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I have the exact knife you have. I was a little disappointed with the shade of green at first, but it actually has grown on me, and I love it now. Color aside this knife is very good. After sharpening it the steel feels very good as well. I highly recommend it.
I want one so bad! I'm super excited for the White Mountain Knives Exclusive version, but I really wish they'd make a Blue and Black version like what was teased at Blade ATL.
@@TheEMTDad I haven't seen any Knife Center exclusives for it. White Mountain has two versions coming with different milling. One with a black handle and blue button and stonewashed blade, and the other is a copper PVD blade with copper pivot collar. Both look really nice! Not sure which I'd go with. The copper is nice for something different, but the black/blue button/stonewash just looks so damn nice and clean!
I've been eyeballing this one since the kickstarter campaign began. Also the the hedgehog. My raccoon showed up in the mail yesterday. Vosteed has my attention lately!
Dude you always show off that green metallic Hogue Deka. Its BEAUTIFUL, and i ordered one myself because of it. I know the scales are custom, and plan to get the same type. You also inspired me to get Lotus Flytanium scales for my PM2 as well. YES, IM A COPY CAT ! 😂
I too would love to see a version of this in an even more premium steel, as well as some cheaper configurations as well. I think this one would be super popular if they did that
I really want to pull the trigger on a frag pattern Ankylo w/Elmax but a good friend of mine received one with really gritty, stiff action. I'm going to wait and see how his replacement performs first. I really like this blade shape.
Love the ergos, blade shape, opening methods and lock. My only problem is that my first one had the bottom of the Vanchor lock pop out and refuse to be screwed back in less than 24 hours out of the box. Then my replacement one lasted a few days, but then the button literally broke off! …as in threads in the knife, button head on the floor! I love literally everything else about this knife and carried every single day I had it. No abuse, no drops. I don’t understand how reviewers have been able to put this through fixed blade testing but my knives buttons won’t stay in place???
I haven't been this excited for a new release in recent memory. This thing has it all: innovative one handed lock, push button actuation NOT utilizing a plunge lock, multiple deployment methods, excellent materials, and a good size.
Cool stuff I still appreciate a light carry you recommend the vosteed Bellamy, thanks man got a diamond sharpener and a leather strop- Good stuff man keep it up. You’re killing it man. Slice some garlic just kidding.
Mine broke already... it's on it's way back to Vosteed (I was one of the Kickstarter backers so I;ve had it for a while) but the button in the pivot broke off and I have NEVER carried it anywhere but around the house. I love the knife but I feel like looking at it there's a wear point from the blade pivoting around the button for the lock and it just wore around the shaft and broke. FWIW I LOVE Vosteed knives and IMO the new top-liner-lock Raccoon might just be one of the best knives at any price on the market right now.
I sent mine back. Not my tea. I love the look and design ideas but 2 major issues. I have a large size hand and the front flipper is not natural for me. As I roll the blade back the back flipper hits the inside of my pointer finger. No other front flipper does this. Also the back flipper I wish was more comfortable. To be fair I still may have kept it but mine had a QC issue, my button fell off and wouldn't stay screwed back in. So i just decided to return.
Magnets can lose their magnetic strength if they are jarred or dropped. I wonder if the repeated jarring from flipping a knife open will cause issues with the magnetic lock?
Waiting for that new nightshade-esque knife from them with the v-anchor lock. Saw it on the blade show videos and have been waiting to make that my first kukri purchase
@@GC_4 they haven’t said yet as far as I know I watched a vosteed blade show video from smkw just before to reacquaint myself with it and they show all the other v anchor prototypes (and compression locks) there’s some really cool stuff coming down the pipe!
In all for putting locks on different knives . Can we petition for spyderco to put their ball lock on the manix 2 on other knives I have been dreaming of that
Honestly yup looks dangerous. Same reason I don’t use cme’s or do more than gentle use with liner locks with a lot of lock bar access. That potential for disengagement during use is not okay with me.
I got one, it's everything MC says, I hate the gold coloured ring around the button! It looks like plastic, and that cheap plastic that you get on carnival games not a good plastic like on the stealth bombers. Bleah.
@@metal_complex Its pretty simple...I like a 3.5" blade as a minimum. Why is that hard to understand? And I dont like aluminum scales. Again, is that hard to understand, really? Its a cool blade shape, its a cool lock system. Id just prefer it in a bigger form factor. 🙅♂️. Sorry to ruffle the feathers...
