I liked the discussion.. so much emphasis is on the blade itself, should be on the entire product. i usually appreciate simplicity, my favorite combination carry.. and dont judge me; is an opinel #9 combined with a smaller sized fixed blade. right now i am actually carrying the ka-bar wrench knife, for the price point its a bulletproof setup, and has been serving me well. i have however carried in the past knives from PKS with good results, as well as ESEE and Buck but i tend to find the "production" style knives lacked character, it almost felt like i was forced by the knife to work with it how it wanted instead of me making the knife work how i wanted it too. If that makes sense, it does in my head lol. thanks for uploading!
I really wanted to like the wrench knife (ima a mechanic) but the instant and oil gets on the handle it becomes incredibly slick. I need to wrap some paracord around it to help with that, I just haven't got around to doing it yet. Do you find it holds an edge well? I haven't used mine enough yet to find out.
@@ITGOTEVERYWHERE thats my main complaint on it as well, having a lanyard on it is a must for grip. honestly it doesnt hold a great edge for long... but im used to honing my knives daily so it doesnt bother me much. for an extended bushcraft stay, i would suggest someting else. hope that helps!
Leaves 'n ground, no mud around. Snowed every night the last three days here. Best Wednesday in a very long time. Plus another Erica video. Glad that the Pups helped out!
This is what I like so much about you. Taking in consideration about the ergos is very important. The function of your design method takes in account the steel, the geometry, and ergonomics for the total trinity to the end user's experience. It makes you a true artisan. I am loving the arc in your content and eagerly await each new tweak and design. Keep kicking ass and taking names.
I really like what you have to offer to a knife nerd like myself. I always feel like we’re just scratching the surface with your knowledge base. How a knife feels in your hand is possibly the most important aspect to the function . Sure, blade steel, edge geometry…but you put your finger right on it that you aren’t going to use the damned thing if it isn’t comfortable, AND you’re going to find excuses to use your shit when it feels great in your hand. I envy the craftsmanship that you have available through your friends. They appreciate you and you them, and I think that’s great. Thank you for sharing and please keep up the great work.
Thank you for such kind words. Truly!!!! I am trying to create content on simple things we over look. So many videos are on the same Chinese flippers etc and people shoves these unused knives in your face saying “BUY BUY BUY!” Like.. can we just get back to basics and talk about some realism for a bit?! Haha
@ there’s something compelling about collecting knives for me and it has to do with form and function. So many UA-camrs go heavy into form and then just stop, but I don’t want a knife in my collection if it doesn’t have a role to play. The knives that you’re putting forward are genuinely functional works of art, well worth the price. I can’t wait to see version two of your creation.
@@dw8143Yep, its fun seeing the difference between knife guys and outdoorsy guys when they mention knives. Cheap mora vs people wanting supersteels in folders. Fixed blades are very underrated, especially smaller ones that cover the typical use case of a folder.
My niche is great steels at the top of their HRCs, so thank you for continuously introducing us to the craft makers doing this. Ever since you have gone down this path, these craftsmen more and more seem to be the future.
Total presentation. Great job. I love the comfort of my Winkler crusher belt knife. It has a rubber handle that I love, and it is great for hunting, bushcraft, processing wood, tasks in the rain ,and cold it is always tacky W/ great grip, and cuts. Have a great day fam
Some great knives and very good points. I have had a few knives that the handles just plain sucked and your right I never used them. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day.
Really enjoying these videos. Your knowledge on blade steel and specs of these custom knives is absolutely phenomenal. I absolutely love the duck head forge chum. I am seriously thinking about getting one of those. Fantastic stuff Erica. 👊👊🤝
In a "Bushcraft" knife the handle is very important! It is a knife type that is used for long periods of time with a decent amount of pressure and in many different grips. This complicates handle designs. The handle needs contours, I like a gently curved coke bottle, but care has to be taken to account for different grips. A simple broomstick handle can work surprisingly well if it has some flats to keep it from turning in the hand and to help orient the blade so that you know where the business end is without looking. It also needs the proper rounding of the edges to make it comfortable. As time goes on I am gradually moving away from scandi grinds. I prefer a high saber grind. With good geometry it carves as good as a scandi but is far more useful for everything else. Scandi is more of a 1 trick pony. Maybe I'll make a video on handles that I have made that work out great. Oh and I forgot, the handle has to be more comfortable than your mom!🤣🤣
I think I did like 5 decent mom jokes which is what I was most excited about honestly 😂 Wicked appreciate you brother. Love your videos as well. I always tune in!!!🎉
Great video on Ergonomics! I’m so glad you like the AS Mountaineer. Coke bottle shaped handles have been something I personally am not a fan of so I’ve never had a desire to make them myself. Don’t get me wrong when they work they feel phenomenal like Kyle’s Splinter knife. However, there is such a fine line in will and won’t work and everyone’s hands and preferences are different that it’s very tough to pull off. I will say with pocket carry EDC knives we inevitably sacrifice a little comfort for a more pocketable knife. Which we is why we are always looking for that perfect size.
