Its like Winston Churchill said: any one young is wrong to be conservative and any one old is a fool to take chances. Its just how things go: one direction. Eric's old, tired and restlng on the laurels. Plus greedy.
dude what? they’re literally selling knives in k390 for like $150, magnacut para 3s, native 5s, and manix 2s for under $180, the full g10 and linered spy27 manix for $180, they’re coming out with a rex121 (the HIGHEST edge retention steel available on a knife) sage 5 LW for $250, they expanded their cruwear and micarta line to all the flagship models… etc they’re literally doing exactly what their customer base has asked.
Spyderco better start listening to their customers again instead of trying to squeeze every penny out of them. They are going to end up in the same boat as Benchmade if they don't.
😑scary talk! But this bundle of knives, shows that they are doing just that, listening to their customers. Maybe with the exception of their Chiner, budget entry level knife, is probably what you’re referring to? And if so, that’s quite silly of you to say, about a company who’s been killing it for over 40 years, and are quite frankly, the best in the game, for all of the important reasons. Yes, I’ll simp for them. I bought my first Spyderco, in 1996! Fully serrated delica, for like 30 or 40 bucks
There will be a price point that gets silly for all but loaded folks with 50 knives... that said love the company.. first one was in 93.... i remember greatest thing I had seen then
I’m a lefty, I’ve got cme’s on all of my compression lock Spydercos. Wouldn’t carry them without them. They go from nah, I’m good to my most carried knives with them on.
The richlite scales are awesome the only thing that would make them better would be if they were deep red/burgundy to match what-im-assuming is a St Nicks knives colorway
That first tenacious looks like the ano you did on my tenacious before you did the awesome laser etching..and then of course we lasered the phrases on both sides of the blade. I still love that knife! Thanks brotha. Great content Justin, keep it coming good sir.
Those scales thoooooo!!!!! You’re getting better and better with each project which is no shocker to me! Side note a Brotha needs a work Mat so let’s talk my man!!😂
I am customizing my Manix 2 XL Cruware now. Already added your Ball Cage Spring and Ceramic Ball. Deciding on scales now. AWT mat be my choice, but some great options out their. It was absolutely sharp AF.
I swapped the ball cage out of my crucarta Manix 2 for a Flytanium Ti one, and the blade went perfectly center once I reassembled it. IDK why or how, but I'm not going to argue with it. It also came slightly off center from factory favoring the clip side.
A Delica in K390 is the sharpest out of the box i have ever experienced. Still is wicked after so much use i have put it through. A bit toothy, though.
I liked the look of new scales you made, but clearly, they messed up the knife, causing it to not cut the packaging in a straight line! So, no thanks! Unless you could make them in blue, that would fix the issue! Just kidding. I am in a desperate need of replacement scales for my Manix 2 LW SPY27. Hopefully in blue, to match the original.
Tenacious has always been a value, Start out here model. I think this helps people who want a titanium Spyderco get one for under 150 bucks. Now you have a warranty and titanium at a value price. I think it’s a homerun. Plus if you want it bronze take it apart and etch off the blue pick whatever ti color you want. I am waiting for 95v green for some to do.
@@roady7420 Right! Not to mention that, if we’re actually being honest with ourselves here, Spydercos 8CR13mov is nothing to laugh at! It’s been shown, time and again, to be quite good. I’ll take it over D2
These look great. I don't know if Spyderco grades knives of the same model, giving retailers a deal on knives that aren't the best from the production line. I bought a Crucarta Para 3, and the micarta was just awful. Looked nothing like the two you showed here. The texture was sanded down as if they were trying to grind out imperfections on the scales.
The new scales on that 4v Manix 2 have a very similar pattern as aftermarket Cerebus G10 scales I got for my PM2 DLC coated XHP Wharncliffe blade from Cutlery Shoppe around fall/winter 2023. Except they're orange to match the Cutlery Shoppe exclusive color scheme. I got the Cerebus honeycomb pattern scales because they have a chamfered edge on the scales instead of the hard edge of the stock scales. even the later version of a Para 3 in S45vn has slightly more rounded edges on the G10 scales compared to the scales I've seen on PM2 knives. Was that the Manix 2 lightweight from St. Nicks knives that you put the handsome hex pattern scales on? they're the one place I know that likes to get their exclusives from Spyderco in CPM 4v steel. I remember that the 4v manix 2 LW from St. Nicks Knives sold out in just hours. Since I have a Rex 45 stormtrooper Manix2 LW that works so well already, I have not used the St. Nicks I was lucky enough to snag by sneaking away to order when they dropped while at work.
