I bought one two weeks ago and love it. It does all the bushcraft needed. Chopping, batons wood carves features and strikes a ferro rod to light fires.
FINALLY someone reviewed this knife with the TPE handle. Good going Brian. Of course Schrade had this months ago, but seem to be slow getting it out there.
Thanks.I really like the grippiness (is that a word?) of this handle . The only issue I have found is that if it gets hit too hard repeatedly, like maybe could happen if a teenager was trying to learn to throw a knife, the backing on the TPE could break and the softer TPE material won't support itself. Don't ask me how I know this ;-) Since that's a rather extreme example I totally recommend this knife. I really like it.
I really like what Schrade is doing now. They aren't perfect yet, but they're really improving. I'd like to see this in a straight edge instead of a recurve but it still looks like a good blade for the money....Good review.
Yep, I think Schrade is working really hard to introduce some really solid gear at prices most folks can afford. I wasn't too sure about the recurve blade either, but I really like this one. The biggest drawback I can see is it may be a little trickier to sharpen, but there are enough different sharpening tools out now that that isn't a deal breaker to me.
tfr51 It looks like the 2014 model SCHF9 is now made of the same steel - 8Cr13MoV High Carbon Stainless Steel - with a velcro retention strap and a buckle closure on the pouch. And it's a slightly larger blade. At least that what the Schrade website shows. I did find a few listed on Amazon as 1095 still.
I just emailed Tayler Brand's the response was it is 1095 there website listed it as 8Cr13mov but it might be a error I did put a question at amazon if it would spark being struck by a flint and the answer is yes so I will be looking at getting this knife
Survival On Purpose I just saw a Schf9 at a Bass Pro packaging listed as 1095 Carbon Steel it was in a clear plastic package was quite impressed when I saw it now I own one
I have the SCHF9. I was actually thinking about reviewing it when I saw this video. I think Schrade has put out some pretty good stuff at good prices lately. Nice video! Keep em coming.
You review guys always pick the hardest place to baton a log;) Sure wish they would upgrade that with the new handle designs, it would make an awesome addition to the new frontier line. Can't wait to get the 55 & to see some more vids from ya on it, also those 56's look like winners to me. So many good knives so little money LOL.
Congrats on the new knife and nice job! I have the bigger brother SCHF9. Hard to beat a Schrade for the money. This one looks like a no brainer... hard to give a bad review whether they gave it to you or you bought it.
Hey Bryan, I know I keep coming back to your older vids, it's now 3/5/16 and I still LOVE this knife! After about 10 minutes of work grinding off that horrible gimping on the bottom of the handle and smoothing out the bump it has become my go to knife for medium cutting tasks. The recurve really helps with making feathers, carving and similar type tasks. And even though it's 8cr13mov the deep hollow grind makes it amazingly sharp and easy to touch up. I love the tip design of the F26 even more than the F51, and the F26 has more cutting edge. I wish Schrade would go back to this blade design and give it a new handle design like the F51. Still loving this blade!
Thanks for the review! I was thinking of buying SCHF9 but after watching Tactical's review of SCHF9 and this, I think I'll get SCHF26, it seems big and heavy enough to do chopping and batoning. Cheers!
i think for the money its a great knife and very underrated, too many people go for big money on named products, just like people who buy iphones for the fashion statement
I will be honest, I've seen a lot of reviews on youtube, and I'm really picky on what to buy for the money. I bought a cheap mtech knife for totally abusing it in the woods. and I can't kill the thing. but you sold me on the Schrade, I will defiantly be buying one. great review brother. now for the real serious conversation. I thought you would have tried to char the silica gel. lol take care my friend
This is the same schf10, except with different handle scales. I wonder why schrade renamed this knife instead of just giving you handle scale options. I really like the knife, I prefer it over the bk2
Thanks for the review. It looks a lot like the schf10, just with a different handle material. Is the feel of the scales more hard and plastic or soft and rubbery?
Looks a good solid knife Bryan, I like the look of the grip and the recurve blade. I would prefer a snap closure on the sheath, but that could be fixed. Thanks for the review. Atb...
