Scandi Grind: Woodworking mainly (Super sharp edge can be used for utility tasks, like draw cutting leather) Full Flat Grind: Foodprep or general light and medium use (Great grind for small and medium size general use knives) Saber Flat Grind: General hard use (Ideal for choppers, for spliting wood or any hard use knife) Convex: Hunting-Field dressing/skinning (The raised cheeks, allow the blade, to glide on bones so that the edge doesn't hit them, also provides more edge stability, which is essential for these kind of jobs) Hollow Grind: General light use
So I actually like having my fire steel on a lanyard, either around my next or looped around a belt loop and in my pocket. What I really like on the sheath is a honing rod, either steel or ceramic, so I have a knife and a way to keep it sharp
A sheath is a terrible place to store a fire starter.. always keep 1 in your pocket and 1 in your pack.. I have had too many of these fire starters fall out of the sheath compartments.. most people just like the way it looks, function be damned
I have a rod in a zippered compartment in my baccy pouch and another in a hardcase wallet, I keep meaning to drill some for use on my bootlaces but never get to doing it.
I like having a firesteel loop on my sheath. It’s always there when you need it and if you happen to carry a ferro rod in a bag or pack, nothing wrong with having a backup.
I absolutely love having the firesteel loop on my sheaths!!!!it just makes life so much easier while out in the bush!!!! And making a fire that much easier to!!! Love the channel brother and thank you for the gaw!!!
I worry about losing a firesteel if it’s riding on the sheath, and not noticing, so I prefer somewhere more secure like a sealed pocket on pants or pack.
Joker makes a really beautiful knife, considering the price points . I think for Bushcrafting these are the best deals on the market. The fit an finish is on par with some big name brands maybe even better then some. 14C28N is a great steel choice and has me looking at their Ember with curly birch handles.
Da forgiatore e utilizzatore di coltelli, posso dire che sono fra i peggiori sul mercato. Impugnatura liscia e senza guardia sono pericolosi se usati con le mani bagnate.
I have just started to get into bushcraft skills after I found this wonderful hobby of hiking through this channel this last summer. Learning how much fun hiking with my kids and learning about new items to get or not get through the videos on this channel has actually saved my life in more ways that one. My heath most importantly! If I win this giveaway or not I will never stop watching your videos! I would prefer the one without the fire steel attached the the holster because if I ever wanted to carry the knife on my belt I would want the fire steel to be separate for when I would actually need it. Love the channel man! Keep it up!
It all depends on what, when and where I am using the knife if I want the attached firesteel. Personally, I think that Joker Nessmuk S is a gorgeous knife and the leather sheath without the steel is nice all around carry! Thanks for all of your videos Aaron!
I have the firesteel loop on a few sheaths but prefer it without. Joker knives have something about them that grabs your attention and also are a great value!
Picked up the Joker Lynx after one of your recent videos, and liked it so much I added the Nomad and the scandi Ember to my collection. Fantastic knives. Thanks for introducing me to this brand!
What a beautiful knife! I love the idea of having a fire stick available however my husband would rather not have one. We are impressed with the quality and versatility of the knife. Would love to add to our collection! Thanks for the opportunity!!
I definitely prefer to have the fire steel loop on the sheath. It’s is just so convenient and if you don’t feel like carrying the steel for some reason you can just take it out. It’s all about convenience and options. Thanks for all the great videos I always look forward to seeing them!
Aaron, you got me hooked on Joker knives. I got the ember in k720. It's really nice. Haven't had a chance to really put it to the test but it is really nice. I continually peruse amazon for what's available. I'll have more before too much longer.
Nice knives. Have you tried any of the Helle knives ? Several of theirs I would like to own. Drooling over the Harding these days. Very nice traditional knife.
Another great video on Joker knives. I generally carry the fire steel in my pack and not on the sheath but I do have to admit I do like the joker setup with the matching handle scales.
There's something beautiful about the Joker handles and leather sheaths. I don't have any sheaths with a fire steel on it, but as long as it doesn't fall out easy I dig it.
