Great review Nick. You always seem to dissect a knife and also look at its functionality. I think you saved people a significant amount of money by deciding not to purchase after viewing your vids as well great enjoyment on a new purchase based on your intelligence you exude in your vids. Thank you!
I have this knife and the magnitude as well. The magnitude has a little bit of a larger blade and has more of that “fall shut” action. Both knives are very nice and look great. Even though everyone likes the shinny carbon fiber on the Rubicon I kinda like the carbon fiber on the Magnitude better. The Rubicon doesn’t scare my coworkers. I had bought the magnitude for $220 and the Rubicon for $250. I’m happy with the price I paid on both knives. Today 8/1/2020 I see the Rubicon for sale on EBay for sale at as “little” as $431. I also see the magnitude for sale on eBay for around $250- not a bad price for a discontinued knife.
It is now 8/2022.Just thought to update.I just bought what i think was the last new rubicon on the shelf.This one came from Netherlands for 500euros!!This is my second one.This knife is definitely not meant to be edc.In my opinion its an interesting knife for a collection.It was unpopular and expensive so it was discontinued early.Hence not many around.Its rarity, unusual looks as well as being a Peter Cary collaboration will make it one of the all time greats and very sought after.They very rarely come up for sale these days and the ones that do come up for sale are over $700 aus second hand.Not successful for Spyderco,but a must have for any collection.
I just bought myself this rubicon. It is, in my opinion, absolutely brilliant. I don't know where Nick got these "uglies" from, but he had to think for a moment to find them!
The Rubicon looks like a knife that might appear in a dream - improbably shaped with Halloween colored highlights. There's even a spider crawling on the blade. A fine toy.
On my first Hinderer I took off the scale, and lightly sanded it at the engagement point of the lock bar, so it would not pinch my thumb...Nick, you NEED a 3.5 XM, slicer...
Nick how do you feel about the spyderco positron? Any chance of a review in the future? Seems similar to the rubicon but possibly better for actual edc tasks.
Great review. I just purchased one, and will have it in my hands in a couple days. I didn't buy it to be a carry knife, just an investment in functional art.
Hey Nick you don't need your shirogorov neon anymore I'll buy it from you plz lol love that knife. Got a Chinese knockoff hati and I love it very smooth impressive...
Rubicon has no ugly. Why? Because it's meant as a safe queen for collectors. It's fat because it's 3D CF scales that are beautiful. Finally it's a Spyderco production of a Peter Carey custom at a fraction of that cost if you could get one. Hey it won "2014 Knife of the Year". Knick please advise those that are skeptical of Taiwan production that Spyderco uses the Taichung factory for their attention to fit and finish which surpasses even the Golden, Co. facility. Thanks.
I can attest to the Taichung knives being excellent. I only own 3 Spydies, a Delica 4 (Seki City, Japan), a 2nd gen UKPK in foliage green G10 with s30v blade (Golden Colorado) and a Bob Terzuola (Taichung, Taiwan). The Taiwanese and Japanese knives are both far superior in construction and fit and finish compared to the UKPK. US made does not always mean better.
Hey, Nick. Question for your next Ask the Nick: How do you think the EDC community (including the concealed carry crowd, since that's where the term originated) should engage the general public to normalize our philosophy? We've come a long way, but I still see cringeworthy things about people with an irrational fear of "weapons" (intended as such or not), or people who just see no apparent value in self-reliance or preparation. In a political environment where people seem inclined to ban things that make them uncomfortable, it seems really important to win hearts and minds as much as we can.
cloudcleaver23 I'm also interested in that, as well as the people within the edc community who take self protection and preparedness to a ridiculous (imho) level. To me, when you're carrying a gun, two spare mags, a backup gun, small folder, large folder, fixed blade, and on and on, it just becomes an exercise in toy collecting. These folks are civilians, but prefer to be called "operators". I've been slammed on some youtube videos for expressing this opinion. I'll always preface it by saying that of course you can carry what you want, but at some point it's just silly and laughable. I like to call it what-if-a-phobia.
A lot of folks "over-carry" just because they enjoy it, and I don't really fault them for that. The ones who actually think they're "operators," IMO, tend to be more of a stereotype propagated by dorky teenagers than a real element of the community.
11/22/19 After seeing all the ridiculous pricing on the secondary market I can only hope they make a Rubicon 2 to deflate all the secondary parasites. Amen
Not for nothing these 300 plus dollar knives from spydeco they should not have lock stick at all. does the sleez bowie have lock stick wanted to get one but don't want lock stick?
