I am so happy your doing a "long form" video . Your able to give better details on the products your demonstrating. I really love your videos Miss Miller!! Great job! Additionally, I am happy Reate fixed the potential safety issue with closing the Karambit . I will definitely purchase one for my collection now. Keep up the GREAT work!
Please don't be nervous. Your doing a fantastic job !! You really know how to pick the "cool stuff" to review and give a legitimate opinion . From a "real" knife person doing the evaluation and demonstration.
I just managed to locate an on-line dealer that had this same color and model in stock. So I just made the purchase a few minutes ago. YAY!! I honestly thought that I wouldn't find any in stock just yet. "Knock on wood" I guess. I had a he'll of a time locating a Microtech Glykon for my collection. That one took about 2 weeks before I could find any dealers that had them in stock. I thought I would have to take a flight out to Blade Show East to get one from Tony at Microtech LOL!!
Look, if it wasn't for you passing that important piece of information about the slight re-design of the added safety feature that Reate Knives added to their production karambit. It was going to be a hard NO on me purchasing there karambit. Safety first. Or ,suffer getting more karambit "bites" LOL!! So, Reate Knives should be happy that you gave an excellent and detailed review of there karambit. Thank you Miss Miller...
Happy to see your long format. That knife is a beauty. Price is reasonable as well. Thanks for the longer video as your explanation/review was extremely easy to follow and didn't get cut too short. Thanks again, keep posting and have a great weekend.
Appreciate the feedback, I felt like the video was kind of all over the place and will definitely need to plan more in the future but glad I at least got my first jitters out
@@MelissaBackwoods No worries about jitters. You were great. In fact, you may have thought you were all over the place, but in reality, you offered even more details. Just hang in there. 👍🏼
@@MelissaBackwoods I agree. The video didn't seem all over the place but thorough. You didn't appear to have any jitters at all, in fact I had assumed you'd been doing this a while. You're doing great!
Thanks for demo of deploying the karambit and showing a product with a trainer as I often wondered how to use them without injury while training. Have watched many of your shorts, but subbed now. Thanks.
Glad you're doing long forms now! I was a bit confused when I watched one of your shorts and then looked through your back catalog. This is definitely going to be my first karambit.
Oh thank you! I just don’t have much time for a long form so I started uploading short forms strictly to TH-cam. A lot of them were actually recycle from my TikTok
Great knife to make a full length vid on. Can't wait for the long term use follow-up. I've had a minor obsession with this knife since you first showed it off. I have a hard time finding a karambit that hits the size/blade shape/deployment/safety/materials/coolness sweet spot for me. I think this one does it all, can't wait to try one of these.
Yeah, you don't have as many cool guns as we have here also ...assault rifles for mass shootings and so on. I feel sorry for you guys. You should be living here in the super cool USA
You can have that cool stuff in the UK. You just can't walk the streets carrying it. It's legal to buy and own all manner of bladed weapons. Whether you respect the carry laws or not is down to personal discretion.
Hey Milissa,I've told others this and they look at me like a cow looking at a new gate...but in my knife flipping I have found that a balisong with the lock on the back side,dull side of a single edged balisong allows for a gravity/quick flick move that deploys the knife much quicker and allows for a downward strike motion immediately,however hardly anyone makes them this way.just an observation and maybe You could address why most of them are made this way..oh and the point is deploying this way will keep Your hand safe from nicks everytime ..thank You so much for such a nice channel..
i first seen this in one of your shorts. I haven't kept up with Reate for awhile and I'm glad I stumbled across your video awhile back. placed my order finally. cant wait to get it in! your video was well done and the time stamps were very much appreciated.
@@seandunks3526 honestly I just fell in love with the novelty. I tried carrying it and using it for a week and to me it just felt like an inconvenience and too flashy to use on a day to day basis with that exaggerated opening. When wanting to cut anything. It’s say in the box since. But I ended up getting the reate exo-u and love it. I should have spent the money on a regular reate gravity knife. But the utility knife version I got I love. It can be as flashy or not flashy at all when opening it.
Well executed design, so cool that it's fully ambi as I'm a lefty fidgeter too. Love that it comes with a trainer, which will save you some money on first aid gear, haha. Thanks for showcasing it, demonstrating the reversible button and pocket deployment.
Would love to see more long content! When you deployed the final version and prototype in either hand at the same time I got wicked ninja vibes 😂 looked so cool
I love any blade that requires practice (as a balisong fan!). I am putting an order in right now on this blade due to this vid if it helps in any capacity, this format sold me completely on what makes this blade fun, useful and special.
