Buyer's Guide: Large Fixed Blades (9-11.5 Inches)
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- SOME OF THE KNIVES IN THE VIDEO ARE NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION, HOWEVER HERE ARE (AMAZON) LINKS TO ALL THE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ONES, PLEASE USE THESE LINKS IF POSSIBLE (HELPS SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL), ENJOY :]
ESEE Junglas: goo.gl/r7AaGR
Kershaw Camp 10: goo.gl/3IFd7k
Condor Moonstalker: goo.gl/w0PZ5b
Condor Moonshiner: goo.gl/2yJfjs
Ka-Bar Becker BK9: goo.gl/npE434
Ka-Bar Zombie War Sword: goo.gl/5YFQmD
Ontario Nightstalker NS-9: goo.gl/OoD3nS
Ontario Marine Raider SP10: goo.gl/PFKlfT
Ontario SP5: goo.gl/MKdJWg
Ontario SP53: goo.gl/FK1TY2
Browning Competition Chopper: goo.gl/oZ8HCV
Cold Steel Trailmaster: goo.gl/EctFFs
Cold Steel San Mai Trailmaster: goo.gl/L0VSeI
Boker El Gigante: goo.gl/3t1Fkn
Timber Rattler: goo.gl/S3YQpr
Schrade Leroy Bowie SCHF 45: goo.gl/PduJ2k
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good review, I've had my trail master for over 20 years now and its still going strong.
iv had mine for 10 and unfortunately noticed cracks last week along the back edge. In looking for a replacement if it fails. I find so many of the awesome badass survival knives that were available at the time have ceased producion. The RD9, the kabar heavy bowie, the entire spec plus series. its unfortunate.
@@Carolinacaveman Exactly! And the Trail Master is clearly one that has survived the longest and still makes nearly all the Top big knives lists!
If I could give advice, you might consider the TM San Mai III version. That full convex blade makes it a real beast. I must warn you it's expensive and the sheath provided is crap. However, the knife makes up for it! And that edge!!!
Good luck, but I hope your TM doesn't fail! Strength to the Trail Master!
From my experience you can't go wrong with the price and quality on a lot of the ka-bar or ontario large knives. simple effective designs at a respectable price
True that, Ontario has so many good ones.
A video discussing points to consider when selecting a large fixed blade and showing examples of such blades.
Really well done video, so interesting it seemed like 5 minutes.
Thanks! You rock!
+WeAllJuggleKnives Your welcome, but really I can't imagine there would be many other people out there that could offer up such a collection/depth of experience/articulation of ideas in one package, so it is you who rocks, and it is no big deal pointing that out ha ha, cheers
Glad you put video rating back so I can give a thumbs up! Your insight is incredible and appreciate the videos produced!
Thanks, bro! We've known each other for a long time on here! Time does fly.
been a sub for 2 or 3 years still one of my favorites love the trailmaster classic design I use sp51 all the time beat it for over 3 years now still going strong thanks for the videos
Thanks for sticking with me through the years!
I bought a (Böker Plus Valkyrie Bowie Frankonia SpecialEdition) today and I'm absolutely delighted with it. A sheath made of saddle leather, a blade made of 440C steel, 22.5 cm long, 6 mm thick, mirkada handle scales with mosaic pins and finger grooves absolutely beautiful piece of Bowie for around €100.
I have a Trailmaster and Kershaw Camp 10. Love them both.
Sounds like a good combo for chopper big bladss.
Great video and discussion on these larger knives. I've enjoyed watching it and many of your other older videos too.
I have a few of these as well (Junglas, SP-53, SP-10, an SP-8 also) and IMO the Junglas is the best all around knife of the bunch with the SP-53 a close 2nd. I was fortunate enough to buy a Kershaw Camp 14 before they stopped production and love it too, albeit larger.
Most of my fixed blades fall in the 6"-8" range but as the saying goes...there is no replacement for displacement !!
