Hear that awesome sound the gerber makes when it goes in and out of the sheath? Yeah, that's the blade scraping on those metal retention pieces... swing and a miss, Gerber
I haven't found a problem with the Gerber, which is weird because I've hated every knife Gerber has ever made until this one. It's an EXCELLENT knife. Even if there is a problem with the edge rubbing the retention studs, which I haven't noticed, this knife is more than worth putting in a new sheath. For me, Kydex, and imitation Kydex, belongs on a neck knife, anyway, not on a belt knife. Leather works much better for a belt knife, at least with one this size and shape. It takes very little money, very little skill, and very little time to make a top quality leather sheath for this knife, and as I said, it's more than worth it.
Absolutely love my Bradford Guardian3. Need to buy some of the crushed carbon fiber handles Bradford sells from his site now. If that one is made in China, then it probably is 420HC. They don't handle much 1095. 420HC can be good steel though, other than Buck, probably most often used for folding knife liners.
I already like your channel, you carry it well , you sound educated and etc. keep you the work , your not far from some of the larger channels , you just need your name out there 👍
I just lost mine at a concert 2 weeks ago but it was one of my favorites in my collection. Actually gonna buy it again. The ergonomics are great and i have large hands. Handsome blade and m390 is an ass kicker
I enjoyed your video, and checked out the CRKT Mossback, but went with the Schrade SCHF55 as it was cheaper at the time. But I still might get one later. I appreciate you presenting it as I was unaware of the model. I own the CRKT Minimalist with that little braided thong and when I grip it with my pinky finger it feels good, but I attribute it more to psychological security. I have found that for me, most neck knife handles are just too small for a secure grip. So while I have larger blades and folders, for daily carry (Legal fixed blade) I am glad there are some 3.5 and 3.1 inch blades paired with a 4-inch handle.
Try the new Flytanium scales for the Minimalist - game changer. I carry it a LOT with the new scales, it fills the hand while staying tiny. I like it because it’s light enough for shorts or joggers.
Schrade makes some great knives for the price. I’m new to knives ( been gun guy forever) so I’m still learning. Still haven’t bought anything over 100 yet
In reality, a 10 dollar knife will do everything on a daily basis that 150 dollar knife will do, cutting tap, string ,paper ,cleaning fingernails . But who doesn't like a good looking quality knife. I'm a quality man myself.
Benchmark backpacker used to be made of 1095. Today you can only get it in 440A, which despite what people will say about it, is a perfectly serviceable material. Highly corrosion resistant (unlike the 1095, which is great stuff, but it rusts) and easy to sharpen. It makes sense that they would opt for stainless, as the blade in question is not a hard use wilderness fixed blade. Rather an easy to carry small utility knife for EDC, or casual "backpacking".
That was an excellent video. Loaded with information and options. My preferred method of carry is horizontal. And there are few production options I like. But I’ve already ordered soft straps , and two knives based on your advice. Thank you!
Paul Parent From what I gather, many people do stake their lives on TOPS. Their catalog is amazingly diverse. One could collect _only_ TOPS knives and have a really stellar showcase with knives for every purpose. The fact that every single knife gets personal attention really closes the deal. Not some production plant where stuff just happens, instead a bunch of people all throughout the process making sure each blade comes off the line perfected.
The Eskabar has to be one of the most underrated edc fixed blades out there. I spent the money on the aftermarket handle scales (knife connection) and sheath. After that, it's a perfect user. They can do any daily task , and take a ton of abuse as well. Easy to sharpen, and takes a keen edge that lasts. I don't ever forsee destroying it, but even if I did.... It's only 40 dollars. Bk-14 all the way.
Taste varies with the individual. None of those knives would be in my top one hundred, let alone my top ten, but my guess is none of my top ten would be to your liking, either.
Tip: If you've only ever carried a folder be careful. My first time carrying a small fixed blade I "sheathed" it into my hand and damn that hurt. I've carried knives all my knife and never got cut before but of course a small fixed blade is very different. Oddly that not only never happened with my folders it never happened with large fixed blades.
