TOPS SXB: The Knife Your Mother Warned You About! (The Gauntlet PT1) -Preparedmind101
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- It's BIG. It's bad. It's more interesting than that old Dos Equis guy. It's forged in dragons fire and quenched in testosterone. It's the TOPS SXB, designed by EJ Snyder. And it's now in The Gauntlet...
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You know I was just sitting here watching your video like the hundreds of other knife videos I watch and I got to thinking how funny it is that guys like me will sit here perfectly content watching another guy chopping wood. Lol after all this time we should all know exactly what something is gonna chop like just from looking at it. For some reason I still find it interesting. Knife addict lol
Hello... I found few years ago knives are cheaper than women and knives actually get ya somewhere and I've been addicted to knives sense.
Chris is actually an okay chopper too which is a relief to see, among others. Some of these dudes just kinda throw the knife at the wood while its still in their hand? Just flailing.
Sometimes I sit and bitch at my phone during videos like that lol
"Wrong angle dumbass!!! No!! What are you fucking cross-eyed???"
.... "No wonder dude its hickory!!! Its not the knife, pay attention!!!"
"You swing like a bitch!!"
Lol common to hear
EJ was my Sergeant Major with 1-21 INF back in the day. Our first tour in Iraq in 04-05 It was my turn to burn the shit, and he came out and hung out with me pretty much the whole time I was on that detail. The man is a role model for sure. Definitely one I’ll never forget.
I've had my Skullcrusher for a couple years now and love it. Alot of people give me the gears about how it's too big as well, but that being said it has more uses for me.
I wish I had this twenty years ago when I was in the bush all the time.
Had mine about a month now, all I can say is it’s a work horse. Love everything about it. A hand hatch, like you said, it pretty much murders anything it comes in contact with, one awesome tool to have. Great video thanks for sharing.
I know this is now 3 years old, but this is easily one of my favorite review videos ive ever seen of any type of knife or survival item. Thank you for 3 years ago!
Now it’s 6 years old 😶
I can't figure out why I love watching this particular knife video so much! Obsessed! Great job sir! Even 4 yrs later in 2019!
En usage intensif il cede a la premiere vis ,c est fin a cette endroit si utilise comme machette sinon il est utile ,,,comme un tom brawn tracker plus serieux a ce niveaux a mon gout mais trop petit
A one tool option = a jack of all trades a master of none. That is the trade off. Good review :)
Great review, I have been wanting one of these. Guess I will be pulling the trigger soon on one. BTW the saw back is also good for creating tinder from its shavings.
Wow, that's a cool XL tracker!
Nice video and promo for EJ, very well done. Thanks.
I almost feel like when it comes to knives like this that are both huge and have unique features, the designer should release a comprehensive instructional video showing all of the different ways to use the knife and take advantage of its design features. Because like you said Chris, this knife is not going to be very intuitive to someone that's used to using something smaller like a Mora. So I think some instruction with this knife would be in order. =)
Great review as always Chris. It almost looks like a longer version of the Beck WSK. Another use for the saw it making fine tinder. The saw dust it creates from scraping lights up nicely
It passed the Wingman115 stand test! Great video Chris!
Nicely done!
Watching this again for the craic. Great review Chris.
Really good review Chris. I like the fact that you mentioned in the beginning that there is a difference between a bushcrafting knife and a one-tool-option-knife. I have the same experience with my Habilis Bushtool. These kind of knifes are supposed to be a tool with different tasks and therefore we have things like heavy weight, bulkyness etc to consider. Thanks for the review! Cheers, Marc
That J hook on the edge is the sweet spot for curlies
Chris, thanks for reviewing this new knife. I was not even aware of it's existence! Now it's on the list!
omg! man wow i jus got mine sxb today and just holdin it my hand i can tell it can be versatile i love big blade and this video is one of the reason i got myself one. i cant wait to take it out and used it in the field thanks for helpin me with my final decision ill let you know how it does for me in the field but i think it will do very well
Tracker Inspired YES...
Hatchet, draw blade, notcher.
Takes the place of 3+ different tools for only the weight of a hatchet.
That is a very nice and interesting blade. That would be a nice addition to my collection. Thanks for your videos Chris, are always very informative.
great way to wake up ive been waiting for this for a while
I so love the fact that you are just Honest on your thoughts and realize not everyone shares your opinion. Thanks so much for your efforts in just getting the facts out there.
Hey Chris ....that looks like a big Tracker !
LOL !
Great review.
Thanks for the review!!! I'm glad you got it out fast! I'll be getting it for sure now. I'm used to a big knife and use my RTAK II for most things. I always have a folder on me for the smaller stuff. I've been waiting for something like this with more weight and length in the head like a hatchet. This paired with one of my folders is going to be perfect. I'm a bigger guy so things that are "up-sized" don't bother me. I look forward to Part 2!
