The grin on your face belays your excitement about these knives. My local Walmart doesn’t have the white, $5.00 model as of this time, but I appreciate your heads up call last Thursday night regarding the website availability of the newly released D2 version. I ordered three while we were on the phone and they were delivered on Saturday. They are all you say they are right out of the package, smooth and sharp. What a value at the offered price. Given the quality, I really don’t see how they can sell them at the going prices. Thanks for keeping your viewers in mind when you discover good, useful products. 😊😊
Good video! I found out several years ago that some, but not all, of these ozark trail knives have great steel and great features for “cheap” knives. Now I gotta look for a couple of these d2 blades😁
Great video… finally someone doing a real world task like skinny a dear… great recommendation on sharpening as well… overall one of the best indepth videos I seen in quite a while !! 👏👏👏
Very good information. If i find some I'll try them out. I like things that work well and are affordable. Thanks again my friend! Keep em coming and good luck with your deer hunting!
Those Ozark Trail knives are providing a pretty good blade for a very affordable price point. The knife components and the build quality of the knives covered in this video is impressive. For $10 or less these knives are priced for mass purchase at the big box retailer by the common man types. Simply, these particular knives work. They deploy pretty smoothly, they cut, and the slide lock allows the knife to close one handed. Thanks for your review and demonstration of these knives. - Tennessee Smoky
I have to agree on every point about both these knives. I also use them every day at work and home. The orange one is still my favorite. Mine also has the same two different color handles that started happening after a few weeks of working at my railroad job. I thought it was the grease that did it. But must be just in the coloring they use. The green handle silver blade $5 knife is also a good one with buttery smooth action. My new orange ones arrived in the mail today, my local store sold out immediately. Fun stuff 😀
That's another aspect regarding these knives.....it's just plain fun to get them if you can, and watch the availability. Then when you finally do get it or both variations, just fiddling around with them is akin to a kid with a new toy.
Great look at these knives! They have been all the rage, but I’m not seeing many people actually doing real life use for them! Honestly have several of both knives and never have them the time of day but your review has really peaked my interest in trying them out! Preciate your time and thoughts
Brother, I found you here!😂 I really like this gentleman's channel! He's an outdoorsman...hunts..and loves vintage .22 rifles!!! All in my wheelhouse!!!
The orange one is better with a true more pronounced drop point blade especially for hog hunters & even deer hunters. The top edge has a more rounded back near the point. This really helps push the guts away from the skin when gutting. Especially helpful on a hog where the front legs are closer to the back legs than on a deer. You might have to gut a hog to understand what I’m trying to say on this.
I bought 2 of them when they came back in stock a week or so ago and they both seem to be the old version without the reversable clip. Both are smooth and sharp.
Just a simple piece of custom heat treated s30v I made one of my skinning knives at 61.5rc and that knife cleans 15 to 20 deer a year and it will easily go 3 deer without edge touch ups or stropping and goes thru the season on one edge without issue and that is skinning, boning and parting out the deer. That same knife broke down two bull elks out in the field by my self just two pack horses with me... That knife finished the second bull and would almost still shave and would easily cleanly slice phone book paper. That edge with a quick strop up would do another 2 bulls like a razor blade would. The fine silica in the deers furr is abrasive and will absolutely eat up cheaper steels but on abrasion resistant steels like custom heat treat s30v really isn't bothered by it because it's not in contact with it that much just when opening the stomach and once that's done my edge isn't touching furr again.
That's great. There are no doubt better knives out there, and custom made knives like the one you described are durable, and probably better than most commercial knives. The point I was making is that these knives are alot of knife for the money. The Ozark Trail D2 blade is around the 60rc in hardness, which is comparable to more expensive blades by manufacturers like Benchmade, Spiderco, and Civivi, so for a fraction of the price they really change the game in for knife manufacturers.
D2 tool steel is a great mid-grade improved step up from the usual lower cost 440c stainless or such. The high ranking high toughness, high edge retention steels for knives would be CruWear, CPM-3V, or CPM Magnacut but be prepared to pay the money.
