Heavily modified British MOD Survival Knife (Polskie Napisy)

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Field testing the heavily modified British military survival knife by John Nowill. The specs of this big chopper:
Blade length - 18 cm (7")
Blade thickness - 6 mm (almost 1/4")
Weight without the sheath - 450 g (1 Ib)
Blade material - 1095 high carbon steel
Full tang construction
Wooden scales
Terenowy test mocno zmodyfikowanego surwiwalowego noża brytyjskiej armi, w intepretacji John'a Nowill'a..

[@rogersonshepherd500]

This is a *survival* knife. You don't know where you're going to be when you need it, so it has to do everything. It's a nigh on indestructible, jack of all trades. Heavy enough to chop and split, small enough (just) to shave and and do finer work, strong enough to use as a pry bar. Even if you *totally* lose the edge on it, you can always use it to *batter* something to death. It's a beast. Commonly referred to as "The Pig". It arrives without an edge, so you can do it yourself. The thinking is: if you can learn to put an edge on *this* , you can put an edge on *anything* . Take the finger guard off, and put new scales on ('cos those rivets are a pain in the arse). Get rid of that gap in between the scales (it's there to stop your hand freezing to the metal in Arctic conditions, but unnecessary in the temperate zones). It's a quarter of an inch thick steel, that I have *literally* used to pry open a wooden framed door, before now. I often take this on short trips, in place of my hatchet and a knife. I just keep a SAK or a Leatherman for fine work and food prep. A lot of people overlook this knife in favour of a "brand", or they want a shiny-shiny thing, a display piece, to show off to the other "gear guys". Well, OK. If that's what you're into, but I paid £30 for mine, not £300. That was10 years ago, and I've had *constant* heavy duty use out of it. And no more hassle from her than the occasional dink in the edge. A quick flash over with a Lansky Puck, and she's happy again. She ain't pretty. She's The Pig. She ain't light, nor fancy. But she *is* cheap, and *100% reliable* . Ladies and Gentlemen, the British Army M.O.D. Survival knife.

[@Barrrt]

Thanks for this lovely piece. Question: where did you buy yours?

[@CloneDaddy]

@@Barrrt To the best of my memory (which isn't saying much), I bought her from an outdoors shop somewhere in Wales (Penryth, maybe). I believe they closed down some years later (it wasn't my fault, honest). I bought a few things from them at very reasonable prices, and I always tried to reward their pricing model with my repeat custom, but I guess GoOutdoors and the like, plus the internet, make things tough for small businesses.

[@Barrrt]

@@CloneDaddy Thanks for getting back to me on that, I appreciate it. I guess now I know why all the ones I see online are at least 2 or 3 times as expensive - those are the stores that don't go out of business :-) Cheers man! By the way you're a good writer, I hope you do more with that than just writing epic youtube comments.

[@nickgent3821]

The problem is that it does'nt chop well, it does'nt do fine work, and its poor as a pry bar. Too heavy, too thick, poor grind for field work, atrocious sheath, badly made and designed guard. But worse, lives have been put at risk in the past because of a) its faults b) many were just ditched. Look at the choices made by Brit special forces and procurement in Scandinavia and Europe.

[@michaelstevenson9648]

The best review that I have seen for this knife, so much so that I am persuaded to purchase one. You certainly know how to use a blade. Very good to watch you.

[@husqv5147]

Great modifications, looks much more user friendly, nice job!

[@Barrrt]

Awesome video. Thank you. I'm not usually into videos like this but the beautiful knife and the back to the elements vibe really inspires me. I recently learned how to make fire in a similar way and it's inspiring to see someone do it :-) Thanks.

[@stevelewis7263]

I've had one of these knives for over 10 years, it was roughly finished with a dull blade, but with a bit of re-finishing, a slight change of blade profile the knife was transformed into a superbly capable all round knife and damn near UNBREAKABLE, I also threw away the hideous sheath and made a leather one.

[@allbushnocraft3031]

its supposed to be blunt to teach the squaddies how to put an edge on their knifes when they come into training.

[@deanoboland]

Great work on video mate greetings from spain

[@NicholasAarons]

Fantastic Video Dude. Keep up the great work. Nick.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

+Nicholas Aarons (Nick Mini) Thank you :)

[@n.c.108]

Nice. I've always wanted one of those. I hope one day to get one. I love the chopping, like a small axe!