I've seen the pre-order pix and specs at knivecenter for the Rubicon 2. Not solid CF, not rounded, G10/CF laminate, not polished, de-horned backspacer, same blade grind and steel, same bearings, Spyderco standard issue pocket clip (seems painted/with spyderco logo), same weight ,and no orange pivot bushing. All in all more pocket friendly, cheaper by $100 and it looks it. Most importantly to me it's lost what made the original cool and interesting. Much more utilitarian but much more boring.
I was referring to the thickness and lack of fangs on the backspacer. Say what you will about the original Rubicon, you can't say it's boring. It was like a gem that they cut all the beautiful facets off of. Spyderco somehow managed to make an interesting knife.... ordinary.
For the price, this knife offers nothing. Also, the biggest issue with this knife is the flush cut on the luck bar whcih makes it very hard to disengage it.
That Backspacer is just weird. The knife as a whole is not that great in my opinion. I like the size and looks of it though. probably worth 300 bucks just not for me.
Cool vid. Not my style at all. Looks like a SNG but not as good. Lol. Jk. I heard the new Rubicon was going to be G10 and not as good. I guess we will see
this is spyderco best knife in my opinion
Great review Nick. You always seem to dissect a knife and also look at its functionality. I think you saved people a significant amount of money by deciding not to purchase after viewing your vids as well great enjoyment on a new purchase based on your intelligence you exude in your vids. Thank you!
I swear he only had 3,000 subscribers like 2 months ago, nice job shabazz!
I have this knife and the magnitude as well. The magnitude has a little bit of a larger blade and has more of that “fall shut” action. Both knives are very nice and look great. Even though everyone likes the shinny carbon fiber on the Rubicon I kinda like the carbon fiber on the Magnitude better. The Rubicon doesn’t scare my coworkers. I had bought the magnitude for $220 and the Rubicon for $250. I’m happy with the price I paid on both knives. Today 8/1/2020 I see the Rubicon for sale on EBay for sale at as “little” as $431. I also see the magnitude for sale on eBay for around $250- not a bad price for a discontinued knife.
It is now 8/2022.Just thought to update.I just bought what i think was the last new rubicon on the shelf.This one came from Netherlands for 500euros!!This is my second one.This knife is definitely not meant to be edc.In my opinion its an interesting knife for a collection.It was unpopular and expensive so it was discontinued early.Hence not many around.Its rarity, unusual looks as well as being a Peter Cary collaboration will make it one of the all time greats and very sought after.They very rarely come up for sale these days and the ones that do come up for sale are over $700 aus second hand.Not successful for Spyderco,but a must have for any collection.
The new version of the rubicon they're coming out with has a smooth backspacer
Nick will you try to review the Rubicon 2 ? it's less flashy, but I think it's thinner and removed the abrasive spacer at the end.
oh shit, I commented this before watching the last 30 seconds. I hope to see that review !!
I just bought myself this rubicon. It is, in my opinion, absolutely brilliant. I don't know where Nick got these "uglies" from, but he had to think for a moment to find them!
Quick on the draw today. Always good stuff.
What a freak of a knife and what an excellent review!
The Rubicon looks like a knife that might appear in a dream - improbably shaped with Halloween colored highlights. There's even a spider crawling on the blade. A fine toy.
It looks nice but, apart from the fact that I'm not in the market for an ornamental piece, that backspacer is a deal-breaker. What were they thinking?
Do you have a Rubicon vs Rubicon 2 comparison video?
Just picked one up for $183. There are deals out there right now if you look and are patient.
Will we see a disassembly video on the zt 0456. I love all your videos
Nope, I sold it before I thought to record.
On my first Hinderer I took off the scale, and lightly sanded it at the engagement point of the lock bar, so it would not pinch my thumb...Nick, you NEED a 3.5 XM, slicer...
Nah, I prefer flipper knives :D
Nick how do you feel about the spyderco positron? Any chance of a review in the future? Seems similar to the rubicon but possibly better for actual edc tasks.
+Robert Rissmiller Got one on my desk right now. And sadly, I'm not seeing a favorable review in the future. But I'll give it a fair shake!
a very underated knife.
I still love mine.
holy crap! when will spyderco learn to round the sharp edges?
Great review. I just purchased one, and will have it in my hands in a couple days. I didn't buy it to be a carry knife, just an investment in functional art.
I wish my action was like yours. The detent is so weak the blade will fall open under its own weight. Other than that I love it.
Hey Nick you don't need your shirogorov neon anymore I'll buy it from you plz lol love that knife. Got a Chinese knockoff hati and I love it very smooth impressive...
Rubicon has no ugly. Why? Because it's meant as a safe queen for collectors. It's fat because it's 3D CF scales that are beautiful. Finally it's a Spyderco production of a Peter Carey custom at a fraction of that cost if you could get one. Hey it won "2014 Knife of the Year". Knick please advise those that are skeptical of Taiwan production that Spyderco uses the Taichung factory for their attention to fit and finish which surpasses even the Golden, Co. facility. Thanks.
