excellent line up. ive had the pleasure to play with the jessmuk, processing a rabbit and cactus pad to roast over a fire, ive used the bushbat to start a fire, filet a catfish and make some tacos, used the Bark River JX6 to carve a deadfall trap, make a fire and roast a rodent in the desert. gonna be posting a video on the lt wright jx3, making some squirrel stew this week.
+Junkyard Fox I imagine living out in the land of secret UFO bases and nuclear bomb test sites, that you don't have much issue with O1 and A2 like some do being that it's so dry.
Chris you spoke the truth. I’m using the 3 I own. No one can buy every knife out there and I own and enjoy using 3 you designed. Then put in the work to see them suffice. The connections on the business end. Amazing American company’s. Come On,you Crushed the JX-Series!
As I watch this video, I am stropping my JX2 Jessmuk, probably the first (or one of the first) Jessmuk in NE Brazil. Yes, there is a bit of learning how to use it, but once you take a couple of minutes to get used to the belly... Man, oh man, this is a great knife, probably the best I have for everything bushcraft-wise, and I am not talking about feathering pine, but splitting (and featheing) Mimosa and other really hard woods, carving and notching bamboo, and at the same time preparing meat and vegetables to cook. It has the most comfortable handle I've ever held, with no hotspots or fatigue. I just love it!
Chris, I have the JX4 and JX6, both in A2, and just got the Jessmuk-C. I’m taking it on a kayaking trip down the Buffalo River in Arkansas this weekend. I’m really excited for a chance to get it out in the woods. I have the JX5 on pre-order. Can’t wait to get my hands on that one! I bet my Becker BK9 won’t be my main chopper for much longer. I really appreciate your outside-the-box designs and love your videos. Keep doing what you do man!
I've been a fan of yours for a few years now, but today I think you gained a new fan, as my lovebird watched this ENTIRE video with me, while sitting on my finger. HAHA. Great to see the family together (RIP Grandma Jess-X). Keep doing what you're doing Chris. Always enjoy your vids.
I carry the JX5 every time I go out to the forest. Its became my favorite chopper all around camp knife . perfect for fine tasks as well as for clearing a path. Awesome job Chris for the design . Bark river did an excellent job as well in making it .
The JX6 and the other short, upswept blades remind me of my new Hess Pioneer, which is based on the Marbles Woodcraft. I never imagined how much I'd like a knife with so much sweep and basically no straight edge, but it really does just work. And somehow the upswept tip doesn't mean the tip is hard to use. I'd really encourage people who can't imagine carving or doing woodwork with those designs to get one in hand and try it. Marbles sells a $20ish plastic handled 420hc non convex version of the woodcraft that would give someone an idea what this blade shape can do, if someone was really leery of spending the cash.
I've been carrying some kind of sheath knife for about 44 years now, or a folder when working in places where one would attract too much attention. Always looking for a single knife for everything from trimming a bootlace to opening a letter to trimming suckers off a fruit tree--then slicing tomatoes and dicing onions on a cutting board--always looking for one knife that would do it all just right. When I saw a picture of the jx6, I was sure it would be the one. But they were not to be found in stock anywhere. I got a jx3 as a consolation, and loved it, though it was just a bit small. Later I got a Bushbat with the perfect size and edge sweep--and almost returned it because of the ring. It was almost just right but the ring limited the holds that work for me. So I took the ring off. It's been my favorite sheath knife ever since I did that. But OCD kept the jx6 in my mind's eye until I spotted one at a decent price on eBay. Finally I have a jx6 on the way. Most blades will do most things more or less okay, but when I slog into the house to make lunch, I want something that will push cut through a tomato like a razor and rock along that beautiful sweep through a bunch of scallions. In a couple of days, will my drims come true? I think so... these designs of yours that let me use the entire edge on a cutting board, and do some relatively heavier chores out in the yard without switching tools are exactly what I need in a personal always-on-me knife.
Kabar sucks bro. I was camping and used the us army kabar knife and it broke after some brutal use. Which led me to never put my trust into a name brand knife. Use a good knife like bradfords. Those knifes are awesome in every way and can get you out of a bad situation
@@steveg1179 its a survival knife for your information, combat is meant for harsher use. I was in the marines and they gave me it and it fuckens sucks. That shit broke like nothing
@@247randomguy "Ka-Bar is the contemporary popular name for the combat knife first adopted by the United States Marine Corps in November 1942 as the 1219C2 combat knife (later designated the USMC Mark 2 combat knife or Knife, Fighting Utility" not a survival knife
These are really fantastic, beautiful, well-thought designs. I have followed your channel for years, always hoping that you would pick up the mantle of custom made knives. Very impressed with your designs. Great that you were able to get Bark River onboard.
