The blade angle on the Selvans reminds me of the original Cold Steel 4Max. High saber grind with a secondary V grind. The handle is great for reaffirming your grip. It’s a much longer handle than you’d expect but if you use it for chopping and also fine work you’ll appreciate the handle.
Come hai potuto notare è un coltello multi ruolo davvero forte in ogni situazione .. non stanca in mano e il suo manico in forprene è davvero comodo ottimo grip ..
How do you find this handle design compared to the one on the Ontos? The KS has the same handle as this and when my pinky finger rests on the hook at the back it transfer heaps of vibration and ends up feeling very uncomfortable. I don't know if I'm just being soft but I'm a mechanic so I would expect my hands to be a bit tougher than average.... but maybe not hahaha
Ok, good questions. Firstly, I've never had a problem with the ONTOS and this being one of my very first acquisitions of their knives, I loved that handle at first grip LOL. I have most only cut down green trees (menace weed species in Australia) or stuff on our own properties. Some seriously hard dead eucalyptus wood as well, but generally green with the ONTOS. I don't have a bad word to say about it although i did cut myself on those spine serrations many moons ago until i got used to knowing that the spine can cut LOL (I painted them a sort of fluro orange to draw my attention in the early days and remnants of that can be seen in all the videos of this knife). Now as to the Selvans Expeditions (the grip is of course the same as the regular Selvans and as you state their KS), I didn't have any problems with my little finger. I haven't done the summary yet because there is another video coming which will show more stuff with this knife and also present the summary of what I like and don't like, or rather what I believe can be done with such a blade. As a mechanic I'm sure you have pretty strong hands due to the nature of your work. Maybe because of the geometry of the knife in combination with your grip and also way you were smacking it against and also what your were smacking it into caused the issue. it's hard to say without me seeing you actually using it. As you know i never use gloves (unless in the snow) and that way i can get a feel for the comfort level. You can see that I actually chopped down the upper guard of my Fulcrum S because I found it more comfortable like this- but this is rare for me to modify a knife like this. BTW I'm using those climbing training rings all the time to keep the hands strong, plus chin ups etc. Generally we can be weaker with out little fingers if not specifically training them. See the grip exercise videos I've posted.
@@BushCampingTools well I just grabbed the last one Lamnia had on their site, just had to when the 15% discount promo came through for all ER knives haha, I will say I won't regret and I have had my eye on either the ontos or selvans since your ontos video. Have you ever thought of trying out a trc apocolypse? I bought one in 2020 after breaking and dislocating my neck, sort of a spoil myself gift haha, but still getting my fitness back so haven't actually tried it out in the bush yet. I remember you doing a review on trc's k1 years ago and I fell in love with their quality from that video and have been dying to try out their product
@@andrewpedersen5071 Hi there, wow hope you get fully recovered. Man, that was a long time ago that TRC review! No I haven't got anymore of his knives, although I do like them. He makes great products and to think he started off basically "in a garage"
Fulcrum bayonet. The reason is it is lighter, can cut hardened wire (easily barbed etc of that diameter and bigger diameters if not too hard- ok fencing wire a bit too thick maybe ?) with the sheath, it has it own sharpening plate, no excuse not to be able to keep it sharp. Strong enough for urban tasks/ levering etc. and not too big. That's in an urban environment. Going bush could be a different situation, might be better with the Selvans? as it would be better for hunting if possible. ie if one could survive like this. Although trust me, I could dress something with it (the Fulcrum) if I had to. Let's hope no one has to make this a reality.
@@BushCampingTools Evo 8 😁 old times I used to participate in rallies. As for your fulcrum video, I've watched it about 10 times. I like the knife very much. And thanks to your help I know what to buy.
