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*Warning : This posting is LONG….!! You’ve been WARNED ~ Caveat Emptor..🚨 New to your site & as such, your video is Superb! I’m a mid-60’s Army Vet and I have a Passion for Blades - Fixed-Blades/Tomahawks/Swords/etc. and Rifles (not so much sidearms, though). I’ve owned/used many other knife blades steels.., such as 204P, M390 Steels (my 2 MicroTech Fixed blades : The Arbiter & the SOCOM Alpha, respectively typing!), ELMAX Steel (Zero Tolerance ZT 0561 - a folder), INFI Steel (Busse TGULB : my #2), 80CrV2 steel (Winkler II S.A.R. [This knife is equal to a ‘REBAR-INFUSED Slab of GRANITE’ : I know, such things don’t exist, but IF THEY DID..], …it’s THE RMJ Eagle Talon Tomahawk in 80CrV2 steel, THAT would be IT..!! and my RMJ Eagle Talon Tomahawk [#1] - btw, IF you’re ’in The Market’ for THE BEST Tomahawk EVER MADE.., don’t EVEN Think it over, ..get this RMJ Eagle Talon.., NOW, if you can find one, ‘cause they’re rare & WILL Take some effort on your part..!! OK, they’re EXPENSIVE at just North of $500, but if you love blades like I DO - Trust me on this, you’ll NEVER REGRET IT ~ here’s two videos detailing it : 1) ruclips.net/video/vxwzHGeTZPc/видео.htmlsi=-FW4vpkQQe5kZXWp 2) ruclips.net/video/7ZSL_LJKsl8/видео.htmlsi=aisxtMrjCzlykqTG 1075 Steel (TOPS Operator 7) & CPM S45VN Steel (Spartan Blades Horkos) - I mentioned these b/c it shows I’ve used some pretty diverse tools/knives/steels and NEVER have I seen ONE’S Edge Dull like your’s! You made this - as much as one can - about a Scientific Method : Comparing Apples to Apples & not Apples to Oranges ~ KUDOS, Young Lady. Well, except for one, and that is my Spyderco Warrior (in H-1 steel : discontinued sadly & FYI, I have the Full Sized one!). H-1 is a steel you can leave in salt water for an ENTIRE Year & it won’t oxidize, not even a little, yet it’s edge retention SUX..!! My apologies for the lengthy post, it’s the result of overwhelming and precise devotion towards edged weapons & things that go : “..BANG!” Again, I Appreciate & Commend your videos.., 🇺🇸 #2A 🇺🇸

How's it going fam?! I need that fixie!

As always I love your transparency and honesty. So much respect for your integrity and the fact that you’re not bought and paid for by big companies to market their products. However, I would hope that knife makers you collaborate with compensate you with a no charge knife that you helped design. Hopefully someday I’ll get my hands on a “Dart”!!!

4V sounds like an interesting steel, I have never messed with it. You are absolutely right on how important edge geometry is. A "lower" and "cheaper" steel can hold an edge longer than a "super steel" if it's edge geometry is good, but the super steels geometry is too obtuse. First decide on the tasks that the knife is to preform, then choose a proper steel for the job, heat treat it for the intended use, and put on the proper edge geometry. When everything is thought out and implemented properly the result is an outstanding tool! The steel and heat treat determine what geometry the knife can support. That geometry can be altered in the workable range according to the tasks at hand. Many times if you have some of those tiny rolls a steeper micro bevel will solve the problem. The advantage of this is that the knife will also be faster to sharpen since the micro bevel is so small.

You’re so transparent and honest in your testing and reviews!!! I wonder how many knives get fully tested before makers start selling them to customers! Great job to you and Levi!!!

Love it!! I added a choil onto a couple of my knives and it’s so much better!😊

Thanks for sharing about your EDC and I look forward to the upcoming reviews. I too find that my Super Tinker is the one SAK that always winds up in my pocket over all the other ones I own. 👍 Take care and Cheers!

that is a nice knife! and great to hear of the testing! "just a hair" can be a much bigger difference than you might think. when I first got into making straight razors, i started measuring things like that. most of the head hair that i measured was between .003"-.006" in diameter. if you take a normal edc class knife and run the edge at .010" at the shoulder of the edge, then just a hair thicker might be .016" which is 60% more. thats a lot more.

I get why people like magnets on their lights. But I dislike how Olight forces you to have one on every single model. I already don't like them for other reasons. If you're gonna buy a Chinese light, I think you get way more from companies like Acebeam and Lumintop.

Thank u for your channel. I would love to see u do this sharpening with a Maxamet blade. I have used your exact method on my Spyderco Native in Maxamet steel. Removing the burr wasn’t as easy is you did with your knife. I have been sharpening for 65 years and this is one of the hardest burr removals I have experienced. Keep up the great work.

