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 review focuses on the Spyderco South Fork fixed blade knife, a compact and lightweight woods blade. The reviewer highlights its enduring design, perfect balance, comfortable G10 handle, and excellent sheath. The S90V steel is noted as a contributing factor to its higher cost. While acknowledging it's a licensed collaboration with designer Phil Wilson, the reviewer discusses competitive options that offer similar performance for less. The knife is praised as a beautiful and timeless Spyderco fixed blade suitable for outdoor use.
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