Saw it was coming so I grabbed one to see what the hype is about. You can definitely see the quality with the fit and finish of the contoured handles and finishing of the blade. It is an excellent size. I really like my PM2s which could benefit from a better handle contour, but this one could be a favorite of mine. Tanto DLC M4 PM2 plus ~ $100 for Russian grips would come to a similar price category, but the Slysz is a classic winner.
I’m usually a spydie-flicker myself!!!! However, with my Slysz swayback and Bowie, I find a lot of satisfaction and fidgetability with a thumb flick! Hope you find that as well! Slysz Bowie is one of those knives that I never really thought I’d love, but it continues to find its way in my pocket, and I totally dig it!!!!
When it comes to spydieflicking this model, I found that using the meat of your finger tip works better. Try it and let me know! Can’t wait for the review!
I actually absolutely love mine! So glad I was able to pick up this exclusive. Maybe it's the technique but I don't find it hard to thumb flick it at all as I use the pad of my thumb rather than the tip. But to me the knife is just incredible I love the aesthetics the finish the blade steel the color and the acoustic and haptic feedback I get opening and closing it. Even if it wasn't so hyped up and hardly anybody talked about it I would absolutely love this Spyderco model. I've been fidgeting with it nonstop and mine is buttery smooth and with just a slight downward motion of my wrist the blade will fall shut which for me which is very satisfying! At first I agree the action was lackluster but I'm pretty good at getting any action on a knife smooth, Even my drunken is fall shutty "floaty" smooth. Like the reviews bud👍 keep up the good work.
My card ended up getting charged 7 times during the release window, but never received an order confirmation. Felt kind of bad. That being said, if you decide the knife isn’t for you, please let me know if you want to sell it 😅
Dude so jealous you got to pick one up. Big fan! Love all your videos. I was on exactly at 11 my time when this dropped and my internet connection was crap, had one on my cart but couldn’t check out. I would FOR SURE be an interested buyer if you decide ol’ blue isn’t for you. Please hit me up if you are going to let it go. Great video, pumped you got one!
The biggest complaints I've seen is the ano and finish which baffles me because the best part about owning knives are modding them.. simply remove ano and finish the scales the way u want ! its that easy
It is harder to get to the hole for spydieflicking than my Chef, but it flys open on the thumb flick. That ano gets dirty faster than any ano I have ever seen. It looks dingy really quick. I may end up stripping the ano. I can always reano if I feel like it.
It's cool, but if I bought one, it would live in a cabinet and rarely get handled. Due to blade length limits, it's a poor carrier for me. Thanks for showing it!
Jake, dude super curious how this is carrying. I ended up just getting one on the secondary. Pretty decent price. Looking forward to handling it. Super curious if you spent enough time with it yet and what your thoughts are.
Mine is taking forever. Was hoping they might just send the Free Shipping ones USPS Priority (pretty sure BHQ and DLT have done that). UPS ground is the last shipping method I would ever pick. Guess I should have paid the extra $.
I could see myself paying $250 for this. Maybe a bit more. It doesn’t seem much nicer than the Spydiechef, expect maybe for the crowned spine. Doesn’t seem like a $400 knife. I could see myself enjoying it, especially as a lefty. But not for $400, let alone the price it goes for on the secondary.
It’s certainly not for spydieflicking (as much as I hate it) I wish they gave us more access to the hole. I’m ambidextrous, so I’ll just use my left hand 😂
Flip it for $600 and put it towards something nicer. You know you need multiple deployment methods and it doesn’t middle finger flick worth a damn. No fidget factor.
I’m hoping I can grab one on a different drop rather than pay secondary prices. KnifeJoy said they plan on doing more runs so I’d rather not encourage price gouging.
@@AlexanderSLeBlanc look at the knife my friend. The left side doesn't have a cutout for the blade hole making it nearly impossible to flick for left handers
@@gbrooks28 I’m looking at it clearly. Spydie flick is with the middle finger, and is done on the opposite side of the knife where the cutout is larger. Knives like this are not ideal for a thumb deployment, but are excellent for reverse middle finger “Spydie flick.” So a knife that is difficult for Jake to deploy in that way is actually easy for lefties.
You’re absolutely correct and a $400 Spyderco should come with a zipper pouch.
Saw it was coming so I grabbed one to see what the hype is about. You can definitely see the quality with the fit and finish of the contoured handles and finishing of the blade. It is an excellent size. I really like my PM2s which could benefit from a better handle contour, but this one could be a favorite of mine. Tanto DLC M4 PM2 plus ~ $100 for Russian grips would come to a similar price category, but the Slysz is a classic winner.
I’m usually a spydie-flicker myself!!!! However, with my Slysz swayback and Bowie, I find a lot of satisfaction and fidgetability with a thumb flick! Hope you find that as well! Slysz Bowie is one of those knives that I never really thought I’d love, but it continues to find its way in my pocket, and I totally dig it!!!!
When it comes to spydieflicking this model, I found that using the meat of your finger tip works better. Try it and let me know! Can’t wait for the review!
You got the literal most hyped knife of the year. Let us know your thoughts.
I actually absolutely love mine! So glad I was able to pick up this exclusive. Maybe it's the technique but I don't find it hard to thumb flick it at all as I use the pad of my thumb rather than the tip. But to me the knife is just incredible I love the aesthetics the finish the blade steel the color and the acoustic and haptic feedback I get opening and closing it. Even if it wasn't so hyped up and hardly anybody talked about it I would absolutely love this Spyderco model. I've been fidgeting with it nonstop and mine is buttery smooth and with just a slight downward motion of my wrist the blade will fall shut which for me which is very satisfying! At first I agree the action was lackluster but I'm pretty good at getting any action on a knife smooth, Even my drunken is fall shutty "floaty" smooth. Like the reviews bud👍 keep up the good work.
