Hey Kevin, EXCELLENT REVIEW! The LionSteel T6 will be my next purchase in a couple weeks when I get paid. I'm going to go for the OD green Micarta with the black PVD coated blade. I've really been into LionSteel lately! Such nice materials, designs, sheaths, build quality, and surprisingly great VALUE overall for the money (considering what you get). You had a nice combo of 'in-the-studio' review and practical use demo. Nice technique with using the wedge - work smarter-not harder! Thanks Bro!
I'm really on the fence because the t5 seems to really be the perfect size- lending itself to smaller tasks a little better than the t6 might? I like kydex sheaths, but I am also fine with the nice leather of the t5. Looking for an esee 5 replacement in terms of durability and role. I was completely sold on the t5 while it was sold out, and until the t6 came out!
@@joshuareed3999 t6 is ezpensive you can have many other knives. Check out bark river it is way better when you wamt it to fit in hand and sheath is great. I have t6 and can say it is very big, unless you have big hands, the handle will be litlle to big. But overall it reminds me trc apocalypse which is best of the best big camp knife(look at the tip, it is thick and very nice finished) And trc is stainless way more than k490 in t6
Jim Lahey thank you for the reply my friend. I gave my esee 5 to my nephew as a gift and want something in that realm to use as a "survival" style/camping knife. I have seen the Bark River and have also considered Bradford knives as well. I do use it to process kindling, and do some limited chopping tasks as well. The esee 5 was thick and heavy, but size wise it was good. I may try the cheaper T5 ad it was one the was appealing to me ad well, and see if I still need or want anything else. The T6 does look like a tank! Thank you again.
I wonder how k490 stacks up against the 3V version? On paper, K490 is supposed to considerably more toughness and similar wear resistance to M4. That would make it sound like a superior steel to 3V?
Compare price. T6 is from the knife making region of Italy. It's using powder metallurgy. It has different edge geometry. Most men wouldn't tell a difference except edge holding. It's a tough knife for beating on, same as other brands offerings. It all depends on your priorities and sensibilities
This is a lot more comfortable than the Pillar and doesn't have the finger groove in the handle that can become very uncomfortable under heavy use. The newer version of the T6 comes in CPM 3V so it's very tough steel. Compared to the Esse 6 the T6 is a lot beefier. The Esse 6 is a nice budget option in basic 1095 steel, it's about $100 cheaper (Esse also got a great warranty). It's hard to compare the 2 really and depends on what you want out of the knife. If you want a more premium overbuilt tank of a knife in 3V go for the T6. If you want something cheaper in basic steel that also comes with a great warranty, the Esse 6 is a great beater knife.
My FAVORITE, better than a TRC Apocalypse in my opinion! The TRC has such a small handle and scales, a woman can hold one! This is the best all around knife made! i have 2 of them!
that nasty piece you batoned is the main reason why i always carry 2 blades with me 😅 nothing is more frustating then getting your knife stuck and no other option to get it out. Especialy true if the knife costs 300+$
Actualy nice Video but your Demonstration are not quite up to, What the knive is capable of. Try some Real wood that does not break up half way and use a Real baton log.
Hey Kevin, EXCELLENT REVIEW! The LionSteel T6 will be my next purchase in a couple weeks when I get paid. I'm going to go for the OD green Micarta with the black PVD coated blade. I've really been into LionSteel lately! Such nice materials, designs, sheaths, build quality, and surprisingly great VALUE overall for the money (considering what you get). You had a nice combo of 'in-the-studio' review and practical use demo. Nice technique with using the wedge - work smarter-not harder! Thanks Bro!
I have one of these. I'm quite happy with it. I was torn between the T5 and T6, but I figure when in doubt, choose the biggest one!😂😂😂
and better steel. I have it too, awesome sheath
I'm really on the fence because the t5 seems to really be the perfect size- lending itself to smaller tasks a little better than the t6 might? I like kydex sheaths, but I am also fine with the nice leather of the t5. Looking for an esee 5 replacement in terms of durability and role. I was completely sold on the t5 while it was sold out, and until the t6 came out!
