By far the Best Military Knife Ever!! the KING of 2024!! TRC

Most military or tactical styles are pretty much useless for bushcraft and survival... where as in our opinion the most important type of knife a soldier could have is an actual survival knife! This knife might be the best of both worlds! Tactical meets Survival and bushcraft in the @trcknives M-1SL! This might just be the best tactical / military knife of 2024! or ... ever?
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[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Legends! In todays episode we wanted to share our own products with you. Buying our products which are mostly designed by us and very helpful for knife users and bushcrafters you can directly support us. It helps us to keep doing what we do and help us become more than a youtube channel. An outdoors brand! www.DBKshop.com Thank you all so much for your support! Stay sharp! Maarten and Mikkie B

[@SkunkPunch73]

Are the stuff in the shop still restricted from this patch of dirt I live on with it rules and stupid tax and other bull💩 that the government can think up to make it a nightmare for people like yourselves to try and import your goods into? Ohh yeah the patch of dirt is called the UK. I know you did stop but the government here is such a bunch of dickheads you never know when they might see a bit of sense ! ( but that is a very very rear occasion unless you pay one of the law abiding government employees a shit load of money to look the other way) I didn’t say that mind 😂😂

[@BrianMadMak15]

Hey just for 2 small bags from your shop there amazing also just joined the royal knife club another killer video

[@oelewapper700]

The initial purpose of following this channel for me was to narrow down what kind of knives i liked and to watch you guys. However the list of knives i want keeps growing😂

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

hahahaah oopsie :D

[@Darrenski]

That's strange because I used to have a load of knives. I now have two after selling all my TRCs and Chris Reeves etc. Now I only have two, a stainless garberg and a carbon one. That said TRC do make flawless and amazing knives.

[@NullB]

This channel should have 1 mil subs just for the vibe.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Thank you man! I hope we'll get there one day! Not planning to stop!

[@bldy_FrmdaiX]

💯

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

These boys are real real entertaining. That’s for sure. 👍🏻

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

@@sweetdrahthaar7951 and you are real real kind my friend!

[@oIJustForFunIo]

Bro I'm surprised everytime I visit this channel again that they are not exploding. Maybe timestamps would make it more watchable though. By the way, how is it possible to get the DBK knife? Do you just have to check the shop everyday until it is not sold out?

[@NZComfort]

Too broke to afford a $375 knife, but I LOVE to watch you work! You gents do an excellent job of informing and entertaining. Thank you again for another great video!

[@artoturunen4816]

Terävä Jääkäripuukko from Varusteleka is also considered a military knife fron Finnish perspective, if the 375 is an obstacle for getting a good mil/surv/allround knife.

[@The4cp]

The DBK cooking channel. Constantly making me hungry.

[@BackyardDispatcher]

When I was just a little lad not much younger than you two I had a BuckMaster184 and I swear if you can get one to test as they are very vintage @2:20 it took branchs just like that in one swing no effort. That first slice Mikki did reminded me of that fond moment , great video as always.

[@alanwhite9295]

Nobody does knife reviews like you guys, always entertaining and shows the knives capabilities. Got to get me a Trc knife, I love them. Thanks again, great video.

[@guycalgary7800]

I actually enjoy the cooking segments sooo much more than the rediculous tests where you guys smash knives.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

happy to hear it man! We enjoy the cooking part too! Some knives need to be stress tested though but for other we also understand it's kinda useless

[@JiryStark]

The bushcraft cooking and fire making is always THE BEST part of the videos

[@Lurifaks707]

​@@JiryStark tastes differ!

[@langnasewinklersson5841]

i hate it. Its boring

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

I like watching knives get destroyed. And I’m really glad Joe X is back.👍🏻

[@felix-eeee]

I have been watching your videos for a couple of years now and this one was amazing as ever, I look forward to seeing the next one

[@warriorredeemed215]

Just came back from the woods. This is an EXCELLENT knife. It is now my favorite one. By FAR. M390 doesnt matter, this thing PERFORMS. This is like a Porsche or a Ferrari, not an F350. As long as you avoid prying shit with it, and stabbing cars like JoeX, this thing will hold up. Its edge never goes away, and it can be doused in water or rain and be alright. Highly highly recommended.

[@alvinylisuvanto6792]

Great content as always. I love all knives but especially the mor traditional ones. I would love to se you review the Helle Lappland. Cheers guys!

[@Mote.]

