Glock makes the “Perfect” knife as well: 12 Reasons Why

[@chris.p.bacon_666]

I prefer a knife with rockwell 55 that bends under pressure, than a 59+ knife that breaks.

[@Revelation1316]

Me too. Shame it took me 45 years to learn this. Knife makers are rip off merchants. GLock 78 and Terava Jarrikku Pukko 110 and brilliant no BS knives!

[@Spiritof48]

Great review 👍 We had them when I was in the Danish military back in the day ,but it was first years later that I learned how good a field knife it really is .

[@Revelation1316]

I hear you, man. There is more than meets they eye with the Glock knife 78. The Austrians make some incredibly good stuff, their geniuses and nice people! I am in Australia. When I was a kid in 1986 I first heard of this knife. BUT we never knew what it was called, much less where to get it. But at a educated guess it would have hit surplus stores in 1987, as I heard of a guy who got one from the U.S. then - rare in those days. In the 80's people got buy on word of mouth and they didn't lie. I brought 4 of these 78's before they disappeared (discontinued 3 years ago). I could go on forever and each to their own. But, this is the BEST tactical (70%), survival (30%) knife I have come accross since I started collecting in 1975. Its the lightest, strongest knife there is. It even rivalled the Fallkniven A1 in torsional regidity testing and it won! It has the strongest tip of any knife I've seen. It proved most of the knives we buy are junk and over priced. If I was going to war THIS is the knife I would take, every day! I keep it handy when in the desert camping as protection from our numerous and notorious wildlife here - we have increased numbers of cross-bred and dangerous wild dogs and Kangaroos to contend with. Sure the Bussee Battle Mistress and Scrapyard Scrapper were stronger, but who would carry them?? The Glock 78 knife has perfect balance, can be thrown and the tip is centred making it suitable for bow drilling in a survival situation. The drop point blade could even skin and dress game. Its quite simply the perfect knife and this took me the bets part of 50 years to say! Add to this the knife is legal in many countries. I wager it is going to out-do the Gerber MkII in the collection stakes. Dealers are already asking $150 for used 78's here in Australia, and I ahve only seen ONE genuine OLD one for sale. 4 times what they sold for! Only a regretful fool will sell this knife, imo of course😎👌

[@huyle7867]

When I found out this knife was $30 I was like holy shit gotta buy it. I expected it to be 100$ plus

[@jamesherrington5606]

My dad gave me a Glock knife well before Gaston made guns. I gave it to my son.

[@legrandfromage9682]

Focke Wulf Stalin didn’t kill enough of you slime

[@TheTrueNorth11]

@@legrandfromage9682 Loser.

[@nirfz]

"well before" sounds strange. The FM78 is made since 1978. His pistol got accepted in 1980. So there's only a 2 year difference. I would say 2 years isn't particularly long, but if that is "well before" in your view...

[@triumphant39]

That's nice, but it's not like they are heirloom knives. His kids will probably sell it for 10$ in the all too near future, unless he manages to make them into knife fanatics as well, which is unlikely with such a cheap knife.

[@toiletpaper5770]

Bummer comments

[@jrbarilla]

Seals were issued them at one time They were tough but rusted hence a quick move to stainless I personally like them for what they are and the tool they represent You can also remove the butt cap fit a pole and run a nail through the hole across the bottom and have a spear Difficult to get the 78 new in the American market today 81 is available It’s a good knife for the money and better than others more expensive ✌️

[@mjex1965]

Kabar still beat it, hands down

[@maskedrebel9670]

@@mjex1965 Ka-bar costs quite a bit more. For the price, it does beat Ka-bar.

[@sammywilliam8156]

Is 81 still made to glock perfection as well ? I got mine on Amazon today

[@jrbarilla]

@@sammywilliam8156 sure as long as you like the saw back I prefer it without but have both Enjoy your 81 ✌️🇺🇸

[@joanngrainger4650]

Its nice to hear common sense comments 😊 Just to mention, when we were kids we started lots of camp fires and never batoned any wood. We gathered twigs sticks,branches then logs. Broke most of them up on our knees and snapped the branches on the ground with our body weight.Our knives and energy was saved for other tasks. 😅.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

The knife retention catch is brilliant. With practise I can now take the knife out silently, one handed. But if you dont know how it works, good luck trying to snatch the knife off someone else.

[@anselmoalliegro460]

The Glock knife comes from the factory with a plastic plug on the pommel covering a spase that may contain a fire-starter or other small items. It may be possible to remove the plastic cap to drill and tap the metal tube lining the hole and replace it with a stainless steel bolt. It would then be easy to remove the bolt to access the space in the grip and use the pommel as a hammer. If possible, I would also put an O-ring around the bolt to waterproof the space. It seems like an interesting project to try.

[@ericrosenthal4595]

The buttcap is removable because it was designed as a bayonet for the Aug assault rifle

[@frosch161]

@@ericrosenthal4595 It is, but since its not used for that anymore, its pretty hard to open up. But it still makes a great spear ;)

[@maskedrebel9670]

@@frosch161 i used another knife and got it open with very minimal effort

[@HarveySpectre415]

I have the model 81 and absolutely love it. I bought it as part of my emergency tools to keep with the spare tire. It's quality enough to be very reliable, and cheap enough I don't mind putting it back there to rattle around and not worry about it. The only thing is I'm pretty sure these are not 1095, they're a spring steel.

[@rctrue]

How was the tip when you got it? Was it needle pointy or a bit flat?

[@HarveySpectre415]

@@rctrue Bit rounded, they apparently do that on them for some reason.