Nice follow up on the knife👍. How many prototypes did you guys build before you nailed your final design? Have a great day tomorrow Ms E.🇺🇲🔪🌲🔥

Carrying my Spyderco Manix 2 in S30V, chrome version of the space pen with the removable pocket clip, a Bic lighter, a cleaning cloth and as always my MiniBuck Tool which I've had in my pocket since 1997, maybe 98... I have quite a few fixed blade knives, and I've never thought to check bevel angles or the thickness behind the edge. I think I have some homework to do. Good video. Thanks Erica.

Hey Erica, I am wanting to get into k390, but I’m a bit low on coin. Does spyderco do a good ht on there k390, or should I hold out and try to save up for a custom? Thanks.

Very cool carry! I really like the Super Tinker, it's become one of my most carried SAKs. Cheers, E!

Quarter Pounder with Cheese? Go to Wendy's or 5 Guys. You'll never go back to Mickey D's again. Sheesh!

Medford is an example of what an American knife co. Should be. Any problem all you gotta do is call the number & the owner answers whethet its 3pm or 3 am ive never seen anything like it. They by far are my favourite in the world! Team MKT

Gotta love the super tinker. It’s the scissors for me. Can’t go without them. I tried the tinker deluxe for a while but never used the pliers and found it too bulky. I don’t know who that Peter guy is but fuck him

Have a nice day my friend full summer here and my knife back sharp 😊

I love that Nitro V knife. I’ve got a couple knives in that. Also have one in 4V. It’s cool you mentioned Nick Shabazz. Like that guy. He’s hilarious. If you are bored sometime. Watch Nicks video where he goes through TSA confiscated knives. You will belly laugh. It was GREAT!

Hey Erica. Have you used Shapton Glass stones? Would Maxamet be tamed on them? Gotta ask as I value your sharpening experience , far better than I am. Hope you're well :)

thanks for the continued testing

E……. It’s been awhile just checking in seeing what’s gone on😊

Thanks for the update. I hope you are having a great day. God bless you and your family.

Nice update Erica. Looks like green is ready to go. Have a good day with the pups at work too.

You always have awesome working knives

Hey Erica! Grettings from Germany 😊!

I like Sodbusters. They're pretty good, solid knives. I've used them for years. There are knives with harder steel and better fit and finish, but not for the price of a Sodbuster. That's a factor.

The handle colors are on point with this one. I think price wise it’s definitely worth the cash 💰. You guys are doing some awesome releases.

Erika, you saved my knife. I was always in a hurry when sharpening a knife and was not satisfied with the result. I played your video as background therapy while sharpening my Spyderco Police 4 in K390. The result: a perfect edge. Diamond stone 25 microns/800 grit.

That’s an awesome beefy knife, great price too!!!! I like the rock texturing on the spine of the blade too very unique!!!

Hey Erica, am I yo mamma?😂 Please take care! You are one of the only reasons why I watch RUclips Love from the UK 🇬🇧 Take care Graham

Great video really enjoyed & learning a lot Thank you!

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This Otter be a great one. Good choice on materials, NITRO-V is a good steel, very similar to 14C28N. I have a bunch of knives in either of these blade steels, all have performed very well. I like the design of this knife but I'm going to miss the drop as I've spent all my cash on a vacation that I just got back from. I'll be looking for one in a couple months. 😁. Glad you got the 940 out for size comparison as I own one. I have large hands so this was a good gage.

Love the design and execution on the otter….

The Nuges are insta knives, should have gotten the primitive wrapped for $350 😂 it is actually sharpened 😅

Nice👍👍👍👍. Take care.🇺🇲🔪🌲🔥

Super useful video! Any tips for enlarging the choil on the Benchmade proper to actually be able to hold the blade steady?

thanks for the review on these! I've transitioned from normal tennis shoes to Lems over the last few months, but I think I need something even wider. I may give these a try!

Righty tighty…

Does it throw a spark?

I hate the staples

I must say your dart design is amazing really. Every time I see it it keeps getting better. About the k390. Just ordered the Spyderco lil temperance 3 in k390 and it’s bizar. Crazy steel just won’t dull

Thanks E Love you to pieces 😻

I think they wanted to kill two birds with one stone. Shut down S30V and VG10 by stepping right between them with SPY27. It just didn't work.

I have some Venev stones I use just for refining and polishing my edges. That saved me the price of buying a whole set of them. I use my DMT stones to set the apex, and the Venev to refine and polish.

I use a small diamond round file for this, as it gives you very good control and gets the job done cleanly and relatively quickly.

I've worked on farms my entire life; cattle, hog, hay.... etc. Currently I have 105 acres of mostly timber, but we're kinda do it all here as well. Good video and great information from someone that is 63 years old. You did a good job and didn't make the video about you. It was clear and easy to hear and understand.