Hey Nutn... while it surely is a beautiful blade you're unfortunately mistaken about the marrow notch not weakening the blade... sad to say that I've had TWO of them break clean through right where the notch is... and both times i was batoning, and not even through a knot
My good friend Neal just bought me this knife, in part because of this review. Thanks Nutn for your honest yet honoring review. I pray my hands use this tool in a worthy manner that builds Hood's Legacy and that my son and daughters will one day cherish this steel the same way I do. Second kind of cool? No Doubt!! Thanks Neal! Thanks Nutn! Thanks Ron Hood!! RIP Brother!
Tasteful, honest, touching & respectful. Thank you for all the time you put into making this special edition / memorial / Knife review. Must have been a ton of work!
Thanks for the review nutnfancy. Ive been waiting ever sence i saw youre excitement over this blade at shot. I too am saddened by ron's passing. Seeing him in shot you could tell he was a man who knew his stuff. Glad he'll be remembered in TNP
It's good to see that people like Nutnfancy, who have heart for Ron and his family and wish them the best. It's better not to dwell in the past, but, to remember Ron fondly for who he was, a great guy. Keep on, Keepin on.
What a great way to remember's a man's legacy. I really like the effect in the beginning with the picture of the log in the background, and then the knife thrown into the log and small videos around. Thank you for sharing and best wishes for the family and friends of Ron.
Nutnfancy, I have waited 4 months for this review and I was NOT disappointed. Nice memorial to Ron,and an HONEST review of the blade, noting its chopping limitations due to the light weight. With that said, it looks as though you and Cr0cket could have built a log cabin with this beast. Splitting lodge poles,WHAT? That was awesome! Thank you for being so considerate and for the no B.S review.This is one of your best vids yet, along with the Sheepdog Concept. You should be very proud of this.
I’ve been apart of TNP for about the past 2 \ 3 years, & I’ve learned a great deal from you, but not just about guns, gear & knives, more so about character & integrity. Watching your latest review on the Buck Hoodlum, by Ron Hood I truly am humbled by the respect, honor & truth display in your reviews. This one of many reasons why we are taken by the class you exhibit, very cool indeed. May Ron's family find a sense of peace, not in his passing but in his living life, God Bless.
This video, Nutnfancy, really honors one of the great knife designers and outdoorsmen of our era. Ron Hood gave immeasurably to the outdoor community. You done Ron proud, Nutnfancy. Rest in peace, brother Ron...
I cannot express how cool this knife is. Great creator, great utilities, good steel, and a cool look. Super cool. Thanks for the review, and thank you for paying respect to Ron.
The sentiments giving to Mr. Hood in this video really touched me. I hadn't heard of him before now, but I wish I had as he seems to have been a very great man. Thank you Nutn for this wonderful review and thank you to Mr. Hood for his contributions to the knife and survival communities. Your legacy will live on and be as strong as the hoodlum knife through which it will be carried.
Great blade, from a great designer. The knife is a tribute to the real world scenarios that a person would face. His passing also pays tribute to the real world scenarios that we all will endure someday. RIP Ron Hood.....
Thanks for the respectful eulogy to Ron! His legacy knife is a winner, and he will be remembered fondly by myself and many others. Thanks to Buck for producing this knife!
Ron is one of the big influences in my life... My main field blade is the Hoodhunter which he designed with Fehrman, which is essentially a hoodlum, made with 3V steel. So many are going to miss you man, RIP Ron! Cheers!
my buddy got this knife and we went out and tested it. It's amazing. He sure left a beautiful legacy. Too bad he's gone. I wanted more from him =( ....R.I.P.
@survivalpodcasting Any friend of Ron is a friend of mine. Thanks for commenting and the sentiment. I wanted perhaps a little more than a knife review here...something to remember Ron by, something for his family, and paying respect to a lost friend. I appreciate the show invite and I will stay in touch, thanks man.
