I've had mine for 10 years I used it the whole time I was in the marines and I still use it to this day and it's just as amazing as it was back then. Only difference is there is there is no serrated end anymore
the LMF 2 is not a full tank Knife because if you were to cut a wire in your hand was touching the pommel, you would not get electrocuted. It doesn't seem like a big deal, but when you are doing utility tasks with wires and are in the military, it is a very helpful feature
The LMF was made for military helicopter crash extraction/rescue - and cutting electric cable, etc......not hammering cinder blocks. You have to consider knife mission when demo-testing. I think that you were too hard on this mission-specific knife. Thanks
I have one and it lives in my truck door when out bush and on my belt when walking in the bush ( Australia) it has never failed me and does everything I could ask of it I use a shovel to dig and an axe to chop the knife is to cut gut and prepare meat and wood also to extract myself from my vehicle during a rollover can't fault it 🇦🇺😎🤘
This is not a mission specific knife at all! This is true combat knife, and will provide a solider with a cutting edge for any task he shall need. This is a stellar knife and he was too hard on it but that’s how you teat the limits of the knife. I personally would choose any one of the benchmade or Esse knifes that I own, but I would have no issues taking that knife into combat!
It's not that he was too hard on it, it's that this guy's a DOOR KNOB and is doesn't seem to understand the true purpose of the knife. In short; "Mayor Fugly" (of that part I totally agree) is an idiot. That's all
I grabbed my lmf2 mainly because of the fact the handle is insulated. I survey natural gas lines all through the country and run into alot of rouge hot fences. I could easily use it to move hot wire away/cut through it. Plus this thing is beefy. I haven't had to use it on any threats/wildlife yet but I believe it would do great in that regard.
i work with ethanol railcars and i use the prodigy to cut flat and cable seals made of steel. of course the edge immediately comes off. its easier to carry than cutters and i have pryed very hard on some and these series of knives are tough as nails. i noticed some small flaking but the dremel tunes it up.
I agree with You,,the handle should be made with a stronger material and then over molded with rubber,,since the tang is designed not to be fully connected,,it's a strong knife made of good quality steel that can be made even better.Good test and Take Care.
Great great review. Its a nice knife it shows quality of a product that is well made. BUT the design feature of separation between the tang and the end cap creates a question mark. Gerber should look at a redesign. I currently live in Europe the retail value of knives is generally 30% higher in price. So in seeing this test a doubt in terms of longevity of the product. Wabble is a no bueno in my opinion...
I own a FDE type Gerber LMF II blade with the added safety tool(with nylon sheath). I got in from Policestore.com & Brownells. I paid around $85.00 USD. I keep the Gerber knives in my SUV for auto emergencies or disaster recovery events. I haven't used it often & did not tear it up but I can see your points in the video. Gerber may consider using a extended tang for a stronger field knife but keep this version for military or special ops use. I heard a few SF units & engineers in SW Asia used these Gerber LMF II blades to rescue air crews/cut power lines. I think the USAF SERE kit version was discontinued but Gerber might have a few out there. The GI/USAF version is sage green. The new Tanto style Gerber Prodigy looks cool. Are there any field knife models or brands you would suggest in the $75-85.00 budget range? Thanks!
I would recommend the Gerber Strongarm if you like Gerbers, and also the Becker modes are pretty tough. I just did a Glock knife review, and that blade can take some serious abuse ! Thanks for watching friend ! :) Mayor Fuglycool
The Bear Grylls knife, the LMF II, the Prodigy and Strong Arm are all tough knives that can take a beating. The best part is the warranty! Thanks for smashing stuff. Safety first!
I think they used to make these knives with 12c27 steel which in my opinion does not hold a edge as long as 420hc steel, maybe why they changed to 420hc.
The pull-up test I think you should do it by introducing the blade in some complete hold or 2/3 of the blade of the knife and hang with both hands on the handle and make more force. The way you do it is not a good hold and you run a very big risk of cutting off a finger from your hand. Thanks for the review. I wouldn't buy a knife that doesn't have a full spike.
Great review. Liked, Sub'd. I carry the Gerber Prodigy, and it has the same steel w/a full tang blade. It is so utilitarian that I love it. I have carried it back-packing for a few years now, and it is still shaving sharp. It is an ideal primary knife for my purposes. I even prefer the serrated edge because it cuts dry winter grass so well. I use the grass for sleeping in the winter, as I sleep on the ground in winter. No bugs, no snakes and warmer than a hammock in cold weather. That serrated edge rips through light vegetation like a laser, enabling me to gather a full arm-load if dry, tall grass in less than five minutes. That is killer and makes for supremely warm, dry and comfortable sleeping in sub-freezing, wet weather. After your review, I am convinced that the Prodigy is the superior design.
