WILDERNESS DEFENSE | Rajah 2 vs Espada XL

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  • @sgtmajtrapp3391
    @sgtmajtrapp3391 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Many states and federal parks allow concealed carry of a firearm if you have a permit. I have a Rajah 2 and have since been carrying mine. I am 6'5" so have deep pockets. It is heavy but you can acclimate to it pretty rapidly. Some good points and yes there have been more coyote attacks all over and in packs unless rabid. Even with a firearm a knife is always present, pocket or belt generally both. Black bear IF attacked you fight or die, period. A black bear if attacked is there to eat you. The Rajah 2 or any of the large cold steel folders could save you.

  • @rawtoon2000
    @rawtoon2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    There was a rabid fox running around my office building and in the parking lot the other day. There were maybe like 5 people in the entire building because it was close to End of Business. We called animal control but they said it would be a couple of hours before they could get someone out there. I had an XL Voyager on me but I would of felt more comfortable with one of these in my pocket. I'd rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it.

    • @sgtmajtrapp3391
      @sgtmajtrapp3391 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That is precisely the key with any defensive tool, firearm or edged weapon. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Excellent point rawtoon.

  • @johnq.citizen8076
    @johnq.citizen8076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    If you can't carry a gun, bear spray or a spear is your best option. The spear keeps the animal away so they can't bite you, and was the best option for defense against animals and people from the earliest cave man days all the way until the invention of firearms.

  • @battleelf6523
    @battleelf6523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I GOT MY FIRST COLD STEEL FOLDERS BECAUSE OF YOUR REVIEWS: TWO SPARTANS AND A RAJA 2. CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY COMING TO TEXAS SOON BUT A QUALITY KNIFE IS SOMETHING EVERYONE IN THE KNOW CARRIES.

  • @deadahead2604
    @deadahead2604 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Try the large Luzon people hate on it because it’s a liner lock but they don’t know what they r talking about. It completely disappears in the pocket has a flipper tab and wave. It has a blade lock switch that makes it solid AF.

    • @Yuki_Ika7
      @Yuki_Ika7 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also if you have smaller/narrow hands you can use 2 hands on the handle, which i know might not be as useful for most things but the added Precision you get by doing that is an advantage

  • @YouToubeLiive
    @YouToubeLiive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    _Rajah II is just an amazing knife with the Spirit of Himalayas. By the way in Nepal they say Kukuri. Kukri is probably Indian._

    • @redfaux74
      @redfaux74 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No it's Burmese. My martial arts teacher was an actual Ghurka. Dr Gyi. He would know.

  • @hughbennett5342
    @hughbennett5342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bear spray, UDAP makes a good one. Long walking stick with a metal pointed tip on the end. Espada XL. You can choke up on it for close stabbing. Penetration will be easier on a thick hide and the blade size will create more damage.

  • @davidgiles9751
    @davidgiles9751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    As always - check the laws in your State. Here in CO. we can only conceal a knife with a blade of 3.5" or less. I can open carry a Bowie knife that's 10" long, but by golly, that 3.6" Cold Steel folder is a deadly killer (according to lefties).

  • @lucianbrad4291
    @lucianbrad4291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good job, man ! Nice vid !
    Clear and perfectly logical reasoning on why's ...
    Yeah, is ok to open your eyes and understand that you have to be prepared for all kinds of situations regardless of how unlikely they seem at first sight
    Yeah, some may think that carrying a gun or a knife is dangerous ! It is, indeed ! But driving a car is dangerous ! So, what are making those things safe is responsibility !
    That's all

  • @longrider42
    @longrider42 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I now have the Espada XL, in G10,and the Rajah 2. Both very good knives for self defense.

  • @barbell3505
    @barbell3505 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You helped me decide on the Rajah, I have a traditional handmade kukri from Nepal so now I can duel wield

  • @sticksandstones3256
    @sticksandstones3256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video. Subbed
    I edc the Rajah 2 ....because it's badass.
    I also edc a tx22 because I love .22 caliber ( and because it's badass)

  • @davidmohanna818
    @davidmohanna818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A well-made wooden walking stick or like the ones Cold Steel make are perfect for wild dogs, chayotes, wild boars, anything in that size range. Grizzly Bear = I assume u better have a shot gun 😅

    • @battleelf6523
      @battleelf6523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A QUALITY WALKING STICK IS A DEVASTATING WEAPON.

  • @SingaporeUntold
    @SingaporeUntold 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Rajah 2 is great for trail clearing. I’ve used many times for veggies and branches. Anything wrist size and under is fair game. Anything bigger then better off with a silky saw.
    Concealment is the reason. People get spooked easy but sometimes you need a chopper power. Also rangers. Better to not have to explain anything even if it’s legal to carry.

    • @underscorechalice9929
      @underscorechalice9929  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. Rangers will stop and cite you if your shoe's untied.

  • @Biotrog
    @Biotrog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very cool!

  • @dragonram7
    @dragonram7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shotgun is best. Handgun for bear, mountain lion I'd choose 10 mm, 357 mag, 44 mag. But versus coyote or for fire, shelter, etc. Either one would be awesome. The Rajah II looks thicker in the blade.

