BPS B1 Bushcraft and Camping Knife
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- Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
- B1 CAMPING KNIFE
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Specifications
Total length: 9.05” / 230 mm
Blade length: 4.33“ / 110 mm
Blade thickness: 0.1” / 3 mm
Handle length: 4.7” / 120 mm
Blade steel 5CR14Mov Stainless Steel
Weight: 4.9 oz / 140 g
Weight with sheath: 8,8 oz / 250 g
Handle walnut
Sheath leather
Their sheaths really are incredible. I like to warm mine up with a hairdryer when I get them and coat them with dubbin (leather protector sold for boots and baseball gloves), applying multiple coats to darken it to my liking. For last coat I use beeswax to harden it up. The nice thing about this is I can dunk the sheath in water if it ever gets loose, and use the hairdryer again to shrink it tight again.
It was Dubbin that I used on mine, melted in on low heat with my heat gun. Great sheaths for sure. Thanks for commenting
I have a BPS Adventurer in carbon steel and a B1 in stainless steel. Both are very good knives. I wasn't satisfied with the minimal finish on the walnut scales so I sanded it off and gave them 5-6 liberal coats of cutting board mineral oil over the course of a week. After that I gave them each two coats of Danish oil to seal the wood. The wood is now very stable with moisture changes and repels water very well.
One of the best things about the BPS knives is that I would not hesitate to modify and personalize them. Thanks for commenting
My Condor Woodlore was $35, 2016, from Amazon. It's now $65 ! You've found a winner,
($35). Thanks for letting us know.
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
I have three BPS knives. They are very good, in my book. Mine are the usual high carbon. I took the scales off them and gave them a really good vinegar patina. I use the flat grind one (similar to a chefs knife) for food prep in the kitchen because it cuts so beautifully! The patina has prevented even a trace of rust. They did occasionally get a trace of rust before the patina treatment.
Great suggestion with the patina. I will likely do that with mine. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for the review, Mark!
I really like the looks of that knife - it just seems like it would work well for a variety of tasks, even though it's not a large knife by any means. I was REALLY impressed when I took a look at the link and saw the price - as you said, you'd pay nearly that much just for a good leather sheath, and you get a nice knife in the bargain! I'm going to have to seriously consider that knife in the near future!
Hard to go wrong with this knife. Thanks for commenting
I have used their knives for years. And while they may quote on quote borrow some designs, there are differences. And I will honestly say that whether by design or circumstance they have better more useful geometry than many 3-600 dollar knives. In addition, while many will complain that they don’t use the newest, fanciest steel.. the reality is that the 1066 and their crv, is easily maintained. Which is crucial in the field. I own dang near every one they make. And while I don’t just own them, I use them, 100 nights a year in the woods. IMO they are more conducive to bushcraft tasks than any you can buy, even the tried and true go to Mora. All at a price that beats everyone. And most of their sheaths are worth the price alone. You really should try some of their other knives. Each and every model has its own uses and expectations. By far my go to knives . Great job keep it up Mark.
I agree on all accounts. I have reviewed a few other BPS knives with more to come. Thanks for commenting
The BPS knives look pretty good to me. I appreciate their pricing as well. Thanks for sharing Mark.
Great value for sure. Thanks for commenting Steve
BPS knives are great ! The price ok, and they are good stuff , and not " ripped crazy " price like in USA !
Right on. Great value for sure. Thanks for commenting
Thanks For This Demo & Your Thoughts On This Affordable Package Mark ! ATB T God Bless
Thanks for commenting Terry
Looks like a good value for the $$. Nice detail review Mark
It sure is. Thanks for commenting
I have a BPS HK5 and have been carrying it backpacking and camping for a little over 3 years. It is a fantastic knife. BPS makes great blades, the handles are perfect for me, and their sheaths are worth the price of the knife by themselves. Was concerned the conflict in Ukraine would close them down. Happy to see they are able to manufacture and ship. Their knives are the best value on the market.
Right on. I have not tried the HK5 yet. Thanks for commenting
I have the PBS knives, and they are amongst the best knives money can buy.
Great value. Thanks for commenting
Great review as always, but the ricasso on this knife ( like a lot of bushcraft knives) ruins the blade geometry, i want the cutting edge close to the handle where the most powerfull cuts can be achieved..
First thing I thought when I saw the knife too.
I'm always puzzled when I see a knife made for wood working with either a ricasso of any kind or any of those finger choils ... it brings almost nothing to the table while giving such a mechanical disadvantage on many kind of cuts...
I agree. Thanks for commenting
Thanks Mark for another fine review!
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
Honestly I'd be willing to spend the money on just the sheath some of the BPS knives come with. Not all of them are the same quality, but depending on what model you buy some of them are darn good! And every BPS knife ive had ive had to prep the wooden scales a little, take em off hit it with a red 3m sanding sponge, and your favorite oil, and put it back together. Doesnt hurt to hit the spine of the blade a little to soften that edge a hair while you got the scales off. I rounded the back of the spine near the handle just so i can choke up on it without it tearing up my thumb as the spine comes super sharp.
Right on. The best part of these knives is that you don't mind doing a little work on them to make them your own. Thanks for commenting
G'day Mark, that very nice sheath aside, its underdone for me, but hey, cant complain about the price.
Btw; what's your go-to leather treatment ?
Good point getting the most "possible" from HT.
As with Moras and the like, I reckon It'd be fine to mess around with car camping, though I wouldn't be staking my life on it on the trail.
Yeah, would be a good one to mod; yes with liners and get rid of the ricasso entirely, (sharpening choil and bring the edge back to it).
I'd certainly attempt to "stabilize" the scales; boiled linseed oil may well do it, or there are specific products out there, though those I've seen aint cheap and perhaps not worth it solely for the application.
And sure they could be swapped out altogether. In any event I'd be looking at the hardware compared to the hole size, maybe go with rivets, either way, make it a tighter match so the scales cant shift.
Cheers Duke
I agree. The best think about these knives is the possibilities they offer for those who like to make modifications. Thanks for commenting Duke
Another excellent, informative video Mark. I hope you test the Flissa Bushcraft blade too.
Just ordered it. Was on sale. Thanks for commenting Paul
Awesome
Bloody UA-cam skipped my notification👿
Got to love YT😆. Thanks for commenting
BPS, Big Pastrami Sandwich........sorry, I'm hungry.🥴 I don't own one, but the sheath definitely looks good just by itself. ✌️🇨🇦🇺🇸✌️
You just had to start talking about food. Now I got to get up from the computer and go to the kitchen😅 Thanks for commenting
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They need inserts in the handle and not just bare screws into wood, then it wouldn’t slip, but I guess for something that cheap, you can’t ask for much. Especially if the steel is ok. But I’ll never buy a knife with the flat spot level with the edge. Over time that’ll get annoying.
Gotta do better than that Mark! 😀
No worries Jim. I have a few knives I know will make you want to spend you money on.
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I will never surrender!!…….unless it’s really cool. 😀
first!
Yes you are. Thanks for commenting
these are selling and advertising like hotcakes huh? everyone's doing a review on it.
Says something about their value. Thanks for commenting