Best Bushcraft Fixed Blade Knives Field Test! | Knife Banter

Kurt and Dallas do a field test with a selection of fixed blades!
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Knives in order of appearance:
00:00 Intro
01:52 Condor Selknam bit.ly/34FS8i2
06:24 Battle Horse Knives Smoky Mtn. Razor bit.ly/3srrmSS
08:49 Battle Horse Knives Bushcrafter bit.ly/3srrmSS
12:12 White River Ursus 45 bit.ly/3B6ysQB
14:51 TOPS Knives BOB Brothers of Bushcraft bit.ly/3B6vgET
17:08 LT Wright Knives Larry Roberts Genesis bit.ly/34IxeiA
22:19 Fallkniven S1 Pro bit.ly/3uuc5U9
26:12 ESEE Knives ESEE-3 bit.ly/3B4Bp4m
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[@N4TNA]

Notch in Condor knife is used to strike a Ferro rod. U shaped piece of steel on the sheath is not for striking a Ferro rod, it's a steel used to hit rocks or pieces of flint to make sparks ie flint and steel.

[@jermainesanchez713]

Came to the comments to say the same thing lol. Also wasn’t that model a convex style knife?

[@dbi69]

I'm glad someone said it ha they want on about how bad the spine was .... If only they tried to incorporate another way to maintain the blade but also utilize the attached tools... Hmmmm

[@stephenbarabas6286]

@@dbi69 marketing people (which those 2 are) VS Actual people who know anything

[@pasquale78]

I was about to type this too. Thanks buddy!

[@badmoon7549]

@@stephenbarabas6286 exactly. I'm sure that one guy pets his beard a lot. LOL.

[@wm_survival]

Hello and thanks for including one of my knives (The Selknam in this case). Answering your questions now 😉 The notch next to the "coconut breaker" is a Ferro Rod Scraper. The "U" shape tool in the sheath is NOT to scrap the ferro rod but a 1095 Flint & Steel striker, so it is designed for percussion fire 😉🔥 The sheath is the S-3, which stands for SURVIVAL SYSTEM SHEATH and the thre straps in the back are designed to store cordage, not to carrying horizontally. If you are carrying 550 cord you can storage up to 9 meters and if you store bank line way more. The pocket can store perfectly a mini altoids or similar box to keep your charcloth and a piece of flint or whatever you want to carry inside. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Best regards and many thanks again for trying it. Walt

[@flea-kh7om]

Need men to test these

[@DiabloOutdoors]

The "Ferro Rod Scraper' is a totally useless gadget and it's a classical case of a design with too much crap rendering the knife "not good". In this case, that notch will hurt your hand. There's no need for such "rod scrapper" if your knife as a 90-degree spine and that's well known among the knife industry and enthusiasts. sorry, but: major fail here...

[@granthagen2996]

I'm a huge fan of the Ontario SP-5 Survival Bowie and the Ontario RAT 5. Both great for hard use, and the clip point on the bowie surprisingly doesn't hinder it in terms of Bushcraft

[@islandstylegear4552]

Awesome Knife Banter!💪Dallas knows his fixed blades/steels. Love watching these guys genuine enthusiasm for knives. 🏝🍻

[@centr0de]

The callouts on handle hotspots is a much needed requirement for reviews. And you guys nailed it. Nice vid.

[@pspadotto]

Is that cut out on the handle of that first knofe for fire steel? So you don't mar the blade and spine?

[@michaeljdauben]

These knives really hit my sweet spot for an outdoor blade at 4-inches (+/- 1-inch). Some really attractive designs, too, with great materials and construction. I've already got several knives in this category, but now I'm tempted to pick up one or two more! 😅

[@Klotrik]

Swedish person here. Great vid! You did a good job proununcing Fällkniven, but I can teach you all to say it perfectly. "ä" in "Fällkniven" is pronunced like the "e" in "bell" or "belt". The "k" is prounounced and not silent. The "i" is a long e-sound, like in the word "steel". So it adds up to someting like "Fell-knee-ven". The name translates to "The folding knife", wierdly enough, since they're not known for their folders. Now you know. Thanks for bringing great content!

