A few things I'd like to say about this knife that I really like. 1) All One piece of steel, so full tang from hell. 2) Made of a good carbon steel. 3) Hand Guard ( If you have to fight or stab with it ) 7 inch blade which is a good length for combat, but still falls into the 5-7 inch rule many people put on a bush knife, being as anything smaller or to large becomes hard to utilize. 4) Can strike that fire steel. 5) Has a compartment to store more gear without weakening the knife in anyway.6) Great spear point for penetration if you had to stab ( Most knife fights are a fury of stabing motions so a good tip that can pierce well is very important.) A few things I'd like to touch on. Many people think that by going out and buying a knife like a Becker BK-2 that they have a survival knife in their hands. Noted that the Becker BK2 is a great woodsmen/camp knife, I find it falls short for a survival knife because of its short length, slippery handle and no guard to protect the hand, and the blade is constructed with wood processing in mind with that big fat tip for example. Now would I take a becker out into the woods? Hell yes, its a great woods knife, but a "Survival" knife needs to be a jack of all trades, and pretty effective in those departments. Survival is more then living off the land, it can mean anything from fighting off a wild animal, another person,cutting a seat belt, chopping wood to keep warm ect, my point is it needs to be able to do alot of things and do them well. I think if someone is looking for a blade that can handle many diffrent situations, they should give this a serious look. I apologise that this was so long winded,but I really wanted to elaborate on these points. Thanks for doing this review Bryan. - Stay frosty, stay safe folks.
Kabar hunting knifes are quality knives too I see why the military adopted the name I have a kabar boyscout knife and the only hollow handled survival kabar I've ever seen
The Schrade SCHF1 is a replica of a series of similarly design by Chris Reeve. I believe that Randall did produced the first practical sealed hollow handle knife. The year was 1967 and I just got my notice to report for industion. Thinking that I would no doubt end up in Vietnam, I went shopping for a combat knife (nothing survival in my quest). Abercrombie & Fitch, the old purveyor to requisite for gentleman sportsmen, had two, exactly two, Randall knives: an Arkansas Toothpick and the hollow handle Attack Survival. It wasn't until the early 80's that Chris Reeve came out with the Mark IV, replicate here by Schrade. By the time of Mark IV's introduction, I was out of the army and out of Vietnam. Yet the concept of a hollow handle knife, instilled by Abercrombie & Fitch and Randall more than a decade ago at that time, stayed ingrained in my mind. But the Reeve was too costly even at a civilian's income. The Reeve, with its one-piece construction and sleeker contour, remained a hankering. So when Schrade took pity on me and offered the SCHF1 and F2, I bought one of each. I was finally able to scratch that 20-year itch. Thank you Schrade for the F1 and all the other F's .
Yeah, the Chris Reeve hollow handle was $300+ a pop, but now they're not in production anymore and have become a very valuable collectors item. Good luck trying to get one as the owners are hard pressed to separate themselves from this beloved knife but not impossible ($$$$).
This is the most confidence I've seen you exude in any given video. In of itself, that is what drives viewers into a buyer's stance, and allows your sponsors/ vendors to move more product. 'Love your homemade musical score lead, which gives a melancholy, leaves falling, "let's get outside", fall touch to the channel. Your skunk also adds a nice touch of humor. Please give more of your own philosophy, scouting experience, etc. that will translate into inspiring other adults to share, and help educate younger generations, and take electronic devices out of their hands for some personal "relief!" 'Good job!
Actually, I’m really not trying to “drive viewers into a buyer’s stance”. I started doing reviews because I could never find any that showed me what I wanted to see when making a buying decision. I hope mine are helpful. And it is more fun when I am excited about a product, like this one.
un des meilleurs couteaux de survie solide qui peut devenir poignard ,lance de combat et j en passe,, en plus il est magnifique ,anti reflets,simple et certainement efficace au regard des test yt merci pour cette video
Good review! Those are a great deal for a good knife. I always am drawn to hollow handle knives. I think it's from my childhood Rambo fascination. Lol. Thanks Bryan
Good review. I have a SCHF2, and Schrade corrected the sheath strap retention issue with a snap located closer to the guard. I used a heat gun to soften the plastic liner and pinched it down so the blade is held firmly which is easy to do, and makes the knife nicer to carry. The small outside sheath is not detachable on mine, but it fits multi tools just fine, and leaves plenty of room for more usable stuff in the handle. I do also happen to own an early Chris Reeve Mark IV which is the same size with a D-2 tool saw-back steel blade, purchased long ago before they became so expensive. For the money the Schrade is totally awesome, and the nylon sheath is really more useful, but I have to say the CR D-2 blade has far better edge retention.
Just ordered this knife after watching this review, I've carried a kabar and an Ontario bayonet my whole adult life. When I was a kid I carried a cheap RAMBO knock off with big compass. 😁There's just Something about a hollow handle knife. Especially one of quality!
Wow, this is a mamaluka of a knife! Big, sharp, beautifully designed, perfect fit and finish, and milled out of a single block of 1070 high carbon steel so it is indestructible, I mean bombproof. This is a reproduction of the old Chris Reeve knife called Project 1, and to my eye every bit as beautifully built and finished. The only thing missing is the snooty attitude and about $325 on the price tag. This knife will last more than one lifetime. The only thing you need to do is take that bit set out of the handle (what's up with that?) and put in some paracord, matches, or whatever, oil it regularly, and you got yourself a survival knife forever. I put an oiled piece of cloth in the handle (using T-9 oil) so I have it handy anytime I use the knife. That 1070 is springy and tough, but it can rust. It sharpens to a shaving edge. Great knife I will always own.