Hi, does anyone here carry a fixed blade everyday in Florida?? Just curious and to see if ever hassled, i have a bunch of pocket knives and just starting to get into fixed blades i just bought a gerber prodigy w/no serrations it is under 5", and that is for every once in awhile to open carry. I also have coming in is KUBEY Golf KU230 Fixed Blade Knife which is a 3" blade and i thought would be great for EDC, just interested in people in FL or other states too i guess on how they like wearing fixed blades, and if you have a fixed blade open carry on your belt and if you get pulled over for speeding or something, do you have to let the cop know?? I just want to carry these knives with out being hassled so i figured a 3" fixed blade open carry should be good and for open carry in FL there is no size limit, but i don't want to alarm the people around me.
I got an Armatus Architect as well, they're sweet and the cost to get it with a pattern is not much more than the basic sheath. Get a Spyderco G-Clip to go with it, that's the winning combination.
Great vid! Izula 2 in Armatus sheath w/ IWB clip in the front pocket is a great edc. I’m in a state that limits concealed carry to 3”, so I’m keeping it legal. I’m on the hunt for an upscale/custom 3” blade/4” handle, I’d love to hear anyones ideas!
That ghost strike knife looks like that one fuckin ed fixed blade I completely forget the name right now but I wanna say it's called the guardian but I don't know it just reminds me of it I think it's made by Spartan knives
@@deathbyastonishment7930 I don't have large hands. It fits well for the size. When I first started carrying small fixed blades instead of folders it was the first one I got. (D2) It's still in the rotation but I carry the esee candiru more than anything when it comes to small fixed blades.
@@badtexasbill5261 Thanks mate, so if i have slender XL size hands it probably wouldn't work for me? I just love LT Wright knives and I would like to try a small fixed blade.
thanks for the video the one that caught me attention was the Gerber ghostsrtike I like the way it clicks in the sheeth hahaha I ordered me one last night thanks again
I have over 100 midtech knives fixed and folders and I’d love to trade for the Izula the LT Wright or the Bradford make it worth your time and I would send 1st I have ZTs BHK the Almar sere2000 the Hogue EX-05 H and k knives tops knives cold steel neck knives and many more plus I will throw in some gifts large spyderco knife carry bag auto ice pick large 5inch plus sharp dagger opens straight from pocket or u can flip if a sharpening stone and firesteel maybe some cool Velcro patches knife one and other ones like American flags and other cool ones plus more like stickers dealing with knife makers and dealers and one of my two neck knives one tiny one by nemesis I think kydex ultra light sharp vg10 blade or my more tactical cold Steel kydex sheath AUS -8 sharpened to hair popping a box of uco stormproof matches and a box of strike anywhere matches along with at least a surprise or two.
Cool options, but that ghoststrike is the ugliest knife ever! It would look great if either the blade would go all the way back to the handle, or if the handle went up to the blade. That dead space just breaks up the lines and makes it less usable IMO.
You left out the Schrade SCHF55 Frontier. Great little knife for EDC and Bush Craft. Multiple carry options and the blade steel is 1095. I love mine. I have both the SCHF42 and SCHF42D models also. They to are outstanding knives but the 55 seems to find it's way on my belt more than my many large knives.
Funny this video is old yet I still love my schf55. Absolutely great design. My next favorite that nobody knows about utica utk-n2. It is the knife I never go into the woods without. It is like you took a esse and actually made it a good knife. The grind and the finish is top notch. It's the perfect sized
The Izula 1 stainless with G10 scales is a far superior alternative to the Izula 2. It's cheaper, prints less, and requires minimal maintenance. If you live in a humid coastal environment, you don't want to constantly worry about rust.
This was THE best video I've seen this far on EDC fixed blades. Very informative and detailed. Thanks! :D
John Augustin thank you!
Hear that awesome sound the gerber makes when it goes in and out of the sheath? Yeah, that's the blade scraping on those metal retention pieces... swing and a miss, Gerber
I haven't found a problem with the Gerber, which is weird because I've hated every knife Gerber has ever made until this one. It's an EXCELLENT knife. Even if there is a problem with the edge rubbing the retention studs, which I haven't noticed, this knife is more than worth putting in a new sheath.
For me, Kydex, and imitation Kydex, belongs on a neck knife, anyway, not on a belt knife. Leather works much better for a belt knife, at least with one this size and shape. It takes very little money, very little skill, and very little time to make a top quality leather sheath for this knife, and as I said, it's more than worth it.
Yup, Gerbers for babies!
Bullshit little knives. You need a cross guard for a fighting knife... otherwise your hand will slide up the blade the minute you hit bone.
Bradford also make a guardian 3 in magnacut now!! I love it!!
