Ohh man. This knife. This knife speaks to me. I seriously for 15 mins or so heavily debated breaking out the wife's credit card to get me one cause I sleep on the couch anyways. Then I realized things could get much worse. I could be sleeping in a van down by the river. Beautiful knife, really tempting.
every one of Lons knives are classics, have known him for maybe 20 years now, Its awesomw to see how he gets better and better every year, and he lives 5 mins down the road from me.
I just got mine in the mail today. Desert ironwood with purple liners. AWESOME!!!!! The purple liners look almost black with the desert ironwood. This is an amazing piece of art! Thanks for the video! ( Now, to contact the power company about this month's bill.)
This blade isn't cut out and grinded to bevel.,is hammer tapered bevel in which Compacted the Molecules for superb edge retention. That is hammer made plunge line. Are many paths to take ,and just do not see truth anymore unless one does it oneself. I have a Chamarro Se'Se from 1914,hammer forged dream,there is just nothing even close. The finest knife you can find,most are common cheating,not compacting that edge bevel. They grind,dip,grind,dip.. Many use a hammer to forge a blade,but few take the time to do the bevel.. Watching this,I have a piece of antique 5160 from an old Willy's . Just screaming for that exact profile. I will really put the time in. Still might hawk a few Goodies and still try one of these,never can have to many.lol.. Many claim they used a hammer to forge the blade.(Hammered the belt on the belt grinder.)..lol... I am sure he used a grinder,but to final finish,can tell edge was hand tapered
It's the knife version of a Dan Wesson 1911; top notch fit and finish, will work flawlessly as long as you take care of it, but so gorgeous that you feel bad for using it
Something to keep in mind folks. Lon is a Journeyman Bladesmith who makes custom hand forged knives heat treated in HIS own shop, not sent to Peters or anything, and you get those knives for a semi-custom price. To me that is a steal! When Lon gets his Master Bladesmith, his prices will go up as expected, and any work he has out there will go up in value as well.
I bought one of these is double buckeye burl and I absolutely love it! I have dozens of fixed blades and this knife is hands down my favorite. I highly agree, we need a Lon Humphrey/ Bark River collar in 3V ASAP!
52100 is phenomenal stuff!!! Riggt up there with 3v in every category except corrosion resistance. 52100 will rust faster outside of that there is no difference in performance.
That is a great looking knife. Having been living in Cincinnati most of my life I would like a Lon Humphrey knife. It obviously is a great work knife. Really like the handle. What a wonderful tool that would be.
This is one of the most beautiful knives I have ever seen, PLEASE do not sell it - if I can only make this achievement of having this knife I will never sell it, but pass to my children and their children - hell yes!!!
Next up - Leatherman Free, feathersticking and batoning😆
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This knife is absolutely beautiful but I am afraid that the thin part of the pads of the handle near the blade can constitute a fragility and break with the use.
@@spektr540hemi Busse makes some awesome blades and still think Infi and Sr101 are as good as any knife steels out there for fixed blades. I love 3v it's awesome but I will always have a special spot for Infi and SR 101
Badass blade for sure! I have a couple of Lon’s knives and the Alpha just screams to me! I’m sure you probably saw the Outlaw Nessmucks he just did? Hot damn he knows how to forge a sexy blade!
I've got a knife made and used by Ryan Johnson of RMJ. forge when he was first started out making knives as a teenager. Bought it from him personally at War Memorial auditorium, Ft.lauderdale. He made the leather sheath for it too. It's for sale if anyone is interested
As Crocodile Dundee would say "that's a knife". It is a work of art. Made in Ohio, so it must be good. It definitely looks like a do everything knife. Thanks for the great review. 🤗
Very nice looking blade! I've been looking around the web for a good primary knife but I can't decide between the Dark Timber 1911 Elite and now the Lon Humphrey's Alpha.
I would take 52100 instead of 3V, everyday and 2 on Sundays. Sharpens easier and holds it's edge longer than 3V reaches the edge holding ability of Stainles super steels and it sharpens really fast and easy. No other steel out there, has that relation, of ease of sharpening-edge retention. Has many and small carbides, that makes it cut way smoother than what you see on this video. This knife needs sharpening and a bit of edge convexing, like all Saber flat grinds need! This is a custom,which means it needs it more than factory knives do. 52100, doesn't take microchips like 3V does. I wish Bark River hadn't stop making 52100 steel knives.Imagine a Bravo 1 LT in 52100, or a Gunny, that would be more user friendly, and wouldn't take chips, like 3V and Elmax do...
