Thank you for watching. Please check out our video posted on Skallywag Tactical’s channel: th-cam.com/video/mXNYkVbmfZY/w-d-xo.html Let us know what you think of the content so far. More videos on the way.
This is such good information. I just received this blade, and wow, it's incredible. You guys posting information about the blade is very nice moat people wouldn't do that thank you.
Thank you! We have spent a lot of time trying to build up our capabilities in video production to provide what we feel is necessary information on the tools we use and recommend. TH-cam is a great resource but if you want to find all the videos we have made on the MDV Fixed Blade and other Skallywag tools, please consider looking at our dedicated Skallywag webpage on our Elite You training platform. You will find all the content we placed on TH-cam as well as content we cant upload without getting in trouble. If you are interested go to the following link: watch.eliteyou.com/pages/skallywags Please let me know if you have any more questions. -MDv
Real Review from MDV +1 Owner. Great educational video. You all truly take the extra step. It is awesome working with a company who cares about safety and traing of the consumer. You make a fantastic product and this just completes the package.
Thank you! I appreciate the review! The feedback is very important to us and we try to put into the videos what we would want ourselves. Please let us know if you have any requests for future content.
@@david7101 Nexbelt is the company. The model is the Supreme... something something lol. I like it a lot. Mainly for the small "buckle". it allows me to throw on multiple items without running out of real estate. Buckle is small enough to slip through belt loops with no issue too. We have some coming to our shop soon. Will have our logo etched in it. I highly recommend any good ratchet belt. There are a few companies that sell them. This is my favorite so far.
I really like this video it was very informative, I would love to see one using the sheath that comes with it as the rhino is a option that is purchased separately
If you haven’t already, check out Skallywag Tactical’s TH-cam channel. I just dropped a video that covers that slightly. I am making a virtual training course that will cover it in detail. Should be released on our platform and skallywags website by end of year.
I really like the waistband carry option bc i wear gym shorts prodominately and i need a good fixed blade edc that i can carry in the waistband thst is more readily available that trying to go for a folder
Thank you! Those were fun videos. He's very good at what he does. I am just learning the youtube thing. Will take some time to get anywhere near as entertaining as him. As far as the BJJ videos, I have some very specific concept videos coming. Things that I feel most miss while training. I try to stay out of the BJJ only kind of instructional. My instructor has plenty of solid videos and there are much better grapplers out there that devote their lives to making good content. Saying all of that, if i get enough interest I will make more videos on the topic.
@@EliteYouChannel The information you have is solid. Cool, can't wait for your specific concept videos. You said in the video with Icy Mike, that everyone's doing the shrimp wrong... but never went into detail. This left a big ? in my mind😄 I just started as a GJJ Instructor in Germany. And teaching the 36 combatives from the Gracies. But I'm just at Blue Belt Level, so I wondered if I'm teaching my Students to shrimp the correct way. Another thing is, we are not allowed to carry guns over here, thus my interest in the knife and grappling techniques. I hope your Chanel will grow quick Michael. Thanks for taking your time to answer. I will be sharing your content. And be ordering a MDV PLUS. Great designed Knife. Much respect
@@anthonyvincent397 I have a video of my instructor talking about it at a seminar. It makes sense when you hear it and then you realize how much wasted movement is placed in drills passed down from instructor to instructor. A lot of times with no updating or refinement. So many things taught in "systems" fall under this trap. They are packaged principles, techniques, lessons learned designed to accomplish a goal that the main art itself is falling short on. Unfortunately, even if it accomplishes that set goal, the system will ultimately be the cause of the most frustration for students of it. Its a little different but when I was learning BJJ, I was told to never turn my back. This was a broad statement and even though it may have helped me initially, that directive caused me to lose to people that turned their back on me. They cautiously explored those areas and developed skills that I lacked because someone set a rule that was never lifted. Not being taught or rolling with lower body submissions is another example of this. You should always approach things cautiously. Learn why people are hesitant in those areas. But you have to spend the time to truly understand every aspect of an art you wish to be an expert in. Many things are shown to people, they aren't taught. Which means the student will have a very hard time deeply studying the art. That was a lot. Sorry if that was all over the place.....