[@soggz4246]

Great bit of kit. Would like one for myself. All the Best.👍🏾🇬🇧

[@campingenthusiast3376]

Just shows that you can turn something blunt and ugly, into something beautiful and very functional with some dedicated time and effort. Nice video and nice knife.

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

I’ve got one modified as well .. Awesome knife … cheers Chris & Sam

[@_XR40_]

The handle scales are oversized to prevent the possibly bare skin of the user's hand from freezing onto the tang in below-freezing environments. It's not razor-sharp because it is issued to aircrews with a "utility" edge, suitable for cutting through an aircraft fuselage. Razor-sharp is great for a small detail-oriented blade, but it gets dull much faster when subjected to heavy use. In short, it is literally a "survival-knife", _not_ a camping knife...

[@thevelointhevale1132]

The guard is there to protect your hand should it accidentally slip forward towards the blade whilst performing heavy tasks. In a Survival situation the last thing you need is a deep cut or wound ... so while I appreciate you have made modifications to suit your personal use - you have also removed a safety feature of the knife given the purpose it is intended for. Not a change I would make on my own example. The guard is also there to protect your hand from anything sliding down the blade towards you ... another design safety feature that is incredibly useful in a Survival knife. You should be able to feather wood with the guard in situ without any trouble at all ... this is all about 'user error' not design fault. The wood grips of these knives come dry and without any treatment of any kind. The reason for gaps is due to the wood being bone dry - if you applied a reasonable amount of Linseed Oil the wood would soak it up and swell, filling most minor spaces. A wax treatment finish over the Linseed Oil rub takes care of any ingress of moisture. These knives were designed to be issued rough for Soldiers to finish ... to put their own edge on, finish handle and grips to suit etc - there is a very good reason the scales are not flush with the tang ... cold weather handling!

[@neroma]

Best knife ever!

[@chillios2222]

great knife , very heavy chopper

[@enzowarren9832]

I have the Becker BK22. It was inspired by this knife, and I really love it. Knives like this are great! Really useful.

[@markstanton63]

You really made great improvements to that big ol boy ....... Now it's going to be able to earn its keep.

[@danieljohnson4994]

the reason for the sheath being designed the way it was is due to it being meant to be worn on your left side as you would normally have your pistol holstered on your right side

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

Unfortunately, that still leaves the edge the wrong side up when drawn. It only makes sense for left-handed people because they'd draw the knife and use it with their left hand.

[@jamesconnors5653]

Nice knife. I have had one for more than 25 years. You cannot hurt it.

[@MrAndrewUK]

I've had one of these for quite some time. It's like the ugly sister of some other knives I wont mention but it get's the job done. I adore this knife.

[@thomaswillows306]

I love that knife! Have got two; one with wooden, other with plastic scales. Indeed, grind was blunt, but I made it more useable :) Cheers!

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

+Thomas “GreedyBiologist” Willows Yup. It takes some work but it's possible. Thanks for watching.

[@timerius]

Hi Tomas! which of the 2 versions of handle do you like best?

[@thomaswillows306]

+PerferObdura Most of the time I use plastic one...But I think, wooden one fits better to my hand :)

[@paulie4x1]

Oh, I really Love what you did to your British Mod.,,.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

paulie 4x thanks :)

[@n.c.108]

Oooo also noticed when chopping, if that knife slips and cuts you, it will be a serious cut to you...it's so sharp!

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

Nathan Chevy And this is exactly why that lanyard is there :) But true, it's always a danger with those heavy sharp tools. Thanks for watching.

[@RandomButtonPusher]

With your modifications, it comes out much like a nordic leuku, only beefier which would be helpful in lower latitudes for chopping hardwoods. Nice demonstrations.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

That extra beef helps a lot though. I have a 6" leuku, and it's just to light to chop through trees like that. That said, it's a lot more comfortable to carry around. This MOD weighs as much as my machetes, yet will never do as good a job as them. Always a trade off :) Thanks for watching.

[@MrTatts64]

Nice review Simon. Do you have a video of what the knife was like before you did your work on it??

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

+MrTatts64 I probably should've shot one but I never did.

[@MrTatts64]

+Simon's Discoveries Not a problem, I notice there are plenty of others out there. The reviewers dont seem best pleased with the knife. Perhaps they should have sent them to you first ;)

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

MrTatts64 I can imagine why people might not be happy with them. They are kid of DIY projects :)

[@DoloresVillatoro-ho5jg]

Sorry but what is the name of the oil you used for the wood handle?

