I have both the large and smaller versions of this knife with micarta handles. I actually consider these a more affordable alternative to some Fällknivën and even Bark River knives. The blade shape is maybe a little rounder point than what i normally like, but the convex grind is amazingly well done - especially considering the price. And with micarta handles, they seem very, very tough. Great job Tim. 👍🏻
Would you really put it in the same tier as a Bark River or Fallkniven? I'm in need of a new bush knife and I'm really considering one of these. People really seem to like them.
@@jimbusmaximus4624 Well,I'm sure some won't agree with my answer... But I've owned an F1 (gave it to a friend). I still own a BR Aurora, but I will not buy another BR knife - WAY overpriced. I own several LT Wrights, and I'd recommend them for a more 'expensive' semi-custom knife. I own several Joker knives. I do not feel "under gunned" with them. They are great knives. Joker knives' fit and finish are AMAZING for the price. Value means a lot to me. So, are they on the same level as these other brands? Most would say no. But they ARE an excellent alternative and I feel you'll not feel in any way inferior - other than your knife will cost half of what their's will.
@@kanukkarhu I think we share a similar way of looking at things. I'm a working man that's completely satisfied if my tools or gear don't have the trendiest logo on them as long as it does the job well. I want something that performs well at a price I can afford. Because it's going to get used and worn. I thank you for your honest feedback. And I think I just decided on my next knife!
@@jimbusmaximus4624 On the same page, for sure. 👍🏻 Something that "performs well at a price I can afford" is the best a guy can ask for, in my opinion. Well said. Good luck!
Thank you, micarta is more resistant than wood, makes more sense on a hard use knife like the Nomad. The walnut looks really nice though. That grind is really nice and the edge retention is fantastic too.
It looks easy with easy wood doesn't it😂. It's great at battoning and surprisingly good at a lot of things that a blade that thick shouldn't be good at. Thanks for watching Trev.
Thanks for making this! I've really had my eye on a nomad so this gave me some great info. I can't believe how well it feathered wood with that thick of a blade! Thanks again!
Really suprisingly good at food prep too. So long as you slice things quite thinly. Very versatile knife. It was probably about time I made a video about this knife anyway. Thanks for your support my friend.
@@KuukkeliBushcraft I went ahead and bought one. The fit and finish alone has me blown away! It feels excellent too, I love the balance. I can't wait to get it out in the bush. I'm calling it my Kuukkeli knife
@@jimbusmaximus4624 That's awesome mate, Joker make very well made knives, the fit and finish is great. The steel is very good too. I hope you have many years of fun using your Kuukkeli knife. Have a very happy Easter my friend.
I really like that grind, more knives should have similar. I guess it is just more expensive to produce and also maybe sharpening something different puts people off. The larger one really looks interesting. I just can't afford to buy every knife on the market though 😂. Thanks for stopping by Dan.
Had it, sold it, wouldn't recommend it. The handle was too short even without gloves; It's not really a convex, but a convex edge on a hi saber flat; and it has bad weight, most of it in the handle. The handle was also very slick, but mine was micarta and some sandpaper would probably solve this issue. Other than that, it's was a very good looking knife, beautiful matching with it's firesteel. Sold it without losses... but I still prefer my Joker Nessmuk Stag Horn, witch is in another league and can do 90% of this one's tasks anyway.
Each to his own, I also prefer the Nessmuk as it is less cumbersome. The Nomad however is good for fire prep, feathers nicely splits well. Thanks for watching mate.
I've been going to get one of those joker knives. They always seem to be really robust. Seems like they have a decent price. The price of some of these knives nowadays is a joke. Have a good day Tim.
Joker and Spanish manufacturers make some very cool looking knives. I have some from the same designer arriving soon, I think that you will like those too. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful thumbnail👍 Nice looking knife. So so close my Bravo 1.25. Full height convex, 5.5 mm thickness, exact same length, even handle is quite similar. But this is definitely better value, I think. I will get either this or the longer one. Thanx for the nice video!
Thank you for watching Llari, good heavy duty knives if a little heavy and cumbersome. I think the bigger one would make a really good leuku substitute.
One of my favorite Jokers. A batoning beast! Splits wood like an axe! My only complaint is that I wish it came in 14c28n like all their other knives. N695 is just glorified 440c.
