7 Best FIXED Blades Tested This Year!

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[@GrupoBS9]

Thank you for choosing one of our knives on your list of this year's best, Aaron. The campero is a knife that we have many memories of for being one of our first designs in collaboration with Joker. Thank you very much and Merry Christmas to all.

[@surfingonmars8979]

I am a HUGE Lionsteel guy. Have many of their folders and 3-4 of their fixed blades. Superb, and well-priced.

[@llamawizard]

That sheath looked WHACK though

[@MB-jg4tr]

Cold Steel XL Voyager Vaquero fully serrated is my most recent acquisition, and it's the best self defense blade I've had. I added the snaggletooth wave opener for quick deployment. I was unsure initially how it would feel/work. But after a few months of carrying it, several chicken cut tests, and stabbing through heavy clothing, I'm astounded how great of a tool it is. It almost effortlessly stabs through 6 layers of medium weight denim. I was happily surprised. Quite frankly it's frightening. One could very easily cut someone to the bone with one good swipe. And Lansky makes a specific Cold Steel serration sharpener for it, so no worries about maintaining it.

[@richardhenry1969]

Been carrying the vaquero xl for over 6 years. I also have the serrated aus10 model. It is by far the best self-defense blade I've ever found. I also have a voyager xl tanto that is a close second. In my back pocket I carry a broken skull for the random cutting task.

[@MB-jg4tr]

@@richardhenry1969 my normal EDC is a CS Recon 1 spear point, which I have found to be one of the best overall large folders. When I'm working a Leatherman Wave is on my belt. The Vaquero is for when I can't, or don't want to have my sidearm on me. Cheers

[@stevenstroupe3805]

I own 1 as well. Didn't know about the seration sharpener. Cool to know. Thanks.

[@MB-jg4tr]

@@stevenstroupe3805 yeah it works well, it has one less hump for the CS serrations than the knives do, but it's not a big deal. And can be found for under $15USD, cheers

[@jmc8069]

Aaron, thank you for your commentary about the Best Blades 2022. I like them all! Great Shirt. Thank you and God bless all of you.

[@TOPSKnivesofficial]

Great video!! Glad we made the list!

[@wayneorellana2549]

Your 2022 was fantastic, can't wait to see your 2023! Blessings to you and your family Aaron.

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks so much! Merry Christmas.

[@Trailrunner.]

Thanks for the review of the Brush Wolf. I bought it after your review and it's my loyal companion in the forest this year.

[@nickGEdc]

You should do a top 10 small edc fixed blade video sometime!! Great video as always!

[@tj.schwarz]

Thank you very much for including the Overland in this awesome video!

[@gideonstactical]

You bet! Thanks for watching

[@micahjham7059]

Outstanding info-as usual. God's blessings for GT in 2023!

[@bobwampler3387]

Excellent list, no complaints.

[@realbroggo]

I've been a Joker knife advocate for a few years now for all the reasons Aaron outlines here. If you want a good, reliable camping/hiking fixed blade there are a number of Joker blades that will fill the void for you. Great value and quality for their price point. Check out their catalogue and pick one that meets your specific requirements. Sharp blades all.

[@DRNKonTIDE]

I will not lie, I did not see the Brush Wolf coming. Its design is a little out there, but the footage doesn't lie, it looks like a real performer. I'll have to give it a look. Great videos this year Aaron! I'm excited to see what happens next!

[@LEIFanevret]

Wow! The lionsteel T7! 10/10! You amazing man! Thanks so much! For giving us all your awesome tips!💪🙋⚔️

[@joellowe2215]

I love the end of year fixed blade videos

[@houghton.era.outdoors]

Super dope broseph!!!!!! Super great choices!!! Glad i got to get my hands on some of those and be a part of the testing!!!!

[@gideonstactical]

Same here!

[@troymanning3150]

Best time of the year! Great list of knives. I love my brush wolf…..and would love to have one of all the others on this list. Have a happy holiday my friend. God Bless

[@JimLander]

The Lionsteel survival knife looks like a dream.

[@gideonstactical]

It’s pretty amazing

[@lando5101]

Those SOG fixed blade for next year look freaking awesome

[@jasonjavelin]

What a super good list! Really like that Overland in profile and size. Awesome to hear you came to Alabama as well

[@kevinantoadam]

great list..awesome knives

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks 👍

[@steely_mike]

thank you ! your year end videos are a tradition now

[@gideonstactical]

Awesome thanks so much!

[@JohnDudley-l7x]

You are such a hero to me 💓

[@stuartrollings602]

Great show and we can see how hard you worked on this show! Stay safe!

[@The4cp]

I love the Brush Wolf. Haven't bought a fixed blade in a while. I have an SRK coming. Can't wait for it.

