The Lionsteel SR11 Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2017
- Today, we're going to look at the 2017 Blade Show "Knife of the Year", the Lionsteel SR11. Unfortunately, even though it's beautiful, with a spectacular action, all the little details add up to make this guy a near, but definitive, miss.
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One thing to highlight: When this knife was tested by AdvancedKnifeBro, the lock (even with Rotoblock Engaged) did fail. This is what I get for not doing much batonning. Here's a link to his video: th-cam.com/video/XzehHS1NsGc/w-d-xo.html
It also failed the spine whack test Nick. Most people aren't batoning with folders, (and shouldn't be) but the lock failing from a spine whack or two is concerning as hell.
I agree that batoning with folders is way beyond abuse, but it still proved, at least in Bro's sample, that the Rotolock does nothing.
It seems like +AdvancedKnifeBro may have gotten one with a QC issue. With the Rotoblock Engaged there should be no movement of the lockbar. His exhibited movement _with_ the Rotoblock engaged so either it wasn't fully engaged or there is an issue with the lock up on his.
GPKNIVES that's possible. Perhaps he should send his back and see if another one has the same issue. It looked like poor tolerances.
Can you guys post up some quick batoning videos with the Rotolock fully locked down? This knife's reputation hangs in the balance! The Overall Knife of the Year, no less!
So, yeah, this was supposed to go live tomorrow. Whoops. Happy Accident.
Nick Shabazz The world is full of happy little accidents. Bob Ross was the one who taught me that one.
Love mine in the BB, I’ve big hands and it sits lovely and snug with zero slipping. Glad to have it as part of my collection.
I just bought a red one of these, I actually love every single feature on this knife including the smoothness of all the surfaces. It's just my opinion and I understand your criticisms with the knife but everyone is different and I guess it fits me just fine
Wonderful! :)
Questions..First, could I replace the bearings with phosphor bronze washers? Secondly, could I reprofile the edge to something around either 17 or 20 degrees and improve its slicing performance?
Hey Nick, thanks for your reviews! I am looking at possibly buying one of these knives. Bit in doubt wether or not i should buy this one, or the Zero Tolerance 0308. Any advice on that would be great too ;) I have a question about the SR11; is it worth the money to go for the titanium, rather than the aluminium version?
If it got knive of the year 2017 ! Please someone tell me why there so many issues??? Please can some one tell me ???
You had me cracking up on this review! Funniest review yet.
remind me again..what year was the Z Hunter knife of the year? I lost my program for the awards banquet...
Very helpful review thanks!
I don't need sleep when I have you, Nick.
Sleipner was the four-legged horse the Norse god Odin used to ride into battle...also carried fallen warriors into Valhalla...love your reviews, keep em comin'!!!
I purchased the knife despite your bad review and I love it. Not everybody can appreciate a finely made knife. Italian craftsmanship at its best.
You really saved me from taking an interest in the completely WRONG knife!
Thank you very much, dear MR. Nick Shabazz :)
Damn it nick I wanted to get this knife it's so damn attractive. But now I can't lol
You said it Nick..."....It's not you....it's Me ...." Well I love mine...after having an hour long tour of the Lionsteel factory in Maniago last week, that's the one I went for, in orange.....along with a T5 of course....
"or they're asking questions about the suppleness of your internal organs" hahahah I freakin' lost it Nick! Great review
I almost ordered it, then I realized that you’re right about all those issues!! It looks great, I’m hoping they’ll listen to you and improve on it !!🤞
Great review!!
Great video nick. I wanted to love this knife but I didn't... I was in love with the looks I think. It fits my hand fine though, and I can get a nice tight grip on it without hurting my hand. Different knives for different hands, right?
Advanced Knife Bro 😂
Awesome review love your videos I shell subscribe and thanks for sharing my friend
aesthetically i really like the sr1, 2 and sr11 and want one in my collection. i know its HUGE in pocket as i had the ganzo clone but i really liked that thing too...should i have the funds ill probably opt for a zt 0562. quite different but price is similar
Very good review. I both this knife and I have returned and took Bastinelli Red Folder, which You should check.
