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Practical Knife Reviews
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Welcome to our channel, where siblings Henry (Ebola researcher, immunobiologist, and amateur knife maker) and Lara (recent college graduate with an eye for aesthetics) review knives, both vintage and modern production. We give you the perspectives of someone who knows knives inside and out, and someone who has used knives but frankly knows very little about them other than how they look and how they feel.
Going forward we will be looking both vintage and current production knives, both folding and fixed blades, both factory made and handmade. Thank you for joining us!
Feel free to leave comments under the videos, they are much appreciated!
Going forward we will be looking both vintage and current production knives, both folding and fixed blades, both factory made and handmade. Thank you for joining us!
Feel free to leave comments under the videos, they are much appreciated!
Vintage Colonial Stockman Review
Today we're taking a look at a nice vintage stockman, made in the USA by Colonial. I DEFINITELY would love to find some more knives by Colonial!
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SOG Flash II (Discontinued) Review
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Today we're taking a look at a discontinued, but popular, knife from SOG. If you find one, should you pick it up? Watch the video to see if it's right for you!
Vintage Billhook: Family Heirloom
zhlédnutí 240Před 3 lety
This billhook was handmade by my great-great-grandfather, who lived from 1885-1943. I hope you enjoy!
Marbles White Smooth Bone Work Knife (MR579) Review
zhlédnutí 1,7KPřed 3 lety
Today we're looking at a nice Sodbuster Jr. style work knife from Marbles! Yes, the quality is not as good as Case, but at this price the knife is a no brainer. $8, seriously, it's totally worth it! www.smkw.com/marbles-white-smooth-bone-work-knife-mr579
Schrade SCHF51M Frontier Fixed Blade Re-Review
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 3 lety
We're taking another (shorter) look at the Schrade SCHF51M, the 1/4" thick chunk of 1095 that you can pick up for $50. Some good, some bad, be sure to see all of it! SMKW currently is out of stock of the version with the micarta handle, which is what we're reviewing here: www.smkw.com/schrade-5-h-carbon-micarta-hdl-f-tan-3 They do currently have in stock, however, the version with the TPE handl...
Vintage Camillus Scout Knife Review
zhlédnutí 989Před 3 lety
Here we take a look at a great old Camillus Scout knife. If you know what time period this was made, or what the model number was, let me know in the comments!
Rough Ryder Red Pick Bone Congress (RR1686)
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Today we're looking at a cute little $10 Congress knife from Rough Ryder. This is actually one of my mom's favorite knives, and I quite like it as well! Currently it's not on SMKW's website, I do not know why or if they're planning on getting another shipment or not, but below is where the knife WAS located: www.smkw.com/rough-ryder-red-pick-bone-congress
Boning Knife for Bushcraft??? Old Hickory Boning Knife Review
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Does a boning knife designed for the kitchen perform in the outdoors? Watch and find out! Here we're looking at the Old Hickory boning knife with walnut handles and 1095 carbon steel blade. You can pick this up for a whopping $10 from SMKW: www.smkw.com/old-hickory-6-boning-knife Or, you can get it like I did as a part of the 5 piece Old Hickory Set for $50! www.smkw.com/old-hickory-5pc-cutlery...
Jowica Ireland Hobo Knife Review
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Here we're taking a look at a vintage Jowica Hobo Knife from Ireland I got relatively recently. Let me know what you think of it in the comments below, and let me know if you have any Jowica knives yourself!
Is the Marbles Lockback a Decent Alternative to the Buck 422 Bucklite?
zhlédnutí 647Před 3 lety
Just a comparison video here. For a full review of the Bucklite, see the video we previously posted on it. Two configurations of the Marbles are available: www.smkw.com/marbles-brushy-mtn-survival-set-orange www.smkw.com/marbles-brushy-mountain-survivalist-set-black
Marbles Hunter's Axe (MR703) Review
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A pretty decent small axe! Really great for splitting wood, adequate though not ideal for felling wood. Grain alignment was not ideal on this, requiring an epoxy repair and a homemade leather collar. Also, didn't come with a sheath, so I had to make do with a homemade upholstery leather sheath. Nonetheless, despite it's drawbacks, I am quite fond of this axe, and for $23 from SMKW (or a paltry ...
