I _really_ like my 247, but it's just a _little small._ Yes, I said that. So the Swish has been on my radar since it came out. I wish they had not just sharpening but a finger choil, there's enough cutting edge that a bit wouldn't be missed. Not sure what it is they've got here. At least with Olamic is that we might see that happen. Maybe along with proper pivot hardware we'll see T-8 too? BTW, I thought the clip was supposed to get fixed a long time ago. Olamic has an interesting business model, they're very proud of the ability to make every one of their knives unique. Their 247 trade-in is a _great darned idea._ Even if you don't take advantage of it, it's a _really nice message_ to their customers that they support their products 100%. It used to be Olamic Cutlery - I'm not sure why they decided that was a good change - other than to make people think it's not kitchen knives. Look forward to the Busker (they're late!).
I agree with removing the use of thespanner pivot! It would kill me to have that gorgeous anno on the pivot and it be ruined with a. Scratch.... I am def excited to see what the next future model is for Olamic...I’ve had my eye on them for a while, love what they are doing!
Hey Nick, Long time viewer.. I have to say I really liked your intro to this one complete with musical score. The ongoing developement of your directorial skills are going to another whole level haaaa!! Keep up the great work brings me joy :- )
I want this sooo bad. Holding off for the Busker, though. It's a more realistic size for my purposes. Thanks for the in-depth take (even if it just helped to erode my resistance towards buying one 😅)
i think they should make an olamic division and tactical division. one plain tactical knives, the other art knives of all kinds (maybe some nice slicers?).
I've had allot of opportunities to pick one of these up at a really good price. Never did the design seemed really strange to me. But I think I'll add one to the collection, thanks for the review nick. Nick have you ever tried to sell knives on ig before?
# I'm not a great man. I opened it up accidentally thinking that a knife I had ordered for myself had arrived not realising that this was also in the post. Both knives came from the same supplier and mine arrived the next day. Doh!!!
To me the 247 has very good action, but it is more like a mechanical action instead of a noticeably smooth action. I think if they milled out the scales on the 247, would not only lighten the knife, but I think it would have a good effect on the flipping action. I think the 247 needs to go on a minor diet. Either way I like both models for different reasons.
In many ways, I think Olamic is starting to depose Chris Reeve. The extensive range of customizability is something people have wanted CRK to do for years, and Olamic has embraced and satisfied that need. I’ve handled a Large Sebenza 21 and I own a 247, and their fit and finish is pretty much at the same level. While I like CRK, I think Olamic has put them on notice in many ways, whether they meant to or not. (Really, I think Olamic is worthy of the “Big Three” status CRK, Strider, and Hinderer have/had enjoyed for years) As for the Swish, the clip carries a little shallow for my taste. (In my opinion, Olamic’s clips have always been their weak spot) Also, I really want to save my money and see if they drop a M390 version of it like they did the 247. If they do, it might just push me over the edge.
I hear you, Steven. Olamic among the New Vanguard where CRK was is definitely on my mind, particularly as CRK has failed to do anything new and interesting for a while now. And the 'Big three' has never made any sense to me, at least, as formulated that way, as only one of those three (CRK) belongs there. But great comment :)
Ermagawd Nick! Yes, it looks quite beautiful, but Oh My God! The exchange rate in Australia would put this at around $700! Damn. This is a beautiful thing. I do love this knife and I'm not normally a clip pocket knife person.
Brad Griffin Australia dollars is the same as Canada dollars basically. This knife is about $550 for the “plane Jane” version in Canada, with the fancy milled versions running $700 plus.
