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Hey DBK. Can you please do a review of the TOOPS Silent Hero? I think it is one of, if not the best all-around knife that TOPS makes. I want one and I love it. The sheath is not very good, but I got an aftermarket one.
GREAT VID BOYS ! MY FAVORITE SO FAR. IF YOU 2 MADE A "BUDDY COP" MOVIE ...IT WOULD BE THE BEST SORRY MIK,BUT..MAARTEN IS BUSHCRAFT BOY ! SEMPER FI GUNNY YOU HAVE NO TASTED #2 AND 3 WORST FOODS....NOW U NEED TO TRY #1
@@wild_goose_0285 I have a Tops Silent Hero. I wasnt thrilled with the Rocky Mtn Tread handles so I ordered their substitute smooth ones. Their even worse! To thin and narrow. So I put the RMT ones back on and wrapped them with Wilson grip tape. Then had a local Kydexer make a sheath to fit the wrapped handle. It is a great all round knife (camp bushcraft survival combat) :)
@@figtreeprophecy That's interesting. I personally have no problem with the Rocky Mountain tread handles. I did a little bit of sanding to smooth out some of the edges and they've been fine sense. I spent a fair bit of money on an aftermarket sheath by Yellowhawk custom Kydex. I seriously suggest looking him up.
Please do more TOPS knives. I really like the company so far, and I want to see someone beat the shit out of their gear. Real shame that you guys had problems with the chete at first but constructive criticism is required for improvement. I hope TOPS sees this vid
@@michaelcandido2824 Suströmming had got an extremely strong (bad if you like) smell, but the taste is mostly a salty, umami and ”fermented” taste. Delicious if you can get past the exteriors. Durian is very different and a lot has to do with level of ripeness. Much like an avocado in texture, and the taste goes from unripe fresh banana like taste, to a mushier softer texture which has a more mature taste and smell. Personally I like it, but I can’t eat to much of it. After a few bites, it’s like when you had to much pizza. You know you like it, but you just can’t stand it at the moment. I’ve heard if the Icelandic one, a shark I think. Never tried it.
"Some people regard the durian as having a pleasantly sweet fragrance, whereas others find the aroma overpowering and unpleasant. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust, and has been described variously as rotten onions, turpentine, and raw sewage. The persistence of its odour, which may linger for several days, led certain hotels and public transportation services in Southeast Asia to ban the fruit."
first time I smelled durian, I had genuinely thought there was a gas leak in the building. however after getting used to durian, I crave it. an acquired taste, however a special treat for those in the know.
Good to see some WorkSharp Ken Onion Blade Grinder usage!! Love that thing - use it more often than not to strop with these days using BRK compound on the stropping belts!
I would also like to see a test of the Tops silent hero as someone else asked, much appreciative , thanks for you’re awesome videos during this covid period,
I have one of these Tops choppers - great knife. But, then I asked?... what about a vintage meat cleaver. Similar in design. I purchased several 7"/8", even a new stainless Dexter-Russel 8". They are fantastic camp Tools. I sold my hatchets. I now think the best camp tool is a vintage meat cleaver. Way easier to pack, The DR's are around $50 US to $75 US. The Vintage ones are fantastic too.
I'm a little bit behind with DBK episodes lately but I really like the fact that the episodes are getting much longer and that you guys are having fun. Keep up the good work.
I’d love to see all your videos on your website. No more ads interrupting your videos, no worries about strikes from the intellectually diminished people of youtube, just better.
I have some knives where the exposed tang at the bottom of the handle is a much better fire steel scraper than the spine. Maybe check it out on the El Chete.
1st, MUCH LOVE, and totally enjoy you two and your videos. that said, the stoking of fire is that one spot where time must be sacrificed; it's just too easy to smother a fire when it most needs oxygen.