I am really glad that an accomplished survivalist such as yourself was impressed by my review ! Thanks for watching friend, and stay safe out there in the unknown ! :) Mayor Fuglycool
@@garrettliggett5082 sorry to hear that, a Mora Companion or the heavy-duty Mora Companion should cost less than $10 or £10 in the U.K. they may be cheap but they are good knives.
the LMF2 needs a 3 changes to be the perfect knife ever: 1. It must be made in a FULL TANG construction !!! 2. Must be a version of the knife WITHOUT the stupid SERRATOR 3. Must be a version of the knife in a D2 steel
had one, and i had the same problem with the handle so i sent it in and gerber replaced it. Did hard use the new except for some light botaning and the blade came loose in the handle again.
There goes Mayor Fuglycool doing his thing again bash testing another fine blade - Looks like Gerber's version of a lighter duty Becker...Thanks for the test - the Gerber is OK...
+FortuneCookie45LC Thanks for watching ! I promise that I will get back to the gun reviews pretty soon. . . And I am also getting ready for the Texas Firearms Festival in November. I will be press there, and you are welcome to hang out in Texas ! Mayor Fuglycool
I live in Tennessee and it's got some bad terrain and there are a lot of wooded areas. I was wondering if the Gerber LMF 2 would be a good knife as a survival knife for these areas.
Another great test Mayor, that knife is awesome. Although I will agree its more of a good utility knife then anything its not full tang like a Ka-Bar, eventually that knife will break. But it is nice to know that it is as durable as it is.
+Plisken X51mm Yes, I was somewhat disappointed in the knife blade being loose, but it held up until the end. In my OP, there are better knives out there :3)) Mayor Fuglycool
+Dag Ut Actually . . . No I could not. Check out my recent OKC Chimera knife test. That knife was dulled so bad that the line rind was REALLY DIFFICULT to cut ! Crazy ! Mayor Fuglycool
I am obsessed with knife destruction videos hence I like your channel. Don't worry about the haters. The ones who complain the most aren't doing anything or offering constructive\destructive criticism. here's a few knife suggestions. The Glock 78 military knife. The Gerber prodigy or strongarm and any of the newer Schrade 1075 bush\survival blades like SCHF 36-37, 42 etc. I have found that 1075 and 420 HC perform similarly with 420hc offering better corrosion resistance. Do you prefer one over the other?
+selfhelp69 The strongarm is coming up soon. ;) The first destruction test I did was with the Glock 78, it is a little goofy. Would like to re-do that knife test someday ! I like 1075 better than 420 HC . . . I feel that the 1075 keeps a little better edge, but the 420 HC is super rust resistant. If I lived close to the shoreline, I would choose the 420 HC. Thanks for watching friend ! Mayor Fuglycool
Hey not being an ass, but as you already know wear those gloves when testing, no matter the knife exspeccily when doing your pucture test, love your videos, an safety first my friends!
Based on his experience, this Gerber Strongarm is a really good knife as they say? I'm looking for a sturdy knife, not great, that cuts for a long time and it's easy to sharpen, a knife is to be entrusted with life? I want a good product, you can do this in my case?
This knife has a factory insulated split tang. Not a full tang knife . its made that way for cutting through walls and likely why the handle failed. Also there will never be an actual need to smash a cinder block with your knife in a survival situation. A rock will do for that job . save on your knife. Great review! A little rough lol but by far the best review of this knife online.
I love the gerber mystery steel. My mom used to work at Oregon steel and id get the blanks. Her boyfriend took a couple blades and had beautiful custom jobs done fake ivory and polished with beautiful leather sheaths. And my shithead older brother stole it from me and sold it to my friend. I always wanted an lmf2 and I just got an old salty dog for 20 bucks at a hawk shop. My prodigy is better, the pointed butt would crack a skull no problem, same steel but imo the narrower width is better for thrust cuts and its lighter yet stronger. Best 50$ spent at wally world so far for the limited coyote and plain edge. My Applegate folder is my baby tho
hi, you have very cool tests. Tell me and advise me which is the best knife to choose, Gerber lmf 2 or gerber strongman ??? which one is better to buy?
@@MayorFuglycools I already have a glock 81) I also wanted one knife for myself) if you say that gerber strongman is very, very good and reliable, then I will consider it for purchase
Exactly,ty mayor im glad you about this knife,im still going with the strongarm,but given if you didn't have to use the spine of the then your fine,have you seen the schrade tactical shovel.
I have a Prodigy next to me on the table. It's one of the earlier models without the fancy writing on the blade (it just says "Gerber" on one side, and "Portland, OR USA" on the other....I think the newer ones come with a shield symbol instead of the word "Gerber"), but I'm pretty certain that it's still 420 Stainless steel. I too would love to see a review on this knife when you get a chance.
Kodren Egbert No problem. . . I do have my first folding knife test coming out very soon. It will be very controversial, but I tested this knife just the same as the fixed blades. Stay tuned friend :) Mayor Fuglycool
+Mayor Fuglycool I actually watched your Gerber Strongarm review earlier and I definitely think it is far superior to the LMF 2. It would seem to me that the blade movement would have allowed the blade to completely separate from the handle on the LMF if you used it for sawing or general camp use for any length of time. I'd be interested to know, what are your thoughts on this knife after testing the two?
Hi! thnx for the great video! You said i wouldn't carry this knife, so tell me which one would you carry? i'm looking for a new knife :-) already have the sog seal team but i think its to big.. keep watching your video's !
