AMTAC Blades Northman | The EDC Fixed Blade You Need!

[@Thizlamic]

The rod embedded in the sheath is a stroke of genius.

[@MikeL_Shoots]

I’ve been into knives since I was like 10 (48 now) so I really enjoyed this.

[@RogerBarrera]

That’s awesome man! Thank you I really appreciate that.

[@TheJoker-xw8zg]

This is expensive, but extremely well thought out. I'd put an Ulticlip on, but other than that I wouldn't change a thing. Love that it comes with a trainer that's the exact scale of the knife.

[@kaceyweaver8073]

As someone who’s only recently gotten into fixed blade knives and higher end knives for defensive and/or outdoor/hunting use, I’d say the price is very fair for everything you get and the m390 steel. Very cool blade and video 🤘

[@RogerBarrera]

Thank you I appreciate you checking out the video and taking the time to leave some kind words. 👍🏼👊🏻

[@jayn8392]

While I think it's a very cool knife and I love the sheath design, the price point borders on extortionate. As a knifemaker I know what goes into a custom blade and I can tell you this is a very easy design to make. Also, I would imagine the company cnc cuts the blanks and then hand grinds which really does not take much time. There are many many other brands that do the same at a much lower price point. Also, the utility is really one note and that is as a last ditch self defense weapon. As an edc or backcountry knife it would not be my first choice just because of the blade shape. It is built to stab things and will be fairly mediocre at most other tasks. There are many other small blades that serve the same purpose and will do it just as well for far less money. And my philosophy on a defensive blade is that I don't really need a premium steel either as I am not going to use it all the time to cut things. It is there to be a weapon and therefore only needs to stay sharp long enough to put some holes in meat. I would absolutely be a buyer at closer to 150-200, but 400-500 is high end, fully custom folder/bushcraft knife territory where you get much more for the cash. But still, really cool design, especially that little sheath. Check out some lf the offerings from tops knives, bradford, white river and even cold steel. There are for sure some much cheaper options that will fill the same role and still be very good quality.

[@keysersoze1537]

What’s your site or vids let’s see them designs ?

[@j.dieason7527]

I too also feel they are price gouging

[@kennethjonasson49]

Great presentation, and explenation of the blade package (sorry for my english, im from Sweden), there is no better instructor than those who have been there, and done that!

[@RogerBarrera]

Kenneth Jonasson thank you! I appreciate the kind words and you taking the time to check out our video. Your English is just fine. 👍🏼👊🏻

[@JustMe-999a]

I worked at a morgue for many years and assisted with autopsies in a large city.. The most common knife used in murders is a cheap-ass paring knife that can literally be bought at Walmart for $1. Human flesh isn't that tough......... certainly not $450 tough.

[@benfrank1583]

Right. I was like, hell yeah I'm buy that. Looked it up, and decided to go with Ed's WalMart special in a custom tape and cardboard sheath

[@CorkKNIFE]

If you have no pride of ownership and just want the lowest possible version of a knife, yeah the WalMart paring knife (I think they go for 88 cents) will cut. People who are 'into' knives will get a better version that is not made in some sweatshop.

[@CorkKNIFE]

@@benfrank1583 Even Ed has moved up to the $8 Pioneer Woman version.

[@benfrank1583]

@@CorkKNIFE that's the one I'm talking about. I got some nice knifes already

[@curzurithedreamer]

@@CorkKNIFE It may cut, but will it keeel? Oh, it will? OK then. Seriously though, I don’t own this blade at the time of my typing this, but I can say with full confidence that if you’re going for absolute value based primarily around cost then mid tier semi-custom production knives are probably not for you. And that’s OK. Old Cold Steels are my go to hard use flippers for that very reason, and to a lesser degree so are Mora’s for fixed blades that punch way higher than their weight. That said, my main belt knife is a ba Winkler Survival Striker that cost me ~$425, because it doubles as a sharpened pry bar and could probably cut (fracture, really) a poor quality blade in half if I ever needed it to. The Striker is also designed to hammer using the butt if the knife. So, just like everything else, your mileage may vary. Good discussion brothers. Bottom line: Imho this package seems like a reasonable purchase if it meets your needs. The price vs. cost of production seems appropriate.

