>that annotation at the beginning WOOW! You don't even have to do that man but I really appreciate it and that kind of honesty and professionalism. Keep it up! :)
Wait about another month. Schrade is supposed to be releasing my SCHMBS "Priscilla" model in September. Been testing the prototype for a while now and its performance is top notch. Took it camping and chopped up an Ironwood tree with it while also having a friend use the SCHBOLO. The Ironwood ended up bending the SCHBOLO's edge in three places because of the thin grind. But the SCHMBS is still in perfect condition. Buy the time I got home it was still shaving hair off my leg. knifenews.com did an article on it if you are interested.
I know this is well and truly "old" by net standards these days (so you may not monitor comments on it anymore) but I find it easiest to show or see hollow grinds by placing a straight edge across them. This shows the level of depth in a way that's easy for the eyes to pick up. If you still happen to read comments from this old a video:) Love the channel.
Its amazing how in your older videos yr accent is really noticable but in your recent videos it isnt....except for cara, her accent hasnt changed. Love your channel.
Thanks for making the video. Not enough is said a about machetes. The are the truly universal tool. There are few countries where machetes are not use. You could do a whole channel on machetes. The holes are use to put a cord in, and then around your hand. If the machete slips, the cord catches it.
I was given one,,,,Birthday thing,,,This video and others convinced me I should adopt it. Too heavy for my belt,, I made a shoulder strap ,,,,the way to go,,, You can put a straight edge against it to see shape better. Thank you for this video, please forgive me for adding comment, this handle is big enough for me, with or without leather gloves.
I think the thing I like about this is that it's kind of somewhere between a large bowie knife and a full-size machete. A couple small tweaks one way or the other and you have one or the other. Aesthetically it's kind of cool, and there don't appear to be too many fatal flaws in its construction. I just hope that the actual production models are as good as this one. I might buy three :D
I use 1075 for large knives. Perfectly appropriate for large choppers like this. I tend to do a high, lean convex grind for big knives, for a balance between strength and cutting performance.
animematt99 I'd say it's easy to simply forget mentioning it. I almost forgot it myself, that's why it's only an annotation. During the review you're more focused on the item itself, not how you got it.
***** Of course. But a lot of youtubers these days, especially video game ones and journalists, seem to forget to mention that they are being paid to do the review (making it a commercial) or that they have financial reasons to ensure said game/product is successful/
animematt99 Right. If you're actually paid for the review I agree it's important to disclose that. Although I also see the drawback that many people automatically jump to the conclusion that a paid review is always biased and a "bought opinion", which of course is not necessarily the case.
Great knife. I think, in resent time ,to much is make of the importance of a handgard to prevent the hand to slip to the blade but in the time or places when /where knives were most in use as a weapon the form of the handle was and is considered enough to prevent the hand from slipping(seax, highlander dirk, kukri, navaja, ...). In this case it looks fine to me for trusting.
Seriously, if it weren't for my requirement for guards on machetes/swords/fixed knives I would get this by nearly any means necessary, I just love it. Looks incredible!
for the vlogs its fine but for this kind of close up work 1080p would be very nice(ps i know nothing about video recording) although i am a recording engineer and would really recommend getting a decent mic or at the least a pop shield.
liam montgomery Actually this video *was* recorded and uploaded in 1080p. Maybe the HD option was not available yet when you watched because of TH-cam processing the video? 1080p can now be selected for this video.
Kutos to you, Skall and CRKT. This is how it should be. Honest, constructive criticism. Money should not buy an opinion. Total praise, although awesome doesn't help a product with improvement.
I'm an Eskrimadore- (one that practices the Filipino Martial Arts) I can assure you that a guard is not all that necessary, even for thrusting. It's all in how you learn to use it. I am aiming to get one of these as a multi purpose knife. If I needed to use it offensively, I would treat it like a Barong, which also has no guard. Thanks for the review. I'm looking forward to having one soon.
A question for you Skall. As far as knives, sabers, machetes, and claymores; what would be your ideal steel grade for the different types of weapons, and why? What are the pros and cons in three small, medium, large, and extra large.
Very good review, you said everything that needed to be said. Considering that I don't have a machete (or something close to that) yet, I will probably get myself one of these.
I definitely like how you separate the tests and the review. It keeps the videos from bloating too much. On another note, why the hell does CRKT give their knifes such cheesy names?
