joker is one of those companies i like for just doing what it needs to, them and muela, the Muela magnum-26 is my camp knife, its the knife from the film seraphim falls
16:55 This is a finishing knife. Designed purely for dispatching game. I've seen more than one us video mistaking this pattern as a fighting knife due to its shape and gaurd. But its traditiknal in Spain and Portugal for hunting bosr with dogs where dispatching with a gun could injure the dogs.
Your description of the knife remindes me of my Cold Steel Drop Forged Bowie. As described by the maker i expected a heavier chopper. However as soon as i put hands on, i got that same Styrofoam blade feeling you described. It would still chop deeply, but required more effort than my other bowies. Soon enough i realized the knife suffered from a bad descrption more than sub par performance. As a lighter dualling knife it works amazing. So returning to the joker, that blade is nearly identical to a U.S. 1902 bayonet i owned years ago. Right there its purpose becomes clear. They just made it better. I really enjoy your reviews. You hit on topics lacking from the typical youtube reviewer. Keep up the solid work!
Feather vs crowbar. The Joker is 10oz and the CS is 29oz, making it several ounces heavier than my next beefiest big CS Knife, the 1917 Bowie (24oz). I was shocked by how light the Joker is.
@@michaelrizzo5523 I have one now and it’s very well made. The blade is much thicker than I thought. 1849 Coldsteel Rifleman knife #america #freedom #liberty #coldsteelknives #bowieknife #outdoors th-cam.com/video/IRTdSqQ_8Oc/w-d-xo.html
The blade has the look of a bayonet type blade, which I am usually not too fond of, but over all I like the look of this knife and would add one to my collection. Thanks for another review! 👍
When you mentioned gaucho knives in previous videos, I immediately thought of this knife and the similar Muela Urial 26, Muela Scorpion 26 and Muela Alcaraz 26.) I was interested to know what you think about using such a knife as a fighting knife.
Very similar blades to this one. (I have a Muela to review coming soon.) The shorter version would probably make an awesome stiletto. This one reminds me of a parrying dagger, so definitely good on the thrust, but the snap-cut is impressive too. I have the Zorro review coming up, which I think is a better all-around blade.
It's very good price! I do like this knife for what it does well. Still worried about that partial tang, but I don't chop or pry with it, and I expect the stag would be more durable than the olive wood.
Cool looking Blade. But, I must admit, that handle construction raises my curiosity... I would want to know how the handle is constructed. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
It's funny you bring up the bayonet shape, the US m3 trench/fighting knife and the m4,m5,m6, and m7 bayonets have yhe same shape blade, although shorter about 6 1/2 ish. Im liking the look of that one. Might even try the bigger one.
@@michaelrizzo5523 the m3 was originally designed for paratroopers to go along with the m1 carbine, because it didn't have a provision for a bayonet until very late in the war. When they started putting bayonet lugs on the carbine they just added a ring as the guard and used the exact same blade shape. Originally disk shaped leather ringed handle, then switched to plastic for the them after the korean war.
Hi, I'm a traditional hunter and came to notice, that if someone it not might not see the intended purpose of the blade. A hunter would use those blades to relief (kill) Deer when wounded by a Stab to it's heart, so it won't suffer as Red-Deer, or Elk can be quite large, hence the length of the blade. Same for a Leaf formed or Spearhead Blade - only that those are used for wild boar which has considerabley stronger build. The Joker knives are great, they are really robust, daily use and carry no problem. The other spanish brand I can recommend is Muela, proably their quality is even a little better , by the way their production halls are situated next to each other, and the knives are assembled manually, so are the sheaths.
They do refer to them as pig stickers or stickers, and I can see that usefulness, much like the Cold Steel OSS and OSI. I am a bit worried about the likelihood of partial tangs on these.
@@michaelrizzo5523 that is much better for pigs, looks archaic but still used. th-cam.com/video/n2zuemt3fDc/w-d-xo.html also th-cam.com/video/Xdi-Wr-4quA/w-d-xo.html as you can see, the boar kiler knife (sautöter) has a much wider Blade, it is Designed to cut as well as to stab. While the Hirschfänger (deer catcher) is just a Bayonet like Stabbing blade. in decorated form it is also seen and carried as a weapon of honour by firm hunters on festive occasions www.militaria-reisig.com/media/image/c8/f5/36/IMG_7262IbiBINQcfErD0_600x600@2x.jpg
There's a couple of models, but if you're thinking of the BW-22, it looks solid. I'm just not a fan of a full set of finger grooves, they almost never fit my hands.
Nice looking blade, I always wondered how they would hold up to actual use. Thank you for the review! I only got from spain the Muela Magnum 26, well, because of the movie. But it is a beautiful and sturdy knife.
Sir, you are an amazing person! Your description of the knife is great, indepth . Thank you!
Thanks! I'm still concerned about the partial tang, but it's been fine as a slicer and martial training tool.
Glad your first experience with them was a good one
I'm impressed enough to pick up a few more, a Muela and another Cudeman. These Spanish makers are different but in a very good way.
Great looking knife, Joker puts out some beautiful knives.
Yeah, I'm kinda hooked. May need to try their folders and bushcraft knives.
joker is one of those companies i like for just doing what it needs to, them and muela, the Muela magnum-26 is my camp knife, its the knife from the film seraphim falls
I have the Joker Zorro as well. I just placed the order for the Chamois. Great workmanship should be supported. :)
Spoiler: I really like the Zorro.
16:55 This is a finishing knife. Designed purely for dispatching game. I've seen more than one us video mistaking this pattern as a fighting knife due to its shape and gaurd. But its traditiknal in Spain and Portugal for hunting bosr with dogs where dispatching with a gun could injure the dogs.
