Pssst...Pro tip: If you are camping, go ahead and bring a hatchet or axe. I now bring my Ryobi 14" 40V Battery Chainsaw on camping trips - simple push of a button and we have firewood for the night.
"Trust your equipment." I love that the featured knife is clearly used and not pristine in its box for the review - you excel at testing the gear in the field. Thanks for your honesty with these videos.
Ive never ended up using mid size blades. Too small for chopping, too big for fine work. Give me a folder or 3-4" fixed blade, and a large chopper or hatchet as my combo. The Terava Skrama 240 or the BK9 if I need the "1-knife" option.
Man, I’ve been watching your channel for a long time, and I wanted to let you know that you’ve been KILLIN IT these last few years. Your reviews have improved so much since you first started, and I feel like you’re also not afraid to tell us when something sucks. Good stuff. Thanks for continuing to make videos. 🔪
Thanks so much for the encouragement Ethan!! Glad you have enjoyed it and that the content is worth you time and viewership!! Thanks for being part of the GT family.
@@gideonstactical agreed think most people have channels they like to watch for reviews of items .. for knives your channel is one I like to watch to see how well a knife may be before I buy it .. good work and videos .. good part showing Knife being used and commentary.. some have bad angles or too much talk . Think you have a good mix and enjoy watching. ..
"Connecting with Creation" I love when you sprinkle in some faith. Thanks for the review! Also, super happy to see you driving full force into this channel and getting bigger, better sponsors. Excited to see you grow and improve with every episode. Personally, I'd love to see you start meeting with makers/companies/influencers like Ben Banters, Zac in the Wild, Ka-Bar, ESEE, Reiff, etc. Maybe even take us with you on more hikes in more of a vlog style like Luke from The Outdoor Gear Review.
Not chopping is the deal breaker, happy with my BK9, micarta handles and custom sheath which includedes a bk11 fitting. Yes it is heavier but I got all bases covered well.
I'm with you on that....BK9 all the way, pimp mine with cocobolo wood scales (beautiful grain), and went old school with a leather sheath...never getting rid of this tool.
@@sheltermonkey6065 I guess I've been doing it wrong for 35 years. Thanks for the lesson online mommies basement boy 15 years as a meatcutter, ran trapline and was a backpacking guide for 7 years as well as clearing my 10 acres up north in Canada and decades of fishing and hunting Please bestow more wisdom on this uneducated rube my online professor
The sheath is constructed of Celcon, a trademark name for POM. (You might know it as Delrin.) The BK18 sheath is made of the same material. It's a mystery why Ka-bar doesn't release upgraded sheaths for the BK7, BK9, and BK16.
Smoky Mtn Knife works had both Turoks on sale a couple months ago for under $90 each. I got both --they feel and look great. Haven't used either very much yet but I'm looking forward to it. Great review--thank you
Noticed for comparison of k bars 3 paragraph limited warranty for original owner,which can be made overseas.The made in America Esse brand is lifetime warranty for as many times as given or sold,whoever has it.Just an observation,no skin in game!
The Jarosz designs have been pretty good collaborations, IMO. The drop point folding Turok is my current truck/spare folder / loner. It's Aus8, but cost me less than $50 and I like the hand feel.
Exactly! I take my Fiskars X7 everywhere I go. It is literally strapped to my day pack. Also keep a Silky 170 Pocket boy. The new thing is to bring my Ryobi 14" 40V Battery Chainsaw on camping trips - simple push of a button and we have firewood for the night.
@@longrider42 Thanks. Yep, very low noise, no gas or oil (except bar chain). The power is quite surprising and works on some large branches - like 18 - 24 inches across.
Yep. Hard wood is hard. And you're going to need to touch the edge up bare minimum afterwards. It's not difficult to pack a folding saw or even a hatchet. A Tramontina 12" machete (around $15) will outperform large chopping knives also, the geometry is simply better, and you can swing it easier. As far as battoning goes, just make a wedge with your knife and pound it in with a branch or rock. Sure it's a useful skill, and depending on the type of wood not always a bad idea.... But If you're actually in a situation where you're dependent on your knife, don't risk destroying it. Skills matter.
Thanks for, yet another great review. Personally, I don't think I would be interested, honestly. Since I always carry 3 or more knives for various tasks, I would still carry my BK16 and BK9 along with another knife or hatchet. These get any job I need to do when I hike and camp.