Really enjoy watching all your test videos, I have definitely enjoyed all the knives I’ve purchased from your reviews! I prefer the fire steel loop on my sheath keeps me from digging around in my pack for it
Good morning. Awesome review! I prefer to keep my fire steal off the knife. That’s just one more thing to get caught on a belt, backpack strap, gear that I’m carrying, etc. and can get knocked loose. I like to keep it in a pocket and go. Have a great day!
So I've been starting to look at what the different grinds are good for, and the Saber seems like it's the Jack of All Trades grind. Like if you knew you might be in a survival situation, it would be the best option, but if you knew you were heading into the woods, then a Scandi would be the better option.
I do love having a fire steel with my Knife, but do find the having a sharpening stone on it to be more useful as it gets used far more often as I have better and quicker fire starting options in my EDC and bush craft kit.
Gideon, can you do a video on sharpening the Joker Nomad - only sharpened Scandi grinds previously so wondering how hard it is and what tool/s might be needed. Many thanks.
Hi Aaron, Im late to the party, but this video did answer my questions except for one. What type of steel do you find allows the scandi grind to hold its edge the longest?
Are we talking of every steel around? In which case CPM 3V hold a great edge on my Reiff Knife Scandi F4. I have a review on it. I would argue for Scandi Knives steals that are a little tougher, so that the edges don’t chip right away. Stuff in the Sandvik realm as well as 80crv20 have always held up well for me.
I definitely see the benefit of having a spot on the sheath for firesteel but unless it's extremely streamlined, I'd prefer to keep it in a pack or in a belt pocket.
Totally agree with your rewiew. Man, love the watch.. Which brand is? This is my favorite channel outside of Spain. Love one day having a house in Oregon. Thanks 4 your work, love the channel
I am a big fan of redundancy lol so I used both. I like to have my fire steel on my blade for convenience. And I keep another in my pouch in my bag backpack.
You have helped me decide to get one. I’ve already been looking at the Joker line of knives and especially the three you went over. I think the ember is the way I’ll go. I won’t be using it for cooking so much as more of a EDC . Thanks
I prefer a fire steel on my knife sheath. It's just easier than digging into my pack to dig it out when I need to light the fire. Scandi grind is my favorite for woods use, and a good convex for general use. I bought the Garberg in the leather sheath, but I threw my Kansbol in it, and put the Garberg in a custom leather sheath. I don't mind the Garberg's leather flap over sheath, but I do prefer a regular more traditional style sheath, with a fire steel loop attached. These Jokers look awesome, I've always wondered about them ever since I saw them a few years ago on Amazon. Thanks for the reviews of them.
Love the Skinner. I do all the skinning for us. The handle would not slip when wet with blood. As for a fire steel I have no preference I carry several.
Are the sheaths interchangeable on those Joker knives? I would like the Nessmuk with the fire steel loop, but can't find one so I am wondering if you can buy the Ember with matching fire steel and use that sheath with the Nessmuk knife as well.
Hi ! Love the nessmuck! I don't really like having the fire steel on the belt sheath. As I found that it's always catching on branches or my backpack. I have them in a special compartments in my bag. Also as I live in a country where forest are highly flammable i avoid showing firesteels or other lighters as much as possible. I dream of such a knife !
Love your channel and subscribed! I just ordered my first knife yesterday based on your review of the Ruike P801. I'll be binge watching your videos to get more awesome suggestions. I don't have any sheaths yet, but I think I would prefer to have a fire steel holder when I get one. Thank you for the great content!
The preference that I have always liked with my knife setup is without the ferro rod my fire starting system is kept elsewhere in my pack. Awesome review on those outstanding and beautiful knives keep up brother!
I keep my steels in various places yet like my sheath to keep as unobtrusive as possible. They tend to get in the way enough without a steel hanging off the side.
