I realized yesterday that I don't feel comfortable buying a knife unless you've given it the full good, great, bad and ugly. Your reviews are just so informative, you touch on every point I want to hear about, and I love that I can trust your honesty and integrity as a gear reviewer. Thanks for all you do, Nick! I'm gonna go buy one of these now hehe
Nick's reviews are great. Just remember he is a urban light use carrier. His preferences reflect that. If you want a knife for hard use, that is outside Nick's wheel house and you may want to seek out other reviewers.
MrGeerbear that's why I enjoy his reviews, I think I'm a bit tougher on my knives than Nick is to his, but that's just occupational hazard- I'd say im sitting comfortably and medium use. The only time I need anything sturdier is when I'm camping with my family and in laws, for which I have a whole other set of knives and tools to drool over >_>
I can't get over the fact that I think the knife looks like a pigeons head when it's closed an you cover everything from the finger choil down. Quite literally a pocket pecker. Great review Nick!
Nick, Thanks for your review on the Cutjack. Just received mine in the mail yesterday and I'm carrying it today. This thing is a absolute GEM! You are correct, the materials used and the price it goes for you have to love this thing. Thanks, man!
It's a great knife and been my EDC for the past 3 years. The flipper isn't great though and if I try to fidget with it it tends to beat up my finger because of the jimping on the flipper. I have also found that my finger tends to run along the scales behind the flipper when I open it and they are a little sharp. I have never been cut by it but it is not the most comfortable. I recently replaced it with a rat 2 partially to try a smaller knife and partially to try only having a thumb stud instead. Had it for a few days and so far it's been great. Both great knives and I can definitely recommend them both.
when I received mine, It had no thread locker what so ever. For 3 days I dealt with the screws coming loose and almost falling out. but hey, at least I didnt have to use heat to unlock anything. Just added blue locker and I was back in business
I actually quite like this, I might snipe one some day. My dislike of liner locks goes away when you give me a finger choil on the blade. although rumors of a 3 inch version in d2 will get me to hold off for a bit.
Hey Nickius Shabazzius, I just got a new D2 Cutjack and it had no loctite at all, which made the pivot screw come a bit undone before I took it apart and removed the over oiling and "fixed" it with a little less oil and some blue medium loc tite.
Just got a CutJack - love it so far, except that the detent is *brutal*. I assume it will loosen up (and I haven't tuned it yet), but damn - it's wearing out my index finger!
thats how it was for me. Detent was rough for a while. it does loosen up after a few hundred flips. it kinda reminds me of a good leather glove or shoe. breaks in nicely and lasts forever.
I would like to try fixing the pocket clip’s “landing pad”. I would add material like jb weld and use plumbers putty as a border to contain it while it dries.
Appreciate the review Nick especially after seeing your review of the more expensive CutJack. The value of this model is most compelling. I'll add it to my list after I order my Benchmade 390-2.
Wanting to buyers, I bought this knife after watching this review and it came with an action that would not flip. When I tried to disassemble the knife to figure out what was wrong, the screws stripped out immediately. These are not very consistent from Steel Will, and I just wanted to put that knowledge out there. I wish you better luck than me!
Nick, you have to try out an Edison Nouveau Premiere with a gold nib. It's expensive, but that pen made me stop looking for other fountain pens. They're just amazing in the writing compartment, beautiful in the looks and a pleasure in the hands. And the threads are incredibly nice.
Totally agree , love this knife, carries light cuts great. My only complaint is my knife does not deploy that we'll and my experience with disassembly is not good. Thanks Harry
Great review as always.. I don't like flippers but this knife is so good I bought two, one black and one OD... The QC is excellent.. I've seen and handled several and they are all the same.. Excellent.. I'm much more careful with screws now.. If a reasonable preassure doesn't budge, I'll break out my Ex's hairdryer.. It gets hot as hell in a minute and loosens up any lock tite fairly quick.. Steel Will as a company has really impressed me. I have the Gekko 1500 in micarta.. The quality is excellent... It's a big heavy (3.9" blade, 6.4oz) knife but carries OK... I usually don't like bigger knives and should of got the Mini (3.5").. But, the 1500 is still great.. I haven't shut up about it anytime I can comment..
