I think there's some disconnect here, either on my side or yours. $250-300 is affordable? What economy are you in? I guess it might be affordable for high end, custom knives but $250 isn't exactly what I think most would define as affordable
Many of the Lionsteel knives without the coatings cans still throw sparks even with the crowned spine. Just have to tilt the knife a little and hit it just below the crowning. Give it a go and see if you can do it. If it scrapes decent make a short on it. Cause I don't think many are aware of this, since when people see a crowned spine they are thinking fire steel is out of the picture. But with Lionsteel they usually have a angle below the crowning so Firesteel works. If not you always have that butt end, but I would hold the knife still and move the Ferro rod and not the knife, for more control on where the sparks go. Keep up the great work.
The designs, fit, and finish of Lionsteel knives are awesome. I paired the M7 with my Benchmade Bushcrafter which I've carried for years. Otherwise I'd go with either the M4 or M5 as a companion to the M7. You really can't go wrong with any of the Lionsteel knives. Thanks for the rundown on the T6.
I got the M7, love the finger choil that makes the knife more useable, steel is easier to sharpen, put my own polished edge on it, mounted a tek lok and I've turned it into my EDC! Easy to mount a 'kit' altoids tin to it, small flashlight, extra battery, and ferro rod. In other areas I carry a couple folders and a smaller fixed blade (TRC South Pole) for smaller tasks with premium elmax steel.
I absolutely love my T6, although I have the Bohler K490 Superclean version. Super tough knife! I also have the B35 and the M5. I really wish they would make a 9” version. I’d be in heaven then!😊
@@jeremydarkcountrysteckman9496 I would get the M7 too, but I don’t want the finger choil. I would like an extra inch of sharpened edge instead. Lionsteel is my favorite brand for fixed blades, the handles are great.
@@jonathancupp3686 anything over six inches of blade I want a choil so I can choke up on the blade for carving if you want blades without I suggest the offgrid alpha dog and tracker x
@@jeremydarkcountrysteckman9496 I have the Joker Campero and it’s fit and finish is amazing, but I find the handle too round and it tends to turn in my hand.
I love all three and use them for different tasks. If you only get one (a disturbing thought) and need a chopper/brute, I'd go with the M7. It's the one that fits a wide range for me and handles so well that other large knives just don't even come close in terms of comfort, ease and balance. I have the small camp/bushcraft knife already dialed in. For me, it's a toss-up between the T5 and a Reiff F4. Life is good! But, if you have a chopper, the T5 is amazing and will serve you well. If you need a tactical steak knife, get a White River Jackelope. :)
G'day Aaron, what I especially like is the 3 different designs and steels for each size. Personally I'd go with the 7 for a day hike or overnighter, paired with a 4 incher of some description and leaving a hatchet or machete behind. And the 5 or 6 deeper into the wilderness paired with a said hatchet or machete. In either case a saw will come along too. I reckon the further out you go, the more prepared you need to be with a larger primary and a proportionately competent back up, regardless of weight. These aint particularly inexpensive, but all things considered fair enough I'd say. Thanks for the vid mate, I really enjoyed the look in use and comparison across the range. Cheers Duke.
I have a Kur and a B35 for EDC, and the T5 (Camp Knife) and M7 (Survival Knife). Thanks very much for this review! The T6 is tempting for the steel, but I agree - the T5 and M7 are always going to be better choices, particularly for the price. BTW, I don't think the T6 is as good-looking; in fact, I kinda assumed it wasn't a Molletta, but it looks like I was wrong on that.
I always Loved the bigger chopper style blades until I bought a Lionsteel T5 and then the M5 and finally the M4 in M390 , LionSteel has some Awesome Blades at Great Prices and now Im kinda getting into the smaller blades , Aron you gotta try the M4 its Awesome and I'd love to hear what you think about it , Great Video , see you on the next one .... 👍🖖
I recently got a T5 after months of research; dude, what an incredible knife. I think I've spent a total of one hour batoning with it, with only about 10 minutes of stropping, and I swear it's better than new. I don't know how Lionsteel flew under my radar for so long, but I will almost certainly get a T6 soon.