Melissa! You are as cool as the other side of my pillow! You are the very first lady, notice I said lady not girl, who appears to know as much or more about knives as most men! I just discovered your videos and subscribed immediately! I am more of a knife accumulator than collector with an accumulation numbering about 400 pieces, including autos manuals and unusual models from around the world, and, I'm a member in good standing of a prominent knife forum where we congregate daily to discuss and show our knives. We only have very few lady members so I found it extremely refreshing to watch and listen to a knowledgeable gal like yourself talk about and demonstrate her knives! Keep up the great work, girl, you're lookin' good!😎
Thanks for the video! It resulted in the quickest 180+ USD I've spent recently... well, it took a month or so. It was out of stock at BladeHQ when I watched this video the first time (June 13th or so). With the help of their handy SMS restock alert feature, I got an order in a couple days ago when they popped back in stock. Definitely stoked!
None of your reviews are discombobulated Thanks for showing us your passion of knives. I always thought knives were interesting. They have been tools of humanity since the dawn of civilization
im so happy to see you finally trying long form content! i hope to see more long form videos. i really enjoyed this one. high effort, i was interested the entire video. wonderful job! 10/10 no doubt! 🤩
@@MelissaBackwoods no problem lol. im just happy you replied as ur one of my favorite youtubers!!! i admire your content and plan on getting me an exo-k aswell.
Didn't get to make it to Texas! Hopefully! Atlanta, was fun! Vary fascinated by you're intrest in the blade! Most people fret whenever I show my inthusiasm toward such a thing! Exciting is you're duel handling action! Fascinating!
Love what you did with the long format. What a trippy knife. I EDC the fox folding karambit with the emerson wave. A woman w your expertise, I'm sure you know the knife. On 1 of your shorts you showed a knife w the wave. I used to carry a balisong but it's hard to keep it 'easy access'. Plus, it's hard to keep track of where it is illegal to carry one. Luckily, I've only had to deploy my karambit when opening up boxes. Haha.
I've tested 4 different versions and every one failed in my hands with my reviews as far as using it in a self defense way, I've yet to see one that wouldn't However flipping the clip to the button side does help quite a bit
That's so interesting, here I was actively trying to disengage the button lock and it was still holding for me as long as I kept pressure on the grip. I did not test on foam or anything that would provide more resistance. That all being said, wouldn't recommend this as a self-defense blade as I think we can all agree we prefer fixed ha. Btw, I love your reviews! Very inspirational and I can only hope to some day be on your level of expertise!
OH MY GOODNESS, I just received my Reate Gravity Karambit !! Very nice! I want to personally thank you so much Miss Miller. Especially with the Tutorial on this video on how to switch the button and pocket clip to the other side for left hand reverse grip. I really think I would be lost on how to swap the lock button to the other side without your timely advice. Today, I got "Double knife joy. I also, received my second Microtech Glykon for my OTF collection. Regardless, thank you!
I have played guitar for a long time and there are many different types that makes it fun and keeps it enteresting and it's great to see that the same is going on with knives I fish alot so it's great that some one is giving out detailed information on the various types so I have an ideal what ones to purchase thanks ! 🙂
They look cool, and it's a nice set with the practice knife and parts. I'm not sure, but they look like they might be hard to sharpen. I don't like the clips that leave the top part of the knife sticking out of your pocket, it's like a flashing red light saying hey I'm carrying a knife. You do a great job with all these video's no matter the format.
I used to work in a store opening up hundreds of card board boxes each day. The speed of deployment, and the curved blade would have been perfect my job back in the day.
I've been flipping this thing around for days now. If you hold the button during the last step in closing it, it drops right shut. That's what's giving the resistance.
