Nick modifies his new BladeHQ Exclusive M4 Spyderco Shaman (Fixed Upload)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 มี.ค. 2019
- Today, we'll take a look at the BladeHQ Exclusive Spyderco Shaman in M4 steel, and you'll experience one of my very favorite ways of completely voiding a new knife's warranty: modifications to make the scales non-ugly and make the knife 'mine'. When they become more widely available, it'll be here: www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderc...
(Sorry about the first version, got cut off for some reason! Thanks TH-cam.) - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Sorry about that, TH-cam appears to have truncated the first upload for some reason. Here's the whole thing!
Thanks Nick... we were worried
wonder if they made a shaman in damascus
A camp stove in the back yard or on the balcony may be a better idea.
Why no low carry clip?
Nick Shabazz I have to say, I didn't particularly like or dislike the jade- I found myself on neutral ground. But after the dye job, well... let's just say I'm not sure I can keep it jade if I purchase the knife. Beautiful result!
The Shaman is the knife that I carry 90% of the time. It's freaking amazing. The only problem it's caused is my wife asking why I keep buying knives if I carry the same one all the time.
The ultimate question.
Im not married so i cant say same, but my parents say the same thing
Better is this question when german police stopps me: For what do you need a knife ? Can´t believe....
@@MrRob-dd2hr it's the best tool you can carry but it scares people that never used the tool.
@@MrRob-dd2hr sorry you have to live there and deal with that.
A Shaman to dye for.
Take my like and leave
As a sheer coincidence, I bought a M4 Shaman a couple of weeks ago. Micarta scales. I usually prefer a smaller knife, then I got a Manix 2 and liked it a lot. Same with a PM2. Decided to try out the Shaman and don't mind telling you that I'm impressed. Love the thing.
I actually like the jade g10 on this one.
Love Jade. have it on two/m4 PM2s
Agreed-- good jade G10 is one of the more interesting and cool-looking materials for covers.
Agreed, it’s a LITTLE cartoony but not in a bad way
To each his own. I personally think the jade g10 is butt ugly. My wife loves it though, so we have a few BladeHq exclusives that have the jade scales.
Me too
Issue with dying G-10 (as opposed to FRN or other scale materials) is that G-10 is non-porous. So you're only getting the top layer (which is why you can still see the jade when the flashlight shines though) and, depending on how much wear and tear you put on your knives, you'll start getting ugly spots where that top layer has gotten scratched up or worn down. You can always re-dye, but the finish will be a little uneven. This is why I generally prefer after-market scales to RIT dying G-10. But, if you don't put that much wear and tear on it or don't mind re-dying or unevenness, it works. Also, adding a little bit of white vinegar to the powdered RIT helps.
I agree. Also, I really like the jade translucent G10. I would have bought them off him and he could have used the money to buy whatever scales he prefers lol
I'm just gonna go into the other room and dye... I haven't laughed that hard in a while. Thanks Nick. Fantastic video. I love the change you made plus the advice to would-be knife modders. Nice work as always.
You make reassembling a knife look so easy. I crossthreaded the pivot screws of my first Shaman.
That's pretty awesome! Nice dye job. I appreciate some transparency.
I bet spyderco loves Nick. He is truly their best salesman. Not only does he make everyone love spyderco, he encourages buying more just to mod
Looks OUTSTANDING!!!
Love that it maintained its translucence - in a much more attractive color!
Excellent, as usual! 🙌🏻💙
Picked up one on the secondary market. Fantastic knife. My first Spyderco since my 94 Proventor. I would not have liked the scales if they weren't translucent. I think the see through makes it kinda cool.
Awesome Nick looks good and you changed up the usual I really like this video I actually learned a good easy way to Dye scales
I have the standard S30V version and I love it so much. I can just imagine how you feel about your M4 version. Great video Sir Nick.
nice video, and nice work. keep us informed about how well the dyed scales hold up.
Congrats, that came out awesome!
Jade scales tend to be one of those love or hate things. I love mine.
I always enjoy your vids Nick. Thank you
Beautiful dye color👍🏻⭐⭐⭐ Love your channel. So educative. I'm a subscriber and watch your videos on a regular base. Love your understated jokes and your quick replic. Regards from Norway👍🏻🤠 Keep em' coming👍🏻
Dude. That’s a wicked custom job. 👍
“I’ll certainly take a little bit of smurf action...ahh in this particular context that is” lmfao
"listening to a jackass dye a knife blue." Love it! Just ordered one of these in its regular s30v/black g10 variant. First Spyderco.
I also don't love the jade G10 - so this is a significant improvement (for me). Thanks for sharing!
Cool video! I enjoy watching others do the things that I think of doing, but I’m too worried to do.
That knife turned out great!
I agree that the original color had to go. Lol.
Thanks again.
Great, informative and hilarious...
And I do hope this version will be back at a descent price. Pre-dyed if possible.
Just ordered my 1st shaman. I love the manix 2 so I decided to give it a shot. Found a deal I couldn’t pass.
Love it! Very entertaining video as usual
I love how you add “itude” to things. Especially “smurfitude”
Looks great. It's always nice when a good thing can be turned into a great thing.
The recent factory 2nd sale made me a Shaman owner. Guess I'll look at videos about it until it arrives. 😊 Great looking dye job on those scales.
Now that’s a nice Shaman!!! I’m an HVAC tech and EDC the Shaman S30V and it kicked the ZT0562 out of the pocket.
Great video Nick!
Adding a sharpening choil can make a difference in long time EDC usage and edge touch ups. All of my Leatherman Waves, and Charges received a choil on the PE blade.
Nice video Nick. Looks killer !!
