COLD STEEL SRK BOWIE - CPM 3V STEEL - DESTRUCTION TEST - UNTIL IT BREAKS @csknives @ufprogear

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Cold Steel SRK Bowie CPM 3V - XTREME TEST by JOEX
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[@butamini]

Knife fans around the world support JOE. He is the type of genius who considers the obvious.

[@thanoshalo7102]

My knife purchased is solely bass on his testing.😁

[@joex]

cool thanks!

[@hightowerTB303]

Amen! 🍻

[@mohdzaudikhasni8829]

@@thanoshalo7102 still waiting #1 hard use knives in the world for JOE X.. I means EMERSON KNIVES!!!

[@Jo_Blo]

@@mohdzaudikhasni8829 LMFAO they're all liner locks ffs. Exact reason I didn't get their Elvia tbh;)

[@KoKuKr]

No knife on this planet has been truly tested until we’ve seen what it can take on this channel. Thanks JOE X

[@joex]

cool u are welcome!

[@areee999]

Finally someone who tests the limits of CS's 3v. Kudos to you

[@joex]

👌👍

[@litsci4690]

Otherwise known as "3 We," LOL.

[@genuinelyconcerned3504]

Joex is single handedly changing the entire knife communities opinion on what it means to be a super steel.

[@joex]

thanks a lot! i hope it changes!!!!!!!

[@genuinelyconcerned3504]

@@joex was it the made in Italy or Taiwan SRK joe??

[@joex]

i dont know, i can not check becaus i am not home!

[@joex]

the website says Taiwan! www.knivesandtools.de/de/pt/-cold-steel-srk-cpm-3v-38cke-survivalmesser.htm

[@genuinelyconcerned3504]

@@joex thanks Joe 😊

[@timb8970]

I’d say 3v still is awesome under realistic conditions. These destruction test will favor soft steel all the time. He could just as easily set up tests to favor stainless steel.

[@joex]

cool!

[@jolier1313]

Actually, not. Softer steels may be favored in the sense that their edges will roll, but will not chip so easily. But, no steel goes without being broken. Under realistic and sensible conditions, a vast majority of knives would perform well. Joex's tests can also shed light on whether the knives are properly heat treated, have the proper grind for the steel, hardened to the optimal Rockwell for the steel, and have strong handles, screws, and pins. What would be a test that favors stainless steels? Corrosion resistance?

[@germanredneck4414]

what would favor 3V: Edge retention, wear retention, stainlessness. Just about all attributes that you need in a realistic knife scenario.@@jolier1313

[@ASnakeintheGrass]

This man's videos are going to be invaluable during the inevitable car uprising.

[@joex]

who needs cars in the future?

[@helterskelter156]

@@joex In a future where you own nothing and happy about it? Your neighbor Klaus Schwab liked this comment.

[@joex]

@@helterskelter156

[@pollolocogrande]

This steel maybe has its three V's, but Joe has absolutely zero F's to give. 😏 As always, great work! 👍

[@joex]

AMEN my friend!

[@Roosterdad50]

I loved hearing the sound of the blade whizzing by the camera. Good stuff!

[@joex]

yeah it sounds supersonic!

[@sector_sse]

Thank you for being. Your channel is the best in the world for me, because only he tells what I can count on when going to the forest. May the sun always shine on your head!!! People like you fill my life with meaning!

[@joex]

cool, thanks!

[@hankm16]

I thought for a second cold steel came out with a Bowie version of the srk😂

[@joex]

the name says it!

[@10MMRUT]

I’m just glad my srk is edc for flesh and bone as a backup to my pistol. Unless someone’s walking around with hard steel rib cages then….. I’m pretty happy with my srk.

[@joex]

pistol is always good!!!

[@csarebel8657]

Hell yeah…. Been waiting for this one

[@helterskelter156]

Your videos further prove that the biggest factor is a knife’s durability is geometry. Also that if knives are used as hammers, they no longer serve the purpose they’re built for. Entertaining, nevertheless.

[@joex]

glad u love it!

[@pollolocogrande]

In my opinion Joe has done an amazing job showing the real world limitations of the so called "Supersteels". Im pretty stoked about the first piece of Magnacut he will get his hands on eventually. This stuff is all the hype now, but my guess is that the test wont be pretty. 😂😂 This man got me to sort my knife collection into "JoeX approved" and "Fancy decorative shit" 😂😂😂

[@joex]

cool thanks!

