HUUSK Knives: The Actual Worst

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  • čas přidán 4. 10. 2021
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  • @nicholascoulter3760
    @nicholascoulter3760 Před 2 lety +637

    I'd wager that paint isn't even food safe.

    • @Rob_h_floridaman
      @Rob_h_floridaman Před 2 lety +76

      Probably lead based.

    • @utrak
      @utrak Před 2 lety +16

      @@Rob_h_floridaman George Costanza: of course it's -cashmere- lead based

    • @Youtube-Censorship-Police
      @Youtube-Censorship-Police Před 2 lety +7

      yup, i thought the same

    • @nickyd.4695
      @nickyd.4695 Před 2 lety +6

      Excellent observation

    • @eyeofthetiger4184
      @eyeofthetiger4184 Před 2 lety +10

      Shit no !!!!,.... I dont reckon the steel is either, even cutting a tomato would leave residue in your tucker.

  • @jameshealy4594
    @jameshealy4594 Před 2 lety +1475

    I've never quite understood how people get to the mental space of "I must have supreme Japanese quality handed down through hundreds of generations, fired in a tatara and forged by aged masters" while simultaneously being like "I'm sure they would only want $29.95 for something like that".

    • @sufferedlearnedchanged
      @sufferedlearnedchanged Před 2 lety +62

      Logic is not their strong suit. 😂

    • @overthehill9415
      @overthehill9415 Před 2 lety +11

      Might find it in a high dollar auction? And that is if you get lucky, and it wasn't handed down to a child or grandchild or close friend. Certainly not for 30ish bucks.

    • @captainhakob814
      @captainhakob814 Před 2 lety +18

      I got a cheap had crafted Damascus 36 fold from Japan, cost 180.00 sharpest knife I've had, was going to see if it's good and maybe get a more expensive one. But.... The knife is so sharp and durable I think I will have it forever. Gotta love that Japanese craftsmanship

    • @ThePapaja1996
      @ThePapaja1996 Před 2 lety +6

      If the price was $299.5 i can beliveible.

    • @davidmiller9485
      @davidmiller9485 Před 2 lety +37

      @@captainhakob814 Damascus???!!!! why? why do people keep doing this??? 99% of "Damascus" steel isn't. It's patterned welded. Their has only been once that i know of, where a blacksmith got close to making Damascus. It requires special ore and "added" materials plus a special forging technique. To quote Princess Bride... "I don't think that word means what you think it does."

  • @hunterhicks6726
    @hunterhicks6726 Před 2 lety +193

    I’ve never heard of these knives or this channel but watching this guy throw shade at a knife for 18:00 minutes is entertaining as hell.

    • @krustysurfer
      @krustysurfer Před 2 lety +3

      It is rage against the machine! And so needed!

    • @billfred9411
      @billfred9411 Před 2 lety +4

      I just got one of the Husk adds and noticed they just used stock footage of chefs cutting things and not a single chef on the add was even using the Husk knife.

    • @lukedensjuke14hehe
      @lukedensjuke14hehe Před rokem +2

      me2

    • @HappyOrwell
      @HappyOrwell Před rokem +1

      Hahaha so glad we all came to this same place

    • @anonymousfortunes2970
      @anonymousfortunes2970 Před rokem +2

      Dude I just met this channel too. This guy is such a s*** talker and I love it. 😂

  • @raycearcher5794
    @raycearcher5794 Před 2 lety +75

    "These knives are great, they have a hole in them!"
    "How does that make them great though?"
    "There's a hole in the knife!"

    • @MeatHusk
      @MeatHusk Před 2 lety +4

      Excellent observation!

    • @taiyana5194
      @taiyana5194 Před 2 lety +1

      Okay, but why is it great?

    • @JaredConnell
      @JaredConnell Před 2 lety +6

      They're speed holes duh

    • @scottyj6226
      @scottyj6226 Před 2 lety +6

      That way when it breaks you get to keep one of your fingers.

    • @Mantulisme
      @Mantulisme Před 2 lety +4

      Every knives with holes: Half the material and double the price.

  • @bigstreetguns6619
    @bigstreetguns6619 Před 2 lety +2729

    These knives are really good. They aren't made in Japan, though. They are made in Africa. Mine was gifted to me by a Nigerian prince.

  • @chrishestand1
    @chrishestand1 Před 2 lety +1470

    A lot of these Instagram knives have the same exact “forged” finish on them. By that, I mean if you look at two knives side by side, you’ll notice that the dimples are all in the exact same places. Their blade-smiths are so talented that they were able to leave the exact same hammer marks on every single knife!

    • @andrewmcgibbon9785
      @andrewmcgibbon9785 Před 2 lety +41

      I've noticed the same thing. I guarantee its not done with a hammer. Its hot rolled into the sheet

    • @Pentti_Hilkuri
      @Pentti_Hilkuri Před 2 lety +55

      @@andrewmcgibbon9785 Hot rolling sounds expensive, maybe it's just stamped or pressed with a die? Perhaps at the same time the whole shape is stamped out of a stock?

    • @andrewmcgibbon9785
      @andrewmcgibbon9785 Před 2 lety +47

      @@Pentti_Hilkuri hot rolling is done at the mill. The steel arives at the factory already textured. Pressing marks into. The steel cold would require enormous stamping presses. Doing it hot would be prohibitively expensive. First this is stainless steel. Stainless steel dissipates heat extremely fast.
      Second, they aren't heat treating the steel. If they were going to go to the trouble of texturing the steel themselves, they might as well heat treat it.
      Ordering the steel textured from the mill would add pennies to the cost of the blade.

    • @edherdman9973
      @edherdman9973 Před 2 lety +10

      I suspect that they are using a blank pressing machine. Big sheet of steel in, knife-shaped objects out.

