How to Shop For a Fixed Blade!
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Instead of just giving you a table full of knives, today we're going to teach you the thought process that goes into fixed blade shopping. You'll learn what size, grind, steel, handle, and sheath to look for to find your perfect fixed blade!
0:00 - 1:34 Intro
1:35 - 3:14 Knife Size
3:15 - 3:47 Knife Steel
3:48 - 8:01 Knife Grind/Spine
8:02 - 12:38 - Knife Handle/Materials
12:39 - 16:13 - Sheaths
16:14 - 17:49 - Wrap Up
Knives featured in this video:
ESEE Izula bit.ly/3U3zTdN
MKM TPF Defense bit.ly/3TLpDFR
TOPS C.A.T. bit.ly/3POC8it
Bradford Guardian3.2 bit.ly/3xvOoOx
ESEE 3 bit.ly/49mNEJ6
LionSteel M4 bit.ly/3TFhPoW
Buck Alpha Guide bit.ly/4cMcLIi
Condor Bushlore bit.ly/3vF9BFg
Fallkniven S1X bit.ly/3J61NQc
Buck 119 bit.ly/3xlZEwZ
LionSteel T6 bit.ly/3U4EdJJ
ESEE 6 bit.ly/4cM9FUk
Ka-Bar BK7 bit.ly/49qr4iK
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This has to be one of the best jobs anyone could ever have
Overthinking it is the best part!
It's what makes it the most fun!
Cant go wrong with an Esee blade. 3,4,5 or 6. Good multi-purpose blade for a great price. Just firgure the size you need. Like he said, dont over think it.
Nice video, but sorry to see that the humble Mora Companion was omitted. I’ve got ~200 knives, most of them fixed blades, but when I need a sharp tool for working around the homestead, the Mora is the one I grab. Scandi, easy to sharpen, good grip, solid sheath, & I haven’t broken one yet.
You can't go wrong with the Mora. I was going to use one, but I opted for the Condor Bushlore so I could talk about wood handles. Mora knives are amazing! -George
I carry 2 small kershaw pocket knives. And 2 large fixed fulltang blades. Ones swisstech and the other is Ozark trail.
My main motivation to learn leather working was wanting sheaths that worked for me as a southpaw
One saying I find really annoying is that "a big knife can do whatever a small knife can", because I often find myself using my knife in cramped spaces, sometimes doing some pretty gentle work. Whoever coined that does not work the trades.
I buy from you because of the sorting features.
Back to your roots. Love it. 🤘🏻
As someone who had folders fail and leave stitches, so I use fixed for everything.
Definitely
Some good advice for Fixed-blade knives.
Awesome knives I love fixed blades
This is a great video. The direct, succinct information is the perfect antidote to fluff filled puff pieces. Thanks!
"this plastic is more like gun grip, and less like fisher price toy" very well said my friend
Great guide! Really liking these new knife knowledge videos!
Well done video! One thing I might have touched on was full tang blades vs partial. Unless that really isn't a big deal? I have both styles but would like to hear your thoughts as well
I LOVE FIXED BLADES!
And they love you back
another thought to consider- are you right or left handed? a left handed sheath can be hard to find with a stock knife. I realize that lefties are a fairly small group, but perhaps knife manufacturers could offer a left handed sheath at a five or ten dollar price increase to the msrp to cover the extra effort to produce one.
Excellent video brother, thank you.
Always good stuff!
I have an Esee Izula. I love the knife, but I hate how hard it is to get the knife out of the sheath.
Excellent review! Great notes!
Great pitch.!
Awesome thank you
Was kinda expecting one of these to be an LT Wright blade, they make so many good outdoors knives.
Absolutely excellent video! Thanks!
Said it how it is 🤘🏽
I loved your video. Thank you so much!!
Bradford Guardian 3.5 is the go to
Awesome information thank you.
Anybody know if these guys ship to Puerto Rico cuz I’ve been trying to buy an esee 4 from them and it says they don’t ship to international addresses but Puerto Rico is a US territory and they say in their shipping information that yes in fact they ship to us territories
They do. I sent my mom a knife.
Lol! "out skinning mice, hunting with a pellet gum".
Dammmmmmmmm You just taken that to the next level❤
T.Kell makes my favorite best fixed blades.
So now you should make a video on how we can shop for the Kizer Smolt right now.
I know the saying, “Let the mission drive the gear…” but I have a problem Broski and I want them all!!!
then get them all that's how I feed my addiction.
