Budget Survival Beast knife? Cold Steel Drop Forged

[@theimperialbeachbum1304]

I’ve been waiting for this knife test and it didn’t disappoint

[@old_timey_prospector]

That's exactly what I was thinking throughout the entire video.

[@Patriot-rising]

See someone watched this video and wasn't upset at the end of the video. No body will ever shoot a knife. But there are tests here that should be considered. Batoning is one of those test. If your knife doesn't like to Baton then you can not really rely on it as a bushcraft knife or survival knife.

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

@Mr. Hugsnuggels G'day mate, yep that's my experience too. Cheers Duke.

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

@@Patriot-rising G'day mate, totally agree. I reckon it's important to pair a big fella with a smaller secondary blade for finer tasks but can still get you out of strife and batoning is a key element in doing so. Cheers Duke.

[@TheKimjoh560]

@@eyeofthetiger4184 Indeed! I added some cable ties to the sheath. This allowed me to attach some molle type puches to carry multitools. I also glued some velcro to the back of the sheath and glued more velcro onto the back of a diamond sharpening plate. And of course added a firesteel loop. Awesome kit now! Big knives that hold up and arent too expensive are the best because you dont hesitate to do heavy work with them. I used to carry an A1pro but I felt kind of bad to put it through hard work.

[@bilbobaggins8876]

love em or hate em, cold steel makes some good stuff.

[@demo2952]

Ya, pre-GSM

[@Mike_Y.]

My wife and kids take all my money, so thank you for the budget options. Looking forward to your DBK budget line, Proost

[@pareidolia3535]

There something about the music in between "scenes" that gives me a really amazing nostalgic feeling. Thank you guys for what you do. Thursday is my favorite day of the week since I found your channel....

[@Gator-357]

This is one of my favorite knives for heavy duty work, I use my Mora Companion for lighter duty and fine work. I stripped mine and sprayed it OD Green and FDE with KG Gunkote added OD green canvas micarta scales and had a custom kydex sheath made for it that holds a firesteel and sharpening stone

[@DL-ij7tf]

I bet it looks nice, the shape of the blade and handle is really pleasing. I have a couple of these knives. The blue gray coating is a bit eh.

[@Nebolo]

DBK all the way! 💪🏽

[@MP-oj6zo]

YEEEEEES my fav knife i use outdoor, lets see how it goes (I don't care that it broke that way) cold steel fans know the impact resistance of their carbon blades is not the best

[@daniel.rosina]

Perfect test of perfect knife. Thank you guys for showing the limits of the knife to whole world!

[@robertbarker5802]

Glad I bought the Survivalist version. It's a seriously chunky boy piece of steel.

[@GetMeThere1]

Some may say that the airgun test is not realistic. I think it's good simply because some knives CAN pass, while others don't. It's a realistic test of a level of toughness found in REALLY GOOD KNIVES. That's a useful parameter to be able to measure.

[@brei2670]

Well, I'd say it's highly random is what it is... I've seen knives pass that were shot only close or closer to the spine. When you shoot it close to the cutting edge, though, I imagine all it needs is a maybe a tiny chip or crack before being shot and it can lead to catastrophic failure. I don't mind the test itself, but it would be cool if it was a lot more consistent than what I've seen. Just move closer to the knife is what I'd suggest. Good air rifles are extremely precise, but at range there will always be deviations, and they might not be the best shots in the world either.

[@reidycruise]

Watch Joex dude

[@GetMeThere1]

@@brei2670 I agree that shots very near the edge aren't a fair comparison to shots nearer the spine. Good point. We know their protocol varies because sometimes they've hit the handle, LOL.

[@bobjohnson1633]

Shorter knives will have more durability as they will flex less under the same pressure.

[@yogibro6442]

Maybe be the test shows what would happen if you dropped it on rocks from a height? Cold Steel's video showed it good at flexing, so this was surprising

[@klimakleberwegreisser]

i got it and dont regret. it's sharp, heavy af, perfectly balanced and worth every cent

[@DDDYLN]

I might buy a 2nd, because they're so inexpensive.

[@demo2952]

Heavy? It’s regular

[@DDDYLN]

@@demo2952 it's not very heavy for a survival knife. It also tapers towards the top of the blade. I'm not sure of the actual weight, but it's not even half as heavy as an Ontario SP10 Marine Raider Bowie.