[@pollolocogrande]

@@joex I saw on a Shot-Show video that Spartan Blades will bring out a Ka-Bar in Magnacut this year and the dude seemed pretty confident about its superior durability. Might be worth a shot to get into contact with them and see if they send you a free one for testing, considering you have pretty reputable channel by now. Depending on if they do, it would be at least be a good indicator on how confident they really are about their products. 😏 Would be a good test also, since you have already tested the standard Ka-Bar, but only if you get a free one, i expect no sane person to pay their prices. 😆 Anyways, i really appreciate your work and hope you can continue it for a long time. Best regards, my friend! 💪

[@MarthaTorres-gu7vd]

​@@pollolocogrande. A good reason not to buy any of the early runs of a Any new medals. 1095 has been around forever. It's been gone thru. None of this new shit has. The truth is that some makers might have the hear treat down and others . Not so much. Everybody be buying all this new super steel and I'm just getting into the CPM 154. Lol

[@BrothersCinco]

It's hilarious to consider smashing a hardened knife blade against a rock is somehow a test of of its performance. Would you drive a Ferrari through a swamp to test its performance?

[@neil6961]

Thanks Joe👍👍 Been wondering how this steel would hold up to you. Now we know!

[@joex]

cool!

[@Nxtrice]

Great to see this tested, awesome.

[@joex]

thanks!

[@ludwigthoma9156]

Bei der Schneide war ich beeindruckt......aber ich bleib lieber bei der AUS 8 Version. Geiles Video! Genau richtig zum Feierabend. Gruß aus der Bananenrepublik

[@joex]

Danke dir 👍

[@budthecyborg4575]

Still surprised that 3V is breaking so easily, a few years ago I never would have guessed this would be the result.

[@joex]

it is what it is!!!!

[@joex]

i have some more failures from CS to come!

[@anthonytuccillo6274]

Hmm makes me not want to spend money based on exotic blade steals anymore. It seems the lower end steels perform much better 🤨

[@budthecyborg4575]

@@anthonytuccillo6274 It really looks like the ideal heat treat and steel selection in these tests would be the same as you would chose for a good sword, and I have yet to hear about any sword maker using 3V. You just want the most basic low/medium carbon steel with a heat treat to 50-55RC, that gets you excellent impact resistance and just enough hardness to take a razor edge.

[@scottb.0185]

@@anthonytuccillo6274 not all knives require JoeX treatment, some just need to cut stuff (other than cars or bricks or shotguns)😂

[@Jeremy-Two]

Good choice for testing. 3v.

[@aceman1126]

Awesome video as always, bro. I wonder if you will eventually single handedly inspire these knife makers to heat treat the super steels to a lower HRC to gain greater toughness. I get that they're probably aiming for max edge retention but that was a thick ass blade to just shear in half like that when a mora robust is like 1/3 the thickness and wouldn't break under much harder abuse

[@joex]

That would be insane!!!!🤟

[@hightowerTB303]

Maaaan! This „Schwiiiing“ is sooo beautiful! ❤️🍻 Yeah, I think it‘s gone … you did it again - Ab auf‘s stille Stiegl! 😂🍻 Nice pump action!

[@joex]

thanks a lot Hightower!

[@joex]

thanks a lot Hightower!

[@joex]

thanks a lot Hightower!

[@mantaray2239]

Expensive CPM 3V steel proved to be not nearly as tough as the advertising would have us believe. Thanks Joe, for cutting through😄the hype, once again.

[@joex]

Very welcome!

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

I think 3V can deliver on its claims but only in custom or semi-custom shops that can spend the necessary time in heat treatment protocol to properly balance the steels properties. Just my 2 cents.

[@tigerpisces5506]

It ain't worth $300 for certain. I bought it in San Mai for under $100 on sale. Believe it or not, SRK in SRK5 can not be sold on Amazon and shipped Californication. I could buy it in San Mai? Let that sink in how stupid Caloco is. After seeing this, I am glad I bought the cheapest stainless steel. It looks like it is not full tang since the handle got loose, and Joe X shot a hole threw the handle?

[@kennethkrieb3018]

Thanks for another awesome video.

[@joex]

Thanks for watching!

[@Drippinonthedroop]

Thank you

[@joex]

u are welcome!