    • @TheAyanamiRei
      @TheAyanamiRei Před 2 lety +4

      Shitty looking dimples that would NEVER pass a Japanese Quality Check for anything supposed to be anywhere NEAR "Quality"

  • @commonexplosion9910
    @commonexplosion9910 Před 2 lety +316

    18/8 and 18/10 are both names for the same alloy, being 304. 304 is the "intro/basic" stainless steel of the 300 series. They are all austenitic.
    This makes them comparably good against corrosion and are thus often used in pots, forks and breadknives but also non cooking stuff like handrails and so on. (just a side note. They have terrible heat transfer properties. Much worse than regular steel.)
    304 is also the cheapest steel in the 300 series with 316 being a slight improvement with a higher molybdenum content.
    Since they are austenitic they have a few disadvantages for knife making. Normal knives are hardened. This means they lose their edge slower. This is achieved by turning a ferritic matrix into a (partly) martensitic one.
    Austenitic stainless steels don't cross a transition line and cannot be hardened regardeles of how fast you cool it after heating. A martensitic stainless (or non stainless) would be preferred here.
    Only in certain situations are knives made of 304. Eg: diving. Dive knives are often made from 304 and 316. They resist corrosion much better than their martensitic counterpart. (same reason titanium knives are also found. Last long in corrosive environments but has terrible edge properties.)

    • @justinyearing3489
      @justinyearing3489 Před 2 lety +8

      Hey.. uh what do you do for a living?

    • @dvkevin
      @dvkevin Před 2 lety +25

      @@justinyearing3489 Something tells me it involves metallurgy lol

    • @Biffo1262
      @Biffo1262 Před 2 lety +8

      @@justinyearing3489 Reads and quotes Wikipedia.

    • @commonexplosion9910
      @commonexplosion9910 Před 2 lety +44

      @@justinyearing3489 I'm a welding engineer. It's quite fun.

    • @Eric-zs6rd
      @Eric-zs6rd Před 2 lety +6

      The screws and bolts, and thru hull fittings on my boat are also 18/10 to resist corrosion. I can't imagine it making much of a knife though.

  • @KMShi5150
    @KMShi5150 Před 2 lety +16

    Thank you for making this video.
    I am a Japanese who found out about this knife through a youtube ad.
    High quality knives made in Japan can cost around $100 at the cheapest.
    I hope fewer people will be fooled by this.

    • @PainfulLife69
      @PainfulLife69 Před 2 lety +2

      箱の日本語も変だし、100円ショップで売ってるレベルでしょうね。
      販売サイトがリトアニアで製造が中国
      日本を騙るのは止めて欲しいですね。

    • @JonnieHollywood
      @JonnieHollywood Před 2 lety +3

      Of course this is a "knock-off"... What can you expect for $29.95?

  • @christamu2
    @christamu2 Před 2 lety +606

    This is the perfect knife for me. I love the taste of black paint on my food, I hate money, and I'm not even entirely sure what a knife is or what it's used for. Thanks Pete!

    • @MJFallout
      @MJFallout Před 2 lety +38

      the only cooking I do is slicing open instant Ramen packages whilst contemplating what an otherworldly pussy-magnet I'd be in feudal Japan. So, this knife is perfect for me.

    • @thefbi4255
      @thefbi4255 Před 2 lety +3

      nice comment

    • @sainaro2335
      @sainaro2335 Před 2 lety +2

      heck, I dont know why, but this comment is the one that did it for me! Ty for the chuckle!

  • @aussiehardwood6196
    @aussiehardwood6196 Před 2 lety +441

    The Japanese are VERY proud and will always tell you what town the knife was made and who the knife was made by if hand forged. They proudly give you DETAILS.

    • @nathanchandler18
      @nathanchandler18 Před 2 lety +56

      AND IT TAKES 2 MONTHS TO FORGE BUT YOU CAN GET IT FOR $34

    • @chrisstephens6673
      @chrisstephens6673 Před 2 lety +17

      If its mass produced its not made by traditional techniques, such things are an anathema to a skilled blade maker.

    • @davidsanders1991
      @davidsanders1991 Před 2 lety +4

      To Aussie Hardwood: "Remember Pearl Harbor".

    • @DarkMetaOFFICIAL
      @DarkMetaOFFICIAL Před 2 lety +2

      stop lying

    • @edherdman9973
      @edherdman9973 Před 2 lety +3

      As will the Chinese, if it is a quality blade (they taught the Japanese sword smithing after all). I'm just wondering whether this was machine-cut from blanks like some blades. It's not from Longquan but from the highly mechanized Shenzhen, apparently.

  • @valley_robot
    @valley_robot Před 2 lety +22

    I used to be a chef and my knives were not expensive ,they were just good knives from victorinox and other cheap brands , looking after your knives is the key , I’ve had the same large cooks knife for 25+ years and it was from a supermarket , it still holds its edge

    • @peterolley7159
      @peterolley7159 Před 2 lety +1

      Victorinox definitely decent my story is similar to yours as a child my mum and dad took us to Switzerland every year to visit there friends and my dad purchased some victoronix from a co op supermarket over 40 years ago and they was dirt cheap too obviously as the company is Swiss and my 82 year old dad still uses them , ok they are not razor sharp anymore as he doesn’t know how to sharpen them but he still loves to use them and they don’t look to bad still !

    • @memoofjacoboarbenzjuanarev9724
      @memoofjacoboarbenzjuanarev9724 Před rokem

      @@peterolley7159 funny enough it is not hard to sharpen anything. Trick to that is don't over think the angle and just slide all around until it's as sharp as you need.

  • @conormcneely2879
    @conormcneely2879 Před 2 lety +10

    I work as a cook and my grandfather heard that and gifted me one of these, I liked the idea of the hole for better manipulation. After some attempts to make it work it lives in the cabinet while my cheap knives continue on.

  • @xeoknight845
    @xeoknight845 Před 2 lety +226

    If there ever was a knife that needed a good trashcanning... Not sure this is it. Would hate to damage a product of such high quality metal like that bin.

    • @whynottalklikeapirat
      @whynottalklikeapirat Před 2 lety +12

      With this knife - no risk of any harm coming to any products soft or hard ,,,

    • @robocart9253
      @robocart9253 Před 2 lety +2

      @@whynottalklikeapirat Doubt the knife would even dent it...but I would worry about the bin absolutely obliterating the blade and making shards of metal. Dust is hard to clean after all.

