@@adrianjagmag True Zero Tolerance is higher end and Kershaw is a budget brand but it doesn't change that people have been wanting ZT to return to their roots with heavy duty folders instead of the sleek designs and ZT refuses to change
Some of the smartest people in the industry work for Kershaw's Product Design & Marketing depts 👍 They're constantly knocking it out of the Park !! I'd probably go with a horizontal belt mount.
Kershaw definitely has their finger on the pulse of the industry on the whole. Not just the small EDC community (as they like to think these huge companies should do what they say 🤣). The community gets their online-only exclusives at times, which is nice, but Kershaw is catering to the entirety of the knife-buying world. That's why this knife uses D2. Great steel for a budget fixed blade. I dig it, just wish it was USA-made (among other knives in their catalog). I guess if people made enough noise, they'd put out a USA-made fixed blade. But not likely this model, as they never suddenly switch manufacturing from China to USA on any one particular model; see: Iridium. Thanks GT 😎
I just bought the Kershaw Federalist…WOW! Very nice and on sale at $49. My first knife I bought when I joined the USCG in 1990 was the Kershaw Blackhorse made in Japan, used it in my 30 year career and still have it!
the federalist would be better to me if it wasn’t one of those super weak detent ball ‘slipjoint’ knives. i’d much rather prefer a normal backspring that wouldn’t close with the tiniest amount of pressure
My wife got me into Kershaw knives shortly after we met, this is the first fixed blade I've honestly considered buying and now it's thanks to both of you, great video!
Great review as always. I'd carry those blades with confidence , I like the fixed blade Kershaw. I just bought my first Kershaw Blur recently , I see now why they are one of Kershaw s top sellers. Thanks A.
Oh man, EDC and the tacticool knives get all the good stuff. I’ve been using the same Wüsthof kitchen knives for thirty years and since then they’ve upgraded nothing except the handle color😭
That fixed blade is a perfect size for EDC. I've been carrying something like that plus or minus a quarter inch, for years. Multiple brands. I have the Buck you showed, but I would prefer the sheath of the Kershaw. I carry mine scout or cross draw at the 9:30-10:00 because I carry my sidearm at 3:30. I don't like my fixed blade hanging vertical from my belt.
I like both besides the jimping on the Seppe because I never like jimping on any knife. But I think the Seppe would make a great backpackers knife. Just throw in your backpack as the 'just in case' fixed blade knife. I agree if you plan to use your knife a lot I would like a thicker handle but for occasional use the slim profile is perfect.
I’ve only bought one Kershaw knife in my life, I still have it to remind me to never buy another one, this video hasn’t changed my mind. It’s amazing how one end of a company can’t shake the cheap crap outlook, and the other end seems like pure quality though expensive. I have several ZT knives. And I’m in the low income bracket.
I do really like the Steppe, but I can't be the only one who thinks Kershaw really needs to change their high quality budget steel from D 2 to Sandvik's 14C28N. Civivi and Bestech can offer it in sub-$50 knives, Kershaw should be able to, as well. The edge retention won't be quite as good, but that is MORE than offset by being much easier to resharpen, much, MUCH tougher, and very stainless to boot. If that Steppe was offered in 14C28N, I'd have one in every car and truck I own as well as one in each jump kit/Go Bag I have around.
Nice video Aaron! I will check out the Grayl. The Roxon is awesome, as you know. I looked at the Cold Steel AirLite recently but decided to go with a drop point Civivi Sendy designed by Ben Petersen. As a SAK guy, I love it. Just a tad larger than a 93mm Alox, and the action is incredible with an in line back flipper design. Comes with toothpick, tweezers and Nitro V steel. As for pry bars, Lever Gear came out with their Edge XT to compete against the Gerber Prybrid X. Smaller than both the Prybrid and X, it's got a lot of cool features including a magnetized hex drive.
I've been rocking the Kershaw hotwire for like 3 years now. ONly needing occasional sharpening and super light, its freaking fantastic and less than $15 is a no brainer.
