5 Great Medium Fixed Blade Knives Compared - Lionsteel, Fallkniven, Schrade, Gerber, Cold Steel

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[@federico240675]

Lionsteel T5 Is a top!

[@jimlahey5623]

Bad steel

[@chrismaple779]

@@jimlahey5623how so?

[@howardgreen9718]

Great video Pete, I really enjoy these comparisons it was an eye opener to see the knives side by side (I thought the master hunter was an F1 until you named them all) all your points were really interesting and relevant thanks mate

[@bushcraftbeats4556]

Love this multi-dimensional matrix at the end. Really quality. Fairly new to your channel, but if this is new, keep it up!

[@GutiTheJ]

I've been binge watching your videos I love them! you're extremely comprehensive while managing to not drone on and on like many others. also you actually seem to put your knives to some use so you have a good understanding of performance. keep it up I can see you getting big

[@JosephOlson-ui2pg]

You called it. He's big six years on

[@GutiTheJ]

@@JosephOlson-ui2pg dude is great still a fan 6 years later

[@AJ_Lucas]

I can recommend the Lion Steel.

[@49giants3]

That lionsteel looks awesome my friend. Thanks for the post

[@mt_baldwin]

Two quick tips that might fix the schrade, slip a piece of sand paper between the scale and tang (cut to size of of course) or strip the coating (don't know why this worked).

[@JosephOlson-ui2pg]

Its funny since the pandemic my tolerance for high prices has doubled. I don't look at value and price because they are fleeting. I quite enjoy great knives already paid for. Its gotten bad because I just paid for a piece of DAMACORE thats about the same price as two excellent fixed blade knives, but ill probably always look at putting most of my money into knives, especially fixed blaces, but I'll be just as happy if i buy no more because these are all i'll ever go through

[@gordonstevenson535]

Probably your best review to date. Well done.

[@CedricAda]

Gordon Stevenson thanks man, glad you enjoyed!

[@timbo4374]

I really like the looks of that Lionsteel knife! I've been watching a lot of reviews on it, and it just might be my next fixed blade knife purchase. I own the Strongarm, and I agree..it's a great knife, and a real tank..I have the BDZ1 steel model..I love it! A great all around utilitarian blade. You almost can't hurt it..very tough knife for all around use. Great sheath as well. As for the Schrade, not a fan. Why they chose that cheap plastic handle is beyond me..their TPE handles are much better. Schrade overall are fine if you are on a tight budget, but in my opinion, there are better low cost options. They used to be a good knife maker, but lately, they seem to be having QC problems..bad heat treats, flimsy construction, etc..also, for some reason, they just seem to love hollow grinds. Not the best grind for outdoor heavy use tasks.

[@Greenmachine305]

Why does everyone measure a knife by batoning and chopping?

[@mattis1600]

I like the Fällkniven S1! Had one for 15 years now, the full VG10 version with the leather sheath, and Zero problems with it. Btw, the S in the name stands for "Skog", translated to Forrest in English.

[@CedricAda]

Matti S nice!

[@micheletennis87]

If I had to go wild in nature which of these knives would you choose from the first to the last place?

[@thomasnardelli2181]

HI peat i just got a mora companion should i get the s1 or the Lyon steel to go with s1 is $259 at adventure friends also live in the Adelaide hills and go to the York peninsular a lot to give you a idea of the aria and bush I will be using it in thanks

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

From the looks of the other knives, it seems like the Cold Steel SRK would be a more appropriate knife to compare than the Master Hunter. However, if I'm going for a Cold Steel made 3V knife, I'd opt for the AK-47 fixed blade to get the G10 handle over the kraton. the CS AK-47 fixed blade is going for around $175, so it's in the same price range as the Lionsteel and the Falkniven, but the CPM-3V steel makes it better than the other two and worlds better than your last two (Schrade should only be purchased in an emergency when nothing, not even Walmart brand knives are available.)

[@charlescollier7217]

Given your revised valuation of the Falkniven, how would you compare it to the Cold Steel SRK in 3v? In the US it's between $10 and $20 more than the 3V Master Hunter.

[@Imightberiding]

Great review. Although it goes without saying (as you're no doubt already aware) you crossed genres with these knives form survival, hunting, semi-tactical & camp knives. They are indeed as your title states: Medium Fixed Blade Knives. I can't argue with a thing you determined or said about these knives. I know the brand is loved or hated for countless reasons but the Cold Steel Master Hunter in 3V is unquestionably a high value knife. I trust you haven't blocked me & thank you if indeed you haven't, for my scathing & cynical comment on your latest "shared" review. As a young man, you continue to surprise me with your knowledge, practical sense & approach to the use, reality & value of the knives you feature. Cheers.

[@CedricAda]

haha nah man, you're still here! Yep- definitely different focuses across this batch, but they will all do the everymans camp jobs with relative ease and varied but generally good qualitu results :)

[@simonherde6982]

Niolox does not not have most of the problems of d2. It's vers fine grain. This makes it more tough. Also it is very stain resistent.

[@D00MTR33]

Well said. It has almost half the carbon of D2 with a bit more Moly and in addition to Vanadium it has added Niobium(great carbide former). Niolox has a very fine grain structure and high toughness for a stainless steel. It also has a high working hardness of 61-63hrc(some custom makers get it up to 65hrc) while maintaining edge stability and toughness. I really wish more makers used, it's relatively cheap and has great qualities for knife use.

