This slipjoint just gets me 

When I was 10 years old, i succeeded in closing my Barlow knife on my right forefinger, which bled quite satisfactorily and sent my mother into a gibbering panic. The scar is still visible 54 years later, so you know it was a really good cut. Perhaps it's just a coincidence, but I haven't had any interest in slipjoint knives since then.

I'm a switchblade guy and I can't figure out the attraction to slip joints but you're right: White onions are versatile.

Just wanted to say that I haven't bought any knives in quite awhile, I wouldn't call myself an enthusiast by any means either, but your videos are entertaining enough in their own right that I watch every single one as soon as they come out. The jokes, little transitions, cut away gags, all works very well and sets you apart from any other knife channel I've seen in a very good way. Keep it up man, very enjoyable content

Good God man, toast your hamburger buns before you put condiments on them.

Do you want a knife that's the most dangerous to the user but also the least durable? What if I told you it wasn't very ergonomic? But wait here's the clincher....it's also quite expensive!

There have been issues of the integral backspring cracking. Happened to mine and I’m sending it back to Lionsteel for a replacement. Love the concept but not entirely sold on the durability.

Great stuff Pete, thanks! I was hoping that it might be ‘not boring and dumb’ as I’ve struggled to see the point of slipjoints myself and have been considering this one. For me, it’s gotta have a clip or it just won’t get carried. You make an excellent point about the primary problem in slipjoint world - you can’t buy the damn things! Hard to get your hands on the big names at the best of times and harder still if you live in Australia. Seriously, WTF is up with that? If slips are so ‘just like grandpa carried’ do you reckon your grandpa would have put up with joining a bunch of fanbois and lining up for months to have a shot at buying a knife? No, he’d have just bought whatever was available at the store because grandpa didn’t have time for fanboi BS…

I'm not sure why I enjoy your videos so much even when I couldn't care less about the knife being reviewed... but I do. Thanks!

You cut onions all wrong, my dude. Leave the root end on for easier cutting.

I know why you gravitate to Lion Steel knives - they look beautiful and are high quality (and you can actually buy one in Australia!). I have a couple of really nice wood handled slipjoints which I occasionally carry as gents knives but that's it. I wouldn't personally EDC or camp with a slipjoint - just too clumsy to open & close. There are some beautiful slipjoints out there so I do get why some choose to go down the slipjoint rabbit hole. Thanks Pete.

THANKS for the poultry and soup content in your knife review. This makes your knife videos FAR superior to others. (Your talking masonry is a great bonus even when he doesn't speak, as in this video.) Please continue your excellent work. P.S. Do you have sheep or goats?

8:46 "Information" - not much of it, though :D Or is that really the model name? :D :)

You should post about knives you're looking to aquire. Mine is virtually new (red aluminium) & I would have sent you it for a lot less than $250.

Since slipjoints are basically stupid finger traps that are always trying to hurt you the spyderco method of using a choil at the pivot to somewhat inhibit accidental closure seems to make sense if you like being able to count to ten. Once handed opening is a bonus too since, here in the UK at least, you will likely be using the thing for everything when out and about and sometimes your other hand is busy and whatnot.

Something I appreciate about the pocket clip on this knife is that its usage is optional. You could throw it in a slip or loose in the pocket like an ordinary slipjoint if you wanted, and have just as much a positive experience. One thing I don't like about the pocket clip is that it's not possible to change to a left handed configuration. Big downside for me, being left handed.

Your new model slip joint looks great for being a modern one. Knives always don’t need to flip open and shut to be interesting. They only need for someone to like them. Americans collect slip joint knives for the fun of it not because there the best and newest knives. The historic value is important as is the model types made. If you spend, time learning why one model is popular. You will learn the reason it is not that boring just harder to learn about and understand. Being where you live, your opportunities to buy them or collect them that other places have is hard for to do. What takes more thought to make, a knife with one blade or one that has many blades to make work and use. Why buy a single-blade folding knife that flips open and shut that is not as strong or faster to use, and durable as a fixed blade one? If you carry a pocketsize Butcher knife, it just does not work as well as smaller ones for eating an apple from underneath an apple tree or eating a tomato just off the vine from your garden. Boring old slip joint knives are only boring if you don’t know why people like using them. Just like people finding out old cast iron pans, are good cooking pans. ✨🦉✨

Great video, thank you. The Thrill is a extraordinary knife Stay sharp & Peace, Stephan

Interesting idea for that pocket clip. I hope something like this will become widely used. I like (and pretty much need) a pocket clip to carry my knife, but when it's out of the pocket already, I really prefer not to have anything sticking out, from a comfort perspective as well as for the aesthetics.

Pete man your cooking is making me hungry! I want a burger! :D I literally just saw your video and then bought this... impulse shopping much? haha (edit: I LOVE the FF/Chrono Trigger music and effects, you're my kinda dude).