Having seen this video of the Steppe, now I want one! I had recently got an ESEE 4, that I was thinking of using for an EDC fixed blade but it’s just a tad bit big. The Steppe though looks like it will be the perfect size! Plus I’m a lefty so the ambi sheath is awesome, and the price is right!
Lubricate the suction feeling retention lock with some graphite just get a pencil and shave up or grade up the pencil lead and just take the Dust and rub it on the sections that are sticking like pine wood Derby Days on the wheels
I stopped carrying Kershaw. One I had never quite closed properly, so if I wasn't extremely careful, reaching into my pocket could be a painful experience. Outside of that, it was a decent knife.
I got the Outdoor Element Feather 2-pack, including the Scout and the Flicker for $75, with VG10 steel. I haven't received the knives yet so can't comment on the quality from personal experience, but they're getting rave reviews.
Great review 👌nice to see Kershaw step up like that. For the steppe, the only thing stopping it from making a great fishing knife is that D2 is only semi stainless. You've said it before, and i agree totally with you: 14C28N > D2 lol
I've been watching you for a long time and the other person whose videos I really like are from everyday tactical vids and Brian of survival on purpose. Now there are a few people who I will not mention that simply show knives and while it's nice to see what's out there it gets to be too much and plus there's this attitude among a lot of nice people that $100 or less is nothing to spend on a knife which for some people it isn't but for a lot us even a $20 knife is not disposable I like that you focus on the functionality regardless of how pretty the knife is or how plain or fancy the materials are. I just saw this knife in another video and I thought it was the only one that was actually practical and as soon as you started talking about it you made me happy because you always see value or you see "just another knife" companies hope people will buy. I cannot afford nor do I want to be led to believe that I have to buy or to even like many of the knives that are available. In the real world many of us are on a budget but we do like to occasionally buy something and you understand that.
That's a nice looking fixed blade for edc, nice and thin and good at piercing which is what I need most. If you want another option for a cheap fixie I've been using the sdokedc (terrible name) and it's a great option for under $30.
Would be nice for a horizontal carry, left side about 230. Firearms on the right side, so the knife on the left would be good. Or maybe like 5 o clock but then I worry about deployment from the ground.
See... I like the White River options for EDC Fixed blades... you can get their always there knife for $100.... put some paracord on it and it's a great little edc... maybe a little small for some... but not bad
Hello Aaron. I will freely admit that I have no Kershaw branded knives in my collection. However I do own a Zero Tolerance Model 452CF folding pocket knife. Same company that produces both brands. Mighty fine video. Kershaw is a reputable brand name knife in my most humble opinion > 🙂
@gideonstactical aluminum in general I avoid... g10 and micarta font freeze up/ get ice locked in -40 Yukon weather lol. And don't " ice burn" your skin lol
Gerber just released a new version of the Strongarm called the Strongarm Camp, it's got a shorter blade and modified handle to be more woodsy and less tactical. Love to hear your take on it!
Thanks for the video Aaron spot on with your timing been shopping around looking for a small EDC fixed blade and I don’t wanna break the bank this looks like a perfect trial knife and very affordable,,probably try it out with an ulticlip and see if it works for me
When I look back over time and see what budget knives have survived and are still in service...Not one is D2 or 8cr13mov. I do have a few 9cr18mov, AUS8 (which is a weird) AUS10 and numerous 14c28n blades that haven’t roached out on me at some point...Just Say’n
Another valuable review. I am somewhat aghast that the otherwise appealing fixed blade "features" that unnecessary perforation exactly at an obvious stress point. The handle is now attached to the blade by two narrow bands of steel. Securing a blade in a sheath is a problem solved long ago without cutting away needed steel. Also, not a great fan of D-2. Great channel!
