Fixed Blade Knives | Special Forces Review | Tactical Rifleman

[@Adam.Rushing]

Hey guys, Just FYI in case anyone is unaware - an easy way to help out TR is to watch 30 seconds of whatever ad pops up...he gets paid for that. Thumbs up this one so it gets viewed.

[@obergruppenfuhrerjohnsmith5981]

How about a 30 second ad of Karl showing us how to do some proper body hair groomin with a pocket knife?

[@Adam.Rushing]

Ober - hahahaha lmao, I think my wife would like that video more than I would!

[@Adam.Rushing]

Incognito - absolutely, if you have the disposable income buy all of his merch that you can! But one doesn't need to exclude the other...just because you watch the ads doesn't mean you cannot buy his gear, or visa-versa. Watching the ad also gives TR coin, which is easy to do while cruising the interweb, so why not do both? P.S. - w/o Google, there's no YT.

[@Ronin____5000]

Excellent post.

[@bentomlin7404]

Why would we help him line his pockets? He has $20000 worth shit on shelves he doesn't use. he's good.

[@InspiretoVictory]

I had no idea Norm MacDonald knew so much about knives. Great video, Norm.

[@ThiccJungles]

InspiretoVictory Tactical Burt Reynolds.

[@OveToranger]

Would be cool to have Karl pop in for Norm McDonald in a movie and just be a badass :D

[@Slippindisc]

“Hey uh guys... you know what sucks? Going black on Ammo.”

[@odinzraider591]

@@Slippindisc I read that in Norm's voice. Lol

[@Slippindisc]

Justin The Pitbull I know right?

[@tigermalik6362]

I like this guy the best from all the other KZbinrs on these topics. He’s not going by the hype or really trying to sell you a brand. He’s like hey look this is what works for me, nothing fancy about it. He’s real and you gotta respect that.

[@bobfall]

If my knife fell into the lake i want to be okay with letting it go. No five thousand dollar knives. No five hundred year old work of art from a master Japanese sword maker. It just has to work.

[@Apex_grind562]

But you don't want a piece of shit that will rust , chip, have no retention and feel like shit in your hand. A walmart knife will cost more in the long run, because gerbers will fail.

[@warthief3401]

KA-BAR

[@G19Jeeper]

​@@warthief3401nah, Cold Steel SRK 3V

[@acryaa7587]

So don’t get a expensive knife tf

[@Dr.MantisTobogganMD]

SOG Seal Pup. Pakistani Bowie. GERBER Hatchet. Entrenching Tool.

[@One047Way]

this channel is too damn underrated.

[@shaunnh2a585]

Chong Wu 100% agree with that 👍🏻

[@TacticalRifleman]

Help us spread the word. Thanks for watching, TR

[@GidionApex]

Mr Wu you my new friend are what is called a mans man!!

[@bobbyt9012]

One of my favorite channels

[@dustoniuspollywogus8105]

yeah

[@Ralffart]

I did it! I got the Knife Mounted to the front and to my support side of my Plate Carrier behind my Magazines. Armed with my Technical Knowledge, No Paracord is Safe!

[@southernblueblood5402]

Sorry to disappoint you but I totally agree with everything you said, it makes perfect sense and another great video.

[@The_PaleHorseman]

When I was in Iraq and Afghan I just carried a good ole 119 Buck Knife, got the job done.

[@ewus156]

A man with experience will never be at the mercy of a man with a theory! Thank you for all your content.

[@janemarkham4133]

I really like the spartan fighter, shes a winner in combat, search & destory!! Have used a blade like it in NAM, many years ago & she has 2x's on her!!!! she saved my life on thoes ocations! Also carred my bayonet off corse.. Thanks brother for your video! GOD BLESS!!!! ~~~~ 82nd AIRBORNE ~~ ALL THE WAY ~~ Howard M. ~~

[@chet6900]

"I know that a six inch blade never loses reception."

[@burntastic7547]

FOOKIN lazer sights

[@xaviermorales331]

GPS Satellites

[@minzz1751]

I'd like to see your wares

[@DowntownDeuce2]

I love this guy. He speaks objectively and analytically from experience. He is not a mall ninja SovCit pedaling a product or reciting what he heard others say. Most importantly, he is self-confident enough not to be a show-off or a loud mouth. Truly a diamond in the rough on KZbin. I look forward to taking some of their classes. The consumate "silent professional."

