They’re both 3mm** in thickness, not 30mm. I misspoke! Also - there is now a 4” version of the clone available for those wanting one. I ordered one and am planning to do another video soon. m.dhgate.com/product/premium-large-exo-dual-edge-gravity-folding/1014182097.html
Thank you man! Dude I came across the clone on Amazon and couldn’t resist. One day when the kids are grown and I can justify the price of a real one I will have it but till then this will do👍🏻
You’re welcome! For the price I don’t think it’s a bad knife. The only downside is the D2 steel but i hope you enjoy it. There’s very little that could go wrong with it. Take care!
@@gigilacolooking at the tanto version right now. D2 isn’t half bad, it’s the highest end steel I currently own. My daily before that was 8cr, still going strong. My normal otf is 440C (not terrible either. I think $50 for a d2 blade is great, based on Civivi knives with d2 being about that much. (Sometimes less)
Setting aside comparing it to the clone for a second. That was probably the best review of the exo that I have seen. Or at least covered the wiggle and rattle better then any other review that I have seen. Kinda shocking comparing the clones to the originals and seeing how often the cheap clones seem to have tighter tolerances than the originals. Especially considering the price. Thanks as always.
Thank you again for your support! Hearing that my reviews are helping people really means a lot to me. I mean that sincerely. As for your comment about clones often being close to the original - I absolutely agree. I remember getting my first Microtech after using a fake for some time and thinking “wait - did I just get another fake?”. Bit of a shock but there are times when the fake is as good if not better than the original. The Vespa scarab, for example, is better than the original from my experience.
I agree - I was surprised as well. I used “China MT Knives Store” but there are several others. For the price it’s not bad at all. I hope you enjoy yours and thanks for your comment man!
@@GigiEDC Can vouch for this store as well, I love the version they sent me. Plus the real one is a bit too overpriced imo.. End of the day it's a part of my collection, and not a edc
Я могу не понять. Я купил настоящий нож и подделку. Я хотел такой же размер для подделки, но, к сожалению, они их не производят. Оригинальный нож меньшего размера покупать не хотела, потому что мне нравится больший, да и стоил он дорого) спасибо за комментарий)
If the clone has a reversable pocket clip that would be amzing. I know it wouldnt be a big deal jjst to carry it left handed as is because by design u can just blade would be faci g wrong way lol. Great video mate
Wait do all reate gravity knives have that much blade play or is yours from bladeHQ defective? I've seen probably 10 video reviews on reate exo and I don't think anyone pointed that out. I always wanted one but there is no way I would pay for a knife with a blade that loose.
From what I’ve been told, the smaller models are better when it comes to rattle although I don’t know by how much. The blade on the OG model is so loose that I think it’ll impact function honestly. Take care and thank you for your comment!
I have 4 exos i love them. Now when talking about the rattling and loosness. If you grip that knife the rattling goes away so when you are using it it is solid more solid then any otf because you can controll the pressure applied to the blade. Which most it not all OTF habe blade play when in hand. In my opinion so what as long as its solid when i have it in hand. Its the mechanisim that attracts me to it ...i can hanfle a little rsttle
Absolutely. I commented on that towards the end and it’s possible mine wasn’t a good representation of how most Exos are. Take care and enjoy your knives!
I love it! This is the same model that’s sold on Amazon, they also just released the 4” version available on DHgate. I talked them into making it and I’m waiting to get it in.
Absolutely my friend but this knife in particular has no spring, it’s a gravity knife. Yes some blade play is to be expected but should be within reason unlike this particular Exo. Take care!
The exo m does come with the same looking clip. To be honest, that's a pretty good fake. Im still going to purchase the exo mini just to complete the set.
You are comparing a clone of Exo-M (3.25" blade) with a geniune Exo (3.75) version. The clone is a great fidget tool but unfortunately it has unusable stiffest clip and the knife prone to open in a pocket to bite your hand with very sharp tip in case you don't put a safety lock on.
