How This $300 knife FAILED... and then BLEW US AWAY!! | TOPS EL CHETE
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Tops seems to be pooping out amazing choppers. We were blown away by the Storm vector last time. Now it's time to see how the El Chete holds up. This knife is a giant slab of steel with a very sharp edge. Knowing the previous results from the El Chete we put it up against a strong opponent.. The Fallkniven Modern Bowie! Who will be victorious?
Find out in todays episode!
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Hey DBK. Can you please do a review of the TOOPS Silent Hero? I think it is one of, if not the best all-around knife that TOPS makes. I want one and I love it. The sheath is not very good, but I got an aftermarket one.
Do a test on the glock Fieldmesser and for a punishment food look into 100 year eggs, its a chinese black rotten egg essentially
GREAT VID BOYS ! MY FAVORITE SO FAR.
IF YOU 2 MADE A "BUDDY COP" MOVIE ...IT WOULD BE THE BEST
SORRY MIK,BUT..MAARTEN IS BUSHCRAFT BOY !
SEMPER FI
GUNNY
YOU HAVE NO TASTED #2 AND 3 WORST FOODS....NOW U NEED TO TRY #1
@@wild_goose_0285 I have a Tops Silent Hero. I wasnt thrilled with the Rocky Mtn Tread handles so I ordered their substitute smooth ones. Their even worse! To thin and narrow. So I put the RMT ones back on and wrapped them with Wilson grip tape. Then had a local Kydexer make a sheath to fit the wrapped handle. It is a great all round knife (camp bushcraft survival combat) :)
@@figtreeprophecy That's interesting. I personally have no problem with the Rocky Mountain tread handles. I did a little bit of sanding to smooth out some of the edges and they've been fine sense. I spent a fair bit of money on an aftermarket sheath by Yellowhawk custom Kydex. I seriously suggest looking him up.
4:25- “That’s bone juice, and it came on my face!” You seem very happy about that Maarten.
That's what she said
bone juice, not boner juice
...he's just curious!
Please do more TOPS knives. I really like the company so far, and I want to see someone beat the shit out of their gear. Real shame that you guys had problems with the chete at first but constructive criticism is required for improvement. I hope TOPS sees this vid
storm vector vs el mechete?? yes please
I've got the TOPS B.O.B., it's a great bushcraft knife. I love it.
joe x beats the shit out of their stuff
Lmao the sacrifices you guys make for the knife community is bar none the very best!
"Some people regard the durian as having a pleasantly sweet fragrance, whereas others find the aroma overpowering and unpleasant. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust, and has been described variously as rotten onions, turpentine, and raw sewage. The persistence of its odour, which may linger for several days, led certain hotels and public transportation services in Southeast Asia to ban the fruit."
Lol it’s not allowed within 2 blocks of hotels… it’s not a good smell…
@@zeuqramjj2002it's really not that bad of a smell
first time I smelled durian, I had genuinely thought there was a gas leak in the building. however after getting used to durian, I crave it. an acquired taste, however a special treat for those in the know.
YESSS THANK YOU DBK
Y’all make my day so much better!
LoL. As a Swede married to a Thai, surströmming and durian is on the menu every day.
Good episode boys!
which is more pungent? I heard there is an icelandic equivalent to surstroming that is even more rancid.
@@michaelcandido2824
Suströmming had got an extremely strong (bad if you like) smell, but the taste is mostly a salty, umami and ”fermented” taste. Delicious if you can get past the exteriors.
Durian is very different and a lot has to do with level of ripeness. Much like an avocado in texture, and the taste goes from unripe fresh banana like taste, to a mushier softer texture which has a more mature taste and smell.
Personally I like it, but I can’t eat to much of it. After a few bites, it’s like when you had to much pizza. You know you like it, but you just can’t stand it at the moment.
I’ve heard if the Icelandic one, a shark I think. Never tried it.
@@jez76 The way you described the flavor,
That reminds me of how the Romans described the flavor of Garum
@@jnzupka pirate
I’m really enjoying these time trials - keep up the good work chaps!
Good to see some WorkSharp Ken Onion Blade Grinder usage!! Love that thing - use it more often than not to strop with these days using BRK compound on the stropping belts!
I like to see a test of best chopper between the Tops Vector and the Tops El Chete.
+1
Please try the new TBS grizzly, a 6mm thick beast! Thanks you're amazing guys!
I love TBS knives and they are so much better than they used to be!!!!
The Fallkniven Modern Bowie is the coolest of the three..👍
this was a glorious video and deserves a billion views
you guys crack me up with the fun you have, doing what you do - great stuff - :)
I would also like to see a test of the Tops silent hero as someone else asked, much appreciative , thanks for you’re awesome videos during this covid period,
Im glad to see you took the safety tips from the last obstacle run ;) This looks much better (Y)
Wow I thought you guys already reviewed this one, it's been out awhile but glad ya did, it's a cool tool and it is a beast
"it's shit. I was jsut eating shit wasn't I?"
lmao
I was really hoping you would chop some stuff in this video. So, I’m not disappointed.
