Ask the Nick Live: March 18th, 2017 (with the Origin Story of the Z-Hunter!)
Published: 7 years ago
Today, some wonderful viewers stopped by, and we discussed Knife Laws, the benefits of having a channel, watch lume, and I told the story of the true origin of the Z-Hunter. Questions and timestamps below, thanks to Jelle Dekkers!
00:42 - Nick, how many knives do you own?
02:02 - Where do you store your kives?
02:52 - Does your fiancé still watch movies when you're making a video?
03:15 - How do you overcome ball detent drag?
04:03 - Could you do a company review on Kizer Knives?
04:57 - Is there such a thing as "over-oiling" your knife?
06:08 - Is there a place you recommend for extra knife parts?
06:47 - How can I send you a nifty gadget to try?
07:20 - What is the blue knife in the middle on the right? (Grimsmo Rask)
07:41 - What do you think of G&G Hawk?
03:22 - Where are you located, Nick? You always get the time zones wrong.
08:36 - Spyderco Manix 2 or the Kershaw Link with Damascus steel?
09:04 - Where do you get the best stuff? Online or in a physical store?
10:39 - What knife company has the best warranty?
12:04 - Will you ever review a LionSteel again?
13:02 - Come on Nick, a midtech shootout.
14:09 - What do you think of Custom Knife Factory's M390 steel?
15:16 - Have you ever seen Grimsmo's recent fidget spinner prototype videos?
15:48 - What knife has the very best detent?
17:03 - [Zombie Nick knife showcase]
18:00 - How much harder is it to sharpen S110V than S30V?
19:26 - What guided sharpening system is the best for a beginner?
21:18 - What's the best thing about having a channel on YouTube?
24:29 - Nick, do you own a Rolex?
26:00 - [Nick will buy a Rolex at 100k subs]
26:15 - How about a Grand Seiko?
27:10 - Nick, when are you getting married?
28:17 - What does your fiancé think of your channel?
28:56 - How about designing your own knife for production?
29:52 - What knife do you carry to work?
30:57 - What knife would you recommend from Spyderco for a beginner?
31:23 - Should Spyderco move to BD1 for the value folders?
31:48 - What is your favorite high-end folder with a blade length of 2.5"?
32:35 - Are you a steel/metallurgy expert?
34:05 - Tritium vials or phosphor luminescence?
35:26 - What company do you think treats their steel the best?
36:42 - What do you think about old slipjoints?
37:04 - What's your favorite blade grind and why?
37:40 - The Slysz Bowie is $550 in the UK now.
38:23 - What are the benefits of a Spydie hole over a thumb stud?
40:04 - What's your view on a mirror edge on an EDC knife?
41:01 - STORY TIME: Where did that Z-Hunter come from?
47:30 - What do you think about WE Knives?
48:15 - Why don't you like the Indiglo as much as conventional lumes?
49:05 - Why did you get rid of the ZT 562CF?
50:01 - Is the Graham Razel on bearings?
50:48 - Nick, is that your real silhouette on Knife Gripes?
51:35 - Into spinners yet?
51:59 - How's your Russian buddy?
52:09 - You can see the face reflection on your iPad every now and then.
53:01 - Swanepoel designs
54:21 - Any Jarosz knives in the future?
54:41 - You honestly couldn't look past the pivot and the clip on the Shirogorov Neon?
55:44 - Nick, would you have a Benchmade 940-1 if it didn't have any fit 'n finish issues?
57:04 - Ganzo or Sanrenmu?
58:46 - You have a mirror edge on your Grimsmo Norseman, how'd you do it?
59:46 - What do you think about foxes?
1:00:14 - If Nick was king, what knife laws would exist?
1:01:51 - LionSteel T.R.E vs Kizer Gemini?
1:02:02 - Yeah, but there's a difference between a pocket knife and a Cold Steel Espada XL.
1:03:25 - ZT 0456 disassembly & maintenance video?
1:03:42 - Do you use your knives in public?
1:05:05 - Nick, we both know you want one, why don't you have a ZT 0450CF in ZDP-189?
1:05:32 - What do you think about Jim Skelton knives?
1:06:28 - What's your stance on guns?
1:07:13 - Boxers or briefs?
1:07:20 - S35VN or S110V?
1:07:41 - Is there a rift between YouTubers and forumites?
1:09:27 - What's the worst logo imprint on the blade?
1:10:03 - Ever get annoyed on how a knife looks when it's closed?
1:11:14 - Where do you usually get your knives?
1:12:27 - Did you wear a mask when you went to Blade HQ?