@@EliteYouChannel Thanks Mike, for taking all the time to answer and explain. Yes, it takes time to truly understand. Am practicing BJJ for arround 4 years now, and I feel there is so much to learn, and I'm just at the start. And that at age 44😅 So I try to get things right from the start. Is there anyway I can get acces to the instructionals of your master? I realy liked the knife grappling aspect you showed last time. Great work Mike🙏🏼
Both of them have drop point recurve edges. The cank is nice custom knife. Lots of differences in design though. The more notable ones is the MDv is a chisel grind and doesn’t have choil. Sheath is customized to be carried in multiple ways. Almost as much thought went into the sheath design/purpose as the blade. It’s unfortunate that most blades have a generic style sheath. Meaning no real thought goes into it outside of “carry it on your belt or around your neck”
Hi Mike can i use the lanyard method in the pocket I know the Rhino will work on its own in the pocket I really like the non lethal impact /pain compliance of the Rhino sheath well done salute to you
you can use a lanyard for a pocket carry. My only comment will be that you should keep in mind that any lanyard will secure the sheath to your body. That means you will not be able to pull it out with the sheath on for non lethal reasons or to prep for a situation by having the blade in hand without the edge being exposed. One of the features of the design but the lanyard will take that one away. Its more secure but it limits the uses of the tool.
They don’t any more. They used to. Then people who don’t train complained that they didn’t need them. Until they cut themselves doing anything near realistic with the blade. lol. Even professionals use trainers to make sure movement is near perfect before using the real thing. Can’t make everyone happy. 🤷♂️ Skallwaytactical.com is sold out of trainers at the moment. They are in production.
There’s a number of factors that can cause that. Do you have a good “gun” belt? Is it tightened? Are your pants fitted properly? Is your shirt too tight? …..This isn’t meant to insult anyone, but Is your stomach forcing the handle out? I show multiple ways to carry the blade. You might need to use a different option. You can pocket carry, lanyard carry, outside the waistband carry, behind the belt carry. Some may find that one carry option isn’t for them. I outside the waistband or pocket carry 99% of the time. If you want me to trouble shoot the issue, send me an email with pictures to support@eliteyou.com MDv
Hey, Nick! Thank you for the support. The belt is from a company called Nexbelt. I really like this small buckle design. We are getting some custom engraved for the Elite You shop. Check them out. They have a number of variations on the ratchet gun belt system.
The Nexbelt model I use now can be bought on amazon at the following link: www.amazon.com/Nexbelt-PCS9121-NTAC-45-1-75-Belt/dp/B0BT73H75R/ref=sr_1_66?crid=36IO9QFV02238&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kqJdxleifk8WM4cMqTY-lTRgpb_bPtJJfjmFBUld5Uzs0MIxGsC1Fs4ocbiLYnUUX2-WdobophoLdK_uCU6rDdtbQjG0N_gJY-5K-M-Ae_P_7ycE-eSrSet8DsywzM9mZ6h9JNnVRneMoVWwRqrBSPg9V0AaF16NkCl2orVyL5v_bX4LS6F1c6NiRAkJ7Zbw.DkBb8ysAbp6pPTU1OF7QT74iNTOBe8GLBc0jdhD9Cl8&dib_tag=se&keywords=nexbelt&qid=1723178543&sprefix=nexbelt+%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=8-66 I like this model better because the buckle is so small that it can be pushed through normal belt loops if you need more real estate in front of you. The other buckle was larger and you would have to take the belt off if you needed to bypass a belt loop. I find this necessary when I carry a pistol with a horizontal extra magazine, or when I carry a pistol with my MDV in the front. I made it work in this video but the new belt model makes it a much better setup due to there being no extra bulk from the buckle. Hope that helps. -MDv
Of course. I use the NexBelt Supreme Appendix. It’s a great belt. I’ve worn mine out and will be getting another soon. The direct link is www.nexbelt.com/products/supreme-appendix-black-38mm
Thank you for a replying, I didn’t expect that. Also, I never realized the absolute horror of a knife attack. I watched another video where you were using the red training knife and it was completely terrifying. I’m going to start looking into counter measures to knife attack and probably get that knife and try to learn how to use it. Thank you for those videos.