+Workx Ondernemingsraad Mora HD Companion is really great for the price. I carry a version of that blade called the Craftline HQ, which is essentially the exact same knife but with a gray handle. Thanks for watching :) Mayor Fuglycool
+MrEPIK75 Yes, a strong knife is more safe than a weak blade that can break. Thank you for watching, and I am glad that you enjoy my videos :) Mayor Fuglycool
I was thinking about getting one but was thinking of a usmc ka-bar what do you think ? Looking for the best tactical knife and strongest knife ? Looking for help thanks
I think the prodigy is better. I have yet to break the one I rigorously abuse. Have the prodigy tanto "the one that I abuse" and the prodigy with coyote handle. They are solid knives and I would trust them to hold up to just about anything.
Gerber's American 420 is wicked good stuff but I agree and never bought the LMF because of the serrated blade but the poor handle design. Every failure I've seen with that knife has had to do with that handle esp the hard plastic insert. Once that gets hit like during batoning it gets cracked and then becomes detached from the tang. Check out the Schrade SCHF40 & 40d also the "L" which is 2 inches longer...Its an obvious rip off but IMHO a way better designed handle. The thing is a beast and comes with Japanese 420J2 steel, the 40d is the straight edged version so when I do get the money I'm going to get one cause I love the Gerber LMF but Gerber really doesn't listen much to their customers so Schrade will get my $$$.
@@MayorFuglycools "Originally designed to free an aircrew from a downed aircraft, the LMF II is tough enough to cut through the fuselage of an aircraft and smart enough to ensure you are safe while doing so. The knife has a purposeful break between the tang and the butt cap, providing insulated protection against stray wires and absorbing any shock from hammering. Again, you stand corrected. lol
@@adamsardella981 I don't think you have ever tried to "cut" through aircraft grade aluminum. Advertising is one thing, implementation is another. The M9 was designed to saw through fuselage, sorry bro but it's a marketing gimmick. Nothing against the LMF, but been there done that kiddo. I stand corrected pertaining the use of an advertising statement. LOL good one. Mayor Fuglycool
after reading a few comments here it seems some people just dont get the point of your tests. Since this knife withstood your harsh abusive testing it certainly will hold up to any heavy use i will put it thru. I like the idea of your testing and u earned a sub. thumbs up!
We get the tests completely ...maybe you don't understand mission specific gear ? This knife was designed with a specific task and safety PERIOD . Not to be able to withstand anything aircraft are not made of concrete but they are full of wires. Thats why the blade is free floating to some degree to insulate it....NEVER was pounding the spine against blocks engineered into its functions. He is a moron end of story.
Great stress test, you killed it! I thought they advertised it as full tang? Hence my interest! Thanks mam! Guess I'll be looking at the Becker knives instead 7 & 9.
Quisiera preguntarte si puede ser que este cuchillo sea fabricado en china o solo los copia falso chinos o si realmente se fabrican en china y que tan bueno puede resultar uno chino
+abdullah alkatheeri To be honest, the knife is fixed into the handle from the factory. . . I suspect that you would have to tightly wrap the handle with a cord to fix. Mayor Fuglycool
My favorite looking knife but its crap if you open the handle the blade is connected by a Philips head screw if they Make this a full tangtey would sell tons of these my blade came loose doing very light work don't buy this knife till its full tang
I'm with you Grayfizzle...what the hell was that at 35 sec. LMAO....dude, settle down. Hopefully you never have to defend yourself with a knife. Oh boy....
It's a joke, parody from all of the CS ads and ninja mail order stuff. I really shouldn't have to defend my E-sona from a no sub like you, but hey it gives me some nice salt to add to my collection. Mayor Fuglycool
okay I'm confused you put a knife through a obscenely ridiculous amount of stress tests that you would never do to any knife in any real world situation you pass the knife on your tests but then said you would not carry it because you are afraid it would fail in the future when you really needed it. if you are testing does not prove that this knife will stand up to basically anything you need it to why are you doing these tests in the first place? If your own testing cannot show you that this knife will not fail under normal heavy use why did you pass it? And what exactly are you expecting to do with a knife in any scenario where this is not an acceptable standard?
+outcomeagent Heavy use is subjective. Depends on the person and application. Guess what ? My video is a real world situation, because it actually happened. I tell the truth, fanboys shall cry, but in the end it either passes or fails. Mayor Fuglycool
+Mayor Fuglycool im not being a fanboy i guess what i am getting at is i dont know how shattering cinder blocks with the back of your knife is real world use? i mean yes it is a crazy way to show durability but to smash 2 bricks with a knife and do pull ups on it and fault it for a little blade wobble? honestly i will never run anything but my ESEE 5 for a survival knife. Again after that abuse and having it hold up what would you need to do with it that would exceed the abuse you put it threw? i mean if anyone trys hard enough you can get anything to fail and yes if you need a tool and its all you have use it but at what point dose it go from using it to do a job to destroying a knife? like if you need to pry a car door open because of a car accident (something i have had to do) and only have a knife use it yes and you will probably destroy it in the process but if it is a choice between your knife or the tire iron would you not use the better tool for the job? thats all i am asking.