As a retired suburban guy who’s not an outdoorsman, I could probably get by with any cheap knife for my needs. But I like a bit of quality so I get flippers in the $200 and under range. Don’t really need fixed blades but I have a couple. But the discussion about production vs custom fixed blades is interesting to me. I figure that if someone has a job or hobby requiring frequent blade use, a quality custom knife would be the way to go. Mechanics, carpenters, etc need quality tools, and like you say, knives are tools. This old “flipper user” enjoys your discussions a ton, Erica!
Nice topic! Handles are really important. Its fun to see how different people like different styles. Im really into neutral handles. For example Fallkniven. They are perfect for me. Morakniv. Costs like 20 bucks. But they perform so well. In cutting and in handle. But, i would love to have an adventure sworn. So beautiful!
@@ericasedcthe first one you held up at the start of the video, the faceted look with the liners is just beautiful. No idea how comfortable it would be to hold, but I'd probably get put up with it anyway just to stare at it lol
Great video,, The standard Mora Companion has the comfiest handle I've ever used,,.. Suppose that's why nearly everyone loves them, 😍 ps, I'm struggling with most knives at the moment, due to a badly cut thumb, from fidgeting with my new Inkosi,, 😭😂
So, let me get this straight, is the problem the outragous risings in pricing, or is it the poor heat treatments, or is it the ridiculous designs makers are expecting us to pony up the ridiculous price for only to discover the blade won't stop making hot spots or hold an edge?
the good thing about you having small hands is that you can always modify your handles to your hand size once you figure out the girth your hands can comfortably use longterm
@@reaperjoe6701 the knives I said are for sale, are for sale. The small one is the Knives by Nuge Wicket . Nitro V. $275. Email me. Email’s in the channel bio. Thanks so much!🥰
@@glenstribling6123 Northern Knifeworks Badger. I have a few videos of testing on that one. Batoning etc. Check them out! Fabulous little knife. Available now - just contact Levi and tell him I sent ya! Cruwear 64 HRC😻
What is that knife u held with the orange liners and black non ground area on the blade with pretty wood looking color handle scales??? What is that. Where can I buy one?? Can I buy your. I want a good knife soon. I want to purchase very soon...
@@ericasedc yea sorry I commented b4 u said it. It's the one on the far left in the thumbnail. You said the name I forgot it. Something forge. It's sold at pops outfitters. U Wana sell yours?? It has black forge marks on top of the blade. Wood handles .. and looks like orange liners... u said the name. I think it's your second favorite. I think. I forgot the name. It has the word forge in the name tho..
@@MonKey-BoNes-10-0 so the Duckhead Forge Chum, is a design I created with Dusty - owner of Duckhead Forge. He is the manager of Pop’s. He sells them. If you are interested in purchasing a Duckhead Forge Chum, please contact Dusty via his Instagram. Thanks!
I would never pay that much money for a knife with a low or questionable range of heat treat! Good points, also i won’t use a knife if it’s not comfortable in my hands, i actually use my knife often so I’m not wasting my time with any that don’t feel good!!!
"I don't care if it's got Moms numbers engraved all over it" "See how that Scandi just eats...like I eat your Mom" "I want to be able to, with my hands, physically navigate this handle blindfolded exactly like I physically navigate your Mom" "They're very kind of like, straight I guess...the complete opposite of me" "For the love of all things holy...hot Moms and good beer" 😆😆😆😆 Omg E you are on FIRE!!! And you have the audacity to call your videos garbage?!? GTFOH!!! I spit out my coffee multiple times from laughing so hard!! There hasn't been this many stains on my carpet since your Mom was last over here!!! For the record, that lil chubby orange Esee WAS $99.95 back in December of last year, so it's ALWAYS been a cute lil overpriced butter knife best suited for spreading cream cheese on bagels and such!! 🤣. The ripped jeans are definitely a LOOK and I'm HERE for it!!! Anotha banga, Slatah!!! 🧡🧡🧡
It's getting harder and harder to recommend a lot of the popular, 'high end' bushcraft knife brands because either their prices have shot up astronomically, or their production ramped up with their increased popularity to the detriment of their quality. There are obviously some good quality knives still available, but it's really hard to justify a recommendation when they cost so much more than a truly custom knife from a small maker.
