I like the low cost knifes, i have lost expensive knifes and these knifes work just fine and it does not hurt as much if you break it or loose it. Great vid !!!!
Notice the logo on the handle, that's the famous KA-BAR, U.S. Marine Corp Fighting/Utility Knife, this company was one of the original KA-BAR makers. I bought one from Wal-Mart because I was familiar with the company and the knife looked pretty good in the package, for 10 bucks I had to buy it even though I did not go there for a knife, it was the last one on the rack.I liked it so much I went back and got another, and made a nice leather sheath for it as I just recently got into leatherwork, just to make my own leather goods, not as a business. These knives are worth much more and they are lifetime warranted. One of the best knife buys you will ever make.Get one and be happy!!! Or 2 and be real happy !
I just bought one of these recently. I also bought a leather sheath for it and I really like this knife. This is a really decent knife for the price and it has already come in handy. I have many knives but right now, this one is my favorite in the under $100 category.
i liked the way the machete looked and got one but it's performance is trash. brought it back after 30 seconds of use like huh. that sucks. oh well. lol
I'm no knife expert at all, and I just got back into solo backpack camping a couple years ago. I can afford higher quality, but would rather see how affordable stuff works. I've bought a lot of stinkers just to try out to see...lol. I picked this knife up last year and I also picked up a couple Mora Basics that were on clearance at my farm store. I absolutely love the Moras, however, for medium work this has been my go-to camping knife for multiple outings. I have had good luck with batoning 2"-3" wood, feathering, and ferro rod fire starting. I have a larger Schrade for bigger work, but honestly I love my little Camillus for medium work.
Just want you to know l have the same knife but l really hated the sheath, so I went online to Smoky Mountain Knife Works and bought a made in Mexico 5 inch black leather basket-weave textured knife sheath for $6.99. I read a lot of reviews on the knife sheath so I knew the strap was on the short side and wasn't going to be long enough to go around the handle on this knife. It was easy enough to stretch the leather strap the 1/8th of a inch I needed. The strap is easily removable so I soaked it in Lexol liquid Leather Conditioner for 2 hours then I stretched the strap tightly around a small flashlight for 48 hours. It worked out perfect, the knife sheath is nice quality, especially for $7. The only bad I can say about the aftermarket leather knife sheath is the five rivets they use in addition to the nylon stitching could have been a better quality, but at least it's riveted and stitched.
Really enjoyed the video Eric. It is a good looking and functional blade and incredible value. As somebody has already said, any knife will last a long time if taken care of. Full marks to you for using it sensibly as opposed to trying to destroy it just because it was cheap like happens on some TH-cam channels.
Hey bud!!!! Lol I have this same knife I bought at Walmart when I wasfirst getting into knives it feels ok in hand doesn't hold an edge for long but strops right back. Its actually an ok bushcraft knife not as good as my condors or tops but for the price I leave it in one of my go bags.
I bought one of these last year and use it occasionally. It works very well for slicing and skinning game. It definitely isn't the greatest at woodworking, but what did you expect for $10. Overall, I like it and will be adding it to the kits I am putting together!
I have one like that in me EDC back pack in my car. It cuts and slices just fine. It did have some issue feathering. I just sharpened it really good. But not bad for here in Arizona. Glad to have that rubber handle in 116 degree weather! No burns on my hand when left in the sun for a bit.
I have one I picked up for my triumphant return to camping last summer, it is SHARP, well balanced and the handle does give you a great grip. It doesn't chop but it'll do most everything else you ask.
I got the same knife from Walmart, when l bought it the price on it was 8.97, l believe. With my discount it was just over 8 bucks. So far it's been a very good companion. I live in the country, 23 miles from the nearest town. The only complaint is the handle, but l'm replacing it with Brazilian wood handle. The knife was razor sharp out of the box. I learned a lesson the hard way, cause l didn't think a 8 dollar knife would be sharp. Along with the arm hair came a good piece skin. But l'm very satisfied with the knife as it takes an edge very good, and its done everything l've asked of it.
I purchased the exact same knife more than a year ago as a general around the campsite utility knife and I've been very happy with it but I did go to a hobby store and purchase a sheath kit and made a leather sheath which I like a lot better then the one that was provided with the knife.