[@Tompxen]

Nice review!👍 Greetings from Germany...👋😉

[@TACLife]

Great video as always sir. More importantly... Mad respect for the Yukon Cornelius sweat shirt!! Love it.

[@richmoran5915]

Great knifes to highlight. Thank you

[@gideonstactical]

My pleasure!

[@frankpedroza5630]

Never noticed that tops knife till now great video thanks 👍

[@williamlalonde6426]

Merry Christmas everyone, God bless you ALL 🙂

[@unfi6798]

Great show mate. We use Ka-Bar & Fox bushcraft knives with our primary being Hultafords. All with different grind & edges and cuts like a knife.! Cheers for the greetings & same to you too. Hope the festive season will bring more knives to your show. Warm greetings from Australia.

[@paulhorn24]

Very nice creative ideas in this video: transitions, storytelling, telling product details, etc.

[@gideonstactical]

That is very encouraging Paul. Thank u so Much. Merry Christmas and I hope your new year is blessed!

[@monsterdeluxe2751]

Tops Silent Hero 4 has been my own personal best mid-sized fixed blade. It's just an amazing knife. The Tops original full sized Silent Hero has been my favorite full-sized blade for a while now. There's just a "mythical" allure to these blades that call to my soul! (feeling a bit dramatically poetic today).

[@gideonstactical]

It is really good!

[@stevepenn9661]

Love to see you review a Helle Nord & Lappland Leuku , and Marttiini Ranger 250 & Tundra. To see if the Scandinavian's Stainless Steel's can complete with the traditional usa 1095HC outdoor knives.

[@c62west]

Great review. I look forward to the 2023 reviews.

[@gideonstactical]

You and me both!

[@leeweisberg4045]

Great video keep them coming!

[@ADyess086]

Been waiting for this one 🙌🏻

[@gideonstactical]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@ninemimesleft]

The Jokers are so nice.

[@trentcostello4358]

A case an Winkler fixed blade? Whhaaaatt? Can't wait for that one my friend!!! Leather or kydex?? A merry Xmas to you an youres

[@austinbridge]

For a smaller scale Szabo from TOPS, check out the MIL-SPIE 3 fixed blade. It isn't a Szabo, but it has very similar lines and features in a more compact size with a 3.5" blade.

[@normanmallory2055]

I see some great knives in your lineup ! My favorite for the year has been the Scar blades Papa Bear !

[@joshuareed3999]

Any chance we will see a "best knives of the decade" type of video? It's easy to become enamored with shiny new stuff, but I wonder how your new choices stand up to old ones? I'm one of the folks that ordered a Lionsteel T5 (using your affiliate link) and have been blown away by it. Maybe a 5 knives video or something similar would be a good idea? Love the channel and the info you provide. 😀

[@bobbyd4400]

Love the hoodie

[@allemander]

It’s easy to see that a lot of time, effort, dedication and commitment went into producing this video and you should know it has not gone unappreciated. Well done, Sir. 👌🏼🙏🏼

[@gideonstactical]

That means a lot thank u so much.

[@MB-jg4tr]

I agree, one of the best lately.

[@bladeogre8657]

Excellent choices and glad to see a Stroup Knife to be tested in 2023!

[@ConstantinDV]

Merry Christmas! And Happy New Year!

[@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223]

Would love to see some new models from Esee. I agree with the lower comment. They need to step up their game!!!!! I'm dying here!!!!

[@starlingblack814]

Great video Aaron; I want all of these knives now, but am also looking forward to your 2023 reviews.

[@craigm2484]

Whoo hold everything do I see Yukoon Cornelius on that hoody Awesome 👍🏻

[@seanfarmer6571]

Love the video and the hoodie!

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks!!

[@ianshadrick1414]

Thanks Aaron, you’ve got to check out TKell knives. Tim is a Marine Vet makes all his own blades, has excellent sheaths and edc options; and is all around good guy!

[@WhispyWoods.]

Great categories! Well thought out. And great selection of purposes, styles and brands. All the best to you and your fam and your channel for the new year 🎉

[@dlrmon1]

My most anticipated video’s of the year...Thanks Agian. Am I seeing a “Best of the Best” video of the Decade coming? That would be Top all your videos for me...Just Say’n

[@peshy1047]

Great video, right to the point. SOG is definitely stepping up their fix blade game, very excited for those

[@thefishinglor6931]

Great job reviewing Aaron! Thanks to your reviews on joker knives I just realized the new mora ashwood line is pretty much Helle and Joker knives with a higher price. Keep up the good work bro! Love the channel!

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks so much!!

[@shawnpappy1538]

Great review and explanation of the best of 2022. I'm really looking forward to your review of the seax knife.