Who would dislike this ! a lot of heart and hard work went into this video, some people just don't have a clue. Great vid Nutn & RIP Ron you shall be sadly missed
I love this knife however it would be nice if they removed the notch for carrying pots on the camp fire cause that is the one and only weakness of this knife.
Some friends of mine knew Ron very well. They say he was a total class act. It's weird: I was watching nutn's 2011 SHOT show interview with Ron right about when he died. I watched that and thought, "What a great guy. I'd love to meet him some day." Thanks for your tribute to Ron, nutn. You're a class act too.
@nutnfancy - You and I have never met but I still want to personally thank you for the kindness you show to Ron's memory here. Ron was a long lost brother it took me 37 years of my life to find, we shared more than a few drinks, lots of tall tales from our military lives and were business partners. He was one of my few truly close friends and I will miss him. Thank you for your kind words here. If you ever want to be on TSP as a guest just let me know.
I have to get up in a few hours but this came on line so damn the sleep. Nutn, as I commented on your channel page earlier, only you could have done this honorable and unbiased review and I knew you would. What a tribute to a fine and upright man... the kind of man you don't have to know personaly to be affected by his life, spirit and humor. God bless you and may the Lord comfort his family.
I would agree with you on the sheath. I think only time will tell all the possible options/attachments that this sheath can accomplish, not to mention blade capabilities. This knife and sheath will be a world wide favorite in a few short years and get voted into the knife hall of fame... when one is originated. Hats off on this excellent and reverent review!
Excellent vid Nutn, and I'm sure it wasn't an easy one for you to do. Your kindship with Ron was evident in video and it truly came out here in the review. Thank you again and, Mr. Hood, may you rest in peace.
My condolences on the loss of a "kindred spirit" My prayers go out to his wife and children. On a diff subj, I am really liking the quality of your video production, especially over the last year. I will always love the old school reviews, but it's been a pleasure, of late, to watch the videos with the "lil extras". Thanks for the time and effort you put into informing and entertaining us, and continued success in the future
Sad to hear about Ron. He looked like a great guy as well as an excellent knife maker. Thanks nutnfancy for this video this was the most impacting review I have seen. I just wish Ron could have seen it. Rest in peace Ron.
Ron will be surely missed He was and will continue to be a great teacher through the legacy he has left behind. God's Speed and I offer my deepest condolences to his family.
Another EXCELLENT review... I had the honor of meeting Ron recently at the blade show in Atlanta. We talked a while about this knife and other things. What a GREAT person. I have learned so much through his videos. The Hoodlum will be my next knife. He will be missed. R.I.P Brother.... I recently put up a short tribute on my channel if anyone wants to view it.
nutn, this was a great vid. its beautiful blade, and a great thing ron left us with, along with so much more. It always make me sad when we lose knifemakers, but they leave us with a large portion of themselves in things they created. Thanks for the review, thanks for the memorial of a great man. God bless.
I'm a fairly young knife designer, and I have to say that Ron Hood was one of my favorite and most respected knife designers. I grew up with his knives in Boy Scouts, and I still used them as a camp counselor after I got my Eagle. With his passing, as well as Bob Loveless last September, I can feel my idols slowly dwindling down. That being said, I am now inspired to create more designs that will one day be produced by a major corporation. Who knows, maybe Nutn will review one someday!
I have to say, I originally thought the notch would create a weak point, but seeing the knife in person impressed those fears away. It doesn't look weak AT ALL!
aside from the jimping....awesome...two camping trips and I love it.... epic and batons like none other....don't expect to chop down trees with it but other than that it's worth every penny......awesome awesome awesome....
Mine just shipped and should be here in 2 days. SOOOOO STOKED! Going on my first backpacking trip with some buddies on my first paid vacation and bringing my first large survival knife with us. MANGASM!
