In Defense of the Mercator -

For too long Nick Shabazz has terrorized the traditional knife world with his biased reviews. No longer will we sit silent. It's time for us to rise up, traditional knife bros! We must defend a venerable classic!
What kind of man dresses like batman when he has the voice of the parrot from Aladdin!?

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

I still like Nick Shabazz, but I certainly don't agree with everything he says. I adore the Mercator. It's brilliant. However, I hate the Douk-Douk. The one I have is extremely sharp in the handle, and thus beyond uncomfortable. The Mercator, however has a very smooth inside that doesn't hurt the hand. I vastly prefer it.

[@ethanwalker7865]

bro u gotta wear gloves for harsh chemicals. your fingers will thank you ;)

[@hosseinordoubadian5439]

Wow, serial comma/Oxford comma comment on a knife review (something I think Nick would appreciate). Irrespective of the pedantic punctuation debate about comma placement (the comma could be a marker for an appositive phrase, but I doubt it is being used as such here). The Oxford comma reference is up there with the Plato Cave Allegory reference in an earlier review or your economic analysis. As Aristotle states, "A grammarian is only a grammarian when he is correctly practicing his craft; when incorrectly practicing his craft, he is just a dude" (obviously a paraphrase). Love Nick and the otters and, indeed, Gilbert was an underrated comedian. Thanks for the instructive and entertaining reviews.

[@bunsonhoneydew9099]

Can't beat the thin factor. Full 3.5" locking blade. What's not to like?

[@TheMartialist]

I wish they were sold in Walmart!!

[@chrishynes6091]

Used to see these for sale in the back of gun magazines decades ago. Just ordered one this afternoon. Good vid! 👍

[@TheMartialist]

You won't regret ordering one! If you put small thumbstud on it, or one of the studs that are longer with low profile, you'll find it hogging pocket time!

[@user-Kova15]

You sure you want that pera blue on your skin?

[@TheMartialist]

Idk

[@user-Kova15]

@@TheMartialist I just feel it may give chemical burns or something. Judging what it does to steel, I wouldn’t want it on my skin

[@guy3nder529]

This is the definition of missing the point. Nick never said this knife was bad for what it is, only the it doesn't hold up to modern knives, mostly in terms of modern, convenient features. Would I carry the Mercator? Absolutely. Would I say It's superior to modern knives in even most ways? Of course not!

[@TheMartialist]

Because you’re dumb.