I have been a blade enthusiast since childhood. I have been watching your UTUBE shorts for awhile but frankly. I would watch you demonstrate can openers.😊
Was thinking throughout the video, when you addressed the question in my head, around 7:30 - What do you recommend to use for lubricating every moving part on knives? Or can we simply use something like WD-40 Dry Lube? Appreciated the 'long' video, as it explained a LOT about the product we otherwise would have had to research on our own. And it was ESPECIALLY helpful that you included the product specifications in the video description, particularly the 'handle' length... My hands are abnormally large. Sometimes any type of XXL glove is still a real PITA to get on, when they're new and most folding knives simply do not fit my hand well enough. With that said, I'd probably buy these knives anyway - because of the deployment features, but still guess that it'll wind-up feeling like I'm playing with a 'toy', rather than a self-defense weapon. The only other things I'm wondering to address with this knife, is: 1 - Is the backside/tip of the blade sharpened and if it is not, do you think it can be? 2- Do you think this would also double as a good 'impact' weapon choice? (Using it in a closed-position to strike, rather than stab/slash... Most of the 'cheapie' folding karambits I've gotten over the years have a ridiculously skinny handle and finger ring). 3- I think it'd be nice if the manufacturer offered a wide variety of different color handle scales you could purchase... Also - Is it possible to swap the handle scales from the trainer to the EDC? Seeing as how this knife is ambidextrous is another great feature, which makes me think that it'd be a nice 'upgrade' consideration for the manufacturer to include a pocket tool to remove/replace both the lock button and the clip. Blah, blah - anyway - Thank you, for sharing this content, as it actually made me interested in finally purchasing an EDC knife that costs more than 20 bucks. Ha! 👊
Greetings from a fellow Southpaw. Great video. Long form was definitely a treat. My EDC for many years was a CRKT Rollock (until I lost it, sadly) and seeing these novelty knives like this one always make me miss it. One of these days I'm gonna break down and replace it.
Great content. Just one thing would like to point out. The ring on the karambit should be located between the first and second knuckles of the index finger, especially when in use. Hope to see more full-length reviews from you.
Great vid. In Britain, we’re not allowed to carry knives which lock or are over 3” in blade length, due to all the stabbings that are going on now, which is a real shame, as over there, there are some great examples. I only ever see them as a tool, though. Unfortunately, too many people see them as weapons. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧
"Unless you have a good reason to do so." If your knife actually is a tool and you have a good reason to use that tool ("but I might need it at some point" is not a good reason according to the law) then it's perfectly legal to carry a locking knife of appropriate length. You can't just carry them because you feel like it though. And you should be able to. Also, the restrictions on balisongs and automatic openers are just dumb. You can wander into Tesco and shoplift an 8" kitchen knife with ease, but if you even own a £500 balisong -- and don't take it out of your own house -- you're getting arrested.
@@twatmunro I know. It’s silly. As a Gardener, I often carry a pruning knife all the time. It’s a tiny thing,but I’m never without it. Long gone are the days when you could carry a sheath knife on your belt in public, like a Scout, or someone who is simply going into the woods, or just camping. I guess the law is only there to protect people against people that simply don’t have common sense or just think they are ‘hard’, because they carry one. Personally, I think those people are just weak. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧
Those look just really really smooth and fast opening. Using 2 of them is just wicked looking when opened in sync. That would make anybody stop and reconsider things.
Awesome Karambit 👍I love Karambits and I own some: Strider Custom Karambit, Microtech Bastinelli Iconic, Bastinelli B.A.K, Bastinelli Kalinou, Extrema Ratio SKAR, Extrema Ratio K-Talon, Fox Kuku Hanuman and my only folding Karambit the LionSteel L.E. One. I think I need this gravity Karambit too 😅
Thank you for this great video. I just got my Exo-K few hours ago and I made it a point to watch your video first before taking them (live blade and trainer) out of the box because honestly, I am terrified of flipping them without any knowledge of how they work. Awesome job with the instructional video. 😁
Здравствуйте Melissa. Я из России, потому не знаю, как вы отнесётесь.... Как бы там ни было, я восхищён такой любовью к ножам, и холодному оружию. Вы прекрасны, можно даже, чему-то поучиться у вас. Ваш (Американский) ножепром потрясает, наш Кизляр тоже много чего производит, но всё нужно перетачивать. Спасибо что вы есть, сочетание-ум, красота, и вы умная девушка. Не знаю как переведёт т9? Вобщем, спасибо большое за вашу работу. Мы (простые люди) любим вас.❤
I really like the content you produce. I do want to recommend you do a karambit course. Avulsion injuries are very real. the "ring" of the karambit need to be only on the first joint of the finger if not your holding your opponent's weapon for him - a finger break is the least of your worries the ring can be used to strip the skin off you finger; hence the grip need to be performed correctly.
Hey Miss backwoods, I’ve been listening to you on your TH-cam channel and I appreciate you telling the truth about all these knives and you’re not just out there selling them to make a bunch of money and I know you’d have to practice a lot with that now if you’re showing in this TH-cam video thank you so much for being truthful about everything That you are telling us about those knives. A lot of people would just say it’s a great knife by it and I appreciate you being honest and truthful. Thank you so much.
Pretty cool although the Emerson wave allows the blade to be deployed in one motion. I wouldn’t want to find and press the button in a panic situation.
YES! Yeah!!! Melissa doing a real long form video. Been a minute. Always happy to watch your videos and listen to your reviews. When I saw what you were reviewing, all I could think of was "lots and lots of band aides". I loved to see you have fun. Like a lethal fidgit spinner. Hope you keep making more videos. Glad I stayed to the end to see the blooper!