outcomeagent Remember, live bones is harder and more durable than concrete. Seen many a person stab into hogs, and break blades. Friend cut his hand bad once, from a shattered blade. Seen people miss hogs when the dogs are on em. . . Hit limestone on the ground and break tangs, blades, and handles. In self defense, on the backbite you can hit hard objects. . . Especially in an urban environment, when the aggressors are trying to harm you with anything from a maglite to firearm. I will tell you that steel is harder than a brick. Mayor Fuglycool
I've had mine for 10 years I used it the whole time I was in the marines and I still use it to this day and it's just as amazing as it was back then. Only difference is there is there is no serrated end anymore
Lucky
It’s a good knife.
the LMF 2 is not a full tank Knife because if you were to cut a wire in your hand was touching the pommel, you would not get electrocuted. It doesn't seem like a big deal, but when you are doing utility tasks with wires and are in the military, it is a very helpful feature
I meant full tang
+Emory Bragg But awesome video!!!
It's almost full tang theres only a slight amount that isnt between the tang and pummel. Glass filled
The gerber strong arm has a full tang!! I really like the strong arm!! True and true survival knife !!
I about lost it at 35 seconds mark
That was an intense knife fight. He barely made it out but he survived because of his gerber.
The LMF was made for military helicopter crash extraction/rescue - and cutting electric cable, etc......not hammering cinder blocks. You have to consider knife mission when demo-testing. I think that you were too hard on this mission-specific knife. Thanks
Only the strongest survive. :)
Thanks for watching !
Mayor Fuglycool
I have one and it lives in my truck door when out bush and on my belt when walking in the bush ( Australia) it has never failed me and does everything I could ask of it I use a shovel to dig and an axe to chop the knife is to cut gut and prepare meat and wood also to extract myself from my vehicle during a rollover can't fault it 🇦🇺😎🤘
This is not a mission specific knife at all! This is true combat knife, and will provide a solider with a cutting edge for any task he shall need. This is a stellar knife and he was too hard on it but that’s how you teat the limits of the knife. I personally would choose any one of the benchmade or Esse knifes that I own, but I would have no issues taking that knife into combat!
It's not that he was too hard on it, it's that this guy's a DOOR KNOB and is doesn't seem to understand the true purpose of the knife.
In short; "Mayor Fugly" (of that part I totally agree) is an idiot. That's all
The LMF2 is a beast, I love mine!
"dad can we play on our jungle gym now?" Haha. Great review.
damn i bought this knife a while back and am impressed with your testing. thats a lot harder than i hope ill ever have to use it
+jacob manalang Thanks, I am glad you loved my test ! :)
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+Mayor Fuglycool aside from spin whacking through cinder blocks and bricks the pull up test always gets me
I'd like to see you do this test on a Gerber Strongarm. I think it would pass those test with flying colors.
+Survival Solutions The strongarm looks really durable, I would like to give it a try one day :)
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I grabbed my lmf2 mainly because of the fact the handle is insulated. I survey natural gas lines all through the country and run into alot of rouge hot fences. I could easily use it to move hot wire away/cut through it. Plus this thing is beefy. I haven't had to use it on any threats/wildlife yet but I believe it would do great in that regard.
Do the Gerber Prodigy plz! Vs. the strongarm. And the larger Ka-Bar vs. the (short) smaller one.
I don't know if I'd call Portland, Oregon the USA
Hahaha! Seriously
i work with ethanol railcars and i use the prodigy to cut flat and cable seals made of steel. of course the edge immediately comes off. its easier to carry than cutters and i have pryed very hard on some and these series of knives are tough as nails. i noticed some small flaking but the dremel tunes it up.
Glad you love your Gerber ! :)
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I agree with You,,the handle should be made with a stronger material and then over molded with rubber,,since the tang is designed not to be fully connected,,it's a strong knife made of good quality steel that can be made even better.Good test and Take Care.
Thanks, glad you loved the test ! The handle will hopefully improve in the future designs :)
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Great great review. Its a nice knife it shows quality of a product that is well made. BUT the design feature of separation between the tang and the end cap creates a question mark. Gerber should look at a redesign. I currently live in Europe the retail value of knives is generally 30% higher in price. So in seeing this test a doubt in terms of longevity of the product. Wabble is a no bueno in my opinion...
Hon!! The neighbor is playing with his wood again!
I own a FDE type Gerber LMF II blade with the added safety tool(with nylon sheath). I got in from Policestore.com & Brownells. I paid around $85.00 USD. I keep the Gerber knives in my SUV for auto emergencies or disaster recovery events. I haven't used it often & did not tear it up but I can see your points in the video. Gerber may consider using a extended tang for a stronger field knife but keep this version for military or special ops use. I heard a few SF units & engineers in SW Asia used these Gerber LMF II blades to rescue air crews/cut power lines. I think the USAF SERE kit version was discontinued but Gerber might have a few out there. The GI/USAF version is sage green. The new Tanto style Gerber Prodigy looks cool. Are there any field knife models or brands you would suggest in the $75-85.00 budget range? Thanks!