Yeah I feel like anyone who would really appreciate a titanium handle wouldn't really enjoy that steel at all they should've charged maybe like $20 more or so and had an s30v blade or something like that
@@lordquenntillieusiii9250 IKR? Considering they do make those in s35vn already, putting 8cr on a ti-handled knife seems one of the biggest head scratcher decisions I've seen them make
Had the Cru-carta Manix 2 for a couple weeks now. Loving it even though the scales are mismatched ( one side is chocolate brown and the other is reddish with a larger weave ). Can you tell me what the numbers next to the logo on your blades mean..?
Those are collector club numbers. You need to be a collector club member and commit to buying a certain amount every year. They number the standard model like this 006 and a variant like this 006V the V stands for variant and the number itself is your collector number. I had collector number #002 and #015 and #017 for awhile. I've been in the game since late 90s early 2000s. If you have other questions comment back. ✌️
I love spyderco… but their designs are tired and they don’t do anything exciting anymore plus I can buy an s90v and full ti frame lock for the same price as a g10 and s30? So I collect old spydercos but I’m not interested in the new ones accept the paysan it’s the only model I want made in the last several years
It’s just unfortunate that all these beautiful knives are outsourced and manufactured in CHINA!!!!! Idc what materials or how nice it is I’m not giving China any more of my money than I’m already forced to
Very knice unboxing of some ultra sharp Spydies...as for your new scales for the Manix 2 LW, I dig 'em. However, some of us with a hand size in between bear paws like yours and little bitch hands might prefer the size and shape of the skinny scales as offered by AWT. The hexagon milling on yours is okay but not in love with it. For me, I would prefer maybe dragon scale milling or a diamond plate texturing. Or possibly some sort of radial/wavy/starburst sort of pattern. I'm sure you could think of and produce many different finishes, colors and materials. As they say, the sky's the limit.
I don’t get the MJ reference but ok. The “Tenashy” as you put is just my way of referring to the Tenacious in plural. Since there were two in the package. Enlighten me with your knowledge and tell me a better way. I’m always up for learning new things! Thanks for watching.
Those scales are amazing. Cant wait to see all the color choices, and probably going to pick a few up
I miss the days when Spyderco took risks and managed to still be decent value for money. The golden age for the company was 2009 - 2012ish.
lol, in their 4 decades of service, and a thousand different models, not to mention the Military 2, in my pocket! But just those few years, eh🤔
Its like Winston Churchill said: any one young is wrong to be conservative and any one old is a fool to take chances.
Its just how things go: one direction. Eric's old, tired and restlng on the laurels. Plus greedy.
dude what? they’re literally selling knives in k390 for like $150, magnacut para 3s, native 5s, and manix 2s for under $180, the full g10 and linered spy27 manix for $180, they’re coming out with a rex121 (the HIGHEST edge retention steel available on a knife) sage 5 LW for $250, they expanded their cruwear and micarta line to all the flagship models… etc they’re literally doing exactly what their customer base has asked.
Spyderco better start listening to their customers again instead of trying to squeeze every penny out of them. They are going to end up in the same boat as Benchmade if they don't.
😑scary talk! But this bundle of knives, shows that they are doing just that, listening to their customers. Maybe with the exception of their Chiner, budget entry level knife, is probably what you’re referring to? And if so, that’s quite silly of you to say, about a company who’s been killing it for over 40 years, and are quite frankly, the best in the game, for all of the important reasons. Yes, I’ll simp for them. I bought my first Spyderco, in 1996! Fully serrated delica, for like 30 or 40 bucks
There will be a price point that gets silly for all but loaded folks with 50 knives... that said love the company.. first one was in 93.... i remember greatest thing I had seen then
Man if I had that many Spdyrcos at one time they would be picking me up from the floor!
Those are amazing!
Just put my first CME on my first Shaman. Took it from “probably going to sell” to “maybe my favorite”.
I’m a lefty, I’ve got cme’s on all of my compression lock Spydercos. Wouldn’t carry them without them. They go from nah, I’m good to my most carried knives with them on.
Yeah I loved the para 3 as is but once I got CMEs on them it just makes them amazing
I gotta try that , CME looks great
Spyderco are my favorite knived
I like the scales! Well done
The Tenacious is a pass with 8cr13mov. Spyderco should have produced the new Tenacious in S30V. I do love the scales and new color!
Love the scales on your Manix 2 knife!
You REALLY need to restock some of your manix 2 stuff. Can't buy it if it isn't there lol
Great video & amazing scales, thanks for sharing!