I like when it plays the DBK theme during the patreon giveaway

[@Barney_Greenway]

You guys rock my world! Just got a TRC South Pole, basically because of your enthusiasm for the brand, and because the size is legal in G-many 🤩

[@achimgeist5185]

The South Pole is my favorite knife from TRC and is my most used EDC. I own four South Pole, the old Version with screwed handle scales (Elmax), the Apo (Elmax) the 10th Anniversary (M390) and the V4E DLC (Vanadis 4 Extra). The South Pole is a great kinfe. Greetings from germany.

[@klausheisler5014]

Excellent blade. I liked mine so much I ordered myself another. My spine was absolutely useless for striking a ferro rod, though. I ground the spine near the handle where the M-1SL is laser marked, It now has an actual 90 degree spine & throws sparks very well. Lionsteel T5 is a good budget version of this blade btw for anyone that wants a cheaper option. T5 is also an excellent knife.

[@greekveteran2715]

Lionsteel are no where near the level of TRC though.Their geometries on the bevels is the worst I ever had on a knife and their heat treatments, aren't perfect, where on TRC they are. Same goes for the materials (steel, sheath etc). (in my experience) Only thing that Lionsteel is better at, is the handle comfort, but it sacrifices grip, which means the TRC is a safer knife that can indeed serve better a professional or a military use role.

[@klausheisler5014]

@@greekveteran2715 Yeah, I definitely agree on that. Blade geometry is nowhere near as good as TRC but because lionsteel are thicker behind the edge you can remove the shoulder, pull the edge right back, & put a high shallow convex on them. The lionsteel T5 (after the edge reprofile) is actually one of my favorite blades.

[@achimgeist5185]

​@@klausheisler5014Absolutely the T5 with secondary convex edge is really good. I own some TRC knives and the knives are top notch, the South Pole is my favorite EDC, but Lionsteel knives are good knives especially for the price. The T5 has one of the best handle of all my knives and I own a lot knives.

[@erikl3469]

you guys are the best. Thanks for yet another awsome upload.

[@Julian-bq9qv]

Gee, first I thought it was a new rendition or corroboration with Survival Lilly! BTW- your diamondish stropping compound is incredible!

[@mxnxexpxtxrx4392]

Hey DBK-Boys, thanks for a new episode. I am also a big fan and owner of TRC-Knives (Southpole and Apocalypse). Which are still my favourites for outdoor activites. But if you are fans of military knives, which can be heavily used in outdoor and survival situations, you should try ANV (Acta Non Verba) knives (e.g. M311). They are doing a really good job in terms of materials, quality and heat treatment, too. Br from Germany

[@AndrewBradley-kx4bb]

Absolutely Awesome. I have a TRC made knife that is so incredible. It is a Williams blade design SZK005 . Great video

[@dbratof1]

Good one guys. Keep it up .Greetings from Bulgaria !

[@twissted1277]

I just got the Chris Reeves Green Beret in MagnaCut. I'll be a while with it before looking at another military knife as I have few already.

[@daniel.rosina]

Thanks for review.

[@vincethemongoose8831]

Always love these videos, very jealous of that steak! Would still really love a video with the mora hatchet!!!

[@user-dm5dm7ql6f]

Martin keep the beard going. I've been growing mine since probably last August and at points it it is an adjustment for a week or two. Different lengths look bad until it gets longer, but there is something about a beard that feels freeing/empowering. I've had a longer beard once before during covid when you couldn't go get a haircut i decided to let it go and see what happens. I forgot how good it feels to have a long beard.

[@thecrymble2646]

Please test German eickhorn Military knives like SEK KM2000-5000 Forester

[@TheTommyw77]

Great video and looks a great knife.

[@Westlandsurvivalbuscraftknives]

Man this gives me nostalgia back in the day i would do survival buscraft with military knives like the m9 bayonet anyways gooie video guys

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

we all started that way I think hahaha!

[@hawleyfromhell]

When you were cooking the meat over the fire I spit my drink out on my monitor, never done that before.

[@Nebolo]

Woopwoop DBK ! ...let's go ! 💪🏽

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Outstanding

[@firemark5]

Another stellar production! Still a fan 😊.

[@keithgilbert100]

The handles on those things is amazing. I love my Mille Cuori. Most comfortable grip I've ever felt.

[@user-oq1kg7so9q]

love you guys....my trc is on its way...should be A1 for deer stalking....🖖

[@Bellend361]

Great looking new TRC knife🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ramonvelasquez8431]

For a tactical knife this thing sure can handle A LOT of tasks and abuse. If I was a soldier I would feel pretty safe with this thing on me. If it has the DBK boys seal of approval it has to be good! 👍

[@darken8649]

Im telling you boys. You should feature a TFK (Tenev Family Knives) knife on your show. They are so close to TRC knives quality etc its crazy and theyre relatively unknown so theyre much less and easier to find. This also goes for anyone who is sick of TRC never being in stock. I highly recomend them! The TFK T-17.4 is my favorite. Briliant knife

[@greekveteran2715]

Not even half way close brother. TFK makes good knives, but TRC is on another level.