[@rctrue]

@@HarveySpectre415 thanks for the response. I heard the same thing. Better for piercing I guess.

[@waynepurcell6058]

1095 "IS" a spring steel (look it up). From what I've read on a few metal and bladesmith forums Glock knives are MADE with 1095 but Glock just refers to it as generic "spring steel". Most decent carbon steel knives are typically 1095. It's a really good knife steel. It just tends to rust easy if it doesn't have a finish coating on it (or if you just don't take care of a plain blade).

[@Revelation1316]

When you find out how expensive that knife is going to be in 3-10 years I think you WILL worry about it!

[@grantdervishi8186]

I bought a Glock knife about two years ago. It gets discolored easily but that's what Rem Oil is for. Twice a year I take it to a professional sharpener and he makes it look brand new. Right out of the box it is very dull. But I love it !

[@JesusKing1105]

"The Glock of of the World" sounds like an awsome marketing slogan for this knife.

[@paulkozak1740]

The handle stipples easily for greater grip. I did every other segment and it worked great!

[@boofingdragon]

Agreed. However, that shit about special forces throwing their knives caused me to laugh so hard I almost spit my food across the den. No soldier, special or not, throws his god damn knife. Come on bro. lol

[@tanosanti]

Great video! Agree 100% both are the Glock of the knives I'd carried a G81(I carried an old Mora Scout wood handle for fine tasks)around the world since 1986 following German explorer Rudiger Nehberg advice. Remember the Glock entrenching tool (first tool Mr Glock produced for the Austrian Army), being the "Glock of the military shovel". Regards

[@eliteteutonicknight1]

I love not only the functionality of the Glock knives, but also the style of it. It's like the offspring of a modern military knife and a medieval dagger.

[@bev8200]

Literally my favorite ever

[@Revelation1316]

I agree. You cannt beat Glock 78's design, its literally prefect. Some people try and criticise the round handle. While they have a point where hunting and bushcraft ergonomics are concerned (see Virtuvoice NL5 Idun and Fallkniven F1 comparison videos), this does not apply to the Glock's primary tactical application. Round handle has been used for combat knives since WWII for a reason. Not to get into too grusome, but when the blade goes in it hits the skelton inside the body. WWI taught us this caused jarring and violent twisiting of the wrist. A round handle minimises this, so it was brought back from medi-evil times. The knife just spins in the hand!

[@eliteteutonicknight1]

@@Revelation1316 The only sorta bad thing I can say is that it doesn't chop all too well, but it *can.* And better than things like, say, a Mora or shorter blades. People often compare it to the Ka-Bar, but even then, I'd trust the Glock for chopping more since I don't have to worry about it breaking, I've broken a Ka-bar before under that same circumstance, the tang just can't take it.

[@Revelation1316]

@@eliteteutonicknight1 You make some good assessments and I agree. Also had KABAR, also broke KABAR. It has its limitations. That said I picked up an Ontario 498 issue recently as a colletors item now they are gone. I am somewhat read on the basics of knife combat. While there isn't a lot to know, one thing that is taught in addition to tactics that support this is penetration, to which the Glock is king. This is by far your most efficient nutraliser. Its literally like a gun but worse. And I hope you never have to exercise it, of course. I read, once the adrenaline has taken over slashing and chopping are not effcient war nutralisers, but will deter a civilian. Unless we are talking a sword or a Kukri etc. I've had some good slashers and choppers, but I just got tired lugging them around. The Glock solved that for me. I chose it for a defence and survival blade while out camping. My utility knife is the Terava Puukko 110, or a Fallkniven F1 Lam Cos. Both also damn strong blades, but nothing like the Glock.

[@eliteteutonicknight1]

@@Revelation1316 it's other key trait is speed and carrying ability, it is by far one of the lightest knives out there in its size range. Often several ounces lighter than most other 6 to 7 inch bladed knives.

[@IAmTjay116]

9:55 "This is sharp enough....and that's the point."

[@GUARDIAN.13]

If you melt the handle off it is full tang. It has a slender tang half way and then turns into a cylinder.

[@matchewivxx2359]

The two are not connected, but that is because it is also a bayonet for an AUG.

[@automaticenforcer9051]

gunner.357 it is NOT full tang

[@jmartin9059]

@@matchewivxx2359 IF you know where to get the GLOCK 78 to AUG or other rifle bayonet lug, I would enjoy knowing who offers these for sale. Glock 78 on my CAR-15 or AR-10 6.5mm/308 could be useful on aggressive animal hunts.

[@lonewandererbushcraftwildc6822]

Finally a man that knows wot makes a great knife & knows wot he's talking about. No fancy pants bullshit just a knife that works awesome video

[@Revelation1316]

I thought the same and agree 100% this is one of the few knife experts that exist today. 'Virtuovoice' is another, God Bless him..

[@TacDyne]

The Gerber MKII handle shape is much more comfortable for a short blade. The beer barrel shape of the Glock is better suited to something with 24 inches or more of steel sticking out. Everything else about it is fine.

[@1joshjosh1]

Good points about that textured surface. I was never into it but now I have more stuff in my head why that's no good. Very good points.

[@Neeverseen]

For a bayonet it's really handy. Wouldn't call it a good general purpose knife though. The blade is really thick but not wide so the primary bevel is at a dull angle, with the cutting edge being at an even duller angle. This creates a relly resilient edge but carving wood becomes a problem, many people regrind it for that reason. The knife is as tough as f-ing nails, both the blade and the handle and you can use it as a thrower without a problem. Plastics have come a LONG way and it does take batoning without any issues. Edge retention isn't as good but that's no wonder with a bayonet, doesn't keep cutting as long but you can't use a Mora to pry open a window or to punch a brick out of a wall to use the hole as firing position. This knife is a must have for knife guys.