    • @whynottalklikeapirat
      @whynottalklikeapirat Před 2 lety

      @@robocart9253 Worst risk is the dust will feed your allergies ...

    • @robocart9253
      @robocart9253 Před 2 lety +1

      @@whynottalklikeapirat Damn don't wan't to spend 3 knives worth of cash on benadryl cause of that. Need to save money.

    • @whynottalklikeapirat
      @whynottalklikeapirat Před 2 lety

      @@robocart9253 Ah yes - the benadryl spiral ... bane of many good men ...

  • @mr.crumbles2557
    @mr.crumbles2557 Před 2 lety +98

    It's these kinds of products that have made browsing through Amazon such a pain in the ass

    • @edherdman9973
      @edherdman9973 Před 2 lety +3

      Indeed. You could write an entire book just about all the fantastical-yet-mundane sounding brand and company names they come up with for what are extremely basic products shutting out all the competition.

    • @MegaBadgeman
      @MegaBadgeman Před 2 lety +1

      Haven't seen that zoom monocular for a while.

    • @zancrus9629
      @zancrus9629 Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah gotta love searching for something and finding 100 of the exact same thing with different brand names on all of it. All of the same pictures. Then you check reviews and there are a ton of bad ones but there are 10 good ones for every 1 bad one.

    • @canehdiansteve3455
      @canehdiansteve3455 Před 2 lety +2

      It's awful. Sometimes I'll search for something very specific with an actual product or brand name and the thing I want isn't even on the first page because of all these shit products sold under five different names with a dozen keywords jumbled together in the title.

  • @IRMentat
    @IRMentat Před 2 lety +30

    i'd use a cleaver or regular "chefs knife" over a curved bladed wedge any day of the week. Also, only an idiot puts a brand name on the cutting edge of a tool, if it's a fraction of what it's claimed then it would still need de-burring and re-sharpening on occasion.
    only good thing about it is the idea behind the wooden handle design (lightly curved wood fixed over a longer piece of steel).
    thought the black mess on the thick end of the wedge looked a bit iffy but PAINT? sheesh.

  • @kevinvogler2380
    @kevinvogler2380 Před 2 lety +2

    I watched this video when it came out, but I just saw a CZcams ad for this knife that claimed it was “banned for being too sharp”….just wanted to mention that and I hope Pete gets a laugh out of it

  • @achimdg6335
    @achimdg6335 Před 2 lety +201

    18/10 steel is actually an alloy for cutlery, including table knifes, forks and spoons.
    Table knifes are not really known for sharpest sharpness.
    You can put 18/10 in the dishwasher!

    • @rossanderson4156
      @rossanderson4156 Před 2 lety +9

      The knife might survive but the black paint and untreated handle won't!

    • @byronlabelle7569
      @byronlabelle7569 Před rokem

      I'm a machinist and all 18/xx steels are 300 series stainless steel. These steels have high corrosion resistance but cannot be heat treated.

  • @_BLANK_BLANK
    @_BLANK_BLANK Před 2 lety +120

    But.... it has a spydiehole. That means it's good.

    • @DrLawyer284
      @DrLawyer284 Před 2 lety +6

      moar like a LIE-diehole amirite

    • @1986subway
      @1986subway Před 2 lety +11

      So does your wife, that doesn't mean she is any good either

    • @jhebertutube
      @jhebertutube Před 2 lety +9

      Spyderco called. They want their hole back.

    • @lukewarmwater6412
      @lukewarmwater6412 Před 2 lety +1

      no blade with a finger hole is worth having.

    • @_BLANK_BLANK
      @_BLANK_BLANK Před 2 lety

      @@lukewarmwater6412 😡😭😭

  • @Ministry_Of_Silly_Walks
    @Ministry_Of_Silly_Walks Před 2 lety +25

    After delays in delivery of the knife, I investigated more and learned that the company Huusk Japan is situated in Kaunas, Lithuania! ... More research showed that the knife is actually made in a factory in central China, and when we eventually did get the knife the package said “Made In China.”Jul 3, 2021

  • @zancrus9629
    @zancrus9629 Před 2 lety +9

    I love seeing things like this advertised on CZcams as well. I always just assume they are a scam because anything I have gone "OMG I want it" then researched it just to find out it was a scam.

  • @bennyc409
    @bennyc409 Před 2 lety +210

    As a chef it has pained me immensely that lately there's been a whole load of weirdly shaped, really terrible, self appointed best knives floating around social media. These Huusks, those Serbian chef knife ones, the ones peddled by thise Men With Pot guys. All trash. If you want a good knife, don't be a cheapskate, go to a decent purveyor of quality chefs knives like Chef's Armoury and get something that'll last you a lifetime. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.

    • @michaelmechex
      @michaelmechex Před 2 lety +28

      The worst thing is they’re asking 60 bucks for that piece of shit, you can get a nice kitchen knife for the same money or even less if you do your research.

    • @ulvschmidt7174
      @ulvschmidt7174 Před 2 lety +15

      I got an ikea knife and i am quite happy with it.

    • @utrak
      @utrak Před 2 lety +23

      Fiskars kitchen knives. Cheap. Come absolutely scalpel sharp. Easy to sharpen. Last forever. They're even properly balanced regardless of blade length. It's the Mora knife of kitchen knives.

    • @ulvschmidt7174
      @ulvschmidt7174 Před 2 lety +10

      @@utrak well the mora of kitchen knives is frosts since they are moras brand of kitchen knives but i get what you mean

    • @utrak
      @utrak Před 2 lety +1

      @@ulvschmidt7174 haha yeah you know what I mean

  • @ajhoward8888
    @ajhoward8888 Před 2 lety +102

    The second I saw POS being shilled, I prayed to the knife gods that you would do this very vid.
    Truly Pete, you're not the knife hero we deserve, you're the one we need. 🥺

  • @BACzero
    @BACzero Před 2 lety +10

    I'm actually glad I stumbled upon this video. While I wouldn't consider myself a knife "enthusiast", I do like a good knife, and I was interested after watching the video ads for this knife. I actually considered buying one, but never did... now I'm glad I didn't. Thanks for the honest input!