That is a beast, no other way to put it. You're right it is heavy but the handle and overall length does give it surprising balance. I'm looking forward to seeing this one progress.
That thing is a BEAST! I think I could clear a forest with that thing. Lol - Has a little bit tacticool look but as you demonstrated it's very functional. Great review.
i'm going for another one thnx for showing
Great review as always! Please consider reviewing the Woodman's Pal. I'd be interested in your opinion. Thank you.
I like to use the saw blade on the back for notching and making a fine sawdust for fire starting .
Nice video,lovely knife....you know you can make at any time a small spot for fero rod somewhere on the spine though.
I have one and it's brilliant! Gives me blisters but I just got some gloves. It is my go to one tool option. I use it more than my USMC Ka Bar. In fact it's better for close work and feather sticks than the Ka Bar (to be fair, my Ka Bar is part serrated). Its awesome! I have chopped through a telegraph pole with mine. It probably chops as well as my Jess X. Keep up the good work Chris!
Hey chris,sorry it's been awhile since I seen your last video, I saw where you sent tac your sxb skull crusher tracker knife, dude that thing is insanely badass,made great too,I'm getting one soon
It's a beast of knife, design is definitely alien to me, but I think I could really use it, just need to spend some time with it and get the feel of it, great vid!
Man you gained a new subscriber on this channel. I was looking up that knife but it's sold out on Amazon. Do you know when they will become available? Thanks for sharing. #PEACE ✌🏾
Great video. Thx.
The swedge was meant to be used as a spokeshave/drawknife mostly. As you can see it works well ;)
good job man
Thanks Chris when you tapped. the knife into the log you gave me a good way to make things feathers
Great review,Love the large blades....
One issue I have with my Tracker II (yeah, I wanted one ever since I saw "that movie" and bought it when I came into a little $) is that there's not really a lot of edge that hits when I'm chopping with it. It either falls on the "hook" part or kind of glances off the belly part. This larger design with a longer (actual) chopping portion seems to answer the problem. I also like that the sawback/notcher is down lower on the blade so that they wouldn't get messed up when battoning. You can also use the "draw knife" portion without the notch teeth digging into your hands.
Honestly, if I was going to "fix" the tracker and didn't mind carrying something the size and weight of a Filipino bolo, this might be it.
Awesome looking knife! Can't be too easy to sharpen from the overall shape of the edge.
Got a ? During the fire striker portion did you try the butt of the knife ? Just wondering love your videos and your insights and the way you analyze blades I’m truly a big fan , also i collect more swords and axes than knives so to me the size of this is perfect .... thank you for doing what ya do and how ya do it ....
as always , great review Chris . i was afraid EJ just made a Tracker clone , i'm so glad to see that wasn't the case . i do wish Tops would get the hint and at least give us a small striker spot on their knives . after my JX2 gets here , i think i'll get an SXB for my collection . thanks again Chris
For making curls, use the middle part between the two parts of the blade, in an upwards motion.
"Special Ops use Tops" is a well known saying.
To make curls you can stick the knife into the log and pull the stick. And there you go.
Lol, i was watching one of your other vids and you were showing off your "grail knife". I had looked at this one in the past, but it didnt come to mind at the time.... this one is probably my grail, just drool a little bit everytime i see it.
Thanks friend for sharing
Love that ferro rod holder!!! Dave is the leather master!
hey chris. great video. just got mine in the mail yesterday and i love it. but i dont think tops tape measure is workin right. i got a 9 1/4" blade. 15 3/4" overall. guess i'm always comin up short lol!
LOL....well?...it does look quite a bit like a tracker, only bigger
not knocking the knife, i use a large knife very similar to the SXB in 5160 that i like very much...ATB Chris...woods
Hi
That handle will be perfect for my bigger hands
Love the knife
I really like your Amazon store.
Try striking the fire with the back end !! Just a thought.
You are going to wake up the boogie man with all that chopping at 6:20. Killer knife man
I really miss these old videos from prepared mind 101
If you love the tracker, you'll love the sxb. If you don't like the Tracker, you'll hate the SXB. I was a huge fan of the tracker for a long time. This SXB has since taken top spot in my go-everywhere arsenal. For fans of the big outdoors knives, this blade is the undisputed king.
I would love to meet you guys you & your team you all Rock
My thoughts are damn I need a few more cold ones so I can watch this many times. :)
Great. Video
Looks like a big tracker... In the hands of someone with knife skills, it seems like it could be quite a good performer ....
Great review. You love your big blades! That is one bad knife!