[@wchu702]

Karl is THE MAN! I never miss a Tactical Rifleman video. Hate all the "tacticool" channels from guys that never served a day in their lives.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@millitantoutdoorsm.o.6334]

I've never served yet I live in a place where you have no choice but to shoot back .I am not dumb enough to openly admit how many people I've stopped for lack of a better word.but I can tell you I've done the world many favors.iam considered by those who know me to be a gorilla soldier .a true red white and blue straight arrow.yet I've never served a day . from aiding the injured to making heroin dealers disapear by way of night mission I am that guy

[@bodysnatcher8122]

@@millitantoutdoorsm.o.6334 we need to hang out

[@a.jandm.m1552]

@@millitantoutdoorsm.o.6334 Geez. We need people like you in NYC.

[@MovieGuy666]

@@millitantoutdoorsm.o.6334 stop making shit up.

[@idonanquan]

The way he used paracord to carry it horizontally or vertically just blew my mind.

[@xXSpaceMexicanXx]

I fear not the man who knows 1000 kicks, I fear the man who had practiced one kick 1000 times.

[@costonpharmalife4659]

Bruce lee is second only to the gods and the children

[@KamenRider1]

Nice quote from Bruce Lee. Much love from the Philippines. 😁

[@johnnywishbone932]

Ha ha you are scared of yellow belts!

[@bev8200]

1911

[@abc4781]

In the words of the great bruce Lee.

[@tarvokallaste8327]

I really appreciate Karls honesty. People spending 400+ dollars on knives and then justifying it by making up all these fairytales about why their knife is so special and expensive.. A knife is a knife. Damn right Karl, god bless you buddy and greeting all the way from northern Europe.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@tubeampsrule1]

The best knife is Karl by your side!

[@tubeampsrule1]

Emmanuel Goldstein yes!

[@rustyshackleford3966]

i can pound guys all day long, hell tell em to bring friends

[@jack902902]

Eh...too heavy

[@tampadeal2619]

@@rustyshackleford3966- go to bed, mom, you're drunk again

[@garyrobertson5629]

Durring my "vacations' in Central america, and trips to Iraq and Somalia I carried my brothers Randal One that he carried in Nam. I also carried an old hawk and machette on my ruck made by an old geezer in Arkansas around 1950, he used car springs. All are retired now ... Nam model one priceless... so i have a big nife made by the geezers son and a crkt folder and hawk when i go bushcraft camping and hiking ....

[@chesterbrown6006]

Randal One, sure wish I had one. Great knife

[@EREBVS999]

Thank you for the zip tie tip. I carry a simple karambit on person/chest rig along with my fixed blade. Me personally I like high carbon steel for ease of easy sharpening and edge retention. Love your channel and God bless Patriot.

[@christopheclugston]

Karambit--What a useless fad knife

[@EREBVS999]

Christophe Clugston useless if you are not trained in FMA. Fad no I have been trained in FMA/Silat with the Karambit for over 24 years. You must not know the history of the Karambit my friend maybe a fad to you Westerners.

[@timthegunguy47]

@@EREBVS999 Ageeed, if you have ever watched someone who knows how to use one properly they are a very useful and deadly weapon! I would love to learn how to deploy and use one in every day defense!!!

[@donesixfour]

@@christopheclugston Karambits are excellent for law enforcement use, makes gaining control easy, better retention than even ka bar tdi, whick i like as well

[@aubreygmcghee]

@@EREBVS999 double or single edge? From what I undersatand the double edge ones are the ones that are so deadly. Not sure about the single edge. Either way it's only deadly in someone knows how to use it.

[@jamesh6966]

Big fan of the airforce survival knives. Built by Ontario, short blade, good grip. Sterdy enough to trust my life to, and cheap enough that that if it's lost in the field I won't cry about it. Scouts out!

[@hillbillynick2000]

Well done! As a Marine (who never cared for Ka-Bars, sacrilegious I know!) And a knifesmith I'll agree! Especially the part about sticking to one or two knives. Thanks, always looking to improve my work/skills.

[@addicted2tone349]

Nick Spittler agree totally! Semper Fi Devil!

[@KNOCKOUT-CREW]

Nick Spittler RAH Devil

[@jasmineirwin7166]

What kind of knife did you carry?

[@hillbillynick2000]

@@jasmineirwin7166 Cold Steel SRK

[@jasmineirwin7166]

Nick Spittler oh that’s a good one is there anything you wish was different about the knife or if you ever needed something different?

[@angrypatriot5392]

That Blackjack is awesome! I just ordered one for my Go bag. First impression of it was with a light chop you could destroy your opponants knuckles. I love mine.

