I've owned this Tenacious for several months now after seeing Slicey Dicey reviewing it. I ordered from Indiana Knives and got it to my door in Pa in two days. I absolutely love the Tenacious so glad they upgraded the blade.
Thank for showing this Tenacious Aaron! Just an FYI: S30V has higher edge retention then S35VN! S35VN is slightly tougher and is most definitely easier to sharpen! Thanks for video
@John Elway Well it is subjective to each persons hand size...I have been collecting knives from all brands since 2007...I have yet to find one that molds to my hand as well as the Tenacious does..The problem has always been how fast it dulls
I just received this knife in the mail 📬 half serrated version while I would've preferred the plain blade version but for $75.65 w/taxes from a trusted seller on eBay I couldn't pass up this sweet deal. Though it's quickly growing on me living in the countryside where I'm always cutting tough materials it cuts through all that stuff with ease.
I want to want it, but when you can get a Manix 2 for just 30 bucks more, I have to go for the US made construction with the ball bearing lock and G10 handle. I'm sure the Tenacious is a good knife, but I know that their Chinese knives a generating a greater profit margin, so I'll go premium.
Yea, this is my thought on it too, this is good marketing. Take a familiar model and make a higher end version so that educated knife consumers want to bite. I'll take the manix all day myself.
Looks like a home run to me. Size wise in between a para 2 and para 3. Considering I just bought a manix 2 lightweight for 150 and it comes with CTS BDN1. So for 50 dollars less I’m getting a iconic knife with a premium steel and it has liners. Seems like a home run to me I’ll be grabbing one! Thanks for another great review brother!!
I had a tenacious years ago and loved it. Made a mistake and lost it. I upgraded to a PM2 but I still love that Tenacious cause it was great. Little big though. The blade shape always reminded me if a great white shark shape a little. Personally I'm rocking a Spidey Lil'Native and I absolutely love it.
Big blade is always better. It does everything a small blade does but is also a better self defense tool. The smallest knife I have is a cheap Camilla I got for $12 and is only 2.2 inches. My everyday knife usually has to be at least 3 inches 3.5 or 4 is better imo. My everyday carry right now is a ganzo fh91 in d2 for only $26. The Kershaw link in 20cv will be my next purchase for $85. I would of bought that first but didn't find out about it till after I bought the d2 ganzo fh91. I am thinking between the resilience in s35vn or endura 4 k390 for my dad to have a really damn good knife. Leaning more towards the k390 one because it's a better steel and made in Japan vs the resilience that is made in China. The s35vn is also easier to sharpen and still holds a edge for awhile. I never had a Spyderco but always wanted a endura 4 because it used to be only $70 in vg10 but found out vg10 is not the best steel and now they are asking $95. I'm okay with paying the $140 for the k390 because it's a damn good super steel that holds an edge for a long time.
I am new to knives so take my comment with a grain of salt. Just bought this knife in Canada for $69 USD tax including. I love the blue colour, knife feels great to hold, it’s a good size, not to big, definitely not to small. For this price I don’t think I will be disappointed. Cheers!
From a lot of my own testing and the testing of others S35vn actually has a bit lower edge retention than S30V, though the 35 is a bit easier to sharpen. The difference might be like 5 to 10 percent but I’ve noticed it. I’m sure heat treat comes into play as well so I know either one will be good from spyderco.
I just got the M4 + brown G-10 version in the mail moments ago. In person the scales look more like a slightly darker khaki but anyway now I have the regular 8cr13mov black G-10 version I bought nearly a decade ago & the blue LW S35VN last month version & now this M4 version. The tenacious has the best ergos right after the Manix IMO.
Now coming in M4 👏👏. I like m4 since the pm2 . Honestly besides the stainless properties I really like S35VN a lot too and 440c I still like it because I have some older knives that are performers . You know how it goes . Like that gerber fixed blade is a beast 👍
Spyderco is really odd about their blade choices sometimes. I'm not going to pretend I know more than them, but when I first saw the Tenacious with S35VN the first thing I noticed was it was only limited to the blue scales, not a big deal but it was noticeable... I swear sometimes I'm just browsing for knives online and see a Spyderco I really want to order and see it's price and yet it's VG-10 steel and I'm deeply confused why they won't let that steel drop in price.