[@starpooper1681]

My glock 78 came pretty dull. Maybe upper 3rd of the knife had some sharpness.

[@Ve-suvius]

@@starpooper1681 The knife will not object when you sharpen it up.

[@osmodivs]

0:57 Answer: *CZ 75*

[@majormanfredrex]

!00% CZ 75

[@1joshjosh1]

My friend brought out a $300 knife camping once. I told him my glock 78 is way better and I only paid $55 for it. He said no way. I took the knife out checked if anybody was there and chucked it about 30 feet away from me Into a gravel road. I said you your turn Anyway of course he did not but my knife other than a couple scratches was perfectly fine. 👍👍👍👍

[@maximus512]

Very intimidating knife. It screams combat. Amazing, amazing! It's an absolute lie you read on many websites among knife reviewers that the Glock field knife is not really sharp. It comes scary sharp out of the box. I can't even touch it! I am just a collector, but this is a war or special operations tool.

[@ronparker8582]

I have one desert field knife and a black saw back, my favorite fixed blade.

[@thomaslindroos1667]

Personally I do not care about the factory edge, I will be sharpening that think so many times and probably also re shaping some parts like filing a choil.

[@DanielA-nl9nv]

I agree, I want to sharpen pry bar for my knife. People make fun of that idea, but that's exactly what you want in a utility knife.

[@Revelation1316]

There are prybars, knives and there there is physics. The Glock 78 balances them all perfectly.

[@mazyarkanani6708]

Its a great knife. The problem I have is with quick release from the sheath with one hand. Its difficult to do under pressure of combat conditions if one hand is incapacitated.

[@paulross9287]

I know exactly what you mean, it sounds and feels very positive when you sheath it, but actually it's a terrible design for the reason you give, and because it would be absolutely miserable if you had a situation where you were constantly taking it out and putting it back. Unusable actually. But I do love it's beautiful simplicity.

[@Raymasseyus]

You can have the best of both worlds. Pick some sandpaper very slowly and very lightly shave down a little hook on the clip. Then test it. It's only plastic so be very careful

[@Ve-suvius]

It's easy to pull out with one hand, use the thumb pulling the polymer clip and index finger pushing upwards against the guard..

[@nirfz]

We had it mounted upside down on the left shoulder strap on the old webbing in the austrian army. (before 03) During my little-less-than-a-year serving time i never once needed a second hand to take it out. Not with sweaty hands not with wet hands, not with dirty hands, not with cold hands, not with the wrong hand. (not with a combination of those factors) Usually the retention clip gets pushed away with the thumb. If the thumb is injured, you lift it with the index finger. And if S really HTF you suddenly are strong enough to pull it out no matter what.

[@johnmutton799]

Very good modern trench knife. If it had a grind like a Ontario trench knife it would be very lethal. But this sabre grind is very good and the tip is strong. Use it as a knife if will serve you well. As for the rest of the crap they do, there are enough fraggles out there who do that to a knife for you to watch. Bayonets are fighting knives. They are used for stabbing, but you don't need razor edge on a knife to cut. A blunt knife will hurt. This glock is a good tool.

[@OnTheRiver66]

Excellent video with great information! I’m glad you found the link to the torture tests. They show how superior the Glock is compared to a lot of other name brand knives in toughness. The sheath is an ingenious design as the knife is securely on your belt in the sheath but will never fall out accidentally or allow the blade to pierce the sheath and hurt you, like when falling. Like Mora sheaths the sheath has no fiberglass to dull the edge when the blade is inserted and withdrawn (a large number of name brand knives have sheaths containing fiberglass that dulls the edge (and I have several). Also a higher Rockwell C hardness does not mean the edge lasts longer. Dulling of a knife edge is related to microscopic and submicroscopic (colloidal size) bits of minerals like silica that are harder than any steel and which occur naturally in wood, paper made from wood fiber, and leather. Also sand and dirt is harder than any hardened steel. Oxidation of the edge is also a factor in edge retention in that a slight corrosion of the microscopic edge from moisture and animal fluids will quickly dull the knife. A great survival knife must be tough and durable and a little greater hardness will not improve that but a lot of people don’t know this. Great video covering all aspects of the Glock knife - the best I’ve seen - I have to hit subscribe!

[@dean4545]

Best video on glock knife i have seen on youtube! Thank you.

[@andycousino7c]

Gideons tactical has a better vid of it

[@Druide-ie1pc]

Glock blades are not 1095 steel, they´re made of a type of spring steel. Spring steel inclutes silicium. Greetings from Germany.

[@flintan4885]

Schön nicht alleine hier zu seien !

[@MrJohn714]

1095 is classified as a spring steel!

[@ChrisRedfield--]

If a knife is blunt, one must sharpen it.

[@ricev7071]

The steel of the Glock 78 & 81 is 55SI7 Spring steel with a Rockwell Hardness of 56-58, not 55. People say it's 55 because they don't even know the type of steel it is so they immediately say it's a 'spring steel,' well there are many types of "spring steel." I am by no means an expert but I do know my knives, and for someone who talks a lot and not yet even give the correct specs of a knife, tells me that they know even less than I do!

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

Well Rice, clealry you DONT know your knives, certainly not the Glock knife. If you did, the least you could do is go to Glock's website like I did where it clearly says its "spring steel" HRC 55. eu.glock.com/en/products/glock-field-knives Other sources from glock specify 1095.

