SpeedyJig Monkey's Fist Jig Tutorial

Hey Weavers, today we're looking at how to use the Speedyjig monkey's fist jig. It's a great option for those who are looking for a versatile well made monkey's fist jig. This video isn't a full review, but just a short tutorial on how to use it. I will be doing full review shortly. They may be out of stock at the time of this video going up, but just keep an eye out for the time being. Thanks and I hope you all enjoy!

Hey Weavers! Ever wonder what would happen if the Mad Max paracord bracelet had a baby with the monkey's fist? Well... this might be it! We're doing the awesome Mad Max paracord bracelet today but finishing it with a mini monkey's fist. I absolutely love the Mad Max bracelet as it's easy to make and adjustable. Also, I Iove monkey's fists, so this kinda bracelet just seemed like the right thing to do! Check it out and let me know what you think the comments down below!

Titan Survival Survivorcord Overview

Get Titan Survival Survivorcord Here ▶ https://goo.gl/vs8Qct Stay tuned and subscribed for an upcoming giveaway where you can win a 100' hank of Titan Survivorcord! Support WOE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weaversofeternity Hey Weavers! In this video we're looking at Survivorcord from Titan Survival. Survivorcord is a patented brand of paracord that contains snare wire, fishing line, and waxed jute fire starter. Survivorcord is stronger than mil spec 550 cord as it's tensile strength is bumped up to 620 lbs. Survivorcord would make a great addition to your survival pack or of course its great to make paracord survival bracelets out of!

Why Do You Carry a Knife?

One of the questions I continually ask myself is "why?". Why do we do what we do? Why do I do the things that I do and why do others do the things I observe them doing. In terms of this hobby of collecting and using sharp and pointy objects I think it's an interesting question to ponder.

Yes, knives are tools and they are useful. But if that were the case, we could all just buy one reliable, well made knife and that would be that. However, more often than not, those who are "in deep" with this hobby know the steel addiction all to well and end up with several knives to put it lightly.

The majority of the population at one point or another has most definitely used a knife once in their life for utility or most likely for some food related task. However, there are those of us who gravitated towards this age old tool and ran with it (not literally because it'd be dangerous to run with a knife, much less scissors.) Now the question is why? Is it due to some Paleolithic predisposition that goes back to our hunter-gatherer days in which we relied on basic tools for survival? So much so that we feel the need to keep and carry a blade in our pockets or loin cloths for the majority of our waking hours?

To me, when I have a knife in my pocket I feel capable. I feel as useful as the blade that resides in my pocket is. The irony being that out of a typical day, I may not even really use my knife unless I go out of my way to use it. For the most part I take it out just to play with and fondle (that's what she said). But anyways, I digress.

Having a knife at my disposal does give me a sense of security and power. Not in the sense that I need to defend myself from soccer hooligans or that I go around brandishing a blade to feel like some sort of badass. But, if any situation were to present itself, I feel that having a knife gives me an upper hand. For example, if I were trapped in a burning car and had to cut myself free from a stuck seat belt, it wouldn't be an issue. Life threatening situations aside though, there are so many little tasks that I've found myself using a blade for that would have been annoying, but with a knife it's now FUN!

I guess what I'm really trying to say is the use of a knife is limited only to our imaginations and because the debate isn't whether or not a knife is useful, but why we carry them. In my opinion we don't just carry knives for utility, we carry them simply for the feeling that having a knife in our pocket or hand give us.

Whether it be security, power, capability, resourcefulness, or just plain for fun. But anyways, these are just the late night ramblings of another knife junkie. Did this post even make sense? I'm not even sure, I'm just up because I'm high on caffeine from that Hazelnut Latte I had at a bubble tea place a few hours ago. Damn, this is what rockstars must feel like! Take care and stay sharp!

-Tim

BladeOps Channel Support Contest

Hey everyone, although the contest deadline is just about come to an end I thought it was still worth mentioning the channel support contest that BladeOps is currently holding. BladeOps is an American knife dealer that has had a history of doing really great giveaways that have helped build the sense of community in this wonderful hobby that we share.

So just to give you a quick idea of what they're doing, they are giving out 5 prize packs that contain 4 prize items to 5 separate channels in order to sponsor and help them do a giveaway of their own. I think this is a great way to promote paying it forward and really just to help YouTube channels grow and proliferate.