[@Repubcreek]

Love the channel! I was disappointed you didn't recommend the Ginsu knife. Man the way that knife cut thru frozen veggies and aluminum cans was so impressive. Plus I think they threw in a set a steak knives with every Ginsu purchase.

[@DeadfallDave161]

I used to love those commercials back in the 70s-80s.Matter a fact I got me one of those “pocket fisherman”.Used to love that thing!

[@Veldtian1]

Cold Steel Recon Tanto, simply a classic, fills the hand, deep reaching brutality, and that tip is something else.

[@CircaSriYak]

When are you going to do a cigar review?

[@TacticalRifleman]

We are saving that for "Casual Rifleman. "

[@NiwatiX]

"I have like 20k worth of cigar behind glass, but what I really need in the field is my trusty Cohiba, modern battlefields gents"

[@arx3516]

And a bourbon one too!

[@mattkluge2]

War fighter .50 or 5.56 cigars

[@chrisatwood5981]

@@EnzolioLP go joe

[@nylonpython]

Quick note on Tactical Tomahawks, most of the people i've ever seen use one tactically were using some sort of Voodoo Hawk. The spike on the back is a solid prybar and i've seen people use them to pry open doors or easily open something like a manhole that has a small hole that you can torque to open. So while they're heavier than carrying a knife you get the utility of a hatchet and a prybar as well as having a melee weapon.

[@tonydowd8566]

Can't argue with anything you said. Love my ESEE 6 fixed blade for general all-around and 940 Benchmade folder.

[@fjamato]

I have the ESEE 6 and ESEE 4. Agreed, both are great knives. For camping, survival, etc.

[@tonydowd8566]

I love the 5. Definitely a beast!!!

[@fjamato]

I also have a Benchmade Osbourne. Fabulous folding knives. Believe it or not Kershaw's I have stood up to some real abuse and keep ticking.

[@fjamato]

You're gonna make me buy one now. If you read about a man killed by his wife in NJ with an ESEE 5...that was me. ;)

[@Mr.Miyagi907]

I also carry a ESEE 6 with a blade tech tek lok, it stabs, chops and slashes great. Have a Cold steel AK47 folder as back-up.... Greetings from Germany..

[@mantia39]

Karl....I wouldn't even BEGIN to doubt your expertise! Thanks for the information!

[@jacobharrod6912]

I could picture Karl riding through the front door of the enemy on his dirt bike chopping heads off with that black jack knife. Riding wheelies, chopping heads, it's all in a day's work.

[@jamesbryant3580]

Owned a ton of knives in the last 40yrs. Leatherman Fuse- most used tool I own Benchmade Nimravus- one of the best fixed blades I've ever carried. Currently EDC a CRKT Rakkasan. Love it except the tip is a bit fragile. Stabbed a 60-70 lb hog with it. 5" blade slide in to the hilt. Also impressed with the Clever Girl. Same designer for both knives.

[@shannonshaw8675]

My go to fixed blade is the Gerber LMF half serrated . Good for up close work and great in the camp site !!

[@williamshaw8106]

Cold Steel OSS..RLTW

[@bbarnhartpd]

Thanks Brother. I also have one of those blackhawk knives. I kept mine on my left side under my duty belt (police officer). It was hidden for the most part, but like you it gave me piece of mind in case a suspect grabbed my weapon during a building search. Appreciate the additional tips.

[@HotelCharliHill]

“I mean c’mon.... put down the controller...” 😂😹😆🤣

[@supergreatairgunreviews]

Shut up dad!!! *buys a cold steel katana*

[@premium5563]

I gifted all my fixed blades away except my Tops Prather War Bowie. Arguably the best all around tactical/field knives available today

[@TacticalRifleman]

That is a great knife, but I don’t have one. Thanks for watching, TR

[@kiryu2000]

I fancy the Nepalese Kukri design myself. Definitely a good bushcraft blade and warblade; just ask the Gurkhas.

[@richardanderson4916]

I wholeheartedly concur!

[@billsmith6884]

You can't argue with a Gurkha about their blade, they are some of the best knife men in the world. I travel to Nepal every few years and bought a kukri from one of the suppliers to the military (if you go, there are a lot of tourist shops selling "real Gurkha knives", do your research first). Word of advice, it takes a LOT of practice to get good with a kukri.