[@GrayFox-xd9ww]

All my friends like 81 knife better as for me I think 78 looks a lot better got that classic knife look

[@peterv1318]

Gray Fox1950 - the Glock 78 knife I like the best and in some states the saw edge on the back makes it a double edge knife and they aren’t legal. Hunting camping and in some states that let you carry a knife the 78 is legal.

[@RR-tw9ww]

@@peterv1318 knife arent legall in USA? But weapons are legall?

[@peterv1318]

R R - each state is different.

[@GrayFox-xd9ww]

Peter V sorry man just seen notification now I get spammed from all the channels I sub to 🥴 I never knew that thanks for the info!

[@irishbastard2815]

Ive had a glock sawback since the 90s and keep going back to my k bar not that its a bad knife its a great knife just like my k bar better its been with me since it was issued to me

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Great review! Thank you for posting it!!!

[@richardskinner4198]

Well ,this maybe an older video of yours ,but I have rarely seen one with so much information delivered with so much enthusiasm .I had seen these knives before but I thought they ere sort of a gimmick like other gun makers putting their names on knives that quite frankly I found disappointing. So I bought one solely on the strength of this video and your enthusiasm, and of course the price was pretty unbelievable so it was not a seriously hard decision.The result is I am a massive fan I had no idea this would be so good you did not exaggerate in the slightest ,I can't fault your information or your enthusiasm because I have caught a major dose of it myself I love these like I love my Mora companions and THE SHEATH well that just finished off the ideal knife,GENIUS, what a cool package at such a reasonable price I never had a better buy since the Mora's nor been happier with a knife .I have been giving them as gifts and I have 4 of my own a little excessive perhaps but I like a spare and one for each of my packs too . Thank you for your work my friend you did Glock proud on this one,and I will be paying you a lot more attention in the future . Thank you .

[@thomaslennon3658]

I have the 81, it's got a thumbs up from me!

[@WholeCosmos]

One more thing. It's a modern stiletto, less concealable but much more utilitarian. As a dirk or dagger category for length you can't conceal carry it in many US states. You have to wear it in the open which makes many people react in various negative ways and so it is less tactical in that way. I have the 81 but find I don't carry it much because of these stupid laws.

[@hauki9286]

Thanks for the review! I've been eyeballing that glock knife a sometime now. I have honestly thought that was some cheap chinese copy-knife, because it wat so cheap :) I think that full tang stuff is overemphasized. If you think it physics-wise the most strength in the knife (in normal use) comes from the inch or two from the start of the blade, just like mora has demonstrated. You can see it easily yourself: Take a thin, knife length, wood stick and press it like a knife against something. It is not gonna break at where the pinky finger is but somewhere between blade and a middle finger. Thats where the most forces comes to play. The full tang just adds weight to the knife (in normal use). Tang also holds the handle in place but if you make it right it is not gonna be a problem. Mora also makes longer knives like 749 and some 7?? others that would suit better for the more gruesome purposes. I have that 749. One combat knife i've been testing and liking lately is the terävä jääkäripuukko 140. It is also "cheap" if you dont buy the sheath. It is differentialy heat treated to have a hard middle for a good edge retention but softer outsides to give it more strength.

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

It is true that full tang knives are tough, and that narrow tang with a weak material around it (thing kabar with leather washers stacked) can bend or even break. But in this case with Glocks ploymer around it the blade will break before the handle or the tang does. Super strong yet so light. nice combination.

[@hauki9286]

@@TheModernSurvivalist Good point. The polymers add to the strength of the glock knife. Kabar would be a much stronger if it has some taper to it, inch or two at the start of the tang. I quess that was what i wanted to say with my long friday-evening ramblings :)

[@Ve-suvius]

I had the Mora 749 and found the edge to be very soft, it will make S waves very easy. I like the Mora 731 and the 748MG better as a combat type of knife. Though the 749 will do ofcourse. Excellent tip... The Glock has a very tough edge. There is a video where Russians baton it through nails, and the edge still looks good.

[@hauki9286]

@@Ve-suvius 749 is a bit thin knife. One could put a secondary bevel to it to toughen the edge. Though it will never be a glock knife.

[@Ve-suvius]

@@hauki9286 Yeah, convex it the edge will make it a little more resistant to bending. But like you said, it will never be a Glock knife. The other 2, the 731 and the 748MG I really like as well. The blade is 2.5mm , the 749 2mm, that helps a bit also. The 749 is an excellent slicer btw. That has to be said. And it bends rather than breaking when putting force to the side of the blade. It has good flex to it.

[@stevenrobertson6656]

There's a cap on the end of the handle which can be removed. There's a small space for storage and for using to attach to a spear .

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

yeah, forgot to mention that. It would be nice if it had a way of removing the cap easier, use the space for storing stuff, turn into a spear and bayonet. As it is its just inteded to simply get rid of the cap and use it as a bayonet.

[@palmettolpop4148]

Steven Robertson Holy crap! Really? It's not that often that I get floored by a comment on KZbin. I've been using Glock knives since 1994 and never knew about this! Thanks!

[@stevenrobertson6656]

@@palmettolpop4148 No problem Sir. It's quite often not spotted.

[@matthewshannon6946]

​@@palmettolpop4148Designed as a bayonet for the Steyr- Aug

[@gavinelliot3564]

Love it Aust800

[@pascaldemas6908]

Hi, it is not 1095, it is 55si7 springsteel, great knife, but not a good chopper. Nice video!

[@Revelation1316]

Where did you get this info from. Glock did not reveall the steel composition. It was secret. Thats said it is the only knife I've seen to bend 46% in both directions in a vice and return dead true. Incredible.