I may end up having to get ones of these... I loved it ever since it first saw it, and now even more since its creator and designer passed away. That shot at 1:10 is AWESOME, as the camera comes up the log being split, that was sick!!!
Nutn, thank you for helping Mr. Hood to achieve what most of us hope for after this life: remembrance. Very meaningful and well executed review, as always.
I can't believe that Ron died. I just saw him interviewed. Some of the first videos I favorited and watched on RUclips were Ron Hood's wilderness instruction videos. Nutn, I won't buy a knife without your endorsement. You steered me right on the Fallkniven A1. I will buy this knife on your recommendation and in memory of this great man, Ron Hood.
Thanks for the review. I bought 2 a month before Ron passed. For the price and versatility I made a great choice. The sheath was the deal cincher. Getting a HIGH QUALITY sheath is rare when purchasing knives. Thanks again for your review.
WOW i had no idea that Ron had passed just a few weeks ago i met him at the blade show in Atlanta GA. My dad was working with buck selling knives and ron was there as a guest for buck talking about the hoodlum. Sorry for the family's lost and RIP Ron.
I swear you are going to have your own show on like The Outdoor Channel or something. Great job man, and its a shame such a great person passed, but his spirit will help those, in every Buck Hoodlum knife sold.
The notch keeps me away, they should do a version without it, I saw a video "buck hoodlum fail" the guy barely had it out the box before it snapped right where the notch is.
Is it weird that i get such an immense satisfaction when i see that 3 foot log split? I was sitting at my computer thinking "Yea, get some!". Awesome review nutn, I'm sure Ron would be very proud of this review of his knife. It's sad to see such an amazing knife designer go, but his philosophies and practices will forever be encapsulated in this knife. I plan on getting one (maybe two?) in the near future to add to the collection.
All the things we normally say. He had a good life. He loved life. He was a great man. I did not know much at all about the man. In fact, the video from Shot was all I ever saw. I remember it well though. He was a real character. He was enthusiastic in a genuine way. Funny as all get out. These are the signs of a man who had that life. It is more than to just say it. He wore it and wore it well. This is what lives on in us from a man like Ron.
Might I suggest this vid be added to your "BEST Large Survival Knives" playlist. Sentiment aside, I believe this blade on it's merits deserves it's spot in that collection.
Got my Hoodlum in the mail this week...(Amazon $116.) ... Man Nutin you called it right, I love this thing..!! As a long time knife collector, I call it a near perfect large blade survival knife. Can't seem to put it down. Only thing that took me off guard is that the knife does not snap into the poly insert of the nylon sheath.
this video was your most moving video ive seen. ron really got it right when he made this knife. im gunna have to get one, that is one sexy knife. rest in peace ron
The Hoodlum paired with a Cold Steel Gurka Kukri is a great large blade system. The Hoodlum is an excellent batoning blade and the Kukri is a great chopping blade. If one fails, the other CAN do the work, but I prefer them in those roles. The Hoodlum is an excellent blade! Great for fire building.
@Cr0cket20 Totally agree Crocket, it is light in hand for it's size. No matter how I grip it, it is comfortable. I sure would not willingly part with it, it is my perfect large fixed blade.
@Warsign01 It may have been on purpose. In cold temperatures, the pressure inside containers will drop and in some cases may prevent the product from working. This is why butane lighters have such a hard time in cold weather and why you may see nutn or someone else put the fuel tank for a camp stove on coals.
Look on amazon. $88 bucks right now. Ive been looking at this knife for a long time and could never pull the trigger on it because of the $150 price tag. I almost fell over when I seen it for half price. Awesome review! this is probably the 4th time Ive watched this. RIP Ron Hood. Take care Nutn.
Just ordered one for $120! Been watching prices for over a year and I just figured my tax return, so I pulled the trigger on it. Thanks for the review!