[@hugofeynman]

Another great test!👏👏👏👏👏

[@joex]

thanks!

[@Owieczkin]

Powdered steels have too much carbides to be tough. Edge retention was good though. I wonder how CPM Magnacut would do 🤔 it's supposed to have better carbide layout

[@joex]

yeah, would be interesting!

[@aleksandersever3039]

It seems that too much of anything is not a good thing...

[@joex]

@@aleksandersever3039

[@brr8888]

Great knife!

[@joex]

😎🤟

[@whammofammo7346]

Damn good test Joe!

[@joex]

thanks!

[@ElCapAddict]

you study the blade i study the blade too, i got accepted into blade academy seki city, learning Japanese right now

[@_laude__]

Cool! You could send Joe a knife from Seki, the city of blades.

[@mariaconcepcionrodriguezhe2850]

Congrats ang godspeed

[@joex]

was in Japan once, not impressed!

[@johnwilliams8654]

Great vid! I'd like to see the Bark River Bravo 1 in 3V put thru a destruction test!

[@joex]

No

[@redhorse3873]

Joe..... Why not the BRK Bravo 1 in 3V test?

[@SSADOLF]

Hi . Thank you for posting useful and valuable videos. Please test the karambit fox dart .

[@joex]

🤟

[@tombrown4683]

Good work again Joe. I've been looking at those 3V CS knives online & wondering if they are worth the money.

[@joex]

thanks!

[@ralfyellowknifedietl6159]

Durch dich bin ich auf Glock Messer gekommen und ich bin begeistert 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@joex]

cool!

[@legendaryschander78]

Very Informative Video! Nice one Joe! Mach weiter so! I would like to ask if you can test the Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto in S35VN because Tantos held up better than other blade styles! I would love to see a Video about a Code 4 Tanto in S35VN because you only tested the spear point or clip point.

[@joex]

u are welcome!

[@EnglishMarauder]

Awesome videos. Great job! testing recommendations... martindale tapanga machete Cold steel frontier bowie

[@joex]

thanks and no!

[@herrfuchs4712]

Nice test and video, Joe. The 3V disappoints me every time. But I would be interested to see the Cold Steel AK 47 field knife in 3V (perhaps it performs a bit better than the rest) and the Swift in XHP (with I own). I think this are knives which are interested for you, cause you like Cold Steel and robust knives.

[@joex]

this was the best 3V so far but still overhyped steel!

[@kindakool2529]

@@joex sorry but the now discontinued warcraft tanto in 3v is a whole different fucking beast over the srk in 3v. I have both and the warcraft is much thicker and full tang you see and is thick from end to end not that lightweight handle bullshit they have on the srk. Holding both in hand you really can tell how much beefier and heavy the warcraft is. However I agree that softer steels definitely roll ove or fold over before they chip/break . Would love to the magnacut cut tested cause the guy who formulated swears its hard as fuck and won't break but I believe everything is breakable : )

[@joex]

@@kindakool2529

[@epitome99]

yeeeup! everything i said in last comment and add royalty free music with sped up knife tests ! and slowed down footage while you talk ! you will be on your way to 1 millions brother !

[@joex]

thanks, i hope bro!!!

[@franeksiodlok8284]

Great film, i think is the strongest srk knive. What do you think gerber strongarm part2?

[@joex]

Strongarm, maybe!

[@Luso308]

Terava or Garberg. Zappa was right: the 3xpensive, hyped stuff is a bit cheesy but nicely displayed.

[@iscariotproject]

the rubber handle has always been the weak point they should just make them fulltang with normal handle scales,i think it did ok

[@joex]

would be great for sure!

[@gizmocarr3093]

High-end steel blades hold an edge longer and more ridged at the cost of chipping easier and shattering if pushed past their limit. They do not rust as easily, and they cost more. Soft handles are fine until they fail, but add no strength to the knife. You do a great job of proving the difference. 👍

[@joex]

thanks Gizmo!

[@joex]

thanks Gizmo!

[@wesleysnider2915]

Always depends about which steel we talk. The world of steel is big.

[@joex]

@@wesleysnider2915 true!