[@the_gear_shak]

Absolutely agree 100% about the Brush Wolf. Aaron and Nate did a stellar job on it and I am stoked to try out the Solidago when it gets released! Definitely believe you should give the TOPS Camp Creek Fire Edition a look. I always liked the OG version, but the Fire Edition has a significantly better handle and the blade design makes for a great all-around knife good for more than just skinning

[@ggmanatee]

Is the Solidago in one of their recent videos? I'm not familiar with it but would like to look into it

[@nicholasmartin5483]

Always love your content and respect your opinion! Keep it going!

[@Dab_Marino]

Rocking the Corporal Kelly camp and trail knife from the Pathfinder Knife Shop. My fav so far. Tops Baja 3.0 I think will be my next smaller edc knife. Thank you for today's upload 🔥

[@logik1677]

Dude taht first knife is fire!! its beautiful too!

[@frankmorrelli2843]

Love that sweatshirt 😂

[@duanedas5346]

I love watching and learning all the pros and cons on all the fixed blades..I just bought a Artisan Cutlary Sea Snake fixed blade I put this knife on my rotation as one of my every day carry knifes..

[@manulimbioul2726]

The joker campero is THE good surprise of the year. I've taken the carbon steel blade, it is a scalpel for a surgeon. It's easy to resharpen, the sheath is great. It is really a greatknife. The nomad is really good too, but i have not the same connection with it , than with the campero. Thank you for the great videos you make and i wish you the best for 2023

[@joenesiadicola3006]

Great video really enjoyed it

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks so much Joe!

[@heavychevy4616]

thank u sir & merry christmas to u

[@andrewf6986]

I bought a Campero based on your recommendation and I was blown away with the knife with how well it was constructed and finished. My only complaint was it was so sharp I slide it into the sheave and it cut right through it. Super super great deal though

[@gideonstactical]

Email joker they might send you a replacement sheath.

[@andrewf6986]

@@gideonstactical I will for sure. I boughtbit off Amazon so wasnt sure if they would cover it. I bought the Lionsteel T5 also after your review. Love that knife as well. I watch alot of your review and trust them as unbiased and fair

[@gerardvanengelen9001]

Very curious about the Winkler. They are expensive where I live. Good choices for your best knives. I have good experiences with Spanish knives. Joker but also Muella.

[@hangnwithdosei3266]

My favorite knife I've used this year isn't really anything new...the Esee 3 in S35VN steel & 3D G10 handles. It's my edc fixed blade, and I just adore it. I replaced the metal belt clip with a Tek-Lok.

[@robertmakowski7808]

Thanks...will be looking at the Bush Wolf...

[@franke102]

The Tops Brush Wolf is the best knife I've ever handled. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the more narrow grip, but after getting work done with it I understand it's purposeful design. With a two finger pinch grip at the very bottom, the heavy front-end design of the nessmuk, and a solid understanding on how to generate a good whipping motion. You can generate an incredible amount of torque at the end of your swing with this thing.

[@650tonyd]

When Gideon's tactical speaks I listen!

[@NerjoeZenhue]

It be interesting to know the knife you would pick to go on the show “Alone”.

[@gideonstactical]

Good question

[@OzPeled]

Knife reccomendation for 2023 to you, Muela Gavilan cry - t steel

[@anthonykammas3276]

good picks--thanks for that

[@JPHomeland]

Super Vid👍👍👍. The F4 ist interesting. The price ist OK for me, but I don't like convex bevels. And the blade is to thick for me.

[@BadDawg444]

Joker is one of the most underrated knife makers out there right now. It’s impossible to beat what you get for the price. I have many Joker knives and have never regretted a purchase.

[@RandoCalrisiann]

That was a great list! I'm looking forward to some of those for next year, thanks!

[@averageknifeguy6312]

i have been using the Demko Free Reign and so far i love it. the knife came screaming sharp and has held a good edge. i hope it continues to wow me as i continue to put it to the test.

[@steellovingyou8673]

That is a knife that peaks my interest . I hope to see lots of reviews from all the usual suspects. Good luck with it. Thanks

[@mikemph7779]

Really like your videos Thanks so much !

[@tonchecker]

I totally agree with the Joker knives. Great quality for price. Would still like to see a review on the Wolfgangs Lupus knive from Germany. Has the same quality and price value as the Joker knives. Wish you a great Christmas time and God bless. Greetings from Germany.

[@Jimmy-gd5ho]

Man, those tops knives love to rust. I know it's 1095 or 1060, but I find they rust more than k bars. Even in the video yours as rust in it. Lionsteel t6 is my winner that's not on this list.

[@dannydm2133]

I agree tops do tend to rust even if you oil them up, Why they ever use a leather sheath is beyond me

[@matthudgins5317]

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[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

The Campero is an awesome choice. The Lionsteel is just a beast. The Szabo is another awesome choice, it's a Tops nuff said. The overland is a cool design and awesome steel. The Power Eagle is one of those just beastly blades Tops excels at to me. The Reife knives f-4 would to me be also an EDC choice as withe tall shirts I can carry under a tshirt. The Brush Wolf is an interesting design and would be fun to have to sharpen your skills, i.e. play with. Love em all and enjoyed watching you use them this year.

