$20 vs $150 WW1 TRENCH KNIFE!
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- Опубликовано: 16 май 2020
- We are comparing a 20 dollar, 30 dollar and, 150 dollar 1918 trench knife to find out which is the best one! Formally know as the Mark 1 Trench Knife it is very legendary therefore a ton of reproductions have been made. Lets see which one is the best for its price point!!!! Maybe I could add this to my WW1 Uniform!
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$30: www.budk.com/Trench-Knife-WWI...
$150: www.atlantacutlery.com/1918-u...
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The yellow one is made out of 100% Chineseium
Lol
Trent Hamilton
Mine still hasn't broke after maybe 5 years and i stabbed the shit out of a tree as hard as i could, would still trust it more than a pocket knife or tacticool knife.
@@mr_ThreeEight_1776 , stabbing trees is exactly what your Chinesium knife was designed to do. Stay frosty, tree stabber.
Lol
I see you unlocked the gold camo on that cheap knife
That handle butt is actually a brain buster
Comment for sheep
A couple of points about these. The "pommel" is for striking, not to resist disarms. It's there for the same reason the brass knuckle style handle is. Also, it's more likely these were used in an "ice pick" grip. Comes out of the sheath right into the hand much more naturally that way, and as close as those trenches were, it'd be at least as effective, especially with the knuckle dusters that let you simply punch people to good effect.
You could possibly do it for both disarms resist and for striking
I have an original I bought in the 1970s. In those days stuff like that was cheap. It was unissued condition. Still got it.
Will you sell it to me?
The spike isnt for poking enemy hands it was for cracking skulls.
Mostly for cracking walnuts
My Great grandpa used to have an old trench knife his dad gave him.
Know what happened to it, if I may inquire?
@@TheVaultDweller-oi9ij It is still in good condition, He keeps it in his gun safe.
@@TheSinkingTitanic2 is it a us one like in the video
@@sbeve8934 yes
@@TheSinkingTitanic2 sick
The same knife was also in use during ww2. The handguard was often filed down by soldiers as in the the cheap 20 dollar one, so this isn't incorrect, but more of an in the field modification. It made the knife more comfortable to wear, as the round handguard tended to be a pressurepoint while wearing it.
The bottom stud/spike was referred to as a "Skull crusher pommel, designed to me used in an ice pick grip against the opponents skull. It isn't an anti grappling spike. The knives were intended for close quarters trench and pillbox combat at halitosis to halitosis range.
Imagine dual wielding these
Fuck yeah
That would so COOL
Cod Ww2 bro
You can go *bonk* and *shonk* however much you want!
Tri wielding
I swear CT is gonna make a doomsday cult someday and have a shootout with the FBI lmao
Unbiased History ATF actually
CohenDoesThings nope, ATF and FBI both deal with rouge cults and stuff
This time i am rooting for the Cult.
6:24 that reminds me of the crate you bought in the flea market and when the seller disrespected beautiful history
@Kuluin the $100 dollar spending spree video
Very got CT i wish i was in America for the laws that you have and keep up the good work my dudes
Lewis Jarrett I live in New York so basically you don’t have any rights to do anything fun or conceal carry a firearm
@@alexedul68ac84 Does it matter? The whole state is a liberal den...NYC is the epicenter.
Oktoberfest County Sheriffs in New York State will issue concealed weapon permits if you apply but they don’t work in NYC. NYC issues its own concealed permits...when they want to.
@@ReichenbachEsq Sorry i have no idea what you are saying
@@ReichenbachEsq Oh shit sorrybi read the rong thimg
I purchased one from Atlanta Cutlery several years ago. It came unsharpened with a metal sheath. I mounted it in a vice and sharpened it with a "Samurai Shark" until I got an edge on it. Them I went over the blade with a diamond sharpening stick and put a razor's edge on it. Now ity is a thing of beauty and can cut through most anything that gets in its way. Never can tell when you will need to carve up some two legged predator.
The bayonet might not have been great once you were in the trench, but going into the trench and chasing down the routing enemies it was perfect. Plus the Germans made some short knife bayonets which worked very well
the windlass cant be shipped sharp due to indian law
So wait you can't order these in India?