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

I think it was tung oil.

[@DoloresVillatoro-ho5jg]

@@SimonsDiscoveries Thank you, I love how the handle turned out, it looks really beautiful. I might just get the wood handle bright blade version and get some of that oil. I have the all black MoD and I love that thing. Thanks for the review.

[@maciekm7117]

Where did you buy this knife?

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

I think it was back in the UK. Online at heinnie haynes website.

[@bestsoftwaresolution]

Hi simon i have this knife and i just love it there is no comparisn with all the other knife on the market and finally i can see a decent video about the knife i would love to see more video about this knife especially on the modification you have done and how to make them because i want to make them to mine too, thanks

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

+NOOBODY Sure. I just need to wait untill it arrives, as I've recently moved houses. Thanks.

[@bestsoftwaresolution]

gr8 i'll look forward to one of your video i think that this knife deserve more attention is one hell of piece of gear and most people don't even know about it

[@sheogorathdaedricprinceofm320]

I have many knives and they are all good for different tasks, this knife is the best chopper I have come across (apart from maybe a heavy kukri). I would highly recommend it as I used to carry an axe and/or a saw when I go camping but now I just take this knife which saves space and weight. I am at the moment carving some hickory handle scales that I cut myself as I don't like the black g10 scales that came with it, I'm going to replace the rivets with sex bolts/Chicago screws to make disassembly easier. I intend to take off the black dip coat and put on a patina finish as it's fading after only a few uses. The back part of the finger guard needs reshaped as it gets in the way and it needs reinforced with a welder as it looks relatively weak.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

Sounds like a good plan and, pretty much what I did to mine. Only I didn't have to replace the scales since mine were already wooden.

[@sheogorathdaedricprinceofm320]

The look of your knife is what inspired me to change mine, my one is ugly and your one looks awesome.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

+Corcoran AL They're very similar to the point where I have a hard time telling them apart but I don't actually speak neither so that's probably why :) But for some reason I find Ukrainian a lot easier to understand. Sometimes when people speak slowly, I notice that most words are almost the same just used a bit strangely from my Polish perspective and spoken with a different accent :) When I listen to Russian, more words seem to be completely new to me. Anyway... That's just my little rant on some linguistic nuances lol

[@dinoatlas]

What does "Polskie Napisy" mean?

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

It means Polish subtitles.

[@dinoatlas]

Thank you! I like your videos.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Simon, Happy New Year, By the way, I used my Polish Military Compass today. The British MOD is not that readily available, So when Busse Combat ran a short run on the Ratweiler in two thickness, I grabbed a 1/4" thickness. Boy and am I ever happy. It's a Awesome chopper, They listed it as a 7 1/2" blade, But mine measures 7 3/4" from tip to handle. It's one of my Fav. Go To, One Tool Option, Although most of the time I Piggyback it with my Rodent Solution, I vertical belt carry it with my Solution cocked upwards for easy excess. But the more I read and hear what's said about the British MOD, I'm sort of happy I got my Ratweiler. But I would still want one in my collection, I posted some of my tool's on Google Play, Your welcome to look. ,, . Happy New a year. ,, .

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

Thank you and happy New Year to you too :)

[@paulie4x1]

Thanx You, Simon. ,, .

[@ballygeale1]

iv got a web tex knife the same as that knife .would you depend on that knife in a survival situation

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

I probably would but the real question is, would I carry this heavy thing often enough to have it with me in a survival situation? ;)

[@haydn5686]

how would you compare this to the american LMF2 or the newer strongarm?

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

Haven't used those knives.

[@haydn5686]

@@SimonsDiscoveries fair enough, one knife i would highly recommend you try for viewers is the Condor Bushlore knife, for the price ive not found anything better, comes with a great leather sheath also something lower price knives often overlook. Im looking at the gerber strongarm simply for the horizontal belt sheath as a back up hidden tool.. plus ive been in situations most can not fathom and when you are in a true escape and evasion situation things get lost..always have a back up of your priority tools!

[@rapryan5879]

what did you use to patina the metal?

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

I think I used mustard for that one.