I've got a couple of those WM $10 knives also. They go in the car survival bag and glove compartment. You know the old 5 is 4 is 3 is 2 is 1 is none rule.
Not a bad little blade. It would be perfect for putting in one of those “extra” kits we have on hand to give to folks who show up with no gear after the shtf.... most of those kits I have, include either a cheap Mora or old Air Force Survival Knives (used to be able to get them for less than $20).
The only problem I have had with Camillus knives is just the Edge retention. The Camillus knives I have had are built solid for the money. But, the blade dulls incredibly fast. I guess if someone also bought a decent diamond sharper it wouldn't be bad as a budget survival blade or something. But, do not expect that edge to last very long.
I've got a few of both of these myself. For the money they're not bad. Same as you....I have these stashed here and there in various kits and places. Also like you....my Spyderco's are my EDC preference. I'm a total fanboy for that brand....and Cold Steel follows a close second on some of their higher end knives. Good review man. Thanks for posting.
I LOVE my Camillus (exactly as the one shown). They are a bit of work to sharpen, and need a bit of work when you get them (the bevil is wonky), but are a strong and durable knife. The weirdest thing is that at first blush, one would think they would/could be scandi grind, but you couldn't make it scandi grind if you wanted to, the angle of the blade just won't allow it. Works well for basic bushcraft and even a decent skinner. Shockingly good product for Walmare and the best knife under $30 I've ever owned!
I have one in tan and it has honestly taken abuse. Insulation batt cutting and throwing into trees and cutting/chopping whatever and it is still around. Sharpens easy enough too. For the price it’s worth it for real!
Nice pretty much my thoughts on it too. Better value even than a mora these days, which is kind of sad, but scandi grinds are really... honestly meh... This knife is thick enough to baton with and never break which is pretty nuts, easy to sharpen. Wouldn't feel bad about touching it up with a speedy sharp and beating on it either.
Speaking of which, I bought 1 and then searched for reviews and found this one. Went back for more and Sold Out. I've been to 4 more Walmart's in different cities and they're all sold out too!
Cut the material on the snap taking it in and out. It came extremely sharp. The 11 inch Ozark is also a good buy. Full tang and sharp as hell. Also very intimidating. Would carry it for protection....Along w my sidearm of course
I bought that same knife to use as everyday carry. First thing I did was get a leather sheath for it. I didn't care for the way the one that came with it was designed. Otherwise this a decent knife for everyday tasks and will get you through if your caught off guard and need spend a couple days in the wild.
I bought that thing. I dropped my knife I made from 1095 steel and antler handle into Charlotte harbor. Bloop. This knife is fine. It cuts a few times before you need to hone it. A fine mill file ( little four inch file is fine) is the best way to keep this knife usefully sharp. The sheath will fall apart on you quick. Make a leather sheath for it.
I've had one for several yeas now. I dont do anything hard core. It is my go to knife for use around the house. The price was right, seems to cut well, and I absolutely love the grip, very comfortable for me. I also like that the spine is ground for use with a fire steel. If I were to find fault its the IMHO cheap crappy sheath but for $10 it is what it is. Buy a aftermarket sheath with a firesteel holder and its good to go.
I have the same knife. I been abused this knife for few months and to be honest, is been a good knife. I just sharp it and it slides like butter. For $10 bucks. Best choice ever.
I bought 2. One gut hook, one not. I tried it to baton some firewood, and snapped off the first inch of the blade. Not blaming the knife, it was probably never meant to be used that way. It was the black blade.
I'm impressed. Looks like Camillus know what they are doing with their 420 steel. Edge didn't fold, tang didn't snap & it's easy to resharpen (which I personally think preferable to long edge retention but $$$ in sharpening equipment). Might even have a slight edge over a Mora, and that's coming from a Mora Man.
If it just says it’s 440 steel, that means it is 440A which is not a great knife steel but better than other ones out there in knifeland. Camilus used to make some pretty good knives. They still have some good ones that aren’t in their budget line.
Lol! You had me at "full tang." That's become my "go/no-go" litmus for fixed blades, lately. Too many decent, inexpensive knives out there to settle for less.
I’ve had about a dozen of them, keep them in the vehicles tractors four wheelers. Knife is great sheath is not half of them won’t even button the clasp is too short.