Great video. I own a few knives like for example, Esee PR4, 3, Izula II, CR 2.5… really like them all!. Recently started looking at Joker knives and got the Erizo, it is an excellent knife, totally recommended it. I am between the Joker Nomad and the Campero, I do not make many fires and if I do is for may firebox stove, therefore I need a camp knife, would you recommend the Nomad as a camp knife or should the Campero be more “one knife quiver for camp chores?
I think I would recommend the Nomad but I don't own the campero. I have been talking to the designer of the Nomad (also probably had something to do with the Campero as he was part of BS9) he has a new company and has the Habulis (Taxus knives) it kind of looks somewhere between the two. Very hard to get at the moment though. The distribution networks aren't really established yet and he isn't producing enough for the demand just in Spain at the moment. I also really like the Joker Nesmuck. For processing firewood though the Nomad is the best knife I own. It's a bit of weight to carry around though. I did find this video though. You might have seen it but this dude has the Campero and the Nomad. th-cam.com/video/uLbKcBmf9Jo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=o-PtiGnxlSQiOfZF Thanks for watching mate.
I have both the large and smaller versions of this knife with micarta handles. I actually consider these a more affordable alternative to some Fällknivën and even Bark River knives. The blade shape is maybe a little rounder point than what i normally like, but the convex grind is amazingly well done - especially considering the price. And with micarta handles, they seem very, very tough.
Great job Tim. 👍🏻
Would you really put it in the same tier as a Bark River or Fallkniven? I'm in need of a new bush knife and I'm really considering one of these. People really seem to like them.
@@jimbusmaximus4624 Well,I'm sure some won't agree with my answer... But I've owned an F1 (gave it to a friend). I still own a BR Aurora, but I will not buy another BR knife - WAY overpriced. I own several LT Wrights, and I'd recommend them for a more 'expensive' semi-custom knife.
I own several Joker knives. I do not feel "under gunned" with them. They are great knives. Joker knives' fit and finish are AMAZING for the price.
Value means a lot to me.
So, are they on the same level as these other brands? Most would say no. But they ARE an excellent alternative and I feel you'll not feel in any way inferior - other than your knife will cost half of what their's will.
@@kanukkarhu I think we share a similar way of looking at things. I'm a working man that's completely satisfied if my tools or gear don't have the trendiest logo on them as long as it does the job well. I want something that performs well at a price I can afford. Because it's going to get used and worn. I thank you for your honest feedback. And I think I just decided on my next knife!
@@jimbusmaximus4624 On the same page, for sure. 👍🏻 Something that "performs well at a price I can afford" is the best a guy can ask for, in my opinion. Well said.
Good luck!
Thank you, micarta is more resistant than wood, makes more sense on a hard use knife like the Nomad. The walnut looks really nice though.
That grind is really nice and the edge retention is fantastic too.
Good to see you back on here. Those Joker knives are impressive!
Thank you John, yes Joker have some very good knives. The Nomad is a beast.
Thanks for watching
Looks like the fun I have trying to baton through even quite small spruce, ridiculous how that twists too! Looks like a good blade Tim!
It looks easy with easy wood doesn't it😂. It's great at battoning and surprisingly good at a lot of things that a blade that thick shouldn't be good at.
Thanks for watching Trev.
Thanks for making this! I've really had my eye on a nomad so this gave me some great info. I can't believe how well it feathered wood with that thick of a blade! Thanks again!
Really suprisingly good at food prep too. So long as you slice things quite thinly.
Very versatile knife.
It was probably about time I made a video about this knife anyway.
Thanks for your support my friend.
@@KuukkeliBushcraft I went ahead and bought one. The fit and finish alone has me blown away! It feels excellent too, I love the balance. I can't wait to get it out in the bush. I'm calling it my Kuukkeli knife
@@jimbusmaximus4624 That's awesome mate, Joker make very well made knives, the fit and finish is great. The steel is very good too. I hope you have many years of fun using your Kuukkeli knife.
Have a very happy Easter my friend.
Thanks for sharing about your Joker Nomad, great video! ☺🙏I love my Nomad and I got the micarta scaled version. 👌Take care my friend and Cheers!
Thank you for watching. They are really good aren't they. That grind is awesome.
Now that's a knife !! 😉Looks superb Tim bro ! ..superb feathersticks !!
Thanks Andy, it's a very good knife.
I do enjoy using both of my Nomads, great knives. Yeah pine sure does twist. I agree, they do feather stick well. You gotta love convex.