[@czenkusm]

Esee all the way. Love my Esee 4, things been to hell and back and it’s still perfect.

[@trikelife4960]

I've been loving the TOPS Silent Hero 4 that I picked up after your review this year. Not surprised it didn't make this list with all the other amazing options you have to play with but damn it if it isn't my favorite fixed blade. I take it out more than the Lion Steel T5. Can't wait to see what you bring us in 2023!

[@kyleegolf26]

Just got a brisa Big Muk! Can't wait to see ya review it

[@edanpino-xt1ph]

I’d love the nessmuk from Joker if it was a tad longer, that’d up it’s versatility for me. 5” blades are just inherently more natural to me, mostly because I grew up using those

[@kevinAuman1]

Umm let me correct you sir, the Lionsteel M7 definitely does not have a 90deg spine is actually has a nicely rounded over spine which is what makes Italian made knives look so nicely finished yet that round over does still somehow scrape a fero rod quite well it should be mentioned as it is absolutely amazing that they're able to do this!

[@gideonstactical]

You are right, I was meaning that it will through sparks

[@renexwing1546]

Take a Look at Tanev Family Knives from Bulgaria👌 Awesome Tools

[@jayceecombs6887]

Excellent in depth commentary & selection of both categories and blades! Had previously decided: No more knive subscriptions! Almost made it through the video without giving in: But NOT! Thank you, J

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks for the sub!

[@joshwhite5684]

I got the joker Pantera last year and it is a perfect hunting knife. You should do a review of it as well. Highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys hunting

[@davidthomson2794]

Great video always enjoy watching your reviews here from the UK! If you want to try a chopping beast would love to see you review a My Parang heavy duku chandong or their Golock 135, both chop better than my Gransfors hatchet which has now been retired. Bidor know how to heat treat their 5160 too!

[@chriss3886]

Tops has been killing it over last couple years with great designs. Sure they make some "strange" one too, but their field craft focused blades are awesome.

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

I do always laugh when people say "you shouldn't be chopping with a knife" LOL

[@gideonstactical]

Right! Lol

[@sammartinez8084]

Great show 👍👍👍👍

[@jeremysteckman1704]

I'd like to see some off grid knives

[@azwelke2638]

😊👍 Thank you!!

[@davidworkman285]

Would like to see you test the Lionsteel H1 or H2

[@rooftopnegotiator3562]

Can't wait for another year of what I believe to be the Best Reviews Content on the Web, thanks for all you do, hope the Family is doing well also.

[@perry2768]

I had emailed Joker saying it would be a good idea to do a bigger version of the Nomad and to my amazement they said we'll see it soon. So I believe we will see a Nomad Xl, I really hope so... As for the best knife I think the Brush Wolf is really the best,. Merry Christmas from Italy...

[@gideonstactical]

Awesome!!! That will be excellent

[@boscokid9524]

Speaking of Esee they are not on any of the year end lists. They haven’t come up with anything new and different in several years. They need to step up and get back in the game.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

I’ve had this same criticism of Esee myself. Love their knives but it would be cool if they came up with new blades. I think a bowie would be cool

[@Arto257]

Ah, if it ain't broke don't fix it. Nothing wrong with their stuff, and they've been staying in their lane for years. Their warranty alone earns them my business

[@the_gear_shak]

It has been discussed at great lengths other places, and it comes back to one main issue: production capacity. They don't have the capacity to keep up with demand of their current models, so they aren't focusing too much on new models or variations of existing models.

[@Thunderofdragons]

I have to agree with all comments here. On the one hand: you can't mess with their warranty. It's the best in the business and they definitely stand by their products which I think we can all agree are top-tier quality. On the other hand it would be nice to see some new models or at least some revamps of old classics. I'd like to see the esee-3 do away with the finger choil. I think it's unnecessary for blade that size. Just make it a 3.875 in blade with a 3.75/3.625 cutting edge. I'd also like to see a MIL version of the esee-4 with a glass breaker pommel. Or how about a more robust model in their camp-lore series? Make it a bolo-esque style blade, with some serrations near the guard (usually a plain edge guy) 7/7.5 inch blade, .19 inches thick. Or maybe a sized-down laser strike. I can't argue with that they have classic products but customers like something new to look forward to as the seasons pass

[@richroc7]

@@Thunderofdragons ESEE’s warranty isn’t the best in the business but it’s still solid especially when compared to the other companies in this industry. BRK’s actually has the best warranty in the business because they have the same unconditional lifetime warranty for the knives but they also warranty the sheaths whereas ESEE doesn’t. 👍