I purchased one and made one modification. Out of the box the spine corner was fairly rounded and poor at striking a ferro rod. Take some sandpaper and a block and square off the spine. This is the best cost vs quality knife I’ve come across..
Ironically I bought this knife today and I said to myself let’s see if there’s a UA-cam video review on it and BAM! I paid $20 for it at Walmart and was shocked at how cheap it was. Then I said I wonder if there’s a sheaf included and BAM! Then I held it and saw the plastic retention insert and thought very nice. The knife itself is badass looking and hefty too. Back to your very cool video, you showed all the bush crafting techniques we’ve all seen in videos and it performed beautifully. The heck with spending $100-$200 for a knife to beat on with a stick. I can buy five to ten of these but I think I’m only gonna need just this one. Thanks brother 😎
Just bought one for a work beater. I build decks, so cutting open bags of concrete, Digging, hacking roots and plants, cutting metal straps, opening screw buckets, cutting shims, prying, lifting, scraping, chiseling will all be in it's repertoire. I'll let ya know how it holds up.
Surprisingly enough it's not truly a knockoff in the regular sense. OT actually paid for a license from Buck to reproduce the design at a lower tier price point in China with a step down in materials (yet still perfectly solid with good fit and finish). That's why they haven't been sued for it.
Just bought one .. it's awesome can't beat it for the price ... I carry on my side as of yesterday hunting .. I am wearing it right now while hunting .. love it I pay $18 for it at Walmart
I've had one of these for a while. One thing I read someone saying that Walmart or the factory in China bought or licensed the design of the Buck Reaper to produce. So I don't know if that's quite a knockoff? ANyways, I've owned one of these for a while. I've used it a couple times to break down some firewood and tinder mostly. The edge seems to hold up pretty well. I did do some sharpening on mine even though it's decent out of the box. The sheath is borderline amazing lol!
Oh and also, have you checked out the Camillius knives they sell for $10? I actually really like that knife a lot. I own two of those. The sheath isn't as nice but it does the job. The handle is great, it holds an edge well enough also. They aren't in the regular knife section usually, but over in the camping stuff with the hatchets and machetes.
@@LocalPrepper true, and they aren't the only ones doing it. Lol Removing it off the spine will make striking a ferro rod much better though if that's something you're interested in.
It happens...LOL The days of super cheap items at Walmart have basically disappeared (for the most part) due to the Chinese reverse engineering everything.
Question is how long will it last might be able to split that block one time with it that's it maybe a few times buy something cheap you get something cheap
Inside the nylon sheath is a full length plastic one. I cut the nylon sheath off and now have a very low profile plastic carry sheath with retention.
Great idea. I'll check it out.
Found this knife today when getting a fishing license. Was very excited to see a knife to beat on when camping!
I purchased one and made one modification. Out of the box the spine corner was fairly rounded and poor at striking a ferro rod. Take some sandpaper and a block and square off the spine. This is the best cost vs quality knife I’ve come across..
CORRECT! I used my belt sander to get a sharp angle on the spine.
Ironically I bought this knife today and I said to myself let’s see if there’s a UA-cam video review on it and BAM!
I paid $20 for it at Walmart and was shocked at how cheap it was. Then I said I wonder if there’s a sheaf included and BAM! Then I held it and saw the plastic retention insert and thought very nice. The knife itself is badass looking and hefty too.
Back to your very cool video, you showed all the bush crafting techniques we’ve all seen in videos and it performed beautifully. The heck with spending $100-$200 for a knife to beat on with a stick. I can buy five to ten of these but I think I’m only gonna need just this one. Thanks brother 😎
Appreciated.
Just bought one for a work beater. I build decks, so cutting open bags of concrete, Digging, hacking roots and plants, cutting metal straps, opening screw buckets, cutting shims, prying, lifting, scraping, chiseling will all be in it's repertoire. I'll let ya know how it holds up.
Surprisingly enough it's not truly a knockoff in the regular sense. OT actually paid for a license from Buck to reproduce the design at a lower tier price point in China with a step down in materials (yet still perfectly solid with good fit and finish). That's why they haven't been sued for it.
I use that knife often the scales came loose but easily tightened back up I've been using it for about 3 years or so great knife
Just bought one .. it's awesome can't beat it for the price ... I carry on my side as of yesterday hunting .. I am wearing it right now while hunting .. love it I pay $18 for it at Walmart
Perfect. I'm glad I could help.
Fun times prepping!!!!
Always!
Ok that was a pretty tough piece of maple you baton through, I'm sold. 😄
Uh I want the jackhawk 9000
Don't we all...LOL
@@LocalPrepper One would only hope.... otherwise where's your love of all things considered a blade lol ;)
I've had one of these for a while. One thing I read someone saying that Walmart or the factory in China bought or licensed the design of the Buck Reaper to produce. So I don't know if that's quite a knockoff? ANyways, I've owned one of these for a while. I've used it a couple times to break down some firewood and tinder mostly. The edge seems to hold up pretty well. I did do some sharpening on mine even though it's decent out of the box. The sheath is borderline amazing lol!
That's great, i looked at a bunch of the knives they had and this was the one I recognized right away and thought would be good. I'm i gauged it well
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Hey I've seen this at my local Walmart I'm going to pick one up thanks for the advice
Very good steel.
I am going to buy one when it stops snowing probably this weekend
Oh and also, have you checked out the Camillius knives they sell for $10? I actually really like that knife a lot. I own two of those. The sheath isn't as nice but it does the job. The handle is great, it holds an edge well enough also. They aren't in the regular knife section usually, but over in the camping stuff with the hatchets and machetes.
YUP! I have one as well. Love the blade and the handle but the sheeth isnt that great.
Camillus is the only brand I use I have trusted them for a long time and all my cutting tools in my bugout bag is by Camillus
Nice test and overview. Love the comedy bits, lol!
Thank you!
Just got one on clearance for $7. Can't even eat at McDonalds for that!
Solid Deal!
One of the best Walmart video’s I’ve seen
Appreciated
bought one then went back got another in our get home bags
LOVE TI! Glad I could help.
When the chopping block splits first though 😂
I know it's for looks, but I still think it's kind of weird when manufacturers decide to coat a stainless knife.
I agree that is a pretty good sheath.
I don't make the knives, I just review them...LOL
@@LocalPrepper true, and they aren't the only ones doing it. Lol
Removing it off the spine will make striking a ferro rod much better though if that's something you're interested in.
It is high carbon steel, not a stainless steel blade.
@@michaelross1339 The type of steel is linked in the description...LOL
Lol! I have a knife just like his! Nice review!
Perfect! Apprecaited.
I got one for under 18 Dallors
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! "Jackhawk 9000"!
I m surprised it passrd all tests
It happens...LOL The days of super cheap items at Walmart have basically disappeared (for the most part) due to the Chinese reverse engineering everything.
I saw it but I didn't know if it was a good knife
The Chineses market is making things all the time for Walmart and they are getting really good at it.
Nice review
Appreciated.
Cool😀😀😀😀😀
China thanks you.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!...Look in the mirror...LOL
Question is how long will it last might be able to split that block one time with it that's it maybe a few times buy something cheap you get something cheap
50/50. Still sharp, still using it daily.
I, for one, will never rely or trust my life to Ozark trail anything
To each their own. I have snapped original K-Bars, so I know knives. This is a "good enough" knife. Thanks for you comment though. Much appreciated.
Very good steel.