I use my Silky NATA 240 dual grind for chopping. It has a sks 45 jis steel, i don't know what they done with the steel, but after a year of abuse it is still sharp. For 95€ it is totally worth it 👍
I agree! I've been waiting for the backordered El Chete for over a year and picked up a Silky Nata 9.5" instead and I'm so glad I did! I'll never buy a Topps product. They don't care about their customers and the El Chete is hype. Do yourself a favor and get a $100 Silky Nata or anything else but the rip off, overpriced, overhyped $300 El Chete.
hey i too am a huge falkniven fan ! serious question why havent you done a review of the falkniven kolt knife ;,( lol i have one in cos lam and would love to know your input on it !!!!
Mine, too. But only a very tiny bit. It happend with rather soft birchwood, but the branches are of course harder. And I cut a lot of branches of a big trunk.
My Andy Tran field knife chipped on bone too. Bone is some serious chit. I cleaned it up with a work sharp and became a better knife as a result. It's gone now. I love tops.
My El Chete suffered the same damage, this last winter, from ice glaze on a stump. Serious chipping. Considering the HRC, I’m thinking it might have been burnt edge from factory but now I’m not sure after seeing yours fail.
Hey @DutchBuschraftKnives. Can you please do a review of the TOPS Silent Hero? I think it is one of, if not the best all-around knives that TOPS makes. I have one and I love it. The sheath is not very good, but I got an aftermarket one.
I was always interested in that chopper but couldn't afford it. I just don't have the budget for it. Nice to see you guys chop the crap out of stuff with it though!
Axes well I have many.. estwing lasts generations, so I'd have a two knives a folding saw a multi tool. That's my choice. Got a cpm3v kephart from broc I love it
Another great video guys, keep it up. You should realy check some Work Tuff Gear stuff:Nomad camp knife, Siddha, Puzon wilderness bowey, C. U. M. A. King destracto. Also some of Condor K&T stuff:Woodbuster, mini Duku, bushcraft parang, eko parang, pack golok...
I like the mochi but not the durian part! xD Awesome video guys! You could really feel the tension and all, it was some cool way to present the knives. And the El Chete definitely is a beast, but I like more the shape on the Falkniven.
Thanks guys, love the review. I own an El Chete and it is Ballz Nuts. I saw a TOPS interview at Blade Show once and they said they dont sharpen the spins of some knives because they only heat treat the edge side of a knife for more toughness. Im cool with it as all you need is a small belt knife with a sharp edge and for smaller camp tasks. CHEERS - keep pumpin out the cool videos!
It could be little stones and dirt impregnated in that old stump that destroyed the edge, non the bone itself. Kinda explain the drastic difference between the knifes on the first try
I have had an El Chete for a little while, and I've found it's downfall (for me at least) is that it is HEAVY. The damn thing weighs a ton, and when you're processing a lot of wood, it really wears your arm out. The BK9 however is the perfect wood processor. It's the perfect balance, so you can chop all day and not get worn out.
If you're actually processing large volumes of wood, why not use something more specialised like axes, saws, chainsaws etc? Not trying to be a jerk, I just don't really understand the mentality of using a knife to do that sort of work, no matter how big it is.
@@jameshealy4594 I do use all of those. I especially like and use many axes (Helko Werk, Husqvarna, and Gransfors Bruks). What I have found for processing branches 1inch and less is the BK9 is fastest out of anything. If you like axes, I recommend checking out the Husqvarna splitting hatchet; it's amazingly effective for its size. Also the Helko Werk Spaltaxt. It's a very fast splitter when you don't quite need a maul.
@@JRPapollo I'd put the Kershaw Camp 10 and Ontario SP53 Gen II. ( in 5160 ) in the same class as the BK9. Personal favorite, Bark River Grasso Bolo III ( 5160 ) 2nd Gen. Cant go wrong with any of them. I have a lot of Tops knives but not the El Chete or Storm Vector. People love them:)
@@JRPapollo That makes some sense, my thinking is probably also influenced by my environment as down here in Aus our timber is apparently quite extreme.
@@jameshealy4594 That makes sense! I can see wanting a bit more weight behind it for the tougher stuff. I'm going through mostly maple and pine, nothing too crazy.
