Great EDC Fixed Blades And Other Options

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[@johnkeck1025]

The izula is amazing! I've had mine for 7 years and is my most used and carried knife. I trust it 110%

[@SamkoTradBow]

Could not of said it better

[@ORflycaster]

I just found your channel and: 1. Thumbed-up 2. Subscribed 3. Ordered two more Izulas for me and one for my son 4. Started watching all of your other videos. Keep up the great work!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you!

[@harrydrury4734]

PRACTICAL ! ... FINALY ... someone who uses a knife to do something more than cut paper and boxes ! he doesn't waste his money just collecting and cutting tape and opening mail in the office . a real man's practicality for using a knife ! I'm so tired of seeing knife reviews that cater to paper and box cutting , .... get a damn box cutter at home depot for 20.00 . for those who have common sence , ... we salute you ! I'm a new subscriber, ... keep it going !

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

[@Dizzydog214]

Here in Michigan, we are blessed with three fine knife making companies: White River, Bark River and Rapid River knives. I carry a Bark River Bravo and White River Caper for hiking, camping and hunting. In Winter i switch out my Bravo for my Buck 124 Frontiersman. For an EDC folder i have a Buck 501 Squire pocket knife. Both Buck knives i've had since the late 70's and they have impressively held up, maintain sharp edges and served me well. My Bark River and White River knives are ruggedly dependable, razor sharp and beautifully artistic. Some of my friends carry Rapid River knives which possess these qualities also. Cheers from the Tip of the Mitt.

[@SamkoTradBow]

All great knives by great companies. Thanks for sharing.

[@robhead22]

Ive watched this video several times! And I’ll watch it again. Its a great selection you present. And your delivery is informative and inspiring!! Thank you!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yousefelsherif1014]

I carry my esee izula horizontally daily primarily for self defense and I love it I never even notice it o bend over to pick up boxes I lay down with it I run stairs and never even notice it it’s awesome

[@SamkoTradBow]

Agree! One of the best edc knives ever made.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

As someone who’s trying to design some useful fixed blades, you have a lot of valuable information on preferences. Good stuff, thanks!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I just released a podcast last week on what my best hunting and edc knife would be like with some great info from a everyday knife user in the field and in daily life. its at tbwpodcast.com

[@GLOCKCOPG23]

I find the Becker 1095 CroVan steel to hold an edge a bit better than the Izula plain vanilla 1095 steel. The Becker heat treat is VERY well done and let’s face it, there is no “magic” in the Esee-Rowan heat treat (So tired of that internet regurgitation!)….Good old 1095 and their close cousins simply aren’t that difficult to heat treat well. That has been my experience with several Esee and Becker knives. Of course your milage may vary but I know what I know. Take care.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Sounds like you have a good one. We have a few Becker bks and they are great but can not hold an edge Like and of our esees. But the Becker are great knives.

[@chadmyers9798]

It's a joy to listen to your experiences and input on all your videos. Thank you. Great video, and fantastic spread!! I pocket carry an Izula II, in one pocket and keep a bear grylls folder that came with his survival knife free in the other pocket. Good luck out there. Thank you.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you. Glad you are enjoying the vids.

[@dancobin1985]

White River makes incredible stuff. I have the Caper and the FC 3.5 in my get home bag.

[@SamkoTradBow]

They sure do! Glad you like yours.

[@frwb3351]

thx buddy for the excellent video. helped me a lot to choose the right next one to buy out of my favourites. keep it up and have a good day :)

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Reviews4fun1]

White River for the win EDC. And a folder. I’m not chopping wood 🪵

[@SamkoTradBow]

great knives.

[@yavornikolov6965]

Do you think that the M1 would be capable to handle small wood batoning and kindling ?

[@A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

The upside down dangler deployment is pretty clever!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Works like a champ

[@tiberiuswade8789]

😃😄 Travis the first 8 knives you just showcased....I have the all and still use. Skinned hogs, deer last season. Keep at least one in each hunting day pac.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Travis makes amazing knives!!!!! And so reasonably priced for such fine detailed custom knives.