  • @adrianstanczak1127
    @adrianstanczak1127 Před 2 lety +13

    Wow, thank you for the time you spent on this video. That's a good and admirable thing you did, warning people about a blatant scam. Thanks again! 👊

  • @ZPositive
    @ZPositive Před 2 lety +46

    There is far too much blind puff piece knife reviewing happening on CZcams. You're fighting the good fight, Pete!

    • @mechanomics2649
      @mechanomics2649 Před 2 lety +2

      There's far too much blind puff piece reviewing of anything all over social media in general lmao

  • @WolfMimirMori
    @WolfMimirMori Před 2 lety +20

    I remember seeing an advertisement. You know a knife is good when they don't even use their own knives in the cooks shots.

  • @donaldziemer1919
    @donaldziemer1919 Před 2 lety +37

    I ordered 3 knives on line earlier this year, one tor me and 2 for Christmas gifts for my kids. I changed my mind and cancelled my order the same day. Long story short my credit card was charged even though the order hadn't been shipped. I sent copies of my emails to show cancelation and trying to contact HUUSK to my credit card company to indicate no response to my emails. Credit card refunded my purchase and several months later I received my knives with no way of returning them. Credit card company said the issue was closed with no further contact from HUUSK. FYI don't order things on line in the middle of the night while watching CZcams!

    • @violette2755
      @violette2755 Před 2 lety +1

      And don’t do it under the influence either… lol Or in my situation, while having a manic episode.😬

    • @Jason-iz6ob
      @Jason-iz6ob Před 2 lety

      Their scam website is set up to trick you into doubling your order too when you think you’re just viewing the offer. I tried canceling it within MAYBE 5 minutes of realizing what they had done but somehow they had magically already shipped and couldn’t cancel……

    • @buckodonnghaile4309
      @buckodonnghaile4309 Před rokem

      That last part is how I met my wife.

  • @SockerConny80
    @SockerConny80 Před 2 lety +4

    I still use the old Sabatier carbon steel knife that my parents used when I was a kid. My dad is always happy to see it pop up at family dinners even though I have less worn kitchen knives that are easier to use. It has been used so much it looks more like a fillet knife these days 😅

  • @LiveDonkeyDeadLion
    @LiveDonkeyDeadLion Před 2 lety +16

    A friend brought one of these and showed it to me proudly as it was handmade. I pointed out the ‘forged’ finish was machined and so was the edge. They said again it was handmade and I said no more, but thought about fools and their money

  • @aidenallen4518
    @aidenallen4518 Před 2 lety +133

    as a blacksmith this knife makes me crack up whenever I see it online.

    • @jirobeylavis4490
      @jirobeylavis4490 Před 2 lety +3

      Are you really a bs first congratulations I love a admire your craft deeply and I just bought this thing...... damn damn damn

    • @CasualDraws
      @CasualDraws Před 2 lety +3

      As a guy who likes cooking this knife makes my hand scared whenever i see a finger in that hole

    • @aidenallen4518
      @aidenallen4518 Před 2 lety

      @@jirobeylavis4490 thanks! and also remember you can always return it:)

    • @samuelgarrison1952
      @samuelgarrison1952 Před 2 lety

      @@jirobeylavis4490 you should buy one. Then make one out of 5160 or 1095, and do a comparison video of the husk and a true handforged knife. Or go absolutely crazy and do a Patern weld demascus version.

    • @Somerandomguy2998
      @Somerandomguy2998 Před rokem

      @@samuelgarrison1952 Some called Green Beetle did that

  • @ablofablo8802
    @ablofablo8802 Před 2 lety +37

    Inspired by centuries of japanese hole making tradition, the flawless, durable, beautiful and carefully crafted 138-steps design hole in the blade is undoubtedly the most valuable part of this wondrous knife.

  • @michaelsmith2733
    @michaelsmith2733 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank You so much. As a small knife collector I get ads from these things all of the time, One half price while supplies last $29.95 buy a Japanese Samurai maker, slicing with ease through any food product into onion skin thin pieces. I almost caved into buying one. There is so many get rich quick schemes, drones for $99.00 that will carry a nuclear warhead for you. I am 68 yrs. old and I used to fall for these kinds of deals in magazines when I was in my 20's so much. I think it is the part in me that wants to believe that people are honest, and they are not. SIGH!!!!!

    • @MikeWildfrog
      @MikeWildfrog Před rokem

      Still, it is good to have the heart of a child, I hope this means you're a happy soul. 🌈

  • @johnathansaegal3156
    @johnathansaegal3156 Před 2 lety +19

    The ads on CZcams say "This knife is so sharp it has been banned for non-chefs for decades" or something along that line to make you think it is so dangerously sharp - and holds its sharpness - that it had been specifically outlawed. Banned not because it is a knife, but because of how sharp it is.

    • @stevewebber707
      @stevewebber707 Před 2 lety +4

      That add was my first exposure to this knife. And that alone was enough to tell me there was some serious bullshit being peddled.

    • @joyeuse8524
      @joyeuse8524 Před 2 lety +2

      truly it had probably ben banned because of the very likely lead based paint

    • @rdeh1678
      @rdeh1678 Před 2 lety +2

      First thing they tell you in culinary school is a sharp knife is a safe knife and my Takeshi Saji gyuto chef knife was razor sharp and not once did I cut my self with it , not to say I never got cut which I did with a henkle filled knife that I just sharpened and they let table in after close so I wipe the knife on my towel on my belt and it cut threw the towel my Jacket , my checkered pants and lastly my leg .

    • @stevewebber707
      @stevewebber707 Před 2 lety +1

      @@rdeh1678 Sounds like you're basically saying it's not how sharp the knife is, but how careful and respectful of it's edge you are.
      Carelessness is the true biggest danger in any situation.
      At least the times I've cut myself with a knife, it goes back to carelessness, impatience, or both.
      And good job sharpening that Henckels I guess ;P

    • @safe-keeper1042
      @safe-keeper1042 Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, that commercial raised all sorts of red flags for me. Soo dumb.