Ive posted before, but wanted to say that I appreciate all of the videos you put out. Ive had the Jessmuk, and was enjoying it, but didnt find it my favorite and have moved on. In fact, I was the one that made the point to say that I wasnt particularly a fan of you personally, but wanted to gove props where due. That personal opinion is still present, but I still appreciate your efforts and work that you put in. So a thumbs up from a subscriber and viewer
PREPAREDMIND101 ..... nothing personal...its probably just one of those things where some personalities dont tend to relate as much. I probably wouldnt be your first choice to hang with either. Its just a difference of personality. Thanks again though
Excellent work Chris... Got one of the original Jess-x's from Schrade before they changed the saber to the hollow grind. Sad...they did that. The original does a heck of a job... Got one of the Jess-Muk's from LT Wright... got the CPM3v version love it. The handle is pretty near perfect. Took a bit of practice but it is quickly overtaking my LT Wright Genesis... carrying both...well just deals with most everything. Got one of the Jess- jx4 bushbats in CPM 154 from Bark River... it is my EDC for around the house. Love the ring tail. Just drop the knife and let it hang on my pinky as I use both hands for something then just flip the knife back into the hand for continuing cutting stuff. The JX5 Vengeful 1 in CPM 3v...from Bark River... fripping amazing for the price. Got one... and it with either the LT's Jess Muk or his Genesis strapped on - I can go anywhere. Showed it to my neighbor...he bought two. One for his son and one for him. We still can't get over how well this chunk of metal works. Got and gave one of the Jess jx6's in CPM 154rom Bark River to my son in law... he's loving it as an edc as well. Keep it up...amazing designs. Good on ya Chris! Happy New Year as well... All the {continued} VERY BEST!
Hi Chris, Glad to hear you are feeling better..... Another great video explaining you current knife designs.... I say "current" because I am expecting more from you in the not too distant future. I must say your knife designs look cool and I am sure they work. I just wish they were more affordable. I know that you and others have to make a living and I know there are lots of people out there with too much money. :-) I know the topic of kinves is very subjective and can lead to some strong comments. I do not think there is such a thing as a perfect knife. So we should find what we like and enjoy it. If you have the tools you can always make your own knifes. When I was young and lived on the farm with a forge that is what we did. Ok before I ramble too much let me say that if I can ever dig up the money I might get one of your JX3. It is small and I love the blade profile..... maybe someday I can conjur up one.... lol Later..................
I still really like the Jessmuk C. I mainly focus on affordable knives but this one caught my eye as soon as I first saw it, wish I could afford it lol. Like I said before, you really hit it out of the park when you designed this blade. Keep up the good work.
+North Country Adventures Thanks. I wish there was a way to make budget knives and still be able to control the quality. We have an idea for that, but haven't found the right source yet.
the jessmuk is so under-advertised. It really needs to hit the mainstream. yu have all the gimmicky trackers and ultimate survival knives...then you have the jessmuk, I call it the knife that really can. I had one, I used it for years in Alaska, unfortunately, in the move back to texas the jessmuk was lost and I haven't been able to get another. someday jessmuk, we will be reunited. literally one of the best knives iv ever had.
Thanks for the rundown. Greatly appreciated. So far, I have two of the knives. One is Jess-X, which I won't go into what happened there (I think I emailed you about that. The other is the JX6 with Lava Flow handles (I absolutely love that handle) It looks so good that I've only used it for meat processing. As a karambit trainer I definitely want the Bushbat (I'm lusting after it). I wonder if you ever thought about a scaled down parang with you signature curve? I think it could be a great knife. Another example would be a karambit knife with 3 edges on it instead of one. Whoa, that would be one knife that would probably be more of the fighting knife than anything else. Love the knives, more to come here I'm sure. Thanks for the rundown.
You do realize, Chris, that now I have to watch this video multiple times, over and over, to decide which one (or more) of your knives best fits my needs and likes?
I was a point where I was happy with my collection, and I didn't need/want any others. Now I need/want that JX5!!! I hope you're proud of yourself Tanner! 🙄... No really - you should be proud, because those are some nice designs 👍😁
+Muneeb Chaudhry I AM proud of the JX5. Any person that owns one will tell you it's the best chopper they own. Watch Pink G10's videos where he tests every one of the big Bark Rivers and it comes out on top.
Na I've been listening to your channel for years now you're videos have gotten better from when your first love you put away never to be seen again. Jessica
Great line up, sadly here in the UK they are probably going to ban the sale of knives over the internet or via post, consulation ongoing but will probably get passed. May have to order one and get it shipped to a USA address and pick it up when I am next across the pond.
Thanks Chris! I love my Bushbat aka vampire bat . LOL I call it that causes it mega sharp. I don't leave home without it . Now I just need the Vengeful 1. Maybe" Santa Claw " will bring me one. .. cause i may not have been good, but I've been good at it. ..