Rough Ryder Brown Jigged Bone Peanut (RR110) Review
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 3 lety
$10 for a cute little peanut with attractive brown jigged bone handles? Don't mind if I do! Mom likes it too. Basically exactly what you'd expect from Rough Ryder (Rider). You can pick it up for $9.99 (when in stock) at SMKW. www.smkw.com/rough-rider-peanut-with-brown-jigged-bone-handle-a89bd5808c523aff79ff2f0b45377b00
SOG Aegis FL Review
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A SOG framelock...for $10??? No, it's not too good to be true, you can get the SOG Aegis FL in a clamshell pack from SMKW for $9.99. With a good heat treatment on an 8Cr13MoV blade and an all-steel construction, you won't find much better value for money on a hard-use knife. www.smkw.com/sog-aegis-framelock-clampack
Marttiini Condor Skinner Fixed Blade Knife Review
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An inexpensive, stainless steel skinning knife from Finland, what more is there to say? It's comfortable, a good performer, and at a great price. The steel won't hold an edge particularly long, but it's a nice design and will sharpen back up very quickly. At the time of posting, it's on sale at SMKW: www.smkw.com/marttiini-skinner-black-rubber-handle
Rough Ryder Copper Fish Knife (RR1597) Review
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Rough Ryder Copper Fish Knife (RR1597) Review
Sharp (Brand) Czechoslovakian Camp Knife Review
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Sharp (Brand) Czechoslovakian Camp Knife Review
Imperial Ireland "Deluxe" Camp Knife Review
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Imperial Ireland "Deluxe" Camp Knife Review
Cannon Brand Sailor's Knife Set Review
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Cannon Brand Sailor's Knife Set Review
"Amazon Jungle Survivor", AKA: Cold Steel Bushman Clone Review
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"Amazon Jungle Survivor", AKA: Cold Steel Bushman Clone Review
How To Center A Traditional Slipjoint Pocketknife Blade
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How To Center A Traditional Slipjoint Pocketknife Blade
Old Hickory 5 Piece Kitchen Knife Set Unboxing (Blooper at end!)
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Old Hickory 5 Piece Kitchen Knife Set Unboxing (Blooper at end!)
Rough Ryder (Rider) Blue Mule Small Toothpick RR2169 Review
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Rough Ryder (Rider) Blue Mule Small Toothpick RR2169 Review
Best Fixed Blade For It's Price??? Hultafors Craftsman Review
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Best Fixed Blade For It's Price??? Hultafors Craftsman Review
Vintage Marttiini Ilves (Lynx) Puukko Knives Review
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Vintage Marttiini Ilves (Lynx) Puukko Knives Review
Wobble is one thing. However, I always thought that fixing off center was basically open the knife and push the blade in the appropriate direction--safely. Banging on the blade--I think not......
It’s just fine
I wish someone would do a video on how to strip wire with the TL-29
What frustrates me about the Dr. Knife is R.R. doesn't have a Dr. Knife with a spear point blade and a spatula in one knife available. All knives with spatulas have a clip point or sheep's foot blade. Bearhead and reserve only .
The most usefull video i have seen about opinel review! I was trying to see what size wqs a good size to buy and thank to this video i know the number 8 is the perfect to buy one for me and one to my dad! Congratulations for your work and dedication on this video!
The last one is not a Stockman it's a moose RR 1198
Best IMO for EDC is the N°08 Garden. Handle long enough for a 4 finger grip, but more slender than the main series for pocketability. Spearpoint blade for draw cuts, rather than the clip point in the main series.
u all raised the price to 34 bucks yikes..
the wasp was a payed actor =D lol what a catch
Looks like a prefect neck knife to me.
The steel is not similar to the steel v. swiss army or spyderco uses, it is the steel they use on basic knives.
Best knife Cold Steel every produced and or cloned but they didn't have enough sense to produce it with a decent handle material and steel like AU8-10 or even S35VN steel. Sadly I bought expensive Grohmann knives.
Anyone try this. I have a bone case and it’s touching the liner. I know says no bone but it’s annoying and marking the blade
I’m with you on the vintage stuff, they just don’t make em like that anymore. Carbon steel vintage knives are my fav to collect, and use. I really like that you guys actually use your vintage knives. The first video I ever saw of yours, was when I bought an almost mint Camillus 23 large jack, and there you were, using that knife to do a review! A lot of collectors won’t use there stuff, and I’m guilty of that too an extent too. I tend to carry my rough Ryder/marbles knives cuz they’re made well, and don’t cost much. But when I do carry my vintage stuff, I mage sure to use it and not treat it as pocket jewelry. The model number on the Camillus is 99 I think.
.... thank you, thank you! ..... just fixed a favourite old knife that I had to peen to stop blade wobble. Its been slightly off centre since and now its perfectly in line down the middle :0)
Very helpful,thank you.
Excellent, thank you.
How did you patina it? Looks beautiful!
I have a Mora #1 and it feather sticks just great. It could be the piece of wood. I have 5 other Moras. Great value and high performance. 🎸🔪
Sharp review!
My friend these are the best knives ever. They were designed for people to finish and dial in to each individual, remember this is why you are not paying 200 or 400 dollars a set, in defense of Old Hickory.