[@cbwelch4]

Perfect is a reach for either product. Acceptable is a better term. The blade shape is good if you’re close. Not ideal for slashing as it doesn’t have much belly so it is a “meh” slasher. I have a Kukri, which is an amazing chopper. You can stab with it, but it produces horrible wounds chopping. If you weren’t close in hand to hand you might take a terrible wound closing. That might be it as one of those wounds might compromise your ability to fight. I prefer full tang knives. Less likely to break under hard use. I have the model 78. It’s really good for the money (low $30 range US). Good knife overall. Very stabby. For bush crafting, I like the Esse’s better and you’re paying more for a blade shape that’s less about fighting, more utility. For a fighting knife, I prefer a Bowie or a tanto shape. The tanto is the better stabber, a Bowie is one of the best all around, stabs well, hacks better. Glock’s marketing is amazing. Now I have a Gen2 G19. It has been shooting since June 1989. It is a classic. It was also lighter, cheaper and more effective than anybody else at the time. The Sig P226 and Beretta 92 FS were their competition and the Glock was about as effective (the 92 FS which I also own) is more accurate and smoother but much bigger and heavier. As a result, I’ll leave the house with the Glock on me. Perfect it is not. They have LOTS of more viable competition now. Few who own a PDP or a VP9 are giving these guns up for a Glock. I have a PDP Compact and a full sized VP9. Both are better options than a Glock 19. Better triggers by far, as reliable, feel better in hand, point better and are easier to learn to shoot well for newbs on the average. The Glock was more original, yes. Do I respect Glocks, sure. But hardly anybody keeps the stock crappy sights. They replace them by default. The Glock frame famously flexes a lot affecting accuracy. They’ve really changed nothing major in 30 years. In fact I like that mine has the tenifer finish they don’t use anymore. Much more durable than the nitride finish. If I put my Gen2 in your hand then a Gen5, you’ll say they are pretty much the same. Is that a bad thing? No, but the point is Glock has sat on its laurels and not really innovated for a long time. Gaston, please lose the crap stock sights and do forward slide serrations. I honestly think some of the new Taurus polymer guns have more features and they shoot great at 2/3 the price. Good on Taurus. No doubt. They have really established their brand. Overall great review. I agree that Glock products are good and a solid value, but perfect? They would not have thriving cottage industries on upgrading their pistols were that they case. What do you change out on a VP9? Nothing or rarely anything. I’m not trading my VP9 for ANY Glock, not even a Taran.

[@Ve-suvius]

Glock clipped point is the better stabber than the Tanto shaped point. By far actually. Read up 101 knife design's by Murray Carter on this. The square tip of the tanto point causes drag, thus being less efficient at stabbing.

[@Revelation1316]

You have to look at the concept and application of the Glock knife, then the Bowie knife. Glock 78 is made to be carried. All day. By a soldier. Your Bowie is not. Secondly, you say the Bowie can slash the glock cannot, but if you study Fairbarin and Skyes WWI training and knife fighting today you will see nutralising a threat is met by stabbing, not slashing as is stabbing as a tactic (they dont see it coming as you can disguise it using tactics). And I'm sorry, I firmly believe the Glock 78 is a perfect soldiers knife.

[@jmartin9059]

*Yes, I ordered a GLOCK KNIFE. It should be coming in with the Post, soon. IF you know who offers for sale , the Bayonet lug or attachment adapter for the G-78 I should like to know of it.*

[@a.p.w.1aski644]

Just bought one of these and they are absolutely solid. Great grip and a very reliable blade on both sides. The serrations are remarkable

[@JohannSwart_JWS]

I paused the video, and bought one online, then carried on. If its anything like my old Glock 17, I believe you.

[@HooptieMaximus]

I'm sure yo have it by now. I believe it is. What do you think?

[@JohannSwart_JWS]

@@HooptieMaximus I like it. Very good quality, just like their auto's. This thing is indestructible. I'm sure it will outlive me, even with the hardest use. Thumbs up!

[@rctrue]

This is an excellent video, just subscribed. Keep up the good work. My 81 came with a dull tip, nothing I cant fix in a few minutes tho.

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

Thanks, yes, thats the thing. These arent safe queens and you dont hesitate for a second about touching it up if needed. Other than that, good still, right hardness for hard use.

[@SoapAcademy]

The glock is also so easy to clean!!

[@lesgrossman4636]

They’ve stopped making them! NFG. Where do I get one?

[@paulross9287]

I think that gap at the handle might be there for the sheath latch to sit in?

[@jonathanchark5291]

Exactly right.

[@Rustyshackleford85]

I'm trying to decide between the glock 78 and the Gerlach wz 98.

[@Revelation1316]

G 78 hands down.

[@lionheartrsn1]

Sweet...nector Prefer tanto, full tang. But awesome knifes!

[@diezelvh4133]

I ❤ Glock anything.

[@tom_olofsson]

Why do we care whether the knife is sharp out of the box? We know how to sharpen them. Right? Great video.

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

We do, but its a cutting tool and it should cut when new. I'm ok with a less than ideal edge on that price range though, a working edge is fine, but I believe it shoudl cut.

[@rctrue]

Spoken like a true man.

[@pupapupa4844]

Glock must build pocket knife now!

[@jscarpa2002]

Austrian army knife? But that still sounds like a glock knife.

[@shonuffisthemaster]

fyi, esee heat treat is 55-57.

[@Vlcimor]

Very nice, thank you.