Great line up. Really love my JX5. Plan on picking up one of the others in the series as a companion blade. I haven't made up my mind which one. Decisions...Decisions!
I own the Jess-X, JX2 Jessmuk, JX6, and the Jessmuk C and am very pleased with all of them. I think I may try to get a JX5 on the next release. Good idea showing all of these knives together. When will the folding pocket Jessmuk be released, I need it? Have a good day.
Hi I’m a new on your Chanel I really enjoy all the info you provided on your videos I wonder how do I get the black ruber strips that you use to rap your handle on your knifes they look soo nice amd confit I will like to do the same with my knifes
Awesome Chris, great to see the JX family in one video. I do hope to purchase one one day I always wanted to get a Jessica X and just when I could afford one my Wife said wait till Xmas and well the rest is history none available and then the terrible issue with the heat treat and saber grind happened. Can I ask will there ever be a JX5 C? looks like it could be a viable concept...
Well I own three of them the og JessX, the jessmuk and the Jx4 I still need to acquire the Jx5 & 6 and I do intend to own them .They are in mho the most perfectly rounded collection to do and conquer any and all tasks you may come across both in and out of the bush. My best suggestion to anyone do your research on which ine will best suit your wants and needs.You will not be unsatisfied and will end up becoming a huge fan of his knives.So do yourself a favor and hop in with both feet and yoy will be very pleased
Jim Melnyk Well said, never hear anyone compare Aeb-l to 1095. Big thing with Aeb-l is to give it proper heat treat. Run it 60-62 hrc(will need a cryo cycle) and it's a great edc steel. Takes a very keen edge(being a razor blade steel), great edge stability and decent toughness for a stainless.
It would really be great if the JX-6 Companion would be available in M390, CPM-20CV, or Elmax. I have the 154 version on pre-order with DLT, but I'd double the money for Elmax.
JX5 looks really nice i wish it was made from 1095 steel with stone wash and black oxide this could make the knife more affordable and also with plastic sheet with molly compatible . All this special steels are excellent but its like going to wallmart shopping with a semi.
Rings belong on a wife's finger and have no business being on a knife. It's a great way to get a broken finger if you get the knife pulled away, or to get a finger ripped off if the knife gets jerked away.
One of my favorite knives ever ( till I used it) was the puma white hunter. The problem I had with it was it was almost impossible to gut a fish. How is the jessmuk at that.?
You have a lot of great Knives Out I just started my own TH-cam channel and I'm was just hoping that maybe I would be able to test and review one of your knives I love the Bush bat and the jessmuk I have been a longtime fan of yours I love your Channel and I just thought I would ask unfortunately I can't afford to purchase one or I would do it that way thank you and God Bless you
Hey PreparedMind101, where would a person start to having their knife designs come to a more mainstream reality? I have quite a few blanks and many more drawn up. I have never went past that because I don't have the means or knowledge to properly heat treat them.
BTW, on the subject of cost... My Jessmuk cost about 3/4 of what an unskilled worker would be paid here in Brasil (minimum wages), but come on, if you squirrel away a buck here and a couple there, don't drink that extra coke at lunch, etc. in a while you would be able to afford one.And it is a once-in-a-lifetime buy, not some US$20,00 piece of reclaimed spring steel someone gorund a bevel and glued some wood on!
I agree. I'm at a point in my life where I want to spend my money on quality items. I've done the economical versions because that's what I could afford at the time and it's gotten me by. Some were adequate and some were regrets where I should have saved a little longer and bought the quality item. Some of these knives are offered in O1 steel but for $20-$25 more you can get it in CPM 3V. And I'm to the point that if I'm spending this much on a knife; why don't I save a little more and get the handle or pins that I want, in the steel that I want. Then you have an heirloom to pass on. I have an old Schrade knife that I've used for skinning since I was a kid; but to be honest about it; the edge retention on it sucks. If it was done in a better steel with a proper heat treat, it would be great. Once you invest in a higher quality knife, you realize that it's worth the extra effort. That being said, I still buy Mora knives also. Chris - DLT and KSF are low on stock. I would like to see your knives offered in other steels. Could you do the release so these knives can be made in other steels please?
Love your videos.....as a guy with a degree in radio and television broadcasting I'd suggest you leave the quotes up a little longer. I can't even read them before they fade out. Just a friendly suggestion..... I love your designs!!!!!!
LoL...I actually tried that but when I paused it the video title bar at the top and the play bar at the bottom pop up, thus covering up the comment on the TV screen. Not a biggie man. Keep up the good work!
I have a couple of the JX2's and a Jessmuk C. I like the design, but the JX2 is a little too big, and the C is too small. Need one right in between the two and I think it would outsell both the current models. I also own the JX5, so just don't need the JX2 to be that large.
