What Makes the Best Field Fixed Blade Knife | Tactical Rifleman
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===I love knives. So, when people started asking us to do knife reviews, I thought this would be fun. I'm not big on wasting a weekly video just reviewing a single knife and just regurgitating the marketing points that the knife company sends in the box. Rather, I'd prefer to see some "head-to-head" discussion. That brought us to reaching out to a bunch of knife companies, asking them to send us their "best" knife in three categories:
Best EDC Folding Knife
Best EDC Fixed-blade Knife
Best Fixed Blade Field Knife
Many companies never responded back to our email. Others seemed interested but never came through. So, before you bitch that we didn't test "YOUR" favorite knife; remember that these knives were sent from companies to represent them. Not everyone wanted to be involved with this test. Maybe that will change next year.
The Test: This video covers entries for the Best Fixed Blade Field Knife. While I love knives and train with them; I deferred to Randy "Rawhide" Wurst and Imri Morgenstern, because both live and breath knives. Both teach knife fighting. Imri even makes knives professionally. They each took half of the entries, played with them for a week; swapped piles, and played with those for a week. Then, I brought them together and they brain stormed different ways to make each knife shine or fail.
The Knives listed by video order:
1. Browning GG Bush Craft Zebra
2. Buck Ground Combat Knife
3. Cold Steel SRK (VG-10 San Mai)
4. Skallywag Gunnersmate
5. ESEE - 6
6. Kershaw Camp-10
7. Off Grid Knives Tracker
8. Cold Steel Outdoorsman San Mai
So, What did we find out?
First, it sucked that I wasn't included in this; because I would have loved to get a couple new knives.
Second, both Randy and Imri both CHANGED their initial opinion. Let that sink in: they both picked knives they liked, during initial viewing that they thought would win. However, after further testing, both changed their minds and fell in love with a different blade. Point is, don't just trust your eyes or the marketing flare... do your homework and test stuff out.
These are all great knives.
Some are better than others. A few are much better than others. Also, please note that Randy's opinion is different than Imri's, and will be different from your opinion. So, again, if we didn't pick your favorite knife or your company wasn't represented here; don't bitch too hard. I didn't have a say, but I'm the one answering the comments. Note that we were NOT paid a dime to lean in anyone's favor. Big thanks to Imri and Randy for running this test.
We'll have more great tests in the near future.
I hope you enjoyed the video. Strength & Honor, TR.
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Thanks for the mention....for clarification our blade style is a drop point, full flat grind. We make them in many other colors so that green isn't the only choice. Remember, we started as a training company in the Amazon. One thing you learn real fast is that when you lay items down in the jungle it tends to eat them....we aren't a fan of bright colors as much as we've found it to be a necessity whether you are on the floor of the Amazon Jungle or if you are at a Colorado kill site dressing an elk....bright colors help....Also, we have a pretty good warranty too....thanks again.
Thanks for submitting knives for our test.
Strength and Honor, TR
I think Randy could take a grizzly bear. Nah, I'm sure of it.
Is that Imri's Gold Dessert Eagle in the back ground? And did Imri put it there for the video? Im going with, Yes 🤔😆 🇺🇸
Haha yes and yes
Great chemistry with these guys.
ESEE and BOB my go to knife
It's nice to see non-knife nerds talk about knives, and what they're really useful for. There's nothing worse than listening to bushcraft and folding knife nerds, gushing over tiny knives that I can't see a purpose in owning. BTW, the Kershaw Camp 10 is 65Mn carbon steel. It's a Chinese version of roughly 1075-1085 carbon steel. The Kershaw Camp 10 wouldn't be my choice for a Kukri, but I understand you're reviewing the knives you were sent. I'm not a fan of the hard plastic handle.
The Gerber Strongarm would have been a good knife to review.
Gerber did not send one.
Don't know what, but I know who. I carry my Randall model 14 everywhere everyday.
ESEE
I can listen to Randy for hours and hours talking about knifes. I would love if he would present a few of his personal favourite knifes. Thank for the video.
That would be cool
A Japanese sword, made in the traditional way, is forged straight and curves in the final dip due to the dissimilar metals it is forged with. Look it up. You'll be fascinated.