I had the honor of winning one of BladeOps's past contests and it was a great experience, so I definitely thought I'd get my entry in and do what I can to help this contest get the recognition and screen time it deserves.

Even though the contest itself is nearing it's deadline tonight, stay tuned to BladeOps if you haven't been doing so already because they will be dishing out the 5 prize packs this coming weekend, which means that 5 YouTube channels out there will be doing contests of their own and distributing the prizes!

So, keep an eye out for those upcoming contests and definitely check out BladeOps if you haven't already!

www.bladeops.com

www.youtube.com/user/BladeOps


-Tim

USN Gathering at John Grimsmo's!

Hey all,

Custom knife maker John Grimsmo is hosting a USN gathering at his place along with his brother Erik this weekend. It's going to be a great chance to meet all the other local USN folks. I'm sure there will be some really nice customs there to play with and fondle as well!

It's been a great ride so far ever since becoming more and more involved with the knife communities on YouTube and the forums. In my experience those who I've met through the knife community have been truly upstanding, kind, welcoming, and generous individuals. Perhaps it's because this common interest we all have that is somewhat seen as "uncommon" by the majority of the population that really binds us together as a family.

Sure there are a few bad apples here and there, but in my opinion the good vastly outnumber the bad and even the bad ones are sometimes just a little rough around the edges or lacking table manners. But anyways, there really is something about the knife community that truly looks out for one and other. Am I viewing all this through rose-coloured glasses? Perhaps. But in my experience when you look for the good, that is all you will find. My hat's off to all the genuine individuals whom I've met through this fun and interesting hobby that have made the "community" what it really is.

Thank you. :)

Sincerely,

-Tim

Spyderco Resilience - Tactical Kitchen Cutlery

Ok, I know...the word "tactical" is way overused and abused in the knife community, but I thought I would just throw it in the title because it sounded cool. Anyhow, I just wanted to share some quick thoughts about the Spyderco Resilience and the use it's been getting in my experience.

I personally rarely carry a knife that's more than 4 inches in length mainly because it's more blade than I need and it tends to garner unwanted attention when used in public. So, rather than let this great blade sit in the knife drawer, I employed it in the kitchen where it not surprisingly excelled in performance.

The long, full flat ground blade makes for an exceptional slicer and in this case I used it to dismantle a pineapple. The G10 handle scales also provided excellent traction for a firm grip with wet hands. Well, I'll let the pictures do the talking though as this knife made this episode of food prep easy and fun! I'll most definitely be putting this blade to use in the kitchen more often.

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read!

-Tim

Spyderco Techno!

I'm not sure what it is about titanium framelocks, but there's something about them that just speaks to me. Perhaps it's because titanium is associated with high end knives that in a category of their own. I like titanium on knife handles because it's strong, light for it's size, and most of all it feels great in my hand. Titanium is also less aggressive than G10 and doesn't chew up pockets. Well, with that said the Spyderco Techno I ordered has come in and I love it!

Spyderco continues to impress me with their overseas produced knives that boast excellent quality control as well as fit and finish. Mind you this knife wasn't exactly cheap, but I think it goes a bit above what you pay for it. Never have I experienced such solid lockup on a production knife, other than my Chris Reeve Sebenza 21. Well, I've got a few initial impressions of this knife in the vid, but I'll most definitely do a follow up full review on this LBK (Little Big Knife)! Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate you taking the time to visit!

Sincerely,

-Tim

My Dynamic Duo!

Chris Reeve Large Sebenza 21: Fake Vs. Real Showdown!

Hey everyone, the fake vs. real Sebenza comparison is up. Take this video as a PSA for those getting into higher end knives such as CRK's so that you know what you're getting is genuine. I think I covered everything I needed to say in the video. These fakes are what they are, so just be aware of them. I'm not going to divulge where to get them as any amount of google searching should allow those who want them to be able to find them.

Also, Gavko just came out with a video about his thoughts on fake knives and I am pretty much in agreement with him. Check it out here:



As always, thanks for your time friends!

-Tim

Two Tone Mummy Lanyards!

Hey everyone, I did some fiddling around and figured out a way to do the mummy lanyards with two colours. The first one wasn't the best as you can see the melt point between the two colours, but after some messing I managed to hide the seam and get them to look a lot nicer. Let me know what you guys think and if you'd like to see a tutorial! Thanks!

-Tim

Snake Knot DSLR Camera Strap!