[@demo2952]

@@DDDYLN I have a 28 oz khukri from Himalayan Imports lol

[@DDDYLN]

@@demo2952 well, the Cold Steel Drop Forged Survivalist is 18.3 oz. The Ontario SP10 Marine Raider Bowie is 24.40 oz. In a survival situation, I'd much prefer to have the 1075HC Ontario SP10 with me. It's practically indestructible.

[@rjether]

You guys make the best videos. Always looking forward to them. Thank you and keep up the great job!

[@cubancigarman2687]

I bought this same knife from Amazon two weeks ago, and I was waiting for you DBK guys to review it! $70 is what I paid and I wanted something bigger than the mora garberg because I already have a Kansbol.

[@thomaspotter7765]

Check out Bps knives.

[@escapetherace1943]

@@thomaspotter7765 um, NO! Bps knives are garbage

[@DrBalsich-sf4kd]

​@@escapetherace1943no there not! How are they garbage?

[@escapetherace1943]

@@DrBalsich-sf4kd poor grind, low quality steel (cheaper than most bottom chinese steels), soft + uneven heat treat, poor finishing on materials like handle/sheath a knife is a knife though so they will still perform fine for most tasks, but a morakniv is better in every conceivable way and moraknivs are cheaply stamped blades

[@edsomers7814]

This is the first video of yours I’ve seen,I have to say I’m impressed,you have my subscription.great job guys.😊☮️

[@FPSMurdock]

I learn, I laugh and throughly enjoy your videos guys! Keep up the awesome work. For a possible knife to test, how a about the Ontario RAT-7.

[@sombra6153]

Im not sure how many of us who would buy knives like this would, in a survival situation, be needing install an piece of pipe on our blades to pry on something, or would want to. Good destructive review on the Cold Steel. I’d say they’re worth considering. A good real world consideration is how easy the thing is to sharpen with just a stone or diamond stick out in the field.

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

You guys are so funny. Easily the most enjoyable channel on bushcrafting knives. And refreshing to see one that doesn’t greet you with ‘Hey y’all’

[@masonmaloney1972]

Okay this is my personal favorite to take camping for weight and functionality, and I haven’t even started the video yet so y’all better love the drop forged survivalist as much as me

[@escapetherace1943]

I do, because it's a beast and it doesn't get dull and it's effective for defense where bushcraft knives aren't.

[@dirtmcgirt6769]

Great video this week. I’d like to see an updated Chris Reeve Pacific video. They come in 4V now instead of s35vn.

[@dbchillin7747]

We can never be angry at such cool guys

[@akashasausuke5249]

Another awesome video guys 😁👍. I have literally gotten different knives STRICTLY because of you gentlemen and I really appreciate all that the both of you do! Thank you so much for never stopping wicked awesome content!!!!!!

[@Analog_Photographer]

I love this channel! Always fun and informative. I now own a Garberg and a Terava Puukko thanks to you guys. I’d love to see a video on the Ontario Blackbird ML5 if that’s possible. Either the 420HC or the s35vn. Thanks for the great videos.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

I've seen knives go much further than 35deg bends. Mostly customs and go back to straight. Ive seen many budget knives go past 35deg too but not back to straight as often. JoeX has a lot of bend testing too.

[@escapetherace1943]

bend isn't as relevant or necessary in a knife compared to a machete or sword. Yes, this knife would be more durable if it was made with spring steel, but there's zero point. The most fragile part of this knife is the tip, which tapers down very, very small but the steel it is made of is incredible for holding an edge. I abused it and cut several boxes of kindling with it batoning just to test it, and there is so little edge damage it's amazing. My morakniv garberg showed more damage and I split less than 1/20th the amount of wood and didn't abuse it through thick logs like I did with the cold steel, either. Joe-X's review said the handle of this is skeletanized, but it actually ISNT, when he shot the pistol through it it broke out the inside bit, where it does get very thin (that's for better blade balance) but it's actually not skeletonized at all. This knife has incredible hand feel and durability as long as you aren't throwing it and wasting it's tip into logs. It's one of the best knives I've ever held or seen.

[@rebelyell2741]

I keep a small 1950’s crowbar in my pack ($5 garage sale find). Since I live in a suburban/urban environment with lots of doors, it’s worth it’s weight.

[@joex]

@@escapetherace1943 OMG this discussion again!!

[@joex]

@@rebelyell2741 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joex]

[@silentwarrior2385]

I love all videos. I told my wife I watch your videos before I buy a knife

[@treadway.]

