Swiss Tech has a sizable line of good knives--for good prices. The tang is basically full since it rounds up and around the handle screw. You got it right on your first guess.
I personally like the rough handle finish. It’s definitely grippy. For a budget knife to beat around on the property or for work it does the job. Would I put my life on it for survival in the wild? No. But if it’s all I had it would have to do. So I’d say it’s a 5 out of 10 blade. Not too chintzy not too expensive and easily available.
Aus8 is known for being tough, but not so good at edge retention; it's still a half-decent budget steel though. I look forward to seeing your testing of this knife. 👍Thanks for sharing, take care and Cheers!
@@peterbiltknifeguyAus8 is the equivalent of 440B, which is the steel Randall uses for their stainless steel line. But Aus8 has more vanadium than chromium than 440B, which reduces stain resistance slightly but increases wear resistance and edge retention.
I've got one of these knives. I'm not a real knife person. So I just figured "I wantg something for use in the mountains around me and on the job" it's better than I expected. But it's not exactly a legend. But then, I reckon most people who need a knife don't need one that can do excessive things.
I got one about a year ago. It's definately worth $40 but it does have some issues. The handle is like holding a brick and produes hot spots with extended use. I'm not a fan of the red aluminum handle insert, it sjould just be one solid piece of steel or at least be black or match the handle. The belt clip should rotate 360° and it needs to be tighter where it is connected to the sheath because when you wear it on your belt, it spins around and the handle ends up being horizontal all by itself or it should be stationary so it doesn't move. With the belt clip being where it is, it makes the whole package handle heavy, which is why it spins around on it's own. The sheath needs ti be extended and the clip closer to the end on the handle to fix this. While the heat treat is decent enough, it could be a little better. I feel like it needs sharpened a little more often than it should. Also the firesteel should be on either the opposite edge or on the flat side of the sheath. Being where it is, it gets in the way of pushing the knife out if the sheath and it seems to always be getting snagged on my clothes and catching on things. I realize it's only $40 but a few design changes and it would be a much better knife and they could keep the price where it is. Overall, it's a decent enough knife for the money. There are definately worse knives that cost way more. You really can't complain too much for what you get for the price you get it. Looking forward to seeing you test this one and see your thoughts about it.
Got this knife a couple months ago, not bad for the price, don’t like that type of sheath at all, maybe good as a backup knife, so far has performed well but still have to use it more, jury is still out. Gonna get a leather sheath for it if I can.
The look of the knife is really good; nice clean design. If they bumped up the steel a little and got rid of that cheesy end piece, this thing would be amazing. I don't even mind the cheap plastic sheath. Thank you for the video!
Its not full tang. The last screw goes through the tang, but the way its cut to allow the red aluminum piece to be fitted onto it creates a weak point in the handle. Its still not a bad knife for 40.
I can't imagine any scenario where you would ever snap the bottom and of the handle off. There is never any stress pn that part knife even if you were using the thing as a prybar. Youd have to be doing something real weird.
pronounce: shtell-lehrn. "stahl" means steel. and the ending makes it an adjective. for us, both the noun and adjective are both just "steel". so, we could translate it as "made of steel" or "steel-ish" lol
The aluminum piece is stupid. Why tf do that, instead of just doing it right 🤦🏼♂️ make the lanyard red, if they insist on having a red color break in there, but ffs, at least do what you wrote that you did, on the fking box😂
It's pointless, all it does is create a weak point that could fracture. From an engineering view, if you hammered on something the red aluminum MIGHT be soft enough to dent and save the weak point in the steel from damage, but leaving it a full tang would have resolved that.
Hey PBKG, newer to the channel I the past couple weeks. I’ve been watching your back catalog of video, which I enjoy your takes. To the point, yes that euc is tough. The only time eucalyptus tried to kill me “Final Destination”-style was when one of those big ass shallow-rooted trees fell so silently as to only make a windy “whoosh” sound as it fell behind me onto my carport right over my vehicle just as I had exited my vehicle and was walking away. Looking back about ten feet away from that mf’er I thought, “Good luck, chainsaw.” 😅😂
I work at Walmart (my mom died in January, top honors student who had to very quickly find a job while mourning, so **** you for judging me) I get bored on my breaks and walk around. Sporting goods is a top area, I see this brand all over the place. Seems like Walmart's answer for Mora products. The only thing I find interesting is that Swisstech claims to be USA made.