Thank you for watching! I remember getting the whole Kershaw Camp series, even their Parang. The Camp 10 became hugely popular, but I always did have a soft spot for the longer ones, reminded me of shorter swords I like.
Great video. Just proves, that this is one of my favourite channels.
Glad you enjoy it!
While technically just shy of 9 inches, my favorite in this category would be the Ontario sp50/sp51.
That said I still my gransfors bruks small forest axe to a big fixed blade.
I have been waiting for a video on this very subject. Thanks and keep up the excellent work!
Thanks! :D
I have that Kershaw Camp 10. I love the feel of the handle, the sheath is very cool and protects me and the blade,.... the top heavy blade makes it ideal for chopping. The length is ideal also for up close contact like a home invasion at 2AM, in a hall way. :) The Timber Rattler is on my night stand in case I have to cut some 'cheese cake' at 3AM. :) I came across a cheapo Copy by MTECH of that Cold Steel Trail Master and it is a very good one. Holds a good edge and about 1/3 the price of a real CS.
( I have the Camp 10 RAZOR sharp ,so Some things coming OFF) :)
Thanks Amigo, This old Cav Scout is OUT!
Excluding my Kukri, the largest knife I have is a Buck 120 General. I've had it for over 40 years, I still use it, it is not too big, but I don't see that I need anything bigger. But I loved watching this video and those Ontarios really look good!
Damnnnn , how much u did pay ? In poland it costs 250 bucks
my favorite subject, love the big blades and have several there. But lately its the re curves that i enjoy swinging the most. Even after the well used and loved trailmaster. Thxs for another excellent upload!
Welcome, thanks for watching!
What a great video comparison, with great info. Nice collection of big boys. I see about 5 or 6 there that I realistically hope to add my collection eventually, the Junglas being at the top. Another awesome knife vid, WAJK. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I know you are a blade addict, I've been monitoring your channel closely!
I'd like to hear from someone who as used the Marine Raider extensively for bushcraft, camp, and gardening. It is a fighting knife, but I wonder how heavy users feel about it in all other tasks.
Timber Rattler,
A knife 🔪 axe 🪓, cleaver , machete, and whatever you need.
I really like the style and Poundage.
Shock Value, priceless 👌
I've owned a quarter of these and knew a few things in the video, but the condor comment and the whole video is AMAZING, well worth the several year wait : ) kabar large heavy Bowie is current blade for economy, esee or bk9 next purchase!
You'll love them both!
I have the SP 10 for general purpose and a SP 8 for chopping but that's just me my SP 10 came razor sharp from a dealer who sharpens his blades before selling on preference...
Wow! A lot of nice Blades to play with ;)
I know you have many, too :]
The Camp 10 has worked for me,as a good Chopper.
My favorite large blade is more of a machete. The CRKT Halfachance is my go to big blade. The blade is a bit thin for a knife but to steel is 65MN and this much stiffer then a machete.
Good job! Very comprehensive video.
Thank you for watching!
A very good review and some great info. Im in the market for a fixed blade and have sen seen alot of videos. Narrowing it down to just a few now. Thanks!👍
San mia trail master is the best blade I’ve every had/used, bar none! Absolutely love it!
Do they have blade breakage with the sp53
have the camp10, schf45, and bk9. love all three of of em. only had the bk9 for a couple months so I'm still putting it through the paces. one thing for sure, it being my first 1095 blade, it's a different beast to sharpen. it has stood up to EVERYTHING I've put it up against so in that regard I'm happy. the sheath tho...garbage. absolutely needs kydex. the schf45 however, I'm fairly sure I have the first "fail" video of it posted on TH-cam. in the following months there seemed to be other to surface. all of which I'm pretty sure schrade made right and replaced the damaged blades. And the good ole camp10, beat the hell outta this guy and modded the hell out of it too. great video man, get time check some of mine out and lemme know what ya think
I subscribed! :]
+WeAllJuggleKnives awesome man its a pleasure having such a well known tuber sub me and my little channel! thank you for introducing my to my next purchase....the Browning competition cutter....:
such a sick knife man!!!! had planned on upgrading my bk9 sheath to an azwelke kydex dangler...aaaand then the Browning happened.
