Svord Von Tempsky Ranger Bowie Knife Review. Or STOP THE HAMMERING!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- The Svord Von Tempsky Bowie Knife was named and modeled after a dead dudes famous side piece. The internet is full of stories about the exploits of Dr. Gustvas Von Tempsky the VIII, DDS, MD, Esq- and this one attempts to tell it again. I hammer the holy crud out of the knife, cuss some, and offer my thoughts on what I think I want out of a big ass knife. I don't think I come to a conclusion- but this channel is a journey- a road trip if you will. Except the doors are locked, and the car is headed toward a brick wall. To support the channel buy some stuff from my Amazon links:
Von Tempsky Ranger: amzn.to/2vmkR72
Man Sized Von Tempsky: amzn.to/2Og3xHX
Support my Patreon: / advancedknifebro
thats von tempting knife right there
Hey Yo!
@Chad H yes exactly why I thumbed down your comment 😝🤣🤷♂️
That knife is one tough SOB. I cheered at the end when you split that log. Well done sir.
It looked like a real dumb challenge, which is why I attempted it!
Gave a bit of a cheer here too mate!! That was quite a feat of determination.
Man 1 - 0 Log
"As society moves away from starting wars with natives who resort to cannibalism because they're sick of colonialism, we demand more from the knives we use less." - AKB 2018
The first part of this quote could be straight from a Rage against the Machine or SoaD song.
It took me 6 hours to write this script... just reading, looking at photos, and trying to figure out an angle. The man may have been an adventurer, or whatever- but it seemed like he died a pretty foolhardy way. I figured the context adds an additional backdrop to the dumb beating on the wood.
Maori were ALWAYS cannibals and kept slaves as livestock until Christian missionaries convinced them that slavery and cannibalism was 'bad'.
Entertaining and very enjoyable. I'm sure the fidget spinner and copper/titanium lanyard bead crowd will disapprove, but they can go do deep squats on a pointy stick.
Keep up the fun content.
Screw those guys!
Another superbly put together fair evaluation of a great product from the most awesome country on Earth. Nicely done there, Mr. Knifebro!! Chur!!
If I could only have one knife for the rest of my life, it would be a huge collection of Bowies.
This guy gets it!
@@AdvancedKnifeBro Yep. I have about a hundred beautiful and useful Bowies that I have never used.
Im the opposite, can't stand em, don't know why people like them, don't think they look good, handle good, or well, are good.
But, to each their own ;)
@@kutark booooo lol
I have been around the knife community for some years now, but somehow managed to miss your channel - until now. I really really enjoyed this review! Good job!
Glad you like it!
Best channel for knives review on TH-cam ! Period!
Thank you!
Awesome video man . I loved the comment about the 80 dollar bead. It cost 75% of the knife and doesn't even serve a purpose . This knife looks like it would survive the zombie , super volcano , apocalypse.
Knife Bro... That knife drop and cut-to intro was ADVANCED, thumbs up
That wood beating compilation at the end was exciting.
The money shot!
Watching you baton relieves some of the pent-up stress from my daily life.
Glad to hear!
I have always like your clear and detail measurement of the knife dimensions.
My beard just grew 2 inches!! I feel the presence of someone's uncle in this "Film Noir" of youtube-knife-extravaganzas
Great video! Shot my coffee trough the nose couple times while watching. :D
Love that heat tempering coloration on the blade! Sweet knife!
You just upped the level of my desire for the Rangers big brother! That's an awesome knife there with an awesome review to go with it.
Thanks man!
LOL, I just love your videos.
I blew the engine on my 98 Park Avenue last year. Seeing the hood again brought a tear to my eye.
Buicks offer the best knife steel.
Great review Bro!!!
I'm glad to read the comments and see that I'm not the only one who got hyped up at the end when he split the log.
This was a wholesome review
I actually feel like I connected there
Honestly love all the references
Bro, I got references.
EPIC batoning effort bro. Take note Pete !
YEAH PETE
Great review man
That was a well made piece of wood!
That was the breaking point of that branch that fell out of the tree on my chainsaw video.
Great review... you're pretty funny. Your narrative is eerily similar to my inner monologue.
Glad you like the videos, thanks for watching!
I like how they left the temper colours on the spine
Me too.
Your neighbors must love watching these videos being made! That was some funny shit bro 😂
I shot this one so early in the morning, that they hadn't even gotten to the window yet- after the batoning woke them up.
I make my small children watch your channel because your chopping is a lesson in perseverance
I love that you don't baby the knives and actually test them! This sucker sure seems like a beautiful handmade beast of a blade!
He was my ancestor believe it or not. I just ordered one, I'm hoping to feel closer to Gustavus lol. I actually have a book with his art as well. He was an amazing guy.
