🔪My First and LAST Kizer Knife. (I honestly don't think there is anything better at this $$$)
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- Kizer Drop Bear (LC200N)
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Kizer Drop Bear (LC200N)
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Have a Multitool or EDC Question? Leave a comment and I may make a video on it!
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Email: mle.collab@gmail.com (no links plz, wont click them)
Maxlvledc is a channel dedicated to exploring the tools we carry every day. I will be discussing bags, flashlights, knives, multitools, pen, wallets, key organizers, pry tools, functional clothing, watches, electronics, and much more. Because I also love to modify these items, there will be videos on tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, scissor, wrenches, and power tools.
I try to read every comment so pls feel free to ask any questions below! Thanks for stopping in!
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It’s such a simple, clean and elegant design… you can’t not like it. 🔥🤙🏻
When I first saw the announcement for the Titanium Drop Bear on a live stream, I knew I would get one. Bought it the moment it became available and have been loving it ever since!
Also crystallized ti, which is rare, and a GREAT lc200n heat treat
Literally, just did a video sharpening one that they'd sent me.
love the "clutch" lock, since they're like the first company to have actually innovated on the concept.
Cross bar lock?
@@Wiggles_vs._snuggles Axis lock, cross bar lock, but kizer added "Adjustability" omega springs and then called it the "clutch lock"
I love Kizer so much they only drop bangers! The drop bear and sheepdog are up there on my favorites from them!
The drop bear is such an amazing model. If your only going to buy one kizer knife, this is the one
That was my thought!
And this is true as I have all of the different variations of the Drop Bear, but just when you think they have delivered their best, they come up with another awesome knife, and that one is the Kizer Brat. Check it out - I love it! Drop Bear is still #1, but the Brat has spoiled me rotten, and I simply love it!
@@williambennett7199which steel do you prefer for the drop bear and why? I’m looking at at least 4 different options and 😵💫
Brat for the win! I personally dont enjoy crossbar locks. But the brat makes such a nice sound:)@@williambennett7199
I have the standard 154cm with aluminum scales version of the drop bear and I absolutely love it ! It has the most incredible crossbar lock action .
I just got this exact model for $110. Instantly joined my rotation
I like the blade shape on that.
Under $150 I also recommend the WE Banter. It's no frills, but it ticks a lot boxes. Especially for those new to EDC.
The s35vn variant is less than $100 which is amazing
@@maxlvledc can't go wrong really.
Especially if you want a more premium model, house of blades has one with 20 cv blade steel and copper scales.
Nice. I'm waiting on a Kizer original xl in s35vn, button lock, ti frag scales and clip,$129. Kizer kills it when it comes to value /quality. Cold steel also has some solid value knives as well. Benchmade has jumped the shark with their pricing.
I'm pretty partial to my civivi button lock knives. The button lock is the best unassisted action I've ever used, the ergos are great.
I would highly recommend the Begleiter Frame Lock. It’s my go to knife for slightly more “dressed up” occasions. Sleek, great detent after breaking it in, and damn near hydraulic drop shut action
I love my drop bear. It's so super smooth!
👍🏼My first Kizer couple weeks ago;Latt Vind mini. Boba Fett colors.:) Nice little knife. I like it.
Full Ti Cormorant with 20cv blade and frag pattern scales is the same price as this, and the one i chose. (Has button lock vs bar lock)
You seriously can't go wrong with any of the titanium Kizers for the price. I also have the limited Ti Begleiter, but it's just too pretty to scuff up in my pocket, so the Cormorant flies with me every day.
One of my favorites, too. I love it.
Very nice! I have a Kizer Escort that has been my edc for about four years now. It's holding up excellently. Good choice
I’ve got all the versions of the drop bear and this one’s my favorite
Love mine with the green and gold fat carbon scales, little more than 159, but same love
I’ve had this one in my cart for about a week now! Thanks for the review
I have the Kizer Original XL with the frag titanium handles and absolutely love it. Just ordered a new variant of the drop bear, and its my first time with it, so im excited
Just purchased my first Kizer knife. Cut paper right out of the box.