Hey Aaron. I have the T-7 and the T-6 in K490. I love the design and feel of it, but to be honest, I've never used it. At the moment, I have 30 fixed blades in which I've downsized from 60. I tend to gravitate to other knives for my backcountry excursions. You're absolutely right when you said it fits somewhere in between. Thanks Brother, GB
As I've mentioned before, going camping I'm a Nessmuk Trio guy (though now more often with a kukri instead of an axe or tomahawk). But for something unplanned, the T6 would be perfect to put with other gear I keep in my truck or toolbox alongside my backup skinner. Great emergency option and then I can hand down the ESEE to my daughter. The handle is a better fit for her hands than a man's. And I've entirely ditched 1095 anyway.
Great video Aaron. As i mentioned i have the T5 , as a proud owner, and last year i got the M7... Surprisingly the M7 was cheapper than T6 , so i purchased it , for a big hitter n chopper, and it is a monster!!!! Maybe one of my best spend money for years!!!
Hey Aaron, Superb analysis and review. You broke it down very well, and I appreciate the comparison with the T5 and M7 - especially that you chopped the exact same log with all 3! I also thought it was cool that you gave a shout out to Joe X. I know he is a bit extreme, but it is good to see how far a blade can go and compare it with other blades in a similar manner. I think people don't understand what he's doing and are too harsh in their judgement of him.
Really appreciate the way yo include "practicality" into your descriptions! I like you may end up with all three! But not comparable to these blades IMHO. Thanx, J
@@michaelcervantez3570 BK did a good job on their Omni handle but there's always escalation. My hands are double X so my hand gets a bit squished between the protrusions on the top and bottom. It's not terrible, but it's noticeable. I replaced my BK9 with the Condor Moonstalker. Google it, now there's an accommodating handle.
Aaron, you obviously like the Lionsteel. You have also previously raved about the Ursus 45. How about a video with a comparison to see which comes out on top.
I’m seeing this vid a little late after you posted, but great review on the knife (Lion Steel has some bangers) and this hydration setup was a nice surprise addition of something I really needed. Thanks Aaron!
I just purchased the Kizer Begleiter (fixed blade) because it was a great knife for the price point at the time, but I'm looking to get something bigger as well, I was leaning towards the ESEE 6, I'd be using it more for being able to chop/split wood, clear a path, but also have other uses than just getting a machete or other 10"+blade, I'd like it to be nice to carry around.
I had both of them The handle ergonomics on T6 its better then the one on T5…in my opinion After 20 min of working with the T5 my hand was tired and was not fun anymore With the T6 have not such a problem Wayyy more comfortable So i sent the T5 back Thx Aaron for the great review Keep it going 💪😎
What a great knife! I would like to own one, though it is probably overkill for my needs. Still, I would love to have one. Thanks for sharing it with us Aaron!
The T6 is a great knife, everything on this knife is very good, even the kydex sheath. I own the T6 in K490 steel (limited edition) it's simply amazing. In my opinion a worthy big brother for the T5.
I own the T5 and wouldn't trade that knife for any other knife even if it was another Lionsteel model. It is the perfect knife for me and would recommend it to anyone.
I got my part on it. Lot's of guys here in It, got part on it. Everything start with the italian knves forum MCKF, owned by Molletta. All started there. 2005.
Another thorough review. Interesting that you place this higher than a ZT. Duely noted! I think it's time to ask you for a top choice survival video soon. You're backpacking for one week, one knife! 👊
You should try Saturn knives! Same designer Mik Molleta, same quality, built by Lionsteel, but fantastic tools, I would say better. The Titano is a T6 competitor while the Mimas is a M5 strong contender. You should really try them.
Aaron, have you ever seen the water filtration system "Guzzle H2O"? It's something you'd keep at your base camp or car, but it's about the size of a small brief case.
The M7 has been on my 'to buy' list for a couple of years. I just can't spend the money on it considering it isn't giving me anything more than knives I already own. Saying that the T6 might be a better option.
The t6 was more expensive before due to being in k490 when it came out. Those versions sold out and never saw them restocked. The 3V versions seem to replace them.
I love 3V (and glad to see it's not N690 or M390 being from a Euro brand... 🤮) and it's a _beautiful_ knife indeed design and construction wise (Micarta: That is the way) but @ .25" thick and with a not terribly tall blade shape that's a wood prep/heavy use knife in my mind. These days I'm really gravitating to taller, thinner more kitchen knife style blades. Great video as always though man, keep up the great work and best to you and yours.