  • @justmusic1695
    @justmusic1695 Před 2 lety +7

    Saw this knife advertised and from the stock videos they had playing I knew it couldn't be as good as it was making out.
    Love the use of Undertale music too!

  • @XavierKing1956
    @XavierKing1956 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the detailed explanation Cederic .
    My question is where can I buy the device with the diamond stone to sharpen the blades. Seems like a great tool

  • @tedwoodside975
    @tedwoodside975 Před 2 lety +71

    I like how on their video, they ask, "Can your knife do this?" and show a red hot blade (not even the knife being sold) burning through a rubber ball. The back edge of a butter knife can do that if it's red hot. I love how they imply red hot=sharp.

    • @extec101
      @extec101 Před 2 lety +3

      saw that also and thought out its a scam and the knife is shait

  • @Owieczkin
    @Owieczkin Před 2 lety +125

    Z-hunter: "Finally a worthy opponent! Our battle will be legendary!"

    • @Youtube-Censorship-Police
      @Youtube-Censorship-Police Před 2 lety +18

      the z-hunter's high-end 3cr13 blade eats this cast iron trash alive!

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 Před 2 lety +9

      This knife is made from worse steel with worse or no heat treat, and worse ergonomics, plus it weighs more so the Z-hunter would actually be the better option in almost every way.

    • @richardcameronlewis
      @richardcameronlewis Před 2 lety +3

      "So, you think your edge retention is good, eh? Now, cut me!"

    • @ElCapAddict
      @ElCapAddict Před 2 lety +2

      The Z-Hunter feels comparatively respectable.

    • @kevola5739
      @kevola5739 Před 2 lety +5

      I specifically searched the comments for a Z Hunter reference cuz I knew there would be one. Nick will now have to stop being so hard on his Z Hunter critique.

  • @killerii5746
    @killerii5746 Před 2 lety +8

    “From fuckin pot metal” made me lose it. Bloody gold mate

  • @blueplague5911
    @blueplague5911 Před 2 lety +8

    I actually dont know anything about knives but this is really eye opening

    • @exemida
      @exemida Před 2 lety

      Idk if this knife is sharp enough to open an eye.

    • @exemida
      @exemida Před 2 lety

      Idk if this knife is sharp enough to open an eye.

  • @Berberien
    @Berberien Před 2 lety +52

    Had a colleague buy this crap and he brought it to work to show me. He was legitimately happy and proud with his purchase, so no, most people don't get scammed they just have really low standards because they don't know any better and have never experienced proper knives. I was actually surprised at how sharp it was tho because I have experienced similar products before, and I had a knife get instantly blunt and have large pieces come of when hitting a wooden pole.

    • @heinzhaupthaar5590
      @heinzhaupthaar5590 Před 2 lety +7

      That's always a hard thing for me.
      Good friends came to me so often with similar crap or some other utter bs and them being friends obviously means I won't lie to them. It can be really heartbreaking to burst someone's bubble and tell them they were f'd over or that the plans they're so enthusiastic about are just nonsense and won't ever happen etc.
      So at some point many of them didn't ask me for my opinion, present their new purchases to me anymore and all that sht.
      But now, as time got on and everyone finally grew up it kind of 180ed. My opinion is worth way more than others to them and I'm usually the one to ask about important stuff.
      Because they know that they'll always get a straight, honest answer even if it hurts.
      Still really hard at times though.

    • @evias9943
      @evias9943 Před 2 lety

      I hope you don't do that pole test with real kitchen knives

    • @Berberien
      @Berberien Před 2 lety

      @@evias9943 ofc not, I don't test good products, but they would hold up since there is no danger in chipping them.

    • @deathbyastonishment7930
      @deathbyastonishment7930 Před 2 lety

      @@Berberien that isn’t true really, a really good Japanese kitchen knife would chip if you struck a pole with it. Because they are incredibly thin as a rule.

    • @jonny8688
      @jonny8688 Před 2 lety +1

      What you are saying does not make any sense what so ever. Just because they are happy with there purchase doesnt mean they did not get scammed wich they obviously was since they thougt they were buying a "GREAT JAPANESE STEEL KNIFE"..... So either way they were scammed. And i get what you are saying about low standards and thats true for most people who dont know shit but when this knifes dulls faster than the cheapest quality chinese knife you can get of 440stainlessteel for 5$ in the closest supermarket you got scammed..

  • @euphoniumguy5smith
    @euphoniumguy5smith Před 2 lety +13

    I can't wait for the upcoming comparison video of Pete's toenail vs the Huusk.

  • @rwe52496
    @rwe52496 Před 2 lety +42

    My father, who is a woodworker, got scammed online with some "authentic" Japanese wood chisels. They were even branded with a knockoff logo that resembled a real boutique Japanese tool company. The metal was so low quality that it would only hold an edge for about 15 minutes of chiseling. Eventually one cracked while sharpening.

    • @angelarch5352
      @angelarch5352 Před 2 lety +4

      @@art47430 Then you buy these USA chisels (made in china).

  • @Cant_Stop-Wont-Stop0329
    @Cant_Stop-Wont-Stop0329 Před 2 lety +8

    You should do more of these their great and it's always good seeing the scammers getting called out.

  • @VanishingNomad
    @VanishingNomad Před 2 lety +80

    You know, I love the look of that knife. AND, I have an old leaf spring in my garage.
    I could probably make a real one with little effort.

    • @domo7415
      @domo7415 Před 2 lety +2

      how’s that working out for you

    • @danrayha2165
      @danrayha2165 Před 2 lety +8

      And it would be a better knife too.

    • @soulofcinder518
      @soulofcinder518 Před 2 lety +2

      Do it

    • @scottyj6226
      @scottyj6226 Před 2 lety +1

      Delete the finger hole and ad a small gaurd.

    • @samuelgarrison1952
      @samuelgarrison1952 Před 2 lety +1

      I was thinking a San Mai mild steel spine and 1095 or 1085 edge would do well

  • @GreenBeetle
    @GreenBeetle Před 2 lety +36

    been waiting for this
    that image search!
    ps ad i got served after this video was a serbian chef knife

    • @checoleman8877
      @checoleman8877 Před 2 lety +2

      I'm sure you, me and every other maker that exists get asked all the time to make knives like these because someone seen it on social media. I refuse.