First things first! Your knife skills are really awesome specially with the butterfly! I love it! My first blade ever was a butterfly. That's twenty years ago.Meanwhile butterfly knifes are illegal in Germany. Because you can carry it concealed ! How ever! Keep on going. I really enjoying your videos!✌️
@@davidparizek5562 😁.Aj nad ním uvažuješ či ani nie?Ja som videl pred pár mesiacmi ten prototyp a hneď ma zaujal 😍.Je super že v balení je aj ten tréningový aby človek neprišiel o prsty 😅
I think in a self-defense situation you would be fine as long as you did a synchronized draw with two of these😍... Just know that they will leave a brown mess on the ground before they quickly departed the encounter.
I collect Case XX knives and carry trappers, hip/belt holster- I've gotten pretty creative with the way I've cut myself... Traditionally taught- never cut towards yourself, don't use friction folders for cleaning rabbits or squirrels... They tend to close up on you doing tedious tasks that involve working the blade in directions that oppose its opening direction, etc. I stay away from complex swingers like that... Fixed blade is the way. Strider Knives made some really great designs but I think they went out of business...
I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I'm really glad I found it cause not only do you have a great personality but good reviews also good stuff 👍 😊
Got mine from blade HQ and they have a special where you get a free civi knife too. Best free knives I've ever got wish you could buy the free special edition one they are giving away.
Got this last night because of this video. Most impressive part of this video was actually her forearm. That makes me trust this video and review. Her arms cannot be trained in the gym, It’s real deal
Long content should always be more in demand than shorts, keep it up!
stop simpin
You are bad ass I could watch you all day
@@Bigonewsnetwork808stop noobin. Appreciate the content.
@@richarddavies7540 st if id say how i feel about simps i could get my channel or comments suspended so yeah dont talk to me . just go seriously .
@@JesuIsTheOnlyWayToSalvation simp if it wasnt you wouldnt have a problem what i said
I am so happy your doing a "long form" video . Your able to give better details on the products your demonstrating. I really love your videos Miss Miller!! Great job! Additionally, I am happy Reate fixed the potential safety issue with closing the Karambit . I will definitely purchase one for my collection now. Keep up the GREAT work!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the long form, I was so nervous uploading it!
Please don't be nervous. Your doing a fantastic job !! You really know how to pick the "cool stuff" to review and give a legitimate opinion . From a "real" knife person doing the evaluation and demonstration.
Ya no need to be nervous… this was great 😊 and you are a gem 💎
I just managed to locate an on-line dealer that had this same color and model in stock. So I just made the purchase a few minutes ago. YAY!! I honestly thought that I wouldn't find any in stock just yet. "Knock on wood" I guess. I had a he'll of a time locating a Microtech Glykon for my collection. That one took about 2 weeks before I could find any dealers that had them in stock. I thought I would have to take a flight out to Blade Show East to get one from Tony at Microtech LOL!!
Look, if it wasn't for you passing that important piece of information about the slight re-design of the added safety feature that Reate Knives added to their production karambit. It was going to be a hard NO on me purchasing there karambit. Safety first. Or ,suffer getting more karambit "bites" LOL!! So, Reate Knives should be happy that you gave an excellent and detailed review of there karambit. Thank you Miss Miller...
Happy to see your long format. That knife is a beauty. Price is reasonable as well. Thanks for the longer video as your explanation/review was extremely easy to follow and didn't get cut too short. Thanks again, keep posting and have a great weekend.
Appreciate the feedback, I felt like the video was kind of all over the place and will definitely need to plan more in the future but glad I at least got my first jitters out
@@MelissaBackwoods No worries about jitters. You were great. In fact, you may have thought you were all over the place, but in reality, you offered even more details. Just hang in there. 👍🏼
@@MelissaBackwoods I agree. The video didn't seem all over the place but thorough. You didn't appear to have any jitters at all, in fact I had assumed you'd been doing this a while. You're doing great!
Thanks for demo of deploying the karambit and showing a product with a trainer as I often wondered how to use them without injury while training. Have watched many of your shorts, but subbed now. Thanks.
Great review Melissa. Glad you did a full video instead of a Short. Keep the content coming, god bless!
From one lefty to another, I am going to love seeing more of your long format videos! Thank you!!!🔪🖤🗡
Yay! Thank you!😊
@@MelissaBackwoodsrandom thought•you have a beautiful voice
Now that I've seen the entire video, feel like sharing that it was very well presented. Comprehensive and wholesome.