I would recommend the Gerber Strongarm if you like Gerbers, and also the Becker modes are pretty tough. I just did a Glock knife review, and that blade can take some serious abuse !
Thanks for watching friend ! :)
Mayor Fuglycool
The Bear Grylls knife, the LMF II, the Prodigy and Strong Arm are all tough knives that can take a beating. The best part is the warranty! Thanks for smashing stuff. Safety first!
I think they used to make these knives with 12c27 steel which in my opinion does not hold a edge as long as 420hc steel, maybe why they changed to 420hc.
+Iamthedudeman00 420 HC is really tough :)
Mayor Fuglycool
This and the strongarm are great US made hard users
+CedricAda Gear and Outdoors Thanks for watching ! :)
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The pull-up test I think you should do it by introducing the blade in some complete hold or 2/3 of the blade of the knife and hang with both hands on the handle and make more force. The way you do it is not a good hold and you run a very big risk of cutting off a finger from your hand. Thanks for the review. I wouldn't buy a knife that doesn't have a full spike.
"You can definitely get these little shavings started with a fire"...LMFO
yaaaaa
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I own one of these. It's nice to see what this blade can withstand without testing mine to its failure points. Thanks.
Great review. Liked, Sub'd. I carry the Gerber Prodigy, and it has the same steel w/a full tang blade. It is so utilitarian that I love it. I have carried it back-packing for a few years now, and it is still shaving sharp. It is an ideal primary knife for my purposes. I even prefer the serrated edge because it cuts dry winter grass so well. I use the grass for sleeping in the winter, as I sleep on the ground in winter. No bugs, no snakes and warmer than a hammock in cold weather. That serrated edge rips through light vegetation like a laser, enabling me to gather a full arm-load if dry, tall grass in less than five minutes. That is killer and makes for supremely warm, dry and comfortable sleeping in sub-freezing, wet weather. After your review, I am convinced that the Prodigy is the superior design.
I am really glad that an accomplished survivalist such as yourself was impressed by my review ! Thanks for watching friend, and stay safe out there in the unknown ! :)
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@@MayorFuglycools love your videos I can't afford a good survival knife hard times got a daller stor butter knife i put a edge on l
@@garrettliggett5082 sorry to hear that, a Mora Companion or the heavy-duty Mora Companion should cost less than $10 or £10 in the U.K. they may be cheap but they are good knives.
the LMF2 needs a 3 changes to be the perfect knife ever:
1. It must be made in a FULL TANG construction !!!
2. Must be a version of the knife WITHOUT the stupid SERRATOR
3. Must be a version of the knife in a D2 steel
had one, and i had the same problem with the handle so i sent it in and gerber replaced it. Did hard use the new except for some light botaning and the blade came loose in the handle again.
Check out the strongarm, that Gerber is really bulletproof !
Mayor Fuglycool
Why the heck do you cut a cinder block with a knife
There goes Mayor Fuglycool doing his thing again bash testing another fine blade - Looks like Gerber's version of a lighter duty Becker...Thanks for the test - the Gerber is OK...
+FortuneCookie45LC Thanks for watching ! I promise that I will get back to the gun reviews pretty soon. . . And I am also getting ready for the Texas Firearms Festival in November. I will be press there, and you are welcome to hang out in Texas !
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Whenever he used the word tip and penetration 2 sentences in a row😍
Mine broke when I was throwing it it broke at the place where the tang ended and the pummel began :(
Oh no ! I would contact Gerber to get that replaced !
Mayor Fuglycool
if you want a great full tang knife with all the same things as the LMF 2 but shorter blade go with the Gerber prodigy
+Disaster Preps Cool thanks ! :)
Mayor Fuglycool
These tests are hard use tests meant to shake our potential weaknesses and that's what they do.
I live in Tennessee and it's got some bad terrain and there are a lot of wooded areas. I was wondering if the Gerber LMF 2 would be a good knife as a survival knife for these areas.
The same problem I had with my LMF at 8:44. I am not sure whether the knife is full tang or not.
always love your tests Mayor, keep up the good work
I couldn't finish the video because the safety first crap. I got it the first time
Thanks for watching !
Safety first my friend ;)
Mayor Fuglycool
This is THE Video actually convince me to buy one, Great review.
Very Nice Review man!! Please, tell us what is YOUR favorite survival knife???
Glock 78 or 81
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Here we Go. Thanks Mayor!
+Abe Veg Yes no problem ! I will be doing the strongarm in the next month or so. Stay tuned !
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+Mayor Fuglycool Can't wait.
Thanks again Mayor!
It appears to me that the knife has failed the test
Another great test Mayor, that knife is awesome. Although I will agree its more of a good utility knife then anything its not full tang like a Ka-Bar, eventually that knife will break. But it is nice to know that it is as durable as it is.
+Plisken X51mm Yes, I was somewhat disappointed in the knife blade being loose, but it held up until the end. In my OP, there are better knives out there :3))
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Oh yeah there are much better knives out there, this one did ok. Can't say its the best but its not the worst either.