  • @aliince9372
    @aliince9372 Před 2 lety

    Subscribed. Thank you. Not that I've checked yet, but any recommendations for cooking knifes?

  • @digsfossils
    @digsfossils Před 2 lety +3

    "My toe nail would hold an edge better" LOL That was funny. Classic!

  • @flooorwalker
    @flooorwalker Před 2 lety +25

    Pete is the most underrated comedian I have ever seen

  • @9ryder
    @9ryder Před 2 lety +34

    Id love to see same type video for those Ebay "damascus" blades, you can get plenty of them for cheap

    • @oscr_zen
      @oscr_zen Před 2 lety +2

      yes! cuz Damascus is a super steel by default lol

    • @-trmxzer0-235
      @-trmxzer0-235 Před 2 lety +5

      Someone from Pakistan offers to sell me "high quality" handmade damascus knives about every day on Instagram lol

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 Před 2 lety +2

      I have one for aesthetic reasons, it is pattern welded, and definitely isn't hardened. I don't know if the seller was honest about what steels were used, but I have been thinking about trying to heat treat it in order to find out.

    • @andrewmcgibbon9785
      @andrewmcgibbon9785 Před 2 lety +1

      There is a knife maker on CZcams that bought one of the Pakistani Damascus knives from ebay and tried it out. It was every bit as bad as you imagine it might be. Similar to this, it was not hardened steel.

    • @FunkcijaDijagonale
      @FunkcijaDijagonale Před 2 lety

      Bought one out of curiosity that claimed to be vg10. It was most definitely not vg10...

  • @HeyZeus1337
    @HeyZeus1337 Před 2 lety

    can someone please tell me where the song comes from when he's typing with Morgan and Mary Grace at the end? i have heard the song somewhere before and i can't figure out where :( it's driving me kinda crazy xD

  • @ZS-bg7jo
    @ZS-bg7jo Před 2 lety +1

    I like the fact you can SEE the edge failing from the rope in the light reflection... subtle, but obvious once you see it...

  • @mikewalters5653
    @mikewalters5653 Před 2 lety +6

    A good knife review for a bad knife and a philosophy lesson all in one. Good vid!
    I had a co-worker once who bought a good looking wrist watch from one of those beautiful, glossy well photographed magazine adds. The same company also sold highly decorated knives.
    The watch worked for a few months and then quit.
    He took it to a local watch repair guy and the guy glanced at the watch and laughed. He said those watches are made in China and the parts are so soft they must be made from some lead alloy. Said the watch was not repairable!

  • @starlingblack814
    @starlingblack814 Před 2 lety +10

    Thanks, I almost bought these knives because of the advertisement and I wanted to upgrade my kitchen gear. I was cautious because the hammer forged finish looked cheap and cosmetic. I did not purchase because of this. After your video, I realized this was the right decision. Thank you!

  • @thespectator2976
    @thespectator2976 Před 2 lety +6

    I was about to order this knife for a month ago, then i started to check the reviews of it and yeah.. :) Sharpened my old knifes and im happy :)

  • @bluejumperskullman1584

    what kind of sharpening mount or whatever its called is that? i want one

  • @DullPoints
    @DullPoints Před 2 lety +14

    For beginner knife people like me this is an extremely helpful video. Answered a lot of basic questions about steel properties and underscores phrases like 'geometry cuts'. Great job, Pete!

    • @groundless1238
      @groundless1238 Před 2 lety +3

      DONT GET INTO KNIVES

    • @DullPoints
      @DullPoints Před 2 lety +4

      @@groundless1238 Pfff you sound just like my juggling teacher.

    • @kiltedcripple
      @kiltedcripple Před 2 lety +1

      As a new person getting into knives, let the steel be your guide. If a company gives you the steel they use, look up that steel. It's not a guarantee of quality, the heat treat can ruin a good steel or make an absolute beast out of a nominal steel, but it's a good starting point on what to expect.
      And if a company doesn't list the steel they use, be afraid. As you get more experience on what you like in a knife, and how to recognize every you're looking at, you can take risks on mystery knives as your budget and comfort level allow. But not until you have enough experience to know what you're potentially buying. In your "beginner" phase, stick to companies that give you the materials, are honest about COM, and are easily within your budget. There are a metric ton of great knives out there for 100 bucks or less per, play there before you take a chance on a cheap mystery knife or dump a car payment on a high end wall hanger than can't outperform a 30 dollar Asian market beater. I don't know if you're more an outdoor knife guy, pocket knife guy or kitchen knife guy, but between 30 and 80 bucks will get you some outstanding hard use blades if you shop smart. The supersteels are great, but they're not in any sense necessary for 99.9% of the scenarios of knife use.

    • @DullPoints
      @DullPoints Před 2 lety +1

      @@kiltedcripple I really appreciate your advice! I'm currently into pocket knives and have a cheap Ganzo in D2, but not one of their 'homage' designs, but I'm looking for my next serious performing steel. I'm thinking 14c28n, but if i can afford it I'd like to try s30v and see what the hype is all about.

    • @kiltedcripple
      @kiltedcripple Před 2 lety +1

      @@DullPoints good luck with that. I can't testify to that steel, but I have an old Benchmade Griptilian which they now make in s30v. I named the knife the Crocodile, as is was the partially serrated version and those teeth were SHARP. It's a beautiful, functional knife, and I'd bet it's even better in a premium steel. Pocket knives are dangerous territory for a young knife geek, they can get extremely costly for minimal difference in function. Be smart, be patient.

  • @Thesergeant114
    @Thesergeant114 Před 2 lety +37

    Great review! Because of your evaluation of this fine cutting tool , I threw out all my kitchen knives. Then proceeded to order this fine Japanese work of art. Thanks buddy!

