It's great to see a video from someone who actually used this knife all the time as a MOD piece of kit. I'm understanding this knife better as I hear a soldier discussing its uses and capabilities. The blade shape has a beauty all of its own. Notice the subtle widening of depth towards the end - pure magic for weight forward chopping. I will sharpen to razor the parts of the blade you mentioned. IMHO it is a true survival blade unlike all the Rambo knives out there.
I dont understand why there is so much bollocks about this knife..have 1 for about 7 years now and i absolute love it... Its a bloody beast 😜 it goes thru hardwood like nothing 👍
Good evening Mack, I purchased one of these beauties from Andy after viewing your review and also that of Funkyprepper last year. I Took delivery today of one of Andy's custom leather sheaths made to hold knife. The sheath Compliments the knife fantastically. I highly recommend both to anyone who is pondering purchasing 👍
Mate, you must not be aware but the reason the Canadian bloke was likely comparing the Becker BK2 to the Mod4 is because when Ethan Becker designed the BK2, he based it on the Mod4 Utility Knife. You can see the basic shape of the BK2 is a knock off of the Mod4.
Cheers Mac for the heads up on this knife, I have had one of these for donkeys years but couldn't resist buying the new and improved model. Hope you're well, look forward to seeing your next videos, miss all your good banter and your fantastic design's. All the very best of health to you and yours. 👍😁🇬🇧
Nice one Mack,.Mine is a Wilkinson Sword Model, pre Nato by the look of it, Razor Sharp, still blacked. it Has Scew fixings for the scales rather than rivets. ATB :)
If you were in the Army you will know these were part of an Army tool box issue in any Army transport and not issued as such as a survival knife against being a shovel, a chisel, a hammer, a crowbar, a strong heavy knife etc. for many purposes but master of none. Many decades old by design, oversized to last, and thrown away if your pack was to heavy.as it's more important to carry water when you have too. I have three original one's but a lightweight takedown tomahawk would beat it all day long in use and carry.
Down to earth and honest does for me, subbed. they do take some agro' those knives. £75?! Ouch they've gone up. I got a Mora now and a few others, Opinel #9 etc. I used a short bayonet for while.
I have an original Wilkinson sword MOD with a sabre grind on it & It is my best knife infact it is the best knife I've ever used will never get rid of it as the originals are getting hard to find now
Pussers tree slapper, I also have two of these. Issued in Norway for brush wood and testing the thickness of the ice. Nice video I like what your mate did to the shinny one.
@galuyasdi I can't precount how many planes I may need to fight out of. But given that that is a random comment I shall entertain you. If you need to ask why a saw back knife is great then you cannot figure out why. It's why your life will be less gravy than mine if you cannot figure out why. Given you haven't owned one or used one it's like asking a dude who can't swim for lessons in how to. Your opinion is meaningless.
@@branni6538 opinions are like assholes. Discount 65 years of experience if you like. Mine ranges from Vietnam, American Midwest, ky., tenn., Carolinas, the deserts, pacific Northwest, and Alaska. Yes. Sawtooth are useless if you know what you are doing. They are designed to rip through aircraft skin, not tree branches. A different tooth format. I stand by my statement. I've never known anyone who actually used those things except on helo skin, save for the fine teeth on a Gerber Mk2 for cutting into the water bearing vines in the jungle. They were great for that but their being on my Mk2 was the reason I had to leave the first one in Vietnam. I believe they got stuck to the ribs and I couldn't remove the knife. So yes, they are a liability.
Wrong for what, opening bags of chips? For bashing out bricks in a wall, or taking a batoning through a log, or digging a shell scrape; ideal... for shaving you pubes or opening letters and your bag of piglets... maybe not, don't have girly hands.
It's great to see a video from someone who actually used this knife all the time as a MOD piece of kit. I'm understanding this knife better as I hear a soldier discussing its uses and capabilities. The blade shape has a beauty all of its own. Notice the subtle widening of depth towards the end - pure magic for weight forward chopping. I will sharpen to razor the parts of the blade you mentioned. IMHO it is a true survival blade unlike all the Rambo knives out there.
I dont understand why there is so much bollocks about this knife..have 1 for about 7 years now and i absolute love it...
Its a bloody beast 😜 it goes thru hardwood like nothing 👍
I love this guy and his stories! Thank you. Great upgrade on the MOD.
Good evening Mack, I purchased one of these beauties from Andy after viewing your review and also that of Funkyprepper last year.
I Took delivery today of one of Andy's custom leather sheaths made to hold knife.
The sheath Compliments the knife fantastically. I highly recommend both to anyone who is pondering purchasing 👍
Nice one mate it will outlast you...
Mate, you must not be aware but the reason the Canadian bloke was likely comparing the Becker BK2 to the Mod4 is because when Ethan Becker designed the BK2, he based it on the Mod4 Utility Knife. You can see the basic shape of the BK2 is a knock off of the Mod4.
Yes mate, I can see that.. It's a good tool just needs a goog edge putting in it and you are good to go.
@@macktightwad606 Agreed ... I have one
Wow..... the price of these knives has gone up! Love mine. It isn't fantastic at anything but it's a great all-rounder. Possibly the best.
Dandy Andy does a fantastic job on these. First class work on a first class knife!
Love mine.
I cant access his shop in the UK.
Had mine at least 20 years and still takes an edge. worked hard an d has a slightly easier life nowadays cheers
Just bought one Mick !
