During the late 70s early 80s, as a RM in N Norway we were issued this individually as an Arctic Survival Knife. It came near blunt but was easily sharpened. It had the old leather version sheath, and we did wear it on our belts and on our packs. We cross country skied and lived in the field while carrying this knife. Yes the sheath isn’t great, but I took many falls - doing a Yeti! and never lost the knife, so, like all MOD equipment, it’s not pretty, and its heavy, but is near indestructible and fit for purpose.
This is a mighty survival tool. It is Axe, Knife, Spade, Hammer, It's not as good as any of those specialised tools but if there is ONE tool to carry it is this. It shall get you out of all kinds of scrapes. I have cut down trees, batoned logs, dug deep holes and prepared food with it. It isn't pretty but it's bloody tough. I love my BASK. Thank you soldier. Best regards.
Cheers mate - on the M.O.D Pattern Drawings this knife is simply called KNIFE - SURVIVAL TYPE. Some people seems to think it was introduced in the early 1970's but my Grandfather served in the British Army in Burma during WW2 and I believe a knife quite like this was indeed issued to some units during the Pacific Campaign circa 1944. They would have seen an earlier variant of course and were made by Wilkinson and J Adams Ltd of Sheffield among others. The earlier versions made by Wilky have 2 rivets on the scales rather than the 3 seen on the later 1990's era made by J Adams and J.R marked blades which is no doubt J.R Hopkinson who were owned by J Adams Ltd and came into establishment in 1944 of all years. I think they are the best Survival Knife going ( I use mine for such ) ... absolutely bomb proof. All the best.
Thanks Mack, particularly for the history. I would endorse everything that you have said. You say: "jack of all trades and master of none" well, that is exactly right. Further, that is exactly the sort of tool (yes 'tool') that you would need to cope with a multitude of incidents. In fact, in many ways it sums up the difference between the British and the US army. Whilst in the latter there are lots of specialists, in the British army you have to turn your hand to many and varied tasks. The knife reflects that need for general utility. Indeed, in design it closely mirrors the Sheffield made knife used by those treckers and woodsmen who made a trail (the so-called 'Wilderness Trail') through the Cumberland Gap in the 1770-80s. As you say, the pedigree of this 'old reliable' speaks for itself. Like you, I sanded down the handle and covered it with an inner tube; like you I supplement it with a Mora. Clearly 'great minds think alike.' I am not a 'survivalist' but a farmer. I have used The Beast more times than I can think of to do all sorts of jobs. Knife enthusiasts say that you should never use your knife as a lever or a pry bar. However, the fact is, that when you are in the middle of nowhere and have to do so, that is exactly what you have to do. The MOD can perform these tasks. The Becker (etc), excellent knife though it is, would be completely ill-suited for such an undertaking. Re: Steel. It's not 440 stainless steel. Rather it is 1095 Carbon steel. As a consequence it is easy to sharpen but you do need to keep it dry. All this requires is common sense. The trick with sharpening is simple: whatever you use must be 'harder.' Hence, I would not waste my time trying to sharpen S30V on a stone. It's just a waste of time (unless you are merely trying to hone the blade). Just use a tool steel. For example, to sharpen the 1095 of the MOD I would recommend using a metal file. Yet, as you say, don't made it 'Scandi' style. Just sharpen the edge that it is provided with.. It was made that way for a reason and it has been tried and tested. Thanks again Mack - good stuff.
+Twm Sion Cati Thanks for your kind words mate, this is one of my early films.. I have since had a decent sheath( kydex one) made for my Beast... And a good friend has really done a cracking job in sorting out the knife scales for me.. ( David Friars) I stand corrected about the steel, I do confess at the time i was not 100% sure what steel it was at someone told me prolly 440 steel.. yep, this knife and a Mora, and drop me anywhere in the world and i will be a happy puppy.... Totally agree this is a jack of all trades and a "Tool".. one i have a particular fondness for.. Thanks for taking the time to watch my films.. Be safe Mack.