I wanted to see how the food came out but that knife has interested me for a long time. When I'm working my hands are full most times so any time I carry a two hand opening knife I regret it.

The ff9 music gets me every time.

BTW, really like the shirt ! Even though I prefer Monica Bellucci's rear view to yours. Always welcome Pete's cooking show whenever you post, trying to identify those seasonings I'm not familiar with here in the states.

I really like the Gitano. So there.

I appreciate the m390 discussion! Very funny vid as well.

A recessed pocket clip? Now I've seen it all!

I have to admit, I am one of those guys who HATES clips. On anything. I even remove them from my pens. I just use a knife/multitool pouch on my belt. Hate slip joints. Accidents waiting to happen. Almost 60 yrs old, haven't carried a slip joint since grade school. .🤣🤣🤣 Even my gentlemen's Moki is a lockback.

Have you looked into Spyderco Slipit knives? Specifically the UKPK? (UK Pen Knife) You can get them in 110v LC200N S30V or standard CTS-BD1. I'd say they are worth looking into!

Thanks for pointing out that the blade is thick! Until that point I started to want one of these :D

Sorry Pete but you'll notice a difference between 58-59hrc and 62-63hrc m390. Tests showed anywhere from 50%-100% difference in edge retention between the two. A point or so in hardness won't make that much of a difference but 3-4 points you'll notice it.

I know this is an old video now, but did you ever try a Spyderco UKPK? It's spoiled other slipjoints for me. Almost everything about it is just perfect. I carry one often and I don't live anywhere with lock restrictions.

Hi where in Australia did you get the Lionsteel thrill for 250. All I can find are 419.95. Would be grateful for advice. Thanks.

Though your possums look weird (you should get American possums instead, they're not cute...possums should not be cute) and you use tomato sauce on your hamburger instead of tomato ketchup...catsup...katchup...whatever you know its just wrong. Its also Ah-loom-uh-num, al-oo-min-ium makes beer can metal sound too fancy. But I do agree with you on the old slipjoint....dumb. Bellucci is a goddess.

This is a great entertaining and informative video. I like things what you like in that knife. I hope you improve your onion slicing technique over the year. Lion joke was awesome.

I have the Ti version of the Thrill and I want to like it more than I do. It's hard to explain. I do find their M390 a bit soft comapred to other M390 knives, such as my Liong Mah Traveller. My Fox Knives Suru is really soft compared to either. I tend to just carry my Spyderco Urban and UKPK, as I can rely on them, and replace them more easily if needed. I live in the UK so slipjoints are my only real option.

It would cut better with a touch more belly. But I like the sleekness anyway. And I hate pocket clips. I never trust them, because I'm in and out of my pockets all the time. It's better if it sits fully inside my pocket where I can fish it out just fine. But the retractable clip is definitely pretty cool. It really should be ambidextrous, but I won't quibble about something I don't use. I wish it had a lock, though. 7/10

RE: the M390 drama comment. THANK YOU. I don’t know if you’ve seen the whole “drama” between Hinderer and Transparent Knives but the whole thing is assuredly stupid.

Living In NYC I have owned many slip joints... The spyderco UKPK is the only way to go!

You gotta try a Jack Wolf slip joint Pete👌👍✌️👌

I really love the pocket clip on this. I mean, I love the idea of it because I don’t have the knife. I lost my buck 110 because it slid out of my pocket in a low car seat. Of course it slid out the door instead of onto the floor. Anyway, the pocket clip on a slip joint problem solved! I like the Lionsteel Best Man but lacking the clip makes me worry it might slip out of my pocket someday if I take a ride in a Porsche or Lamborghini. I’m checking out the titanium version of the Thrill right now.

Nice looking knife. Checked prices on some Aus retailer's sites; FARK!

I have been eyeing for the lionsteel slipjoints for a month. I don't know, it just get inside my mind...

Definitely getting an aluminum version, I have the Titanium and love it!

Did you suck that mouse up with a vacuum cleaner 😂 that's awesome, never thought of that

13:20. Do me a favour and put on a Red and White banded t-shirt please? I want to test a theory. If I'm right, I've finally found him...

Where did the hipster come from lol.... Not real into slipjoints but this might be a future buy for the cool clip alone

Best notification I’ve had in a long while

With the pointy hat and a blade you remind me of Link. It’s dangerous to go alone. Take this.

DLT has them for 130 and 220 for titanium, 300 damascus.

When's the review of the 'Information' pictured at 8:46?

The Gitano has a Cran Forcé mechanism. That is the reason why it is so "TSHAK"y.

I love the disappearing clip. I'd like to see a N690 cheaper version.

Ha! I got mine about the same time you uploaded this video lol As odd as it is, I chose to get this instead of a mini-adamas to join my collection.

Good blade but useless pocket clip.

Woah. I had completely forgotten that Threadless was a thing.

Hit up Jack Wolf Knives. Ben would probably send you one .