@@gideonstactical same here my dude like my grandfather on my dad's side had the Nintendo 64 with a whole bunch of games and one of the games was turok and it was so far one of my favorite games I love playing other than reading the comic books like I got one of the original comic books and then I got like the slightly newer version but other than that it's still going to comic book but bro I absolutely love the review of The knife I'm definitely going to add it to my wish list on Amazon 🤘🏻🔥
Great review! It appears to be pretty solid and good overall. The handle for me may be of issue. I prefer back of a larger knife handle to flare progressively in greater diameter vs. this doing just the opposite. If running asymmetric at the back I'd rather it transition more conservatively. To me this is a handle design not well devised for the cold, wet, to freezing conditions. As for the bolts being a bit proud... maybe a cool little liner on both sides would be nice and give it a personalized look.
I think another interesting contender for a not too heavy and high quality camp knife would be the Fox Knives FX-140. Of course a lot more expensive, but it comes in Niolox steel and with micarta scales and a leather sheath. Maybe you get the opportunity to review it.
I chose the Camp Turok over the Junglass 2 because it is lighter and seems less of a hand axe and more of a true can do anything knife. Yeah it is a lesser chopper but if you want a knife it is better in my opinion. Well for what ever that is actually worth. I think it might be a thing with your knife/bolts mine don't protrude. Thanks for the review.
The handle is the reason I've never purchased a KABAR Jarosz fixed blade to date. Looks so good performs not so good. In short the spine of the handle is shorter than the belly leading to hand position issues. The blades however I think are spot on for their task. This is designed as a camp knife - I'm not surprised that it's light and not a super chopper/splitter. Providing the handle works for you these are great value knives. Just not good enough to convince me to move away from my BK7 & BK16. Sharp blades all.
Aaron, thank you for your review. I agree with your assessment of what camping is about. Faith, Family, Friends, and Food are why we enjoy camping so much. As for the Turok Camping Blade, it looks like a good blade. I think that I will stick with the BK series and ESEE blades. Although the Turok Camping Blade is on the radar. Thank you and God bless.
That is a nice blade, but I do not see it replacing the BK9 and BK7 that I keep in my truck pack. If I needed a lighter camp knife for long hikes, then this would be the bee's knees, but it does not fit my operation modes at the moment.
Almost 😮 but not the one...keep looking so we don't have to please sir!!! Try out the Spartan blades ronin shinto in s45vn I think it's the one!! But real pricey for common folk like us east Texans ❤
Not going to toss the Busse Steelheart II I ordered in 1999 and took delivery of in 2000, but this does look like a good versatile knife for the money. Good review.👍
I think this just might be the knife that I have been searching for years. I have been looking for 7-8 inch blade that is a jack of all. Something not to big or small, not to heavy, in that $100 area, and something that is also somewhat tactical. There are a few others that come close but haven’t fit all the requirements. They are ether to heavy, to expensive, or come with crappy sheaths. To me the sheath is equally as important as the knife, I hate when a decent knife comes with a horrible sheath. I hope Ontario is listening
@@sheltermonkey6065 Not that I’m saying that Ontario is the best or anything, but they make pretty decent knives for the price most are between $50-100.
Decent knife, but quickly got tossed aside when I picked up an Esee and a few others. Handle scales and sheath are crap. I like the blade but for the chop force the weight is impractical. Decided to use that 1095 crovan steel and forge it into a larger blade. They really should have went with kydex on the sheath and something that isn't hard, cold, cheap plastic for the handle. The screw also extended too far on one side poking my fingers/palm, which of course had to be customized. That was out of the box.
I own the BK-16, great little knife. But, when I took the handle scales off, the tang had been skeletonized. I.E. to reduce weight they had cut out some of the metal in the tang. So before you baton with a Beker or this Kabar, you might want to remove the handle scales to make sure its a "Full" tang. Nice looking knife though.
I've run a BK7 & BK16 combo for many years hiking, camping and field work. At times I've pushed them real hard with no problems except some very minor blade damage (ie. easily fixed with stones & strop). KABAR's 1095 CroVan is really tried & tested and works hard. The weight reduction is needed to get the balance right. I don't baton too much with my BK16 (mostly kindling) - that's why I run the BK7 (or occasionally a BK9). Have a great day!