This is a weird comment. The only time you could possibly lose the sheath is if you used it in a real situation. In which case you wouldn’t care…. No one complains about losing the sheath and having to buy another one. It’s dropping the sheath on deployment…. This would only happen if you were using it for it’s intended purpose which is to protect yourself or someone you care about. Outside of that, it’s user error.
Its called the Supreme Appendix from Nexbelt. Here is the direct link: www.nexbelt.com/products/supreme-appendix-black-38mm?variant=42177097367720&src=google&campaignid=18303090617&gclid=Cj0KCQjwocShBhCOARIsAFVYq0h_h-RRVcN3ol8C0neFdAmdb8z18JqhMcEMBRLQOpfnR6jaKoyVCmAaAjL6EALw_wcB
Your plate carrier is a good place for it. This video is dedicated to two carry options. The knife is capable of fulfilling multiple roles. So it can be carried in a number of ways. Most of our guys carry the MDv on their gun belt and have the guardian on their plate carrier. -MDv
We recommend the rhino sheath found on Skallywag Tactical’s website. The new sheath that comes with MDv purchases are good too. Check out the new video in Skallywag Tactical’s TH-cam channel to see recommended use.
😂 good for you. There are millions of knives that don’t have one. Your input yields nothing as far as constructive criticism. But thanks for the comment.
Why is the hook a deal breaker? It locks the hand in place, even without added grip tape. In combination with the rhino sheath you can put that thing behind your belt or belt loop and rest the hook on the belt/ belt buckle or pants and carry the blade without ulticlips, tek loks or added loops.
Haha yes. It’s embarrassing how many emails we have received telling us the design of the knife is flawed because they undid their belt and the knife fell in the toilet or something similar. 🤦♂️
The sheath is crap. Knife does not "stick" in correctly. Very insecure ‼️one of worst I ever had, with those it makes No semse to carry it I Hope that rhino sheath IS better, but have to buy it separately 🙄
I responded previously and then realized you weren’t talking about the rhino sheath. The flat sheath should “stick” like most other kydex sheaths. If that is not the case for you, please contact Skallywag. Thank you for watching. Your input and professionalism is greatly appreciated. -MDv
Thank you for watching. Please check out our video posted on Skallywag Tactical’s channel: th-cam.com/video/mXNYkVbmfZY/w-d-xo.html
Let us know what you think of the content so far. More videos on the way.
Love this knife, part of my EDC!
This is such good information. I just received this blade, and wow, it's incredible. You guys posting information about the blade is very nice moat people wouldn't do that thank you.
Thank you! We have spent a lot of time trying to build up our capabilities in video production to provide what we feel is necessary information on the tools we use and recommend. TH-cam is a great resource but if you want to find all the videos we have made on the MDV Fixed Blade and other Skallywag tools, please consider looking at our dedicated Skallywag webpage on our Elite You training platform. You will find all the content we placed on TH-cam as well as content we cant upload without getting in trouble. If you are interested go to the following link: watch.eliteyou.com/pages/skallywags
Please let me know if you have any more questions. -MDv
Real Review from MDV +1 Owner. Great educational video. You all truly take the extra step. It is awesome working with a company who cares about safety and traing of the consumer. You make a fantastic product and this just completes the package.
Thank you! I appreciate the review! The feedback is very important to us and we try to put into the videos what we would want ourselves. Please let us know if you have any requests for future content.
@@EliteYouChannel what belt do you use?