Always love your videos. Little advice for the ping pong chop if you film and chop from the other side when u drop the ball you don't have to reach across the hand your dropping the ball with and you'll have a easier time getting the ball.
Have y'all heard of Tanev Family Knives, TFK? They're a small shop out of Bulgaria and I really like their designs. I love the small belt knife I got from them, and all their reviews are great. They used to make knives pretty much exclusively in D2 and N690, but lately they've been branching out into 3V and Elmax. I'd love to see the boys actually try one out.
Maybe check out Work Tuff Gear. They have a knife called The Proper Chopper that looks amazing. From the looks of it, I believe it will chop better than anything you've tried so far.
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Hey DBK. Can you please do a review of the TOOPS Silent Hero? I think it is one of, if not the best all-around knife that TOPS makes. I want one and I love it. The sheath is not very good, but I got an aftermarket one.
Do a test on the glock Fieldmesser and for a punishment food look into 100 year eggs, its a chinese black rotten egg essentially
GREAT VID BOYS ! MY FAVORITE SO FAR.
IF YOU 2 MADE A "BUDDY COP" MOVIE ...IT WOULD BE THE BEST
SORRY MIK,BUT..MAARTEN IS BUSHCRAFT BOY !
SEMPER FI
GUNNY
YOU HAVE NO TASTED #2 AND 3 WORST FOODS....NOW U NEED TO TRY #1
@@wild_goose_0285 I have a Tops Silent Hero. I wasnt thrilled with the Rocky Mtn Tread handles so I ordered their substitute smooth ones. Their even worse! To thin and narrow. So I put the RMT ones back on and wrapped them with Wilson grip tape. Then had a local Kydexer make a sheath to fit the wrapped handle. It is a great all round knife (camp bushcraft survival combat) :)
@@figtreeprophecy That's interesting. I personally have no problem with the Rocky Mountain tread handles. I did a little bit of sanding to smooth out some of the edges and they've been fine sense. I spent a fair bit of money on an aftermarket sheath by Yellowhawk custom Kydex. I seriously suggest looking him up.
4:25- “That’s bone juice, and it came on my face!” You seem very happy about that Maarten.
That's what she said
bone juice, not boner juice
...he's just curious!
Please do more TOPS knives. I really like the company so far, and I want to see someone beat the shit out of their gear. Real shame that you guys had problems with the chete at first but constructive criticism is required for improvement. I hope TOPS sees this vid
storm vector vs el mechete?? yes please
I've got the TOPS B.O.B., it's a great bushcraft knife. I love it.
joe x beats the shit out of their stuff
LoL. As a Swede married to a Thai, surströmming and durian is on the menu every day.
Good episode boys!
which is more pungent? I heard there is an icelandic equivalent to surstroming that is even more rancid.
@@michaelcandido2824
Suströmming had got an extremely strong (bad if you like) smell, but the taste is mostly a salty, umami and ”fermented” taste. Delicious if you can get past the exteriors.
Durian is very different and a lot has to do with level of ripeness. Much like an avocado in texture, and the taste goes from unripe fresh banana like taste, to a mushier softer texture which has a more mature taste and smell.
Personally I like it, but I can’t eat to much of it. After a few bites, it’s like when you had to much pizza. You know you like it, but you just can’t stand it at the moment.
I’ve heard if the Icelandic one, a shark I think. Never tried it.
@@jez76 The way you described the flavor,
That reminds me of how the Romans described the flavor of Garum
@@jnzupka pirate
"Some people regard the durian as having a pleasantly sweet fragrance, whereas others find the aroma overpowering and unpleasant. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust, and has been described variously as rotten onions, turpentine, and raw sewage. The persistence of its odour, which may linger for several days, led certain hotels and public transportation services in Southeast Asia to ban the fruit."
Lol it’s not allowed within 2 blocks of hotels… it’s not a good smell…
@@zeuqramjj2002it's really not that bad of a smell
first time I smelled durian, I had genuinely thought there was a gas leak in the building. however after getting used to durian, I crave it. an acquired taste, however a special treat for those in the know.
