in 2001 I bought a gerber Yari with kydex sheed and lately I passed it on to my son ,after seeing this knife I fell in love again it's an exact copy of the gerber but with a thicker spine and much tuffer. I find myself very compelled to by this beauty
I know this video is a couple years old now, but first edge has these on sale currently for $180 Black on Black only, but you can pick serrated section or full straight. I already bought one, then found this video. Nice work, I'm even happier I bought a one piece Elmax.
Do you know what the factory edge angels are? while mine came pretty sharp, I resharpened mine to 25° per side and it seemed like the factory edge was 30° per side.
It wasn't that bad.. I used my new Work Sharp bench model with the different sharpening diamond stones and it worked like a charm. Then just stropped it and it was good to go. The real test was on the 5050 and cutting the can with it.. The edge held up really well. On the FirstEdge facebook page they cut rebar with the 5050...
Another great review John. I (and I am sure that everyone else) appreciates the effort and honesty that goes into doing them.Thank you for doing them. That looks like an awesome knife my friend. Enjoy the outdoors!!!
To anyone that's planning to reprofile this edge to 15° on the Wicked Edge.... Good luck!!!😂 If you have the 80 grit stones, it'll prob work better. I used 100 grit. 5 hours later, I was still sharpening trying to find my burr😩.. Alas, I reached my desired 17°'s, and I am happy that the hard work is done. I'm happy I sharpened this blade to its highest potential. Also like to say I researched this class of fixed blades for weeks. Ended up sending back the Benchmade Arvensis mostly bc I think ELMAX is prob a better choice over 154CM (imo). I'm very happy with this blade, I chose this 5150 over the other model bc it's like 5oz lighter. I really liked the "pointed" striking pummel, but didn't think the extra weight was worth it. This is the best blade for the money imo
I don't know how I feel about this knife. It has great quality materials and blade but the edge did not impress me, maybe it was the oak i dont know, depending on the price would be a big factor if I buy, Elmax is still so new to the knife world, I hear good things but it's so new and doesn't have enough experience yet, not sure. But great video. If the price is right I'll deff buy one just to add to collection
I'm eager to get my hands on an elmax steel blade. great design and looks like the geometry is spot on! I love my bush knives but I'm really starting to lean towards an edc thar can perform bush task but is more of a defensive knife. great review!
I like this one more then the 5050, but if I could ask for one change it would be offer the knife in Coyote tan, I'm really into desert color gear. Great review and testing of another awesome knife!
Great review! I am thinking of purchasing either the 5050 or 5150, would love to have your input on which one is more suitable for a 175 cm/75 kg person. Or a comparison on which blade would be more suitable for what purpose would be great. Thanks!
+Wingman115 Thanks for your input. Guess I'm gonna go for 5150. Apparently you are the only one who made video review for 5150. This is really helpful. Kudos for you! Again, thanks from your subscriber in Indonesia!
Good review, new fan of yours and really like this knife. I have a few questions for you if you don't mind answering them. I'm wondering what would be the best course of action for sharpening this knife on the go? Could you possibly refer me to a tool/stone that would be able to keep the 5150 sharp? I'd just seen someone use the top part of their car window to sharpen a weaker grade steel, wondering if something like that would work for this knife in particular. Thank you for the review, and keep it up
EZE Lap makes some great portable sharpening stones for on the go.. This is what I use when I'm not at home. eze-lap.com/hunting_fishing_outdoor_use/eze-fold/
I would get the smaller one bc it's roughly 25% lighter. The larger one has the spike pummel, which is nice imo. It's really up to too u if you would want the extra weight. You're lucky in that you are considering this blade bc it's possibly the best bang for your buck in this class of knife. There's so many other custom fixed blade knife makers out there (Spartan) that sell their knives for hundreds of dollars more WITH less quality of steel.