  • @ThatsMrPencilneck2U
    @ThatsMrPencilneck2U Před 2 lety +5

    I bought a package of #2 Exacto knife blades that were made in China. I was surprised that I could get so many blades at such a low price. Once I got them home, I found they could only be used as disposable putty spatula tips.

  • @mrpotato4441
    @mrpotato4441 Před 2 lety

    I saw an ad for the "huusk" and called bullshit when I saw the price. Immediately googled it, found your video, and watched the whole thing. Now I can start my workday. Glad I discovered your channel!

  • @CamperKev
    @CamperKev Před 2 lety +15

    I've seen the advertisements for those knives online, and I thought it must be a scam. Thank you for proving my suspicions correct. An excellent review.

  • @halfbaked3373
    @halfbaked3373 Před 2 lety +10

    The horti hanzo pot actually had me crying...

  • @XwaYdesu
    @XwaYdesu Před 2 lety

    Ok but Im interested in the knife sharpening set up! Is it DIY or purchasable somewhere?

  • @susanwills7736
    @susanwills7736 Před rokem

    I ordered 2 and the sheaths the holy in the side got my attention. So far I like mine and when it wears out I'll use it for yard work like quite a few other of my kitchen stuff ends up.

  • @dolam
    @dolam Před 2 lety +48

    I bought one of these knives last year and ended up giving it to my son. I thought it would be a good all around camping knife. Essentially, (1) it is too thick and heavy to cut food with, (2) it is not shaped properly to use as a cleaver (even though it is as heavy as a cleaver), and (3) the blade is too short to use for anything else. There are other issues that make this knife clumsy and awkward to use. I tried using it anyway and it just never felt right in my hand. I think the makers tried to make this an all-around utility knife but ended up with just the opposite effect - it is not useful for anything.

    • @nakedbeekeeper9610
      @nakedbeekeeper9610 Před 2 lety +13

      Why do you hate your son this much?

    • @dolam
      @dolam Před 2 lety +6

      @@nakedbeekeeper9610 Lol. You have a point. I should surprise him with a Spyderco Delica and demand the knife back that I gave him.

    • @superchroma
      @superchroma Před 2 lety +5

      The makers just wanted to make it look cool.

    • @nakedbeekeeper9610
      @nakedbeekeeper9610 Před 2 lety +4

      @@dolam you could destroy it with some heavy bushcraft work together in a father-son moment 😁

    • @Superintendent_ChaImers
      @Superintendent_ChaImers Před 2 lety +5

      I beg to differ... It is very useful for something.
      Teaching your son a life lesson to not believe anything advertised to them on Instagram.

  • @michaelwaldeck7081
    @michaelwaldeck7081 Před 2 lety +14

    I'm pretty sure my wife broke the marriage covenant when she ordered one of these without consulting me! I bought her two frost mora's to make up for the betrayal.

    • @mechanomics2649
      @mechanomics2649 Před 2 lety

      If making a bad purchase is breaking a marriage covenant, I wonder how many times you've done so yourself.

  • @maryjayne8746
    @maryjayne8746 Před 2 lety

    Thankyou for the information. One of these is on sale at a local auction and wow I won't bid on it now for sure. Much appreciated.

  • @infini.tesimo
    @infini.tesimo Před rokem

    So what do you suggest as a real all around good kitchen knife that lasts like they claim?

  • @pouncepounce7417
    @pouncepounce7417 Před 2 lety +23

    I use opinel carbon steel knives in my kitchen, they hold a decent egde, are super easy to sharpen, they can be folded for travel, the handles I can shape exact for my hand to be comfortable and they cost 13 dollars per knife.

    • @kerryburns6041
      @kerryburns6041 Před 2 lety

      I shape my Opinel handles as well, the original design feels uncomfortable in my palm.

    • @lynnmeese55
      @lynnmeese55 Před 2 lety

      I love a really sharp knife. Where can I get a good one?

    • @kerryburns6041
      @kerryburns6041 Před 2 lety +2

      @@lynnmeese55 I spent my working life as a blacksmith in Yorkshire, but it wasn´t until I retired to southern Spain and started carving spoons that I found out about getting a knife really sharp. There are two ways to go with cooking knives, stainless or carbon steel. Stainless will sharpen with a coarse stone and get a serrated edge that will slice a tomato nicely, but soon go dull.
      Carbon steel will rust if not properly tended, but can easily be cleaned up. It will hold a sharp edge and be a joy to use. You will find all the information you need on CZcams videos relating to sharpening carving tools. You will then be able to tell a good blade from a poor one, and keep them sharp.
      When I´m carving a spoon, and the knife begins to tear rather than cut cleanly, it is very satisfying to restore the edge and feel it cutting again. Every blade goes blunt, once you can sharpen them, you´re in control.

    • @lynnmeese55
      @lynnmeese55 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you Kerry Burns for the info. I can at least tell a good knife from a bad one.

    • @pouncepounce7417
      @pouncepounce7417 Před 2 lety +1

      @@lynnmeese55 a good knife is one that serves your needs (probably finnish proverb, they are kinda big on knifes)

  • @krazmokramer
    @krazmokramer Před 2 lety +10

    Pete...If you want that floppy tip to straighten, you have to stroke it!

  • @MyYTaccount320
    @MyYTaccount320 Před rokem

    Appreciate this video and that I do my research ! I almost got sucked in because of the ad on CZcams

  • @ColdHarborOP
    @ColdHarborOP Před rokem +1

    I have rewatched this video numerous times just for that sweet, flying trashcan action. Incidentally, the steel in the trash can is better than the steel in the "knife".
    This is also a great video to demonstrate the difference between a knife and a KSO (a knife shaped object).

  • @FD_Boss
    @FD_Boss Před 2 lety +12

    So I’m seeing that despite the material used, this knife like object really doesn’t have any POT-ential

    • @Topfiveaudio
      @Topfiveaudio Před 2 lety

      Indeed. Huusk "Japan" is just pandering to the willfully ignorant.

  • @opcanabss
    @opcanabss Před rokem +1

    I collect knives and use my best ones for work and mistakenly purchased 3 of these. Great video, loads of information on top of a good personality.

