The Shirogorov 111 Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review
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- The Shirogorov 111 is an incredible knife, which is beautifully designed, beautifully thought out, and beautifully detented. Aside from the only thing bigger than the knife being the price, this is absolutely a gem.
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A few thoughts to share... Full disclosure I own 4 Shirogorov's including the M-111(also a Neon, 95T, and a Russian Dr Death), so I may be somewhat biased when I say that though they may be "production" they are not produced in anywhere near the quantity of a typical production run, nor are they produced as quickly or as easily as a typical production. There is much more human involvement throughout the process. I have had the opportunity to handle full customs produced from the custom division of Shirogorov and can tell you that I can't tell any appreciable difference between what they call production vs custom. The fit, the finish, the action etc, etc is the same.
As for the M-111 and details, notice how the carbon fiber handle is milled out around and underneath the pocket clip, such that the clip actually sits ever so slightly recessed. The tang of the blade has a uniquely milled pocket to catch and additional extension of the lockbar (never seen this done before). And for the viewers who might not have understood the term "MRBS", that would be Multi Row Bearing System and it no doubt contributes to the quality of the action.
BTW, as a side note if you want to talk expensive production, look at Rockstead (some models are $2000) but just like the Shiros, worth EVER PENNY IMO
Great review Nick, and BEST KNIFE channel on the tube!
Couldn't agree more! I have had my share of knives, but the 111 in CF and M390 is head and shoulders above anything I've ever owned and ever will. Absolutely nothing negative to say about it.
Here's something that not many people know either- every Shirogorov knife- "production" or custom division or full custom- every blade is hand ground.
Are they still that way or has it gone more of a production direction in 2 years?
@@Zondidjejsj as far as I know, Shirogorov have not changed their practices at all. Top-tier quality. They’ve recently announced that due to increased material costs globally, that they’ll have to slightly raise prices. So they didn’t skimp on quality when costs increased, they maintained quality and increased price.
"Paragon of fall-shuttitude" I just had to type that out. Gorgeous knife Nick! I appreciate you showing off all the beautiful machining.
When photos don't do a knife justice, there's Nick Shabazz. Nothing I'll ever be able to afford, but seriously, great video, I really appreciate how I got to know this knife vicariously through your video. It really helps me see "What to look for" in other knives, and truly appreciate the small details and fit/finish.
Maybe the most satisfying blade-handle ratio I've ever seen. That's a fine-looking piece.
Wow! Almost as nice as my Kershaw Shuffle! Great review!
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Awesome knife! Awesome review. You do an amazing job Nick! Very informative and really funny! Thank you for an awesome review
Great review, as always. I still can't get my mind around the fact that these are NOT custom knives...Every Shirogorov I have seen has been just beautiful in terms of design. And every Shiro I have handled has been perfect in fit, finish and action. I guess that level of perfection is expensive, even for a production knife. Thanks for your channel, Nick!
Yeah, Shirogorov's are addictive. Super-refined designs and manufacturing quality. I find myself pondering which fixed blades I can sell to buy another Shiro. Quality review Nick, as always.
Hey Nick thanks for the review and laughs. Since you've got to handle and carry both, would you prefer the Hati or 111? Would like to see a direct comparison between these two.
Nice review, Nick.
Recon 1 does do a pretty substantial mark up. If you find dealers in Europe or Russia, they're usually $200 cheaper. It's a bit more risky, but the dealers on bladeforums have been consistent and trustworthy
Wow.....that's stunning....
Nick, what say you about the suggestion (mine) that Shirogorov make a version of this scaled to about 3.5" (about 83% of the 111 size)? I think I'd need one...
God the sound that knife makes is exquisite
@Nick Shabazz you should do a review on the LAPG TBFK S35VN EDC Knife. It was a joke gift from a buddy of mine in security for not having a knife in my plate carrier for work, but it's a pretty good budget blade.
Shirogorov makes some of the most beautiful knives in the world in my opinion. This one in particular is just amazing looking. It looks very Sinkevich-esque but still very unique to Shiro.
Shiro makes some excellent knives.
There is a version without the fuller.
Yes there is. But one of the reason for the fuller is to open via thumb flick or 'spydie' flick.
when you pulled out the rat 1 i thought it was the rat 2 next to this knife😂
Snap, so did I!
That length would be useful for opening some of the 15kg sacks we have in one swift motion, as opposed to having to slice both sides. But yeah, $1100 is 18 months of fuel so maybe I'll keep on with two slicing actions for now.