[@eugenevictortooms4174]

The speed with which you could access your knife was impressive mate.

[@RogerBarrera]

Thanks man, appreciate that.

[@johngordon2929]

its not just a knife but a package and including the trainer is definitely worth it.

[@RogerBarrera]

Agreed! Thanks for checking out the video man! Much appreciated!

[@jasonashley3393]

I've practiced Kali for years and all I carry is a Tops Rapid Strike these days, 120 bucks.

[@jayn8392]

I love tops. The are based out of my town and make some excellent blades at a great price.

[@zfouleur2904]

What was the course called because I didn't see one that said anything with knives on it.

[@theprepperrevelator]

Great review! I’ve been looking at his blades for a minute now and think I’m finally gonna pull the trigger. I would also recommend Shivworks and Craig Douglas.

[@RogerBarrera]

Awesome man, I think you'll definitely be happy with the purchase! I'll definitely check out these other knife companies as well, thanks for the recommendation!

[@theprepperrevelator]

Roger Barrera Craig teaches all over the country he also does videos with warrior poet Society John Lovel. I think you’d really like him if you liked that last class.

[@RogerBarrera]

Paul Kersey awesome! Appreciate the info!

[@nickmurdaugh9856]

Check out the Skallywag MDV Plus 1.

[@scottclaiborne5123]

I have the first gen version of this knife. Hope you have better luck with yours than I have had with mine.

[@DAP-1776]

Do tell sir. I’m interested.

[@scottclaiborne5123]

I was using my knife stripping some wood for kindling and the tip broke off. The Velcro on the sheath pulled away from one of the rivets. I took pics and emailed Bill....who was AWESOME. He called me and offered to fix the blade and send me a new sheath. Sent him the blade, it was reshaped and sharpened and sent back. Unfortunately, the tip broke again. I sent it to a local blade sharpener to have it fixed again. At that point, I stopped carrying it. Maybe I got a bad piece of metal? I don’t know. I do know Bill was great to deal with and stands behind his product. The knife, sheath and trainer are well executed. It’s definitely a good “do everything” knife. I chose not to bother Bill with my issues any further. Dude has better things to do. I chalk it up to a bad buy-knife, gun, car, House, ex-girlfriend....It happens.

[@BushRat253]

My knee jerk reaction was, “$450?! Fuck naw!” But you have to realize it’s not just the blade. It’s the whole package. That’s a hell of a sheath and the trainer is an excellent addition.

[@RogerBarrera]

Yessir, agreed! I had the same reaction until I took the time to learn about it. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@BushRat253]

@@RogerBarrera Finally got mine. Fantastic quality. I’ll definitely need to train with it. Do you find your fingers almost on top of the serrations when you draw though?

[@BushRat253]

@James Jones II What are your suggestions?

[@Delojos]

Still not worth the price. A 30 dollar fixed blade will do the exact same job, and do it well. Its down to the individuals ability. Dont waste money on this lol.

[@Agent-vj3ns]

@@BushRat253 this works better than that knife: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpu4mK1re62Fb5I

[@Dgomez99]

Awesome video man! Hopefully everyone is as stoked as I am that you’re venturing out to different video styles! 🤙🏽🤙🏽 all your vids are 💯

[@RogerBarrera]

Daniel Gomez thanks man! I appreciate that! 👍🏼👊🏻

[@randomtvninja]

Got a new knife to add to my list, thanks for that ;) I'm currently a big fan of spartan blades as well as bone tactical stuff.

[@RogerBarrera]

Sweet man! Glad to hear it! I’ll have to check those out as well! 👍🏼👊🏻

[@Arnoldyt200346]

Do we know where is the knife manufactured?