[@Mastermindyoung14]

I didn't realize the B.O.B. came with G-10 steel. Very impressive 😜

[@BaconNBeer]

The B.O.B. is really nice. You will never break it. I have it in the 154 steel.

[@TrustNoOne88]

I would definitely go with that lt wright genesis in a2! So beautiful

[@njolibrown2747]

One of the first videos where I really saw Dallas' knowledge highlighted. Great job, guys.

[@Swearengen1980]

I'm also a dangler sheath guy, so a quality sheath that I really like that I don't have to purchase extra is a nice bonus with the Genesis. LT Wright is easily my favorite if I only had one tool for bushcraft work. However, if I'm going out to the woods, I take the right tools for the job. I take a tomahawk or silky, a slicer I can use for cooking and camp chores (ESEE Laser Strike usually), and the ESEE RB3. The RB3 is great. Small and super easy to control for woodwork, whittling around the fire, etc. I'm just not relying on a scandi to do anything other than notching, feather sticks, or detailed work.

[@sammartinez8084]

Great show and thanks for the info 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@fsbaum]

Great video! I just got the White River Small Game Hunter and my oh my what a knife... Regarding the Fällkniven/Morakniv it's more like FellKneeven and MooraKneev with hard K's. Keep it up with great banter!

[@gordstewart6848]

Hey. Great videos keep 'em coming, Thanks. Be nice to see some fixed blade "family comparisons". Like different sizes of the Bradford 3D guardians, white river firecraft, LT Wright Genesis grind styles (I think they have been in the videos)and the one I want to see, the Buck hunter line (Pro) I only just discovered the Buck 105 and I am pretty sure I need one. Be nice to see it in the hams next to the 119. They have the woodsman 102 - a skinner etc. I am sure more than a few of us have only seen them in pictures, and then not compared to something we know. Thanks

[@timokobel3992]

The Ursus 45 is the knife of my dreams 🤩😍

[@realbroggo]

I have several Condors I use as field/camp fixed blades - overall great value & reliable. I looked at the Selknam & tried my friend's. Sad to say not great - NOT because of quality but seems to be a bit confused as to what it is supposed to be. As the boys found out - good batoner & small chopper, but poor at detailed work & food prep. While I recommend Condor (esp. for newbies) I cannot recommend this knife. Shame as I love the design. Also I don't mind O1 & A2 steels. I use Super Blue to force patina when I use these steels in the field I has found that it improves rust/stain resistance (NOT prevention!) until I can get home after & maintain them properly. If you don't want patina then you need to maintain them even in field. Another informative vid guys - thanks.

[@GoodDaySir]

Out of that list, definately Fallkniven for me. Lam Cos is a great steel not to hard to get sharp again after use, and that knife is a beast.

[@wtpence4731]

Good review of Very interesting knives !

[@scar1637]

the first condor knife looks really nice. I think the handmade leather case, knife nerds done hate me idk how to spell ''sheath'', is really really nice. I somehow love the little extra pouch and I was wondering if you could fit a Zippo lighter in there. Would be the ultimate childhood dream pack all in one and I would defo carrie it In the forest.

[@rolgolding]

Wouldn’t you lose the Zippo’s fuel due to evaporation?

[@abrahamthegreat3763]

I've had my eyes on a b.o.b now is the time to get one!

[@TrustNoOne88]

I believe they sell those in a 154 cm model. Maybe even s35vn great knives!

[@kpfagerberg]

Well said Dallas, the best knife is the one that fits your hand and style. Everyone yells about what is the best but really comes down to personal preference.

[@mirekbns]

I'd go with the White River for the S35 steel and the overall quality.