1:13:00 - Are you a Forged in Fire fan?
1:13:05 - Are you planning on picking up the new Spyderco Sliver?
1:13:41 - Goodbye
00:42 - Nick, how many knives do you own?
02:02 - Where do you store your kives?
02:52 - Does your fiancé still watch movies when you're making a video?
03:15 - How do you overcome ball detent drag?
04:03 - Could you do a company review on Kizer Knives?
04:57 - Is there such a thing as "over-oiling" your knife?
06:08 - Is there a place you recommend for extra knife parts?
06:47 - How can I send you a nifty gadget to try?
07:20 - What is the blue knife in the middle on the right? (Grimsmo Rask)
07:41 - What do you think of G&G Hawk?
03:22 - Where are you located, Nick? You always get the time zones wrong.
08:36 - Spyderco Manix 2 or the Kershaw Link with Damascus steel?
09:04 - Where do you get the best stuff? Online or in a physical store?
10:39 - What knife company has the best warranty?
12:04 - Will you ever review a LionSteel again?
13:02 - Come on Nick, a midtech shootout.
14:09 - What do you think of Custom Knife Factory's M390 steel?
15:16 - Have you ever seen Grimsmo's recent fidget spinner prototype videos?
15:48 - What knife has the very best detent?
17:03 - [Zombie Nick knife showcase]
18:00 - How much harder is it to sharpen S110V than S30V?
19:26 - What guided sharpening system is the best for a beginner?
21:18 - What's the best thing about having a channel on YouTube?
24:29 - Nick, do you own a Rolex?
26:00 - [Nick will buy a Rolex at 100k subs]
26:15 - How about a Grand Seiko?
27:10 - Nick, when are you getting married?
28:17 - What does your fiancé think of your channel?
28:56 - How about designing your own knife for production?
29:52 - What knife do you carry to work?
30:57 - What knife would you recommend from Spyderco for a beginner?
31:23 - Should Spyderco move to BD1 for the value folders?
31:48 - What is your favorite high-end folder with a blade length of 2.5"?
32:35 - Are you a steel/metallurgy expert?
34:05 - Tritium vials or phosphor luminescence?
35:26 - What company do you think treats their steel the best?
36:42 - What do you think about old slipjoints?
37:04 - What's your favorite blade grind and why?
37:40 - The Slysz Bowie is $550 in the UK now.
38:23 - What are the benefits of a Spydie hole over a thumb stud?
40:04 - What's your view on a mirror edge on an EDC knife?
41:01 - STORY TIME: Where did that Z-Hunter come from?
47:30 - What do you think about WE Knives?
48:15 - Why don't you like the Indiglo as much as conventional lumes?
49:05 - Why did you get rid of the ZT 562CF?
50:01 - Is the Graham Razel on bearings?
50:48 - Nick, is that your real silhouette on Knife Gripes?
51:35 - Into spinners yet?
51:59 - How's your Russian buddy?
52:09 - You can see the face reflection on your iPad every now and then.
53:01 - Swanepoel designs
54:21 - Any Jarosz knives in the future?
54:41 - You honestly couldn't look past the pivot and the clip on the Shirogorov Neon?
55:44 - Nick, would you have a Benchmade 940-1 if it didn't have any fit 'n finish issues?
57:04 - Ganzo or Sanrenmu?
58:46 - You have a mirror edge on your Grimsmo Norseman, how'd you do it?
59:46 - What do you think about foxes?
1:00:14 - If Nick was king, what knife laws would exist?
1:01:51 - LionSteel T.R.E vs Kizer Gemini?
1:02:02 - Yeah, but there's a difference between a pocket knife and a Cold Steel Espada XL.
1:03:25 - ZT 0456 disassembly & maintenance video?
1:03:42 - Do you use your knives in public?
1:05:05 - Nick, we both know you want one, why don't you have a ZT 0450CF in ZDP-189?
1:05:32 - What do you think about Jim Skelton knives?
1:06:28 - What's your stance on guns?
1:07:13 - Boxers or briefs?
1:07:20 - S35VN or S110V?
1:07:41 - Is there a rift between YouTubers and forumites?
1:09:27 - What's the worst logo imprint on the blade?
1:10:03 - Ever get annoyed on how a knife looks when it's closed?
1:11:14 - Where do you usually get your knives?
1:12:27 - Did you wear a mask when you went to Blade HQ?
1:13:00 - Are you a Forged in Fire fan?
1:13:05 - Are you planning on picking up the new Spyderco Sliver?
1:13:41 - Goodbye