Lmao the sacrifices you guys make for the knife community is bar none the very best!
YESSS THANK YOU DBK
Y’all make my day so much better!
I’m really enjoying these time trials - keep up the good work chaps!
this was a glorious video and deserves a billion views
The Fallkniven Modern Bowie is the coolest of the three..👍
Good to see some WorkSharp Ken Onion Blade Grinder usage!! Love that thing - use it more often than not to strop with these days using BRK compound on the stropping belts!
I like to see a test of best chopper between the Tops Vector and the Tops El Chete.
+1
This competition was far better than any event that I watched in the recent Olympics.
Lol curling should not be a sport
Holy Moly the TOPS EL CHETE looks really cool.
I was really hoping you would chop some stuff in this video. So, I’m not disappointed.
You guys are def the best knifehead duo !!! ✌
Wtf , omg , I was on the edge of my seat , fantastic watching well done guys.
Wow best friend eats it to show he cares .. good job
Beste manscaped reclame die ik tot nu toe heb gezien
Best manscaped commercial ever!!!
YOU HAVE a hypnotic cockney/Dutch way of making me buy knives I dont need.. like this one.
Im glad to see you took the safety tips from the last obstacle run ;) This looks much better (Y)
Please try the new TBS grizzly, a 6mm thick beast! Thanks you're amazing guys!
I love TBS knives and they are so much better than they used to be!!!!
I would also like to see a test of the Tops silent hero as someone else asked, much appreciative , thanks for you’re awesome videos during this covid period,
Love how wholesome and educational your videos are. Great friendship
Thank you so much for your kind words Thomas!
2:44 has me dying
Just the way he reacts like
“WHOO! THAT ONE STUNG A LIL BIT!”
This was even better than the fish from last week! Excellent as usual
Spot on guys, overheating on the edge I reckon!
"it's shit. I was jsut eating shit wasn't I?"
lmao
love how the sub 100$ skrama beats all these expensive knives
now I want a knive with the skrama design and more high end steel
the taste test was priceless!
4:59 Maybe striking with the center of percussion would be more efficient?
Now that's a funny commercial.
This was a great episode. Thank you!
I ate Durian a lot when I was a kid. At least they put sugar in the Durian; and makes it palitable
I have one of these Tops choppers - great knife. But, then I asked?... what about a vintage meat cleaver. Similar in design. I purchased several 7"/8", even a new stainless Dexter-Russel 8". They are fantastic camp Tools. I sold my hatchets. I now think the best camp tool is a vintage meat cleaver. Way easier to pack, The DR's are around $50 US to $75 US. The Vintage ones are fantastic too.
These guys could reboot forged in fire bring much needed new challenges and comic relief
the ad was fucking brilliant
hahah thanks a lot. we try to make them enjoyable to watch :)
@@DutchBushcraftKnives You guys make it so entertaining. We want to watch the ad. Technically all your content is ads.
unban me
you guys crack me up with the fun you have, doing what you do - great stuff - :)
I'm a little bit behind with DBK episodes lately but I really like the fact that the episodes are getting much longer and that you guys are having fun. Keep up the good work.
I’d love to see all your videos on your website. No more ads interrupting your videos, no worries about strikes from the intellectually diminished people of youtube, just better.
Heyyy MARTIN! What type of paints are those??? Love the video keep up the work guys I’m always spreading the DBK word around YT!
I have some knives where the exposed tang at the bottom of the handle is a much better fire steel scraper than the spine. Maybe check it out on the El Chete.
1st, MUCH LOVE, and totally enjoy you two and your videos.
that said, the stoking of fire is that one spot where time must be sacrificed; it's just too easy to smother a fire when it most needs oxygen.
