WildLance Riptide Review – An INCREDIBLE $65 Knife… With a DEAL-BREAKING Flaw!
Published: 6 days ago
The WildLance Riptide FTK-01 has almost everything you could ask for in a budget EDC knife! Beautiful flame-anodized titanium alloy handles, an aggressive and eye-catching D2 blade, a button plunge lock, smooth action, and an impressive overall design. And at just $64.99, the value seems almost too good to be true!
But is it?
With respectable fit and finish, a sharp factory edge, satisfying fidget factor, and a blade shape that's both functional and visually appealing, the Riptide has the potential to be one of those hidden gems in the budget knife market.
Unfortunately, there's one major problem. One issue that's impossible to ignore and potentially overshadows everything this knife gets right.
In today's full review, we're taking a closer look at the WildLance Riptide FTK-01, examining its design, materials, build quality, action, ergonomics, performance, and overall value. And at the end, we'll discuss the one issue that keeps this knife from reaching its full potential.
Is the WildLance Riptide an incredible $65 budget knife, or is this a case of something that looks better than it actually performs?
Watch until the end to find out!
Check out WildLance:
https://wildlance.com/products/riptide-d2-titanium-ftk-01
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*Disclosure: WildLance provided this knife for review. All opinions expressed are my own.*
Wildlance Riptide: https://wildlance.com/products/riptide-d2-titanium-ftk-01?_pos=1&_sid=6a6c99ca7&_ss=r
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But is it?
With respectable fit and finish, a sharp factory edge, satisfying fidget factor, and a blade shape that's both functional and visually appealing, the Riptide has the potential to be one of those hidden gems in the budget knife market.
Unfortunately, there's one major problem. One issue that's impossible to ignore and potentially overshadows everything this knife gets right.
In today's full review, we're taking a closer look at the WildLance Riptide FTK-01, examining its design, materials, build quality, action, ergonomics, performance, and overall value. And at the end, we'll discuss the one issue that keeps this knife from reaching its full potential.
Is the WildLance Riptide an incredible $65 budget knife, or is this a case of something that looks better than it actually performs?
Watch until the end to find out!
Check out WildLance:
https://wildlance.com/products/riptide-d2-titanium-ftk-01
Welcome to The Unprofessional Dad's EDC! If you enjoy honest knife reviews, everyday carry gear, budget knives, premium knives, and discovering new brands, consider subscribing and joining our growing EDC community!
Thanks for watching, and as always, I appreciate your support!
*Disclosure: WildLance provided this knife for review. All opinions expressed are my own.*
Wildlance Riptide: https://wildlance.com/products/riptide-d2-titanium-ftk-01?_pos=1&_sid=6a6c99ca7&_ss=r
Join our premium members knife of the month giveaway, here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVrcIxbLAAaIAM6Yvau21w/join
Other links that will help the channel: discount codes in ():
Bladebinge: https://tidd.ly/4hiU1EM
White Mountain Knives ( use code UNP-DAD): https://whitemountainknives.com/
My Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3NpGvCS
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NUYjW6
Three Rivers Mfg. (T.R.M.) use code EDCDAD20 to save $20 at checkout
Skyrim Wrist Watches (CHRISWRIGHT): https://skyrimwrist.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERDAVIDWRIGHT
Blade HQ: https://alnk.to/9xmFu9J
Knife Center: https://alnk.to/a47vTox
Big Idea Design (DADSEDC): https://bigidesign.com/DADSEDC
Bastion Bolt Pens: https://bastionboltactionpen.com/?rfsn=9081357.055621&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=9081357.055621
Lonestar Kn ife and Supply: https://lonestarknife.com?sca_ref=10457153.yF2TY7FjpZmNFvy
Knafs (CHRISWR_350): https://www.knafs.com/CHRISWR_350
Olight O'pen 3, Ark Pro, Ark Pro Ultra, and Warrior Ultra, Baton Ultra, and Baton 4 Pro:
https://www.olight.com/s/NFYKGR
https://www.olight.com/s/3JN30N
https://www.olight.com/s/5T0SHX
https://amaz.works/4tIaxRA
https://amaz.works/3QAYerZ
https://www.olight.com/s/SBEVYX
Lost Dutchman Leather Wallets: https://www.lostdutchmanleather.com/christopher
Sofirn Lights (SOFIRN-CHRISTOPHER): https://us.sofirnlight.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERWRIGHT
Wixco (UNP-DAD): https://wixcoknife.com/?ref=CHRISWRIGHT
HX Outdoor (UNP-DAD: https://www.hxoutdoors.com/?ref=UNP-DAD
KB Knives (UNP-DAD): https://kbknives.com/?ref=vxiztirc
Toor: https://alnk.to/58tIXLP
Montana Knife Co.: https://alnk.to/c0bhdAJ
Olitans (CHRISWRIGHT): https://olitans.com/?ref=CHRISWRIGHT
Fintiso (UNP-DAD): https://fintiso.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERWRIGHT
Tactical Geek: https://www.geekedcstore.com/?ref=mwndkdmd
Nextorch: https://alnk.to/fwuwF5o
Nexbelt: https://alnk.to/eZKfIDn
Outdoor Element: https://outdoorelement.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERWRIGHT
Wuben Lights (CHRISWRIGHT): https://www.wubenlight.com/?ref=bediducq