[@rafaelmaciel1653]

Been in 2 knife fights my entire life...Chicago out of all places. Both times got cut with zippers for show and tell...and guess what? 15 years of Kali and Escrima work helped a bit and young age saved my ass from a brutal end. But carrying a fully loaded tac vest is a beast in itself adding practice and the choice in effective and appropriate knife carry is everything. He is on the money as far what tool to use in hairy situations. Kudos 👍.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Strength and Honor, TR

[@austinolson585]

People are always going to have preferences in brand. Just like how guys prefer Glock over HK or FN over Sig. To me, like you, steel comes from the ground. I don't really care who shaped it into what I need as long as I have what I need. I was a Coastie (bring the hate) and we had a lot of SOG blades. I carried that with me when I got out. Now I'm a self defense instructor and my mindset has shifted a little in terms of the application of my kit. I went through phases, I had the Benchmade SOCP dagger for a while. Good knife, great concept but it only was good for one scenario. I don't carry folders. I ended up going with K-Bar TDI blades. Yes I know they're cheap and made overseas but from a self defense standpoint they get the job done. I have custom kydex for it so it sits horizontally over my belt buckle. When I'm outdoors I have a K-Bar Becker Companion that I have for all the heavy lifting that the TDI isn't designed for. Other than that I keep it simple. Also like you, I don't need a room full of guns or blades. I stay proficient in what I carry and know how to run other things if needed. But in reality I don't need one of each flavor. Thanks for the video. I got you guys on Patreon. Love the stories too. Good to stay connected in the community after making the painful transition back into civilian life. See you guys next time!

[@austinolson585]

Emmanuel Goldstein Lol well I carry M&P so I guess I'm retarded.

[@ninji5226]

Spot on thinking. I used to have the mentality of more is better. Carrying 3 caliber handguns and 5 knives all over the place and it was way over complicated. Once i started escrima training I figured my instructor would encourage having "options" but he laughed at me (I had a "tacticool" attitude i hate to admit). He is a huge proponent of keeping everything simple (simple attacks become complicated under duress, complicated attacks become impossible). That's probably the quickest way to separate "real" from "fake". Real is real simple, fake in fancy. Subbed, great vid.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@jonesy98656]

Big fan of the ESEE 6 for heavy field use and ESEE 4 on the kit with ESEE Izula on the belt. Best part of ESEE knives is the warranty... Unconditional.

[@alden3105]

100 bucks tops, can get them even cheaper second hand Shawn Collier

[@lokiwartooth1138]

I dig the 5 good all around.

[@christopher_martin]

@Shawn Collier actually they are about 150 and i personally hate esee if i had to choose an esee it would be the 5 much tougher because its thicker plus the esee 6 looks and feels cheap to me....for me its bark river in cpm 3v all day WAY tougher steel and WAY better edge retention and wont rust on ya anywhere near as fast as an esee.... bark river is more expensive but you get what you pay for lifetime guarantee and you can send it in for what they call spa treatment...i know stupid name.... they just clean it up and sharpen it for free not to mention it has a convex grind (much stronger) than esee flat grind or sabre grind!!!! but youll pay 250+ for it..... who cares about how stainless it is if it breaks....just my opinion....i own both!! also kabars 1095 cro van is much better than esee 1095 so is kabars heat treatment and half the price of an esee....with cpm 3v you can pry a car door open or fillet a fish its the best ive ever seen and i have been a user and collector since the first grade and im 43

[@christopher_martin]

@Shawn Collier im just saying there are much better options it depends on what you like but if you want the best thats out there Bark River is the best ive seen if you get it in cpm 3v......go to DLT trading or knives ship free and check them out LOTS of different models best seller is the bravo series!!!!

[@Yiannis2112]

@Shawn Collier The Esee 6 in dark earth color is $108 at knifeworks.com while the 4 is $101. The problem at least for me and as I noticed for quite a few others, is the somewhat blocky and squared handles. However, at the theknifeconnection.net you can get proper, super comfortable G10 handles, but for the extra cost of $50. They also have better sheaths compared to nylon KaBar sheaths. Plastic still, but better than KaBar's nylon. As far as Bark River goes, yes they're of high end quality, but if for example you go after a 5-6 inch blade then you're looking at around $200 to $250. The Bravo 1 he mentioned, is much smaller than an Esee 6 and it's $180+ in A2 steel and $225 in 3V steel. So we're not exactly comparing similar products...

[@thomaschetney990]

Well done. Many people don’t know know the difference between in the field vs in the Combat zone! Keep Alert and stay alive God Bless You and Thank for your Honorable Service

[@khalidhasan5938]

1:44 The Knife-draw is the absolute best part of this video!

[@fortunateson6648]

haha so subtle at the same time just out of nowhere

[@khalidhasan5938]

@@fortunateson6648 yes, indeed!

