WE Thug XL Folding Knife - Overview and Review

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  • @metal_complex
    @metal_complex  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @transparentknives
    @transparentknives ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The only problem with the Thug is that the large version should have come out first and then the little one could be called the "Lil Thug" and released with a rap promo video

    • @mitch_edc
      @mitch_edc ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes to the rap video!!!

    • @transparentknives
      @transparentknives ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ScrubLordJenkins It has to cost a lot because real thugs are all about dat dolla dolla

    • @CoSpooky
      @CoSpooky ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @LeadBlock Real recognize real and you're looking kinda unfamiliar right now

    • @Japone81
      @Japone81 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shout out my homie lil thug 😂

    • @ChristensenKnifeworks
      @ChristensenKnifeworks ปีที่แล้ว

      Well a larger one was never supposed to be a thing. But everyone wanted one 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @ChristensenKnifeworks
    @ChristensenKnifeworks ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Appreciate the review. Everything noted. Agree on Price, no idea why price is so high. Makes me mad as I want as many people to get one as possible. Hope they lower It before It releases

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good to know you didn't have a hand in pricing. It's a super cool design

    • @9xx19mm8
      @9xx19mm8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey… still a $150 better deal than your AD Kraken… which I also think looks killer. Love all your work. Keep it up. I will be getting on of these. 🤘

    • @ChristensenKnifeworks
      @ChristensenKnifeworks ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@9xx19mm8 kraken is another step up
      In quality and details

  • @dalecarr5445
    @dalecarr5445 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I agree. I really like this knife but got a little sticker price when I saw what they were charging. WE Knives has being consistently raising prices for about a year and a half as far as I’ve noticed. It really should have come in around $225 for the full titanium in my opinion.

    • @josephlilley9249
      @josephlilley9249 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree but I can also understand the prices with the economy now a days. I'd prefer to buy American made myself but these days american makers just suck ass for the most part. It seems there's always some kind of problem with the knife with American makers weather it be lock rock, blade wobble, blade centering, or messed up grinds and edges. On top of all that it costs over double for an American made knife with the same materials and even then you risk there being problems with the knife. Knife makers over seas are just blowing American makers out of the water with their knife designs and the quality and materials as well and all for half the damn price! So yeah some companies like WE may be raising their prices but it's hard to blame them at the same time when they know their knives are in another ballpark and they could easily charge more and people will still buy them.

  • @bubbleman244
    @bubbleman244 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great review, I agree price kinda high.. i only own one WE because of their prices. I went and preordered the CF version XL Thug anyway.

  • @arig5988
    @arig5988 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Agreed. I don’t own any WE knives but the quality looks like it’s (usually) there. I think you made some really great points and I’m going to drag benchmade into this because I do think they have some overpriced knives-like certain versions of the bugout. But on the other hand, one of my absolute favorite knives is the 591 BK boost. Pry tip. Not the greatest slicer in the world. Not even close. However, to have basically a multi tool- knife/ screwdriver/ prybar for $160 is fantastic. I’ve used it for many different projects at home and it passes with flying colors every time. And it’s USA made (as everyone knows). Their titanium Osborne 20 year edition was $350 and that was easier to justify. We knives should take a lesson.

  • @jakeganey7032
    @jakeganey7032 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm gonna wait on the civivi version

  • @ilzephyrli
    @ilzephyrli ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hope they do a Highfin XL too!

  • @JustAnotherDayToday
    @JustAnotherDayToday ปีที่แล้ว +10

    WE prices have gone nuts.

    • @TheGerardo136
      @TheGerardo136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      342… yeah they got me fucked up. Don’t understand how the WE vision was 250 and this is 340 with the same materials and blade. Shit with that amazing super lock I’d justify 300 for the vision. Yet the thug is still more 💀
      We vision is definitely the best to come out this year. They need to do more like it with that 250 maybe less pricing.

    • @stephenWVU4life
      @stephenWVU4life ปีที่แล้ว

      One has contoured titanium scales and a compound grind, both of which are harder to do and always bring cost up.

    • @flapxjackson
      @flapxjackson ปีที่แล้ว

      When I first encountered WE Knives many moons ago, I thought the manufacturing quality was good. But still had room for improvement. Now I would say they are one of the best out there. That being said, I agree that this model is overpriced. You can get the limited edition Reiver for $40 less. Yes you get 20CV on the Thug vs. S35VN on the Reiver. But the Reiver was much more milling. So why the $40 cost difference. Could that have something to do with royalties to Christensen knives? I love the design. But not for an extra $40 or more.

  • @anthonykitchen6533
    @anthonykitchen6533 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hit the nail on the head. My thoughts too and glad to hear you vent a little on this annoyance. Thanks

  • @kellywhite9794
    @kellywhite9794 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm waiting for my hubby to state he "needs" this one... He has the original Thug but I'm sure he'll want the bigger one!! LOL

  • @caseystone8017
    @caseystone8017 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is speaking to me,definitely adding one to the rotation 👍

  • @michaelwozniak6237
    @michaelwozniak6237 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WE probably think there competing with Reate and trying to match prices to that. Don’t agree with it,

  • @bassassassinnn7459
    @bassassassinnn7459 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have you done a review on the Kizer Splinter? I just received one from my wife for Christmas, and it's actually a pretty darn sexy little EDC. Cheers!