Thank you sooo much!!!
Love the hex pattern scales man!
Wow those are some sharp knives. Thx for sharing the new drops
The richlite scales are awesome the only thing that would make them better would be if they were deep red/burgundy to match what-im-assuming is a St Nicks knives colorway
Nice scales on your manix!
Awesome scales!!!
That first tenacious looks like the ano you did on my tenacious before you did the awesome laser etching..and then of course we lasered the phrases on both sides of the blade. I still love that knife! Thanks brotha. Great content Justin, keep it coming good sir.
Those scales thoooooo!!!!! You’re getting better and better with each project which is no shocker to me! Side note a Brotha needs a work Mat so let’s talk my man!!😂
I am customizing my Manix 2 XL Cruware now. Already added your Ball Cage Spring and Ceramic Ball. Deciding on scales now. AWT mat be my choice, but some great options out their. It was absolutely sharp AF.
Nice, glad to hear that! Thanks for watching and the order!
Sweet scales.
You got them for the Shaman?
I put titanium scales and backspacer on my M4 Mint green Endura. I really hated the mint green. Now, it looks killer !
That’s awesome!
Those scales look very nice. The hex pattern is nice. I enjoy your Spyderco unpacking videos. Thanks
Awesome. Thanks for watching!
Love the Richlite scales on your Manix!
Got my first CME in yesterday for my yojumbo. Cannot wait to install. My gf loved the stickers and starburst btw.
Thanks so much for watching and the order.
My M4 Manix 2 was scary sharp!
I swapped the ball cage out of my crucarta Manix 2 for a Flytanium Ti one, and the blade went perfectly center once I reassembled it. IDK why or how, but I'm not going to argue with it. It also came slightly off center from factory favoring the clip side.
Nice review! Thanks. I’m curious about the sharpness tester you use if you could share that. Again, excellent job on some great knives. Appreciated.
It is called a BESS Sharpness Tester. Thanks for watching!
The spy27 blue g10 looks almost identical to the blurple s110v.
Scales look fantastic.
A Delica in K390 is the sharpest out of the box i have ever experienced. Still is wicked after so much use i have put it through. A bit toothy, though.
Yeah new video! Greetings to molly and you!
Love the scales
I love the Manix2 Xl a 45,25 and 30 is crazy for a factory edge.
Nice! Yea I like those scales! When will slickem all be available? I love cruwear!
I liked the look of new scales you made, but clearly, they messed up the knife, causing it to not cut the packaging in a straight line! So, no thanks! Unless you could make them in blue, that would fix the issue!
Just kidding. I am in a desperate need of replacement scales for my Manix 2 LW SPY27. Hopefully in blue, to match the original.
I dig those scales! When can I get some?
That manix is a legit lightsaber 😎🔪
No doubt. Thanks for watching!
Those scales are fire!!
I like those scales, especially for user knife.
Super sharp spydies!
Man I want 7 spyderco boxes to show up!
Crazy sharp. But it's différent each time you did it ..! Even that, there is no dout they are all very sharp, and beautiful !! ^^
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Don't understand why Spyderco went with 8cr and titanium! That's just ridiculous. I rather have a better blade steel than handle material.
Blows my mind indeed.
Tenacious has always been a value, Start out here model. I think this helps people who want a titanium Spyderco get one for under 150 bucks. Now you have a warranty and titanium at a value price. I think it’s a homerun. Plus if you want it bronze take it apart and etch off the blue pick whatever ti color you want. I am waiting for 95v green for some to do.
@@roady7420
Right! Not to mention that, if we’re actually being honest with ourselves here, Spydercos 8CR13mov is nothing to laugh at! It’s been shown, time and again, to be quite good. I’ll take it over D2
Love the look of the scales I have a lw Manix 2 they would look good on.
I jus bought the manix 2 Lightweight and I can barely slide the lock up close the knife. Is there something I can do about it?
All great knives!
love the scales. How can I get a hold of some for my Manix ?
Those scales tho 😮😮
Scales look great. Jumping?, rounded corners be nice
Love the hexicon scales man for the manix 2. Do you sell them new? Live in Europe
LUV THE HONEYCOMB SCALES!
Thank you!
These look great. I don't know if Spyderco grades knives of the same model, giving retailers a deal on knives that aren't the best from the production line. I bought a Crucarta Para 3, and the micarta was just awful. Looked nothing like the two you showed here. The texture was sanded down as if they were trying to grind out imperfections on the scales.