This and the rask are fighting for my #1 grail spot
that fuller looks like it will put a little bit of whatever you're cutting right into the multi row bearing system.
Did the grimsmo rask replace the norseman as the peak of fall-shuttitude??
Great vid Nick, love the channel! Quick question, I just received a Shiro Neon Lite today and I'm able to pretty easily push the lock-bar over when it's engaged. Do you recall wether or not yours did this? I'm thinking it's defective, wanted to ask a pro before I return it:) Appreciate you sir!
+Chris Larson Bass Lessons This isn’t uncommon with Shirogorovs. Not their best look, but not terribly dangerous or bad either.
What if you could get it without a fuller at 890 USD?
Yeah I think you may need to pair this with a smaller blade for carry.
The shiro action lives up to the hype. I think everyone should have one in their collection even if just a neon.
Nice piece! Question what if Shirogorov came out with a smaller version that was between 3.00 and 3.5 inch blade OMG THAT WOULD ROCK! I'm a big Shirogorov fan, I own an f95 nudist, jeans, and canabis on washers, and cannabis on mrbs, and I recently sold my neon which I miss! I love the knife just wish it was a bit smaller!
+Rene Chavez I would love that!
I love this knife, the fuller looks nice but I think they would be a pain to keep clean
classy looking for sure, but I doubt it's within my price range. Shirogorov usually means spendy.
You should have the fiancé do a guest review.
Mr Nick I'm torn between this and a F3NS. I want 1 shirogorov and I love the liner lock with carbon plate. The big murdery size isn't a turn off for me. On the one hand I feel like F3NS is the perfect Shirogorov so it should win. But on the other hand, what if I have a very small collection of nice folders and the big awesome murdery one is my shiro? It's almost like an extra point for attitude.
I have daily carried my Herman slim. Love it. Almost pointless for me to even get a shirogorov. Maybe I lean 111 because my slim covers that F3NS size range???
I love the fuller too. Gawd I'm talking myself into the 111 but my only worry is I might regret passing on the perfect shirogorov which is still kinda arguably the F3NS in my mind.
Yeah the pocket clip is stiff. That's a negative. I love how easy the herman slim carries. But darn it if I get the F3NS I might regret not getting the big murdery one instead.
I need more Shiros.
You are right if one man made this knife it would be a justifiable price but on the same note it is amazing it is being mass produced and still completely perfect! End of the day... it's amazing and the price tag is legit.
Jason Powers it's not mass produced lmao
jimmyf1312 mass produced or production piece. Whatever you want to call it it isn't custom
Imo, if u can't really tell the difference between this& a custom, all things considered, who cares? If they can pull that kind of quality out of a production knife, good on them. I personally love it, but would go for something smaller
“People are going to start diving under tables” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
You should do a edc
Hey nick do you think that the boker pen is a good substitute to the nano oil
Daiwa reel oil is very similar and it's a lot cheaper
😍I'm in love
Knife perfection...
My diminishing value point is around $400. At that price I have the materials I want with the quality I obsess over . This knife just looks really great, but it's not better materially. It's all in your head Nick! We all have the illness to some extent, right?
Four years later... I now own two Shiro's. My $400 price point crept up some. The damascus CRK's and inlaid versions took me into $675 range. Shiro wasn't much farther. It's cool all my edc knives (lots or CRK's and the Shiro's) are true lefty versions. Still love the PM2 and Anthem. They needed an honorable mention.
i instantly fell in love with this knife. i cant afford it but that is a grail folder. if i could i would carry it everyday.
i carry a leatherman skeletool, victorinox cadet, zt 0450, and a scraper razor blade holder at work....but in my back pocket my big scary slicer is a spyderco military.
i do want an opinel no. 8 for my lunchbag. people ask why so many blades? well the 0450 is for my uses, the leatherman for utility, the cadet is non scary, and the razors are for deburring sharp lenses in the optical lab i work in.
i average 70-120 pairs of glasses inspected per hour. the sharp ones i take to a grinding wheel and clean it up with a razorblade. makes sense right?
im the gadget guy at work so people borrow my shit all the time. i may not want to lend out my good stuff so i have substitutes. its very unnecessary but thats just me.
its also a good way to test out gear lol
I agree, Nick. I live in the real world andI'd rather hear you talk about knives I can afford.
The sheer number of perfect little details on this beauty....but the size, that's something of a bummer. It's both murdery and stabby
They should make a smaller version at a lower price. Say 3.5" for $650-700.
