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Yes sir.

I was able to get a ton of gear this year because I purchased several unimportant things from Temu. I still got some decent quality gear elsewhere( you know, the stuff that really matters). Oh, and thanks for watching

All of it? Even the stuff on Temu that is sold at hundreds of other retailers?

I haven’t put them though much use on the exterior of a pack or chest rig, just inside packs, totes and on the back seat of my truck. I agree that they are hit or miss based on the quality(or lack there of) of the zippers, materials and stitching. Perhaps one day I’ll put together a Temu chest rig and go roll around in the dirt just to see what gives. Thanks for watching!

I like this idea! I will definitely try this the next time I make more of these. Thank you.

You can’t beat free! It is definitely a good mid-duty knife. Thanks for checking out my video!

That is correct! Thanks for watching!

The waterproofing is something that I should do on a few of my pouches. I have hundreds of items from Temu and most of them are pretty good and I’ve saved thousands of dollars. I’m going to ride this wave as long as I can. Thanks for watching!

You are absolutely correct. The others aren’t as versatile. Thanks for the support!

I might have to try that next time I make these. I really don’t like the mess so that sounds like an excellent suggestion. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching.

I have used dryer lint mixed with paraffin wax and lighter fluid in the past. It does work well. Maybe I’ll include it in another video like this one. I do think that Deisel fuel burns longer than lighter fluid. I’ll include that comparison when I do another video on tinders. Thanks for watching!

Extremely low QC heat treatment, I've personally seen two of these roll edges on medium hard wood.

With nearly 30 years experience I can argue that D2 performs almost as well as aus8 and carbon steel. Especially with how thick this blade is. Its edge retention is barely different and D2 is so easy to sharpen that it is perfect for beginners to learn on. If you are using a knife properly it will hold up. So unless you are abusing it, it will last and get the work done. Thanks for your input and thanks for watching.

@@Strateegee24 I have never questioned the qualities of D2 steel, but rather, I highlight all its flaws, especially in the context of a fixed blade with a Scandinavian grind, which is meant for outdoor use, like wilderness outings or bushcraft. While D2 steel is easy to sharpen, its edge retention is, contrary to what you say, very fragile, much more so than AUS8. Its toughness is reduced, and its composition makes it more brittle due to its hardness. The thickness of the blade wouldn't change anything, as when subjected to pressure during twisting, this steel performs very poorly. Lastly, it's a steel that handles moisture extremely poorly, making it highly susceptible to corrosion. This is essentially why this steel is completely unsuitable for bushcraft use, which is why it is almost never used in knifemaking for Scandi grinds or bushcraft knives. Don’t bring up your "X years of experience"; this isn’t a contest of who has the bigger, LOL. I’ve given you a perspective shared by the best knife makers in France and Europe. By the way… do you know why even in the USA, ColdSteel chose AUS8 steel for their folding FinnWolf knife and not D2? Exactly for all the reasons I mentioned. Also, aside from this example of a folding knife, give me a list of all the fixed-blade knives designed for bushcraft that use D2 steel. LOL The list should be short.

I like your style dude. You are making some sound points. I will agree that D2 is not the best but it is way better than some unknown “China stainless” knives that I had available to me in the 90’s. I was bringing up my years experience simply to say that I’ve used several knives of different quality in several situations. In many of those situations I wish that I had this knife over the one that was on my hip. When I started going into the wilderness to see what I could do the internet wasn’t around to tell me what blade steel I should be using. And my choices were limited to what the local hardware store had on the shelf. So I’m sharing my opinion on this knife based on my personal experience with a variety of knives of wildly different quality. This knife held up really well on a couple of weekend outings. Maybe bring something to tune up the edge occasionally. And in my case I had several knives back in the truck if I needed a different one. I even had a trusty folder in my pocket. Now back to agreeing with you… this knife is not what I would choose as my “stranded in the wilderness for ever” knife.

Sure it's a great price, but QC on the heat treatment of these is atrocious. Yeah it's d2 steel, but I've personally seen a few of these have major edge rolling on medium hard wood.

I Assure both of you that I will continue to use this knife and post updates of any failings. But remember, no news is good news.

I just made a bunch with paraffin wax and Deisel fuel. They work just as good as the ones with lighter fluid. They burn for over 10 minutes. I made a video! I drop a link below

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Also, I love your videos man. You’ve got tons of energy.

Hahaha. We’re junkies! How do you like the wood handle? I really like the look of it and I am considering getting it.

Thank you.

Thanks for watching!

Done. I put an Amazon link directly to the knife. It is currently discontinued on Temu but I put a link with a $100 coupon bundle.

They are included with the multi tool. I left a link in the description.

Me love fire!

Will do. Thanks

Thanks

Dude, I really almost got the WKRP sign! And I still might.

@@Strateegee24 they had the shirt i servide the wkrp turkey drop the ones they got now are diff

Thanks for watching.

It’s in the description now. Thanks for bringing that to my attention

I got it on Temu for $13

Huh

I put a link in the description

It’s quite possibly the best thing I’ve found on temu so far. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for coming in and saving the day with a single comment. You’ve changed everyone’s mind.👏

Yeah Buddy! It’s going in the "top 10 of Temu 2024" video for sure.

There are people out there who enjoy the challenge of trying new ways to start a fire. I have lighters too. And I use them most of the time but it’s not as satisfying. Enjoy your day

I’m really loving this so far. I haven’t used every tool yet but it is living in my EDC backpack so it will get regular use. And the scissors are great. Especially for the price of this tool. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching.

Most of the stuff from Temu is ok, some is junk and some is great. I have a few videos coming soon that showcase some of the best gear I have purchased from temu. Real gems! Thanks for checking out my videos!

@@Strateegee24 You’re welcome

Thanks a lot!

Have you tried the survival cord? It is 7 strand paracord with the addition of a cotton thread, Kevlar thread and a waxed candle wick.

Yes I have tried 4 different variations of it one being Temu one from creek Stewart one from outdoor element and the spartan. My favorite is the one from creek Stewart it has a snare wire in it as well they are all really good but bang for the buck still goes to Temu

Hahaha! I can’t believe I didn’t see that. Good eye.

I better wiggle my ass down into it before I throw it out. I’m sure it will get all ripped up with an adult rolling around in it on the dirt. They are advertised as one time/emergency use.