[@TigercraftHD]

Could you please do a test of the Fällnkniven Modern Bowie 10?🙏

[@joex]

no

[@Ve-suvius]

The handle being wobbly, is typical for the rubber onto the tang style that Cold Steel has. It's better to have the rubber on the polypropylene which is onto the tang. Like Mora does. 3V tip broke during the car stabs, that was not as tough , as is said by many of 3V. Not going to spend my bucks on that. The edge did fine on the stone, then again, the pole broke the blade easily. It's a bit weird . Edge doesn't chip out, but tip breaks easy. Maybe a bit Becker like.

[@joex]

thanks for the intel! cheers!

[@Ve-suvius]

@@joex 😁👍

[@alexqaaz]

I would like to see you to test the Joker knives.. they seem to be cheap for what they offer.

[@joex]

no

[@mikeboyce21]

Looks like it did well to me, everything breaks when you abuse it enough even the crowbar joe tested broke. 3v is very tough but its also fairly stainless for a non stainless knife.

[@longshanks5531]

I think cold steel heat treats these at 60-61…. If they went 57-58 I think it would be a tougher steel

[@mikeboyce21]

Yes they are 59-61 hrc and they absolutely would be tougher at 57 to 58 hrc, but that would mean they wouldn't hold as good of an edge as well. Also it would probably effect edge stability. That being said i own a fehrman extreme judgment in 3v its hrc is 57 to 59 and it is noticeably tougher than my srk in 3v. However it is a quarter inch thick and the srk is about 3/16ths.

@@mikeboyce21 But it's ineteresting how the knife bent, like it,s softer et the top and harder and more bittle down where it broke

[@davidthomson2794]

Iirc from Crucible industries data sheets (makers of 3v) it attains maximum toughness at 58 hrc. Once it gets to 60 hrc you've lost 30% of its toughness and then past 60 it goes down quite quick but obviously better edge retention. So heat treat is critical dehending on what you want out of a knife. I still think at around 60hrc the balance of good edge retention and good toughness along with being as easy to sharpen as a simple carbon steel on diamonds is a nice balanced steel. If you want to pound it with a large rock or mild steel pole then really you shouldn't be using a knife.

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

3V seems to be a victim of it's success and people think it's indestructible.... how ever I've used the taiwan made black blade SRK 3V for years now and it's really really good holds an edge and takes beatings all day.. definitely my go to war knife.

[@joex]

it is ok! the blade did not so bad!

[@johnsun3854]

It actually did pretty good. Not as good as cheap 1055 but still...ok. Probably good for smaller knives you want to stay sharp longer.

[@joex]

maybe!

[@joseluislopezcasas9681]

Buen acero Cold Esteel , saludos Joe desde Almeria,,,,,

[@joex]

gracias amigo! Espana!!

[@armyrepelentcz4090]

Master 🙂

[@Jo_Blo]

That guy in the distance just staring at u🤣 Real disappointed w the SRK, 3v should be tougher than that. For it to even chip on the glass, meh:/ Btw when I recommended u do an Out The Front auto knife a while back, I never realized they were illegal there, which is asinine (u can't even own a Hubertus lever lock must suck), but I read on Bokers instagram a few days ago they're releasing a Germany legal OTF version soon, blade looks like it's only 5cm tho, lol

[@joex]

i think 3V is too expensive for what u get!"

[@_laude__]

Joe, I think your car needs some maintenance done 😆 Great test as always.

[@joex]

thanks, 2,5 weeks to go!!!!!

[@_laude__]

@@joex in 2,5 weeks you turn it into a cabrio 😎

[@joex]

@@_laude__ yes my dear!

[@ZoneCrasher]

Very good destruction test of 3V! Hope Cold Steel will join the MagnaCut party soon so we will see how tough that steel is. I am buying another 4-Max as it is the only knife didn't break in Joe's hands. 😁

[@joex]

cool!

[@XFS540]

Well CS is introducing their Recon folders in Magnacut soon, which are being made in Italy. Might have to check those out.

[@user-il6cf7ed4i]

Hi Joe. Good test. Aus 8 is the best from cold steel

[@joex]

i think so too!

[@joelasso5057]

Even 1095 performed better in his test so far. Upon reflecting on these past tests, my opinion is the processes used by the company to select, heat treat and finish the blade are what makes the knife super. So the overall processes and quality control of the company have to be super, not necessarily the steel.

[@joex]

good comment!

