Andre Thorburn L36M Unboxing -- A Master's Masterpiece
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ม.ค. 2025
- Unboxing and overview of my new Andre Thorburn L36M, a truly epic build featuring a Damacore blade, CuBrZr Zircume bolsters and backspacer, and 24 karat gold leaf shred CF. This is an absolutely epic build and I am deeply humbled to own it. Andre is a wonderful maker, as well as an excellent human. Much thanks to him and his wife, Marietjie!
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Beautiful all over, the materials, the design, the workmanship, all superlative
Andre is my favorite maker right now. Stunning action and detail, so far haven't picked one up that I didn't want to buy! Bought a L28 at the New Jersey Custom show in November. His wife also does amazing texturing work to make so many unique combos.
Man I love the excitement you have. Fanboy on tilt! Great knife and congrats!
Thanks Tim, I'm like a kid in a candy shop
Bruh... Hands down, the best knife you've shared with us. It's fantastic witnessing your growth as a collector.
Thank you!
Wow absolutely gorgeous! I think that's the most dressed up one ive seen yet! love your channel and all the diversity that you showcase. Thanks for sharing!
Holy crap Doc your knives are getting insane and you’re now rivalling Mr Skelton on having the best most well delivered vids on customs on TH-cam!
Thanks 🙏🏾
Jim is a good guy and was a strong influence on me. He is the OG.
WOW!! Spectacular work of art! Can’t get enough of your collection Doc. Thanks for all of the great videos. I get a lot of enjoyment from them. I just picked up the WE Drakon an it’s awesome! You got me into integral handle knives an been dying for one. I can only afford a production one so far but it’s beautiful! The dragon scales on the handle is really cool. If anyone’s checking Doc’s videos out for the first time watch more. They get better an better!!
Thank you for your kind words man!! I was VERY close to buying a Drakon, but felt it was too similar to the 811 Tyche. I think its an excellent knife, but I have to make my purchases carefully to keep the channel alive. Thanks again for your support.
The tyche is amazing looking. They want like 600 bucks now for it. Wish I would’ve seen it when it first came out. They are very similar, no need for both. Loving the integrals! Thanks Doc.
That's probably the heaviest L36M he's ever made in 25+ years of knifemaking LOL. Awesome man, thanks for the shoutout!
LOL most likely! Thank you Tyler for introducing me to Andre! This is a direct result of our friendship and your enthusiasm for his knives!
There it is! Very happy you posted this so quickly because I wanted to see more videos. Terrific score!
You're welcome 😎
Your custom collection is getting scary good. I get the chills from some of the knives I see ... looking at you Koenig Arius... 👀😳😱🤤🤤🤤. The amount of knowledge that you add to each video is amazing. Very well spoken and well presented videos about the higher end knives - you are the custom king. I have never ordered a custom but this year will be my first year and I plan to get a grail knife for myself to celebrate my hard work in real estate and I think that I learn more from your videos than going to a shop where the salesman typically has no idea what he’s showing me and sometimes doesn’t even know the name of the knife or company 🙄. That Koenig is gorgeous and speaks to me with sounds of music. Copper / bronze marbled CF is absolutely breathtaking. Keep it up buddy!!!!!
What an awesome message. Thank you! More amazing knives are on the way, I guarantee!
Your style is starting so seep through on this channel. Love it. I’m genuinely intimidated by your knowledge of customs.
@@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden all it takes is time and obsession Haha. Watch my channel and it will show you the progression of the sickness haha!
16:05 I'd been admiring the different materials used in this creation and hadn't noticed the invisible pivot. Or more precisely, the hidden pivot. I love that blade steel.
The hidden pivot really gives it a classy feel. Unlike so many others that celebrate and accentuate the pivot.
@@DoctorFrunkey Absolutely. It elevates this knife to another level. The spine and back of the knife are absolutely stunning as well. A truly beautiful work of art.
I've handled all of those knives except the JG and I have to say that Thorburn blows them out of the water. They're so good to the point that I've promised myself he's the only maker I'll buy from until I'm not a broke college graduate. Absolutely beautiful, congrats on finally getting one!