I don't own a spyderco but I have been crushing on the spyderco stretch. I may try the tenacious first. I have been a Benchmade fan but, thinking I need to expand my horizons some.
I live an hour drive from Benchmade factory but carry mostly spyderco. The difference for me is cutting geometry. Spyderco knives are usually ground thinner and slice way better. If you're hard on your knives Benchmade is better for you. Bugout is the exception. That thing is a laser
I like my Spyderco tenacious way more than I should. I’ve watched everybody trash it a few people praise it but I’ve had the knife for over four years it ends up in my pocket all the time I carry other knives I usually go back the next day to my Spyderco tenacious. My only thing I don’t like about it is the blade retention can be something to be desired but it is not hard to get to hair shaving sharpness. I would be interested in a higher steel life for this knife
S30V actually should hold an edge longer if its treated right, but it's not as tough or easy to sharpen. I've never had an issue with S30V chipping, but I do definitely find it harder to sharpen than S35VN. S30V does a great high polished edge, but 35 is better for a toothy edge. Its amazing how different the two are given the very similar composition. Both awesome steels, but 35 is my preference.
S30V has better edge retention than S35VN it was only made to improve the toughness and stainless. Neither S35VN nor S45VN have as good of edge retention as S30V.
You're 100% correct, but they're all so close that most people will never notice the difference. Heat treatment and blade geometry will make more of a difference than which of those steels you have.
That’s my experience as well . The knives I have in S30v have better edge retention than the S35vn models . The trade off is it takes longer to sharpen .
Just ordered a larger Resilience for $84.80. Like the pattern of both of these. I prefer a liner lock over the original lock like the Endura and Delica come with. Good review as always.
I remember watching Nutnfancy channel and he cut his finger on a tenacious as the liner lock opened in his pocket or fanny pack.I hope Spyderco fixed this issue!Would love another half an inch added to this blade length.
Initial impressions... For $100, I'd recommend this over a Delica any day. The back-lock might be a little more robust, but who's really using a Delica or this for anything that would make a huge difference? But you can already get a Code 4 for like $70-80ish, sometimes even less, and that's a badass knife and very comparable. You can get a PM2 for as little at $110 sometimes or a Bugout easily for $100ish for around the same price, though and personally I'd rather have one of those instead. I think of they were going to do this, they should have gone with making a PM2 lightweight instead, or make the Tenacious more like the Para 3 lightweight. I've been saying I'd LOVE the Para 3 LW so much more if it had a little longer blade. But for the price of this I'd rather have a PM2 or Code 4.
Where do u find these prices bro ? I have been looking around and they are either our or much more than what you have mentioned for example pm2 is 150 plus everywhere. Or did you mean second hand ?
Always liked this model. I have the 8cr blade with the G10 handles. Is a little beast, but I hate the steel so I never use the knife. All of my 8cr blades are out of the rotation/retired. I would love to see the original G10 handle version with S35 steel, but I can go with the lightweight model. Thanks.
I'm with you 100% dude! I bought this knife. It's so good! I feel like the edge is thinner than the original. I couldn't get behind the frn so I swapped blades with my original tenacious. The lockup is a little early but I'm sure it'll break in. Back at the front of the rotation now 👍
@@johnruff7417 I will be looking for that. When I bought my Spyderco military, I was b’cause I had lost my Resilience. To this day it’s still my favorite camping folder. All the edge is just so nice, especially for food pre/hunting tasks.
I actually don't like the Spyderco Tenacious at all. Why because the ricasso is not straight on the Tenacious and it's on an angle so the sharpened edge at the heel of the blade virtually touches the handle scale. The Spyderco Tenacious is also a liner lock, combined with the angled ricasso it creates a potentially dangerous finger guillotine situation!!! Look at the 5:59 mark in the video you can see what I'm referring to.
Man great video👍 I ordered both Tenacious LW s35vn and Manix 2 LW spy27 and now I m confused which one to choose. I want to keep both and one of them need to send back. Guys if u have some expierience of using both knifes pls let me know.