[@jcknives4162]

Been making knives for over 40 years. Sold some to brothers... learned some tough lessons. I appreciate your no nonsense comments. Good to see that you speak plain and honest. The old “It’s not what you do but how good you look doing it.” Seems to have moved on to NAVSPECWAR... thank goodness. DOL

[@TacticalRifleman]

JC, Thanks for sharing. You're right... they are the "cool guys" now. I'm just a Former Action Guy. DOL. Strength & Honor, TR

[@jcknives4162]

I quit FB but there is a great body of us "SF Brothers" if you arent already a member. Met a lot of great guys and connected with some former team mates too. @@TacticalRifleman

[@kentuckybrandon7448]

I now carry the blade Karl gave me! That puppy has a razors edge!

[@pinesparrow]

Philosophy of use and where to put it. Exactly what I've been looking for two days. Subscribed.

[@Jooo923]

I know me too.This guy is pragmatic and smart. love it man..Thanks K

[@jonlissner2259]

Great topic with solid points to back up your opinion. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thanks for the links and the time you take for your write ups.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching and reading the writeups, TR

[@Mixthehappycatforall]

I just learned something great from this video. I carried a KA BAR in the Marines, but the point Karl made about the grooved/curved handle was great. You’ll know what direction the blade is in low light conditions.

[@andrewreinert4461]

So his favorite knife is a scaled down Kukuri. Good choice. However never bust on the axe. The amount of weight and power that you can generate to a fine edge= damage.

[@bcarss1970]

Original KA-BAR. Slices, stabs, chops, and I have used it as a hammer. My dad gave me one over 30 years ago and I still take it with me almost everywhere (well not always on my belt). The best Jerry, the best.

[@swenner64]

For now I have my USMC K-Bar, I know Old school, yes I have a 1911 as well.

[@MikeB-ng3ol]

Marine here. I love the kabar, but I was also given a fixed blade benchmade and it is to this day the knife I've ever owned.

[@williamshaw8106]

Cold Steel OSS..RLTW

[@USArmyZ28]

My mind is honestly blown about the zip ties 😂😂😂😂. I never thought of that

[@crickettgreen2670]

They got almost as many uses as duct tape

[@Surleyone]

Zip ties are amazing, they are basically the modern version of mechanic's wire. One of my faves that I am never without is Hockey Tape, the fabric type, used instead of band-aids at work, can make a temp cast for broken arm with 2 sticks & a roll of tape. Can make repairs to broken firearm stocks, also if you don't find that the handle of your fixed blade knife is fat enough in your hand a few or many wraps fixes this, also fixes a slippery handle as well. Taped my BK 7 handle as soon as I got it. Much better now. Fixes cracked axe handle etc.

[@allanh3865]

Paul Parent great info.! Thanks 👍

[@The10thManRules]

(...puts down controller...) Wait, this can't be right. Fake news? This thing doesn't costs several hundred dollars. How on earth are net ninjas supposed to win knife fights against ISIS and Planet of the Apes with a sub $100 knife? (...picks up controller...)

[@jayonez137]

My ESSE fixed and my Benchmade Emerson folder is all I will ever need! And I agree. I have a ton of great knives but I truly only EDC the folder But I always have the ESSE with me in the outdoors. All my other knives just collect dust on the shelf

[@skatterbrainz]

So many channels start off great and fizzle out over time. Not this one. Thank you!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching. TR

[@jamiesalsman2964]

I just started carrying a Smith and Weston HRT for my work in security. I love having the piece of mind that a straight blade gives me.

[@pre_ban_andy]

I'm not a high budget knife collector, so my Glock knife is actually pretty awesome for the price. It's a tough knife.

[@projectileenthusiast1784]

got one as well, works perfectly

[@cfltitan]

You should give a Mora a try sometime! It'll blow you away with its incredible performance for a whopping $15. Incredible knives!

[@cfltitan]

ricardo you can find them on Amazon. I prefer the stainless steel versions. They say you can get a slightly sharper edge on the high carbon version but they rusty like crazy workout proper care. You don't have that issue with stainless.

[@Southernguitar74]

I agree. The Glock knife is a lot of knife for the money.

[@charlesdriggers199]

I am glad to know there are people who carry more than one knife with them. Some say that is overkill, but each has its own job to do. A fixed blade is hard to beat.

[@SuburbanPreparedness]

"I'm a little mental." "Let the games begin." I love this guy.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@DowntownDeuce2]

@@TacticalRifleman Karl, what is the knife displayed at 01:58 in this video?