I simultaneously love and hate this review. I’m looking for a great knife under 50 and I was planning on getting the rat 1.... now I’m back to not having any clue which I want. So thanks for the review but now I need to figure out which knife I want😂
Go with the mini intrigue from steel will. It's fantastic, in d2, with frn, similar to here. Phosphor bronze washers, full liners, and amazingly beautiful fall-shut/ flipping. Only downside in my eyes is the slightly light detent
Just found a flaw.. the 3 belt clip screws only screw into the metal frame by maybe 2 threads, or less..so i lost one, and need to use locktite on the others.
HI Nick . I like your vids and I thank you for taking the time do show us good stuff. Now after seeing the vid on the cutjack I am hesatating between the Ruike p105Q and this steel will cutjack . I will use my knife for edc and outdoors. Could you give me your opinion for my purchase. Thanks.
Two bad things I find about this knife after having it for 1 week, everything else is great, like some of you have mentioned, that thumb stud is hella hard to get used to and painful to get used to, maybe the smaller version will be better, but this blades is quite heavy so lots of pressure needs to be applied to open, and lastly it’s a bit big and heavy but that’s just me maybe I’ll buy the smaller version, other that it’s great
For me, unless it can be altered easily, the pocket clip on sharp texture could be a deal breaker. I would rather not pay a $60 pair of pants every few weeks for the privilege of carrying this knife! There are so many that are better in this way! For $40, I might get the D2 version, but I’m not sure I would spend $140 for the M390 version… Update: I have discovered there is a G-10 version, available on the M390 knives, which is smoother and presumably easier on pockets.
t's not uncommon and pretty dangerous i think. you don't have to cut deep to slice a finger tendon in two. then for the rest of your life you can't bend the finger anymore
So. I'm wondering between this cutjack... Which I really like... And the Ontario Rat one in D2... And maybe a buck flipper which is a little bit cheaper and in their mega well known 420hc.
Ian Woodland My personal experience with a Buck Vantage Pro flipper wasn't good at all. So bad that I returned the knife and got my money back. Flipping action was weak, knife was dull out of the box, and there was blade play. Just a hot mess. I have the Rat 1 in aus 8 and in D2 with carbon fiber laminate. Both are great value knives. Yesterday I was finally able to order the cutjack 3.5 in D2 from Knifecenter. Been waiting months for retailers to get new stock. Many positive reviews of the cutjack so looking forward to getting it in hand.
Anyone know if they still use permanent thread locker? I grabbed one of these for my dad for his birthday and want to know what I’m in for. I’m already planning on softening the edges on the flipper tab with some sandpaper (done it a lot of times before, not worried about it) but I feel a lot better now because I was debating between this and a Skyline
I bought one from BladeHQ about 2 months ago, no thread-locker on mine. My only minor complaint is it was slightly 'tight' on the flipper, but loosened up in a day or two with use. Beyond this I freakin' love this knife in every way. For the price, I've never had one that was more solid and great value.
hey nick. This comment really has nothing to do with this certain video... but i wanted to ask someone who would prob. know lol. I have a ZT 0920 and i would like to replace the pocket clip... it has the clip with three screws... now is that a pretty universal or do you think the clip is specific to that knife?... im pretty new with collecting.. and where would be a site i could order one if possible?..
Frankie Boots I could be wrong, but if memory serves ZT uses the same screw layout as Benchmade and Emerson for their 3 screw clips. It does not match Spyderco 3 screw clips though.
I wasn't impressed until you said it was $40... That's a really good value... The Spyderco Delica you have runs close to $70... Not sure VG10 is that much better than D2 and the Cutjack has full liners while the Spyderco does not... Of course... You can't complain about the Spyderco weighing in at 2.5oz... Tit for tat I guess...
th-cam.com/video/leKB4N4580k/w-d-xo.htmlm9s At this angle it kinda looks like a penguin, with its flipper tab beak, pivot eye and pocket clip wing. Another plus for this gem.
So sorry man.. you talked about everything on the knife except one of the most important things.... the blade .. the sharpeness the cutting of the blade. That is more important than good the great and the ugly....
I realized yesterday that I don't feel comfortable buying a knife unless you've given it the full good, great, bad and ugly. Your reviews are just so informative, you touch on every point I want to hear about, and I love that I can trust your honesty and integrity as a gear reviewer. Thanks for all you do, Nick! I'm gonna go buy one of these now hehe
Natalie M ditto
Completely agree. Any time I'm interested in a new knife, first thing I do is see if Nick has reviewed it. And I'm rarely disappointed.