This competition was far better than any event that I watched in the recent Olympics.
Lol curling should not be a sport
Love how wholesome and educational your videos are. Great friendship
Thank you so much for your kind words Thomas!
Great video. Still waiting on my Storm Vector to ship - close to 4 months on back order so far.
You guys are def the best knifehead duo !!! ✌
This was even better than the fish from last week! Excellent as usual
This was a great episode. Thank you!
I love this style of review, very fun.
Good entertaining video again guys! Thank you. 👍😁
YOU HAVE a hypnotic cockney/Dutch way of making me buy knives I dont need.. like this one.
Hell yeah ! Another good video Thank you guys
Man youre geniouses! Beautifully done.
That was a great video!! Ballisciously good!!!
Wtf , omg , I was on the edge of my seat , fantastic watching well done guys.
I like the mochi but not the durian part! xD Awesome video guys! You could really feel the tension and all, it was some cool way to present the knives. And the El Chete definitely is a beast, but I like more the shape on the Falkniven.
I was always interested in that chopper but couldn't afford it. I just don't have the budget for it. Nice to see you guys chop the crap out of stuff with it though!
Fantastic guys love these competitions
My El Chete factory edge was micro chipping with normal wood processing as well. Put a convex edge on it, and I haven't had an issue since
Mine, too. But only a very tiny bit. It happend with rather soft birchwood, but the branches are of course harder. And I cut a lot of branches of a big trunk.
This was a great episode!!
Always love your videos. Little advice for the ping pong chop if you film and chop from the other side when u drop the ball you don't have to reach across the hand your dropping the ball with and you'll have a easier time getting the ball.
I ate Durian a lot when I was a kid. At least they put sugar in the Durian; and makes it palitable
Now that's a funny commercial.
the ad was fucking brilliant
hahah thanks a lot. we try to make them enjoyable to watch :)
@@DutchBushcraftKnives You guys make it so entertaining. We want to watch the ad. Technically all your content is ads.
unban me
2:44 has me dying
Just the way he reacts like
“WHOO! THAT ONE STUNG A LIL BIT!”
I've never laughed so hard at one of your videos, omfg that was hilarious eating the durian. Thanks!
Heyyy MARTIN! What type of paints are those??? Love the video keep up the work guys I’m always spreading the DBK word around YT!
Wow best friend eats it to show he cares .. good job
This video is great thank y'all
Spot on guys, overheating on the edge I reckon!
Awesome episode guys
I have some knives where the exposed tang at the bottom of the handle is a much better fire steel scraper than the spine. Maybe check it out on the El Chete.
1st, MUCH LOVE, and totally enjoy you two and your videos.
that said, the stoking of fire is that one spot where time must be sacrificed; it's just too easy to smother a fire when it most needs oxygen.
I’d love to see all your videos on your website. No more ads interrupting your videos, no worries about strikes from the intellectually diminished people of youtube, just better.
Had the same edge issues with mine, I also did the spine for the Ferro Rod, it really is a great blade.
Stupid question but how did you make the spine better. I’m assuming a few runs with file to make it square? My Finnish knives work but have a similar issue
@@pj4433 i use a diamond steel and just keep going till it's 100% sharp, put the blade in a vice and keep the diamond flat, when you want to test it, run the spine down your finger, that'll tell you if the spine is sharp.
All makers i use now come with a sharp spine guaranteed, best knife you'll ever buy is a William Collins WCSK, it'll also do everything you want 🐾🐾🥃
@@pj4433 p.s never use a file, on big blades and machetes you can cheat and run a sharpening steel along the spine, that'll roll the edge into a bur to strip a Ferro Rod 😉
I love the vid! But it would had more sense to put the two knives to the test with the same user (different knife but same strength and chopping technique). I also would like to see how a premium chopper like this would fare compared to more cheap options (like the Terävä Skrama).
I love my El Chete. I also have their BOB and El Chappo (cleaver). Really solid brand. I keep their whistle in my mtn bike gear.
The el chappo version with or without heel? I have a Esee Cleaver CL1 and like the fact it has no heel (and it came put before the chappo).
I have one of these Tops choppers - great knife. But, then I asked?... what about a vintage meat cleaver. Similar in design. I purchased several 7"/8", even a new stainless Dexter-Russel 8". They are fantastic camp Tools. I sold my hatchets. I now think the best camp tool is a vintage meat cleaver. Way easier to pack, The DR's are around $50 US to $75 US. The Vintage ones are fantastic too.
Axes well I have many.. estwing lasts generations, so I'd have a two knives a folding saw a multi tool. That's my choice. Got a cpm3v kephart from broc I love it
I use my Silky NATA 240 dual grind for chopping. It has a sks 45 jis steel, i don't know what they done with the steel, but after a year of abuse it is still sharp. For 95€ it is totally worth it 👍
I agree! I've been waiting for the backordered El Chete for over a year and picked up a Silky Nata 9.5" instead and I'm so glad I did! I'll never buy a Topps product. They don't care about their customers and the El Chete is hype. Do yourself a favor and get a $100 Silky Nata or anything else but the rip off, overpriced, overhyped $300 El Chete.