***** It seems like a very small guard (maybe 2cm to 3cm) made of the same metal as the blade, just barely pokeing outwards as a minor guard for better grip would be sufficient to prevent the hand from slipping. Also it seems like it would help keep the blade in the sheath a bit better, due to the mechanism used, and as seen at 9:15 How would you recommend the walnut finish be grippier than the smooth side? Ribbed? Textured? How could it be done to preserve the material choice, but also maintain grippiness through intense use over the years?
I enjoyed this video. You mentioned batoning. What would you consider the best large knife for batoning? I find that I don't like splitting wood with my hatchet.
Hey skall. Something I've noticed in a lot of your videos is difficulties in showing subtleties like whether the grind is concave. For something like this, look to changing up the lighting you have in the room rather than just adjusting the focus. Lighting is going to play a much bigger role in showing off fine detail like that. Hope this helps. :)
well i just bought it, I'm thinking of either wielding or riveting a simple guard on there. thanks for the review this is pretty much what i was looking for
Thanks for the review. I'm gonna mention something that you didn't include. Because owning a knife is about living with it, and i see something that could have an effect on that. Part of living with a knife is sharpening it. And if one looks at other knives, take a typical bowie knife for example, the end of the cutting edge closest to the hand usually terminates with a little notch into the body of the blade. Or the entire cutting edge is proud of the body (further out from the spine than the part that becomes the tang). This is so that a flat sharpening surface with square corners (most sharpening means) can slide over the full length of the blade. This Mah-Chete doesn't have that, and it will cause all kinds of difficulty when trying to sharpen.
Hey Skallagrim, first nice video. :) I have a question, cam you make a video about the mechanism and the functionality of a fictional weapon, the whip blade? That would be really nice :) Sorry if my english isnt the best, but its not my native language..
Between the use of 1075 steel, the hammer finish, the appearance of the grind, and the simple wooden handle scales, this looks a lot like a Condor knife. Any chance CRKT subcontracted out the manufacture of these blades to Condor? Country of origin may help to answer the question.
Hello Skallagrim, I wanted to ask on your opinion about the site/group called "Hurstwic". I am intersted in some viking martial arts/techniques. So, have you got any experiences with them? And, could you please recommend me some other sources, if you know any, please? Thanks!
Nice lookin blade. I think it could do with either a burned or filed in pattern to help with grip, then a sand down to knock off those hard edges. Might have to look into it, thanks for the review skall.
It's lighter than an axe, by far, yet can do a lot of what an axe can. It's heavier than a knife, by far, yet can do a lot of what a knife can. The handiest fire building thing I ever saw, no other tools required, hit a rock with this and sparks fly
I kinda like the appearance and stuff on this thing, but specially I like its functionality. A good tool is not necessarily the prettiest (you do pay extra for materials and aesthetics) but it has to be functional and reliable, and this one seems to be.
I love your reviews, you aren't afraid to show a blades weaknesses as well as the strengths, while not seeming like a person who likes only the most expensive items, or certain brands. Also the blade does look very nice to me, I like to see the rough looking forging marks, or hammer marks, outside of the hollow ground edge. As far as the notes at the end I did see you point out the short comings, in your opinion, and your reviews seem to be fairly objective. Also for a machete I would expect a larger blade, I see that it is quite thick blade, but not very long, mebbe a plus, mebbe a minus, IDK, I generally look for a longer machete, but during a long hike, perhaps a longer version would prove to be more cumbersome.
Oh my Skally...that is one sweet chopper :D I really like the handle actually - looks like a good forward slanted grip. The sheath is garbage though. But hey it would be sexy with a nice kydex one!
is there any chance you could possibly do a review on the timber rattler ranch king i know this is asking a bit much but its a 20-30 dollar knife with many good reviews and i was hoping it could turn out to be one of those few decent cheap knives you find
Skallagrim, I was wondering if you had any one handed axe, shield and/or dirk/long dagger recommendations? Wanted to practice a modified form of scottish warband combat.
Hey Skall, I was just wondering if you would consider posting your stance on the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack in Paris. Idk if you're looking for more things for your philosophy/ rant vids but I'm sure many of your subs would like to hear more about this.
what is there t say about it other then: the perps are pieces of shits? (and as a religious person, I´d add: dumb fearful shits.. you cantc hant god is bigger but tehn proceed killin people over fucking pictures. either god is bigger, so he diesnt need two boys to murder for him because he is fucking bigger than this shit, or hes not-which would be a sad admition for those two shits
As a French guy, I don't think that would be a good idea here. It would quickly go into politic and religious flamewars in the comments, and Skall said he wants to avoid politics on this channel. And I think it's pretty obvious the rest of the world feels bad for us right now. Aside the tragedy, some of those guys were icons for decades, and their work was seen in much more things than Charlie Hebdo. There will be a void left in french press and comics landscape. I prefer everyone to pay a simple and humble hommage to the 13 victims by keeping on and freely express themselves, with no fear or consideration towards those murdering scums.
