and G10 or micarta handle, unless another version is superior?
@@ddubsakadl I have the steel handle Pyrite Alt. Got it because I like the anesthetic, but I kinda wish I would have gotten the G10 or micarta version. Still love the knife though. I got the micarta Ekko, and the micarta is the hard, smooth, plastic feeling stuff which I don't really care for. I'm kinda spoiled on Kizer's micarta. The Ekko also came with a really strong detent, which makes it hard to open. I have some carpal tunnel and arthritis in my hands, so that may not be an issue for you. Otherwise, still a great knife. ✌️
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You speak of 14C28N. It’s my preferred steel on the budget blades. Great video
Yessir me too. 14c 154 S30V I love them Thanks brother 🤜🏻💥
The ruler is great👍
Awesome 💯💯 thanks for the input brother 🤜💥
Is it possible that the "bottle opener" on the Civivi Qubit is a design cheat to cover up a requirement for clearance of the blade for the plunger lock (much like the Smock)?
I don't see why though. Plenty of button locks out there without that dumb thing 😆 it's possible but I just don't see why/how. Thanks brother. Maybe they needed to slightly do that then they made it in to that
Possible. I always thought it was just being lazy and not designing the scales and blade in a thoughtful way to blend nicely when closed. Also, I know knives are meant to be used, but anodized aluminum scales + bottle opener? That wear pattern will just make it look ugly instead of a hard worker.
The thing I love most about this list is you ranked the Ekko above the Pyrite. Finally! Someone who gets it! 👊🏻Thanks for all your vids brother!
Yeah I don’t get the hype with the Pyrite. It is decent but I don’t know that it deserves quite the praise it’s gotten. Sometimes I wonder if it’s all about pushing sales numbers on some of these models.
Im sure numbers plays a role. The thing about most of the TH-camrs on here is that a lot of these guys doing these top 2023 list didn't buy, Most any of the knives almost every single knife from every video I have bought myself. There might be one or two that I didn't, but I don't think so. Which gives me a different perspective, I'd love to have companies send more stuff in, id still be the same way though. If it's good its good if it's not it's not, I won't sugar coat stuff. I've already lost dealings with a few companies over not saying what they wanted me too.
But the Ekko is hands down a better knife and design than the Pyrite alt. I think the Ekko the frack and the riff are all better than the Pyrite
Thanks brothers
@@GBall_Vision You can tell by your videos you aren’t kissing any company ass and that’s why I like your stuff brother!
Great video Gball! I ordered the vision fg last night and I'm really looking forward to getting it now lol. Keep up the great work!
Hells yeah man. You will love it. The lock maybe might take some getting use too but keep at it. You'll love it 😻
I agree with your number one choice. Love mine. Thanks
Thanks brother man 🤜
That's the first thing I think of with my 50 dollar new anodized shiny red aluminum scales knife..hey let's open a cheap beer lol agree 👍
Lmao 🤣🤣 yeah for real man! Thanks brother
All great knives! So many I’d love to buy right now, but I’ve had my eye on the Bugai. Kizer has been killing it lately and as you said, they are king of the micarta scales. Great video, appreciate the content!
Thank you I appreciate it man and the Bugai is awesome, Kizer has the best micarta for sure. Especially at that price
Shout out Gball on all the great content and vids you’ve put out this year! I’ve enjoyed seeing the growth in you. Much more confident in your mic skills and it shows in the enthusiasm in your voice. Bravo
From the outside looking in, it seems the Cjrb pyrite and the Civivi fg vision were clear winners with maybe the Civivi cubit bringing up the third in TH-camr popularity and praise.
Personally, I think Vosteed is the brand winners this year. The schilling blade on the Nightshade is so unique. The Racoon could be a flagship knife for them and the symmetry in the Corgi is so original that it seems to me, Vosteed is a contender for top affordable knives
Keep it up and hope you have a great upcoming year!
Thank you 🙏🏻 that means an absolute ton to me. I've busted my balls trying to get better and make better stuff. I'm glad you are enjoying it. Agreed on vosteed, between vosteed and miguron if they keep it up they will control 2024.
Thanks for the kind words. Means a ton 🤜🏻💥
Thank you you do a great job explaining all the features of each knife love what you do brother.
Thank you man 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I agree with the fg I love it. I use it at work and for edc. It has a lot of love scratches
It's a fantastic User all the way around brother thanks man 💪🏻🤜
Great choices - so many bangers this year
Tooooo damn many brother thanks man
Well done my good man. Happy holidays to you and yours. 👐
Thanks brother 🙏🏻 same to you my man 🤜🏻
I absolutely love the knife center exclusive ekko. It's so damn handsome and dressy. All great picks!!
Agreed man the Ekko is a clean nice EDC laconico killed it this year. Thanks brother
Very well done list...new subscriber here!