Yes, you’re right! Originally I had the names of both in the title but it seemed too wordy so I changed it. Not exactly apples to apples but I thought it would at least demonstrate differences in quality, You’re absolutely right about the pocket clip too, great observation. I forgot to mention that - it really is unbelievably stiff. Take care!
hi Gigi, love your content and found your channel looking for good otf clones. I was surprised to see your latest video was about a knife i own too. I have a genuine one from bladehq but mine has a couple differences compared to yours. First off mine came with a clip. Second mine has significantly less rattle than yours. When holding mine normally you can hear it rattle but when im pinching it you can't hear it rattle at all and you can feel it just barely moving. A friend of mine owns two of them so next time i see him i will do the same rattle test you do to all three of them and upload it.
Thank you for your support brother! It means a lot! Hopefully I’ll post some more videos soon, and yes the same thing applies to this knife here (genuine one) - when holding it closed there’s very little rattle. Looking back, maybe I was a bit too harsh on this knife but I felt the blade play to be unnecessarily excessive. I don’t think it would’ve caused a failure though. Take care and I hope you enjoy your knife!
@@GigiEDC I don't think you were too harsh or anything like that. I like that you seem to know a lot about these and can spot flaws pretty effortlessly. I prefer honest criticisms. I was just pointing out that mine didn't rattle like yours. I haven't hung out with my friend that owns two yet so i haven't been able to compare them all yet but i will when i can.
Thank you again for your kind words and support, it genuinely means a lot to me. When you compare your’s to your friend’s I’d love to know what you think. Take care!
Since the algorithm likes comments lol. Which store did you use? Was looking at the one on jufule. After watching some (most) of your other videos I did order a hifinder delta frag combat troodon. Figured I would wait to see if they adjusted the blade shape on the big dragon like you mentioned. Thanks.
Thank you for boosting the algorithm and watching brother! I used “China MT Knives Store” but there’s a few sellers. Some are $60 but after seeing the videos they sent me, they appear to be the same exact knife. And I hope you like your HiFinder! Did you receive it yet? And is it the M390 version?
@@GigiEDC Have not received it yet. Will See how the shipping to Colorado goes. I got the D2 tanto Delta Frag. I love the dagger shapes but from a user standpoint the geometry of the dagger is a bit lacking. So got the tanto as a user/abuser and I think will wait and get the Gen 3 with the dagger since it has the longer blade. Guess also see how the over all alixpress purchase goes since it is my first order there. Thanks again.
I hope you like them! Tantos are definitely more practical. If your tanto D2 is a HiFinder, you’ll probably like it. I’ve had good experiences with them. Hopefully Vespa will come out with a single edge Gen III CT soon as well. In the mean time I’m thinking about picking up a Vespa Scarab single edge. Take care and if you want, update me when you get them in. Thanks for the support!
Absolutely my friend! Here you go - $38.50 | MT Produced Gravity Knife Multi-function Knives D2 Blade Aluminum Alloy Handle Knife Outdoor New Small knif a.aliexpress.com/_mO84aLo
@@davidcsudom Good question! They’re not showing the side with the lock on AliExpress. For shipping reasons they usually don’t show pictures of the lock but you can always message them and ask for a picture. Take care!
Hello Gigi, I am a dao manufacturer from China, and I really like your evaluation video. If you need, I can provide the clone dao you want to evaluate for free, so that we can better improve the quality of products
They’re both 3mm** in thickness, not 30mm. I misspoke!
Also - there is now a 4” version of the clone available for those wanting one. I ordered one and am planning to do another video soon.
m.dhgate.com/product/premium-large-exo-dual-edge-gravity-folding/1014182097.html
Thank you man! Dude I came across the clone on Amazon and couldn’t resist. One day when the kids are grown and I can justify the price of a real one I will have it but till then this will do👍🏻
You’re welcome! For the price I don’t think it’s a bad knife. The only downside is the D2 steel but i hope you enjoy it. There’s very little that could go wrong with it. Take care!
What was the listing name on amazon? I can't find it.😢
@@DefrostedNeanderthal It was labeled under carrot knife on Amazon.