I have the old one with the black coated blade. The blade is so thin it feels cheap. I just use it as a utility knife in my toolbox. Works ok as it had a nice rubber handle which makes heavy use work tasks not so hard on the hands. I'll get this knife too and try it out. But these are beater blades and not knives you'd want to use out in the woods or for anything significant. Camillus is actually a decent budget brand. Better than Schrade and SOG imo.
bought one couple mo ago. decided to check sharpness and reshrpen, polished the edge,found that it took more effort then anticapated. am quite impressed with the sharpness i was able to achieved. we will see how well it holds up.
I bought this knife years ago....never used it. I recently got a bushcraft knife and brought the Camillus out to compare. It's pretty damn good carver, edge retention is not bad either.
I have been through a few of the budget camilus ones, brown one in the video was a favorite. Have a diff but similar black one now as a extra in the truck. Good beaters, a little thin and brittle for any baton or chopping but good cutters like they were made to be. The sheath always wears out fast, lol.
Well, I went out and bought one. It works. It has a sheath. But, not analyzing it but that little hump in the middle of the handle is right were my finger goes. Not comfortable at all. So I trimmed it off. Now it fits much better, like a knife should. Plan to buy 2 more, one for each of my vehicles.
Hi! I found a knife on Amazon for $30 that looked cool but I thought, cant be worth buying. I couldn't get it out of my mind however, G10 scales, cool design, comes with a universal clip. When I looked at it again I noticed it had 454 reviews with a 4.5 star average rating. Then I noticed quite a few different types of knives from this same brand which I have never heard of, all in the same price range or less and they all have very high ratings. I would be very interested in your evaluation. I just bought this model: Oerla TAC OLF-1009 Fixed Blade. UPDATE: I received the TAC OLF-1009. It is very well made, full tang 0.1875 thick steel. The sheath fits perfect and shaking it there is no sound or movement. It is also the absolutely the sharpest knife I have received out of the box. It came in a very nice box with a cleaning cloth. The bottom of the knife would be great as a hammer or window breaker. The nice flat area at the top of the blade is not quite a sharp 90 degrees to strike a ferro rod but could be filed slightly to get that but would lose the patina. The one not so good thing about this knife is that the handle is a little short. I have female hands and I think it is a little short. It is a nice small package though. Your pinky would probably not fit on it like mine does. You could add a braided lanyard for more grip or stability. But, VERY worth the price and VERY well made and presented.
@@someoneyoudontknow7407 Kydex sheaths were not available when I purchased them. I have 4 from Knives of Alaska all together. They all came with premium leather sheaths which all still work of course. I also got the Sure Grip which works very well for me even though I have small hands.
I brought it a few mouths back. It was sharp real sharp that it surprise me. Beat on it until I bend the thin blad and the tip is so thin i bent it on 1st stab but i real like this knife. This knife would of been stronger & better if it came in a saber grind instead of the hollow grind.
I have a set of the same knives, i purchased them because i thought at $10 bucks what do i have to loose? The ergonomic handle feels great and the blade isn't the best but it is effect! Enjoyed the review thx keepem coming.
@@KitbashedSurvival i enjoy ur reviews i rely on them to purchase my items. Especially the edc kits but i appreciate the inexpensive knife reviews aswel.👍
I have to use that brand knife for my hunting knifes for years. I've used one for three seasons and it's just now needing sharpened after splitting half a dozen rib cages and hips. I'm debating hard about buying one of the replaceable blade ones
This is the problem with knife enthusiast. They expect a quality knife to compare with a 200$ knife. Just appreciate the good of the knife for the price. I love this knife. And camillus is the casio or timex of knives. Great quality for the price. Just appreciate it and the price. Also camillus did the usmc kbar knife for the vietnam war. They have a cool history. I had this knife and gifted it and it meant a lot to me.
He didn't expect it to be like a $200 knife. Most people with rational mind will not. And I disagree with the comparison of Camillus to casio or Timex. Also, the current Camillus has NOTHING to do with previous Camillus except for the name. Totally different company and they manufacture everything in China. If you don't believe me, look it up!
doubt it's full tang, that's probably the end of the rat tail you're seeing. and buck has a 420HC high carbon with a bosch heat treat. i'd say this is just barely worth $10 (as cheap as that is). the handle looks comfortable.how far they've fallen from making G.i. fighting knives to walmart specials. thanks for showing these
I have the knife with the green handle and I love it hairs jump off my arm after I sharpened it mowed all day and the 10.00 knife was right there perfect weight and fits hand good.