The SCHF9 is a much better knife, same blade profile and made with 1095 steel. Looks like the sheath is made cheaper also, no snaps for retention or buckle on the pouch. The SCHF9 is between $35 and $40.
I thin that's a good choice Curtis. It is one of my favorite Schrades so far. It is hefty but it's also well balanced. Like I said, if the recurve blade doesn't bother you, it is a really good all around knife.
My cousin got this knife and after about 5 days of almost no use at all he brought it so my house and we went up in the woods to test it out some more and after some light chopping the blade started to chip and chip and chip. Probably was just a faulty knife. I liked it a lot other than that though.
Outdoor Pioneers Sounds like something that Schrade would like to know about. They are very proactive about the quality of their products. I haven't heard of other issues with this knife, I have 2 and both are doing fine after several months use. Maybe there was just a problem with your blade. It's under warranty, I'm sure.
I have this knife the ergonomics are great and for the money it's hard to beat . Get out your Dremel tool and some carbide bits and do some modifications to it that fits your needs . Make a new sheath for it or modify the one that comes with it . I bought mine used for $10 at a Goodwill store . If you beat on it and it breaks you haven't lost anything 🤔
I have SCHF9 and it’s awesome knife for batoning! The 1095 models are excellent knives, I would not purchase stainless models. Brian does excellent reviews on all Schrade knives however I just prefer carbon steel unless it’s mora stainless steels. Any reason why Schrade using stainless on majority of knives? I understand hollow grind is cheaper to create.
Hah! There's no way I sound like I'm from Michigan ;-). The hoodie was a gift from my friend Jim from the channel YooperSurvival. Thanks for the kind words.
Yo Brother B:) The eagle has landed... Question - If I use fire, flame, DIY det cord, large firecracker will whats inside it burn or be damaged..:) need to know lol
Well, the only thing that might get hurt is a note I included but it's all wrapped is a couple of layers of aluminum foil. I guess it depends on how big a bang you go for.
Does the Schf 26 has identical grind on both sides? I bough the Schf10 2 weeks ago and the knife has about 2 mm difference on the grid. I ask Schrade and they told me that it is normal. Any way the knife cuts i am guessing the knife was made by hand and they didn't feel like scraping the blank.
I did call the warranty department and they told me that it is normal and knife is not defective.Resharpening was a bid confusing because of the 2 mm difference but on the end work sharp did its magic.
looks very good blade for the money.i didn't like the sheath a lot,but i think someone can find a better sheath easily(ie spec-ops brand knife sheath or make/purchase a kydex one).Very good review.
Thanks Mountainman. The sheath is nothing fancy, but I like it better than the plastic on on the SCHF27 I reviewed previously. The pocket on the sheath comes in handy.
+ferbritzeo I think so. I gave the knife away so I can't check it. I am pretty sure you could put the LMF handle in first and even if the rod sticks out the corner of the pocket it would be fine
Survival On Purpose I asked, because you had tested both knives. I have the 51 and the 52, but I'm looking for a durable affordable knive in stainless steel.
okay, this looks like a pretty sweet deal, I'm just confused at the price. It's great that its only 30 or 35 dollars but theres another knife called the schf10 which seems almost exactly like this one only a different handle design. Literally it's exactly the same but the schf10 is 40 or 45 dollars. It's not much of a difference, I just want to know why.
I think the SCHF26 is the replace not for the SCHF10, which is no longer listed on Schrade's website. The only real difference I can see is the SCHF 10 has micarta handle scales and the SCHF26 has TPE. Which is a little softer. There is also an SCHF9, which is similar but a little bigger. Hope this helps. - Bryan
This is the knife I wanted. The SCHF10 with the handle material of the SCHF9...I bought the 10 and then a month later Schrade comes out with this knife... Does anyone have any info on the handle material? Do you prefer this rubber ring or micarta? The schf10 is $7 more expensive on Amazon compared to the schf26. Also, Schrade if your listening, make ALL of your knife sheaths MOLLE compatible please!