Glad you're doing long forms now! I was a bit confused when I watched one of your shorts and then looked through your back catalog. This is definitely going to be my first karambit.
Oh thank you! I just don’t have much time for a long form so I started uploading short forms strictly to TH-cam. A lot of them were actually recycle from my TikTok
Great knife to make a full length vid on. Can't wait for the long term use follow-up. I've had a minor obsession with this knife since you first showed it off. I have a hard time finding a karambit that hits the size/blade shape/deployment/safety/materials/coolness sweet spot for me. I think this one does it all, can't wait to try one of these.
You do great long content. So refreshing in this space.
This is such an incredible knife, I have never seen anything like it before! Wish we could have such cool stuff in the UK.
Yeah, you don't have as many cool guns as we have here also ...assault rifles for mass shootings and so on. I feel sorry for you guys. You should be living here in the super cool USA
You can have that cool stuff in the UK. You just can't walk the streets carrying it.
It's legal to buy and own all manner of bladed weapons. Whether you respect the carry laws or not is down to personal discretion.
@@meself349 assault rifle is not a thing, and it is not the tool that hurts and kills it is the moron that done it.
Hey Milissa,I've told others this and they look at me like a cow looking at a new gate...but in my knife flipping I have found that a balisong with the lock on the back side,dull side of a single edged balisong allows for a gravity/quick flick move that deploys the knife much quicker and allows for a downward strike motion immediately,however hardly anyone makes them this way.just an observation and maybe You could address why most of them are made this way..oh and the point is deploying this way will keep Your hand safe from nicks everytime ..thank You so much for such a nice channel..
i first seen this in one of your shorts. I haven't kept up with Reate for awhile and I'm glad I stumbled across your video awhile back. placed my order finally. cant wait to get it in! your video was well done and the time stamps were very much appreciated.
Are you still happy that you bought it? I want to order one lol
@@seandunks3526 honestly I just fell in love with the novelty. I tried carrying it and using it for a week and to me it just felt like an inconvenience and too flashy to use on a day to day basis with that exaggerated opening. When wanting to cut anything. It’s say in the box since.
But I ended up getting the reate exo-u and love it. I should have spent the money on a regular reate gravity knife. But the utility knife version I got I love. It can be as flashy or not flashy at all when opening it.
@@Sam-km9nm I agree with what you’re saying and understand. I have the utility version as well and it’s awesome I love it,
Well executed design, so cool that it's fully ambi as I'm a lefty fidgeter too.
Love that it comes with a trainer, which will save you some money on first aid gear, haha.
Thanks for showcasing it, demonstrating the reversible button and pocket deployment.
Absolutely gorgeous! The knife looks pretty good too.
*doffs fedora*
Yes, more of these. Great analysis 👍
Would love to see more long content!
When you deployed the final version and prototype in either hand at the same time I got wicked ninja vibes 😂 looked so cool
More to come!
I love any blade that requires practice (as a balisong fan!). I am putting an order in right now on this blade due to this vid if it helps in any capacity, this format sold me completely on what makes this blade fun, useful and special.
God dang. Actually very impressed with how in depth this is
Melissa! You are as cool as the other side of my pillow! You are the very first lady, notice I said lady not girl, who appears to know as much or more about knives as most men! I just discovered your videos and subscribed immediately! I am more of a knife accumulator than collector with an accumulation numbering about 400 pieces, including autos manuals and unusual models from around the world, and, I'm a member in good standing of a prominent knife forum where we congregate daily to discuss and show our knives. We only have very few lady members so I found it extremely refreshing to watch and listen to a knowledgeable gal like yourself talk about and demonstrate her knives!
Keep up the great work, girl, you're lookin' good!😎
Thanks for the video! It resulted in the quickest 180+ USD I've spent recently... well, it took a month or so. It was out of stock at BladeHQ when I watched this video the first time (June 13th or so). With the help of their handy SMS restock alert feature, I got an order in a couple days ago when they popped back in stock. Definitely stoked!
Mine got shipped out this morning, so glad i was able to catch it when it got restocked. Great video!
None of your reviews are discombobulated Thanks for showing us your passion of knives. I always thought knives were interesting. They have been tools of humanity since the dawn of civilization
im so happy to see you finally trying long form content! i hope to see more long form videos. i really enjoyed this one. high effort, i was interested the entire video. wonderful job! 10/10 no doubt! 🤩
Thank you so much!! It took way too long to make 😂 I’m glad you liked it though !
@@MelissaBackwoods no problem lol. im just happy you replied as ur one of my favorite youtubers!!! i admire your content and plan on getting me an exo-k aswell.