No....according to my limited experience with it. I don't know if the steel is actually 3cr13. It doesn't specify what kind of steel other than it saying "stainless steel" on the package.
Just ordered my second one hopefully it’s the new version, I started watching your video sold out online checked at the end at it was in stock again so I ordered that and the CIVIVI mini praxis so I can meet the $30 for free shipping great video where did you pick up your sharpening tool…? Tractor supply maybe…?
Thanks, I went to two local Walmarts and could not find these knives. I checked the website as you mentioned and the new one is on there so I'll place an order. Thanks.
Would like to see a video from someone who is knowledgeable about sharping a knife and actually good at it ive tried for years and for some reason never get an edge that will shave hair or cut paper as smooth as yours did
Freehand or fixed angle? Either way, the vast majority of the time the problem is not fully removing the burr and/or starting at too high of a grit and not removing enough material to form a clean new apex. Or it's taking so long to get a burr that they start rushing and using too much pressure and compromise the new apex. If you're reprofiling or doing a full sharpening of a dull knife you want aggressive cut. 200ish or lower and always minimal pressure and create nice big obvious burrs when you're learning. 75% of your time is on that first stone and the knife should be sharp and mostly deburred before you ever move up in grit. High grits are just refining scratches and cleaning up any remaining burr. If you're getting somewhat sharp edges, but trying to get to paper towel cutting, hair splitting type edges, are you stropping with compound? Stropping is huge, especially if you're not confident with burr removal on stones. Steel and heat treat quality plays a massive role in sharpness too. Some knives just won't get ultra sharp and are too soft to get a clean burr removal. When you're learning, use knives with a proven steel from established brands and take that variable out. Check out Neeves Knives sharpening video playlist. He has very in depth and detailed tutorials and knows what he's talking about.
@@windowbreezes I just started using mine. It's very sharp and strong for $10. The best part is that it is much lighter weight than my Civivi Elementum II with button lock.
I bought one of the five dollar fixed blades. It’s a shame we’re at a time and place that we can’t buy American and are possibly buying a product made by slaves. And often times a design that’s been stolen. But hey, we all have finances to manage and yes one stashed in places is good. If they’re cheap we will really use them. My Microtech and other high end knives I tend to baby and often find myself carrying my good knife and a folding Klein utility (which I love too)
It's a type of steel developed in the early 1900's and has been used in tool and die for it's resistance to wear. It's also called "D2 tool steel." Contains roughly 1.55% carbon, 12% chromium, 0.25% vanadium, and 0.8% molybdenum. It's not a "stainless steel" hence the coatings used on some D2 knives to improve oxidation resistance. These names such as "D2" or other steel grades are given via patents with people who work in development of materials in the foundry industry.
@@exothermal.sprocket Thanks for that info. I also just looked it up on the internet and there was an extensive description. Couldn't you just wipe the blade with an oily rag for oxidation resistance? Thanks again!
@@eb1684 Certainly just a light wipe of oil would do you well. Even if you've cleaned the blade and completely dried it, the oxygen in the air will work on the contents of the steel and oxidize it over time. Most people will have it pocketed, and there's sweat moisture that would also affect it. Main thing is just to keep it dried and a rub of oil across it. There's some corrosion resistance to steels that aren't "stainless" but it's typically less.
Where d2 is highly sensitive to corrosion is from acidity, salt will corrode it of course but it's not all that bad but acidity will corrode it SO FAST.
Mr. Cumberland!!! I do not like you and your you tubes. Just kidding!!!!! I need to stop watching your YT. I saw the Remington 581 and had to go buy one. I live in Wylie Texas. and enjoy all our YT. I just can not spend all my Grandkids money.. I enjoy spending it on things I like, but they or some of them may not be a excited about what I leave them. I went on ling for these two knives, they had two (2) orange ones and one (1) white, but subedited green ones. But i was happy and thank Walmart for all they do for the people. Thank you Sir
Your comments gave me a chuckle. Just what I needed after a long day at work. Thanks for your support and, may you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.