I love you nick but I hope you don’t mind if I don’t watch the way over the top expensive knife reviews. 250plus dollar for a knife doesn’t make any sense to me
A bit of loyal opposition here. At some point we need to make a distinction between knives as tools to cut things and knives that are most likely never going to cut anything, that exist to be admired and occasionally played with by those careful to wipe off fingerprints and who touch up on a strop each time the blade is dragged through a piece of paper. This is no criticism of either practice but it does point to the confusion that arises when those purposes get commingled. I would rather look at someone’s knife collection than someone’s Hummel collection, but at an important level those two things serve much the same purpose. In the instant case, we have a knife that falls clearly into neither category. Unlike its more expensive semi-custom brethren, it’s not especially pretty to look at. But unlike knives that are meant to be used, it has easily scratched anodization, a clip that has a cool ball bearing built in it as a nice design touch even though it’s apparently not much of a clip, has a hole and grooves in the blade that are anti-useful, and most of all carries a price close to $500, which together mean it is a pocket knife that won’t be carried in the pocket or used as a knife. I wonder if there is a way we can arrive at a convention to distinguish right off the bat the purpose of a knife. It seems to me that a comparison between this knife and, say, a Rat 1 is kind of pointless, because though they generally share size and shape, their purposes are entirely different. Indeed, it is this distinction that kind of perversely justifies the cheap Chinese knockoffs, because the latter take collector designs and make of them something you are not afraid to use. (Notice I did not say “use and abuse,” as the cliche has it, because no one with working brain cells abuses his tools. Likewise the new custom of referring to any knife employed in real-world activities as a “beater.”) We’re in need of distinctions based on the purposes of pocket knives, and a good place to start is whether a knife is likely ever to be used, say, to cut up a pumpkin (to pick a seasonal task) or not. This knife makes that need especially clear, it seems to me.
Yeah, cause we ALL have thousands of dollars to spend on knives, let alone using the several $500+ knives.... 95% of the people watching nicks videos most likely only have a handful of knives that cost over 150$. The average knife guy can't afford to buy a knife like the Swish and treat it like a Leek. With that being said, it is somewhat moot to speak of the Swish in terms of useability
jacob daus Not everyone has thousands of dollars to spend on knives each year, but a lot of us do. Nick reviews a lot of expensive knives, so it's probably wreckless to make assumptions about his viewers and what they can afford or how they use their stuff..
I'm not a rich man by any means, I work in the construction industry and I like high quality tools. It took a while for me to go ahead and buy a $500+ knife. The thing is, I use whatever knife I'm carrying frequently, regardless of price. The Koenig Arius, my priciest knife, is also my most used knife. If you like good tools, you'll be willing to pay for quality. There is the "Collector" portion of this community but above all else, knives are tools, and tools were meant to be used.
Ok, Before watching...I will say, fuller--bad, all belly blade---bad, sharping choil---bad. Screws--ugly...after watching...ok..did not say the all belly thing...my bad. Drive me a little bit nutty-----Nick Shabazz 2017.
Review the latest Ganzo models please. They have original designs, skeletonized liners, ball bearings, ultra smooth G-locks and are miles above the Ganzos of old. And they are still affordable. Unlike this safe queen.
Sorry, no. There are so many makers doing good, original work without relying on homages to other people's designs, that Ganzo's just not on my list. And I'm yet to see a Ganzo that's actually original, rather than a copy of a lesser known piece.
Thanks Ron. Nick, good review of the Swish, but where's the due diligence on this matter with the Ganzos? Not too long ago you were extolling the virtues of the Kershaw Kryo, a knife made by Sanrenmu (poor man's Sebenza versions 1 and 2), a company very much in the same boat as Ganzo. Ganzo has also been the OEM for several other brands' knives. Other reasons to shun Ganzo/Firebird are perfectly acceptable, e.g., "I don't like them," "They have made homages, so I don't like them," "It's better for my analytics if I stay away from the ultra-budget category," "all their knife names are just numbers" or "It's not a transparent company with a reliable warranty," etc. I'm part of a forum that expressly tries to identify even somewhat similar designs that Ganzo may have used in the creation of its various models - just because we think it's interesting. You'll find no less than 31 base models of Ganzo/Firebird knives for which we have found no analogues. This is a bit less than half of their catalogue, not taking into account the look-alikes where Ganzo may be the OEM. Bring forth a new example and I'll gladly suggest that it be added to the list :-) Ganzo/Firebird's original designs are (in approximate order of release): G611-G620 (10 models), G622-G6252 (4 models), F6802AL, G703, G705, G709, G714, G715, G718, G726, G728, G735, G736, G740, G747, G748, G752, F754 and FB760. There is a brand new FB761, but as it's brand new, it's hard to say if it's an homage or not just yet. Just search "Ganzo knives, 6&7-Series - Budget Light Forum" to see all these knives, and the copy-cat knives for which Ganzo is famous, with side-by-side photographic comparisons. Thanks for your time!