@@dograkhalsa1098 you can own them in india. but when exporting knives from india they cannot be sharp
@@SoberIrishman2 kk man
One of the ways they recommended using the trench knife is when you jumped into the trench it was shoulder to shoulder fighting in a crowd you didn't have any room to move so as you jumped in you stabbed down at the face first
Landers Frary and Clark who made a good deal of the original trench knives are also known to have made the scabbards.
Being primarily a cutler who manufactured commercial utensils and such, and they simply used a spatulas for the belt attachment piece on the scabbards frog.
It was unknown for a long time until someone realized this piece on the frog was identical to the head of a LF&C spatula.
Let's be honest, these are badass no matter the price.
my friends and I are talking about you for many hours. you're the best
Love to see a Tactical or Practical video on the nice knife. I’ve been wanting a decent version of this knife for a while, glad I caught this video!
That $30 is almost worthless next to being a decorative piece, the blade is a rat tail tang, welded just below the the guard and poorly at that, I would not and do not use the $30 as a beater because there is a significant risk of that weld snapping and that blades going where ever it feels like.
The duster is zinc, same as the $20, and is more prone to breaking/shattering if you hit something hard enough with enough force. The metal between the fingers is also thicker much thicker which has it's own problems for some people like me, I've got big hands and my fingers get stuck at the joints and need a bit of effort and twisting to remove it from my hands. Its not a good knife if you have to use 2 hands and a lot of effort to release it from your hands.
I have the $150 one as well and it is a splendid piece, it is great though I have not unscrewed the blade to find if it is full tang or rat tang. The brass is durable and has the proper proportions to the original that it is easy grab and release with no complications.
To finish this review you need to unscrew these knives to see what the guts look like on the inside
Originals had bronze knuckles but I mean you covered it all very well. I have an original m1917 triangle bayonet style , m1918 triangle bayonet style and the 1918 au lion bronze knuckle knife version and the bronze knuckle is the best
I think Au Lion were brass, LF&C were bronze.
Thanks for a great video! Nice touch on the WWI tunic!
I collect trench knives and have original 1917 and 1918 My 1918 is made in France by AU lion and was the only brand that saw service before the war ended, but many of the 1918s were issued in ww2, oddly enough (and accidentally I'm sure) the 20 dollar knife's grip isn't exactly incorrect, I see many original trench knives with the disk guard ground down on one or both sides by the soldier so it will ride on the belt better. Also, in most cases (not all) bayonets and knives were usually shipped blunt or semi-sharp, man GIs either didn't bother or didn't know how to sharpen them and since it was primarily a stabbing weapon just kept it as is.
This kind of trench knife was not used during ww1 as it was introduced to late but some French ones were, im not an expert forgotten weapons has a video about ww1 melee weapons so you can watch it.
Edit small arms fire is rifle, hand gun and machine gun fire.
I think it's InRangeTV, but it's definitely Ian.
I see so much potential in ur channel. You make amazing time consuming episodes. I think you could make simpler videos while you make big projects. Almost like the trench knife video! Just cool little videos to keep people updated while you still work on your awesome projects
I would to love to see you break the $20 one
Pearson would literally be my first pick for a partner in the Zombie Apocalypse.
Very cool trench knifes
Actually, according to Grandpa (he fought at Stalingrad) the best hand to hand melée is a sapper’s shovel. Sharpen the shovel’s blade and use it as a battle-axe. The advantage is that it does not stick. Lobotomize one enemy and move on to the next, assembly line fashion. Knives are for fine work, like cutting sentry throats. The shovel has to have a razor-edge. “Good and messy, that is what struck fear into the German Nazi horde.” Grandpa’s exact words.
Very cool, I have one that was made in 1985 but same design. It definately would do some damage if sharpened.
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Idk why I'm getting this in my feed but I'm interested in ww1 stuff and I love to see someone talking about something they love so I'm here from now on out🤙
This is probably the best channel ive ever seen
I’m glad I discovered this small RUclips channel
Great video! Keep it up👍🏼
I like knives, and I like history, and your a pretty good youtuber. Love ur videos!