Wearing "work" gloves will add friction and may create a better fit. I wonder if one could slightly stretch the material on the strap so that it would eventually work. Many materials shrink and expand due to the temperature.
they make them straps really tight. Mine was like that also. After you use it a while it fits better cause it stretches-which is why they make them so tight...
This thing looks the knife from Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 3 that Locke used that one time on Jamie Lannister. That time on the big tree stump in the woods, using it as a table for serving a fine roast partridge.
i like the way it looks alot, like something your dad would own forever and have some weird story about how cool and useful it was 20 years ago.
>that annotation at the beginning
WOOW! You don't even have to do that man but I really appreciate it and that kind of honesty and professionalism. Keep it up! :)
Darkwraith Raziel I just like to be open and honest, especially in reviews.
Thank you. You'd be surprised how something as simple as that is so hard to find nowadays. :)
I'm on mobile so I can't see the annotation. What'd it say?
He was just disclosing that he was not sponsored or paid to review the knife. That's something I really look for in people who review anything.
Darkwraith Raziel Oh, alright, cool. Thanks for letting me know.
This actually looks really awesome for the price, so many good looking knives coming out now in every category.
two legged animals.... You don't have to be nice about it, Skall. we all know the horrors of birds.... *shudders*
wasn't that a t-rex
" Two Legged predators. " God damn Blimey KANGAROO'S!
+Mile “Stray” Wesler
Yeah, gotta watch out for 'dem 'roos. They be vicious!
+Skallagrim do you have to oil knives like this just like swords? I'm not that much of a expert
+Skallagrim Hi Skall. This one or the schrade bolo? The wife says I am only allowed one.
Wait about another month. Schrade is supposed to be releasing my SCHMBS "Priscilla" model in September.
Been testing the prototype for a while now and its performance is top notch. Took it camping and chopped up an Ironwood tree with it while also having a friend use the SCHBOLO. The Ironwood ended up bending the SCHBOLO's edge in three places because of the thin grind. But the SCHMBS is still in perfect condition. Buy the time I got home it was still shaving hair off my leg.
knifenews.com did an article on it if you are interested.
+DeadBoysTwo. Went there, didn't see it.
i love the simplicity of it, it's a beautiful blade.
I know this is well and truly "old" by net standards these days (so you may not monitor comments on it anymore) but I find it easiest to show or see hollow grinds by placing a straight edge across them. This shows the level of depth in a way that's easy for the eyes to pick up. If you still happen to read comments from this old a video:) Love the channel.
I do like this design. Now... can I justify *another* machete? :)
no
There is not such thing as too many knives
Victor T The wisdom of Logan Ninefingers.
Justify to who? There is no justification needed for a good blade, my friend.
tetsubo57 You can always justify another machete. :D
Its amazing how in your older videos yr accent is really noticable but in your recent videos it isnt....except for cara, her accent hasnt changed. Love your channel.
Thanks for making the video. Not enough is said a about machetes. The are the truly universal tool. There are few countries where machetes are not use. You could do a whole channel on machetes. The holes are use to put a cord in, and then around your hand. If the machete slips, the cord catches it.
I was given one,,,,Birthday thing,,,This video and others convinced me I should adopt it.
Too heavy for my belt,, I made a shoulder strap ,,,,the way to go,,,
You can put a straight edge against it to see shape better.
Thank you for this video, please forgive me for adding comment, this handle is big enough for me, with or without leather gloves.
I love that curved butcher knife design.
Your reviews are always informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work!
skall, i just want to point out that right now, your channel is growing really fast. Just sayin'. IMWATCHINGYOU
If this gets released close to me, im gonna consider buying one of theese.
I think the thing I like about this is that it's kind of somewhere between a large bowie knife and a full-size machete. A couple small tweaks one way or the other and you have one or the other. Aesthetically it's kind of cool, and there don't appear to be too many fatal flaws in its construction. I just hope that the actual production models are as good as this one. I might buy three :D
So... This beautiful piece costs LESS than a FUCKING VIRTUAL KNIFE! Good going, CS:GO.
xXInfXx yeah but you cant kill anyone with this not even virtual people lol
Lord yasha You can kill anyone with anything if you try hard enough.