Nick's reviews are great. Just remember he is a urban light use carrier. His preferences reflect that. If you want a knife for hard use, that is outside Nick's wheel house and you may want to seek out other reviewers.
MrGeerbear that's why I enjoy his reviews, I think I'm a bit tougher on my knives than Nick is to his, but that's just occupational hazard- I'd say im sitting comfortably and medium use. The only time I need anything sturdier is when I'm camping with my family and in laws, for which I have a whole other set of knives and tools to drool over >_>
Sounds like you know what you're doing. Thanks for the response.
Not only are those liners skeletonized, they're also nested into the handle to cut down on the thickness. A real bargain for less than $40 or $50.
Need to add a new word to the Nick Shabazz dictionary... at 8:59... "Unassistedly".... A true gem!!!
He also described the "gripitude" of the handles earlier on
I like that idea substantially
This Steel will cut Jack.
clever
You, sir, have won the internet.
read my lips NO MORE CUT JACK for the love of God man ...
this steel will cut nick
You got the best voice on TH-cam.
just wow
The man with the golden voice 😮
I just bought 1 of these and a rat 1. I'm excited for both. Thanks for the great reviews.
I can't get over the fact that I think the knife looks like a pigeons head when it's closed an you cover everything from the finger choil down. Quite literally a pocket pecker.
Great review Nick!
I cant unsee that now
@@djmay5588 that makes 2 of us...
@@djmay5588 try to unsee the ontario rat being shaped like a fetus
Came for the puns, got puns.
Nick, Thanks for your review on the Cutjack. Just received mine in the mail yesterday and I'm carrying it today. This thing is a absolute GEM! You are correct, the materials used and the price it goes for you have to love this thing. Thanks, man!
It's a great knife and been my EDC for the past 3 years. The flipper isn't great though and if I try to fidget with it it tends to beat up my finger because of the jimping on the flipper. I have also found that my finger tends to run along the scales behind the flipper when I open it and they are a little sharp. I have never been cut by it but it is not the most comfortable. I recently replaced it with a rat 2 partially to try a smaller knife and partially to try only having a thumb stud instead. Had it for a few days and so far it's been great. Both great knives and I can definitely recommend them both.
when I received mine, It had no thread locker what so ever. For 3 days I dealt with the screws coming loose and almost falling out. but hey, at least I didnt have to use heat to unlock anything. Just added blue locker and I was back in business
I agree with the permanent thread lock knife companies need to stop using that
"But thats another video for another day" but that day was the same day! Love getting 2 for 1 from you
I actually quite like this, I might snipe one some day.
My dislike of liner locks goes away when you give me a finger choil on the blade.
although rumors of a 3 inch version in d2 will get me to hold off for a bit.
Even before your review, I just can't justify NOT owning 1 (or4) of these beauties, it's just sweet.
Hey Nickius Shabazzius, I just got a new D2 Cutjack and it had no loctite at all, which made the pivot screw come a bit undone before I took it apart and removed the over oiling and "fixed" it with a little less oil and some blue medium loc tite.
Just got a CutJack - love it so far, except that the detent is *brutal*. I assume it will loosen up (and I haven't tuned it yet), but damn - it's wearing out my index finger!
thats how it was for me. Detent was rough for a while. it does loosen up after a few hundred flips. it kinda reminds me of a good leather glove or shoe. breaks in nicely and lasts forever.
It's now Dec 2019. Have they resolved the issue of the permanent thread lock?
I would like to try fixing the pocket clip’s “landing pad”. I would add material like jb weld and use plumbers putty as a border to contain it while it dries.
You should do a small video on loosening the thread locker.
Best I know?
Soldering iron applied to head of screw.
Great review. I have purchased several.
You are spot on with the clip against the rough texturing (pocket ripper)
And yes the flipper tab is semi "sharp". Nice review
Regarding the sharp edges on the flipper tab, just take a file to it, and they will be smooth in 2 seconds.
Yup. But that’s their job
Appreciate the review Nick especially after seeing your review of the more expensive CutJack. The value of this model is most compelling. I'll add it to my list after I order my Benchmade 390-2.