The issue I have with KaBar and Becker knives is their terrible warranty. Which is why I got rid of all of mine. If you read it it basically says that if you use your knife for anything other than cutting paper the warranty is worthless. If you baton pry chop dig any harder use tasks your warranty is void. Spend the extra few bucks and get an ESEE you get a bulletproof warranty and a better heat treat! ESEE even warranties their sheaths! If you can swing it better yet get a Busse. I know there’s a lot of people that call Busse knives overrated overpriced etc. but I can tell you first hand INFI steel is amazing stuff! Some of the toughest steel you can get never rusts under normal circumstances and is easy to sharpen. Warrantied for life to whoever owns the knife as well. 3 Dog Knives out of Anchorage Alaska has a great warranty too. The only thing they don’t cover is if you try to cut metal let the knife stay exposed to 200 degree heat for an extended period and trying to cut stone. Other than that you’re covered. I have their Amuk in Elmax steel and their heat treat is awesome! Elmax can be chippy but they run theirs at around 58HRC so a little softer than most that use Elmax and it’s not chipped once! I’ve batoned with it some super hard seasoned oak chopped with it you name it and no chips. But you pay for it. My Amuk was $425.
Your review saved me a few dollars! I was considering adding one of these to my rotation, however it doesn't (in my thinking) approve upon the Esse 6, BK 7, or BK 9. Thank you.
Great stuff as usual brotha! Been messing around w the new Boker Bronco in 3V - loving it! Be curious to see you review it and see what you think! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for another review, Brother. I appreciate the insights and I do make note. I can only make so many updates with existing production designs but my customs are always evolving with feedback from users and personal experience. I definitely wish KA-BAR would put out some Micarta as well 😂.
@@gideonstactical It definitely was. I don’t have the money some people do, to buy the same thing more than once. I also hate buying something cheap, that just wastes the money that could go towards something of quality that lasts.
been eying one for some time now, but i have bk9 for heavier work, and dont need another one for same role. that doesnt mean that i wont buy one one day :p . it does reminds me on one of those elusive Bk-5's (shape wise)
Sorry brother.....BK9 all the way, always is, always was....like you did and guilty myself....pimp it out makes it better than anything in its class......you proved this on your video (1 of the best) and the use of it after your creation was completed......outstanding....great video brother...👍👍👍🏴🏴🏴🍺🍺🍺
A couple minutes on a grinder and those screws wouldn't be an issue. However the handle is definitely too small for me. Bummer dude. Really love this blade though.
Yeah buddy great knife would be nice if they put a micarta handle on it keep up the great work love to channel when are you going to used to carve the turkey and happy Thanksgiving to you and your family👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Knife looks to have great features. I’ve handled the original Turok before and liked it. Seeing its chopping performance sours me on this one though. If I’m carrying an 8” blade I expect it to chop well, otherwise I just carry a smaller knife. I guess it could pair well with a saw the size of a Gomboy or Bigboy for splitting.
I don't know why Ka-Bar doesn't offer at least replacement scales is other colors (green, black, orange)...but SOMEBODY needs to offer micarta scales for these Jarosz collaborations! If anyone knows of a place, post a link please!
I hear you! Being from AUS myself, trying to get many of the knives Aaron reviews for a reasonable price is a major challenge. Down under = up the price.
I’m in Aus and I have a Condor bushman Parang and a Condor terrasaur and those two combined came under $200. They do everything I need to do. To be honest even the parang is pretty useless chopping our hardwood but great for pine etc. Chopping wood with a knife should be avoided entirely unless you are in a survival situation.
Any length blade is legal to carry here in Texas. No Tomahawks or trench knives either, other than that everything else is fair game. The only length limitation is on restricted property such as schools, churches, Govt. buildings, etc. Then you are limited to 5 1/2". The laws changed awhile back! Carry on Brother!
@@onebadjack1313 true, but a blade less than 5 1/2” is legal to carry anywhere knives are permitted. Can’t take that 5 5/8” blade in one’s pocket into a bar. Limited legality is still a restrictive infringement of the 2nd Amendment.
This is one I've overlooked. My big deal breaker is whether or not the handles are skeletonized? That is one reason I don't like the BK series and went with the Ontario RD line instead. Another great video. Happy Thanksgiving!
Hard pass on this one. For about the same money I can get an Fiskars X7, Mora Kansbol, cheap pocket blade and Sierra saw or bacho pocket saw and kinda cover all the bases. Sold off my knife collection and went to practical tools and put the funds into good footwear and better clothing where it does more good.
