Today, we'll take a look at a two-handed slipjoint by Acta Non Verba knives, the Z050, which provides a neat option for some, but probably isn't the right choice for all.
I certainly find it interesting. And it's nice to see something different and being from the Czech Republic is cool. I "checked" my collection last night and I have more slip joints than locking knives. But I have zero double detent knives. I like a strong spring bar. I have a few Swiss Army knives too and they are fine by me. I also have a Manly Wasp from Bulgaria and that has a great lock up. It even has a 3/4 stop which makes more sense than a 1/2 stop. I think more makers could do that. I see from the comments that Nick has quite a few European fans. So thanks for doing something for us and our laws (although I live in Spain and can carry a locking folder).
ANV have improved this knife since this review. The Steel is now Sleipner . I have one & personally love it. There's just something about in the hand.. Great knife!
This can’t be a coincidence; I had this in my cart, was about to finish the purchase and then a notification for your video popped up. 😄 I need a two handed slip joint for my trip to Germany in 2 weeks, but the lack of half stop and free spinning pivot are deal breakers for me. To add my own dad joke to yours: Your words saved me from the deed of purchasing this knife.
@@Ulixes83 Thanks for the tip! In that case I already have some things I could take with me. Is there a limitation in blade size? I could find some news from 2019 that several German states were considering new laws that would made it illegal to carry pocket knives with a blade length of 6 cm or longer.
Hey Nick, do you think you'll ever review a ZT 0022? I remember you saying for years you wish Zt would make a small knife and they did and it blew by your radar.
I really like it but it also gives me some fisher price vibes for some reason. Think it's the 2 big silver screws that look like those oversized fisher price bolts in kids toys.
Perhaps tensioning the blade against the table will hold the pivot in place enough to unscrew it. Or you might be able to use a pair of rubber jawed pliers holding the frame on one side and the free spinning piece on the other?
@@NickShabazz Literally all you have do is wrap the blade in some tape if you're genuinely that worried about a live blade. But it really shouldn't be any worse to push the edge of the blade slightly into some wood to bottom out on the stop pin, just like using any slipjoint in thick or tough material.
@@toziassmitt I completely understand that. Trust me, I own Benchmade's. But sometimes you gotta do funky stuff to get what you bought back together, It's a sign of good craftsmanship.
I'm so happy that you finally reviewed a knife from my country! Even though this one is probably my least favorite one from them. You should absolutely check the Z100, Z200, Z300 and A200!
Traditional slipjoint patterns would provide a significantly better EDC experience for the money, at least for me. The sole value seems to come from the fact that it *isn't* so traditional. If futuristic styling's your main goal...that's why you might choose this.
Funny. I just used a blade runner reference exactly before I started this video. And also not in regards to the knife. "Home again, home again. Jiggity jig."
Are there really places in the US where it’s a felony to carry larger pocket knives? In Massachusetts it’s local ordinances, so not even a criminal statutes (although they really blur the lines, by claiming the right to arrest and posting a “mug shot” of your knife in the local paper). Granted, they’re always arresting people found with drugs, stolen property, etc. But the first time they arrest someone on a “knife ordinance” alone, the legal consequences get VERY interesting.
It does not look too bad, in fact i kind of like it. Luckyly locking knifes are legal here in Holland so here in Holland i would go for a D2 pilar3 (great knife) or something like it.
The ramp angle is slightly different. They will work BUT you will have lock rock if you trade the liner lock blade to the frame lock and you will have like 2% lock up if it's vice versa.
I like the blade shape. I think I’ll stick to my para 3 and busker style knives. Not bad though boys. Edit: although I terribly want an mbk ewc or ezc, the slip jointy one.
Hey, man, that´s great you know Czech knives! Predator is a good choice indeed! Do you know "rybicka"? It´s the fish-shaped little knife which used to be the first edc for generations of Czech boys, before they started to carry Chinese smartphones...
It looks cool. But...Everything else is keeping me away. The Real Steel Luna does basically the same thing, but 95% better. (That 5% is a reversible clip. If RS fixed that, the Luna would be a near perfect modern slipjoint, IMO)
Looks like they're trying very hard to corner the market on the rockstead look and feel at a more affordable price. Blades well done, handle and pocket clip are a big miss in my opinion.
If you're looking to spend $80 on a sub-three-inch, slip joint, the Manly Knives Wasp should be in the conversation. Made in Bulgaria, CPM S90V blade (for $77 -- 14C28N available for cheaper), very strong backspring, and not just a half stop, but quarter stops -- it will not be closing on your fingers. Which is good, as the S90V one I got is one of the sharpest knives I have ever received out of the box. OK, so it has perhaps the worst brand name ever, but the one I received actually does not say the word "Manly" anywhere on it. It just has an abstract symbol.
I´m sorry, but we call our country Čechy or Česko (Če- like in "Che" Guevara, -sko like Te-"sco"). Czechnia sounds like Chechnya, and that´s basically part of Russia, way far to the east... Czechia is nowadays a new international name for our country, some people say it has kind of historical background, but we generally don´t agree and most of us don´t like it.
It's designed for europian market as was said. For example in Germany, you can't carry lot of folding knives that can be opened with one hand and they can be locked. And the laws that allow you to carry those kinds of knives are really anything but clear. And in Czechia, you can carry any kind of knife, but imagine that you end up in brawl and you have knife. The judge won't believe you that you open letters and boxes with 10 inch tactical dagger.
Well after getting my hands on the current version of this model they have improved a couple of things including Sleipner steel, a higher ground making it slicier and a way better factory edge. Not tried to take it apart yet so not sure if they've fixed the free spinning pivot yet.
Nick, I feel as though you should watch your own video and then explain to me how in the holy hell $80 is a good price point for this knife. Barely adequate steel, can’t disassemble, no spring action or secondary stop, no way your grip can inhibit the blade closing, two handed open? Ugh! $40 tops if I’m absolutely itching for a red knife I’ll want to carry never,
