Undersized? Will Kunwu GRINGO measure up?

Undersized? Will Kunwu GRINGO measure up? https://youtu.be/MqNQub7E37o In this detailed video, we delve into the Kunu Gringo, a lightweight pocket knife ideal for everyday carry (EDC). Join us as we compare its size and performance against various models, including Spyderco Shaman, ADV Pit Boss 2, Medford Marauder, and Benchmade Crooked River. We analyze the knife's balance, ergonomics, and edge geometry, utilizing a handheld microscope. Discover its Rockwell hardness rating and how it stacks up against other renowned knives. Share your thoughts in the comments! Join my channel membership here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHPuMYwGwBMwNHTvyB9pwEg/join Using my Amazon Affiliate links helps my channel in bringing honest reviews to your screens! HOTO Screwdriver https://amzn.to/4iWYb2n USB-C Microscope https://amzn.to/4n3pGcR UKRAINIAN LEATHER STROP https://amzn.to/3UWcaMK US-made Diamond Stropping Paste https://amzn.to/3F4TBRJ XARILK portable foldable sharpener https://amzn.to/4f5ZrhG FOOD GRADE BUTCHER BLOCK CONDITIONER https://amzn.to/4kD8VEr LIGHTER FLUID https://amzn.to/4msNKq6 LEATHER CONDITIONER https://amzn.to/3H8RLjv PLASTIC PRY BAR SET https://amzn.to/4duK8Qm SPLIT BUSHINGS https://amzn.to/3Ctjn0v SY TOOL DIAMOND SHARPENING PLATES SET https://amzn.to/4fiZiYg MY ONE TRUE EDC: Olight iMini 2 https://amzn.to/3ZiN6BX Believe me, it’s on my neck right now! ANGLE FINDER https://amzn.to/3BWwbMy TORQUE DRIVER https://amzn.to/4flmPYX XARILK GEN 3 SHARPENER, my #1 choice https://amzn.to/3UlJfRI TS Prof Kadet https://amzn.to/4jI6IY4 Work Sharp Pro Precision Adjust https://amzn.to/42Ocem2 Work Sharp Precision Adjust https://amzn.to/3Z5O2ZV Disclaimer: This video is for entertainment purposes only. The test methods and equipment used to create this video are not industry-standard practice. A test of a single unit does not represent a statistically significant sample, so your’s could be different from mine. Please do not attempt to replicate anything you see in my videos as these actions may lead to personal injury and property damage. • Size Comparisons (0:11-1:37): The Gringo is compared to various knives, including the Andre Diller Pit Boss 2 and Crusher, Greg Medford's Praetorian T and Marauder, Benchmade Crooked River, Cold Steel AD10 and AD15, and Sniper Blades DMF and LPC. Despite its larger appearance, it's noted for its lightness due to a thinner blade compared to other small knives (1:25-1:37). • Balance and Ergonomics (2:05-3:00): The Gringo is praised for its exceptional balance, making it feel less bulky in hand. Its balance, size, and ergonomics are closely compared to the Spyderco Shaman (2:36), noting uncanny similarities in hand feel. • Edge Analysis with a Microscope (3:02-5:04): Using a handheld microscope, the reviewer examines the blade's edge. • The tip is not perfectly formed, showing a radius due to over-stropping or uncontrolled grind angle (3:24-3:43). • The rest of the edge is described as great, with consistent grind angles (3:46-4:02). • A slight "shark fin geometry" is observed where the primary bevel, plunge line, and edge intersect (4:13-4:27). • The reviewer then shows a perfectly sharpened tip of a Buck 791 Range Elite (4:50-5:04) for comparison. • Behind the Edge Thickness (BET) and Angles (5:21-8:29): • The concept of Behind the Edge Thickness (BET) is explained (5:21-5:53), where the thickness is measured where the primary and secondary bevels meet. • The Gringo has a BET of 14 thousandths, with an approximate 7.4-degree angle (6:35-6:49). • It's compared to the Excalibur (7:01), which has a slightly narrower primary bevel and a 7.8-degree angle, making the Gringo a slightly better slicer (7:33-7:37). • The Spyderco Shaman has a higher BET but a much shallower primary bevel angle of 5.3 degrees (7:40-7:58), which means it will slice through thick materials like cardboard easier (8:01-8:12). • Sharpness Test (8:31-10:27): The reviewer tests sharpness by cutting unsupported pieces of cheap paper towel, which only the sharpest knives can break through. • The Excalibur is rated around C+ performance (9:01-9:12). • The Gringo, straight out of the box, performs very well, rated A- or B+ (9:24-9:47). • The Shaman performs at a similar level to the Gringo (9:50-10:00). • Steel Properties and Hardness Test (10:42-17:06): • The Gringo's blade is made of S390 steel, known for its hardness and wear resistance (10:42-10:57, 14:42-14:46). • The reviewer performs a Rockwell hardness test (11:48), emphasizing that it's for entertainment purposes and not industry standard as only one sample is tested (12:01-12:40). • The device's calibration is validated with a NIST-certified block at 62 HRC (13:07-13:20). • The Gringo's blade consistently measures around 66.7 HRC to 66.9 HRC (14:35-16:07), which is within the advertised range of 65-67 HRC and indicates a properly done heat treat (14:48-15:26).