@@ericasedcnow you understand my pain 😂 Something like a TRC is damn near a thousand dollars here after taxes and duty. I preordered the Fallkniven NL5 in LamCos because I was waiting for it for so long and it was sort of a 'holy grail' knife for me, but it was nearly $700 after everything... And the button on the sheath ripped out the first time I tried to unsnap it. They immediately rectifed it and sent me a new sheath, but you can imagine how I felt at the time haha. The few Bark River knives I've ordered have been surprisingly good given their recent troubles, thankfully, but I think that might be the shop I ordered it from pre-screening for quality issues. Their sheaths feel really poor recently, I've actually put all my Bark Rivers in BPS sheaths.
Interesting opinions. Not sure why you keep popping up in my feed. Handle ergonomics very from hand type to hand type. I have multiple Esees in my collection, with the TKC scales and they feel wonderful. However, because I have bigger hands most of my large blades feel even better. That said, ergos will vary based on hands. Keep the work going! Looks like you're building momentum.
Good steel does not necessarily make a good knife. A good design, the combination of ergonomics, blade geometry, steel and good hardening, results in a good knife. I would always prefer a good knife, e.g. with A2 steel, to a bad knife in CruWear or K390.
Nope. I have actually said more times than I can count, that if they are PRICED ACCORDINGLY AND DONE PROPERLY, they are worth it and enjoyable to SOME PEOPLE. I also have very much raved about my love of 8670, carbon/tool steels in general, patina, and I nearly never go off about PM steels because I made plenty of videos on those back in the day. My content lately is on a lot of carbon tool steels and patina/tooth factor. Thanks for watching!🎉
@@ericasedc most of price in these semi custom knives is from labor not steel. I think modern steel probably adds $15-$25 to the price. I would rather see it in magna cut. ;)
@ that’s awesome! Luckily a lot of the designs I had a hand in are readily available in steels such as K390 (my favorite), 4V, 10V and Magnacut. I suggest you simply get what you want if you want super steels! I love them all. Cheers!
I mean, conparably, they are shit. But done really well, it's still better than most knives that exist on earth right now. Sure it rusts, but they can be very tough at high HRC and very stable, and quick to sharpen if you keep it super duper sharp, since carbides dont help as much when they're bigger than the apex. I also love how they show patina with use, and if you care for them they get a darkened grey look with a shiny apex bevel. Stainless or carbon steels at 55-57 hrc is pretty mediocre. People overbuild most knives as well, and then they make them soft despite this, so you need the thickness so it doesn't just bend permanently. That being said, even a mora companion in cheap ass steel is fine, and they're good users. It could do with a better grind and steel and such, but the grind is cheap on belts and maximizes their sheet steel use, among other things. I think their 2mm offerings are better than their 3.2mm spine because they cut better if you're not batoning with it and want it to be axe shaped.
@@mikafoxx2717 THIS. Do I support 55-58 HRC simple carbon steels (1095,80CRV2,52100etc) 30thou BTE soft and poor heat treat? No. They’re garbage. But I will give 64 HRC 80CRV2 a try. It will never be Magnacut or K390 or 15V obviously. But it’s better than the garbage out there from production companies.
I will buy them both and pay for the posting if you can guarantee me I will receive them money no problem have you got anything else to sell always interested I'm your English viewer Dave let me know
I liked the discussion.. so much emphasis is on the blade itself, should be on the entire product. i usually appreciate simplicity, my favorite combination carry.. and dont judge me; is an opinel #9 combined with a smaller sized fixed blade. right now i am actually carrying the ka-bar wrench knife, for the price point its a bulletproof setup, and has been serving me well. i have however carried in the past knives from PKS with good results, as well as ESEE and Buck but i tend to find the "production" style knives lacked character, it almost felt like i was forced by the knife to work with it how it wanted instead of me making the knife work how i wanted it too. If that makes sense, it does in my head lol. thanks for uploading!
@@CommonManTools totally get it! Thanks so much for sharing, and watching. I appreciate you!