How did I miss this video... You're first Kizer? Dang, where u been! I carry a Sheepdog mini and the action is 2nd to none. Kizer & Victorinox are the brands I have gravitated towards in my edc journey.
Love my Mini Sheepdog
I think the two other amazing options at this price range are the Hogue Deka and the Para 3
Love it! 💯🙌🏼 Almost sounded like there was something wrong with the knife there for a second when you said “it might as well be your last” 😅
I have a drop bear with micarta scales.At that price point with a button lock and titanium handles with a 3-inch blade, I went with the kancept EDC tac k2009 A1.
It's definitely a matter of preference. Kancept formed after a production designer left kizer in 2020. Great choice either way.
I think there is a few better options for around the $150 mark but still a beast of a blade!
I do like the Kizer Original XL Titanium Frag handles with pocket clip and S35VN steel for $140. The the Kizer Cormorant Titanium Frag with multiple ways of deployment with 20cv steel $160. All three would be great buys IMO
I have the Artic Storm Fat Carbon Drop Bear with Elmax steel and it is one of my favorite knives. It was $220 though.
I prefer the Militaw, solid, clean, very good action and detent. Good value and best Kizer imo so far.
I first found Kizer about 6 months ago on Amazon and ended up purchasing the Critical Mini. They are very well made, so much so that i just purchased the Drop point. Im trying to move away from liner locks.
I stripped that stinky fade ano off with whink and anodised it pink. It’s insane how good that “snowflake” finish looks anodised pink ❤
My favorite are Drop bear and original XL. They are both beautiful in their simplicity and clean lines. However they are both extremely fidget friendly and excellent daily carry blades. I carried a benchmade bugout for a long time. The original XL gives you a knife the same size with way better ergos a very similar weight (around 2oz) better materials like aluminum or micarta and bearing action and will hold up to heavier use better. I also carried a benchmade minigrip with custom AWT scales and it doesn’t hold a candle to the drop bear eventhough the price of a custom minigrip is $100 more.
Would love to see a comparison with the Vosteed Raccoon!
Variants of the Para 3 can be had in S45VN or 20CV for around $140-160 USD at the moment. The Drop Bear is a fantastic choice, though! Been eyeing the LC200N version myself.
Not a fan of either of those steels..but if they para 3 lite weight ever comes out in a salt variant with lc200n, I will buy 2.
@@maxlvledc Hoping to see a similar version as well! There exists a LW variant in SPY27 that might be up your alley. Goes for around $150 USD at the moment. SPY27 behaves similarly to S35VN, according to KnifeSteelNerds.
@@maxlvledc 20CV is has pretty good rust resistance vs lc200n. There are videos have people comparing lc200n to 20cv and some other steels. 20cv also holds an edge a lot longer. Is there a reason you don't like 20cv? Is it the feel, because it's harder to sharpen, or some other reason?
@@maxlvledc Interested to know why you like LC200n so much and why you prefer it to those other two stainless steels (S45VN and 20CV). Thanks!
@@gaberoo9099those other stainless Steels have high vanadium
Kizer T1 for me. Perfect edc
Drop Bears are straight awesome. I love mine and, more often than not, it's in my pocket.
I love my Kizer Begleiter button lock 3.5 inch blade
I got the fat carbon variant with the elmax blade and love it
Not to hate on this knife but to answer your question yes I do think there is a better knife for an even better value. The delica in m4 🤷🏼♂️ now that you can’t beat for the price
Right now the bade version is on the official site for less than 100$. Blade steel is 154cm and aluminium scales. Still a banger of a knife for the price range
Solid contender. I just have no idea how well Kizer's heat treat of LC200N performs. If it can keep up with Spyderco's then you've got a compelling argument.