[@Budoka72984]

Thanks man. I've had this question for years. I don't give you any negative comments cause you actually have damn good recommendations.

[@boofingdragon]

Carl is shoe in for the next captian America. Someone call Marvel.

[@sriv357]

Hey Karl. Been carrying an ESEE 4 on my molle for the last 5 years. Never let me down yet. Great vid, see you when you stop in Chicago for lala. Strength and Honor. Sebastian

[@TacticalRifleman]

Sebastian, great to hear from you. Glad you liked the video. Looking forward to Chicago this summer. Please say “Hi” to the crew for me. Strength and Honor, TR

[@darvinpreece601]

I have many knives of all sorts. However, the one I like best is the one my grandfather and I made from a Jeep leaf spring. We modeled it after a katana he brought back from japan. It is extremely strong, razor sharp, easy to sharpen, and will pierce anything within reason. The blade is about 9 inches and handle is about 5 1/2. It has served me very well for more than 40 years now for many things. I have worn out several sheaths carrying it. I finally made a very good one out of some very thick waxed leather. I took my time making it. It turned out better than I expected! It has a metal liner/insert at the top and tip. I glued and riveted those in. I’m not saying it is the best in the world. I am saying that it has done all I’ve asked of it for a long time. It still holds an edge and looks more, or less just like the week we made it. However, I have had to replace the cord wrap once. It is wrapped just like the Kanta is, which I still have. I’m sure there are better ones, but mine has proven itself to me many many times. And has saved my life a couple of times. Factory knives? I like many. The Marine Raider and cold steel SRK and Tanto come to mind. But I always carry a small good fixed blade and good pocket knife too. I do like Benchmade and Cold Steel pocket knives. Smaller fixed blades I haven’t decided on a particular one yet. I did carry a small Case fixed blade for a few years. It did very well for small tasks. And of course I love the USMC Kbar!!! Just my thoughts. Semper Fi

[@youwont5247]

I know I'm 3 years late but I love your channel and was looking for a good couple of knives and you just found them for me thanks

[@tomsimmo5789]

The blackjack Mamba is what you first showed. The Blackhawk is a Taiwan knife AAAAASOOOO

[@texasviking1]

I keep a Ontario Rat 7 in 1095 carbon steel in my kit. I can process a lot of fire wood with it as well as use it for self defense. The best knife I’ve bought for 65 bucks 👍🏻 made in 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@randycollins87]

I’ve been carrying the same Gerber Mark II for almost 40 years. And yes it is razor sharp.

[@tylewis6115]

My Gerber Guardian II has been with me since the mid-80's.

[@johnyman5880]

You’re so cool.

[@MS_249]

I like this video a lot because its about practical knife using things, and not about what particular knife is "the best". -"A knife ist a knife - I really don't care" was may favourite quote of the video! -And the topic, that a knife is usefull if you can Stab and Slash and chop - not only one of it - was a interesting point.

[@joshuadeanb]

Stabbing, slashing, and chopping -> Cold Steel Marauder.

[@grappler240]

This is THE best tactical channel on KZbin, without a doubt!!

[@hondaridgelineenduser5934]

How come people go crazy for fancy battle belts when alice pistol belt and suspenders does the same thing but for cheaper

[@uwu_demon5494]

I love my ESEE 4 and I enjoy the dan winkler axe too.. its good for breaching, choping wood and people.. I plan on getting my hands on dan winkler belt knife

[@gumbothundereagle8006]

Love ❤️ Knives! Function over Everything!

[@KingTesticus]

oh, and in my opinion, the best fixed blade knife is the Tahoma Field Knife made by TOPS Knives. I designed a kydex sheath for it that enables me to make it my EDC. it rides very comfortably beneath my left arm, like a shoulder holster for a pistol. thanks Karl, thumbs up, as always!

[@ryanbornholdt329]

Love it. I have a pos Smith and Wesson boot knife. Needed info for upgrade.

[@Surleyone]

I am just a normal guy. I have been carrying a knife since about age 7. I lived in a rural area & as we would ride by farms the farmers dogs didn't know us & would come out & try to bite us. At this point I decided that if they were going to attack us, I needed to fight back & HURT them! I have carried a knife daily since then. 99% of the time it is a folder, so the AH HA moment came for me in 1972 when I was travelling in Europe I met a young man who had the most AMAZING folding knife I had ever seen. A BUCK 110 folding hunter! I went through Europe carrying a PUMA GREAT WHITE HUNTER, which I still have. In those days you just kept it in your backpack & NO PROBLEM. When I got back home I ordered my 110 which I still have.