I can attest to the Taichung knives being excellent. I only own 3 Spydies, a Delica 4 (Seki City, Japan), a 2nd gen UKPK in foliage green G10 with s30v blade (Golden Colorado) and a Bob Terzuola (Taichung, Taiwan). The Taiwanese and Japanese knives are both far superior in construction and fit and finish compared to the UKPK. US made does not always mean better.
Great review... it still doesn’t top the slyz Bowie....
They should have made the backspacer into a razer blade.
Hey, Nick. Question for your next Ask the Nick: How do you think the EDC community (including the concealed carry crowd, since that's where the term originated) should engage the general public to normalize our philosophy? We've come a long way, but I still see cringeworthy things about people with an irrational fear of "weapons" (intended as such or not), or people who just see no apparent value in self-reliance or preparation. In a political environment where people seem inclined to ban things that make them uncomfortable, it seems really important to win hearts and minds as much as we can.
That's a really, really great question. I'll figure out how to best answer it.
Looking forward to it.
cloudcleaver23 I'm also interested in that, as well as the people within the edc community who take self protection and preparedness to a ridiculous (imho) level. To me, when you're carrying a gun, two spare mags, a backup gun, small folder, large folder, fixed blade, and on and on, it just becomes an exercise in toy collecting. These folks are civilians, but prefer to be called "operators". I've been slammed on some youtube videos for expressing this opinion. I'll always preface it by saying that of course you can carry what you want, but at some point it's just silly and laughable. I like to call it what-if-a-phobia.
A lot of folks "over-carry" just because they enjoy it, and I don't really fault them for that. The ones who actually think they're "operators," IMO, tend to be more of a stereotype propagated by dorky teenagers than a real element of the community.
11/22/19 After seeing all the ridiculous pricing on the secondary market I can only hope they make a Rubicon 2 to deflate all the secondary parasites. Amen
In term of art, how do you compare it with Nirvana?
The Rubicon is a better made knife than the Nirvana, although the Nirvana was likely harder to produce.
I like your weed scale. :D
Hah, it's a science scale. Came in a lab kit for a science class my fiancee had many years back. Very handy!
+Nick Shabazz sounds like youve got an excuse for everything! :D
Can someone just make a knife that is chamfered on 100% of available surfaces and send to Nick? Also god damn spyderco knives can’t all be gems
kinda reminds me of the zero tolerance 0300
Not for nothing these 300 plus dollar knives from spydeco they should not have lock stick at all. does the sleez bowie have lock stick wanted to get one but don't want lock stick?
Mine doesn't have a problem with it at all.
Glad I never went after it plus now I’m selling knives off to get something I will use.
I don’t use my knives in the collection 😱
I've seen the pre-order pix and specs at knivecenter for the Rubicon 2. Not solid CF, not rounded, G10/CF laminate, not polished, de-horned backspacer, same blade grind and steel, same bearings, Spyderco standard issue pocket clip (seems painted/with spyderco logo), same weight ,and no orange pivot bushing. All in all more pocket friendly, cheaper by $100 and it looks it. Most importantly to me it's lost what made the original cool and interesting. Much more utilitarian but much more boring.
But there's nothing utilitarian about that blade. The Rubicon 2 makes shockingly little sense to me.
I was referring to the thickness and lack of fangs on the backspacer. Say what you will about the original Rubicon, you can't say it's boring. It was like a gem that they cut all the beautiful facets off of. Spyderco somehow managed to make an interesting knife.... ordinary.
nice knife..hate the blade shape though
review the bug
I just figured out what I don't like about it,,,,,, that orange looks like the tip of the barrel of a water gun
I bet they would sell the crap out of these if there were other color options
BEAUTIFUL KNIVE BUT A LITTLE TO ORANGE FOR ME !!!
I choose rubicon 2
For the price, this knife offers nothing. Also, the biggest issue with this knife is the flush cut on the luck bar whcih makes it very hard to disengage it.
Nick do you think this would be a good edc?
Also you should do a review on the spyderco magnitude :p
That Backspacer is just weird. The knife as a whole is not that great in my opinion. I like the size and looks of it though. probably worth 300 bucks just not for me.
I hate the looks of it. It looks like it was design by Sanrenmu or something.
Cool vid. Not my style at all. Looks like a SNG but not as good. Lol. Jk. I heard the new Rubicon was going to be G10 and not as good. I guess we will see
Haha slowly digest whatever is in your pocket. Hill...arious!
This guy sounds like Gilbert Godfrey
$270.00- $300.00
WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT
I just cant spend that kind of money for a knife thats made out of the states
Yuck 🤢
What a freak of a knife and what an excellent review!
What a freak of a knife and what an excellent review!