That stuff you guys didn't like about the buck knife (ballistic nylon) can be taken off and separated from the kydex sheath, so, I don't think the sheath is that much of a deal breaker. Most of my knives have modified sheaths I changed anyways to fit my preferences.
I thought Buck was back on track but when I went to buy this knife = discontinued...
Nothing about those awesome knives Johnny sent you from Kraken Tactical? Those things are almost swords! And I know they happen to have the TR logo lasered on the blades so they should make an appearance on this show!
Totally agree OG 🤘
I love these knife videos... Randy's commentary about stopping a Grizzly was priceless.
The Kershaw Camp 10 has served me well for years and is affordable.65mn carbon steel. The kukri-esque profile is more difficult to sharpen for some people, but is perhaps the most diverse shaped blade there is.
I'm a fan of this knife as well, and for the price you could do a lot worse
I was caught without one recently when I needed to cut through some dense shrubbery. I had decided to pack and try a tomahawk style. Nope. Cursed and swung and pulled my clothes and gear of every friggen shrub. Carry a good Kukri style blade is now a mantra. That being said my other knife is a carbon steel Mora.
Perfect combo @@T_bone
Keep up the knife videos, great commentary. Rangers Lead The Way, waiting on Randy's Krakken knive review.
John the kraken makes the toughest and sexiest field knives. 🐙🔪💯🇦🇺
NO DOUBT! I HAVE 2!
Love mine!
Thanks guys I appreciate your support
You should look at Mora knives, cheap and rugged and several centuries of experience and made in Sweden. not China
I love my Mora.
I've been collecting Mora knives for 40+ years . Bought a few every summer when I would visit relatives in Sweden 🇸🇪
don’t mind me, just posting a comment to help out the algorithm.
Let Randy speak ... Young Boy in the left 🔥🔥🔥👌😂💪🔥🔥🔥☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
Awesome video! Thought it was hilarious when Imri called out how Randy is probably one of the only people that fighting a bear with a knife would sound plosable. He's an American treasure!!😂
Very enjoyable knife series !
Keep ‘em coming !!
Oh yeah. Go Karl !!!
imriI get it your hard worker but dude when you're sick get a Kleenex and don't go to work!!! I'm sure it wasn't the only one that was sick of hearing you sniffle respect your service really like you I just can't stand that
Randy is a straight up savage, he’s taking about fighting a grizzly bear and I 100% believe him.
Mr kinetic Energy needs more subscribers. Idk how I feel about this 666k
What are you talking about its awesome. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Love the knife videos, really good information. Ill stick with my 30 yr old Randall model 18 for now . RLTW
This is relevant to my interests
The basic Esee 6 Is a great knife and not heinous like that green thing with the pricey scales. I bought the Camp10 for my son because of the price point, we both like it but I prefer my Junglas. I've had the SRK ... good knife but I didn't like the big ricasso. Now they are making it without the big ricasso but it's hollow ground (not my preference). I haven't used or handled the others
If you're thinking Cold Steel SRK find an original Carbon V, they're insanely strong and a top notch "survival" tactical blade. The new ones are inferior with a hollow grind that makes the tip weak and the SK5 steel is so hard its brittle and tends to snap/crack. The older san mai are better as well. It's not a great bush knife though, too thick for woodworking.
Carbon v is a beast. Still have mine and love it.
I love my winkler highland hunter
For the algorithm
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Gun Owners of America, and Firearms Policy Coalition are much better organizations, with measurably better results with their lawsuits.
The camp 10 is my favorite camp knife. It stays in my hunting pack.
Thank you Randy & Imri. On the higher end, I'd like to hear your opinions of the Abraham - Goodman knives found on Geissele.
Ill have an Esse 4 85% of the time in my backpack, only reason i take it out is to replace with an Esse 5
Randy looks good for a guy who just underwent cancer. Rock on Randy.
I have a Cold Steel SRK in CPM-3V. I love the knife, but I agree that it requires jimping. To my knowledge, Cold Steel doesn't have jimping on any of their fixed blades. I'm not sure how I would add jimping to such a tough steel.
Let's Go Brandon!
