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Most/all of the sheath rattle can be stopped by cutting a foam earplug in half and pushing it to the bottom of the sheath. The tip of the blade is held with no damage.
I have 4of the 5 knives you reviewed. And I enjoyed the video. I would rate the Buck 119 first but only because I’ve owned it and used it for 30years. I too swear by it. Thanks for the reviews!
I have the same Camillus, plus a earlier model that is all black. They both are the best $10 knifes I have had. The earlier version was bought for farm work. It has cut its fair share of net wrap and bailing twine. Not to mention all the kitchen work it put in. Their customer service is top notch also.
Thanks for the video. Nothing wrong with that $3 knife as a backup tossed in a glove compartment or pack (how do you make a knife for $3 let alone sell it for that?) & the $9 Camillus (same question again) looks like a lot of knife for $9. The last two while still budget knives are decent, solid & mostly overlooked & under rated. Didn't care for the first one at any price but I would happily purchase the last four (I do already have the last two) especially at those prices. It's an eternal frustration for me that knives in Canada cost at least twice as much as in the USA.
Gerber Prodigy is a really good one. Have had one for about 8 yrs and I love it. $42.00 when I bought mine. $50.00 today is a steal. Get one you'll love it to.
That Gerber with the olive handle. I have a S&W .357 Magnum revolver with the same material and color in the handle. It looks so similar you would think it's a boxed set. I had to aquire it.
I own the Gerber and I can without a doubt one of the best knifes I had for bushcraft and I bought it at Walmart just before the start of 2023 surprise it apparently shouldn't be on the shelves
@@jaredappleseed7037 - From my short time in Mexico it seemed that Leather goods are culturally significant and a source of great pride. They use quality leather and show a level of care and craftsmanship. I guess if we're comparing to Michigan, leather is like Mexico's Faygo lol.
By the way we could all hear the rattle while you were shaking the Gerber just because it wasn't quite as loud as the rest of them doesn't mean there was no rattle.
I have several camillus knives I use for hunting. My kids got me a field dressing kit with a gut hook,a skinner and a bone saw + a sharper and a carry case
The Berber prodigy is the one I like, I like it so much I got a second one for my other bug out bag The only other knife you listed I would have in my bags is Camillus
Credit to Esee knives for making a lot of left hand leather sheaths available. Great if you have a similarly sized knife that needs a good quality sheath at a decent price.
Own every knife on the list except for the wannabe reaper . I’d swap one and two only because Buck heat treats their 420hc better than Gerber . That Camillus is the best ten dollar knife in existence. I put mine through a torture test the day I got it . I expected it to fail fairly quickly but it didn’t and I’m still abusing it 6 months later .
The one thing that I'm limited by is the stock in my local stores. Since I'm trying to make the channel about items you can walk in and get off the shelves, my selections are limited. I also love that Camillus knife.
With one MACHETE , you can DO , everything , it's the BEST TOOL for SURVIVAL and it's also a WEAPONS and they're CHEAP, because it's a WORKING AGRICOLTURA TOOL .....
Shame the plain edge gerber prodigy seems to have been a wal mart USA exclusive. I would have bought afair few of the plain edge but all i can find is the semi serrated version which i hate because it has useless serrations. Gerber strongarm is a good alrounder and is still for sale.
Well in my opinion I've been to several Walmart in my area different 6 days besides the one on your video such as the Gerber Freeman Ozark Trail fixed blade it's a smaller version than the one you had showed on your video and also have seen the Gerber Strongarm at my local Walmart
On the Gerber sheath that tang is for getting the knife out and in safely and QUIETLY push with your thumb for very controlled withdrawal and hook it with your thumb to replace the knife.I had mine a long time before I discovered what it was for and it makes it an entirely different tool and yes it is everything that you say it is .
I have a similar knife/sheath combo by Gerber and on mine, those two straps near the tip on the sheath, come apart to allow it to swivel down and it reveals a little diamond sharpener---very clever--maybe this one will do the same thing ---rots of ruck
I got my older Prodigy (made in Portland) at a pawnshop... $10. Came with original sheath. I still use it. Way worth it! Also found at another pawn shop a Cold Steel SRK!! True it cost me $40, tax inc., but it to is a very good field/survival knife.
I have found that the Ozark Trail 7-inch fixed blade knife, is pretty good with a little bit of sanding and edge polishing. It has a nice, if a little thin, rubberized handle, and fair sheath. The only thing I dislike is the stonewashed blade, which is where the sanding come into play. I will sand at 220 until I have the black coating off then 400 to polish the grind, then end with a1000 grit to polish to a shine. Plus it is only $4.95 so no big loss if I do loose it.