@vahngeo2260 it's less ruffling feathers and just... weird. What you're upset about isn't a common criticism... at all. I mean it's cool. Like what you like... but this is why we're confused
ME TOO! 😂. I never owned a Drop Bear , but everyone likes them. So, as soon as it was announced, I ordered one. Arrived 2 days ago, and I like it alot. I also just admire burlap mircata alot
@gway9226 - I have no experience with LC200, is it good? I hear different things. Some love it because it won't rust, others like the tough nature of it..but some say it has little edge retention.
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Vosteed went from being unknown to me, to one of those companies where I like most of their designs.
Same here. That Stassa dude got me into them, after getting the Gator...I was hooked, I own several different Vosteeds now
I have the exact knife you have. I was a little disappointed with the shade of green at first, but it actually has grown on me, and I love it now. Color aside this knife is very good. After sharpening it the steel feels very good as well. I highly recommend it.
I want one so bad! I'm super excited for the White Mountain Knives Exclusive version, but I really wish they'd make a Blue and Black version like what was teased at Blade ATL.
@@TheEMTDad I haven't seen any Knife Center exclusives for it. White Mountain has two versions coming with different milling. One with a black handle and blue button and stonewashed blade, and the other is a copper PVD blade with copper pivot collar. Both look really nice! Not sure which I'd go with. The copper is nice for something different, but the black/blue button/stonewash just looks so damn nice and clean!
I just got a stonewash elmax blue Ankylo without the frag. Really nice knife and not slippery either.
Love Vosteed, and I NEED one of these....
Literally just ordered this late last week on blade hq and got it Monday. Loooooove this knife!
I've been eyeballing this one since the kickstarter campaign began. Also the the hedgehog. My raccoon showed up in the mail yesterday. Vosteed has my attention lately!
Dude you always show off that green metallic Hogue Deka. Its BEAUTIFUL, and i ordered one myself because of it. I know the scales are custom, and plan to get the same type. You also inspired me to get Lotus Flytanium scales for my PM2 as well. YES, IM A COPY CAT ! 😂
I too would love to see a version of this in an even more premium steel, as well as some cheaper configurations as well. I think this one would be super popular if they did that
I would love it thinned up and with cruwear or 3v. It would be a monster.
I really want to pull the trigger on a frag pattern Ankylo w/Elmax but a good friend of mine received one with really gritty, stiff action. I'm going to wait and see how his replacement performs first. I really like this blade shape.
Got one early and love it. Solid lock, very snappy, fidgety...
First! @metal_complex I can't wait for your Excalibur design to be released. It's incredible.
Love the ergos, blade shape, opening methods and lock. My only problem is that my first one had the bottom of the Vanchor lock pop out and refuse to be screwed back in less than 24 hours out of the box. Then my replacement one lasted a few days, but then the button literally broke off! …as in threads in the knife, button head on the floor! I love literally everything else about this knife and carried every single day I had it.
No abuse, no drops. I don’t understand how reviewers have been able to put this through fixed blade testing but my knives buttons won’t stay in place???
the newer elmax version has lefty mounting clip options i have the orange one i love it
I bought mine through kickstarter and I love messing with it,supposed to make Nightshade with this lock,that’s a definite buy!
I haven't been this excited for a new release in recent memory. This thing has it all: innovative one handed lock, push button actuation NOT utilizing a plunge lock, multiple deployment methods, excellent materials, and a good size.
I like it alot. Wish they would make a bigger version
Cool stuff I still appreciate a light carry you recommend the vosteed Bellamy, thanks man got a diamond sharpener and a leather strop- Good stuff man keep it up. You’re killing it man. Slice some garlic just kidding.
Looks promising.
Thanks MC
Mine broke already... it's on it's way back to Vosteed (I was one of the Kickstarter backers so I;ve had it for a while) but the button in the pivot broke off and I have NEVER carried it anywhere but around the house. I love the knife but I feel like looking at it there's a wear point from the blade pivoting around the button for the lock and it just wore around the shaft and broke. FWIW I LOVE Vosteed knives and IMO the new top-liner-lock Raccoon might just be one of the best knives at any price on the market right now.
Love this design
I sent mine back. Not my tea. I love the look and design ideas but 2 major issues. I have a large size hand and the front flipper is not natural for me. As I roll the blade back the back flipper hits the inside of my pointer finger. No other front flipper does this. Also the back flipper I wish was more comfortable. To be fair I still may have kept it but mine had a QC issue, my button fell off and wouldn't stay screwed back in. So i just decided to return.