Absolutely love my Bradford Guardian3. Need to buy some of the crushed carbon fiber handles Bradford sells from his site now. If that one is made in China, then it probably is 420HC. They don't handle much 1095. 420HC can be good steel though, other than Buck, probably most often used for folding knife liners.
Seems like I cannot find the soft loops on Amazon. Do you have a link or search term, please?
I like the LT Wright Patriot for my everyday.
if the handle seems small you can easily add a short paracord fob extension for the benchmade backpacker
I already like your channel, you carry it well , you sound educated and etc. keep you the work , your not far from some of the larger channels , you just need your name out there 👍
Great video - thank you. Schrade SCHF57 is also a good option
I've got the great plainsman and the patriot. I've been impressed with LT Wright.
Great video. I'd never heard of Bradford knives. That Guardian 3 has intrigued me. Thanks!
I just lost mine at a concert 2 weeks ago but it was one of my favorites in my collection. Actually gonna buy it again. The ergonomics are great and i have large hands. Handsome blade and m390 is an ass kicker
Just buy one,awesome knife.
learned a lot. thnx for the effort
I enjoyed your video, and checked out the CRKT Mossback, but went with the Schrade SCHF55 as it was cheaper at the time. But I still might get one later. I appreciate you presenting it as I was unaware of the model.
I own the CRKT Minimalist with that little braided thong and when I grip it with my pinky finger it feels good, but I attribute it more to psychological security. I have found that for me, most neck knife handles are just too small for a secure grip. So while I have larger blades and folders, for daily carry (Legal fixed blade) I am glad there are some 3.5 and 3.1 inch blades paired with a 4-inch handle.
Try the new Flytanium scales for the Minimalist - game changer. I carry it a LOT with the new scales, it fills the hand while staying tiny. I like it because it’s light enough for shorts or joggers.
Schrade makes some great knives for the price. I’m new to knives ( been gun guy forever) so I’m still learning. Still haven’t bought anything over 100 yet
Very good review! I'd like to know what's your opinion on the Spyderco Bow River and the Ka Bar TDI Pocket Strike.
The bow river is good. Outstanding ergonomics
Mind telling me what soft loops you use for the backpacker? Tried clicking on your link but its not available.
I believe they are blade tech
In reality, a 10 dollar knife will do everything on a daily basis that 150 dollar knife will do, cutting tap, string ,paper ,cleaning fingernails . But who doesn't like a good looking quality knife. I'm a quality man myself.
Me; I prefer ugly beater knives always.
Its true but the only difference between cheap vs expensive is longevity (and quality obviously
yeah, but so does a 30 year old lada, but most ppl choose something better
Great reviews. I really like that you have different price points.
Benchmark backpacker used to be made of 1095. Today you can only get it in 440A, which despite what people will say about it, is a perfectly serviceable material. Highly corrosion resistant (unlike the 1095, which is great stuff, but it rusts) and easy to sharpen. It makes sense that they would opt for stainless, as the blade in question is not a hard use wilderness fixed blade. Rather an easy to carry small utility knife for EDC, or casual "backpacking".
I love my Hunt n Fisch. The smell of leather! Yum!
I don't think the cheap knife is made of 1095. Its stainless, I make knives of 1095 and if you don't stone wash em they'll rust overnite!!!
That was an excellent video. Loaded with information and options. My preferred method of carry is horizontal. And there are few production options I like. But I’ve already ordered soft straps , and two knives based on your advice. Thank you!
Thanks for the video. Good info...
Why did you say the Gerber knife Has a Paul Bos heattreat?
I Is he now working with Gerber also?
Very informative video... Thanks
Tek-Lok works just fine with the Schrade sheath.
Good to know. That's my favorite. How did you attach it?
If you buy Chinese Crkt junk do you really expect a top notch sheath
great vid . I like those little fixed blades.
Thanks for stopping by!
Kudos on your vid, Next time try out DPX, + Tops blades You will love them
I love my DPx HEST Original. It was made at the time they'd brought production back to Rowen. Next fixed blade on my list to buy is a TOPS BoB.
You cant beat TOPS They have knives for all sizes of hands & all types of situations. I would literally stake my life on a Tops Knife
Paul Parent From what I gather, many people do stake their lives on TOPS. Their catalog is amazingly diverse. One could collect _only_ TOPS knives and have a really stellar showcase with knives for every purpose. The fact that every single knife gets personal attention really closes the deal. Not some production plant where stuff just happens, instead a bunch of people all throughout the process making sure each blade comes off the line perfected.