Buck 110 folding hunter to always be on your belt for the more delicate stuff. Best knife design ever,....changed the knife world. Thee most copied knife in history. Been carrying one since 1971, on #2 actually, wore the blade down on the first one to about half, but it's still sharp. Life time warranty, just haven't sent it back yet, it has so much sentimental value. It was the first year they came out & I've carried one on my belt ever since. I even dropped the first one in a roaring bon fire & it just put a little brown mark on the handle, more character to the knife keeping my memories alive with it. I'm old now, backpacking days behind me, but the Buck is still on my belt.
Nice presentation man. I've got that Buck 119 and a similar Gerber called the Strongarm - didn't get 'em from walmart though. I'm not crazy about the Buck sheath though. It's good leather and craftsmanship, but I don't like the large snap wrap or the reverse button - very difficult to operate when on the belt.
@BawStop Dat I got a nice Kryptek camo black/grey kydex sheath for my buck 120. Then I put a tek-lok on it and some hockey tape. Absolutely love it now and It's in my edc rotation.
I got a Gerber Freeman Guide dropped point plain edge with nylon sheath. It runs $32 and was bought from Walmart 2 years ago. I have not used it on a feral rod. But with a full tang making a great baton knife, I really like it.
Nice video, Ive had my Buck knife for over 45 years bought it from Kmart when i was a kid from money I got from Mowing Lawns. still sharp as hell... think i paid $12 or so...they still make good knives...
Gerbers 420HC is very soft on nearly all their knifes... They HRC at around 54-56HRC that's way to soft. 420HC is a great budget steel if it's at 59-61HRC... If you notice when you sharpen it and draw a burr the burr will just flop back and forth on the stones and will get finer as you progress to finer grits but you will have a VERY hard time deburring stroping won't pull the burr odd and you will have a mushy edge almost as soon as you cut with it... They heat treat it way to soft, they do it for ease of grinding (less time and less use of abrasives equal more profit for them).. The profile of the knife is excellent and likely would make a fantastic 50 dollar knife if the HT was 60ish HRC. If you have properly HT'ed 420 or 440 bringing it in around 59-61HRC its honestly a very good steel (it will preform with AUS10, VG10, AR-RPM9 and only slightly under preform S30V if the HRC of the 440 is close to the S30V.. 420 will preform very close to the 440) it will vastly out preform in edge retention and on the stones and strops Aus8, 8cr, 9CR/any of the alphabet China steels.. I have a custom folder that I had made a long time ago when 440HC was considered a high end steel and that knife had a proper heat treat on it and tested 61.2HRC, it takes a mighty fine edge, deburr like any modern premium steel that has a good heat treat and holds a edge very well (edge retention is about like 14c28n that has a good HT) when it starts to loose its bite a 10 passes per side on a 8 micron diamond spray loaded strop and then 10 passes on a 3 micron diamond spray loaded strop and it's hair popping, if you don't get any edge damage but rather just the edge loosing it's bite the knife only needs to be stropped... It's amazing what a proper heat treatment does to a steel. At 50 bucks you can buy a Mora Garberg or similar and have near world class levels of performance with a fantastic steel that has a excellent heat treatment and will VASTLY out preform that knife.
There is a limit one can push(HT) a specific steel to a desired HRC...420 is normally HT to about 56-58 for optimum performance. Any higher, the blade will become brittle and will chip easily.
For like 30 bucks on eBay, you can get one of those nice Schrade survival knives. I ordered a Cudeman survival knife for like 80 bucks but I'm still thinking about getting that Schrade SCHF36 or SCHF30. I think either knife will last and I'm 100% sure I can survive in the wilderness with either one. And I'm not a knife snob. I'm more of a firearm snob.
I have owned a SCHF9 for about 10 years now. It’s a workhorse! I use it for the rougher jobs like chopping and battoning. Work I don’t want use my 119 for. All the Sharades in that line that I have seen look to be of the same quality. The 1095 steel holds a good edge,&is easily sharpened.