@@DefrostedNeanderthal”carrot knife” I believe
@@gigilacolooking at the tanto version right now. D2 isn’t half bad, it’s the highest end steel I currently own. My daily before that was 8cr, still going strong. My normal otf is 440C (not terrible either. I think $50 for a d2 blade is great, based on Civivi knives with d2 being about that much. (Sometimes less)
The orig one is good example how they milk knife collectors for money 😂😂
Setting aside comparing it to the clone for a second. That was probably the best review of the exo that I have seen. Or at least covered the wiggle and rattle better then any other review that I have seen. Kinda shocking comparing the clones to the originals and seeing how often the cheap clones seem to have tighter tolerances than the originals. Especially considering the price. Thanks as always.
Thank you again for your support! Hearing that my reviews are helping people really means a lot to me. I mean that sincerely. As for your comment about clones often being close to the original - I absolutely agree. I remember getting my first Microtech after using a fake for some time and thinking “wait - did I just get another fake?”. Bit of a shock but there are times when the fake is as good if not better than the original. The Vespa scarab, for example, is better than the original from my experience.
Thats crazy how close they are given the price differences. Just bought a $40 clone myself, and i hope its as good as yours seems to be.
I agree - I was surprised as well. I used “China MT Knives Store” but there are several others. For the price it’s not bad at all. I hope you enjoy yours and thanks for your comment man!
@@GigiEDC Can vouch for this store as well, I love the version they sent me. Plus the real one is a bit too overpriced imo.. End of the day it's a part of my collection, and not a edc
I hear that, that’s what I’m doing with it also. Take care brother!
Самое удивительное что ты сравниваешь разные модели и из-за этого и получается различие между оригинальной версии и реплики
Я могу не понять. Я купил настоящий нож и подделку. Я хотел такой же размер для подделки, но, к сожалению, они их не производят. Оригинальный нож меньшего размера покупать не хотела, потому что мне нравится больший, да и стоил он дорого) спасибо за комментарий)
If the clone has a reversable pocket clip that would be amzing. I know it wouldnt be a big deal jjst to carry it left handed as is because by design u can just blade would be faci g wrong way lol. Great video mate
I agree, that would be a great design. Thank you again for your comments my friend, take care!
Wait do all reate gravity knives have that much blade play or is yours from bladeHQ defective? I've seen probably 10 video reviews on reate exo and I don't think anyone pointed that out. I always wanted one but there is no way I would pay for a knife with a blade that loose.
From what I’ve been told, the smaller models are better when it comes to rattle although I don’t know by how much. The blade on the OG model is so loose that I think it’ll impact function honestly. Take care and thank you for your comment!
I have 4 exos i love them. Now when talking about the rattling and loosness. If you grip that knife the rattling goes away so when you are using it it is solid more solid then any otf because you can controll the pressure applied to the blade. Which most it not all OTF habe blade play when in hand. In my opinion so what as long as its solid when i have it in hand. Its the mechanisim that attracts me to it ...i can hanfle a little rsttle
Absolutely. I commented on that towards the end and it’s possible mine wasn’t a good representation of how most Exos are. Take care and enjoy your knives!
if your within the u.s. at all , would you trade/swap/barter for one perhaps ? i am on the hunt for one here , thanks > tom !
So got my fake from dhgate, 22 bucks perfect zero rattle.
Glad you like it bro!
I’ve heard the Amazon one is just as good lol.
I love it! This is the same model that’s sold on Amazon, they also just released the 4” version available on DHgate. I talked them into making it and I’m waiting to get it in.
I love Elmax and titanium, but not worth the extra $250
I hear you! I’d love to see a budget model come out using 7075 aluminum instead of titanium.
Auto OTFs have a spring to overcome the friction. Pure gravity needs some play to operate
Absolutely my friend but this knife in particular has no spring, it’s a gravity knife. Yes some blade play is to be expected but should be within reason unlike this particular Exo. Take care!
I have a real EXO-M. Doesn't have nearly the slop of your larger one. Small amount of play and when gripped it has none.
I’ll have to check it out and compare them then. Glad to hear it’s not an issue across the board. Thanks for your comment, take care!
The exo m does come with the same looking clip. To be honest, that's a pretty good fake. Im still going to purchase the exo mini just to complete the set.
I hope you enjoy your new Exo!
You are comparing a clone of Exo-M (3.25" blade) with a geniune Exo (3.75) version. The clone is a great fidget tool but unfortunately it has unusable stiffest clip and the knife prone to open in a pocket to bite your hand with very sharp tip in case you don't put a safety lock on.