Oh Nick, I was excited about this knife. You have killed my spirit. But great review and I'm glad you spoke the truth. No mercy.
Hey Nick did'nt you look up the convex rod from KME sharpeners cos that would be a beautiful thing Sir lol
I managed to get one way over here in the UK so good luck mate love your reviews btw
Hi Nick, I whole heartedly agree about the slipperiness. Any suggestions on adding grippiness?
just don't wash your hands lol
Grip it harder.
Great review Nick👍
What about Arrakis? Perhaps the knife would be quite grippy on Dune and be a favourite of the Fremen.
thanks fun review . (is lionsteel sleeping with the judge?) last time wasnt the KUR the winner? To me a close but better knife and way less money. In my eyes its almost like they took the KUR and said what can we do to make it the lattest thing ie the intergral the adjustable thing on the lock bar, glass breaker now bearrings and now it should be trendy enough lets charge trendy money but just a bit less than the Benchmade one . i think that whats off on this one for me.
What Knife do recommend for around $250 to $300?
Lt._Pineapples_SpOoPy for what ? Edc or tactical ?
I think I can understand why the SR1 and SR2 ran on teflon washers. They knew that 99% of the people who own those knives probably wouldn't try to disassemble them, and surely teflon is much more forgiving when grinding against the grit and dirt that will get in there over time. Just a theory.
Anyway, I recently bought a Lionsteel M4 and it is wonderful. Best outdoors knife I've ever owned. I really like Molletta's designs. Great handle ergos and blade shape, perfect size, stunning finish, beautiful sheath. Couldn't believe I could get such a solid chunk of M390 for such a decent price.
please do a vid on how you store you knives
That's in one of my early "Ask the Nick" videos.
I've got the Boker Plus PM-3 that came with a glass breaker screwed into the base. Thankfully it came with a piece that could be screwed in to replace it that was flat.
A thought about the pocket clip: pull it out of your pocket by pulling up from the tip of the clip.
Too many flaws that you point out to make it blade of the year. Maybe it was just a bad year.
This started out so encouraging - thought for sure it was going to be a gem. Just kept going downhill.
For those who like this knife, just consider that everybody has an opinion. My most used EDC knife hasn't gotten one good review (that I've seen). It's a great knife for me. So if you like it, enjoy it.
Why the glass breaker? Why? Has anybody used the glass breaker on the back of folding knife to actually break glass ever? Seems pointless (get it, eh... glass breakers are pointy, so it's pointless....).
That detent sound when you closed it OMG
Possible new background for displaying knives?....details get lost in the black
It's surprisingly hard to find a background which:
A) Doesn't hinder autofocus
B) Doesn't have serious exposure change issues when the hands go in and out of the frame
C) Doesn't cause the white balance to go nuts
I'm looking, but I'm not finding.
Just curious. What camera do you use?
Nick Shabazz Don't listen to him. The black background looks great.
Timothy Martinez Nick did a behind the scene video, where he mentioned he uses an iPhone.
turbo2025 Thanks for the reply. I just found the video and watched. Not sure how I missed that one.
I have medium to large hands and it's ergonomics are great for me. And I don't have any slip problems... The edge is a bit thick, but I don't like really thin knives. If I want to slice an apple, I use a kitchen knife. My only gripe is that the clip is underwhelming compared to the knife. This is the first time I've completely disagreed with you on a knife video, but as always, I enjoy and appreciate your content.
Interesting. Maybe with different hand geometry it locks in better.
Is it slippery.....or do your hands sweat to much.
i decided to order one. as for the convex edge ill reprofile it with my wicked edge...
"I wore my best undies..." *screaming with laughter*
Seems like it would have been better to have a hollow grind on the blade.
After the first 5 minutes of this video I couldn't wait to buy one. I'm glad I watched the rest of the video. Nice rant.
Love the metaphor. HA! thanks Nick
I have XL hands and the knife works very good for me
Love your videos. My favorite was the Russian disassembly on the Greg Medford knife...Lol so hilarious. This one was great too with the dating analogy. I hate convex edges and why you would put one on a pocket knife is just beyond me. It's not a Bark River fixed blade Lol.