I bought a knife at Walmart and it appeared to be a fixed blade but when I took the handle apart it was a little piece of iron Rod screwed to the but of the handle... 7 out of 10 times you get what you pay for
I actually own several of the Gerber Prodigy. When I bought them they were supposedly out of production for one year but the next year I was still able to find some and as a matter of fact one Walmart a little further from my house had several of them in a glass case. What I was told at my local Super Walmart is that they trickle in but they only receive one or two at a time. I believe that Walmart bought so many of them that there's a warehouse full of them and they're just selling off the stock that they have. The Prodigy is a much better deal than buying the Gerber Strongarm which instead of selling for $50 as the company claimed it was supposed to it is selling for $69 and $79 and it's no better than the Prodigy.
Thank you. I agree on those prices of the other knives. There is just no way I could afford those. I would love to have a bark river knife but just can't afford it.
Had one that i loaned to a friend and never got back. That knife has saved my life many times when i was homeless living in the wood. Since it walked away i have replaced it with a few damascus knives at are amazing and a crkt minimalist bowie. I also recently picked up a small 3 inch ozark trail fixed blade that is my edc belt knife. And i carry the crkt on my keys. So i always have a knife on me.
My dad always used the 110 while hunting. Gave me a couple which I’ve since lost. These had the leather sheaths. I have one now with leather sheath but the sheaths made in Mexico. I own several 110’s and plan in getting a more in the future.
Keep putting stuff out. I like the concept of looking into Big Box offerings to the self reliance community. Everyone has something to contribute and points of view we can all gain knowledge from. Thank you.
I have that knife also. I love it too. It just doesn't fit for what I'm trying to do with the channel. I know that not everyone can go out and buy that knife. That's why I'm trying to focus on more of the big box stuff.
@@bigboxsurvival6411- I get what you're doing and I think it's great. If you get a chance Lowes and Home Depot have some pretty neat options. Crescent(the tool brand) released a couple nice options. D2 steel and ball bearing pivots for $15-$25. Plenty of user knives from various other tool brands as well.
Walmart fixed blades are made to survive the unboxing of Walmart delivery packages and tuff enough to handle the bushcraft duties of cutting open amazon delivered boxes too. It will require sharpening after 25 box openings. The steel for the tang and blade are 100% Campbells soup can tin.
Common misinformation on the Buck knife. 420 Stainless steel is NOT HC even though it is advertised as so. 420 is a decent steel but knife companies claiming it high carbon is factually incorrect and wrong to do. Don't take MY word for it though. Do a bit of research yourself and realize that companies will try and claim anything to buy their products.
You claim to have used all the knives, but all of them are un-used and have zero user marks on them. And the edges are all factory. Sheaths are un marred, totally factory and unused. You didn’t actually use any of the knives you just reviewed. Quit being a fake and go actually use them. Quit lying…..it’s embarrassingly obvious
Idk why,but the 1st item ("18$ one")making me think that it is Not hardened properly.Again,no idea why.. this might just be a stupid thought.. but for some reason I have this feeling about this one.
Well I have one complaint……… Call gerber and tell them to restock all Walmart’s with that knife, really it’s discontinued that’s to bad, then Buck will make the sale then. Good job and thank you.!!!!
Great concept, but do more videos my friend. Many of us tiday heve spent thousands to obtain passports and citizenship from numerous other countries for the eventual fall of America, during our lifetime, joined the US military and attended various survival courses inordoer to learn to pottentatially survive any thing that might potentially occur during our lifetime, yet only make $60k to $70k per year, yet can start a fire 5 different ways wifh the things in our pockets and trap game indeffrinatly, evade government officials, live in the most austere of conditions and still thrive with the most basic tools if necessary. I LOVE the concept of your channel, pushing the attributes of budget gear that will help future generations succede. Please do more videos, if you can. This sort of info may become critical to the survival of humsns in general in the comming years and possibly months in America.
It's a crying shame that the first knife, the ozark trail has that swoopy handle bend instead of being in a straight plane with the blade. I could grind the tit off between the handle and the blade, but I sure can't properly straighten the handle out since my handle straightening machine is broken. I'd likely buy a couple of those knives if not for that flaw
This is the video I've been waiting for! I'm not made outta money & have looked @ the knives Walmart has & have tried to look up reviews,it's exhausting to say the least. Thank you & you just got a new subscriber!
I have two of your number five knife. I think that's how buck should have done the ripper. I have three of your number one pick. It's not great but it can do a little of everything and keep going. Good picks from your local Wally world.
I just purchased a vintage "new in box" made in Japan 90's Cold Steel XL folding tanto (5.125" blade) for $110. on eBay. $299.-$399. is the going price. In the 90's they were $89.-$95. so after adjusting for inflation I got it cheaper than new.
