You were saying you thought these should be priced on the $250 range. Well Chicago Knife Works has them for $242 to $263 or so. Just checked yesterday.
@@prestonpartin5024 That isn't a good deal. The aforementioned Chicago Knife Works has T5's for $130 and they don't charge tax. You also get an instant discount on your first order. I ended up getting my T5 for around $120.
I just received mine from CKW. With my "welcome" 10% discount, it was $232 total! What a deal! It's a spectacularly beautiful knife- like a sexy Becker BK2! I had considered a Becker BK82 (BK2 in Magnacut), but after Micarta scales and a decent sheath, it would have run me around $350. 3V is far superior to Magnacut for hard-use knives (I wanted apocalypse-event-level toughness), so 3V won out. I do wish KaBar made the BK2 in 3V, but as they say, it's nice to want things!!! Also, as addressed in this video, I wish the tip was a little more stout (like the BK2). However, the thinner tip and slightly longer blade length allow the knife to perform some finer tasks. Mostly, though, it's just a survival beast that happens to look like a Ferrari!
Absolutely love LionSTEEL knives, I own an M1, M4, T5, and T6. My T6 steel is CMP 3V... hard, hard hard. Never had an issue with chopping. It is a bit large for me so I prefer the T5... still, love the T6.
Excellent review. Been so close to picking one of these up. I like that despite your enthusiasm for the knife, you were still pretty critical of it. Its not perfect but I think it'll be a substantial step up from my BK-2
Customer service and quality is very important. If there was an issue I’m glad to see they remedied the problem. They will have my business for sure. I have a 5 and love it. Just a smooth strong knife.
Hey Matt - Excellent analysis and review! Thanks for pointing out that potential issue with the minor handle crack. It was good to know Lion Steel has great customer service - especially because I also do not live in Italy. I currently have a severe case of "Lion Steel Fever", so I'm planning to get the T6 in the future. My next buy will be a Lion Steel M4 with a walnut or santos wooden handle - I just love the combo of the wood handle, crowned spine, leather sheath, and great blade shape - very classy with such good quality for a reasonable price (not cheap, but a good value for the quality you're getting). So far, I have the: Willy, M1, M5, T5, Barlow Roundhead, L.E. One Karambit, and the SR-11 in full titanium. I usually go for knives made in the USA, but Lion Steel is so cool I'm making an exception with this company! Stunningly beautiful and high-quality knives! Thank you - I subscribed to your channel!
I’m a city guy, just wanted a garage/outside the house knife. T6, although sweet, was overkill for me…and at $260-280, just made no sense. Opted $140 delivered for a T5😎
I have the original drop version in K490. Not sure which steel is better. I'm no metalurgist, but so far it's performed quite well for me. No complaints. It's held it's edge well, and no edge deformation despite batonning through some gnarly stuff.
Personal preference: A full rounded extruded tang with larger pommel. And a sharp spine beyond normal thumb placement. The handle looks like a weak point from any impact from the underside. And with the handle off, it looks like a typical stick tang knife. Add a finger choil to better balance the blade and get closer to your work. I would also guess the 6 is as uncomfortable to chop with as the 7. To much Italian beauty and passion...not enough function...Nice knives but a bit to artsy for me to take serious. I have the T5 and M7.
Notevole descrizione.Possiedo il t6.Sono perfettamente d'accordo, il t6 è una splendida lama ma avrebbe dovuto essere almeno 17cm per essere un discreto chopper,ed'è abbastanza possente per non eseguire al meglio i lavori di fino,devo dire che almeno è un egregio batoner e io personalmente non amo fare chopping ,per tagliare i rami grossi uso normalmente un segaccio silky. .Grazie per la condivisione
The T6 Limited Edition has K490 and not K390 steel. The Bohler K490 is more comparable with CPM 4V. K490 is not as tough as 3V but it is a tough steel and the wear resistance is a good bit higher as 3V.
But why the huge pointless choil?? They say it makes it easier to sharpen but that's just not true, all it does is remove the 8mm or so of edge that would have been a tiny bit difficult to sharpen (depending on your method, maybe not at all). It's so stupid, I actually want that 8mm of edge!
You were saying you thought these should be priced on the $250 range. Well Chicago Knife Works has them for $242 to $263 or so. Just checked yesterday.
I bought my t5 for almost a $170 , on knife center. They have some great deals on the majority of their products!
@@prestonpartin5024 Chicago Knife Works have the T5 for $136.87 right now. The above post I was talking about the T6. How do you like your T5?
@@prestonpartin5024 That isn't a good deal. The aforementioned Chicago Knife Works has T5's for $130 and they don't charge tax. You also get an instant discount on your first order. I ended up getting my T5 for around $120.