[@mariaconcepcionrodriguezhe2850]

WRONG! 1095 simply has less carbides and less hard than 3v. 1055 (cs machetes) preformed better than any other steel so far... do you really think they are doing super ht and qc to them? The nature of joes tests makes softer, simpler steels shine.

[@joex]

@@mariaconcepcionrodriguezhe2850

[@JohnFrumFromAmerica]

@@mariaconcepcionrodriguezhe2850 1095 has iron carbide or cementite . It was probably heat treated soft so did better. Cpm 3v should have better potential toughness than 1095.

[@JoeBusic]

@@JohnFrumFromAmerica Which 1095 was better than this one?

[@CronosGI]

Hi Joe I prefer the 'cheap' one sk5,wish it was aus8-10 and pls remember that when this knife go aout in the market sk5 was 260 euros

[@joex]

cool!

[@frankmorris2603]

That's what ya get when you call Joe a Cold Steel fan boy in the comments section. Another COLD STEEL KNIFE REVIEW !!! 👍😆

[@joex]

thanks a lot Frank!

[@WednesdaysWastWendigo]

Joe do you recommend the srk in sk5 the most out of the 3 available ones

[@joex]

AUS8 would i take!

[@joex]

but from the available ones SK5 !!!! yes sir!

[@110874ale]

Exceelente video. Me ahorraste una compra A PRECIO TAN ALTO

[@joex]

thanks a lot!

[@jeremyt6408]

What's your favorite Bowie?

[@Aurelius_01]

The part you hit on the car door have hard steel behind, that why you never pierce it as much as on the other part. Still an awesome vid as always ❤

[@joex]

ok

[@theswampdonkey963]

Have you tested cold steel 4034? Would be interested to know if it’s worth the money for 3v “toughness”

[@joex]

yes i did!

[@Nick-lm5lz]

This is where knife companies come to be witnessed.

[@joex]

hopefully!!!!

[@A_Virtuous_Sojourner]

Joe, have you thought about trying the KA-BAR D2 Extreme Fighting Knife? thanks for the videos I subscribed.

[@joex]

no

[@joex]

cool!

[@johnsun3854]

D2 is not considered a tough steel around these parts man.

[@A_Virtuous_Sojourner]

@@johnsun3854 Consider all you like, but facts decide the matter, Joe X should prove it by testing it.

[@DiepNguyen-ws3kr]

Try TRC apocalyptic (^ ^). Or try Winkler crush belt

[@joex]

no

[@user-ol9es7ob7p]

It was very interesting test for me, because i have Recon Tanto in 3V and those are comparable knives. And i am not impressed. Thought 3V is super tough steel, but now i see, its mediocre. My new wish is AK-12 bayonet, called 6X9. I think it is superknife.

[@joex]

cool!

[@johnsun3854]

I heard Condor makes some tough Bowie knives in 1075 . They probably think their stuff is super strong. It would be a shame if someone really...tested them.

[@stevenrobertson6656]

Epic amigo and 1st.

[@joex]

awesome!

[@PersonaN007Grata]

I wish Joe could get his hands on a Bark River Knives Bravo in 3V!

[@joex]

i did one!

[@Spiritof48]

Nice knife , but this further support my hesitancy about paying so much more for “super steel” Awesome testing again Joe 💪🏻

[@joex]

thanks!

[@Spiritof48]

@@joex But the whole “what knife is best” question is tricky. For example , I’ve got a real cheap paring knife and an expensive one from Seki city , which one do I use all the time ? Yes , the cheap one , because it’s got a good enough handle , I can sharpen it up in no time and I can throw it in the dishwasher ! So which one is really BEST ? 🤔Also considering that I could have bought 20 of them for the price of the Japanese one …

[@billome4921]

Once upon a time, somebody loved that car. They saw it’s shiny red paint on the lot and thought “that’s the car for me.”

[@joex]

yes, JOE X

[@RenaissanceManEducation]

Let's go Joe!

[@paranormalinvestigations9521]

Give it a few strokes on a diamond stone and it's like new. Doesn't seem much affected to me. :)). Good job! PS: in Austria do they psychologically test you, before being allowed to buy guns...? I nearly had a heart attack when you shot in the direction of the camera. I thought you've shot me... then I thought you've shot Mr. Bricko.

[@joex]

i am not normal!!!