Love, love, love my T5...almost enough to sleep with it (of course my wife would get jealous). Of the other 2 knives, since I have the T5, I would go with the M7 or continue carrying my hatchet. Anyway, as usual, an excellent vid...Thank you for all you do.
Good question! The Ursus is awesome and closest to the T5. The T5 is more aggressive a little thinker and $80 cheaper. The Ursus is better for camping and bushcraft the T5 is a better all arounder or battle belt
@@gideonstactical awesome! I believe I bought the Ursus after watching your review and if I remember right you really liked the sheath? Also how do these knives stack against the Joker 5? Apparently I am buying too many knives? 🔪⚔️
Trail master , master hunter. I gave to my mate . Awesome combo . I now carry tops camp creek and the m7 . The tops is a great Skinner as well as a good camp/cooking knife .
I own the M4 in M390, but 3V is the BEST survival steel. I have a Bark River Bravo1 in 3V and its a beast! I will buy and definitely use over the other two.
Just a thought you have reviwed all types of knives, designs, grinds, why don't you design your own? Im sure some companies would come forward for sure with the expirience you have you can find a connection
Please review the Fox FX-140XL MB. Has Nilox steel too and is Italian, and has a very similar design to the TRC Apocalypse. Awesome knife, well worth a review to get some love on TH-cam!
BPS Nighthawk Adventurer is THE BEST VALUE knife out there. Its unbelievable. The even cheaper standard BPS Adventurer is also, but I prefer the steel on the nighthawk.
I scored one of these at this year's Blade Show in Atlanta. I love this knife. My only gripe is also the lack of a 90 degree spine, but the butt of the knife is usable on a ferro rod. Besides, which of us watching this channel carries only ONE knife? LOL
@@gideonstactical to steal a line from you, "it ticks all my boxes" ... Not too big, not too small, 3V (which I LOVE), GREAT sheath, feels awesome in the hand. Were you at Blade this year? Would love to have shook your hand, even though you have cost me a ton of money from watching your reviews... LOL 😉
I finally moved on from the whole idea of using the spine (or any part of the knife) on a ferro rod. I don't know why it became such a normal thing to do. I always have a scraper with me now plus a spare, they weigh nothing after all. They're so much more efficient and accurate to use, so you can remove less of the material. And smooth spines are so much nicer on a knife!
KC-01 is a very limited version (only 300 will be made) and won't come out until may. They're somewhat similar but the kc01 has a shorter hedge due to the finger choil and the blade height is slimmer. If you're into these style of blades, Lionsteel is also producing a very similar blade than the kc01 but without the finger choil, it under the brand Saturn knives model is the Titano
@@johnmuthan286 I ordered a black micarta KC-01 from Lionsteel yesterday. For me it's a much better looking knife than the T6, or the M7. I like the finger choil too which the T6 is lacking.
Out of the 3 which one would you take in a WW2 deployed for months march all over Gods green earth on the front lines with the possibility of raids over enemy lines situation?
Have you found it hard to sharpen this knife? Cpm 3v steels r hard to sharpen after extensive use. Even the military doesn't recommend using this type of steel. I know iyo this knife is the best for survival situations. IMHO I prefer the srk san mai knife. Plus cpn3v steel is in my experience tends to role or chip on using it batoning through hard woods or using it over year of survival training for a actual long term everyday emergency situations. I know seals that say they used every knife out there and in all they're training and real life experience all agree with me that the srk san mai knife is what they swear and trust in all they're experience. Still thank for your opinion and videos
@@gideonstactical lol I thought it might be a bit of Red coral. Good to have something to remind us of our relationship to Jesus, Amen brother.,❤️ from NZ.
I have the K490 version from the original drop. It really is a damn good knife. Comes with a good sheath too, which seems to be becoming more and more of a rarity these days. I'm curious as to why they switched up to 3V instead of the K490 blade steel though. I also have the Knives And Tools exclusive Lionsteel M5 in 3V, and it too is a damn good knife. Can't really say one is better than the other from a blade steel aspect. They're two completely different knives, so kinda hard to compare the two from a performance stand point. All I can say for sure is I love them both for the roles I carry them for. T6 is a more survival knife and the M5 is more of a general use belt knife.!😁 I'm thinking of picking up the B41 as well. That would fit more of a bushcraft knife. They really have impressed me with the quality of their blades.
