Thanks William but everyone is saying it smells of a old penny!!!!! I’m just glad these young bucks didn’t work on the construction site back in the day!!!! These guys are always talking about the knife hurting in the hand!!!!! Wow I used to jackhammer most of the day a lot of times and shoveling the Calais on my hands used to bleed!!!!!! How can a knife be uncomfortable I’m hand lol it’s funny it’s just my opinion thanks William stay well buddy
@@jerseyknifeguy6382 Yeah, I never understood the smell thing. Copper is actually antimicrobial, so it kills germs. May smell bad 👃 but it's actually cleaner than the hand holding it.😆
Hey Stuart I think it’s about time I started learning about steels and metals!!!!! I do get it for the most part I’m just not that concerned with the metals except on my fixed blades then it becomes something all together different…… for the most part there is nothing I can’t do as a light use pocket knife…… I guess there’s guys that need that heavy duty steel!!!!! Almost 80% of my knives are in 1095 01 tool steel and tru-sharp stainless….. it was always nothing I wasn’t concerned with because the knife I buy are mostly softer steels…… I’m a traditional knife guy and only modern traditionals are you going to get the higher end steels!!!!! I’m just not a steel nerd!!!!!! Thanks Stuart……. How important is it to you to have these super steels on your pocket knives!!!!!! Stay well Stuart give Freddie kisses for me
@@stuartharvey2523 that’s exactly right that’s all the same knifes I use!!!!! Back in the day that’s all I carried was utility knives and to be honest with you I still like them….. and they have some good ones out there nowadays!!!!! Anyway I’m 50 years old and the steels I used were fine with me I’ll take VG10 and 440c and 154cm there the steels I’m used to!!!! Why do I need these steels that can cut through a brick!!!! What does it do showing these test where your beatin the snot out of the knife and saying it held up!!!!!! Maybe on the outside it looks good but that knife is highly fatigued!!!!! These guys are just wrecking perfectly good knives!!!!!!
Very well said on the blade steels. I have bunch of knives with 1095, AUS8, 440C and D2. All cuts good and I have no issues sharpening them. On the other side I have a ZT with Elmax steel and I don’t use it at all because I just can’t get a razor sharp edge on it. The “so called” lower end steels are easy to sharpen and I can get razor sharp edge on them. Good review my friend. I have the Culpepper but not the slip joint version. Don’t know the lock type from my had but it’s same looking Culpepper like yours but with the blade tightening bolt and open pillar construction. Subscribed to your channel 👍🏻
Copper isn't my thing but I love the G10 Culpepper. I'm really impressed with Kershaw's traditionals and the good prices. Thanks brother, I hope you have a great week 🙏
I personally love copper and the feel it gives most knifes. Now something like a PM2 with full copper gets a bit heavy but on most decent size knifes it gives it a good hefty premium feel.
I like it, love the blade shape & the checkered copper love the polishing job you have done looks awesome. I have so many knives in D2 I would prefer a more rust proof budget steel like say VG10 or Sandvik 14C28N would be nice, but it is what it is & it does look awesome...Nice one Pete 👍
I agree 100% jolly I’m tired of D2 steel as well!!!! They should really switch up the steels!!!!! Everything is D2 wow when are they going to change things!!!!! Anyway thanks jolly I appreciate you buddy
I just bought the SMKW exclusive kershaw Culpepper and Highball Xl on sale. I use a few polishing compounds myself, case paste, mothers,, flitz and neverdull. Some work better then others but case paste is fantastic for shining up my traditionals. I typically use it as a finishing polish. I maybe burned out of D2 but I would still take it over 440/420, AUS-8, and name your CR MOV. I wouldn't mind seeing this knife in VG10 or even stepping up into a S30V or S35/45VN but if they have to keep the price then VG10 for sure.
As it is right now I think it’s a great looking knife. But once it gets that patina like old pennies, I think it will look absolutely awesome. Cheers, buddy!
I’m curious to see how it comes out!!!! I go to hospital tomorrow for my eyes I’ll try to keep you guys posed I’m a little nervous but things will be ok thanks David stay well
Hey slick I was thinking about you buddy!!!! Tomorrow is the big day I go to the eye doctor to see what’s going to happen….. I’m hoping I can stay in touch I’m sure I’ll be able to anyway I’ll let you know what’s going on!!!!!! I’ll see you soon bud
That's a cool piece it's going to turn colors good. Have you checked out the Queen Big chief I'm about to buy it then you show the Culpepper. Desicions Desicions lol
Yes It made me fizz when I saw it too and you know what comes after the fizz. Lol All In on this one! I’ve been wanting a copper slip since I saw the ones on Collector Knives site. Thx for the l👀k Pete & hang tough!💪🏼
Thanks Danny I appreciate it buddy well I’m heading to hospital tomorrow for my eyes see what they say but I’ll stay in touch I hope take care of yourself out there Danny talk to you soon
That Barlow looks great with the polish. Honestly i prefer the original Culpepper and the others in that series of traditionals from Kershaw but they are just so expensive. Never mind, i enjoy looking at them on the tube. Lol.