+Kevin Isherwood As long as there is demand. I think the JX4s have peaked. We have tons of design ideas yet to do. LT will probably be doing at least the two Jessmuks for a very long time. With Bark River, we may do a few runs of something then do something else. Just wait till the folder division is up and running. Already have one slated to be one of the first ones. That's an entire new ballpark to play in. I Don't think the JX5 is going anywhere. It's just too good.
PREPAREDMIND101 I am definitely excited for what you seem to have in the works. Thankfully I am a patient man and if Universe continues to empower your "off the beaten path" yet highly practical mindset, then I am sure that there will be many more great tools to enjoy as much as my first run Jessmuk. Thanks Chris
Haven't had opertunity to watch whole video yet, will do later, but from so far, awesome line up of knives, shame about Jess X f**k up. I do think the line up could do with a fresh budget option, maybe a bushcraft or companion size knife in the £60 (or dollar equivalent) price range. Shame I never bought a Jess X in time. Love your designs!
+Erwan Thomas Not seeing it. I certainly didn't invent curved blades. Mine all use a specific sweep that is identical across 4 models. That looks like a giant nessmuk-chopper-thing. Certainly nothing like either of my two choppers.
+JediJunkie247 JX4 if you like spinning karambits. Some people love the ring, some don't. JX6 only has a few left. If you want woods-specific use, The Jessmuk-C. It's your safest bet.
I picked up a Bushbat a month or so ago from Kniveshipfree.com Mine is A2, green micarta with red liners.Love it. Have replaced carrying a folder with this. Awesome knife. Good Job Chris.
excellent line up. ive had the pleasure to play with the jessmuk, processing a rabbit and cactus pad to roast over a fire, ive used the bushbat to start a fire, filet a catfish and make some tacos, used the Bark River JX6 to carve a deadfall trap, make a fire and roast a rodent in the desert. gonna be posting a video on the lt wright jx3, making some squirrel stew this week.
+Junkyard Fox I imagine living out in the land of secret UFO bases and nuclear bomb test sites, that you don't have much issue with O1 and A2 like some do being that it's so dry.
Mike Stewart & Chris T. now there's a pair
When you planning on putting that video up?
Chris you spoke the truth. I’m using the 3 I own. No one can buy every knife out there and I own and enjoy using 3 you designed. Then put in the work to see them suffice. The connections on the business end. Amazing American company’s. Come On,you Crushed the JX-Series!
As I watch this video, I am stropping my JX2 Jessmuk, probably the first (or one of the first) Jessmuk in NE Brazil.
Yes, there is a bit of learning how to use it, but once you take a couple of minutes to get used to the belly... Man, oh man, this is a great knife, probably the best I have for everything bushcraft-wise, and I am not talking about feathering pine, but splitting (and featheing) Mimosa and other really hard woods, carving and notching bamboo, and at the same time preparing meat and vegetables to cook.
It has the most comfortable handle I've ever held, with no hotspots or fatigue.
I just love it!
Chris, I have the JX4 and JX6, both in A2, and just got the Jessmuk-C. I’m taking it on a kayaking trip down the Buffalo River in Arkansas this weekend. I’m really excited for a chance to get it out in the woods. I have the JX5 on pre-order. Can’t wait to get my hands on that one! I bet my Becker BK9 won’t be my main chopper for much longer. I really appreciate your outside-the-box designs and love your videos. Keep doing what you do man!
I've been a fan of yours for a few years now, but today I think you gained a new fan, as my lovebird watched this ENTIRE video with me, while sitting on my finger. HAHA. Great to see the family together (RIP Grandma Jess-X). Keep doing what you're doing Chris. Always enjoy your vids.
Never stop making knives. All of your ideas are brilliant
I carry the JX5 every time I go out to the forest. Its became my favorite chopper all around camp knife . perfect for fine tasks as well as for clearing a path. Awesome job Chris for the design . Bark river did an excellent job as well in making it .
Terrific ! Thoughtful designing no doubts at all. Plus all the unbiased "feedback" , great job Chris !
The JX6 and the other short, upswept blades remind me of my new Hess Pioneer, which is based on the Marbles Woodcraft. I never imagined how much I'd like a knife with so much sweep and basically no straight edge, but it really does just work. And somehow the upswept tip doesn't mean the tip is hard to use.
I'd really encourage people who can't imagine carving or doing woodwork with those designs to get one in hand and try it.
Marbles sells a $20ish plastic handled 420hc non convex version of the woodcraft that would give someone an idea what this blade shape can do, if someone was really leery of spending the cash.