[@OneD33pTX]

Where is this knife manufactured? The fact I can’t find it disclosed on their website tells me Italy, best case scenario, but most likely China. The $500 price tag is offensive if the latter is the case. I own many custom knife offerings that cost less (think Winkler, Half Face, etc) Having said that, I love the design of all the Amtac blades, and especially like the pocket sheath used in conjunction with the intuitive, easy to draw handle of the Northman(X) line.

[@jamescoble8773]

Great review, thank you! Ordered my Northman and cannot wait for the June arrival.

[@akejohansson2860]

Gerber Ghostrike is a Nice budget option i think. Love my Moras, modify them and make my own sheats. Live 30 min from The factory😎 Really Nice production Man👍

[@cz1always608]

That knife is sharp as freaking hell mine did not come with a training knife . Food for thought his classes are $700 a day unless I misunderstood the website…. Kind of pricey considering I gotta take two days off of work as well… Still I’d say this knife is by all means a purposeful knife for defensive use that being said this is not a knife for someone that does not know what to do with it. You did state it in the video and it is very important this is not for opening boxes as you stated to I believe this is strictly a defensive knife and should never be drawn out of the holster unless you plan on using it. Definitely going to email them and try to get their practicing tool thanks for the video .. I know it’s a year old but the still has strong Merritt especially in this day and age… Thanks much I have subscribed and considering being a patron I have like 40 patrons that I give a buck to a month my wife has a cow every month. I know for a fact though firsthand that this kind of content does not get any money being posted on KZbin thanks again much appreciate it.,,

[@peterschmidt7409]

I really like the design, reminds me on the old scottish sgian dubh knives. But: for self defense, i carry a victorinox paring knife, costs $4. It's not the price of the knife, but how you use it. Look at Scott Babb and Ed Calderon from libre fighting, and Ed's manifesto. I had made a kydex sheat, was way more expensive than the knife i carry. So for this price i could have one sheath and a hundred victorinox paring knives. When you fly to another country, take just the sheath with you. Usually them vic knives are in almost every airport in convenience stores or gift shops for sale, so i am already armed when i leave the airport. When i fly back, i just ditch the knife. This is very common in criminal culture, just so you know.

[@lilmanop]

Thought about it but 450$ is way way to expensive for a knife

[@Huckleberry9921]

Even for Benchmade...

[@jakegay5753]

@@Huckleberry9921 the new hidden canyon hunter is a steal at 195$ compared to this ugly knife lol

[@somewheredec]

@@Huckleberry9921 Benchmade has great locks but their grind QC has gone way down hill in recent years. I have some expensive $400 knives and at those prices you are paying insane QC on fit/ finish and heat treat etc. Things that matter to collectors and people using their knives for serious work outside of breaking down boxes.

[@JensenAzotea]

Reminds me of the Jake Hoback Talim, different but similar concept

[@dmp762]

If they had used d2, or any number of quality steels, they could have cut the price in half. You don't need m390 steel. M390, or any high-end steel for that matter, doesn't change the functionality of the blade. Even S35vn would have been cheaper.

[@pandamacska]

I need M390. Or better.

[@rgjohnson3rd]

you should checkout Tkell knifes out of Georgia ! Glad he gave it to you . That's a lot.

[@cz1always608]

How did you get the sheath to carry on the right side

[@spaceman61]

MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION where are they made?

[@Justin_M]

Badass knife 🔥 Great review 👍 Keep up the great content 👊

[@RogerBarrera]

Yessir! Will do! Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated!

[@geedova7242]

Nice ordered one on Thanksgiving, can't wait

[@boomdevildog1606]

Outstanding thats badass hell thays faster than plan a

[@RogerBarrera]

Hahaha, I’m glad training kicked in during that drill. That was a key moment for me in seeing the value of carrying a knife.

[@boomdevildog1606]

@@RogerBarrera i never heard of rdr b4 i checked them out dig it man im gettin a belt and the dog clloar n leash n prolly harness loadm down with ammo like a donkey lol

[@gregstokes7117]

Love it. Great review and Bill is the real deal.

[@RogerBarrera]

Thank you and agreed!

