Lionsteel M5~DOES IT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE?

[@mrdarren1045]

Lionsteel is my absolute favourite knife maker at the moment (along with TRC). They produce highly practical knives that have been obviously heavily tested in the field. But for OCD types like myself the fit and finish is just perfect. A few years ago I had a couple of their knives and whilst their knives were perfect in fit and finish, as usual. But one thing always let them down... and that was their edges. They seemed to be all over the place and highly uneven. But no longer. Whoever is now doing their edges knows his stuff. The last 3 I have bought... a B41, an M7 and an m4 all came with edges that were perfect from tip to handle. I cannot recommend lionsteel highly enough. And in terms of actual practical use they are first class. And one of best things of all is the pricing! As soon as I am able to get one the T6 will be my next knife.

[@EarlyMist]

I will never sell my TRC Apocalypse. Its name is perfect, its the ultimate general use SHTF blade.

[@ddyoder]

Lionsteel always does amazing work. Their fixed blades like this are all amazing in look/finish/performance- hard to go wrong once you find the blade length/handle/steel combo you need

[@JohnSmith-gs4lw]

Just curious what the schmutz was on the right side of the blade. First couple times you flashed it towards the camera, it almost looked like a big rust spot.

[@46camper50]

Every time I get a knife that I like there are 10 more come out that I want 🤬😬😁👍. Good review

[@adods9824]

Yep!!!! 🥴

[@MrHitthespot]

I hear that. I finally said enough is enough. I have more knives than I could ever use. Absolutely no more purchases.

[@jean-christophel.7745]

I am European and have loved Lionsteel for a long time. It is also the only brand of which I have all the fixed knives and a large part of the folding knives. The M5 is my favorite because it's ultra versatile. The T6 that I bought recently is also very good but suffers from the length/height of the blade and its very enveloping handle at the level of the hilt hinders finer use. The T5 suffers from the same problem. However, they are all exceptional knives with perfect finishes. The M4 is perfect for hunting, the M5 is perfect for bushcraft. The T6 is more of a survival knife. If you like Lionsteel knives like the M5, I can strongly recommend the "Saturn knives" model "Titano" knife, which is also a marvel. (Sorry for my english, it's à Google translation)

[@acid6urns]

lion steel fixed blade are cool, mainly the ones in niolox and sleipner since they can actually heat treat those steels right. their folders are built well, but their m390 they use is ran really soft. their folders with sleipner are good though.

[@michaelcervantez3570]

I just ordered the M5, because I love my B41, M4 and B35 so much. Awesome knives. Fit and finish is superb.

[@seanlowkey9388]

The thing that is drawing me towards these lionsteel fix blades is the leather sheath. I feel the black blends well with my urban environment. Not trying to look like Rambo. Interested in the natty micarta 3v. Does the leather sheath have an insert, or just straight up leather?

[@flapxjackson]

LionSteel is definitely knocking it out of the park with their fixed blades. I currently have the T5 and a M1. I EDC the M1 in an urban setting. It disappears on your hip and comes with a fantastic leather sheath that retains the knife well.

[@eddielittleii8919]

Dude... your killing me, I have so many fixed blades already. Some of your previous reviews contributed to my buying. Looks like mabye I need one more.

[@bobjohnson1633]

I'm sure there is a hole in your collection somewhere.

[@Ka_Daver]

Well well... the limited edition 3v version of the m5 is available right now, knivesandtools, just ordered one with green handles. Ow I forgot to mention it has a black leather sheath.

[@MitchBollig]

Super thanks for the T5 compare! And you are right, Sliepner is a dream to sharpen - kind of reminds me of 14C28N.

[@jonathancupp3686]

I did not realize there was much of a difference between the T5 and the M5. I have been toying with the idea of ordering one, so this video was very helpful. Thanks so much. I think I will go with the M5 in satin so I can get the leather sheath!😊

[@gideonstactical]

Nice choice!

[@jonathancupp3686]

@Ian yes it is. My edc is a Lionsteel B35. It has the same sheath only brown and smaller. I absolutely love both the knife and the sheath. I also want the T6, but I have to wait for the release of the second batch because I want it in 3V. The K490(?) is very hard to sharpen from what I understand.