I've been carrying some kind of sheath knife for about 44 years now, or a folder when working in places where one would attract too much attention. Always looking for a single knife for everything from trimming a bootlace to opening a letter to trimming suckers off a fruit tree--then slicing tomatoes and dicing onions on a cutting board--always looking for one knife that would do it all just right. When I saw a picture of the jx6, I was sure it would be the one. But they were not to be found in stock anywhere. I got a jx3 as a consolation, and loved it, though it was just a bit small. Later I got a Bushbat with the perfect size and edge sweep--and almost returned it because of the ring. It was almost just right but the ring limited the holds that work for me. So I took the ring off. It's been my favorite sheath knife ever since I did that. But OCD kept the jx6 in my mind's eye until I spotted one at a decent price on eBay. Finally I have a jx6 on the way. Most blades will do most things more or less okay, but when I slog into the house to make lunch, I want something that will push cut through a tomato like a razor and rock along that beautiful sweep through a bunch of scallions. In a couple of days, will my drims come true? I think so... these designs of yours that let me use the entire edge on a cutting board, and do some relatively heavier chores out in the yard without switching tools are exactly what I need in a personal always-on-me knife.
Jx5 is just awesome! It is priced well for that much 3v. That orange handle really gets me going. Beautiful design Chris
Jx5 vengeful 1 was a home run for me. Worked well on my last fishing trip to clear out spots to cast which were overgrown with buckeye
Very impressive. I like how you give the handles a lot of thought.
JX-3 looks very good
I really like this video, the contrast/comparison really allowed me to decide which knives to try.
You should partner with Kabar and try to bring back the Jess-X
Kabar sucks bro. I was camping and used the us army kabar knife and it broke after some brutal use. Which led me to never put my trust into a name brand knife. Use a good knife like bradfords. Those knifes are awesome in every way and can get you out of a bad situation
Youre surprised that it broke with brutal use? Its a combat knife, not a survival knife.
@@steveg1179 its a survival knife for your information, combat is meant for harsher use. I was in the marines and they gave me it and it fuckens sucks. That shit broke like nothing
@@247randomguy "Ka-Bar is the contemporary popular name for the combat knife first adopted by the United States Marine Corps in November 1942 as the 1219C2 combat knife (later designated the USMC Mark 2 combat knife or Knife, Fighting Utility"
not a survival knife
@Jerome b williams I was superman for a bit and then Thanos hired me at McDonalds and told me the to keep buying food from customers
I enjoyed seeing all of your Jess's in one video. I hope to see or hear about upcoming designs. Thanks for the video.
These are really fantastic, beautiful, well-thought designs. I have followed your channel for years, always hoping that you would pick up the mantle of custom made knives. Very impressed with your designs. Great that you were able to get Bark River onboard.
Thank you.
Ive posted before, but wanted to say that I appreciate all of the videos you put out. Ive had the Jessmuk, and was enjoying it, but didnt find it my favorite and have moved on. In fact, I was the one that made the point to say that I wasnt particularly a fan of you personally, but wanted to gove props where due. That personal opinion is still present, but I still appreciate your efforts and work that you put in. So a thumbs up from a subscriber and viewer
Thanks...I think.
PREPAREDMIND101 ..... nothing personal...its probably just one of those things where some personalities dont tend to relate as much. I probably wouldnt be your first choice to hang with either. Its just a difference of personality. Thanks again though
Excellent work Chris...
Got one of the original Jess-x's from Schrade before they changed the saber to the hollow grind. Sad...they did that. The original does a heck of a job...
Got one of the Jess-Muk's from LT Wright... got the CPM3v version love it. The handle is pretty near perfect. Took a bit of practice but it is quickly overtaking my LT Wright Genesis... carrying both...well just deals with most everything.
Got one of the Jess- jx4 bushbats in CPM 154 from Bark River... it is my EDC for around the house. Love the ring tail. Just drop the knife and let it hang on my pinky as I use both hands for something then just flip the knife back into the hand for continuing cutting stuff.
The JX5 Vengeful 1 in CPM 3v...from Bark River... fripping amazing for the price. Got one... and it with either the LT's Jess Muk or his Genesis strapped on - I can go anywhere. Showed it to my neighbor...he bought two. One for his son and one for him. We still can't get over how well this chunk of metal works.
Got and gave one of the Jess jx6's in CPM 154rom Bark River to my son in law... he's loving it as an edc as well.
Keep it up...amazing designs. Good on ya Chris!
Happy New Year as well...
All the {continued} VERY BEST!
The fact that LT Wright and Bark River manufacturer your knives says enough for me.
Hi Chris, Glad to hear you are feeling better..... Another great video explaining you current knife designs.... I say "current" because I am expecting more from you in the not too distant future. I must say your knife designs look cool and I am sure they work. I just wish they were more affordable. I know that you and others have to make a living and I know there are lots of people out there with too much money. :-) I know the topic of kinves is very subjective and can lead to some strong comments. I do not think there is such a thing as a perfect knife. So we should find what we like and enjoy it. If you have the tools you can always make your own knifes. When I was young and lived on the farm with a forge that is what we did.
