Great job on the video, however having a 12 year old review a Hinderer XM 18, the Holy Grail, of tactical folders is sort of funny.
Ya think?
You should have the creditials to back up your review subject matter.
If that was a requirement 90% of the Youtube knife reviews wouldn't qualify. As many people who commented on this video in the Hinderer sub-forum noted, my son demonstrated a very high level of knowledge about knives generally, and this knife in particular.
His comment about the choil and rope getting caught does have substance, however Rick with his vast background engineered it into the knife for a reason.
Though I disagree with him on the choil, thank you for recognizing the valid point raised by my son, someone who has been using knives regularly for the last four years. The fact that Rick put a choil on this knife for a reason apparently doesn't change his opinion, which as you stated is a valid one.
Are you going to have him review 20 yr old private reserve scotch! Just saying!
I'm pretty sure providing alcohol to a minor is illegal where I live, not so with folding knives in the privacy of your home. Just saying!
I'm glad you are putting him on the right path with knives, even though he won't attain true appreciation of what is in his hand for years to come.
He'll gain a true appreciation faster than most. I've been teaching him about knives and how to use them since he was about 8 years old.
Sort of like wanting to fly helicopters w/o ever taking lessons.
Actually he has a passion for fixed wing aircraft, and his goal is to get his pilot's license before his driver's license. He started taking lessons at age 10, and is considered to be a very good pilot for his age. Now that he's in the Civil Air Patrol, he can get lessons for only the price of fuel, so I'm sure he will achieve his goal.
Nice kid and good job though!
Thanks!