[@forestmantis1737]

This M5 model knife is one of the best factory-made knives on the market for years, in my opinion. Thanks for the video. FM

[@gladeshunter8796]

I’m probably the only guy in the world that likes a well made nylon sheath . I’ve had good service out of the SpecOps sheaths I bought based on your reviews back in the day . That sheath on the Lion steel looks well made .

[@gideonstactical]

That old sheath is a good one ☝️

[@bmflmf]

Another great review. Love my T5. Yeah, they get it. The handle design, not slipping out of the hand. And just …. So cool looking. Steel is great. My B35 is always in my backpack too.

[@panagiotissoufliotis6558]

Ι ΄m aT5 owner and a very happy one! Overall i think is a better choise in a lot of ways. But for sure M5 is a rock solid case for a outdoors activity. Lionsteel is a standart for a happy buyer . Great video.

[@kevinyoung947]

Between the two right now I have a tomahawk and could probably get away with the m5 sine I do

[@martinmiller1087]

You never disappoint Aaron. Always the best reviews on You Tube. ... As I'm considering adding a Lion Steel field, fixed blade to my battery, your reviews are really helpful at honing in on the attributes of each of the candidates I'm considering. ... I have a soft spot for more tactically capable blades like the T5, but the way the M7 performed on your review was very impressive. ... We'll see pretty soon. ... Thanks for the superb reviews. ... I'd love to see you out there, my friend.

[@davidthomson2794]

Sleipner isn't a common steel although Casstrom are using it and a few others but Lionsteel were one of the first. It's a 7-8% chrome tool steel and there isn't much on it but it's apparently Bohler Uddeholms answer to 8amod. It's also used in chipper blades as 8amod is. A very very tough steel in the same ball park as cpm3v. Although 3v should hold an edge longer Sleipner at higher hrc outperforms 3v at lower hardness. As 3v toughness falls off a cliff much over 60hrc so is normally run slightly softer 58-59 hrc. Sleipner with the correct heat treat/higher hrc is an excellent choice!

[@Pono324]

lionsteel t5 or m5 as an all purpose outdoor knife?

[@LEIFanevret]

Wow! I got my lionsteel M5 today! And Ive never had a handle on a knife feeling this awesomely comfortable! 🤗😀 And the blade is beautiful and sharp wow! What a design! Alltogether and the sheath leather double soving and so beautifully made as well! And the knife has many areas to be used in buschcraft hunting survival and combat as well! Due to its length so its 10/10! For me, i dont personally need a knife long as an elephants nostrel kind regards by the way real combat knife or not its all about the user how to handle stuff ahead and how to apply it to circumstances all hail to you! Sir! Maestro of all knives on the planet! Awesome knife friend! Kind regards/your finnish knife friend who appreciates you! By the millions.

[@Fluxxcapacitor52]

Love your vids always find them super informative.. The way you place your thumb on the back of the blade when carving drives me crazy though😅.... Great vid man

[@EarlyMist]

I was almost sold, but after you sold me on the T5, which made me fall for leather sheaths again after 20 yrs of avoiding them, I'll stick with the T5. I do wish it was 3v, but the Niolox seems just fine. I have plenty of 3v blades but the T5 just carries and uses so damn well 👌. If and when I can find one in 3v I will buy it in a heartbeat.

[@vincent82486]

Great video What’s the difference between the T and M Lion Steel knives?

[@FARACI1]

This looks like a great knife. What do you think about the Fox Sherpa. Looks like and good one

[@kasperulsoe]

I think nylon is the best overall sheet material. Maybe not the prettiest, but definitely the longest lasting and best to carry across the chest.

[@killainmaccallan4700]

Just ordered the Knives and Tools CPM 3V version with micarta scales and leather sheath, In Europe of course

[@BOOMER-rs5qn]

I own lots of knives. Most of my knives are Cold Steel but I plan on getting a couple of Lionsteel knives before this year's hunting season thanks to your reviews. Keep up the good work brother.