Ok before I ramble too much let me say that if I can ever dig up the money I might get one of your JX3. It is small and I love the blade profile..... maybe someday I can conjur up one.... lol
Later..................
Good to hear you're feeling better
I still don't know what/who Jessica is. I must have missed every reference over the years.
Awesome knives with philosophy behind them! Big respect for You as creator!
We appreciate your channel and your knives Chris. Thanks for all you do. :-)
Another great video Chris! I have my JX5 on preorder from DLT Trading. I CAN'T WAIT FOR IT TO COME IN!!! I wish I could have 1 of each....
I still really like the Jessmuk C. I mainly focus on affordable knives but this one caught my eye as soon as I first saw it, wish I could afford it lol. Like I said before, you really hit it out of the park when you designed this blade. Keep up the good work.
+North Country Adventures Thanks. I wish there was a way to make budget knives and still be able to control the quality. We have an idea for that, but haven't found the right source yet.
the jessmuk is so under-advertised. It really needs to hit the mainstream. yu have all the gimmicky trackers and ultimate survival knives...then you have the jessmuk, I call it the knife that really can. I had one, I used it for years in Alaska, unfortunately, in the move back to texas the jessmuk was lost and I haven't been able to get another. someday jessmuk, we will be reunited. literally one of the best knives iv ever had.
Thanks for the rundown. Greatly appreciated. So far, I have two of the knives. One is Jess-X, which I won't go into what happened there (I think I emailed you about that. The other is the JX6 with Lava Flow handles (I absolutely love that handle) It looks so good that I've only used it for meat processing. As a karambit trainer I definitely want the Bushbat (I'm lusting after it).
I wonder if you ever thought about a scaled down parang with you signature curve? I think it could be a great knife. Another example would be a karambit knife with 3 edges on it instead of one. Whoa, that would be one knife that would probably be more of the fighting knife than anything else.
Love the knives, more to come here I'm sure. Thanks for the rundown.
I own two of your knives and love them both. Keep up the good work my friend!
Great rundown Chris. All great looking knives, but the Jessmuk is my favorite, I'll own one some day. Thanks.
Glad youre feeling better! Awesome vid, thx.
I love my JX3. Extremely comfortable and a wonderful camp food prep knife!
I love the shape of those knives . looks like they would make excellent skinning knifes
I Love my Jessmuck CMP-3v!! its a great all purpose Knife and i use it more than most of my others!!
I'm not going to lie to you. I've only hear great things about the 4 and 5. I'm currently saving money for a 4. I love the style.
You do realize, Chris, that now I have to watch this video multiple times, over and over, to decide which one (or more) of your knives best fits my needs and likes?
+Ron Brumleve There's another solution.... Buy them all!
I was a point where I was happy with my collection, and I didn't need/want any others. Now I need/want that JX5!!! I hope you're proud of yourself Tanner! 🙄... No really - you should be proud, because those are some nice designs 👍😁
+Muneeb Chaudhry I AM proud of the JX5. Any person that owns one will tell you it's the best chopper they own. Watch Pink G10's videos where he tests every one of the big Bark Rivers and it comes out on top.
Na I've been listening to your channel for years now you're videos have gotten better from when your first love you put away never to be seen again. Jessica
Great line up, sadly here in the UK they are probably going to ban the sale of knives over the internet or via post, consulation ongoing but will probably get passed. May have to order one and get it shipped to a USA address and pick it up when I am next across the pond.
Great job Chris, enjoy all of them.
That is a whole lot of awesome, your JX series is sick!
RIP Jess X :(
+Priority Survival Gone but not forgotten....
PREPAREDMIND101 true. I have one of the good ones.
Thanks Chris! I love my Bushbat aka vampire bat . LOL I call it that causes it mega sharp. I don't leave home without it . Now I just need the Vengeful 1. Maybe" Santa Claw " will bring me one. .. cause i may not have been good, but I've been good at it. ..
+Naj ruQwI "vampire bat" IS a good unofficial nickname for the JX4
That's a very respectable catalog,
Nice to see someone thinking out of the box,
Jx6c I could carry every day, I've been trying to find the perfect scandi edc 🔪, I think that would be perfect! Thanks Chris!
Great line up. Really love my JX5. Plan on picking up one of the others in the series as a companion blade. I haven't made up my mind which one. Decisions...Decisions!
+bushcraft2012 I'd suggest the Jessmuk-C. They are the perfect pair.
The only one I don't have is the JX3 but will be getting it some. Great designs to just look at but all are work horses. They are great thanks
I own the Jess-X, JX2 Jessmuk, JX6, and the Jessmuk C and am very pleased with all of them. I think I may try to get a JX5 on the next release. Good idea showing all of these knives together. When will the folding pocket Jessmuk be released, I need it? Have a good day.
