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Vosteed Mini Nightshade Review
- Pros: Budget-friendly price point. High-quality 14C28N steel. Eye-catching color scheme with green handles and gold accents. Milled aluminum handles add a premium touch and excellent grip. Great action and fidget factor thanks to the crossbar lock. Compact size makes it easy to carry and use.
- Cons: Slightly heavier than the carbon fiber versions due to the aluminum handles. Some may prefer a different color scheme or material. 14C28N steel, while great for the price, may not satisfy those seeking premium materials, Smaller size may not be ideal for those who prefer larger knives.
Greetings, readers, and welcome to this exciting VOSTEED Mini Nightshade review. We’re not only taking a closer look at a new version of the popular VOSTEED Mini Nightshade but also unboxing a brand new knife from Vosteed—the Talarurus.
I’m pretty excited to check them out, so let’s consider the Mini Nightshade our appetizer before we dive into the main dish, the Talarurus!
Key Takeaways
- The VOSTEED Mini Nightshade now comes in a budget-friendly version with milled aluminum handles and 14C28N steel.
- 14C28N is probably the best budget steel you can get on a knife.
- The shade of green with the gold (or brassy gold) thumb studs and backspacer provides a really nice color pop on the Mini Nightshade.
- You get the same great action, crossbar, and fidgety factor as the standard Mini Nightshade, with the added bonus of premium-feeling milled texture on the handles.
- The VOSTEED Talarurus is a brand-new knife with a sleek, all-black appearance and a green pivot collar accent.
- The Talarurus features a unique thumb disc deployment, a compact and comfortable design, and an interesting angular blade shape.
The VOSTEED Mini Nightshade: What’s New?
Now, first up in this VOSTEED Mini Nightshade review is, of course, the great Mini Nightshade we know and love, but as you can see, this version has some pretty cool stuff going on. The handles are made from milled aluminum with a really, really nice texture on the outside. It’s kind of a budget-friendly version, coming in with 14C28N steel.
14C28N Steel: The Best Bang for Your Buck?
As you guys know, 14C28N is technically a budget steel, but it’s a fantastic steel—probably the best budget steel you can get on a knife. The milling on the aluminum definitely adds to the value of that price tag, but it’s really, really nice.
That Color Pop!
I love this shade of green with those gold thumb studs and the backspacer. It’s kind of a brassy gold color, and it provides a really nice color pop on this knife. It would be perfect for St. Patty’s Day!
Same Great Action
Of course, you get the same great action, good crossbar, and fidgety factor as the standard Mini Nightshade. The milled texture adds a premium touch and provides excellent grip without being too aggressive. Good stuff going on here!
The VOSTEED Talarurus: A Brand New Knife
Now, let’s move on to the main dish—the VOSTEED Talarurus. This is a brand new knife from Vosteed, and I’m excited to unbox it for the first time. It’s sleek and all-black with a green pop in the pivot collar.
Pros:
- Budget-friendly price point.
- Unique thumb disc deployment.
- Sleek, all-black appearance with a green pivot collar accent.
- Compact and comfortable design.
- Interesting angular blade shape.
- Suitable for those who prefer smaller knives.
Cons:
- Thumb disc deployment may take some getting used to for those not familiar with thumb disc knives.
- Smaller size may not be ideal for those who prefer larger knives.
Thumb Disc Deployment
One of the Talarurus’s most interesting features is the thumb disc deployment. It’s a big, wide thumb disc that sits close to the blade, so it doesn’t take up too much real estate. The jimping on the thumb disc provides a good grip, but it might take some getting used to if you’re not familiar with thumb disc knives.
Compact and Comfortable
The Talarurus feels great in the hand, with a sleek and compact design. It’s smaller than some of Vosteed’s other popular models, like the Thorin and the Raccoon, making it a good choice for those who prefer a knife that’s not too big and not too small.
Interesting Blade Shape
The blade on the Talarurus has an interesting shape, with angular lines and a long swedge. It’s different from Thorin’s blade, which has more belly and a shorter swedge. I’m curious to see how the Talarurus performs in various cutting tasks.
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Final Thoughts
This VOSTEED Mini Nightshade review showcases two budget-friendly blades from VOSTEED with some serious premium flair. The Mini Nightshade with its 14C28N steel and milled aluminum handles offers fantastic performance for the price, while the brand new Talarurus introduces a unique thumb disc deployment and a compact, comfortable design.
I’m excited to spend more time with the Talarurus and see how it performs in the pocket and during everyday tasks. Let me know what you think of these knives, and stay tuned for more unboxings and reviews! You can read our reviews of other Vosteed knives like the Morel, or the Raccoon. Until then, I’m out!