[@mrdarren1045]

You will not be disappointed

[@REBELSCL]

I have two questions relating to T5 or M5. And that the steels used are different, which will handle batoning better? Second question, which is more rust resistant? (I’d get either one in satin)

[@gideonstactical]

I would say niolox is the steel you want

[@REBELSCL]

@@gideonstactical Thanks much

[@mattkandel2449]

Between the Lionsteel M5 and the Bradford Guardian 4.5 what do you think you would more often gravitate towards? I guess I'm more concerned with the feel of the knife than the steels or price or any of that. Is there something else that you like better than either. This would be for camp/light bushcraft type tasks

[@gideonstactical]

Great question, since I’m traveling I don’t have the guardian four on me it’s back in storage. For a remember the neck is a little narrow where as the M5 handle feels larger and fuller.

[@arvienplaythrough5459]

This is an excellent blade. The nylon sheath is not that bad either, its feels like a maxpedition sheath. I love it since the day i bought it. 😊

[@gaberoo9099]

Any issues with rust on sleipner steel? Some of my D2 bladed folders have started developing patinas (rust) when carried out walking in humid environment and wondering if sleipner would be similar.

[@arvienplaythrough5459]

@@gaberoo9099 i have no rust issues so far. And I've used it as a kitchen knife, i basically put it in my kitchen and assigned it to kitchen work, utilty, any task a knife would be needed to. So, yeah, 5 stars for me.

[@gaberoo9099]

@@arvienplaythrough5459 Thanks. I'll have to try out a sleipner steel folder (or something less expensive to begin with so I can see how it does in my humid environs). Do you have any folders in sleipner steel?

[@erikmetal666]

I love the design, i think I'll get one, i just can't decide if i want satin or coated...

[@josephlilley9249]

What part of Pennsylvania are you in? I live down in Greene county Pennsylvania and yeah it’s crazy humid here in the summer lol. I usually do use 1095 on a few tops knives I have and have yet to have the, rust though witch is weird bc I don’t oil them really that often

[@Ravenchaos52]

How would you compare the M5 to the Ontario OKC Cerberus?

[@blainwilson7937]

Good looking knife, I just got the T6 in CPM 3V.

[@FafhrdGrayMouser]

Got the CPM 3V satin version w leather sheath. Just an excellent knife. Only thing was that it did not arrive very sharp, so had to do some extra work. And 3V is not the easiest to sharpen. But once you’ve got that edge sharp, wow, it stays sharp after quite some abuse. So I love it, glad I waited 8 months before they (KnivesAndTools) had them available again. These are indeed distributor specials.

[@bosse641]

Very nice. They sure make nice and cool knives.

[@jamespisano1164]

Both look seriously good I like the T5 but I would want different handles. I know.

[@jean-francoisgauthier7493]

Wow great video! I think I just want to get rid of my damysus and get an m5 instead. I've been following lionsteel for a while and I think they put out awesome products with amazing design and functionality. Please keep on reviewing their products and similar knives from other great companies.

[@adisabtu2110]

What the diffrence between M5 and T5?

[@danielheyboer]

As an over the road truck driver that pulls a flatbed and haul a lot of steel. I always try to carry a good blade on me, but I’m getting bored with my Gerber strong arm and I’m leaning towards getting this knife for utility purposes or for self-defense because you never know but I’m also looking the Bob from Tops I cannot decide between them for an EDC. As much as I would love to carry the T5 I have a feeling carrying a knife that big daily could get me into trouble. If I got the M5 it would definitely be with the leather sheath. Still can’t decide

[@gideonstactical]

M5 is a good choice if the T5 is too big, also look at the ANV knives new p200 I did a review on it. Its awesome as a fixed blade edc

[@cosmin6155]

For such a big youtube channel I expected more. The only tests you do is to cut paracord and thin pieces of wood. Even a $10 kitchen knife can do these things! Put those knives to some real endurance tests to see if they are worth the price.

[@RetreatHacker]

I'd say that the tall blad and the angle of the hadle relative to the blade is giving that enchanted feel on wood. It's a subtle drop. Looks awesome

[@DaveH8905]

I bought the M4, M5, T5, and the one that starts with a B, and the T5 I kept, and the others got sent back

[@WhispyWoods.]

Where is this knife made? Is the blade hollow ground? Thanks for the review 👍

[@boogieman2521]

Made in Italy

[@micahjham7059]

If GT can't find a problem with it, I doubt anyone can. Great review on a great value fieldcraft knife. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. Truly acero para leones! :-)

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks Micah, have an epic day

[@iancarvell9926]

Lionsteel and Fallkniven are my faves 👍

[@d.c.917]

Molletta is the Leonardo da vinci of cutlery. I know him since many years and he is really the best.