Would like to know where I can purchase one of these Knives please comment back thank you very much
Have a look on bladehq mate, or knife center
Amaxing knives!! From Brazil i want them ALL
ESEE 3!!!and the Esee Kabar collaboration the Eskabar...
The Eskabar has to be one of the most underrated edc fixed blades out there.
I spent the money on the aftermarket handle scales (knife connection) and sheath. After that, it's a perfect user. They can do any daily task , and take a ton of abuse as well. Easy to sharpen, and takes a keen edge that lasts. I don't ever forsee destroying it, but even if I did.... It's only 40 dollars.
Bk-14 all the way.
GO with the Schrade !!! ✌️ 😔 2nd place the bench mark
Taste varies with the individual. None of those knives would be in my top one hundred, let alone my top ten, but my guess is none of my top ten would be to your liking, either.
Wow izula 2 haters congrats on being the only 6 on the planet
Tip: If you've only ever carried a folder be careful. My first time carrying a small fixed blade I "sheathed" it into my hand and damn that hurt.
I've carried knives all my knife and never got cut before but of course a small fixed blade is very different. Oddly that not only never happened with my folders it never happened with large fixed blades.
yeeeeshhh .. yeah, i made a simple wrap around slip in slip out sheath to prevent that ... experience ,, peace
The Cold Steel Kobun is the best fixed blade EDC
Hi, does anyone here carry a fixed blade everyday in Florida?? Just curious and to see if ever hassled, i have a bunch of pocket knives and just starting to get into fixed blades i just bought a gerber prodigy w/no serrations it is under 5", and that is for every once in awhile to open carry. I also have coming in is KUBEY Golf KU230 Fixed Blade Knife which is a 3" blade and i thought would be great for EDC, just interested in people in FL or other states too i guess on how they like wearing fixed blades, and if you have a fixed blade open carry on your belt and if you get pulled over for speeding or something, do you have to let the cop know?? I just want to carry these knives with out being hassled so i figured a 3" fixed blade open carry should be good and for open carry in FL there is no size limit, but i don't want to alarm the people around me.
Cool video thanks.
What color are the scales?
I love my Guardian 3 but I have the same problem with the sheath, mine has also lost retention. 1 big question: Why no Bark River knives?!
Thulnos Ownly - I bought the aramatus architect sheath for mine. It's amazing
I got an Armatus Architect as well, they're sweet and the cost to get it with a pattern is not much more than the basic sheath.
Get a Spyderco G-Clip to go with it, that's the winning combination.
Thulnos Only Yeah! The Bravo EDC is amazing!
I couldn't tellnif you were saying 15$ of 50$ on the benchmark lol. Sometimes sounded like 15, sometimes sounded like 50.
Great vid! Izula 2 in Armatus sheath w/ IWB clip in the front pocket is a great edc. I’m in a state that limits concealed carry to 3”, so I’m keeping it legal. I’m on the hunt for an upscale/custom 3” blade/4” handle, I’d love to hear anyones ideas!
Great video!
Pendleton mini hunter is great edc knife however it is three finger knife. I think steel is VG10. Excellent kydex sheath and it’s under 50 bucks.
Dog the CRKT steel 18CR and brag on 440. I've had a lot luck with CRKT with very minimal issues.
That ghost strike knife looks like that one fuckin ed fixed blade I completely forget the name right now but I wanna say it's called the guardian but I don't know it just reminds me of it I think it's made by Spartan knives
Very good video
CRKT AUX fixblade just got it this tax season and let me tell ya on of the best mid range priced knifes i could ask for.
The Boker Coye (the last blade) weighs more than he anticipated; because he modified the sheath with 2 leather straps. js
Good review.
Two of my favorites is the Schrade SCHF66 and the SCHF57 Try them out
I have a Bradford Guardian 3 Sheepsfoot and I love I got it for my birthday yesterday
Hopefully you threw away that $15 knife that was an ugly knife lol
Super selection and review. Thanks.
Great information. Thank you.
Nice Seiko also.
What do you think of the Spartan Horkos. That is what I wear everyday.
Where do you buy the belt clip you had on the Gerber Ghost strike? Thanks
I love sheaths with belt clip. And they are hard to find anymore.
I have a Schrade SCHF16 - awesome knife!
I need to pick up one of those Guardian 3's. I keep putting it off.