From what I know, (which I'm not an expert) is that it is both It all depends on the final heat treatment of the blade or what was added to the process of making the blade. Not sure if that makes sense or not. I also know that some people call it both. You can get 420 high carbon stainless steel
...wonder why Walmart quit carrying #1. "Man, I am sooo tired of selling a good knife, let's dump this" #s 2, 3. I'd switch around. I like #3 enough , it might even take #1. Buck 119 built up a following with almost a totally different knife. 440 stainless, couple differences in handle, and blade length . The original, which I really liked, would be number one. They are tough to even challenge for their use of 420 stainless. But, to me, they could have stepped forward, and brought D2, or something even better, but they stepped back. Maybe at Walmart this new one is top five , but not in overall scope. To me, it's a four cylinder, four door Chevy Camaro, nobody asked for. Hate #5 btw. Handle: ridiculous. Quality: garbage.
Most/all of the sheath rattle can be stopped by cutting a foam earplug in half and pushing it to the bottom of the sheath. The tip of the blade is held with no damage.
Good idea .. thx
Ty
Smart. Thank you
Thanks for the tip
Nice reviews
Back when Wal Mart had the Gerber Strong arm for $40 that was probably the best knife they had and for the price
I have 4of the 5 knives you reviewed. And I enjoyed the video. I would rate the Buck 119 first but only because I’ve owned it and used it for 30years. I too swear by it.
Thanks for the reviews!
I got the camillus just to use as a beater knife and it has surprised me tremendously, you are right about the handle, I could hold it for days on end
I have the same Camillus, plus a earlier model that is all black. They both are the best $10 knifes I have had. The earlier version was bought for farm work. It has cut its fair share of net wrap and bailing twine. Not to mention all the kitchen work it put in. Their customer service is top notch also.
Thanks for the video. Nothing wrong with that $3 knife as a backup tossed in a glove compartment or pack (how do you make a knife for $3 let alone sell it for that?) & the $9 Camillus (same question again) looks like a lot of knife for $9. The last two while still budget knives are decent, solid & mostly overlooked & under rated. Didn't care for the first one at any price but I would happily purchase the last four (I do already have the last two) especially at those prices. It's an eternal frustration for me that knives in Canada cost at least twice as much as in the USA.
Wow. Sorry to hear about the price difference. That would frustrate me too.
I'm glad you reviewed the Gerber and Buck at the end, I was worried they were just the junk knives. Nice video and good observations.
Well thought out and presented video. And with ZERO knife snobbery. Just like a friend telling us about what he has learned. Thanks friend.
I'm with you man, Don't like Knife Snobbery, lot's good knives out there for a decent price....
Thank you. I really appreciate it
I agree with you.
My brother in law carried knife no.1 when he was deployed to Afghanistan twice. Never failed him
That's what's up
It wasn't out when I served in the army (late 80's) or I would've carried it too.
Gerber Prodigy is a really good one. Have had one for about 8 yrs and I love it. $42.00 when I bought mine. $50.00 today is a steal. Get one you'll love it to.
I keep mine upside-down mounted on a backpack with the Molle straps. Dope aa hell.
That Gerber with the olive handle. I have a S&W .357 Magnum revolver with the same material and color in the handle. It looks so similar you would think it's a boxed set. I had to aquire it.
That $3 one could be good for practicing your sharpening without sacrificing an expensive knife.
I own the Gerber and I can without a doubt one of the best knifes I had for bushcraft and I bought it at Walmart just before the start of 2023 surprise it apparently shouldn't be on the shelves
I love the Buck 119, I will check out the Gerber. I have a Gerber Strongarm which is a great knife. Thanks for sharing 👍
I think the strong arm replaced the prodigy in the Gerber lineup. Or was supposed to at one point?
Leather is a big thing in Mexico. Be proud to have a leather sheath from there.
My buck sheaths from Mexico have held up very nicely!
What does that even mean? Waters a big thing in Michigan as a reminder
@@jaredappleseed7037 - From my short time in Mexico it seemed that Leather goods are culturally significant and a source of great pride. They use quality leather and show a level of care and craftsmanship. I guess if we're comparing to Michigan, leather is like Mexico's Faygo lol.
@@mattkandel2449 so it's not that good 🤔🤦
@@jaredappleseed7037- Hah, kidding about the Faygo.
I have 4 of the 5. The only one I lack is the Gerber. I was shocked at how good the cheap Camillus was for it's price.