I really wanted to like the wrench knife (ima a mechanic) but the instant and oil gets on the handle it becomes incredibly slick. I need to wrap some paracord around it to help with that, I just haven't got around to doing it yet. Do you find it holds an edge well? I haven't used mine enough yet to find out.
@@ITGOTEVERYWHERE thats my main complaint on it as well, having a lanyard on it is a must for grip. honestly it doesnt hold a great edge for long... but im used to honing my knives daily so it doesnt bother me much. for an extended bushcraft stay, i would suggest someting else. hope that helps!
I carry a Buck 113, a fixed blade. A good, solid and affordable knife that does everything I ask of it.
Leaves 'n ground, no mud around.
Snowed every night the last three days here.
Best Wednesday in a very long time.
Plus another Erica video. Glad that the Pups helped out!
MIKE!!!!! I love ya!🎉❤
This is what I like so much about you. Taking in consideration about the ergos is very important. The function of your design method takes in account the steel, the geometry, and ergonomics for the total trinity to the end user's experience. It makes you a true artisan. I am loving the arc in your content and eagerly await each new tweak and design. Keep kicking ass and taking names.
You are the man Brad. Thanks for watching. I appreciate you!!!!
I really like what you have to offer to a knife nerd like myself. I always feel like we’re just scratching the surface with your knowledge base. How a knife feels in your hand is possibly the most important aspect to the function . Sure, blade steel, edge geometry…but you put your finger right on it that you aren’t going to use the damned thing if it isn’t comfortable, AND you’re going to find excuses to use your shit when it feels great in your hand. I envy the craftsmanship that you have available through your friends. They appreciate you and you them, and I think that’s great. Thank you for sharing and please keep up the great work.
Thank you for such kind words. Truly!!!! I am trying to create content on simple things we over look. So many videos are on the same Chinese flippers etc and people shoves these unused knives in your face saying “BUY BUY BUY!” Like.. can we just get back to basics and talk about some realism for a bit?! Haha
@ there’s something compelling about collecting knives for me and it has to do with form and function. So many UA-camrs go heavy into form and then just stop, but I don’t want a knife in my collection if it doesn’t have a role to play. The knives that you’re putting forward are genuinely functional works of art, well worth the price. I can’t wait to see version two of your creation.
@ thank you so much!!! Exactly. If I am going to keep a blade- I need to be using it. Otherwise, it goes!!!!
@@dw8143Yep, its fun seeing the difference between knife guys and outdoorsy guys when they mention knives. Cheap mora vs people wanting supersteels in folders. Fixed blades are very underrated, especially smaller ones that cover the typical use case of a folder.
My niche is great steels at the top of their HRCs, so thank you for continuously introducing us to the craft makers doing this. Ever since you have gone down this path, these craftsmen more and more seem to be the future.
@@robertbarnum7541 I really do love all the work they do. And appreciate it!
Total presentation. Great job. I love the comfort of my Winkler crusher belt knife. It has a rubber handle that I love, and it is great for hunting, bushcraft, processing wood, tasks in the rain ,and cold it is always tacky W/ great grip, and cuts. Have a great day fam
@@buddahbradley68 that sounds really cool!!!!!!
Some great knives and very good points. I have had a few knives that the handles just plain sucked and your right I never used them. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day.
@@Stans_Cutlery_Universe at least rehandling them helps! Blessings Stan!
Really enjoying these videos. Your knowledge on blade steel and specs of these custom knives is absolutely phenomenal. I absolutely love the duck head forge chum. I am seriously thinking about getting one of those. Fantastic stuff Erica. 👊👊🤝
I truly love mine. Been using it for a LOT of camp tasks and game processing and it’s unstoppable! 🎉 also I really appreciate you watching!
In a "Bushcraft" knife the handle is very important! It is a knife type that is used for long periods of time with a decent amount of pressure and in many different grips. This complicates handle designs. The handle needs contours, I like a gently curved coke bottle, but care has to be taken to account for different grips. A simple broomstick handle can work surprisingly well if it has some flats to keep it from turning in the hand and to help orient the blade so that you know where the business end is without looking. It also needs the proper rounding of the edges to make it comfortable. As time goes on I am gradually moving away from scandi grinds. I prefer a high saber grind. With good geometry it carves as good as a scandi but is far more useful for everything else. Scandi is more of a 1 trick pony. Maybe I'll make a video on handles that I have made that work out great.
