I have 8 to 10 M65s, standard OG-107 military issue, also into woodland color. Then, "made in china" Brandit copies, black...not as good, but acceptable quality, arms a bit too long, seams are worse, but fits otherwise fine. Its the best jacket i've ever had, and i've got to tell you, i do have all in all like 20 jackets - into winter (with liner), fall or spring - besides summer, i always love since decades to wear the M65! Nothing better around, plus, i can always put my stuff into the 4 huge pockets, go figure !

I use old newspapers

Oh my God, finally a video that actually EXPLAINS the MEANING of the term instead of just comparing it to other types of knives lol and of course its hidden low with less views than all the others.. classic KZbin

U don't need that silly guck leaving behind tape. 10'000 other guys using various Buck knifes with that handle material don't seem to need it.

I really like that type of gimping.

I have 2 of the same, the first is in reserve as the Velcro has failed on the inner pockets and cuff. I’m using the second now. Bought them at the same time years back. They’re my go to for winter hunting. I can get 3 layers underneath for static stuff. The hood is roomy enough that I can wear a thick woolly hat, and a Colombia Gallatin wool jacket with its own hood. The effect in bitter winds is like being indoors! I’ve also used it with one merino thermal underneath in snowy mountain hunts. They are awesome. Looking to get a replacement for this one soon, so I’m ready when this wears out. They’re hardcore for the worst weather. Good vid! I wish they were easier to get hold of in UK

Love the folding knife, put a link up for me.

I purchased one of these in the early 2000’s at the BX for about $35. At that price it’s a bargain. I have a couple of older ones from the 69’s that have been used and still hold up well for any cutting task. You can get them slicy sharp on stones or a Lansky. Good follow up review.

Thank you for this

Yes please i have the hawkbill 450T and i love it . They should make them again

Just got this on monday of this week. .Great knife, doesn't tear my pants pockets up like my emt knife did, and it will definitely get the job done. Well made!!

I just got one from Alpha Industries. It seems to look odd with my currently poofy hair tho, but I'm sure once I get a haircut I can pull it off. Haha

how about showing how it opens and closes?

I think, my BG is not original, I don't know, that was a gift, but normal EDC. Looks like the size is humbler than the original.

Super idea 👍

Its a fine knife

My dad got mine from some random dead guy's wife for free. (May he rest in peace.) Didn't know about the inside pockets until I watched this video! Also: Are the buttons & velcro on the inside of the hood for the cap piece? Mine didn't come with that, sadly.

I couldn't agree more. One of my favorite edc fixed blade knives. I can't stand how knife companies make knives so damn thick. A knife is supposed to be thin stock, so it can slice through material and flesh, for skinning and whittling. I recently started going back to the basics, using what the pioneers and mountain men used. I love that classic and for the money it's VERY hard to beat. ( I also love the BPS Savage knife. Full flat grind is my favorite grind)

Good review man and that's a very good quality knife and sheath platform for the price!👍

If this isnt the best for wood cutting, which knife would be better?

They make a kit you can buy to make your own kydex sheath, you just need a Dremel or rotary tool of some kind and a some boiling water and you can make a sheath as good as any professional bladesmith. Just google kydex sheath DIY kit. That and a ULTI clip will make for the perfect EDC setup IMHO.

I want to get an M65, and I was wondering between a nylon or polyester blend. What'd you recommend, and which brand?

What's your opinion on the Rothco and Propper models of this jacket? Thanks.

I bought SChrade 1400T over half my life ago when I was doing a lot of solo backwoods backpacking and wilderness canoeing. I've chopped head off fish, batoned kindling, carved wood, and it never chipped or bent on me. It isn't the latest and greatest steel so the edge retention is only a 6 of 10, but the ease of sharpening is a 10 of 10. What has realy impressed me is the sheath is still holding up. I expected the sheath to last two or three years, even the small retention strap and snaps while worn and tarnished are still intact. At 67, I'm going back into the woods for a fall trip. So I was putting a fresh edge on it tonight. I noticed that at the base of the edge I can see where I've probably removed maybe 1/32" over the years, maybe as much as 1/16"

I would wear this over a Summer uniform in Alaska's interior at -20 deg F and it kept me warm. I never wore any of the other layers in the ECWCS system. Never felt like I needed them.