What a pity. I just had "discovered" Ron Hood recently when a friend borrowed me his collection of Mr. Hood's bushcraft and survival instruction videos. Then I saw hin in Nutnfancy's Shot Show video and needed a second or two to realize that I'm looking at the same guy I have been watching giving those survival lessons for weeks. And now, such a short time later I hear that he passed away.
nutn, great job on this video! The past month I've not had much time to watch your videos cause I was moving and starting a new job. But just got to watch this one and you did an excellent job. And now that I'm in MI instead of the fail state of NY, all of the dangerous things you review I can actually purchase!
Very tasteful. I'm always impressed how you can delegate criticism constructively and with respect to the product and their designers. Up in Canada we don't have the pricing competition you enjoy in the States, and I've always been an mid size axe packer. but this is definately a knife I'll be looking for in the under $150 range for my first and only survival blade. And thats saying somthing, because when I buy a knife, I commit to it for life or until its worn out.
Just love your passion and professionalism. I am glad to know what great knife options I have available. The weight issues is also a priority for me too, and I am shocked at how well the Hoodlum performed and likely leaning towards buying it over the alternatives.
Ron fell victim to prostate cancer. Nutn, good legacy message for a great knife. Good to see more consideration to bushcraft (Mora, even!). Great stuff, keep the good reviews coming!
R.I.P Ron Hood Great knife! I would be very interested in seeing a vid or two of the testing.. I enjoy watching those kinds of videos. Thanks for all your hard work and the great review
I knew I was getting one of these when I first saw it in your shot show video. I loved the segment featuring Ron Hood. The guy just seemed to love life, and had a well though out philosophy about knives for outdoors. I never even heard of him before your video, but I liked him and remembered the video because of him (no offense). You did one hell-of-a-classy tribute. Rock on RON HOOD! Oh yeah, Every time I watch one of these reviews, I buy something. Dude, you're killin me:)LOL Rock on TNP!
Hey Nutn... while it surely is a beautiful blade you're unfortunately mistaken about the marrow notch not weakening the blade... sad to say that I've had TWO of them break clean through right where the notch is... and both times i was batoning, and not even through a knot
Boy, how I still miss the great Ron Hood. Truly one of a kind, and a kind-hearted, brilliant man.
RIP Ron! Thank you for everything you and Karen have contributed to the survival community, You will be dearly missed.
My good friend Neal just bought me this knife, in part because of this review. Thanks Nutn for your honest yet honoring review. I pray my hands use this tool in a worthy manner that builds Hood's Legacy and that my son and daughters will one day cherish this steel the same way I do. Second kind of cool? No Doubt!! Thanks Neal! Thanks Nutn! Thanks Ron Hood!! RIP Brother!
Tasteful, honest, touching & respectful. Thank you for all the time you put into making this special edition / memorial / Knife review. Must have been a ton of work!
Thanks for the review nutnfancy. Ive been waiting ever sence i saw youre excitement over this blade at shot. I too am saddened by ron's passing. Seeing him in shot you could tell he was a man who knew his stuff. Glad he'll be remembered in TNP
It's good to see that people like Nutnfancy, who have heart for Ron and his family and wish them the best. It's better not to dwell in the past, but, to remember Ron fondly for who he was, a great guy. Keep on, Keepin on.
What a great way to remember's a man's legacy. I really like the effect in the beginning with the picture of the log in the background, and then the knife thrown into the log and small videos around. Thank you for sharing and best wishes for the family and friends of Ron.
Nutnfancy,
I have waited 4 months for this review and I was NOT disappointed. Nice memorial to Ron,and an HONEST review of the blade, noting its chopping limitations due to the light weight. With that said, it looks as though you and Cr0cket could have built a log cabin with this beast. Splitting lodge poles,WHAT?
That was awesome! Thank you for being so considerate and for the no B.S review.This is one of your best vids yet, along with the Sheepdog Concept.
You should be very proud of this.
