I have been using these as my main hunting skinning knife for over 20 years still have my. original when the grind was convex has done a couple of hundred goats sheep etc and only ever needs a steel after each animal to get back to shaving sharp. Does the job so well that never needed a fixed blade
@EidolonSpecus4 жыл бұрын
Ancient gauls and romans had pocket knives not too different from this sort of design. Friction folders deserve more recognition, they've been around for millenia.
@zBMatt5 жыл бұрын
Svord peasant is competitive because of what it can do, not how it looks or the features that come with it. It is essentially the strongest folding knife, because really it’s just a fixed blade that folds into a handle. You can do every fixed blade task with it no problem. It’s carbon steel so you can throw mad sparks with it. You can unscrew it using the simplest of tools and to put it back together again is extremely simple. Don’t like the handle? You can customize it and even make a makeshift handle for it if needed. Made out of a tool steel that takes a really keen edge. Can do simple (Not precise) wildling and above cuts. Only downside, it’s carbon steel so you need to either treat it and wait for a patina or force a patina if you don’t want it to rust.
@barrylevitt11707 жыл бұрын
The svord peasant knife original had L6 steel and they later changed it to 15n20. My guess is The hole can be used to attach a long lanyard to and when the knife is open wrap the lanyard cord several times around the handle to help prevent the blade from closing. Keep the interesting and fun videos coming. Have a great day. Barry Levitt
@johna62914 жыл бұрын
I use mine for a garden knife (though not for digging) Fits perfectly in small pocket of my tool pouch. One handed opening makes it gentle and easy to access the edge. And very easy to clean! Simple is best!
@johnscarborough47467 жыл бұрын
I own the mini peasant and I completely dig the simplicity of the design. I've heard that the steel is 15N20 but getting a accurate answer is shrouded in mystery. Personally I have little use for the modern angles and facets found on many of the current crop of knives, call me a traditionalist I suppose.
@TheBootyWrangler2 жыл бұрын
You’d probably enjoy spyderco. Their owners motto is something along the lines of “we don’t make knives for the eyes; we make knives for the hand.”
@johnscarborough47462 жыл бұрын
@@TheBootyWrangler Ha! That's funny. I own more Spyderco's than any other brand since I posted that.
@mikafoxx27172 жыл бұрын
@@TheBootyWrangler Ironic they I don't like spyderco because they look like everything everyone tries to copy. I prefer these traditional knives more, like Mora, Opinel, and this svord.
@kevinpark54897 жыл бұрын
It's a cool looking knife. The design kinda reminded me of a barber razor for some reason.
@flashdamingo7 жыл бұрын
SAK Opinel Mercator cat DoukDouk Svord peasant Higonokami British army knife (also Aus) Okapi Mikov Rybicka Aitor castor Mam Douro Shilin cutter Trattenbacher taschenfeitel That's a list of all the ethnic folders I can think of. The shilin cutter is probably the hardest to get. Hanwei did a version of it a few years back.
@garethbaus54716 жыл бұрын
Navaja
@tobyquach82206 жыл бұрын
The Laguiole and traditional Pukko as well.
@BladeWalker774 жыл бұрын
Italian roncola
@CNYKnifeNerd4 жыл бұрын
2 things, shilin cutter is a great knife with an amazing history. And, Swedish barrel knife.
@zBMatt4 жыл бұрын
flashdamingo not exactly a knife more of a sword but you missed the khukuri.
@CanadianCuttingEdge7 жыл бұрын
I am surprized at how few videos there are of the SVORD out there and I am working on a SVORD myself. COOL, I like your review. Apparently they sell a lot in New Zealand - which makes sense since they are made there...
@dougbulldog99477 жыл бұрын
As a Kiwi budget blade collector I'm ashamed at myself for not owning one, the humidity down here makes even SS go rusty
@zBMatt5 жыл бұрын
Another thing, the only cut where the blade is at risk of closing is batoning, and you won’t be absent minded during that, so it’s full proof. Other cuts involve pushing against the sharp part itself, which will cause the tang to move inwards towards the pin not outwards towards your hand, so it’ll never close during a cut.