People are selling them for 30 to 40 dollars on ebay lol. They arent that good. The white ones have weak handles and the blades on both werent heat treated properly they snap easy.
when people buy a lot of these at a time , then regular working class people won't be able to get these knives; especially when people buy them out just to jack the prices of them up to resale on eBay!!!!
I have skinned, field dressed, processed untold numbers of deer. I have used many different knives, so I wanted to try one of these. If you don't own one, you really can't understand how handy these little knives are. Alot of bang for your buck.
The grin on your face belays your excitement about these knives. My local Walmart doesn’t have the white, $5.00 model as of this time, but I appreciate your heads up call last Thursday night regarding the website availability of the newly released D2 version. I ordered three while we were on the phone and they were delivered on Saturday. They are all you say they are right out of the package, smooth and sharp. What a value at the offered price. Given the quality, I really don’t see how they can sell them at the going prices. Thanks for keeping your viewers in mind when you discover good, useful products. 😊😊
I was thinking the same ever since I first used one. The price point suggests they are "punching above their price level.
Good video!
I found out several years ago that some, but not all, of these ozark trail knives have great steel and great features for “cheap” knives.
Now I gotta look for a couple of these d2 blades😁
Great video… finally someone doing a real world task like skinny a dear… great recommendation on sharpening as well… overall one of the best indepth videos I seen in quite a while !! 👏👏👏
I'm glad you found it entertaining. Thanks for watching.
I love the orange wugout instant classic
Very good information. If i find some I'll try them out. I like things that work well and are affordable. Thanks again my friend! Keep em coming and good luck with your deer hunting!
Thank you, I need all the luck I can get.😁
Those Ozark Trail knives are providing a pretty good blade for a very affordable price point. The knife components and the build quality of the knives covered in this video is impressive. For $10 or less these knives are priced for mass purchase at the big box retailer by the common man types. Simply, these particular knives work. They deploy pretty smoothly, they cut, and the slide lock allows the knife to close one handed. Thanks for your review and demonstration of these knives. - Tennessee Smoky
Thanks for your thoughtful comments. I truly appreciate it.
Great review! These are great especially at the price! I purchased several of each. These make great gifts.
Yes they do.
I have to agree on every point about both these knives. I also use them every day at work and home. The orange one is still my favorite. Mine also has the same two different color handles that started happening after a few weeks of working at my railroad job. I thought it was the grease that did it. But must be just in the coloring they use. The green handle silver blade $5 knife is also a good one with buttery smooth action. My new orange ones arrived in the mail today, my local store sold out immediately. Fun stuff 😀
That's another aspect regarding these knives.....it's just plain fun to get them if you can, and watch the availability. Then when you finally do get it or both variations, just fiddling around with them is akin to a kid with a new toy.
Great look at these knives! They have been all the rage, but I’m not seeing many people actually doing real life use for them! Honestly have several of both knives and never have them the time of day but your review has really peaked my interest in trying them out! Preciate your time and thoughts
Brother, I found you here!😂 I really like this gentleman's channel! He's an outdoorsman...hunts..and loves vintage .22 rifles!!! All in my wheelhouse!!!
Great video, informative. I have the tan model, am hoping to find the orange. Like you, I use my knives. Thank you.
Your knives seem very sharp. Have you done a video on your knife sharpening method?
If you want I can do that.
The orange one is better with a true more pronounced drop point blade especially for hog hunters & even deer hunters. The top edge has a more rounded back near the point.
This really helps push the guts away from the skin when gutting. Especially helpful on a hog where the front legs are closer to the back legs than on a deer. You might have to gut a hog to understand what I’m trying to say on this.
I like the orange D2 knife a bit better myself.
I bought 2 of them when they came back in stock a week or so ago and they both seem to be the old version without the reversable clip. Both are smooth and sharp.