D Harlo I think they both have pros and cons. I'll tell you if you plan on throwing your knife (and I have no idea why anyone would want to do that), you can tear up the softer handle material if you miss a lot. My son pretty much trashed mine learning to throw it....Er, I mean know a guy who did ;-)
Sounds good. I never really thought about that. I guess if someone is running off with one of my chickens I could always throw it and hit him in the leg with my Schrade...haha ;-)
hey Survival On Purpose what is the angle of the edge cause i'd like to get pull sharpener with correct angle. cause curved blade it is a headache to sharpen it with a flat grind. tnx
'mornin,Bryan;Great review on a great knife & sheath.Can't beat the price point. Thanks 4 sharing & hoping there will B a follow-up of your weekend outing ?? Stay Safe Well & Warm,There,Brother,From The Maritimes In Canada ATB Terry " GOD BLESS "
Honestly, I think most of the sheaths on any of the decent sub $50 knives are not much to brag about. They get the job done is about all you can say. When you are trying to stay on that price point and still produce a decent knife,there isn't much left to go into the sheath. I have kydex sheaths that cost as much as this knife. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Bryan
Just brought one off watching your great review. Brought around half dozen knifes after one of your reviews.
I bought one two weeks ago and love it. It does all the bushcraft needed. Chopping, batons wood carves features and strikes a ferro rod to light fires.
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FINALLY someone reviewed this knife with the TPE handle. Good going Brian. Of course Schrade had this months ago, but seem to be slow getting it out there.
Thanks.I really like the grippiness (is that a word?) of this handle . The only issue I have found is that if it gets hit too hard repeatedly, like maybe could happen if a teenager was trying to learn to throw a knife, the backing on the TPE could break and the softer TPE material won't support itself. Don't ask me how I know this ;-) Since that's a rather extreme example I totally recommend this knife. I really like it.
I really like what Schrade is doing now. They aren't perfect yet, but they're really improving. I'd like to see this in a straight edge instead of a recurve but it still looks like a good blade for the money....Good review.
Yep, I think Schrade is working really hard to introduce some really solid gear at prices most folks can afford. I wasn't too sure about the recurve blade either, but I really like this one. The biggest drawback I can see is it may be a little trickier to sharpen, but there are enough different sharpening tools out now that that isn't a deal breaker to me.
tfr51 It looks like the 2014 model SCHF9 is now made of the same steel - 8Cr13MoV High Carbon Stainless Steel - with a velcro retention strap and a buckle closure on the pouch. And it's a slightly larger blade. At least that what the Schrade website shows. I did find a few listed on Amazon as 1095 still.
You might have saved me from buying the schrade schf9
Just FYI, I also saw the SCHF9 in Carbon Steel at Academy Sports yesterday. It's also on their website at Academy.com
I just emailed Tayler Brand's the response was it is 1095 there website listed it as 8Cr13mov but it might be a error I did put a question at amazon if it would spark being struck by a flint and the answer is yes so I will be looking at getting this knife
Thanks for checking into this.
Survival On Purpose I just saw a Schf9 at a Bass Pro packaging listed as 1095 Carbon Steel it was in a clear plastic package was quite impressed when I saw it now I own one
I have the SCHF9. I was actually thinking about reviewing it when I saw this video. I think Schrade has put out some pretty good stuff at good prices lately. Nice video! Keep em coming.
+Daniel Weaver They are the same except for the handles, so I think either one would be a good choice if you like this knife.
I think so. Schrade told me it is the same as an SCHF10 with different handle scales. They look the same as the handle on the SCHF9.
Shrade makes very nice knives. Great review Bryan!
They used to. I can only assume the quality is still the same since they were bought by Battenfield Technologies.
You review guys always pick the hardest place to baton a log;)
Sure wish they would upgrade that with the new handle designs, it would make an awesome addition to the new frontier line. Can't wait to get the 55 & to see some more vids from ya on it, also those 56's look like winners to me. So many good knives so little money LOL.
+Airik1111 I agree.
I have the schf9 and it is awsome, but that looks a little more compact. You sold me Bryan, I am going to have to buy one of those. Great Video.