I’ve been apart of TNP for about the past 2 \ 3 years, & I’ve learned a great deal from you, but not just about guns, gear & knives, more so about character & integrity. Watching your latest review on the Buck Hoodlum, by Ron Hood I truly am humbled by the respect, honor & truth display in your reviews. This one of many reasons why we are taken by the class you exhibit, very cool indeed. May Ron's family find a sense of peace, not in his passing but in his living life, God Bless.
This video, Nutnfancy, really honors one of the great knife designers and outdoorsmen of our era. Ron Hood gave immeasurably to the outdoor community. You done Ron proud, Nutnfancy. Rest in peace, brother Ron...
I cannot express how cool this knife is. Great creator, great utilities, good steel, and a cool look. Super cool. Thanks for the review, and thank you for paying respect to Ron.
The sentiments giving to Mr. Hood in this video really touched me. I hadn't heard of him before now, but I wish I had as he seems to have been a very great man. Thank you Nutn for this wonderful review and thank you to Mr. Hood for his contributions to the knife and survival communities. Your legacy will live on and be as strong as the hoodlum knife through which it will be carried.
Great blade, from a great designer. The knife is a tribute to the real world scenarios that a person would face. His passing also pays tribute to the real world scenarios that we all will endure someday. RIP Ron Hood.....
@fishwolfSBK Thanks for the nice comment and I'm sure Ron understands my honesty ;-)
@AirForceAce3571 Thanks a lot for the comment and yep, I considered him a friend.
Thanks for the respectful eulogy to Ron! His legacy knife is a winner, and he will be remembered fondly by myself and many others. Thanks to Buck for producing this knife!
Ron is one of the big influences in my life... My main field blade is the Hoodhunter which he designed with Fehrman, which is essentially a hoodlum, made with 3V steel. So many are going to miss you man,
RIP Ron!
Cheers!
my buddy got this knife and we went out and tested it. It's amazing. He sure left a beautiful legacy. Too bad he's gone. I wanted more from him =( ....R.I.P.
@survivalpodcasting Any friend of Ron is a friend of mine. Thanks for commenting and the sentiment. I wanted perhaps a little more than a knife review here...something to remember Ron by, something for his family, and paying respect to a lost friend. I appreciate the show invite and I will stay in touch, thanks man.
I love TNP and the people involved. This has really opened up a great avenue of good reviews and equipment i might not have otherwise known about.
Who would dislike this ! a lot of heart and hard work went into this video, some people just don't have a clue.
Great vid Nutn & RIP Ron you shall be sadly missed
I love this knife however it would be nice if they removed the notch for carrying pots on the camp fire cause that is the one and only weakness of this knife.
Some friends of mine knew Ron very well. They say he was a total class act. It's weird: I was watching nutn's 2011 SHOT show interview with Ron right about when he died. I watched that and thought, "What a great guy. I'd love to meet him some day." Thanks for your tribute to Ron, nutn. You're a class act too.
@nutnfancy - You and I have never met but I still want to personally thank you for the kindness you show to Ron's memory here. Ron was a long lost brother it took me 37 years of my life to find, we shared more than a few drinks, lots of tall tales from our military lives and were business partners. He was one of my few truly close friends and I will miss him. Thank you for your kind words here. If you ever want to be on TSP as a guest just let me know.
I have to get up in a few hours but this came on line so damn the sleep. Nutn, as I commented on your channel page earlier, only you could have done this honorable and unbiased review and I knew you would. What a tribute to a fine and upright man... the kind of man you don't have to know personaly to be affected by his life, spirit and humor. God bless you and may the Lord comfort his family.
I would agree with you on the sheath. I think only time will tell all the possible options/attachments that this sheath can accomplish, not to mention blade capabilities. This knife and sheath will be a world wide favorite in a few short years and get voted into the knife hall of fame... when one is originated. Hats off on this excellent and reverent review!
Excellent vid Nutn, and I'm sure it wasn't an easy one for you to do. Your kindship with Ron was evident in video and it truly came out here in the review. Thank you again and, Mr. Hood, may you rest in peace.