I just received mine from CKW. With my "welcome" 10% discount, it was $232 total! What a deal! It's a spectacularly beautiful knife- like a sexy Becker BK2! I had considered a Becker BK82 (BK2 in Magnacut), but after Micarta scales and a decent sheath, it would have run me around $350. 3V is far superior to Magnacut for hard-use knives (I wanted apocalypse-event-level toughness), so 3V won out. I do wish KaBar made the BK2 in 3V, but as they say, it's nice to want things!!! Also, as addressed in this video, I wish the tip was a little more stout (like the BK2). However, the thinner tip and slightly longer blade length allow the knife to perform some finer tasks. Mostly, though, it's just a survival beast that happens to look like a Ferrari!
Absolutely love LionSTEEL knives, I own an M1, M4, T5, and T6. My T6 steel is CMP 3V... hard, hard hard. Never had an issue with chopping. It is a bit large for me so I prefer the T5... still, love the T6.
Excellent review. Been so close to picking one of these up. I like that despite your enthusiasm for the knife, you were still pretty critical of it. Its not perfect but I think it'll be a substantial step up from my BK-2
Customer service and quality is very important. If there was an issue I’m glad to see they remedied the problem. They will have my business for sure. I have a 5 and love it. Just a smooth strong knife.
Hey Matt - Excellent analysis and review! Thanks for pointing out that potential issue with the minor handle crack. It was good to know Lion Steel has great customer service - especially because I also do not live in Italy. I currently have a severe case of "Lion Steel Fever", so I'm planning to get the T6 in the future. My next buy will be a Lion Steel M4 with a walnut or santos wooden handle - I just love the combo of the wood handle, crowned spine, leather sheath, and great blade shape - very classy with such good quality for a reasonable price (not cheap, but a good value for the quality you're getting). So far, I have the: Willy, M1, M5, T5, Barlow Roundhead, L.E. One Karambit, and the SR-11 in full titanium. I usually go for knives made in the USA, but Lion Steel is so cool I'm making an exception with this company! Stunningly beautiful and high-quality knives! Thank you - I subscribed to your channel!
Good review. I didnt realize just how big the T6 was compared to the T5, which is already a beast. Love the T5, my favorite fixed blade as well.
Good review of the T6. I’m on the fence between that and the Tops architect. Both great knives.
I’m a city guy, just wanted a garage/outside the house knife. T6, although sweet, was overkill for me…and at $260-280, just made no sense. Opted $140 delivered for a T5😎
I have the original drop version in K490. Not sure which steel is better. I'm no metalurgist, but so far it's performed quite well for me. No complaints. It's held it's edge well, and no edge deformation despite batonning through some gnarly stuff.
is the 3v well done? like have you actually used it? nothing worse than 3v with trash heat treat
Seems solid. Not super soft like Benchmades
@john0270 - can you tell me some brands + models where the 3V heat treat is bad?
Great review
Have this and the m7 their my two favorite knives
The impact vibration from batonning with cause significant wear and tear on your handle for sure. It's to be expected.
Why no exposure tang? This review is incomplete
Very good review. Thanks!
The spine appears to be rounded, not sharp. If that's the case, that is a huge negative for me. I was hoping you were going to mention it.
He did mention it…..
this reminds me of my lengren rhino. nice review
I appreciate your review and perspectives man. You just talked me out of purchasing another overpriced douche device, so thanks.
Personal preference: A full rounded extruded tang with larger pommel. And a sharp spine beyond normal thumb placement. The handle looks like a weak point from any impact from the underside. And with the handle off, it looks like a typical stick tang knife. Add a finger choil to better balance the blade and get closer to your work. I would also guess the 6 is as uncomfortable to chop with as the 7. To much Italian beauty and passion...not enough function...Nice knives but a bit to artsy for me to take serious. I have the T5 and M7.
why uncomfortable to chop with?
The rear finger guard on the M7 is to thin and batters the finger up against it while chopping.
👍Very insightful review(s). Thank you!!
I have a K490 T6. Just killed a deer with it. It’s really sharp and the handle contour is really nice.
Notevole descrizione.Possiedo il t6.Sono perfettamente d'accordo, il t6 è una splendida lama ma avrebbe dovuto essere almeno 17cm per essere un discreto chopper,ed'è abbastanza possente per non eseguire al meglio i lavori di fino,devo dire che almeno è un egregio batoner e io personalmente non amo fare chopping ,per tagliare i rami grossi uso normalmente un segaccio silky. .Grazie per la condivisione
This is one of the Best knives (3v version)
K390 is albo great but not so undestructible
The T6 Limited Edition has K490 and not K390 steel. The Bohler K490 is more comparable with CPM 4V. K490 is not as tough as 3V but it is a tough steel and the wear resistance is a good bit higher as 3V.
But why the huge pointless choil?? They say it makes it easier to sharpen but that's just not true, all it does is remove the 8mm or so of edge that would have been a tiny bit difficult to sharpen (depending on your method, maybe not at all). It's so stupid, I actually want that 8mm of edge!
Try not to say "kind of" so much
They make something called a axe If you’re going to the Bush without one you’re definitely not a bush crafter
EXACTLY
You told us these knives are great ,now your vidio about likes and dislikes. Your flip flopping is that just to make another vidio
Very weak tang, I don't understand what are they saving.
yeah don't say the price first ,no one will watch the rest of the vid