Cool. I wasn't really trying to sell you, but it does seem like a very good knife for the money.
Great review! Ive got the Schf10 which is the same knife just with micarta handle scales instead of TPE and it is definitely one of my favorites.
Yeah, another leader in our Scout troop has the SCHF10. He likes his a lot.
Congrats on the new knife and nice job! I have the bigger brother SCHF9. Hard to beat a Schrade for the money. This one looks like a no brainer... hard to give a bad review whether they gave it to you or you bought it.
Great review,over here in the uk Schrade knives are just starting to take off,i am seeing more people carry them,They do look good.
So far I am pretty pleased with all of the ones I've seen.
Hey Bryan,
I know I keep coming back to your older vids, it's now 3/5/16 and I still LOVE this knife! After about 10 minutes of work grinding off that horrible gimping on the bottom of the handle and smoothing out the bump it has become my go to knife for medium cutting tasks. The recurve really helps with making feathers, carving and similar type tasks. And even though it's 8cr13mov the deep hollow grind makes it amazingly sharp and easy to touch up. I love the tip design of the F26 even more than the F51, and the F26 has more cutting edge. I wish Schrade would go back to this blade design and give it a new handle design like the F51. Still loving this blade!
+True Blade it has always been one of my favorites too.
Thanks for the review!
I was thinking of buying SCHF9 but after watching Tactical's review of SCHF9 and this, I think I'll get SCHF26, it seems big and heavy enough to do chopping and batoning.
Cheers!
+Alex T. (Nomade Nordique) I think the 26 is a great knife.
i think for the money its a great knife and very underrated, too many people go for big money on named products, just like people who buy iphones for the fashion statement
Another great Schrade knife, maybe shrade should use the SCHF 9's sheet it as snap retention also the removable pouch. Good review Brian.
Louis
Thanks Louis. Maybe you should email Schrade and suggest that.
I should do that. Your right.
I am doing so right now. I'll keep you posted
Cool.
I have one of those which I ordered last month and so far it is a great knife and I plan to have it with me when going out camping.
It is one of my favorite Schrades
Good vid. I am looking forward to your follow up vid on this knife. I am curious how the knife holds up long term.
Me too. It will probably be a few months. I want to give it a good test period.
I will be honest, I've seen a lot of reviews on youtube, and I'm really picky on what to buy for the money. I bought a cheap mtech knife for totally abusing it in the woods. and I can't kill the thing. but you sold me on the Schrade, I will defiantly be buying one. great review brother. now for the real serious conversation. I thought you would have tried to char the silica gel. lol take care my friend
I might have to give that a try.
This is the same schf10, except with different handle scales. I wonder why schrade renamed this knife instead of just giving you handle scale options.
I really like the knife, I prefer it over the bk2
It is a tough knife for sure! Thanks for the review.
Thanks Jon.
Nice reveiw Brother B:) recurves are not my cup of tea but it does look like a sturdy blade - pretty cool they sent it..:)!!!
I got about every knife you can think of I don't think I have that one I got to get it I wonder if Walmart sells them
Thanks for the review. It looks a lot like the schf10, just with a different handle material. Is the feel of the scales more hard and plastic or soft and rubbery?
Run Level Zer0 Rubbery.
nice review Bryan , looks like a pretty good knife !
Yep, I think it is.
I like the new ending screen too!
Thanks for the feedback.
Looks a good solid knife Bryan, I like the look of the grip and the recurve blade. I would prefer a snap closure on the sheath, but that could be fixed. Thanks for the review. Atb...
Thanks Darren. I like snaps better too, but like you say, that is easy to fix with a cheap snap kit from Hobby Lobby.
bought this knife after the review its just the right size and weight cheers.
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The SCHF9 is a much better knife, same blade profile and made with 1095 steel. Looks like the sheath is made cheaper also, no snaps for retention or buckle on the pouch. The SCHF9 is between $35 and $40.
Thanks Bryan looks like a good value knife. Could you update us on how it keeps an edge. Enjoy your weekend trip.
I'll do it. Thanks.
Good review. I've been looking for a good fixed blade knife, and I settled on the schf26. It's pretty hefty.