The new scales on that 4v Manix 2 have a very similar pattern as aftermarket Cerebus G10 scales I got for my PM2 DLC coated XHP Wharncliffe blade from Cutlery Shoppe around fall/winter 2023.
Except they're orange to match the Cutlery Shoppe exclusive color scheme.
I got the Cerebus honeycomb pattern scales because they have a chamfered edge on the scales instead of the hard edge of the stock scales. even the later version of a Para 3 in S45vn has slightly more rounded edges on the G10 scales compared to the scales I've seen on PM2 knives.
Was that the Manix 2 lightweight from St. Nicks knives that you put the handsome hex pattern scales on? they're the one place I know that likes to get their exclusives from Spyderco in CPM 4v steel. I remember that the 4v manix 2 LW from St. Nicks Knives sold out in just hours.
Since I have a Rex 45 stormtrooper Manix2 LW that works so well already, I have not used the St. Nicks I was lucky enough to snag by sneaking away to order when they dropped while at work.
Very cool. Really wish they would choose a different steel for the ti handle tenacious
Yeah I feel like anyone who would really appreciate a titanium handle wouldn't really enjoy that steel at all they should've charged maybe like $20 more or so and had an s30v blade or something like that
@@lordquenntillieusiii9250 IKR? Considering they do make those in s35vn already, putting 8cr on a ti-handled knife seems one of the biggest head scratcher decisions I've seen them make
Maaan I wish spyderco would send me a package like that
Had the Cru-carta Manix 2 for a couple weeks now. Loving it even though the scales are mismatched ( one side is chocolate brown and the other is reddish with a larger weave ). Can you tell me what the numbers next to the logo on your blades mean..?
Those are collector club numbers. You need to be a collector club member and commit to buying a certain amount every year. They number the standard model like this 006 and a variant like this 006V the V stands for variant and the number itself is your collector number. I had collector number #002 and #015 and #017 for awhile. I've been in the game since late 90s early 2000s. If you have other questions comment back. ✌️
@@MrJsv650 Good info..thanks!
What do you do with all the knives that get sent to you?
lots of nice spydies- i like the tenacious but I wish that one came out of Colorado
Hot dam and tbh idc Im a Spyderco fanatic
I love the scales
My pm2 wharncliffe whittled hair out of the box
Love them scales
Manix 2XL is awesome
Very cool I'm just Manix XL is the Greatest
Whats up with the extra numbers on the blade near the logo?
That is my Collector Club Number. Thanks for watching!
Banging scales
Double 45s on the dime0
Please make these for sale, I want!
I’m working on it. Thanks for watching!
They need to mate the ti and m4 tenacious
It a Nice 50 bucks deal
New scales look SICK AF!!!
I love spyderco… but their designs are tired and they don’t do anything exciting anymore plus I can buy an s90v and full ti frame lock for the same price as a g10 and s30? So I collect old spydercos but I’m not interested in the new ones accept the paysan it’s the only model I want made in the last several years
They all look the same are they ever going to get away with the leaf shaped blade
Spyderco has many designs that do not have a leaf shaped blade. Thanks for watching!
It’s just unfortunate that all these beautiful knives are outsourced and manufactured in CHINA!!!!! Idc what materials or how nice it is I’m not giving China any more of my money than I’m already forced to
off the ripp? like you farted? 💨
The coated blades look like absolute trash to me. They remind of the old Teflon coated pans from the 90s XD😅
Ok. Thanks for watching!
Very knice unboxing of some ultra sharp Spydies...as for your new scales for the Manix 2 LW, I dig 'em. However, some of us with a hand size in between bear paws like yours and little bitch hands might prefer the size and shape of the skinny scales as offered by AWT. The hexagon milling on yours is okay but not in love with it. For me, I would prefer maybe dragon scale milling or a diamond plate texturing. Or possibly some sort of radial/wavy/starburst sort of pattern. I'm sure you could think of and produce many different finishes, colors and materials. As they say, the sky's the limit.
"Tenashy???" Cringy corny!!! Are you the same guy that 'tried' to give Michael Jordan other nicknames? And wound up doing this?
I don’t get the MJ reference but ok. The “Tenashy” as you put is just my way of referring to the Tenacious in plural. Since there were two in the package. Enlighten me with your knowledge and tell me a better way. I’m always up for learning new things! Thanks for watching.
@@OCD4EDC tenashy? instead of and obvious tenashyS! as you vernacular pronounces it? czcams.com/video/wP-EIeGW4lk/video.htmlsi=okboMjtkJyI-Ov74