Lionsteel is my new favorite fixed blade company. You get TRC quality, fit and finish at an affordable price. I have five of them 😍
Totally they are legit
T6 and M4 are the two I rock for if I go anywhere
I agree...I have the H1, H2, and M2M along with the above T5. Lionsteel is my top company at this point.
@@itywhat6499... I have been looking, but have not seen their 2024 line up yet, have you?
I think there's some disconnect here, either on my side or yours. $250-300 is affordable? What economy are you in? I guess it might be affordable for high end, custom knives but $250 isn't exactly what I think most would define as affordable
Many of the Lionsteel knives without the coatings cans still throw sparks even with the crowned spine. Just have to tilt the knife a little and hit it just below the crowning. Give it a go and see if you can do it. If it scrapes decent make a short on it. Cause I don't think many are aware of this, since when people see a crowned spine they are thinking fire steel is out of the picture. But with Lionsteel they usually have a angle below the crowning so Firesteel works. If not you always have that butt end, but I would hold the knife still and move the Ferro rod and not the knife, for more control on where the sparks go. Keep up the great work.
I just don’t get the obsession with throwing sparks with a knife. Just attach strikers to your ferro rods. Use the right tool for the right job.
The designs, fit, and finish of Lionsteel knives are awesome. I paired the M7 with my Benchmade Bushcrafter which I've carried for years. Otherwise I'd go with either the M4 or M5 as a companion to the M7. You really can't go wrong with any of the Lionsteel knives. Thanks for the rundown on the T6.
You're one of the best youtubers in the platform, thank you for the awesome and edifying content, God bless
Wow, thank you
I got the M7, love the finger choil that makes the knife more useable, steel is easier to sharpen, put my own polished edge on it, mounted a tek lok and I've turned it into my EDC! Easy to mount a 'kit' altoids tin to it, small flashlight, extra battery, and ferro rod. In other areas I carry a couple folders and a smaller fixed blade (TRC South Pole) for smaller tasks with premium elmax steel.
Awesome video Aaron. And thanks for the shout out to Joe X. Means a lot to see you standing with other knife/ tool content creators.
Totally we are all a community here and have to work together.
I bought one 3 months ago, and very happy with it. It's an awesome knife for sure! Thanks for the review brother 👍🏻
Dobrý deň, ako sa vám s týmto nožom T6 pracujú bežné úlohy? Krájanie potravín, rezanie palíc. Používate o na to či vtedy použite iný? Ďakujem.
Great video (as always). I own all three knives and can only confirm your statements. The T6 covers almost all work in the wilderness.
I absolutely love my T6, although I have the Bohler K490 Superclean version. Super tough knife! I also have the B35 and the M5. I really wish they would make a 9” version. I’d be in heaven then!😊
I agree I have the m7 and the T6 they're awesome
@@jeremydarkcountrysteckman9496 I would get the M7 too, but I don’t want the finger choil. I would like an extra inch of sharpened edge instead. Lionsteel is my favorite brand for fixed blades, the handles are great.
@@jonathancupp3686 anything over six inches of blade I want a choil so I can choke up on the blade for carving if you want blades without I suggest the offgrid alpha dog and tracker x
Lionsteel knives are great so are joker knives and they're more affordable
@@jeremydarkcountrysteckman9496 I have the Joker Campero and it’s fit and finish is amazing, but I find the handle too round and it tends to turn in my hand.
I love all three and use them for different tasks. If you only get one (a disturbing thought) and need a chopper/brute, I'd go with the M7. It's the one that fits a wide range for me and handles so well that other large knives just don't even come close in terms of comfort, ease and balance. I have the small camp/bushcraft knife already dialed in. For me, it's a toss-up between the T5 and a Reiff F4. Life is good! But, if you have a chopper, the T5 is amazing and will serve you well.
If you need a tactical steak knife, get a White River Jackelope. :)
Very interested to see the Architect Knives line. The 4.5, to me, looks like wnat the esee 4 should have been the whole time.
did you see them in this video?