Best manscaped commercial ever!!!
Holy Moly the TOPS EL CHETE looks really cool.
Try a "Glock Field Knife" you'll hate it, but it is very popular!
Another great video guys, keep it up. You should realy check some Work Tuff Gear stuff:Nomad camp knife, Siddha, Puzon wilderness bowey, C. U. M. A. King destracto. Also some of Condor K&T stuff:Woodbuster, mini Duku, bushcraft parang, eko parang, pack golok...
4:25- “That’s bone juice, and it came on my face!” Martin is the Ele Chete Bukake master
love how the sub 100$ skrama beats all these expensive knives
now I want a knive with the skrama design and more high end steel
Suggestion for next week:work tuff gear nomad camp knife
These guys could reboot forged in fire bring much needed new challenges and comic relief
Damn this commercial. So funny :D Love you, guys, great sence of humor!
hey i too am a huge falkniven fan ! serious question why havent you done a review of the falkniven kolt knife ;,( lol i have one in cos lam and would love to know your input on it !!!!
4:59 Maybe striking with the center of percussion would be more efficient?
Got to get a Hiben, the first to copy that design. Well, at least, the Hiben looks so Intimidating!
How about you guys review the Bark River Bushcraft 2
Awsome review
My Andy Tran field knife chipped on bone too. Bone is some serious chit. I cleaned it up with a work sharp and became a better knife as a result. It's gone now. I love tops.
👍. Pretty good pickup on the edge of the brand new knife. Pretty poor on top’s be half considering the price.
Good chopper to try silky nata.
love your guys videos
Love you guys ...are helpful and funny..now subscriber
a battle between the strom vector vs el chete vs fallkniven modern bowie vs Terävä Skrama, will be awesome
the taste test was priceless!
Need to check out the Condor Woodbuster
So which one would you guys recommend for chopping more the storm vector or the el chete?
Have y'all heard of Tanev Family Knives, TFK? They're a small shop out of Bulgaria and I really like their designs. I love the small belt knife I got from them, and all their reviews are great. They used to make knives pretty much exclusively in D2 and N690, but lately they've been branching out into 3V and Elmax. I'd love to see the boys actually try one out.
You guys should do a folder test on the benchmade 940-1
You guys rock.
You guys crack me up😅
Keep up the good work.
PS I realize that you are not too fond of the Essee 5 but could you please review the Essee 6?
I do love the obstacle course though
tes vidéos sont très bien , même si je ne parle presque pas englais j'arrive a comprander continuez comme ça les gas!
I am considering buying 119 Buck 6 in. CPM S 35 VN. If you would test it as you test knives. Anxious for the demonstration. Sheath knife.
Damn, after watching this video l really want to chop something in little pieces....... LOL! Good Stuff Guys!!
Please do a video of how you use the work sharp tool with grinding attachment. PLEASE!!!!
Just file a 90 degree spline with a Helko Werk Axe file to get a spark from a file steel. Then all of knives will spark a Ferrocerium rod.
Most Tops knives are differential heat treated so the back is softer to absorb shocks, ideal for chopping and batonning.
But some of them won't get sparks that well as hardened spines
@@bazzc I filed a 90 degree spine on 2 Hultafors knives yesterday on a Craftmans Knife Stainless Steel RFR Enhanced Grip and a Craftmans Knife Heavy-duty GK. The stainless steel knife did spark the ferro rod the best. I was expecting the Carbon Steel knife to spark better.
@@amfearliathmor9747 why compare a 6 euro budget knife with no differential heat treatment to a 250 euro heavy chopper with differential...🤔
@@bazzc I'm not comparing the two, I wouldn't expect these knives to carry out the chopping capability of my £45 MOD4 knife. These knives offer excellent performance price ratio and complement my MOD4 for Bushcrafting and Sea Shore fishing trips.
Looks like I've been posting my comment on the wrong Video. I was watching the 'World's Best Budget Knives! Battle Of The Budget Beasts'.
My first reaction on your post was to point out that softer backs on knives due differential heat treatment throw less sparks than hardened spines. That's all. ✌️
Beste manscaped reclame die ik tot nu toe heb gezien
You guys are awesome
I like Tops, have the Silent Hero. Wish they would offer some higher end steels. Everything is 1095.
I’d like to see you guys test the Tops Cuma Kage.
Get your hands on an rmj tactical wyvern in cpm 3v.
It's expensive but it can chop all day
It’s episodes like this one that make it easy to say this is my favorite channel on TH-cam. Keep it up boys!
It's been 4 months since I ordered my storm vector, still waiting 🥲
These guys are nuts in a good way👍🗡️⚔️⚒️💀⚡⚡
It could be little stones and dirt impregnated in that old stump that destroyed the edge, non the bone itself. Kinda explain the drastic difference between the knifes on the first try
You shuld try some Yarara(brand) knife, made here in Argentina, they are made with german steel 😉
When it comes to bone, I think like history 1055 etc worked just like some of the old cowboy calibers worked... 30-30 45-70 government. And the same with knives and swords.... They worked in combat.