You are so far ahead of me in this knife game it is ridiculous...😂❤
First. I like Cold Steel for smaller and folding knives. I purchased the Browning mostly because of your review where you talked about the convex bevel.
I labored about buying the CS Recon Scout & Trail Master over blade & tang angle where braking might occur. For the larger knives I am particular about having a full tang. Thanks for the review.
Thank you for watching!
I used to carry a large knife for chopping when I backpacked. It was easier to slide into my pack or attach it to my pack. It worked out good and was very effective at wood processing. I liked it but some prefer an axe. The only knife I would baton with was a large thick blade but I didn’t have to do much batoning and I prefer not to. The knife I liked best was one I made, it made a lot on kindling and was 1/4 in. thick with about a 10” blade.
Great video!
Thanks!
Sheath - I disagree. More often than not, buyers will customise/replace the provided sheath anyway (well, the serious one anyway!). They are mostly the minimum that the knife maker thinks he can get away with.
Personally, I own a CS Trail Master San Mai III, and it's close to the perfect knife (for my requirements and liking). Simple is king, and among great knife designers, Lynn Thompson is King! This decades-old design is still up there slugging it out with all pretenders! Great to see it on your list.
anumbers of these are no longer in production and it saddens me greatly.
Extra Cool Choices!
I own a few and plan on getting some others.
Thanks
BB
Welcome, bro! These are right up your alley!
Great overview video brother! Not enough quality overview blade vids made on TH-cam. You've made more than your fair share of them. :)
Thanks, bro!
Thank you for the review please keep this going
Arbolito booker Argentina, makes the best bowie knives in the world. They really are the best.
They do make great knives, it's because they still have cowboys there.
the junglas is one of my all-time favorites I have 4 of them in different colors . I recently picked up the bk29 and the bk20 and those are quickly becoming my new favorites
Koo video would ❤ to see a 2024 version also
I have a few of those blades. I am not an expert by any stretch... The BK 9 is my favorite but I also have the discontinued K-Bar large Bowie... and I really think it rocks... The Trail Master is so pretty that I am afraid to use it... I have the Ontario Raider too... I really appreciate your channel. I am really new to large blades... but now I am hooked... Thanks for the very informative videos...
Thank you, my friend!
Very interesting to watch this, I like this format
Awesome, I'm glad you dig it!
Great video, good content, information and narration- subbed.
i really have a lot of those knives: leroy,camp 10,sp 5, trailmaster, hunglas (no rtek 2), bk9
That is a great collection!
Have to disagree with the Junglas. Just got rid of mine and couldn't be happier. The sheath is way too big and bulky and didn't fit any molle I have. The blade was thin and had all the character, feel and balance of a plank of wood. And it cost too much. I bought it to replace a beaten and broken SP5 but ended up re-grinding that and carrying it, even when the Junglas was available. Just a better knife to use.
It's rare to hear someone not liking the Junglas but, I realize everyone has their own different preferences, priorities, and favorites.
Ontario SP5(stabby/choppy) for me, just wish it was a true full-tang.
Very nice breakdown of the Big Blades and the styles with the steels and sheaths,,,alot of good information in this video,,You truly know Your stuff,,,Be Peaceful and Good review and Display
Thanks! I appreciate your support!
Excellent video.. great selection of knives...
Thank you so much for watching!
At first I though the title was a 911 joke, but I was obviously wrong, thanks for the video, it's much appreciated.
I'm not that cryptic :]
I have a Busse BWM and have yet to find a use for it other than holding it, which is pretty satisfying.
One day I shall get a Busse.
