The bottom line for any knife is the quality of steel the blade is made from. Chinesium is Chinesium and just doesn't cut the mustard. That being said, for a $10 knife, it makes a good pocket knife. I wouldn't bet my life on it in a survival situation though... unless the choice was Chinesium or no knife at all.
When I looked on December 19, it was out of stock on the app. The app says that it also comes in Black and OD Green, but I have never actually seen those colors in the stores OR online.
I bought 3 of the orange knives but the quality is pretty poor, yeah they were only $7.74 each lol! Gave 2 away as gifts and kept one to open boxes. Honestly I'd rather spend $30-$50 on a better quality D2 steel blade with G10 scales.
You have an unorthodox view compared to many survival/prepper sites, and one I appreciate. I've owned high-end knives, and lower-end knives. Almost exclusively I will carry an affordable hardware store special, and have never been disappointed. I know what a knife is, and don't expect more from it; nor do I blame my tools for any inadequacies on my part. From flint and obsidian through early clasp knives to Barlows and Bucks, previous generations knew how to, and not how to, use a knife. If made from acceptable materials, there's no reason it can't be serviceable. Snobs will always complain rather than improve skills. I have found myself in situations where a burner/throwaway knife was ideal. An example being when tsa didn't allow a knife and I would purchase an affordable user at my destination. If it cuts, holds an edge, and stays together, it's a knife. It's not for hammering on or with, or used for prying. There's also no shame in working within your budget if need be.
I was at Walmart yesterday and saw both knives in stock. I even saw the green one you mentioned. The ortone wasn’t in the Christmas display but it was in a locked glass case. There was no one working in that department when I was there but if you went earlier in the day you could have asked to get one. I may go back just because they are such a hot item and I can say I got one. I may even go get the white one as well and just play around with it. I have yet to disassemble a crossbar lock knife so that might be fun. At least if I mess it up somehow it will only be a $5 mistake.
The Ozark Trail green $5 flipper is pretty good, though it also has a stainless steel blade. I have a video coming out on Wednesday on the Barrysail OD Green flipper. It is D2 and seems to be pretty solid and is available from Amazon for only about $15.
The bottom line for any knife is the quality of steel the blade is made from. Chinesium is Chinesium and just doesn't cut the mustard. That being said, for a $10 knife, it makes a good pocket knife. I wouldn't bet my life on it in a survival situation though... unless the choice was Chinesium or no knife at all.
I agree with your comments, but having some of these is just so much fun. I also enjoy the "hunt"!
Both available online. The better value is the 3 piece 8" full tang fixed blade set made from 3Cr13 Stainless with pakkawood handles for 15 bucks.
It's all about the d 2
@@boboyoyo414 Not really. D2 rusts. Even after heat treat, and 3Cr holds a tougher edge. Toolmaker by trade.
When I looked on December 19, it was out of stock on the app. The app says that it also comes in Black and OD Green, but I have never actually seen those colors in the stores OR online.
I'm gonna search for the orange one!
I wouldn't let my life depend on either
I bought 3 of the orange knives but the quality is pretty poor, yeah they were only $7.74 each lol! Gave 2 away as gifts and kept one to open boxes. Honestly I'd rather spend $30-$50 on a better quality D2 steel blade with G10 scales.
I vote for doing BOTH! 😁
You have an unorthodox view compared to many survival/prepper sites, and one I appreciate.
I've owned high-end knives, and lower-end knives. Almost exclusively I will carry an affordable hardware store special, and have never been disappointed. I know what a knife is, and don't expect more from it; nor do I blame my tools for any inadequacies on my part.
From flint and obsidian through early clasp knives to Barlows and Bucks, previous generations knew how to, and not how to, use a knife. If made from acceptable materials, there's no reason it can't be serviceable. Snobs will always complain rather than improve skills.
I have found myself in situations where a burner/throwaway knife was ideal. An example being when tsa didn't allow a knife and I would purchase an affordable user at my destination. If it cuts, holds an edge, and stays together, it's a knife. It's not for hammering on or with, or used for prying.
There's also no shame in working within your budget if need be.
I was at Walmart yesterday and saw both knives in stock. I even saw the green one you mentioned. The ortone wasn’t in the Christmas display but it was in a locked glass case. There was no one working in that department when I was there but if you went earlier in the day you could have asked to get one. I may go back just because they are such a hot item and I can say I got one. I may even go get the white one as well and just play around with it. I have yet to disassemble a crossbar lock knife so that might be fun. At least if I mess it up somehow it will only be a $5 mistake.
@@texyat7388 that's the spirit! HAVE FUN! Life is too short to be serious ALL the time!
I call it the punisher 😂😂😂 I own three of the first edition 😊
Why "punisher"?
@@CowboySurvival punishes benchmade 😂
@ ahhh..... I am old and it takes me a moment! lol!
@@CowboySurvival you're not so old and I'm also slow when it comes to jokes 😂
Wish it were a flipper.
The Ozark Trail green $5 flipper is pretty good, though it also has a stainless steel blade. I have a video coming out on Wednesday on the Barrysail OD Green flipper. It is D2 and seems to be pretty solid and is available from Amazon for only about $15.
Wuhan knife....hard pass. Buy American.
You lost me at Ozark Trial and wal-mart. Both are utter crap.
Money out your ass hey
Money out of your ass hey