Hello again Mack. In my original message (if 1 year ago) I wrote: "Indeed, in design it closely mirrors the Sheffield made knife used by those treckers and woodsmen who made a trail (the so-called 'Wilderness Trail') through the Cumberland Gap in the 1770-80s. " This is true, but it is wider than thicker than the original. The original, by the way, became the standard 'trade' item with the Red Indians (or 'native Americans' if you prefer - I don't), and soon become their standard item of kit.Now the MOD utility is like that knife, yet thicker and with a deeper belly. At first I thought that the purpose of this modification might be for something like log-splitting. Now you can use it for this (with the addition of a heavy stick) but, for normal purposes an axe is preferable. However, 'utility' means you can use it for most things 'at a pinch' and it will still do the job - which it does.No, the real reason for the larger belly I found, pun intended, when digging a little deeper. The story goes that the 'Utility' was designed with a large belly and plenty of heft so as to enable troops to have a cutting tool which could also be used to dig shell scrapes in a bloody hurry (for obvious reasons). You just try doing that with the Ka-Bar. You will be there all day and still no scrape.
Hi there Mack, thats the best and most realistic review of this beast of a knife ,I still have mine that I borrowed when I left the TA. It does everything and you don't need to worry about hurting it whereas if it was worth a couple of hundred quid I would think twice about bashing stuff with it , so if any one is thinking about spending a nights beer money on one ,then go for it Cheers bud
Spot on, this was a utility tool. I bought one in Plymouth in 1979 for £20 when I was at Cdo Brigade in Stonehouse. It was mainly for Arctic situations, and yes you had to sharpen the blade to begin with. Before that I had one in the 439 tools box in BAOR!! The point is now you can readily modify it for bushcraft and as you say this was not its intended purpose. I have purchased a new one as will be doing more wild camping with my grandchildren.
When I was armoured infantry ( Irish guards) they weren't in every vehicle, but we did have a martin dale machete, in the kit of armoured wagons in my battlion
I bought something like this years ago it was sold as a British Parra Battle Blade. Might even be same beast. Indestructible tool you can abuse. 60mm webbing strap, leather rivet studs double stich on outer makes an awesome shetj
I understand your point that it`s only expected to be carried when in use, All other times probably stored in a vehicle, And it`s main design is not to break even when put to a abusive task, And on top of that built to a minimal cost, But if you are in the UK, And just camping and that type of fun, It`s simply too heavy, Too broad and too thick
I love this knife. Got one from J. Adams Ltd. wood handle. Great tough knife. 2 questions for you: Wthat exactly would a knife like this be used for in a tool box of a armoured vehicle? If you have a hammer wrench all other tool etc, than when would the knife come in handy? Also, I’ve noticed the spine on mine (when placed flat on the table) is not level with the table all down the blade. It almost seems to curve a little, by which I mean the top of the blade seems to point ever so slightly downwards. Is that a design or did I just bend mine using it to break through a branch? Lol not a game changer at all by any means. great knife, tough as nails. Just curious thanks for your time.
We used to have them on the RN Minesweepers good bit of kit if you needed to chop through a bit of wire we had other knifes in our rigging kits for rope cutting I've still got mine in my tool box I kind of kept it
Hi, I only seen these once in service it was in Norway, it had a dpm issue sheath and was a black blade and handle, the issue label stitched into the sheath denoted it was a survival knife, I have never ever seen one in a vehicle ces kit, from land rover to Saxon to tracked, it was always the issue Martindale no2 machete with either the 58pattern sheath or the dpm plce sheath, although I did see once a kit in a 432 that had the ww2 pattern machete. Maybe this was something specific to your unit at the time in Germany?
I own the BK2 and yeah, it's a great tool, but the pig is built.... different, I prefer it, I have the 93 bubinga wood handle one, with the black phosphate, solid tool and yeah the sheath needs modification or replacing, but given the choice; MOD knife over the BK
The latest update on these knives is that the manufacturers are now chemically blacking the blades rather than teflon coating ( the horrible black sticky paint stuff ), i visited the factory in sheffield when a new batch of bare blades arrived for the blacking process, about a thousand or so in a palleted box
Just found the vid. Great bit of history on the knife. I love to know the history of my equipment. I'm of the group that does not think the newest and shiniest is the best. I like military to test out my equipment. Good job!
