I am here as a man was attacked on the red line CTA in Chicago. He just used this as a self defense knife to fight off 5-6 people who tried to rob his cell phone. This was the knife he used as defense. Great job on the video.
I've the Persian and Warncliff versions. Though the steel is nowhere near as good as my higher end knives it is very, very easy to resharpen so it's good for a beginner. Nice video, thanks.
I've used this as both a belt and a neck knife, and I think there are scenarios where I prefer the belt over the neck and vice versa. If I'm going to be sitting for long periods of time or otherwise not going to be using the knife frequently then I use the Minimalist as a neck knife under my shirt (though I use a dog tag necklace in lieu of the cord they provide), but if I'm going to be using the knife a lot then I usually mount it on my belt around my 9 o' clock position in a crossdraw fashion for easier access than trying to fumble it out from under my shirt. At first I bought it just to have an inexpensive throwaway in case I found out I didn't like neck knives, but the Minimalist has turned out to serve my needs pretty well for the time I've had it. I'll probably buy another if I ever lose or break mine, but even then at $30 I'm certainly not going to cry over it.
Got a Bowie in D2 with tan Micarta scales at SMKW recently for $23! Stunning. Very surprised it fit my big ol’ XXL mitts so well. Liked is so much I ordered the newer Persian blade in the standard stainless for $28. Instead of a neck knife (too annoying) I remove the cord and drop it into my front pocket as a fixed blade EDC. For me these are cheap do everything light work horse knives. I think CRKT has sold/will sell about a billion of these little puppies. Highly recommended. OH YEAH! Great job with the presentation here. Well reasoned and interesting.
Ive been using mine for a while and I think you'd only notice the cheap knife steel if you're doing any serious tasks. For the average food and boxes day, it's perfectly fine. Mine still looks brand new. And it's just so fun..
For me, Bowie knives are the best, regardless the size. For a knife of this size I prefer all steel, no scales, made of 6,35mm thick stock. Some people would say that this would add to the weight, but personally, I prefer a little heavier, stronger knife than a lighter but weaker one. I think 440c steel would be ideal regarding price and performance, but of course carbon would be as good. Good presentation. Best regards from France.
Just got mine . not worried about the cheap steel I just want something to practice sharpening and I wouldn't mind using it to play around and beat it up a little
I trust this man's opinion due to the beard game ✊✊ If you are using it for water based stuff id actually recommend the mora eldris its a class wee blade
......Thanks for a good, honest knife review. Hopefully you will find the knife steel acceptable for your needs. I carry a Mora Companion in stainless steel for a neck knife and EDC.....Very light and water safe.....Happy New Year to you and yours......
I'd say that's just gonna be a personal preference, buddy. I've never been big on tanto points myself just because I don't like the blade geometry when using the knives.
Good review. Picked one up recently at Lowes for $20. Not very good steel but to be expected at that rock-bottom price. Will definitely get the job done, just not an everyday user.
It’s a good knife for what it is. Keep in your pocket no problem. The handle makes it. I work (pre covid) in an office so a belt knife or something much bigger or heavier wouldn’t be conducive to business casual. It’s lighter and thinner than most folders.
Great knife, great ergos and next to nothing in weight. I definitely agree with you on the soft knife steel!! I know you can buy a custom minimalist from the designer Folts that is way more expensive but a quality steel. As a neck or boot knife (because of the light weight and rust resistance) this is almost perfect. I just wish CRKT had upgraded the steel to something with abit more edge retention. Shame really
Thanks! And yes I still carry my buck 110, although I've recently bought a Kershaw that I'm going to carry every day instead just to mix things up. Video on that will hopefully be coming soon! 👍
@@hillbillydude cheers for getting back mate. I'm from the UK and I'm going to order the Bowie version this weekend. The cheapest I can find it in the UK is £44.99 inc delivery from Hennie Haynes. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it. Or should I say fingers...🤔? 🤣🤣🤝👍
@@hillbillydudeI've now had my minimalist Bowie for about a week. And if I said I'm impressed, it would be an understatement. I experimented with the supplied belt clip, and I won't be using it. I experimented with the feel of the woven lanyard, and I've now removed it. Beautiful looking knife. Extremely good finger fit. And its unbelievable how quick and effortless it is to sharpen. I highly recommend.
It should hold it? But if for some reason your sheath doesn't hold it, try heating up the kydex sheath with a heat gun whilst the blade is in it and use something with a blunt square end to push down on and reshape the sheath around the blade.