[@almac6316]

not sure how to tag on youtube but i was just wondering simon how you stripped the coating from the blade.. im looking to buy one of these knives and any tips on how to customize would be appreciated, thanks :)

[@bestsoftwaresolution]

+AJ clowes hi, i have one of this knife and while i was using it in the summer time on sand the coating started to came off so once home i just used a little bit of sand and a wet cloth to remove the coating and then i went with a 400 grip wetstone to remove the rest

[@bigyin2794]

Best not to, its phosphate coated and protects the high carbon steel from rust.

[@snaipert]

The steel quality leaves something to be desired, under extreme use the blade bends. It is easy to bend back, for the rest it is a good knife.

[@timerius]

I read somewhere that the edge(original) was hollow ground,but from what i see it looks like a scandi with a secondary bevel?, for a first project, couldn't i just try to use the original angle and make a true scandi-grind? - Nice review,as always,and really nice mod.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

+PerferObdura It definitely wasn't a hollow grind. It wasn't really finished so it's hard to say what it was supposed to be but I suspect they were aiming for a sabre grind there. The original grind is a bit too high to make it a usable scandi. The edge would be too fragile with such angle unles you convexed it. It works fine as a sabre grind - that high scandi with a secondary bevel. Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@_XR40_]

The knife was originally issued to aircrews and was designed to be able to cut through the skin of an aircraft. That's why it's not hollow-ground and has a utility edge rather than a razor-sharp one. It's a hatchet/machete/survival-tool. Was never meant to be a camping knife.

[@VladimirJanushevich]

Megaknife :) Almost machete, but it still can cut the sausage! ;)

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

It sure can :)

[@ballygeale1]

That knife is only ment to be used as part of a survival kit in a land-rover jeep,not ment to ba carried around with you

[@jaja-nw2ft]

Hi Szymon, I want to ask you about one thing: I want to buy this MOD Sheffield Knife but I'm afraid of handle size. I have a small hand. My hand circumference is 19cm-20,5 cm My hand length is 17,5 cm My hand width is 8,5 cm Is ti will be too thick and big for me? I am afraid yes

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

Hi. So unless they changed something about the handle in the past few years, the original size will most likely be too much for comfort. I had to sand it down a lot (the scales protruded beyond the tang and pins quite a bit) and it is still rather large. That said, there's a lot of extra material you can remove and downsize the handle significantly, even more than I did, if you're willing to invest some time and effort.

[@jaja-nw2ft]

@@SimonsDiscoveries THANK YOU FOR ANSWER. It is exactly what I think about this knife (very sturdy and nice knife anyway). Maybe I will take care of it in the future

[@carforumwanker]

They are about 20% too big and too heavy .BUT.... with some time with a sanding wheel etc . you can shape the handle for a more custom fit

[@led8541]

very cool knife even with the mods im gona get me one

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

+led8541 If you're not afraid of a little work, it'll be a great knife. A bit heavy but still.

[@jaimiehardy5652]

Might a make a small suggestion? On mine I've got a simple short loop lanyard. Its just big enough when my hand is towards the pommel (for chopping) that my ring finger and little finger fit inside. Try it out maybe, it takes a lot of the effort out of gripping the handle when chopping. Nice mods though!! I'm only 8 years late to the thread 😂😂

[@omblackwell1183]

Hi Simon. Great job. Great minds clearly think alike! Even before had seen your KZbin film I had made my own similar adaptations to the MOD survival knife. Truth be told I think every purchased item is improved by adapting it to your personal requirements. It makes it 'your' knife for 'your' needs (or whatever the item might be). For this knife I carried out some similar improvements. I sanded down the handle (a simple job). I applied olive oil to the wood. I let it dry and then applied a layer of varnish. I (as you did) cut and sanded the top of the cross-guard. I then, with apoxy resin glued part of a bicycle inner-tube to the handle. This does not make it look very pretty, but it makes it very much for comfortable to use. The blade? I had no problem with the coating. As you rightly say, the edge needs some work. The best thing is to use an appropriately sized metal file. With a little bit of time and effort you can produced a fantastic edge. As for the sheath - that too is a work of love and a separate story. In my view it does not detract from the basic product at all that you have to adapt it for your needs. The trick is to have the knowledge, skill, time and (if it is not too strong a word) love. I note that Survivalkraft was not happy. He is quite entitled to his opinion. However, perhaps he expected instant gratification. The best things come to those who wait.....and adapt. The Becker is a fine knife. I am sure that there are many Girl Scouts who will appreciate it (smile!) Thanks for the vid.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

+Owain Blackwell Thank you for the interesting comment. I think those mods are just universally useful. If that's even possible ;)

[@martkbanjoboy8853]

I have noticed the tactical fanboys don't really 'get' this knife, & often express dissatisfaction with it. I would have one of these any day over the much vaunted Beckers.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

martK banjoboy I agree but I don't have a Becker :) Thanks for watching.