Hey RHINO that’s for sure you can honestly blow a lot of cash on knives just ask my wife!!!! I was trying to stop for awhile but I have a sickness it has to happen soon anyway the hobby will get you and you don’t even know it’s happening scary bud!!!!
@@jerseyknifeguy6382 Ha ha. It is easy for me. When you ain't got money you don't spend it. My last new knife was in February. Lol ! Hopefully i will find a couple more on vacation in August. It just goes to show that this hobby can be enjoyed even with a very limited budget. I am the proof.
The only problem with D2 is the heat treatment of the steel. D2 should always be annealed after forging. Heat slowly to 1550°-1600°F, hold until entire mass is heated through, and cool slowly in the furnace (40°F per hour) to about 1000°F, after which cooling rate may be increased. Some companies were not heat treating properly or at all, and the steel didn't perform like D2, it was soft. I think most shady companies got their act together after people started calling them out about their D2. It's a fine steel if done properly. It should Rockwell between 54 and the low 60's if heat treated properly from my understanding. I'm no expert, but I can tell the difference between D2 done right, and done wrong, just by sharpening.
I don’t know too much about all that when it comes to steels all I know is all my knives are mostly soft steels that’s what traditional knives mostly come in!!!!! Anyway they been holding up great for me all these years!!!!! Maybe I’m not thumping on it hard enough
@@jerseyknifeguy6382 if it works, it works. The only time I ever dulled a knife in a days work was cutting fiberglass board. That stuff is tough on a knife edge. I didn't use my own knife on fiberglass, I used the company issue knife with steel so soft you can easily sharpen it up on concrete or a brick.
Hey Pete, nice piece.keep doing what you're doing.One foot in front of the other.I know it feels like a piece has been ripped out of you,but it will get easier.You take care my friend.
I have no idea what magnacut is, or any other alleged super steels. All my knives were before the big steel era or were never offered in any exotic steel type. Maybe I should learn something about them?
Nice knife, my dog in my picture had to be put down in january two doctors think he had a tumor in his nose he stop eating and was very sick just killed me.
I think people know how to greive, Pete. Be it over an animal or human. EVERYONE has been through this type of thing multiple times and there is no handy guide book or youtube channel on the subject. Not to sound harsh but you need to handle your business like an adult and stop bringing it up video after video. I told you you the story about my son. If I can do that in private with telling the world you can do the same with your dog. In fact I never mentioned it to anyone outside my family until I told you last week in a video response. Good luck, Pete.
I have to disagree about the weight. 4.5 ounces for this bruiser. I own one and I carry it, but the weight definitely keeps it from being every day. And I'll disagree about the jimping. Maybe your example is different, but to be honest, my jimping sucks. Also, Benchmade loved using 154CM on everything. Pro-Tech still does, for the most part. And this isn't an exclusive to Blade HQ, it's Smoky Mountain Knife Works that you can find it at.
Hi from New Zealand 🇳🇿. I saw you guys on Shredder. Thanks for sharing. Dave
That's a great looking knife. Thanks for sharing Pete.
D2 and copper, my kind of knife! And no advertising 👍
That's a nice looking piece there Pete. I like copper because it will patina . Decent looking blade too.
Thanks William but everyone is saying it smells of a old penny!!!!! I’m just glad these young bucks didn’t work on the construction site back in the day!!!! These guys are always talking about the knife hurting in the hand!!!!! Wow I used to jackhammer most of the day a lot of times and shoveling the Calais on my hands used to bleed!!!!!! How can a knife be uncomfortable I’m hand lol it’s funny it’s just my opinion thanks William stay well buddy
@@jerseyknifeguy6382 Yeah, I never understood the smell thing. Copper is actually antimicrobial, so it kills germs. May smell bad 👃 but it's actually cleaner than the hand holding it.😆
Hey Stuart I think it’s about time I started learning about steels and metals!!!!! I do get it for the most part I’m just not that concerned with the metals except on my fixed blades then it becomes something all together different…… for the most part there is nothing I can’t do as a light use pocket knife…… I guess there’s guys that need that heavy duty steel!!!!! Almost 80% of my knives are in 1095 01 tool steel and tru-sharp stainless….. it was always nothing I wasn’t concerned with because the knife I buy are mostly softer steels…… I’m a traditional knife guy and only modern traditionals are you going to get the higher end steels!!!!! I’m just not a steel nerd!!!!!! Thanks Stuart……. How important is it to you to have these super steels on your pocket knives!!!!!! Stay well Stuart give Freddie kisses for me
@@stuartharvey2523 that’s exactly right that’s all the same knifes I use!!!!! Back in the day that’s all I carried was utility knives and to be honest with you I still like them….. and they have some good ones out there nowadays!!!!! Anyway I’m 50 years old and the steels I used were fine with me I’ll take VG10 and 440c and 154cm there the steels I’m used to!!!! Why do I need these steels that can cut through a brick!!!! What does it do showing these test where your beatin the snot out of the knife and saying it held up!!!!!! Maybe on the outside it looks good but that knife is highly fatigued!!!!! These guys are just wrecking perfectly good knives!!!!!!