Kabar is not full tang either
You could cut through that lime with a blunt eating knife with the same amount of ease. Chiping wont alter the cuting through lime "factor" at all.
+Dag Ut Actually . . . No I could not. Check out my recent OKC Chimera knife test. That knife was dulled so bad that the line rind was REALLY DIFFICULT to cut ! Crazy !
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Gerber steadfast is really nice and sharp miss mine..
Or don't hammer on bricks with your knife spine. Problem solved!
I do this with my Mora Robust at work about every day. Blade breaks on a brick spine wack = not tough enough for me. YMMV
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@@MayorFuglycools fair enough! Good video!
As always great test looking forward to future test.
+joel Velazquez Yeah ! I appreciate everyone that watches my videos, and thanks for sharing my video with your friends !
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Thanks for testing it, Mayor. I'll just be sure not to repeatedly smash things with the spine of my other one :P
+Phargus Jenkins MAYOR SMASH ! LOL
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I am obsessed with knife destruction videos hence I like your channel. Don't worry about the haters. The ones who complain the most aren't doing anything or offering constructive\destructive criticism. here's a few knife suggestions. The Glock 78 military knife. The Gerber prodigy or strongarm and any of the newer Schrade 1075 bush\survival blades like SCHF 36-37, 42 etc. I have found that 1075 and 420 HC perform similarly with 420hc offering better corrosion resistance. Do you prefer one over the other?
+selfhelp69 The strongarm is coming up soon. ;) The first destruction test I did was with the Glock 78, it is a little goofy. Would like to re-do that knife test someday !
I like 1075 better than 420 HC . . . I feel that the 1075 keeps a little better edge, but the 420 HC is super rust resistant. If I lived close to the shoreline, I would choose the 420 HC. Thanks for watching friend !
Mayor Fuglycool
Hey not being an ass, but as you already know wear those gloves when testing, no matter the knife exspeccily when doing your pucture test, love your videos, an safety first my friends!
That's an impressive knife.
Based on his experience, this Gerber Strongarm is a really good knife as they say? I'm looking for a sturdy knife, not great, that cuts for a long time and it's easy to sharpen, a knife is to be entrusted with life? I want a good product, you can do this in my case?
+Michele Trekkning I will look into the strongarm knife for testing. Thank you for watching !
Mayor Fuglycool
This knife has a factory insulated split tang. Not a full tang knife . its made that way for cutting through walls and likely why the handle failed. Also there will never be an actual need to smash a cinder block with your knife in a survival situation. A rock will do for that job . save on your knife.
Great review! A little rough lol but by far the best review of this knife online.
The knife was not designed to break bricks or cinder blocks.
But it did
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@@MayorFuglycools It did, but it wasn’t designed for that.
That’s why there was some blade play.
@@CrimsonSurvival The blade has some play because it's not as durable as other knife designs.
Mayor Fuglycool
@@MayorFuglycools Any knife can be beaten to death.
I love the gerber mystery steel. My mom used to work at Oregon steel and id get the blanks. Her boyfriend took a couple blades and had beautiful custom jobs done fake ivory and polished with beautiful leather sheaths. And my shithead older brother stole it from me and sold it to my friend. I always wanted an lmf2 and I just got an old salty dog for 20 bucks at a hawk shop. My prodigy is better, the pointed butt would crack a skull no problem, same steel but imo the narrower width is better for thrust cuts and its lighter yet stronger. Best 50$ spent at wally world so far for the limited coyote and plain edge. My Applegate folder is my baby tho
Welcome back to my laboratory where safety is number one priority.....wait wrong channel. Lol awesome review.
Great Video! Would like to see a newer LMF2 tested, since they upgraded the hilt to withstand more impact.
It is the 2
hi, you have very cool tests. Tell me and advise me which is the best knife to choose, Gerber lmf 2 or gerber strongman ??? which one is better to buy?
Strongman
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@@MayorFuglycools I already have a glock 81) I also wanted one knife for myself) if you say that gerber strongman is very, very good and reliable, then I will consider it for purchase
Exactly,ty mayor im glad you about this knife,im still going with the strongarm,but given if you didn't have to use the spine of the then your fine,have you seen the schrade tactical shovel.
The end of the knife if called the pummel, not "breaking thing" or "cap". PUMMEL
TheDuckheadful Actually it's pommel dickheadful. POMMEL.
Idiot
I was wondering if you could do a hard use review on the Gerber prodigy
The Gerber Prodigy is on the list :)
Thanks friend !
Mayor Fuglycool
I have a Prodigy next to me on the table. It's one of the earlier models without the fancy writing on the blade (it just says "Gerber" on one side, and "Portland, OR USA" on the other....I think the newer ones come with a shield symbol instead of the word "Gerber"), but I'm pretty certain that it's still 420 Stainless steel. I too would love to see a review on this knife when you get a chance.
You should do the gerber strongarm
+Kodren Egbert That is a highly requested knife. . . I will get around to it later this year. Thanks for watching !
Mayor Fuglycool
Thanks for the videos they are awesome!