  • @Tony_Xie
    @Tony_Xie ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video!Good Detail explaination

  • @shaunblevins3303
    @shaunblevins3303 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I gotta Coyote problem I walk my dog at night however It’s hard to clip a Large fixed blade in a concealment shirt or a pair of sweatpants. That’s why I pulled the trigger on an XL Espada. I’m a huge Cold steel fan and owned many XL’s the Espada is my choice. I carry a small fixed blade in my Waistband and an XL in a Concealment shirt

  • @meccagold2009
    @meccagold2009 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have the Rajah the Espada and the Vaquero love them all and carry them occasionally. The rajah is the best bang for weight and pocket carry. But that Vaquero is nice and compact.

  • @seanedwards6169
    @seanedwards6169 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was accosted by some aggressive dogs in an American city and I felt pretty good about having a rajah 2 in my pocket. That knife is big enough to get a two handed grip on it and hide behind the thing.

  • @kylec166
    @kylec166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I EDC my XL Voyager serated love it one knife for the rest of my life that would be it. I just recently figured out the pocket clip problem I cut the bottom of it off smooth it out and it still holds my knife in just fine. Doesn't fall out at all. No more riped pockets ever again

  • @BLACKOPS6391
    @BLACKOPS6391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    supposedly Kabar got the name from some guy who killed a bear with a Kabar fixed blade and sent a letter back to someone to document it and all they could read from part of the letter that said "kill a bear" was Kabar

  • @papuchu
    @papuchu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice bowie, That's a knife! 🤗

  • @AtreidesL
    @AtreidesL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maybe Espada large is better choice than XL and pepper spray is best. :)

  • @JamesThomas-gg6il
    @JamesThomas-gg6il ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rifle, shotgun, handgun, big knife, small knife. In that order for protection against almost everything. However remember predators,two or four legged, will most likely not make a sound before they get onto you. So the fastest deployable will be the best option. What that is , is entirely up to you.

    • @sigiligus
      @sigiligus 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I think you're missing pepper spray in that list. Even though it's non lethal, it's still a ranged option with massive stopping power. I'd rather pepper spray a feral dog than let it get close enough to me that I need to deploy even a large knife. Same for wildlife - bear mace may ward off a bear, but the bear will easily swat away an Espada XL and eat you alive.

    • @JamesThomas-gg6il
      @JamesThomas-gg6il 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sigiligus no, pretty sure i agreed thst a bear is very dangerous and will be hard to kill. I didnt say pepper spray because its not lethal
      Youll notice the first things i listed are firearms, after that are the close in weapons. Spray is merely a potential deterrent, provided everything goes in your favor but if you're needing to use something other than the best protection man has devised, you are in way worse shape than you should have been. Or you could not fight back and let it kill you. Id go down with at least a good fight myself.

  • @kiizionogorie4930
    @kiizionogorie4930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice video

  • @BLACKOPS6391
    @BLACKOPS6391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    a 12 gauge foster slug or 00buck shell will get the job done

  • @kylec3869
    @kylec3869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome both videos rajha 2 espada XL

  • @almagu98
    @almagu98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like the knive videos, I really want the espada xl haha

  • @dlrmon1
    @dlrmon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’d be changing the names of those blades to .357 & .44mag...

  • @theversacecowboy632
    @theversacecowboy632 ปีที่แล้ว

    Espada inside the waistband is the way to go. Belt covers the clip, very easy to forget its there. A little harder to wave open but good enough with practice

  • @kylec166
    @kylec166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Cold steel is the way

  • @daviddickson3181
    @daviddickson3181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m after a Rajah 2 in the uk. For some reason they are far more expensive here 🤔

  • @davidmohanna818
    @davidmohanna818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ll watch any knife video or related topic you make e.g. experimenting with sharpening, paracord, etc.

  • @powerplay4real174
    @powerplay4real174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4" is not going to reach the vitals of that Boar 🐗.

    • @redfaux74
      @redfaux74 ปีที่แล้ว

      It certainly would with any kind of thrust. Their skin is tough tho. You must be committed. An adult boar is a formidable foe for almost any animal. Their tusks are long razor blades for piercing and slashing.

  • @kylec166
    @kylec166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Either one equals damage LoL cold Steel

  • @chipchaffee2416
    @chipchaffee2416 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @kylec166
    @kylec166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah a lot of people don't want to carry a fixed blade. I have 3 cold steel fix blades I do carry them just to work but if I go to a store I would take it off but if I had my Voyager XL I will carry it any where in to a store. People that are not knife people they would freak out

  • @thechugdude
    @thechugdude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    No amount of guns can defend against words.... It's not the size of the boat, it's the motion of the ocean!

  • @randyreal5871
    @randyreal5871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the Sr1 lite and 4max scout. Sr1 is a decent thrower

  • @ninjasquirrels
    @ninjasquirrels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This. Is. Espada.