The one thing that I've noticed missing from a fighting knife in a lot of designs is a quillon. Do a puncture and hit a rib or breastbone, (strike numbers 5, 6, and 7 in Arnis) and your hand is likely to slide up the blade a cut your fingers badly. I like the old LaRue Tactical knife for a fighter personally but, they're not made anymore and had a semi hollow blade I think which, isn't great for brushcraft. There's tradeoffs in most knife designs it seems.
Great video guys
The Cold Steel SRK has been featured by a few channels of SF, Seals, and other operators all loving the SRK. Coch and Dore from Tactical Hyve both carried one.
I do appreciate all these opinions, it seems from the 7th? one up 'most' of the negative s come from fit. Who has owned a knife and NOT sanded and reshaped the scales to fit their hand. More when buying a 'cheeper' knife but still.
I don't like Americanized tantos because I prefer clean, organic lines. Tantos always look like they were designed for anime and purchased in a gas station. I don't like my knives to look like they came from a Power Ranger. Sharp angles and straight lines aren't appealing to me.
600 pounds hitting you at 40 mph then shaking you like a rag doll...if you think you can knife fight a grizzly, I don't know what to tell ya, you're just not that smart.
The Bowie and the Cold Steel SRK are clip points, so named because it looks like a clip was removed from the spine of the blade to form the tip. The ESEE 6 is a drop point, so named because the tip is dropped from the spine, creating a tear drop shape.
One of the things I like about Randy is you can tell he's a humble master of his craft. Perhaps a knowledgeable, confident, violent, deadly gentlemen with patience and humility. Would love to know his favorite knives & EDC.
I'm not sure how you can say you guys like knives, do the reviews ya'll do and do not have experience with ESEE, lol
personally I own several and believe their in the top 3 in the U.S. if not the world for outdoor/survival and yes even tactical with the ESEE-5, love the channel and what your doing. My tactical is the Gerber Strongarm, you should check it out if you haven't
The amount of subscribers lol 👺🔥
Let’s go Brandon. Ok right off the bat with that he is seemingly trying to ruin this country. No cross guard on that first knife. Get a 50 dollar fixed blade buck knife and your good to go . Can’t beat it for the money 💰. Just my opinion and we no about them so.
Cool video but who is the older guy and why is he even there ? He knows absolutely nothing about knife. Doesn’t known what a finger choil is, doesn’t know what jimping is and thinks you place your thumb on the jimping when chopping with a knife, even confuses hilt for guard 🙄
Great info. Thanks Imri and Randy!
Glad you enjoyed it!
There is no cross guard on that particular tonto knife. How are you getting in a second stab if needed with the blood doesn’t anyone remember how slippery blood 🩸 is. Hunters military guys oh yea and gals . Hopefully not ladies in combat I totally disagree with that unless it’s as a pilot and that’s sketchy if you get shot down then you better pray. Not trying to offend anyone but women are not built for that. There soft and pretty sweet and all that good stuff and should be proud of that. Us men are like animals 😂….
1st in my house
Me too funny that 👍😁
Kershaw makes some great budget minded knives. I've had my eye on the camp 10 for a minute and its time to just buy it, it's cheap enough.
Thank you for this video. It has some great information regarding what to look for, benefits of this or that, etc. Giving the good, bad, and ugly, on products benefits everyone.
I guess my pointed stick is a fail.
A knifemaker who doesn't know what san-mai is?
You forge weld three layers of steel, the hard steel being sandwiched between two softer steels.
The first knife I made was a high carbon between stainless sheepsfoot utility knife.
Wasn't hard to forge weld, and the steel was very solid. If you try this then make the stainless at least 1/3 thicker than the high carbon, because the stainless will move lot faster than the high carbon and you end up with most of the blade being high carbon steel after putting the bevels on the edge.
Because the carbon core was too thick the blade ended being unfit for my purpose, but it was a practical, sharp as fuck knife.
Well, I've got to admit that about 9 inches has always worked pretty good for me too . 😊
I have an SRK, use it for field/camp work love it. I love the Kukri design also. What do you think of the Coldsteel Kukri? Are there any other makers of Kukri's you would suggest? Yea Gurka's rock! Thank you both.
