This YouTube video reviews Olight's new foray into the EDC knife market, specifically examining the "Mr Rubato" and "Freeze" models. The reviewer finds both knives to be surprisingly capable, with a particular interest in the unique scalloped scale design of the Rubato. The description also mentions other Olight products like the Otacle P1 multi-tool and the Spurdog knife, for which the reviewer is seeking feedback. The video appears to be a product review and comparison, highlighting Olight's expansion beyond their established flashlight offerings.
This video showcases various methods for carrying the Civivi Elementum Fixed Blade knife. The reviewer highlights its drop point shape, D2 Tool Steel blade, and Kydex sheath with a versatile clip system that allows for different carrying styles. The Elementum Fixed Blade is presented as a compact and capable camp cutter that can handle a variety of tasks, making it a notable addition to the Civivi Elementum lineup.
This video reviews the Boker Exskelimoor, nicknamed the "Skeletor" knife. The reviewer highlights its upscale appearance and features, such as "moonshine oak" (bog oak) handles, blue titanium liners, a purple pocket clip, and a polished 440C drop point blade. Despite a proprietary pivot screw that might be difficult to adjust, the reviewer praises its pinch-opening mechanism and sharp blade. The knife is noted for being a lightweight (2-ounce) EDC option, particularly with wood handles, offering good value for its quality. The reviewer gives it an 8.5 out of 10 on the Nutnfancy Likability Scale.
This video from Nutnfancy reviews the Kershaw Crown folding knife, highlighting its budget-friendly price point while offering a surprisingly premium look and feel. The reviewer discusses the knife's construction, including its 8Cr13Mov steel blade, G10 handle, and stainless steel bolsters. Key features like the drop point blade, tip-up carry, and solid lockup are praised, making it a cost-effective option for Everyday Carry (EDC). Downsides mentioned are its weight and a non-reversible pocket clip. Despite minor drawbacks, the Kershaw Crown is recommended as a great gift and a functional EDC blade for its price.
This video review by Nutnfancy focuses on the updated Kershaw 1745 ENER-G II knife, highlighting improvements over its predecessor. The reviewer discusses the knife's reduced weight (4.2 ounces) achieved through thinner G10 scales and milled liners. Key features praised include the hollow-ground drop-point blade made from 14C28N Sandvik steel, sharp edge, fast flipper deployment mechanism, and the tactical potential. While the clip is deemed "ridiculous," its swappability is noted. The review emphasizes the excellent value for a US-produced knife with this steel and recommends it as it appears to be discontinued. The reviewer assigns a high likability score of 8.5 out of 10.
This video is a detailed review of the Ontario SP50 knife, presented by Nutnfancy. The reviewer highlights its strengths as a large woods blade, emphasizing its balanced weight, robust 5160 steel blade with a full flat grind, distal taper, and sharp spine suitable for fire steel and hammering. The SP50 is praised for its performance in both temperate and arctic conditions, its competency in various tasks like splitting logs, de-limbing, hacking, and digging. The review also touches on the Kraton handle's properties and mentions minor design oversights like the lack of jimping and a thumb ramp, which are deemed forgivable. The improved MOLLE sheath is noted, though a Kydex or thermoplastic alternative is suggested for further enhancement. The reviewer positions the SP50 as a versatile tool with potential applications in combat scenarios reminiscent of bowie knives, but ultimately best suited for wilderness survival tasks such as fire starting and shelter construction. Its outstanding value at approximately $75 (as of 2011) is a key selling point, leading to a "Hall of Fame Survivor" designation and a 5 out of 5 Likability Scale rating.
This video reviews the Kershaw Scamp 2710, a budget-friendly EDC folding knife praised for its value, speed, and cutting performance. The reviewer highlights the hollow-ground 8Cr13Mov drop-point blade, grey nitride coating, ambidextrous thumbstuds, and dual-material handle (420 SS with G10 overlay). While noting its heft (4.4 oz) for an EDC knife due to the framelock design, the reviewer forgives it considering the blade size, deployment speed, lockup, and overall value. The knife is placed in the TNP Hall of Fame for its high-value performance, resembling more expensive folders.
This video review focuses on two Benchmade H&K Ascender knife models, the 14352BT and the smaller 14301BT, highlighting their value proposition around the $40 price point. The reviewer praises their fast deployment, solid lockup, G10 handle scales, drop point blades, and deep carry clips. Downsides noted include their weight due to solid steel liners and tip-down carry only. Despite minor compromises at this price, the reviewer finds them to offer impressive value and enjoyment, awarding them an 8 out of 10 on the Nutnfancy Likeability Scale (considering price).
This video reviews the Benchmade 585 Mini Barrage, highlighting its assisted opening Axis lock, durable construction, and ergonomic design suitable for everyday carry (EDC). The reviewer praises its fast deployment and secure lock-up, while noting the Zytel handle's lack of traction and the absence of upper spine jimping. The blade is described as well-suited for utility tasks but potentially thick for slicing. The reviewer mentions comparisons to other knives and discusses the Mini Barrage's weight and price point, ultimately recommending it as a hard-use EDC choice.
This video by Nutnfancy introduces "The Stabbing Protocol," a novel method for testing the locking mechanisms and penetration capabilities of folding knives. The protocol involves high-speed thrusts of a securely attached blade (using a broomstick for safety) into a multi-layer cardboard target. The Ontario RAT 1 folding knife is showcased and impressively withstands the stress, demonstrating excellent penetration, minimal wear, and good edge retention. The reviewer highlights this as a more realistic test for lock failure in thrusting attacks compared to spine-whacking, and also notes the surprising penetration power of a drop-point blade.
This video provides a detailed review of the CRKT Carson M4, a knife described as a "heavy duty EDC" or tactical folder. The reviewer highlights its AutoLAWKS feature for blade security, the AUS-8 steel drop point blade's utility and tactical potential, and the fast, smooth assisted opening mechanism (with a preference for the removed torsion bar). Downsides mentioned include its weight (5.2 oz), slick Zytel handle scales, and a non-positionable tip-down pocket clip. Despite these drawbacks, it's considered a handsome and capable blade, receiving a "Likeability Scale" score of 7.5 out of 10.
This video is a review of the Lone Wolf T2 Tactical folding knife, specifically highlighting the "Home Run Tactical" version by Nutnfancy. The reviewer praises its mid-sized tactical folder design, S30V steel, drop point blade with a full-flat grind, ergonomic FRN handle with stippling, strong lockup, functional jimping, and fast deployment thanks to bronze phosphor bushings. It's noted to be lightweight for its size. The reviewer mentions variations like Cocobolo, FRN, and Micarta handles, and a sabre ground blade. The clip is identified as a drawback for being overly large and not reversible. The video showcases the Desert Camo, Cocobolo, and standard FRN models, ultimately giving the T2 a 9.5/10 on the Nutnfancy Likability Scale.
