I love this style of video AND touching on these more budget friendly options is a great way to grow the bushcraft/knife community. Please keep it up! You've got a new subscriber.
Thank you very much for the feedback! I've been neglecting my channel for a while but comments like these definitely motivate me to get back to it. Thanks for watching and commenting, and for the sub!
I’ve got the HK5 and love it. Like it better than my Cold Steel SRK and almost as much as I like me Cold Steel Master Hunter. But my BPS knife doesn’t have a sheath like that. I’m glad I watched this review.
This knife actually fits better in the HK5 sheath, but only an inch or so of the handle sticks out so you would want a lanyard. I just wet formed the Bushmate sheath last night and then treated it with Sno Seal and it worked out alright. Between that and moving the post as shown in my other video it's got an adequate fit now, but I would prefer a simpler dangle sheath design that just fit the knife well. The strap that doesn't fully catch and retain the knife when buckled is just awkward. The BPS knives with similar profiles to the HK5 and Adventurer definitely come with the best sheaths. Thanks for watching and commenting!
As a leatherworker, its a pretty easy fix. But, if there is one thing id change about mine id put a partial bolster and pommel at the base. Its asking alot but full tang, bolster, and pommel just perform better.
You can unscrew the knob on the strap, run the strap tightly around the knife then mark where the hole from the knob was. Poke a new hole. I would do that AND wet form the sheath after tying off the strap and i think you'll find this solves your issue.
That's basically what I did. There's another video on my channel of moving the knob, then this weekend I tried wet forming, but it's still not perfect. The fact that the knife can be removed with the strap buckled just seems awkward. I would rather not have the strap at all and just have a sheath like the Adventurer or the HK5, but the wet forming and moving the stud did help a lot. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
Definitely an easy fix, but as a huge bps fan and knowing that this is one of the few times they have made a specific sheath for a new knife (they usually just use their stock sheath) it is a huge flaw.. have 2 of these on the way from ukraine, and looking forward to them despite the sheath asni do lots of leatherwork and am more than capable of fixing them
@@shawnpepin7890 I agree with you 100%. That's why I was so disappointed. I was excited to see them actually come out with a custom sheath for a new knife, especially after seeing some of the poor fits of other knives I've purchased that came in their standard sheath, such as the HK1 that's nearly engulfed by the sheath, or the even worse fit of the Savage. Seeing a knife with a new and different profile with a sheath to match was really appealing. The Bushmate sheath fit was extremely poor out of the box. The fact that the stud strap was a good half inch too long is just crazy to me. Even with the strap as tight as can be the knife can still be removed. It's just a bad design. Even after wet forming and moving the stud, I'd be better off with one of their standard sheaths. That is a major disappointment! I do still love BPS Knives though and am a big fan myself. I hope they make more attempts at custom sheaths with new knife designs. For the ones I'm not happy with maybe I just need to learn leather work like you and make them myself.
I picked up one of these about a week ago, and, yes, the sheath strap offers near zero retention. I also had to very lightly grind the spine to really bring it to a hard ninety degree edge. On Amazon, BPS was selling the black variant of their BS1 sheath for $13 and change, so I ordered one of those and the DBK knife fits it perfectly. I just added a lanyard to the knife since it rides past the last pin when fully seated.
Those sheaths are really nice. For that price it's a good solution. I'm going to try wet forming mine since a couple of people have suggested it. If that doesn't work out I might just do what you did with the BS1 sheath and lanyard. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Honest review. So the knife looks the same as many other knives but made of cheap 1066 carbon steel and the sheath has no retention. The sheath even gets in the way with the firesteel. So my question is what did this 'DBK design' improve or is really about? That other BPS knife and sheath you showed makes a lot more sense to me.