Chris, every time I watch you feather a stick with a good knife I want to go out in the back yard and build a bonfire. Maybe someday it will quit raining in Missouri.
Hey, I like it too. Seems I saw a cheap Chinese version that looked very much like this knife. But, those guys just don't perform. Thanks for the review.
I am surprised only one review on TH-cam on this knife, Also there is nothing wrong with 52100 steel. I own 2 CPM 3V knives from LT Wright a Outback and Bushbaby 3V , they are a good steel but they are more expensive and harder to re sharpen which I do not like . Lon Humphrey used 52100 for it is easier to hammer forge and costs less, in 3V this Alpha would sell close to $400 in price , not worth it to me , 52100 is expensive enough and it is a good steel. If this was in 1095 or 01 steel it would even cost less which would be nice.
Hi Chris! if i had to make a decision between buying a bark river bravo 1.5 cpm3v, a bark river cub or an alpha lon humphrey what would you advise me? it is a difficult decision for me, so please tell me your opinion, which knife should I choose at the moment, or rather in what order would you classify them ?! Your advice will be very helpful, please give me an answer as soon as possible !!! thanks a lot!!!
306 is super cheap... in Europe we are screwed pricewise. My BK9 with aftermarket handle scales was almost 250.... we get taxed to oblivion so they can throw money at protitutes in Brussels
It's worth sleeping a few nights on the couch for....Just sayin!
Dlt trading
have you done a review on the esee libritat machete?
or whatever you call it
I would keep it.............. That's as close to perfect that I've seen.
Ohh man. This knife. This knife speaks to me. I seriously for 15 mins or so heavily debated breaking out the wife's credit card to get me one cause I sleep on the couch anyways. Then I realized things could get much worse. I could be sleeping in a van down by the river. Beautiful knife, really tempting.
every one of Lons knives are classics, have known him for maybe 20 years now, Its awesomw to see how he gets better and better every year, and he lives 5 mins down the road from me.
I just got mine in the mail today. Desert ironwood with purple liners. AWESOME!!!!! The purple liners look almost black with the desert ironwood. This is an amazing piece of art! Thanks for the video! ( Now, to contact the power company about this month's bill.)
Great looking Handel and TOTALLY AWSOME. LON IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE KNIFE MAKERS TOP QUALITY ALL THE WAY.
Thanx for taking the time to show us this beautiful blade. I'll definitely be spending a few nights on the couch here real soon.
3:28 wish there weren't any gaps around the pins. And that huge sharpening notch, which doesn't even clear the plunge grind.
This blade isn't cut out and grinded to bevel.,is hammer tapered bevel in which Compacted the Molecules for superb edge retention.
That is hammer made plunge line.
Are many paths to take ,and just do not see truth anymore unless one does it oneself.
I have a Chamarro Se'Se from 1914,hammer forged dream,there is just nothing even close.
The finest knife you can find,most are common cheating,not compacting that edge bevel.
They grind,dip,grind,dip..
Many use a hammer to forge a blade,but few take the time to do the bevel..
Watching this,I have a piece of antique 5160 from an old Willy's .
Just screaming for that exact profile.
I will really put the time in.
Still might hawk a few Goodies and still try one of these,never can have to many.lol..
Many claim they used a hammer to forge the blade.(Hammered the belt on the belt grinder.)..lol...
I am sure he used a grinder,but to final finish,can tell edge was hand tapered
It's the knife version of a Dan Wesson 1911; top notch fit and finish, will work flawlessly as long as you take care of it, but so gorgeous that you feel bad for using it
Something to keep in mind folks. Lon is a Journeyman Bladesmith who makes custom hand forged knives heat treated in HIS own shop, not sent to Peters or anything, and you get those knives for a semi-custom price. To me that is a steal! When Lon gets his Master Bladesmith, his prices will go up as expected, and any work he has out there will go up in value as well.
The Bridger was also 52100. The only issue I have is that it does NOT like moisture. At all. Great review, makes me want one!
Good candidate for Frog Lube or something similar.
I bought one of these is double buckeye burl and I absolutely love it! I have dozens of fixed blades and this knife is hands down my favorite. I highly agree, we need a Lon Humphrey/ Bark River collar in 3V ASAP!
Lon is a true Master of the trade.
"It's a lot of work to think about what you want to say...it's a lot easier to just say it..." That should be on a T-Shirt.