Just love it...
Fastest review release from Shabazz ever?
I really really wished I had watched this before getting this as a work knife gift! I should have focused on ergonomics/comfort/utility.
Had the SR2 in 2015. Slippery. Seems they would have made it less slippery by now. I don't mind the convex edge makes for a stronger edge. Dam beautiful looking knife.
I've noticed wood grain tops tend to show well ....either channel is great
The autofocus then has trouble deciding whether to focus on the wood or the knife/hands.
This reminds me of a marriage between the Kur and the ZT 0562
Wow, I have to admit that I like knives a little too much, but I have never dreamed of dating one.
You can purchase a convex sharpening guide rod directly from KME.
that blade though, just beautiful.
Now that WAS interesting...
don't lie Nick, if she was carrying a Z-Hunter, you know damn well you'll be proposing on the second date.
Can you recommend me a unique looking knife for under $300
Z Hunter is pretty unique.
So Nick, what are your best undies?
You're gonna have to at least buy me dinner before you can ask those sorts of questions.
Too bad. I don't want to deal with a convex edge either..It doesn't look slippery. Handle shape looks great too. I guess the bad first date analogy is a good one..
I love your channel Nick but the thing that bothers me about bearings being such a huge fad right now on this and so many others is that they sacrifice long-term strength, reliability, and ease of maintenance for the sake of nothing else but appealing to people who's entire appreciation of knives is opening and closing them while never actually using them. I know you use your knives Nick but many others don't. Teflon washers will never be as smooth as bearings, no argument there, but the reason makers like Rick Hinderer stick to teflon is that they are far superior at doing what he intends his knives to do, be used hard, not be the ultimate fidget toy for guys watching the tube. I don't mind bearings as long as those that love them understand and acknowledge this reality.
Lionsteel must be happy that you were not one of the judges at Bladeshow. :)
No frame lock is hard use. You try and use most frame locks hard, the lock moves over to 100%.
My titanium sr-11 isn't really slippery. Fits my hands fine and I have smaller hands than you Nick.
The one thing I don't like about this knife is the edge thickness. It definitely is too thick. Love everything else about it. But I love the spyderco magnitude and you didn't. A lot of knives you like I'm not a huge fan of. Opinions are real boys!
You're cheap! I was looking forward to a second date.
Very good video.
90 percent of knives i get are thick behind the edge.. you always have the fix the geometry on your own.
great video,, saved me a bunch of money, I was considering, but just not for me...
i hate glass breakers like that. really glad microtech switched up theres with the ball tipped design. the old design tore into your palm every time you went to grab the knife
It's almost like the cold steel mall ninja texture would be better 😅😅
Kyle Keenliside I finally seen one of these mall ninjas and wow. Just wow. Cold Steel does it to prove quality these 2 guys thought they were Deadpool with a Tac-Force lol.
"There will be no second date..."
The texture thing is what put me off. I work in all weather. No good. Great review though thank you very much
WOW!! BEST RANT EVER!
My theory is that Top Aesthetics and Advanced Trolling earn you the same amount of credits when studing Engineering in italian universities
A german friend told me once that he bought a Moto Guzzi while most of his friends had BMWs. All of them said it was the most beautiful motorbike they had ever seen but almost half of the time it was at the mechanic
Well I decided to go against the nick. And in a moment of weakness I ordered the red handled satin blade version. I just hope it fits my hand better than nicks.
Do I thoroughly enjoy dis chooch’s reviews?
Fuhgeddaboudit
The only reviewer I have based more than one purchase on.
What a shame. Such a beautiful knife.
thanks dude you saved me $370 earth dollars
Come on Nick, I know the knife is not for everyone. I've owned many Hinderers and a few other "high end" knives. I've never seen craftsmanship like this knife. " Too thick behind the edge" . Did you measure the edge? This is the most uneducated comment that has been hijacked on knife reviews.
I do however like your videos and bottom line you seem like a good guy.
