Worth $425? - Spyderco Stovepipe - Overview and Review
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- Full review of the Spyderco Stovepipe.
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I don't know if you received my other correspondence but I really enjoyed last nights giveaway show. I did a lot of explaining about why and how I would really like to purchase one of your own knives. I am on the list at White Mtn. for the Kizer Begleiter XL but it will be a minimum of 90 days + 2 weeks they tell me. Would you consider selling me you own personal knife I saw last night. I would be honored. Thanks I am an Instructor with the State of New Hampshire Fish and Game Dept.
@@stevesweeney7892 I actually don't own that knife. It's a loaner from a viewer. Sorry
@@metal_complex thanks! When mine comes in I'll send it for autographing😎 is It only available from White Mtn? They are right here in NH
Yes, absolutely worth it… I received the Spyderco Stovepipe today and it’s an unique and stunning folder true to the original “Bill the Butcher” design from artist Dave Rydbom. The design, craftsmanship, materials and machining that went into this folder is just amazing and the forms and contours in their shapes are very harmonious and well balanced.
In contrast to other Spyderco knifes, the Stovepipe is all about the form and perhaps not so much fit and function although I have no issues the way it sits and feels in my hand. The size of the Stovepipe is perfect in my personal opinion and it carries very well in my jeans pocket, not deep so it easily pulls out when needed.
The Stovepipe is extremely sharp and cuts through every material (paper, cardboard, wood, rope, rubber, plastic) and food I had laying around like butter. I noticed and experienced 2 specific positions to hold and use the Stovepipe for either cutting, chopping and/or carving. The heavy blade and straight cutting edge only amplified and assisted complementary in these activities.
The rhino nose, I read in one of Dave’s old posts was actually intended to break a car window (not a flat screwdriver as some may suspect) which I believe it definitely can but I won’t test ;-).
I also believe the Stovepipe will perform and even look better the more I practice with it, utilize and apply it as a no nonsense but very attractive and functional EDC folder. Time will tell.
It was love at first sight when I saw the Stovepipe folder and thus far I’m not disappointed in any way.
It's absolutely not worth it, it's half a grand for a non USA made knife, you are delusional.
@@mad0uche It's a nice piece of art. You might just be too broke for it. Oh yeah, keep in mind that the world doesn't stop at your state border. You guys can't come close to Taiwanese people when it comes to machining.
Stop lying to the public.. and this know if trash and huge for no reason
Matt, what would Stovepipe be like from Golden? Interesting question
@matt absolutely do not buy this knife matt. It's not made in Communist China, but Taiwan, which is still a US allie.
I ordered the Stovepipe and it will be my first Spyderco folder. It was love at first sight…
It’s an impressive folder and you can tell there’s a lot of complex machining time that went into it. It’s a lot of money but definitely a lot of knife too.
The Stovepipe is true to its original design which was inspired by custom knifemaker David Rydbom’s “Bill the Butcher” folder which I always admired.
The Stovepipe is an unique no-nonsense folder with an artistic and distinct flare. I’m extremely excited for this one to arrive.
I have seen a skinny handle wharnecliffe modded version that looks amazing. They need an XL version
probably from bladechops. tbh i think it looks the way a knife should look. the unmodded version makes me angry 😂
@@shortyxmoshpigx5488 I'd like it more if the blade were a tad longer. It would definitely be a great knife to mod though I just doubt I'd like the price lol.
Finally Got mine. Love it. Works well for my hand/fingers.
So unique and well made.
Obviously if I could only afford one knife then I would only have a Military/Para 2/sebenza or similar slicer.
I recommend it if you don’t have sausage fingers
Oddball, great build quality, conversation starter, sold!
I thought the MSRP is $600??
Just got this today and I got not be any more happy. I was so shocked by the craftsmanship and Precision of the McBee. This Stovepipe is the large father of the Juvenile McBee and takes it to a whole new level in the Spyderco Gene Pool. This one comes in the Spyderco Knife bag so you know its top shelf 😎
I’ve watched this video at least five times over the months, longing for this knife but not wanting to drop that money on this particular model.