I really enjoy your reviews especially the knife reviews. Just ordered one of the knives you reviewed and cant wait to get out there and do " knife stuff" I don't have a world wide head quarters or balance and rotation testing device but plan on setting up testing to try it out. Love the channel and your videos. Keep up the great work. For regular folks like me.
Freakin' great knife... indestructible, razor sharp, great steel, perfect fit and finish, my favorite knife. Love it's little brother too, the same but an inch or so shorter. Both amazing bargains and keepers.
Hey Brian Thanks for posting this video. I Bought this knife a couple of days ago Because of this review. I can’t wait to take it out and test it in the bush. I was wondering if you were able to do a review on the Buck Selkirk if you have time. Keep up the videos.
I am not a person who like the serated blades, but that one is looking nice for those who like one like that. The sheath is nice and does protect the knife real good. That seem to be a nice knife and it would be great knife to have in the woods and performs well.
Looks good and is definitely affordable. Been collecting knives for about 35 years now and managed to purchase 3 of his hollow handle knives. Was disappointed when the announcement was made that Chris was stopping their production of these knives. A little concerned that Schrade is making a lot of copies of high quality knives. I have yet to purchase one and evaluate it. Just my humble opinion and I am still learning.
+Mark Tsunokai I have nothing but good to say about this knife. The thing about Schrade is they make a very good quality knife at a very affordable price that most people can afford. Chris Reeves obviously makes a very high quality knife but the vast majority of average knife users are not going to pay the price for one of his knives. My point is that I don't think Schrade is taking any customers away from him. And I wouldn't call this one a copy, just a very similar design.
With the small hole the fits the tools, I shaped a fire rod to fit it and so now I have a fire rod instead of the little tools! Just thought I'd say that if anyone was wondering what else they could use that hole for if you don't want the tools
I've been working in landscaping for several years and always carry a knife with a partial serrated edge. By putting some pressure on a limb, I can saw a 1 inch limb off a tree. That's come in handy many a times.
great video! I personally don't like serated blades, myself, but, some of my friends do. ironically, i'm super good at sharpening serated blades and i'm awful with normal ones. more room to learn haha. as always, great vid, I appreciate what you're doing. you're teaching me! have a great trip, I wish you all the best!
Thanks Joe. Heading out now. By the way, they have a non-serrated version too, in either spear point or drop point. It's a little smaller but the same construction. SCHF1SM or SCHF2SM. They are both in my Amazon store under the knives section. Have a great weekend! - Bryan
That is just such a good looking knife-it's almost a dagger. I've been eyeballing this a while, not sure why I never looked up a review. They did so much machining on that knife to make it that it's no wonder it costs so much. Like you said, though, the screwdriver set is kinda superfluous. Most multitools, even the cheap ones, have a full bit set with them these days.
I love your videos. This review was fantastic. Very straight forward and to the point. I personally have a few Schrade knives. I know they're budget but they are great value for money. At the end of the day certain steels are certain steels. Why pay for something just because of the name. Keep up the great videos. My chopper is a Condor K-tact kukri and something else for other purposes.
Hi Bryan, great review as usual, always loved the concept of the rambo knife but never saw a durable one, this design seems to be the best since it is a single piece of metal.
Hi Brian! Nice video, interesting knife. A common complaint with the generic nylon sheaths many knives come with is the retention system. I've been running the accessory pouch flaps through the lanyards ( or the lanyards through the flaps, whatever - same thing), then closing the retentention straps over the lanyard against the handle and everything stays nice and tight. I've mentioned this on posts on other channels but it doesn't't seem to get any traction. Try it and see for yourself. Anyway, keep 'em coming!
great review man, you covered every aspect of this fine knife. Very entertaining and through review. I really like that water proof seal on the handle and that you can put whatever you want in the handle maybe even taking the bit set out if you wanted.
Watched your review on the Schrade SCHFS2M also. The non serrated 5.5 blade version. I would keep a few drivers matching the screws on my folding knives.inside. Some of which would also be taken packing. Now I am wondering if the storage cavity inside the handle would work using it to hold a friction fire starter stick??? Seems it just might and if so making it more useful as a survival knife. If you still have one maybe you can give it a try. Wish I had one to try.
I think this could make a good construction/work knife, Im going to find out. Great review Ive watched a few videos on this knife this is the best. New Sub
Say Heah Brian, I just got a Bianchi Hollow Handle Survival Knife, It's a Solingen, German handmade and it's a beauty, I thought I would share that with you. The blade is of German 440c.
Another great review. Completely agree on the sheaths they're pretty good but could use work on the plastic inserts. Its the same on the schf9 doesn't quite fit the blade the way I like.
Thanks Michael. It's hard to complain too much about the sheath because it is decent, especially considering the price of the knife. But it probably wouldn't add to the cost to adjust the placement of the retention strap and maybe tweak the plastic insert a little. Having said that, I work in a production environment and sometimes things that sound simple wind up being pretty hard to implement. I have to say, Schrade has been very responsive to feedback from reviews so it's possible they may take a look at these minor issues. Either way, I REALLY like this family of knives. - Bryan
There knives are great just little minor things with the sheaths I'd like to see done. You're right little things that should be easy can be more of hassle than to just leave it. Either way they're making awesome knives for the price. So I can't complain.