[@kpfagerberg]

Got the M1 caper and really enjoy it. The Ursus 45 is in the mail coming

[@history_collector2104]

Love your videos

[@Leftyotism]

I just looked up the TOPS Knives BOB on your website and I have to give kudos to Mark for mentioning that it's a modified scandi grind in the overview video, which is linked there. It's on the Blade HQ Overview channel and it's called 'TOPS B.O.B. Survival Knife Overview'. ♥

[@nickmartino2839]

I haven't even watched this yet........ but I know I love you guys!!!

[@silverarc4957]

Just started up the video, i love them too

[@nickmartino2839]

Often times when I get a new knife..... there will most certainly be something it needs done to make it more comfortable in hand weather that's chamfering the edges or softening a bow divet....... but I enjoy doing that to my knives!!!!

[@johnfuller6338]

I like nessmuk by esee n want to get a kephart to use as well, tried a bk-62 but found the blade to be too thin, trying to find a blade on a kephart comparable to my esee nessmuk.

[@98sevensix]

Great Job Dallas!

[@user-fj4qk6zd9vajnw]

how can you? that self-important man.

[@Jimmy-gd5ho]

I'd love to see the white river firecraft 5. Or even the 4 for this vid. Cheers!

[@user-pw9gv8jo5b]

Hey guys! What I would like to see when discussing handles and grip is how they handle when wet fron water(rain), when covered with oily substances (your choice, but I would choose avacado goo) and when covered with dirt and wet dirt (ie MUD). Haven't seen that! Thanks! HAPPY TRAILS!

[@bradl45]

All cool knifes. I've tried to find a knife that doubles as a bushcraft camp knife and a hunting knife, I've struck out. I got close with a bravo 1.25 lt, and a LT wright GNS, but for bushcraft, that scandi is so nice. Now I just have to many knifes, lol Thanks for sharing that winter camping trip! fun fun fun, and cold, lol

[@gladeshunter8796]

Mora kansbol gives you the best of both worlds with the combination grind .

[@shadeshiest22]

My outdoor fixed blade has gotta have a convexed edge…. and most the time it’s a Bark River

[@dpc7630]

That is definitely a steel to strike with a rock like a flint stone, also Fallkniven has always done laminated blades.

[@MrFomhor]

Don't forget the Joker knives; the Nomad, the Lynx & a few others.

[@TopsailOutdoorAdventures]

That TOPs knife looks like a good value, I will have to check them out. Thanks for the heads up.

[@PileofBrass]

I own one and it is an awesome blade. Forget the Shango notch. The knife overall though is an excellent knife.

[@6030jdr]

Opt for the Becker in 1095CV. Better bang and cheaper

[@joshuabomar6974]

Great blades fellas , all ones I'd love to own. My pick would be the LT or BR. I have two Tops BOBs & an Esee RB3 that I love & would never part with. Thanks for sharing your experience & knowledge on some proven quality knives.

[@timbo4374]

Out of all those knives you showed, I have the Ursus 45, the TOPS BOB, and the LT Wright Genesis. I actually have 7 different LT Wright knives. Then again, I'm nearing 100 fixed blades in my collection, so having 7 from one maker is no surprise. Bark River is my biggest individual maker in my collection. I have 22 of them. I may or may not have a knife problem.😁

[@jeremynedrow7003]

The condor selknam has a spot on the handle made to strike a fire steel.

[@boatkid888]

I was thinking that as well.

[@supersymun]

Hard to decide, but I like my BOB. 154cm is chippy if your not careful around harder stuff, but it will last forever on wood. Bk9 is still my go to… it’s perfection. Softer steel, but it sharpens to hair whittling with little effort and holds! I am going to bring my Bradford g4 this time around - since I ground off the factory edge I find the m390 is way better… someone wrote that the first few layers were overheated, and I think they were right.

[@dannyadamson2198]

New to the channel, friend of mine has scorpion from the pathfinder school. He let me use it. And it did everything I wanted it to do. He’s only had it a year, I need more info than a year from one person. I am wanting to move up from a mora. Any suggestions?

[@boonedog1457]

Nice!