Kodren Egbert
No problem. . . I do have my first folding knife test coming out very soon. It will be very controversial, but I tested this knife just the same as the fixed blades. Stay tuned friend :)
Mayor Fuglycool
it should be awesome
+Mayor Fuglycool I actually watched your Gerber Strongarm review earlier and I definitely think it is far superior to the LMF 2. It would seem to me that the blade movement would have allowed the blade to completely separate from the handle on the LMF if you used it for sawing or general camp use for any length of time. I'd be interested to know, what are your thoughts on this knife after testing the two?
You should of fully tested it with a cattle prod.
You got it wrong with ‘urban scenario’ it was designed to be carried by flight crew
Good test,I agree,it needs to be full tang like the strong arm.
Hi! thnx for the great video! You said i wouldn't carry this knife, so tell me which one would you carry? i'm looking for a new knife :-) already have the sog seal team but i think its to big.. keep watching your video's !
+Workx Ondernemingsraad Mora HD Companion is really great for the price. I carry a version of that blade called the Craftline HQ, which is essentially the exact same knife but with a gray handle.
Thanks for watching :)
Mayor Fuglycool
@@MayorFuglycools where can I find the craftline HQ?
@@nathanjansen2814 Craftline was discontinued a while back, but the Mora HD is still available, same blade :)
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I'd like to see you put the M48 Ops Combat Fighter through all of you're tests.
+NICOXXVII Thanks for the request ! I will see when I can get around to that blade.
Thanks for watching !
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Rule of thumb..Full tang, or leave it alone.
Glock 78 / 81 does not have a full tang, and I don't leave it at home ;)
Mayor Fuglycool
Neither does KABAR. Tell the USMC that..
This dude has the best knife reviews by far!
Thank you :)
Mayor Fuglycool
perdon mi ignorancia no se inglés aun me podrian decir si se aflojó la hoja o el pomo?
i love you man, your vids help me out on purchasing knives a lot. And I like how you repeatedly put in the main idea of safety :)
+MrEPIK75 Yes, a strong knife is more safe than a weak blade that can break. Thank you for watching, and I am glad that you enjoy my videos :)
Mayor Fuglycool
Nice work! I'm getting one!
It's rather heavy knife for its size due to the butt cap.
+Iamthedudeman00 Yes, but it is durable :)
Mayor Fuglycool
Ur reviews are the best so far😎😎
But i am not sure to buy the plain edge or the serrated edge
I was thinking about getting one but was thinking of a usmc ka-bar what do you think ? Looking for the best tactical knife and strongest knife ? Looking for help thanks
If I ever need to extract myself from a helicopter I’ll be sure to buy this knife.
I think the prodigy is better. I have yet to break the one I rigorously abuse. Have the prodigy tanto "the one that I abuse" and the prodigy with coyote handle. They are solid knives and I would trust them to hold up to just about anything.
+JeepJeep234 I will get around to testing more Gerbers in the future, stay tuned ;3))
Mayor Fuglycool
Gerber's American 420 is wicked good stuff but I agree and never bought the LMF because of the serrated blade but the poor handle design. Every failure I've seen with that knife has had to do with that handle esp the hard plastic insert. Once that gets hit like during batoning it gets cracked and then becomes detached from the tang.
Check out the Schrade SCHF40 & 40d also the "L" which is 2 inches longer...Its an obvious rip off but IMHO a way better designed handle. The thing is a beast and comes with Japanese 420J2 steel, the 40d is the straight edged version so when I do get the money I'm going to get one cause I love the Gerber LMF but Gerber really doesn't listen much to their customers so Schrade will get my $$$.
+Airik1111 Thanks ! Yeah I will check it out :)
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*****
I really need to test the Strongarm. :)
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*****
I do thank you for the kind words friend :)
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Is there any info on if the handle has been improved or is it still the same ?
no....The knife was designed for them to cut through the cockpit of a downed helicopter.
Actually no, the M9 bayo was
Mayor Fugylcool
@@MayorFuglycools "Originally designed to free an aircrew from a downed aircraft, the LMF II is tough enough to cut through the fuselage of an aircraft and smart enough to ensure you are safe while doing so. The knife has a purposeful break between the tang and the butt cap, providing insulated protection against stray wires and absorbing any shock from hammering.
Again, you stand corrected. lol
@@adamsardella981 I don't think you have ever tried to "cut" through aircraft grade aluminum. Advertising is one thing, implementation is another. The M9 was designed to saw through fuselage, sorry bro but it's a marketing gimmick. Nothing against the LMF, but been there done that kiddo.
I stand corrected pertaining the use of an advertising statement. LOL good one.
Mayor Fuglycool
after reading a few comments here it seems some people just dont get the point of your tests. Since this knife withstood your harsh abusive testing it certainly will hold up to any heavy use i will put it thru. I like the idea of your testing and u earned a sub. thumbs up!