I got my first knife was rambo knife was 440 c steel stone wash 51/2 Clip point saw back inch blade green handle made of kayton with razed Emergency aircraft signals on the Pamle came with Nylon sheath with awet stone And a fishing kit / fire kit witch I have today best knife I had short off the okc 499 Served well and boy scouts pack both 80s to 2006 miss those knifes Tryed a lot knifes none mach those going pick up a Ka-Bar warthog trying that one hope it can do it
the screw in the lanyard hole is to hold the metal bar in place so you can put more torque against anything you are working with with your bit set I took the bit set out of my schf2 handle and put some survival gear in the handle and put the bit set in the pouch along with a ferro rod and a mini multi-tool also on the side of the pouch once you get the straps on the back nice and tight you can slip a piece of gear between the sheath and the pouch as long as it has a clip or lanyard this is a real good series of knives and I like them a lot can ya tell?? LOL
Yeah, so far I am liking this one a lot too. I ditched the tool kit altogether but I might reconsider keeping it to include "urban survival" capabilities. - Bryan
if you are carrying this blade as a backup like a lot of people seem to be then keep the tool kit and customize the bit set for your other gear that way if you need to take something apart you'll have the tools you need most people carry a multi tool and between it and this knife you can take just about anything apart you can get socket adapters that fit the handle even sockets in some of the more common sizes that fit it and this is just off the top of my head if you have an urban survival kit defiantly put this knife and tool kit in it even drill bits that will fit the handle ok wow now I need to get the schf1 to add to my collection I have the schf2 and schf1sm and talked myself into another one LOL!!!!!!!!
For what it is, yes. If you want a knife with a hollow handle to store minimal survival gear, it's still the best one I have found. BUT, it is discontinued.
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Awesome! I just picked one up on eBay and paid 120 bucks. I know back when they were available they went for like 75 bucks . This one I got is Brand new unused inbox. Hopefully it’s at least worth that. It seem like the best hollow handle knife for the money. I know you can get Lyle knives or Chris Reeve version but those are in the thousands I guess 120 isn’t too bad. I just hope I didn’t overpay for it. I let the bidding excitement get to me lol. From most people review online and on TH-cam, they’re pretty positive.
Fire kit would be the best way to go. Remember to go fishing, you need a lake, pond, river or stream. I have never chopped a limb with a knife. I carry the Stanley folding pocket saw. Much easier to use.
Apparently these knives have a handle cap made of aluminium. If so it eliminates them from serious use in the filed. I do live in Africa and run a safari company. It is frequently necessary to use a hammer when setting up a camp for crashing hard soil and small stones and for driving tent pins down into the ground. Sometimes, quite often actually it is also necessary to hammer some car parts and other stuff. I thought o buy several of these knives for my crew but if the cap is made from aluminium in all of them then I am afraid it is yet another - although largely improved) but still - A TOY only. In any case if you do know when to get these knives with original but 1070 steel handle caps (apparently some of these knives had or still have such caps) - please do let e know.
@@SurvivalOnPurpose No I have not because I have just found this knife couple of weeks ago when looking for new knives for my entire safari crew. Aluminium cap may indeed hold well during a video testing but will it hold a year+ on African dessert, bush and savannah ... This is the problem. Knife itself (the idea and the item itself except the cap) seems to be good for someone who runs days across Africa and camps nights under the sky. The handle is great even for keeping antibiotics, anti-malaria tablets and water purification tablets if not the survival kit (We dont need that so much out there anyway but we do need to have some basic first aid stuff always close by). In any case this seemed to be a very good solution to me but with that aluminium cap I am afraid I would need to machine new caps in a year or so -knowing my crew they would use this knife for everything including hammering jeep's bolts and nuts. Can you (or Schrade) guarantee that this cap will stand-up to a very heavy use in Africa? Oh, I wish I had one for testing without having to buy it.
I have my own theory on why Schrade included the tools rather than a simple "survival kit" as other companies call them. The addition of a bandage, fish hooks, 5 matches, a few feet of fishing line (monofilament), safety pins and so on costs only pennies and is downright cheap. It's like wrapping paracord around the handle of an inexpensive blade and raising the price. This is something I have read, but it's common sense. The "kit" is usually low quality. So the tool and bits are of greater value for the buyer and it's certainly different. We have come to expect innovation, choice and value from Schrade. The reason or my theory for including tools is that this would be useful to a technician who needs to fix or assemble electronic equipment and it would appeal to radio operators or possibly pilots or those who gravitate towards "high tech" and extremely sturdy gear. Great video of this product.
I have this knife and three of Chris Reeves hollow handle knives ... Theyer very good knives .. If I had one knife with that sized blade it would be one of these knives .. Yup , there are lighter knives but I like a hollow handle to put stuff into and the handle gives good purchase .. It really isn't that heavy a knife ... To each his own ... A small machete would probably be a better survival knife .. A Becker maybe ... But then your getting into a heavy knife again .. Not really sure what your looking for ...
Mel Fiscus So how do you think the Schrade compares with the Chris Reeves, both in construction and value. I have heard the Chris Reeves are very desirable now (translated: expensive).
The reason the sheath doesn't fit very well is because it wasn't designed for that knife. I have a SCHF9 and it has the identical sheath and it fits great. The front of the handle on the SCHF9 is angled just like the sheath and the way the quillion is located makes it so the strap keep the knife from rising up in the sheath. Here is a link to the SCHF9 in the same sheath. bit.ly/2tZCUTj
Nathan Crump Well...it's true that most official Boy Scout Camps say no fixed blades, but I don't think that is BSA policy. I have been a Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster and I am pretty sure the "no fixed blade" rules are made at the Camp and Troop level. Personally, I think it is fine for a Scout to have a fixed blade once he has earned his Totin' Chip and demonstrated enough maturity to safely handle a fixed blade.
You guys do know a metal handle will stick to your hands in freezing weather... Now if only that handle had a rubber coating or such so that kind of thing would not happen. I like the concept.. but it needs a far better sheath (among other things.)
Sorry, but for 2 and a half years I had my Gerber Mark II in Vietnam and would give anything to have it back. For just a brief moment I thought this knife might be a reincarnation but it's far too much like a crowbar to be anything like my Gerber. Hats off to anyone who can handle this as a daily carry. Right now my Kephart is filling in against the Second Coming of my Mark II. Just Sayin.....