[@The4cp]

Gotta love the Buck 110. Still the best folding knife design ever. I never leave home without one.

[@KNOCKOUT-CREW]

I love my Cold Steel. Always ALWAYS make sure it’s a true Full Tang with a quality non slip grip and of coarse long enough to punch through tissue, bone and destroy vital organs. I also keep my blades absolutely razor sharp. Roger that

[@theodorossarafis7370]

i still have my KA BAR for the last 20 years :) i have it in my belt at the right back area and sometimes i have it in my backup. i have it for survival and in a pocket i have stuff to lit a fire. i also have a benchmade folding knife on my trouser pocket. however the point you got to have a knife in your plate carrier for close combat. you got a good point. thanks karl for the info

[@stevendepauw3742]

Gerber Strongarm! Like that one :D And Ka-Bar is pretty awesome. Cold Steel is a good one too :D

[@christaylor9484]

I love it when someone says "be great" with 1 piece of equipment instead of good at several. I've always been taught to practice like you play and find that piece of kit you like and become an expert on that particular piece of kit. Doesn't matter if it's a knife, IFAK, rifle, or pistol. Learn it and stick with it. Become an expert on your gear and stick with what you know. Resist the latest and greatest fad. Great video and thanks for what you do.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@mattbunn12301]

I know I’m late to the party on this video but I love my Kraken Tactical knives

[@sethhughes2163]

I about fell off the barstool when you showed/reasoned your Black Mamba, I concur, and certainly appreciate your time again and again sir. Lots of info straight up!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@Ralffart]

Dam it Carl, You made me spend More Money. I just got the Nightedge for $69. Not a bad deal though, thanks. I love your Videos and Humor.

[@Griever0121]

Hard to find since they’re discontinued. Where did you find one?

[@goodinfectioncslewis3043]

Love my Gerber Strong Arm and the molle/belt compatible sheath. Called and asked how to buy an additional sheath, they sent me one at no charge.

[@whomagoose6897]

I have an actual Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife. All the British stamps of royal authority by the maker. Made by the Sheffield Steel Company in Sheffield England. It's a thinner shaped knife that is difficult get a decent grip. The steel on the blade is extremely hard and very difficult to sharpen. Seems best for stabbing, not so much for slicing. The sheath has an elastic band for a retainer instead of a snap loop strap. There are two lengths of leather on the main body of the sheath that appear to be sewn together to make two additional loops. Rather have a larger handle knife like my Kabar. Stamped US Army on the blade, and, an American eagle with US Army on the sheath. The other preferred knife is the Gerber Mark 2. I think it is a better product design the the Fairborn Sykes knife. Just larger so you can get a better grip. That Fairborn-Sykes knife is only for display. An awesome history behind that knife from WW-2, used by the SAS.

[@a4f4e4]

I love fixed blade knives for the reasons you mentioned. I've honestly used a Leatherman more times than I have fixed blade knives unless I'm cooking. Wish I carried a fix blade while on deployment it would of looked so cool lol

[@capomand45]

Kbars are brittle, rarely see one without the point broken off, great for popping ammo crate metal bands, lets you save your 'Social' steel for darker deeds. CWO, USMC Ret.

[@Bent099]

Two knives I will carry. 1. As a hunter is a Schrade Sharpfinger. 2. EDC is a Kershaw Emerson. I am sure there are better knives out their. But from a practical stand point, those two will fit my requirements all day.

[@BigAlSparks]

Kinda hard to argue with a guy who has THAT many knives, I'll just assume he knows his shit, and follow along.

[@davidwevans4132]

That 1st knife you picked up from the table is an Applegate - Fairbairn, basically an Improved Fairbairn - Sykes designed by Maj. Rex Applegate, USA, in conjunction with Capt William Fairbairn. The 2nd knife is a Fairbairn - Sykes, WWII, British Second Pattern. To your right of the Applegate, is a Cold Steel Revision of the 1917 Trench Knife. Got one in my collection, nice. I punched myself LIGHTLY in the palm, DAMN that hurt!! And I had leather gloves on! Then I have an Original Khukuri that my Sister picked up for me when she was invited to a Wedding in India. (Asked me if I wanted anything while she was there!) Ha ha ha. Good information, good video! Thank you. Keep it the good work!

[@mrd7067]

I wonder why, when you pull your "beltknife" out of the sheath in a icepick grip you have the blade facing away from you and to the other guy. Testing on a pig told me it`s way easyer and devastating to have the blade to the ellbow and then hammerfist and pull instead of trying to push through. Also interesting when someone is trying to block the knifehand. Maybe you could go more into it.