I have the drop forged hunter . I open aluminum cans with it. I haven't had to resharpen it yet and I have had it for over a year.

[@rmil007]

You should test something old. Like a puma white hunter. Great video as per usual. Have fun guys and thanks

[@Just_a_Tool]

Cold Steel just has a very consistently good price to performance. They aren't as fancy and nice as a Fallkniven, but also not as expensive as other brands like that. Cold Steel just make knives that work with a reasonable price.

[@Bobafettuccine3541]

This is the only channel that makes me smile and laugh.

[@Dynotop1a]

It would be interesting if you guys did the same shooting test on other drop forged knives. I can’t think of many, honestly. They no longer make it, but Spyderco’s Serrata was drop forged 440c. That knife was quite thick (possibly to account for drop forging process and steel structure ?), but I think the main purpose of using that process with 440c is that it makes for very high edge aggression which means the knife will have a “working edge” life that is relatively long due to the aggression. There might be a new version of that design in the works, but no official details, just some comments from the maker/Spyderco.

[@dmg4415]

For the rocket stove, why drilling a hole when You only have to take a small wedge out from the sides of 2 of the parts, or maybe only from one?

[@MattTheHewer]

I love this knife. I’ve had it for almost a year now and I’ve had some fun with it. My boss and coworker got super jelly when they saw me bust a couple skids apart with it. This is a fantastic review video. Idk why you’re comparing it to the usmc though. Their construction is completely different… this is just one big piece of metal.

[@doubled3983]

Hello from Oklahoma! You two make this old man laugh. Thanks for all you do! God Bless!

[@ProjectMayhem4Chaoz]

Guys there's a pretty famous Spanish manufacturer of knives called Muela, they made amongst other things the knife Tuco uses in Breaking Bad (the Muela Lobo), and they're purported to be premium quality knives made with some of the best steel and craftmanship around, and I was planning to buy a Muela Magnum, so maybe you guys want to run that one through the gauntlet and see if they're worth the money. Love your videos guys, keep it up

[@edisislamovic5106]

Im going to buy it it passed the test of you ask me 🤷🏻‍♂️💯

[@That_dude_who_knows_some_stuff]

I’ve been wanting this knife for so long! But I needed you guys to show me the way….

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

And are you getting it now!

[@DaRock69]

This is a beast of a knife it is strong as hell bro

[@kostoulis7]

woof, that was hard to watch it break. Do brush wolf from tops! good looking and from tops!

[@d.kozlov]

Thank you for the job you doing. Next knife - Bark River Matterhorn . Something not like typical bushcraft, but very nice all around BR knife and it is CPM45VN never seen this steel here.

[@kevinAuman1]

HELL YES!!! I have one of these and the smaller drop forged hunter as well, while they are pretty good knives they're not quiet as tough as they want you to believe lmao I tried to cut a nail with mine and it definitely did not work out very well at all but I cut one with my Medford 3V Bonfire and it legit still sliced paper cleanly afterwards! The blade is also 7.5mm thick 😝🔪💪👍

[@bobjohnson1633]

A knife has to be hard enough not to deform and it has to be tough enough not to snap. It's 52100, so it's going to deform at proper heat treat

[@SkunkPunch73]

The lads are back on form lol ! You pair of destructive little monsters hahaha if you’re going to do it then you gotta give it the gun test and oh brother this one was no disappointment. Excellent work lads the toughest testing dudes on this KZbin you can get. Have a beautiful day lads stay safe and healthy both😘👍

[@gcruishank9663]

Just bought the SRK in CPM 3V for $135 , can't wait to try it out!

[@nevillesavage2012]

Wanna see the Modern Bowie in a camping situation. You guys should go total Bushcraft Boys and do a camping trip each with a big knife and small knife. Cook camp and have fun!

[@willtrax71]

I absolutely Love the Video Content Guys spot on. I’m stoked I found this Channel and know where to go to see if a Knife is Tough or not lol. You Guys stay safe, Semper Fidelis

[@dan-dan-da-treeman]

Wow guys that knife kicked your asses. 🙂. Let's take it to it's limit!!!!💪. Thanks guys.

[@Juice-ms5xc]

My most used knife is a 52100 Leuku by a knife maker in the US called Christian Lishen (Lishen Knives) I absolutely love it and beat the hell out of it.