One thing I have always wondered about. As someone that not a huge fan of the regular pocket clips and spoon clips. Is it possible to get Spyderco's wire clip that we see on some og the lightweight models and put those on the common models (Delica,Endura,Tenacious,Manix,PM) ? Yeah I might be strange, but I really do prefer the wire clips. If not it's not a super big issue and I will just take off the pocket clip and get or make a small leather pocket pouch. I love folders but so many companies just don't make good pocket clips (if you use your knifes). It might just be that because I got smaller hands that they create weird hot spots,but for about 7/10 knifes that I buy I end up taking off the pocket clip. I don't get why so many companies get this so wrong. They spend so much time developing great handle ergonomics blade geometry and then just slap a clip on it they got laying around at the factory that ruins the whole ergos of the knife they worked so hard on.
I really can't wait to get my hands on this for work. I love my tenacious but hate the 8cr13mov. I'll probably blade switch to the G10 because I'm used to it.
I love this knife, have g10 & frn. This is great because the design is good. 8cr13mov was easy to sharpen razor sharp. This looks real good. I like spyderco frn fish scale type grip design, gives solid grip both directions.
Well spyderco is an American company so the profits stay in America. CPM S35VN is an American steel as well. You are paying for it to be built in china, no bones about it. I really wonder how much of the$98 I gave to knifecenter really ends up in china
Me personally dig coated blades a lot cause of corroision resistance, its a great gig) dont understand why spyderco doesnt have it as an option on all of their sprint runs
@DTL Sprint runs are limited edition runs. Usually 600, 800, or 1000 pieces total, often exclusively sold through 1 dealer(such as Knifecenter or BladeHQ), in a configuration(different steel, color, or both) than the standard full production models. And this version of the Tenacious is not a sprint run, it's a regular production model.
I own this knife. How much do I love it? I just watched a review video on a knife I already own.....
Aha man I was just thinking this. Put the blade in the old liners and brown micarta. Oohee.
@@hohanrodanrodan9624 that's what I'm talking about! I did the same thing but with the all black G10 and mxg clip
Who doesn't do that? Haha
Me too
@@hohanrodanrodan9624great idea
I've owned this Tenacious for several months now after seeing Slicey Dicey reviewing it. I ordered from Indiana Knives and got it to my door in Pa in two days. I absolutely love the Tenacious so glad they upgraded the blade.
Thank for showing this Tenacious Aaron! Just an FYI: S30V has higher edge retention then S35VN! S35VN is slightly tougher and is most definitely easier to sharpen! Thanks for video
Still rocking my Manix 2 Lw in blue and cts.
Love my manix 2. Definitely my favorite edc. Little on the large side but its so lightweight and has perfect ergonomics
I've been asking Spyderco to do this since like 2011...The best all around ergonomic EDC ever made with a steel upgrade..Who doesn't like it?
I agree
Ditto, finally a Tenacious worth modding. Blade swap on the way.
@John Elway Well it is subjective to each persons hand size...I have been collecting knives from all brands since 2007...I have yet to find one that molds to my hand as well as the Tenacious does..The problem has always been how fast it dulls
@John Elway That's an individual thing. Every hand is different. For me it's top 3 easy.
Same here , wished for years they would do this
Thanks, Aaron. I always balked at the Tenacious, mostly because of the steel. This version I can go for.
Still made in China… these just feel like a money grab to me
I just received this knife in the mail 📬 half serrated version while I would've preferred the plain blade version but for $75.65 w/taxes from a trusted seller on eBay I couldn't pass up this sweet deal. Though it's quickly growing on me living in the countryside where I'm always cutting tough materials it cuts through all that stuff with ease.
I want to want it, but when you can get a Manix 2 for just 30 bucks more, I have to go for the US made construction with the ball bearing lock and G10 handle. I'm sure the Tenacious is a good knife, but I know that their Chinese knives a generating a greater profit margin, so I'll go premium.
Yea, this is my thought on it too, this is good marketing. Take a familiar model and make a higher end version so that educated knife consumers want to bite.
I'll take the manix all day myself.
That's what I don't like about this, for the $100 price one could buy a Para3 made here in the USA.
Looks like a home run to me. Size wise in between a para 2 and para 3. Considering I just bought a manix 2 lightweight for 150 and it comes with CTS BDN1. So for 50 dollars less I’m getting a iconic knife with a premium steel and it has liners. Seems like a home run to me I’ll be grabbing one! Thanks for another great review brother!!