No mate, this particular model is Cr5 15mov. Theres another model that's 8cr. The 8cr version has got fancy a green coloured etching on the blade. The scales and the kydex sheath are also a sort of florescent green colour on the 8cr version. Personally, I don't like it. I much prefer this version. 👍
Mine was tight too at the start. I loosened a little with some use. A good snatch brings it right out but the last thing you want is coming out too easily. You might put a hot hair dryer on it then squeeze the edges to open it up a bit.
@@Relayer56 I fixed it by running sheath under hot water for approximately 45 seconds, then using a 1/4" piece of metal rod to make some more room in there Worked beautifully FWIW
I am here as a man was attacked on the red line CTA in Chicago. He just used this as a self defense knife to fight off 5-6 people who tried to rob his cell phone. This was the knife he used as defense. Great job on the video.
A beard like a campfire.
And this little blade is also very impressive.
I've the Persian and Warncliff versions. Though the steel is nowhere near as good as my higher end knives it is very, very easy to resharpen so it's good for a beginner. Nice video, thanks.
That's awesome! And I appreciate it
I've used this as both a belt and a neck knife, and I think there are scenarios where I prefer the belt over the neck and vice versa. If I'm going to be sitting for long periods of time or otherwise not going to be using the knife frequently then I use the Minimalist as a neck knife under my shirt (though I use a dog tag necklace in lieu of the cord they provide), but if I'm going to be using the knife a lot then I usually mount it on my belt around my 9 o' clock position in a crossdraw fashion for easier access than trying to fumble it out from under my shirt.
At first I bought it just to have an inexpensive throwaway in case I found out I didn't like neck knives, but the Minimalist has turned out to serve my needs pretty well for the time I've had it. I'll probably buy another if I ever lose or break mine, but even then at $30 I'm certainly not going to cry over it.
Got a Bowie in D2 with tan Micarta scales at SMKW recently for $23! Stunning. Very surprised it fit my big ol’ XXL mitts so well. Liked is so much I ordered the newer Persian blade in the standard stainless for $28. Instead of a neck knife (too annoying) I remove the cord and drop it into my front pocket as a fixed blade EDC. For me these are cheap do everything light work horse knives. I think CRKT has sold/will sell about a billion of these little puppies. Highly recommended. OH YEAH! Great job with the presentation here. Well reasoned and interesting.
Where did you find the d2 so cheap?
Anyway, I said where I got it in my first post. So it should be findable. (Smokey Mountain Knife Works)
I love mine. I have Bowie and the Karambit. They are great tools for those arthritic days
Got this after your review and for the price this knife is awsome! Love it
Got mine at lowes, its actually a really good knife for the price
I just got this great little knife, I did think about the spyderco arc ,but I'm very happy with this 😊
Ive been using mine for a while and I think you'd only notice the cheap knife steel if you're doing any serious tasks. For the average food and boxes day, it's perfectly fine. Mine still looks brand new. And it's just so fun..
Dude you automatically get a thumbs up for that manly beard.... Great review thanks
For me, Bowie knives are the best, regardless the size. For a knife of this size I prefer all steel, no scales, made of 6,35mm thick stock. Some people would say that this would add to the weight, but personally, I prefer a little heavier, stronger knife than a lighter but weaker one. I think 440c steel would be ideal regarding price and performance, but of course carbon would be as good. Good presentation. Best regards from France.
Thanks for review. Just bought one, bowie gears.
it's a great little knife for small game skinning, it's also a great defense weapon, for getting threw tendons and is long enough to reach arteries
For $16 I would have bought 2 more! Great little stocking stuffers
Made in China doesn't bother me. They have kids to feed also. Great review thanks!
What a Greta comment
i like that mindset. wish more people thought like that.
No. They produce fentanyl from the money you pay them. Guess where the fentanyl go to?
Got this one as an off-hand defender. It is available in d2 with an acid treatment and coyote micarda scales for about $40.
Where at
@Paul Smith Smokey Mountian Knife Works
Dang that beard!
Greetings from South Texas
Just got mine . not worried about the cheap steel I just want something to practice sharpening and I wouldn't mind using it to play around and beat it up a little
It's perfect for that! Good choice, my friend!
Cool bud you look like one of my boy's cool video I love the d2 minimalist the Bowie with canvas micarta
good little knife. i got one about a year or so ago. had to file the top a little to be able to strike a ferro rod with it though.