Beautiful craftsmanship
I think Mr. Kephart would approve for sure. Tennessee
He's a great guy to talk with and hang out with. And is willing to share his knowledge
This knife really is gorgeous. Please review some Vehement Knives! And more Lon Humphrey Knives!
I'm saving my pennies for my JX5 on pre-order. Else I may have had to jump on one of these, looks like a very nice knife.
sameold77 you won’t regret it. It’s a great knife
Goldilocks and the three beers. One of my favorites...
Had to watch it again. Absolutely gorgeous!
Got to meet Lon a couple of weeks ago, cool dude. Simple process to his methods, nice shop and knows the 52100 inside and out.
52100 is phenomenal stuff!!! Riggt up there with 3v in every category except corrosion resistance. 52100 will rust faster outside of that there is no difference in performance.
I'm looking at it...!!!!! Beautiful knife! Perfect size!!
I picked one up at DLT in person, no way I was leaving the store without it !
That is a great looking knife. Having been living in Cincinnati most of my life I would like a Lon Humphrey knife. It obviously is a great work knife. Really like the handle. What a wonderful tool that would be.
565! 😂 Electric Bill!!! Your a prepper, turn out the power!
That's a Kepart. Took a few to notice. Good looking blade though, the sheath is awesome!
Great video ! What a knife !!!! Terrific !!
I didn't even make it through the video it spoke to me and I immediately went to knivesshipfree and got one
Got mine, love it, been using it since it came in the mail, glad to see you reviewing Lon's work.
This is one of the most beautiful knives I have ever seen, PLEASE do not sell it - if I can only make this achievement of having this knife I will never sell it, but pass to my children and their children - hell yes!!!
I take mine everywhere- love it
Regarding Goldilocks if she breaks into a house finds the Alpha and the bark river cub which do you think she will use?
The alpha is one of the prettiest knives I would never use ,but i am thinking of calling the electric Co. Now.
I too would love a Bark River collaboration! 😍
One of the most beautiful knives ive ever seen in my life
Hahahaha Your opening statement is epic! I still stay in denial and tell myself you're out in the bush ''surviving''
Next up - Leatherman Free, feathersticking and batoning😆
This knife is absolutely beautiful but I am afraid that the thin part of the pads of the handle near the blade can constitute a fragility and break with the use.
This would be my first bush craft knife and I would actually use it. It's a beautiful knife. I might buy one next year.
Nice Knife , I thought it was Bigger when I first saw it. You had a couple of those Cold Steel Drop Forged Knives with 52100 steel .
Nice leather sheath
I can't wait to see some bushes crafted with this knife.
You were drooling all over the camera. Nice looking giveaway. TNX Chris.
Put down the crack pipe
If they sell out the Lons' Ranger is similar and also Awsome .
52100 is a super tough steel Busse uses it and calls it SR101 and that stuff Is bomb proof.
Interesting, they did not have to make some sort of "tweak" to it in order to make SR101 their own alloy?
@@spektr540hemi No St101 is 52100 along with Busse's own special heat treat and cryo
@@janwalenta3151 Excellent, thank you for the information. Love my Busse knives!
@@spektr540hemi Busse makes some awesome blades and still think Infi and Sr101 are as good as any knife steels out there for fixed blades. I love 3v it's awesome but I will always have a special spot for Infi and SR 101
@@janwalenta3151 Indeed, agree completely.
Definitely the first video I have been looking. Great video as always Chris now I really want one of these!
An absolutely gorgeous knife.
Badass blade for sure! I have a couple of Lon’s knives and the Alpha just screams to me! I’m sure you probably saw the Outlaw Nessmucks he just did? Hot damn he knows how to forge a sexy blade!
My grail knife would be the mercworx sniper that's the quality I'd love in my collection but that $400 price tag is fear inducing lol
A truly beautiful knife, would be a shame to get it dirty!
Man that is a beauty of a knife.
Apology accepted. Mine will be here in a couple days.
That's a bad ass knife !
Lon does make other models in 3v maybe he can do a run of these in it.
That is a nice knife. Hey where has Will been? Hope he is doing ok.
Sounds like there might be a PREPAREDMIND101 garage sale in the future
Cris your afuny nut. The best knife revouwer on TH-cam..
Damnit Chris! You already got me addicted to LT Wright...I cant afford Lon also. That’s beautiful.