I don't necessarily need the ferrorod attached to the sheath, but I don't mind it either. I'd probably prefer a honing rod in that place, but again, it depends on my overall loadout. Most commercial sheaths don't have such a loop in the first place, so it's sadly not always an option.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! I generally prefer a sheath without a built-in firesteel attachment, just because I tend to store them separately, but this isn't a hard rule. :)
Thanks. I needed that. An explanation about the various grinds and what tasks they lend themselves best to. Mostly the Scandi grind which I have been interested in for quite some time. 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I would Much rather have the fire steel on the sheath. With it being connected it's much less likely to be forgotten or misplaced. Keep up the Awesome work!!. God Bless you and yours!. Amen.
I really enjoy having the firesteel loop. Instead of having to dig around in my bag or pockets looking for my firesteel its right on my sheath. Very convenient.
I have two mora knives and still waiting for the other two to arrive. The first I purchased was the companion stainless steel. I just discovered that the last inch of the blade is magnetic 🧲 nobody has ever mentioned this and it’s not advertised and I’m wondering if it’s just a freak oddity with my example. Any else discovered this?
The GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED! Evilxxrage is our lucky random winner. Thank you all for participating and for your support! -Aaron
Congrats Evilxxrage!
Thanks a lot for choosing me I really love this channel!
So i didn't win? Lol
Congrats on your win. It always awesome see nomatter who wins.
Congratulations
Scandi Grind: Woodworking mainly (Super sharp edge can be used for utility tasks, like draw cutting leather)
Full Flat Grind: Foodprep or general light and medium use (Great grind for small and medium size general use knives)
Saber Flat Grind: General hard use (Ideal for choppers, for spliting wood or any hard use knife)
Convex: Hunting-Field dressing/skinning (The raised cheeks, allow the blade, to glide on bones so that the edge doesn't hit them, also provides more edge stability, which is essential for these kind of jobs)
Hollow Grind: General light use
So a scandi won't cut through a tomato? Doesn't a scandi do everything a flat blade does plus more?
I bought the Nordico by Joker about a year a half ago (stainless version) and I am a huge fan.
I don't have one yet, but the many positive reviews I'm hearing make me want to change that.
Hwy Aaron, could you carry a companion blade for food prep?
So I actually like having my fire steel on a lanyard, either around my next or looped around a belt loop and in my pocket. What I really like on the sheath is a honing rod, either steel or ceramic, so I have a knife and a way to keep it sharp
A sheath is a terrible place to store a fire starter.. always keep 1 in your pocket and 1 in your pack.. I have had too many of these fire starters fall out of the sheath compartments.. most people just like the way it looks, function be damned
I have a rod in a zippered compartment in my baccy pouch and another in a hardcase wallet, I keep meaning to drill some for use on my bootlaces but never get to doing it.
I like having a firesteel loop on my sheath. It’s always there when you need it and if you happen to carry a ferro rod in a bag or pack, nothing wrong with having a backup.
I absolutely love having the firesteel loop on my sheaths!!!!it just makes life so much easier while out in the bush!!!! And making a fire that much easier to!!! Love the channel brother and thank you for the gaw!!!
I worry about losing a firesteel if it’s riding on the sheath, and not noticing, so I prefer somewhere more secure like a sealed pocket on pants or pack.
Joker makes a really beautiful knife, considering the price points . I think for Bushcrafting these are the best deals on the market. The fit an finish is on par with some big name brands maybe even better then some.
14C28N is a great steel choice and has me looking at their Ember with curly birch handles.
Da forgiatore e utilizzatore di coltelli, posso dire che sono fra i peggiori sul mercato. Impugnatura liscia e senza guardia sono pericolosi se usati con le mani bagnate.
I have just started to get into bushcraft skills after I found this wonderful hobby of hiking through this channel this last summer. Learning how much fun hiking with my kids and learning about new items to get or not get through the videos on this channel has actually saved my life in more ways that one. My heath most importantly!
If I win this giveaway or not I will never stop watching your videos! I would prefer the one without the fire steel attached the the holster because if I ever wanted to carry the knife on my belt I would want the fire steel to be separate for when I would actually need it. Love the channel man! Keep it up!
