Prince Customs Protean vs OZ Machine Company Roosevelt
Published: 6 months ago
COMP Series: Episode
Story: Inspired by a comment from @chriswebb3018, this is a comparison video between the up-and-coming Prince Customs Protean and the proven OZ Rosie. Both amazing knives, but if you were only able to get one, the Rosie has a slight upper-hand based on overall fit and finish and scarcity. However, don't sleep on the Protean as it's a HIGHLY competitive offering for its price point!
0:00 Intro: The Why and the What
1:28 Measurements: Dims/Weight
3:38 Blade and Opening Mechanism
6:40 Handle and Closing Mechanism
9:26 Detent Systems
12:08 Pocket Clip: Retention and Shot in the pocket
13:59 Edge Exposure
16:02 Availability and Price Point
20:53 Final Thoughts: Is it worth a try?
Resources –
Where can I find one? Best bet for not having to pay secondary prices is to sign up for newsletters:
Protean: https://www.shop.princecustoms.com/products/protean-drop-3
Rosie: https://ozmachinecompany.com/
Protean uses 20CV: https://knifesteelnerds.com/2020/06/01/m390-steel-history-and-properties-and-20cv-and-204p/
Rosie uses Magnacut: https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/03/25/cpm-magnacut/
Story: Inspired by a comment from @chriswebb3018, this is a comparison video between the up-and-coming Prince Customs Protean and the proven OZ Rosie. Both amazing knives, but if you were only able to get one, the Rosie has a slight upper-hand based on overall fit and finish and scarcity. However, don't sleep on the Protean as it's a HIGHLY competitive offering for its price point!
0:00 Intro: The Why and the What
1:28 Measurements: Dims/Weight
3:38 Blade and Opening Mechanism
6:40 Handle and Closing Mechanism
9:26 Detent Systems
12:08 Pocket Clip: Retention and Shot in the pocket
13:59 Edge Exposure
16:02 Availability and Price Point
20:53 Final Thoughts: Is it worth a try?
Resources –
Where can I find one? Best bet for not having to pay secondary prices is to sign up for newsletters:
Protean: https://www.shop.princecustoms.com/products/protean-drop-3
Rosie: https://ozmachinecompany.com/
Protean uses 20CV: https://knifesteelnerds.com/2020/06/01/m390-steel-history-and-properties-and-20cv-and-204p/
Rosie uses Magnacut: https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/03/25/cpm-magnacut/