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

You can sum this up with buy once cry once... Doesn't happen when you have a knife addiction ;P

[@charlesreeves3426]

I agree this tool is worth the price, but how were you taken back about the price when it was given to you?

[@karimkhan7140]

I am a knife guy and this one is amazing.

[@kevinflynn6005]

Ok i was upset about the price until you told me it comes with a blade 2 shealths and a trainer thats bad ass

[@ggmanatee]

As a knife guy I love m390 but even for 450 it's a bit steep for me. Still great content nonetheless

[@RogerBarrera]

Thanks man, any other knives you recommend checking out?

[@ggmanatee]

@@RogerBarrera Somewhat hard to give a recommendation without knowing what you might be in the market for, budget, knife type, steel requirements (edge retention, toughness, corrosion resistance, ease of sharpening etc) and so on.

[@ggmanatee]

If you're going for a more budget friendly knife with self defense in mind, a very popular brand is Cold Steel, they make extremely solid folders and fixed blades.

[@RogerBarrera]

ggManatee Thank you for that! I have use their stuff in the past. I did like it.

[@jakegay5753]

@@RogerBarrera man you need to check out some of TOPS knives. Amazing products with awesome materials for a fraction of the price

[@D_S_88]

Dat stab timer tho. Dang...

[@RogerBarrera]

Yeah man! Definitely a fun drill!

[@gregmanzolillo8666]

I need to get this, I want to take his force on force class soon

[@RogerBarrera]

Yessir! Do it, definitely eye opening and worth it for sure!

[@gregmanzolillo8666]

Roger Barrera I’m going to, just not sure if it’ll be the one next month.

[@zulubravo5136]

Thanks for the video. Awesome knife! Definitely going into my EDC.

[@jrbarilla]

I’ve been looking at and researching this very knife. One question I cannot seem to find an answer to is where it is manufactured. Would you by chance know? Great video presentation!

[@allenbraun7300]

Northman blades here in USA

[@donalddicorcia2433]

It should include a training session with Bill.

[@cavecanem2826]

What’s benefit of serrated?

[@mitchellgoosen9166]

Very nice review

[@RogerBarrera]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@anamariecarlos-barr5452]

Bravo. Your content and this product.

[@RogerBarrera]

Thank you, I appreciate you checking out the video and the kind words. 👍🏼👊🏻🙌🏻

[@gridirontactics3736]

More to learn. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@JoshhHood]

Have you checked out the clinch pick from shivworks? More specific purpose designed than this one. I’ve been eyeing the amtac Northman and this video has me really wanting to pick one up.

[@leonardgoffe7159]

can you recommend less expensive alternatives?

[@samuraiS30v]

Does it come plain edge?

[@unclesamsadventuresreviews6712]

Love the intro. A little Bruce lee action but with a knife.👍🏽🇺🇸

[@RogerBarrera]

Hahaha nice! Yeah I was stoked on how it came out for sure!

[@wDeXteR4]

Guest staring James Reeves from TFB TV

[@morbidminister6669]

Thought this would replace my ultratech for a duty blade. Price point is just a tad out of reach though. Damn.

[@philliphathaway4399]

Love the little knife. Its my edc

[@wassolldasdigger]

for most people the small Shrade for 15$ will do just as well. Btw it will be very hard to find a real knife expert that doesn’t despise seraded blades.

[@tonyhaggard1377]

Cool. Nice departure. 👍⚡️✌️🤙🗡⚡️⚡️

[@DV77737]

Great review sir. But 450 bones I can get another Glock 43 and pack one on each hip. Then I become a real cowboy fo sure

[@tgafire87]

Including the trainer is badass.

[@jaxsonmac6827]

I really like the design and it's a great concept but $450 is a hefty price tag. You can get US made knives with US steel far cheaper. ESEE, Tops, Bradford, Bark River, just to name a few, all great quality knives at a much lower price tag.