@@gideonstactical I have a few things to say. Firstly, I did see that. Secondly, I do not consider the two written words "sponsor link" placed at the end of your paid segment a declaration of sponsorship. You could have said aloud in any way that zoleo was a sponsor, but you didn't. You could have written so in a full english sentance, at the beginning of your ad. But you didn't. "Promo" doesn't mean they sponsored you. "Sponsor Link" is a nice clue, but it's inadequeate not only for the casual veiwer, but the people who are merely listening to your videos. You went out of your way to transition into advertising without telling the veiwer by slicing it into your discussion about chopping, starting the segway with "And" as if what you were about to say had anything to do with knives. You did not change frame, microphone, background music, pacing, tone of voice, or other visual or audio cues. And most annoying of all, the only point you have about the text "sponsor link" is AFTER all the shilling you did. Hardly upfront. The FTC has a guide for how to and how not to declare sponsorships called "Disclosures 101 For Social Media Influencers". Some excerpts: "Place it so it’s hard to miss." "The disclosure should be placed with the endorsement message itself." "Disclosures are likely to be missed if they appear only on an ABOUT ME or profile page, at the end of posts or videos, or anywhere that requires a person to click MORE. " "Viewers are more likely to notice disclosures made in both audio and video. Some viewers may watch without sound and others may not notice superimposed words. " TLDR; just say aloud when you are sponsored. It is easy, effective, and "upfront" as you say you are.
Pssst...Pro tip: If you are camping, go ahead and bring a hatchet or axe. I now bring my Ryobi 14" 40V Battery Chainsaw on camping trips - simple push of a button and we have firewood for the night.
Great tip! Here is my tip for starting a fire in the rain without matches, I use a propane torch and a spark lighter.
@@wolfman2702 Nice. I definitely believe in using fire to start fire. Check out my fire tips: czcams.com/video/gjVV7uv-reU/video.html
Sounds like you go glamping, not camping.
@@sheltermonkey6065 You consider a hatchet and a chainsaw "glamping".
@@papimaximus95 Sounds like you would consider sleeping in a 40 foot RV to be "camping".
"Trust your equipment." I love that the featured knife is clearly used and not pristine in its box for the review - you excel at testing the gear in the field. Thanks for your honesty with these videos.
Thanks for watching bill!
Ive never ended up using mid size blades. Too small for chopping, too big for fine work. Give me a folder or 3-4" fixed blade, and a large chopper or hatchet as my combo. The Terava Skrama 240 or the BK9 if I need the "1-knife" option.
Man, I’ve been watching your channel for a long time, and I wanted to let you know that you’ve been KILLIN IT these last few years. Your reviews have improved so much since you first started, and I feel like you’re also not afraid to tell us when something sucks. Good stuff. Thanks for continuing to make videos. 🔪
Thanks so much for the encouragement Ethan!! Glad you have enjoyed it and that the content is worth you time and viewership!! Thanks for being part of the GT family.
@@gideonstactical agreed think most people have channels they like to watch for reviews of items .. for knives your channel is one I like to watch to see how well a knife may be before I buy it .. good work and videos .. good part showing Knife being used and commentary.. some have bad angles or too much talk . Think you have a good mix and enjoy watching. ..
My wife got me one for Christmas. I really like it. I already have the Jarosz Choppa and the Globetrotter. All my bases are covered.
"Connecting with Creation" I love when you sprinkle in some faith. Thanks for the review!
Also, super happy to see you driving full force into this channel and getting bigger, better sponsors. Excited to see you grow and improve with every episode. Personally, I'd love to see you start meeting with makers/companies/influencers like Ben Banters, Zac in the Wild, Ka-Bar, ESEE, Reiff, etc. Maybe even take us with you on more hikes in more of a vlog style like Luke from The Outdoor Gear Review.
Thank you so much Austin, really appreciate the encouragement and I like some of your ideas for upcoming content!
Not chopping is the deal breaker, happy with my BK9, micarta handles and custom sheath which includedes a bk11 fitting. Yes it is heavier but I got all bases covered well.
For sure!!
I'm with you on that....BK9 all the way, pimp mine with cocobolo wood scales (beautiful grain), and went old school with a leather sheath...never getting rid of this tool.
Chopping with knives is a youtube thing.
If your hiking and needing emergency shelter, chopping is wasted energy - for fire as well.
@@sheltermonkey6065 I guess I've been doing it wrong for 35 years. Thanks for the lesson online mommies basement boy
15 years as a meatcutter, ran trapline and was a backpacking guide for 7 years as well as clearing my 10 acres up north in Canada and decades of fishing and hunting
Please bestow more wisdom on this uneducated rube my online professor
The sheath is constructed of Celcon, a trademark name for POM. (You might know it as Delrin.) The BK18 sheath is made of the same material. It's a mystery why Ka-bar doesn't release upgraded sheaths for the BK7, BK9, and BK16.
Good info and ya I don’t know why they don’t upgrade hose Capps nylon sheaths
Smoky Mtn Knife works had both Turoks on sale a couple months ago for under $90 each. I got both --they feel and look great. Haven't used either very much yet but I'm looking forward to it. Great review--thank you
Noticed for comparison of k bars 3 paragraph limited warranty for original owner,which can be made overseas.The made in America Esse brand is lifetime warranty for as many times as given or sold,whoever has it.Just an observation,no skin in game!