It will require sharpening just about every time you use it. It's mostly good for teaching young folks how to handle and sharpen a knife. For low cost knives, stay with Morakniv.
Knives like that are sold at times in the supermarket here in Europe, 10-15 USD. Same steel and design also comes in machete versions and axe versions. 420-440 stainless steel, rubber overmold handle and often a full tang. I did hard testing on those things and they are fine. The sheat is always garbage and will disintegrate quickly. But for an emergency backup-giveaway it is fine. Although I suggest constantly working with the gear you one day might have to rely on so you know it by instinct. If you follow that approach a cheap knife like that makes little sense.
Which 420? J2 or HC . Buck also has a good heat treat on their 420HC. Gerber also uses 420 HC but in my opinion Buck holds a longer edge. J2 isn’t Avery good knife steel as far as I’m concerned.
The package is actually very simple to open lol, at first they are annoying and frustrating though until you learn how the package is packaged if that makes sense bht once you know how it is you’ll be like oh wow .
440 was fine for decades until somebody decided they wanted to spend a fortune on super steels that is really good but for what? Opening Amazon boxes? Just my opinion. I remember in the early 80s I guess it was when companies started pushing the different 440 types
I have seen a folder flipper by camillus called a chiller at tsc.. any experience anyone..? Just wondering if the bottle opener on back of the knife would be an issue..
Got one in my tackle box. I used it from everything from cutting bait to fire making.
I promise its worth every cent.
I like the low cost knifes, i have lost expensive knifes and these knifes work just fine and it does not hurt as much if you break it or loose it. Great vid !!!!
Notice the logo on the handle, that's the famous KA-BAR, U.S. Marine Corp Fighting/Utility Knife, this company was one of the original KA-BAR makers. I bought one from Wal-Mart because I was familiar with the company and the knife looked pretty good in the package, for 10 bucks I had to buy it even though I did not go there for a knife, it was the last one on the rack.I liked it so much I went back and got another, and made a nice leather sheath for it as I just recently got into leatherwork, just to make my own leather goods, not as a business. These knives are worth much more and they are lifetime warranted. One of the best knife buys you will ever make.Get one and be happy!!! Or 2 and be real happy !
I just bought one of these recently. I also bought a leather sheath for it and I really like this knife. This is a really decent knife for the price and it has already come in handy. I have many knives but right now, this one is my favorite in the under $100 category.
Where did you get the leather sheath? I would love to have one for mine
Got the same knife along with it's machete brother. Can never have to meny knives
i liked the way the machete looked and got one but it's performance is trash. brought it back after 30 seconds of use like huh. that sucks. oh well. lol
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@@DarkMetaOFFICIAL How so?
I'm no knife expert at all, and I just got back into solo backpack camping a couple years ago. I can afford higher quality, but would rather see how affordable stuff works. I've bought a lot of stinkers just to try out to see...lol. I picked this knife up last year and I also picked up a couple Mora Basics that were on clearance at my farm store. I absolutely love the Moras, however, for medium work this has been my go-to camping knife for multiple outings. I have had good luck with batoning 2"-3" wood, feathering, and ferro rod fire starting. I have a larger Schrade for bigger work, but honestly I love my little Camillus for medium work.
It's quality build, I baby mine but yeah it'll go through a 4" short dry log with a log hammer. And $10🤘🇺🇸💕🇩🇰
I agree that it's good for mid level work.
Just want you to know l have the same knife but l really hated the sheath, so I went online to Smoky Mountain Knife Works and bought a made in Mexico 5 inch black leather basket-weave textured knife sheath for $6.99.
I read a lot of reviews on the knife sheath so I knew the strap was on the short side and wasn't going to be long enough to go around the handle on this knife.
It was easy enough to stretch the leather strap the 1/8th of a inch I needed.
The strap is easily removable so I soaked it in Lexol liquid Leather Conditioner for 2 hours then I stretched the strap tightly around a small flashlight for 48 hours.