@@david7101 Nexbelt is the company. The model is the Supreme... something something lol. I like it a lot. Mainly for the small "buckle". it allows me to throw on multiple items without running out of real estate. Buckle is small enough to slip through belt loops with no issue too. We have some coming to our shop soon. Will have our logo etched in it. I highly recommend any good ratchet belt. There are a few companies that sell them. This is my favorite so far.
@@EliteYouChannel awesome thanks a lot! Appreciate it
Huge fan of your videos and the MDV Plus One!
Just got my damascus blade several weeks ago. Beautiful functional design that has been added to my edc.
This is great thank you very much for the upload! Awesome knife!!
Love the content and information being provided here. Looking forward to watching and supporting your team and all the future videos.
Thank you for the support! More videos coming weekly. One will drop later tonight!
After looking at some of those $500ish semi costom fighting knives, I really see a lot of value in the MDV Plus One.
Amazing content boys great stuff I’m so excited about being part of the family now
I also have a taylor who creates pockets and attachments on my clothes for tools. I'm fanatical.
Thank you for the video
Thank you for the watch and comment!
I really like this video it was very informative, I would love to see one using the sheath that comes with it as the rhino is a option that is purchased separately
If you haven’t already, check out Skallywag Tactical’s TH-cam channel. I just dropped a video that covers that slightly. I am making a virtual training course that will cover it in detail. Should be released on our platform and skallywags website by end of year.
You guys are amazing I will be buying so much more I love the gear brother
I can't wait for more amazing videos...I will be getting a knife soon from you guys 💯💪
The best
I really like the waistband carry option bc i wear gym shorts prodominately and i need a good fixed blade edc that i can carry in the waistband thst is more readily available that trying to go for a folder
I enjoyed your instructionals on how to use the knife, with Icy Mike... would love to see more on BJJ and Knife fighting techniques
Thank you! Those were fun videos. He's very good at what he does. I am just learning the youtube thing. Will take some time to get anywhere near as entertaining as him.
As far as the BJJ videos, I have some very specific concept videos coming. Things that I feel most miss while training. I try to stay out of the BJJ only kind of instructional. My instructor has plenty of solid videos and there are much better grapplers out there that devote their lives to making good content. Saying all of that, if i get enough interest I will make more videos on the topic.
@@EliteYouChannel The information you have is solid. Cool, can't wait for your specific concept videos. You said in the video with Icy Mike, that everyone's doing the shrimp wrong... but never went into detail. This left a big ? in my mind😄 I just started as a GJJ Instructor in Germany. And teaching the 36 combatives from the Gracies. But I'm just at Blue Belt Level, so I wondered if I'm teaching my Students to shrimp the correct way. Another thing is, we are not allowed to carry guns over here, thus my interest in the knife and grappling techniques. I hope your Chanel will grow quick Michael. Thanks for taking your time to answer. I will be sharing your content.
And be ordering a MDV PLUS. Great designed Knife.
Much respect
@@anthonyvincent397 I have a video of my instructor talking about it at a seminar. It makes sense when you hear it and then you realize how much wasted movement is placed in drills passed down from instructor to instructor. A lot of times with no updating or refinement. So many things taught in "systems" fall under this trap. They are packaged principles, techniques, lessons learned designed to accomplish a goal that the main art itself is falling short on. Unfortunately, even if it accomplishes that set goal, the system will ultimately be the cause of the most frustration for students of it.
Its a little different but when I was learning BJJ, I was told to never turn my back. This was a broad statement and even though it may have helped me initially, that directive caused me to lose to people that turned their back on me. They cautiously explored those areas and developed skills that I lacked because someone set a rule that was never lifted. Not being taught or rolling with lower body submissions is another example of this.
You should always approach things cautiously. Learn why people are hesitant in those areas. But you have to spend the time to truly understand every aspect of an art you wish to be an expert in. Many things are shown to people, they aren't taught. Which means the student will have a very hard time deeply studying the art.
That was a lot. Sorry if that was all over the place.....