Holy cow!! Was just looking at these two (M7 & T6). Stoked for the review!!!!
Awesome! Hope it helps
G'day Aaron, what I especially like is the 3 different designs and steels for each size. Personally I'd go with the 7 for a day hike or overnighter, paired with a 4 incher of some description and leaving a hatchet or machete behind. And the 5 or 6 deeper into the wilderness paired with a said hatchet or machete. In either case a saw will come along too.
I reckon the further out you go, the more prepared you need to be with a larger primary and a proportionately competent back up, regardless of weight.
These aint particularly inexpensive, but all things considered fair enough I'd say.
Thanks for the vid mate, I really enjoyed the look in use and comparison across the range. Cheers Duke.
Yes the joy of living in the Rocky Mountain West. I'm up in Wyoming ;)
Awesome!!
Hello. Would you like to try Saturn Knives? These are other knives I designed for a new company with Lionsteel collaboration.
I own a lot a very good knives , But if I could only have 2 fixed blades it would be my Lion Steel T6 and M5 in cpm 3v.
Very cool
I have a Kur and a B35 for EDC, and the T5 (Camp Knife) and M7 (Survival Knife). Thanks very much for this review! The T6 is tempting for the steel, but I agree - the T5 and M7 are always going to be better choices, particularly for the price. BTW, I don't think the T6 is as good-looking; in fact, I kinda assumed it wasn't a Molletta, but it looks like I was wrong on that.
I have a T-6 in K490. Edge retention is amazing. After skinning out, de-boning, chopping up the carcass of a bear, it still shaved hair.
I always Loved the bigger chopper style blades until I bought a Lionsteel T5 and then the M5 and finally the M4 in M390 , LionSteel has some Awesome Blades at Great Prices and now Im kinda getting into the smaller blades , Aron you gotta try the M4 its Awesome and I'd love to hear what you think about it , Great Video , see you on the next one .... 👍🖖
You need to get a KC-01 and compare. Seems to me the perfect combination of the T6 and M7. I just got mine today and loving it already.
I recently got a T5 after months of research; dude, what an incredible knife. I think I've spent a total of one hour batoning with it, with only about 10 minutes of stropping, and I swear it's better than new. I don't know how Lionsteel flew under my radar for so long, but I will almost certainly get a T6 soon.
Very cool and glad to hear it!
Hey Aaron. I have the T-7 and the T-6 in K490. I love the design and feel of it, but to be honest, I've never used it. At the moment, I have 30 fixed blades in which I've downsized from 60. I tend to gravitate to other knives for my backcountry excursions. You're absolutely right when you said it fits somewhere in between. Thanks Brother, GB
Nice!!!
bought a T5 on your recommendation, really happy with it
As I've mentioned before, going camping I'm a Nessmuk Trio guy (though now more often with a kukri instead of an axe or tomahawk). But for something unplanned, the T6 would be perfect to put with other gear I keep in my truck or toolbox alongside my backup skinner. Great emergency option and then I can hand down the ESEE to my daughter. The handle is a better fit for her hands than a man's. And I've entirely ditched 1095 anyway.
Yes, I really use 1095 and when I do it’s on my Junglas. Or if I am testing a knife blade
Great video Aaron. As i mentioned i have the T5 , as a proud owner, and last year i got the M7... Surprisingly the M7 was cheapper than T6 , so i purchased it , for a big hitter n chopper, and it is a monster!!!! Maybe one of my best spend money for years!!!
Hey Aaron, Superb analysis and review. You broke it down very well, and I appreciate the comparison with the T5 and M7 - especially that you chopped the exact same log with all 3! I also thought it was cool that you gave a shout out to Joe X. I know he is a bit extreme, but it is good to see how far a blade can go and compare it with other blades in a similar manner. I think people don't understand what he's doing and are too harsh in their judgement of him.
I hate the big finger choil on the M7. I wish they would make a T7.
I have the T5 and love it. Recently I got the FOX Ryu and I am very impressed.
Really appreciate the way yo include "practicality" into your descriptions! I like you may end up with all three! But not comparable to these blades IMHO. Thanx, J
Having a choil is my first requirement when building a knife. Well done.
The Becker bk2 ....often replicated never duplicated. Great review if I ever up grade it could be this t-6.