Very well said on the blade steels. I have bunch of knives with 1095, AUS8, 440C and D2. All cuts good and I have no issues sharpening them. On the other side I have a ZT with Elmax steel and I don’t use it at all because I just can’t get a razor sharp edge on it. The “so called” lower end steels are easy to sharpen and I can get razor sharp edge on them. Good review my friend. I have the Culpepper but not the slip joint version. Don’t know the lock type from my had but it’s same looking Culpepper like yours but with the blade tightening bolt and open pillar construction. Subscribed to your channel 👍🏻
Pete that is a real nice knife and I really love anything copper,thanks for the review.
Hey Larry how’s things been going? It is a nice one I think it’s a cool piece after it developes a pitina it should look better thanks buddy
I didn't forget about you brother. Long day. Watching now.
No worries brother it’s not easy catching everybody’s videos it’s hard!!!!! Thanks brother stay well out there!!!!!!
@@jerseyknifeguy6382 You too. Looking forward to gettin the aorta replaced in june. Life will be sweet once that is over with.
Copper isn't my thing but I love the G10 Culpepper. I'm really impressed with Kershaw's traditionals and the good prices. Thanks brother, I hope you have a great week 🙏
Thanks so much and it’s always good seeing you stop in thanks buddy
Thanks for giving us a good look.
Anytime Joe it’s a good one should get better with a pitina
Excellent
I personally love copper and the feel it gives most knifes. Now something like a PM2 with full copper gets a bit heavy but on most decent size knifes it gives it a good hefty premium feel.
Yes this one don’t feel too heavy I’m the pocket it’s a good heaft!!! Thanks bud
oh man I love that one, I wish I could get it overhere in Europe! where to order?
I like it, love the blade shape & the checkered copper love the polishing job you have done looks awesome. I have so many knives in D2 I would prefer a more rust proof budget steel like say VG10 or Sandvik 14C28N would be nice, but it is what it is & it does look awesome...Nice one Pete 👍
I agree 100% jolly I’m tired of D2 steel as well!!!! They should really switch up the steels!!!!! Everything is D2 wow when are they going to change things!!!!! Anyway thanks jolly I appreciate you buddy
I'll take it over the 7cr17mov but I agree that VG10 would be fantastic especially if it was as good as the VG10 used in the spyderco delica.
Maaan... that is lookin' sweeeet!
Thanks for sharing buddy,
Atb Gus 👍
Thanks buddy stay well out there
I just bought the SMKW exclusive kershaw Culpepper and Highball Xl on sale. I use a few polishing compounds myself, case paste, mothers,, flitz and neverdull. Some work better then others but case paste is fantastic for shining up my traditionals. I typically use it as a finishing polish. I maybe burned out of D2 but I would still take it over 440/420, AUS-8, and name your CR MOV. I wouldn't mind seeing this knife in VG10 or even stepping up into a S30V or S35/45VN but if they have to keep the price then VG10 for sure.
Wow nice looking knives friend
And
My birthday today I just turn 35 year old friend
Hey Buddy happy birthday 🎈🎁🎂 have a great day!!!!
As it is right now I think it’s a great looking knife. But once it gets that patina like old pennies, I think it will look absolutely awesome. Cheers, buddy!
I’m curious to see how it comes out!!!! I go to hospital tomorrow for my eyes I’ll try to keep you guys posed I’m a little nervous but things will be ok thanks David stay well
Nice, I been carrying a little copper light about twelve years now .
Wow I bet that has some pitina on it!!!! Thanks so much
That’s nice. The double nail nicks are a great touch too! I liked the original Culpepper, but not G10.
Hey slick I was thinking about you buddy!!!! Tomorrow is the big day I go to the eye doctor to see what’s going to happen….. I’m hoping I can stay in touch I’m sure I’ll be able to anyway I’ll let you know what’s going on!!!!!! I’ll see you soon bud
That's a cool piece it's going to turn colors good. Have you checked out the Queen Big chief I'm about to buy it then you show the Culpepper. Desicions Desicions lol
Lol 😂 sorry Doug it’s crazy this knife hobby is nuts to many choices lol
Yes It made me fizz when I saw it too and you know what comes after the fizz. Lol
All In on this one! I’ve been wanting a copper slip since I saw the ones on Collector Knives site. Thx for the l👀k Pete & hang tough!💪🏼
Thanks Danny I appreciate it buddy well I’m heading to hospital tomorrow for my eyes see what they say but I’ll stay in touch I hope take care of yourself out there Danny talk to you soon
Gave Case another chance and finally got a winner, great fit and finish. Sod Buster Jr Brown Bone Peach Seed Jig in SS.