Steven Sorry for the late reply, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on my early film mate. i have since had a Kydex sheath made for this knife. this is not a flash nor fancy knife, needs a bit of work but she is a beast and will serve you well if in a tough situation mate. be safe mack
I have found myself in a "homeless" situation for the next 7 weeks. After a house fire , my knife collection was destroyed, most of my kit was destroyed. Neck, everything was destroyed. All I had left was a canvas pup tent, an arctic issues canteen and cup, a Victronox Swiss Army Knife "Spartan," an Opinel No. 8 carbon steel, a Schwinn mountain bike, a Kelly Kettle, and a rocket stove. The little knives were great but not for processing firewood. I went into a pawn shop to buy a KABAR M2 knife, like the one I had since the 70 S and have no more. Money is very tight, and $ 80.00 for a Kabar was a tough thing to swallow. I saw a knife way in the back and it " called to me." Turns out to be a MOD3 survival knife. For Half the price of a Kabar and double the strength, I bought it. I spent a couple hours with a file and stones putting a good edge on it around the campfire. Treated the leather sheath w/ mink oil and this knife is EXACTLY what I need in my weeks of REAL life survival.
Hope you sorted things out brother! Very sorry to hear about your home. If you ever find the time you should do a review of this knife. You certainly have a story to tell regarding its necessity!
Cheers for the info, saw one for the first time at bushcraft show and liked its meatiness straight away, I can just imagine one of those " if in doubt give it a clout " situations in which that knife would be ace
mack tightwad I do like it! The fit and finish is rough but the knife is so solid and robust. I’m debating with myself as to wether I should give it a good sharpen and perhaps use it or keep it in pristine condition as a collectors piece!?
@@WhatWeDoChannel I have got another one this one has been sharpened and poshed up i have a few recent films of it and a knife pouch i made for it mate.. worth a look if you are interested in this beast of a knife.
i heard superman used that knife to fight monsters whos killable only by a steel based attack. superman went in hospital for couple of weeks after that. the knife has some scratches too
Great insight Mack, I knew very little about these before I watched this, good point about the comparison. Sounds like my kind of blade.....weighty....like a cleaver :-)
Solid review there mack, used mine as a pry bar a few times , got the RAF version buckshee too ;) but its a bugger to sharpen. Good work on your videos. Cheers.
A left handed tool box perhaps? There iis a belt loop for a reason. I respect your opinions and thank you for the informative vide. Camar noice and back ground noise a bit of an issue. Cheers.
mack tightwad oh well...haha I just got one of these beasts myself, I can't wait to adapt it to suit. When I was in, we called it a crowbar with a blade. I love the big brute
I always thought that this knife was simply an answer to the worldwide military problem going back to the C19th of soldiers using their bayonets to open tins, prep firewood, open packing cases and generally totaly abusing them. The problem of Damaged, destroyed, lost and buggered bayonets in WW2 was a concern despite the issue of spike bayonets. This problem peaked during the period 1945-1963 with a lot of lads really not 100% commited. With one of these in a toolbox or in a few kits there was'nt really any excuse for wrecking a bayonet for example making a heater out of an oil drum.
Hello, Mack! My good friend evillabrador1 sent me over to watch your video. Quite nice, I must admit. Even though I do not agree with you completely on the supposed virtues of this knife, I respect your opinion. You seem very knowledgable, and I am glad you have tested this knife through vigorous use. Good luck with your channel and future bushcrafting endeavors. Cheers!
