Olamic Cutlery Busker + Framelock + Bolsterlock Whippersnapper - Small Details Review & Comparison

Today we have a LONG overdue (in part because I filmed it in January 😬🙄) Small Details Review and comparison of three amazing knives: the "Semper" Busker, the "Wharncliffe" Whippersnapper, and the prototype of the new bolsterlock "Sheepsfoot" WhipSnap, all from Olamic Cutlery! These are three amazing knives, ranging from high-end production to essentially full custom. Let's take a close look at what makes them so special, and how do they compare to each other! You can find Olamic at... Website: https://www.olamiccutlery.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olamic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OlamicCutlery Twitter: https://twitter.com/Olamiccutlery 00:00 Backstory 01:08 What IS Olamic? 01:30 2010: In-House Damascus Fixed Blades 02:21 2015: Segue Into Folders w/ Mike Vagnino 02:46 2016: Segue Into Mid-Tech 03:14 INSANE, Best-In-Class Finishing 04:10 Entirely (Near-)Russian Designers 05:14 WhipSnap Goes On Hold / Modern Changes 05:41 Customs, Dealer's Choice, & Ready-Made 07:19 A Lot of Neat/Odd Blade SHapes 09:55 Thick, Italian Grinds & Slicing 14:02 Thumb Ramp & Blade Ergos 18:22 Sharpening Choil Comparison 20:35 Superb Blade Finish 21:17 The (Intentionally) Odd Handles 23:24 Bolster Lock Handle Differences 23:53 Handle Finishing & Ergos 26:36 Interesting Lanyard Holes 28:32 Weight, Skeletonization, & Balance 31:30 Floating (and Carved) Backspacers 32:17 Styling, Inlay Materials, & Finishes 36:22 The Action: A Million Ways To Open 36:56 Reverse Flicking Hole Geometry & Placement 40:20 Thumb Flicking 40:34 Top Flipper Tab Geometry & Placement 44:46 Different Jimping 46:36 Reach-Around Opening 47:45 Glassy, NOT Drop-Shut Closing Action 50:03 A Perfect Detent Ramp 51:46 Medium Detent Via Shallow Engagement 53:43 Bolster Version CAN'T Fall To Your Nail 56:57 Action Summary 57:13 The Clips & Carry 1:00:16 A Look Inside 1:01:03 Floating Backspacer 1:01:22 Unique Clip Implementation & Attachment 1:02:46 Bearings & Steel Raceway Washers 1:03:21 HUGE Ceramic Detent Ball & Polished Track 1:04:16 PERFECT Detent Ramp Close Look 1:05:06 Civivi-Style Captive Pivot 1:06:02 Odd/Unecessary Stop Pin Design 1:09:25 Final Thoughts #edc #olamic #whippersnapper #busker #whipsnap #knifenerd #knifenut #pocketknife #customknife