Didn't get to make it to Texas! Hopefully! Atlanta, was fun! Vary fascinated by you're intrest in the blade! Most people fret whenever I show my inthusiasm toward such a thing! Exciting is you're duel handling action! Fascinating!
Love what you did with the long format. What a trippy knife. I EDC the fox folding karambit with the emerson wave. A woman w your expertise, I'm sure you know the knife. On 1 of your shorts you showed a knife w the wave. I used to carry a balisong but it's hard to keep it 'easy access'. Plus, it's hard to keep track of where it is illegal to carry one. Luckily, I've only had to deploy my karambit when opening up boxes. Haha.
I knew you had some balisong experience. I could tell by how well you handle this and the exo series gravity knives. Thanks for the videos!
Melissa, “Long Form” is definitely your jam. Keep it up. Great job!
I've tested 4 different versions and every one failed in my hands with my reviews as far as using it in a self defense way, I've yet to see one that wouldn't However flipping the clip to the button side does help quite a bit
That's so interesting, here I was actively trying to disengage the button lock and it was still holding for me as long as I kept pressure on the grip. I did not test on foam or anything that would provide more resistance. That all being said, wouldn't recommend this as a self-defense blade as I think we can all agree we prefer fixed ha. Btw, I love your reviews! Very inspirational and I can only hope to some day be on your level of expertise!
Excellent presentation. You're a natural.. Tough blade to articulate.
OH MY GOODNESS, I just received my Reate Gravity Karambit !! Very nice! I want to personally thank you so much Miss Miller. Especially with the Tutorial on this video on how to switch the button and pocket clip to the other side for left hand reverse grip. I really think I would be lost on how to swap the lock button to the other side without your timely advice. Today, I got "Double knife joy. I also, received my second Microtech Glykon for my OTF collection. Regardless, thank you!
Owning one of these is a dream . I love karambits and balisong . I know it's a "gravity" karambit but it feels very balisong too 😊
I have played guitar for a long time and there are many different types that makes it fun and keeps it enteresting and it's great to see that the same is going on with knives I fish alot so it's great that some one is giving out detailed information on the various types so I have an ideal what ones to purchase thanks ! 🙂
Literally bought this after watching the video. Thanks, can't wait to get it in my hands
They look cool, and it's a nice set with the practice knife and parts. I'm not sure, but they look like they might be hard to sharpen. I don't like the clips that leave the top part of the knife sticking out of your pocket, it's like a flashing red light saying hey I'm carrying a knife. You do a great job with all these video's no matter the format.
Karambits are hard to sharpen and there worthless when it comes to cutting a rib eye steak.
Love it 😍!!! Hope to see more full length reviews from you.
I used to work in a store opening up hundreds of card board boxes each day. The speed of deployment, and the curved blade would have been perfect my job back in the day.
I've been flipping this thing around for days now. If you hold the button during the last step in closing it, it drops right shut. That's what's giving the resistance.
It is super cool, but a little more movement than I need.
Going to stick with my Kershaw Outlier for now.
Thanks for the video!
I have been a blade enthusiast since childhood. I have been watching your UTUBE shorts for awhile but frankly. I would watch you demonstrate can openers.😊
The deployment looks super cool! Keep the videos coming.
Was thinking throughout the video, when you addressed the question in my head, around 7:30 - What do you recommend to use for lubricating every moving part on knives? Or can we simply use something like WD-40 Dry Lube?
Appreciated the 'long' video, as it explained a LOT about the product we otherwise would have had to research on our own. And it was ESPECIALLY helpful that you included the product specifications in the video description, particularly the 'handle' length... My hands are abnormally large. Sometimes any type of XXL glove is still a real PITA to get on, when they're new and most folding knives simply do not fit my hand well enough.
With that said, I'd probably buy these knives anyway - because of the deployment features, but still guess that it'll wind-up feeling like I'm playing with a 'toy', rather than a self-defense weapon. The only other things I'm wondering to address with this knife, is:
1 - Is the backside/tip of the blade sharpened and if it is not, do you think it can be?
2- Do you think this would also double as a good 'impact' weapon choice? (Using it in a closed-position to strike, rather than stab/slash...
Most of the 'cheapie' folding karambits I've gotten over the years have a ridiculously skinny handle and finger ring).
3- I think it'd be nice if the manufacturer offered a wide variety of different color handle scales you could purchase... Also - Is it possible to swap the handle scales from the trainer to the EDC?
Seeing as how this knife is ambidextrous is another great feature, which makes me think that it'd be a nice 'upgrade' consideration for the manufacturer to include a pocket tool to remove/replace both the lock button and the clip.