[@Bee-tj4lc]

I learned a lot from this video

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@bback74]

Just got my FM81 and now I'm waiting for a FM71 as well. Payed around $30 for each including shipping. No reason not to have both as a collector given how low priced these are.

[@Saint696Anger]

Very good knife better then the k bar but the k bar is beautiful, but I've been liking the cold steel for taking the beatings

[@knothardly4727]

Interestingly, I had mine for less than 10 minutes before I stabbed myself in the fat part of my thumb trying to put it back into the sheath. Years in the usmc, war school, survival school etc, etc. First time I have ever cut myself. Let me say, the damn thing is extremely sharp lol.

[@TaigiTWeseFormosanDiplomat]

How can it happened ：０ I even made it hit the ground too hard then spark came out and it didn't hurt me.

[@natureme2392]

This kid is right. What he says is true

[@SSchithFoo]

I guess they are the Lexsus's and Toyotas of hand gun and knife market

[@DARisse-ji1yw]

Love my Glock.... in my truck. But my Mora lives in my back pack... sharp & light to carry. 99.9999 + of these "survival" knives only see blood while checking if a steak is medium - rare.

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

Glocks are pretty light too. And you have a longer blade you can batton with if needed. Mora secures in the sheath better, much better fighting knife if it cones to that. Mora are fine knives too though. Will do most of what you need for just a few bucks and zero weight. Ill take those 7 ounces and go with the Glock knife though, for me it closes that gap more between a mora and a proper large fixed blade.

[@bev8200]

Steak or wood

[@Ve-suvius]

Mora Bushcraft Black. Glock is the past. Awful round handle. Edge could be way better. Tip bends actually very easy. Soft steel.

[@facundojemar]

Que modelo es el Busse que tenés? Lo busque y no lo encuentro en la página oficial. Por ahí está descontinuado.

[@metallicarchaea1820]

I always thought Glock started with hand grenades. I'm not making a stupid exploding glock joke. I'm talking about the polymer HdGr81 by Glock. It is a plastic bodied hand grenade similar to the ones made by Arges, Ruag, or Rheinmetall.

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

Could be. I know that at some point they also did all plastic training grenades too.

[@axlsane427]

I didn't get how a half tang can be tougher than a full tang.

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

Glock plastic is just very strong, anything that could rip that half tang out of the Glock handle, would also break the 1095 tang.

[@Ve-suvius]

It's a fact. Throw the Glock knife multiple times at wooden targets. Do the same with full tang knives. You'll see. The BK2 will break before the Glock does. ESEE knives, the same.

[@outdoorschutte6311]

the gab is that the knife can flex

[@StevanOutdoor]

I made a video long time ago thinking the tang was all the way. I know now it's not but the knife is very strong! In my military service we were not allowed to bring own knives but I did hide a Glock 81 in my uniform. I changed to the Glock 78 and still use it today when I want a lightweight but very tough field knife.

[@palmettolpop4148]

Stevan Your comment is interesting and at the same time baffling to me, because I had the opposite experience during my initial active duty US Army service (Airborne) in the early to mid 1990's. My unit was ordered to have a new Airborne-standard (hard sheath) acceptable knife on our load bearing equipment or on our person.for all in-the-field and deployment purposes. This was a significant change to the existing US Army Airborne doctrine. We already had the issue M-9 bayonets but because of our unit standards regarding equipment retention, they were impossible to put into use quickly, therefore rendering them useless in a hurry,. (They were sheathed and corded down to our LBE for retention.) Thus, we were ordered to have an alternative, one that was more applicable in sudden need. Interestingly enough, our First Sergeant (name withheld) at the time was peeved with me during the post-order unit inspection to ensure compliance of the new standard. I was aghast as he berated me for my choice of knife (The Glock knife) and it's lack of "positive retention" on my LBE. He demanded to know why I didn't have it corded down. I was too young (and shocked at his apparent ignorance) to posit a credible answer even as I knew full well the utter fallacy of such thinking. I mean, wasn't that kinda the point of the whole f-ing thing?! I had specifically CHOSEN the Glcck knife and sheath BECAUSE of it's excellent design, sheath retention, and ease of draw! But I am proud to this day that i gave hima a respectful argument. I did not win him over but suffered no punitive action either. For anyone on the fence about a Glock knife, do not hesitate They are beyond excellent for the price. If you are Active Duty, make sure your command and their higher NCO's/petty officer's won't take issue with you over this. DO NOT risk an Article 15, or a compulsory visit with the Captain of the boat/ship over something like this. It's not worth it. -Palmetto

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

@@palmettolpop4148 Thanks for shring your experience. Excellent points. Yes, sometimes you know you are right but you just have to shut up about it, superiors can have that power trip thing at times.

[@StevanOutdoor]

@@palmettolpop4148 All we got was the SAK model soldier. So during basic training I asked the sergeant how to get firewood because it's a folder and not good for batoning. It's The Netherlands and basic training was in winter so everything was wet. He told me to just baton with it and if it breaks replace for a new one. Of course that's bs when you are in the field. I also did not argue. They often have a fixed mindset. In your case it showed by him asking why you did not have it corded down. But all outdoor training from that point I did hide the Glock underneath my uniform. It was 1985 and we did not have camo clothing back than. Just olive drab as was my Glock. Easy to hide. I was drafted but as an officer and I'm retired 1st luitenant now. Been a survival instructor since (1986). I have used many knives and also test them. But I still use the Glock model 78 (sometimes) and the SAK model soldier (all the time as last resort knife in a 3 knives set-up). I don't know the US prices but I think it would add up to 50 dollar maybe and you have a package that will last a lifetime. I do like the fact that you guys even did get a fixed blade issued. At one point I know the Special Forces did get one fixed blade (Dutch made) for every group of 4. I don't know if that is still happening now. I do know that our military has bad equipment and basically buy everything themselves.