[@Hangiinjohnny]

Wow you really slammed it like djokovic and I gatta say I like ya so damn much for it. You can tell this isn’t a fake smile, I’ve been watching through the horrific and the terrific and I’m glad there’s more entertainment coming for this weekend alligator. I’m sure it nice to get validation to get the blue blood pumping.

[@JoopDelingen]

its like i never knew this knife was for me it is so perfect beast knife and cold steel drop forge

[@rolo6676]

The shooting test is odd. I can't really think of a practical situation that would imitate. As a woods knife mine has held up well. Field gutting, kindling, lite brush clearing. I never used a fire steel with it as I got a higo no kami for that. But if my survivalist broke I would probably buy another one. I definitely have gotten my money's worth.

[@pedroflores5144]

I've also tried to convince them to not shoot knives. I cringed when they shattered the TRC "This is Freedom". What a waste!

[@bobafett109]

It's a BB gun

[@CadillacDriver]

​@@bobafett109no it's not. It's a PCP air rifle. Big difference.

[@vanlurton6068]

Great video as usual! Please consider reviewing an LT Wright GNS in 3v.

[@KHGrinderboy]

Absolute Legends..........

[@thatguyfromwisconsin1847]

The g.i. tanto knife is a beast aswell. 💪

[@joesmith-t2z]

A 10 inch blade that is that tough? For $100? fantastic! I could probably make a knife that good, but I surely could not sell one for $100!

[@reanimerendoejezonlEnschede]

Lekker bezig kerels...keep it up

[@unknown-ql1fk]

I throw mine all the time, its a very fun big thrower

[@davidgrise5820]

Great video, I'm glad you shot it, a little brittle... Would still like to see the ONK 3S USMC Bayonet. What "CURRENTLY" used and needs fully tested!!!

[@Cid_1]

So when are we seeing that new 3V Boker Bronco tested? 🤓

[@tangomantactical]

I wished someone hadn't stolen my Gerber BMF survival knife. Even worse Gerber dosent even make them any more. That was a beast of a knife.

[@freqeist]

I flipping bloody well love this channel.

[@jessefleming1421]

The firs three minutes of this were hilarious. Great video

[@cleamilner6894]

Ive got one and it works a treat

[@TheLapierre]

Great review as always! Speaking of the Jäkääri puukko, I would love to see a review of the M95 or M07 Sissipuuko that the Jäkääri is based on (same manufacturer but a different brand). I have both of them and I love them but I can´t really figure out which one I love the most. I use the Jääkäri more for bushcraft but I tend to bring the M95 on longer hikes cause it has a coating and it´s a little more rust proof. Anyway, thanks for the video and greetings from Sweden :)

[@PirminZemp2731]

Awesome Knife

[@flashforce699]

I still like it .

[@jnzupka]

Decent all arounder if I say so But in all honesty I thought if you were going to try a drop forged, I thought you were going to do the dropforged hunter Awesome for 40 bucks

[@mikeyeh7646]

I really hope you guys will test a Dawson Knives fixed blade. Love your channel 🤘🤘

[@fenriswolf039]

I'd love to see you review anything from Fiddleback Forge

[@ThatOneGuySometime]

The Cold Steel bend test was of the older “gold” drop forged hunter, but yeah, close enough. Only the handle is different. All in all, a good knife.

[@the_swinging_axe]

A very enjoyable episode! Looks like a cool knife

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Thanks mate!

[@jmsbwr]

Good test. Last test was surprising.

[@rollypollyguy3976]

Do a Condor knife...maybe one of their stainless models. They make nice looking knives but quality control can be hit or miss with them.

[@blxdc6684]

You're doing the hot shit! As always! Do not trust any knife that is not DBK tested. Simple rule! I'm interested in two things: 1. Eickhorn has been making knives for professionals for over 150 years. Hunters, Police, Military. I'm interested in how, for example, a SEK II performs in your tests. 2. As we all know, you have the best connections to Lionsteel. If you ever come across a ROK Titanium, please destroy it according to all the rules of the art.

[@HG-zl6ul]

Complete agreement. Please try out an Eickhorn SEK II!!

[@DDDYLN]

I have this knife. It's one of my favorites. Id argue it would be ny go-to survival knife, abd i have a lot of knives. I have 2 gripes. The full flat grind makes batoning more difficult, than knives with secondary bevels. My ither gripe is the coating. I believe it's Teflon. Im not sure why Cold Steel chose to coat it that way, as opposed to their standard black coating for carbon steel knives that rust.