I can't argue with your reasoning. For me, the Adventurer is the better knife overall hands down. There are some applications where I'm sure the saber ground blade of the DBK knife would outperform the Scandi grind on the Adventurer, such as slicing vegetables or fruit, but I've been very happy with my Adventurer and the blade works well and holds up well to the type of use it sees in the field. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
@@BackcountryGearShed I agree that the general rule for cutting vegetables and such in order of ease is flat grind, high saber grind, scandi grind. In my experience if the knife has a thickness of under 3mm the difference is hardly noticeable when doing food prep. Another general rule for kitchen knives, with the exception of a boning or filet knife, is that you have to able to put the edge flat on the cutting board to make the most use of the entire edge. You can with the 'Adventurer' but not with the 'Bushmate' since the finger guard is in the way meaning on the 'Bushmate' you can only use the front part of the blade near the tip. For all other camp tasks with a knife that has a thickness of less than 3mm the scandi grind is better since it leaves more steel near the edge and most of all tip of the blade. DBG (Dutch Bushcraft Girls) did break the tip in their own test where it tapered down. A high saber grind or even flat grind is interesting for knives with a 4mm or up thickness. So the tipping point for me about what grind is best is around 3,5mm thickness.
*An excellent knife for its price. It is 96% complete. A perfectionist will use a few tools to bring the knife to 100%. In my opinion, the knife locking strap should be turned 180°. Then, by lowering your hand, you can immediately unlock the knife.*
One of the many things I love about a BPS knives is learning. Learning how to customize a knife to one's needs. And if you have watched the video of the TH-cam channel that you bastardized the name of, you would already know that the designers have also spoken about it and talked to the manufacturer. Who mind you,live in a war zone. So, how is your day going?
Thanks for that feedback! I'm saddened to know that my honest critique of the poor fitment of this sheath could be perceived as a lack of sympathy for Ukraine and what they are going through. I've spoken highly of BPS Knives in every video I've made about them, and I'd point out that I have only made three critical points about them so far. One of which being the poor fitting sheath on this knife, one was the fact the scales on this knife aren't removable, and the last being the very poor fit of the BPS Savage sheath. Overall I think you will find my comments on BPS Knives have been largely very favorable, and a fairly large percentage of my videos have been dedicated to them. I think it could be argued that I've done more to promote them than most of their customers. I've also purchased 12 of their knives, and I'm always quick to say that they were a good value. Even in the case of the Bushmate and Savage. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I would reconsider how you do your reviews and unboxings. The issue with the sheath is the strap is too loose. It takes two minutes to remedy that. Meanwhile you barely mentioned anything about the knife itself and just kept going on and on about how awful the sheath is.
Thanks for that feedback. For me the sheath was something I was very excited about with this knife, so the poor fit was very disappointing. I'm sure some people won't care as much about the fit of the sheath, and some reviews will likely gloss over it entirely. This was an unboxing and first impressions video, and that's what it captures, my first impressions. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Dude...even Gideon Tactical said this sheath is borderline dangerous. I 100% agree. Also....if I have to repair or refit something straight out of the box...why am I paying full price? This kind of stuff should be sold as either factory seconds for a lower price, or leave out the sheath, and lower the price. Any knife company sending out knives, with sheaths like this...tells me the company thinks their customers are chumps, and don't care at all about the end user. Now, this issue with the sheath is all over youtube...hopefully BPS ups their game, and or DBK takes their name off of it. Quite disappointed a DBK branded version is going out with this complete lack of attention to proper sheaths. I don't know why so many companies go for a strap...ffs just make it scabbard sheath...where 3/4 of the knife goes in. Its simple, cheap, and makes sure the knife stays in. No excuse for this kinda 1980s sheath BS.
The steel is perhaps the worst of the modern knife steels available. When you wiped the blade to remove the oil a lot of rust came off. If a newly oiled knife, sealed in its box, rusted so badly, imagine what will happen when it goes out to work in the mountains. A cheap wood was chosen for handles, very soft and without any attempt at a quality finish. The vertical stop of the woods in the part of the blade is completely bad taste. I don't think it would cost too much if there was a nice gentle curve instead of that vertical finish it has. Now about the case it is unethical of the company to fool their customers with such quality. For €50 I bought the Japanese-made Falcon Altema 1 knife with a leather sheath, 440C steel, micarta and convex sharpening. A perfect knife for all jobs.