It worked out perfect, the knife sheath is nice quality, especially for $7. The only bad I can say about the aftermarket leather knife sheath is the five rivets they use in addition to the nylon stitching could have been a better quality, but at least it's riveted and stitched.
Really enjoyed the video Eric. It is a good looking and functional blade and incredible value. As somebody has already said, any knife will last a long time if taken care of. Full marks to you for using it sensibly as opposed to trying to destroy it just because it was cheap like happens on some TH-cam channels.
Yeah I don’t believe in that nonsense. Any knife can be broken if you try hard enough.
Hey bud!!!! Lol I have this same knife I bought at Walmart when I wasfirst getting into knives it feels ok in hand doesn't hold an edge for long but strops right back. Its actually an ok bushcraft knife not as good as my condors or tops but for the price I leave it in one of my go bags.
I bought one of these last year and use it occasionally. It works very well for slicing and skinning game. It definitely isn't the greatest at woodworking, but what did you expect for $10. Overall, I like it and will be adding it to the kits I am putting together!
I have one like that in me EDC back pack in my car. It cuts and slices just fine. It did have some issue feathering. I just sharpened it really good.
But not bad for here in Arizona. Glad to have that rubber handle in 116 degree weather! No burns on my hand when left in the sun for a bit.
Can't go wrong for $10.00. Thanks for the Video!
I have two of them. One in the house and one in the car
They're great utility knives. Cheap, strong, easy to sharpen. That knife's a good deal!
I have one I picked up for my triumphant return to camping last summer, it is SHARP, well balanced and the handle does give you a great grip. It doesn't chop but it'll do most everything else you ask.
I have the same knife,bought from Walmart. Thanks for the review. Now I know what it's capabilities are.
I got one. I kind of like it.
I got the same knife from Walmart, when l bought it the price on it was 8.97, l believe. With my discount it was just over 8 bucks. So far it's been a very good companion. I live in the country, 23 miles from the nearest town. The only complaint is the handle, but l'm replacing it with Brazilian wood handle. The knife was razor sharp out of the box. I learned a lesson the hard way, cause l didn't think a 8 dollar knife would be sharp. Along with the arm hair came a good piece skin. But l'm very satisfied with the knife as it takes an edge very good, and its done everything l've asked of it.
I purchased the exact same knife more than a year ago as a general around the campsite utility knife and I've been very happy with it but I did go to a hobby store and purchase a sheath kit and made a leather sheath which I like a lot better then the one that was provided with the knife.
i have a similar knife same make it was only £17 here in the UK and it works well for all my camping needs 👍
That's great. Lot so of people like to complain about cheap knives, but cheap knives are just fine for general use.
I've got a couple of those WM $10 knives also. They go in the car survival bag and glove compartment.
You know the old 5 is 4 is 3 is 2 is 1 is none rule.
Not a bad little blade.
It would be perfect for putting in one of those “extra” kits we have on hand to give to folks who show up with no gear after the shtf.... most of those kits I have, include either a cheap Mora or old Air Force Survival Knives (used to be able to get them for less than $20).
Mora's are not cheap...they are inexpensive...there is a difference. Mora's are good knives.
Any knife last a long time if taken care of.
Nice review.
Any? That's not entirely correct. Maybe if you never use the damn thing, it will surely last long time.
The only problem I have had with Camillus knives is just the Edge retention. The Camillus knives I have had are built solid for the money. But, the blade dulls incredibly fast. I guess if someone also bought a decent diamond sharper it wouldn't be bad as a budget survival blade or something. But, do not expect that edge to last very long.
I've got a few of both of these myself. For the money they're not bad. Same as you....I have these stashed here and there in various kits and places. Also like you....my Spyderco's are my EDC preference. I'm a total fanboy for that brand....and Cold Steel follows a close second on some of their higher end knives. Good review man. Thanks for posting.
I LOVE my Camillus (exactly as the one shown). They are a bit of work to sharpen, and need a bit of work when you get them (the bevil is wonky), but are a strong and durable knife. The weirdest thing is that at first blush, one would think they would/could be scandi grind, but you couldn't make it scandi grind if you wanted to, the angle of the blade just won't allow it. Works well for basic bushcraft and even a decent skinner. Shockingly good product for Walmare and the best knife under $30 I've ever owned!