[@bradfordmoore5803]

@@joex you seem fine to me.🤘

[@10milBill]

Paranormal investigations put it in your pussy pouch

[@joe-nq4db]

This will be the only KZbin test I’ll need to see

[@joex]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@standardcitizen5948]

Time to put the rest of that 3V blade in the lake to see it rust... or not.

[@Mo.89.]

If you want a knife to rely on which steel would you choose?

[@joex]

Aus8

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Hey JoeX, another good show my brother! Thank you sir. Hey, just for sh*ts and giggles, I'd love to see you do an "until it breaks" test on some of the less expensive but overbuilt folding knives out there. I'd like to see how a heavy, overbuilt frame lock fairs that relies more on its size and thickness of material rather than overall build quality. The Schrade SCH-303/304, SCH-301T and SCH-306T would be great victims, I mean test subjects. They're all extremely heavily built 5/32"/3.8 mm to 3/16"/4.5 mm thick stainless steel frame locks with equally thick 3.5" blades in 8CR13MOV and around 8 to nearly 11 ounces! They are BEASTS! The And in my experience seem to hold up to a fair amount of serious abuse. But a knife hasn't been tested until the man, the myth, the legend himself, JoeX tests it! I'd love to see it! Whadaya say, think you could give them a go?

[@joex]

i am not sure! so many requests, so less coffees paid!

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

@@joex - I hear you brother. I know you're a busy man. I'd send you a knife if I had a spare but I don't. I'll see about getting one if still available. They were only about $20 when I bought them. I'll see what I can do to get one to you. The SCH-303/304 and SCH-301 are the main 2 I'd like to see tested. I'll try to find them and get you some coffee money too. Stand by ya maniac! Lol

[@oliverimmich781]

In an universe where the common physics rule and matter is featured by the usual elements hardness comes with brittleness. A toast to Joex with an Austrian Traminer!

[@joex]

thanks!

[@niko_las]

Joe X, what is your opinion. Is it worthy to buy SRK in CPM 3V? I see is pretty tough blade steel, but what do you think obout the handle tang? I have from 15 years ago AUS 8 japanese model SRK, it is very good knife, but steel is a bit on soft side. I would like to have it in premium steel too. Thanks!

[@joex]

it is a ok blade if u have the money!

[@niko_las]

@joex , thank you! I appreciate your opinion! Most likely I will buy it in this version with 3V steel, because nothing else catch my eye.

[@nickmegadeth6633]

Let's put some basic knowledge here cause by the comments i read i believe most people don't know it.. First " the sharper and pointer a knife is the easiest it's gonna be to loose it's tip. You can't have pointy, thin and indestructible. Second " iron and steel are very close in terms of chemistry and toughness, now on the iron pol because it's rounded the thouch point of the impact is tiny wich means that the force that Joe puts is kinda destructive cause it's concentrated on this tiny spot. Third: glass is harder than steel, theres no way a tip won't loose a small piece when he's stabbing glass! Even if we cannot see it with our eyes on the camera.. I believe the srk did a great job because no matter how the advertising or name it in the end it is a military knife... that's why it was issued on the navy seals, and it had to be pointy and light etc.. Joe i believe it's time to test busse and miller bros blades now! Let's debunk these legends now.

[@joex]

wow, thanks for the intel bro!

[@uncineva7670]

I want to buy a knife, and i was thinking about Cold Steel Leatherneck-SF 39LSFC, what do you think? Or Cold Steel Drop Forged Survivalist 36MH? Or something at that price more good? Thanks! 😁

[@joex]

check my Top 15 videos!

[@uncineva7670]

@@joex do you think the SRK SK 5 cold steel is more good that the learherneck sf ?

[@sergeantdef.3572]

Nice video friend. But i have a question to you.. I want to buy the cold steel trailmaster cpm 3v.. Its almost 450 euro. But i dont trust that knife..i seems like the guard can go rattle.. I have my old Ontario Raider Bowie knife and it never let me down. What you think is the better of the one?

[@joex]

too expensive!

[@joex]

never had a trailmaster!

[@jimmyhoffa2530]

Cold steel san mai blades seem to hold up better in your torture tests. I think they just really have nailed down the process of that steel but not so much with the cpm 3v.

[@joex]

maybe!