Excellent. I look forward to your videos. I wish I could do more to support your work. And yes, I'm serious. But just this once, ok? Don't expect it on a routine basis.
Yep! All told, this channel brings in about $200-$300 per month, but considering all the shit i buy, and my recent hard drive expenses- and that I generally hoard my stuff or give it away rather than selling it- well that means I'm bad with money.
Didn't know you work in the same building as Lawrence O’Donnell! I want this knife just for the upper body workout demonstrated. So satisfying to finally see that log split...
One of my favorite videos I watched last year.... It was funny enough I watched the extended cut!
The beatings that take place here are what make this channel special!
The knives are asking for it!
Advanced Knife Bro Hell yeah... give to em suckers bro !
Very cathartic at the end.
The log said "fuck it."
One thing I noticed about L6/Sawmill steel is that it leaves a strong metalic taste on fruits & veggies you cut with it. I haven't noticed that on any other carbon steel. It's weird, I don't mind though.
I hear that about carbon steel. Mostly I use stainless on my food though.
So suspenseful.
The last two minutes were glorious. Forget axes and other things designed to split wood.
Those don't make it a challenge!
This is the exact kind of Bowie I've been looking for!
It’s a beast!
HILARIOUS & INFORMATIVE.
This one came back up in my feed and I had to re-watch it because it is funny as fuq!
You will enjoy Svord Drop point knife from their Economy line. Aside being simple and useful knife it will be great reference point for future videos on fixed blade knives. Cheers (let's say with Cask conditioned Fuller's Imperial Porter).
I'd like another svord for sure.
I think that knife would go straight through the car hood directly into the block itself. Awesome music and video at the end.
Thanks dude!
cool vid. this is gonna sound like a stupid question because it is, But,... after all that chopping & Batoning, was that blade as Dull as a Spoon? or by some Miracle did it hold its edge pretty well?
Lol super funny, great review, I thirst for more... also a dos equis im thirsty.
Got a beer review coming up in a few hours!
Svord makes some pretty durable knives. I have a couple. They are hand forged so there is some variation and beautiful pattering.
Oh man, that knife looks like the perfect mix of a bowie knife and a medieval dagger. Don't need it, but certainly want one now! Plus that Sword steel is good stuff!
Yep!
Alright... I'm gonna be honest. I think in a "survival" situation (or any situation) it would take a lot less energy to carry an ax than to beat on a log for 3 minutes with a knife to split it once. Anyway... the abuse tests are fun to watch. Thanks for another great vid.
Hey, there's no room for that logic here! I own log splitters and axes, which will be featured in upcoming reviews to please all the rational human beings.
Log splitters? Hell yea! That's gonna be great
@@AdvancedKnifeBro I hope to see you make feathersticks with your log splitters.
+1. I'd say misuse, rather than abuse...
hi man do you think the knife is shorter a little bit?
31cm will be perfect for survival use.
funny review. If you get the chance i'd like to see you review the SVORD, Von Tempsky Bowie knife.
another kick ass knife review. THANK YOU!!!!
Thanks man!
Dude man wasn't your channel called something else back in the day? Good job on videos. Holy shit u have 25k subscribers.
Yep. I changed it 2 years ago maybe?
IMO you’re right up there with DBK, Dutch Bushcraft Knives.
Svord puts out some good knives. They don’t always have the greatest finish but the steel is exceptional. I have a few of them including a Golok and a couple of hunting knives. The Golok has that great forged/tempered look that your Bowie does. (The colors near the hilt)
I'd like that Golok.
I have 4 different models of Svord knives that I bought years ago. They are pretty good knifes and good performers. I have a Golok by them that has the rainbow like forge marks on it. You won’t be disappointed if you give one a try. They are not all super expensive.
If this video isn't Testament to that being a tough knife then I don't know what.
OH YEAH (Machoman voice)
Would you be willing to trade this knife for a tops steel eagle 111 hunters point ill even throw in my ayranik e-nip Both are in brand new condition ?
I would LOVE to see a full size von tempsky bowie review
As a kiwi I was quite chuffed this guy is normal, most knife reviewers are right bell ends with a stick up their rasin. BTW the svord works extremely well as a knife also if you already have an axe.
Thanks, I think!
Ok, this one got me laughing. You're right. For some reason everybody these days seems to think the knife should replace the axe.
Bless you! Go on??? 😳.
I have 2 of the Peasant folders. Love em! Recommend em!
Can we call this "regular knife reviews" and get a collaboration with the channel "regular car reviews"?
Yo that channel is way too big for me!
Literally my two favorite TH-cam channels. It helps that my only interests are knives, beer, cars, and gloriously, gloriously awkward humor.
