Links to my YouTube knife reviews (updated January 31, 2015)

I had previously skipped review #100, because I wanted to discuss something special to celebrate this milestone:

The Sebenza is a modern classic, one of the most precisely built and most hyped pocket knives on the market. Here I have a look at the less known small Insingo Sebenza variant, which has a different blade shape (wharncliffe) than the normal Sebenza. I also compare it to selected top quality Spyderco and Klötzli knives.

100. Chris Reeve Small Sebenza Insingo: for perfectionists
 
In this update, 4 videos about various Sanrenmu knives, and a competition...

Sanrenmu is a big Chinese knife manufacturer, they produce for various western companies and in addition they produce their own designs, mainly for the local market. In this first clip we have a closer look at -and discuss the value of- 3 affordable Sanrenmu knives (SRM 710, SRM 702, SRM 962) that are clearly inspired by western knife designs.
105. Sanrenmu part 1: SRM 710, 702 & 962

Here we continue our examination of the very affordable yet decent quality Chinese brand Sanrenmu. Next to their own production, they also act like an outsourcing partner for western brands. Here we have a look at 3 Sanrenmu knives (the SRM 728, 4730 and 1723) which are also sold in the west as respectively a Böker Magnum, a Fox in the BlackFox series, and the well-loved Buck Nobleman with rubberized carbon-fiber look handles.
106. Sanrenmu part 2: SRM 728, 4730 & 1723

In this third episode of knife reviews focusing on the highly affordable Chinese brand Sanrenmu, we look at two bigger folders that are both an original design. The 905 is a classic big folder with wooden handle scales; and the modern 939 with its sheepfoot blade seems well suited to food prep. Watch the video to find out more!
107. Sanrenmu part 3: SRM 905 & 939

In this fourth review clip about the affordable chinese Sanrenmu knife brand, we have a closer look at two original and compact designs that are well suited for EDC. The 763 is a very interesting modern folder with various clever features, while the 785 is a compact back-locking folder for gentlemen. Watch the video to find out more!
108. Sanrenmu part 4: SRM 763 & 785

Last but not least:
Dagon's first competition: win a nice EDC knife
 
Here is another look at products from the affordable yet decent quality Chinese knife manufacturer Sanrenmu. The focus is here on two gentlemen knife designs. The 738 (immediately a a personal favourite Sanrenmu) is a modern, locking folder with a luxurious high tech design (carbon fiber handle inlays!), while the AOH02 is a classic slipjoint folder with pleasing elegant lines.

109. Sanrenmu part 5: SRM 738 & AOH02
 
This week, 2 new review clips, and a video focusing on Spyderco prototypes.

The wonderful Spyderco Kiwi, excellent gentlemen folder, is back in production as a high value slipjoint knife. Here we have a closer look at a variant with Stag handle onlays, and we also compare it to an original backlocking Kiwi.

111. Spyderco Kiwi Stag: for gentlemen on a budget

This relatively compact heavy duty folder is inspired by the ESEE HEST (Hostile Environment Survival Tool) fixed blade, both are indeed designed by journalist and writer Robert Young Pelton. This folder is lovingly manufactrured by the excellent Italian company Lion Steel, and distributed by mr. Pelton's company DPX Gear. In this clip we examine all details of this interesting framelock knife.

112. DPX HEST/F: your tough companion

And, as an extra:

Last week I went to Spyderco's meeting in Amsterdam, where Spyderco owner Sal Glesser and his son Eric showed various production prototypes, and all those present could handle them and give feedback. A splendid day. Dutch knife forum member Wouter was the official photographer and meanwhile he put his pictures online. I use these as basis of my slideshow and meanwhile I comment on my impressions of every knife, singling out my personal favorites.

Spyderco Amsterdam meeting 2011: knife prototype previews
 
It has been a while since my last update. Here are 4 new review clips. I especially recommend to check out the Müller MSP Backlock.