My condolences on the loss of a "kindred spirit" My prayers go out to his wife and children.
On a diff subj, I am really liking the quality of your video production, especially over the last year.
I will always love the old school reviews, but it's been a pleasure, of late, to watch the videos with the "lil extras". Thanks for the time and effort you put into informing and entertaining us, and continued success in the future
Sad to hear about Ron. He looked like a great guy as well as an excellent knife maker. Thanks nutnfancy for this video this was the most impacting review I have seen. I just wish Ron could have seen it.
Rest in peace Ron.
Ron will be surely missed He was and will continue to be a great teacher through the legacy he has left behind. God's Speed and I offer my deepest condolences to his family.
Another EXCELLENT review... I had the honor of meeting Ron recently at the blade show in Atlanta. We talked a while about this knife and other things. What a GREAT person. I have learned so much through his videos. The Hoodlum will be my next knife. He will be missed. R.I.P Brother....
I recently put up a short tribute on my channel if anyone wants to view it.
I share a tear watching this thanks
@machineguntongue No problem dude, thanks for explaining.
great video. rest in peace Ron, I never met you but thanks to your knives and Nutnfancy I will never forget you.
nutn, this was a great vid. its beautiful blade, and a great thing ron left us with, along with so much more. It always make me sad when we lose knifemakers, but they leave us with a large portion of themselves in things they created. Thanks for the review, thanks for the memorial of a great man. God bless.
I'm a fairly young knife designer, and I have to say that Ron Hood was one of my favorite and most respected knife designers. I grew up with his knives in Boy Scouts, and I still used them as a camp counselor after I got my Eagle. With his passing, as well as Bob Loveless last September, I can feel my idols slowly dwindling down.
That being said, I am now inspired to create more designs that will one day be produced by a major corporation. Who knows, maybe Nutn will review one someday!
This was a greate review. This is what a survival knife is all about. Worthy of the knife and it's maker. Ron Hood. R.I.P
I have to say, I originally thought the notch would create a weak point, but seeing the knife in person impressed those fears away. It doesn't look weak AT ALL!
Rest in Peace, Ron Hood. You will remain a great mentor, inspiration and pioneering spirit.
aside from the jimping....awesome...two camping trips and I love it.... epic and batons like none other....don't expect to chop down trees with it but other than that it's worth every penny......awesome awesome awesome....
Mine just shipped and should be here in 2 days. SOOOOO STOKED! Going on my first backpacking trip with some buddies on my first paid vacation and bringing my first large survival knife with us. MANGASM!
dude i'm lovin it. When you break it down the weight factor just opens the door to carry so much other stuff. that is key
Ever since I saw it in SHOT show I wanted to get my hands on it. Now I can't wait!
RIP Ron, we will miss you.
I may end up having to get ones of these... I loved it ever since it first saw it, and now even more since its creator and designer passed away.
That shot at 1:10 is AWESOME, as the camera comes up the log being split, that was sick!!!
Nutn, thank you for helping Mr. Hood to achieve what most of us hope for after this life: remembrance. Very meaningful and well executed review, as always.
I can't believe that Ron died. I just saw him interviewed. Some of the first videos I favorited and watched on RUclips were Ron Hood's wilderness instruction videos.
Nutn, I won't buy a knife without your endorsement. You steered me right on the Fallkniven A1. I will buy this knife on your recommendation and in memory of this great man, Ron Hood.
Thanks for the review. I bought 2 a month before Ron passed. For the price and versatility I made a great choice. The sheath was the deal cincher. Getting a HIGH QUALITY sheath is rare when purchasing knives. Thanks again for your review.
WOW i had no idea that Ron had passed just a few weeks ago i met him at the blade show in Atlanta GA. My dad was working with buck selling knives and ron was there as a guest for buck talking about the hoodlum. Sorry for the family's lost and RIP Ron.