[@JosephOlson-ui2pg]

Nice to read these comments. I only have LionSteel T5 in Niolox. San Mai with Niomax is something quite separate/ different and I sorta wanna try that

[@stevenrobertson6656]

Good comparison Pete. Love the Lion Steel :-).Hate the Niolox name :-(

[@grantkerr2971]

Axes are an excellent invention, along with knives, I wish more people would use them for what they’re designed for.

[@grantkerr2971]

Michael Powell 😄

[@Airik1111bibles]

I couldn't imagine living without soft woods around me...my back yard would have stacks of imported 2by4's. That Red Gum wood looks like a giant piece of bark dust😁or giant dark chocolate bar😅

[@CedricAda]

Airik1111 it makes amazing firewood once you've got it sorted! Burns hot and long!

[@blindfredy6128]

Another good knife in this class would be the Becker BK&T bk2.

[@shonuffisthemaster]

nice comparison, check out the knivesandtools exclusive lionsteel m5 in 3v, its only €149 and €20 shiping to the us, i absolutely love mine

[@greekveteran2715]

Lionsteel T5 is still a better knife than the M5. Lionsteel M4 and T5, are by far the best knives they make. It's not the steel, that marketing trend push people to beleive it's the No1 factor for a good knife, CPM3V is less overated than 1095 but still an overated steel. If you want a rugged steel that will be more proper for field use, nothing comes close to ballbearing steel. Even Vanadis 4 Extra, has better edge stablity, holds it's edge twice long and is easier to sharpen. That's simlar in performance with the ballbearing steel, I mentioned. Lionsteels are good knives, however,they still lack quality proper steels for their knives intended uses, quality of their heat treatment is low same as their poor blade/edge geometres ( very thick behind the edge) That's why they are cheap. It's still a good buy, but in my opinion, I would suggest those, to more experienced users, who at least will be able to fix the geometry issue. Not bad for collectors too, especially those who like futuristic designs.

[@fedswithful]

Sounds like your washing machine, in the background was done.

[@gillynaut]

how would you say they compared to your bravo 1? Greetings from Newcastle :)

[@CedricAda]

gillynaut the bravo was an excellent knife but the sheath just didnt work. And It was so expensive that it wasny earning its $320 ticket into my life. But I would still recommend it as highly capable. Almost walks that line of feeling 'too nice' to use. Almost.

[@joemacch6284]

Come to the states and try a Bark River Bravo. Oh you already did. Good. What happened with it ?

[@diegocaruso3791]

Lionsteel have a superior quality... For far

[@91classicrock]

what is the knife that you said broke? I want to watch your video but I can't find it

[@tonycanniffe2360]

Boker Vox Rold. He’s broken a few tips but the Boker is the one you’re probably thinking of.

[@tonycanniffe2360]

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[@ToughJourneyman]

What camera do you use if I may ask?

[@CedricAda]

Tough Journeyman just a shitty panasonic a150 handycam with a gopro hero moment at 60fps for the wider angle shots

[@ToughJourneyman]

Thanks for the quick and honest reply:)

[@dennisleighton2812]

In that group, I'd say the Master Hunter is actually the odd man out, so it starts out at quite a disadvantage. If the Cold Steel participant had been the SRK San Mai III it might have evened things out some. To me the Master Hunter is better suited to lighter camp tasks, and tasks like skinning and dressing, slicing and prep tasks. Definitely much more hunting oriented. In this group the SRK is a formidable contender and much more in the Falkniven class. Pity it didn't get a run. I was also surprised to not see any ESEE representation. Any reason for that?

[@adamboylan2307]

You have to fix the recurve on your own 42D. Because from what ive seen, nobody from schrade knows how to sharpen knives without gouging the blade near the handle. Never bought one yet that was sharpened without a recurve that wasn’t supposed to be there. All the way from a slight, to a ridiculous recurve. So we must fix that ourselves my friend.

[@jamesmyers777]

Can you please let me know a decent Australian supplier for these knives

[@deathbyastonishment7930]

Knifeshop Australia is the best in my opinion, they have a good range at fair (for Australia 😢) prices

[@leyton3018]

how many strongarms have you had now?

[@CedricAda]

A Simple Man thats my third!

[@leyton3018]

Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors yeah should have finished the video before i commented that

[@uncatila]

I got the T5 for $159 no tax or postage

[@teddydavid2816]

Hows it holding up?

[@barrybueler3356]

She can’t sharpen a convex grind was her problem and the fact that she said her favorite knife in the woods is a cold steel in aus-8 which tells me she’s not the person to take knife advice from.thought about getting the 3v hunter until Benchmade came out with there 200 pukko but it’s sold out at least for the last week every day I check DLT Trading and knifeworks to see if it’s in stock no luck yet.I hate gerber knives but the strongarm in BD1 looks like a decent blade for the price one of there very few winners as for shrade there pretty much gerber not my cup of tee bad steel loose handles another miss shrade.

[@eachday9538]

You must have been exposed to a bit too much of that Niolox the day you made your entry to the Nick Shabazz video competition!

[@CedricAda]

I sprinkle it on my cereal every morning. Gives it a healthy green glow

[@ernestwalden3894]

Thumbs up if you like the Gerber strongarm 👍👍

[@Airik1111bibles]

LOL I've owned 3 Strongarms myself bro 😂 Im watching your vid thinking "I should get another one " ROFL what is up with that ? I feel like Mel Gibson in that movie Conspiracy Theory when he has to find a copy of Catcher in the Rye 😂 Maybe we are programmed government spys or something .

[@easygroove]

dont buy online, pay in cash ;-)

[@Airik1111bibles]

@@easygroove 🤣

[@mklein5179]

Too much master batting and you'll go blind