Blah, blah - anyway - Thank you, for sharing this content, as it actually made me interested in finally purchasing an EDC knife that costs more than 20 bucks. Ha! 👊
Enjoyed the long form review. Keep up the good work Melissa. Looking forward to seeing you in Atlanta again.
You have a strong love of knives. You and The Joker would get along very well.
She is joker
Your dexterity is off the charts
Huh. I’d seen these on BladeHQ, but had no idea how they deployed. Thanks for the clear demo on that.
I was confounded by the operation of this platform until your introduction. Thx!
Greetings from a fellow Southpaw. Great video. Long form was definitely a treat.
My EDC for many years was a CRKT Rollock (until I lost it, sadly) and seeing these novelty knives like this one always make me miss it. One of these days I'm gonna break down and replace it.
I love this Reate EXO-K video! I’m left handed and look for knives that are comfortable. I’m still partial to the fixed blades.
All out of stock!! I really like the black on black one too. I hope they restock soon. I wish there was a place that sells them locally in Michigan.
Great content. Just one thing would like to point out. The ring on the karambit should be located between the first and second knuckles of the index finger, especially when in use. Hope to see more full-length reviews from you.
Glad to see a long video.
Great vid.
In Britain, we’re not allowed to carry knives which lock or are over 3” in blade length, due to all the stabbings that are going on now, which is a real shame, as over there, there are some great examples.
I only ever see them as a tool, though. Unfortunately, too many people see them as weapons.
All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧
"Unless you have a good reason to do so." If your knife actually is a tool and you have a good reason to use that tool ("but I might need it at some point" is not a good reason according to the law) then it's perfectly legal to carry a locking knife of appropriate length.
You can't just carry them because you feel like it though. And you should be able to. Also, the restrictions on balisongs and automatic openers are just dumb. You can wander into Tesco and shoplift an 8" kitchen knife with ease, but if you even own a £500 balisong -- and don't take it out of your own house -- you're getting arrested.
I hear they are very strict there, that’s unfortunate! Thank you for the kind words on the video!
@@twatmunro I know. It’s silly. As a Gardener, I often carry a pruning knife all the time. It’s a tiny thing,but I’m never without it. Long gone are the days when you could carry a sheath knife on your belt in public, like a Scout, or someone who is simply going into the woods, or just camping. I guess the law is only there to protect people against people that simply don’t have common sense or just think they are ‘hard’, because they carry one.
Personally, I think those people are just weak.
All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧
@@MelissaBackwoods what r the law about carrying knives in USA?
Those look just really really smooth and fast opening.
Using 2 of them is just wicked looking when opened in sync.
That would make anybody stop and reconsider things.
Awesome Karambit 👍I love Karambits and I own some: Strider Custom Karambit, Microtech Bastinelli Iconic, Bastinelli B.A.K, Bastinelli Kalinou, Extrema Ratio SKAR, Extrema Ratio K-Talon, Fox Kuku Hanuman and my only folding Karambit the LionSteel L.E. One. I think I need this gravity Karambit too 😅
It's so good to see other women into these kinds of things. Keep up the good work, lady ❤
Great video, Melissa.
Totally dug it. Keep them coming
Thank you for this great video. I just got my Exo-K few hours ago and I made it a point to watch your video first before taking them (live blade and trainer) out of the box because honestly, I am terrified of flipping them without any knowledge of how they work. Awesome job with the instructional video. 😁
Dayum! As a lefty Reate just shot up on my list. Great video!
If you keep doing long form videos they will become my new regular watch during computer chores. Looking forward to that :)
Wow. I am impressed with your perspective on this knife. It seems detailed and well considered.
I have this Karambit and one of the dangerous Karambit I own but love to carry this more than my fox 599 or crkt provoke or Emerson wave.
these new fidget spinners look pretty neat!
Beautiful lady presenting beautiful knife’s. Life is good 😊
Great job sister, love it ❤well done
So overall, what do you think about it? I’m thinking about getting the khaki model.
Здравствуйте Melissa. Я из России, потому не знаю, как вы отнесётесь.... Как бы там ни было, я восхищён такой любовью к ножам, и холодному оружию.
Вы прекрасны, можно даже, чему-то поучиться у вас. Ваш (Американский) ножепром потрясает, наш Кизляр тоже много чего производит, но всё нужно перетачивать. Спасибо что вы есть, сочетание-ум, красота, и вы умная девушка. Не знаю как переведёт т9? Вобщем, спасибо большое за вашу работу. Мы (простые люди) любим вас.❤
Thanks for the video. It was interesting. I don’t think I could ever use to that design.