Kizer Brat just dropped this week. You gotta check it out.
I thouth its yours first and last becouse its bed,I am glad thats not the case.I have buy october titanium,20cv for 80$ but this model is mine favorite...
It drops shut out the box - my $200 bugout didn't do that! I had to rip it open and spend an hour polishing the washers to get it to be smooth
My deka drop shut like a boss, but this was on another level action wise.
But this one is most likely on bearings
Yep it’s on bearings which as far as I’m concerned all crossbar locks should be, bearings are just superior in terms of action and ability to have solid lockup on this type of knife.
The deka on washers is done better than the bugout but has nothing on my kunwu pulsar or drop bear which are both on bearings
@@andyhayward1261 honestly, I can't agree, washers are much more stable is you actually USE the knife for work. And sometimes a fast closing speed is a bad thing.
@@maxlvledc fair enough, I like washers on other knives, especially how well Spyderco does washer action, just don’t think it’s the best approach for crossbar locks
👍Nice, I have the Arctic Storm FatCarbon in Elmax. Absolutely superb👌😊.
Hey man it might be the best knife, for $150 but since it cost that much I will probably never use it I will pull out my old 20-dollar whatever and use it
That is a pretty sweet knife to start on if you're only going to have 1 Kizer. Why no others?
Best cross bar on the market period. Way better then Benchmade...
The Kizer bug out. How can ypu not love it
Absolutely love mine
Everything looked up until the blade was revealed; didn’t care too much for the shape. A subtle clip point would be my preference.
Oknife Rubato 3. It’s made by kizer and made out of the same materials but cheaper and imo it look better.
I have ordered the elmax fatcarbon, and 2 days later this knife dropped.
Ouch
Balisong edc is where its at
Get the new micarta version .1 oz lighter ! .titanium is too heavy.
I prefer the fatcarbon with elmax....that model is just a little too "flashy" for me...otherwise I agree completely
Looks like identical to my bugout mines more purple though
Lc200n on a very non water proof design? Makes absolutely so sense to me.
and the same day you get the October lol, but i get it , i want the October too
I'm not sure if it's still in stock, but White Mountain Knives has a dealer exclusive in s35vn and micarta scales for $120. I really like mine.
I prefer lc200n by a LOT
@@maxlvledc Fair enough. My main priority was that I wanted a Drop Bear with micarta scales in a stainless steel. I like S35VN, so the blade steel was just a bonus.
I think LC200n and Titanium may be quite a bit more premium.
Yeah, my Elmax and Arctic storm fat carbon drop bear is better. They just restocked them at knife center too.
Looks like an elementum to me
Really?? There isn't much similar except that it's a drop point
@@maxlvledc yeah its a pretty universal design just reminds me of it for some reason
I think the Onknife robato 2 is the same thing but with a nicer blade shape. same lock, same handle shape... but that sheepsfoot is so sexy... what do you reckon Dom? Its just really sad that Olight closed down in South Africa :(
This kizer dropbear is new meta to replace benchmade bugout hype
Check out the Oknife Rubato 2. Nearly same knife, but a Wharncliff blade, Micarta/Carbonf/ Aluminium Scale.
Made by Kizer, half the price ;)
Just got one
I would buy it before I bought a Bugout that’s for sure
Cool knife ... I prefer 4" daily carry
I don't particularly like the look of the drop bear, so there's that as well. There are quite a few other Kizer models that I like more.
So if you like it that much why would it be your last? Or are you saying that you'll never need another knife cuz this one is good enough for years
Shoulda got the sheepsfoot blade for 60 cheaper
Which?
@@maxlvledc I have the Mini. It's small enough to pocket, but large enough to be pratical due to its clever design. And that buttery smooth action has a satisfying click sound when opened. Kizer is where I stop, no one has convinced me yet to spend more on fancy brands other than to flex.