When I bought my first Mora a #1/0 it came dangerously sharp right out of the box but I figured I'd give it a bit of help with a bit of stropping. My finest strop actually left small scratches on the blade I was using optical quality jewelers rouge (from an old Edmund Scientific reflector telescope kit I'd stolen from my dad)
If you put your camera on your right side you'll have better visibility
Ke no ke no ke para eso están los hachas,pero ke manía de kerer hacerlo todo con el cuchillo
This helps a lot. I have a boker that has an identical mechanism. Right now the only way to get the auxiliary blade out is to pry it up with a tool and I’m pretty sure it’s the alignment of the main blade. Probably gonna be stubborn to make it work but worth a shot
Of the carbon blades are oxidised, just strop them with a paste. I keep mine like that and it is kept shiny no problem
Your is blunt compared to how they come out the box, all mine are beyond razor sharp, only strop them with compound
Greetings from Czech Republic🖐️..try to buy fish folding knife..very nice choice of color and silver or gold coating knives..even with real silver or gold handle and real Czech garnet fish eyes..
I have the 2 bladed 4 inch jack version of this Colonial. Gotta say, for a budget knife from 50 years ago, it’s def a great edc. The carbon steel that the old Rhode Island cutleries (colonial, Providence cut co., Imperial) used was very good at holding an edge and extremely easy to get razor sharp. Because they were budget economy knifes , they used thinner blade stock to save money, and that gives you a very slicey blade. I was lucky enough to get mine for around $10, and it looks barely used. The walk n talk is great, and will make a great edc. Great video, love seeing these cool vintage blades.
You nailed the comment
That looks like the orange peeler from the mini champ
Some knife blades are off centre because the manufacturer uses the same blade for knives with a second small blade that fits in the other side.
Ponte bien Los pantalones means, man up!
A non serated flash2 has been my edc for a long time now. Great knife. I always carry some sort of traditional slipjoint too though.
How do you close the damn knife
Also you could probably baton it, I can speak from experience mine is tough. I have it setup with a boot knife sheath and I've used the curve tip like a pry bar many times pulling out nails and staples. Its even survived throwing attempts. Great knife, the black cat has good taste!
Okay so I have this exact knife but it says Kabar 1233 USA. Does that mean it predates 1966? Thanks
I have them all. No. 13 is the real deal, ready to go out of the box, like all of them. Be careful when use them, they will cut to the bone! I use no other knives, even if I have quite an extensive collection, because a simple Opinel folding carbon no. 8, will do the job for all tasks. Of course they are not designed for chopping or batoning so hold your horses here! The carbon will rust even if carefully cleaned and wiped so make sure you use it! I leave a thin layer of butter of cooking oil or animal grease on the blade, seems efficient. When bought, in France, there is a layer of synthetic oil for fine works(or however is called on your part of the world) on the blade, so if you wish to store for long time think doing the same. Easy to sharpen, I do it once a year. Hope it helps?!
1843 is the oldest ones I have seen
Good to see I'm not the only one.... the spey on my Stockman has the exact same issue. Definitely looks like it's warped to the left, & it contacts the liner when closed. I have to consciously bend the blade away from the liner while closing. Maybe some in the comments think your edge rubbing brass is a non-issue... I am not one of those.
If they get harder to open, you could do the opinel knock method.
Poor sharpening
I have one from the same place
Great video! I hope you cross 1,000 subs soon. I just got the marbles mr278 yesterday & i plan on making my own review of it soon.
Had anumber 8 carbon a great knife stayerd sharp for ever lost it got a stainless number7 junk gets dull closed or with very little use would not buy again looking at a svord friend has one i have used and ilove it would buy a carbon 8 again
Try the marbles gi jack. Even better, same price
Carbon on the kitchen ? Yyyyrk ! The taste of the metal, not for me !
My Japanese carbon kitchen knife had that problem at the beginning. Since it developed a patina it doesn't have that issue anymore. The opinel didn't give a metal taste to the food from the beginning
I have 2 that were my grandfather's from when they had 2 different diners (only one at a time). In the 60 to 70. Still my favorite to use daily. The carving knife and boning. Id love to know the chicken that knife as cut.
Americans love batonning. A skinning knife is definitely not made for that 😂
Nice video. Just a comment... Hultafors knives are designed in Sweden but made in Taiwan using Japanese SK5 carbon tool steel or AUS8 stainless steel. Nothing wrong with knives made in Taiwan btw, it is where the Cold Steel SRK comes from (maybe even the same factory). Hultafors is an old Swedish company that has a history going back to the 19th century, they make a whole plethora of tools and were the inventors of the folding ruler for carpenters. For anyone worried about the handle being slippery, spend two bucks more and get the version with the grooved rubberized handle which is even more comfortable... I like the Hultafors knives better than Moras because they have a somewhat slicier grind (20 degrees included, 10 per side) and tend to hold an edge longer than equivalent Moras.
Had mine for a day. Metal is way to soft. Better off buying the Case Sod Buster.