Oh and I forgot, the handle has to be more comfortable than your mom!🤣🤣
@@LastChanceKnives YESSSS! Omg dude the mom joke is GOLD!!!!
You always have me hanging in suspense learning so much on blades from you!!! Awesome 💯💯
I think I did like 5 decent mom jokes which is what I was most excited about honestly 😂 Wicked appreciate you brother. Love your videos as well. I always tune in!!!🎉
Great video on Ergonomics! I’m so glad you like the AS Mountaineer. Coke bottle shaped handles have been something I personally am not a fan of so I’ve never had a desire to make them myself. Don’t get me wrong when they work they feel phenomenal like Kyle’s Splinter knife. However, there is such a fine line in will and won’t work and everyone’s hands and preferences are different that it’s very tough to pull off. I will say with pocket carry EDC knives we inevitably sacrifice a little comfort for a more pocketable knife. Which we is why we are always looking for that perfect size.
@@Knife_guy exactly!!! This thing is so dang comfortable now though. Thank you again!!!!!
As a retired suburban guy who’s not an outdoorsman, I could probably get by with any cheap knife for my needs. But I like a bit of quality so I get flippers in the $200 and under range. Don’t really need fixed blades but I have a couple. But the discussion about production vs custom fixed blades is interesting to me. I figure that if someone has a job or hobby requiring frequent blade use, a quality custom knife would be the way to go. Mechanics, carpenters, etc need quality tools, and like you say, knives are tools. This old “flipper user” enjoys your discussions a ton, Erica!
@@RobAndersonTexas haha! All the best Rob!
It was good to hear your thoughts on this👍Have a great night, E!
Thanks D!!! Have a beautiful night! 🎉
Man, those are sweet handles on that PBK. Bet someone super duper cool made those
Dude right. I hope the guy watches and pats himself on the back for the rad work!!!!😉😉😉
@@ericasedc I'm sure he does. So lame.
@@arrowheadguys7637 he sounds cooler than most the moms I know
@ericasedc I mean, I feel like that's a given
Nice topic! Handles are really important. Its fun to see how different people like different styles. Im really into neutral handles. For example Fallkniven. They are perfect for me. Morakniv. Costs like 20 bucks. But they perform so well. In cutting and in handle. But, i would love to have an adventure sworn. So beautiful!
@@tarik1816 cheers to that!!!
The handle on that knife is so gorgeous
@@LoreTunderin which one?!
@@ericasedcthe first one you held up at the start of the video, the faceted look with the liners is just beautiful. No idea how comfortable it would be to hold, but I'd probably get put up with it anyway just to stare at it lol
@@LoreTunderin it’s surprisingly comfy actually haha
Ahhh that’s it right there , outside , once talk. That birthday blade is awesome. Be well!
@@MountainAjar hey thanks so much
@@MountainAjar I appreciate you!!!!
hey fam! love ya! looks like your living your best life and straight nerding out
@@richterknives you absolutely know it!
Absolutely correct. If it's not ergonomically correct, you won't use it. If you don't use it, why own it?
@@timtitus2532 you know we do the whole use your $hit thang over here!🥰🥰🥰🥰
Great video,,
The standard Mora Companion has the comfiest handle I've ever used,,..
Suppose that's why nearly everyone loves them, 😍
ps, I'm struggling with most knives at the moment, due to a badly cut thumb, from fidgeting with my new Inkosi,, 😭😂
OUCH😅
the mom jokes are too good 19:53
I really threw some bangers in there today
Love the video! Amazing work on your designs btw!!!
@@MotownEDC thanks B!
So, let me get this straight, is the problem the outragous risings in pricing, or is it the poor heat treatments, or is it the ridiculous designs makers are expecting us to pony up the ridiculous price for only to discover the blade won't stop making hot spots or hold an edge?
Yes. 😂 all the yes.
the good thing about you having small hands is that you can always modify your handles to your hand size once you figure out the girth your hands can comfortably use longterm
True🎉
Great video my friend 😊
@@snowtiger44 thanks so much!!!
I have a mountain lion and scorpion by pathfinders good knifes my 5 yrs old mine 58 to 63 didn't think they had Rockwell that low
Just going off what the website and box said
Comfort is key!