@@kahuna1247The mini sheep from Kiser is just perfect. Since I lost mine at work, I've moved on to the mini griptilian and a baby banter as my daily carry
Theres no point in running lc200n and titatinum if its on bearings lmao. The action gets real gunked up with water. Idk why they dont just do PB bronze for reliability
A lot more money in my country and yes I think there is much better for a lot cheaper
LC200n is ok, but only if you need that level of stainless steel. I'd rather get a pair of aluminum GOAT scales to put on my Hogue Deka with magnacut instead.
Also a very good choice..but that combination is $200 ish and is over that 3" blade length
@@maxlvledc Yes, but I already have the Deka in Magnacut (bought at 124$; missed out on the end of year sale last year when it was down to 89$) so only the cost of the aluminum GOAT scales (60$). I prefer over 3 inches anyway and the design ("look", aesthetic) of this kizer model is really not to my liking. Either way, if I were to spend 200$ I would look to a TRM model whose heat treat I trust more, their thin/slicey blades and the icing on the cake: made in US.
@@maxlvledc For a sub-3 inch blade I have the native in magnacut (was 143$ when I bought it, but went down to 115$ end of last year). I know folks might not like FRN scales (I prefer FRN to smooth metal on a hard cutting knife for the secure grip) and the action is not "fidgety", but I care less about fidget factor when I am doing a lot of cutting and need a secure grip and a blade which has good edge retention (magnacut). LC200n might be a bit better if I were out boating.
TwoSun knives
Kizer noble is good
It appears that the pocket clip can be switched to the other side; is that true?
I have a different version, but im almost certain it can be. I think every version of the Drop Bear has a left handed clip position.
@@jjabberjaw8822 Thanks!
Dammit yeah mine only came with the screws no springs.....😢
Really?
My 100% Damascus Boker Kalashnikov is a workhorse.
I just got my first drop bear and it has so many problems 😭 one the pivot keeps backing out and the only time it doesn't is when its so tight that i cant open or close the knife it has tons of blade play and it's horrible on the centering. What should i do?
Loctite 243 medium strength threadlocker👍
@@rocketfish379 I'll check it out thanks!
Spyderco atlantic salt in lc200n - 30 bucks less
definitely a good one for sure.
I love the Drop Bear, but the Escort is just leaps and bounds better in my opinion. A premium Escort would be just amazing. The knife. Not an actual escort. Crap
Ive been thinking about getting a drop bear to carry in church rather than my massive presidio II, and i think this just pushed me over the fence, placed my order
Micarta :-D
Most things from coldsteel, and they are half the price.
Different kind of knife..but definitely good value
Why the last?
Today I finally received mine...and I think I get what you meant...it is great!
Try under $160, still not to bad…
Tiny hands lol making that 3” blade look big
You can get a raccoon with 1/3 of the price. I don’t know how to justify this purchase.
No grip on it, slippery
You'll think that way, until your omega springs break at a random time.
Pretty much any knife without an axis lock is better.
Omg
Why would it be last I don't understand
It has a near perfect combo for me personally
@@maxlvledc i recently won the new nebula version. Super excited for it to arrive 😃
Farrrr from the best kizer. Just a boring spoon shaped benchmade. Try the veratas, ti original, fiest, towzer, beglighter and many more, All far better than the drop bear
I hate the blade shape. Its like a sharp butter knife...
why LAST? i doht understand the logic
I am really only interested in 1-3 knives from each brand..this one takes the cake for kizer.
@@maxlvledc ah got it, now it makes sense, thanks you! 😂😘
The Gemini is more superior
I just don’t think I could get myself to spend that kind of money on a knife
That's why my of my content is on sub 100$ knives..I get these for myself, but I don't usually make content on them. Feels too much like gloatingm
@@maxlvledc that’s why I like your content more than some others, most of them are stuff that are achievable or you wouldn’t feel bad actually using as a tool.
Here's an idea guys. Let's pick the dumbest looking knife a knife maker has listed for sale.