I was waiting for the sham-wow and I was not disappointed.
Your description of the knife remindes me of my Cold Steel Drop Forged Bowie. As described by the maker i expected a heavier chopper. However as soon as i put hands on, i got that same Styrofoam blade feeling you described. It would still chop deeply, but required more effort than my other bowies. Soon enough i realized the knife suffered from a bad descrption more than sub par performance. As a lighter dualling knife it works amazing. So returning to the joker, that blade is nearly identical to a U.S. 1902 bayonet i owned years ago. Right there its purpose becomes clear. They just made it better. I really enjoy your reviews. You hit on topics lacking from the typical youtube reviewer. Keep up the solid work!
I've considered the drop forged Hunter and Bowie.
How does it compare to the 1849 Coldsteel rifleman?
Feather vs crowbar. The Joker is 10oz and the CS is 29oz, making it several ounces heavier than my next beefiest big CS Knife, the 1917 Bowie (24oz). I was shocked by how light the Joker is.
@@michaelrizzo5523 I prefer heavier knives 🔪 . I’m going to go with the rifleman.
@@ricosuave7102 Let me know what you think. It's a beast!
@@michaelrizzo5523 I have one now and it’s very well made. The blade is much thicker than I thought. 1849 Coldsteel Rifleman knife #america #freedom #liberty #coldsteelknives #bowieknife #outdoors
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The blade has the look of a bayonet type blade, which I am usually not too fond of, but over all I like the look of this knife and would add one to my collection. Thanks for another review! 👍
GREAT review, "NICE" knife Mike...
In Europe, or at least western europe, that kind of blade are still used for the coup de grace on wounded big game (deer, sanglier, etc...)
Joker does refer to it as a Sticker
Holy surprising knife batman
Did any of you are true Batman fans you will understand this reference
I grew up with the '66-68 Batman.
When you mentioned gaucho knives in previous videos, I immediately thought of this knife and the similar Muela Urial 26, Muela Scorpion 26 and Muela Alcaraz 26.) I was interested to know what you think about using such a knife as a fighting knife.
Very similar blades to this one. (I have a Muela to review coming soon.) The shorter version would probably make an awesome stiletto. This one reminds me of a parrying dagger, so definitely good on the thrust, but the snap-cut is impressive too. I have the Zorro review coming up, which I think is a better all-around blade.
Hey Mike
A very well known site has the 13 inch Stag Handle on sale for 110 minus 10%......Is it worth buying at 99 bucks?
I am leaning that way....
It's very good price! I do like this knife for what it does well. Still worried about that partial tang, but I don't chop or pry with it, and I expect the stag would be more durable than the olive wood.
Cool looking Blade. But, I must admit, that handle construction raises my curiosity... I would want to know how the handle is constructed. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
Yes, that handle construction remains a worrisome mystery.
It's funny you bring up the bayonet shape, the US m3 trench/fighting knife and the m4,m5,m6, and m7 bayonets have yhe same shape blade, although shorter about 6 1/2 ish. Im liking the look of that one. Might even try the bigger one.
The shorter version would probably make a great trench-style fighting knife.
@@michaelrizzo5523 the m3 was originally designed for paratroopers to go along with the m1 carbine, because it didn't have a provision for a bayonet until very late in the war. When they started putting bayonet lugs on the carbine they just added a ring as the guard and used the exact same blade shape. Originally disk shaped leather ringed handle, then switched to plastic for the them after the korean war.
@@JamesThomas-gg6il My old Gerber Command II has a similar blade profile. I don't have an M3 but I'll probably add one to my collection.
Hi, I'm a traditional hunter and came to notice, that if someone it not might not see the intended purpose of the blade. A hunter would use those blades to relief (kill) Deer when wounded by a Stab to it's heart, so it won't suffer as Red-Deer, or Elk can be quite large, hence the length of the blade. Same for a Leaf formed or Spearhead Blade - only that those are used for wild boar which has considerabley stronger build. The Joker knives are great, they are really robust, daily use and carry no problem. The other spanish brand I can recommend is Muela, proably their quality is even a little better , by the way their production halls are situated next to each other, and the knives are assembled manually, so are the sheaths.
They do refer to them as pig stickers or stickers, and I can see that usefulness, much like the Cold Steel OSS and OSI. I am a bit worried about the likelihood of partial tangs on these.
@@michaelrizzo5523 that is much better for pigs, looks archaic but still used. th-cam.com/video/n2zuemt3fDc/w-d-xo.html also th-cam.com/video/Xdi-Wr-4quA/w-d-xo.html as you can see, the boar kiler knife (sautöter) has a much wider Blade, it is Designed to cut as well as to stab. While the Hirschfänger (deer catcher) is just a Bayonet like Stabbing blade. in decorated form it is also seen and carried as a weapon of honour by firm hunters on festive occasions www.militaria-reisig.com/media/image/c8/f5/36/IMG_7262IbiBINQcfErD0_600x600@2x.jpg
How do you feel about the Muella 22 cm Bowie knife with pakka wood handle?
There's a couple of models, but if you're thinking of the BW-22, it looks solid. I'm just not a fan of a full set of finger grooves, they almost never fit my hands.
Nice looking blade, I always wondered how they would hold up to actual use. Thank you for the review!
I only got from spain the Muela Magnum 26, well, because of the movie. But it is a beautiful and sturdy knife.
Oooh, the Magnum 26 is a beast!
As coincidence has it, I’ve got a Joker stag Bowie in the post 👍
What do you think of it?
@@michaelrizzo5523 it’s the 6.25 full tang bone-handled Bowie. Really really nice fit & finish from Chicago Knife Works👍
Cham-ois-not?