Just a simple piece of custom heat treated s30v I made one of my skinning knives at 61.5rc and that knife cleans 15 to 20 deer a year and it will easily go 3 deer without edge touch ups or stropping and goes thru the season on one edge without issue and that is skinning, boning and parting out the deer. That same knife broke down two bull elks out in the field by my self just two pack horses with me... That knife finished the second bull and would almost still shave and would easily cleanly slice phone book paper. That edge with a quick strop up would do another 2 bulls like a razor blade would. The fine silica in the deers furr is abrasive and will absolutely eat up cheaper steels but on abrasion resistant steels like custom heat treat s30v really isn't bothered by it because it's not in contact with it that much just when opening the stomach and once that's done my edge isn't touching furr again.
That's great. There are no doubt better knives out there, and custom made knives like the one you described are durable, and probably better than most commercial knives. The point I was making is that these knives are alot of knife for the money. The Ozark Trail D2 blade is around the 60rc in hardness, which is comparable to more expensive blades by manufacturers like Benchmade, Spiderco, and Civivi, so for a fraction of the price they really change the game in for knife manufacturers.
Great video 👍
Be interesting to see the next version of the white one. D2 would melt the internet.
D2 tool steel is a great mid-grade improved step up from the usual lower cost 440c stainless or such. The high ranking high toughness, high edge retention steels for knives would be CruWear, CPM-3V, or CPM Magnacut but be prepared to pay the money.
Hmmm so Walmart's 3cr13mov Ozark Trail gray handle crossbar lock knife, holds an edge very well according to you 🤔.
No....according to my limited experience with it. I don't know if the steel is actually 3cr13. It doesn't specify what kind of steel other than it saying "stainless steel" on the package.
I have the $5 knife it’s crazy good ! I put my $200 Spyderco in the drawer haven’t touched it yet.crazy for 5 bucks
i agree its a great knife
I liked and subscribed. Great video!.
Thank you .😊
Seen them on Walmart site, was going to get me one till I went to grocery store.
good video!
I got one with the d2 on the blade guess it’s the newer version of the orange original
It would be nice if they came out with different colors, and blade styles. I have one and it's a work horse.
Yes, I am wondering what else they come out with.
Many Thanks !!!
Just ordered my second one hopefully it’s the new version, I started watching your video sold out online checked at the end at it was in stock again so I ordered that and the CIVIVI mini praxis so I can meet the $30 for free shipping great video where did you pick up your sharpening tool…? Tractor supply maybe…?
It's still showing out of stock on my online store search. I've been looking for this knife for weeks
Thanks, I went to two local Walmarts and could not find these knives. I checked the website as you mentioned and the new one is on there so I'll place an order. Thanks.
Just got the new Orange D2 delivered today. What sharpener do you use?
He showed it in the video
cool
Would like to see a video from someone who is knowledgeable about sharping a knife and actually good at it ive tried for years and for some reason never get an edge that will shave hair or cut paper as smooth as yours did
Freehand or fixed angle? Either way, the vast majority of the time the problem is not fully removing the burr and/or starting at too high of a grit and not removing enough material to form a clean new apex. Or it's taking so long to get a burr that they start rushing and using too much pressure and compromise the new apex.
If you're reprofiling or doing a full sharpening of a dull knife you want aggressive cut. 200ish or lower and always minimal pressure and create nice big obvious burrs when you're learning. 75% of your time is on that first stone and the knife should be sharp and mostly deburred before you ever move up in grit. High grits are just refining scratches and cleaning up any remaining burr.
If you're getting somewhat sharp edges, but trying to get to paper towel cutting, hair splitting type edges, are you stropping with compound? Stropping is huge, especially if you're not confident with burr removal on stones.
Steel and heat treat quality plays a massive role in sharpness too. Some knives just won't get ultra sharp and are too soft to get a clean burr removal. When you're learning, use knives with a proven steel from established brands and take that variable out.
Check out Neeves Knives sharpening video playlist. He has very in depth and detailed tutorials and knows what he's talking about.
You put a little bit.