I Have a KA-Bar1212 and Buck Mesa I love Them both in my collection ;)
At 11:45 you mention the Marine Raider as a "manly knife" but I have had one for several years now and can say it fits my hand and balances better that almost ANY knife I have ever had. To me that means that it's ergonomics are superior to most knives in its class.
Awesome knife, I'm glad that you have found a blade that fits you like a glove!
Re: Marine Raider....your absolutely correct. I wanted a huge Bowie and this one had a massively reinforced tip and a wicked nice price....Very awesome HMB (HUGE MANLY BLADE). Sheath....meh...but some abs or kydex sheet and some grommets can't solve.
It's the manliest manly knife that ever manned (that and the Junglas, it is best to have one in each hand).
WeAllJuggleKnives they are Bruce Campbell approved !
The one knife that I plan to get in the future is the 1912 bowie from COLDSTEEL I think you should have had that knife in your set up, keep up the great informative videos.
Leroy is great, I have two, but would love a kydex sheath instead
Change EVERYTHING I just said, those were my pics, ELK RIDGE? OMG...
I love that one, been wanting to make changes to the pattern. Keep at it STUD!!! LOL
The Elk Ridge, really let me know, this was not all a hoax. That's a build I've been wanting to re-do/improve on, for sometime.
Wow! ^ 5
LOLZ Thanks bro!
I know someone who uses this style/size of knives for hunting hogs. He gets his dogs to round some hogs up and tire the bigger hog out and then he attacks it with the knife. Saw a video of him doing it.. Crazy thing to watch.
great video definitely no information missed , also thats a massive log
Thanks, buddy! Yeah we get storms that knock down some big trees, that's where I my wood "bench" there.
As always an excellent video. Thank You.
Welcome!
Excellent vid! Thanks for sharing.
Welcome, buddy!
What do you concider to be the best bowie,harden steal blade that doesn't break easy, estate one that holds its edge,all around toughness.i value your opinion
john hoskin in my opinion the San mai trail master by cold steel if by far superior to everything in its price range. I have not had the opportunity to use every knife in that price range obviously but I would wager my life to say you can’t find a better knife for the price.
Just watch the cold steel torture test they put the San mai trailmaster through. It’s on TH-cam
Excellent video from wealljuggleknivesandflashlights thanks for the time/entertainment my good man.
Welcome, buddy!
Great knife review.. excellent selection of knives...
thanks, I'm glad you like it
WeAllJuggleKnives was the Schrader the SCHF 9 OR WHAT? THANKS IN ADVANCE GREAT REVIEW.
Thanks for this video i dont own a large chopper yet but i am thinking of getting one of the esses
Very nice video 👍👍👍
Thank you, kind sir!
You should review the Ka-Bar Big Brother
I see you got the Elk Ridge Competition Chopper with the orange handle ,it's a darn good blade for a budget buy. I tried like a addict to get one of those but made my move to late.
Master Cutlery really needs to bring that model back, it was one of their best!
OKC Bowie Raider SP-10 was my choice,,and like you said some people don’t need it but just to have one..I don’t need Katana either but I had to have one 😂..Otherwise I mostly use Mora knives and my Favourite,Outbound beater knife that’s only $12 CDN ,, I beat the shit out of them but they won’t break..l love ❤️ knives 🔪 ever since I knew of my existence and as a kid I used to make my own knives...It was a lot of Fun,,Now I have 30+ knives 🔪,, I am telling you people it leads to addiction 😂 😂 😂...
awesome review!
Thank you :D
love the big choppers.
They always steal the show!
Well done, sir.Thanks!
Welcome!
ever heard of Neilson's Mountain Hollow? wow awesome looking knives that cost arm and leg! what do you think?
Really helpful video...one of the best on YT. Thank you! I'm looking to pick up my first real "survival knife." And to me, survival means more than just processing wood - the fighting aspect is of great interest to me as well. Right now I am not seeing anything better than the Marine Raider...what do you think?
I think you have made an excellent choice, the Marine Raider is a fearsome piece of steel!