That's basically what I did. Just put the additional small hole on the post side, not the side with the hole that slips over the post. th-cam.com/video/aga9M7In05o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kt4gJrHvwItVlL_p It worked pretty well, but it's still not perfect in that even when strapped in tightly it's possible to pull the knife out past the strap. It did make me a lot happier with this sheath though.
Now that you remind me, the awkward ferro rod placement stood out to me right away, but I was so put off by the poor fit that I basically forgot about it. I wouldn't let this sour you on all BPS Knives though, as they do offer some great products. If you don't already have one, it would be hard to go wrong with a BPS Adventurer. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Don't believe the hype, I own most of the BPS line, in the end it's worth it. Yes this knife came with sheath issues, which can be easily addressed with some know-how. Which, I feel one should have as a knife enthusiast. Mine wasn't sharpened as I liked,so I fixed it to my needs. Same reason I like the screws, but who cares on this knife?
@@BackcountryGearShed it's very easy. Two things wrap your knife in plastic wrap. The thinner the better fit. Secondly use a very good leather conditioner. I personally like snow seal. Heat it up after you form your sheath coat it. Bees wax also works great. Wax inside the sheath stops rust like your other knife had. Personally I love the BPS adventurer it's my favorite. Sharpest knife I've ever got. An I own a few figure I was a boyscout in the 80s. In the army in the 90s. My first coldsteel was bought in 93 when they were made in new york. Anyway good luck. A video on that might help a lot of people. If you know what I mean. I'm not good at camrea stuff myself. You seem comfortable filming. Anyway good luck
My Adventurer is dirty, but not rusty. Fortunately that is just some residue from striking the ferro rod. It will clean up alright. Thank you for the advice on wet forming! I'm going to give it a try. I think it has a lot of potential to really fix this sheath. I will pick up some snow seal ASAP. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I wasn't a Boy Scout, mostly due to financial constraints. I couldn't afford a uniform or all the necessary gear, but I did live by my Boy Scout Handbook. The Boy Scout Handbook back then was just an excellent book, with valuable information on fire building, knot tying, poisonous and edible plants, animal tracking, and so much more. I used to carry my second hand Boy Scout Handbook around in the woods building shelters and practicing skills. I actually just recently picked up a copy of the Boy Scout Handbook similar to the one I had as a kid off eBay. The 9th Edition, second printing. I believe I had the 9th Edition first printing as a kid as it was very much like this book with some very minor differences. From what I've heard, a lot of the great outdoor skills have been removed from the newer versions of the handbook which is unfortunate, but I guess times change. I hear there is an online safety section now. 🙄 I've thought about doing a video showing the old Boy Scout Handbook, and maybe even getting my hands on a copy of the new handbook for a comparison, but I wasn't sure if there would be any interest. What do you think? Either way, there was a wealth of information in my Boy Scout Handbook that definitely influenced my perspective as an outdoorsman.
@@BackcountryGearShed that would be a great video. You'd be surprised how many people had and have the boyscout hand book. Mine wasn't much different from my fathers. He was in during the 1950s I was in 1980. Would love to know what they changed
I love this style of video AND touching on these more budget friendly options is a great way to grow the bushcraft/knife community. Please keep it up! You've got a new subscriber.
Thank you very much for the feedback! I've been neglecting my channel for a while but comments like these definitely motivate me to get back to it. Thanks for watching and commenting, and for the sub!
I cut out grooves so the strap can fit tighter and moved the button and I now get an acceptable fit.
Been very curious about these....but many complain about the sheath. Knife seems top notch
I’ve got the HK5 and love it. Like it better than my Cold Steel SRK and almost as much as I like me Cold Steel Master Hunter. But my BPS knife doesn’t have a sheath like that. I’m glad I watched this review.