The Jarosz designs have been pretty good collaborations, IMO. The drop point folding Turok is my current truck/spare folder / loner. It's Aus8, but cost me less than $50 and I like the hand feel.
If you're chopping hard wood with a knife, you're not gonna have a good time.
Exactly! I take my Fiskars X7 everywhere I go. It is literally strapped to my day pack. Also keep a Silky 170 Pocket boy. The new thing is to bring my Ryobi 14" 40V Battery Chainsaw on camping trips - simple push of a button and we have firewood for the night.
@@papimaximus95 Plus since it is electric, its not very loud, good idea.
@@longrider42 Thanks. Yep, very low noise, no gas or oil (except bar chain). The power is quite surprising and works on some large branches - like 18 - 24 inches across.
Yep. Hard wood is hard. And you're going to need to touch the edge up bare minimum afterwards. It's not difficult to pack a folding saw or even a hatchet.
A Tramontina 12" machete (around $15) will outperform large chopping knives also, the geometry is simply better, and you can swing it easier.
As far as battoning goes, just make a wedge with your knife and pound it in with a branch or rock. Sure it's a useful skill, and depending on the type of wood not always a bad idea.... But If you're actually in a situation where you're dependent on your knife, don't risk destroying it. Skills matter.
Sure thing, I'll tell my khukuri, katthi, golok, parang, etc that 😄🙃
I literally just made the same sausage and peppers. Must be a sign, looks like I need a Camp Turok.
Thanks for, yet another great review. Personally, I don't think I would be interested, honestly. Since I always carry 3 or more knives for various tasks, I would still carry my BK16 and BK9 along with another knife or hatchet. These get any job I need to do when I hike and camp.
I laughed at the dinosaur joke cuz I knew you're a big fan of turok the dinosaur Slayer comic book
Yeah, played it as a kid on n 64
@@gideonstactical same here my dude like my grandfather on my dad's side had the Nintendo 64 with a whole bunch of games and one of the games was turok and it was so far one of my favorite games I love playing other than reading the comic books like I got one of the original comic books and then I got like the slightly newer version but other than that it's still going to comic book but bro I absolutely love the review of The knife I'm definitely going to add it to my wish list on Amazon 🤘🏻🔥
Its weird. I bought this knife earlier this year and my bolts are well below the handle scales. But I love this knife. Its a beauty
My son bought this for me from your eBay store. Looking forward to using it!
Fantastic! That is super cool!!
Turok was first published in 1954, first video game tie in was in 1997. How was that 25 years ago? Making myself feel old. 👴
For really!!! It’s scary
Great review! It appears to be pretty solid and good overall. The handle for me may be of issue. I prefer back of a larger knife handle to flare progressively in greater diameter vs. this doing just the opposite. If running asymmetric at the back I'd rather it transition more conservatively. To me this is a handle design not well devised for the cold, wet, to freezing conditions. As for the bolts being a bit proud... maybe a cool little liner on both sides would be nice and give it a personalized look.
I Love my original Turok. I'm going to take it with me next time I get out to the woods.
Awesome video, thanks for showing it to us. Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for all your hard work making these videos for us.
I think another interesting contender for a not too heavy and high quality camp knife would be the Fox Knives FX-140. Of course a lot more expensive, but it comes in Niolox steel and with micarta scales and a leather sheath. Maybe you get the opportunity to review it.
I chose the Camp Turok over the Junglass 2 because it is lighter and seems less of a hand axe and more of a true can do anything knife. Yeah it is a lesser chopper but if you want a knife it is better in my opinion. Well for what ever that is actually worth. I think it might be a thing with your knife/bolts mine don't protrude. Thanks for the review.
The handle is the reason I've never purchased a KABAR Jarosz fixed blade to date. Looks so good performs not so good. In short the spine of the handle is shorter than the belly leading to hand position issues. The blades however I think are spot on for their task. This is designed as a camp knife - I'm not surprised that it's light and not a super chopper/splitter. Providing the handle works for you these are great value knives. Just not good enough to convince me to move away from my BK7 & BK16. Sharp blades all.
IMHO your one of the best yt channels and reviewers..... you test your equipment and give super informative thoughtful feedback to manufacturers.
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and share your encouragement 👍
Aaron, thank you for your review. I agree with your assessment of what camping is about. Faith, Family, Friends, and Food are why we enjoy camping so much. As for the Turok Camping Blade, it looks like a good blade. I think that I will stick with the BK series and ESEE blades. Although the Turok Camping Blade is on the radar. Thank you and God bless.