I'm in a wooded high humidity region of north America , I'm not a huge fan of high carbon due the the humidity
How do you pick your first one? I got a good deal on a BK-2. $20 bucks and no field use. I think he cut an apple with it. I love it and it's made me lean deep toward Becker's. With that said I have a friend who only buys these ridiculously expensive knives... I cannot remember the names for the life of me. They look awesome but I would hate to use them in the field for fear of breaking these beauties not to mention I don't want to need it and it fail. I never see these types of knives tested. The one set was over 3k. I am not trying to get that much over 100 bucks. So please help.
For a big blade with a moderate price I would look into the OKC knives, such as the Ontario SP10 or SP8.
@@WeAllJuggleKnives THANKS!!! I have the SP8.
Do you have an all-terrain Sheetz in other words it's good for winter summer rainy weather Heat sweaty weepy type of weather one sheet that will work in all environments
Could you recommend a few large choppers in the $150 range
ESEE Junglas or Ka-Bar BK21 are pretty sweet!
Which would you go with I'm leaning towards Junglus because It already has the micarta scales but then again I could make micarta scales for the Becker. My local cabelas has a ontario sp10 for like $56 is that a descent chopper to pick up as a secondary beater chopper
I would go with the Junglas, it is time-tested and recommended by many over the years.
Thanks that was my first choice so that will be the one I will go with. What's the name of the budget offering Winkler knives folder by I think killamanjaro probably butchered that name and how has it held up for you cause I think as soon as I can find it on Amazon I'll probably pick one up it looked like a really nice knife not to mention I love his designs
They call it the Kilimanjaro DW Folder (his initials), yeah he is a great blademaker!
great vid bro
great video bro! the Esee junglas is by far one of my fav knives! you have so many awesome blades!
Thanks, yeah Junglas is beast!
I've ka-bar becker bk9 I love it
What about busse
Can you please test the knives from Bone Tactical he claims he makes the most effective edged weapons and self defence tools in the world.
which is the thickest blades? trailmaster the thickest?
What I need for any company that makes a survival knife to do, for those that haven't done so yet, is to upgrade their knives to have a survival kit that is available when it matters the most. Some companies have them, but others don't...
That would be great, they could add a detachable pouch to the sheath to house the survival items. When I was a kid, I had one of those Bushmaster survival knives, the sheath has 3 pockets on it, it was the sh*t back then LOL.
You forgot people who don't have need a hatchet and they prefer foldable japanese saw for cut small trees and branches for make fire camp. X)
But seriously your video is usefull because i'm in the ambilance i need to make a choice beetween cold steel marauder or boker el gigante. Otherwise i think you forgot a important detail when we choose bowie knife: Is it safe for big fighting knife system using ? I say that about the Dwight Mc Lemor book.
real good video ! keep up your good work
Thank you, friend!
Wow, so many questions. Let's just buy every factory knife out there.....And settle this question. Yeah cool.... ^ 5 !
Now here's the real scientist now!!!! Um....well everyone...
Was hard to watch on a very personal level. Wow! Great pictures of comparisons though! ^ 5 !
Knitting Blankets is a very rewarding thing also. Different mixtures in wool/cotton, uh.....fine patterns, one would be PROUD TO FRAME on their wall someday. Books, there's so many books.
But here's what I can already tell you about this one. It starts like this....
The Next time I go to the bathroom, out doors. Do I want my zipper to have a 90 degree fly? Should I file it, and round off the edges?
Should I have a tailor, or seemstress…..Make it out of Nylon, from my own design? Or does one Just Pull It On Out, on Factory Settings? These things all must be considered. LMAO !!! ROFL !!!
But I digress. Ok, so here's what ………..Wait. don't let me hijack this from you......
It's like watching a younger version of Nuttinfancy' on Valium...……...
My Bad, keep at the top notch reviews ! Love The Pics! They all kinda look the same to me
ROFL!!!!