+Survivalkraft Sorry mate.. For the year late reply ! I have not seen this comment and only noticed it when i had cause to watch the film again. many people will have differing views mate, but as i said I have on active service come to trust this knife and it never let me down mate.. YES, many better more polished designs out there now, this old girl is well old now, they also have a certain thing for those that used them.... Thanks for taking the time to view my film.. I have since sorted out the scales and have a nice kydex sheath made to up grade the old girl .. Be safe Mack.
think I have got one off them but the handle is brown and the sheath is like a brown leather came from my sisters boyfriend who was serving in the Navy at the time ( early eighties ) he said it was off one off the helicopter pilots, got a gas mask as well but I sold that on a carboot, I will post a pic of it to see if it is the same as yours, thanks for the vid
I know what you mean about the sheath bud,I bought a nice heavy duty nylon one from Heinnie for about 7 pounds and it's locked in there like a limpet. cheers Colin
Ex bootneck I worked with called the leatherman 18 ways to do a job wrong, but I always carry mine with me, lost count the times not only I needed it, but others did too. As for the pig, or brick with a handle, I love it; great camping tool.
Yes I got one for 26 pounds and it will give me many years of service and pleasure keeping an edge to it ! All of those expensive knives can bought by everyone who wants to spend lots of money every year ! Scott at Wessex Blades will show its power if you Google Him .
`Hey, Mac. I got one of these after watching Scott and Funky, I love it, it is a crocodile. Seen some reviews that give it a low score and whinge about it, but they don't appear to understand the reasoning behind it's design, or the fact that you can shape the handle and sharpen it yourself. Got plans to make a new sheath for it too. If I may, I have just posted my first vid, if you would like to take a look: Coffee in the rain. Keep on keeping on.
mack tightwad If i ever get to meet you, best you do not leave your one laying about. You know what us Cockney lads are like for shiny things that are not nailed down.. ( Joke !)
I don't rate this blade much - but I AM impressed if you used it to fell that tree you're sat on... ;-) It was in tool kits to prise the doors off 432s...
Stamped blade = uk army mon stamped tamped handel with no blade markings = uk sf no need for yer axe,e tool,hammer or prybars couple that with a smaller pocket knife and yer golden x
During the late 70s early 80s, as a RM in N Norway we were issued this individually as an Arctic Survival Knife.
It came near blunt but was easily sharpened.
It had the old leather version sheath, and we did wear it on our belts and on our packs. We cross country skied and lived in the field while carrying this knife.
Yes the sheath isn’t great, but I took many falls - doing a Yeti! and never lost the knife, so, like all MOD equipment, it’s not pretty, and its heavy, but is near indestructible and fit for purpose.
This is a mighty survival tool. It is Axe, Knife, Spade, Hammer, It's not as good as any of those specialised tools but if there is ONE tool to carry it is this. It shall get you out of all kinds of scrapes. I have cut down trees, batoned logs, dug deep holes and prepared food with it. It isn't pretty but it's bloody tough. I love my BASK. Thank you soldier. Best regards.
And a froe
Cheers mate - on the M.O.D Pattern Drawings this knife is simply called KNIFE - SURVIVAL TYPE. Some people seems to think it was introduced in the early 1970's but my Grandfather served in the British Army in Burma during WW2 and I believe a knife quite like this was indeed issued to some units during the Pacific Campaign circa 1944. They would have seen an earlier variant of course and were made by Wilkinson and J Adams Ltd of Sheffield among others. The earlier versions made by Wilky have 2 rivets on the scales rather than the 3 seen on the later 1990's era made by J Adams and J.R marked blades which is no doubt J.R Hopkinson who were owned by J Adams Ltd and came into establishment in 1944 of all years. I think they are the best Survival Knife going ( I use mine for such ) ... absolutely bomb proof. All the best.
Great video, loved the background and history. They are a solid knife and I love mine.
Cheers for that Mack, don't know how I've never seen this before! Great review of a great lump, I love mine. All the best, Mick.
Mate, where have you been, we have all missed your films and your making gear ! I hope you and the family are all well mate..
Thanks Mack, particularly for the history.