I thin that's a good choice Curtis. It is one of my favorite Schrades so far. It is hefty but it's also well balanced. Like I said, if the recurve blade doesn't bother you, it is a really good all around knife.
great review brother ! looks like you got it down pat! great knife! thx man!
Thanks Michael.
My cousin got this knife and after about 5 days of almost no use at all he brought it so my house and we went up in the woods to test it out some more and after some light chopping the blade started to chip and chip and chip. Probably was just a faulty knife. I liked it a lot other than that though.
Outdoor Pioneers Sounds like something that Schrade would like to know about. They are very proactive about the quality of their products. I haven't heard of other issues with this knife, I have 2 and both are doing fine after several months use. Maybe there was just a problem with your blade. It's under warranty, I'm sure.
Yes we are going to send it back to get a new one. Im sure it was just a faulty knife. Seems to be awesome!
I have this knife the ergonomics are great and for the money it's hard to beat . Get out your Dremel tool and some carbide bits and do some modifications to it that fits your needs . Make a new sheath for it or modify the one that comes with it . I bought mine used for $10 at a Goodwill store . If you beat on it and it breaks you haven't lost anything 🤔
do u like the schf26 better than the schf10
I have SCHF9 and it’s awesome knife for batoning! The 1095 models are excellent knives, I would not purchase stainless models. Brian does excellent reviews on all Schrade knives however I just prefer carbon steel unless it’s mora stainless steels. Any reason why Schrade using stainless on majority of knives? I understand hollow grind is cheaper to create.
Honestly, I think it is at least partly because the long sea voyage from Asia would be hard on non-stainless knives.
Definitely subbed! I like your professional style of reviews and I noticed your hoodie you from Michigan like me?
Hah! There's no way I sound like I'm from Michigan ;-). The hoodie was a gift from my friend Jim from the channel YooperSurvival. Thanks for the kind words.
Survival On Purpose Ehh you'd be surprised also tommorow I'm ordering either the 26 or the 27 which would u recommend from what you've tested and done
Of those 2 I like the 26 best
I really like this company, Great prices for sure! I have a couple of their knives!
As far as I can tell they offer a very good value in a solid knife. With lots of styles to choose from.
Survival On Purpose I definitely agree!
Is the S-curved edge on this knife more difficult to sharpen? I would think it would be hard to sharpen on a flat stone.
***** I use a round diamond rod or ceramic.
I use a work sharp to sharpen it, no problems with that or a ceramic rod.
Yo Brother B:) The eagle has landed... Question - If I use fire, flame, DIY det cord, large firecracker will whats inside it burn or be damaged..:) need to know lol
Well, the only thing that might get hurt is a note I included but it's all wrapped is a couple of layers of aluminum foil. I guess it depends on how big a bang you go for.
Does the Schf 26 has identical grind on both sides? I bough the Schf10 2 weeks ago and the knife has about 2 mm difference on the grid. I ask Schrade and they told me that it is normal. Any way the knife cuts i am guessing the knife was made by hand and they didn't feel like scraping the blank.
pretty sure it wasn't made by hand. Sounds like a screw up to me. The grind should be even
I did call the warranty department and they told me that it is normal and knife is not defective.Resharpening was a bid confusing because of the 2 mm difference but on the end work sharp did its magic.
looks very good blade for the money.i didn't like the sheath a lot,but i think someone can find a better sheath easily(ie spec-ops brand knife sheath or make/purchase a kydex one).Very good review.
Thanks Mountainman. The sheath is nothing fancy, but I like it better than the plastic on on the SCHF27 I reviewed previously. The pocket on the sheath comes in handy.
Nice knife even better video thanks as always SOP
Wilderness101 Thanks!
Is the pocket on the sheath big enough to hold a Light My Fire Swedish Firesteel?
+ferbritzeo I think so. I gave the knife away so I can't check it. I am pretty sure you could put the LMF handle in first and even if the rod sticks out the corner of the pocket it would be fine
I can't decide between this and the schf10, which I surmise is the same knife with a different handle material, any recommendations?