Wanting to buyers, I bought this knife after watching this review and it came with an action that would not flip. When I tried to disassemble the knife to figure out what was wrong, the screws stripped out immediately. These are not very consistent from Steel Will, and I just wanted to put that knowledge out there. I wish you better luck than me!
Kyle Gustman same here
Have to send it back
Nick, you have to try out an Edison Nouveau Premiere with a gold nib. It's expensive, but that pen made me stop looking for other fountain pens. They're just amazing in the writing compartment, beautiful in the looks and a pleasure in the hands. And the threads are incredibly nice.
Thanks for the review, I'm going to pick one up.
Totally agree , love this knife, carries light cuts great. My only complaint is my knife does not deploy that we'll and my experience with disassembly is not good. Thanks Harry
Great beater. The D2/FRN 3" version is coming soon.
Preordered!
When you watch the interview with the Steel Will guys st 2017 Blade Show you can tell they knew they nailed it with this knife. Good job Steel Will.
Hey Nick, any plans on getting more steel will knives for review & disassembly, specifically the Gekko series?
Great review as always.. I don't like flippers but this knife is so good I bought two, one black and one OD... The QC is excellent.. I've seen and handled several and they are all the same.. Excellent..
I'm much more careful with screws now.. If a reasonable preassure doesn't budge, I'll break out my Ex's hairdryer.. It gets hot as hell in a minute and loosens up any lock tite fairly quick..
Steel Will as a company has really impressed me. I have the Gekko 1500 in micarta.. The quality is excellent... It's a big heavy (3.9" blade, 6.4oz) knife but carries OK... I usually don't like bigger knives and should of got the Mini (3.5").. But, the 1500 is still great.. I haven't shut up about it anytime I can comment..
I simultaneously love and hate this review. I’m looking for a great knife under 50 and I was planning on getting the rat 1.... now I’m back to not having any clue which I want. So thanks for the review but now I need to figure out which knife I want😂
cutjack doesn't have teflon washers
thumb stud vs flipper
Go with the mini intrigue from steel will. It's fantastic, in d2, with frn, similar to here. Phosphor bronze washers, full liners, and amazingly beautiful fall-shut/ flipping. Only downside in my eyes is the slightly light detent
I have one , it's my EDC and takes a great edge, very thin. I will buy another one because it's just a very good knife.
Just found a flaw.. the 3 belt clip screws only screw into the metal frame by maybe 2 threads, or less..so i lost one, and need to use locktite on the others.
HI Nick . I like your vids and I thank you for taking the time do show us good stuff. Now after seeing the vid on the cutjack I am hesatating between the Ruike p105Q and this steel will cutjack . I will use my knife for edc and outdoors. Could you give me your opinion for my purchase. Thanks.
Great review... thank you, sir!
Hey Nick, will you be checking out the new Steel Will Lanner? Would love to hear what you think about it.
Two bad things I find about this knife after having it for 1 week, everything else is great, like some of you have mentioned, that thumb stud is hella hard to get used to and painful to get used to, maybe the smaller version will be better, but this blades is quite heavy so lots of pressure needs to be applied to open, and lastly it’s a bit big and heavy but that’s just me maybe I’ll buy the smaller version, other that it’s great
This knife does not have a thumb stud... You mean flipper?
Will spyderco clips work on this?the hole pattern looks quite sililar
I humbly request more pool noodle cut demos. Thanks
I love your reviews, great job. I also wish this knife had a deep carry clip, but agree that it has great value. I will likely get one soon :)
I wounder how quality is this D2 coming from China in this case?
For me, unless it can be altered easily, the pocket clip on sharp texture could be a deal breaker. I would rather not pay a $60 pair of pants every few weeks for the privilege of carrying this knife! There are so many that are better in this way! For $40, I might get the D2 version, but I’m not sure I would spend $140 for the M390 version… Update: I have discovered there is a G-10 version, available on the M390 knives, which is smoother and presumably easier on pockets.
It's the bilboarding on the blade that bothers me, other than that I really like mine. As a daily user it's a champ.
But having the index finger grip so close to the blade isn't disconcerting?
t's not uncommon and pretty dangerous i think. you don't have to cut deep to slice a finger tendon in two. then for the rest of your life you can't bend the finger anymore
Can you review the Modus by this company, by any chance?
Steel will cut jack or civivi elementum? Some one help
Do you think that perhaps the liner-lock is kinda thin?
I'll be ordering mine next payday :) $42.99 on both ebay and amazon.