I do see people try to give a good knife review and defend a knife that they never used looks can be deceiving it mite look nice but be junk use the damn thing before you give it a good review by the way this Gerber looks like a good one
sweet knife bud, I am not to sure about the bits, but like you showed you can take them out. have a great get away with your wife. take care my friend. next time you test a knife I would like to see a target on the tree. I thank after all the knife and axe throwing your getting pretty darn good at it.
I suspect that the sheath that comes with this knife was designed for a different knife, and they have used it for this one. I have had so many knives that have had sheaths with some kind of design flaw, now as soon as I see something like what you have just revealed, I will not buy one.
Survival On Purpose Ha-Ha, not pretty pricey, they are exceptionally pricey. Several of those out of production Chris Reeve hollow handled knives have climbed to prices that are ridiculous apparently due to an almost cult following. I saw one for sale recently for $1,800. I am tempted to sell mine which is not really one of the more sort after models as I could more than double what I paid for it. While not in the same class as a Chris Reeve the knife you reviewed would probably serve a normal user just fine. I just can’t past the serrations. I agree with you that on a “survival” knife they had versatility (and my Project 1 had the serrations), but they are just not for me.
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Yeah, the $300+ CR hollow handle knives are out of production now and are now VERY expensive collectors item. There is a fat chance "probability" of buying one ($$$$) on shopping sites or estate sales like winning the lottery jackpot. I've read that owners don't even use the knives anymore and keep them in safes while listed on their home owners insurance items. If you find one, do (almost) whatever it takes to get it. Just like the knife, the investment is solid 👌.
Chris Reeve sold the design years ago. I assume to Schrade (Taylor Brands) because this knife almost exactly like the Chris Reeve Project. Haven't been able to confirm that though. Last year, 2018, tailor brands was acquired by BTI tools. They're going to continue to make the SCHF1 & 2 but discontinued the two smaller 5" versions.
A few things I'd like to say about this knife that I really like. 1) All One piece of steel, so full tang from hell. 2) Made of a good carbon steel. 3) Hand Guard ( If you have to fight or stab with it ) 7 inch blade which is a good length for combat, but still falls into the 5-7 inch rule many people put on a bush knife, being as anything smaller or to large becomes hard to utilize. 4) Can strike that fire steel. 5) Has a compartment to store more gear without weakening the knife in anyway.6) Great spear point for penetration if you had to stab ( Most knife fights are a fury of stabing motions so a good tip that can pierce well is very important.) A few things I'd like to touch on. Many people think that by going out and buying a knife like a Becker BK-2 that they have a survival knife in their hands. Noted that the Becker BK2 is a great woodsmen/camp knife, I find it falls short for a survival knife because of its short length, slippery handle and no guard to protect the hand, and the blade is constructed with wood processing in mind with that big fat tip for example. Now would I take a becker out into the woods? Hell yes, its a great woods knife, but a "Survival" knife needs to be a jack of all trades, and pretty effective in those departments. Survival is more then living off the land, it can mean anything from fighting off a wild animal, another person,cutting a seat belt, chopping wood to keep warm ect, my point is it needs to be able to do alot of things and do them well. I think if someone is looking for a blade that can handle many diffrent situations, they should give this a serious look. I apologise that this was so long winded,but I really wanted to elaborate on these points. Thanks for doing this review Bryan. - Stay frosty, stay safe folks.
Survival Solutions Good points. Thanks.
Been carrying a Ka-Bar almost daliy for 53 years. It has done everything I needed it to do. 20 years in Combat Arms 19D Scout. Good work Brian.
When I was a kid the knife I wanted the most was a Kabar "combat" knife. The ones with the stacked leather handle. I still think they are cool.
You are doing a great job, keep going! Thank you
Kabar hunting knifes are quality knives too I see why the military adopted the name I have a kabar boyscout knife and the only hollow handled survival kabar I've ever seen
It stands for knife attachment Browning automatic rifle
The Schrade SCHF1 is a replica of a series of similarly design by Chris Reeve. I believe that Randall did produced the first practical sealed hollow handle knife. The year was 1967 and I just got my notice to report for industion. Thinking that I would no doubt end up in Vietnam, I went shopping for a combat knife (nothing survival in my quest). Abercrombie & Fitch, the old purveyor to requisite for gentleman sportsmen, had two, exactly two, Randall knives: an Arkansas Toothpick and the hollow handle Attack Survival. It wasn't until the early 80's that Chris Reeve came out with the Mark IV, replicate here by Schrade. By the time of Mark IV's introduction, I was out of the army and out of Vietnam. Yet the concept of a hollow handle knife, instilled by Abercrombie & Fitch and Randall more than a decade ago at that time, stayed ingrained in my mind. But the Reeve was too costly even at a civilian's income. The Reeve, with its one-piece construction and sleeker contour, remained a hankering. So when Schrade took pity on me and offered the SCHF1 and F2, I bought one of each. I was finally able to scratch that 20-year itch. Thank you Schrade for the F1 and all the other F's .
Yeah, the Chris Reeve hollow handle was $300+ a pop, but now they're not in production anymore and have become a very valuable collectors item. Good luck trying to get one as the owners are hard pressed to separate themselves from this beloved knife but not impossible ($$$$).
This is the most confidence I've seen you exude in any given video. In of itself, that is what drives viewers into a buyer's stance, and allows your sponsors/ vendors to move more product. 'Love your homemade musical score lead, which gives a melancholy, leaves falling, "let's get outside", fall touch to the channel. Your skunk also adds a nice touch of humor. Please give more of your own philosophy, scouting experience, etc. that will translate into inspiring other adults to share, and help educate younger generations, and take electronic devices out of their hands for some personal "relief!" 'Good job!