Hi thanks for watching. Firstly, this is a dead elm tree on my property. It has been dead for like, I don't know, maybe almost 3 years almost. The other larger trees (the left and behind it - you can see at 0:04 in the video) there are also dead as a result of Dutch Elm disease unfortunately beyond my control. In reality they will all need to be cut down with a chainsaw properly so they will not crash into some buildings down the hill. I've never chopped down any living or healthy trees for making any videos and for any that have been included in videos here, would be on various properties I own or have legal access to around the globe.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions here, I welcome yours. But let's expand on this subject if we can as it comes up once in a while. Please tell me though how one could manufacture this same knife to be able to sell it at retail cost of 180 dollars (US) if you are from the US? (or Canada or Australia) by American workers getting paid a decent wage, after importing the N690 from Austria and how American workers would also stitch together the same sheath using the same Made in Italy or Made in the USA plastic buckles etc and using genuine Dupont high denier Cordura (not a substitute-no cheating here) buckles and other accessories all for 180 USD retail (including shipping to all of your distributors etc country wide and if a big enough company, globally) and make a profit? That would mean this could be made for less than 30 USD max (absolute maximum) in order to take into account handling charges, advertising etc. I think in reality, a product such as this (with the same materials) can not be made without significant investment in serious machinery and workforce. That's why there are many manufacturers in the USA who make everything themselves with genuine USA made materials and their products are priced in a accordance with those manufacturing requirements and not for 180 dollars. That's just my opinion of course based upon working in the USA corporate world for 3 years with a a manufacturing division in the UK, so learnt a lot about importing products and manufacturing costs. Finally I would add that one thing I like about N690 has nothing to do with knives but has all to do with how the steel is manufactured from remelt scrap. Good for the environment.
@@augustus63 I have bought Lion steel knives over the years, in fact I bought an M7 very very shortly after they were released and of course love it. I don't know that I would say it was an inexpensive knife though but more on this subject soon. I won't disagree with you, Lion Steel make great products.
Awesome
Looking forward to part II
Thanks for share . Great video
Very good quality knife's from extrema ratio.
Saludos Amigo
Just read your blog. Awesome info there! I learned a lot. Thank you for taking the time to share the knowledge.
Many thanks!
The blade angle on the Selvans reminds me of the original Cold Steel 4Max. High saber grind with a secondary V grind. The handle is great for reaffirming your grip. It’s a much longer handle than you’d expect but if you use it for chopping and also fine work you’ll appreciate the handle.
Many people like the handle.
Good looking knife & sheath system! Job well done with the testing 👏🏼
Thanks mate! Many thanks. Yes the sheath is very well thought out.
@@BushCampingTools 👍🏼👍🏼😎
Very interesting indeed!
Thanks!
I want! 🤩
Come hai potuto notare è un coltello multi ruolo davvero forte in ogni situazione .. non stanca in mano e il suo manico in forprene è davvero comodo ottimo grip ..
You are exactly correct for sure! Thanks for watching!
Hello! Can I ask you if you found any differences between the classic and the expedition?
Hi I don't own the classic one but I have written about it briefly in my latest blog. Check it out.
@@BushCampingTools I beg your pardon I have confused in past videos, I had seen the ontos and I had exchanged it with the selvans. 🙏🖐️
I thought the only difference was the extra survival items added
How do you find this handle design compared to the one on the Ontos? The KS has the same handle as this and when my pinky finger rests on the hook at the back it transfer heaps of vibration and ends up feeling very uncomfortable. I don't know if I'm just being soft but I'm a mechanic so I would expect my hands to be a bit tougher than average.... but maybe not hahaha
Ok, good questions. Firstly, I've never had a problem with the ONTOS and this being one of my very first acquisitions of their knives, I loved that handle at first grip LOL. I have most only cut down green trees (menace weed species in Australia) or stuff on our own properties. Some seriously hard dead eucalyptus wood as well, but generally green with the ONTOS. I don't have a bad word to say about it although i did cut myself on those spine serrations many moons ago until i got used to knowing that the spine can cut LOL (I painted them a sort of fluro orange to draw my attention in the early days and remnants of that can be seen in all the videos of this knife).
Now as to the Selvans Expeditions (the grip is of course the same as the regular Selvans and as you state their KS), I didn't have any problems with my little finger. I haven't done the summary yet because there is another video coming which will show more stuff with this knife and also present the summary of what I like and don't like, or rather what I believe can be done with such a blade. As a mechanic I'm sure you have pretty strong hands due to the nature of your work. Maybe because of the geometry of the knife in combination with your grip and also way you were smacking it against and also what your were smacking it into caused the issue. it's hard to say without me seeing you actually using it. As you know i never use gloves (unless in the snow) and that way i can get a feel for the comfort level. You can see that I actually chopped down the upper guard of my Fulcrum S because I found it more comfortable like this- but this is rare for me to modify a knife like this.
BTW I'm using those climbing training rings all the time to keep the hands strong, plus chin ups etc. Generally we can be weaker with out little fingers if not specifically training them. See the grip exercise videos I've posted.
@@BushCampingTools Ahhhh... Orange paint. Now I understand the suntan!