Showing machine oil Apparent point it works just great
And the reason people can’t buy them is because people are buying 5-10 at a time be normal and just get 2 so other people can enjoy something
Or 50 like one guy did at my local store the counter guy told me... It's the fools paying 30-50 bucks on eBay that is causing it....
seriously people be a decent human sharing is caring
I bought four. But I am using three of them as presents for loved ones. So I don't think that counts as greed. Haha ❤
you can report that ebay guy for Price Gouging
@@windowbreezes I just started using mine. It's very sharp and strong for $10. The best part is that it is much lighter weight than my Civivi Elementum II with button lock.
Are the good for throwing?
Depends on the thrower.
I bought one of the five dollar fixed blades. It’s a shame we’re at a time and place that we can’t buy American and are possibly buying a product made by slaves. And often times a design that’s been stolen. But hey, we all have finances to manage and yes one stashed in places is good. If they’re cheap we will really use them. My Microtech and other high end knives I tend to baby and often find myself carrying my good knife and a folding Klein utility (which I love too)
It is shameful the way you quickly justified slavery because of our "finances."
What is D2 steel?
It's a type of steel developed in the early 1900's and has been used in tool and die for it's resistance to wear. It's also called "D2 tool steel."
Contains roughly 1.55% carbon, 12% chromium, 0.25% vanadium, and 0.8% molybdenum. It's not a "stainless steel" hence the coatings used on some D2 knives to improve oxidation resistance.
These names such as "D2" or other steel grades are given via patents with people who work in development of materials in the foundry industry.
@@exothermal.sprocket Thanks for that info. I also just looked it up on the internet
and there was an extensive description.
Couldn't you just wipe the blade with an oily rag for oxidation resistance?
Thanks again!
@@eb1684 Certainly just a light wipe of oil would do you well. Even if you've cleaned the blade and completely dried it, the oxygen in the air will work on the contents of the steel and oxidize it over time. Most people will have it pocketed, and there's sweat moisture that would also affect it. Main thing is just to keep it dried and a rub of oil across it. There's some corrosion resistance to steels that aren't "stainless" but it's typically less.
Where d2 is highly sensitive to corrosion is from acidity, salt will corrode it of course but it's not all that bad but acidity will corrode it SO FAST.
The same steel used to construct R2D2.
Nice. Not legal here in ny. 😢
Sold out again as of Monday 11/18. 😒
I seen eBay had them for $30
From China? We need a tariff on that one right away.
Just one of millions of products from China, but at $10, how much of a tariff would it be?
Mr. Cumberland!!! I do not like you and your you tubes. Just kidding!!!!! I need to stop watching your YT. I saw the Remington 581 and had to go buy one. I live in Wylie Texas. and enjoy all our YT. I just can not spend all my Grandkids money.. I enjoy
spending it on things I like, but they or some of them may not be a excited about what I leave them. I went on ling for these
two knives, they had two (2) orange ones and one (1) white, but subedited green ones. But i was happy and thank
Walmart for all they do for the people. Thank you Sir
Your comments gave me a chuckle. Just what I needed after a long day at work. Thanks for your support and, may you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.
Its my EDC
Made in China knifes, they will double in price after the Orange Mans tariffs. Better stock up now.
People are selling them for 30 to 40 dollars on ebay lol. They arent that good. The white ones have weak handles and the blades on both werent heat treated properly they snap easy.
when people buy a lot of these at a time , then regular working class people won't be able to get these knives; especially when people buy them out just to jack the prices of them up to resale on eBay!!!!
I wouldn't want to try to skin with those cheap knives.
I have skinned, field dressed, processed untold numbers of deer. I have used many different knives, so I wanted to try one of these. If you don't own one, you really can't understand how handy these little knives are. Alot of bang for your buck.
@CumberlandOutdoorsman ok
He must have money out his ass😂😂
Sorry I can’t own an ugly knife same as an ugly gun. For the money, the best buy is an Opinel with a carbon “carbone” blade.
Bless your heart
He must have money out his ass
Please email me. We may love near each other. Would love to possibly do a collab video