The blackening of the blade is patina. Soak the bare metal in boiled apple cider vinegar for this effect. Brilliantly protects the metal
This is exactly what I was looking for
I had to sub when I saw you in ww1 uniform im in whats not to like about a war that a knife wasn't enough so you had brass knuckles an my absolute favorite war club then a ax an the guys made them in-between bombing an digging. I really love history an ww1 school kind glossed over in my day so that made me research everything enjoyed the vid bro
Cool stuff dude!
greetings from south africa
The M1917 is triangle tipped because you can't patch up a triangle shaped stab wound
Also, waaaay cheaper to make. The ice pick type spike would also get through thick coats very easily.
lmao
Funny how we manage with bullet holes and shrapnel damage from legit bombs eh? Fucking idiot
@@SladetheBlade.. google it, i’d think most shrapnel wounds aren’t triangles, fuck face.
@@opanababy its not uncommon for shrapnel wounds to be beyond repair either, its just less repeatable, considering shrapnel is for the most part random, as apposed to the knife that will cause a similar wound most, if not every time its used. I have no idea what that fuck face was on about…
The pommel pin is also used to crack a skull.
Or go trough helmets etc
Break glass
@@mason3vze740 because there was much glass in ww1 trenches?
robin6512 no I’m just saying another use for the tip I also know it’s a skull cracker
Mason Patrick i know but we talk here about the use in a trench. You can probably crack a lot of stuff with that thing.
Bro, awesome review. Could you do a review/comparison of ww1 German trench knife? I bought a Chinese one for about $40 couple years ago, and think it’s still could be use as a tactical knife.
If made by windless on Atlantic Cutlery there is usually a option to have it sharpened. I believe a lot there products are of high quality but also bought by collectors and reenactors so you have to ask for sharpening
Ah the trench knife a Beautiful weapon nice video keep it up!
This is the first time I've seen your channel and I'm subscribed now damn cool I love anything ww1 or ww2 I'm a gun nut bladesmiith I love anything with weapon history
love your vids
I had a 30 dollar one the exact one u had I unscrewed the lug in the back and stuck leather in that crack to keep the blade from wobbling or u could use glue or jb weld
would be good to see you test the cheapest or both the cheap knives to destruction
Yeah, I'd like to see how long they last. Even though the chinese one doesn't look good at all, sometimes the chinese manufacturing surprises me with just enough functionality and robustness. Btw. if you're going to compare them, you have to compare multiple aspects: the blade, the brass knuckles and the spike (it isn't just about preventing the enemy from grabbing it, with overhead swing you can get pretty good damage out of that spike, especially when you aim for back or skull).
They all look really good
6:09 the beautiful ww1 magic
now you have to test the other most popular fighting knife of ww1 the mauser sawback bayonet or the french nail
I was going to buy a 20 dollars one, thanks lord that you point it out
It’s amazing the originals were dirt cheap on sportsman’s guide like 20 years ago.
Amazing video! Where did you find that 1917 trench spike/knife? I’ve been trying to find one for as long as I can remember!
Can you do a review on an M-1952A or a M1955 (First Pattern) Flak Jacket? Great video by the way 👍
I got the $30 one. I use it to open letters and packages and stuff. Works great.
I think there was actually some use of early stainless steel for the blade of this particular pattern. I saw one in the mid 1990s in a museum in Montana with the blade stamped Queen Steel. That was an early stainless, but the Queen Cutlery Company called it Queen Steel to avoid the bad reputation stainless had at the time. Unfortunately I have no idea when that particular knife was made. I do remember thinking it looked much higher quality and rather more sinister than the cheap replicas then available, with a longer more tapered blade and pommel nut. It also had a pronounced ricasso like the $150 knife seen here, which looks quite historically accurate.
woah, epic new vid - keep it up
I was guessing it was an indian made knife. Windlass makes great blades at prices as fair as they get. They do ship their blades unsharpened so, among other reasons, the collector/user can put their own edge on it.
Havent gotten my hands on one of these yet i just cant catch them in stock but it is an absolute tool. Will last you a world war and a half.
Good review
For a next review ,won't you look at the Ww2 Smatchet? It seem to be another very practical multi purpose knife. Or a Welsh leaf bladed "sword",still from the Great War.
Oh yeah! Nice stuff!
Maybe the 150 knives was meant for reenactments? That is probably why it isn't sharpened.
Unsharpened to get around laws in some states run by libtards.
Id like to see a $20 knife stress test/destruction video.