[@LEIFanevret]

Hi knife friend does the m5 have the ability to start a fire?

[@gideonstactical]

The spine is not sharp

[@LEIFanevret]

@@gideonstactical ok i saw something that looks like a mini finger choil! Might it be used with a ferror rod there? It seems kind of flat there kind regards awesome knife friend

[@ronp4529]

When will they make a T5 in 3v? Seems like a no-brainer.

[@pmHondaSzybszaNizWyglada]

I want to buy lionsteel t5 but also wondering about m5. I am a little bit confused which one will be better for me. If you guys have some expierience with both verision please share your feelings and opinion.

[@rendog896]

Another great review Aaron! I know that this is off topic, but is the Tops Trail Seeker still in your rotation? If so I’d love to see a review after a year in use. Thank you again 🤘

[@viper071]

Have you ever reviewed this knife? BPS Knives Adventurer - Bushcraft Knife. For the price point, it’s either junk, or amazing… I’m sure many would like to know which it is.

[@gideonstactical]

I have done on BPS before it was surprisingly good for the price.

[@jacobokubo7726]

I love my M5. In testing it i cut a milk crate completely in half with just my hands and the knife. With the g10 scales it's a little heavy. The nylon sheath is awesome too. I live in Houston TX (hi humidity) and haven't even had any problems with rust.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Sliepner steel is actually not close to D2, the analysis I have seen make it more of a high quality 1095CV.

[@matthewkuhl79]

i have 8 lionsteel knives designed by Michele Pensato, 6 of them fixed. Good knives, each of them. The M5 is the most practical of the lot. As with all my knives, i put a convex edge on it first time i had to sharpen it.

[@trikelife4960]

Hey I noticed Knives And Tools out of the Netherlands sell just the M5 leather sheath and they ship to the US. Get one and get that M5 in a real sheath! Unfortunately they don't ship to Canada or I'd be seriously considering getting the same M5 and a leather sheath. Love my T5 though so muh feelings will be ok.

[@mrdarren1045]

BTW from 'knives and tools' out of the Netherlands you can buy the leather sheath separately if it is your preference.

[@jonathancamps9853]

What kind of watch do you have on?

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

I like the looks, what I don't like is that it's not full tang.

[@rogt332]

Excellent video and many thanks 👍🇬🇧

[@christianfranzone5617]

In Italian forums, somebody said that he doesn't buy Lionsteel knives anymore, because he's tired of reprofile them to get a better cutting edge

[@gideonstactical]

Interesting, this one was excellent

[@tysonmclarry8560]

Iv got one me and it broke apart a moose this year in 40 mins it never lost its edge and that includes splitting main leg joints apart and skinning the animal

[@gideonstactical]

Awesome!!

[@amedeoperri3571]

Great review! Are you going to test the new Lionsteel T6 in K490 steel??

[@gideonstactical]

Hope to before the end of the year.

[@amedeoperri3571]

@@gideonstactical Great! Thank you!

[@thatguy8718]

In your professional opinion, how does this compare to something like the Esee 5……..or even a spartan harsey fighter (just other all around good blades you’ve spoken very highly of). Best reviews on KZbin. You make me want every knife you review lol.

[@rustytygart405]

After making a kydex sheath I absolutely love mine

[@kevinAuman1]

Ahhhh man, I was hoping that you would have gone for the lionsteel T6 in bohler k490 which is said to be two times tougher than M4 tool steel!!!

[@gideonstactical]

I will do that one soon

[@sixxfreak58]

At the price point it matches up extremely well with the Esse 5.

[@bobjohnson1633]

Like a skinny esee5? Or a rat5:in supersteel?

[@rebuiltbyusn]

You seem to be lionsteel biased! Not positive but the last few videos I watched you are definitely pushing that brand. I would like to see more diverse videos or comparisons.

[@gideonstactical]

It is true I haven’t got a lionsteel yet I don’t like! As always, I am very details and show pros and cons. Read the comments on my most recent T5 lionsteel review and you will see dozens of comment of people who own them that love them. Are they perfect, no, are they really good from the price. Yes.

[@REEE_Larson]

Cold steel SRK? It does everything - am I wrong?