Right on 👍
I love the BK series, but the handles are way more ergonomic on the lionsteels than the beckers.
@@michaelcervantez3570
BK did a good job on their Omni handle but there's always escalation. My hands are double X so my hand gets a bit squished between the protrusions on the top and bottom. It's not terrible, but it's noticeable.
I replaced my BK9 with the Condor Moonstalker. Google it, now there's an accommodating handle.
@@michaelcervantez3570 I have to agree with this, I thought the big BKs were made specifically for my hand, until I held the Lionsteel M7.
Aaron, you obviously like the Lionsteel. You have also previously raved about the Ursus 45. How about a video with a comparison to see which comes out on top.
Coming soon!
I'd love for the T5 to come in 3V with a convex grind and a kydex sheath. That would be perfect.
Preach bro. This would elevate the T5 above anything out there.
I’m seeing this vid a little late after you posted, but great review on the knife (Lion Steel has some bangers) and this hydration setup was a nice surprise addition of something I really needed. Thanks Aaron!
I’ve been impressed by the the T5...good to know the price has come down on the T6, ya got me looking again...lol
As a knive enthusiast, i was surprised by the quality of Nomad, for the price excellent.
You and me both!
I just purchased the Kizer Begleiter (fixed blade) because it was a great knife for the price point at the time, but I'm looking to get something bigger as well, I was leaning towards the ESEE 6, I'd be using it more for being able to chop/split wood, clear a path, but also have other uses than just getting a machete or other 10"+blade, I'd like it to be nice to carry around.
I had both of them
The handle ergonomics on T6 its better then the one on T5…in my opinion
After 20 min of working with the T5 my hand was tired and was not fun anymore
With the T6 have not such a problem
Wayyy more comfortable
So i sent the T5 back
Thx Aaron for the great review
Keep it going 💪😎
They are beautiful blades for sure! Been wanting one for awhile.. I guess it’s that time!
What a great knife! I would like to own one, though it is probably overkill for my needs. Still, I would love to have one. Thanks for sharing it with us Aaron!
Lionsteel products are for me the best choice on the market right now
The T6 is a great knife, everything on this knife is very good, even the kydex sheath. I own the T6 in K490 steel (limited edition) it's simply amazing. In my opinion a worthy big brother for the T5.
At the moment i dont see any better production made knife that is better than t6 in the same price range. Its just done well and and not overpriced.
I own the T5 and wouldn't trade that knife for any other knife even if it was another Lionsteel model. It is the perfect knife for me and would recommend it to anyone.
I got my part on it. Lot's of guys here in It, got part on it. Everything start with the italian knves forum MCKF, owned by Molletta. All started there. 2005.
Another thorough review. Interesting that you place this higher than a ZT. Duely noted! I think it's time to ask you for a top choice survival video soon. You're backpacking for one week, one knife! 👊
The ZT is a combat knife first, but excellent in the outdoors too. This knife will easily outclass it in chopping as well as in overall ergonomics.
You should try Saturn knives!
Same designer Mik Molleta, same quality, built by Lionsteel, but fantastic tools, I would say better.
The Titano is a T6 competitor while the Mimas is a M5 strong contender.
You should really try them.
Aaron, have you ever seen the water filtration system "Guzzle H2O"? It's something you'd keep at your base camp or car, but it's about the size of a small brief case.
I checked it out crazy!
Every time i have the t6, m2 and m3 in my hand i smile. M4 nice but love the m2 more in that size
The M7 has been on my 'to buy' list for a couple of years. I just can't spend the money on it considering it isn't giving me anything more than knives I already own. Saying that the T6 might be a better option.
The t6 was more expensive before due to being in k490 when it came out. Those versions sold out and never saw them restocked. The 3V versions seem to replace them.
the K490 was limited version. 999 pieces were produced
@@renexwing1546 now I double regret not buying it
Classy callout to JoeX.👏
I love 3V (and glad to see it's not N690 or M390 being from a Euro brand... 🤮) and it's a _beautiful_ knife indeed design and construction wise (Micarta: That is the way) but @ .25" thick and with a not terribly tall blade shape that's a wood prep/heavy use knife in my mind. These days I'm really gravitating to taller, thinner more kitchen knife style blades.
Great video as always though man, keep up the great work and best to you and yours.