I picked one of these up a few months ago. I have nothing but good to say about it. It is a absolutely great value for the price
I have one in tan and it has honestly taken abuse.
Insulation batt cutting and throwing into trees and cutting/chopping whatever and it is still around.
Sharpens easy enough too.
For the price it’s worth it for real!
Nice pretty much my thoughts on it too. Better value even than a mora these days, which is kind of sad, but scandi grinds are really... honestly meh...
This knife is thick enough to baton with and never break which is pretty nuts, easy to sharpen. Wouldn't feel bad about touching it up with a speedy sharp and beating on it either.
good to have a ammo can full of these for barter items.
Speaking of which, I bought 1 and then searched for reviews and found this one. Went back for more and Sold Out. I've been to 4 more Walmart's in different cities and they're all sold out too!
@@garybiggs9010 available for delivery on the WM website.
Cut the material on the snap taking it in and out. It came extremely sharp. The 11 inch Ozark is also a good buy. Full tang and sharp as hell. Also very intimidating. Would carry it for protection....Along w my sidearm of course
I bought that same knife to use as everyday carry. First thing I did was get a leather sheath for it. I didn't care for the way the one that came with it was designed. Otherwise this a decent knife for everyday tasks and will get you through if your caught off guard and need spend a couple days in the wild.
I bought that thing. I dropped my knife I made from 1095 steel and antler handle into Charlotte harbor. Bloop. This knife is fine. It cuts a few times before you need to hone it. A fine mill file ( little four inch file is fine) is the best way to keep this knife usefully sharp. The sheath will fall apart on you quick. Make a leather sheath for it.
I've had one for several yeas now. I dont do anything hard core. It is my go to knife for use around the house. The price was right, seems to cut well, and I absolutely love the grip, very comfortable for me. I also like that the spine is ground for use with a fire steel.
If I were to find fault its the IMHO cheap crappy sheath but for $10 it is what it is. Buy a aftermarket sheath with a firesteel holder and its good to go.
I have the same knife. I been abused this knife for few months and to be honest, is been a good knife. I just sharp it and it slides like butter. For $10 bucks. Best choice ever.
I bought 2. One gut hook, one not. I tried it to baton some firewood, and snapped off the first inch of the blade. Not blaming the knife, it was probably never meant to be used that way. It was the black blade.
looks to do fine for what it is, and at 10 bucks, well, it does the job it was made for. good video
I'm impressed.
Looks like Camillus know what they are doing with their 420 steel.
Edge didn't fold, tang didn't snap & it's easy to resharpen (which I personally think preferable to long edge retention but $$$ in sharpening equipment).
Might even have a slight edge over a Mora, and that's coming from a Mora Man.
If it just says it’s 440 steel, that means it is 440A which is not a great knife steel but better than other ones out there in knifeland. Camilus used to make some pretty good knives. They still have some good ones that aren’t in their budget line.
You also said it was 420 steel in the same video. Is it 440 or 420?
Lol! You had me at "full tang." That's become my "go/no-go" litmus for fixed blades, lately. Too many decent, inexpensive knives out there to settle for less.
Exactly 💯
I’ve had about a dozen of them, keep them in the vehicles tractors four wheelers. Knife is great sheath is not half of them won’t even button the clasp is too short.
I have the old one with the black coated blade. The blade is so thin it feels cheap. I just use it as a utility knife in my toolbox. Works ok as it had a nice rubber handle which makes heavy use work tasks not so hard on the hands. I'll get this knife too and try it out. But these are beater blades and not knives you'd want to use out in the woods or for anything significant. Camillus is actually a decent budget brand. Better than Schrade and SOG imo.
Gerber Dime has a blister pack opening tool that actually works.
It's a great knife to have to keep from messing up your expensive knifes. I am very pleased w it
Thanks for the review.
There's a shrink-wrap opener tool you can get. It is in a very strong shrink wrap package.
bought one couple mo ago. decided to check sharpness and reshrpen, polished the edge,found that it took more effort then anticapated. am quite impressed with the sharpness i was able to achieved. we will see how well it holds up.
I bought this knife years ago....never used it. I recently got a bushcraft knife and brought the Camillus out to compare. It's pretty damn good carver, edge retention is not bad either.