I own all except the bushbat... all excellent knives... highly recommend
That Daniel guy on the JX5 seems like a pretty cool fella ;)
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Hi I’m a new on your Chanel I really enjoy all the info you provided on your videos I wonder how do I get the black ruber strips that you use to rap your handle on your knifes they look soo nice amd confit I will like to do the same with my knifes
Pride in your case is , good . Hope to carry a BushBat before I go .
Now that it’s been three years have you ever considered approaching Schrade to buy the design back?
Awesome Chris, great to see the JX family in one video. I do hope to purchase one one day I always wanted to get a Jessica X and just when I could afford one my Wife said wait till Xmas and well the rest is history none available and then the terrible issue with the heat treat and saber grind happened. Can I ask will there ever be a JX5 C? looks like it could be a viable concept...
Wish I could afford one of your knives, the JX6 looks like it would be a good fit for my uses, maybe some day
Will have too take a close look at the jes muck 2 looks interesting
Great summary vid, thanks! Glad my comment could make it in, JX3 is one of only 2 knives I've given a name, her name's Alice :p
I have the jx4 bushbat and it rocks I love it and am saving my pennies for the jessmuk some day
I do like the 5. Remind me of the puma white hunter.. I'm thinking about it....
Hope you get to feeling better soon
Well I own three of them the og JessX, the jessmuk and the Jx4 I still need to acquire the Jx5 & 6 and I do intend to own them .They are in mho the most perfectly rounded collection to do and conquer any and all tasks you may come across both in and out of the bush. My best suggestion to anyone do your research on which ine will best suit your wants and needs.You will not be unsatisfied and will end up becoming a huge fan of his knives.So do yourself a favor and hop in with both feet and yoy will be very pleased
Would love to see the bushbat handle with the jx3 blade.
AEB-L steel has much less carbon than 1095. It is similar to 13C26 (stainless) or like a stainless version of L-6.
Jim Melnyk Well said, never hear anyone compare Aeb-l to 1095. Big thing with Aeb-l is to give it proper heat treat. Run it 60-62 hrc(will need a cryo cycle) and it's a great edc steel. Takes a very keen edge(being a razor blade steel), great edge stability and decent toughness for a stainless.
Chris, I really like the JX2, and the JX4.
I may have missed it,but what happened to the Dev-X ? I love the True Jess X line and I was excited to see the DevX.
love the bush and companion!!
Jessmuck-C & JX6 look the best!
Good work Chris !!!
So... when's the JX7 folder coming huh?
I really need to just buy a Jessmuk in 3v. I know I'll love it.
It would really be great if the JX-6 Companion would be available in M390, CPM-20CV, or Elmax. I have the 154 version on pre-order with DLT, but I'd double the money for Elmax.
...Jessmuk; Bushbat; Companion...'Trifecta' ...have a great week....
JX5 looks really nice i wish it was made from 1095 steel with stone wash and black oxide this could make the knife more affordable and also with plastic sheet with molly compatible . All this special steels are excellent but its like going to wallmart shopping with a semi.
the bushbat is my favorite
brilliant design
Rings belong on a wife's finger and have no business being on a knife. It's a great way to get a broken finger if you get the knife pulled away, or to get a finger ripped off if the knife gets jerked away.
We appreciate the giveaways. Thank you . Ramble on GAW
Great gear. I hope too see a jx6 in my hands soon. 👍
One of my favorite knives ever ( till I used it) was the puma white hunter. The problem I had with it was it was almost impossible to gut a fish. How is the jessmuk at that.?
I love your knives and have 4 of the 7...great review....
I'd be proud to own any one of those knives. Well... Actually I'd be proud to own every one of those knives.
I've seen those "scallops" on knives before, and I know they've got to have a purpose, but i don't know it. What do they do??? I'm dying to know
Can you help point me to where to find your jx6 ? My dad is a fan and we cant dind it . Thanks wasilla AK
Imagine a BK9 but with no thumb ramp, sharp spine, 3v blade, and micarta handle scales. It would have PM101 etched on the side. We can dream.
You have a lot of great Knives Out I just started my own TH-cam channel and I'm was just hoping that maybe I would be able to test and review one of your knives I love the Bush bat and the jessmuk I have been a longtime fan of yours I love your Channel and I just thought I would ask unfortunately I can't afford to purchase one or I would do it that way thank you and God Bless you
Hey PreparedMind101, where would a person start to having their knife designs come to a more mainstream reality? I have quite a few blanks and many more drawn up. I have never went past that because I don't have the means or knowledge to properly heat treat them.
BTW, on the subject of cost...
My Jessmuk cost about 3/4 of what an unskilled worker would be paid here in Brasil (minimum wages), but come on, if you squirrel away a buck here and a couple there, don't drink that extra coke at lunch, etc. in a while you would be able to afford one.And it is a once-in-a-lifetime buy, not some US$20,00 piece of reclaimed spring steel someone gorund a bevel and glued some wood on!