[@palmettolpop4148]

@@StevanOutdoor Thank you sir for your detailed and very interesting response! In my Basic training experience, we were absolutely forbidden to light a fire of any kind, because that was very "un-tactical". I worked with some troops from Norway in Bosnia years ago. The few assigned to Eagle Base in northern Bosnia had a nice 6-wheel armored personnel carrier. I caught a ride with them one day across the base. I noticed the rifles specially fixed via mechanical device of some kind to the interior walls of the vehicle and asked the young NCO next to me how it worked. She looked at the rifle in the mechanical lock system like it was something she had never considered. She laughed and said, "I really don't know." I was shocked. I know Norway has some excellent special operations units. I hope the rest of your country's military has improved since your active time. We have not been perfect here in the United States either. Even into the late 1990's, US Marine Corps Reserve units were typically issued ONE compass per platoon (approx 35 men). I was Army but have worked with many good Marines. Things are better now. Much better for them. Cheers from the States my friend!

[@StevanOutdoor]

@@palmettolpop4148 A lot has changed. Back in my days we had military draft. In my platoon I had guys that had finished university. Also guys straight from high school that wanted a career in the military. It was very diverse. A challenge to work with but I think the average IQ was way up back than. The equipment has always been crap or outdated. The canteen cup and mess tins are the only things I use today and my SAK. Of course we were not allowed a fire during basic training. Basic training is 6 weeks here. Officer training in total is 6 months. That was when drafted. It's all professionals now because we postponed the military draft. Your experience in Bosnia with the Norwegians is a bit weird. Norwegians being in Bosnia does suggest they are professional military and they should know all about the guns and mounting systems. In general the countries of North Europe have pretty good special forces. I know the Dutch special forces are everywhere on the planet but specialize in intelligence. They keep a low profile even on social media. I don't know any of them who even has a profile picture on fb. It's also different for the USA. You have more budget for the military but most of all you have civilians with guns. Nobody gonna invade the USA. ;)

[@Dutch1951x]

Love mine!

[@GODtuber13]

Hi! Great video on the Glock field knife, does the spine have a true 90° edge?

[@deniskozlowski9370]

I don't believe it does. You have to grind them to get an angle that can spark a fero today. But some people have had success using the rod on the saw teeth.

[@JesusKing1105]

Great video. Good point on the way some companies market their HRC. I wouldn't say its the best knife in the world (since that depends on what you would use that knife for) however i is a good knife with many good features. I dont own one but its going to be on my wish list. Greetings from El Salvador.

[@MrNektarios1973]

In the same price am prefer Mora Companion Tactical.

[@Ve-suvius]

Me also. Having had many Glock knives. They are not too bad. But a Mora cuts circles around it. Better handles also. Companion, the Bushcraft Black. Perfect.

[@inquisitivewanderer2536]

For a survival knife, you've given high marks to the Schrade Extreme Survival SCHF9. Given this most recent video, do you now favor the Glock survival knife over the Schrade? Similarly, would you replace the Victorinox Hiker, Hultafors or Kershaw Lifter (all of which you've done videos on) with the Glock 78/81 for your EDC choice? Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

The SCHF9 is a great knife. It has some design quicks but overall a very good survival knive for the money. For wilderness survival it has the extra chopping power. But is also a heavier knife, the tip is VERY fat, the handle is not all that great. The Glock is a super lean knife, in every sense. Its no chopper (but the 81 has a saw, so thats that) it can baton as wel as any knife, maybe better than the SCHF9 becuase of the lean long blade. Both are excellent knives, but I would favor the Glock knife, especially if we throw into the mix that for real world survival, chances of needing to defend yourself for other people are considerably higher for most of us than having to survive life or death situations in the wild. This is getting a bit long, maybe I'll explain better with a video later today. ;-)

[@montana1951]

I've carried a green 81 for 5 or so years. My backup knife is a mora for fine work. Very good. P.S. nice knife collection.👍🏻 P.P.S. it makes a perfect & accurate throwing knife.

[@johnmutton799]

Specail forces throw their knives? I have to question that. If you miss you have just disarmed yourself. Don't beleive everything you hear.

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

I doubt they go about throwing their knives much but YES! Having good balance so that it could be thrown was indeed something that went into the design of the Glock knife. I know what you mean, SF dotn go around throwing knives, but I can also see how it CAN be yet one more thing they want their knife to be capable of, if for whatever reason they feel the need to do it.

[@charlieandhudsonspal1312]

Lots of knife throwers are chucking these. That’s how I got here. Not SpecOps guys though

[@BabakPA]

I am sorry to say this but this is a rat tail tang knife! Any full tang knife will have a huge advantage in the strength department! I agree it is a beautiful knife but not a pry bar at all in my humble opinion! Thanks for the video

[@akspsm]

Babak P yes, it’s not a pry bar! It’s a freaking knife!!! Knife! Not a pry bar!

[@BabakPA]

akspsm Yes! That’s what I am saying as well.

[@theshapeexists]

You couldn't break this knife if you wanted. And if it does break, the blade will snap before it breaks at the half tang. Trust me I've tried. This knife is stronger than ANY full tang knife I have, and I have a lot of knives

[@theshapeexists]

@@akspsm I've used mine to open steel ammo boxes, and pry apart full sized pallets. Had it for over 15 years. This knife IS designed for prying btw

[@BabakPA]

theshapeexists Thanks for the info! I am thinking about getting one.