You know it❤
Is that small fixed blade steel up for sail and if so, can you tell me a little bit about it and what you are asking for it
@@reaperjoe6701 the knives I said are for sale, are for sale. The small one is the Knives by Nuge Wicket . Nitro V. $275. Email me. Email’s in the channel bio. Thanks so much!🥰
"Got me working on these new designs" and then you put down the knife I was interested in. The orange handle with the deeper blade. What is that one?
@@glenstribling6123 Northern Knifeworks Badger. I have a few videos of testing on that one. Batoning etc. Check them out! Fabulous little knife. Available now - just contact Levi and tell him I sent ya! Cruwear 64 HRC😻
Great video, Erica. You've got a real "Dennis the Menace" look going on, too. 😅
@@Intergalactic_media I am Dennis the Menace!!!!
What is that knife u held with the orange liners and black non ground area on the blade with pretty wood looking color handle scales??? What is that. Where can I buy one?? Can I buy your. I want a good knife soon. I want to purchase very soon...
@@MonKey-BoNes-10-0 sorry having trouble understanding what you’re asking. I think I gave the names for the knives. Did I not say it?
@@ericasedc yea sorry I commented b4 u said it. It's the one on the far left in the thumbnail. You said the name I forgot it. Something forge. It's sold at pops outfitters. U Wana sell yours?? It has black forge marks on top of the blade. Wood handles .. and looks like orange liners... u said the name. I think it's your second favorite. I think. I forgot the name. It has the word forge in the name tho..
@@ericasedc duckhead forge is the name I beleive
@@MonKey-BoNes-10-0 so the Duckhead Forge Chum, is a design I created with Dusty - owner of Duckhead Forge. He is the manager of Pop’s. He sells them. If you are interested in purchasing a Duckhead Forge Chum, please contact Dusty via his Instagram. Thanks!
I would never pay that much money for a knife with a low or questionable range of heat treat! Good points, also i won’t use a knife if it’s not comfortable in my hands, i actually use my knife often so I’m not wasting my time with any that don’t feel good!!!
@@nicoledodge7240 you know the deal best!!!
"I don't care if it's got Moms numbers engraved all over it"
"See how that Scandi just eats...like I eat your Mom"
"I want to be able to, with my hands, physically navigate this handle blindfolded exactly like I physically navigate your Mom"
"They're very kind of like, straight I guess...the complete opposite of me"
"For the love of all things holy...hot Moms and good beer"
😆😆😆😆 Omg E you are on FIRE!!! And you have the audacity to call your videos garbage?!? GTFOH!!! I spit out my coffee multiple times from laughing so hard!! There hasn't been this many stains on my carpet since your Mom was last over here!!! For the record, that lil chubby orange Esee WAS $99.95 back in December of last year, so it's ALWAYS been a cute lil overpriced butter knife best suited for spreading cream cheese on bagels and such!! 🤣. The ripped jeans are definitely a LOOK and I'm HERE for it!!! Anotha banga, Slatah!!! 🧡🧡🧡
@@floydmorrison2025 I swear at one point it was like $60-69!!! Anyway- I am so glad you enjoyed all the momness of the video Jesse!!!!!🥰🤣
It's getting harder and harder to recommend a lot of the popular, 'high end' bushcraft knife brands because either their prices have shot up astronomically, or their production ramped up with their increased popularity to the detriment of their quality. There are obviously some good quality knives still available, but it's really hard to justify a recommendation when they cost so much more than a truly custom knife from a small maker.
I was definitely surprised to see the CR2.5 being $99 now. That is very interesting to me. I would pay $60 tops. And even that is sorta pushing it…
@@ericasedcit's even worse here in Canada, CR2.5 starts at 143.50 🤮
@ WHAT THE HECK
@@ericasedcnow you understand my pain 😂 Something like a TRC is damn near a thousand dollars here after taxes and duty.
I preordered the Fallkniven NL5 in LamCos because I was waiting for it for so long and it was sort of a 'holy grail' knife for me, but it was nearly $700 after everything... And the button on the sheath ripped out the first time I tried to unsnap it. They immediately rectifed it and sent me a new sheath, but you can imagine how I felt at the time haha.
The few Bark River knives I've ordered have been surprisingly good given their recent troubles, thankfully, but I think that might be the shop I ordered it from pre-screening for quality issues. Their sheaths feel really poor recently, I've actually put all my Bark Rivers in BPS sheaths.
Maybe a table?
Thanks for watching🎉
You’re hilarious I love you 🤣
@@nicoledodge7240 did you enjoy all my mom jokes
@ yes I loved them!
I love high hardness 80crv2.
Same!