The cheapest knife looks a lot better than the most expensive knife
The Benchmark is def not 1095. its 420
Excelente colección. Saludos desde España 🇪🇸✨
White river knives best kept secret of the knife world
There are some very good knives at or under $50 .
A big two thumbs up, very informative.
Prices are now very out of date
I am very fond of my Schrade Old Timer Sharpfinger. Very comfy in the hand and dirt cheap.
I am as well and the edge you can get is wicked. Mine was so sharp out of the box it sliced through the sheath
Great video! I like that you mixed prices.
Great choices
hey check out the TOPS BULL TROUT
Tell us about the custom blade at the end by Trident Knives. How would one order one of those? Are they now called Crusader Forge? Thanks.
45Vanguard not crusader forge. You can contact him on Instagram
where did you get the soft loops?
Where do you get the leather loops for horizontal carry? Please!!! I need some urgently!
Link in the description.
I like the kizer task 2 myself
Great choices! Never hear of DPX knives anymore, wonder why?
People seem to generally be moving away from “overbuilt” thick knives, maybe that’s why?
Like Condors stuff ?
No China for me.....
Best video!!! Gained a sub!
spyderco enuff
I like all 3 👍🏻
i will never buy schrade or gerber products
So do you actually use your knives
yep all the time
choice tub
Pretty
Great review
Love the watch! :)
I have that LT wright and the izula 2. I've never carried the LT but I carried the LT Wright Patriot for about a year. Great knife.
How do you like the handle on the patriot?
@@deathbyastonishment7930 I don't have large hands. It fits well for the size.
When I first started carrying small fixed blades instead of folders it was the first one I got. (D2)
It's still in the rotation but I carry the esee candiru more than anything when it comes to small fixed blades.
@@badtexasbill5261 Thanks mate, so if i have slender XL size hands it probably wouldn't work for me? I just love LT Wright knives and I would like to try a small fixed blade.
@@deathbyastonishment7930 check out the lt wright frontier valley
Great review!
This has been a fantastic n fair review, thank you. Btw, for the price of the Guardian, that crappy sheath is ridiculous.
F blade HQ lol!!!
Decent blade collection.
thanks for the video the one that caught me attention was the Gerber ghostsrtike I like the way it clicks in the sheeth hahaha I ordered me one last night thanks again
Great Bid Bro!....What do u think about the CRKT Sting 3b?
I have over 100 midtech knives fixed and folders and I’d love to trade for the Izula the LT Wright or the Bradford make it worth your time and I would send 1st I have ZTs BHK the Almar sere2000 the Hogue EX-05 H and k knives tops knives cold steel neck knives and many more plus I will throw in some gifts large spyderco knife carry bag auto ice pick large 5inch plus sharp dagger opens straight from pocket or u can flip if a sharpening stone and firesteel maybe some cool Velcro patches knife one and other ones like American flags and other cool ones plus more like stickers dealing with knife makers and dealers and one of my two neck knives one tiny one by nemesis I think kydex ultra light sharp vg10 blade or my more tactical cold Steel kydex sheath AUS -8 sharpened to hair popping a box of uco stormproof matches and a box of strike anywhere matches along with at least a surprise or two.
Can't stand listening to someone drink in my ears!! Old video other than that.
Cool options, but that ghoststrike is the ugliest knife ever! It would look great if either the blade would go all the way back to the handle, or if the handle went up to the blade. That dead space just breaks up the lines and makes it less usable IMO.
You left out the Schrade SCHF55 Frontier. Great little knife for EDC and Bush Craft. Multiple carry options and the blade steel is 1095. I love mine. I have both the SCHF42 and SCHF42D models also. They to are outstanding knives but the 55 seems to find it's way on my belt more than my many large knives.
Just got the 42d . The 55 is in the mail.and I already have the 56m and love it. But it's too thick. Hopefully the 55 will be better for edc.
Funny this video is old yet I still love my schf55. Absolutely great design.
My next favorite that nobody knows about utica utk-n2. It is the knife I never go into the woods without. It is like you took a esse and actually made it a good knife. The grind and the finish is top notch. It's the perfect sized
The Izula 1 stainless with G10 scales is a far superior alternative to the Izula 2. It's cheaper, prints less, and requires minimal maintenance. If you live in a humid coastal environment, you don't want to constantly worry about rust.
Same here bro, my favorite is My Esee Stainless Steel Izula with black G-10 handles
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