Nice job man i have all those knifes but the $18- ozark .and they are all very nice knifes .im guna try the $18 knife next.
By the way we could all hear the rattle while you were shaking the Gerber just because it wasn't quite as loud as the rest of them doesn't mean there was no rattle.
Camillus 9.5" Titanium is the most bang for ur buck I would say it’s a amazing starting knife
I have several camillus knives I use for hunting. My kids got me a field dressing kit with a gut hook,a skinner and a bone saw + a sharper and a carry case
Dump the wood handle for paracord with a nice fishing line in the center of it for survival use
The Berber prodigy is the one I like, I like it so much I got a second one for my other bug out bag The only other knife you listed I would have in my bags is Camillus
If you see that Gerber Prodigy u better grab it there discontinued awesome video mate
I like the ambidextrous set up. Being left handed you learn most knives are designed for right handers. Which is really frustrating.
Credit to Esee knives for making a lot of left hand leather sheaths available. Great if you have a similarly sized knife that needs a good quality sheath at a decent price.
Own every knife on the list except for the wannabe reaper . I’d swap one and two only because Buck heat treats their 420hc better than Gerber . That Camillus is the best ten dollar knife in existence. I put mine through a torture test the day I got it . I expected it to fail fairly quickly but it didn’t and I’m still abusing it 6 months later .
The one thing that I'm limited by is the stock in my local stores. Since I'm trying to make the channel about items you can walk in and get off the shelves, my selections are limited. I also love that Camillus knife.
With one MACHETE , you can DO , everything , it's the BEST TOOL for SURVIVAL and it's also a WEAPONS and they're CHEAP, because it's a WORKING AGRICOLTURA TOOL .....
Very cool man. Looking forward to future videos.
Shame the plain edge gerber prodigy seems to have been a wal mart USA exclusive. I would have bought afair few of the plain edge but all i can find is the semi serrated version which i hate because it has useless serrations. Gerber strongarm is a good alrounder and is still for sale.
Well in my opinion I've been to several Walmart in my area different 6 days besides the one on your video such as the Gerber Freeman Ozark Trail fixed blade it's a smaller version than the one you had showed on your video and also have seen the Gerber Strongarm at my local Walmart
I wish they would get the strongarm
Prodigy is a gerber "strongarm"
Best sheath too
On the Gerber sheath that tang is for getting the knife out and in safely and QUIETLY push with your thumb for very controlled withdrawal and hook it with your thumb to replace the knife.I had mine a long time before I discovered what it was for and it makes it an entirely different tool and yes it is everything that you say it is .
I keep those "mora" knives everywhere. I love NOT caring how I abuse that $2.98 knife. And, they last a good long time.
I have a similar knife/sheath combo by Gerber and on mine, those two straps near the tip on the sheath, come apart to allow it to swivel down and it reveals a little diamond sharpener---very clever--maybe this one will do the same thing ---rots of ruck
A little sand paper should take care of the hot spots.
thanks that 3 dollar knife seems like a heck of a deal
I have all those brands of knives and I agree with you. I would add a Ka-Bar military issue style fixed blade knife as well.
I have a Ka-Bar BK-2 knife. This knife is a beast.
Get the Prodigy, American made tough ass knife that puts more expensive knives to shame
Great review. How about the top 5 folder knives from Walmart
Will do. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll even give you a shout out.
That Buck knife is a great skinning knife.
Good content and good presentation. Make more videos please!
I got my older Prodigy (made in Portland) at a pawnshop... $10. Came with original sheath. I still use it. Way worth it! Also found at another pawn shop a Cold Steel SRK!! True it cost me $40, tax inc., but it to is a very good field/survival knife.
Some nice pawnshop scores right there
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Awesome video, I picked up the Buck 119 at my Walmart for $47.63.
Good deal
I have found that the Ozark Trail 7-inch fixed blade knife, is pretty good with a little bit of sanding and edge polishing. It has a nice, if a little thin, rubberized handle, and fair sheath. The only thing I dislike is the stonewashed blade, which is where the sanding come into play. I will sand at 220 until I have the black coating off then 400 to polish the grind, then end with a1000 grit to polish to a shine. Plus it is only $4.95 so no big loss if I do loose it.