The f3 would be that model.
wow. juuuust wow. that fuller is such a nice touch
OMG delica looks like the ladybug next to it hahah
I used to really like the logo but...not I just feel dirty looking at it. Tell the fiancé, Thanks for that imagery.
Nick live the videos as usually can you help me find one please? Blade forums to FB nothing. Had one guy trying to sell me one 200 over retail. Any help is appreciated 🙏🙏
very beautiful but the price is insane!
With Russia sanctions you won’t be able get one now.
That was an entertaining review. "Murdery"...LOL.
You got close, but there was no mention of the motor oil covered cheese. Disappointed.
Fuller. Not a blood gutter?
Nope, fullers have always been about reducing weight and increasing stiffness. "Blood groove" is a modern misconception.
It looks like a ZT0770.
If you can live with Elmax and G10 instead of M390 and CF Recon1 sells those versions of this for $300 less than this M390/CF one that is reviewed here. With demand outpacing supply Recon1's pricing is not likely to change for the forseeable future. There are 1 or 2 sellers based in Russia that undercut them by about $200 (because they are buying direct from Shirogorov and marking up, they are not actual dealers) and will sell worldwide but there are more risks and less warranty by going that route. Their inventory is also nowhere near what Recon1s is at any given time. I've heard rumors from people that live local to Recon1 that it "seems like a front for something" or whatever that means but any time I've bought from them my order shipped within 2 hours and they shipped it USPS Express for free. If Shirogorov sold direct to us like it does the rest of the world these knives sure would provide a lot more "value". Or, their increased accessibility would drive up demand and they'd always be sold out and the prices would then hit ridiculous levels on the secondary market. No way to know for sure, but I do know that the 111 is a fantastic knife. It is the only knife in my current collection that isn't a full titanium framelock.
if I had a nickel for everytime "niko" or "frankie and bird" were mentioned in your videos...just get a room already lol
"Not gonna screw with it"...ehh ehh☝🏼👆🏼😜
That got super deep at the end
More on that tomorrow, actually.
Woof. It would be fun to rent for a week just to experience it. I know in my heart the marriage wouldn't last.
For $1100 I'd rather have something custom to my specifications. Also M390 isn't bad, but at a grand I want S110v or REX. I do like the knife though, but more realistically at around $600.
For what it's worth, for a grand, I'd want M390 over S110V :)
Nick Shabazz, why?
Nick Shabazz I'd like to know why. Could it be ease of sharpening ;)
The metallurgy is better in the M390 also ease of sharpening and edge retention. I'm with him on this one.
Herb Toker I dont think you will find too many people who are going to agree with you on the s110 vs m390 front. M390 is superior in every category. Im a contractor and every single tool I have sees a lot of use. My work EDC on the jobsite is the Bento Box M390 PM2. The blade steel has surpassed all of my expectations, its resistance to corrosion is amazing.
freakin huge and murdery are Nick Shabazz code words for knives that would send me to jail. gi-freakin-normous might be a new one?
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Damn you Nick, now all I see is the freaking Fox wearing a ball gag. ...
I feel the price tag blinded nick to a lot of flaws he would normally point out.
Nick did your fiance divorce you and run out the front door, saying I'll never marry that jackass now.Lol
Only discovered Recon 1 about a week ago hahaha. AAAAND they're only 15 minutes away from me!! Goodbye monies.. my wallet will forever be empty XD
Over a grand for a pocket knife? What the f*ck?!?! I'm out! Thumbs up!
Not worth $1100+
I refuse to ever pay that for any knife, honestly been rethinking the whole expensive knife thing and will probably never go over 450 again. Thats really my cut off. I am a real user not collector. Plenty of good users that " bring me joy for under 450.00 like my zt 0392 that i am carrying right now. No bling, just pure blacked out murdery DLC. Incase a ninja runs through my living room and i need to slay him. Lol. I always wanted a shiro but just cant justify it or even the size like you pointed out. Honestly hate to say it but would consider a great clone of a smaller shiro if the opportunity presents itself. Peace Nicky
olmmedic I agree, I think think that the most I would ever want to pay for a knife is a $600.00 for a Norseman, only because there are so few, otherwise ZTE does all I need....... the true cost of the knife is the price you pay, minus the price you can sell it for, I don't know what the resale of the Shiro, but I bet they trad pretty hign, so as long as you take care of it you should get out of it without to bad of a bath....
Lol I have trouble going above 100 CAD.
Dont support buying clones.
olmmedic I once handled a shiro clone and it's nothing like a shiro; it's garbage
Nick crying over another Shiro