[@jorgefernandez6407]

LOVE my Survivalist Bowie... Great video too!!!

[@jeremysantiago3793]

Off Grid Ridgeback best "budget" knife?

[@insidious9088]

Bruh I need to see the ultimate showdown. Malanika, bark River aurora scandi and the TRC apocalypse

[@phillipcraddock8248]

I have one and its a hell of a knife

[@howerpower-gaming27]

Love your channel and new fan. Please do some testing on Chris Reeves knives, Demko AD 20 Titanium, Hinderer Knives, and overbuilt frame locks and see if they hold. Thanks and keep up the nice work.

[@joolsthefish2854]

great content again guys…when are you gonna test a knife that you don’t break?

[@Randomknifeguy998]

Love all your videos guys great job always good entertainment. Would be cool to see you guys test a Rmj Tactical Shrike Tomahawk.

[@sharzadgabbai4408]

California archaeological mystery solved in Netherlands! A carved piece of driftwood was excavated on Catalina Island. It had the length of a harpoon for hunting swordfish. However the tip was a crude phallic and useless ( not like yours) carving. Was it a tool or ceremonial object? We now know an ancient ancestor of Lynne Thompson ran ‘ Cold Chert’ With production still to be traced.

[@erict149]

Awesome video, as always! I'd have no problem paying $100 for this knife. A knife I'd like to see you guys beat up is the Buck GCK. I understand it's not a bushcraft knife, but I'd love to see how it holds up to your tests.

[@Leef3477]

I would love to see you guys test the bark river edwin forest bowie! Thanks!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

It’s hard to get bark river knives nowadays for us. Also we have sent two knives back one year ago and still haven’t received them back…

[@coldsteel9837]

Now it is showdown time... Cold steel Recon Scout 3V VS Selvans... Thanks guys...

[@jtaylor476]

Would love to see you guys try out a Winkler knife! Any of the models will do but the field knife would be awesome to watch.

[@michaelalvaradojr5452]

Be cool if you guys could do the Cold steel Wild West bowie or the Condor Undertaker bowie. Can’t decide which one to get I’d really appreciate it if yall did a test of the knives.🙂

[@betterarmed]

You really nailed it guys!

[@hammerstoneartifacts4986]

Can you do a deep dive into grinds? A discussion on what's best?

[@rewpeake826]

If you can get hold of it, would be great to see you guys put a Boker Apporo through it's paces.

[@chadmercurio4045]

Have you tested Battle horse knives yet? They're my favorite survival/bushcraft knives, I'd love to see you guys test them out.

[@neemancallender9092]

please could you explain in future videos what do you learn by shooting the blade What is the functional quality we will learn for out knife usage

[@TannerWendellStewart]

Gonna keep saying it :) Winkler knives need some dbk testing. Woodsman or Belt knife :) maybe because it has 80crv2, it would be a good $400 dollar comparison to the jaakari puukko, since they have the same steel at wildly different prices.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Wooooww yea that really is gonna be a good video!!

[@TannerWendellStewart]

@@DutchBushcraftKnives stoked to see this happen :)

[@leslawwajcowicz1356]

Please consider testing new Demco's fixed knife. I think it is called" Freereign". Good job guys!

[@thatoneguy454c]

Cold steel makes good blades. I would not hesitate to take a cold steel knife with me to go live in the woods for a few months.

[@fernandomarcano4908]

Can’t go wrong w the price. 💪

[@johnwyman5939]

O man , that was Awesome !!! Knife destroyers rule !!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

[@jacktheripper815]

Hey DBK you should check out the bark river puukko in 3v it looks interesting and I am considering buying it but wanna hear from you guys first

[@mikeogden5256]

I do like cold steel stuff 😊

[@DanielBoone337]

Well they can't all be winners... Cold Steel makes some cool budget blades and this is probably one as well. I just wouldn't try using something really hard like a rock or hammer to baton with because it would probably break like when you shot it... but for the vast majority of people looking for a camp knife I think you'd be perfectly fine.

[@Visiblyblue]

Great test! Thank you for testing an affordable knife!

[@demonhunter-skydomeatlanti1746]

U should research the Wilson at WorkTuffGear as I think it will be your best chopper to date! There is an insane video out there on it and they have some left. I have one in black wash and it’s stunning; as well my best chopper to which I own BK-9, many Tops Choppers, Cold Steel Choppers, Tanner’s Choppers, etc..