Meh. Not trying to pick a fight, and not saying you’re wrong, but it was clearly a stylistic choice on an “EDC utility blade” and not a structural choice on a survival knife. Pretty sure that “weak” part of the handle junction could stand up to just about anything the blade could. I agree it’s not necessary, and is a visual bump when you first see it. But I don’t see it as a planet killer for what this knife will see in terms of duty.
honestly, as far as american made edc fixed blades go, bradford is about the best bang for your buck. i got a guardian 3.5 in 4v for literally $140. they had rex 45 guardian 3s for like 150, even the magnacut guardian 3.2s are under 200 usually. they come in tons of steels, aebl, m390, 3v, 4v, magnacut, probably a few more if you look at exclusives (i know DLT has them in cruwear)
Big hollow on the tang created a critical weak point.. otherwise all good. The drop point flat grind d2 blade is a very nice jack of all trades design but the blade thickness is limiting. Overall as an EDC it does well in all but master of none Well at the price point it’s worth it enough
Spyderco Street Beat (micarta handle), way cool, stealthy, front-pocket carry. Designed for fighting by Fred Perrin; feels good in hand. Micarta handle model is discontinued ... bummer.
If only Benchmade would take note on what a sheath is. Spent 200.00 on a little fixed blade and the sheath is useless. Knife cuts into it, everything about it sucks.
Hold on, hold on, hold on. Last week, Kershaw was DOOMED!!1! And the week before that they were ON TOP!!!1! I'm sure you'll see a knife you don't like from them next week and declare them OVER AND DONE! before seeing a good knife, and being all WOOOOOOO!!11!! Little bit of whiplash from watching them fall to the bottom of the barrel below gas station knives to amazing over the top better than a handmade masterpiece.
This fixed blade knife really got my attention . That is , until I found out the handle is rubberized . For me , that is a definite no sale . I've owned many products with rubberized coating . After a few years the rubber gets sticky and eventually gummy . What a mess ! I'll steer clear of this one .
I know exactly what you are talking about, but I believe that fate rests on specific polymers and not all rubberized items. Seems like it’s always something that requires a lot of contact, like a computer mouse, or a IR TV remote control! It is nasty. I haven’t found a way to deal with it, even after watching several YT videos claiming to have a “clean up” solution. That being said, it seems to happen to “rubber” that has a satin/soft finish to it. I do not believe this is that. Think of it this way. Have you ever heard of Cold Steel SRK handles getting gummy? Or Mora Craftline handles or Gerber Strongarm handles getting gummy? I don’t think that’s a problem here.
G'day Aaron, I'm really pleased to see Kershaw doing well ...... that's what can happen when you listen to the market. Seems to me, many brands think customers dont notice all the details that make up a good experience IN ACTUAL USE. Stupid really, knife dudes and reviewers, are rightly, gonna critique the hell out of it ; ) In fairness, I do think valid design decisions still often get lost between the drawing board/original design intent and the point of sale. Anyway, I'm always gonna go with belt high or low ride/dangler belt loops .... obviously not much good for concealment, though it does mean sheath dimensions and shape are far less of an issue, easy draw and of course no pokey pokey in the rib area, ....... f'k I hate that ; ) Incidentally, I wonder what the average, or most common, or range, of palm width is, finger length for that matter too ? ........ perhaps the glove makers out there can ...... lend a hand ...... with that ; ) Cheers Duke.
Has Kershaw gone back to the “No questions asked” warranty or are they still “reviewing” warranty claims? I was a Kershaw fan until they went away from the customer focused warranty policies, and that comes from someone who’s never broken a knife.
Maybe “when Steppe showed up on my stoop”? Steepe Looks good , will be ordering. Have two full size Iridium’s..love em..have the mini showing up tomorrow and really looking forward to checking my stoop. 🤠🙏🇨🇱⚔️
Is there any knives made for conceal carrying? Like inside the waist band and such. I know about the pocket carry fixed blades. But I don’t see too many.
@@gideonstactical I’ve always been a fan of American owned companies that Produce here in the USA but not many actually are hitting quality and price any more… case in point Buck is not making much new and exciting or their prices are out of wack… and Case had quality issues
Can it be scout carry? Carried an Izula II for a bit and it got rusty. Been looking for something else that is more stainless than 1095, not that D2 is stainless but still. Any recommendations? $50-$100?