[@enzowarren9832]

Becker knives are definitely superior, but that isn’t an insult to this knife. It’s an awesome tool, and that is a fact regardless of other options that are out there.

[@CloneDaddy]

@@enzowarren9832 If I remember correctly, wasn't the Becker heavily based on this design? The BK2, certainly.

[@enzowarren9832]

CloneDaddy yeah it was. Ethan liked his MOD but wanted one with superior materials and a more refined finish. The BK2 was the result.

[@CloneDaddy]

@@enzowarren9832 Then I am in total agreement with Ethan. Modding the MOD, is the only way to make it a good knife. It comes to you as basically an ingot of pig iron with some wood stuck to it. Removing things and changing the bevel is the only way to go. :)

[@AleksanderJanus.]

Dzień dobry. 😉😁

[@williammurphyslaw]

This was a British issue multi purpose knife and probably over 100000 were made its a one size fits all squaddie proof tool

[@jokesonyou5511]

Okay I just have 1 and only 1 question I have one of these knifes but the model is dated 1987 I have no idea how much it is worth the oldest one for sale online is a 1990s one for 94 USD if anyone can tell me just were to find the price of this knife I'd very much like to know

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

I'd like to know that myself :) I guess it'll depend the condition of the knife.

[@jokesonyou5511]

@@SimonsDiscoveries its fairly good no rust well taken care of original everything only some paint chiping on the handle my friend got it for 60 at a swap meet they clearly had no idea what they had it's my favorite knife at the moment oh one last thing in all the internet only one website shows this knife and it's a antiques site and you have to pay over 200 just to get in so I'm guessing its definitely worth something

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Simon, Yeah, I like large knives. One of the reasons I like scouting new areas out and even if I run out of day light and I need to spend a night in the woods I just feel better. I think I have a couple of good ones. I almost got that British Mod. But I went with a Swamp Rat Rodent 7 and teamed it with my Rodent 4, The Ratweiler I use more as my One Too Option and of course my Rodent 9, Then I have similar knives in the INFI Steel and the longest Busse Combat is 11" Anneversay Straight Handle Battle Mistress LE. I also have a great chopper for the $$$ my Sp-53 I have the 51, 49 also and of puce my BK-9 I also have the Bark River Golok and the Fox Hiram, You see I do like large knives, But what you did to yours, I would love to have one like that even though it's only a 1085 carbon blade.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

1095 but it probably doesn't make a huge difference anyway :) Looks like you have quite a few knives.

[@paulie4x1]

Yes Simon, they accumulated since I don't sell them off. I like using them. Infact my most recent is my Ergo series of Busse Combat, All my Busse's were none coated, We'll except my Green American Flag Cerakote ASH-1 Magnum, which doesn't count. But then they came out with the Steel Heart Ergo, I know once they sell out that's it, They may or may not make that style again, so I took a gamble since it would stick out in my collection. The gamble payed off because the made the Badger Attack Ergo, So I bought it now I thought well atleast it's a nice set that matched. So I thought that was it, But then they came out with the Ergo Battle Mistress. In my sincere opinion, I think everybody should own atleast one Battle Mistress, Watch the destruction video in KZbin and you will understand why I say this, I have two, My E. B. M. and my Anneversay Straight Handle Battle Mistress LE. So rather just having a nice set of two, I have a nice matching set of three. Chris Tanner from Preparemind101designed a Ergo type knife called the Jessica X, But his Handle is too large for the way I would use my knife or would probably get in my way when I'm moving fast through the bush or even scouting, But it does have nice merits as far as slicing and chopping, So when the Steel Heart Ergo came out it wasn't hard for me to want it. Well that's my story why I bought my recent Busse Combat.

[@paulie4x1]

Not in youtube but on KZbin, ,, ,

[@paulie4x1]

They made not the made

[@АндрейШмырев-х8н]

Ножик для колки дров....Хотя сделан на века....