Got the black one and use it all the time ,great utility knife ,call it Duncan (for a laugh ) 😂, wife says I’m mad
Cheers Mac for the heads up on this knife, I have had one of these for donkeys years but couldn't resist buying the new and improved model. Hope you're well, look forward to seeing your next videos, miss all your good banter and your fantastic design's.
All the very best of health to you and yours. 👍😁🇬🇧
Nice one Mack,.Mine is a Wilkinson Sword Model, pre Nato by the look of it, Razor Sharp, still blacked. it Has Scew fixings for the scales rather than rivets. ATB :)
If you were in the Army you will know these were part of an Army tool box issue in any Army transport and not issued as such as a survival knife against being a shovel, a chisel, a hammer, a crowbar, a strong heavy knife etc. for many purposes but master of none. Many decades old by design, oversized to last, and thrown away if your pack was to heavy.as it's more important to carry water when you have too. I have three original one's but a lightweight takedown tomahawk would beat it all day long in use and carry.
I still refer to mine as "the log splitter", the S.O.B refuses to die, quick touch up with a file and its good to go
Same.
Down to earth and honest does for me, subbed. they do take some agro' those knives. £75?! Ouch they've gone up. I got a Mora now and a few others, Opinel #9 etc. I used a short bayonet for while.
many moons ago, before he went all gucci
... i remember your mate Ray Mears using one of these,
Ray, has moved to Brokeback mountain mate...
Looks like great modifications and a really fair price.
I loved the “say hello to my little friend” great review 👍
Thanks mate
For a workhorse it looks good.
High, it is very good to know, to have found the right knife. Kindly Fiete
Nice one Eddie 👍🏼 thanks for sharing 🙏
I have an original Wilkinson sword MOD with a sabre grind on it & It is my best knife infact it is the best knife I've ever used will never get rid of it as the originals are getting hard to find now
Pussers tree slapper, I also have two of these.
Issued in Norway for brush wood and testing the thickness of the ice.
Nice video I like what your mate did to the shinny one.
Still got mine Which is a Wilkinson sword model slightly different handle and no NATO stock number, probably pre-NATO. Definitely a squaddie Tool.
Yeah! this is Definitely worth the money , and will last forever
Nice one Ed...... Cuddle for Baldrick from me...... Rob
Love it haven't seen one in years order one now 👍
Thanks for the good review, in fact it was that good it inspired me to buy one 👍
I hope you like it mate and it serves you well.
Great review , looks like a great option, thanks for sharing, stay safe, God bless !
Thanks mate, for the monies I am well happy with the knife and it will outlast me for sure!
Great work on video mate greetings from spain
Thanks mate, I hope you are keeping as safe as you can during this mad time.
Tool box knife but they can be made awesome as seen fantastic mate
I do the inner tube on knife grip also great minds think alike lol
Surplus and outdoors do the standard knife for 29.99 to 34.99 depending on the sheath
That's a combat uk copy mate
yup, I like that ... very decent price as well.
Nice one mate, keep it up mate. You did this review without a brew lol. Tc Andy
I had one before hand mate
it's good knife and deserve the good sheat. ty
Bloody interesting
is there any important differences between black handle knive and wood handle one?
Не помешало бы сделать ножны из жести или листовой латуни...и вставить в английский чехол.А то так чехол ножик постепенно разрежет.
Where i can buy the knife
I have an old J Adams MOD in the shed and I fancy modding it for bushcraft.
How easy do you think it would be to remove the black coating?
Not sure mate, the be honest. But plenty of U Tube films on how to do it ..
@@macktightwad606 thanks for the reply, I’m actually out doing it at the moment and I’m very pleased with how it’s turning out 👍🏻
I cannot access his shop in UK? Anyone have another contact?
If his ETSY store is not online then I do not have another way of contacting him mate.
Does he still sell them and do you have a link to it?
I have not heard from him in aes mate. Not sure he is still selling them
It needs a saw back spine to be perfect.
I find the spine is fine as is, for batoning etc. I think if mine had serrations they would be so bashed up as to be useless for cutting.
And how many aircraft skins do you expect to fight your way out of. I have never owned nor would I a saw back knife. Useless.
Nah it batons just fine Nick. It is a great add to a fine knife if they did both.
@galuyasdi
I can't precount how many planes I may need to fight out of. But given that that is a random comment I shall entertain you. If you need to ask why a saw back knife is great then you cannot figure out why. It's why your life will be less gravy than mine if you cannot figure out why. Given you haven't owned one or used one it's like asking a dude who can't swim for lessons in how to. Your opinion is meaningless.
@@branni6538 opinions are like assholes. Discount 65 years of experience if you like. Mine ranges from Vietnam, American Midwest, ky., tenn., Carolinas, the deserts, pacific Northwest, and Alaska. Yes. Sawtooth are useless if you know what you are doing. They are designed to rip through aircraft skin, not tree branches. A different tooth format. I stand by my statement. I've never known anyone who actually used those things except on helo skin, save for the fine teeth on a Gerber Mk2 for cutting into the water bearing vines in the jungle. They were great for that but their being on my Mk2 was the reason I had to leave the first one in Vietnam. I believe they got stuck to the ribs and I couldn't remove the knife. So yes, they are a liability.
The tip is wrong and would not open a bag of chips!
Wrong for what, opening bags of chips? For bashing out bricks in a wall, or taking a batoning through a log, or digging a shell scrape; ideal... for shaving you pubes or opening letters and your bag of piglets... maybe not, don't have girly hands.