[@frankfisher99]

You can lose it. It's less than fifty quid even in rip off UK. A knife you can lose, chip, break or even give away without weeping, is a good knife.

[@ChiquitaSpeaks]

I but it it the blade were some inches longer, otherwise this would be the perfect knife for what I'm looking for. Make a knife with A 10" BLADE!

[@LXT43]

I bought two of these and the quality is not all that great. uneven sharpening and the tip was flat on one, ok on the 2nd. Worth $30 but not any more than that. Made in Austria doesn't automatically mean it will be perfect. I should have bought Ontario SP1 instead. Same price, better tool.

[@Beastro777]

I can't understand your philosopy on thinking a partial tang blade is stronger than a full tang blade. Could you elaburate on that please?...

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

Sure. Partial tang or not, its often the case that knives dont break because of the partial tang but because of the steel, specifically poor heat treatment or too greedy in terms of hardenss. A Glock simply wont break on its plastic handle so having a full tang wouldnt be beneficial anyway.

[@nonjaninja4904]

Glocks are great. Ignore the haters and laugh at them when their fud guns jam constantly.

[@olideno]

Where is the link for one without the saw

[@palmettolpop4148]

olideno Just check Amazon man. You'll see both types and the various subdued colors they come in.

[@electricjohn11]

The one I ordered arrived dull as shit.

[@jscarpa2002]

My glock knife came butter knife sharp.

[@jonasdeejee890]

Did you manage to get it sharpened? Mine came totally blunt as well, I had it "sharpened" but it still barely cuts paper

[@jscarpa2002]

@@jonasdeejee890 Yes I took it to Cabela's and had it sharpened for free. It cuts ok. It batons well though. I had no problem batoning wood the thickness of my wrist.

[@mrd7067]

Do you work with afiliation links regarding knives? If not i know a source where they cost like 24 €. Depending on where you look they go up into the 40s. The big downside of the knife is the sheath when you carry it on your LBE. They rattle. The worst thing is the people carrying them usually don`t register it themselfes. I have seen it in the military.

[@TheModernSurvivalist]

I simply include the Amazon affiliation link for guys in America buying on Amazon. Being made in Austria its a bit cheaper when buying in the EU. Yes, it can rattle a bit but its a pretty easy fix. Try putting a couple rubber bands down the sheath.

[@mrd7067]

@@TheModernSurvivalist I see the high prices in shops in the EU all the time. i just didn`t want to name a source if you are against it. I know the rubberband/rangerband method. Then is still rattles in the sheath. Yes you can glue the outer line of paracord into the sheath but for this you have to have the stuff. The downside which comes with the rubberband is it removes the possibility to draw the knife fast one handed in an "oh sh.t" moment. Don`t get me wrong i own a few of them (without the raspel) but that`s a big downside.

[@palmettolpop4148]

Mr D I wonder if an inch wide and perhaps 2 inches long (or cut to size) strip if adhesive Velcro applied to the inside of the sheath on the outer side (the side not next to the body) might solve this problem. I mention the outer side for ease of re-sheathing the knife. It would be the fuzzy "female" side of the Velcro (or whatever hook and loop company you went with). If applied carefully, I think that might work. I would experiment myself, but my Glock knives are in storage right now on the other side of this continent. (US) LOL! So good luck to you. They are great knives, and the Glock sheath is terrific for equipment attachment and quick retention/release of the knife itself. I really do believe the rattle problem is solvable by anyone who earnestly wants to. Cheers!

[@mrd7067]

@@palmettolpop4148 The way i`m aware of to solve the rattle problem is to take paracord, pull the inner strings out and glue the cover into the sheath (down where the knifetip is because it`s usually the tip where it rattles). I have different knives and so far i like the sheath for my crkt sting and the belt sheath of my sheffield FS knife best. CS spikes are easy to carry and conceal (civilian and military use with velcro now) but both of mine start to rattle too. I have found that a lot of things one can use for defense rattle (e.g. my small expandable baton too but it`s tough as nails, mouthpiece is the same).

[@VitalyMack]

There are literally bunch of guns which are better than a Glock now days. Glock refuses to modernize. I do love how Glocks have a great angle on the handle and the low bore axis.

[@elmagnate1741]

Tienes que hacer este video en español

[@jamesmorris1604]

Six important things for a survival knife: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYbFXpWhn8Zsnac

[@paulwhat322]

The lack of focus is making me dizzy

[@1joshjosh1]

Nobody believes me I have an Austrian Army issue Glock 78 but the Tang is reversed. And I cannot find any information on it.

[@paysic]

Reason 13 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZLVd61re857iLs

[@jimibush1909]

glock78 & glock 81

[@jimibush1909]

glock 78 and glock 81

[@iby914]

Is the polymer used on the handle the same that are used on their guns?

[@geraldbuzbee2295]

Yes

[@Edward-zw9ld]

Great knife and vid.kudos

[@JAD1225]

Links ony show 81, where is the 78?

[@theshapeexists]

Amazon bro

[@GrayFox-xd9ww]

JAD1225 eBay

[@MutsPub]

EBAY Example 6/9/19 - From Poland - $31.42 Black www.ebay.com/itm/Glock-Field-Knife-FM78-Black-12161/152989353810?hash=item239ee04752:g:By0AAOSwrY9a2JE- Prices are going through the roof these days for the 78. The 81 can be easily had in the $30+ range in several colors - green, black, grey, tan.

[@SevenDeMagnus]

The germans win, yet again. God bless.