Definitely think you should check out the mora eldris
This clip point Bowie would be a dream EDC blade it it came in the magna cut steel
I trust this man's opinion due to the beard game ✊✊
If you are using it for water based stuff id actually recommend the mora eldris its a class wee blade
......Thanks for a good, honest knife review. Hopefully you will find the knife steel acceptable for your needs. I carry a Mora Companion in stainless steel for a neck knife and EDC.....Very light and water safe.....Happy New Year to you and yours......
Thank you sir! Happy new year to you too!
Thanks for the great video. Stay safe.
Great review. Will be buying one.
Maybe you already know, but i've heard that SMKW has a D2 Bowie version with tan scales.
Had one for 9 or 10 years and it’s been great. Great for skinning squirrels and cleaning game birds.
Nice job on the video. I think I will be picking one of these up. They have a model called gears that looks really cool.
I was really close to buying the gears model. I thought the glow in the dark handles would've been handy for night use lol. Thanks man!
Dude I love your videos
Thanks man! I appreciate it!
Tanto point or this one? Looking for durability and utility as well as some survival uses
I'd say that's just gonna be a personal preference, buddy. I've never been big on tanto points myself just because I don't like the blade geometry when using the knives.
Good review. Picked one up recently at Lowes for $20. Not very good steel but to be expected at that rock-bottom price. Will definitely get the job done, just not an everyday user.
Great review
Thank you sir!
Good little shank for those desperate moments
It’s a good knife for what it is. Keep in your pocket no problem. The handle makes it. I work (pre covid) in an office so a belt knife or something much bigger or heavier wouldn’t be conducive to business casual. It’s lighter and thinner than most folders.
I bought the newest as a family defense tool as an addition to my EDC
Great knife, great ergos and next to nothing in weight.
I definitely agree with you on the soft knife steel!! I know you can buy a custom minimalist from the designer Folts that is way more expensive but a quality steel.
As a neck or boot knife (because of the light weight and rust resistance) this is almost perfect. I just wish CRKT had upgraded the steel to something with abit more edge retention. Shame really
I agree 100%
Hi, nice knife, dit you still carry your buck 110? I love it. Liebe Grüsse from Germany.
Thanks! And yes I still carry my buck 110, although I've recently bought a Kershaw that I'm going to carry every day instead just to mix things up. Video on that will hopefully be coming soon! 👍
@@hillbillydude which Kershaw?
@@tommyholman9971 the Kershaw Blur
Bought mine years ago, just lost it. Best $20 I’ve ever spent. Low key upset; it’s cheap but I worked so hard for the patina on it lmfaoo
Is it easy to sharpen?
Yes sir not bad at all
@@hillbillydude cheers for getting back mate. I'm from the UK and I'm going to order the Bowie version this weekend. The cheapest I can find it in the UK is £44.99 inc delivery from Hennie Haynes. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it. Or should I say fingers...🤔? 🤣🤣🤝👍
@@hillbillydudeI've now had my minimalist Bowie for about a week. And if I said I'm impressed, it would be an understatement. I experimented with the supplied belt clip, and I won't be using it. I experimented with the feel of the woven lanyard, and I've now removed it. Beautiful looking knife. Extremely good finger fit. And its unbelievable how quick and effortless it is to sharpen. I highly recommend.
you been sellin yur sole workin all day?
My sheath doesn’t hold it at all any tips??
It should hold it? But if for some reason your sheath doesn't hold it, try heating up the kydex sheath with a heat gun whilst the blade is in it and use something with a blunt square end to push down on and reshape the sheath around the blade.
I think it's 8cr13 steel now
No mate, this particular model is Cr5 15mov. Theres another model that's 8cr. The 8cr version has got fancy a green coloured etching on the blade. The scales and the kydex sheath are also a sort of florescent green colour on the 8cr version. Personally, I don't like it. I much prefer this version. 👍
On mine the sheath is way too tight. Anybody ever try to adjust this type of holster?
Mine was tight too at the start. I loosened a little with some use. A good snatch brings it right out but the last thing you want is coming out too easily. You might put a hot hair dryer on it then squeeze the edges to open it up a bit.
@@Relayer56 I fixed it by running sheath under hot water for approximately 45 seconds, then using a 1/4" piece of metal rod to make some more room in there
Worked beautifully FWIW
I got mine for 20 bucks at Walmart
If that very knife came in a "made in America" box he'd swear by it.
I would? 😂
@@hillbillydude I'm pretty sure you would
@@kevingrows6749 whatever you say, sunflower.
@@hillbillydude ok tuff guy
@@kevingrows6749 *tough
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