Still possibly my favorite knife
I've got a knife made and used by Ryan Johnson of RMJ. forge when he was first started out making knives as a teenager. Bought it from him personally at War Memorial auditorium, Ft.lauderdale. He made the leather sheath for it too. It's for sale if anyone is interested
The feathersticking is almost like yoga.
Definitely on my wishlist.
As Crocodile Dundee would say "that's a knife". It is a work of art. Made in Ohio, so it must be good. It definitely looks like a do everything knife. Thanks for the great review. 🤗
I was hoping u would do a vid on this blade. Bought one last night!!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Very nice looking blade! I've been looking around the web for a good primary knife but I can't decide between the Dark Timber 1911 Elite and now the Lon Humphrey's Alpha.
I love that handle, very nice knife
That's a beautiful blade.
Havent gotten through the whole video yet, and this is what i have been looking for, hopefully its not to expensive
I would take 52100 instead of 3V, everyday and 2 on Sundays. Sharpens easier and holds it's edge longer than 3V reaches the edge holding ability of Stainles super steels and it sharpens really fast and easy. No other steel out there, has that relation, of ease of sharpening-edge retention. Has many and small carbides, that makes it cut way smoother than what you see on this video. This knife needs sharpening and a bit of edge convexing, like all Saber flat grinds need! This is a custom,which means it needs it more than factory knives do. 52100, doesn't take microchips like 3V does. I wish Bark River hadn't stop making 52100 steel knives.Imagine a Bravo 1 LT in 52100, or a Gunny, that would be more user friendly, and wouldn't take chips, like 3V and Elmax do...
Looks very sweet
My grail is anything from Mike lovette. I knew him years ago I killeen, would sure love one of those!!
Just fell for this knife 🔪
You should review the Condor Cavelore, if it ever actually gets to market.
Chris, every time I watch you feather a stick with a good knife I want to go out in the back yard and build a bonfire. Maybe someday it will quit raining in Missouri.
Im not sure it ever will lol
Chris, If you could only ever own one, would you trade the Dark Timber Honey Badger for the Alpha????
Dam, I gotta get one! He is one of my favorite fixed blade makers! Yep I will be eating ramen noodles for a month. Lol
Any bets on we see this in another " Blade's I still have" in about a year?😂😂😂
Hey, I like it too. Seems I saw a cheap Chinese version that looked very much like this knife. But, those guys just don't perform. Thanks for the review.
As Adam said to Eve, “LET ME HAVE ONE TOO!”
Great looking knife, thanks for sharing
Nice video Chris . Current pocket dump please
Wow that’s gorgeous man! Yes perfect size! I’m looking at it! Lol.
That’s a cool looking knife wow.
That's a work of art 👍
For a handmade knife 300 is a good price it seems
Nice knife
A great looking knife great review!
That thing is gorgeous
I love this blade I’m gunna have to sell somethings
thanks for sharing us in the love affair..
Nice knife.... And 52100 it should be great at holding a FINE edge
Good job!
Don't you have homework?
Perfect knife, nice.
I am surprised only one review on TH-cam on this knife, Also there is nothing wrong with 52100 steel. I own 2 CPM 3V knives from LT Wright a Outback and Bushbaby 3V , they are a good steel but they are more expensive and harder to re sharpen which I do not like . Lon Humphrey used 52100 for it is easier to hammer forge and costs less, in 3V this Alpha would sell close to $400 in price , not worth it to me , 52100 is expensive enough and it is a good steel. If this was in 1095 or 01 steel it would even cost less which would be nice.
Only thing with this steel is it DOES NOT like water. So you have to keep it oiled. Or Frog Lube it or something.
Hi Chris! if i had to make a decision between buying a bark river bravo 1.5 cpm3v, a bark river cub or an alpha lon humphrey what would you advise me? it is a difficult decision for me, so please tell me your opinion, which knife should I choose at the moment, or rather in what order would you classify them ?! Your advice will be very helpful, please give me an answer as soon as possible !!! thanks a lot!!!
Theres one of his 3V Kepharts on Amazon thats like $250ish ive been looking at
Kyle Sentz Go to Chicagoknifeworks.com great prices on Bark River and Lon Humphrey. I just got an Alpha for a great price!
306 is super cheap... in Europe we are screwed pricewise. My BK9 with aftermarket handle scales was almost 250.... we get taxed to oblivion so they can throw money at protitutes in Brussels
nice!!
Have Knife Videos been Demonetised by TH-cam?
Isn't that the steel that cold steel uses in their drop forged knives?
Yes
Keep up the great vids
Ya but will it cut flaming carpet?