I had a tenacious years ago and loved it. Made a mistake and lost it. I upgraded to a PM2 but I still love that Tenacious cause it was great. Little big though. The blade shape always reminded me if a great white shark shape a little. Personally I'm rocking a Spidey Lil'Native and I absolutely love it.
Big blade is always better. It does everything a small blade does but is also a better self defense tool. The smallest knife I have is a cheap Camilla I got for $12 and is only 2.2 inches. My everyday knife usually has to be at least 3 inches 3.5 or 4 is better imo. My everyday carry right now is a ganzo fh91 in d2 for only $26. The Kershaw link in 20cv will be my next purchase for $85. I would of bought that first but didn't find out about it till after I bought the d2 ganzo fh91. I am thinking between the resilience in s35vn or endura 4 k390 for my dad to have a really damn good knife. Leaning more towards the k390 one because it's a better steel and made in Japan vs the resilience that is made in China. The s35vn is also easier to sharpen and still holds a edge for awhile. I never had a Spyderco but always wanted a endura 4 because it used to be only $70 in vg10 but found out vg10 is not the best steel and now they are asking $95. I'm okay with paying the $140 for the k390 because it's a damn good super steel that holds an edge for a long time.
I am new to knives so take my comment with a grain of salt. Just bought this knife in Canada for $69 USD tax including. I love the blue colour, knife feels great to hold, it’s a good size, not to big, definitely not to small. For this price I don’t think I will be disappointed. Cheers!
Ngl, the liner lock's pretty handy for messy stuff. Dust and grit washes right through.
At $100, there also comes a lot of competition at that price point. Such as the para 3 LW, recon 1, American Lawman, code 4, etc.
Isn't it a great time to be into knives? The quality between $50 and $100 is insane.
@@nathannettik685 absolutely, I buy one and sometimes the same day i find another one I want.
From a lot of my own testing and the testing of others S35vn actually has a bit lower edge retention than S30V, though the 35 is a bit easier to sharpen. The difference might be like 5 to 10 percent but I’ve noticed it. I’m sure heat treat comes into play as well so I know either one will be good from spyderco.
I don’t think the better steel alone justifies this particular knife doubling its price tbh, especially considering it’s being manufactured in China.
I just got the M4 + brown G-10 version in the mail moments ago. In person the scales look more like a slightly darker khaki but anyway now I have the regular 8cr13mov black G-10 version I bought nearly a decade ago & the blue LW S35VN last month version & now this M4 version. The tenacious has the best ergos right after the Manix IMO.
Just picked one up last month and really liking it so far. My Spydie case is getting overwhelmed. LoL
Thanks for this review. Just may be my next knife. Finally, upgraded steel on the Tenacious
Now coming in M4 👏👏. I like m4 since the pm2 . Honestly besides the stainless properties I really like S35VN a lot too and 440c I still like it because I have some older knives that are performers . You know how it goes . Like that gerber fixed blade is a beast 👍
Spyderco is really odd about their blade choices sometimes. I'm not going to pretend I know more than them, but when I first saw the Tenacious with S35VN the first thing I noticed was it was only limited to the blue scales, not a big deal but it was noticeable... I swear sometimes I'm just browsing for knives online and see a Spyderco I really want to order and see it's price and yet it's VG-10 steel and I'm deeply confused why they won't let that steel drop in price.
I don't own a spyderco but I have been crushing on the spyderco stretch. I may try the tenacious first. I have been a Benchmade fan but, thinking I need to expand my horizons some.
I live an hour drive from Benchmade factory but carry mostly spyderco. The difference for me is cutting geometry. Spyderco knives are usually ground thinner and slice way better. If you're hard on your knives Benchmade is better for you. Bugout is the exception. That thing is a laser
I like my Spyderco tenacious way more than I should. I’ve watched everybody trash it a few people praise it but I’ve had the knife for over four years it ends up in my pocket all the time I carry other knives I usually go back the next day to my Spyderco tenacious. My only thing I don’t like about it is the blade retention can be something to be desired but it is not hard to get to hair shaving sharpness. I would be interested in a higher steel life for this knife
S30V actually should hold an edge longer if its treated right, but it's not as tough or easy to sharpen. I've never had an issue with S30V chipping, but I do definitely find it harder to sharpen than S35VN. S30V does a great high polished edge, but 35 is better for a toothy edge. Its amazing how different the two are given the very similar composition. Both awesome steels, but 35 is my preference.