Love, love, love my T5...almost enough to sleep with it (of course my wife would get jealous). Of the other 2 knives, since I have the T5, I would go with the M7 or continue carrying my hatchet. Anyway, as usual, an excellent vid...Thank you for all you do.
Right on 👍
Great review! Love Lionsteel…have 6 in difference versions. How do theses stack up against Ursus 45 in 3V? Thanks!
Good question! The Ursus is awesome and closest to the T5. The T5 is more aggressive a little thinker and $80 cheaper. The Ursus is better for camping and bushcraft the T5 is a better all arounder or battle belt
@@gideonstactical awesome! I believe I bought the Ursus after watching your review and if I remember right you really liked the sheath? Also how do these knives stack against the Joker 5? Apparently I am buying too many knives? 🔪⚔️
For me, it’s Lionsteel versus Cold Steel.
I’m thinking: magnum tanto in 3V, or a large Bowie, the 1917 Frontier, Wild West, etc.
Trail master , master hunter. I gave to my mate . Awesome combo . I now carry tops camp creek and the m7 . The tops is a great Skinner as well as a good camp/cooking knife .
I own the M4 in M390, but 3V is the BEST survival steel. I have a Bark River Bravo1 in 3V and its a beast! I will buy and definitely use over the other two.
Sei bravissimo!Un punto di riferimento per i test delle migliori lame sul mercato
Just a thought you have reviwed all types of knives, designs, grinds, why don't you design your own? Im sure some companies would come forward for sure with the expirience you have you can find a connection
Thanks so much, working on some designs 👍
@@gideonstactical ok ok great to hear
I believe this will be the next lionsteel I get. Love ❤ the review brother
Please review the Fox FX-140XL MB. Has Nilox steel too and is Italian, and has a very similar design to the TRC Apocalypse.
Awesome knife, well worth a review to get some love on TH-cam!
Could you imagine if your country made you delete all your videos? Your whole life’s work? Wild what happened to Joe X.
Yes very crazy
BPS Nighthawk Adventurer is THE BEST VALUE knife out there. Its unbelievable. The even cheaper standard BPS Adventurer is also, but I prefer the steel on the nighthawk.
Hey G. You should get your hands on the WTG Wolverine or Mt Lion.
I scored one of these at this year's Blade Show in Atlanta. I love this knife. My only gripe is also the lack of a 90 degree spine, but the butt of the knife is usable on a ferro rod. Besides, which of us watching this channel carries only ONE knife? LOL
Totally you never carry just one knife. Hope you enjoy your new blade. It’s a workhorse and a beast.
@@gideonstactical to steal a line from you, "it ticks all my boxes" ... Not too big, not too small, 3V (which I LOVE), GREAT sheath, feels awesome in the hand. Were you at Blade this year? Would love to have shook your hand, even though you have cost me a ton of money from watching your reviews... LOL 😉
I finally moved on from the whole idea of using the spine (or any part of the knife) on a ferro rod. I don't know why it became such a normal thing to do. I always have a scraper with me now plus a spare, they weigh nothing after all. They're so much more efficient and accurate to use, so you can remove less of the material. And smooth spines are so much nicer on a knife!
I’ve got that exact knife…love it…
I saw same knife online but with different steel: LionSteel T6 CVN 5.83" K490 Limited. How does this steel compare to CPM 3V?
Where did you get the magnetic workbench mat at?
Excellent introduction to these 3 great knives. Thanks.
I love this lionsteel . I’m so bored with my bushcraft black .
I love my M7 and M4. Haven’t pulled the trigger yet on the T5 or T6.
Get the M5, much better complement than the T5
For a hard use edc/ do-everything-camp knife, which steel S35VN or 80CRV2?
I would pick s35vn
They look like nice knives.
Ya, these are truly excellent, would love to see some lionsteel on your channel 👍
Hey brother…. Any thoughts on the T6 vs the KC-01 from Lionsteel?
Haven’t used that one yet.
KC-01 is a very limited version (only 300 will be made) and won't come out until may. They're somewhat similar but the kc01 has a shorter hedge due to the finger choil and the blade height is slimmer.