    • @dougee3581
      @dougee3581 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've got a Splinter love it
      Enjoy it wifey made a great choice

  • @stephenWVU4life
    @stephenWVU4life ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A Spyderco Stretch XL in Cruwear steel and G10 is 284… I don’t think this knife in full titanium at 299 is all that horrible…

  • @DrDrewdude
    @DrDrewdude ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We out here! thug life ✌️

    • @mjay6769
      @mjay6769 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂 ✌🏼

  • @JimmyJones206
    @JimmyJones206 ปีที่แล้ว

    It has that Groot edition strider vibe to it, The titanium one that is I mean! THANKS FOR SHARING

  • @holdernewtshesrearin5471
    @holdernewtshesrearin5471 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, I really like that knife! Gonna have to pony up for that one.
    Guess I'll get my bologna off layaway next month.

  • @llud840
    @llud840 ปีที่แล้ว

    Curious both of MC's and the collective group's view, now that the ti grey can be found for $250?

  • @JimmyJones206
    @JimmyJones206 ปีที่แล้ว

    The competition is fierce these days

  • @cyphersuit1
    @cyphersuit1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Prices on chinese knives are gonna go up significantly this year. I predict a 25% price jump. It has already begun and WE are not the only ones to do so.

  • @mikereese15
    @mikereese15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely sick looking knife

  • @mikoyanig5512
    @mikoyanig5512 ปีที่แล้ว

    I actually laughed out loud when I saw the price for this. On a website in Canada it was $535 for the shredded carbon fibre and $463 for the ti .that 397 usd and 347 usd respectively

  • @shaggy_e210
    @shaggy_e210 ปีที่แล้ว

    A micarta version would be sick as well. But WE and Civivi's micarta is a little meh in my opinion

  • @tch8387
    @tch8387 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid. Agree, knife seems overpriced….looks cool, but not sure I can get past that protruding clip. I’m more curious about that digital caliper you’re using! Also, just ordered 4 of your stickers to show support! Keep up the great work! 0:16

  • @dougthrower9750
    @dougthrower9750 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video review as always, but I'll pass on this one for several reasons. Thanks for the informative previews.

  • @Nolimitlandon2310
    @Nolimitlandon2310 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own the small thug and an Ultratech I’m debating on getting the large thug and another Ultratech which one should I go for ? Someone let me know I can’t decide

  • @atlasthegenprotogen8051
    @atlasthegenprotogen8051 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like a fun little knife

  • @realbuffstuff
    @realbuffstuff ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool knife. I keep coming back to it. Too much $$$ for me. Off my list.

  • @michaelupchurch4783
    @michaelupchurch4783 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome looking

  • @knottheory79220
    @knottheory79220 ปีที่แล้ว

    "We" makes some good knives, don't get me wrong, but when you can get a US Made TRM Atom or a ZT for the same money, what are you doing "We"?

  • @Nkdc333
    @Nkdc333 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would look way better with a plain ti pivot without the darkening.

  • @Palerider2023
    @Palerider2023 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thug 2 is made by Civivi

  • @alva3106
    @alva3106 ปีที่แล้ว

    You say this is too expensive but the protect Malibu isn’t ?

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  ปีที่แล้ว

      The Malibu is also pretty high but it's made in the USA. Costs WAY more to make. Gotta judge them fairly 👍

  • @landscapingspecialist
    @landscapingspecialist ปีที่แล้ว

    Thug 2 is nice 👌🏻

  • @babagadoush1
    @babagadoush1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really wanted this one but not paying more than $225 for this

  • @meatman666
    @meatman666 ปีที่แล้ว

    First! Infantile, yes. Necessary? Nope. Thumbs up on the vid, yes!

  • @Zaque-TV
    @Zaque-TV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like how we"s XL is just regular and cold steel's xl will land you in jail lol

  • @SeniorEdge
    @SeniorEdge ปีที่แล้ว

    nice procetag you have over there....meanwhile on europe the lowest price is about 400€
    It ist "just" a nice and good looking titanium framelock, no rocket science (anymore).
    I am not gonna pay this, so i will pass on that one or get it on the secondary.

  • @argyle1812
    @argyle1812 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great design but spendy and kinda bad clip. Wish WE would improve this one a bit and please ffs use a different steel than 20cv

  • @cemetarygates2800
    @cemetarygates2800 ปีที่แล้ว

    Max I'd pay for the titanium is 230.00.....Get'n outta hand WE

  • @_Nathan-
    @_Nathan- ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the look of this knife but I can’t stomach the price. Seems like it’s 20-30% overpriced.
    Edit: I hope WE is seeing all the comments about price.

  • @qdp03
    @qdp03 ปีที่แล้ว

    carbon fiber is more expensive to machine than titanium

  • @TheGerardo136
    @TheGerardo136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kunwu- Elmax blade & textured titanium… 180$
    We- 20cv & Cf/titanium… 350$
    Help me understand!! 💀😂

    • @MAGR1994
      @MAGR1994 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the 20CV is soft too

  • @supahonky9492
    @supahonky9492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Chinese are finally starting to lose their mind on pricing. Greed is settling in and rearing its ugly head.

  • @MAGR1994
    @MAGR1994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hard pass on We Knives as of late. Stupid prices for China and bad HRC.

    • @dougee3581
      @dougee3581 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stupid prices for China ? Oh my you must be new to the community

    • @stephenWVU4life
      @stephenWVU4life ปีที่แล้ว

      You could benefit from some actual reading….

  • @EvilBambo0
    @EvilBambo0 ปีที่แล้ว

    lack of jimping and overpriced, We knifes need better steel options at those prices, it's made in China after all