Oh good Rusty I’m happy for you buddy!!!!! You’ll enjoy it stay well bud
I got a couple knives from Case last year and they were both excellent. I think they’ve really stepped it up recently and I hope that trend continues.
That Barlow looks great with the polish. Honestly i prefer the original Culpepper and the others in that series of traditionals from Kershaw but they are just so expensive. Never mind, i enjoy looking at them on the tube. Lol.
Hey RHINO that’s for sure you can honestly blow a lot of cash on knives just ask my wife!!!! I was trying to stop for awhile but I have a sickness it has to happen soon anyway the hobby will get you and you don’t even know it’s happening scary bud!!!!
@@jerseyknifeguy6382 Ha ha. It is easy for me. When you ain't got money you don't spend it. My last new knife was in February. Lol ! Hopefully i will find a couple more on vacation in August. It just goes to show that this hobby can be enjoyed even with a very limited budget. I am the proof.
Great knife!
Thanks so much Ranger stay safe out there bud
@@jerseyknifeguy6382 you too!
@@L781.01 thanks brother
The only problem with D2 is the heat treatment of the steel.
D2 should always be annealed after forging. Heat slowly to 1550°-1600°F, hold until entire mass is heated through, and cool slowly in the furnace (40°F per hour) to about 1000°F, after which cooling rate may be increased.
Some companies were not heat treating properly or at all, and the steel didn't perform like D2, it was soft. I think most shady companies got their act together after people started calling them out about their D2. It's a fine steel if done properly. It should Rockwell between 54 and the low 60's if heat treated properly from my understanding. I'm no expert, but I can tell the difference between D2 done right, and done wrong, just by sharpening.
I don’t know too much about all that when it comes to steels all I know is all my knives are mostly soft steels that’s what traditional knives mostly come in!!!!! Anyway they been holding up great for me all these years!!!!! Maybe I’m not thumping on it hard enough
@@jerseyknifeguy6382 if it works, it works. The only time I ever dulled a knife in a days work was cutting fiberglass board. That stuff is tough on a knife edge. I didn't use my own knife on fiberglass, I used the company issue knife with steel so soft you can easily sharpen it up on concrete or a brick.
I like having D2 on a genuine beater, my RAT 1, for example. Why shouldn't it work for an EDC? 🤔
Hey Zen I totally feel the same way!!!!!! I don’t have a problem with D2 I’m not cutting bricks all day!!!! Thanks so much stay well
Hey Pete, nice piece.keep doing what you're doing.One foot in front of the other.I know it feels like a piece has been ripped out of you,but it will get easier.You take care my friend.
Thanks so much Tony I’m trying I have no choice I have to keep going!!!!! Thanks again bud for being so concerned I appreciate that
I have no idea what magnacut is, or any other alleged super steels. All my knives were before the big steel era or were never offered in any exotic steel type. Maybe I should learn something about them?
I don’t either I’m right with you all my knives are older traditionals all in 1095 and try-sharp and 01 I don’t care about super steels
All copper is a different look, nothing bad to say about D2 steel it is fine blade steel for me.
I agree Gizmo most of my knifes are are 1095 and softer steels that comes with traditional knives
Nice knife, my dog in my picture had to be put down in january two doctors think he had a tumor in his nose he stop eating and was very sick just killed me.
Yeah Luke I understand completely it’s a feeling of nothing I’ve felt before I’ve done it once already and it don’t get any easier thanks so much
I think people know how to greive, Pete. Be it over an animal or human. EVERYONE has been through this type of thing multiple times and there is no handy guide book or youtube channel on the subject. Not to sound harsh but you need to handle your business like an adult and stop bringing it up video after video. I told you you the story about my son. If I can do that in private with telling the world you can do the same with your dog. In fact I never mentioned it to anyone outside my family until I told you last week in a video response. Good luck, Pete.
Yeah your absolutely right I have to man up and be a big boy thanks I’ll never mention it again thanks for setting me straight
I have to disagree about the weight. 4.5 ounces for this bruiser. I own one and I carry it, but the weight definitely keeps it from being every day. And I'll disagree about the jimping. Maybe your example is different, but to be honest, my jimping sucks.
Also, Benchmade loved using 154CM on everything. Pro-Tech still does, for the most part.
And this isn't an exclusive to Blade HQ, it's Smoky Mountain Knife Works that you can find it at.