[@travisn4493]

You think you could take him ? :)

[@mrd7067]

@@travisn4493 Sure When he is sleeping with a bat. I`m not without military experience. I`ve been in a airborne unit but that doesn`t matter. Everyone is volnuerable and there are a lot of ways to kill someone, especially if he doesn`t know he is hunted. I know what works for me and blade away from me doesn`t work for me. If i`m informed right the edge away from me in an icepick grip originates in the use of japanese tantos, which are a whole different thing to most modern combat knives (samurai helmets abd their armor are also the way they are for reasons.. In my pov it also misses the point that most people try to get away from the knife ---> you stab someone in the neck and push him with your hand. Once he sees the knife it goes away and rips badly open. WIth the blade towards him that`s not the case. Maybe you hit, maybe he bleeds but there is no saying if you cut the important parts to take him out. I find it surprising how little people test their knife things on a dead pig. It`s well worth to look at how butchers do their thing since they work with knives and meat all day.

[@travisn4493]

@@mrd7067 Glad you have a sense of humor. Less and less these days. THANK YOU for serving

[@mrd7067]

@@travisn4493 Depends on the topic. Didn`t serve in the US though.

[@kauboy9816]

I've got that Gerber Strongarm (2nd from the left), without serrations, on my rig. Worked the edge for two days before I was happy with it, but I'm actually a bit uncomfortable about how sharp I was able to get it. Not quite as long as I would have preferred, and only a single edge, but it will get the job done. It is an excellent field knife, and will cut what/who needs cutting.

[@RKW1138]

"That's not a knife, this is a knife!" Nick Dundee

[@181baddog]

RKW1138 his name was Mick

[@mattmarzula]

Idiot.

[@abradolflincler3802]

Great video!. I have used a Gerber Prodigy in Kosovo, a Tops Tom Brown Tracker in Afghanistan and a Tops Tahoma Field Knife in Mali. Different scenarios, different knives.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Agreed. All great blades. Thanks for watching, TR

[@blwngt1598]

"A knife is a knife is a knife" is only partially true. Cheap knives come with cheap steel & hasn't been heat treated correctly. If it's dull after cutting up a couple cardboard boxes then throw it away. Do your research or ask someone that knows knives. Steels like 8cr13mov are shit if you actually use your knife or you life might depend on it. Knowing how to *properly* hand sharpen is a must as you won't have your Wicked Edge in your pack with you. And if you aren't great at hand sharpening then get someone to teach you & stay away from steels like M390, CTS204P, 20CV, S90V, etc... as they are not easy to sharpen, though they do stay SHARP longer. As always, you get what you pay for!

[@butttalkyes1741]

karl dont carry shit equipment my guy..

[@semco72057]

I have many knives which I purchased over the years and the best one is a Buck in my opinion which I purchased over thirty five years ago while in the Air Force. It has a long blade and a leather sheath and I wore it most of the time while living in Southern California not consealed. The knife I carry on my person when away in the forest now is a Schrade long blade full tang survival knife, and have a folding knife in my backpack which was issued to me at one air base and was used to rig parachutes. That is one of my favorites still and look just like it did when it was issued to me new. My collection is vast and I love each of the knives I have and treat them with care.

[@anchorbait6662]

YOUR KNIFE IS BETTER THEN MY KNIFE!

[@RikthDcruze]

The FS fighting dagger! True, Timeless, Combat tested. Used by generations of fighting men before us and will still, after we are long gone. Khukuri is my personal favourite tho.

[@deebee4009]

What is the purpose of the knife? Is it for bushcraft or for combat? They are not the same, my combat knives have blade guards as well as a Spanish notch in the blade. It’s only used for combat. Now on the other hand, my bush craft knives can be used to make feather sticks, baton wood, carve wood, gut animals, start fires and everything under the sun. It is a complete kit that has para cord, two flash lights, wire for snares, fishing line and hooks, a knife just for gutting animals, fire steel and so forth. There are numerous other features, but here are some of the obvious ones.Again what is the purpose of the knife??

[@aubreygmcghee]

Wouldn't the best combat knofe be the one you use all the time though as long as it is somewhat suitable for the task, because its the one you are most comfortable with and have a lot of experience with by using it all the time?

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

Good points. I carry a fixed blade or two everyday. After having a Buck and a Spyderco lock failure in to fingers; thankfully I had gloves on once, I am done with folders. The only folding thing that I carry now is a leatherman, but I use it for everything but cutting.