Randy what do you think of the EK commando I was issued in 1970 SEA
Great information Gentlemen..!!! 10 Stars..!
Great content, enjoyed it, thanks for sharing. My favorite is the full size ESEE Junglas, I did add jimping, and a choil. It is one of those knives that feels right, the sheath being kydex, with removable ballistic nylon, is outstanding. If it had to be one knife, for me it would be the one.
Did you use a deburr bit to make the choil?
@@michaelstjohn6086 I used a chain saw file, it took some time, but I was in no hurry.
“Everyone should own a Kukri.” Amen Imri
Esee, Tops, and Ka-bar's Becker line is what you want to look at in terms of well (not low) priced mass produced blades.
My own current combat/survival blade I am most fond of is my Busse HOG Steelheart (very thick version of the Steelheart). I also like my fixed blades by South African Journeyman Smith Neels van den Berg.
Just a heads up regarding the Cold Steel recon tanto or SRK. Been around these knives for a very long time. They're generally good knives actually BUT they do have one design flaw. They have a 90 degree angle/(stress riser) in the guard region.
I have seen them break there. But they're still pretty good.
But still, I would say choose something from Esee, Tops knives or Becker for something mass produced but well made and pretty reasonably priced.
Also, Cold Steel makes many of their knives, like the SRK and recon tanto, in cpm 3v steel which is more expensive but also MUCH tougher. I would save up money for that version if you really want a Cold Steel.
The ESEE Junglas is a better option if like the ESEE 6 but want a bigger knife.
The older man is a slow talker and the younger guy should wait until his cold clears up.
Karl which one you think is the best and advanced machine gun if you have to choose between these two:
negev Or M-249 machine gun
M-249
My Favorit is my Blackhawk Nightedge.
Agreed
First!!!
I agree with Randy on mixing the materials for the sheath. That bothers me too, and for me it has to be one or the other. I was gifted a Gerber strong arm, and I was reluctant at first because of the damage Bear Grylls has done to the Gerber company, and It has nylon, and kydex, but entirely removable with many mounting options, plus made in the USA, so I like it quite a bit. I do use Esee almost exclusively. Definitely not into the bright colors at all, so I choose drab or dark grey, and I prefer the original scales as well not the newer 3D scales. I always remove the scales first thing, and tape off the metal where the handles attach to prevent moisture from getting in there and causing rust where I can't see. I do this because I then strip off all the coating from the blade nice, and neat for ease of use for wood craft, aesthetics, and I just don't like the coating. People say, "Oh, that's high carbon steel it will rust, but that's bullshit. Yes, if I'm an idiot, and do not take care of it or live in a coastal area it might, but neither of those apply to me. I take care of my knives, and oil them as needed, and I do not live in a coastal area, so that is no problem. The Esee 4 I carry if I'm wearing a chest rig. It's perfect for fighting IMO with a 4.1" cutting surface, and 9" overall. This makes a good combo with my Spyderco tenacious or my Off Grid Knives Rhino folding blade, or Kershaw CQC. The Esee 6 is what I run for camping, and have beaten the hell out of it. For me it is perfect for this, and I find the blade length just fine for cutting, and on rare occasions I will baton wood with it as well as the Esee 5. Another terrific option IMO is the Ka-Bar Becker 2 or 7 if you want full tang, fine cutting, and chopping capabilities. I have owned and used all of these except for the Buck knife. It's funny, I felt the same way about the off grid tracker. I didn't get a chance to hold it, but read all the specs, and took a chance on it. I am glad that I did because it sits proudly on my belt, and pack that I leave in my SUV. Good knife. Wow, I gotta say that this video is just awesome! you mention knives, and I come running. Like guns, I never get tired of playing with knives, studying them, owning them, and testing all of them. I love you guys. Tactical rifleman is my go to channel, and I always make time for you all, and truly appreciate what you teach, and your content is just what I'm all about. There is always a lesson in all of your videos, and I can't wait for my tactical rifleman shirt to come in. It has to be the most bad ass logo I have ever seen, so I will proudly wear that, and hopefully be drinking some coffee out of a tactical rifleman mug come Christmas. I've been hinting about that mug since November to my little girls, so I'm excited. Thanks so much for the content. I know everyone is obsessed with paracord like it came out yesterday. Don't get me wrong I love, and use it too, but I would really like to see a video comparison or pros and cons of paracord versus Kevlar cord, or spearit spectra, bank line, Atwood micro utility cord, tripline, etc. This is a topic often overlooked, and it would be cool to see some of the pros giving their take on the subject. As always thanks for your work, please keep them coming. Strength and Honor.