This knife actually fits better in the HK5 sheath, but only an inch or so of the handle sticks out so you would want a lanyard. I just wet formed the Bushmate sheath last night and then treated it with Sno Seal and it worked out alright. Between that and moving the post as shown in my other video it's got an adequate fit now, but I would prefer a simpler dangle sheath design that just fit the knife well. The strap that doesn't fully catch and retain the knife when buckled is just awkward. The BPS knives with similar profiles to the HK5 and Adventurer definitely come with the best sheaths. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@BackcountryGearShed thank you for the video. Will be watching more.
As a leatherworker, its a pretty easy fix.
But, if there is one thing id change about mine id put a partial bolster and pommel at the base. Its asking alot but full tang, bolster, and pommel just perform better.
You can unscrew the knob on the strap, run the strap tightly around the knife then mark where the hole from the knob was. Poke a new hole.
I would do that AND wet form the sheath after tying off the strap and i think you'll find this solves your issue.
That's basically what I did. There's another video on my channel of moving the knob, then this weekend I tried wet forming, but it's still not perfect. The fact that the knife can be removed with the strap buckled just seems awkward. I would rather not have the strap at all and just have a sheath like the Adventurer or the HK5, but the wet forming and moving the stud did help a lot. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
Definitely an easy fix, but as a huge bps fan and knowing that this is one of the few times they have made a specific sheath for a new knife (they usually just use their stock sheath) it is a huge flaw.. have 2 of these on the way from ukraine, and looking forward to them despite the sheath asni do lots of leatherwork and am more than capable of fixing them
@@shawnpepin7890 I agree with you 100%. That's why I was so disappointed. I was excited to see them actually come out with a custom sheath for a new knife, especially after seeing some of the poor fits of other knives I've purchased that came in their standard sheath, such as the HK1 that's nearly engulfed by the sheath, or the even worse fit of the Savage. Seeing a knife with a new and different profile with a sheath to match was really appealing. The Bushmate sheath fit was extremely poor out of the box. The fact that the stud strap was a good half inch too long is just crazy to me. Even with the strap as tight as can be the knife can still be removed. It's just a bad design. Even after wet forming and moving the stud, I'd be better off with one of their standard sheaths. That is a major disappointment! I do still love BPS Knives though and am a big fan myself. I hope they make more attempts at custom sheaths with new knife designs. For the ones I'm not happy with maybe I just need to learn leather work like you and make them myself.
I picked up one of these about a week ago, and, yes, the sheath strap offers near zero retention. I also had to very lightly grind the spine to really bring it to a hard ninety degree edge. On Amazon, BPS was selling the black variant of their BS1 sheath for $13 and change, so I ordered one of those and the DBK knife fits it perfectly. I just added a lanyard to the knife since it rides past the last pin when fully seated.
Those sheaths are really nice. For that price it's a good solution. I'm going to try wet forming mine since a couple of people have suggested it. If that doesn't work out I might just do what you did with the BS1 sheath and lanyard. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Honest review. So the knife looks the same as many other knives but made of cheap 1066 carbon steel and the sheath has no retention. The sheath even gets in the way with the firesteel. So my question is what did this 'DBK design' improve or is really about? That other BPS knife and sheath you showed makes a lot more sense to me.
I can't argue with your reasoning. For me, the Adventurer is the better knife overall hands down. There are some applications where I'm sure the saber ground blade of the DBK knife would outperform the Scandi grind on the Adventurer, such as slicing vegetables or fruit, but I've been very happy with my Adventurer and the blade works well and holds up well to the type of use it sees in the field. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
@@BackcountryGearShed I agree that the general rule for cutting vegetables and such in order of ease is flat grind, high saber grind, scandi grind. In my experience if the knife has a thickness of under 3mm the difference is hardly noticeable when doing food prep.