I’m back because KnifeJoy came to play with a Father’s Day sale putting it at $295. Instant but thanks to this video. Can’t wait.
Im new to knives and the most confusing part is all the different type of blade steels, a brief description of how that blade differs or shines incorporated into your impressions or reviews would be greatly appreciated. Love the videos, thanks!
MC actually has a knife steels ranked video. It’s pretty good but there are a lot of steels and it is confusing so dont feel bad. I have explained steels to essentially every person that gets into knives. It’s all basically a three way trade off of edge retention, toughness (resistance to chipping) and rust resistance. Steels that you really cant go wrong with are S30V, S35VN, S45VN. Those are some really common steels that are really good all rounders. There are more but I think you’ll run into those pretty often. Bohler M390 and CPM 20CV are basically top of the pack right now. D2, AUS10A and 14C28N are pretty good budget steels that maybe dont have the best edge retention or stainless qualities but they get the job done. Hope that helps a little and I hope others pitch in too.
@@f4t4lity0r4 thank you very much that was very informative and helpful. Ill continue doing research but thats a good base line
To truly enjoy knives with all theses fancy Steel, I think you have to know if you're a knife guy user or a sharpenning enthusiast. If you don't enjoy sharpenning than stick with "basic" knife Steel or soft ones.
@TheMinidoo a guided diamond stone sharpening system like the KME will make even super steels easy to sharpen. It's no longer exclusive to people who have practiced extensively. The average person can teach themselves in less than a week
Just bought one used for $300. I’m a kingdom armory fan though. Love how unique and useable they are. Keep in mind.. ugly spyderco are always worth a lot in a few years. Literally happens every time. Almost without exception.
I agree. If it was bigger I'd get one. I really like how it looks, and I don't like clever blades. This one looks more warncliffey to me than a clever. Like a warncliffe with a hump.
Do I like the price, nope, but this looks awesome with everything it has going for it.Great steel,precision fit and finish, custom production model, etc lots of good there. I’m a SpyderCo guy, and we’ll, I’m tired of seeing a million PM2’s and other G10/FRN models in different( sometimes not much different) configurations. I welcome more classy/mature/ substantial, etc knifes like this from my favorite brand! They commend themselves on being different, so be different, meaning quit making a million damn PM2’s, Para 3’s, Natives, etc they have there place but make cooler stuff like this, the Bombshell, Subvert, Zulu, Volpe, etc
I love the way this knife looks but for that price I also love the way a Hinderer looks...
I know the design is somewhat polarizing. Personally, I find it intriguing. So much so that I made this my first ever Spyderco purchase. I may eventually pick up a Slysz Bowie as well. The rest of their designs are somewhat meh in my opinion, but these two are top notch.
Don't mind the bulk, the small size/short blade actually made me consider it more than I would have otherwise. Don't love it enough to drop that kind of coin on it tho. The grey on grey on grey Spyderco keeps using on their high-end releases is disappointing. We know they can (and do!) embrace color to the degree few manufacturers are willing to do. Feels like they shy away from that boldness on the high-end stuff. You're already making a niche knife, embrace it.
I like the gray on gray it allows for customization and I honest sort of like it as is to be honest. If the blade were a tad longer that is but I love titanium though and these companies don't use enough titanium and when they do they want too much money.
Well put
If they come out with an XL version, that's milled inside, three and a half inch blade, I am in!! Larger hands so the 4 finger grip really isn't an option for me. Beautiful knife!
Wharnsheep blade shape. And I agree with everyone they should make an XL Version. Or a 3.5" L and a 4.25" XL!
Definitely feel like it's an interestin knife. Found the pivot to be real nice. It's a fairly small knife, but I'm sure the actual height of of the blade, along with the bulk of the handle, make it feel bigger than it actually is. For the price, I honestly would've liked to see a compression lock. The blade shape is definitely a bit winky for me. In the end, it boils down to personal preference. Very nice knife, and a great review like always. Thanks!