For me, I know I want to have large fixed-blade knife, but I don't want a chopper. The chopper will already be filled by the tomahawk. So what I want is a large knife that doesn't weigh more than a pound and pairs well with the tomahawk to use Native American dual wielding techniques. The new Bark River Grizzly was closest production knife that meets my needs, with the Buck Hoodlum just behind. The only thing that would change for myself would be to make the blade a little shorter, less thick (like 3/16 of an inch), and the blade length to be longer to keep the balance it still has. Then, that will be the perfect large knife for me.
I hear ya! The Ontario SP5 would be pretty good for that.
I swear by my Cold Steel Wild West Bowie. Paired with a Buck 102 and a Buck 119 Special.
The brass handgard loosens after lots of use of THE Wild West Bowie. But I beat the crab@#$^ out of it,.. I JB Weld the brass handgard and handle scales and now it is solid as a rock!!
It is my grail knife,..
Hey do you have a Cold Steel Gurkha kukri you can sell?
I have been following your channel for a while now and have watched MOST of your reviews and certainly all of your reviews on large blades as well as defensive blades and brands I use and like (Cold Steel, ESEE, Condor etc.). I have to tell you bro this is my favorite video and in my opinion one of your best. I like the informative aspect especially from someone who actually uses the crap out of their knives and is also a collector as I can relate to both. Excellent watch. My personal favorite is still the Trailmaster in Carbon V, its my baby. But man that moonshiner and moonstalker call to me! I have watched your reviews on those blades a few times..
Thanks for sticking with me! I will strive to make more videos like this, I don't know if I'll be able to churn them out as fast, but I will!
Love your videos brother! I am purchasing the boker arbolito esculta, the bone handle version (love the sheath) as my EDC.
Was wondering if you have tried that piece of n695 steel out yet or if maybe a review before I deal the deal.
I haven't done a review, but it is one of their best designs, I'm sure it will be enjoyable to own!
Congratulations for the knives. Ulisses do Brasil
Thanks, bro!
What about the Ontario RTAK 2? Great video!
The rtak2 is just a low quality junglas it was originally designed by r.a.t that started his own company called esee. He quit dealing with Ontario because they took his designs and made them as cheap as they could. That being said they went cheap with the fit and finish. I know this because I have a RAT5, RAT7, ESEE JUNGLAS, AND ESEE6. THE ESEE IS DEFINITELY THE WAY TO GO IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A KNIFE THATS GOING TO BE PRETTY MUCH FLAWLESS. THE RAT SERIES WOULD BE A GOOD KNIFE IF YOU WORK ON THEM AND DO YOUR OWN MODIFICATIONS. I HOPE I DIDNT COME OFF AS RUDE IN ANY WAY JUST TRYING TO HELP A FELLOW KNIFE GUY OUT.👍
Looking for a high end large fixed blade that is thick and almost indestructible and money is not a issue. Please give me a few options for 2024
Lengren make a tanto that is 8mm thick, Sleipner steel. It is not especially long, but if you want an indestructible prybar, it might do the trick. Tanto: s71.co/3Qqz37E
If you had to pick one which would it be ?
Probably the SP-53, since I carry a small slicing knife, my big knife can be more of a chopper.
for your experience cold steel magnum 12" tanto and warcraft 12" tanto these two tantos which one the handle is more comfortable /flexible for different grips.? Thank you
The Magnum
thank you bro
great video!
Thank you, bro!
currently hesitating between the ontario sp53 and the schrade leroy for a reliable and durable bowie. I will use it to chop wood mostly. Any advice? thanks!
I'd go with the SP53, because of the grind and thickness, it's tougher.
I can still get the kabar heavy Bowie for around 100bucks with a local retailer with old stock but I feel it's too much, what do you think?
That's too much, it was a lot less expensive back in the day. I would wait until it goes on clearance, or until there is only one left :]
Kabar BIG BROTHER is my favourite
no svord bowie? again where ? great blade!