This knife is pure perfection. He really makes a classy and beautiful knife.
i will never get over that arius keep up the good work
The Thorburn thwack is in a league of its own.
Wow I have never seen gold leaf carbon fiber ever amazing
I’m glad you finally joined Tyler’s appreciation of Andre’s work! His knives are simply works of art, and so finely tuned. Your collection has definitely taken on its own character, even among such varied makers. Beautiful knife Doc, congratulations! I’d only recommend Andre to provide better packaging for such a brilliant piece of art!
First off..... What a great review. So dynamic 😁.
Secondly..... that is a knife.. absolutely beautiful.
It's so special having one of the best knife makers in the world make a knife FOR YOU. Everyone should experience it at least once. Iv owned an l36m... I have a vid of it on my channel. It had red shredded carbon fiber. But I just recieved today a custom l46 made for me from Andre. Vid coming soon. Just subbed. Thanks for the awesome content.
Thank you sir! I will have to check it out!
Beautiful Sir! As I said before the sound is as pleasing as the looks!
The sound is lovely
I've had quite a few Thorburns, Van Herdeens and A2's (their combined company) and their fit and finish and action are top tier. Every knife was under 0.015 so they cut very well, every seam and joint was tight and smooth. Their hand rubbed satins are so buttery smooth and perfectly done and they have the best flipper tabs and jimping imo. I've kept a Thorburn L44 and A2 A1 front flipper (best front flipper and best flipper tab location imo) and use them for edc quite often.
And I agree on the sound, especially on his bolstered knives. My L44 has hand carved steel bolsters and since they're denser than titanium and carbon fiber they echo the sound completely differently than other knives I've experienced. Only thing close is my Alan Kritzman custom with zircuti bolsters.
Congrats, Doc! It is just a fantastic piece with some of most beatiful materials I have ever seen. And the craftsmanship is just fantastic. Love it!! Enjoy the holidays and Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🎄🎁🗡⭐✨🥂
Well played, Dr, well played;) just looking at your collection close up is fascinating, and I love the fact that you research in depth the latest materials available, so that you are constantly pushing the boundaries of what can be done when you put them all together in just the right way. The 'Arius' is a knife that I instantly fell in love with- and I think mainly it was the design of the knife more than the materials used, but totally the opposite was true of your particular 'Shamwari'. I don't mean I didn't like it- nope- fell in love again😅, but I think it was the materials used in yours that I instantly connected with, mainly that busy, gorgeous handle in combination with the almost completely sterile blade. The blade is stunning with that mirror/hand rubbed finish, and made all the more stunning by it having no bill boarding on it- a sin that I really think too many makers still commit. Looking forward to following your future collections with envy😏. Great videos, sir- keep em coming
I like the glossy finish on the carbon fiber. I generally don't like CF but that stuff and the way it's been worked on is spectacular.
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Definitely a theme that is close to my heart 💚💚💚💚
Beautiful knife love the handles
Strip this down totally and the design and action all looks and sounds masterful
I don't almost ever comment on peoples videos... but I gotta say my jaw was quite litteraly dropped for about 16 minutes of this video. holy actual shit.
Amazing knife! That carbon fiber is so sick.
Beautiful knife!
Amazing looking knives
absolutely awesome!
I have a Thorburn L28. Great knife, but it's a front flipper and I think that means the detent is lighter than his regular flippers. I'll need to try out one of his flippers eventually to experience the true Thorburn action lol.
You will love it man. Unlike anyone else's action or acoustics.
@@itsacookie1 I can't confirm the model. I bought it on the secondary market and that's the model name that was advertised. And there's so many Thorburn models, many of which aren't listed on his site, that I can't tell which is which to be honest. All I know for sure is that it's a front/top flipper.
That JIK is insane!!!
One of the best (if not the best) knives you’ve shown! I would ask Andre if he could remove the IKBS logo from the blade. It’s too commercial looking, and doesn’t add anything. As a working fine artist, I would leave any such modification to the maker. Thanks for sharing!