That is a nice blade, but I do not see it replacing the BK9 and BK7 that I keep in my truck pack. If I needed a lighter camp knife for long hikes, then this would be the bee's knees, but it does not fit my operation modes at the moment.
Almost 😮 but not the one...keep looking so we don't have to please sir!!! Try out the Spartan blades ronin shinto in s45vn I think it's the one!! But real pricey for common folk like us east Texans ❤
interesting - especially the over-sized hands "hot-spot" ... that is very useful information. thanks for the awesome content
Glad it was helpful!
Just recently added this blade to my collection.. its a nice tool.. I have XL hands, but have no problem with the handle..
Good to know!
Great analysis - thanks! I was def thinking of the ESEE 6 when you showed it, so I agree with your compare - just a little longer.
Not going to toss the Busse Steelheart II I ordered in 1999 and took delivery of in 2000, but this does look like a good versatile knife for the money. Good review.👍
I think this just might be the knife that I have been searching for years. I have been looking for 7-8 inch blade that is a jack of all. Something not to big or small, not to heavy, in that $100 area, and something that is also somewhat tactical. There are a few others that come close but haven’t fit all the requirements. They are ether to heavy, to expensive, or come with crappy sheaths. To me the sheath is equally as important as the knife, I hate when a decent knife comes with a horrible sheath. I hope Ontario is listening
And Tops, not too long ago. But kudos to them for finally offering kydex
I think the quality control of Ka-bar is lightyears above what Ontario is producing these days.
@@sheltermonkey6065 Not that I’m saying that Ontario is the best or anything, but they make pretty decent knives for the price most are between $50-100.
@@JohnDoe-ud2cc I think Ontario's quality control has really gone downhill.
@@powers1776reset but when Tops offers Kydex, did their price double?
Becker BK9 all day. The handle is perfection (esp. after adding texture or upgrading to micarta) and the quality and capability is top notch.
Oh the bk9 is epic, this will do the finer work better because of the weight balance and now thumb ramp, but the bk9 with baton and chop better.
Looks a lot like an Esee-6
nice knife. I'll stick with my Skrama 240 though!!
I know, or even the skrama 200.
Decent knife, but quickly got tossed aside when I picked up an Esee and a few others. Handle scales and sheath are crap. I like the blade but for the chop force the weight is impractical. Decided to use that 1095 crovan steel and forge it into a larger blade. They really should have went with kydex on the sheath and something that isn't hard, cold, cheap plastic for the handle.
The screw also extended too far on one side poking my fingers/palm, which of course had to be customized. That was out of the box.
Looks like a good camp knife 🏞️.
I own the BK-16, great little knife. But, when I took the handle scales off, the tang had been skeletonized. I.E. to reduce weight they had cut out some of the metal in the tang. So before you baton with a Beker or this Kabar, you might want to remove the handle scales to make sure its a "Full" tang. Nice looking knife though.
I've run a BK7 & BK16 combo for many years hiking, camping and field work. At times I've pushed them real hard with no problems except some very minor blade damage (ie. easily fixed with stones & strop). KABAR's 1095 CroVan is really tried & tested and works hard. The weight reduction is needed to get the balance right. I don't baton too much with my BK16 (mostly kindling) - that's why I run the BK7 (or occasionally a BK9). Have a great day!
Great video keep them coming!
The issue I have with KaBar and Becker knives is their terrible warranty. Which is why I got rid of all of mine. If you read it it basically says that if you use your knife for anything other than cutting paper the warranty is worthless. If you baton pry chop dig any harder use tasks your warranty is void. Spend the extra few bucks and get an ESEE you get a bulletproof warranty and a better heat treat! ESEE even warranties their sheaths! If you can swing it better yet get a Busse. I know there’s a lot of people that call Busse knives overrated overpriced etc. but I can tell you first hand INFI steel is amazing stuff! Some of the toughest steel you can get never rusts under normal circumstances and is easy to sharpen. Warrantied for life to whoever owns the knife as well. 3 Dog Knives out of Anchorage Alaska has a great warranty too. The only thing they don’t cover is if you try to cut metal let the knife stay exposed to 200 degree heat for an extended period and trying to cut stone. Other than that you’re covered. I have their Amuk in Elmax steel and their heat treat is awesome! Elmax can be chippy but they run theirs at around 58HRC so a little softer than most that use Elmax and it’s not chipped once! I’ve batoned with it some super hard seasoned oak chopped with it you name it and no chips. But you pay for it. My Amuk was $425.
Your review saved me a few dollars! I was considering adding one of these to my rotation, however it doesn't (in my thinking) approve upon the Esse 6, BK 7, or BK 9. Thank you.