Thanks brother 🙏🏻 glad you found us welcome to the family
Kershaw Iridium!!! i have 5 benchmades, 3 microtechs, other kershaws, hogue, spyderco etc… havnt carried ANYTHING since i got the iridium
Video on that now is up
Alot of great knives! Great video brother 👍
Thanks brother i appreciate it
Absolute bangers and i have so many of those. Def need for miguron in my life as they keep kicking out more great ones.
Yes dude miguron just keeps slaying it. I hope they keep it up!
Great list. Many knives on here I wish I got the chance to handle, but my 2 best 2023 knives under 100 would have to be #1 Civivi Vision FG and #2 Kizer Mad Tanto. Both knives are fantastic values. 2 very different knives, but both amazing for different reasons. The FG with the size and the strength and ingenuity of the Super Lock. The Mad Tanto with one of the most beautiful and useful Tanto blades I've ever seen and ergos that match or beat a PM2. Have a Merry Christmas Greg!
I agree man! The crazy thing is the mad tanto came out early 2023 and held a high or top spot for me the entire year. Great Collab and the FG is a banger. I tried to put knives ahead of it and come up with reasons to not have it at number one. I couldn't do it. Thanks brother. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Great video! Where do you get those o-rings for the sokoke thumbstuds? I feel like that would make it perfect
Hmm I think TRM website but you can get them off Amazon or Etsy I believe brother
Great list, have several of those, I think Miguron is impossible to beat for the price, only thing i would change is have a few more Kizers in there. Really love seeing reviewers "Top" list, and which knives make nearly everyone's list.
Awesome 😎 thanks brother 🤜🏻💥 I just recently did a top 10 Kizer video. A few days ago my man 🤜🏻💥
@GBall_Vision Ok cool, i will check it out, love Kizer, but wow there is alot of competition now days!
Thanks for the video. I'm a secret knife-head and watch quite a few of these. Just wanted to leave a comment to thank you for not trying to blow my ears out with ridiculous catch phrases and over the top salesman-type garbage
Thank you man. I appreciate it, I rarely ever push a knife, unless I really love it and even then I don't usually. Im merely trying to show the features and the knife and let the viewer decide ya no
Love your content brother .,but would love if you ad other channels would show and discuss blade stops as well as lock "dimensions" and lockup. I am aways in the hunt for a solid strong well designed lock bar..lock face and blade stops on the knives that I may need to hard use..including self defense., which is absolutely part of E.D.C. requirements.
Thanks brother, I will do my best to start incorporating that more, it's tough to do it in these big videos but In a single knife vid or something I will start doing that. And I am going to be testing lock up on all knives
1. Vision, 2. Ekko, 3. Drop Bear 4. Raccoon, 5. Pyrite, 6. Kizer Escort. 7. Divo Stout. 8. Kizer Original XL
Love all your choices brother! Some of those are from 2022 and some are over 100 - the escort and drop bear are incredible but they originally dropped in 2022 good choices though brother
I was referring to the versions that came out this year, the escort in Micarta and burlap was $89 and the drop bear in Micarta was $98, both under $100.@@GBall_Vision
+1 vote for the CMB Predator v2
Hell yeah man thanks brother 🤜
dont forget about Kubey and Bestech
Sadly i didnt get any knives from either of them that were 2023 productions. I got knives from both but both older designs. I agree though brother 🤜🏻💥
About half of these knives are on my wishlist. The only ones I have are the Pyrite alt and the Ekko. Both great knives, but my favorite knife of the year is the titanium version of the Kubey Tityus. It may actually be my favorite knife of my entire collection. Easily top 10.✌️
I need one of them badly! The g10 one is sick. The titanium would be amazing 😍
Pyrite Alt... I got my wife the one with G10 handle and I loved it, ordered one for myself with the smooth steel handle... Hate it. The G10 handle makes it way better, plus I need to order the Ekko. But I want button lock and G10 or micarta handle, unless another version is superior?
@@ddubsakadl I have the steel handle Pyrite Alt. Got it because I like the anesthetic, but I kinda wish I would have gotten the G10 or micarta version. Still love the knife though. I got the micarta Ekko, and the micarta is the hard, smooth, plastic feeling stuff which I don't really care for. I'm kinda spoiled on Kizer's micarta. The Ekko also came with a really strong detent, which makes it hard to open. I have some carpal tunnel and arthritis in my hands, so that may not be an issue for you. Otherwise, still a great knife. ✌️
None of the Nedfoss knives made it?
Had I been able to add more knives but because of time restraints I'm limited brother. Plenty more could've made it
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Thanks brother 🤜🏻💥🙏🏻
what do you want sent to you for review? I have 4 or 5 knives. ;)
You don't have to do that man. Thank you though brother. At this point in buried 😆
That's not a bad problem to have, is it?
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i think you nailed the #1 spot. i own the vision fg and i love it!!
Hell yeah man thanks brother I appreciate it 🤜🏻