  • @agoodballet
    @agoodballet Před 2 lety +2

    I bought some spoons from the dollar store and they’re made from 18/10 stainless steel. They probably hold an edge better than that movie prop of a “knife”. I’m glad this video was recommended because one of these knives caught my eye on Amazon the other day and I almost bought it. But now I have a better understanding.

  • @bjdog42
    @bjdog42 Před 2 lety +4

    My Old Hickory chef knife cost $15(a few years ago) & actually IS a knife. One of two I reach for in the kitchen. Glad I knew to be suspicious of the huusk.

  • @madawcofarreat2348
    @madawcofarreat2348 Před 2 lety +5

    You know it's bad when the rope test starts and there's no music and it isn't sped up.

  • @lz_377
    @lz_377 Před rokem

    I got the ad for that knife during this video! My favorite part is where it says it was banned to the public for being too sharp 😂.

  • @bigboom3713
    @bigboom3713 Před 2 lety

    Good analysis. I love your sharping tool. Where did you get it?

  • @brendanesposito
    @brendanesposito Před 2 lety +3

    ‘I hate it… I hate it everything about it”. “Don’t be a dum dum”… classic

  • @edwardyork4321
    @edwardyork4321 Před 2 lety +11

    ABSOLUTELY LOVED the ending Pete 💚💚

  • @sgtjarhead99
    @sgtjarhead99 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing. I've seen a dozen of these ads all over social media. Was wondering if it was just too good to be real. LOL.

  • @helixdownfall9882
    @helixdownfall9882 Před 2 lety

    Anyone know what song plays at 16:56?

  • @derekirelandsirsmokepotalo1152

    "Bet my toe nail could hold a edge better than this substance" haha

  • @xm-5178
    @xm-5178 Před 2 lety +7

    Well, I'm glad someone did a review on this terrible knife. I saw this on a CZcams ad calling them 'Jappa Knives' with demonstrations of them cutting through meat and bones that are apparently still somehow sharp enough slice a grape into paper thin sheets. I knew this was BS when I saw this but I had some hope that it somehow it would be ok but now I know how terrible it is. I feel bad for those who fell for this scam but if you fell for it in the first place, I've got a great piece of waterfront property to sell on the Thames

  • @bassplayersyx
    @bassplayersyx Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for making this review. I was about to buy one of these on sale for $29, and I thought I’d see what all the fuss was about….

  • @tctc8578
    @tctc8578 Před 2 lety +1

    Very informative so thanks for the heads up!!

  • @NateWebb0483
    @NateWebb0483 Před 2 lety +5

    "They think you're a dum-dum."
    Well yes, pretty sure that's a marketing term :D

  • @shippo72
    @shippo72 Před 2 lety +2

    I got that exact knife (same shape, size, dimple pattern, same black paint, same everything except the one I found had a "nicer" handle) at a yard sale for $2 about 2 years ago. Even came with a "leather" case.

    • @Ocewot
      @Ocewot Před 2 lety

      probably before the rebrand to huusk or does it say huusk on the blade?

    • @shippo72
      @shippo72 Před 2 lety

      @@Ocewot I was wrong about the handle on my knife, it's actually EXACTLY THE SAME as the huusk knife, except mine is black wood. It also is lacking any markings at all, so it's not an actual Huusk knife. Even the "leather" case it came in is lacking any markings. My guess is that it's just a cheap foreign knife that Huusk just re-brands with their logo.

  • @markmarshall9172
    @markmarshall9172 Před rokem

    What is the name of your knife sharpener?

  • @tasha3757
    @tasha3757 Před rokem +1

    They actually showed the Huusk ad in your video and I only just noticed now that the demonstration footage they're using aren't even of their Huusk knife. They're "real" knives with no association to their brand at all.

  • @mathewlinder4764
    @mathewlinder4764 Před 2 lety +6

    Oh it's the knife that was 'taken off the market for being to sharp'? Lol

    • @tikkidaddy
      @tikkidaddy Před 2 lety +1

      😂😂yeah they couldn't sell it to the public because we can't be trusted with a knife that sharp. If that's not political protectionist pandering IDK what is!😂😂

  • @jeebus5063
    @jeebus5063 Před 2 lety +7

    Thats crazy I literally never saw marketing for this and im always looking up edc knives and what not. Its like the algorithm is purposefully looking for non knife people

  • @sl3966
    @sl3966 Před 2 lety

    I want that knife sharpener! Where did he get it? What's the company and where can I order one?

  • @cloudvii7777
    @cloudvii7777 Před 2 lety +1

    Cheers guy, I am very thankful for this vid.. like many ppl, I keep seeing husks and they do look pretty, and I must admit I have looked on Amazon a few time. I am very please you spent your time to save other's. ...
    Also it's very funny that ppl have disliked your practical and honest review.. these must be the ppl that refuse to knowledge their purchase mistakes.

  • @FunkcijaDijagonale
    @FunkcijaDijagonale Před 2 lety +4

    As a physicist who loves cooking and made a couple knives, thank you xD I own two japanese knives that were like medium price 50$-ish and with little touchups on the wetstone they have held up with no issue for 5 years. No issues and still as sharp and true as they day i got them. Putting "japan" on a knife that could as well be made from tin just makes me sad.

    • @mechanomics2649
      @mechanomics2649 Před 2 lety +2

      As a physicist who is a Michelin 5 star chef, and has made masterwork Damascus knives, I agree.
      The internet is an amazing place.

  • @GordieGii
    @GordieGii Před 2 lety +12

    It's pot steel, not pot metal. Pot metal is non-specific mixture of low melting point metals, such as zinc, tin, lead, magnesium, etc.

  • @conners1045
    @conners1045 Před 2 lety

    I died laughing when you did the Google picture thing 😂😂

  • @davidmccann9327
    @davidmccann9327 Před rokem

    Yep I got scammed, thanks for your review. The adds were so convincing, I was a little surprised when the knife arrived not that sharp. I have learnt my lesson, always check reviews.

  • @tango-bravo
    @tango-bravo Před 2 lety +3

    You should do a review of one of those knives made out of Files where they are marketed for grinding up garlic