Broski?
@@user-ov6yd9mz8e ????
They aren't Pokemon, but catch'em all.
great chat good content
Nice video!
More content like this, Bladehq.
If you are so deep in the woods and don't have cell service, the worst thing is to wait for someone to drive by. If you can see a McDonald's sign you probably could see a car or two and be ok
I'm waiting on my t kell raider. Check out his blades
Laughs in ka bar. Won more wars than the 1911
World wars? 😇
What is the smallest Bradford guardian fixed blade? I wanna think its the 3, but im not sure if its that or the 3.2.
Any opinion on the offgrid ALPHA DOG ?
what knife is the forth from left to right?
Liked the video but would request content for Hogue Extrak and Benchmade Altitude hunting-type fixed blades.
It sounds like we need to do a hunting knives video! Those are both excellent blades, and that could be my perfect excuse to take them out for a spin. -George
@@BladeHQ I EDC the Extrak with a Kydex sheath. Hogue has a newer larger version with Magnacut because M4 can rust.
Does blade hq have a filter for pivot types like i prefer washers over ball bearings. Ball bearings are nice but i want something less mainteny. Also what about a filter for tangs, like full , partial , skeletonized. Etc..
Great video, really enjoyed that, George is brilliant 👍🏻 🔪
I’m looking for a small blade for every day use but has a really good sheath and pocket clip one that’s around $100 or less what would you recommend?
If you want a sheath right out of the box, your options are somewhat limited, but here's some recommendations:
CRKT Razel Fixed Blade
Petrified Fish Bison
Kansept Korvid S
CIVIVI Varius
Cold Steel Counter TAC II
But if you're willing to pick up an UltiClip or one of those fancy Discreet Carry clips, the world opens up to you. Just about anything with a Kydex or hard plastic sheath becomes pocket carry compatible. All of the following knives, combined with an UltiClip, cost less than $100. I own many of them, and love them all!
ESEE Izula
Cold Steel Kyoto
Ferrum Forge Lackey
Ruike Hornet
Artisan Cutlery Sea Snake
and so many more...
Happy shopping!
-George
@@BladeHQ do you know the website where I can get the pocket clip and which one of these fix blades with the pocket clip work with
My thought is buy once cry once, meaning if you are confident in the purchase and not crying about how much you spent or wish it had different materials . You should up grade your thought process
you got that hoodie on raw? haha nice video ty for the breakdown
Thanks man, I love that hoodie. I got it at the Buck storefront in Post Falls Idaho! -George
Great commentary on fixed blades. I'm new to the channel. I have some questions, where would machetes fit in? Is it worth owning one? I haven't dug deep into your videos if you have one... thank you
Machetes are excellent but it depends on the region and agriculture. If you need to clear bushes, vegetation branches etc a machete is the tool. Machetes are super popular around the world where people don’t own tractors or lawnmowers etc.
@John5.56 is right, it depends on where you are. This much I can tell you - machetes are more comparable to axes than knives in use. The question isn't "knife or machete," rather "knife AND either machete or axe."
For that question, there's a reason machetes are so popular all over tropical climates. They don't handle logs or big felling jobs very well, but for vines, branches, or anything wrist-thickness or smaller, machetes are much easier to use. That's a lot of rainforest life, not so much tundra life.
Machetes is a big topic, and maybe we'll break it down in greater detail in a video one day. Thanks for watching, hope this helps! -George
@BladeHQ George, I agree with you. I would also add that if you do have a need for a machete definitely go for one in $100-$200 price point. I started out with cheaper ones and they dull out extremely fast and aren't great for anything bigger than the diameter of a pencil.
That Hogue Extract is a big omission here. Super light weight for hiking or all the other stuff. Great kydex sheath, good steel and grippy handle.
I ask myself 3 Hows
How; am I going to use this
How; am I going to carry this
How; am I going to sharpen this
Bring back lay-away! Sizzle isn’t the same
Don't over think it....
Get Two Moras and call it quits.
Parroting meets partial awareness 😂
That's a nice hoodie! Where can we get one?😮
I got mine at the Buck Knives storefront in Post Falls, Idaho. While you're up there, go for a tour of the factory! It's free, and AWESOME. -George
I just blend my scandi and full flat grind into convex
i would trust my life to a seven dollar mora. anyone who tells you any different is selling something.
I'd buy another Bushlore without a thought.
2:40 you haven't met JoeX have you?
Can someone tell me the second-largest one in the thumbnail?