[@geedova7242]

Nice. But everything is out of stock

[@DOGFACESOLDIER0708]

@@geedova7242 you can still get a southern grind jackel

[@geedova7242]

Nice, I'm getting one. thanks for the recommendation

[@normwilson117]

unquestionably a solid choice for fixed blade and yes, a fair price for all you get with the package; grateful for the content and time you put into them, regardless of whether the subject is shooty or pokey

[@RogerBarrera]

Hahaha! Thank you brotha, I appreciate ya checking out the video and taking the time to leave some kind words. I agree, shooty or pokey is good to go! 👍🏼👊🏻🤣

[@bigwoodsoutdoors55]

The value for all that is definitely worth it. Great video Roger! I sometimes carry a fixed blade for edc but have been looking for a duty carry fixed blade, and I think I may have found one!

[@RogerBarrera]

That’s awesome man! I think you’ll definitely like it for sure! Appreciate ya checking out the video.

[@jakegay5753]

It’s definitely not worth it man.soooooo many other options

[@cloudnine8842]

@@jakegay5753 glad u said this. After watching the video and the rediculus price for this knife I kept thinking the many other custom companies that make just as nice if not nicer knifes than this. And u can get a custom Sheathe made through "black bear" and still be well under this REDICULUS $450 price... He's trying to intergrade HIS skills into his price point it seems which does absolutely NOTHING for us the customer/buyer of the knife. Does FREE training come with this knife? Absolutely not. But for $450 it should. Cause there's lots of custom companies that will make and sell this knife for $200 TOPS ...

[@j.dieason7527]

My point is yea it’s important to carry a blade daily, but you have many many options for $450 without tax and shipping. I own many knives and $500 bucks for m390... I can and have found better. And I want the knife, I don’t care to pay $100 or whatever it is for the trainer blade.

[@dmp762]

If they had used d2 they could have cut the price in half.

[@darknikkon]

Is legal to carry around in Las Vegas/Nevada?

[@RogerBarrera]

Yes with a CCW permit I believe.

[@exusarmyranger]

Are these blades made in the US?

[@MrRUSSWILL]

Wow I am way late to this video.. Thank you!

[@stefanh5699]

You can get a Morakniv companion for 20 bucks

[@Just__nandoo]

I’ve never been in the military but I’ve payed a lot COD I think I’m just a little more dangerous than Bill

[@shawnsmith780]

😀

[@lgvphilly]

Yep. In a CoD 6v6 deathmatch... the only guy running around with a knife seems to get more kills (and that guy always annoys me.)

[@robkirkland7982]

Good review

[@RogerBarrera]

Rob Kirkland thanks! I appreciate that!

[@johndoek8388]

At 1:21 James of tfb tv, small world lolz

[@stake6957]

If was just The knife with 1 sheath is definitely NOT worth the price. But the full package with trainer and all sounds like a good package. The other problem is that for $450 now you’re in a different category of knives. I would rather pay that for the training class and use my own knife. The blade is just not my for me

[@rickmoss7040]

I do have a lot of high end knives....a couple into the thousands of dollars, so I have ZERO problems paying for a good blade....this knife, is not worth the money to me....just my .02. I love and respect Bill, but this knife is not worth the price imo. I do dig the sheath, just don’t care for the blade at all. I think for that price you should be getting S35VN or at minimum S30V steel....no M390. I am a CNC machinist and worked for Rick Hinderer for a while, so I know good blade steels and the knife making process world, I just think you can get a lot more knife for less money, or equal value when you compare this knife to other more expensive blades. M390 is def easier to sharpen than S35VN....but for an expensive EDC, I will take S35VN every time. For a camp knife if something you need to use to make fire....I get it, but most good fire steel or fero rods will come with a steel to use for sparks....

[@rickmoss7040]

My EDC knife is a custom ground Rick Hinderer FXM ran scout at my 12 o’clock. I also will carry a Hinderer Flashpoint too, but for self defense I will grab the FXM every time. I have some Grimsmo knives that I love, some Half Face Blades knives, and several one off customs...as well as some high end folders....but I EDC a fixed blade.