Yes, you’re right! Originally I had the names of both in the title but it seemed too wordy so I changed it. Not exactly apples to apples but I thought it would at least demonstrate differences in quality, You’re absolutely right about the pocket clip too, great observation. I forgot to mention that - it really is unbelievably stiff. Take care!
hi Gigi, love your content and found your channel looking for good otf clones. I was surprised to see your latest video was about a knife i own too. I have a genuine one from bladehq but mine has a couple differences compared to yours. First off mine came with a clip. Second mine has significantly less rattle than yours. When holding mine normally you can hear it rattle but when im pinching it you can't hear it rattle at all and you can feel it just barely moving.
A friend of mine owns two of them so next time i see him i will do the same rattle test you do to all three of them and upload it.
Thank you for your support brother! It means a lot! Hopefully I’ll post some more videos soon, and yes the same thing applies to this knife here (genuine one) - when holding it closed there’s very little rattle. Looking back, maybe I was a bit too harsh on this knife but I felt the blade play to be unnecessarily excessive. I don’t think it would’ve caused a failure though. Take care and I hope you enjoy your knife!
@@GigiEDC I don't think you were too harsh or anything like that. I like that you seem to know a lot about these and can spot flaws pretty effortlessly. I prefer honest criticisms. I was just pointing out that mine didn't rattle like yours. I haven't hung out with my friend that owns two yet so i haven't been able to compare them all yet but i will when i can.
Thank you again for your kind words and support, it genuinely means a lot to me. When you compare your’s to your friend’s I’d love to know what you think. Take care!
Since the algorithm likes comments lol. Which store did you use? Was looking at the one on jufule. After watching some (most) of your other videos I did order a hifinder delta frag combat troodon. Figured I would wait to see if they adjusted the blade shape on the big dragon like you mentioned. Thanks.
Thank you for boosting the algorithm and watching brother! I used “China MT Knives Store” but there’s a few sellers. Some are $60 but after seeing the videos they sent me, they appear to be the same exact knife. And I hope you like your HiFinder! Did you receive it yet? And is it the M390 version?
@@GigiEDC Have not received it yet. Will See how the shipping to Colorado goes. I got the D2 tanto Delta Frag. I love the dagger shapes but from a user standpoint the geometry of the dagger is a bit lacking. So got the tanto as a user/abuser and I think will wait and get the Gen 3 with the dagger since it has the longer blade. Guess also see how the over all alixpress purchase goes since it is my first order there. Thanks again.
I hope you like them! Tantos are definitely more practical. If your tanto D2 is a HiFinder, you’ll probably like it. I’ve had good experiences with them. Hopefully Vespa will come out with a single edge Gen III CT soon as well. In the mean time I’m thinking about picking up a Vespa Scarab single edge. Take care and if you want, update me when you get them in. Thanks for the support!
Just talked to the guy from CHEEDC - Vespa apparently fixed the issue. I just bought one and I’ll update when it arrives!
Hey Gigi, I would like to get the clone one from aliexpress, could you send me the link for yours
Absolutely my friend! Here you go -
$38.50 | MT Produced Gravity Knife Multi-function Knives D2 Blade Aluminum Alloy Handle Knife Outdoor New Small knif
a.aliexpress.com/_mO84aLo
@@GigiEDCbut how can it that the one you sent me the link to, doesnt have a lock, but the one you have, does?
@@davidcsudom Good question! They’re not showing the side with the lock on AliExpress. For shipping reasons they usually don’t show pictures of the lock but you can always message them and ask for a picture. Take care!
Hello Gigi, I am a dao manufacturer from China, and I really like your evaluation video. If you need, I can provide the clone dao you want to evaluate for free, so that we can better improve the quality of products
Hello, thank you for your comment! I’m interested in your offer. What is the best way to contact you? Thank you and take care!
Feel free to contact me at lacorsiogigi@gmail.com
I’m looking forward to hearing from you!
@@GigiEDC I have sent a message to your email
Temu has them
They got the same junk clone on Amazon for 30$
I saw that, not bad for the price if you want something to play around with. Wouldn’t expect much use from the blade though. Thanks for commenting!