Spyderco Watu Review - C251CFP

Review of the Spyderco Watu
Thanks to the Millie, PM2, Para3 Club, and Cutlery Shoppe for putting together the Cut Club Box and allowing me to review the Watu.
Millie, PM2, Para 3 Facebook Group - / milliepm2p3club
Cutlery Shoppe - cutleryshoppe....
Spyderco Watu - cutleryshoppe....
-------Specs-------
Blade Length - 3.26" (83mm)
Closed Length - 4.17" (106mm)
Overall Length - 7.35" (187mm)
Handle Thickness - 0.41” (10.5mm)
Blade Thickness - 0.098" (2.5mm)
Weight - 3.0oz (85g)
Blade Type - Clip Point
Blade Grind - Full Flat Ground
Steel - CPM 20CV
Handle Material - Carbon Fiber/G10 Composite
Lock Type - Compression Lock
Clip Position - Right/Left Side Tip-up
Pivot Type - Bronze Washers
Origin - Taichung Taiwan
Price - $260 MSRP, $182 Street
Behind the Edge Thickness - .020"
-------Time Stamps-------
00:00 - Intro
01:24 - Specs
03:36 - Size Comparison
04:45 - Design
13:16 - Build Quality
14:15 - Summary
14:51 - Why you should or shouldn't buy it
-------Links-------
Cut Club Box Unboxing Video - • Unboxing of the Cut Cl...
CPM 20CV Steel - knifesteelnerd...
Spyderco Watu - www.spyderco.c...
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[@johnlobiondo333]

Just bought one of three left at st Nick's knives. Love the anesthetics, great review

[@PotatoCheese]

Hey wes, just considering a watu at the moment and rewatching this review. I miss your videos, they were/are some of my favourites. Hope you're doing well

[@carpenoctem9869]

I like the overall compact unique design. Only waiting if they come out w/color options in G10, fix the closing nub on compression lock, & as you mentioned if it add jimping on spine, it would complete the great ergos!!

[@greamatter]

I have an SOG ultra xr made from carbon fiber. It isn't always just for looks.

[@beardedgear]

Great video Wes! The watu is such a funky knife 😂

[@ThePocketPerspective]

Thanks Jake. Yeah definitely different.

[@babsmaster1993]

I love the watu, I wish they would rock some micarta scales on it

[@odomandr]

I like my watu even more every time I carry it.

[@NedKnives]

I like it!! It’s kinda funky, but seems like a pretty versatile blade shape. If I get one I might get some custom scales & move the compression lock cut out down a bit like you suggested😉🤙🏼

[@ThePocketPerspective]

Yeah, way different, but appeals to me.

[@gonzalomcordovez]

cool review man. it's kinda weird looking for me but looks sharp and slicy as heck :)

[@timothyoutman7427]

As a lefty I wouldn't call it "fully ambidextrous". Great that the clip goes both ways but the lock needs consideration in that claim. Back lock and axis/ball bearing locks are fully Ambi (exactly the same with either hand). If the comp lock was fully ambi they wouldn't produce a left hand PM2.

[@ThePocketPerspective]

Point taken.

[@MattP-BandB]

Great review. I have no love for the compression lock though. Definitely an interesting knife however. Have a great day.

[@ThePocketPerspective]

Yeah, one of the first ethnic series knives that interests me from Spyderco.