@@EliteYouChannel Thanks Mike, for taking all the time to answer and explain. Yes, it takes time to truly understand. Am practicing BJJ for arround 4 years now, and I feel there is so much to learn, and I'm just at the start. And that at age 44😅 So I try to get things right from the start. Is there anyway I can get acces to the instructionals of your master? I
realy liked the knife grappling aspect you showed last time.
Great work Mike🙏🏼
Keep making videos. Thanks
More dropping soon. Just finished a full week of non stop filming. Thank you for the support!
This knife looks very similar to the bone tactical handmade edc cank
Both of them have drop point recurve edges. The cank is nice custom knife. Lots of differences in design though. The more notable ones is the MDv is a chisel grind and doesn’t have choil. Sheath is customized to be carried in multiple ways. Almost as much thought went into the sheath design/purpose as the blade. It’s unfortunate that most blades have a generic style sheath. Meaning no real thought goes into it outside of “carry it on your belt or around your neck”
Hi Mike can i use the lanyard method in the pocket I know the Rhino will work on its own in the pocket I really like the non lethal impact /pain compliance of the Rhino sheath well done salute to you
you can use a lanyard for a pocket carry. My only comment will be that you should keep in mind that any lanyard will secure the sheath to your body. That means you will not be able to pull it out with the sheath on for non lethal reasons or to prep for a situation by having the blade in hand without the edge being exposed. One of the features of the design but the lanyard will take that one away. Its more secure but it limits the uses of the tool.
Great video, Slicey Mike. What’s your preferred appendix holster for your 365?
I didn't get the training knife with my Skallywag but don't think I need it. Do they normally come in the kit?
They don’t any more. They used to. Then people who don’t train complained that they didn’t need them. Until they cut themselves doing anything near realistic with the blade. lol. Even professionals use trainers to make sure movement is near perfect before using the real thing.
Can’t make everyone happy. 🤷♂️
Skallwaytactical.com is sold out of trainers at the moment. They are in production.
When I try to wear it like that the handle sticks out at 45 degrees and makes a huge imprint???
There’s a number of factors that can cause that.
Do you have a good “gun” belt? Is it tightened? Are your pants fitted properly? Is your shirt too tight? …..This isn’t meant to insult anyone, but Is your stomach forcing the handle out?
I show multiple ways to carry the blade. You might need to use a different option. You can pocket carry, lanyard carry, outside the waistband carry, behind the belt carry. Some may find that one carry option isn’t for them. I outside the waistband or pocket carry 99% of the time.
If you want me to trouble shoot the issue, send me an email with pictures to support@eliteyou.com
MDv
I really appreciate the content, I’m just curious as to what belt he is wearing? Thank you!
Hey, Nick! Thank you for the support. The belt is from a company called Nexbelt. I really like this small buckle design. We are getting some custom engraved for the Elite You shop. Check them out. They have a number of variations on the ratchet gun belt system.
Is that a Kore belt? It looks great
Its a very similar design to Kore. Its made by Nexbelt. I use their low profile ratchet belts for every day carry. Love their products. -MDv
The Nexbelt model I use now can be bought on amazon at the following link: www.amazon.com/Nexbelt-PCS9121-NTAC-45-1-75-Belt/dp/B0BT73H75R/ref=sr_1_66?crid=36IO9QFV02238&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kqJdxleifk8WM4cMqTY-lTRgpb_bPtJJfjmFBUld5Uzs0MIxGsC1Fs4ocbiLYnUUX2-WdobophoLdK_uCU6rDdtbQjG0N_gJY-5K-M-Ae_P_7ycE-eSrSet8DsywzM9mZ6h9JNnVRneMoVWwRqrBSPg9V0AaF16NkCl2orVyL5v_bX4LS6F1c6NiRAkJ7Zbw.DkBb8ysAbp6pPTU1OF7QT74iNTOBe8GLBc0jdhD9Cl8&dib_tag=se&keywords=nexbelt&qid=1723178543&sprefix=nexbelt+%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=8-66
I like this model better because the buckle is so small that it can be pushed through normal belt loops if you need more real estate in front of you. The other buckle was larger and you would have to take the belt off if you needed to bypass a belt loop. I find this necessary when I carry a pistol with a horizontal extra magazine, or when I carry a pistol with my MDV in the front. I made it work in this video but the new belt model makes it a much better setup due to there being no extra bulk from the buckle. Hope that helps.