I use my Silky NATA 240 dual grind for chopping. It has a sks 45 jis steel, i don't know what they done with the steel, but after a year of abuse it is still sharp. For 95€ it is totally worth it 👍
I agree! I've been waiting for the backordered El Chete for over a year and picked up a Silky Nata 9.5" instead and I'm so glad I did! I'll never buy a Topps product. They don't care about their customers and the El Chete is hype. Do yourself a favor and get a $100 Silky Nata or anything else but the rip off, overpriced, overhyped $300 El Chete.
best Manscaped advertisement ever!
👍. Pretty good pickup on the edge of the brand new knife. Pretty poor on top’s be half considering the price.
Good chopper to try silky nata.
It’s episodes like this one that make it easy to say this is my favorite channel on UA-cam. Keep it up boys!
Great video. Still waiting on my Storm Vector to ship - close to 4 months on back order so far.
a battle between the strom vector vs el chete vs fallkniven modern bowie vs Terävä Skrama, will be awesome
How about you guys review the Bark River Bushcraft 2
what is your small grinder ? it looks intersting
Get your hands on an rmj tactical wyvern in cpm 3v.
It's expensive but it can chop all day
Got to get a Hiben, the first to copy that design. Well, at least, the Hiben looks so Intimidating!
tops, you gotta get your employees to keep a steady plunge line and make sure the apex of the bevel is correct.
Awesome episode guys
I am considering buying 119 Buck 6 in. CPM S 35 VN. If you would test it as you test knives. Anxious for the demonstration. Sheath knife.
hey i too am a huge falkniven fan ! serious question why havent you done a review of the falkniven kolt knife ;,( lol i have one in cos lam and would love to know your input on it !!!!
Suggestion for next week:work tuff gear nomad camp knife
4:25- “That’s bone juice, and it came on my face!” Martin is the Ele Chete Bukake master
My El Chete factory edge was micro chipping with normal wood processing as well. Put a convex edge on it, and I haven't had an issue since
Mine, too. But only a very tiny bit. It happend with rather soft birchwood, but the branches are of course harder. And I cut a lot of branches of a big trunk.
Why didnt you do the destruction test like you did with the jaakaripuukko? I have a feeling that it wouldn't hold up as well.
My Andy Tran field knife chipped on bone too. Bone is some serious chit. I cleaned it up with a work sharp and became a better knife as a result. It's gone now. I love tops.
My El Chete suffered the same damage, this last winter, from ice glaze on a stump. Serious chipping. Considering the HRC, I’m thinking it might have been burnt edge from factory but now I’m not sure after seeing yours fail.
You guys crack me up😅
Keep up the good work.
PS I realize that you are not too fond of the Essee 5 but could you please review the Essee 6?
Try a "Glock Field Knife" you'll hate it, but it is very popular!
Hey @DutchBuschraftKnives. Can you please do a review of the TOPS Silent Hero? I think it is one of, if not the best all-around knives that TOPS makes. I have one and I love it. The sheath is not very good, but I got an aftermarket one.
Mikkie's raincoat looks really nice.
Damn this commercial. So funny :D Love you, guys, great sence of humor!
I was always interested in that chopper but couldn't afford it. I just don't have the budget for it. Nice to see you guys chop the crap out of stuff with it though!
I do love the obstacle course though
Good entertaining video again guys! Thank you. 👍😁
Fantastic guys love these competitions
So is the stom vector or the el Chete better?
I like Tops, have the Silent Hero. Wish they would offer some higher end steels. Everything is 1095.
Axes well I have many.. estwing lasts generations, so I'd have a two knives a folding saw a multi tool. That's my choice. Got a cpm3v kephart from broc I love it
22:30 they cant because of their differential heat treat the 90 degree edge would get rounded after just a few strikes
Another great video guys, keep it up. You should realy check some Work Tuff Gear stuff:Nomad camp knife, Siddha, Puzon wilderness bowey, C. U. M. A. King destracto. Also some of Condor K&T stuff:Woodbuster, mini Duku, bushcraft parang, eko parang, pack golok...