Lord yasha I won't be raped if I tell them I was brought in for armed murder with a Mah-Chete.
xXInfXx just take the soap from the floor and you will discover it
xXInfXx lol. well the jail its pretty bored so is bad anyway.
Video editing feedback: I think slight ambient in the background makes it feel a LOT less akward.
I appreciate your honesty with your viewerbase.
TheAoihoshi Usually people seem to hate any kind of ambient music.
A very nice looking tool in my opinion. A good detailed review as well, thank you. :)
I use 1075 for large knives. Perfectly appropriate for large choppers like this. I tend to do a high, lean convex grind for big knives, for a balance between strength and cutting performance.
Love this big blade Mah-here. Crkt makes really cool and great blades. Great video and testing. It's on my list.
Thank you for the clear disclosure at the start! I dont see what is so hard for some people to be transparents with this stuff
animematt99 I'd say it's easy to simply forget mentioning it. I almost forgot it myself, that's why it's only an annotation. During the review you're more focused on the item itself, not how you got it.
***** Of course. But a lot of youtubers these days, especially video game ones and journalists, seem to forget to mention that they are being paid to do the review (making it a commercial) or that they have financial reasons to ensure said game/product is successful/
animematt99 Right. If you're actually paid for the review I agree it's important to disclose that. Although I also see the drawback that many people automatically jump to the conclusion that a paid review is always biased and a "bought opinion", which of course is not necessarily the case.
I've had several CRKT knives over a few years, and I've never had a bad thing to say about them.
Same here
Thats a badass little knife. Im giving away a bow and arrow on my channel as well!
Just one arrow?
Paul Alvarez Yeah but hey man, good arrows cost 17 bucks a piece, not cheap
www.ebay.com.au/itm/10x-32-NEW-FiberGlass-Arrows-15-80lb-Archery-Hunting-Compound-Bow-Fiber-Glass-/331060859178?pt=AU_Archery&hash=item4d14c3d12a
Gingium you geting ripped the fuck off if your paying 17 for 1
Atlas Outlast Fiberglass arrows stink, and those are for compound bows. I shoot traditional :)
Great knife. I think, in resent time ,to much is make of the importance of a handgard to prevent the hand to slip to the blade but in the time or places when /where knives were most in use as a weapon the form of the handle was and is considered enough to prevent the hand from slipping(seax, highlander dirk, kukri, navaja, ...). In this case it looks fine to me for trusting.
can't wait to see it at Shot
Seriously, if it weren't for my requirement for guards on machetes/swords/fixed knives I would get this by nearly any means necessary, I just love it. Looks incredible!
before i didint really understand why you were so focused on a new camera but with this video i can see where you are coming from
liam montgomery Yeah, I'm really not happy with the poor image quality of my current camera.
***** On this note, I messaged you Skall over video equipment recommendations!
for the vlogs its fine but for this kind of close up work 1080p would be very nice(ps i know nothing about video recording) although i am a recording engineer and would really recommend getting a decent mic or at the least a pop shield.
liam montgomery Actually this video *was* recorded and uploaded in 1080p. Maybe the HD option was not available yet when you watched because of TH-cam processing the video? 1080p can now be selected for this video.
Louis Kitchen Yes, I got it and have replied to it.
Kutos to you, Skall and CRKT. This is how it should be. Honest, constructive criticism. Money should not buy an opinion. Total praise, although awesome doesn't help a product with improvement.
I'm an Eskrimadore- (one that practices the Filipino Martial Arts) I can assure you that a guard is not all that necessary, even for thrusting. It's all in how you learn to use it. I am aiming to get one of these as a multi purpose knife. If I needed to use it offensively, I would treat it like a Barong, which also has no guard.
Thanks for the review. I'm looking forward to having one soon.
Definitely like it after seeing the demonstration. Looks neat too.
I have a mighty need
Wow I like that Machete,CRKT hit that out the park.
Love the wood handle and exposed tang. It a 10 in looks.
Love it !
A question for you Skall. As far as knives, sabers, machetes, and claymores; what would be your ideal steel grade for the different types of weapons, and why? What are the pros and cons in three small, medium, large, and extra large.