-MDv
May I please know what belt you use.
Of course. I use the NexBelt Supreme Appendix. It’s a great belt. I’ve worn mine out and will be getting another soon. The direct link is www.nexbelt.com/products/supreme-appendix-black-38mm
Thank you for a replying, I didn’t expect that. Also, I never realized the absolute horror of a knife attack. I watched another video where you were using the red training knife and it was completely terrifying. I’m going to start looking into counter measures to knife attack and probably get that knife and try to learn how to use it. Thank you for those videos.
Always good to secure shealth , dont want to spens 25 bucks each time
This is a weird comment. The only time you could possibly lose the sheath is if you used it in a real situation. In which case you wouldn’t care…. No one complains about losing the sheath and having to buy another one. It’s dropping the sheath on deployment…. This would only happen if you were using it for it’s intended purpose which is to protect yourself or someone you care about. Outside of that, it’s user error.
I spend as much time thinking about these small details as the next guy.
What kind of belt is that?
Its called the Supreme Appendix from Nexbelt. Here is the direct link: www.nexbelt.com/products/supreme-appendix-black-38mm?variant=42177097367720&src=google&campaignid=18303090617&gclid=Cj0KCQjwocShBhCOARIsAFVYq0h_h-RRVcN3ol8C0neFdAmdb8z18JqhMcEMBRLQOpfnR6jaKoyVCmAaAjL6EALw_wcB
So on my plate carrier isn't a good place then?
Your plate carrier is a good place for it. This video is dedicated to two carry options. The knife is capable of fulfilling multiple roles. So it can be carried in a number of ways.
Most of our guys carry the MDv on their gun belt and have the guardian on their plate carrier.
-MDv
@@EliteYouChannel nice! Ya I carry your karambit on my belt works out well with the 2 of them
Maybe I missed it but I can’t seem to find the sheath you recommend.
We recommend the rhino sheath found on Skallywag Tactical’s website. The new sheath that comes with MDv purchases are good too. Check out the new video in Skallywag Tactical’s TH-cam channel to see recommended use.
I'll make a purchase from you. I have a knife collection.
That hook is a deal breaker for me.
😂 good for you. There are millions of knives that don’t have one. Your input yields nothing as far as constructive criticism. But thanks for the comment.
Why is the hook a deal breaker? It locks the hand in place, even without added grip tape. In combination with the rhino sheath you can put that thing behind your belt or belt loop and rest the hook on the belt/ belt buckle or pants and carry the blade without ulticlips, tek loks or added loops.
I want that shirt
Ha. You will have to contact Craig about that one. lol
@@EliteYouChannel - I checked the Swag and it's not there.
@@MrMetonicus yes. You’re going to have to contact Craig directly for that shirt. 😬
Are people that moronic he had to make a PSA that you have a blade on you when taking a belt off lol
Haha yes. It’s embarrassing how many emails we have received telling us the design of the knife is flawed because they undid their belt and the knife fell in the toilet or something similar. 🤦♂️
@@EliteYouChannel situational awareness much.. lol
It’s people like that who should not be carrying any type of weapons system.
The sheath is crap. Knife does not "stick" in correctly. Very insecure ‼️one of worst I ever had, with those it makes No semse to carry it
I Hope that rhino sheath IS better, but have to buy it separately 🙄
I responded previously and then realized you weren’t talking about the rhino sheath. The flat sheath should “stick” like most other kydex sheaths. If that is not the case for you, please contact Skallywag.
Thank you for watching. Your input and professionalism is greatly appreciated.
-MDv