Our prayers for Ron's wife and family, rest in peace. Nutnfancy god bless you and your family, thx for bring to us such an amazing reviews.
I swear you are going to have your own show on like The Outdoor Channel or something. Great job man, and its a shame such a great person passed, but his spirit will help those, in every Buck Hoodlum knife sold.
Thanks Nutn. I appreciate this review, and I appreciate the introduction to Ron that you provided at the booth review at Shot Show.
@RizeUpAgainstIt Exactly...you get it. It seems Ron did too.
The notch keeps me away, they should do a version without it, I saw a video "buck hoodlum fail" the guy barely had it out the box before it snapped right where the notch is.
Thanks for a Great review, and the Tribute to Ron. He will truly be missed.
RUclips in other realms! Yes nutn, I am a fan of that doctrine!!! I don't know what I would do without your reviews!!!
Is it weird that i get such an immense satisfaction when i see that 3 foot log split? I was sitting at my computer thinking "Yea, get some!". Awesome review nutn, I'm sure Ron would be very proud of this review of his knife. It's sad to see such an amazing knife designer go, but his philosophies and practices will forever be encapsulated in this knife. I plan on getting one (maybe two?) in the near future to add to the collection.
Rest in peace, Ron Hood.
The Hoodlum is a great legacy, from an outstanding knife designer.
All the things we normally say. He had a good life. He loved life. He was a great man. I did not know much at all about the man. In fact, the video from Shot was all I ever saw. I remember it well though. He was a real character. He was enthusiastic in a genuine way. Funny as all get out. These are the signs of a man who had that life. It is more than to just say it. He wore it and wore it well. This is what lives on in us from a man like Ron.
HIs humor and brilliance is also demonstrated in his numerous survival videos. BTW, he had a son, not a daughter.
Might I suggest this vid be added to your "BEST Large Survival Knives" playlist. Sentiment aside, I believe this blade on it's merits deserves it's spot in that collection.
When I saw the SHOT show video with Ron, I have to say that was my favorite video of yours Nutn...Rest In Peace Ron Hood.
Got my Hoodlum in the mail this week...(Amazon $116.) ...
Man Nutin you called it right, I love this thing..!! As a long time knife collector, I call it a near perfect large blade survival knife. Can't seem to put it down.
Only thing that took me off guard is that the knife does not snap into the poly insert of the nylon sheath.
Sad to hear Ron passed away, seemed to be a very sympatic bloke!
Love his blade! Great test/review
Excellent, excellent review. You answered all of my questions and more, and even showed comparable knives. Perfection.
A great example of why we need to take advantage of the time we have now and live life to the fullest.
Great Job Nutn! RIP Ron. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
What a cool guy he was with a great sense of humor and a fantastic attitude.
The Hoodlum looks sick! I was starting to wonder when you would get to review this knife, thanks nutnfancy and its a good tribute to Ron.
This was probably your best knife review to date. Thank you.
this video was your most moving video ive seen. ron really got it right when he made this knife. im gunna have to get one, that is one sexy knife. rest in peace ron
The Hoodlum paired with a Cold Steel Gurka Kukri is a great large blade system. The Hoodlum is an excellent batoning blade and the Kukri is a great chopping blade. If one fails, the other CAN do the work, but I prefer them in those roles. The Hoodlum is an excellent blade! Great for fire building.
@Cr0cket20 Totally agree Crocket, it is light in hand for it's size. No matter how I grip it, it is comfortable. I sure would not willingly part with it, it is my perfect large fixed blade.
@Warsign01
It may have been on purpose. In cold temperatures, the pressure inside containers will drop and in some cases may prevent the product from working. This is why butane lighters have such a hard time in cold weather and why you may see nutn or someone else put the fuel tank for a camp stove on coals.