I have been through a few of the budget camilus ones, brown one in the video was a favorite. Have a diff but similar black one now as a extra in the truck. Good beaters, a little thin and brittle for any baton or chopping but good cutters like they were made to be. The sheath always wears out fast, lol.
Well, I went out and bought one. It works. It has a sheath. But, not analyzing it but that little hump in the middle of the handle is right were my finger goes. Not comfortable at all. So I trimmed it off. Now it fits much better, like a knife should. Plan to buy 2 more, one for each of my vehicles.
Hollow ground knives don't feather stick very well. Give it a tiny convex right near the edge and it will improve some.
Hi! I found a knife on Amazon for $30 that looked cool but I thought, cant be worth buying. I couldn't get it out of my mind however, G10 scales, cool design, comes with a universal clip. When I looked at it again I noticed it had 454 reviews with a 4.5 star average rating. Then I noticed quite a few different types of knives from this same brand which I have never heard of, all in the same price range or less and they all have very high ratings. I would be very interested in your evaluation. I just bought this model: Oerla TAC OLF-1009 Fixed Blade.
UPDATE: I received the TAC OLF-1009. It is very well made, full tang 0.1875 thick steel. The sheath fits perfect and shaking it there is no sound or movement. It is also the absolutely the sharpest knife I have received out of the box. It came in a very nice box with a cleaning cloth. The bottom of the knife would be great as a hammer or window breaker. The nice flat area at the top of the blade is not quite a sharp 90 degrees to strike a ferro rod but could be filed slightly to get that but would lose the patina. The one not so good thing about this knife is that the handle is a little short. I have female hands and I think it is a little short. It is a nice small package though. Your pinky would probably not fit on it like mine does. You could add a braided lanyard for more grip or stability. But, VERY worth the price and VERY well made and presented.
They have some good ones but some of there kydex sheaths are a little lose and they refused to replace them.
I have 3 of them and 2 are good
@@someoneyoudontknow7407 Kydex sheaths were not available when I purchased them. I have 4 from Knives of Alaska all together. They all came with premium leather sheaths which all still work of course. I also got the Sure Grip which works very well for me even though I have small hands.
I got a camillus folding knife with a fiberglass handle as my first knife. It has done the job for years so I think it was pretty useful.
Looks ok for a camp knife , wouldn’t batton cord wood , but fine for kindling wood , of course you will probably have to sharpen it often
Big fan good vid. I like the knifes not fond of the sheath. Keep up the great work...
I brought it a few mouths back. It was sharp real sharp that it surprise me. Beat on it until I bend the thin blad and the tip is so thin i bent it on 1st stab but i real like this knife. This knife would of been stronger & better if it came in a saber grind instead of the hollow grind.
I do the same. I buy cheapo knives to keep with first aid kits or my little survival packs. But I sharpen them up myself
Great review! I’m gonna pick one of these up for my second bug out bag.
Good review, thanks!
I have a set of the same knives, i purchased them because i thought at $10 bucks what do i have to loose? The ergonomic handle feels great and the blade isn't the best but it is effect! Enjoyed the review thx keepem coming.
Yeah for $10 you really can't beat it
@@KitbashedSurvival i enjoy ur reviews i rely on them to purchase my items. Especially the edc kits but i appreciate the inexpensive knife reviews aswel.👍
It doesn’t mean it’ll stop bullets. It means it should be shot. I have one of these that I keep in the car. Not bad for $10.
I have to use that brand knife for my hunting knifes for years. I've used one for three seasons and it's just now needing sharpened after splitting half a dozen rib cages and hips. I'm debating hard about buying one of the replaceable blade ones
This is the problem with knife enthusiast. They expect a quality knife to compare with a 200$ knife. Just appreciate the good of the knife for the price. I love this knife. And camillus is the casio or timex of knives. Great quality for the price. Just appreciate it and the price. Also camillus did the usmc kbar knife for the vietnam war. They have a cool history. I had this knife and gifted it and it meant a lot to me.
He didn't expect it to be like a $200 knife. Most people with rational mind will not. And I disagree with the comparison of Camillus to casio or Timex. Also, the current Camillus has NOTHING to do with previous Camillus except for the name. Totally different company and they manufacture everything in China. If you don't believe me, look it up!
Mora and hulfators make very good knives in this price range, tbh the carnivore put me off cammilus.
might be an addition to some of your survival kits in the future.