Just wanted to share one of my latest projects for a friend. He wanted a camera strap for this Sony NEX 7 and he told me about how he'd seen camera straps made of paracord or braided leather. So naturally I thought I'd prototype one of my own for him using my favourite knot, the snake knot!

I culled a couple of snap hooks from an old crappy camera strap of his and used them to make this new one. I just went with all black to make it easier and it measures about 93 cm/37 inches overall. I think it should be plenty strong to hold the camera. I decided to use the snake knot as I find it to be the most comfortable knot to wear due to it's flexibility. Well, who knows... this could be a new product to add to the Weavers of Eternity product line!

Chris Reeve Large Sebenza 21!

Well, the knife game has changed. The day I own a Sebenza was bound to come around. Getting to this point in my knife collecting hobby was a very logical progression for me. Had I bought this knife earlier on before I had experienced the different types of knives out there, I don't think I would appreciate it as much as I do now.

This knife is one of the great examples out there of superior fit and finish, as well as high tolerances. I'm sure that there are knives out there that boast even higher levels of F&F. However, in the category of midtechs/semi-customs I think the CRK Sebenza is a great example. This is my first foray into the world of higher end knives and I'm very happy with my purchase.

I think it takes a discerning eye to really appreciate the Sebenza for what it is. The design of the knife and what it really offers caters to the mentality that "less is more". You won't find a lot of obvious features or bells and whistles on this knife. The true "features" lie in the details. The lock up of the knife is truly "bank vault" solid and must be experienced first hand to be understood.

I thought I had "solid lockup" on some of my slightly pricier knives, but after owning a Sebenza, the definition of "solid" has changed and been set to a higher standard. What's also amazing about the construction of the knife is that it uses all the same sized hex bits for the handle screws, pivot, and pocket clip. It's also very easy to take down/apart for cleaning.

Speaking more about the pivot, the Sebenza uses a bushing system along with perforated phosphor bronze washers. This means that the pivot can be cranked all the way down and the blade will still be able to opened and closed. The pocket clip is also uniquely designed in that it rides very nicely in the pocket with a good balance or retention and ease of extraction.

The smoothness of the Sebenza has been much talked about. However, what many may not expect is that the smoothness of the action is much more "hydraulic" feeling than "silky". This took me a little while to get used to as I learned that the Sebenza isn't a knife you would flick open. Though you can do so, it isn't recommended as per CRK's warranty.

The titanium handle slabs are quite grippy as they've been sandblasted. This finish however doesn't take scratches and scuffs very well. However, this to me isn't a downside as I feel the "pocket worn" look of the knife handle when carried and used for a long time gives the knife much personality.

Well, these are some of my first week thoughts and I'm sure I'll have more as I continue to use and carry the knife. Thanks for stopping by!

-Tim

Ganzo G710 Review

Check out the video review on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHdiKu-K89g



Hey everyone, Tim here and this is my review of the Ganzo G710. So, as you can quite clearly see this knife has been made to look like that of a Benchmade 950 Rift. Manufactured by the Ganzo knife company out of “gond-dohng” or Guandong, China, it’s no surprise that these *clears throat* homages are on the market as China has been known to counterfeit just about everything from car parts to soy sauce. But hey, at least these aren’t being marketed as “genuine” Benchmades. Now, with that elephant out of the way, let’s have a closer look at the knife itself.

The G710 features a three point five inch 440C stainless steel hollow ground blade, with an overall length of eight. Its blade shape is that of a reverse tanto with an unsharpened swedge on the spine of the blade.  The length of the cutting edge and adequate belly and strong tip allow this knife to fill the role of large EDC blade and even as a self defense blade.

The 440C stainless steel blade has good corrosion resistance, takes a great edge and holds it quite modestly depending on the severity of your cutting tasks. The knife comes razor sharp out of the box and makes quick work out of the usual cut test materials.  The G710 weighs in at a slightly beefier 5.6 oz and is by no means a lightweight knife. This is mainly due to the fact that the steel liners have not been skeletonized or milled out whatsoever.  Which is not a deal breaker, as it still carries quite nicely in the pocket without being too noticeable, depending on what you are used to carrying.

Deployment of the blade is via dual thumbstuds and the action of this knife is very smooth. Out of box it may need a bit of breaking in, but after a day of opening and closing the knife repeatedly like a knife-a-holic spaz, it wore in very nicely and despite only having Teflon bushings.