Looks like it can be scout carried one of 2 ways. Either take the clip off and mount it on the middle holes of the sheath, or using those lashing points and add a bit of paracord to make a spot for the belt to go through
@@chasewells5464 I’m in south Florida too and I have the 3 in S35VN and it’s definitely stainless . I pocket carried mine while swimming at the beach and it was fine .
Steppe ? Why is there a hole (?) where strength is needed ? ....... ( ill never understand that ) If it's for light duty , why not just use / buy a folder which is also weak at the same location . ( Sorry - I see a hole where there should be no hole )
For that price, I can't complain that these are made in China, but 440C has always been a better choice, and with 14C28N, it's time to be done with D2.
Chiner, is my only issue with Kershaw. I mean, how are people supposed to believe in the propaganda about Chiner, as long as so many US corps, are still doing business like this.
See, this is what I’m talking about: light, useful, safe, AFFORDABLE, and easily replaced if something happens. Great job on the video, as always!
Thing is ive bought coupl3 throwing knives from kershaw and they all snapped in the middle. When i threw them so i havent bought any kershaws.
Always thoughtful, informative, thorough, and passionate. Thank you for always bringing your best self to these reviews.
Amazing how Kershaw can listen to what people want but Zero Tolerance can"t.
Different markets.
Name says it all.. zero tolerance 😅
@@adrianjagmag True Zero Tolerance is higher end and Kershaw is a budget brand but it doesn't change that people have been wanting ZT to return to their roots with heavy duty folders instead of the sleek designs and ZT refuses to change
@@Realisyhahaha!
@@ryant3556zt literally still makes the 0308 which is fuckin huge, they also make that 0452 which is is like 4 inches long
Some of the smartest people in the industry work for Kershaw's Product Design & Marketing depts 👍
They're constantly knocking it out of the Park !!
I'd probably go with a horizontal belt mount.
Kershaw definitely has their finger on the pulse of the industry on the whole. Not just the small EDC community (as they like to think these huge companies should do what they say 🤣). The community gets their online-only exclusives at times, which is nice, but Kershaw is catering to the entirety of the knife-buying world. That's why this knife uses D2. Great steel for a budget fixed blade. I dig it, just wish it was USA-made (among other knives in their catalog). I guess if people made enough noise, they'd put out a USA-made fixed blade. But not likely this model, as they never suddenly switch manufacturing from China to USA on any one particular model; see: Iridium. Thanks GT 😎
The steppe looks like a winner I will get for my grand nephew. Great versatility, good steel, good grip size and material type. Thanks for the review
I just bought the Kershaw Federalist…WOW! Very nice and on sale at $49. My first knife I bought when I joined the USCG in 1990 was the Kershaw Blackhorse made in Japan, used it in my 30 year career and still have it!
the federalist would be better to me if it wasn’t one of those super weak detent ball ‘slipjoint’ knives. i’d much rather prefer a normal backspring that wouldn’t close with the tiniest amount of pressure
My wife got me into Kershaw knives shortly after we met, this is the first fixed blade I've honestly considered buying and now it's thanks to both of you, great video!
Started watching this random knife video. Heard "that's what she said" and subscribed!
Great review as always. I'd carry those blades with confidence , I like the fixed blade Kershaw. I just bought my first Kershaw Blur recently , I see now why they are one of Kershaw s top sellers. Thanks A.
Steppe would be an excellent truck kit knife. Easy to get 2 or 3 as needed!
Both those knives are nice, but that little Iridium is 🔥. Gonna have to grab one of those.
I like the mini Iridium. I don’t like D2 very much. I would like it more in 14c28n steel.
D2 is good with a strope and compound. In a minute it's super sharp.
D2 is great for a low budget knife...
Really like the Steppe, looks great for lightweight gear day-hikes. When I first saw it I thought of a Sebenza but as a fixed blade.
Kershaw is killing it lately absolutely killing it.
If you’re Chinese.