My Walmart didn't have that one. I'll have to keep a lookout for it
@@bigboxsurvival6411 I have been finding them on the sales desk in sporting goods, on a caracel along with some other knives all for that same price
Good content just got #4
Thats not for a finger thats so you can sharpen the knife right to the edge its called a choil
Buck 110 folding hunter to always be on your belt for the more delicate stuff. Best knife design ever,....changed the knife world. Thee most copied knife in history. Been carrying one since 1971, on #2 actually, wore the blade down on the first one to about half, but it's still sharp. Life time warranty, just haven't sent it back yet, it has so much sentimental value. It was the first year they came out & I've carried one on my belt ever since. I even dropped the first one in a roaring bon fire & it just put a little brown mark on the handle, more character to the knife keeping my memories alive with it. I'm old now, backpacking days behind me, but the Buck is still on my belt.
Agreed ... Carried one in the army .. won't say what I did with but it was perfect & handy for peeling potatoes to.
The Gerber Strong-arm is another good choise, it is pricey but worth it ?
#4 is stainless steel that holds up pretty well against the elements. Have one in my open power skiff, for quick cutting lines and ropes.
Nice presentation man. I've got that Buck 119 and a similar Gerber called the Strongarm - didn't get 'em from walmart though. I'm not crazy about the Buck sheath though. It's good leather and craftsmanship, but I don't like the large snap wrap or the reverse button - very difficult to operate when on the belt.
@BawStop Dat I got a nice Kryptek camo black/grey kydex sheath for my buck 120. Then I put a tek-lok on it and some hockey tape. Absolutely love it now and It's in my edc rotation.
If you get rattle in your sheaths put packing foam down in it that stops the rattle and protects the point.
#4 is a bait knife to be used for cutting bait when fishing.
Evening mate, great set of knives you have. I like the 2 one an the 5th one. Would be good for bushcraft, an camping. 👍😁😎🇺🇸🙏🇬🇧
Put some packing foam in the sheaths it will stop the rattle.
I got a Gerber Freeman Guide dropped point plain edge with nylon sheath. It runs $32 and was bought from Walmart 2 years ago. I have not used it on a feral rod. But with a full tang making a great baton knife, I really like it.
Nice video, Ive had my Buck knife for over 45 years bought it from Kmart when i was a kid from money I got from Mowing Lawns. still sharp as hell... think i paid $12 or so...they still make good knives...
Great video. I have the $2.87 knife from Walmart, they sold it as a bait knife. It works good for cutting bait fish. Thanks for showing.
Thank you
I have number 4 and 3 and for 13 bucks all in, you really can't go wrong. I've been pretty hard on both and they're still going strong.
Gerbers 420HC is very soft on nearly all their knifes... They HRC at around 54-56HRC that's way to soft. 420HC is a great budget steel if it's at 59-61HRC... If you notice when you sharpen it and draw a burr the burr will just flop back and forth on the stones and will get finer as you progress to finer grits but you will have a VERY hard time deburring stroping won't pull the burr odd and you will have a mushy edge almost as soon as you cut with it... They heat treat it way to soft, they do it for ease of grinding (less time and less use of abrasives equal more profit for them).. The profile of the knife is excellent and likely would make a fantastic 50 dollar knife if the HT was 60ish HRC. If you have properly HT'ed 420 or 440 bringing it in around 59-61HRC its honestly a very good steel (it will preform with AUS10, VG10, AR-RPM9 and only slightly under preform S30V if the HRC of the 440 is close to the S30V.. 420 will preform very close to the 440) it will vastly out preform in edge retention and on the stones and strops Aus8, 8cr, 9CR/any of the alphabet China steels..
I have a custom folder that I had made a long time ago when 440HC was considered a high end steel and that knife had a proper heat treat on it and tested 61.2HRC, it takes a mighty fine edge, deburr like any modern premium steel that has a good heat treat and holds a edge very well (edge retention is about like 14c28n that has a good HT) when it starts to loose its bite a 10 passes per side on a 8 micron diamond spray loaded strop and then 10 passes on a 3 micron diamond spray loaded strop and it's hair popping, if you don't get any edge damage but rather just the edge loosing it's bite the knife only needs to be stropped... It's amazing what a proper heat treatment does to a steel.
At 50 bucks you can buy a Mora Garberg or similar and have near world class levels of performance with a fantastic steel that has a excellent heat treatment and will VASTLY out preform that knife.
My man spoke all facts right here.
There is a limit one can push(HT) a specific steel to a desired HRC...420 is normally HT to about 56-58 for optimum performance. Any higher, the blade will become brittle and will chip easily.
For like 30 bucks on eBay, you can get one of those nice Schrade survival knives.