Actually, I’m really not trying to “drive viewers into a buyer’s stance”. I started doing reviews because I could never find any that showed me what I wanted to see when making a buying decision. I hope mine are helpful. And it is more fun when I am excited about a product, like this one.
un des meilleurs couteaux de survie solide qui peut devenir poignard ,lance de combat et j en passe,, en plus il est magnifique ,anti reflets,simple et certainement efficace au regard des test yt merci pour cette video
Good review! Those are a great deal for a good knife. I always am drawn to hollow handle knives. I think it's from my childhood Rambo fascination. Lol. Thanks Bryan
Thanks Jack.Yeah, I think we all have a little Rambo in us even if only in our minds.
haha. thats right
I've got the Schrade schf 37 and I love it! Mine came with a sharpener and pharro rod and was less than $70!
Hey Brian, love the way the intros show flying knives.
Glad you like it
Good review. I have a SCHF2, and Schrade corrected the sheath strap retention issue with a snap located closer to the guard. I used a heat gun to soften the plastic liner and pinched it down so the blade is held firmly which is easy to do, and makes the knife nicer to carry. The small outside sheath is not detachable on mine, but it fits multi tools just fine, and leaves plenty of room for more usable stuff in the handle.
I do also happen to own an early Chris Reeve Mark IV which is the same size with a D-2 tool saw-back steel blade, purchased long ago before they became so expensive. For the money the Schrade is totally awesome, and the nylon sheath is really more useful, but I have to say the CR D-2 blade has far better edge retention.
Great vid Brian! Love your chopping cadence, 1,2,3 cha cha cha LOL! Keep up the good work.
Thanks James
😆 That was a good one.
Just ordered this knife after watching this review, I've carried a kabar and an Ontario bayonet my whole adult life. When I was a kid I carried a cheap RAMBO knock off with big compass. 😁There's just Something about a hollow handle knife. Especially one of quality!
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Wow, this is a mamaluka of a knife! Big, sharp, beautifully designed, perfect fit and finish, and milled out of a single block of 1070 high carbon steel so it is indestructible, I mean bombproof. This is a reproduction of the old Chris Reeve knife called Project 1, and to my eye every bit as beautifully built and finished. The only thing missing is the snooty attitude and about $325 on the price tag. This knife will last more than one lifetime. The only thing you need to do is take that bit set out of the handle (what's up with that?) and put in some paracord, matches, or whatever, oil it regularly, and you got yourself a survival knife forever. I put an oiled piece of cloth in the handle (using T-9 oil) so I have it handy anytime I use the knife. That 1070 is springy and tough, but it can rust. It sharpens to a shaving edge. Great knife I will always own.
+thebudkellyfiles I like it too.
I really enjoy your reviews especially the knife reviews. Just ordered one of the knives you reviewed and cant wait to get out there and do " knife stuff" I don't have a world wide head quarters or balance and rotation testing device but plan on setting up testing to try it out. Love the channel and your videos. Keep up the great work. For regular folks like me.
Brilliant knife! The handle holds all my fire starting kit.
Freakin' great knife... indestructible, razor sharp, great steel, perfect fit and finish, my favorite knife. Love it's little brother too, the same but an inch or so shorter. Both amazing bargains and keepers.
They are rock solid
1070 is a very underrated steel and with a good HT, tough as chit. Better than a lot of modern wonder steels people pay big $ for.
Hey Brian
Thanks for posting this video. I Bought this knife a couple of days ago Because of this review. I can’t wait to take it out and test it in the bush. I was wondering if you were able to do a review on the Buck Selkirk if you have time. Keep up the videos.
We’ll see
I am not a person who like the serated blades, but that one is looking nice for those who like one like that. The sheath is nice and does protect the knife real good. That seem to be a nice knife and it would be great knife to have in the woods and performs well.
I like it
Looks good and is definitely affordable. Been collecting knives for about 35 years now and managed to purchase 3 of his hollow handle knives. Was disappointed when the announcement was made that Chris was stopping their production of these knives. A little concerned that Schrade is making a lot of copies of high quality knives. I have yet to purchase one and evaluate it. Just my humble opinion and I am still learning.
+Mark Tsunokai I have nothing but good to say about this knife. The thing about Schrade is they make a very good quality knife at a very affordable price that most people can afford. Chris Reeves obviously makes a very high quality knife but the vast majority of average knife users are not going to pay the price for one of his knives. My point is that I don't think Schrade is taking any customers away from him. And I wouldn't call this one a copy, just a very similar design.
With the small hole the fits the tools, I shaped a fire rod to fit it and so now I have a fire rod instead of the little tools! Just thought I'd say that if anyone was wondering what else they could use that hole for if you don't want the tools
Nice idea. Thanks. - Bryan
I've been working in landscaping for several years and always carry a knife with a partial serrated edge. By putting some pressure on a limb, I can saw a 1 inch limb off a tree. That's come in handy many a times.
Cool
great video! I personally don't like serated blades, myself, but, some of my friends do. ironically, i'm super good at sharpening serated blades and i'm awful with normal ones. more room to learn haha. as always, great vid, I appreciate what you're doing. you're teaching me! have a great trip, I wish you all the best!
Thanks Joe. Heading out now. By the way, they have a non-serrated version too, in either spear point or drop point. It's a little smaller but the same construction. SCHF1SM or SCHF2SM. They are both in my Amazon store under the knives section. Have a great weekend! - Bryan
I made a leather sheath for mine. Best knife ever owned
Excellent review on this Knife.
Thanks. I appreciate it.
That is just such a good looking knife-it's almost a dagger. I've been eyeballing this a while, not sure why I never looked up a review. They did so much machining on that knife to make it that it's no wonder it costs so much. Like you said, though, the screwdriver set is kinda superfluous. Most multitools, even the cheap ones, have a full bit set with them these days.