I own about 10 S30v blades, never chipped one.
The Manix would be my choice of the two Spydercos because of the locking mechanism and clip. Otherwise, I’m just not a fan of liner locks.
A $50 dollar jump from the 8cr lightweight which is $45?
S30V has better edge retention than S35VN it was only made to improve the toughness and stainless. Neither S35VN nor S45VN have as good of edge retention as S30V.
You're 100% correct, but they're all so close that most people will never notice the difference. Heat treatment and blade geometry will make more of a difference than which of those steels you have.
That’s my experience as well . The knives I have in S30v have better edge retention than the S35vn models . The trade off is it takes longer to sharpen .
Just ordered a larger Resilience for $84.80. Like the pattern of both of these. I prefer a liner lock over the original lock like the Endura and Delica come with. Good review as always.
I remember watching Nutnfancy channel and he cut his finger on a tenacious as the liner lock opened in his pocket or fanny pack.I hope Spyderco fixed this issue!Would love another half an inch added to this blade length.
Same as sogeking. Manix 2 lw blue but bd1n. My go to everyday
Great upgrade!
Now if we can get an Ontario Rat 1 in s35vn that would be awesome. Prob just wishful thinking.
Initial impressions... For $100, I'd recommend this over a Delica any day. The back-lock might be a little more robust, but who's really using a Delica or this for anything that would make a huge difference? But you can already get a Code 4 for like $70-80ish, sometimes even less, and that's a badass knife and very comparable. You can get a PM2 for as little at $110 sometimes or a Bugout easily for $100ish for around the same price, though and personally I'd rather have one of those instead. I think of they were going to do this, they should have gone with making a PM2 lightweight instead, or make the Tenacious more like the Para 3 lightweight. I've been saying I'd LOVE the Para 3 LW so much more if it had a little longer blade. But for the price of this I'd rather have a PM2 or Code 4.
A PM2 LW would be awesome!
Where do u find these prices bro ? I have been looking around and they are either our or much more than what you have mentioned for example pm2 is 150 plus everywhere. Or did you mean second hand ?
Always liked this model. I have the 8cr blade with the G10 handles. Is a little beast, but I hate the steel so I never use the knife. All of my 8cr blades are out of the rotation/retired. I would love to see the original G10 handle version with S35 steel, but I can go with the lightweight model. Thanks.
I'm with you 100% dude! I bought this knife. It's so good! I feel like the edge is thinner than the original. I couldn't get behind the frn so I swapped blades with my original tenacious. The lockup is a little early but I'm sure it'll break in. Back at the front of the rotation now 👍
You can always blade swap into one of your g10 models. That's what I plan on doing.
Thinking of getting this knife and throwing my G10 scales on it👌🏼
I feel like s35vn should be spydercos base steel now. I’d love a m390 endura combo edge.
If you want to see superpowers, check out that new Para 3 LW in CPM-M4 for $122.50
Yes, I picked that one out. Super nice blade, took it out camping, and tested out it’s carving capabilities. Compared it out to other blades.
Is the Resilience also available in this steel? Tenacious has the best blade/handle ratio, without the "forwarded finger choil" nonsens.
I don’t think it’s out yet but the Resilience will be available in the same S35VN configuration per the last Spyderco reveal
@@johnruff7417 I will be looking for that. When I bought my Spyderco military, I was b’cause I had lost my Resilience. To this day it’s still my favorite camping folder. All the edge is just so nice, especially for food pre/hunting tasks.
It might be worth pre-ordering the Resilience. It will likely sell out pretty quick.
@@mattkandel2449 Thanks for the good idea!
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That would look great with some Flytanium scales big fan of the tenacious!
Titan ftw 💪
I actually don't like the Spyderco Tenacious at all. Why because the ricasso is not straight on the Tenacious and it's on an angle so the sharpened edge at the heel of the blade virtually touches the handle scale. The Spyderco Tenacious is also a liner lock, combined with the angled ricasso it creates a potentially dangerous finger guillotine situation!!! Look at the 5:59 mark in the video you can see what I'm referring to.