Glad I could help!
Great stuff as usual brotha! Been messing around w the new Boker Bronco in 3V - loving it! Be curious to see you review it and see what you think! Keep up the great work!
Nice, yes I want to get one soon!!
Extremely effective and high quality. Been using it for years, couldn't be more satisfied.
Thanks for another review, Brother. I appreciate the insights and I do make note. I can only make so many updates with existing production designs but my customs are always evolving with feedback from users and personal experience. I definitely wish KA-BAR would put out some Micarta as well 😂.
Hey Jesse, thank for commenting and for all the work you do in the industry. Would love to try one of your customs some time! Keep up the good work.
👍 Good review of this knife. If one must have a BIG camp knife, nothing beats a BK9! 😂😂😂
I really appreciate this video. It’s really great how you provide real comparison to similar products.
Glad it was helpful!
@@gideonstactical It definitely was. I don’t have the money some people do, to buy the same thing more than once. I also hate buying something cheap, that just wastes the money that could go towards something of quality that lasts.
been eying one for some time now, but i have bk9 for heavier work, and dont need another one for same role. that doesnt mean that i wont buy one one day :p . it does reminds me on one of those elusive Bk-5's (shape wise)
Great work on this review video! Thanks for sharing this with us and for the work you put into making it.
Great review. I like that it doesn't have a ramp but the handle definitely Makes this one a no go.
Sorry brother.....BK9 all the way, always is, always was....like you did and guilty myself....pimp it out makes it better than anything in its class......you proved this on your video (1 of the best) and the use of it after your creation was completed......outstanding....great video brother...👍👍👍🏴🏴🏴🍺🍺🍺
A couple minutes on a grinder and those screws wouldn't be an issue. However the handle is definitely too small for me. Bummer dude. Really love this blade though.
Ya wish it was larger. 👍
Love the my Turok! Question for you, when you do these reviews; are you using the factory blade? Or do you put an edge on it first?
Always factory unless it is unstable in which case I will say that I had to put my own edge in it.
What if you put a thin washer under the bolt on the other side of the grip? Will that make the bolt sit too high on that side?
Possible solution
Yeah buddy great knife would be nice if they put a micarta handle on it keep up the great work love to channel when are you going to used to carve the turkey and happy Thanksgiving to you and your family👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks always for review as I like your prospective on knifes as you put work actually use them.
No... Nothing's better than the ESEE or the RAT's. 🔪
I think the lazer Strike has it beat. However I Bought that so I am biased 🤣
Knife looks to have great features. I’ve handled the original Turok before and liked it. Seeing its chopping performance sours me on this one though. If I’m carrying an 8” blade I expect it to chop well, otherwise I just carry a smaller knife. I guess it could pair well with a saw the size of a Gomboy or Bigboy for splitting.
Thanks for another great review! Seems to be a solid choice.
This knife would be a great companion to my chronoscepter.
This does everything adequately but nothing exceptionally, I'd rather the original Turok for most tasks, and a dedicated chopper for chopping.
For a large bush/camp knife there is really only one word you need to know.. Skrama.
I should try one of those. Have read about them for years!!
Thanks for the review. I wear 2XL gloves so not likely to buy one with the noted issue of hot spots.
Blade shape and profile look good.
I have both of the jaroz knives in this video . I like the camp knife best. I wish they still made the jaroz CHOPPA .
I own the Choppa and it SUCKS!! The handle is absolutely trash and it flies out of my hand to the point I made my own scales for it.
@@Hammer1978 thats too bad ... but i know a guy you could donate that choppa to if it is that bad 😉
I agree the choppa is not good. That’s why it discontinued 😮
I love my kaviaz from worktuff gear pair that with my friskars splitting axe I'm set
I don't know why Ka-Bar doesn't offer at least replacement scales is other colors (green, black, orange)...but SOMEBODY needs to offer micarta scales for these Jarosz collaborations! If anyone knows of a place, post a link please!
I like it but I don't think I'd pay the ridiculous prices they will charge here in Australia for it though. Thanks for the review!
I hear you! Being from AUS myself, trying to get many of the knives Aaron reviews for a reasonable price is a major challenge. Down under = up the price.
I’m in Aus and I have a Condor bushman Parang and a Condor terrasaur and those two combined came under $200. They do everything I need to do. To be honest even the parang is pretty useless chopping our hardwood but great for pine etc. Chopping wood with a knife should be avoided entirely unless you are in a survival situation.
I hated that the bk Becker 2 daws the blade I've also experienced that. Does this knife sheath do the same? Very well done video thank you.