Turned out awesome looking...will be doing that to mine when I get it...probably try different color but like the blue 👍
All we need now it the z Hunter in m4
One of the best big carry knives👍🏼
It's a beaut for sure! Nice job.
Nice one, Nick Well done!
You got it first to make us want it even more. Yea agree on that jade g10
That looks fantastic!
"If you like bile you're gonna love jade G10" Haha so funny. :-)
God this made me want to cry. I LOVE the Jade G10 scales and would love to have one! I missed all the sprint runs in them and they don’t appear to ever be going to make any more.
Cool video and great job!
I love the jade scales. I have 3 of these BHQ exclusives in jade.
Still need to get one of those.
I know you don't review MT because of the hardware. But, the Socom Elite uses all torx. I like small knives but the SE is close to perfect. It's a beast with a T20 pivot, highest grade aluminum, huge liner lock. It's light for the size and carries well.
I too, am not a Jade G-10 lover. I RIT dyed my Jade M4 PM2 to a forest green. Worked great but took quite a long time to get it to the color I wanted.
The jade looks way better than the stock black version I have imo.
11:46 Nick laughs like Dr. Hibbert
First video of your I've watched,🤔 funny, entertaining, educational, enjoyable,😉 thanks. 👍
Thanks for the video I was able to grab one because of it if not I would have found out to late .👍
I would have swapped the scales from the other one.
I think I've modded 98% of all the gear I use.
very nicely done.
Can't wait till Tuesday
Blue alpinist making an appearance. Very nice!
That's a fantastic improvement!
I too like the Shaman and only bought one because of the Nick Gem rating. The only issue I have is that the choil pecker on the blade hits my finger upon closing when I disengage the compression lock. I'll need to send it off to razors edge for correction if the Shaman ever makes into my heavy carry rotation. But why spyderco....why?
I'm going to pick one up as soon as it's for sale. I'm a bit worried it's too similar to the PM2 which I own and love.
Looks way better.
Finally, a view into The Batcave.
I really like the shaman I've one for a little over a year .
I will probably get the knew one as well
"Suicide Blue" - dyed by your own hand. Nice!
Thanks bro!
oh wow, nice watch!
I thought of you the minute I saw it on Blade HQ!
Wow! Sold out in under five minutes.
Looks nice
Great story!
Now ... all it needs is a deep carry clip. Very nice
I got a look at these compression lock ! and they use the liner lock as a block like the triad lock and being on the back you don't have to put your finger in the guillotine ! now that should be a very strong lock ! I was thinking they were regular liner locks just on the top ! have to take another lock at these !.
Thats my flashlight, love that monstrous Olight. Hey the knife ain't bad either. Hope I can get my hands on one. How do you think a dark red dye would look? Don't wanna end up with a pink knife for sure. Great vid as always Nick
I like the jade scales on Spydercos.
6:29 Everyone learns new words with nick shabazz!
good job
I couldn't wait to like this video. I hit the thumbs up icon with alacrity.
I was wondering how you prevent your fingers from getting blue every time you hold your knife?
Nick! Great video. I'm about to attempt my first dye.(on the exact knife too!) Could you please tell me the amount of water you used in your stove pot? I'm going to try and mix of two colors to achieve the color I want.
Hey nick have you had a chance to handle the viper technocut fortis I would think that knife would make a great piece to review.
I have been waiting to dye several of my Jade G10 models, you have just forced me to finally make the change.
Well that sold out fast... Bummer! I actually really like the black-on-black DLC variant, but the M4 for $10 *less* is a no-brainier. Would love to see DLC on a nicer steel for the next sprint run.
OT. but is someone doing custom bit driver for 4mm bits?
I need to file the top edge of my Spyderwolf. Can I use the ceramic file set?
Get that Wiha/Boker stubby torx driver from knives and tools website. Its only £11 plus £3 odd shipping. Its really nice quality. It works great in my Spyderco knives. Comes with 7 Wiha torx bits. Magnetic holder.
Give it a two tone protective coating for the less corrosion resistant M4 blade and you'd really have an Instagram ready knife with that blurple handle.
dream knife
I love the "Go in the other room and die" bit. I can just imgaine a To-Do List for today and at the end just "Go into the other room and die."
Just walk into the other room and collaspe as if someone flipped a switch.
Woah, didn't think you'd have a video up that quick...For the record, I still think the Caribbean is the natural evolution of the PM2. Only issues being social stigma and local laws, neither of which are an issue for me.
I really really want some of those jade scales for my Shaman. Can’t find any. 😞
Came across the channel about 2 weeks great Channel about a Benchmade 551 - 1 CPM 20cv can anybody tell me what angle I should put on the blade thank you
Jade G10 is an acquired taste that I REALLY like.
What torx set are you using? Those things are beautiful
I've avoided blades with the jade g10. It just doesn't catch my eye at all. I remember when you put the black vinegar patina on your opinel. I always think of that whenever I get the idea to do something on my own.
Ooooh, thinking about doing this to my tan civivi praxis because after carrying it for a week, my jeans have died a blue line across the g10 from where it rides in my pocket.
Still waiting for the cruwear/micarta combo
Is that coming out? Its sounds amazing.
I hope this is true. I would wait for that too.
I love micarta so much.
It's fantastic
I got one and it's sweeet
These are going to fly off the shelves.
Trying to decide between the shamen or the smock
A ceramic coating on the blade would be nice to help out with corrosion issues
They gotta make it in some more steels right
What color Rit Dye Did you use Nick please and Thanks.
How can it be better than PM2 when flipper tab is intruding on lock?????
what drivers are you using for the torx bit to remove the clip and scales
I second this question
www.scoutleatherco.com/product/hex-bit-driver-round-shorty