This video review focuses on the Spyderco Schempp Bowie knife, described as "knife porn" and a collectible. The reviewer highlights its aesthetic appeal, drawing parallels to the American West Bowie style, and details its features such as brass bolsters, double guards, S30V blade, carbon fiber scales, and deep carry clip. While praising the build quality and lockup, the reviewer expresses waning enthusiasm for its practical EDC (Everyday Carry) use, ultimately positioning it more as a presentation or collectible item within Ed Schempp's Ethnic series.
This YouTube video features a Spyderco Round Table discussion focusing on new knife designs and popular steel types. The conversation delves into the origins and perceived advantages of CPM steel in knife manufacturing, highlights new models like the Gayle Bradley folder and Phil Wilson's fixed blade, and explores which countries produce the best knife steels. Other topics include the functional "coastline" advantage of serrations, methods for custom blade creation, knife cutting competitions, and the historical evolution of the Bowie knife, including Ed Schempp's Pocket Bowie. The discussion aims to provide substantive knife content for the TNP Knife Nation.
This video provides an in-depth review of the Spyderco Navaja folding knife, highlighting its unique "carraca" ratcheting mechanism which produces a distinctive sound. The review details the knife's design influences, blending modern tactical elements with Spanish Navaja heritage. Key features discussed include the CPM S30V steel blade, its unusual shape and length, flat grind, sharpness, jimping, finger choils, and strong tip. The reviewer also covers the knife's weight, stainless steel bolsters, Walker liner lock, skeletonized liners, carbon fiber handle scales, standard Spyderco clip with black chrome finish, lanyard hole, and overall fit and finish. The video suggests the Navaja offers excellent cutting capability and significant enjoyment for knife enthusiasts, rating it a 10 out of 10 on the Nutnfancy Likability Scale.
This YouTube video from Nutnfancy features a discussion at the 2010 SHOT Show with knife designer Ed Schempp. They delve into various Spyderco knife models, including the Persian and Navaja, as well as updated Byrd knives and other designs. Schempp provides insights into the philosophy and design of these blades, making it an informative piece for knife enthusiasts.
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