[@kennyphelps1160]

Do a wander tactical haasr eagle or smilodon

[@joex]

nope

[@iruwild]

even 5160 is tougher than 3v. 3v is tough for what it is , semi stainless and high carbide. 3v uses power metallurgy to keep carbides small and makes for a tough blade than say..a D2 (conventionally melt and made)

[@joex]

thanks for the intel! cheers!

[@sneakhyperion9297]

Was thinking of getting an srk in 3v, but if the tip is breaking off just stabbing into glass and the dash, im gonna go with something else

[@joex]

good idea!

[@nijingnima124]

can you do somthing with magnacut

[@joex]

magnacunt is just a fancy word for AUS8 !!!

[@brianf9619]

Does anyone know where that particular SRK was made , China , Taiwan or Italy ??

[@joex]

not in Italy!!!!

[@scottmain3900]

Joe, I reckon you could fuck up a Viking sword 😂

[@joex]

or a viking princess!

[@scottmain3900]

@@joex funny as. Who made your moral patch ?

[@joex]

@@scottmain3900 i dont have moral!

[@scottmain3900]

@@joex *morale 😂

[@joex]

@@scottmain3900

[@2214freak]

Yea but look what you had to do to break the tip man😂😂😂

[@joex]

my inner Joe told me!

[@ArchimantisTF]

3V with a good heat treating is good: it cuts very well, keeps its sharpness for a long time and is pretty easy to resharpen, plus it is semi stainless. It has a very good stain resistance for a carbon steel. However 3V toughness is not amazing when heat treated too hard. It has to stay low on the HRC scale to keep its toughness. At 58 it's very good, it cuts and it resists stress. At 60+ it cuts a bit more and breaks far easier. When the 3V craziness started more than a decade ago, the few expensive knives made in 3V were excellent high end tools. Brands like Zero Tolerance or Survive produced 3V knives with an optimized HT. Nowadays these hyped companies sell it as a magical steel, even if a good knife in C75, 440 or AUS 6-8 is better than their made in taiwan 3V@60+ :D 3V is the new 440. Its reputation is becoming sh-t thanks to its misused by greedy clowns. Again, great review.

[@joex]

thanks for the info!

[@cassanoa]

great design for a knife - i like the handle - considering its a Search Rescue Knife - a glass breaker should be built in the handle - super steel is wrong for this knife - to brittle and hard to sharpen in the field

[@joex]

i like the design too!

[@aureliobalzarolo8844]

Non l'avrei mai creduto se non l'avessi visto: "Requiem aeterna ad inferos damnatus sit, tamquam demonium!" "Sicut pulchra puella obiit". ciao

[@MACV-Justice]

Impressive the amount of abuse! I believe Joe X lists the SRK among his top favorite knives, but in SK5, which he said broke easier than the 3V version. Joe X, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you favor the SK5 version simply based on cost, but that the 3V version held up to more abuse than the SK5, is that right?

[@joex]

i like all SRKS!

[@B-leafer]

My suggestion to you Joe, purchase an RMJ tactical shrike or talon which are actually designed to take that abuse as breaching tools. That will make you much happier.

[@joex]

i dont think so!

[@joex]

but maybe someone will send me one!

[@JoeBusic]

Not bad. Edge hold a lot. Still could be sharpened. Not the best 3V heat treatment but for 200money it's good.

[@joex]

too expensive

[@JoeBusic]

@@joex What is your acceptable price range? Toughness and strength can be pushed up with heat treatment with cheap steels. Only edge retention is related to higher priced steels. There are ways to cut production costs. 8" to 10" choppers can be made for selling for 150€. Under that it's going to get small and thin.

[@joex]

@@JoeBusic 100 Euro

[@JoeBusic]

@@joex SRK in 420HC could be it and would compete with Strongman. Anything bigger and we come to Condor Ironpath. Cheap handle and sheath gives the blade an opportunity. Maybe worth testing.:)

[@joex]

@@JoeBusic no!

[@jdowdy661]

I'll stick to my carbon v version.

[@steverose3318]

CS could take a lesson from other companies and maybe utilize fiberglass infusion in its handles. Hammer forge its best blades too.

[@joex]

CS is doomed anyways!

[@juanedoses8715]

mostly safe

[@joex]

99 % of the time!

[@scottfergusson8411]

Don’t want any cold steel knives after they sold the company !

[@joex]

ok

[@vinniepeters1936]

I guess the SRK-C SK5 proved to be the best

[@joex]

Aus8!!!