[@heyarno]

Great artistic skill :D

[@TheBuffer0verflow]

TRC is amazing! love my k1-s!

[@crashdrc]

Please review the reiff knives f6. I think you guys will love it

[@nickventruella2493]

7:03 needs to be a new category! Thank you for that.

[@douglasbrmn2]

Looks like you ate that last cheeseburger Marteen 🤣🤪 😬. Do you come with a backing up noise now? lol

[@DrDuckMD]

I favor scandi grinds over Sabre or v. Also to kill those invasive trees you can hammer copper nails into the stumps and it will kill the stump. You have to drill a pilot hole before hammering the copper nail though.

[@roel.vinckens]

Nice vid. Now done where you put a convex grind on this knife... Cheers !

[@davidpaterson3443]

Hope you guys will stress test Jorge Sprave's latest Tanto knives when they come out. 🙏

[@Xandrosi]

Great bush-crafting/survival knife. Looks good. Great military knife? For that, it must be outstanding in tactical situations. Different criteria.

[@user-jo3be4rq6f]

Great show boys

[@WilliamLaroche1.618]

Bought a Fallkniven A1X because of this channel. I'll take it for my Algonquin park trips 😊

[@frostriver4547]

They helped me in deciding on the A1X over the S1X. Love that knife

[@WilliamLaroche1.618]

@@frostriver4547 How does it hold an edge when batoning?

[@beastrow2327]

Can you guys do a torture test with a strider mb mod 10 or smf performance ???

[@PeterJHamlin]

What survival knife that you have tested has been best for food prep.

[@BrianMadMak15]

I have this knife and it's amazing and any update on when i can get a dbk knife

[@prometheus_beard]

I like the style and performance of this one. I also like the pan pipes at the end "Do do do do do doo dooo doooo". I am now satisfied as a viewer for today 🤣

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Hahah thank you so much legend

[@prometheus_beard]

@@DutchBushcraftKnives Welcome legends haha

[@JDYTC]

Yes!

[@svartaska]

Great mates🤘 do youbown the Autine Kurbads? If yes, could you do a test? 😬🤘

[@LosRiji]

Convexing / full flatten is easily done with a 1k, 3k and 12k resinbonded diamond stone and 10k dia paste on softwood. Takes 3h-5h polishing included. I would hate my life is I was a production knife maker and had to convex them all. A Belt sander with slack might get the job done. But not constantly

[@Juiceboxdan72]

I appreciate you boys

[@ironspike171]

For all „ze germans“ out there: The blades length is 119mm, so you can carry this legally in public. Very, very important plus for this knive. Well done TRC, well done DBK boys keeping us well entertained.

[@kresimirsm]

what is the max blade limit in germany and is it still legal?

[@ironspike171]

@@kresimirsm You can OWN „any knive“. But carrying it in public, on you belt, in you backpack, that one has a limit of 120mm for fixed blades. There are exceptions too, like double edged blades.

[@HaryWalker]

Hey guys, do you have plans to test Recon Scout from Cold Steel? Cheers!

[@jamjw1]

Just received my Falkniven S!X love it. Thank fellas. This is maybe my fav channel. Just kidding it is. lol Hello from Canada

[@frostriver4547]

I’ve got the big brother A1X. It’s sooo awesome

[@jamjw1]

That is awesome. The N4 will be my next@@frostriver4547

[@jez76]

And I got the little brother… F1X, in Eeeeeelmax! Lovely knife, wonderful steel.

[@frostriver4547]

@@jez76 I see all the F1 variants are available in Elmax now.

[@xxtoxicalienxx5316]

Hello! I was wondering if I should buy the naniwa professional/chosera set. How long have you guys had them before needing to replace them (worn out)? Are they strong enough for elmax?

[@DanielRose-ul3dr]

They will last for a very Long time. I’ve used mine often for 2 years. And you can’t really see it. My favorite’s are the 600, 1000, 3000. For my Buschcraft knives, i leave it at 600 (for bite). For kitchen i bring it up to 3000. I have a Lot of different Stones. The Naniwas are King. Shapton very close though, and a bit cheaper. For reprofiling the Atoma 140.

[@martinstoianov91]

What about the ANV M311 ? You should do a comparison.

[@jaded1210]

Love TRC knives!!

[@greekveteran2715]

In my opinion, THE best readily available fixed blade knives in the world for some years now.