Still one of my favorite Schrades
I love your videos. This review was fantastic. Very straight forward and to the point. I personally have a few Schrade knives. I know they're budget but they are great value for money.
At the end of the day certain steels are certain steels. Why pay for something just because of the name. Keep up the great videos.
My chopper is a Condor K-tact kukri and something else for other purposes.
Thanks
That's the best design there is.
I wouldn't change nothing.
Hi Bryan, great review as usual, always loved the concept of the rambo knife but never saw a durable one, this design seems to be the best since it is a single piece of metal.
It is solid
Great video. Would like to see trying to make feather sticks with the serrated part of the edge. Will a mini BIC lighter fit inside the handle?
That is a nice knife. Good video Brian!
It sure is Stanley. Thanks. _ Bryan
That's one cool blade. I like everything about it. It would be a great shtf tool for sure. Damn now I'm going to have to buy one if I can find one. ☺👍
Amazon: amzn.to/2WVTNIC
Well I don't know... There's always that one from Harbor Freight. ;)
Hi Brian! Nice video, interesting knife. A common complaint with the generic nylon sheaths many knives come with is the retention system. I've been running the accessory pouch flaps through the lanyards ( or the lanyards through the flaps, whatever - same thing), then closing the retentention straps over the lanyard against the handle and everything stays nice and tight. I've mentioned this on posts on other channels but it doesn't't seem to get any traction. Try it and see for yourself. Anyway, keep 'em coming!
Bob Buchholz Cool idea Bob.
Thank you for this review and the companion piece too 1
+DreadnoughtAdventure Thanks
Good review. Wicked knife for sure.
Thanks Curtis.
Great stuff thanks for sharing.
Thanks Wingman.
great review man, you covered every aspect of this fine knife. Very entertaining and through review. I really like that water proof seal on the handle and that you can put whatever you want in the handle maybe even taking the bit set out if you wanted.
Thanks. Yeah, I really like this one too. Could you tell?
I dig it Bryan!
Another great video
Thanks!
Brian, I love watching your videos. I have the SCHF1 new in the box. Do you know what price I should put on it, to sell. Thank you, Larry
Watched your review on the Schrade SCHFS2M also. The non serrated 5.5 blade version. I would keep a few drivers matching the screws on my folding knives.inside. Some of which would also be taken packing. Now I am wondering if the storage cavity inside the handle would work using it to hold a friction fire starter stick??? Seems it just might and if so making it more useful as a survival knife. If you still have one maybe you can give it a try. Wish I had one to try.
It will if you remove the tool set
I think this could make a good construction/work knife, Im going to find out. Great review Ive watched a few videos on this knife this is the best. New Sub
+Blake the Fenian McBastard It is tough for sure.
Say Heah Brian, I just got a Bianchi Hollow Handle Survival Knife, It's a Solingen, German handmade and it's a beauty, I thought I would share that with you. The blade is of German 440c.
Very cool
Can anybody tell me what the metal rod is for in the bit set? I thought it was some kind of an extension but that's not the case
maybe a punch?
@@SurvivalOnPurpose actually I figured it out the rod can be inserted in the lanyard hole in order to provide a t-grip for the driver bit set
I own this one, and I've used a table vice, pliers, ropes, and ANYTHING ELSE I can think of, and can't get the bit holder out of the cap!
Jordan Cole Coats You must not beholding your mouth right Jordan ;-) Bring it to church Wednesday and we'll get it out.
Nice video but I have one question.............does the knife have a hollow handle?
Hmmmm
No, why do you ask?
I LOVE that knife except for the serrated portion.
I would put a fire steel, mini fishing and sewing kits, and odds and ends.
They have 2 smaller versions with no serrations. I will be posting a review of the SCHF2SM Clip point design soon. Thanks. - Bryan
I suppose i you plan on working on your car with your survival knife that makes sense. i'd prefer a compass, matches fishing string and a hook.
Another great review. Completely agree on the sheaths they're pretty good but could use work on the plastic inserts. Its the same on the schf9 doesn't quite fit the blade the way I like.
Thanks Michael. It's hard to complain too much about the sheath because it is decent, especially considering the price of the knife. But it probably wouldn't add to the cost to adjust the placement of the retention strap and maybe tweak the plastic insert a little. Having said that, I work in a production environment and sometimes things that sound simple wind up being pretty hard to implement. I have to say, Schrade has been very responsive to feedback from reviews so it's possible they may take a look at these minor issues. Either way, I REALLY like this family of knives. - Bryan
There knives are great just little minor things with the sheaths I'd like to see done. You're right little things that should be easy can be more of hassle than to just leave it. Either way they're making awesome knives for the price. So I can't complain.
NICE KNIFE!
where else can you find a seal pup cause you said in one of your videos that you can find them at walmart and I cant find them any where
1SHOT Gaming amazon.com, bladehq.com and so on
does it come in a fine edge? not big on serrated.
+preppedinkansas the smaller version does
does the handle twist under hard work since its round? feels likea knife that needs long term use to really get to know it
Not at all. It is surprisingly solid feeling in the hand.