@@joshuareed3999 t6 is ezpensive you can have many other knives. Check out bark river it is way better when you wamt it to fit in hand and sheath is great.
I have t6 and can say it is very big, unless you have big hands, the handle will be litlle to big.
But overall it reminds me trc apocalypse which is best of the best big camp knife(look at the tip, it is thick and very nice finished)
And trc is stainless way more than k490 in t6
Jim Lahey thank you for the reply my friend. I gave my esee 5 to my nephew as a gift and want something in that realm to use as a "survival" style/camping knife. I have seen the Bark River and have also considered Bradford knives as well. I do use it to process kindling, and do some limited chopping tasks as well. The esee 5 was thick and heavy, but size wise it was good. I may try the cheaper T5 ad it was one the was appealing to me ad well, and see if I still need or want anything else. The T6 does look like a tank! Thank you again.
@@joshuareed3999 check channel "cedrick and ada gear and outdoor"
Lot of nice knives there!
New production ones are made in 3V now! I got mine on sale too!!
I actually own that knife but in cpm 3v love the knfe but I still give the advantage of the t5. Thanks great vid
Waiting for a Lionsteel/ANV Collab... Spelter handle, T6 blade!
Love the style of that knife. It has a nice stout tip and spearpoint type oya blade. Thanks for the nice review and testing info. 🔪👍🗡️
I wonder how k490 stacks up against the 3V version? On paper, K490 is supposed to considerably more toughness and similar wear resistance to M4. That would make it sound like a superior steel to 3V?
Is the sheath reversible for left side carry?
Love the one piece handle, hate sharpening notches/ choils!!!! They sell though.
How would you compare this to something like the ESEE-6 or SOG Pillar, or some of the other outdoor and tactical big names?
Compare price. T6 is from the knife making region of Italy. It's using powder metallurgy. It has different edge geometry. Most men wouldn't tell a difference except edge holding. It's a tough knife for beating on, same as other brands offerings. It all depends on your priorities and sensibilities
This is a lot more comfortable than the Pillar and doesn't have the finger groove in the handle that can become very uncomfortable under heavy use. The newer version of the T6 comes in CPM 3V so it's very tough steel. Compared to the Esse 6 the T6 is a lot beefier. The Esse 6 is a nice budget option in basic 1095 steel, it's about $100 cheaper (Esse also got a great warranty). It's hard to compare the 2 really and depends on what you want out of the knife. If you want a more premium overbuilt tank of a knife in 3V go for the T6. If you want something cheaper in basic steel that also comes with a great warranty, the Esse 6 is a great beater knife.
My FAVORITE, better than a TRC Apocalypse in my opinion! The TRC has such a small handle and scales, a woman can hold one! This is the best all around knife made! i have 2 of them!
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Interested in how it compares to TRC Apocalypse, not certain it's effective to get it to make my own comparisons
Apocalypse is stainless i guess
@@dsadsa4985it is, it’s made from Elmax steel.
I own this knife too. It's a great knife. Greetings from Germany
Yay bush review . It seems like it's a good option.
should i get the satin or PVD coated one?
I really hate loosing my grip when it gets damp in the bush
It's actually a pretty good chopper.
Great informative video.
Anyone know the other knife in the vid?
that nasty piece you batoned is the main reason why i always carry 2 blades with me 😅 nothing is more frustating then getting your knife stuck and no other option to get it out. Especialy true if the knife costs 300+$
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this knife is great, i am surprised it is not so known
it is only 1cm shorter than lionsteel m7
...and that +1cm at T7 resides in the finger choil.
I just killed a deer with mine. Will recommend.
How did you get close enough to kill a deer 🦌 with it?
To me it doesn't look as good as the T5. Kind of a let down. The handle doesn't look good either.
I think it looks awesome all the way around. Blade, handle and overall.
I’m getting this one…
Actualy nice Video but your Demonstration are not quite up to, What the knive is capable of. Try some Real wood that does not break up half way and use a Real baton log.
A catastrophic review
Apt assessment...
...of the review😂