[@edwardbirdsall6580]

nice knife. when I need to cut a tree or fire wood I will stick with my saw

[@GreySquirrelly1016]

Yes this knife is awesome! I dot the wood version sanded down the handles and the blade to a near mirror finish. I found mine on amazon, I’m too sure of the genuineness of it but everything looks right like the real deal- same sheath same stamp between 2nd and third rivet (127 8214 JA 1993 /|\. Better be the real deal lol it cost 128$ CAD plus 64 shipping.

[@jefferyschirm4103]

How much is always interesting but if they dont give the price you dont want to know.

[@countdracula774]

Jeffery Schirm The British MOD survival knife in the UK costs around £50 to buy , "cheap as chips" as they say . You can purchase one @ Knives of Sheffield .

[@theplayer2286]

Hi Simon, Great vid. about an outstanding bit of kit. If you 'personalise' this blade you have a tool not only for you, but for you to pass down. Only one thing I would say. Have a look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/eojFon18oLyFl7s Mack Tightwad is quite right when he says that in the UK army, by and large, the MOD utility blade was to be found in the tool box rather than on the waist. Hence the sheath being so poxy. It didn't matter because it was never really carried. I know that some carried the knife on their webbing (perhaps Mr. Thomson below) and you can buy sheaths for just this purpose. However, generally speaking Mack was/is right. This does not detract from the knife in any way. It simply explains why the Toms referred to it as 'The Beast.' As to a 'carry' knife in the wilderness that is another matter. I am ashamed to say that I am rather like one of those women you take to buy a dress. You find one that's perfect first time but they insist on trying every damn one in the town...... and then come back to the first one they looked at. Well, that's me with the 'carry knife.' I am not a collector but a user. I have come across a multitude of blades to use on the farm. If it does not make the grade (irrespective of the price and 'Gucci' brand), out the door it goes. I have no time for clutter. Cut to the chase. Best knife our of all the ones that have passed through my hands? Answer: The very first one I ever had. Though where it came from I will never know. It is a bone-handled scout/sheath knife that I have had since about 1976. Carbon steel, five inch blade. Wooden sheath (made by my Taid (grandfather)).It was 'good enough' for Baden Powell because it was 'good enough,' he found, for the native 'scouts' in the Boer War. Hence it's adoption for the (universal) Scout movement. This reflects on times past. Now Scouts in the UK cannot even carry a pen knife. Indeed, it would not surprise in the least bit if you can now get a 'gender orienteering' badge to sew on your sleeve. Ho hum, The modern Mora is not a million miles away from this design. Perhaps a near comparison is the classic K-Bar only with a shorter blade. There are certainly quite a few 'Scout knives' of the type I am referring to on the US Ebay, though often with leather washers rather than a bone handle. You have to go for bone by way of preference. No problem with water and an outstanding grip. One things for sure: Got to be carbon steel and go for natural materials every time. Thanks again for the film Simon.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

+Twm Sion Cati I was wondering how useful it actually was in the field. Thanks. I do like natural materials too.

[@theplayer2286]

+Simon's Discoveries You write: "I was wondering how useful it actually was in the field."Like most things in life, it's a trade off against your actual needs and conditions.Let's put it this way. If you are wandering in and out of the 'wilderness' like me (as it were), then a Scout/Sheath knife works very well. it is light and versatile and does most jobs that I need well.However, if I were in the outback (Northern Hemisphere) for a longer period of time then the Scout knife would not be enough. I would need more heavy duty tool and it would justify carrying the extra weight.What would I take with me? (1). The modified MOD + (2). Well I used to state a Mora. However, given the weight of the MOD I think you need to counterbalance that with something lighter. There are many excellent knives out there which might 'tick the box.' Almost any Victorinox or Wenger would do for example. However, I personally, would be torn between a Mercator Black Cat or a Douk-Douk. Both carbon steel and pretty 'bomb-proof.' The former used by German soldiers since before WWI, the latter famously used in the French Foreign Legion. Not bad recommendations. I would definitely NOT take an Opinel.

[@timerius]

+Twm Sion Cati: i use a Douk-Douk for my EDC,and it's one of the most underrated knives out there. once you try it your hooked (at least i was)

[@huejanus5505]

Twm Sion Cati good one 'gender orienteering badge' . Thanks for the chuckle.

[@MrEdium]

Hello. Very Nice Review but you have turned into a Becker BK9............ so why not just buy a BK9 ? Thank You for Your Time.