I have been looking at this knife for specific reason. I will ck this out for sure. Nice vid
The blooper at the end made me physically recoil and issue forth a sound akin to a worried zombie. Very glad you're okay!
More long videos! The shorts are cool but videos are better. Great work!
Happy to see you doing a video on this!
More to come!😊
I really like the content you produce. I do want to recommend you do a karambit course. Avulsion injuries are very real. the "ring" of the karambit need to be only on the first joint of the finger if not your holding your opponent's weapon for him - a finger break is the least of your worries the ring can be used to strip the skin off you finger; hence the grip need to be performed correctly.
Suddenly I felt in love 😍 You got my thumb up, subscription and a tiny piece of my heart. Thanks for the video! 😁
Hey Miss backwoods, I’ve been listening to you on your TH-cam channel and I appreciate you telling the truth about all these knives and you’re not just out there selling them to make a bunch of money and I know you’d have to practice a lot with that now if you’re showing in this TH-cam video thank you so much for being truthful about everything That you are telling us about those knives. A lot of people would just say it’s a great knife by it and I appreciate you being honest and truthful. Thank you so much.
Omg you are so sweet thank you!!
Love this knife but totally agree 👍 your comments are spot on 👍👍👍
Pretty cool although the Emerson wave allows the blade to be deployed in one motion. I wouldn’t want to find and press the button in a panic situation.
Beauty and the knife
They're super sick knives. I have a pair as well!
YES! Yeah!!! Melissa doing a real long form video. Been a minute. Always happy to watch your videos and listen to your reviews. When I saw what you were reviewing, all I could think of was "lots and lots of band aides". I loved to see you have fun. Like a lethal fidgit spinner. Hope you keep making more videos. Glad I stayed to the end to see the blooper!
Yay! Thank you! Though the blooper would be a good treat to those who stuck it out. Don’t deploy sitting down lol😂
Thanks for the in-depth review I love looking at a beautiful face while watching the review! Thank you Melissa!
Love the long video. Great channel🔥
I’m playing it already, so much fun👍
First things first! Your knife skills are really awesome specially with the butterfly! I love it! My first blade ever was a butterfly. That's twenty years ago.Meanwhile butterfly knifes are illegal in Germany. Because you can carry it concealed ! How ever! Keep on going. I really enjoying your videos!✌️
Pěkné video a super prezentace 😊
Jee som rád že som natrafil aj na komentár z Česka =).Čo hovoríš na tento kúsok?=)
Vypadá perfektně. A tady nikdo nepíše česky? Ikdyž je ona američanka. :-)
@@davidparizek5562 😁.Aj nad ním uvažuješ či ani nie?Ja som videl pred pár mesiacmi ten prototyp a hneď ma zaujal 😍.Je super že v balení je aj ten tréningový aby človek neprišiel o prsty 😅
I can honestly say I would feel completely safe wandering around with you even in the dark. I'm saying that honestly
When u do that fast it looks like magic.
I think in a self-defense situation you would be fine as long as you did a synchronized draw with two of these😍... Just know that they will leave a brown mess on the ground before they quickly departed the encounter.
Two of thee...yous're talking about the knives right ? 😁
That looks fun. You’ve got it down!
I like this video. You are good at that . Keep on rocking. I bought a knife magazine and you came out in it. That’s pretty cool .
I collect Case XX knives and carry trappers, hip/belt holster- I've gotten pretty creative with the way I've cut myself... Traditionally taught- never cut towards yourself, don't use friction folders for cleaning rabbits or squirrels... They tend to close up on you doing tedious tasks that involve working the blade in directions that oppose its opening direction, etc.
I stay away from complex swingers like that... Fixed blade is the way. Strider Knives made some really great designs but I think they went out of business...
I'm a huge fan of the longer videos. I hope you do more.
✌💀👍🇺🇸❤🌹
I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I'm really glad I found it cause not only do you have a great personality but good reviews also good stuff 👍 😊
Very cool! Great review. 👍
Got mine from blade HQ and they have a special where you get a free civi knife too. Best free knives I've ever got wish you could buy the free special edition one they are giving away.
Got this last night because of this video. Most impressive part of this video was actually her forearm. That makes me trust this video and review. Her arms cannot be trained in the gym, It’s real deal
I feel like I'd rather have a fixie cuz I can only really think of this blade as for self defense. But this is still really cool.
Well done, wonderful review!
The coolest knives so exiting watch every time such knowledge....
I always prefer fixed blade but that thing is so friggin cool I neeeeeed it