Oh man, EDC and the tacticool knives get all the good stuff. I’ve been using the same Wüsthof kitchen knives for thirty years and since then they’ve upgraded nothing except the handle color😭
That fixed blade is a perfect size for EDC. I've been carrying something like that plus or minus a quarter inch, for years. Multiple brands. I have the Buck you showed, but I would prefer the sheath of the Kershaw. I carry mine scout or cross draw at the 9:30-10:00 because I carry my sidearm at 3:30. I don't like my fixed blade hanging vertical from my belt.
I like both besides the jimping on the Seppe because I never like jimping on any knife. But I think the Seppe would make a great backpackers knife. Just throw in your backpack as the 'just in case' fixed blade knife. I agree if you plan to use your knife a lot I would like a thicker handle but for occasional use the slim profile is perfect.
I’ve only bought one Kershaw knife in my life, I still have it to remind me to never buy another one, this video hasn’t changed my mind. It’s amazing how one end of a company can’t shake the cheap crap outlook, and the other end seems like pure quality though expensive. I have several ZT knives. And I’m in the low income bracket.
I do really like the Steppe, but I can't be the only one who thinks Kershaw really needs to change their high quality budget steel from D 2 to Sandvik's 14C28N. Civivi and Bestech can offer it in sub-$50 knives, Kershaw should be able to, as well. The edge retention won't be quite as good, but that is MORE than offset by being much easier to resharpen, much, MUCH tougher, and very stainless to boot. If that Steppe was offered in 14C28N, I'd have one in every car and truck I own as well as one in each jump kit/Go Bag I have around.
Nice video Aaron! I will check out the Grayl. The Roxon is awesome, as you know. I looked at the Cold Steel AirLite recently but decided to go with a drop point Civivi Sendy designed by Ben Petersen. As a SAK guy, I love it. Just a tad larger than a 93mm Alox, and the action is incredible with an in line back flipper design. Comes with toothpick, tweezers and Nitro V steel. As for pry bars, Lever Gear came out with their Edge XT to compete against the Gerber Prybrid X. Smaller than both the Prybrid and X, it's got a lot of cool features including a magnetized hex drive.
I've been rocking the Kershaw hotwire for like 3 years now. ONly needing occasional sharpening and super light, its freaking fantastic and less than $15 is a no brainer.
Im kind of tired of folders and the Steppe looks really good to me.
I have invested in a few smaller fixed blades and I love them all.
That foxed. Lade has a very nice look. Wonder if they make a deeper carry sheathe for pocket carrying it.
Good video, after watching I ordered one from Knife Center for my son’s upcoming birthday
Having seen this video of the Steppe, now I want one! I had recently got an ESEE 4, that I was thinking of using for an EDC fixed blade but it’s just a tad bit big. The Steppe though looks like it will be the perfect size! Plus I’m a lefty so the ambi sheath is awesome, and the price is right!
I've been looking for a budget backpacking fixed blade and I think this checks all the boxes. Thanks Aaron for another great video!
The Step looks a lot like the WTG kitsune.
Lubricate the suction feeling retention lock with some graphite just get a pencil and shave up or grade up the pencil lead and just take the Dust and rub it on the sections that are sticking like pine wood Derby Days on the wheels
A wharncliffe Steppe would be fire
I stopped carrying Kershaw. One I had never quite closed properly, so if I wasn't extremely careful, reaching into my pocket could be a painful experience. Outside of that, it was a decent knife.
All you had to do was send it back to Kershaw and they would've made it right , excellent customer service .
I started with kershaw back in the day. I haven't bought one of their products in over ten years.
I got the Outdoor Element Feather 2-pack, including the Scout and the Flicker for $75, with VG10 steel. I haven't received the knives yet so can't comment on the quality from personal experience, but they're getting rave reviews.
Great review 👌nice to see Kershaw step up like that. For the steppe, the only thing stopping it from making a great fishing knife is that D2 is only semi stainless. You've said it before, and i agree totally with you: 14C28N > D2 lol
❤ the Buck Boston MAss 1,.5 blade limit if you don't have LTC
flush screws and clip, nice!
I bought one of these, just arrived yesterday
Nice! What do you think?