I would endorse everything that you have said. You say: "jack of all trades and master of none" well, that is exactly right. Further, that is exactly the sort of tool (yes 'tool') that you would need to cope with a multitude of incidents. In fact, in many ways it sums up the difference between the British and the US army. Whilst in the latter there are lots of specialists, in the British army you have to turn your hand to many and varied tasks. The knife reflects that need for general utility. Indeed, in design it closely mirrors the Sheffield made knife used by those treckers and woodsmen who made a trail (the so-called 'Wilderness Trail') through the Cumberland Gap in the 1770-80s.
As you say, the pedigree of this 'old reliable' speaks for itself.
Like you, I sanded down the handle and covered it with an inner tube; like you I supplement it with a Mora. Clearly 'great minds think alike.'
I am not a 'survivalist' but a farmer. I have used The Beast more times than I can think of to do all sorts of jobs. Knife enthusiasts say that you should never use your knife as a lever or a pry bar. However, the fact is, that when you are in the middle of nowhere and have to do so, that is exactly what you have to do. The MOD can perform these tasks. The Becker (etc), excellent knife though it is, would be completely ill-suited for such an undertaking.
Re: Steel. It's not 440 stainless steel. Rather it is 1095 Carbon steel. As a consequence it is easy to sharpen but you do need to keep it dry. All this requires is common sense.
The trick with sharpening is simple: whatever you use must be 'harder.' Hence, I would not waste my time trying to sharpen S30V on a stone. It's just a waste of time (unless you are merely trying to hone the blade). Just use a tool steel. For example, to sharpen the 1095 of the MOD I would recommend using a metal file. Yet, as you say, don't made it 'Scandi' style. Just sharpen the edge that it is provided with.. It was made that way for a reason and it has been tried and tested.
Thanks again Mack - good stuff.
+Twm Sion Cati
Thanks for your kind words mate, this is one of my early films..
I have since had a decent sheath( kydex one) made for my Beast...
And a good friend has really done a cracking job in sorting out the knife scales for me.. ( David Friars)
I stand corrected about the steel, I do confess at the time i was not 100% sure what steel it was at someone told me prolly 440 steel..
yep, this knife and a Mora, and drop me anywhere in the world and i will be a happy puppy....
Totally agree this is a jack of all trades and a "Tool"..
one i have a particular fondness for..
Thanks for taking the time to watch my films..
Be safe Mack.
Hello again Mack. In my original message (if 1 year ago) I wrote: "Indeed, in design it closely mirrors the Sheffield made knife used by those treckers and woodsmen who made a trail (the so-called 'Wilderness Trail') through the Cumberland Gap in the 1770-80s. " This is true, but it is wider than thicker than the original. The original, by the way, became the standard 'trade' item with the Red Indians (or 'native Americans' if you prefer - I don't), and soon become their standard item of kit.Now the MOD utility is like that knife, yet thicker and with a deeper belly. At first I thought that the purpose of this modification might be for something like log-splitting. Now you can use it for this (with the addition of a heavy stick) but, for normal purposes an axe is preferable. However, 'utility' means you can use it for most things 'at a pinch' and it will still do the job - which it does.No, the real reason for the larger belly I found, pun intended, when digging a little deeper. The story goes that the 'Utility' was designed with a large belly and plenty of heft so as to enable troops to have a cutting tool which could also be used to dig shell scrapes in a bloody hurry (for obvious reasons). You just try doing that with the Ka-Bar. You will be there all day and still no scrape.
Thank you. You clearly described what is was for, it’s strengths and how it was used. Liked and sub’d
Hi there Mack, thats the best and most realistic review of this beast of a knife ,I still have mine that I borrowed when I left the TA. It does everything and you don't need to worry about hurting it whereas if it was worth a couple of hundred quid I would think twice about bashing stuff with it , so if any one is thinking about spending a nights beer money on one ,then go for it
Cheers bud
colin little I love that knife mate, i have up graded the sheath now she deserves a better home.
Good info. I was wondering about some of that and had some questions regarding this knife in my review. Thanks for clearing things up.
+Simon's Discoveries You are welcome mate, this is one of my early films.
be safe Mack.
I own and love my beast! thanks a lot for the historical background to the knife design philosophy and heritage of explains a lot!
+Big Ken
Ken.