[@tyrian666]

On the selknam knife spine on the lower third of the handle, that is a ferro rod striker, the spine there seems to be a perfect 90°, im still looking to buy one but id guess thats what its for

[@Fabio-Z]

The best are the Lionsteel knives!👍🏻😉

[@liljuggala]

Are y'all going to test the CRKT Catchall?

[@jnpr0419]

kindly review the Cold Steel Razor Tak (6.5/5)or what can you say about these knives? I live on an island, looking for a bushcraft/survival knife that cheaper but good built. btw nice! vid. thanks guys. keep safe.

[@TheChadWork2001]

Coincidentally, i just happened to get an L.T. Wright A2 Genesis yesterday.

[@jeremynedrow7003]

I use an esee 4 all the time in s35vn it's my jack of all trades knife.

[@dumaflotchy13]

Great video demo. Personally... I'm getting rid of all my "boxy" knife handles in favor of "broomstick" handles.

[@bcrowe101]

What time did the Malibu drop? I didn't see it at 10am

[@lancashiteman]

i use the bradford 4.5 in 3v. i put my own ferric chloride coat on using your video and new scales

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Now that makes good CommonCents!

[@HonestArcher_13]

Dallas... Dude just what size glove do you use? Just curious 🤔

[@garyk.3080]

24:30 into the recording. Your guy's were talking about gloves, do you recommend and particular gloves. Anything that you personally use and abuse, that holds up well?

[@GoodGuysCarry]

Now you’re talking about the dangler…. I am drinking but something seems wrong here! 🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenbradley801]

When might you review the diamond blade summit fixed blade knife?

[@levinivison1024]

Do you still have the Brotherhood of the Blade T-Shirts? I liked the black ones I saw

[@PoetFisherman]

Somebody absolutely needs to make a bushcraft knife and sheath system and call it the Bulbous Dangler.

[@davidelkington8478]

Sulu: " Oh My !".....lol

[@mattcocky8956]

I think the cutout on the handle of the Condor is to use the ferro stick.

[@garyo4456]

Genesis in my Bob Bag. For all the reasons they mentioned!

[@elliotrobbins511]

On the condor I believe that is for striking a ferro rod

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

😊thanks

[@DailyDrivenBikes_1]

Where is the blackbird sk5 or ka bar usmc knife?

[@fredcourtney03]

Oh man, did Condor mess up a handle for a lanyard hole? I don’t get it. I have been wanting a BHK knife. I’m an LT Wright fanatic, even have a couple Blind Horse, but no BHK.

[@TrustNoOne88]

I was thinking same thing looked like a lanyard cutout without the hole made… and yes the lt wright was obviously the best blade there agreed!

[@HeyItsCoates]

Some Knife Banter makes the fact I couldn't snag a Malibu today sting a lot less.

[@sunbunbradley]

You forgot the WINKLER belt knife!!!!

[@nickmartino2839]

Hey does anyone know if the guy that owns blade hq also has a high end tile business????

[@silverarc4957]

😂

[@rockylewis5218]

Probably late to the show, but at 2:40 I am guessing that protrusion that looks like a blade lock is probably for striking ferrous rods (probably spelled that wrong). I mean, look at it: located towards the rear of the handle so the blade can be in the sheath and you wont need to worry about slicing yourself; 90° grind- perfect for striking a spark& handle is recessed at that point, no worry (as much) about scorching up your handle. That is what it looks like to me...

[@CarlSanford76]

The spot on the Selknam is for a ferro rod.

[@michaelmcduff2263]

Rubber or Santoprene grips are super comfortable and great for cold weather feel but they eventually rot and turn to goo. You will have to replace the scales at some point. They last about 10 years at most. A rough burlap micarta is the best grip material IMHO.

[@boatkid888]

On the condor sheath - that u shaped piece of metal looks more like a flint and steel striker than a ferro rod striker.