I wanted to like and buy this knife, but after handling it, I passed. The handle is gorgeous and well machined, but the coating they put on it is SLICK... no traction, it is just waiting to be dropped on the ground, repeatedly...
Lol. Google is showing me an underwear ad... your fault Nick.
I love your show. I find you entertaining and infuriating most times. all of my favorite knives in my collection would get deep sixed by you. I'm a blue collar worker with large calloused hands. I need a sharp cheap knife I can lose in a wood pile or ceiling and not cry about it.
What's the gem of your collection? Favorite model?
A stronger edge, who want that ? Not the companies selling lil stones that only fit in thier one system.
How this thing won "knife of the year" baffles me, but then again Fox Knives won it for some of the crap they come up with too.
Nick, if puppy is on the menu you've got some deeper issues than your date.
good video
So basically is what your saying is the sr11 is a knife you hit and quit
Given that I lost money on the purchase, I think it's fair to say that it hit me.
Lanyard!
Tattooine backstory made this review.
2017 Knife of the year and you do not seem to agree at all !!!
Different grinds for different kinds, but it's not even close to my knife of the year.
If my date ordered cooked puppy, I'd propose on the spot.
I suspect it's so slippery because over in Italy they always have raw rough on their hands from throwing pizzas in the air and singing so the texturing doesn't matter much when you also have mozzarella caked in the texturing which adds extra grip. Or perhaps it's so slippery because the Italians are slimy themselves? Great and very honest review on an overrated knife with many problems. Thanks squirrel!
Tristan Heath - stronzo
Another Award Winning flipper. Oh wow.
This is why you shouldn't wear undies on a first date. Great expectations routinely lead to some degree of disappointment.
Nick, use eharmony and make sure to check the small hands and vegetarian field you'll find a match some day pal.
If u got rid of the lanyard hole and rounded of the handle, it would go from a nice looking handle to an ugly looking handle.
So it doesn't come out of your pocket good, doesn't stay in your hand good, doesn't slice good, scratches you when carried and has lock up issues. This won knife of the year? Did they actually use the knife or put it in a pocket before handing out this award? (I just read the article linked in a lower comment and now understand).
That too thick behind the edge thing has become virulent in the fixed blade* market, is it starting to infect folders now?
*I don't think even hard use fixed blades need to be thick behind the edge, ka bars bk series (at least the 5, 7 and 16) is thin behind the edge, look at how hard those have been used on camera and I have never heard about any issues due to thin edges or experienced any with mine.
It sort of makes more sense for a fixed blade if it's intended for harder use, but a hard use folder on bearings? Hmm.
Lol !!!!!!!!!!!
Which are the reasons that make this knife the 2017 blade show winner? This can be interest to know....in my opinion it's a beefy knife and the roto-thing is useless.
Like I said, on paper it's stellar, and I can see how, if you look at this mostly in a display case and don't really interact with it, you might miss the problems. But it's also worth pointing out that Blade Show "Knife of the Year" winners are seldom fan favorites, and there are many head-scratching moments in the history of the award.
Tony over at Everyday Commentary had a great article on this: www.alloutdoor.com/2016/06/21/blade-show-award-hot-take/
Nick Shabazz actually i try to centering my tispine blade after a cleaning session and man i'm becoming creazy....i suppose that the teflon washers are not the same thikness yet....
The philosophy of "paid advertisement" described in that article seems to have paid off this year; countless of these SR11 Lionsteels populated my IG feed shortly after Blade 2017.
Nick back off the caffeine!
Thanks nick almost gave blade hq my hard earned 12 hour a day emergency room money! Will remove it from my cart and look for something more for me .
At $367.50 it seems overpriced. Maybe not so much an EDC knife rather than a truckers/lumberjack/oil riggers knife to be used with gloves. Just a thought....
Where are you finding that? Or is that the UK price?
Kinifecentre.com
texturing fairy lol!
Why in the world would you review a knife you don’t like ? Why bash a knife that thousands of people love and enjoy ??????? Why don’t you just review knives that you like ? It would make a lot more sense to do that, wouldn’t it ?