Deploying this knife with the thumbstuds does work well, but you don’t get that same satisfying snap as you would with a griptilian. This is mainly due to the thick and heavy blade stock of the G710. For this same reason the detent and in handle blade retention are not the strongest as the blade can come out of the handle when given a hard enough shake.  This however, is not a complete negative as the hefty blade allows the knife to be opened with a quick and easy flick of the wrist, which in my opinion is even easier to do than using the thumbstuds.  Lock up, as you may have already noticed is achieved through the axis lock mechanism, which by the way has good lock up and zero up/down or left/right blade play. However due to the heavily criticized strength of the omega springs in the axis lock mechanism, you may want to reserve this knife for moderate to light duty cutting tasks and avoid any heavy duty piercing or stabbing with this knife.

The handle consists of G10 scales that have been machined with the very same scalloped pattern of the 950 Rift. When compared to say the G10 of the Spyderco Tenacious, the traction of the G10 on the Ganzo is substantially much more aggressive in terms of traction. The ergonomics of the handle are somewhat comfortable, but due to some slightly sharper edges on the handle scales, a slight amount of discomfort can be experienced when gripping the handle tightly. There is also a small amount of recessed jimping on the thumb ramp, but it’s much more aesthetic than functional.  Also present is a more than large enough lanyard hole to feed 550 paracord through or anything else that you need to get in the hole. (ahem, that’s what she said). The pocket clip can be mounted for tip up left or right side carry, which combined with the axis lock, makes for a truly ambidextrous knife. The clip itself has just the right amount of strength that allows for easy extraction from the pants pocket. However, the strength of the clip feels as if it could be bent out of shape if caught on something, so do be careful.

Believe it or not the pocket clip is actually anodized not just painted. This means the black coloration has much better durability and doesn’t scratch off as easily like the painted clips of the griptilian and spyderco delica.  Considering its cost this is truly amazing. Which leads us to our next issue, at the measly twenty dollar shipped out the door price point this knife is truly a steal. However, as they do ship from Hong Kong and China, you may have to wait slightly longer to receive your purchase depending on where you live. The overall fit and finish of this knife is very good. Blade centering is only slightly off and the machining on the G10 had one small blemish on it. Also, on this particular knife, one of the handle scales has the slightest amount of movement against the liner.

However, this movement is a couple of millimeters at most and can only be felt and not seen with the naked eye. All things considered for the price you pay, it’s really difficult to genuinely complain or have any gripes about this knife. Like many other things in the consumer world, you get what you pay for, and what you don’t pay for, you don’t get. The Ganzo G710 somehow ignores this notion and delivers big value for a small price. That is not to say the original benchmade 950 rift is overpriced at all or not worth it. The whole point of this review is to simply show you the consumer that there are more affordable options out there because let’s face it not everyone has  150 dollars to spend on a knife… and again everyone is different, take it for what it’s worth, different strokes for different folks, … blah blah blah.

So, in the end if you don’t mind sporting a quote unquote… copy, replica, homage, knockoff or whatever you want to call it of a higher end knife. The Ganzo G710 could be the high value budget folder that may very well be just for you! So, thanks for watching in and in case I don’t see you, good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight!

Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite – One Minute Review

Check out the video review here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7LXIS_IPk8



The mini tuff lite is one of Cold Steel’s latest offerings. What you’re getting here is a small knife with big cutting power. It offers a 2 inch long hollow ground wharncliffe style blade. The tuff lite is an ideal choice for a backup or small edc blade. Weighing in at a diminutive  1.7 oz it disappears when dropped into the pocket or goes unnoticed when clipped to the pocket. Deployment of the knife is via opening hole and has a rather audible and satisfying “snap!” when opened. This is due to the TRIAD lock engaging, speaking of which is rock solid and is highly unlikely to fail on you. By the way, did you notice how the opening hole and jimping on the knife look like that of a Strider? Ergonomics of the knife are excellent as the finger choil and cut outs in the 3” grivory handle allow the knife to simply melt into your hand.  The serrations on this knife are extremely functional and make quick work of materials such as cardboard and paracord. The one hit I can give this knife is that the thumb hole had rather sharp edges around it and was somewhat uncomfortable to actuate. However, this was easily remedied with a small file. At the $20 price point, it’s a small knife with big value. Do I recommend it? Yes! Should you get one? Sure, why not?

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