Drop forged Survivalist gen 1 and gen 2

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[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Charles I'm here for it brother!

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

I absolutely adore your take and modifications. The drop forge series intrigues me I have a cpl pieces I love

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Thanks brother. I appreciate you watching and the encouragement you give me.

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Yeah man keep going with your videos!!!!!

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Thank you for the shout out man🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Hey I love what you do and am impressed with your being thorough in testing the knives. Plus you have knives others don't and test all of them.

[@garengatorlope1004]

That series of knives are awesome

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Yeah they really are great. Thanks for checking it out.

[@powerplay4real174]

I like that you also said it would make a good fighting knife and moves well in the hand. 😊 I've seen all type of testing with that blade ,but and as a Survival Implement it lives up to it's name. Thanks Charles 😄

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

I love the design and looks of the second Gen! I got one and got to test it one of these days! Great review!!!

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Thanks Gruggsy. I appreciate everything you do for me and the community.

[@donavantew8278]

Really cool video my friend, thank you for bringing it to us, your awesome 👌

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Thanks Donovan. Appreciate it.

[@QLAUZSIBEL]

Thank you sir,for these infos.I have the gen1 ,didn't know the blade is thicker.

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

You are welcom, and thanks for stopping by. Yeah if I had not bought the gen 2 and compared the two I would not have known either.

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Ill be damn I didn't know there was a college team out your way!

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Not too surprising from a fan of the bulldogs. I mean y'all misspell dog.....😁

[@JoeSteel1]

Great share dude, a brilliant series of knives

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Yeah they are. I was intrigued by the hunter, but when they came out with a series, I had to start getting and trying them.

[@satudave]

Great video man. Have a great Labor Day weekend

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Thank you Dave. Have a great day.

[@LoveAndPieces000]

Great info

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Glad it was helpful!

[@powerplay4real174]

Good information about those two Bladez Charles, I hope to get the Gen 2 but if there's still some Gen 1 available, I will probably get one of each ⚖️💯🦈💯⚖️

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Thanks.

[@blindowl-bushcraft-survival]

looks like a beast of a knife, very nice

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

The gen 1, the silver on is beyond a beast of a knife. It qualifies as a tank!

[@mike3020]

Enjoy watching your reviews ! Keep up the good job. I subbed

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

I appreciate it Mike and thank you for subbing and watching my videos.

[@isaacs_knives_and_knowledge]

These are cool knives

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Yes they are. I thought the first one was good but the second gen is near perfect in size weight and balance.

[@hazard502]

I have the Gen 2 DF Survivalist and it’s in my top 3 favourites, it’s just so good. I’ve wanted the Gen 1 model to have them as a pair in my collection, but with a concern of what to do with that very thin handle. I’ve considered trying a paracord wrap with some filler material in the scallop of the handle. The lanyard tube at the pommel end could serve as a strong captive point to keep the cord in place. The Gen 1 is becoming harder to find, so I’ll have to decide soon.

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Yeah the gen 1 seems stronger but the handle must be worked around. Good luck in your hunt for it and fix!

[@adammcguinness9950]

I just bought the 2nd generation version. I’m waiting for it to arrive.

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

I love mine, though the gen 1 is stouter and heavier.

[@blindowl-bushcraft-survival]

i really like wrapped jute twine then cover that with rubber cement i do it to all my big local knives

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

I have never tried that and think I need to try it. Thanks Dan.

[@timbo4374]

I have the gen 2 version. Pretty awesome knife.

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Yeah the 1st is sturdier but the 2nd is far more wieldable.

[@motorcyclemark2889]

My second second generation is a full quarter inch thick it Mus be luck of the draw my first one was just a millimetre shy my Son Nathan couldn't wait to inherit it I gave it to him because he bought me a new rear white wall tire for my Evo Heritage I bought the front one because it needed a new tire and the back could wait a season but because he wanted me to have matching tires the rear was black he spent $200 and bought me a new one so I let him have my survivalist and it took me about 6 months to save up and get another one and its a full 1/4 inch his isn't . lol so I guess it turned out good for me new white walls on my Harley ...

[@motorcyclemark2889]

Its 6 mil. Thick I just measured in millimeters

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

It could be luck of the draw. Strange for production pieces.

[@blindowl-bushcraft-survival]

i modify most of my knives so they are right for me

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

I feel this is the best thing to do is make the knife your own.

[@thefucrew9865]

I truly appreciated you stating the facts of the differences in both versions. Thank you ! Which one would you suggest to get ?

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

I would get the second generation. The balance is better, better ergos. The slight difference in thickness should not in normal use matter.

[@thefucrew9865]

@@charlesjonestherednecknerd, thank you.