Good luck finding one anywhere. This knife is rare as hens teeth.
Good hunting folder.
So. I'm wondering between this cutjack... Which I really like... And the Ontario Rat one in D2... And maybe a buck flipper which is a little bit cheaper and in their mega well known 420hc.
Ian Woodland I vote RAT1. Love mine
Ian Woodland My personal experience with a Buck Vantage Pro flipper wasn't good at all. So bad that I returned the knife and got my money back. Flipping action was weak, knife was dull out of the box, and there was blade play. Just a hot mess. I have the Rat 1 in aus 8 and in D2 with carbon fiber laminate. Both are great value knives. Yesterday I was finally able to order the cutjack 3.5 in D2 from Knifecenter. Been waiting months for retailers to get new stock. Many positive reviews of the cutjack so looking forward to getting it in hand.
srg914 Thanks for your feedback. Very useful. I'll stay away from the buck!
Will you review Modus as well?
Anyone know if they still use permanent thread locker? I grabbed one of these for my dad for his birthday and want to know what I’m in for. I’m already planning on softening the edges on the flipper tab with some sandpaper (done it a lot of times before, not worried about it) but I feel a lot better now because I was debating between this and a Skyline
I bought one from BladeHQ about 2 months ago, no thread-locker on mine. My only minor complaint is it was slightly 'tight' on the flipper, but loosened up in a day or two with use. Beyond this I freakin' love this knife in every way. For the price, I've never had one that was more solid and great value.
I love mine.
I somehow lost the pocket clip for my Cutjack- does anybody know what I could do/where I could go to get a new one and 3 screws for it?
Does anyone know where to find a green one?
Just bought this in blue for 32 is that a good deal?
Yes
Did I catch.."pocket pecker" at 6:42??
hey nick. This comment really has nothing to do with this certain video... but i wanted to ask someone who would prob. know lol. I have a ZT 0920 and i would like to replace the pocket clip... it has the clip with three screws... now is that a pretty universal or do you think the clip is specific to that knife?... im pretty new with collecting.. and where would be a site i could order one if possible?..
Frankie Boots I could be wrong, but if memory serves ZT uses the same screw layout as Benchmade and Emerson for their 3 screw clips. It does not match Spyderco 3 screw clips though.
Check mxg gear for nice aftermarket clips
I got the cutjack
I wasn't impressed until you said it was $40... That's a really good value... The Spyderco Delica you have runs close to $70... Not sure VG10 is that much better than D2 and the Cutjack has full liners while the Spyderco does not... Of course... You can't complain about the Spyderco weighing in at 2.5oz... Tit for tat I guess...
JS Krawz The Delica has full liners but they're skeletonized. If you go by CedricAda's tests D2 kicks VG10's butt for edge holding.
Vg10 and D2 are pretty equal depending on application. D2 holds a better edge, but vg10 is much more stainless and does well with a thin edge.
you said TIT
This or a Kershaw cryo?
R1A2W5L this knife all day. Unless you prefer assisted knives of course.
Kershaw cryo...heavy, frame lock, crap steel. Get the steel will. I have one and it is great.
th-cam.com/video/leKB4N4580k/w-d-xo.htmlm9s At this angle it kinda looks like a penguin, with its flipper tab beak, pivot eye and pocket clip wing. Another plus for this gem.
Too bad I have one on the way, if I knew they used permanent thread locker beforehand I wouldn't have ordered it.
+bill R This is fixed in the latest version.
I don’t need it I don’t need it I definitely don’t need it
I returned mine to amazon because it would not flip. Junk !
EXCELLENT. I look for honest statements like this to help me avoid trying the China sourced stuff.
If you don’t buy one maybe you Will Steel it...
are you a pocket picker?
So sorry man.. you talked about everything on the knife except one of the most important things.... the blade .. the sharpeness the cutting of the blade. That is more important than good the great and the ugly....
That’s something that you can easily fix at home!
@@NickShabazz I understand that but I also think that it should be part of a knife review.
Correcting permanent threadlock in your factories? Nah, Nick, that just makes too much sense. Don't be ridiculous.
Since they have in fact apparently stopped using it, I believe Nick
did apparently part the seas of red loktite all by his self, yep indeed he did.
A pocket picker is not fing real! And that is a avg size flipper smaller would be a low profile flipper.