Thanks for sharing, and thanks for your support. I will add the paracord to our video idea list. TR.
I have lots of knifes. Love them all. Always interested in learning more. Great video.
Mora Bushcraft Black, Companion HD and the Forest Knife are all pretty nice. Nothing fancy and a very good price. Next I'm getting the Pathfinder which is basically a Bushcraft Black with a much longer blade. It's one of the most expensive Moras at around $80.
I was looking at the Pathfinder too.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Knife throwing is for amateurs
that esee comes with like 5 different colors,lol
I really don't think you'll answer, do you have any recommendations on ar-15 build kit's for the sole purpose of learning to build and strip the platform?
Literally just buy a stripped lower and a stripped upper. Then, add parts as needed. A whole lower-parts kit is around $80, minus the buffer tube and stock. Have fun with it and learn. It wont run great, but it will work, and that's how we learn.
Randy is an old SF maniac))) awesome video
Let's get a video of Tomahawk uses.
"Lets start from the bottom. This isn't a bad knife", proceeds to blast knife.
I'm glad someone else noticed!!!
Enjoyed the two perspective on the knives. Question: Did you guys select the brands or did they select you? Thanks. (JF)
We ask dozens for companies to send whatever knives they wanted to best represent them in each category
cold steel takes the cake dude it's an obvious
The light saber is the ultimate knife
GREAT video! I absolutely enjoyed it...
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love my cold steel knives, from that original 1980s tanto a carbon 5 srk their Kukri is phenomenal, can cleanly cut through neck of a large deer, one cut . Their tomahawks are good , machetes not so much 😀
Right on
Only Cold Steel machete I like is the hockey stick looking Camp and Grass machete... but it is a niche tool.
What kind of knife is that?
Well…when it says SK on the blade for Stroup Knives… that’s what the best fixed blade looks like 👍🏼
Love my Morakniv
666k subs... yikes...
👍👍👍👍👍👍
I have the TOPs smoke jumper holds an edge
Thanks Karl
Good review guys!
I like ESEE knives for survival/bushcraft use because they work.
The 1095 high carbon steel is easy to resharpen, and they have a lifetime guarantee.
What I don't like about ESEE knives is that they normally do not come with a 90-degree spine (my Worksharp easily fixes that), and I typically remove the finish and force a patina on the blade.
Outstanding
Get a kukri
As any Marine should, I have a K-Bar. I also have a SOG SEAL pup on my vest and a good mulitool. But, for EDC I carry a CRKT Drifter and that is what I use almost all the time. The rest just live in a bag and are only used in an emergency or when I go practice.
Simple answer:
Did you buy it from cold steel or a subsidiary of budk?
Yes---> No.
No---> is it 440 stainless?---> No---> It's a decent knife.
Nice show and tell there, I’d like to see y’all show how to throw knives 🔪, but outside Karl got the nice Army color walls 😂👍👌✌️🇺🇸
Ive got an Offgrid Tracker and love it! its my favorite knife I own. Mine came with a holster/belt clip. Its on my belt when Im in the woods, fishing or at the range
I almost said hi to yall at BDU but was busy as hell and holding a camera haha. I would definitely recommend a LAV mic for segments like this, at least for people like Randy. LOVE the video, have been trying to replicate Karl's knife setup on a battle belt for a while but cant find the perfect knife. Thanks for making great content, REALLY wanna see Randy throw that knife :P
Karl, it appears you will be reviewing the Robinson XCR-L pistol soon. One of my favorites!
TR
Fallkniven, Bark River, Dulo, Extrema Ratio if you’re interested in quality
This video is really educative and does give an insight to the actual tactical and real life scenario. It would be real fun to see these two gentlemen showcase their own personal collection of knives, their pros and cons.
Does imri have the rona or what? 😆
Nope. Head cold