Yeah! I don't understand Spyderco not using SPY27 and button compression lock more! It would be great on Stovepipe and Canis!
Spyderco: the Beanie Babies of the knife world
SO accurate!
It’s cool. I wouldn’t pay that price, but it is different than anything else out there.
Except all the other cleavers...
Yeah, I guess I didn’t realize how popular mini cleavers have gotten. 🤷♂️
The mismatched screws on the clip and the backspacer not being flush with the scales kinda bothers me. Interesting knife though for sure, I really like the pivot.
Here’s a good one. What would you rather have? A Stovepipe or a full thickness AD20 in G10? They’re the same price. It’s really up to your opinion on each but it seems like an interesting comparison.
I feel like this knife is like the original yojimbo and the Stovepipe 2 is gonna be the one to get
Like the knife, but not enough to overcome the price. I'll keep cleaving with my Sheepdog XL.
I just can’t comprehend the price. I mean it’s close in price to knives made in the USA with the same materials.
Ah see now I can kinda undetstand why some are pissed about it. I don't personally agree with them but I can somewhat see the reasoning behind it.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
I don't tell anyone what to do with their cheddar, that thing looks cool as hell.
Bearing knives are cheaper to make since you only have to mind flatness on a smaller area. And makes action supergood
What a funky blade shape. If it wasn’t that expensive, I’d probably check it out just to see what’s up
Around 14:40 the point is on Stovepipe, but it's far away from where it would be with a spearpoint or drop point and not being lined up, centered on grip it's not intuitive.
Finally an innovative design from Spyderco. This looks really good and would be a fun knife to show your buddies.
I just bought one on the secondary market for 300, the pics looked fine so hopefully it's in good condition
Blade HQ has them on sale for $299. I'm hoping they get discontinued, like the Swayback, and sell them for $250? I'll buy it then if that happens?
I dig it. Don't know if I would spend that kind of money on it, just because I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a knife unless I was obsessed with it. But if there was ever a good deal on one, I might go for it. That would be a fun knife to have in my pocket
If i had the spare money don’t know what part of it exactly think it’s because every time i look at it I can’t help but see a Rhino I would for sure grab one.. it’s just doing something right in my wee mind I really do like it! Then again I will never understand what it is about knifes that does hit that part of my mind that just says yes definitely one for you . I mean my grail knife is the exact same Rockstead you have got. Now put that alongside this and they’re nothing alike whatsoever! It’s one strange hobby this knife world that’s one thing i can say for damn sure. Have yourself a beautiful day M_C stay safe and healthy brother 😘👍🏼
I wish it had a 3" blade or longer. If they make an XL version, I'll probably buy
I edc this and it cuts great just uncomfortable in the pocket for some reason it rest more comfortably in your left pocket
Nice, but that price
Almost universally considered too small and over priced.
I'm not a huge fan of the design, either.
You know. I love pocket knives. I carry one everywhere.
But realistically, who uses a pocket knife for extended periods of time regularly? I'm not saying people don't, because I'm sure there are some people that do. I think they tend to do it by choice though. Rarely is the only tool available to do that a pocket knife, and it probably isn't the best thing to use for extended hard use.
With that said, I'm not saying anyone shouldn't do that, idc what anyone chooses to do with their knives. I'm just saying I tend to like to use what makes the most sense in a given situation. Why should I make things harder on myself for no reason?
Considering that's the same price as an inlay small Sebenza, I don't see the worth
I do detailed work with most if not ALL my knives.... well almost!!! But def most
I only want this cause of Gangs of New York! I would never do anything with it. I find it absolutely beautiful, but besides going in the collection...I don't know what I'd do with it.
Thats a sick knife. I understand the price based on who they collaborated with. Yeah maybe a bigger one would be nicer, but idk, id have to handle it. That pocket clip gets me though, i love it.