Okay I stuck around to see if you managed to split that log. Congrats. I have to say that’s tenacity for ya. How often to you manage to hurt yourself?
Rarely. Never ever during batoning.
This was the perfect vid to watch between my double set of 7 minute abs
OMG, you beat the sh!+ out of that knife, bawhahaha! Keep your reviews coming!
what kind of sheath bug is that crawling on the around 1:51. I like it. I might have get one.
An ant. Ants are rare most places of the world.
The last 2 mins of this vid were the funniest I've seen this month or the last 28 days... whatever! Also, please remind me not to piss you off, or you might look at my subscriptions list (Please don't!....you just did didn't you? DAMN IT!). Classic Bro, Bro! Cheers
Sometimes if people are exceptionally mean- I often just look to gain a little insight. Then I hide their comments. Usually though a person gets a second chance- and if they're still a dick they're gone. There's no reason to waste both of our times. But yes, I do often wonder what makes people just miserable pieces of shit on the internet- still haven't figured it out.
Maybe there's an answer on Google? Oh, wait.... Maybe, I just answered my own question! ha
Viewer discretion is advised: Bowie Knife takes abusive beating in this video!
That's my fetish.
I just stabbed that like button, great job brother as always! Kudos ✊🏼
Thanks dude!
I really like your videos, I think people don’t understand how good your camera and editing skills are, just a friendly idea, why don’t you try a collab with another channel, like blade hq or something. Keep up the good stuff :)
I've tried this before, but a lot of those companies don't return emails.
Advanced Knife Bro maybe try DBK (dutch bushcraft knives) they only do fixed blades but they share your sense of humor and love of battoning 🤟🏼👍🏼
I use 4 in 2 oil. Because 4 is higher that 3 and 2 is double of 1. Nice knife. Not sure talking about your “grip area.” I think there are other video plat forms for that stuff. Another fantastic review.
Are you a matherologist? Impressive!
Hey can I send in my Rambo KNife for review I am pretty sure it was used in the the movie. Where can I send it?
To Stallone!
Well made video for a F***ing Knife! I love F***ing Knives!!!!!! I heard Morakniv is where the steel comes from but who knows.
I want an OTF version of this.
What size of glove do you wear? Cuz that's kinda my thing...
A 12. Is that a size?
Advanced Knife Bro that's HAWT!
I've been watching his videos for awhile & I never looked at his hands like that.
Is there any similar knife like this?
Not that I can think of off hand. Closest thing is cold steel Wild West Bowie- in the handle shape area.
Is there a PO box to send things to?
I do have an address. You can hit me up at Advancedknifebro at gmail. I’m not really taking loaners right now though. Sometimes stuff takes me a month to get to though.
LOVE YOUR REVIEWS. THE SVORD VON TEMPSKY BOWIE IN MY OPINION IS THE BEST BIG KNIFE EVER, THOUGH IT IS EXPENSIVE.
Something is wrong with me. I recently started to like old timey knives like this one. I even found slipjoints in my drawer. How bad is it? Am i old?
Great video by the way.
I like old looking knives too!
I’ve always thought this looked like a cool blade. I never wanted to shell out the cash for it though. That wood handle took a hell of a beating! You know, if 3 in 1 oil isn’t pretentious enough, you could turn that blade into a spear, skewer baby seals on your next wilderness outing and squeeze the oil out of them. I did that last Thursday and the oil Is much less smelly than 3 in 1
I need to find some baby seal oil! Yes, I dunno what kind of wood it is, but I beat the hell out of it. Harder than maple, that's for sure.
You're welcome. I enjoyed my stay.
Accident waiting to happen - hilarious "batoning" SkKiLLzZ
Really wish I still made knives so I could send you one to thrash on. Maybe one day.
Thanks man!
You should have your own TV show
I already watch a lot of TV. That's similar right?
If you could one day find it in your heart to buy and review a Svord Hog Beater I would be eternally grateful.
That’s a mighty fine fucking satellite dish you’ve got there fancy pants.
It's no longer hooked up. I live in a rental so I guess it has to stay.
I don’t even watch tv.
I watch netflix.
Cool. I still prefer the raw sound at the end, but just this once the folksy little ditty kinda worked. For art.
My first draft was without the music. I almost didn't add it. Some people complain about the ends being too long, some people love it. Just trying different stuff. I think I agree with the "no music" more. Oh well, nothing I can do about it now. I hate about 98% of TH-cams music library- and most of the stuff I like I used. This wasn't bad, but it wasn't my favorite. Anyway, just thinking out loud.
Advanced Knife Bro you're damned if you do, damned if you don't. (Silently shaking my fist at the world)
I like your end music
Thank you, just some TH-cam free stuff.