Too bad it’s made in China instead of Taiwan. There’s a lot of Chinese made knife in Amazon less than 40 bucks way better. I saw this 0:59 at Walmart I didn’t buy it. I’ll save my 40 and some and buy US brand
@@peterbiltknifeguy I meant save my 40 and add more for US made, yes your right you won’t find us made for 40 I bought the Gerber strong arms for 60 I while back in Walmart just saw it for $34 now I’m skeptical maybe clone I just ordered it and see. I could always return it.
I come from a Spanish rich trading culture in puerto rico. two different worlds .. free trade vs english human slavery from the red coat unions. How come I am the only one understanding history and how to relate.. too big of a word for people ergonomics...
a SHARP piece of steel is JUST THAT...SHARP STEEL. customize it...redo the edge,shit its 40 bux. its gone stab,cut or slice like sharp METAL,period. in the woods,in a thigh,on the streets,camping...whatever the F ever! sheesh!
Swiss Tech has a sizable line of good knives--for good prices. The tang is basically full since it rounds up and around the handle screw. You got it right on your first guess.
impressive value canvas micarta and aus 8 isn't the worst steel by a long shot.
Very true
Normally I agree... it's the Walmart partnership that has me questioning it, and US made for this price?
Has to be a catch
I personally like the rough handle finish. It’s definitely grippy. For a budget knife to beat around on the property or for work it does the job. Would I put my life on it for survival in the wild? No. But if it’s all I had it would have to do. So I’d say it’s a 5 out of 10 blade. Not too chintzy not too expensive and easily available.
Aus8 is known for being tough, but not so good at edge retention; it's still a half-decent budget steel though. I look forward to seeing your testing of this knife. 👍Thanks for sharing, take care and Cheers!
Thanks singingtoad
@@peterbiltknifeguyAus8 is the equivalent of 440B, which is the steel Randall uses for their stainless steel line. But Aus8 has more vanadium than chromium than 440B, which reduces stain resistance slightly but increases wear resistance and edge retention.
I've got one of these knives.
I'm not a real knife person. So I just figured "I wantg something for use in the mountains around me and on the job" it's better than I expected. But it's not exactly a legend. But then, I reckon most people who need a knife don't need one that can do excessive things.
I got one about a year ago. It's definately worth $40 but it does have some issues. The handle is like holding a brick and produes hot spots with extended use. I'm not a fan of the red aluminum handle insert, it sjould just be one solid piece of steel or at least be black or match the handle. The belt clip should rotate 360° and it needs to be tighter where it is connected to the sheath because when you wear it on your belt, it spins around and the handle ends up being horizontal all by itself or it should be stationary so it doesn't move. With the belt clip being where it is, it makes the whole package handle heavy, which is why it spins around on it's own. The sheath needs ti be extended and the clip closer to the end on the handle to fix this. While the heat treat is decent enough, it could be a little better. I feel like it needs sharpened a little more often than it should. Also the firesteel should be on either the opposite edge or on the flat side of the sheath. Being where it is, it gets in the way of pushing the knife out if the sheath and it seems to always be getting snagged on my clothes and catching on things. I realize it's only $40 but a few design changes and it would be a much better knife and they could keep the price where it is. Overall, it's a decent enough knife for the money. There are definately worse knives that cost way more. You really can't complain too much for what you get for the price you get it. Looking forward to seeing you test this one and see your thoughts about it.
I tested it today. Video will be out shortly. It’s a TUFF cookie for 40 bucks
Looks nice and cool ! 👍😍
Got this knife a couple months ago, not bad for the price, don’t like that type of sheath at all, maybe good as a backup knife, so far has performed well but still have to use it more, jury is still out. Gonna get a leather sheath for it if I can.
I bought 1 of those a few weeks ago.. so far it's not bad.. I don't like the sheath because of the rotating belt clip.. but the knife is good
The look of the knife is really good; nice clean design. If they bumped up the steel a little and got rid of that cheesy end piece, this thing would be amazing. I don't even mind the cheap plastic sheath. Thank you for the video!
Its not full tang. The last screw goes through the tang, but the way its cut to allow the red aluminum piece to be fitted onto it creates a weak point in the handle. Its still not a bad knife for 40.