@drdoll15 жыл бұрын
I bought one several years ago, but it has a decent wood handle instead of that plastic. I was also surprised at how much I enjoyed slicing with it. Thanks for reviewing this largely unheralded knife :)
@JohnFrumFromAmerica6 жыл бұрын
I use this knife to scrape rust off steel prior to painting . It is amazing how tough the steel is compared to a stainless steel
@StevanOutdoor2 жыл бұрын
I use mine a lot for bushcraft. Carry it in a leather neck pouch I made. Always have a SAK (stainless) in my pocket so it's already an addition. Since it has no spring, lock or closed handle it's very easy to clean. I would like it if they also made a plastic handle, stainless steel blade version of it. Just a simple AUS8, 12C27 or 440C would be fine.
@theWZZA2 жыл бұрын
There is a 12C27 version; I've seen it at knifecenter.
@StevanOutdoor2 жыл бұрын
@@theWZZA Really? Thx for the info. I must look for that.
@matthewadler13293 жыл бұрын
The Knife Center has this knife with full titanium construction (stonewashed I believe) and it's only about 30 bucks on sale at the moment, which seems like a good deal. Dunno if it is better than the poly one in use, but I think the reason for me to get it is collect ability like Pete was saying. I might try to do some ano work on it. It's a nice option for that kind of stuff.
@jackfarmboy7 жыл бұрын
Interesting knife, never have heard of this guy. Thanks for the variety. I like the idea of this being a camp kitchen knife to keep in the outdoor bag.
@paullambert44452 жыл бұрын
I have a wooden handled one that I have had for years and love it. I made a sheath for it that makes it easy to carry. I have heard that that the design may go back to Roman times. The hole will take a lanyard that will wedge into the handle and help keep it open and aid in closing. Thanks for the video. There hasn’t been too much discussion about this knife, but it’s hard to beat for the money and holds a good edge. ☮️
@theoriginalrabbithole2 жыл бұрын
I have a Mini Peasant. It's a Roman Peasant knife made in New Zealand from a high-carbon Swedish tool steel called L7 that Svord uses with a proprietary tempering formula to create an outstanding blade at a crazy cheap price. Svord makes their money from selling lots of knives instead of selling fewer at a larger profit. I filed that point off the back of the handle. It's a great EDC and you can drop it and so what? It's tough and inexpensive and perfect for what it is, a great blade that holds an edge EXTREMELY well with the most simple handle design and being able to grab that tang as you reach into your pocket is something you get used to right away.
@jerryprice5484 Жыл бұрын
Loved the first one I bought (wood handles) so I bought a second, I own a lot of more expensive knives but something about it just caught my eye. The packaging is cool as well.
@MrBigote48 Жыл бұрын
Love the sharpness, but agree that it's a lot to pack in your pocket. Cargo pants help. I bought their sheath, but it's too small. The tang will poke you in the ribs.
@stevenrobertson66567 жыл бұрын
You can get a mini version which is easier to carry.
@jordanstevens8132 Жыл бұрын
I expect the hole in the tang lets the blades be hung for heat treating, quenching and annealing purposes. Just another little detail they haven't hidden that lets them make a decent blade for a great price.
@lexloose21122 жыл бұрын
Paracord the right length through the tang hole and then loop it over handle and you've got a locking friction folder. Done this with all my Scores. Great cheap knife. UK edc
@billyfrear23404 жыл бұрын
You can open and close the SVORD with one hand. much quicker and safer. I have mine in a kydex neck sheath, and can have this open just as fast as a switch blade and in one smooth movement.
@MrMikeyt652 жыл бұрын
I just bought the mini in orange from Amazon it should be here Friday. I can't wait.
@s.h.v.c28657 жыл бұрын
One use for the hole in the tang is carrying it as a neck knife. If you want another budget NZ knife to review, would you consider the Victory outdoor knife?