[@adyg6ad73]

I know it’s all about the knifes but could you tell us about your gloves, eye protection etc some time?

[@danygodbout979]

my m1xdp is like my favorite knife ever so a stainless version is a dream but iam not sure about m390 in a fixe blade this size. you showed that treir elmax can take some serious works so it might have been a better choice ... still ive no experience with m390. nice vids again guys

[@warriorredeemed215]

Heat treat more important than blade steel.

[@danygodbout979]

@@warriorredeemed215 both important

[@warriorredeemed215]

@@danygodbout979 but heat treat is way more important. Mall knife steel with perfect heat treat will beat supersteels with subpar heat treat.

[@Mmmknifes]

0:59 same daddy same 😅

[@MatthewdePaula]

Do we need a TRC M-1SL v Bark River Bravo 1 faceoff?

[@genegerland5518]

Hey guys would you recommend this knife over the TRC Mille Cuori?

[@riccisknife8006]

well done my friends 😊😉✌️💪😎

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thank you so much ricci!

[@Fuzz1994tps]

"Follow the crack and fill it up completely." that's what she said

[@urbanapache2]

Nice work Dutch dudes.

[@TinyDan87]

Andrius is a GOD of knifemaking!

[@danygodbout979]

Don’t know what it’s worth but looking at the test GUY from survive did on 20cv 11 years à do think it can perform well for bushcraft. He froze a 4inch 20cv in a block of ice and process some frozen 2x4 with it. You can see it bend without breaking much more than I would ever think

[@mikeboyce21]

I like the design, but i wouldnt trust m390 as a military/survival knife. Knowing that prying is pretty much a necessity sometimes. When youre on long marches and need to open supply crates and such. M390 is not exactly known for its lateral toughness.

[@tommyv1270]

Agreed. It seems like a strange steel choice for this type of knife.

[@warriorredeemed215]

with proper heat treatment, toughness will not be an issue for the majority of tasks youd use this thing for. Id wager a super high end company like TRC will have near perfect heat treats

[@greekveteran2715]

Did you notice any failures on this video? I've served for years and none used a knife half as hard as on this video... You all suffer from too much KZbin videos and marketing,where they've convinced you that Steel is the most important factor when in reallity, it's THE last factor you should care for on a knife,lterally. That's facts. If a knife is going to fail,is a) user's error, b) Bad heat treatment or bad knife design or both. bad knife design is the supid jimpings they put on spines, that are potential failure points on any knife.(That's why TRC didn't add any on Mille Cuori or M1).

[@MATTtheSAVAGE]

For 585$$ CDN it'd better work well. Superb vid as always. You guys look like you have just too much fun making these vids.

[@user-yl3px6rq1y]

Pls try the mora classic no 2

[@maxlvledc]

I was super excited until...M390...does it come in CPM Cruwear? I'll buy meow.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

cruwear would be awesome! But most knife makers here work with bohler uddelholm steels. Gotta say though TRC Heat treatment of M390 is definitely a lot better than factory m390 knives.

[@greekveteran2715]

TRC Makes the Mille Cuori in Vanadis 4 Extra, which is better than Cruwear and it's a better version of this M1 too.

[@aaronallen7777]

'Scammy' episodes don't bother me at all. I already bought it all.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

hahaha

[@marcelbruns4937]

Best knive Channel ever

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Best comment ever

[@k.n.v.b1113]

that steak would have been around $100 cad great vid boyzzzzzz

[@SkunkPunch73]

Ohh Lads now that is one make I have actually had my eyeballs on for a little while now, I’m a folder knife man at heart as I live in this land that is the UK or in other words a country that’s knife laws are made by a bunch of idiots we call a government. So i collect mostly folders spyderco, Benchmade, lionsteel, Giant Mouse, cold steel, MKM, WE, hell the list goes on like all of us that get into this madness that is knife collecting. I only have a few fixed blades I do believe I got 11 nothing really ohh lah lah on the quality side but this is the one thats since i seen it has had my mind going all fizzy for some reason so you having the TRC M1SL on today is absolutely perfect! They have got a good number of models but you know what it’s like we are always keeping our eyes open for the newer models to drop sometimes they are a hit sometimes they are a designer’s drug fuelled invasion that should never have been put into production lol. So thank you lads for doing your impression of this one much appreciated 👍🏼 highlights of this week both go to Mikkie B one for the carving work and second for how well you treated Maartens camera hahahaha you’re are definitely a class of your own. Looking forward to seeing next weeks instalment already lads. As always you two stay safe and healthy that goes for the loved ones in your lives as well.🫵🏻😘👍🏼

[@gyrocompa]

It looks very similar to the Mille Cuori. Are there big differences between the two though ?