I found that out after the video lol. I cut a slot in the blind side and was able to see it
A dam shame too. That would have been a really nice little knife if they just left the tang alone. They look real nice. ✌️
I can't imagine any scenario where you would ever snap the bottom and of the handle off. There is never any stress pn that part knife even if you were using the thing as a prybar. Youd have to be doing something real weird.
This ought to be a fun ride....Maybe ask Joe X if he knows....LOL....Good stuff....
Decent looking knife…why the separate aluminum piece with lanyard hole? that’s weird…save $10 by using a true full tang…
Was actually thinking of buying one
Made in China??
🤷🏻♂️
You nailed the pronunciation. It means ‘steely.’
pronounce: shtell-lehrn. "stahl" means steel. and the ending makes it an adjective. for us, both the noun and adjective are both just "steel". so, we could translate it as "made of steel" or "steel-ish" lol
The aluminum piece is stupid. Why tf do that, instead of just doing it right 🤦🏼♂️ make the lanyard red, if they insist on having a red color break in there, but ffs, at least do what you wrote that you did, on the fking box😂
It's pointless, all it does is create a weak point that could fracture. From an engineering view, if you hammered on something the red aluminum MIGHT be soft enough to dent and save the weak point in the steel from damage, but leaving it a full tang would have resolved that.
The cardboard box wasnt up to your standard? Lol
I wonder how many other people thought the rock well hardness was 47 the g10 is cool sharp not polished
Hey PBKG, newer to the channel I the past couple weeks. I’ve been watching your back catalog of video, which I enjoy your takes.
To the point, yes that euc is tough.
The only time eucalyptus tried to kill me “Final Destination”-style was when one of those big ass shallow-rooted trees fell so silently as to only make a windy “whoosh” sound as it fell behind me onto my carport right over my vehicle just as I had exited my vehicle and was walking away.
Looking back about ten feet away from that mf’er I thought, “Good luck, chainsaw.” 😅😂
Lol. That’s scary
It's not real clear where these are made. I'm going to guess China, though.
China
Is not a seperated puece is painted .
Wrong
I work at Walmart (my mom died in January, top honors student who had to very quickly find a job while mourning, so **** you for judging me)
I get bored on my breaks and walk around. Sporting goods is a top area, I see this brand all over the place.
Seems like Walmart's answer for Mora products. The only thing I find interesting is that Swisstech claims to be USA made.
I work in the auto center so sporting goods is right next to me. So I definitely check out all the knives. Haha.
After watching this not surprised ur peterbilt guy…..
I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing
Too bad it’s made in China instead of Taiwan. There’s a lot of Chinese made knife in Amazon less than 40 bucks way better. I saw this 0:59 at Walmart I didn’t buy it. I’ll save my 40 and some and buy US brand
Good luck buying a usa made fixed blade for 40 dollars in 2024
@@peterbiltknifeguy I meant save my 40 and add more for US made, yes your right you won’t find us made for 40 I bought the Gerber strong arms for 60 I while back in Walmart just saw it for $34 now I’m skeptical maybe clone I just ordered it and see. I could always return it.
@@rudeman1914 the real ones are definitely a good knife
Across, not acrosst.
F off with your straightening me out on my grammar. 👍 pronounce it however you want professor 🤡
I come from a Spanish rich trading culture in puerto rico. two different worlds .. free trade vs english human slavery from the red coat unions. How come I am the only one understanding history and how to relate.. too big of a word for people ergonomics...
How does this relate to my video exactly?
@@peterbiltknifeguyI was going to ask too.
@@richardhatt6541 🤡🤡🤡
Also what's the point I. Going out and beating the shit out of the knife,I understand why because of views,but it's stupid video
If you don’t know “the point“ then that just shows your ignorance.
a SHARP piece of steel is JUST THAT...SHARP STEEL. customize it...redo the edge,shit its 40 bux. its gone stab,cut or slice like sharp METAL,period. in the woods,in a thigh,on the streets,camping...whatever the F ever! sheesh!
It’s a great knife this review is super harsh
Sounds partial
It’s not poorly done
I own several full tangs that were in the thousands of dollars and was rather impressed by this knife 🤷♂️
@@unitedivide2789 how so? I said it’s an excellent knife. You didn’t watch the whole video
Excellent video!!!!
Thank you