It’s cool looking but is it in the same league as the Bowie, drunken, or Nirvana which all had similarish dealer prices? Not in my opinion. In my mind they priced it out of a reasonable range for its size and materials. I think some extra details like an inlay or not being all grey would have helped this knife out. Unfortunately the action really isn’t that special when I look at my TRM atom that has a thin blade and drops like its on bearings when I slide the lock bar over for $100 less even with fat carbon scales. Like I’ve said before, the machine time in this knife may make it “worth it” but its a hard sell for a lot of people from what I’ve seen. If you absolutely love it and pick one up, more power to you and I hope you really enjoy it.
Blade shape isn’t for me but the build quality looks great!
3:00 lol tell that to China! 🇨🇳🤣
But yeah it's definitely expensive jeez way too much for my blood like most of spyderco and benchmades selection.
Meanwhile I got a s35vn/Titanium Kizer Raja for $65 and a Kizer Maestro for $65 as well. Both of which are amazing knives and that's just two I got a bunch of them for under $100 in the same materials. The quality and fit and finish are better than most USA knives I've bought in the past. I do love the look seeing how I love titanium and the finish is great even if simple. Just makes it easier to customize and refinish down the road when it's broken in and nicely worn.
But these USA companies want way too much for titanium and s35vn especially since the s35vn is American steel and Titanium itself isn't expensive though it does cost a bit to process it.
“Taiwan is not China”
Thank you for saying this, I hope China doesn’t hear you say it!
At over $400 for a production knife sorta hard to justify it to myself even though I want one bad .
Yep, that's how I've felt about Chris Reeve. I know they're far better than normal production, but I'm hesitant because I want full custom at that price range. But the Umnumzaan has always kept me interested as it's pretty unique compared to the rest of the lineup. Still haven't jumped into that pool yet, but I'm more and more looking into it.
@@LordTywinLannistertheBased Eh since my bad cs experience with the seabeza 25 I refuse to buy any of his stuff .
Any knife I feel I have to baby and not use like a tool is not a knife I'd buy . The Stovepipe look like it could stand up to some harder use . Similar to the Tuff
@@AxleKlown I feel like the Umnumzaan is a fair bit tougher than the other chris reeves models as well. Regardless, I don't feel they need to be babied, but if you're going to beat it to shit I'd be using a fixed blade anyway.
got the same issue with. over here in Germany the suggested retail price is €600, which is approx. $660. nah thanks!
@@hungrigerhungrigermantikor4615 Holy shit, nearly $300 dollars over retail price? As if the income tax y'all have to deal with wasn't enough. That price is strong armed robbery.
Found one in unused condition on BF for $235. It’s a neat design but would never pay full price.
I like it a lot, but for no practical reason. Not the most comfortable knife to hold, but I'm happy with mine. So yeah, it looks cool.
It’s polarizing. Leave it at that
I bought one as a collector piece. I can confirm, it is horrible in hand the finger grooves are awful whether you hold it back or forward in your grip. The horn on the blade often catches on pocket like an Emerson wave partially opening the knife so you have to remember to slide it forward a bit before removing it from pocket. It’s well made no doubt but poorly designed. And the price is a little too high for what it is.
It is an amazing looking knife. Can only imagine it feels amazing as well
F that for 425. What, do they think they are Taiwan Microtech now.
It should have been a 3.5” blade so many more people would like it if it was bigger
for those people, they should buy the yojimbo/yojumbo.
I am one of those people and i own a yojumbo
no steel insert on the lock?
I want to like it. That scoop in the blade unsettles me.
About the cost, gotta also consider the designer has got to get paid.
I like the design but wish it was larger. And, as a leftie,….sigh. Also, the price is steep for me, and there are other knives I’d rather have at that price.
