G'day from down under mate. I've had one of these for several years now, I've put it through Aussie redgum fence posts and old railway sleepers, apart from the inevitable scratchin up, its still like new. I think you'll find the angle on the full flat grind/forge is still very competent for splitting. Yes the 52100 is high carbon underneath that coating, so treat it accordingly. I do think they shoul've done a "fully scaled" handle job, but hey, its still pretty comfy in various grips IMO.. Hope you find it as good a value as I have. Cheers Duke.
It's just big enough that you may want to sharpen the bottom 3 inches at a shallower angle, say 20 degrees, and the end 5 inches at a more obtuse angle, such as 25 degrees. That way you can do fine carving and still have a durable chopping section. I convexed the last quarter inch near the edge to get better chip ejection on chopping and better feathersticking in the carving area. The exposed metal on the handle isn't great for cold weather work, so I'll wrap it with silicone plumber's tape under 40F. I am a big fan of lightly souped up 1084/1095 based tool steels for big knives, so this knife is nearly a perfect build and relatively cheap for the size and finish quality. Excellent balance point also. It would actually work well as a 'one knife' scouting carry. I glued a thin strip of rubber inside the sheath to keep the edge off the nasty glass fibers in the SecurEx composite.
Great video mate! looks like a decent bit of kit and a great brand , I’ve not had a cold steel product fail on me yet 👌 looking forward to seeing the test video 👊
I like it mate looks good ok sheath personally I like leather but there’s nothing wrong with tactical just a personal preference for me The handle is handy interested to know if the pommels are plastic or hddp or something else either they look changeable like u say and I could make a selection of grips for it I’m sure invludeing nice soft grip tpu ones which I think may also be good to have for it aswell I also think every knife should have a good sized lanyard hole Ps you didn’t mention them but I like the look and shape of the hand gaurd I forget the term for it lol but the fact it protects top of ur hand and ur fingers underneath also is good it’s not to big or over exaggerated in any way it’s just there to do its job I like that Ps cool knife in all mate I really like it later In The year I may have to get myself one Thanks for the video mate I look forward to some usage skills video with it maybe give a try stick ago with it see how well it does the carving and then some solid chopping also after thanks for sharing bro 👊 hope u and family had a good holliday seasonal period. All the best Paul 🤜 🤛
It's a thing of beauty mate, mint
Nice mate cheers for watching
G'day from down under mate. I've had one of these for several years now, I've put it through Aussie redgum fence posts and old railway sleepers, apart from the inevitable scratchin up, its still like new. I think you'll find the angle on the full flat grind/forge is still very competent for splitting. Yes the 52100 is high carbon underneath that coating, so treat it accordingly. I do think they shoul've done a "fully scaled" handle job, but hey, its still pretty comfy in various grips IMO..
Hope you find it as good a value as I have. Cheers Duke.
Cheers mate for comments yeah definitely thinking about replacing the handle somehow but all good to know 💪
It's just big enough that you may want to sharpen the bottom 3 inches at a shallower angle, say 20 degrees, and the end 5 inches at a more obtuse angle, such as 25 degrees. That way you can do fine carving and still have a durable chopping section. I convexed the last quarter inch near the edge to get better chip ejection on chopping and better feathersticking in the carving area.
The exposed metal on the handle isn't great for cold weather work, so I'll wrap it with silicone plumber's tape under 40F.
I am a big fan of lightly souped up 1084/1095 based tool steels for big knives, so this knife is nearly a perfect build and relatively cheap for the size and finish quality. Excellent balance point also.
It would actually work well as a 'one knife' scouting carry.
I glued a thin strip of rubber inside the sheath to keep the edge off the nasty glass fibers in the SecurEx composite.
@@martinhafner2201 some good tips there thanks and thanks for watching 💪
Great video mate! looks like a decent bit of kit and a great brand , I’ve not had a cold steel product fail on me yet 👌 looking forward to seeing the test video 👊
@@lewiswhiston3408 cheers buddy 💪
Looks amazing I’m very jealous I want one haha
🤣 yes I think I like it cheers for watching bro 💪
Nice looking knife Dave, 6mm is a really good thickness as well, you've got a good deal there mate!
Yeah it's nice and solid bro cheers for watching my friend 💪
@theurbansurvivalist1141 Anytime Dave!
Nice purchase bro. Cheers from America 🇺🇸
Cheers buddy 💪
I like it mate looks good ok sheath personally I like leather but there’s nothing wrong with tactical just a personal preference for me
The handle is handy interested to know if the pommels are plastic or hddp or something else either they look changeable like u say and I could make a selection of grips for it I’m sure invludeing nice soft grip tpu ones which I think may also be good to have for it aswell
I also think every knife should have a good sized lanyard hole
Ps you didn’t mention them but I like the look and shape of the hand gaurd I forget the term for it lol but the fact it protects top of ur hand and ur fingers underneath also is good it’s not to big or over exaggerated in any way it’s just there to do its job I like that
Ps cool knife in all mate I really like it later In The year I may have to get myself one
Thanks for the video mate I look forward to some usage skills video with it maybe give a try stick ago with it see how well it does the carving and then some solid chopping also after thanks for sharing bro 👊 hope u and family had a good holliday seasonal period. All the best Paul 🤜 🤛
@@paulsoutdooradventures1790 cheers buddy cheers for comments hope you're well my friend,💪