Look on amazon. $88 bucks right now. Ive been looking at this knife for a long time and could never pull the trigger on it because of the $150 price tag. I almost fell over when I seen it for half price. Awesome review! this is probably the 4th time Ive watched this. RIP Ron Hood. Take care Nutn.
rest in peace Ron. I never met you but thanks to Nutnfancy I will never forget you.
Just ordered one for $120! Been watching prices for over a year and I just figured my tax return, so I pulled the trigger on it. Thanks for the review!
Rest in peace Ron. Great video Nutn I think Ron would be proud!
You hit this on the head Nutn, Ron we will miss you brother! this hit me in the gut.. as it should of.
Amen on tightening the blade retention in the sheath. Hoodlum slipped out and cut me as soon as I popped the snap! I still dig the blade!
@JAYDEE44 So sorry to hear that. We mourn, we remember, and then we honor their lives by making the best of our own while we have time.
What a pity.
I just had "discovered" Ron Hood recently when a friend borrowed me his collection of Mr. Hood's bushcraft and survival instruction videos. Then I saw hin in Nutnfancy's Shot Show video and needed a second or two to realize that I'm looking at the same guy I have been watching giving those survival lessons for weeks. And now, such a short time later I hear that he passed away.
nutn, great job on this video! The past month I've not had much time to watch your videos cause I was moving and starting a new job. But just got to watch this one and you did an excellent job.
And now that I'm in MI instead of the fail state of NY, all of the dangerous things you review I can actually purchase!
Very tasteful. I'm always impressed how you can delegate criticism constructively and with respect to the product and their designers. Up in Canada we don't have the pricing competition you enjoy in the States, and I've always been an mid size axe packer. but this is definately a knife I'll be looking for in the under $150 range for my first and only survival blade. And thats saying somthing, because when I buy a knife, I commit to it for life or until its worn out.
Ron Hood, I was actually hoping to meet you one day. In memory of you I will make sure to have this blade in my collection. Rest in peace.
That was the 1st run of these knives. They redesigned the notch on the blade and now it's been much more successful.
Just love your passion and professionalism. I am glad to know what great knife options I have available. The weight issues is also a priority for me too, and I am shocked at how well the Hoodlum performed and likely leaning towards buying it over the alternatives.
@nutnfancy This, fellow TNPrs is an example of an excellent exchange between two solid dudes! Rest in peace Ron.
R.I.P. Ron Hood and Thanks for leaving your Legacy to this World.
I bought one of "his" designs from TOPS years ago. I don't really need another knife, but will pick up one of these. Just because. RIP Ron.
Ron fell victim to prostate cancer. Nutn, good legacy message for a great knife. Good to see more consideration to bushcraft (Mora, even!). Great stuff, keep the good reviews coming!
Amazing vid nutn', love the tribute and the constant honesty in the project.
R.I.P Ron Hood
Great knife!
I would be very interested in seeing a vid or two of the testing.. I enjoy watching those kinds of videos.
Thanks for all your hard work and the great review
RIP
A great man. Prayers and thoughts to his family.
I can't believe he's dead. I've watched an interview with him may be a week or two ago and he looked well and showed such a sense of humour....
Rest in Peace Ron Hood and thanks for this last awesome knife
@evilassaultweaponeer Paired with Sawvivor, the Hoodlum makes a wicked combo.
Thanks, Nutnfancy! What a great review. RIP Mr. Ron Hood.
Excellent, honest, and fair review. Well done.
R.I.P. Ron. You made a difference.
I knew I was getting one of these when I first saw it in your shot show video. I loved the segment featuring Ron Hood. The guy just seemed to love life, and had a well though out philosophy about knives for outdoors. I never even heard of him before your video, but I liked him and remembered the video because of him (no offense). You did one hell-of-a-classy tribute. Rock on RON HOOD!
Oh yeah, Every time I watch one of these reviews, I buy something. Dude, you're killin me:)LOL
Rock on TNP!