[@JesusKing1105]

Beautiful blade! but I would would be glad to pay $50 for 1095/Aus8 Chinese version of this and I would be happy

[@DOGFACESOLDIER0708]

Sorry brother for 4 hundred dollars I rather get a betters steel Go check out the southern grind jackel.

[@roscoparabellum7058]

Love the knife!

[@johnvillafranca6188]

New subscriber here!

[@RogerBarrera]

Awesome! Welcome and thank you for the support!

[@AngryPorkWonton]

Damn that's a sexy blade

[@RogerBarrera]

Agreed! I dig it for sure!

[@UR_AL_SHOOK_UP_21]

Where can i get one i dont see a link ..is there any on Amazon

[@palmelavig6117]

Nice shoes

[@mikelogan2909]

Price...

[@ethanburnett4164]

What does edc mean?

[@bravelion2009]

Every Day Carry

[@a661992]

Sayoc Blade work

[@traeucity6087]

Dynamis Alliance has entered the chat...

[@artimla492]

Broken down the way you did, I can see the justification of the pricing. The opportunity to train at that high degree requires an equivalent degree of equipment.

[@RogerBarrera]

Art Imla my man! Yeah, that’s what I realized once I started doing my research! Thanks for checking out the video as always!

[@bdubb5390]

Now we just need china to copy like they do on everything!! 450 is ridiculous though.

[@arielluna3760]

It's a nice knife and I like the design, but in no way would I pay $450 for this. They need to cut that price in half.That's just my personal opinion.

[@somewheredec]

Considering you get a really really nice sheath and a training including price is about right. You pay around $400 for a Winkler.

[@arielluna3760]

@@somewheredec I hear what your saying and I wouldn't knock someone for buying it. I just can't see myself spending that much for a knife, but hey... if you have the extra money and you really want it, do it. I don't see nothing wrong with treating ourselves every once and awhile.

[@lbank4526]

He's all about it because he got his for free. But why is everything that supposedly was designed by a "Navy Seal" always grossly overpriced? I've bought a lot of dumb things in my life, but i have never spent $450 on a $100 fixed blade.

[@brassteeth3355]

Hot spot city

[@garymccreath2773]

You'll leave more dangerous, yeah ,ready to explode realising you paid 450 for a 3inch knife .way,way overpriced

[@jakegay5753]

Especially when you can get a sub 3.5 inch knife with better materials at a fraction of the price. You gotta be stupid to pay 450 for this when there are soooooo many other options

[@chrisscheuer7955]

Have it ordered waiting tell feb for it to ship iam a high end tool guy why go cheap with something that can save your life I am a Sig or Glock guy not Taurus dont be a cheapskate

[@Leftoftheslash]

I'd like to point out a couple things that I think nobody has taken into consideration about the price of the knife, is it expensive, sure but 1. You are supporting a veteran owned small business 2. A knife that is made in America. This is obviously not something I can go down to Big 5 and buy in a bubble pack. Personally, I look at this as a custom knife so to serious collectors and aficionados (like myself) I can also appreciate this knife to be a piece of art, functional art. This knife will only appeal to the ones who really appreciate it for what it is.

[@westonlittle9727]

450????? You seem like a cool guy but thats a no go for me

[@richardhenry1969]

That’s a ridiculous price. There is no way a knife should cost as much as a gun. Ibe trained in many different knife arts the most popular being FMA , arnis, kali . So I understand knives an speed in draw is not important also stabbing will only get you a new outfit an home ( a jail cell) I think $150 would be a realistic price anything more is marketing.

[@dustbustr91]

its the whole package? you guys got ripped. a glock costs 500 and it has like 70 moving parts.

[@concernedpatriot.2221]

😳

[@lostcat9lives322]

$450? You are right. This video is not for me.

[@jimmiehall7489]

No knife🔪on this blue & green ball🌎 we call home is worth $450.00💸🤦🏾‍♂️

[@edstringer1138]

Not worth $450

[@SAKAYA22]

Made in China right?

[@mattitalks6261]

I don't think it's worth that much maybe half.

[@monstermanx9]

450$ for a knife…your out of your mind. What planet are you and the manufacturer living on.