113. Müller MSP Backlock: a perfect EDC
Reinhard Müller (www.mueller-messer.de) is a German knifemaker who offers both custom and small production run knives. His creations are very functional, with great attention to detail. Here we have a look at his affordable MSP Backlock folder, which offers a high end S90V blade, nice manufacturing, and a timeless design. It's in my opinion a perfect, universal knife for every day carry (EDC).

114. Böker Cox: individualist EDC
In this clip we have a closer look at the Böker Cox slipjoint knife, designed by the talented Danish custom knife maker Jens Anso. The Cox is surely one of the more original designs on the market, a sturdy, almost primitive looking folder that is not tactical at all, and rather seems to originate from truly individualist thinking. Like a vintage Saab car, perhaps you won't like the design of the Cox, but it definitely won't leave you indifferent...

115. Enlan EL02 & EL02B: High value utility
The Enlan EL02 with Micarta handle and the EL02B with G10 handle are eminently affordable folders that still provide a remarkably convincing level of fit, finish & performance. In the video we'll examine these two knives in more detail.

116. Nieto knives offer value and design
Nieto is a Spanish knife manufacturer which is active since the 1950s. They are known for good value knives that are nicely finished. Here we have a closer look at 3 attractive Nieto knives featuring an elegant design:
- 11032 Traveller, a universal yet relatively light fixed blade for various outdoor uses.
- 11035 Chacal drop point, a sturdy fixed blade featuring a handle of rare "Pagawa" wood
- 040-B Rock folder with elegant buffalo horn handle scales

Enjoy !
 
Moki is a Japanese knife manufacturer with stellar reputation since their beginnings in 1907. These days, several western companies with high quality requirements outsource production to Moki. In addition Moki offers their own range of suave, perfectionist knives.
In this clip we have a look at a limited reproduction of an ancient flagship Moki, a perfectly made and very elegant slipjoint knife that looks similar to traditional American knives. If you like Case, Queen or G.E.C. knives, have a look at this clip and discover a tempting alternative !

117. Moki MK-01K Renaissance: a classic reborn

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A new update with two lesser know yet in my opinion very attractive knives:

1. The Japanese knife manufacturer G. Sakai is known as an excellent quality OEM for western brands (Spyderco, Al Mar, and others), and unfortunately their own knives are less known in the west. Here we have a look at a very interesting fixed blade, the GS-4 Sabi Knife 1, which is one of the few fixed blades made with the totally stainless H-1 steel. We also compare it with the excellent Spyderco Moran. I think that the Sabi 1 knife merits your attention.

118. G. Sakai GS-4 Sabi Knife 1: high quality outsider

2. The Alpin is an attractive traditional folder that originates at least 100 years ago in the Alps mountains. It was designed as a simple, no-nonsense outdoor tool. These days you can still buy this classic pattern from several makers. Here we have a closer look at a refined variant.

119. The Alpin: timeless traditional french folder
 
Thanks very much for sharing!

I saw that G. Sakai Sabi way back but never really paid much attention. Watching Andrew Zimmern reruns (Bizaare Foods) and your review though made me take notice! :thumbup: It's size, ergo's, low maintenance, utility sheath and overall form makes it look like a good "go anywhere" food prep/kitchen knife.
 
New review series (2015-): Watch & Knife reviews
1. Steinhart Pilot watches & Fallkniven F1
2. Squale Atmos 20 & Beretta Teknys
3. Orient Bambino & Moki MK-01K
4. Sea-Gull 1963 D304 & Spyderco Chinese folder
5. Rodina R005 & Spyderco Des Horn
6. Orient Star Standard Date & CRKT Swindle

Also new in 2015, a book review of a book from fellow YouTube knife blogger Stefan Schmalhaus:
[URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnP50pvkFVM"L]Book review: Gentlemen Knives by Stefan Schmalhaus[/URL]


This post will be updated regularly. Unfortunately the first post would become too big, otherwise I would have added the links there.
I will point to this post in the first post of the thread.
 
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