Interesting knife. But if I were to buy one of their products it would be ''VON TEMPSKY BOWIE 11''(the big one, the one you have in the description too) , you know - to achieve the ultimate -badas...- madness.
I didnt know feel sorry for you or knife or wood log? But I enjoyed the ending :-)
You can have sympathy for both!
What was that knife? The Van Dougal Rover? Can't find anything online, perhaps it is spelled differently. What is the steel and where can I purchase one?
Love the vids man, keep it up.
its interest me too :)
Vangedal Rover. I did a review on it last year.
Sweet. My contribution comment. Art.
I like it. The shape is reminiscent of the original Bowie. Good handle length, good blade length, nice and thick. Good for combat fighting, or hunting/camping. Oil is oil, but if your really worried, use a food grade mineral oil if your processing wild game. Protects the blade from rust, and does not hurt the leather sheath. I'd probably have my local leather goods guy make me a sheath, rather than pay for their sheath.
What we see here is a rare capture of the "reverse batoning" technique where you hold the piece of wood you want to break down and strike it against the back of a knife.
I’d love to see a review of the tree that stump came from. I mean that thing has taken a lot of abuse!
30 seconds of AKB gold at the 8 minute mark 👍👍👍
Ha ha!
That Aranyik looks like it would be a good bear fighter.
I have a lot of that review shot- unfortunately their online store has been closed forever. I like that one a lot.
Advanced Knife Bro, that's unfortunate. I went back to your last Aranyik review and the web site after seeing it. My 1st draft comment was something like "Amazing, that looks like an Orc sword get us a promo code" but it sounded to bossy. I think I will be stalking Ebay for the Hybrid Machete.
To be honest I have no connection with them at all... a subscriber once said he ordered an Aranyik- and since I’ve bought two. They’re pretty affordable as is... heavy as shit though
Heavy is fine. I was more curious the issue some people had with the handles coming apart.
I see your point about how centering and other fit and finishing issues aren't really a functional issue, but given that most people who collect knives are interested in knives being more than simple utilitarian tools, it makes sense that we'd want things to be aesthetically pleasing.
I mean if we didn't care, we'd all buy one $50 knife and be done with it, never watching reviews or getting into designs, etc.
You know they would take a look at it, then toss it into a case and move onto the next one, only to pull it out once in a blue moon to make some comparison.
You forget that I have spent thousands of dollars on knives. I own and buy the same shit as everyone else. My perspective is different. You see my focus is on general hand feel, durability, lockup, and looks. I have 20 dollar beautifully machined knives and 200-300 with imperfections and vice versa. If I ever get to the point where an off centered blade makes me mad or I flame a company via social media because the top swedge isn't perfect- then I'm done. I don't get how a off centered blade causes someone to be "done" with a company. That is just not what I'm about. The good thing is there are hundreds of other TH-cam channels, forums, and reviews that focus on those things.
Now sure... if I spent $500 on a Production knife and what I was looking for was an occasional pocket carry to resell in 5 months... then yeah, maybe. But I'm not that dude. All of my knives from the $12 Sanrenmu to the $500 are functional tools, that I can appreciate for various reasons.
Advanced Knife Bro I gotcha. I didn't mean to come off as antagonizing, if that's what you got from my first comment. I'm just voicing my thoughts on why most folks do seem to care about things like centering. But I completely understand where you're coming from now.
Nope... Just clarifying my comments. I stopped buying knives more than $200. I just don't find anything in them that justifies that price... so maybe that's my version of off centered blades. I mean I do see some knives I want over that price point, but I just can't appreciate the tolerances that other people can. I guess all I'm trying to say if that we all get different things out of the hobby... I buy cheap and expensive blades, and I'm willing to let smaller imperfections slide if I really like the knife. I like the discussion- thanks!
Christ on a crutch! You beat the ever lovin hell out of that bastard. Bravo! Now how does that knife cut tomatoes? I am more of a tomato slicer myself and feel that was inadvertently left out of the video.
Let's call it a working edge. Those beefy convex edges hold up well to this bullshit, but aren't tomato friendly.
Advanced Knife Bro Well I am out then! I need a battle ax knife that slices tomatoes. LOL
I shall now call all cutting edge lengths the Pig Stickin length. And you get 25 cents every time I say it. Prepare to be wealthy!
SHHIIIITTT. How did you know I love money?
Dude, no one is ever going to send you a Rockstead to review. #knifebattonerfromhell
Maybe that's the point!
Advanced Knife Bro you’ll be sorry if you never have the chance to USE a Rockstead. I often use mine by taking it out of the safe, shaving a few arm hairs, and then repolishing it with a microfiber cloth.
I like it...its gnarly