LionSteel T6, which is, in my opinion, the best survival knife at Blade HQ! -George
Take a friend and different knives
So what would your edc POCKET fixed blade be? Less than $100. Can be with the addition of a clip and… GO!
Artisan Cutlery Sea Snake has been a great little EDC fixed blade for me.
Katana
I like the CRKT Razel Fixed Blade, ESEE Izula, Petrified Fish Bison, and Spyderco Stok! -George
With an ulticlip a Ferrum Forge Lackey XL, comes in just over $100 and has been great.
Asher knives little buddy. S90v, g10 handle, kydex sheath with pocket clip. $115. IMO, it's the perfect edc fixie
Say persnickety again!
Well, you always say, 2 is 1 and 1 is none. So just get 3... small, medium and large...
You wanna know what my quality control technique is? I don’t! Also Bark River
Looks like he watched my Fred videos...
I see .old, used and yesterday 's knives , are better too .( I do , had .. more than , in my memory.of great ...low cost and looks best ...always ...
Mentions 2/3 Scandinavian countries and one that isn't... 😤 ;)
How to really shop for a knife=purchase a Chris Reeves , WINKLER, HALF FACE BLADE , TOOR, or a TRC! That is pretty much it, but there are a few exceptions.
If someone is watching this video because they honestly don’t know, get a mora
George, Finland is not in scandinavia. Its in the nordic. Norway, Sweden and Denmark is Scandinavia
Man, I need to study up on my geography. Thanks for keeping me honest! -George
I hear you, but walk away with the big knife
Talk about over thinking, he's making my ears bleed, I can't remember him mentioning a full tang is really important.
Do not play music or other noise in the background. It adds no value. The hard of hearing can’t watch the video. ☹️
How can you even hear the music if you are hard of hearing. I have excellent hearing and could hardly hear the music.
Humans have only been around a few hundred thousand years, not millions.
You lost me when you went for the humanist view of world age in history. The Earth is about 6000 years old. Science math probability everything points to creation as bad as people want to try to deny God. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess soon.
This B /G music is Hell annoying !! 👺
Finland is not a Scandinavian country. Norway on the other hand....😅
Our ancestors did not stay alive for “millions” of years using just rocks and sticks. Even an academic would think that’s an absurd statement.
Millions!
Aren't you super fun at parties 🎉
There's always one of you in the comments
@@Cheo.M sorry, it’s just offense to a lot of people’s religious beliefs. I’m sure I’m not the only Christian patron of BladeHQ.
@@Sfhakrn you're not but it doesn't offend me. What offends you about this?
I just want to know why the FACE of blade hq can't even comb his hair dude looks like he rolled out of bed every time it's funny...
Some of us were born with strangely placed cowlicks and hair that can't make up its mind of being straight or wavy. It's a lifelong challenge, or at least a challenge until I go bald. -George
@BladeHQ to be honest man I didn't think you guys even took the time to read comments lol that's cool. I'm sorry I was having a bad day and took it out on a negative comment which I shouldn't have done man.
Like my mind has been read, this video appears. Nice.
Sir r these good for self defence r the handles hard enough
That's a big consideration if you're shopping self-defense. I'd look for something with agressive texturing and a guard to make sure I don't end up gripping the blade. Of the knives in the video, the MKM TPF Defense would be my recommendation, but I'd keep shopping at Blade HQ for the best option. TurnerCNC has some stuff that might suit the self-defense purpose! Thanks for watching! -George
@@BladeHQ I will checkout the recommendation by u thanks for the reply sir
@@babarAli-kz6vjI would suggest you get your self defense knife training first and ask your instructor(s) what they recommend.
You keep saying to buy for function over form but I’m not having any of it. I buy for shiny and pretty and I’m not apologizing for it. 😁 For camping I have an old Cold Steel recon tanto that I can beat the crap out of so all the rest of my blades remain beauty queens.
Get 6 mora knives for the cost of a normal schit knife. Lose 5 of them over the next 10 yrs. Still be happy with the 1 you have left.
00:31 don’t over think it (too much) soooo, overthink it? Just not too much? 🫠
Wow the only knife in that log I was interested in wasn't even mentioned, and for being one of the top knives of 2023, I want to know why the bradford guardian was the only knife that wasn't talked about
That's my bad. I was going to mention it when talking about why you might want a smaller knife, but camera pressure and the bright red of the Izula made me pass it. But it's a great knife, and you should definitely get one! -George