It all depends on what, when and where I am using the knife if I want the attached firesteel. Personally, I think that Joker Nessmuk S is a gorgeous knife and the leather sheath without the steel is nice all around carry! Thanks for all of your videos Aaron!
I definitely like my fire steel separately. I love the Nessmuck. The blade shape and grind are perfect for bushcraft.
I like having the fire steel on the sheath, especially for trips where you don't expect to need a fire.
I have the firesteel loop on a few sheaths but prefer it without. Joker knives have something about them that grabs your attention and also are a great value!
I love fire steel holder....you know at all times where you fire steel should be....great video....👍👍👍🏴🏴🏴
I like having the fero rod attached to the sheath. It's not a must, but it makes life easier in my opinion.
I like having the fire rod on the side you never know when you might need it. I really like the matching handles
I like the firesteel loop on the sheath. One stop one shop.
Picked up the Joker Lynx after one of your recent videos, and liked it so much I added the Nomad and the scandi Ember to my collection. Fantastic knives. Thanks for introducing me to this brand!
Unfortunately, his glowing reviews, along with their obvious beauty, have got me itching to buy several, lol. They look like fine tools.
Hi, I have 2 joker knives, one with and one with-out the fire steel and I think to prefear the fire steel on the sheath for going out.
Awesome review of these awesome spanish knives, i think i‘m gonna get that Nessmuk being one of the best in his categorie!👌🏽🎉👊🏽
I feel that the fire steel on the sheath makes it convenient as well as easy to carry and access
Yes I prefer to have the Firesteel. Definitely the way to go in my opinion. Thanks for the Opportunity to win.
Love them with the fire steel lope, it gives the sheath a real pop to it.
Love Joker knives and think it looks great having the matching fire steel with your knife.
Just purchased a b.o.b. love it. I was going to get a joker love the look of this blade as well. Keep on plugging I enjoy your stuff keep it coming
What a beautiful knife! I love the idea of having a fire stick available however my husband would rather not have one. We are impressed with the quality and versatility of the knife. Would love to add to our collection! Thanks for the opportunity!!
I usually prefer sheaths simpler, without attachments and have extra gear distributed in my pockets. Great knifes. Thanks, and cheers!
I definitely prefer to have the fire steel loop on the sheath. It’s is just so convenient and if you don’t feel like carrying the steel for some reason you can just take it out. It’s all about convenience and options. Thanks for all the great videos I always look forward to seeing them!
Aaron, you got me hooked on Joker knives. I got the ember in k720. It's really nice. Haven't had a chance to really put it to the test but it is really nice. I continually peruse amazon for what's available. I'll have more before too much longer.
Love Joker knifes.
I like the idea of having a fire steel on the sheath as a back up. Great video. Beautiful knives.
I love a firesteel attached to the sheath, always ready when you need it! 👍
Nice knives. Have you tried any of the Helle knives ? Several of theirs I would like to own. Drooling over the Harding these days. Very nice traditional knife.
I make it a habit of carrying 2 or 3 in different locations. Either on my person or in my pack. Great video. Keep them coming
I've never had a sheath with a firesteal loop. I'd love to give it a try though!
Another great video on Joker knives. I generally carry the fire steel in my pack and not on the sheath but I do have to admit I do like the joker setup with the matching handle scales.
There's something beautiful about the Joker handles and leather sheaths. I don't have any sheaths with a fire steel on it, but as long as it doesn't fall out easy I dig it.
Good video. I like the option of having a fire steel on the sheath. Thanks for doing videos with affordable options.
Really enjoy watching all your test videos, I have definitely enjoyed all the knives I’ve purchased from your reviews! I prefer the fire steel loop on my sheath keeps me from digging around in my pack for it
Good morning. Awesome review! I prefer to keep my fire steal off the knife. That’s just one more thing to get caught on a belt, backpack strap, gear that I’m carrying, etc. and can get knocked loose. I like to keep it in a pocket and go. Have a great day!
