I have all three versions as well, and the Japanese VG1 trailmaster made by Hattori is by far my favorite. The fit and finish is better, the weight distribution is more appropriate for chopping, and it's an actual full convex (the Taiwanese version is more of a flat grind with a convex edge). Im sad to see these lesser VG1 TMs from Taiwan taking place of the Hattori version.
If you want a similar one as the Hattori, the closest you will be able to get is the Falkniven modern Bowie. Exactly the same beautiful blade, full convex but and with an even better steel, Cos. Only downside “very expensive”. I have the Taiwan version but was also disappointed with the grind so I did buy the Falkniven one to have the same beautiful blade as the Japanese trailmaster. The Dbk boys think they were made in the same factory. Anyway the falkniven is the better version of them with better center steel and edge retention. Check out the Dbk knives video falkniven modern bowie versus Cs trail master (the Hattori one)
@@thermaltoyzngear3310why if I may ask, as I do not have it I cannot compare? But that is the point I am trying to make actually, because of that my only option is the Falkniven mb.
Question : how is the grind on both side : is it uneaven like you can see a very noticiable difference on the edge ? Cause mine is just horrible : one side is clean and the lamination is about 1/8 of an inch close to the edge but the other side is almost 1/4 inch away from the edge !
The San Mai III comes in a convex grind, the 3V Version comes in a full flat grind with a secondary V edge
Cool Trailmaster survival Bowie knives and you can't go wrong with having a extra good chopper. 💯
I have all three versions as well, and the Japanese VG1 trailmaster made by Hattori is by far my favorite. The fit and finish is better, the weight distribution is more appropriate for chopping, and it's an actual full convex (the Taiwanese version is more of a flat grind with a convex edge). Im sad to see these lesser VG1 TMs from Taiwan taking place of the Hattori version.
It's a shame Hattori isn't making them anymore.
If you want a similar one as the Hattori, the closest you will be able to get is the Falkniven modern Bowie. Exactly the same beautiful blade, full convex but and with an even better steel, Cos. Only downside “very expensive”. I have the Taiwan version but was also disappointed with the grind so I did buy the Falkniven one to have the same beautiful blade as the Japanese trailmaster. The Dbk boys think they were made in the same factory. Anyway the falkniven is the better version of them with better center steel and edge retention. Check out the Dbk knives video falkniven modern bowie versus Cs trail master (the Hattori one)
@nicolaasvoois2311 I have two of those as well and I still prefer the Japanese VG1 trailmaster.
@@thermaltoyzngear3310why if I may ask, as I do not have it I cannot compare? But that is the point I am trying to make actually, because of that my only option is the Falkniven mb.
I believe it's a scandi grind. excuse my spelling
VERY NICE video !!!...I just LOVE mine Trailmaster in San Mai !!!...Its HELL of a SEXY blade !!!...
Question : how is the grind on both side : is it uneaven like you can see a very noticiable difference on the edge ? Cause mine is just horrible : one side is clean and the lamination is about 1/8 of an inch close to the edge but the other side is almost 1/4 inch away from the edge !
Nice comparison, you should compare nachez vs laredo
How they prevence that the guard gonna rattle?
How is that guard secured?
Nice video!
Thanks!
No clue. So far no rattle at all
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Thanks!
@@sergeantdef.3572 it's such a nice knife. I am sure there are better knives out there, but these are the nicest knives that I have for my budget.
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Cpm 3v i orded.
@@sergeantdef.3572 you'll like the knife