@JamesPattersonME7 жыл бұрын
I've had one for a few years and find it pretty useful to have lying around - thanks for the great review
@zBMatt5 жыл бұрын
The hole is for screwing it into an actual handle, because it’s just a full tang knife on a swivel. It’s essentially an Esee Izula with a hole for the swivel instead of the bottom part of the tang which adds nothing to strength.
@traviswrigg51587 жыл бұрын
The hole is a great place to put a chunk of paracord. That paracord lengthens the amount of material in your hand, thus making the (non)lock even more effective. Also Svord sells sheaths to go with this knife. I don't recommend it because it's floppy and that makes it hard to insert the knife, but I've never had a problem with the tang. Also the grind on mine is way less slicey than my Opinel. Like... The blade stock is barely thinned out at all the grind ends up just going full width stock (exagerating, but not by much) and then edge. I will say though, this knife is super super tough. I haven't had any trouble using it for harder tasks like cutting through electric fence rope. That stuff is nasty, but I have yet to find a tool that's better at cutting it than a knife, and a Svord peasant is in a lot of ways a disposable knife. I don't doubt your knife is slicier than mine. The grind on mine is way higher than on yours, but that grind doesn't really do anything to thin out the blade. Maybe yours is also less tough?
@cocabandi31966 жыл бұрын
The Svörd Mini Peasant is an appealing folder, and I happen to own three: one with the original plastic scales, which is my most used around the house, and two more with self made custom scales, which I rarely use, but am proud to own. Love these guys! Unfortunately, I don't carry any of them due to the carbon steel blade. Excuse me, but I never make this, otherwise nice and practical folder, my EDC carry because a travel knife to me entails using it a lot with food cutting, especially citrus types, and carbon steel mostly leaves an annoying, metallic aftertaste. My most used travel folder is an Opinel Inox, and I just wish gave one an equal option in stainless steel. So, they're nice play things but not very practical.
@TheBootyWrangler2 жыл бұрын
Not very practical for cutting food** which isn’t even a primary use for folding blades imo
@seansnyder28556 жыл бұрын
You're supposed to open up upside down from the pocket. You hold the tang and unfold the handle down to your palm
@mtgreengarden6 жыл бұрын
Opening it up this way is the superior way!
@Tio_Loco5 жыл бұрын
I put a key ring in the tang/lever's hole. It keeps the lever from going too far into the handle.
@alphadawg812 жыл бұрын
It should be mentioned that they come with a convex grind and no secondary bevel. .... And not to forget the very rare liner lock version!
@davecooper65517 жыл бұрын
Carbon fiber or g-10 handles would be nice
@flashdamingo7 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if this is actually a friction folder. Anyway this old design was made popular again by Svord and many makers made their own version of Tang -folder. Another ancient design was the Okapi type ring folder ......the design goes back to Roman times.
@mountainhobo7 жыл бұрын
Mechanism of an old style straight razor. I learned to shave on those.
@janniejanse4807 жыл бұрын
I have three of these and they're great for use in and around the house, kitchen, workshop, garage, garden. Very reliable workhorse knives. Unfortunately, the ones with the wooden handles may look better, but they're not nearly as comfortable as the plastic ones and their overall fit-and-finish can be a bit wonky. Still, I can't recommend these enough as good ol' beater folders. Also, Pete, you left out the infamous Okapi, South Africa's traditional classic.
@SuperSch0rsch7 жыл бұрын
Good video! I like Svord knives and I own two and use them regularly. The Steel is actualy 15n20 not L6 (but similar). Thats a good and very though carbon steel.
@samnottheotherone43634 жыл бұрын
I believe the original was l6
@theWZZA2 жыл бұрын
I have an older L6 Peasant. I have a Mini Peasant in 15N20. I like the L6 better.
@EDCwithAaron7 жыл бұрын
I think ill have to finally pick one of these up, I'm always on a search for the best slicers. Awesome video as always!
@mooseclappin116 жыл бұрын
That Chrono Trigger music, though. You have good taste in games as well as knives.
@bigaspaulo6 жыл бұрын
Not a banana to me, looks like a chili pepper!