You asked for a friggin essay ese
Very good review, you said everything that needed to be said.
Considering that I don't have a machete (or something close to that) yet, I will probably get myself one of these.
I definitely like how you separate the tests and the review. It keeps the videos from bloating too much.
On another note, why the hell does CRKT give their knifes such cheesy names?
tefras14 I don't know. I guess cheesy names are easier to remember? :)
Because...Marketing
PMO SwagAttack Mah-keting*
lol
Because they are a design company
***** It seems like a very small guard (maybe 2cm to 3cm) made of the same metal as the blade, just barely pokeing outwards as a minor guard for better grip would be sufficient to prevent the hand from slipping. Also it seems like it would help keep the blade in the sheath a bit better, due to the mechanism used, and as seen at 9:15
How would you recommend the walnut finish be grippier than the smooth side? Ribbed? Textured? How could it be done to preserve the material choice, but also maintain grippiness through intense use over the years?
this is something Daniel Day Lewis's character would use in "gangs of New York."
I like the big belly with the sharp clip point. Reminds me of a Hudson Bay pattern.
very nicely shaped blade, very unique.
it would be a great kitchen knife . the design is fantastic i cant wait to make 1
I enjoyed this video. You mentioned batoning. What would you consider the best large knife for batoning? I find that I don't like splitting wood with my hatchet.
Hey skall. Something I've noticed in a lot of your videos is difficulties in showing subtleties like whether the grind is concave. For something like this, look to changing up the lighting you have in the room rather than just adjusting the focus. Lighting is going to play a much bigger role in showing off fine detail like that. Hope this helps. :)
well i just bought it, I'm thinking of either wielding or riveting a simple guard on there. thanks for the review this is pretty much what i was looking for
Thanks for the review.
I'm gonna mention something that you didn't include. Because owning a knife is about living with it, and i see something that could have an effect on that.
Part of living with a knife is sharpening it. And if one looks at other knives, take a typical bowie knife for example, the end of the cutting edge closest to the hand usually terminates with a little notch into the body of the blade. Or the entire cutting edge is proud of the body (further out from the spine than the part that becomes the tang). This is so that a flat sharpening surface with square corners (most sharpening means) can slide over the full length of the blade. This Mah-Chete doesn't have that, and it will cause all kinds of difficulty when trying to sharpen.
Hey Skallagrim, first nice video. :)
I have a question, cam you make a video about the mechanism and the functionality of a fictional weapon, the whip blade?
That would be really nice :)
Sorry if my english isnt the best, but its not my native language..
Seems like a must buy for me when it gets here.
Great knife. I have been beating mine with a baton for months. Great knife. Add a forced patina with vinegar for protection.
I really like the look of this blade. Seems very sturdy and efficient. I may consider getting it, I'm in need of a decent outdoors knife!
LOOKS LIKE A GORGEOUS KITCHEN KNIFE.
I can see the concave grind from the way the light reflects off of it.
Between the use of 1075 steel, the hammer finish, the appearance of the grind, and the simple wooden handle scales, this looks a lot like a Condor knife. Any chance CRKT subcontracted out the manufacture of these blades to Condor? Country of origin may help to answer the question.
Two questions:
What kind of steel is armor generally made of?
What is the difference between spring and high carbon steel?
i must say that is a very lovely blade i like the design and style of the blade :)
Hello Skallagrim, I wanted to ask on your opinion about the site/group called "Hurstwic". I am intersted in some viking martial arts/techniques. So, have you got any experiences with them? And, could you please recommend me some other sources, if you know any, please?
Thanks!
Good review ! Your investigations of products are always fair and direct.
Bloody nice review. Excellent form on the slicing. Looked kewl as hell !!!!!! I will take 2 please lol
I'm gonna have to buy one of these for work.
DAMN! Thats beautiful. Im gonna buy one of those ASAP!
Nice lookin blade. I think it could do with either a burned or filed in pattern to help with grip, then a sand down to knock off those hard edges. Might have to look into it, thanks for the review skall.
It's lighter than an axe, by far, yet can do a lot of what an axe can.
It's heavier than a knife, by far, yet can do a lot of what a knife can.
The handiest fire building thing I ever saw, no other tools required, hit a rock with this and sparks fly
Could you make a videos of all the knieves you would take to a camp??