I’ve been eyeing either the Thrill or Best Man for quite a while. I’m surprised to see how big the Thrill actually is. For whatever reason I was convinced it was more compact, like a traditional slipjoint. Slipjoints definitely require a special mindset. It’s kind of like listening to music on a vinyl record in 2022. You have to *want* that kind of experience, because frankly there isn’t anything a slipjoint does better than all of the upgrades that came after them. I see them as filling a special role in my collection, though; I carry slipjoints that have non-threatening vibes, so that people don’t have to be so nervous if I’m using a knife around them unexpectedly. The slower, more deliberate opening and closing helps keep people at ease, and more traditional slipjoint designs give off less “tactical” vibes, plus their familiar design makes people feel less disconnected from them.

Wait a sec. Did someone make a retractable clip? No shite!

I have that knife in orange, I still prefer the gitano threw use and looks

Small slipjoints ar cool, anything of size has to lock.

This sounds like RuneScape music 😂

would be interested to see what you think of the new Giantmouse farley

A modern take on a sodbuster. Well accept for the price.

Really dig your knife reviews. Keep the great content/editing coming.

I am just not into slip joints. Good on you for liking them though.

Never eating at this guy's house. Who doesn't toast the bun?

Cool , the Lucky with 777 Likes!...

4:54 Uh-Loo-Muh-Nuhm, that’s how we say it

You are a cool slip joint dude.👍🏼

I do love my Spyderco Information

I don't get this. Come back to the light Pete.

I gotten a few slipjoints from old school ones to modern and none have really gotten much pocket time after the thrill of a new knife wore off. Then I got a Cultrotech Slim and everything changed. About a 4 inch, 2mm stock of Elmax blade at 65hrc with great finish and the best edge I've ever seen on a knife, crazy fiber scales over aluminum frame weighting at about 2.5 oz. It cuts like nothing else(though I was expecting 0.1-0.2mm like the description said but its closer to 0.35mm which is still good but could be better), it's light and slim and fit and finish are top notch. Its the only slip joint I'll need and really its the only knife I'd really need but I still enjoy many others so I can't be a one knife guy.

I love the final fantasy music

What he said at 1:32? My english is weak.

Count me in amongst the slipjoint nuts. My EDC lately has been a Case slimline trapper in red bone and a yellow peanut, both in carbon steel. My chestnut bone sodbuster is pretty nice too. I have a few GECs which I love, but they tend to run their backsprings a little too stiff for my liking.

Poor Bricky had no words...

Holy eff my ears at the end...

Pocket clip kind of sucks- your knife will fall out of your pocket if you so much as reach for anyting in that pocket. Nail nick rips my nail up when I use it to small.

You really need someone to toast your buns.

Do a cut test. You know you want to.

Love those flip flops 😜

I liked the MKM Fara

Send one off for a regrind.

Man, the moment that I see a C&A video pop up in my subscriptions, my day improves drastically. Looking forward to watching this later Edit: dude I’ll have you know I just fuckin died at that Monica Belucci gag.

um siiiick fox shirt

8:45 Information

I like that pan

dig the shirt!

First

Mine broke

I got a Thrill for my birthday (May 4th), I got the Nichols Scrambled Damascus Blade, Gray Titanium Handle version though.

I understand the collector aspect of GEC and why people spend years trying to get their hands on them, but if you just want a handsome, well-made traditional slipjoint your can buy Otter Messer or second-hand Queen/Schatt&Morgan knives all day and twice on Sunday.

What happened with Spyderco Chef?

THAT CLIP!!!!

If you like the thrill and find the pocket clip to be a neat addition, you should look into the lion steel ROK, it has the pocket clip was lion steels flagship in 2018 and it’s a frame lock flipper

I know you're not a custom knife kind of guy Pete, but there are custom traditionals in the $300 range in modern steels that are super thin that cut amazingly well. On the other end, the Pena x production knives are pretty great. All cut way better than my Lionsteel knives

I was fully planning to buy this knife. I went to my local shop and got to handle it and changed my mind. I like the design, the materials, and the walk and talk. The clip is clever, but on a knife this small I just couldn't reliably put it in my pocket without dropping it or the clip not being open enough. If the ROK was sold in a slip joint form with a sheepsfoot blade I think I would pull the trigger on that one.

Slipjoints are the only legal thing to carry in many places. I'm in Canada and people freak out a bit less around a small slipjoint than they do around some tactical-looking flipper.

Pretty sweet looking knife. Haven't bought a slipjoint since I lost my favorite knife, a CF benchmade proper. Maybe a clip would've helped me not do that.

When I saw the new Pena Apache slipjoint I immediately thought of you cause it’s in k390. Definitely one to look into imo. Thanks for the vid Pete!

Stylish, yet practical. And I do like the pocket clip (I don't use clips much, and they do get in the way). This would probably do very nicely for all my regular tasks.