[@jamesreyes777]

First time on your channel. Most wonderful video great explanations and thoughts I appreciate it.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ForgetU]

Screw Pop... I like that one.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Super handy little utility knife!

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@flashforce699]

I suggest a Benchmade Freak for a hard use folder , it can do just about anything a fixed blade can do .

[@SamkoTradBow]

Benchmade makes great knives!

[@LoganRB01]

Would like to see what you mean by upside down dangler in the pocket in a video. Interested in different Cary options

[@SamkoTradBow]

Think I show it in my favorite knives video I just made

[@scubasteve743]

Nice selections

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Luv my new S35VN Izula with Black G-10 Handle Scales' 💪🇺🇲

[@SamkoTradBow]

Esee sure does build amazing knives!

[@noobnaab4647]

I always use a swiss army knife, but im thinking on buying or the 5.11 small one or the axe for all around stuff 😉...many many thanks mister sam!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks! Can't go wrong with 511 or the axe!!

[@noobnaab4647]

@@SamkoTradBow just for you to know mister Sam , last week 2 days in the rain , 1st day i used the simple sling pack from 5.11 everhthing dry inside! 2nd day i was with a kuiu pack , at the end of the day i had EVERYTHING wet inside the pack , not saying its bad , but its important!! big hug thanks

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@noobnaab4647 yep most packs are just water resistant. Always good to put gear in ziplock bags if want it kept dry!

[@kylewood8327]

All great looking knives but not a fan of skeleton style (need para cord) or hanging from the neck. That’s just me… I love the Bradford Guardian knives, got the 3.5. Excellent video on explaining all these different styles. 👍🏻

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@TheNutzandBoltz]

Thanks

[@SamkoTradBow]

welcome

[@pawetestowy2296]

good job

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks

[@backwoodsman4854]

The Becker is actually 1095CV, small amount of chromium and vanadium added, should hold an edge longer than the Esee. I have both and need to do a test to see if I get the same results as you. Good video!

[@SamkoTradBow]

The beckers are fantastic knives. But I bet your experiment will yield the same results I find. The esee heat treat is spot on and holds an edge better than any 1095 knife I have. But the beckers are still amazing knives and I love them!

[@johanesgo8096]

this model from Becker had a problem with the sheath.. I think there is too much glass in the plastic and it blunted the blade of the knife. This has been corrected on new models

[@joshwebb4442]

Kabar heat treat is not as good as esees is

[@GLOCKCOPG23]

You are correct. In my experience the Becker 1095 CV holds an edge a little better than the Esee plain Jane 1095. Yes Esee does have a good heat treat, don’t get me wrong, but there is no “magic“ in their heat treat. The Internet regurgitation about the “superior Esee heat treat” gets tiresome to hear over, and over, and over….just repeated like mindless goats. 1095 is simply not that difficult to do well and it raises question of these people’s actual experience who spout such nonsense. The Becker steel composition is better than Esee in edge holding and wear resistance. On the other hand Esee needs not take a back seat to anyone in their performance. Take care.

[@KENAHIGHLANDER]

What do you use to sharpen the ESEE knives?

[@SamkoTradBow]

set bevels on belt sander or sandpaper on on a wood block, then sharpen with a ceramic rod, then strop on leather and final strop on denim jeans.

[@jedi7fivewerewolf928]

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[@johanesgo8096]

this model from Becker had a problem with the sheath .. I think there is too much glass in the plastic and it blunted the blade of the knife. This has been corrected on new models

[@SamkoTradBow]

Never had that problem with mine but glad they fixed it if there was an issue and thank you from bringing it to my attention!

[@johanesgo8096]

@@SamkoTradBow You may have the impression that your knife blunts faster because of this problem. It would be interesting to do a test, because 1090cv should keep the sharpness longer than 1090

[@mikeogden5256]

Buck 119 for Me

[@SamkoTradBow]

Great classic time tested and proven knife!