BudgetBugout Dude, I just got done watching you ;)
Skorpion Gaming he can't afford shit like this because he's always on a budget
Yes, and he knows that most average people don't pay 500+ for a Knife
+Skorpion Gaming Glad to hear it! And yes I don't spend money on something just because it's expensive and "looks cool". I'm like most people in that regard. :)
Skorpion Gaming
he's always in debt, his wife left him penniless so now he tries to make ends meet but we all know that ain't gonna happen unless you're like PewdiePie channel
Ok, thank you Chris!
That is a real man's blade. I like it! Thanks for the video - going to the website now.
Awesome blade! I want one so bad but gonna have to save up for that price tag. that is truely a 1 tool option.
Why does he do this to me! Every time I think I know what knife to buy, PREPAREDMIND101 comes with another one! I like this knife a lot. think I am going to check it out.
this thing is in the dictionary under "scary knife"
Crazy knife! Not sure if I should grab one of these or the Brown Tracker...
That's one hell of a blade. I'll be going on the internet now to buy myself one.
I was hoping you would try the saw back and see if it would make noches very well
great video :-)
maybe the bottom pommel could work for your firesteel, if it has some sharp spines
Have you tried the 9 inch anaconda hunterpoint knife by top knives? I've looked everywhere for a review like what you've just done but I want to see the anaconda hunter point 9 inch version in use.
hey bud really grown to love your no b.s. reviews, I've been looking for another good multi tool type survival blade and right now I'm torn between the tops skullcrusher, Tahoma, and kukri 7. right now I carry a parry blade witch i love but looking to try something new and alittle thicker of a blade, would love your impute!
I think I like it. It's like an axe. Great review.
I take the paint off the blade with paint remover and steel wool then color it with oak sawdust (a natural blueing)
I like my Tops Tom Brown Tracker
perfect knife! have you a link from the ferro rod holder? i can`t find it - thanks.
I just bought one and i LOVE IT what would you suggest to sharpen the curved blade part thank you
it's a better chopper and weapon than a Tommy Brown but the Tommy can fit in confined spaces and it can featherstick smaller pieces and easier on anything
That knife (for me) has sexy written all over it! Still been thinkin about the Tops Tahoma field knife as well. They both seem like great knives. Be cool to see those two knives side by side in action and see which one has better overall performance/ergonomics. Excited what the others think once they get to play with it!
I wonder if the skull crusher part would work for the fire steel
you can chang the handel over all very nice
chris i thought you said you were going to get a prather war bowie i would love to hear your thoughts/opinion on it after use
I want to get one but I have some questions. How do you sharpen yours? Can you do a video on how you sharpen it?
GAUNTLET! Aw these are so cool. :)
Good review Chris. I like this knife, how much it cost?
That thing looks just like a tracker!!!
I know this is an old video, but I think that knife is a decent one knife trap maker. you can notch, and plane with it, along with chopping and some fine work on the back edge. I don't think it's a replacement for a good Scandinavian grind bushcraft though...not by a Longshot. Both would be useful, but if I'm carrying two tools, give me a Gransfors Bruks are and a Bushcraft knife and call it a day.
This is the first video I watched on this knife. I know a lot of people bash knives like this, but that is one cool blade. I will be getting one from DLT just to have one, and the price on one is really good. I can't believe it $209.95. Wow
Man this knife feels so natural in my hands!!! I'm a big guy though, not terribly tall, but my chest measures 60+ inches and I have been told this knife seems normal sized in my hands!!! Lol
i think if you file out a little bit of the blade you could strike a rod nicely between the guard and the blade cause that gap looks about 0.25 inch i know theres 0.25 inch thick rods
hey preparedmind101 what comments do you have on ka bar big brother on survival mode? your channel legitimately puts sexy blades up for review w/an open minded opinion toward the viewers objective. thanks.
the tracker knife designs has the hook,that hook is a insane featherstick creator you hold the pice of wood in the hand and then just pull the hook over the wood towards you,you get superfine tight corkscrew feathers.
try the handle spike for sparks or drive it point first into a log and drag the rod across the Bach of the blade
Hey Criss, It looks interesting, Maybe use the bow drill divots in the handle to get your fire started. Might be a good demo for Will to do, knock out a bow drill set.
thanks Paul
I never liked that. Seems dangerous to me. Would be especially difficult with a pound and a half hanging off the side like this would have.
That thing looks like a Tracker! It really looks like a Tracker!
It is in the Tracker family, whether Snyder admits it or not. It has a straighter handle, a skull crusher pommel, and the saw teeth were moved back.
So as a collector and user of these knives, you'd recommend this SXB over the Tom brown tracker. I mean I like them mean scary and big stay sharp blades. Give me a heads up on length of this blade?
hey what is that blade shape called if you don't mind I love the design and want to try and forge my own for fun so if someone would let me know I appreciate it