Not exacty the same. I prefer this one myself.
Survival On Purpose How do they differ? :) I like the look of this one better too. Wasn't sure if the other handles would hold up better
I like the design of that knife. Good review.
Thanks Stanley.
Do you prefer the SCHF26 over the SCHF10?
I don't really have a preference. Check out the SCHF42.
Sweet blade and good review.
Thanks Trees.
Does it hold a sharp edge long, even if it's stainless steel? How long, compared to the 1095 carbon steel, for example of the SCHF51?
I have no idea how long or how it compares. I think there are so many variables in how it could be used it would depend on you in the real world.
Survival On Purpose
I asked, because you had tested both knives.
I have the 51 and the 52, but I'm looking for a durable affordable knive in stainless steel.
okay, this looks like a pretty sweet deal, I'm just confused at the price. It's great that its only 30 or 35 dollars but theres another knife called the schf10 which seems almost exactly like this one only a different handle design. Literally it's exactly the same but the schf10 is 40 or 45 dollars. It's not much of a difference, I just want to know why.
I think the SCHF26 is the replace not for the SCHF10, which is no longer listed on Schrade's website. The only real difference I can see is the SCHF
10 has micarta handle scales and the SCHF26 has TPE. Which is a little softer. There is also an SCHF9, which is similar but a little bigger. Hope this helps. - Bryan
Thank you for clearing that up. I love your videos, keep up the good work!
AirSofter241 Thanks, I'll do my best.
This is the knife I wanted. The SCHF10 with the handle material of the SCHF9...I bought the 10 and then a month later Schrade comes out with this knife...
Does anyone have any info on the handle material? Do you prefer this rubber ring or micarta? The schf10 is $7 more expensive on Amazon compared to the schf26.
Also, Schrade if your listening, make ALL of your knife sheaths MOLLE compatible please!
D Harlo I think they both have pros and cons. I'll tell you if you plan on throwing your knife (and I have no idea why anyone would want to do that), you can tear up the softer handle material if you miss a lot. My son pretty much trashed mine learning to throw it....Er, I mean know a guy who did ;-)
Sounds good. I never really thought about that. I guess if someone is running off with one of my chickens I could always throw it and hit him in the leg with my Schrade...haha ;-)
Nice looking knife... Great price too.
Yep. I really like this one.
I like your reviews. You do a great job. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Michael.
hey Survival On Purpose what is the angle of the edge cause i'd like to get pull sharpener with correct angle. cause curved blade it is a headache to sharpen it with a flat grind. tnx
I'm not really sure, but it is probably somewhere around 20-25 degrees. I think something like a Smith's Pocket Pal would work fine.
hmm that really confuses me cause i'v read on the internet that SCHF9 and SCHF10(same as SCHF26 -disregarding handle) have both 30˙ angle
Jure Skočir I could be. I was just guessing. I can't really tell by looking.
aha thanks I am probably get BG field sharpener (causeof rods)
You might want to take a look at the Lansky Tactical Sharpener
'mornin,Bryan;Great review on a great knife & sheath.Can't beat the price point.
Thanks 4 sharing & hoping there will B a follow-up of your weekend outing ??
Stay Safe Well & Warm,There,Brother,From The Maritimes In Canada ATB Terry
" GOD BLESS "
Good morning Terry. I will probably wait till I have used the knife for a while. maybe in a few months .
Fair enough,We'll 'hole ya 2 it !
are you a veteran?
no
The sheath is horrible
Honestly, I think most of the sheaths on any of the decent sub $50 knives are not much to brag about. They get the job done is about all you can say. When you are trying to stay on that price point and still produce a decent knife,there isn't much left to go into the sheath. I have kydex sheaths that cost as much as this knife. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Bryan
I'm still gonna get 1 though they look pretty good
I think you will like it. I know I do. It just feels really good in your hand.
Yeah I just ordered it this morning from hernie Haynes UK as well as another sheath and a cold steel kudu
cool
Nice reveiw Brother B:) recurves are not my cup of tea but it does look like a sturdy blade - pretty cool they sent it..:)!!!