I have more confidence in a Mora for the same money. Plus, a mora has better street cred. (Our "street" being the bushcraft community)
doubt it's full tang, that's probably the end of the rat tail you're seeing. and buck has a 420HC high carbon with a bosch heat treat. i'd say this is just barely worth $10 (as cheap as that is). the handle looks comfortable.how far they've fallen from making G.i. fighting knives to walmart specials. thanks for showing these
Actually theyre really good for only being $10 check out my review of it, I posted the link in an earlier comment
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 i don't see your link. i'll check your channel
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I have the knife with the green handle and I love it hairs jump off my arm after I sharpened it mowed all day and the 10.00 knife was right there perfect weight and fits hand good.
I just bought this knife today. I'm planning on using it as a edc/utility knife.
It will require sharpening just about every time you use it. It's mostly good for teaching young folks how to handle and sharpen a knife. For low cost knives, stay with Morakniv.
I open packages like that all the time with my knife
Usually a package containing another knife.
Hey for 10 bucks, you can't go wrong, keep it sharp an your GTG, thx for the vid.
It's a great knife for opening other knife packaging
I have the same knife.i use it for camping.it does ok
Keep up the great videos and keep them coming
in my experience, these have been fairly sharp. I have 3 of them.
I use that knive all the time dude
Knives like that are sold at times in the supermarket here in Europe, 10-15 USD. Same steel and design also comes in machete versions and axe versions. 420-440 stainless steel, rubber overmold handle and often a full tang. I did hard testing on those things and they are fine. The sheat is always garbage and will disintegrate quickly. But for an emergency backup-giveaway it is fine. Although I suggest constantly working with the gear you one day might have to rely on so you know it by instinct. If you follow that approach a cheap knife like that makes little sense.
Thanks
Just bought one of the blueish ones. Shaves arm hair out of the box
Which 420? J2 or HC . Buck also has a good heat treat on their 420HC. Gerber also uses 420 HC but in my opinion Buck holds a longer edge. J2 isn’t Avery good knife steel as far as I’m concerned.
I expected you
would do the bag thing .well, will wait.
It took me 5 minutes to remember I actually bought this haha. I have a knife problem.
The package is easy to open with the right tools. I used a box cutter, a pair of pliers, and a bench vise. :-)
I used my chain saw
@@usernameisusername noisy but fast.
Now when you can get a Mora or bump it up to $20 for a Bucklite max fixed blade.
Even a packlite which they currently have on their web specials page.
Agreed, when you get to the $20-$30 range I would go with a Mora as my first Choice.
Heck yeah, it is worth $10. I bought two of them because it was too good to be true.
Ballistic Nylon was part of WW2 aircrew flak jackets, so kept the name.
The package is actually very simple to open lol, at first they are annoying and frustrating though until you learn how the package is packaged if that makes sense bht once you know how it is you’ll be like oh wow .
They are real good knives i have some of them
You can hardly buy a sheath for 5$ ! That makes the package PDGood.
440 was fine for decades until somebody decided they wanted to spend a fortune on super steels that is really good but for what? Opening Amazon boxes? Just my opinion. I remember in the early 80s I guess it was when companies started pushing the different 440 types
I have the blue and silver one in my get home bag
I think that symbol is Excalibur to go with the name Camillus
I have seen a folder flipper by camillus called a chiller at tsc.. any experience anyone..? Just wondering if the bottle opener on back of the knife would be an issue..
I keep mine on my belt 24/7 you just never know better safe than sorry ✌️🤘🦅🇺🇲🦅
Why would you rely on a dollar menu knife in an emergency ? Spyderco bow river I believe it’s called is an amazing fixed blade for 40 bucks
My sheath felt like cardboard in nylon. But it holds the knife.
They made knives for WII USMC and swords ⚔️
not the same company. only the name remains the same which means a whole lot of nothing.
....it will get the job done. Wonder what the job will be?
Cool😀😀😀😀
I’ve had this knife and not even after a week the whole tip broke off
Have 4 of them. Want a nice kydex sheath for them anyone know a link?
use a knife for what is made for will last why I carry an ax and saw
It will keal
420 is not the same as 420HC. Huge difference in carbon content. Plain 420 is better for folding frame parts, not really for the edge.