[@warriorredeemed215]

Size. The pommel of the MC can be used for hammering things. Steel. MC is Vanadis 4e, this one is M390

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

a knife that you may use in combat should have at least a 7 1/2 inch [ 190.5 mm ] blade, so that when stabbing you cam easily reach organs. a smaller blade is fine for utility but a fighting blade must be able to kill quickly !

[@warriorredeemed215]

Modern Military knives arent meant for fighting with. Im a former infantryman. They are more utilitarian for tearing into packages, cutting cord, cutting some form of line, using as stakes, you name it. We probably did it. CAN they be used for fighting? Sure, but so can any knife. The knives DBK are promoting are actually very very utilitarian knives. Most of them are too good for what you actually need a knife for. Uncle Sam doesnt waste dollars on premium sports knives for their soldiers. Cheap and functional. If youre looking for a true fighting blade, look into the halsey G-14 dagger. Those kind of things are more akin to fighting.

[@richardhenry1969]

I feel like the knife community has left me. I used to watch videos to find a good affordable knife. Nowadays every knife reviewer has 300+ knives and everyone is the most amazing knife they have ever seen. Until the next video. Well there has been a few knives that broke . I can't imagine someone trying to say a stainless super steel is a great survival knife. Nobody actually tests these expensive blades. This is basically a commercial for overpriced cutlery the best ever. At least you can probably buy this one. Worktuff the others push are always soldout. But evidently free to knife channels. I just don't see any situation ever that i need a $200 knife so more is even crazier. Marketing and branding. Fortunately i know how to sharpen so all my knives can be sharp.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Well we did make a video about a $2,5 dollar knife just last week!

[@wt8386]

You guys didn't do the rope of death test! And you also didn't put your own convex edge on it and rejudge it! Get some more embark Rivers or an LT right for test please. You guys are still great

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Guys, yep nice alright, personally, solid rivets would be better again. I do like a convex, though happy enough with a regular sabre. Wow, 80 knicker for a rib eye, ...... are you folks running out of cows ; ) At least you only have to sacrifice 5 steaks to get this knife. Cheers Duke.

[@randalflagg3765]

Nice Ribeye considering you guys cooked over a hot campfire 👍

[@arctticwaffles354]

Dam that tomahawk steak looks so good just as good as that knife awesome video

[@jakubslancar1385]

A true legend is UTON by Mikov. You're welcome!

[@user-hj9yn7uu8d]

Шикарный нож! Мечта . Увы не получается купить у нас его 😢

[@achimgeist5185]

I own the TRC Mille Cuori and I think it's all in all the better knife!

[@globalmilitarycollections4591]

You guys should compare the mil tec Bundeswehr combat knife and the Maserin Bundeswehr knife.

[@paranormalinvestigations9521]

"The best" military knife - when used for bushcraft & survival only! I wouldn't say that's candidate for the best in military/tactical usage. I can say just by looking at it that it is far from having the best penetrability tip, nor the best hand retention handle 😉. Although it looks to be an exceptional all-arounder / survival small tool.

[@paulstone1912]

Tops Mountain Lion Knife. No lanyard hole but check it out

[@DanielRose-ul3dr]

Mille Cuori in V4E has to take this one out 💁

[@warriorredeemed215]

No, his decision to build it in M390 was deliberate. Perfectly heat treated M390 is truly remarkable.

[@ZPzipper275]

Maarten has been looking very feral today.

[@Obsidian-One]

So I kinda figured you guys would know there is a pretty big difference between Elmax & M390.... Elmax is stronger but M390 has better corrosion resistance and edge retention. So makers actually choose different steels it's not just "whatever is around" lol

[@warriorredeemed215]

Lol, these guys are professionals bro. They know.

[@aaronherkelman6217]

You guys should try cooking lion steaks.

[@goncalovazpinto6261]

4:12 Poetry!

[@felipemontero1087]

You gotta stop featuring TRC knives in your channel for a while. It’s been years since I’ve seen one in stock, and every time you show one, that wait list go further

[@sharamkh]

Their standard models get restocked all the time. Set up restock notifications at several retailers.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

it's mostly the size of their batches. They're all hand made. so the batches are a few 100 at a time. TRC is pretty much my favourite brand at this time. I can't stop :D I need them all hahaa

[@-G-Mac-]

TRC is the new Fallkniven. High quality workmanship and materials. Very practical designs.

[@MichaelBrown-di6ks]

Nice one boys!! TRC do really sexy things to knives.

[@danielcrutchley4858]

I'd be willing to bet that was probably the best steak you've ever had

[@matthurd991]

OHHH YEEZUS.😊