[@PrinsRupert]

Too bad there were no TRC knives in this test ;) Recently got the South Pole from them, and it is the best bush craft knife I have ever owed in my over 30 years collecting and using knives.

[@ryanschiefelbein8264]

The steel section on the upper handle is a firesteel striker

[@babblingbrooksoutdoors]

Guys, re the selknam knife..... the small section at the back is a 90 degree spine section for reverse grip striking your ferro rod. The included steel striker that is attached to the sheath is not for using on your ferro rod, this is a steel striker for using with flint rock for natural fire lighting with flint and steel. The front pouch on the sheath would be for tinder and or the flint rock. The side loop is obviously for a ferro rod that you strike with the knife back section not the included striker. Cheers boys, love the content.

[@jaysgood10]

How much does an inch weigh ?

[@mileskilvington45]

Thumb dent for reverse grip?

[@dalepete2854]

What do you mean which one I need one of each wish I could

[@kd5uxb]

Wish you would of shown the ESEe Laser Strike. Much more comparable.

[@jonnyboat2]

Isn't the notch on the Condor Selknam called a Shango notch for striking a ferro rod? It's like the Shango notch on the Tops BOB knife.

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

Just Bought a white river Ursus 45.... I'm done searching for the perfect knife for Me 👍

[@TheChadWork2001]

LT Wright now makes Magnacut knives

[@Adam_Newman]

Will the genesis EVER BE BACK IN STOCK ???

[@tylerbarnes7628]

The broom handle is made so that its more comfortable in different hand grips. Contour handles will work great with a conventional grip bit be awkward with like a reverse grip. The broomstick has the same feel no matter what way you grip it.

[@brettknappen3915]

But why would you need a reverse grip in a bushcraft setting. As an edged weapon martial artist, broomstick like handles just lack control. And I hate reversed hand grips for any reason anyway. But too each their own.

[@mattpaisley8706]

Tops Sonoran… where is it? I know u have it!

[@jonathanmahlan3671]

Its not for fero rod?

[@atka55]

Ursus 45 ❤❤❤

[@gmuk101]

After Zac is gone without any farewell or even any word, every time I watch BladeHQ videos I expect Zac returns. And honestly, this makes me think that BladeHQ is something wrong.

[@cloakofshadow1]

it's been two years, friend. Move on.

[@TrustNoOne88]

The whole company was taken over by over grown women clones with beards ..

[@cloakofshadow1]

@@TrustNoOne88 some women's clothes are comfy, what?

[@DinoNucci]

Zach left to go to school, to learn how to not button his top shirt button when not wearing a tie.

[@BUILT2KEEL]

i have expensive knives and cheaps knives and they are all great you dont need to spend alot you just need to pick smart.

[@troyspurling1910]

Esee 3 is my EDC

[@stevewealthy6120]

Condor knife spot in handle. It's to strike firesteel

[@nathanstewart2018]

.125 is 1/8" .250 is 1/4" no hate just putting it out there. I really like that Condor. I think something like that will be my next knife purchase. I'd really like to stay under $150.

[@ronmartin3755]

The spot on the first knife you ask about is for striking a ferrous rod to start a fire.

[@cameronliddell3427]

The "weird" spot on the condor is for throwing sparks off a ferro rod.

[@chrisjosekuehl]

I know I’m late but I can’t believe you didn’t try a mora garberg.

[@unclesam9591]

The 1st knife that's a spot to use your striker on so you don't mess up your spine of your knife

[@olopezzamora83]

The notch of the selknam is for ferro rod... Walter A. Matthews former chilean marine is the designer of this and other more knives in condor...

[@tranquil_ace]

Celilo,Montem,Shrike from Bushcraft Northwest.

[@utube999ify]

The brush handle could be shaped to give a personalised grip. I.e. you talked about pinky length causing tighter grip with middle and ring finger. You could scrape some wood off where pjnky sits to,ev3n out grip.

[@wainscarlet]

Can I get one in England

[@moosehand8721]

Keeps the hand from slipping off. While working it 😆