Thanks friend ! Glad you loved the tests :)
Mayor Fuglycool
We get the tests completely ...maybe you don't understand mission specific gear ? This knife was designed with a specific task and safety PERIOD . Not to be able to withstand anything
aircraft are not made of concrete
but they are full of wires. Thats why the blade is free floating to some degree to insulate it....NEVER was pounding the spine against blocks engineered into its functions. He is a moron end of story.
I really love your rewiew.you always throw knives. that's why I must see your rewiew.thanks!
Thank you friend ! :)
Mayor Fuglycool
Great stress test, you killed it!
I thought they advertised it as full tang?
Hence my interest!
Thanks mam!
Guess I'll be looking at the Becker knives instead 7 & 9.
Quisiera preguntarte si puede ser que este cuchillo sea fabricado en china o solo los copia falso chinos o si realmente se fabrican en china y que tan bueno puede resultar uno chino
That is not how you fight or shave
Great, objective video done by The Mayor.
+Skillmaster Thanks for watching ! :)
Mayor Fuglycool
how can fix the knife handle can you make a video for it ...thsnx
+abdullah alkatheeri To be honest, the knife is fixed into the handle from the factory. . . I suspect that you would have to tightly wrap the handle with a cord to fix.
Mayor Fuglycool
hi ...I have wrap the knife handle with a cord and it's work withe me ... thanks
+abdullah alkatheeri Cool ! Thanks for watching !
Mayor Fuglycool
Try the okc combat s3 i think its the usmc bayonet combat knife
wow awesome video! thank goodness it didn't break on you when you did the pull ups with it :o
Gaming Goddess
+Gaming Goddess Thanks ! ;3))-o
Mayor Fuglycool
Lost me at 420 steel and not full tang. They should have a full tang option for people who want it.
ever heard of feathersticking? or do you just prefer that method?
I prefer chips to be honest, feather sticks are also a good way to start a fire. Thanks for watching friend !
Mayor Fuglycool
Lime test is a joke Mr. mayor.
i like that kind of testing. Thanks!
Thanks mayor. The fugly cool test is brutal. What happened to arnie when doing the pull ups lol
My opinion is there are better knifes out there for the same money they're asking for that one this is coming from an Oregonian
My favorite looking knife but its crap if you open the handle the blade is connected by a Philips head screw if they Make this a full tangtey would sell tons of these my blade came loose doing very light work don't buy this knife till its full tang
Have gerber LMF great knife shock proof
no problem. glad to help :)
I'm with you Grayfizzle...what the hell was that at 35 sec. LMAO....dude, settle down. Hopefully you never have to defend yourself with a knife. Oh boy....
It's a joke, parody from all of the CS ads and ninja mail order stuff. I really shouldn't have to defend my E-sona from a no sub like you, but hey it gives me some nice salt to add to my collection.
Mayor Fuglycool
@@MayorFuglycools Funny shit dude lol. I thought the throw was actually pretty good.
US ARMY. I HAVE ONE FOR YRS. NO PROBLEMS. THIS KNIFE MADE FOR CUTTING THRU. AIRCRAFT. N COMBAT KNIFE. HOOAH
Do the buck 119 special
another awesome video!
+Derico Duncan Thanks for watching friend, I am glad you liked it ! :)
Mayor Fuglycool
okay I'm confused you put a knife through a obscenely ridiculous amount of stress tests that you would never do to any knife in any real world situation you pass the knife on your tests but then said you would not carry it because you are afraid it would fail in the future when you really needed it. if you are testing does not prove that this knife will stand up to basically anything you need it to why are you doing these tests in the first place? If your own testing cannot show you that this knife will not fail under normal heavy use why did you pass it? And what exactly are you expecting to do with a knife in any scenario where this is not an acceptable standard?
+outcomeagent Heavy use is subjective. Depends on the person and application.
Guess what ? My video is a real world situation, because it actually happened. I tell the truth, fanboys shall cry, but in the end it either passes or fails.
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+Mayor Fuglycool im not being a fanboy i guess what i am getting at is i dont know how shattering cinder blocks with the back of your knife is real world use? i mean yes it is a crazy way to show durability but to smash 2 bricks with a knife and do pull ups on it and fault it for a little blade wobble? honestly i will never run anything but my ESEE 5 for a survival knife. Again after that abuse and having it hold up what would you need to do with it that would exceed the abuse you put it threw? i mean if anyone trys hard enough you can get anything to fail and yes if you need a tool and its all you have use it but at what point dose it go from using it to do a job to destroying a knife? like if you need to pry a car door open because of a car accident (something i have had to do) and only have a knife use it yes and you will probably destroy it in the process but if it is a choice between your knife or the tire iron would you not use the better tool for the job? thats all i am asking.
outcomeagent
Remember, live bones is harder and more durable than concrete. Seen many a person stab into hogs, and break blades. Friend cut his hand bad once, from a shattered blade.
Seen people miss hogs when the dogs are on em. . . Hit limestone on the ground and break tangs, blades, and handles.
In self defense, on the backbite you can hit hard objects. . . Especially in an urban environment, when the aggressors are trying to harm you with anything from a maglite to firearm. I will tell you that steel is harder than a brick.
Mayor Fuglycool
Guess what. SAFTEY FIRST!!!!!