I kinda like the appearance and stuff on this thing, but specially I like its functionality. A good tool is not necessarily the prettiest (you do pay extra for materials and aesthetics) but it has to be functional and reliable, and this one seems to be.
can't wait. mines arriving tomorrow knock on wood (hopefully with this beast tomorrow :D)
Gorgeous blade!
Hey Skall, have you heard about TBS knives? If not, I think there pretty good.
Also, a suggestion for a future short video why isn't a curved blade not as versatile as a straight one?
This thing looks badass !
Are you going to review some "wierd" knives in the future?
I love your reviews, you aren't afraid to show a blades weaknesses as well as the strengths, while not seeming like a person who likes only the most expensive items, or certain brands. Also the blade does look very nice to me, I like to see the rough looking forging marks, or hammer marks, outside of the hollow ground edge. As far as the notes at the end I did see you point out the short comings, in your opinion, and your reviews seem to be fairly objective. Also for a machete I would expect a larger blade, I see that it is quite thick blade, but not very long, mebbe a plus, mebbe a minus, IDK, I generally look for a longer machete, but during a long hike, perhaps a longer version would prove to be more cumbersome.
Oh my Skally...that is one sweet chopper :D I really like the handle actually - looks like a good forward slanted grip. The sheath is garbage though. But hey it would be sexy with a nice kydex one!
man i love this blade
That thing is beautiful.
Skall, ever thought of trying to make your own knife? I'm currently making one for the first time :p
is there any chance you could possibly do a review on the timber rattler ranch king i know this is asking a bit much but its a 20-30 dollar knife with many good reviews and i was hoping it could turn out to be one of those few decent cheap knives you find
To check the depth of a hollow grind ,put a straight edge across te top of it and see the light underneath it.
Wow, nice blade, i forged a knife exactly like this the last summer, but bigger very mutch bigger and nice video thanks :D
Skallagrim, I was wondering if you had any one handed axe, shield and/or dirk/long dagger recommendations? Wanted to practice a modified form of scottish warband combat.
do you know a better opion against the curved blade. What could be the next good Option?
Great Video!
looks somewhat like Aragorn's knife in LOTR
My thoughts exactly.
We trust you Skall. You don't need to spend 30 seconds trying to gett the camera to focus on the hollow grind. We'll take your word for it. 😜
Could you do another video about your collection like you did last year?
The handle does allow for some paracord to be wrapped around it for better grip though :D
Its a beautiful blade, id love to have one
I'm wanting this thing. I'll probably put a false edge on it once I get it, though, since I'd like to make it more stabbing oriented.
Looks like it'd make a good survivalist woodworking tool for carving & shaping of wood.
Very nice review,thumbs up 👍👍
Final test seeing if you can fillet with that knife
I like that a lot. Lighter than my Kukri, but looks very capable.
Hey. Could you make a video explaining what the different steel gradings mean in practice?
That is a beautiful knife/machete.
You know, this makes me curious what you feel about Jason Voorhees' ridiculously huge machete. XD lol
have you done a review on a Ka-Bar?
Great review Skall. Less great machete.
I like you video's. Thanks for this.
Hey Skall, I was just wondering if you would consider posting your stance on the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack in Paris. Idk if you're looking for more things for your philosophy/ rant vids but I'm sure many of your subs would like to hear more about this.
what is there t say about it other then: the perps are pieces of shits?
(and as a religious person, I´d add: dumb fearful shits.. you cantc hant god is bigger but tehn proceed killin people over fucking pictures. either god is bigger, so he diesnt need two boys to murder for him because he is fucking bigger than this shit, or hes not-which would be a sad admition for those two shits
As a French guy, I don't think that would be a good idea here. It would quickly go into politic and religious flamewars in the comments, and Skall said he wants to avoid politics on this channel. And I think it's pretty obvious the rest of the world feels bad for us right now. Aside the tragedy, some of those guys were icons for decades, and their work was seen in much more things than Charlie Hebdo. There will be a void left in french press and comics landscape. I prefer everyone to pay a simple and humble hommage to the 13 victims by keeping on and freely express themselves, with no fear or consideration towards those murdering scums.
Wearing "work" gloves will add friction and may create a better fit.
I wonder if one could slightly stretch the material on the strap so that it would eventually work. Many materials shrink and expand due to the temperature.
they make them straps really tight. Mine was like that also. After you use it a while it fits better cause it stretches-which is why they make them so tight...
This thing looks the knife from Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 3 that Locke used that one time on Jamie Lannister. That time on the big tree stump in the woods, using it as a table for serving a fine roast partridge.