Thanks for taking the time to watch my films mate.
Spot on, this was a utility tool. I bought one in Plymouth in 1979 for £20 when I was at Cdo Brigade in Stonehouse. It was mainly for Arctic situations, and yes you had to sharpen the blade to begin with. Before that I had one in the 439 tools box in BAOR!! The point is now you can readily modify it for bushcraft and as you say this was not its intended purpose. I have purchased a new one as will be doing more wild camping with my grandchildren.
Still a cracking knife for the price mate.
Hi.
Great bit of kit.
Are the new KOMBAT UK version just as good?
All the best 👍🏾🇬🇧
I am told NO mate the steel is not the same quality
@@macktightwad606 Cheers👍🏾🇬🇧
I've had mine for 40 years,a free gift from my army days the only beast I trust, you can make this do any job with practice!
When I was armoured infantry ( Irish guards) they weren't in every vehicle, but we did have a martin dale machete, in the kit of armoured wagons in my battlion
I bought something like this years ago it was sold as a British Parra Battle Blade. Might even be same beast. Indestructible tool you can abuse. 60mm webbing strap, leather rivet studs double stich on outer makes an awesome shetj
Sounds like the same mate..
YOU SMASHED IT MATE EXCELLENT WORK
Thanks mate...
I understand your point that it`s only expected to be carried when in use, All other times probably stored in a vehicle, And it`s main design is not to break even when put to a abusive task, And on top of that built to a minimal cost, But if you are in the UK, And just camping and that type of fun, It`s simply too heavy, Too broad and too thick
I love this knife. Got one from J. Adams Ltd. wood handle. Great tough knife. 2 questions for you: Wthat exactly would a knife like this be used for in a tool box of a armoured vehicle? If you have a hammer wrench all other tool etc, than when would the knife come in handy? Also, I’ve noticed the spine on mine (when placed flat on the table) is not level with the table all down the blade. It almost seems to curve a little, by which I mean the top of the blade seems to point ever so slightly downwards. Is that a design or did I just bend mine using it to break through a branch? Lol not a game changer at all by any means. great knife, tough as nails. Just curious thanks for your time.
I would think that they have been produced in quantiy mate thus not perfect.....I have has my one modified and the spine is sorted out.
We used to have them on the RN Minesweepers good bit of kit if you needed to chop through a bit of wire we had other knifes in our rigging kits for rope cutting I've still got mine in my tool box I kind of kept it
Hi, I only seen these once in service it was in Norway, it had a dpm issue sheath and was a black blade and handle, the issue label stitched into the sheath denoted it was a survival knife, I have never ever seen one in a vehicle ces kit, from land rover to Saxon to tracked, it was always the issue Martindale no2 machete with either the 58pattern sheath or the dpm plce sheath, although I did see once a kit in a 432 that had the ww2 pattern machete. Maybe this was something specific to your unit at the time in Germany?
I own the BK2 and yeah, it's a great tool, but the pig is built.... different, I prefer it, I have the 93 bubinga wood handle one, with the black phosphate, solid tool and yeah the sheath needs modification or replacing, but given the choice; MOD knife over the BK
The latest update on these knives is that the manufacturers are now chemically blacking the blades rather than teflon coating ( the horrible black sticky paint stuff ), i visited the factory in sheffield when a new batch of bare blades arrived for the blacking process, about a thousand or so in a palleted box
Thanks for the up date mate, I have just got a super spruced up one and i will soon be doing a film update I will mention what you have said..
Just found the vid. Great bit of history on the knife. I love to know the history of my equipment. I'm of the group that does not think the newest and shiniest is the best. I like military to test out my equipment. Good job!
Steven
Sorry for the late reply, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on my early film mate. i have since had a Kydex sheath made for this knife.
this is not a flash nor fancy knife, needs a bit of work but she is a beast and will serve you well if in a tough situation mate.
be safe mack
I have found myself in a "homeless" situation for the next 7 weeks. After a house fire , my knife collection was destroyed, most of my kit was destroyed. Neck, everything was destroyed. All I had left was a canvas pup tent, an arctic issues canteen and cup, a Victronox Swiss Army Knife "Spartan," an Opinel No. 8 carbon steel, a Schwinn mountain bike, a Kelly Kettle, and a rocket stove.