I am new into the knife world actually feel like missing a lot, have been checking lots of channels and knives and learning too, never subscribed to a channel and I didn't think I will but I did to your channel I had to, I'm kinda quality guy and picky, you have a really nice taste really nice, keep it up and I can see you've been inactive on the channel for a while get back on track please 😀, and thanks a lot for everything
My God those are some pretty knives.
The black/gold theme is slow and insidious. But it has slowly pushed the green knives out of the nest and taken over. Blue goes better with gold anyway. Those new copper/bronze scales are stunning - it's hard to believe how far CF has come in just a year, not to mention blade steels! This is a *stunning Thorburn,* That mirrored flat! [sigh] Something a lot of people never check is how centered/symmetric the core is - and the potential issues it can cause if you actually use your knife - not to mention aesthetics. I can never decide what sort of bolster I want when it comes to his work! SA makers are still a bargain it seems. I gotta grab me a Thorburn, somewhere in there with Thys, Herucus, JD...
B E A U T I FULL Knifes... LOVE IT ! ! !
Beautiful piece! There's a fellow l watch really cool cat gos by Blade Banker anyways was watching one of his vids and he showed a couple Andre Thorburns that he has These knifes are masterpieces top tier in anyone's collection! Like u said Thorburn could fetch way more than he asks That says a lot about him 👍👊
Any link for those scales in the Paramilitaries ?
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i know andre he is amazing and his daghters husband keath is as well
Can you send it to me for a review?? Promise to treat it like one of my own. Great knife !!!
I got one of his! May I suggest a knife maker? Check out John Arnold
Would you be interested in selling you koenig arius?
The clip seems out of place.
It's hard to say what would be better. The plain clip makes it very easy to carry and doesnt look bad. But it could have been fancier I guess.
A spring flipper like Cecchini does would've been a good idea.
To me all folder pocket clips seem like a tacked on after thought! Im exaggerating, but really, how is it rare to see an integral clip that you don't sense or feel when holding the knife when such a clip would be light years superior!
Outstanding work of art BUT no lanyard hole. So I’ll take it so you don’t suffer the embarrassment. 😁
I had NO IDEA zirconium could chemically combine in the making of mokume!!! Lighter, but not really interesting look. It can be anodized like Titanium and aluminium: is that the appeal? If so an uber low layer; crazy pattern zirconium included mokume could make the cat's meow of knife furniture!
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Uh not the most visually appealing peice if yours to be sure.
This was an exercise in materials, not necessarily shooting for visual perfection
@@DoctorFrunkey both should be acheived at this level. 🤷♂️
fAcE rEvEaL?! *unintelligible screeching*
My face is posted up on my IG. I'm not really hiding.
what...the...f
gaudy and gauche.
That was the plan
@@DoctorFrunkey worked.
I saw you comment on the Nick Shabazz review of Benchmade Saibu, if I recall correctly. It's fun to look at high end knives even if its not to taste. Are you into Becker knives like BK2? Pure users are fun too! I like this one for innovative materials making it very unique and cutting edge or state of the art in cutlery
Beautiful knife. But I am not sure about its value. Andre is selling semi-custom knifes with the identical fit, finish and quality for $900-$1,500. The materials he is using in your knife, while beautiful, do not merit another $2,000 he is charging. There is no engraving or precious stones or inlays. The same filing and anodization he does in his $900 knifes. And the bolsters and scales, while beautiful, are not unique or inherently valuable. I am just asking, where is the additional value between Andre’s $900 knife and his $2,800 - $3,000 knife like yours? It isn’t in the bolsters, scales or file work or his other knifes would be much more expensive.
The extra expense doesn't translate into inherent value that YOU could capture. So it's meaningless to you. Leave it at that. So many makers deal with micro managers that love intellectual exercises about cost, work and end market value equations. Smdh: fuvk it! Would you want to do something super personal and takes all your skills for a bean counter? You shrink your own world by this behavior.
I too dont understand why 2000 upcharge when as i understand it frunkey bought his own material for use. So working with the high end materials caused 2000 extra?