Can anyone tell me how im ever going to get my hands on a hinderer ??? because it's been seemingly impossible to get the one I want
I really like the design of the Stovepipe; then again, I also own a Spyderco Khalsa and Tuff so maybe I like ugly knives
The Breeden Rescue and Captain deserve a revival with some quality steel and maybe even titanium. I mean I think that’s only fair. 🤷🏼♂️
I’m here in ‘23 to say that I love this design.
Not for me. Thanks for sharing anyway!!! Stay Safe. 🤠🇺🇸👮🏻♂️👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
when I heard Titan, it was over for me, I don't care if it is more expensive than in China or anywhere else. Watches shall be from Swiss, Motorcycles from America and cars from Germany .
I like the disign and everything else but come on 600$ msrp even for 400$ is too much here is nothing in this knife that make me whant to spend that much on it. It's very similar in term of built to the spydiechef for 200$ more 😂 why?
Here so many other interesting and special knife out there in this price range fair price for me would be between 250 to 300$ not more.
Anyway as always great video MC 🤝
I really like the design but chunky boys like this never get pocket time for me exactly because of the space issue you mentioned. Also dude now I cannot unsee that it looks like a cut rhino horn lol
Basically the same weight (and cost!) as a large Sebenza. Pass!
I wanna mod one
If it was closer to $350 I might be more enticed.
The price doesn't bother me, I just don't find it aesthetically pleasing.
This is the kind of knife I need to handle first because my eye says yes but I’ve been burned a few times before just trusting my eyes
Stovepipe was $420 but since January 2023 it’s $448!
I am by no means a knife enthusiast/afficionado(sp?). I pack a S&W Extreme Ops around just cause it seems practical to have a knife on me. But I am so close to snatching one of these up!
The beauty of being a knife enthusiast is that most of us just go after whatever looks cool. Do what makes you happy 👍
Hmmm stovepipe or a sbenza?
I did all those tests with my twosuns and they had no blade play. No detent lash no pivot lash. No lock stick. No stinky farts. No Hotspot no 425dollar price tag. No nothing. So does that mean my twosuns are better. Probably
I love the knife but no way I can convince my wife it’s worth it lol
I like it but it's just to small. For me it's a small knife
Well worth the $300 I paid for it!
I paid $450 for a knife made of titanium and zirconium with a damasteel blade. This Spyderco is trash for that price.
Should've been called Rhino.
I can definitely see why you'd say that, but Spyderco already has a rhino. I think this one is more fitting for that name though.
1puglife needs this knife
How to unsee the rhino now??!!! 😁
Not worth half that
The cheapest I've seen it is 480.$!!!! But still cool
Love a good Spyderco but not a massive fan of this one.
Anyone not convinced of the Tiawan made knives quality needs to handle a “Kapara”, the fit, finish and action of that knife is absolutely phenomenal, I wish Spyderco would use the “pivot bushing” set up on more knives. It
Hey MC, in regards to the price. Did you see birdshots video from shot show? The rep from Spyderco that they were talking to literally tried to justify the price of the production knife because of the cost of the designers customs on the secondary market….. go check it out if you haven’t. Sorry I can’t remember the time when it happened.
I believe it. But I also said at the end of my video that it should be a fair bit lower to match realistic competition.
I’ll be that guy…it’s not appealing to me in any way. Thanks for sharing though. 👍🏻
A “stovepipe” in the gun world is a bad thing…
I have no strong feelings one way or the other.
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I get the novelty factor and it looks beautifully constructed. I can’t get past the finger cutouts… they don’t make aesthetic sense to me and it’s like someone gave up halfway through the design process. Overall my takeaway from the review is that form beat the snot out of function. As much as I like beautiful things, it has to function well too, so I’m out on this one. Not my bag.
Did I win a prize?
Never mind it’s a scam
Love to have it Just too much price.
for $420, I want the missing end of the blade. Yes I know it's a design (flaw)..
Hard pass at that size. Good thing I watched this because I damn near pulled the trigger lol
Gotta say 'heck no' on worth 425 to me... kinda cute, though.
I think I need this knife.
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