I've been watching you for a long time and the other person whose videos I really like are from everyday tactical vids and Brian of survival on purpose. Now there are a few people who I will not mention that simply show knives and while it's nice to see what's out there it gets to be too much and plus there's this attitude among a lot of nice people that $100 or less is nothing to spend on a knife which for some people it isn't but for a lot us even a $20 knife is not disposable I like that you focus on the functionality regardless of how pretty the knife is or how plain or fancy the materials are. I just saw this knife in another video and I thought it was the only one that was actually practical and as soon as you started talking about it you made me happy because you always see value or you see "just another knife" companies hope people will buy. I cannot afford nor do I want to be led to believe that I have to buy or to even like many of the knives that are available. In the real world many of us are on a budget but we do like to occasionally buy something and you understand that.
I wish they'ed bring back the Amphibian line, great blade!
That's a nice looking fixed blade for edc, nice and thin and good at piercing which is what I need most.
If you want another option for a cheap fixie I've been using the sdokedc (terrible name) and it's a great option for under $30.
Would be nice for a horizontal carry, left side about 230. Firearms on the right side, so the knife on the left would be good. Or maybe like 5 o clock but then I worry about deployment from the ground.
See... I like the White River options for EDC Fixed blades... you can get their always there knife for $100.... put some paracord on it and it's a great little edc... maybe a little small for some... but not bad
Do you think this blade would be overkill to just have as a cooking/outdoor grill knife? Just something easy to cut my steak on the grill
I think it would be perfect for that and I find that you would probably get a lot of use out of it.
Why are you cutting your steak On the grill while it's cooking?
Hello Aaron. I will freely admit that I have no Kershaw branded knives in my collection. However I do own a Zero Tolerance Model 452CF folding pocket knife. Same company that produces both brands. Mighty fine video. Kershaw is a reputable brand name knife in my most humble opinion > 🙂
Same Corporate entity, but the companies are run VERY different....
@@edwardfletcher7790 THANKS Edward. This is good to know > 🙂
Great first look at the Steppe!!!! Added one to my cart
Nice little fixed blade Kershaw released. Thank you for the review.
Just want some DARN MICARTA or g10 with the iridium!!
That would be awesome!
@gideonstactical aluminum in general I avoid... g10 and micarta font freeze up/ get ice locked in -40 Yukon weather lol. And don't " ice burn" your skin lol
Gerber just released a new version of the Strongarm called the Strongarm Camp, it's got a shorter blade and modified handle to be more woodsy and less tactical. Love to hear your take on it!
Already have it and I’m testing. It should have a video open in the next week or two.
Thanks for the video Aaron spot on with your timing been shopping around looking for a small EDC fixed blade and I don’t wanna break the bank this looks like a perfect trial knife and very affordable,,probably try it out with an ulticlip and see if it works for me
Benchmade better be worried !
When I look back over time and see what budget knives have survived and are still in service...Not one is D2 or 8cr13mov. I do have a few 9cr18mov, AUS8 (which is a weird) AUS10 and numerous 14c28n blades that haven’t roached out on me at some point...Just Say’n
Great point! D2 not my first choice but better than 8cr
aus10 is a severely underrated steel.
I sure wish Kershaw would bring back the Skyline. The folder, not the fixed blade. That was a great “edge tool”.🤣
They did its a knifecenter exclusive check it out
It was one of my first good USA knives
@@jonathantrescastro2712 eh, kinda. It's not the same knife.
The skylines been my edc for a while. So light, good blade and the lock has zero play even after 4 years.
@@jonathantrescastro2712 I suppose it’s better than nothing, but it’s a “mini” Skyline.
Always shrinking down the folder size😢. Love the fixed blade. As is in pocket will work just fine. I really have to pick this one up.
That spider was like, “Kershaw?! I’m outta here!”
Another valuable review. I am somewhat aghast that the otherwise appealing fixed blade "features" that unnecessary perforation exactly at an obvious stress point. The handle is now attached to the blade by two narrow bands of steel. Securing a blade in a sheath is a problem solved long ago without cutting away needed steel. Also, not a great fan of D-2.