I ordered a Cudeman survival knife for like 80 bucks but I'm still thinking about getting that Schrade SCHF36 or SCHF30. I think either knife will last and I'm 100% sure I can survive in the wilderness with either one.
And I'm not a knife snob. I'm more of a firearm snob.
I have some schrades also, but it doesn't fit the theme of the channel. I can't walk into a big box store and buy the schrades I ordered online
I have owned a SCHF9 for about 10 years now. It’s a workhorse! I use it for the rougher jobs like chopping and battoning. Work I don’t want use my 119 for. All the Sharades in that line that I have seen look to be of the same quality.
The 1095 steel holds a good edge,&is easily sharpened.
I bought a knife at Walmart and it appeared to be a fixed blade but when I took the handle apart it was a little piece of iron Rod screwed to the but of the handle... 7 out of 10 times you get what you pay for
@My Dixie Wrecked no it was Sheffield
I actually own several of the Gerber Prodigy. When I bought them they were supposedly out of production for one year but the next year I was still able to find some and as a matter of fact one Walmart a little further from my house had several of them in a glass case. What I was told at my local Super Walmart is that they trickle in but they only receive one or two at a time. I believe that Walmart bought so many of them that there's a warehouse full of them and they're just selling off the stock that they have. The Prodigy is a much better deal than buying the Gerber Strongarm which instead of selling for $50 as the company claimed it was supposed to it is selling for $69 and $79 and it's no better than the Prodigy.
You are right
I got a couple of the 2.98 ones. I want to buy the buck. Right now I have a few good knives that I don't use.
I have all of them. Excellent video. I have dozens of LT Wright, Bark River and Battle Horse knives but the prices have become prohibitive.
Thank you. I agree on those prices of the other knives. There is just no way I could afford those. I would love to have a bark river knife but just can't afford it.
Great job sir , especially when not everyone can always afford the higher end stuff . Can still get a decent piece for a reasonable price ! Thanks
I had a Buck 119 and it was my favorite knife and someone stole it. I had that knife for many, many years.
I had a thief take three of my knives. Thieves suck.
Had one that i loaned to a friend and never got back. That knife has saved my life many times when i was homeless living in the wood. Since it walked away i have replaced it with a few damascus knives at are amazing and a crkt minimalist bowie. I also recently picked up a small 3 inch ozark trail fixed blade that is my edc belt knife. And i carry the crkt on my keys. So i always have a knife on me.
My dad always used the 110 while hunting. Gave me a couple which I’ve since lost. These had the leather sheaths. I have one now with leather sheath but the sheaths made in Mexico. I own several 110’s and plan in getting a more in the future.
I just u still subscribed to your channel. One day I will look back and say I was subscriber 135. Keep up the good work
Thank you. I'll try my best.
You sound like Larry Elder
God bless america 🇺🇸
There is a guy that did 21 days with just the prodogiy .great choice of blades
Great video! Great review.
I wish they had not discontinued the Buck Mesa. That's a really good knife as well.
I wish I would've been able to get that one.
Keep putting stuff out. I like the concept of looking into Big Box offerings to the self reliance community. Everyone has something to contribute and points of view we can all gain knowledge from. Thank you.
Sorry my son is a little over zealous. He's only 8
Gerber used to be a great knife now they are just ok
Dude I like the video just back the camera a bit to increase the field of view good luck with future video
Thanks for the advice. Will do. 👍
I'll take a standard K-Bar any day. A military issue one that I have does everything I ask of it.
That's a great knife for just about any tasks up to straight abuse.
Hello Matt ! I agree wholeheartedly. When I opened my shop in 1999, I made sure I stocked the K-Bar fighting knife.
I have that knife also. I love it too. It just doesn't fit for what I'm trying to do with the channel. I know that not everyone can go out and buy that knife. That's why I'm trying to focus on more of the big box stuff.
@@bigboxsurvival6411- I get what you're doing and I think it's great. If you get a chance Lowes and Home Depot have some pretty neat options. Crescent(the tool brand) released a couple nice options. D2 steel and ball bearing pivots for $15-$25. Plenty of user knives from various other tool brands as well.
I'll check them out. I'm going to Menards also
Walmart fixed blades are made to survive the unboxing of Walmart delivery packages and tuff enough to handle the bushcraft duties of cutting open amazon delivered boxes too. It will require sharpening after 25 box openings. The steel for the tang and blade are 100% Campbells soup can tin.