How much you want for the bigger knife you wanted to sell ? Looks like a lt wright but im not sure
@@mikefox7947 yes it is! $160
@@ericasedcnice what steel is it ? I'm interested in it if it's still available
@@mikefox7947 it’s O1 tool steel
Awesome thats the hidden woodsman pukko right?
@ Native Survival Knife Mitch Mitchell/LT Wright
Good morning Ms E. Enjoy your day. 🇺🇲🌲🔥🔪
@@jasonaffeldt7838 thanks J!!! You as well!!!!
Interesting opinions. Not sure why you keep popping up in my feed. Handle ergonomics very from hand type to hand type. I have multiple Esees in my collection, with the TKC scales and they feel wonderful. However, because I have bigger hands most of my large blades feel even better. That said, ergos will vary based on hands. Keep the work going! Looks like you're building momentum.
Thanks for watching&commenting! 🎉
LT Wright does it right
@@trevorallen9435 thanks for watching!
the handles are way to think on several of those knives for me
@@kathleensmith370 oh no!
80cr2?? Why such a trash steel? Magnacut? Cruwear? 10V? What is with the old steel they a junk?
@@samturner6455 listen to the video with the volume on to find out! Thanks for watching!
Good steel does not necessarily make a good knife. A good design, the combination of ergonomics, blade geometry, steel and good hardening, results in a good knife. I would always prefer a good knife, e.g. with A2 steel, to a bad knife in CruWear or K390.
@@achimgeist5185 THIS! You get it🥰♥️
ripped jeans are adorable LOL
@@thefishinglor6931 I’ve had these for over 10 years haha
@@ericasedc love it! LOL all my jeans had the same wear n tear up until college when I needed to look more "professional"
Haven’t you been saying that simple carbon steels are shit? And everyone should use powder steel?
Nope. I have actually said more times than I can count, that if they are PRICED ACCORDINGLY AND DONE PROPERLY, they are worth it and enjoyable to SOME PEOPLE. I also have very much raved about my love of 8670, carbon/tool steels in general, patina, and I nearly never go off about PM steels because I made plenty of videos on those back in the day. My content lately is on a lot of carbon tool steels and patina/tooth factor. Thanks for watching!🎉
@@ericasedc most of price in these semi custom knives is from labor not steel. I think modern steel probably adds $15-$25 to the price. I would rather see it in magna cut. ;)
@ that’s awesome! Luckily a lot of the designs I had a hand in are readily available in steels such as K390 (my favorite), 4V, 10V and Magnacut. I suggest you simply get what you want if you want super steels! I love them all. Cheers!
I mean, conparably, they are shit. But done really well, it's still better than most knives that exist on earth right now. Sure it rusts, but they can be very tough at high HRC and very stable, and quick to sharpen if you keep it super duper sharp, since carbides dont help as much when they're bigger than the apex. I also love how they show patina with use, and if you care for them they get a darkened grey look with a shiny apex bevel. Stainless or carbon steels at 55-57 hrc is pretty mediocre. People overbuild most knives as well, and then they make them soft despite this, so you need the thickness so it doesn't just bend permanently.
That being said, even a mora companion in cheap ass steel is fine, and they're good users. It could do with a better grind and steel and such, but the grind is cheap on belts and maximizes their sheet steel use, among other things. I think their 2mm offerings are better than their 3.2mm spine because they cut better if you're not batoning with it and want it to be axe shaped.
@@mikafoxx2717 THIS. Do I support 55-58 HRC simple carbon steels (1095,80CRV2,52100etc) 30thou BTE soft and poor heat treat? No. They’re garbage. But I will give 64 HRC 80CRV2 a try. It will never be Magnacut or K390 or 15V obviously. But it’s better than the garbage out there from production companies.
I will buy them both and pay for the posting if you can guarantee me I will receive them money no problem have you got anything else to sell always interested I'm your English viewer Dave let me know
@@davidjensen4796 I don’t ship over seas. I’m sorry Dave!
@@davidjensen4796 also like… I can’t guarantee anything haha that isn’t real life
Wow you're a great salesperson. Someone buy these knives. Didn't even explain what they were. Kinda entitled. And you can insure post in real life
@@blacklisted4885 thanks for sharing your opinion! I appreciate it!
Your husband is one lucky man
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Seriously...
@ WHAT HUSBAND 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Everyone knows esee are a crap
@@blacklisted4885 thanks for sharing your opinion!