Just saw the price hahah 270! I can get bark river 1.50 with burl handles and cpm3v steel or any other 3 choices steel for that.... A lot of other options for that money. This knife may be worth that but I don't know it's steep to me. Great video tho👍 keep em coming
This knife looks an awful lot like the Steel Will Dark Angel knife that Gideonstactical just reviewed which was very impressive. It comes with an awesome sheath and a great price point. Our military should just save a ton of money and go buy some Gerber Strongarms for everyone, I would have no problem taking one into combat or the woods, You proved that in your gauntlet review;)
Another good review! Did you know that 5150 is also a guitar amplifier endorsed by none other than Eddie VanHalen? Now that the way to crank it up! LOL
saw him in one of prepared mind 101 summer of Jessica vids don't have a link he was torcher testing the jes x schf 43 2 or 3 jess x gaw vids back on 101
I've owned many knives but the 5101 is definatley the real deal. forget the falkniven ,spartan and everething else . whats the price of your life ?240 euro? man tis knive will save your ass so look no further .
SoCal is a tinderbox..Fire restrictions call for no open flames at all in the woods.. I was not trying to start a fire just showing it would strike a faro rod..
No I just noticed there's always fire restrictions in your videos. I was thinking it was your way out of it that's all. I am not being a dick so I apologize if I sound like one.
in 2001 I bought a gerber Yari with kydex sheed and lately I passed it on to my son ,after seeing this knife I fell in love again it's an exact copy of the gerber but with a thicker spine and much tuffer. I find myself very compelled to by this beauty
It's a solid knife and I love Elmax.
Good looking knife - thanks for the review.
Thanks Tim for stopping by.
So glad you tested this blade. I've been looking at it for awhile and am very happy to see a proper and credible review.
Thanks for checking it out.
I know this video is a couple years old now, but first edge has these on sale currently for $180 Black on Black only, but you can pick serrated section or full straight.
I already bought one, then found this video. Nice work, I'm even happier I bought a one piece Elmax.
Elmax is great steel for sure.
Do you know what the factory edge angels are? while mine came pretty sharp, I resharpened mine to 25° per side and it seemed like the factory edge was 30° per side.
just curious, howeasy or difficult is it to sharpen elmax steel back up?
It wasn't that bad.. I used my new Work Sharp bench model with the different sharpening diamond stones and it worked like a charm. Then just stropped it and it was good to go. The real test was on the 5050 and cutting the can with it.. The edge held up really well. On the FirstEdge facebook page they cut rebar with the 5050...
Very cool blade! I'll have to check this out for hiking and camping.
+UziNineMillomeetah 👍🏻👊🏻
Another great review John. I (and I am sure that everyone else) appreciates the effort and honesty that goes into doing them.Thank you for doing them. That looks like an awesome knife my friend. Enjoy the outdoors!!!
Thank you.
Nice video, nice knife! First edge has gained a lot of popularity in recent months.
They are doing good work. Check out my factory tour video on my channel and see the process that goes into making these blades.
+Wingman115 yep, saw that video!
Just ordered the 5150, already have the 5050. Thanks for the great video!
+Scott Schneider 👍🏻👊🏻
Thank you for sharing another great tool with us. God bless and stay safe.
+Rich Schwartz Thank you sir.
Looks like a heck of a great knife.
Thanks for watching.
This knife definitely reminds me a lot of my SOG Force based on the blade shape, thickness, and toughness of the blade.
Thanks for watching.
Very nice blade, thanks for the review Jon!!
+SUFFICIENT SURVIVAL your welcome.
Which is your fav, this or the 5050? Do you pack your table in & out or leave it in a special spot?
+shcmoly 5150 handles feel better.
These look ultra solid. Thats a lot of Elmax in that knife there. Bet they cost a mint!
You do get what you pay for.. 100% made here in the USA.
It looks like a 5 for sure!
Thanks for the review!
Thank you.
+Msilverhammer Thank you.
This looks like a great knife.
It is darn near bomb proof!
Very impressed! Thanks for the video!
+Robinson Review Thanks they make a great knife.
Good knives , I've had three since FirstEdge (:
John, that blade kinda looks like the Tops zero dark 30. And when is this knife available and the price??
+Kevin Kelly Kevin it's available now. Link in video description.