Great channel!
Meh. Not trying to pick a fight, and not saying you’re wrong, but it was clearly a stylistic choice on an “EDC utility blade” and not a structural choice on a survival knife. Pretty sure that “weak” part of the handle junction could stand up to just about anything the blade could. I agree it’s not necessary, and is a visual bump when you first see it. But I don’t see it as a planet killer for what this knife will see in terms of duty.
It is not intended for hard use, but that cutout makes it weak, not enough metal there. Very nice blade though.
Wow they both look great, especially for the prices !
honestly, as far as american made edc fixed blades go, bradford is about the best bang for your buck. i got a guardian 3.5 in 4v for literally $140. they had rex 45 guardian 3s for like 150, even the magnacut guardian 3.2s are under 200 usually. they come in tons of steels, aebl, m390, 3v, 4v, magnacut, probably a few more if you look at exclusives (i know DLT has them in cruwear)
They should make a second version with 12c27 steel for only about $10 more. That would be ideal
Big hollow on the tang created a critical weak point.. otherwise all good. The drop point flat grind d2 blade is a very nice jack of all trades design but the blade thickness is limiting. Overall as an EDC it does well in all but master of none
Well at the price point it’s worth it enough
Does the Bel Air or Mini Iridium clip fit on the full size Iridium? Thanks Aaron, I enjoy your work!
I believe so.
I carried my "classic" Leek today... go Kershaw!!
I'd love to see you compare the Kershaw Steppe to the Vosteed Mink.
Spyderco Street Beat (micarta handle), way cool, stealthy, front-pocket carry.
Designed for fighting by Fred Perrin; feels good in hand.
Micarta handle model is discontinued ... bummer.
I would mold it into a field notes book cover.
I've been a fan of Kershaw for a looong time!👍🏻
Is there an option for carrying scout? Horizontal along the wastband
Neck carry is the way to go. I’ve been carrying a fixed neck knife for 30 years and have had ZERO accidents or life threatening incidents.
I don't think i have ever asked for holes in a blade but... i'll keep watching past intro lol
Love the iridium but kershaw needs to bring this to us at $50 or else upgrade the steel to 14C or better for $65.
I was not ready for the "That's what she said!" 😂
That's what she said. 🙃
Hahahah
How would you carry the Steppe horizontal?
Most manufacturers forget to design that into the sheath
Id like to have seen it closer to 4 inches
I want those in 14C28N. I prefer over D2
I am with you on that.
If only Benchmade would take note on what a sheath is. Spent 200.00 on a little fixed blade and the sheath is useless. Knife cuts into it, everything about it sucks.
great kershaw
It looks like the Maverick from kershaw i really like the looks
Hold on, hold on, hold on. Last week, Kershaw was DOOMED!!1! And the week before that they were ON TOP!!!1! I'm sure you'll see a knife you don't like from them next week and declare them OVER AND DONE! before seeing a good knife, and being all WOOOOOOO!!11!! Little bit of whiplash from watching them fall to the bottom of the barrel below gas station knives to amazing over the top better than a handmade masterpiece.
How tight is the pocket clip? I sent back the original iridium because it was so tight and would not clip on to any of my pockets.
This fixed blade knife really got my attention . That is , until I found out the handle is rubberized . For me , that is a definite no sale . I've owned many products with rubberized coating . After a few years the rubber gets sticky and eventually gummy . What a mess ! I'll steer clear of this one .
I know exactly what you are talking about, but I believe that fate rests on specific polymers and not all rubberized items. Seems like it’s always something that requires a lot of contact, like a computer mouse, or a IR TV remote control! It is nasty. I haven’t found a way to deal with it, even after watching several YT videos claiming to have a “clean up” solution. That being said, it seems to happen to “rubber” that has a satin/soft finish to it. I do not believe this is that. Think of it this way. Have you ever heard of Cold Steel SRK handles getting gummy? Or Mora Craftline handles or Gerber Strongarm handles getting gummy? I don’t think that’s a problem here.