[@CSGraves]

I had one of these about 26 years ago.... lost it in a burglary. :-/ I did enjoy its rustic ugliness, but didn't have a use for its intended design. It was a TERRIBLE chopper! If I still had mine, I'd definitely be interested in modding it though!

[@Baldur243]

niestety w Polsce niedostępny :/

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

Zaraz zobaczę co jest grane. Dzięki za info

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

Powien być publicznie dostępny na całym świecie. Jak będziesz mógł i miał ochotę, to daj znać za jakiś czas czy działa. Jak by były jakieś problemy, to będę musiał pogonić YouTuba, że mi widzów blokują ;)

[@Baldur243]

wie Pan może z jakiej stali został zrobiony nóż ? opłaca się go w ogóle kupić jako typowy nóż do tyrania a do delikatniejszych prac np morę HD (ją już mam, ale boję się ją tyrać)

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

prym Ta sama stal co mora - 1095. Tylko dwa razy grubsza. Nóż jest trochę drogi. Jeśli nie chcesz się narobić przy modyfikacjach, które moim zdaniem są konieczne, to raczej nie polecam. Zbyt wiele jest tu do poprawienia. Za tę cenę można mieć nóż od TLIMa, który będzie gotowy do roboty prosto z pudełka i wytrzyma podobne wyczyny. Jeśli nie masz na wydanie 250 zł, to ta mora, którą masz, albo Hultafors GK powinny dać radę. To na prwdę mocne noże, a kosztują tak niewiele, że musiałbyś zajeździć 5-6 sztuk, żeby ci wyszło drożej ot tego Brytyjskiego potwora :)

[@Baldur243]

ok, dzięki za pomoc :)

[@maxsparks5183]

“The sheath was backward.” No, actually it wasn’t/isn’t. You’re just using your wrong hand! Use your left hand like God intended for you to do. Lol Welcome to what we left handers deal with every day. 😊 We finally get something manufactured correctly and here you are calling it “backward”.😖 By the way, it’s not made to slice paper or do surgery with. It’s made to be indestructible. Listened to another KZbinr who is ex British military who told how he and his mates used their “beasts” to disassemble a brick wall of a house to gain entry to check for booby traps. I love mine just like it is. Yes, it needs to be sharpened. But to my way of thinking the type grind to put on it is the same as you would put on an axe, hatchet or machete. If I want to do feather sticks or cut my steak, I use my Mora. You did transform it into a much more eye appealing knife.👍

[@CorcoranAL]

A good knife ... !!!! ... Channel useful. I subscribed. I invite you to visit ..)) ...

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

+Corcoran AL Thanks. Yours looks good too :) Subscribed.

[@CorcoranAL]

Let us know. Regards from Ukraine. Dmitriy.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

***** Is it just my bad Ukrainian or do you speak Russian in your videos? Ukrainian's just easier to understand for me :)

[@CorcoranAL]

I say in my video in Russian because I have a lot of people watching in Russia ...))) .... The Russian language is understood by all. And the Ukrainian language is understood only in Ukraine and in Poland ....

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

***** Oh, that's cool. I'm Polish and I speak English in my vids :) Just wanted to make sure my Ukrainian hasn't gotten too rusty coz I was having a hard time understanding you there, which usually doesn't happen when people speak Ukrainian :)

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Simon. Yup my Ratweiker is still one of my Fav's. I also made a Piggyback for my Rodent 7 and Rodent 3 and teamed my Rodent 9 with my Rodent 4. But I also had my Rodent 6 modified, I had the blade thinned down from .265" to just a tich less than a 1/4". I also had the top guard taken off. I'm sure you heard of the Ratmandu. Well my Modde Rodent 6 L@@Ks like a Ratmandu on steroids. I like teaming it with a newer version of the Mora 510. I do have a Garberg too, But I teamed it with my Bokor Aparro. Nice to Say Heah. Pax.,,.p

[@JohnSmith-pd1fz]

If I were you I'd buy a cheap Chinese machette to hack down trees with. The BM spec knife is obviously too good for you.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

+John Smith Are you sure you're commenting on the right video?

[@JohnSmith-pd1fz]

Simon's Discoveries Are you sure you are asking me the right question?

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

John Smith Yes.