I have the exact same knife. The edge it came with is not usefull for cutting - abysmal! It is also rediculously thick behind the edge (tip section came with 45 degree per side bevel!). Good points - it is a sturdy knife, made from fantastic materials. I think the fit and finish of mine looks even better than the one featured in the video. Steel gets increadibly sharp and kept very good edge. Knife design is beautiful to me. Bad points - edge is unacceptable at this price, and the horn was really stinky for a very long time...

Talk about a copy of the Swedish Mora Eldris Knife xD

Just bought it, in addition I had it with insulated lining that I can always take off. Great stuff. Solid at that too.

Interesting discussion. I picked up the Trail Boss axe and a Cold Steel SRK from Midway a few months back for about $50. I recently used the Trail Boss to clear some limbs and brush, and it worked great. And the SRK needs no introduction.

Good to see you back on here. I hope your family in South Carolina is OK after the storms. The scandi grind was my favorite of the two. Looks like either would make a decent back-up blade.

I really like those little knives. They remind me of my Mora Eldris, but they look thinner & seem to have a more practical sheath. Plus, when I’m camping, I’m generally not bush-crafting, & I prefer a flatter grind for food prep. It’s cool there’s an option for something besides a scandi grind.

Brought my Alpha Industries M65 almost 30 years ago and is a good as the day I brought it. I invested in a genuine issue button in liner for extra warmth. Looks superb and is worn every winter and autumn. An absolute classic piece of kit. Regards from England.

This knife did its job. Period.

The definition of full tang is a tang that runs the full length of the blade. Whether it's exposed or hidden, as long as it runs the full length of the handle it's still full tang.

I always prefer a budget to average steel on my hunting knives. Easy to jewel stick back to razor after a deer (or half way through a big stag)

You only need one if you choose wisely

Don’t talk smack about the bdus, they’re beautiful and good for fall weather.

Cool video. That's a good idea to put friction tape on it. I always put that on my hatchets.

Austrian army took differemt approach. They made best ever M65 with goretex with polycottonn rugged outer shield and thin polyester liner inside. Österreich Bundesheer M65. It can be find new unissued for under $80. It looks way much better.

There's the asec aircrew survival knife he mentioned, developed by the army as an improvement over this air force knife made by Ontario knives. Gerber makes an equivalent to that with their LMF II asek knife system

Seems heavy and would probably require the use of a landyard for one handed strikes. I wonder what its builder had in mind as its advantage over its immediate competitors.

$500 a set when I was in. Only really issued to line units and maybe some artillery. If you wanted it, you paid for it. Hard pill to swallow when you only cleared $921 a month as a young non-rate.

I got the same one my 7 year old was playing with it in the backyard the other day so I can’t leave any knives laying around but microtech otf’s now 😅

the handle is very comfortable but it is bit bulky to conceal carry overall very good knife but wish handle was a bit thinner on the sides.

I love Marttiini knives. They are very underrated and overlooked. They are much more classy than Mora.

Great review. I put it on my Amazon wish list. I’ll be dammed the very next day it went from $19.99 to $9.99 with 5% off. I couldn’t order it fast enough. It cost me $9.49, what a deal. I haven’t taken it out into the wild yet but overall it looks very good. It is very comfortable in the hand and the sheath seams ok. It will not fall out of the sheath with the strap buckled. It’s a little smaller than a SRK-C and I like the blade shape better. I also believe you could do a lot of modifications to the sheath quite easily. It would make a great truck knife.

Is there a model that has a cross head instead of the cork screw??

Odenwolf made in Germany

The smaller one would be perfect for a camping kitchen!