Wow I thought you guys already reviewed this one, it's been out awhile but glad ya did, it's a cool tool and it is a beast
I like the mochi but not the durian part! xD Awesome video guys! You could really feel the tension and all, it was some cool way to present the knives. And the El Chete definitely is a beast, but I like more the shape on the Falkniven.
Brilliant, now try Tops SXB the ultimate survival knife.
Thanks guys, love the review. I own an El Chete and it is Ballz Nuts. I saw a TOPS interview at Blade Show once and they said they dont sharpen the spins of some knives because they only heat treat the edge side of a knife for more toughness. Im cool with it as all you need is a small belt knife with a sharp edge and for smaller camp tasks. CHEERS - keep pumpin out the cool videos!
Manscaped Ballz Nutz or hairy Ballz Nutz?
It could be little stones and dirt impregnated in that old stump that destroyed the edge, non the bone itself. Kinda explain the drastic difference between the knifes on the first try
I have had an El Chete for a little while, and I've found it's downfall (for me at least) is that it is HEAVY. The damn thing weighs a ton, and when you're processing a lot of wood, it really wears your arm out. The BK9 however is the perfect wood processor. It's the perfect balance, so you can chop all day and not get worn out.
If you're actually processing large volumes of wood, why not use something more specialised like axes, saws, chainsaws etc? Not trying to be a jerk, I just don't really understand the mentality of using a knife to do that sort of work, no matter how big it is.
@@jameshealy4594 I do use all of those. I especially like and use many axes (Helko Werk, Husqvarna, and Gransfors Bruks). What I have found for processing branches 1inch and less is the BK9 is fastest out of anything.
If you like axes, I recommend checking out the Husqvarna splitting hatchet; it's amazingly effective for its size. Also the Helko Werk Spaltaxt. It's a very fast splitter when you don't quite need a maul.
@@JRPapollo I'd put the Kershaw Camp 10 and Ontario SP53 Gen II. ( in 5160 ) in the same class as the BK9. Personal favorite, Bark River Grasso Bolo III ( 5160 ) 2nd Gen. Cant go wrong with any of them. I have a lot of Tops knives but not the El Chete or Storm Vector. People love them:)
@@JRPapollo That makes some sense, my thinking is probably also influenced by my environment as down here in Aus our timber is apparently quite extreme.
@@jameshealy4594 That makes sense! I can see wanting a bit more weight behind it for the tougher stuff. I'm going through mostly maple and pine, nothing too crazy.
Wich Level of pledge I have to do on patrion to join the giveaway?
Don't really understand that system... You have a video about it ?
Always love your videos. Little advice for the ping pong chop if you film and chop from the other side when u drop the ball you don't have to reach across the hand your dropping the ball with and you'll have a easier time getting the ball.
I’d like to see you guys test the Tops Cuma Kage.
Whats up guys! Great channel i have to admit. How about the new Bark River steel? The S45VN. Any review soon? ;)
This a super steel?
@@gospelninja2.016 Super steel i don’t know yet. Just wondering if the CPM s45vn if comparable with other steel such as elmax, n690co as an example.
Man youre geniouses! Beautifully done.
Have y'all heard of Tanev Family Knives, TFK? They're a small shop out of Bulgaria and I really like their designs. I love the small belt knife I got from them, and all their reviews are great. They used to make knives pretty much exclusively in D2 and N690, but lately they've been branching out into 3V and Elmax. I'd love to see the boys actually try one out.
You shuld try some Yarara(brand) knife, made here in Argentina, they are made with german steel 😉
These videos are turning into Skrama advertisements until a knife can match it's score 😂
This video is great thank y'all
Need to check out the Condor Woodbuster
I love this style of review, very fun.
So, which one is better? The El chete or the storm vector?
you should do a review about an entry level semi-custom custom knife! love you guys!
Maybe check out Work Tuff Gear. They have a knife called The Proper Chopper that looks amazing. From the looks of it, I believe it will chop better than anything you've tried so far.
You guys rock.
I've never laughed so hard at one of your videos, omfg that was hilarious eating the durian. Thanks!