I got my first knife was rambo knife was 440 c steel stone wash 51/2
Clip point saw back inch blade green handle made of kayton with razed
Emergency aircraft signals on the
Pamle came with
Nylon sheath with awet stone
And a fishing kit / fire kit witch I have today best knife I had short off the okc 499
Served well and boy scouts pack both 80s to 2006 miss those knifes
Tryed a lot knifes none mach those going pick up a
Ka-Bar warthog trying that one hope it can do it
the screw in the lanyard hole is to hold the metal bar in place so you can put more torque against anything you are working with with your bit set I took the bit set out of my schf2 handle and put some survival gear in the handle and put the bit set in the pouch along with a ferro rod and a mini multi-tool also on the side of the pouch once you get the straps on the back nice and tight you can slip a piece of gear between the sheath and the pouch as long as it has a clip or lanyard this is a real good series of knives and I like them a lot can ya tell?? LOL
Yeah, so far I am liking this one a lot too. I ditched the tool kit altogether but I might reconsider keeping it to include "urban survival" capabilities. - Bryan
if you are carrying this blade as a backup like a lot of people seem to be then keep the tool kit and customize the bit set for your other gear that way if you need to take something apart you'll have the tools you need most people carry a multi tool and between it and this knife you can take just about anything apart you can get socket adapters that fit the handle even sockets in some of the more common sizes that fit it and this is just off the top of my head if you have an urban survival kit defiantly put this knife and tool kit in it even drill bits that will fit the handle ok wow now I need to get the schf1 to add to my collection I have the schf2 and schf1sm and talked myself into another one LOL!!!!!!!!
Sad thing about that knife. They discontinued it. I can't find it anywhere
Yep, that is a bummer. I saw one on eBay recently for little over 100 bucks.
Would you recommend this knife still?
For what it is, yes. If you want a knife with a hollow handle to store minimal survival gear, it's still the best one I have found. BUT, it is discontinued.
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Awesome! I just picked one up on eBay and paid 120 bucks. I know back when they were available they went for like 75 bucks . This one I got is Brand new unused inbox. Hopefully it’s at least worth that. It seem like the best hollow handle knife for the money. I know you can get Lyle knives or Chris Reeve version but those are in the thousands I guess 120 isn’t too bad. I just hope I didn’t overpay for it. I let the bidding excitement get to me lol. From most people review online and on TH-cam, they’re pretty positive.
Fire kit would be the best way to go. Remember to go fishing, you need a lake, pond, river or stream. I have never chopped a limb with a knife. I carry the Stanley folding pocket saw. Much easier to use.
Fire is important
I tried to pick one of these knives up and they are no longer in stock and they said they don't know when they will be back if at all.
Not sure where you went. They are all over the internet. Amazon says they will be in stock Nov 12 amzn.to/2r5hySt
Should have put a Defoe rod at the bit set pole al the hits sitbon
You can put meds in the handle as well!
yep
Where can I get the spearhead survival knife!! I want one!!
I want the Schrade spearhead
Not sure where you live but Amazon US has them under $40
Charleston, at 72933
Great knife
I agree
The big set would be great for firearms up keep. It looks like it would be a good hog hunting knife. The blade might be a bit short but would work.
Apparently these knives have a handle cap made of aluminium. If so it eliminates them from serious use in the filed. I do live in Africa and run a safari company. It is frequently necessary to use a hammer when setting up a camp for crashing hard soil and small stones and for driving tent pins down into the ground. Sometimes, quite often actually it is also necessary to hammer some car parts and other stuff. I thought o buy several of these knives for my crew but if the cap is made from aluminium in all of them then I am afraid it is yet another - although largely improved) but still - A TOY only.
In any case if you do know when to get these knives with original but 1070 steel handle caps (apparently some of these knives had or still have such caps) - please do let e know.
Have you tried one to see if it is a problem? The cap is pretty solid to me
@@SurvivalOnPurpose No I have not because I have just found this knife couple of weeks ago when looking for new knives for my entire safari crew. Aluminium cap may indeed hold well during a video testing but will it hold a year+ on African dessert, bush and savannah ... This is the problem. Knife itself (the idea and the item itself except the cap) seems to be good for someone who runs days across Africa and camps nights under the sky. The handle is great even for keeping antibiotics, anti-malaria tablets and water purification tablets if not the survival kit (We dont need that so much out there anyway but we do need to have some basic first aid stuff always close by). In any case this seemed to be a very good solution to me but with that aluminium cap I am afraid I would need to machine new caps in a year or so -knowing my crew they would use this knife for everything including hammering jeep's bolts and nuts. Can you (or Schrade) guarantee that this cap will stand-up to a very heavy use in Africa? Oh, I wish I had one for testing without having to buy it.
@@blazinghart8150 It's 50 bucks dude. Just get one.
WTF ??! Hammering nuts and bolts with a knife ??
Nice review. It is not a full tang....... I is all tang..... Lol. Nailed it
;-)
The only REAL question is, how much stuff can yoopersurvival fit in that hollow handle? It looks WAY bigger than an altoids tin.
LOL I agree Jake. I bet he can get stuff in there you wouldn't believe.
You might say your enemy's are screwed! :)
+Mason Thornburgh hmmmmm
+Survival On Purpose Great review, liked, and subscribed.
that plug would fit a smaller ferro rod :D
Maybe so
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Bryan, I was thinking the same thing when I saw you using your punkwood sparker. I believe that it would be feasible.
can you baton on it?
Of course you can.
didnt you watch the video? he did a baton demo .
I have my own theory on why Schrade included the tools rather than a simple "survival kit" as other companies call them. The addition of a bandage, fish hooks, 5 matches, a few feet of fishing line (monofilament), safety pins and so on costs only pennies and is downright cheap. It's like wrapping paracord around the handle of an inexpensive blade and raising the price. This is something I have read, but it's common sense. The "kit" is usually low quality.
So the tool and bits are of greater value for the buyer and it's certainly different. We have come to expect innovation, choice and value from Schrade.
The reason or my theory for including tools is that this would be useful to a technician who needs to fix or assemble electronic equipment and it would appeal to radio operators or possibly pilots or those who gravitate towards "high tech" and extremely sturdy gear.
Great video of this product.
Good theory
Basically a full tang hollow handled knife.