[@gideonstactical]

This will out perform the SRK in most activities because of the higher grind

[@B51608]

I was sneaking around this for some time. The hollow grind put me off at first, but it is actually rather shallow and not a big deal as to stability of the edge. When I got the knife ( G10 grips version ), I thought the ergos are great and the whole thing pretty amazing ( sheath sucks a bit ), but within the first outing I soon found that the grips do not give me any control over the edge. Like a bar of soap almost, rounded everywhere. I sold it pretty soon afterwards and I really prefer somewhat flat or square grips now. Let your hands decide ! With a flat grip and a 6.5 inch blade (just longer, not wider), this would be the KaBar of the 21st !

[@MikBar-nj8jq]

That actually is a good all-round knife Make sure the blade metal doesn't go above 3 Cr because the metal is very hard to sharpen

[@starlingblack814]

Nice looking blade too!

[@bkdesignr]

awesome man, been wanting you to review the M5. good stuff.

[@eleven_eleven]

My large sized hands can't wait to hold it!

[@davidkay1386]

I like the nylon over the leather sheaths. Especially for a combat knife.

[@geoffwatson8007]

Love this knife. It’s next on my purchase list!

[@brianf9619]

I've been collecting knives for a Long Time and Lion Steel just Never did anything for me , But WoW , have I been missing out on their Fixed Blades , I bought the T5 about a month ago and I just got the M5 and Man , they are Both Frickin Awesome Blades 👌 👏 👍 9>⁰

[@alexguest9937]

The T5 has a 'spine' tang. Like a rat-tail tang, but offset to the spine of the blade. The M5 has what appears to be a full tang, but there is a big 'ol hole in the middle of it, just leaving relatively thin ribs of steel on the spine and the belly of the handle. Check out Joe X's destruction test of this knife where the tang construction breaks (under a destructive test). T5 for me.

[@quatele]

❤ Lionsteel fixed blades. I EDC an H1 when I leave home and a B40 around my acreage. I really like they way Lionsteel mills their wood handles. Not as durable as Micarta or G10, but I prefer the feel of wood and they just look great. The leather sheaths are nice, but I agree, Kydex especially with a scout carry option would be nice so I wouldn't have to spend extra on a third party sheath. I have nothing but good things to say about Lionsteel knives.

[@Cid_1]

The T6 just hit some stores, and it's in Bohler K490 (basically Vanadis 4E/CPM 4V). And should be a awesome steel for these knives. Hope we see it in more models in the future.

[@gideonstactical]

Yes I want to see what that one can do

[@perry2768]

Hi, I have done a lot of tests with the T6, for me the k490 is a super sharp steel, very resistant to abrasion and deformation but not on impact it is chipped more easily than a Sleipner. Niolox and Sleipner are excellent steels a little underestimated. Hello from Italy.

[@Cid_1]

@@perry2768 Hmm, that's strange. Thanks for the info. I wonder if they run the steel too soft as Italian companies like to do with some steel?. K490 should be pretty similar if not identical to Vanadis 4 Extra and CPM-4V. As those steels really shine towards 64HRC. That is just my assumption and guess purely based on how they like to treat other steels like M390 etc. Would love to see some hardness test on their K490 to see where it lands. There is a misconception among some of the manufacturers that running steel soft "increases toughness", which can be true with older ingot steels. But isn't really applicable with many of the powder steels. Even taking ZDP-189 as an example, running that at say 60HRC would be completely pointless as it really doesn't start to shine before around 65+HRC.

[@perry2768]

I too was surprised, I don't know maybe it's my specimen that came out like this but I don't think so. The knife is of the highest quality, the cover is indestructible, the micarta is excellent even the sheath which this time is well done compared to the M7. In batoning it is fine, it cuts well even if it has an obtuse angle like all Lionsteel but as soon as you pick a bit of drier wood there always appears some small chips difficult to remove you have to use the diamonds. It looks more like a m390 ... Hi ...

[@Cid_1]

@@perry2768 Yeah. I'm sure they will improve it in future batches. I think they only made about 3000 T6 knives, so I guessing they did that to collect feedback from customers. So hopefully we will see an improved Heat treatment protocol in the future. Did it chip less after sharpening, or was it about the same? And did you try reprofiling and changing the angle, to see if they might have burned the edges during grinding/belt sharpening? They may have rushed a bit to get the knife ready for Blade Show also, who knows. I do love the Lionsteel fixed blades and know the quality they are capable of, so I have faith they will find a solution.