@dougbulldog99477 жыл бұрын
Great Kiwi No.8 wire technology but I'm not convinced on the design or steel type
@JCOwens-zq6fd Жыл бұрын
I like the mini. The full size does have a huge footprint which for me works against it. Id rather just use a fixed blade at that size anyway. That mini is bit of alright though.
@ogenmatic7 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the hole in the tang is simply to hang it up on a small nail.
@justinnemeth89317 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the hole is for hanging it up with your keys on a rack or something.
@monocogenit13 жыл бұрын
They do offer a mini version
@targuscinco4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but can it run doom?
@richardkut39769 ай бұрын
Nice knife, thank you.
@LTT.Official7 жыл бұрын
4:45 remember guys, Pete knows nothing about grinds, as his wife pointed out in the last big video.
@thelastron7 жыл бұрын
This knife uses a straight razor design.
@simonh63713 жыл бұрын
The fact that Spydercos, CKRTs, Real Steels and so on costing much more are made in China while this is made in NZ makes it appealing to me.
@kova15772 жыл бұрын
I like it for that reason, too. Knowing New Zealander’s made it instead of a Chinese CCP swesrshop is nice
@bradleyh80447 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested in seeing what you think of Svord's other flagship knifes: giant $200 Bowies. I hear they're pretty nice.
@CedricAda7 жыл бұрын
the Von Tempsky? Its on the ‘to try’ list
@flashdamingo7 жыл бұрын
I've got one ....It's a beast. (But nothing at all like the actual Von tempsky forest Ranger knives. improvement would be an eagle beak pommel like the Cold steel version (frontier Bowie ?)
@porkfat81096 жыл бұрын
You know what I see when I look at this knife ? A multi use fire striker......and I will get one.
@frankrice12537 жыл бұрын
Id like to see Reate or ZT hook up with these guys & build a titanium bb flipper with mokuti inlays maybe stick a little CF on that bad boy-- m390 w/ a satin nightmare - - SAA WEET sign me up.
@randomguy-z2l6 жыл бұрын
Frank Rice call it the monarch instead of the peasant.
@frankrice12534 жыл бұрын
@just killin' time -- well sir, you have great taste in music as all Rice's that I have met do. Peace my friend & stay safe out there.
@dingyudingy68482 жыл бұрын
it is more robust than my mora, always in my porket, superlight.
@danielcrowther72605 жыл бұрын
Review the mini
@rodrigoteresa79447 жыл бұрын
Now review the giant one Shabazz got 😝 And the Opinel No 13
@davidpyper827 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@bladecollector77 жыл бұрын
How could u possibly carry this in any way
@13irishsailors7 жыл бұрын
Bladecollector 7 I know! but I’ve carried mine for a few months and it’s so lite that even though it takes up quite a bit of room it really isn’t that bad to carry. I wear loose cargo pants and jeans so that might help.
@mtgreengarden6 жыл бұрын
You really don't need to carry it in a pocket. Throw it in the glove box of all your cars, or throw it in your backpack, tackle box, etc.
@kylecollins8517 жыл бұрын
Kinda looks like a weird chili pepper when it’s closed…
@davidpyper827 жыл бұрын
sharpen aus 8 on lanksy !!!!
@gringo011419835 жыл бұрын
In many EU countries you can have only this.
@kova15772 жыл бұрын
Sad isn’t it? People are so cowardly that they discriminate against tools.
@jimybrooks60556 жыл бұрын
Svord mini
@MegaVajda6 жыл бұрын
Hi. Actually this knife has a history from old times in place called Bohemia, it was used and issued to peasants due to its non locking nature, so they can't use it very effectively as a weapon..
@deanwaller82836 жыл бұрын
Hold it in a reverse hammer grip and it can definitely be used to stab
@kova15772 жыл бұрын
You could easily rip the handle off and shove the tang in a makeshift wooden handle. Non locking is just autistic as hell
@kova15772 жыл бұрын
You could easily ram the knife into someone’s stomach which is funny because if someone wanted to hurt someone the lack of a locking blade will absolutely not matter. I seen one go through a deers carcass and the lack of it locking made absolutely no difference