  • @hildolfrdraugadrottin7279
    @hildolfrdraugadrottin7279 ปีที่แล้ว

    Surrounded by coyotes. Lmao
    That's pretty funny, better watch out for butterflies too, they can get pretty nasty. 😳

  • @jar6588
    @jar6588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I EDC the 5.5 blade Cold Steel Voyager tonto version and its awesome 😳🤣✌🍺🇺🇸

  • @baystander
    @baystander 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why does every dangerous situation this guy describes have something to do with the attacker being on top of him?

  • @mikew6135
    @mikew6135 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A pack of coyotes😂 I carry very large knives because i want to and oddly enough none of the XL folders have blades longer than my own tool. Oh well some peoples kids. Always carry a knife for utility and if needed in a last ditch effort for defense.

  • @am-shak
    @am-shak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    damn boi you got some weapons.. pull up on vivec with them armaments

    • @findtheraven
      @findtheraven 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Props for the Morrowind reference

  • @kylec3869
    @kylec3869 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rajha 2 carry very well I hope gsn will make the rajha 2 serated and the espada XL would be awesome.

  • @davidmohanna818
    @davidmohanna818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @amduck4114
    @amduck4114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good mentioning the firearm issue with individuals with a felony on their record. I am stuck with a couple due to a stupid thing I did at age of 19 (since the ATF unfortunately wants money from you for every modification you make for guns)

  • @Mofo78786
    @Mofo78786 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    About the pepper spray?????!!!!!! Felon's can't even carry that!! In fact,in most states, felon's aren't supposed too carry a simple little, pocket knife 😔. Now with the being said, I guess I'm getting rid of my Rajah2!!😢 Which is a real kick in the balls!!!😮

  • @powerplay4real174
    @powerplay4real174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4:38
    That is a cool Bowie knife can you do a video on it and if you remember where did you get the monster blade.😎

  • @garthc5994
    @garthc5994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haha where I live here in Austin, the biggest threats are homeless people...

  • @taylormahan1744
    @taylormahan1744 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done. Very accurate regarding "animal" on top.
    Situationally aware is key to avoidance and survivability.

  • @longrider42
    @longrider42 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Coyotes are pretty much cowards. Mountain Lions, well you will never see it coming. Dogs will be the worst, then people. I carry a hiking staff, made from Hickory. I now have the Rajah 2, which I will carry from now on. As for a gun. I prefer a revolver, double action. Right now the one I have is just a .22 LR revolver. But it would not be too bad. Mountain Lions usually attack from the rear.

  • @jorgefernandez6407
    @jorgefernandez6407 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, that's a GREAT BOWIE there!!! WHERE is that one available at??? PLEASE!!! I have the rajah 2 and various Gladii BUT, I really like that Bowie!!!

    • @jorgefernandez6407
      @jorgefernandez6407 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great video btw!!!

    • @underscorechalice9929
      @underscorechalice9929  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's called the "Boar's Tusk" by Devil's Edge on Kult of Athena. I made a video about it. th-cam.com/video/eZV0_BXG-jI/w-d-xo.html

    • @jorgefernandez6407
      @jorgefernandez6407 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@underscorechalice9929 thank you!!! I've gotten a couple of great pieces from KOA!

    • @jorgefernandez6407
      @jorgefernandez6407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@underscorechalice9929 of course its back ordered. It had some pretty good reviews! DAMN... I was pulling the trigger, but have to wait for the bullet lol! Thanks again. I hope it comes in soon!!!

  • @kungfulovenyc4273
    @kungfulovenyc4273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lmaoo it's average size 🤬😆😆😆

  • @powerplay4real174
    @powerplay4real174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow !!
    You got a lot of Knivez and Gatz now you just need a few Aluminum Batz and you'll be peppered for what ever and that cleaver. 🎱⚔️🎱💰🛑💰🎱⚔️🎱

  • @donjuanmckenzie4897
    @donjuanmckenzie4897 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There was a guy trying to defend his store with that gladius machete during the BLM riots, didn't go well.

    • @underscorechalice9929
      @underscorechalice9929  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think I saw that video. It was nuts.

    • @donjuanmckenzie4897
      @donjuanmckenzie4897 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@underscorechalice9929 Yes, he was hopelessly outnumbered but it does illustrate that in a fight machetes are really too light and flexible to really carry the power of a cut through. Light machetes are supposed to be agricultural tools not weapons. Sure, many an ethnic cleansing has been carried out with these tools but considering that in those situations its mob violence which gives the advantage, I really would not recommend anyone bet their life on a light machete. A blade needs a certain amount of heft to do the work properly.

  • @almusquotch9872
    @almusquotch9872 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude come back to us, your videos were good. Or not, whatever you feel like.

  • @ReelBigC
    @ReelBigC 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i gave the benefit of the doubt for all the cringe leading up to it but the second you said "youre legitimately living a cushy/privilidged life if you cant imagine needing a knife like this" i couldnt anymore.
    One might argue that for $350 and $200 you have to be living a cushy/privilged life to own both as collector pieces while making a youtube video about how youd hypothetically defend yourself from a pack of coyotes and/or a bear attack lol

  • @jeremywilkins4985
    @jeremywilkins4985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Carry a big ridiculous knife....be a man