OKAY WITH THE CRISPY SMOOTH B-ROLL 🔥🔥🔥
I’ve been slacking on that lately haha 🤣
Happy you were able to get one! I heard there will be more runs and I'll try down the road to snatch one.
As soon as you said it I looked to change signature required on my UPS delivery 😆
Congrats on picking this one up bro! Enjoy! I can’t wait for the review!
My card ended up getting charged 7 times during the release window, but never received an order confirmation. Felt kind of bad. That being said, if you decide the knife isn’t for you, please let me know if you want to sell it 😅
This one has definitely interested me but the price did not interest me. Really awesome looking knife. Thanks for the look
The drunken has much more higher end feeling, lock bar insert etc, and classiness. With a slightly higher price tag. Have you checked one out yet?
Yep, the drunken is very nice but the clip is terrible. That’s why I sold mine.
Dude so jealous you got to pick one up. Big fan! Love all your videos. I was on exactly at 11 my time when this dropped and my internet connection was crap, had one on my cart but couldn’t check out. I would FOR SURE be an interested buyer if you decide ol’ blue isn’t for you. Please hit me up if you are going to let it go. Great video, pumped you got one!
The biggest complaints I've seen is the ano and finish which baffles me because the best part about owning knives are modding them.. simply remove ano and finish the scales the way u want ! its that easy
Make sure you save the plastic clip dot for resale value
I’ll just put a little sandpaper in there since I already lost that 😂
Mine should be here towards the end of the week.
I would love to get one, but absolutely could afford it at this time. Kinda like the Spydiechef once you learn how to flick it it will work fine.
It is harder to get to the hole for spydieflicking than my Chef, but it flys open on the thumb flick. That ano gets dirty faster than any ano I have ever seen. It looks dingy really quick. I may end up stripping the ano. I can always reano if I feel like it.
Spyderco hype Bowie, this is better because is blue. Runs hyped steel one of the bests choices.
It's cool, but if I bought one, it would live in a cabinet and rarely get handled. Due to blade length limits, it's a poor carrier for me. Thanks for showing it!
I won one and am watching your video wondering what all the fuss is about while I wait for it to come in
Jake, dude super curious how this is carrying. I ended up just getting one on the secondary. Pretty decent price. Looking forward to handling it. Super curious if you spent enough time with it yet and what your thoughts are.
I’ll be shooting my review soon, it’s carrying really really well 👍🏻
Looking forward to it!
Mine is taking forever. Was hoping they might just send the Free Shipping ones USPS Priority (pretty sure BHQ and DLT have done that). UPS ground is the last shipping method I would ever pick. Guess I should have paid the extra $.
Always on something like this
Getting mine tomorrow
It looks good, but not for $400.00
Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother 👍 ⚔️ ✝️ 🇺🇲
Are there gonna be more of these? I didn’t even know this model was having another run.
Knifejoy has said there will be more
I could see myself paying $250 for this. Maybe a bit more. It doesn’t seem much nicer than the Spydiechef, expect maybe for the crowned spine. Doesn’t seem like a $400 knife. I could see myself enjoying it, especially as a lefty. But not for $400, let alone the price it goes for on the secondary.
Would love to see a comparison between the danger pickle and the Bowie.👍
It’s certainly not for spydieflicking (as much as I hate it) I wish they gave us more access to the hole. I’m ambidextrous, so I’ll just use my left hand 😂
Nice knife! Honeslty I would be a little upset seeing the discoloration on the ano after paying $400 but that is just me.
That’s kind of just how anodizing works 🤣🤣
@@beardedgear Yeah I get that but still when it looks like that right outta the box, it would just be a little disappointing for me
Does that finish look particularly bad?? What is the brown all over the scales?
Great video!! Mine gets here today 👍
Learn the thumb flick, whipper snapper
Ok boomer 😂
Looks pretty nice.
LOL! It’s getting sold.
Flip it for $600 and put it towards something nicer. You know you need multiple deployment methods and it doesn’t middle finger flick worth a damn. No fidget factor.
I have a Drunken and I enjoy much more in looks and style.
The drunken is nice but the clip is terrible haha
I’ve sort of had my eye on a drunken but the bowie is cool as well especially in that blue anno 👍 thanks for the vid Jake ✌️😄
It looks good, but not for $400.00
Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother 👍 ⚔️ ✝️ 🇺🇲
Mine should be here tomorrow. :-)
OMG did you just said you wanna cut things with your knife?? are you normal?
I mean I’d like to hold one but the hype is to crazy for me.
Not seeing $400 there. If I go that high, I am moving up to CRK, Hinderer or Spartan.
I’m hoping I can grab one on a different drop rather than pay secondary prices. KnifeJoy said they plan on doing more runs so I’d rather not encourage price gouging.
I'll buy it off you if you don't want it..
Jake Jake Jake love you brother but there is no w and sleep buoy there's no w no w no w Jake
Won't work at all for a lefty.
For Spydie flick it will.
@@AlexanderSLeBlanc look at the knife my friend. The left side doesn't have a cutout for the blade hole making it nearly impossible to flick for left handers
@@gbrooks28 I’m looking at it clearly. Spydie flick is with the middle finger, and is done on the opposite side of the knife where the cutout is larger. Knives like this are not ideal for a thumb deployment, but are excellent for reverse middle finger “Spydie flick.” So a knife that is difficult for Jake to deploy in that way is actually easy for lefties.