Another general rule for kitchen knives, with the exception of a boning or filet knife, is that you have to able to put the edge flat on the cutting board to make the most use of the entire edge.
You can with the 'Adventurer' but not with the 'Bushmate' since the finger guard is in the way meaning on the 'Bushmate' you can only use the front part of the blade near the tip.
For all other camp tasks with a knife that has a thickness of less than 3mm the scandi grind is better since it leaves more steel near the edge and most of all tip of the blade. DBG (Dutch Bushcraft Girls) did break the tip in their own test where it tapered down. A high saber grind or even flat grind is interesting for knives with a 4mm or up thickness. So the tipping point for me about what grind is best is around 3,5mm thickness.
*An excellent knife for its price. It is 96% complete. A perfectionist will use a few tools to bring the knife to 100%. In my opinion, the knife locking strap should be turned 180°. Then, by lowering your hand, you can immediately unlock the knife.*
One of the many things I love about a BPS knives is learning. Learning how to customize a knife to one's needs. And if you have watched the video of the TH-cam channel that you bastardized the name of, you would already know that the designers have also spoken about it and talked to the manufacturer. Who mind you,live in a war zone. So, how is your day going?
Thanks for that feedback! I'm saddened to know that my honest critique of the poor fitment of this sheath could be perceived as a lack of sympathy for Ukraine and what they are going through. I've spoken highly of BPS Knives in every video I've made about them, and I'd point out that I have only made three critical points about them so far. One of which being the poor fitting sheath on this knife, one was the fact the scales on this knife aren't removable, and the last being the very poor fit of the BPS Savage sheath. Overall I think you will find my comments on BPS Knives have been largely very favorable, and a fairly large percentage of my videos have been dedicated to them. I think it could be argued that I've done more to promote them than most of their customers. I've also purchased 12 of their knives, and I'm always quick to say that they were a good value. Even in the case of the Bushmate and Savage. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Wet form the sheath and get a belt hole punch put a closer hole.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'm actually going to try wet forming the sheath today. Thanks for watching and commenting!
The reason I have not bought one is because of the naff sheath, totally not thought out ,the knife is not secure in it .
I would reconsider how you do your reviews and unboxings. The issue with the sheath is the strap is too loose. It takes two minutes to remedy that. Meanwhile you barely mentioned anything about the knife itself and just kept going on and on about how awful the sheath is.
Thanks for that feedback. For me the sheath was something I was very excited about with this knife, so the poor fit was very disappointing. I'm sure some people won't care as much about the fit of the sheath, and some reviews will likely gloss over it entirely. This was an unboxing and first impressions video, and that's what it captures, my first impressions. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Disappointing sheath makes the package incomplete
Dude...even Gideon Tactical said this sheath is borderline dangerous. I 100% agree. Also....if I have to repair or refit something straight out of the box...why am I paying full price? This kind of stuff should be sold as either factory seconds for a lower price, or leave out the sheath, and lower the price. Any knife company sending out knives, with sheaths like this...tells me the company thinks their customers are chumps, and don't care at all about the end user. Now, this issue with the sheath is all over youtube...hopefully BPS ups their game, and or DBK takes their name off of it. Quite disappointed a DBK branded version is going out with this complete lack of attention to proper sheaths. I don't know why so many companies go for a strap...ffs just make it scabbard sheath...where 3/4 of the knife goes in. Its simple, cheap, and makes sure the knife stays in. No excuse for this kinda 1980s sheath BS.
The steel is perhaps the worst of the modern knife steels available. When you wiped the blade to remove the oil a lot of rust came off. If a newly oiled knife, sealed in its box, rusted so badly, imagine what will happen when it goes out to work in the mountains. A cheap wood was chosen for handles, very soft and without any attempt at a quality finish. The vertical stop of the woods in the part of the blade is completely bad taste. I don't think it would cost too much if there was a nice gentle curve instead of that vertical finish it has. Now about the case it is unethical of the company to fool their customers with such quality. For €50 I bought the Japanese-made Falcon Altema 1 knife with a leather sheath, 440C steel, micarta and convex sharpening. A perfect knife for all jobs.