Common misinformation on the Buck knife. 420 Stainless steel is NOT HC even though it is advertised as so. 420 is a decent steel but knife companies claiming it high carbon is factually incorrect and wrong to do. Don't take MY word for it though. Do a bit of research yourself and realize that companies will try and claim anything to buy their products.
You claim to have used all the knives, but all of them are un-used and have zero user marks on them. And the edges are all factory. Sheaths are un marred, totally factory and unused.
You didn’t actually use any of the knives you just reviewed. Quit being a fake and go actually use them. Quit lying…..it’s embarrassingly obvious
I actually did use all of the knives. I cleaned them all up before the video. I will not clean the knife on the next video I put out if it helps.
Idk why,but the 1st item ("18$ one")making me think that it is Not hardened properly.Again,no idea why.. this might just be a stupid thought.. but for some reason I have this feeling about this one.
Great review! Some of us can't afford the high dollar knives so this is very helpful.
I'm glad that there are still pretty good budget options nowadays. Maybe not always the most stylish knives but they'll do the work
Well I have one complaint………
Call gerber and tell them to restock all Walmart’s with that knife, really it’s discontinued that’s to bad, then Buck will make the sale then.
Good job and thank you.!!!!
Great concept, but do more videos my friend. Many of us tiday heve spent thousands to obtain passports and citizenship from numerous other countries for the eventual fall of America, during our lifetime, joined the US military and attended various survival courses inordoer to learn to pottentatially survive any thing that might potentially occur during our lifetime, yet only make $60k to $70k per year, yet can start a fire 5 different ways wifh the things in our pockets and trap game indeffrinatly, evade government officials, live in the most austere of conditions and still thrive with the most basic tools if necessary. I LOVE the concept of your channel, pushing the attributes of budget gear that will help future generations succede. Please do more videos, if you can. This sort of info may become critical to the survival of humsns in general in the comming years and possibly months in America.
It helps if the knife is fully in the frame
Gotcha
Great review.
Ozark Trail is Walmart’s in house brand ✌️
It's a crying shame that the first
knife, the ozark trail has that
swoopy handle bend instead of
being in a straight plane with the
blade. I could grind the tit off
between the handle and the blade,
but I sure can't properly straighten
the handle out since my handle
straightening machine is broken.
I'd likely buy a couple of those
knives if not for that flaw
This is the video I've been waiting for! I'm not made outta money & have looked @ the knives Walmart has & have tried to look up reviews,it's exhausting to say the least. Thank you & you just got a new subscriber!
The Camillus is so nice I bought two of them. Both cost $10 each
Awesome video ✌️ definitely getting #4and#3👍 thanks
I have two of your number five knife. I think that's how buck should have done the ripper. I have three of your number one pick. It's not great but it can do a little of everything and keep going. Good picks from your local Wally world.
Thank you
Nicely done. Sufficient detail. Nice audio.
number4 is a no go . why purchase alot of garbage when u can get a great quality knife for under 50 dollars
I just purchased a vintage "new in box" made in Japan 90's Cold Steel XL folding tanto (5.125" blade) for $110. on eBay. $299.-$399. is the going price. In the 90's they were $89.-$95. so after adjusting for inflation I got it cheaper than new.
Great video, I've had #3 for a couple of years with no complaints. Will definitely pick up #1 and #4 as well.
Can't go wrong with #1
420 high carbon steel? I thought 420 was a mass produced stainless. I do not know just confused, so am asking.
From what I know, (which I'm not an expert) is that it is both It all depends on the final heat treatment of the blade or what was added to the process of making the blade. Not sure if that makes sense or not. I also know that some people call it both. You can get 420 high carbon stainless steel
Good job, buddy. Thanks for the info on them.
Great Review! good Info and I like almost every knife.. Good Stuff
Thank you
...wonder why Walmart quit carrying #1.
"Man, I am sooo tired of selling a good knife, let's dump this"
#s 2, 3.
I'd switch around. I like #3 enough , it might even take #1.
Buck 119 built up a following with almost a totally different knife. 440 stainless, couple differences in handle, and blade length .
The original, which I really liked, would be number one.
They are tough to even challenge for their use of 420 stainless.
But, to me, they could have stepped forward, and brought D2, or something even better, but they stepped back.
Maybe at Walmart this new one is top five , but not in overall scope.
To me, it's a four cylinder, four door Chevy Camaro, nobody asked for.
Hate #5 btw. Handle: ridiculous. Quality: garbage.
Well done.