[@matthewadler1329]

Amazing do (almost) everything belt knife. One of the best values out there, and made in Italy? That's something you don't see everyday. Amazing in every way...except maybe the sheath...but you gotta make a compromise somewhere. You picked the best variant.

[@Blakdog333]

You can purchase the Sheath from Knife and Tool for £28 or so...

[@Mr_Obvious]

I have the 3V version. Great all around user.

[@llamawizard]

Why get this versus a big Bowie knife. Teach me the innuendos.

[@philliplabuschagne5508]

I like it a lot💪 dont like a nylon sheath. Leather only for me.

[@charlesjonestherednecknerd]

Lionsteel always seems to deliver a good to awesome knife. They also seem to have a good variety of styles, lengths, steels, and handles. Pick what you prefer and then just go. Sad about the sheath though. Great demo/review.

[@0zmosis2001]

For me a fixed blade knife has 3 things it must do and do well for me too even consider it and the "trace of tride and true are ........ 1: It must be compact enough too scout carry it for day to day use. 2: A well done heat treatment and blade geometry. (I know this is two) 3: Have a bit of a wow factor so that I want too find any reason just too break it out and put it too work no matter how miniscule the task

[@BenjaminKaasgaard-wh7bf]

Try The version in CPM 3V

[@ashsmall8103]

the t5 t7 m5 and m6 all beauties so r most of their other fixed blades. bladehq has the m4 model in m4 steel

[@Bullets4TheDevil]

Pretty much most knife makers deliver with lackluster sheaths so I don't know why you focused so hard on the nylon sheath that this comes with. Granted, there were limited options for aftermarket when this knife came out but there is a company out there now called Armatus Carry Solutions that make superior kydex sheaths for Lionsteel knives.

[@kendallkurtz2650]

You should do a review on the Gerber dual force multi tool

[@gideonstactical]

It’s coming

[@mickball543]

Got an m5 in santos wood with leather sheath just prepped a couple of rabbits for casserole its a wicked sharp slicer of a knife with enough weight to cut bone sleipner is a good steel fyi I paid £127

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Would love to test the 3V version myself. But I'd also prefer a less expensive version in AUS-8 or AUS-10, maybe at $90. Even N690CO should get pricing below $100 and still offer good performance. Real world HARD use testing by JoeX seems to suggest that AUS-8 just may be the best overall balance of edge holding and toughness for larger field knives. My own limited experience seems to support that as well. No need to spend more especially if there's no real world performance gain imo.

[@itywhat6499]

I went with the T5 instead of the M5. The handle really made the difference for me. And the leather sheath is beautiful. However, I did put a 'D' ring on the sheath and have a snap-on belt attachment to make it a dangler. So I can carry it either directly on my belt or use the dangler. I also have an H1 to complete my Lionsteel carry options. The H1 is on my belt daily as my EDC knife and I include the T5 when I go hiking, fishing, and camping. Gotta love the Lionsteel workmanship.

[@adamtrollinger61]

The buck camp compadre is a perfect crossover

[@buckwild6587]

Ive always wanted a lionsteel vs esee youtube video. Esee is a favorite of mine but lionsteel seems to be doing everything right

[@stiggywatts4258]

You can buy a M5 leather sheath separately.

[@mr.b111]

Got it coming in 3V :)

[@GolfRemoEchoGolf2]

I own a BOB and a Tops Norsmen, but I kinda need this blade fills the empty spot I'm looking for

[@gideonstactical]

You might like this quite a bit.

[@dualsportoutdoors]

Lionsteel is awesome. Never had a bad knife from them

[@geraldmiller5232]

2 christmas s ago i found some Coast knives at the home depot made by Coast products. they have a full tang and come witha nylon sheath. i only paid $10.00 for them.they call it the crew chief.they have a lanyard hole and look a lot like your knives.they have a very hard plastic handle.i consider these knives to be the best deal i have ever gotten in new knives. they have 3cr13 stainless steel blades.and come with a lifetime warranty. i love a bargain at christmas.

[@clintonlewis1261]

Looks like a good knife 👍.