Yep
Ahhhh the tools are for removing the lanyard genius!
;-)
😆 Yeah BUT I didn't see a toothpick or a dang bottle opener. Everyone knows that they're vital for survival. 🤣 Thank goodness.
Why do you chop on a log that moves so much?
Just keeping it real
This or the KA-BAR 1212?
+vgman94 I have no experience with the 1212
I wish they still offered this knife 😕
I have this knife and three of Chris Reeves hollow handle knives ... Theyer very good knives .. If I had one knife with that sized blade it would be one of these knives .. Yup , there are lighter knives but I like a hollow handle to put stuff into and the handle gives good purchase .. It really isn't that heavy a knife ... To each his own ... A small machete would probably be a better survival knife .. A Becker maybe ... But then your getting into a heavy knife again .. Not really sure what your looking for ...
Mel Fiscus So how do you think the Schrade compares with the Chris Reeves, both in construction and value. I have heard the Chris Reeves are very desirable now (translated: expensive).
The reason the sheath doesn't fit very well is because it wasn't designed for that knife. I have a SCHF9 and it has the identical sheath and it fits great. The front of the handle on the SCHF9 is angled just like the sheath and the way the quillion is located makes it so the strap keep the knife from rising up in the sheath. Here is a link to the SCHF9 in the same sheath. bit.ly/2tZCUTj
And the sheathe I got stock is totally different.
They now have a version of this knife without serrations.
I could be wrong but I think the plain edge version is the "SM" model and is a little smaller.
Most likely right but that length amounts to losing the serrations which is fine with me.
I was at the boy scout camp otari
in virgina
scouts cant use fixed blades :(
Nathan Crump
Well...it's true that most official Boy Scout Camps say no fixed blades, but I don't think that is BSA policy. I have been a Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster and I am pretty sure the "no fixed blade" rules are made at the Camp and Troop level. Personally, I think it is fine for a Scout to have a fixed blade once he has earned his Totin' Chip and demonstrated enough maturity to safely handle a fixed blade.
you should test it for a spear uses fish small animals
Just make a kydex sheath for the knife
You guys do know a metal handle will stick to your hands in freezing weather... Now if only that handle had a rubber coating or such so that kind of thing would not happen. I like the concept.. but it needs a far better sheath (among other things.)
ok looks good could use a washer on the handle lol
ken cal Thanks for watching Ken!
Sharpen the other side of the blade for carving. Then you have the best of both worlds.
I own that, it’s very heavy.
But strong
Survival On Purpose very true.
Sorry, but for 2 and a half years I had my Gerber Mark II in Vietnam and would give anything to have it back. For just a brief moment I thought this knife might be a reincarnation but it's far too much like a crowbar to be anything like my Gerber. Hats off to anyone who can handle this as a daily carry. Right now my Kephart is filling in against the Second Coming of my Mark II. Just Sayin.....
Have you ever seen any thing strange out in the woods a real deal monster story .
No
You can loose that sheath while battling a bear. . . . .on the side of a cliff. . . . . Overhanging several mountains
I do see people try to give a good knife review and defend a knife that they never used looks can be deceiving it mite look nice but be junk use the damn thing before you give it a good review by the way this Gerber looks like a good one
sweet knife bud, I am not to sure about the bits, but like you showed you can take them out. have a great get away with your wife. take care my friend. next time you test a knife I would like to see a target on the tree. I thank after all the knife and axe throwing your getting pretty darn good at it.
Now Jim, you know I would never recommend throwing a bladed tool ;-)
I suspect that the sheath that comes with this knife was designed for a different knife, and they have used it for this one. I have had so many knives that have had sheaths with some kind of design flaw, now as soon as I see something like what you have just revealed, I will not buy one.
I don’t think you have to worry because I think this model has been discontinued. But the sheath has held up fine on mine.
These knives are made in two County's. China and Taiwan... Which is hard to believe they can be that good.
Mine is rock solid
Same sheath as the smith and Wesson homeland security knife
They are made in the same factory by the same company
Plastic is there so that knife doesnt go through it and damage it.
A poor man’s version of the Chris Reeve Project 1 knife. The CRK original uses A2 steel and is no longer produced.
And pretty pricey if you can find one for sale
Survival On Purpose Ha-Ha, not pretty pricey, they are exceptionally pricey. Several of those out of production Chris Reeve hollow handled knives have climbed to prices that are ridiculous apparently due to an almost cult following. I saw one for sale recently for $1,800. I am tempted to sell mine which is not really one of the more sort after models as I could more than double what I paid for it.
While not in the same class as a Chris Reeve the knife you reviewed would probably serve a normal user just fine. I just can’t past the serrations. I agree with you that on a “survival” knife they had versatility (and my Project 1 had the serrations), but they are just not for me.
I bet you that thing is miserable to hold onto in the winter time.
reeves makes one like this but he charges 10x as much !
I don't think he makes them any more. And if you can find one for just `10X as much you better buy it.
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Yeah, the $300+ CR hollow handle knives are out of production now and are now VERY expensive collectors item. There is a fat chance "probability" of buying one ($$$$) on shopping sites or estate sales like winning the lottery jackpot. I've read that owners don't even use the knives anymore and keep them in safes while listed on their home owners insurance items. If you find one, do (almost) whatever it takes to get it. Just like the knife, the investment is solid 👌.
So Schrade copied Chris Reeves knives huh?
Chris Reeve sold the design years ago. I assume to Schrade (Taylor Brands) because this knife almost exactly like the Chris Reeve Project. Haven't been able to confirm that though. Last year, 2018, tailor brands was acquired by BTI tools. They're going to continue to make the SCHF1 & 2 but discontinued the two smaller 5" versions.
@Christopher Kavanaugh who's chicoms?