To anyone that's planning to reprofile this edge to 15° on the Wicked Edge.... Good luck!!!😂
If you have the 80 grit stones, it'll prob work better. I used 100 grit. 5 hours later, I was still sharpening trying to find my burr😩.. Alas, I reached my desired 17°'s, and I am happy that the hard work is done. I'm happy I sharpened this blade to its highest potential.
Also like to say I researched this class of fixed blades for weeks. Ended up sending back the Benchmade Arvensis mostly bc I think ELMAX is prob a better choice over 154CM (imo).
I'm very happy with this blade, I chose this 5150 over the other model bc it's like 5oz lighter. I really liked the "pointed" striking pummel, but didn't think the extra weight was worth it. This is the best blade for the money imo
ELMAX is tough...
I don't know how I feel about this knife. It has great quality materials and blade but the edge did not impress me, maybe it was the oak i dont know, depending on the price would be a big factor if I buy, Elmax is still so new to the knife world, I hear good things but it's so new and doesn't have enough experience yet, not sure. But great video. If the price is right I'll deff buy one just to add to collection
Very good review👍🏻👍🏻. I have the 5050 & I really like it. If I get the chance I’ll pick one of these up.
👍🏻👊🏻
Great review as always. One question if you had to choose one only which do you take 5050 or 5150?
+MrGhostwolf999 5150. I like the handles better.
Can you go over the major differences b/w the 5150 and 5050?
if you had to choose just one would you go with the 5150 or the hogue EXF01?
Never tested the Hogue so I can't give a honest answer.
really nice review on this blade.
I'm eager to get my hands on an elmax steel blade. great design and looks like the geometry is spot on! I love my bush knives but I'm really starting to lean towards an edc thar can perform bush task but is more of a defensive knife. great review!
Thank you .. ELMAX is a outstanding steel.
I like this one more then the 5050, but if I could ask for one change it would be offer the knife in Coyote tan, I'm really into desert color gear. Great review and testing of another awesome knife!
Thanks for the support.
DEFINITELY a WINNER !!
+20mm Thanks brother.
Nice! Do you know the carbon content on that steel? And,what is the Rockwell hardness?
www.firstedgeusa.com/product/firstedge-fixed-blade-elite-field-knife-5150/
Great review! I am thinking of purchasing either the 5050 or 5150, would love to have your input on which one is more suitable for a 175 cm/75 kg person. Or a comparison on which blade would be more suitable for what purpose would be great. Thanks!
I really like the 5150! It's a solid blade.. Feels great in my hand.
+Wingman115 Thanks for your input. Guess I'm gonna go for 5150.
Apparently you are the only one who made video review for 5150. This is really helpful. Kudos for you!
Again, thanks from your subscriber in Indonesia!
Good review, new fan of yours and really like this knife. I have a few questions for you if you don't mind answering them. I'm wondering what would be the best course of action for sharpening this knife on the go? Could you possibly refer me to a tool/stone that would be able to keep the 5150 sharp? I'd just seen someone use the top part of their car window to sharpen a weaker grade steel, wondering if something like that would work for this knife in particular. Thank you for the review, and keep it up
EZE Lap makes some great portable sharpening stones for on the go.. This is what I use when I'm not at home.
eze-lap.com/hunting_fishing_outdoor_use/eze-fold/
Thank you for the feedback and your time. Have you found it difficult to sharpen this blade with the EZE Lap?
brett zimmerman
No it works fine.
+Wingman115 one final question, and I'll leave you be, which model of the EZE do you use for this knife?
I use 2 types the 510 and the 530 depends on how bad the blade condition is.
Another incredible knife. Good review.
+Lt Survival Thank you sir.
if could only get one, 5050 or the 5150, which one would you pick.
+Sid Rodriguez I personally like the 5150. The handles feel better to me.
I would get the smaller one bc it's roughly 25% lighter. The larger one has the spike pummel, which is nice imo. It's really up to too u if you would want the extra weight. You're lucky in that you are considering this blade bc it's possibly the best bang for your buck in this class of knife.
There's so many other custom fixed blade knife makers out there (Spartan) that sell their knives for hundreds of dollars more WITH less quality of steel.