The $20 knife is the one you buy for your tacticool mall ninja friend/relative.
The $30 knife isn't too bad. Some epoxy down the gap should fix the problem.
I love this design I wish one of the ecomomic but good mass produced forges, like Deepeeka of Windlass Steelcrafts made them.
For the belt I used a 1939 pistol belt and mounted it at an angle
Also I have I picture of my father with one when he fought in the South Pacific in WW2
I have the cheap knife and the knuckle duster is great solid bit of kit , the blade is a bit flimsy but if uou just stab straight it works
You are right about those OPINEL knives.
Remember much was made on what they had on hand. War is like that. Most of the original knives I have seen look kind of rough. My war was in 1970. You bet I carried a knife. But since it had to serve for many purposes, hand to hand was only one, I chose the largest knife buck made. I still have it. The sheath looks like hell because we went through hell together. The blade has no appreciable wear though I kept it razor sharp. The black handle is covered with scars. My advice if you want to be period correct is carry two. A good working knife and one for hand to hand. Still I appreciate your video. I have very large hands and fingers. Thus knives with knuckle dusters are not always attractive. Taking out a sentry they can even get in the way. The 1917 actually discourages proper grip.. But any way have fun. Do avoid the real thing. There is no reset button. I am in pain every day from the bullet that killed me. (30 Cal. 7.62 x54) No joke, I bled out on the operating table. I still have the bullet. Sniper I think. Still good care has allowed me to come back from the dead and maybe buy the 150 dollar knife. Where do you order it?. Doc. K
Could you do a series where you get the uniforms of WWI and where to get them
To start could you do the French
Fighting knives weren't meant to be sharpened. All they were intended to do is stab. And the pommel on the grip was called a "skull crusher". For doing over head blows.
Maybe make a video where you and your buddies make your own ww1 trench club and compare them?
In Britain the police would be like "open the door now we have a fire arms unit outside"
Good video
Sick video
4:20... thats what knife collecting is all about... that reaction.
😲! I only knew the $20 and it is the best looking knife out of the 3.
I know right😆
please do a strength test for the 20 dollar one!!!
Sarco makes a replica of the French Du Lion copy of the trench knife it sells for about 40.00 and I think you would like it.
I’m fortunate to have an original. BTW the spike is referred to as a skull crusher for the obvious reason. Cheers!
It’s dull because ot is for stabbing, not for cutting. And the spike on the end is for offensive purposes, poking an opponents hand is maybe a secondary benefit, but it’s for cracking skulls not poking hands
The bluing also protects the knife from rusting.
I love history especially World War 1 & 2
so there were actually several iterations and designs of the Mark 1 treanch knife and one ofe the did have the cut down flat handguard this was done so that the knife would lay flatter against the body as a soldier crawled.
I just got it from IMA USA, how did you attach the scabbard to the pistol belt? I can’t figure out how the prongs position on it. Thanks
The best reproduction M1917 trench knife available out there is from AtlantaCutlery,com. Comes with sheath too, all for around $150. Really good for the quality.
My Great Grandfather fought in WW1. He served with the US Army 27th Div ( O'Ryan's Roughnecks) I have his complete uniform, rifle a M1917 Enfield and M1917 bayonet. In France (1918) at Ypres, I have a photo of him in battle dress he had a M1911 and bowie knife . I sadly didn't get the knife my cousin got that :( I asked my grandfather why he my great granddad never carried a " Knuckle Duster" and he replied, " Pop thought they were unwieldy and found a solid 8 inch Bowie to be more effective in " Trench raids."
Gonna save up for one
Good words friend. 😊
Title:$20 vs $150 WW1 TRENCH KNIFE!
$30 WW1 trench knife: Am i a joke to you?
What is the opinel knife you said it's the best value knife for its price? Which knife is it? I want to look for it.
Thank you for the fun and helpful video!
Very awesome knifes and video keep up with the awesome work in the future. And are you in a reenactment unit for World War I
I just ordered the $25 one.
I make battle blades for our soldiers. In my career I have ground down maybe fifty of the ridiculous huge, round handguards because they're so hard to carry.
cool video
Hey long time no see (from my side)
Id grab the wrist not the pommel if trying to get control of an attackers knife. The spike was used to strike a hammer blow.