Thanks for you video reviews. I just bought 3 of the Joker knives to add to my collection.
I like having the fire steel on the sheath. Nice to have it easily accessible and doesn't get in the way on the sheath.
These seem to be great knives, but do the wood handles need to be maintained in any way?
They are treated when they arrive but you can look into ways to take care of them.
My only fixed blade knives are Mora...I tend to beat them up pretty good.
How awesome is that red micarta on the Campero? :D
Pretty awesome 😎
I don't like a fire steel on my knife, I keep a small pouch for fire making with me. Love your channel.
I would prefer the fire steel attached to the sheath as it ism
convenient to get to, quick access vs searching. Great, infomative video!!
Luv the fire steel loop option. I have been looking at the Ember for a bit.
So I've been starting to look at what the different grinds are good for, and the Saber seems like it's the Jack of All Trades grind. Like if you knew you might be in a survival situation, it would be the best option, but if you knew you were heading into the woods, then a Scandi would be the better option.
Scandi grinds are very prefered to me on almost all knives. If you need to chop or split wood, i use a axe
I do love having a fire steel with my Knife, but do find the having a sharpening stone on it to be more useful as it gets used far more often as I have better and quicker fire starting options in my EDC and bush craft kit.
Gideon, can you do a video on sharpening the Joker Nomad - only sharpened Scandi grinds previously so wondering how hard it is and what tool/s might be needed. Many thanks.
I would definitely dig these knives for some bushcrafting. I love your videos man. Very informative on what to buy
Thanks for the GAW Aaron and Joker. I prefer the rod separate from the sheath. I mean it on if it has it but rather carry in a more simple way each.😊👍
Hi Aaron,
Im late to the party, but this video did answer my questions except for one.
What type of steel do you find allows the scandi grind to hold its edge the longest?
Are we talking of every steel around? In which case CPM 3V hold a great edge on my Reiff Knife Scandi F4. I have a review on it. I would argue for Scandi Knives steals that are a little tougher, so that the edges don’t chip right away. Stuff in the Sandvik realm as well as 80crv20 have always held up well for me.
@@gideonstactical Thank you brother. I really appreciate it. Love your videos, keep up the great work.
I'm impressed with this review! I don't have any sheaths with a firesteel but it seems like a good idea and looks really nice!
I like the fire steel option added. Just gives another critical survival item as an add on.
I definitely see the benefit of having a spot on the sheath for firesteel but unless it's extremely streamlined, I'd prefer to keep it in a pack or in a belt pocket.
Totally agree with your rewiew. Man, love the watch.. Which brand is? This is my favorite channel outside of Spain. Love one day having a house in Oregon. Thanks 4 your work, love the channel
I like having a firesteel loop on my knives. it's always with your knife, so you never forget it. And it doesn't take up much room.
I prefer the fire steel attached to the sheath, but also a larger one in a fire kit. Beautiful knife.
I am a big fan of redundancy lol so I used both. I like to have my fire steel on my blade for convenience. And I keep another in my pouch in my bag backpack.
Right on!👍
I do like having a firesteel attached to the sheath as long as it's on the smaller side and secure. When they get long, they tend to snag on brush.
I like the clean design without fire steel loop :) Awesome knives!
love the Nessmuk, and yes a firesteel loop is a added bonus. Would be awesome to win that combo.
Good video. I like the coverage of the grinds. Nice looking knives. I do like a fire steel lop on the sheath. You have two critical items on you.
Love having a firesteel loop on the sheath
You have helped me decide to get one. I’ve already been looking at the Joker line of knives and especially the three you went over. I think the ember is the way I’ll go. I won’t be using it for cooking so much as more of a EDC . Thanks
I prefer a fire steel on my knife sheath. It's just easier than digging into my pack to dig it out when I need to light the fire.
Scandi grind is my favorite for woods use, and a good convex for general use. I bought the Garberg in the leather sheath, but I threw my Kansbol in it, and put the Garberg in a custom leather sheath. I don't mind the Garberg's leather flap over sheath, but I do prefer a regular more traditional style sheath, with a fire steel loop attached.