Magnets can lose their magnetic strength if they are jarred or dropped. I wonder if the repeated jarring from flipping a knife open will cause issues with the magnetic lock?
The blue one is 😎 I carted it.
Waiting for that new nightshade-esque knife from them with the v-anchor lock. Saw it on the blade show videos and have been waiting to make that my first kukri purchase
It isn’t nightshade-esque, it’s actually a new version of the nightshade
@@andyhayward1261 right on! Any idea when we’ll see a drop??
@@GC_4 they haven’t said yet as far as I know I watched a vosteed blade show video from smkw just before to reacquaint myself with it and they show all the other v anchor prototypes (and compression locks) there’s some really cool stuff coming down the pipe!
@@andyhayward1261 right on! Thanks for the quick reply. Stoked to get my hands on one!
Vosteed ankylo or demko ad 20.5 ?
The locking mechanism seems to dictate the thickness of the handle. Is thick but not unyieldly thick.
I love this knife but the button came unscrewed and fell out.. no reply to my email from vosteed.. so i took it appart and loctite it back in.
I have the lefty Version in Elmax 👍🏻
My next knife
Great knife!! Thx
why is it literally a mini midgards messer
I was literally looking at this on their website an hour ago 🤔🤔
All sold out for non US customers though 😑
All the variations I like have a shiny silver pocket clip. Why? Kills it for me.
They cannot thin the knife down with that type of lock. Designer talked about it on a live
Did he say “floopty doopty “?
Nope is ankylo..pronounced like ankelo..after ankylosaurus the armored dinosaur. Lol cause I know how much you like being corrected lol.
In all for putting locks on different knives . Can we petition for spyderco to put their ball lock on the manix 2 on other knives I have been dreaming of that
The Anylo and Hedgehog are in the mail as I speak. I am uncontrollably salivating everywhere. This video isn't helping!🤤😁
I got one from kickstarter...its nothing great. Grindy open, detent too strong, thick sucker.
It's ok, I would pass on this knife. Lock is cool
It's ankylo like the dinosaur! Most of their knives are named after plants and animals.
Ok Kool
Ehh, just not for me. I don't like the lock there. Seems a bit dangerous to me.
Honestly yup looks dangerous. Same reason I don’t use cme’s or do more than gentle use with liner locks with a lot of lock bar access. That potential for disengagement during use is not okay with me.
Are you guys gripping your knives by the pivot?!
@@rays5163 more like behind the edge but yeah. It’s usually not an issue but this one would worry me
Not till they make an XL.
I got one, it's everything MC says, I hate the gold coloured ring around the button! It looks like plastic, and that cheap plastic that you get on carnival games not a good plastic like on the stealth bombers. Bleah.
My girl has bEarings like that, she wears them out on weekends.
Aluminum, just no. Yuk. And why that tiny stubby blade? Give us a 3.5". Please. So tired of letter openers.
So the 3¼" blade that it has is a letter opener, but adding just another ¼" somehow makes it a big manly knife?? A little hung up on size, aren't you?
Ya there's a bunch about that comment that's super disconnected and weird. No idea what to make of it
@@metal_complex Its pretty simple...I like a 3.5" blade as a minimum. Why is that hard to understand? And I dont like aluminum scales. Again, is that hard to understand, really? Its a cool blade shape, its a cool lock system. Id just prefer it in a bigger form factor. 🙅♂️. Sorry to ruffle the feathers...
@@CheekyMenace Nah, but it sounds like you might be.
@vahngeo2260 it's less ruffling feathers and just... weird. What you're upset about isn't a common criticism... at all.
I mean it's cool. Like what you like... but this is why we're confused
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This is irrelevant but I just had to say I made the quickest knife purchase I have ever made. Drop bear in s90v/burlap micarta
Mine comes Saturday, can’t wait, my second Drop Bear, such a great knife!
@@FuzzyMutt76 I really kinda want the lc200n/titanium
@@Youniquedesign1892 I have the 20CV w/green and black fat carbon, but yeah there are several I’d want
ME TOO! 😂. I never owned a Drop Bear , but everyone likes them. So, as soon as it was announced, I ordered one. Arrived 2 days ago, and I like it alot. I also just admire burlap mircata alot
@gway9226 - I have no experience with LC200, is it good? I hear different things. Some love it because it won't rust, others like the tough nature of it..but some say it has little edge retention.