I really like that grind, more knives should have similar. I guess it is just more expensive to produce and also maybe sharpening something different puts people off.
The larger one really looks interesting. I just can't afford to buy every knife on the market though 😂.
Thanks for stopping by Dan.
@@KuukkeliBushcraftLOL I know what your saying. There are so many knives that I'm looking for too, but no funds for them.
Had it, sold it, wouldn't recommend it. The handle was too short even without gloves; It's not really a convex, but a convex edge on a hi saber flat; and it has bad weight, most of it in the handle. The handle was also very slick, but mine was micarta and some sandpaper would probably solve this issue. Other than that, it's was a very good looking knife, beautiful matching with it's firesteel. Sold it without losses... but I still prefer my Joker Nessmuk Stag Horn, witch is in another league and can do 90% of this one's tasks anyway.
Each to his own, I also prefer the Nessmuk as it is less cumbersome. The Nomad however is good for fire prep, feathers nicely splits well.
Thanks for watching mate.
I've been going to get one of those joker knives. They always seem to be really robust. Seems like they have a decent price. The price of some of these knives nowadays is a joke. Have a good day Tim.
They are really good, in Finland we have Brisa making some very similar stuff. To be honest I prefer Joker and they are cheaper.
Thats looks really cool and classic
Joker and Spanish manufacturers make some very cool looking knives. I have some from the same designer arriving soon, I think that you will like those too.
Thanks for watching.
@@KuukkeliBushcraft i'm looking forward to it 👍
I have the Joker "Erizo", love it.
I have had my eye on that one for a long time. Looks like a fantastic little knife.
Thanks for watching mate.
Beautiful thumbnail👍 Nice looking knife. So so close my Bravo 1.25. Full height convex, 5.5 mm thickness, exact same length, even handle is quite similar. But this is definitely better value, I think. I will get either this or the longer one.
Thanx for the nice video!
Thank you for watching Llari, good heavy duty knives if a little heavy and cumbersome. I think the bigger one would make a really good leuku substitute.
Thanks for the video and a big hug to Unni 🙂
What more hugs for the most hugged sled dog in Lapland 😂. She won't complain. Thanks for watching mate.
One of my favorite Jokers. A batoning beast! Splits wood like an axe! My only complaint is that I wish it came in 14c28n like all their other knives. N695 is just glorified 440c.
14c28n is an excellent steel, I have no complaints about the edge retention on my Nomad though.
Thanks for watching mate.
as always, a great review! Thanks for your opinion.
Thanks for watching my friend. Glad you liked the video.
Great video. I own a few knives like for example, Esee PR4, 3, Izula II, CR 2.5… really like them all!. Recently started looking at Joker knives and got the Erizo, it is an excellent knife, totally recommended it. I am between the Joker Nomad and the Campero, I do not make many fires and if I do is for may firebox stove, therefore I need a camp knife, would you recommend the Nomad as a camp knife or should the Campero be more “one knife quiver for camp chores?
I think I would recommend the Nomad but I don't own the campero. I have been talking to the designer of the Nomad (also probably had something to do with the Campero as he was part of BS9) he has a new company and has the Habulis (Taxus knives) it kind of looks somewhere between the two. Very hard to get at the moment though. The distribution networks aren't really established yet and he isn't producing enough for the demand just in Spain at the moment.
I also really like the Joker Nesmuck. For processing firewood though the Nomad is the best knife I own. It's a bit of weight to carry around though.
I did find this video though. You might have seen it but this dude has the Campero and the Nomad.
th-cam.com/video/uLbKcBmf9Jo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=o-PtiGnxlSQiOfZF
Thanks for watching mate.
@@KuukkeliBushcraft thanks for your response! I may be more interested in the Nomad, I don’t have anything similar in my “quiver” LOL…
Good review, thanks for sharing YAH bless !
Thanks mate, God bless you.
Between the peltonen sissipuukko and joker knives ember ( or some other model with scandi grind and 14c28n steel ) which one would you recommend?
Love Chimay!
Wow you get Belgian beers all the way over there? Good stuff isn't it.
Cheers 🍻
@@KuukkeliBushcraft cheers!
Très jolie
Merci beaucoup.
nice but a bit huge :)
That's why I like to carry two cutting tools. Something this big does feel a little cumbersome for many tasks.
Thanks for watching mate.