@@BushCampingTools well I just grabbed the last one Lamnia had on their site, just had to when the 15% discount promo came through for all ER knives haha, I will say I won't regret and I have had my eye on either the ontos or selvans since your ontos video.
Have you ever thought of trying out a trc apocolypse?
I bought one in 2020 after breaking and dislocating my neck, sort of a spoil myself gift haha, but still getting my fitness back so haven't actually tried it out in the bush yet.
I remember you doing a review on trc's k1 years ago and I fell in love with their quality from that video and have been dying to try out their product
@@andrewpedersen5071 Hi there, wow hope you get fully recovered. Man, that was a long time ago that TRC review! No I haven't got anymore of his knives, although I do like them. He makes great products and to think he started off basically "in a garage"
As a survival knife in wartime conditions, would you choose selwans or fulcrum bayonet?
Fulcrum bayonet. The reason is it is lighter, can cut hardened wire (easily barbed etc of that diameter and bigger diameters if not too hard- ok fencing wire a bit too thick maybe ?) with the sheath, it has it own sharpening plate, no excuse not to be able to keep it sharp. Strong enough for urban tasks/ levering etc. and not too big. That's in an urban environment. Going bush could be a different situation, might be better with the Selvans? as it would be better for hunting if possible. ie if one could survive like this. Although trust me, I could dress something with it (the Fulcrum) if I had to. Let's hope no one has to make this a reality.
I hope so too. Thank you for your answer. You cleared my doubts buy fulcrum.
@@jacekvodka2409 Watch my Fulcrum videos about my solo hiking etc. You will see how good it is in the serious wilderness.
@@jacekvodka2409 BTW is that a subaru or an EVO I see?
@@BushCampingTools Evo 8 😁 old times I used to participate in rallies. As for your fulcrum video, I've watched it about 10 times. I like the knife very much. And thanks to your help I know what to buy.
Man, please never chop on living trees - an honest bushcrafters rule. Respect for nature is an integral part of this hobby.
Hi thanks for watching. Firstly, this is a dead elm tree on my property. It has been dead for like, I don't know, maybe almost 3 years almost. The other larger trees (the left and behind it - you can see at 0:04 in the video) there are also dead as a result of Dutch Elm disease unfortunately beyond my control. In reality they will all need to be cut down with a chainsaw properly so they will not crash into some buildings down the hill. I've never chopped down any living or healthy trees for making any videos and for any that have been included in videos here, would be on various properties I own or have legal access to around the globe.
@@BushCampingTools Thank you for the answer. I'm sorry that I read the situation wrong and accused you. Blessings brother!
@@mellow6226 No problems man! I also don't like it it when i see someone who is cutting down a tree just for the heck of it.
Cheap steel, cheap handle material, grandma's slipper sheath... This knife is worth $180 at best.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions here, I welcome yours. But let's expand on this subject if we can as it comes up once in a while.
Please tell me though how one could manufacture this same knife to be able to sell it at retail cost of 180 dollars (US) if you are from the US? (or Canada or Australia) by American workers getting paid a decent wage, after importing the N690 from Austria and how American workers would also stitch together the same sheath using the same Made in Italy or Made in the USA plastic buckles etc and using genuine Dupont high denier Cordura (not a substitute-no cheating here) buckles and other accessories all for 180 USD retail (including shipping to all of your distributors etc country wide and if a big enough company, globally) and make a profit?
That would mean this could be made for less than 30 USD max (absolute maximum) in order to take into account handling charges, advertising etc. I think in reality, a product such as this (with the same materials) can not be made without significant investment in serious machinery and workforce. That's why there are many manufacturers in the USA who make everything themselves with genuine USA made materials and their products are priced in a accordance with those manufacturing requirements and not for 180 dollars. That's just my opinion of course based upon working in the USA corporate world for 3 years with a a manufacturing division in the UK, so learnt a lot about importing products and manufacturing costs.
Finally I would add that one thing I like about N690 has nothing to do with knives but has all to do with how the steel is manufactured from remelt scrap. Good for the environment.
@@BushCampingTools Look at lionsteel knives. Industrial, made in Italy like E.R., better materials and less expensive than E.R.
So yes, it's possible.
@@augustus63 I have bought Lion steel knives over the years, in fact I bought an M7 very very shortly after they were released and of course love it. I don't know that I would say it was an inexpensive knife though but more on this subject soon. I won't disagree with you, Lion Steel make great products.