These Jokers look awesome, I've always wondered about them ever since I saw them a few years ago on Amazon. Thanks for the reviews of them.
Love the Skinner. I do all the skinning for us. The handle would not slip when wet with blood. As for a fire steel I have no preference I carry several.
I usually use thicker firesteels, the loops seldom accommodate them. But I find it handy to have a steel on the knife.
between the nordic and the ember which one has the longer feeling handle....for those with larger hands?
Love the Nessmuk with or without the fire steel attachment. Not a deal breaker as fire steel is easy to carry in any configuration.
Are the sheaths interchangeable on those Joker knives? I would like the Nessmuk with the fire steel loop, but can't find one so I am wondering if you can buy the Ember with matching fire steel and use that sheath with the Nessmuk knife as well.
A firesteel holder on a sheath is always a plus but it is a backup to my trusty fire kit.
Hi ! Love the nessmuck!
I don't really like having the fire steel on the belt sheath. As I found that it's always catching on branches or my backpack. I have them in a special compartments in my bag. Also as I live in a country where forest are highly flammable i avoid showing firesteels or other lighters as much as possible. I dream of such a knife !
I build most of my sheaths with a rod loop. I always add shock cord just in case. loving the joker vids by the way.
Love your channel and subscribed!
I just ordered my first knife yesterday based on your review of the Ruike P801.
I'll be binge watching your videos to get more awesome suggestions.
I don't have any sheaths yet, but I think I would prefer to have a fire steel holder when I get one.
Thank you for the great content!
Great little video, and fantastic giveaway, Aaron! Good luck to all who entered!
The preference that I have always liked with my knife setup is without the ferro rod my fire starting system is kept elsewhere in my pack. Awesome review on those outstanding and beautiful knives keep up brother!
I keep my steels in various places yet like my sheath to keep as unobtrusive as possible. They tend to get in the way enough without a steel hanging off the side.
I don't necessarily need the ferrorod attached to the sheath, but I don't mind it either. I'd probably prefer a honing rod in that place, but again, it depends on my overall loadout. Most commercial sheaths don't have such a loop in the first place, so it's sadly not always an option.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! I generally prefer a sheath without a built-in firesteel attachment, just because I tend to store them separately, but this isn't a hard rule. :)
Please do some Muela knifes. Also made in Spain, long tradition of making knifes. Good luck, and god bless :-)
I like the fire steel attached to the sheath
I like that Fire steel option, Especially for camping.
I like having the fire steel with the sheath. Its just right there for emergencies and quick use.
Thanks. I needed that. An explanation about the various grinds and what tasks they lend themselves best to. Mostly the Scandi grind which I have been interested in for quite some time. 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I really like the fire steel option!
Lionsteel Knives are top quality Spanish performers at a value price. This makes them top tier knives. I have several of them.
I would Much rather have the fire steel on the sheath. With it being connected it's much less likely to be forgotten or misplaced. Keep up the Awesome work!!. God Bless you and yours!. Amen.
I really enjoy having the firesteel loop. Instead of having to dig around in my bag or pockets looking for my firesteel its right on my sheath. Very convenient.
I like having a fire steel but I don’t have a preference about whether it’s on my sheathe or not
I personally like the firesteel on the leather sheath with matching material to the knife handle
Having a fire steel attached is convenient for sure. Always carry a backup to steel too!
Fire steel is in my fire kit have not yet purchased a knife with option to add fire steel loop on the sheath.
I have two mora knives and still waiting for the other two to arrive. The first I purchased was the companion stainless steel. I just discovered that the last inch of the blade is magnetic 🧲 nobody has ever mentioned this and it’s not advertised and I’m wondering if it’s just a freak oddity with my example. Any else discovered this?
3:38 what knife is that?
Thanks for GAW!! I prefer "not" on the attached firesteel. I enjoy your Channel. God Bless!