I agree. I'm at a point in my life where I want to spend my money on quality items. I've done the economical versions because that's what I could afford at the time and it's gotten me by. Some were adequate and some were regrets where I should have saved a little longer and bought the quality item.
Some of these knives are offered in O1 steel but for $20-$25 more you can get it in CPM 3V. And I'm to the point that if I'm spending this much on a knife; why don't I save a little more and get the handle or pins that I want, in the steel that I want. Then you have an heirloom to pass on.
I have an old Schrade knife that I've used for skinning since I was a kid; but to be honest about it; the edge retention on it sucks. If it was done in a better steel with a proper heat treat, it would be great. Once you invest in a higher quality knife, you realize that it's worth the extra effort. That being said, I still buy Mora knives also.
Chris - DLT and KSF are low on stock. I would like to see your knives offered in other steels. Could you do the release so these knives can be made in other steels please?
After I quit smoking,I found I have a lot more money for buying knives.
I absolutely love the JX4 so much I have several. Best EDC fixed blade on the market period!! Calling C2GvFab today!
Love your videos.....as a guy with a degree in radio and television broadcasting I'd suggest you leave the quotes up a little longer. I can't even read them before they fade out. Just a friendly suggestion..... I love your designs!!!!!!
+Timothy Jones how many seconds? Six?
PREPAREDMIND101 I'd say 10 seconds or more....I'm a slow reader! LOL
+Timothy Jones Pause button?
LoL...I actually tried that but when I paused it the video title bar at the top and the play bar at the bottom pop up, thus covering up the comment on the TV screen. Not a biggie man. Keep up the good work!
I have a knife design idea inspired by you, but I have no idea what to do with it.
I have a couple of the JX2's and a Jessmuk C. I like the design, but the JX2 is a little too big, and the C is too small. Need one right in between the two and I think it would outsell both the current models. I also own the JX5, so just don't need the JX2 to be that large.
When the DX series starts, are the JX knives still going to continue being produced?
+Kevin Isherwood As long as there is demand. I think the JX4s have peaked. We have tons of design ideas yet to do. LT will probably be doing at least the two Jessmuks for a very long time. With Bark River, we may do a few runs of something then do something else.
Just wait till the folder division is up and running. Already have one slated to be one of the first ones. That's an entire new ballpark to play in. I Don't think the JX5 is going anywhere. It's just too good.
PREPAREDMIND101 I am definitely excited for what you seem to have in the works. Thankfully I am a patient man and if Universe continues to empower your "off the beaten path" yet highly practical mindset, then I am sure that there will be many more great tools to enjoy as much as my first run Jessmuk. Thanks Chris
@@preparedmind101 I absolutely cannot wait for your folder. How long until it's available?I have the JX 4 and waiting for another run of the 5.
Salute... nicely designed nice selection
Haven't had opertunity to watch whole video yet, will do later, but from so far, awesome line up of knives, shame about Jess X f**k up. I do think the line up could do with a fresh budget option, maybe a bushcraft or companion size knife in the £60 (or dollar equivalent) price range. Shame I never bought a Jess X in time. Love your designs!
Or maybe more to the point, on the next line of tanner knives beyond the jx series
You should have a look at the fox panabas, lots of similarities.
+Erwan Thomas ummmm.... To what? Nothing in THIS video.
the curvature of the blade? www.fkmdknives.com/n/en/product/1464/panabas.html
+Erwan Thomas Not seeing it. I certainly didn't invent curved blades. Mine all use a specific sweep that is identical across 4 models. That looks like a giant nessmuk-chopper-thing. Certainly nothing like either of my two choppers.
Key word objective . happy trails
+Mike Boone ???
I'm currently trying to decide between the JX4, JX6 or the Jessmuk-C. I can only afford one, and I'm having trouble making up my mind.
+JediJunkie247 JX4 if you like spinning karambits. Some people love the ring, some don't. JX6 only has a few left. If you want woods-specific use, The Jessmuk-C. It's your safest bet.
You are my camping & survival guro
"You weren't the prettiest thing, but you knew how to wreck shit"
- basically the same shit my ex told me
Chris I want to know where to find the grip tape you use. Thanks for the video.
+Shawn Rufus Walmart. Wilson tennis grip.
PREPAREDMIND101 nice thank you
What is the ETA on the JX6 companion?
I picked up a Bushbat a month or so ago from Kniveshipfree.com Mine is A2, green micarta with red liners.Love it. Have replaced carrying a folder with this. Awesome knife. Good Job Chris.
+Dale James You get a C2Gfab pocket sheath yet?
Just contacted Gary today. Will order soon. Thanks Chris.