The little knives were great but not for processing firewood. I went into a pawn shop to buy a KABAR M2 knife, like the one I had since the 70 S and have no more. Money is very tight, and $ 80.00 for a Kabar was a tough thing to swallow.
I saw a knife way in the back and it " called to me." Turns out to be a MOD3 survival knife. For Half the price of a Kabar and double the strength, I bought it.
I spent a couple hours with a file and stones putting a good edge on it around the campfire. Treated the leather sheath w/ mink oil and this knife is EXACTLY what I need in my weeks of REAL life survival.
Hope you sorted things out brother! Very sorry to hear about your home. If you ever find the time you should do a review of this knife. You certainly have a story to tell regarding its necessity!
Cheers for the info, saw one for the first time at bushcraft show and liked its meatiness straight away, I can just imagine one of those " if in doubt give it a clout " situations in which that knife would be ace
It's never let me down when i needed it mate.
Nice one mack, I know this is a late comment but just found the vid. It is nice to see the Fog cleared on this item.
+bearwood ranger
thanks mate..
I love that beast of a knife..
thanks for watching my films mate..
Be safe Mack.
Thanks for that Mack. How have you attached the elastc cord to the knife? ATB. Nigel
It has a lanyard hole at the end of the handle mate.
Thanks for that. ATB
Still using mine all the time out in the field. useful tool. cheers
Thanks! I just ordered one!
Hope you like it!
mack tightwad I do like it! The fit and finish is rough but the knife is so solid and robust. I’m debating with myself as to wether I should give it a good sharpen and perhaps use it or keep it in pristine condition as a collectors piece!?
@@WhatWeDoChannel I have got another one this one has been sharpened and poshed up i have a few recent films of it and a knife pouch i made for it mate.. worth a look if you are interested in this beast of a knife.
i heard superman used that knife to fight monsters whos killable only by a steel based attack. superman went in hospital for couple of weeks after that. the knife has some scratches too
Great insight Mack, I knew very little about these before I watched this, good point about the comparison. Sounds like my kind of blade.....weighty....like a cleaver :-)
I just had a kydex sheath made for it by a lad on face book mate.
Nice one, interesting stuff that kydex.
the sheath it comes is is okay if your carrying it in a Bergen mate, not hard nor expensive to get it replaced if you like the knife.
Solid review there mack, used mine as a pry bar a few times , got the RAF version buckshee too ;) but its a bugger to sharpen. Good work on your videos. Cheers.
Mine will never cut paper but it's always cut anything i have ever set it against..
Thanks for your kind words.
Be safe.
Where would you buy one of these knife
Hennie Haynes sell the wooden handle version
Nice video.
Very interesting.
I am glad you liked it..
A left handed tool box perhaps? There iis a belt loop for a reason. I respect your opinions and thank you for the informative vide. Camar noice and back ground noise a bit of an issue. Cheers.
Brilliant vid Mack.
Out of interest, were you in the Royal Engineers?
Infantry mate RGJ.....
mack tightwad oh well...haha
I just got one of these beasts myself, I can't wait to adapt it to suit. When I was in, we called it a crowbar with a blade. I love the big brute
I always thought that this knife was simply an answer to the worldwide military problem going back to the C19th of soldiers using their bayonets to open tins, prep firewood, open packing cases and generally totaly abusing them. The problem of Damaged, destroyed, lost and buggered bayonets in WW2 was a concern despite the issue of spike bayonets. This problem peaked during the period 1945-1963 with a lot of lads really not 100% commited. With one of these in a toolbox or in a few kits there was'nt really any excuse for wrecking a bayonet for example making a heater out of an oil drum.
A good assumption mate.. just a tool and not a master of all tasks
Thanks for your interesting video about the knife.atb, Donny.
you are welcome, thanks for taking the time to watch it
Great to hear your thoughts on it tightwad.... thanks for sharing!