Put another hole in the leather and it's good I imagine.
That's basically what I did. Just put the additional small hole on the post side, not the side with the hole that slips over the post.
th-cam.com/video/aga9M7In05o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kt4gJrHvwItVlL_p
It worked pretty well, but it's still not perfect in that even when strapped in tightly it's possible to pull the knife out past the strap. It did make me a lot happier with this sheath though.
@@BackcountryGearShed good stuff 👍
I was going to buy this until I've seen your video. No excuse for such a poor sheath. It isn't even designed for a firesteel, look at the placement.
Now that you remind me, the awkward ferro rod placement stood out to me right away, but I was so put off by the poor fit that I basically forgot about it. I wouldn't let this sour you on all BPS Knives though, as they do offer some great products. If you don't already have one, it would be hard to go wrong with a BPS Adventurer. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I have 3 of their knives, wish my Adventurer had a wider handle. Not bad knives for the price.@@BackcountryGearShed
Don't believe the hype, I own most of the BPS line, in the end it's worth it. Yes this knife came with sheath issues, which can be easily addressed with some know-how. Which, I feel one should have as a knife enthusiast. Mine wasn't sharpened as I liked,so I fixed it to my needs. Same reason I like the screws, but who cares on this knife?
I love all BPS knives, but my Adventure has a wide sheath, how much time do you spend upside down?😊
Wet form the sheath it will fit perfect.
I've never tried wet forming before, but I will look into it. Thanks for the suggestion!
@@BackcountryGearShed it's very easy.
Two things wrap your knife in plastic wrap. The thinner the better fit.
Secondly use a very good leather conditioner. I personally like snow seal. Heat it up after you form your sheath coat it. Bees wax also works great.
Wax inside the sheath stops rust like your other knife had.
Personally I love the BPS adventurer it's my favorite. Sharpest knife I've ever got. An I own a few figure I was a boyscout in the 80s. In the army in the 90s. My first coldsteel was bought in 93 when they were made in new york.
Anyway good luck.
A video on that might help a lot of people. If you know what I mean. I'm not good at camrea stuff myself. You seem comfortable filming. Anyway good luck
My Adventurer is dirty, but not rusty. Fortunately that is just some residue from striking the ferro rod. It will clean up alright. Thank you for the advice on wet forming! I'm going to give it a try. I think it has a lot of potential to really fix this sheath. I will pick up some snow seal ASAP. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I wasn't a Boy Scout, mostly due to financial constraints. I couldn't afford a uniform or all the necessary gear, but I did live by my Boy Scout Handbook. The Boy Scout Handbook back then was just an excellent book, with valuable information on fire building, knot tying, poisonous and edible plants, animal tracking, and so much more. I used to carry my second hand Boy Scout Handbook around in the woods building shelters and practicing skills. I actually just recently picked up a copy of the Boy Scout Handbook similar to the one I had as a kid off eBay. The 9th Edition, second printing. I believe I had the 9th Edition first printing as a kid as it was very much like this book with some very minor differences. From what I've heard, a lot of the great outdoor skills have been removed from the newer versions of the handbook which is unfortunate, but I guess times change. I hear there is an online safety section now. 🙄 I've thought about doing a video showing the old Boy Scout Handbook, and maybe even getting my hands on a copy of the new handbook for a comparison, but I wasn't sure if there would be any interest. What do you think? Either way, there was a wealth of information in my Boy Scout Handbook that definitely influenced my perspective as an outdoorsman.
@@BackcountryGearShed that would be a great video. You'd be surprised how many people had and have the boyscout hand book.
Mine wasn't much different from my fathers. He was in during the 1950s I was in 1980. Would love to know what they changed