Liner lock / frame lock for lefties would be a nice change…
Man great video👍 I ordered both Tenacious LW s35vn and Manix 2 LW spy27 and now I m confused which one to choose. I want to keep both and one of them need to send back. Guys if u have some expierience of using both knifes pls let me know.
The Manix2 for me!!
Would love a Manix XL in CPM S45VN steel!
One thing I have always wondered about. As someone that not a huge fan of the regular pocket clips and spoon clips. Is it possible to get Spyderco's wire clip that we see on some og the lightweight models and put those on the common models (Delica,Endura,Tenacious,Manix,PM) ? Yeah I might be strange, but I really do prefer the wire clips. If not it's not a super big issue and I will just take off the pocket clip and get or make a small leather pocket pouch. I love folders but so many companies just don't make good pocket clips (if you use your knifes). It might just be that because I got smaller hands that they create weird hot spots,but for about 7/10 knifes that I buy I end up taking off the pocket clip. I don't get why so many companies get this so wrong. They spend so much time developing great handle ergonomics blade geometry and then just slap a clip on it they got laying around at the factory that ruins the whole ergos of the knife they worked so hard on.
I really can't wait to get my hands on this for work. I love my tenacious but hate the 8cr13mov. I'll probably blade switch to the G10 because I'm used to it.
I love this knife, have g10 & frn. This is great because the design is good. 8cr13mov was easy to sharpen razor sharp. This looks real good. I like spyderco frn fish scale type grip design, gives solid grip both directions.
Great knife. Got mine last week. Looks great too
Im looking at either this one or the spyderco pm2 with s90v for my first spyderco. Thoughts?
I would go with the PM. You will like the ergos and compression lock better. 👍
@@gideonstactical thank you for the quick reply! Have a great day
At that price just go with spyderco para lightweight then
Agreed
Man, if they had one with black g10 I would go for it.
This has a lot of competition from other Spyderco products that are sort of in this price range.
Always loved the design, just hate the idea of my money ending up in China.
Well spyderco is an American company so the profits stay in America. CPM S35VN is an American steel as well. You are paying for it to be built in china, no bones about it. I really wonder how much of the$98 I gave to knifecenter really ends up in china
Same here.
great video. if u could can u please review the benchmade adamas manual FULL SIZE, the benchmade claymore and cold steel hudson bay hatchet :)
CPM S35VN is becoming the best budget steel on the market
Would love u to review the spyderco Caribbean….maybe u already have, before my knife life
It's nice but will pass since I already own two Manix 2s and like the design and ergos better.
Manix 2 is definitely my favorite edc knife. That is gonna be a hard one to beat!
Wait this assembly is in China. But parts come from America correct?
It's a nice upgrade but it's not for me. I love my Manix 2 lw and think it's far superior to this one. I think the competitive options win this time.
For the algorithm
Me personally dig coated blades a lot cause of corroision resistance, its a great gig) dont understand why spyderco doesnt have it as an option on all of their sprint runs
@DTL they make a definite amount of a certain model with certain steel, f.e. 1000 units
@DTL Sprint runs are limited edition runs. Usually 600, 800, or 1000 pieces total, often exclusively sold through 1 dealer(such as Knifecenter or BladeHQ), in a configuration(different steel, color, or both) than the standard full production models. And this version of the Tenacious is not a sprint run, it's a regular production model.
That reminds me its getting close to Halloween time to go spyderco knife shopping have a good fall not bashing on spyderco at all
Great review as always
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Good looking knife
Good for camping knife preparing food
Great review
The tenacious is the first knife I bought that had a tip down carry by default, and I really liked that motion
A maxamet tenacious would be hilarious
I wouldn't buy a Gerber anything, I know they've gotten better, but it's still a gas station brand
This is a Spyderco video.
Gotcha, just finished the video.
Do the normal g10 scales fit on it?
I'm not sure, most likely they do, but I just swapped the blades and left the frames together. I don't trust spyderco screws from china not to strip
Nice
Ban the finger choil.
Look at this guy! Does he even know how to cut stuff lol!
I will pick my bug out every time over this one. .
I just sold mine today. The Chinese factory fit and finish is poop compared to the others.
Sekkend!
This knife sucks eggs it is not worth $100 doesn’t center with a hoot
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Your thirst to be phirst is great lol
way to expensive coming from China. Pass.