Just saw the price hahah 270! I can get bark river 1.50 with burl handles and cpm3v steel or any other 3 choices steel for that.... A lot of other options for that money. This knife may be worth that but I don't know it's steep to me. Great video tho👍 keep em coming
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Thanks for posting bro
Your welcome.
wow you have a great channel!! I've learned a lot
Thanks for watching.
This knife looks an awful lot like the Steel Will Dark Angel knife that
Gideonstactical just reviewed which was very impressive. It comes with an awesome sheath and a great price point.
Our military should just save a ton of money and go buy some Gerber Strongarms for everyone, I would have no problem taking one into combat or the woods, You proved that in your gauntlet review;)
The Gerber is a stout blade that's for sure. Thanks for watching.
Hi! Can you do some review on the esee 5 and the firstedge 5050 see if these two knives are the same size.
If I get my hands on a Esee I will. Thanks for the comment.
I would like to see / hold one before buying one... any suggestions ? in Arizona
+dave cat it's tough I'm not sure if any vendors carry them other than factory direct.
great knife sir
It's a tough mother for sure.
nice blade man
Thank you.
Great review bro. Looks like a winner there!
She is tough for sure.
Yarborough green beret knife
great knife great review good job john
Thanks for checking in.
sweet knife bro!
Thanks my friend.
Yo wingman I love your Chanel, you should go crazy-town on that pine cone!!
5050 or 5150?
Is it available yet and what is the link to it if so?
+Jon Cothran yes line in video description.
I need one now
LOL They have them ready for you.
How is sharpening this knife?..
No issues. I love Elmax steel it holds a great edge.
great review as always bro!
Thanks for stopping by.
Where are you located?
Nice review.
+David Tom San Diego.
I was kinda worried, when I saw you stand on the knife...I can't believe it didn't break
+Sick Boy Elmax with the right heat treat is tough.
Now review the edge and tip of the 1250/1350 folders. Redeem the tip of the FirstEdge folders.
That may be in the works. Stay tuned..
nice!!
Thanks for watching.
Sounds like a great knife, but ouch that price tag. I wish I had your kind of money brother : )
+Mick Bator 😬
Another good review! Did you know that 5150 is also a guitar amplifier endorsed by none other than Eddie VanHalen? Now that the way to crank it up! LOL
Good stuff! Rock on brother!
badass
It's a kick ass knife!
blade geometry not good not having a choil... automatic disqualification for the size of this knife.
Depends on what your doing. Not everything has to be bushcraft related..
+Wingman115 my Spartan blades horkos is considered a utility tactical knife and it has a choil with a 5 inch blade.
Wingman115 Wow easy is it to re-sharpen the Elmax steel?
ok.
just that the background slightly resembles N.AZ.
Same type of climate.
5150? As in police call for crazy 5150? HIlarious. I paused the video RIGHT before you explained it. Too damned funny.
+Wolfe. Lol
some one been watching Eldioblos knife reviews lol
Never heard of him.. Send me a channel link I will check him out.
saw him in one of prepared mind 101 summer of Jessica vids don't have a link he was torcher testing the jes x schf 43 2 or 3 jess x gaw vids back on 101
he drove jess x in to a log for flex then stood on it
embarado smithing and woodcraft
Check out the date on my Jess X video I was the first to do it!
im not sure but Eldiablos footage used by 101 was old footage from back when he first designed the blade
I've owned many knives but the 5101 is definatley the real deal. forget the falkniven ,spartan and everething else . whats the price of your life ?240 euro? man tis knive will save your ass so look no further .
Elmax steel is awesome.
alsow the ergonomy of this knife is spot on
You're not very good at starting fires are you?
What part of fire restrictions did you not hear in the video.
SoCal is a tinderbox..Fire restrictions call for no open flames at all in the woods.. I was not trying to start a fire just showing it would strike a faro rod..
No I just noticed there's always fire restrictions in your videos. I was thinking it was your way out of it that's all. I am not being a dick so I apologize if I sound like one.
Not good.
LOL not good for the wallet or what you want to do with a blade?