If you're into these style of blades, Lionsteel is also producing a very similar blade than the kc01 but without the finger choil, it under the brand Saturn knives model is the Titano
@@johnmuthan286 I ordered a black micarta KC-01 from Lionsteel yesterday. For me it's a much better looking knife than the T6, or the M7. I like the finger choil too which the T6 is lacking.
Whire river ursus 45 vs this one ? Looks like a very good head to head video
The Lionsteel T6 in CPM 3V is The Best!!!
I love beefy knives ❤️
The Hogue efx01 is something you should test out. You won't be dissapointed!
Nice! I will have to look at that
Awesome video and blade. Deep voice was funny 😂😂😂
T5 in cpm3v and kydex.
I want to see the T5 in 3v as well + convex grind.
Cool knife. Would be a good camp knife I think.
Really good in those situations
Out of the 3 which one would you take in a WW2 deployed for months march all over Gods green earth on the front lines with the possibility of raids over enemy lines situation?
T5
Thank you. Great channel!
I put T 6 as looking like TRC Apocalypse but same use in rotation as Becker BK2.
I just came back from 2 months backpacking the rural areas of Thailand and I only had a Mora 546. So what is a 'survival' knife.
the one you always have on you which will probably be something small and easy to carry.
@@LXT43 I fully agree.
I have the T5 and M7 and considering their price range, I would've expected the T6 to be in the $250 range.
Would LOVE the fixed blade with CPM Magnacut steel with 63 HRC.
Have you found it hard to sharpen this knife? Cpm 3v steels r hard to sharpen after extensive use. Even the military doesn't recommend using this type of steel. I know iyo this knife is the best for survival situations. IMHO I prefer the srk san mai knife. Plus cpn3v steel is in my experience tends to role or chip on using it batoning through hard woods or using it over year of survival training for a actual long term everyday emergency situations. I know seals that say they used every knife out there and in all they're training and real life experience all agree with me that the srk san mai knife is what they swear and trust in all they're experience. Still thank for your opinion and videos
Hi Arron, just curious about the Red ring you have on your finger, what is it made from?
Awesome knives by the way😊
It’s just simple silicon ring. Reminds me of my first love Christ 👍
@@gideonstactical lol I thought it might be a bit of Red coral.
Good to have something to remind us of our relationship to Jesus,
Amen brother.,❤️ from NZ.
If you can find one!
I might give this company a try 🤔.
Lionsteel forever! ❤
I have the K490 version from the original drop. It really is a damn good knife. Comes with a good sheath too, which seems to be becoming more and more of a rarity these days. I'm curious as to why they switched up to 3V instead of the K490 blade steel though.
I also have the Knives And Tools exclusive Lionsteel M5 in 3V, and it too is a damn good knife. Can't really say one is better than the other from a blade steel aspect. They're two completely different knives, so kinda hard to compare the two from a performance stand point. All I can say for sure is I love them both for the roles I carry them for. T6 is a more survival knife and the M5 is more of a general use belt knife.!😁
I'm thinking of picking up the B41 as well. That would fit more of a bushcraft knife. They really have impressed me with the quality of their blades.
Ya I recently reviewed the B40 it’s a really good blade design
@@gideonstactical ya I saw that. It's one of the reasons I got thinking about picking one up
the K490 was limited version. 999 pieces were produced
@@renexwing1546 thanks for the info
THANKS: GREAT INSIGHTS... DON'T LIKE THE 7, BUT LIKE THE T6 (BLADE IS JUST RIGHT, GREAT KNIFE, BUT FOR THE TOO LARGE A GRIP, I FEEL)
Order my T6 yesterday. Can't wait
The beautiful Rocky Mountains in Colorado ?
That’s probably illegal.
Try the new Lionsteel KC-01 in 3V. It's a new model
Havent looked at all your videos, but have you looked into carothers performance knives?
I will check it out
Could've purchased it 4 years ago, but inflation is crushing some of us.
I feel you bro. Hopefully we all see some relief after November. Hang in there.
@@dslife1 Damn I hope so!
Love mine. The T5 &6. Have you seen the new kc-01 ??
Great video buddy
3V is awesome steel i even tried to patina it in vinegar and didn't faze it
Ya very stain resistant 👍
Any chance of a comparison between this and the Reiff F6?
I would take this knife instead mainly because of the handle ergonomics and weight are better for chopping