You are welcome
Hello, Mack! My good friend evillabrador1 sent me over to watch your video. Quite nice, I must admit. Even though I do not agree with you completely on the supposed virtues of this knife, I respect your opinion. You seem very knowledgable, and I am glad you have tested this knife through vigorous use.
Good luck with your channel and future bushcrafting endeavors. Cheers!
+Survivalkraft
Sorry mate.. For the year late reply !
I have not seen this comment and only noticed it when i had cause to watch the film again.
many people will have differing views mate, but as i said I have on active service come to trust this knife and it never let me down mate..
YES, many better more polished designs out there now, this old girl is well old now, they also have a certain thing for those that used them....
Thanks for taking the time to view my film..
I have since sorted out the scales and have a nice kydex sheath made to up grade the old girl ..
Be safe Mack.
think I have got one off them but the handle is brown and the sheath is like a brown leather came from my sisters boyfriend who was serving in the Navy at the time ( early eighties ) he said it was off one off the helicopter pilots, got a gas mask as well but I sold that on a carboot, I will post a pic of it to see if it is the same as yours, thanks for the vid
I remember both brown and black scales and sheaths
Great Review mate and I will get one based on that so Thank You very much !
You will not regret it, just buy beasty a nice sheath and away you go, it has an appetite for work you wouldn't believe.
It's a great tool,that's what knives are right?
Yes Steve it's a real no frills workhorse
Reassigned is an appropriate term
I know what you mean about the sheath bud,I bought a nice heavy duty nylon one from Heinnie for about 7 pounds and it's locked in there like a limpet.
cheers Colin
colin little I have a sheath made for mine now mate in Kydex..be safe.
One of these and a leatherman is all a man needs lol
Ex bootneck I worked with called the leatherman 18 ways to do a job wrong, but I always carry mine with me, lost count the times not only I needed it, but others did too.
As for the pig, or brick with a handle, I love it; great camping tool.
Yes I got one for 26 pounds and it will give me many years of service and pleasure keeping an edge to it ! All of those expensive knives can bought by everyone who wants to spend lots of money every year ! Scott at Wessex Blades will show its power if you Google Him .
`Hey, Mac. I got one of these after watching Scott and Funky, I love it, it is a crocodile. Seen some reviews that give it a low score and whinge about it, but they don't appear to understand the reasoning behind it's design, or the fact that you can shape the handle and sharpen it yourself. Got plans to make a new sheath for it too. If I may, I have just posted my first vid, if you would like to take a look: Coffee in the rain. Keep on keeping on.
Dale Skidmore Nice to meet you mate, loved your first outing in the woods film.
Thanks for watching, Mac. Don't think I'll be swimming up a river anytime soon, but have ideas for a couple of vids to work on.
I just had to do something differently .
You sure did.
Been trying to buy one of these knives but can't locate one. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Bombproof! Never saw one when I was in, solid piece of kit though.
I never did until we was posted to Germany, they where in the vehicle tool kits mate.
Thank you for the info man great knife
Thanks Stony, you made a class job on your knife.....
mack tightwad
If i ever get to meet you, best you do not leave your one laying about. You know what us Cockney lads are like for shiny things that are not nailed down.. ( Joke !)
I don't rate this blade much - but I AM impressed if you used it to fell that tree you're sat on...
;-)
It was in tool kits to prise the doors off 432s...
Mack has been putting away the pies since this was filmed
And the doughnuts mate.
@@macktightwad606 thank your for the content mac
Stamped blade = uk army mon stamped tamped handel with no blade markings = uk sf no need for yer axe,e tool,hammer or prybars couple that with a smaller pocket knife and yer golden x
Got mine today it is a beast atb Graham
Put a decent edge on it mate and it will not let you down.
Re-Appropriation of resources, I call it, had mine for 35 years now.
Sqadde proof 😊
Lost? No mis placed
Stolen, I think you’ll find that is known as repurposed
🤣🤣 You Sir are correct.