[@JohnSmith-pd1fz]

+Simon's Discoveries - I am commenting on your video in which you criticise the reproduction MOD knife you have in your possession. And while I agree it is not quite as good as the real MOD knife with a namestamped blade, it is obviously still much too good for you. As I mentioned earlier you'd be much better off with a Chinese machette. Leave the real knives to people who can appreciate such things, know what they are talking about and know what they are doing.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

John Smith I can appreciate constructive criticism but if you're going to try and make this personal again I'm going to have to block you.

[@Mateo-vx5hx]

Teraz wiem, że istnieją brzydsze noże niż Mora... Now, I know - there are uglier knives than Mora.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

Aż taki brzydki? Trzeba go było zobaczyć przed przeróbkami lol A tak na marginesie. Patrząc na statystyki, mogę już teraz powiedzieć, że pomysł z polskimi napisami był naprawdę dobry. Niektóre z moich filmików mają więcej obejrzeń z Polski niż z Ameryki. Dzięki :)

[@bizonmg364]

Za duży, za ciężki, za klockowaty i ogólnie brzydki. Jedyny plus to taki, że działa, ale w dłuższą trasę bym go nie brał.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

No nieee, W trasę to absolutnie. Ten potwór waży pół kilo. Jak zakładam to na pasek, to mi spodnie spadają. Ale jak idę na lekko, to zamiast siekierki w plecaku daje radę. Generalnie robi za maczetę, która w prawdzie waży tyle samo, ale jest o wiele dłuższa. A jakoś tak nie wypada po lesie z maczetą na wierzchu łazić. Ludzie się dziwnie patrzą lol A takim nożem to i gwoździa można w ambonie przybić jak się belka poluzuje, drewno porąbać i chaszcze trochę przerzedzić... :)

[@maciekm7117]

@@SimonsDiscoveries gdzie kupowałeś ten nóż? W Polsce robią NS 1 które chyba są kopia British army knife

[@myNameisUsedFromAIdi]

I wanted a MOD for a while but it was just so damn ugly. This is looks great.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

True. The oryginal one doesn't make a good first impression. Thanks :)

[@7319dexter]

This knife is awful. Needs heavy mods to be somewhat useful.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

+7319dexter Yes it does.

[@_XR40_]

Sorry, no. You have to take into consideration what it was made for - Which isn't camping...

[@kijinseija727]

@@_XR40_ if its not camping what's it for

[@_XR40_]

​@@kijinseija727 It was designed for the British SAS (Special Air Service), specifically to chop through anything up to the skin of an airplane. It's a nearly indestructible compromise between a knife and a hatchet...(The Fairbairn-Sykes style knives were only used for hand-to-hand combat and fine work, since they actually snap fairly easily) It is issued with a "utility" edge, suitable for cutting through an aircraft fuselage. Razor-sharp is great for a small detail-oriented blade, but it gets dull much faster when subjected to heavy use. In short, it is literally a "survival-knife"

[@kijinseija727]

@@_XR40_ what the fuck? Chop up plane metal? look at it, literally a thick stock with a shitty bevel, a pry bar knife

[@bobkirk7309]

This is the perfect example of how the good idea was poorly executed, if the makers had spent a liitle more time and effort they could have made a very good knife, again it's the case of They are only soldiers they don't need good equipment (MOD) the re moded version (like yours) are a very good tool, it's always the case with british army gear, made cheaply.

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

+bob kirk It's quite likely. I've got the British Martindale Gollok as well and it required almost as much work and effort as this knife in order to make it usable.

[@bobkirk7309]

The martindales are now made in the far east, Scott of wessex blades has been moaning about the finish on those for a long time, so he does a refurbing service as far as i know, I have a knock off copy of one a bit shorter but far better, would have been better off with a "condor" village parang but it's the money ££££ the Golock was a Tenner

[@drogomuircastle7175]

The knife is issue to aircrew. When you do the aircrew survival course you are taught how to modify this knife so it works for you...

[@7319dexter]

The worst knife I have ever bought!

[@RAPLOCHREPORTER]

+7319dexter I have used this knife in Belize and I can assure you it is a solid good Sheffield steel knife. It can chop a tree down this knife and will last for a lifetime.

[@richardallan455]

+7319dexter Hi , I am sorry you do not like your MOD knife , I WOULD HAPPILY BUY IT FROM YOU IF IT HAS THE WOODEN HANDLE ,CHEERS Richard Allan.

[@timerius]

+James Thomson : Thanks, you just pushed me over the "edge": i'am buying one!