Hello G.T., keep up the good work and vids... Be safe and take care, "God Bless", sincerely, Randy. 😇🙏👊
Thank you, I will same to you
G'day Aaron, I'm really pleased to see Kershaw doing well ...... that's what can happen when you listen to the market.
Seems to me, many brands think customers dont notice all the details that make up a good experience IN ACTUAL USE. Stupid really, knife dudes and reviewers, are rightly, gonna critique the hell out of it ; ) In fairness, I do think valid design decisions still often get lost between the drawing board/original design intent and the point of sale.
Anyway, I'm always gonna go with belt high or low ride/dangler belt loops .... obviously not much good for concealment, though it does mean sheath dimensions and shape are far less of an issue, easy draw and of course no pokey pokey in the rib area, ....... f'k I hate that ; )
Incidentally, I wonder what the average, or most common, or range, of palm width is, finger length for that matter too ? ........ perhaps the glove makers out there can ...... lend a hand ...... with that ; )
Cheers Duke.
Has Kershaw gone back to the “No questions asked” warranty or are they still “reviewing” warranty claims?
I was a Kershaw fan until they went away from the customer focused warranty policies, and that comes from someone who’s never broken a knife.
I’m not sure what the current warranty policy is
cool
Can you do a review of the swisstech fixed blade walmart sells I was wondering if it is any good or if I should just go with this fixed blade instead
Yes, I’ve been looking into those. Hope to get some soon.
I don’t understand why they would design a hole in the area where the knife needs to be the strongest 🙄
It is not intended to be a heavy duty knife . Will make a great starter knife for my kids .
Maybe “when Steppe showed up on my stoop”? Steepe Looks good , will be ordering. Have two full size Iridium’s..love em..have the mini showing up tomorrow and really looking forward to checking my stoop. 🤠🙏🇨🇱⚔️
That will be cool!
Is there any knives made for conceal carrying?
Like inside the waist band and such.
I know about the pocket carry fixed blades.
But I don’t see too many.
Check out cold steel, Tkell, or Scallywag knife companies
There are some but good ones are pricey
what buck model is that he compares to steppe
The Alpha series, I did a video on that last year.
Off topic, but what kind of hat are you wearing in the video?
You are not wrong....Kershaw seems to be one of the only companies listening to knife users and not resting on their heritage.
Very encouraging to see
@@gideonstactical I’ve always been a fan of American owned companies that Produce here in the USA but not many actually are hitting quality and price any more… case in point Buck is not making much new and exciting or their prices are out of wack… and Case had quality issues
That grabbing is probably going to go away with a little wear. Might even be done that way on purpose.
Can it be scout carry? Carried an Izula II for a bit and it got rusty. Been looking for something else that is more stainless than 1095, not that D2 is stainless but still. Any recommendations? $50-$100?
Get the Izula in S35VN
Looks like it can be scout carried one of 2 ways. Either take the clip off and mount it on the middle holes of the sheath, or using those lashing points and add a bit of paracord to make a spot for the belt to go through
@@gladeshunter8796 I thought about that one, is their s35 pretty stainless? I live in south Florida so even stuff like Nitro v gets some rust on it.
@@chasewells5464 I’m in south Florida too and I have the 3 in S35VN and it’s definitely stainless . I pocket carried mine while swimming at the beach and it was fine .
@@gladeshunter8796 okay sweet, thanks.
Ugh, it's sold out everywhere.
Steppe ? Why is there a hole (?) where strength is needed ? ....... ( ill never understand that ) If it's for light duty , why not just use / buy a folder which is also weak at the same location . ( Sorry - I see a hole where there should be no hole )
For that price, I can't complain that these are made in China, but 440C has always been a better choice, and with 14C28N, it's time to be done with D2.
how about buck 684?
Not a fan of holes in the knife designs. Way to big of weak point even if it in the handle portion.
0:22 what wood is that?
Pine
@@gideonstactical Thanks for a swift reply :)
Chiner, is my only issue with Kershaw. I mean, how are people supposed to believe in the propaganda about Chiner, as long as so many US corps, are still doing business like this.