Is the handle under the scales skeletonized?
I believe so, but haven’t removed them. I’ve never had an issue with the skeletonized handled knife over the past decade of use.
I am thinking of buying a turok. But I wonder what chops better the original turok or the camp turok?
The Camp, will chop better
Ok thanks
14" blade i would buy that
Can You use a firesteel with the knife?
No round spine
Nope I'll keep my Ontario's I don't like it at all .... the only ka-bars I like is the tdi series that's it ...
But my BK2 is legal to carry in TX.. so I like that diversity.
Any length blade is legal to carry here in Texas. No Tomahawks or trench knives either, other than that everything else is fair game. The only length limitation is on restricted property such as schools, churches, Govt. buildings, etc. Then you are limited to 5 1/2". The laws changed awhile back! Carry on Brother!
@@onebadjack1313 true, but a blade less than 5 1/2” is legal to carry anywhere knives are permitted. Can’t take that 5 5/8” blade in one’s pocket into a bar. Limited legality is still a restrictive infringement of the 2nd Amendment.
Regular Turok handle screws are too long as well..had to file them down...gifted it
I wish the original turok didn't have the swedge. I traded off my turok for that reason.
Ya it does limit the woods craft capabilities.
$180 in the UK
This is one I've overlooked. My big deal breaker is whether or not the handles are skeletonized? That is one reason I don't like the BK series and went with the Ontario RD line instead. Another great video. Happy Thanksgiving!
Great review 👏 👌 👍 Just ordered one today sir!
How old is this knife. Good grief. Still a killer video yet ooooollld knife
Thanks Dave!
Not a bad blade
I cringe everytime I see anyone chopping with a knife. It reminds me of an 8 yr. old throwing a tantrum. Use a camp axe! LOL
Hahah I was waiting for it lol 😂
Great review.
Thanks!
another knife i have to have. ooooboy
Where did he see this (turok) for under $100.00? 🤔 Cause I haven't seen it less that $125.00
The handle is an issue and actually bad design. I love the blade though.
2:35 what's that watch?
511 field watch love it 👍
@@gideonstactical thanks man, I was looking for something simple and rugged and this one fits the bill i think. Take care
Hard pass on this one. For about the same money I can get an Fiskars X7, Mora Kansbol, cheap pocket blade and Sierra saw or bacho pocket saw and kinda cover all the bases. Sold off my knife collection and went to practical tools and put the funds into good footwear and better clothing where it does more good.
Brute. 💪🏻
Does someone make scales for this
clearly sponsored by Zoleo, but also not saying anywhere you are sponsored. uncool
Untrue, rewatch at 4:30-4:40. It literally says sponsored link in the text. I am always up front about my sponsors in every video I have .
@@gideonstactical I have a few things to say. Firstly, I did see that. Secondly, I do not consider the two written words "sponsor link" placed at the end of your paid segment a declaration of sponsorship. You could have said aloud in any way that zoleo was a sponsor, but you didn't. You could have written so in a full english sentance, at the beginning of your ad. But you didn't. "Promo" doesn't mean they sponsored you. "Sponsor Link" is a nice clue, but it's inadequeate not only for the casual veiwer, but the people who are merely listening to your videos. You went out of your way to transition into advertising without telling the veiwer by slicing it into your discussion about chopping, starting the segway with "And" as if what you were about to say had anything to do with knives. You did not change frame, microphone, background music, pacing, tone of voice, or other visual or audio cues. And most annoying of all, the only point you have about the text "sponsor link" is AFTER all the shilling you did. Hardly upfront.
The FTC has a guide for how to and how not to declare sponsorships called "Disclosures 101 For Social Media Influencers". Some excerpts:
"Place it so it’s hard to miss."
"The disclosure should be placed with the endorsement message itself."
"Disclosures are likely to be missed if they appear only on an ABOUT ME or profile page, at the end of posts or videos, or anywhere that requires a person to click MORE.
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"Viewers are more likely to notice disclosures made in both audio and video. Some viewers may watch without sound and others may not notice superimposed words.
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TLDR; just say aloud when you are sponsored. It is easy, effective, and "upfront" as you say you are.
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Возьми, уж тогда, мачете.
Niiccceeee!
Don't use a knife when you have an ax.
1:44 the knife is not an axe?
Definitely not a saw..
However, this definitely is a product review,(not a”how to” demonstration be by one of the best product reviewers, on the tube
@@powers1776reset yes it was, he didn't carve a spoon tho..
It's not the worst, but it's not the best either.
Esee 6
So. Better than my essee huh? I don't know.
Haha, in some situations, and definitely not in others.