I Didn't Think I Would EVER Find My Perfect Fixed Blade... Is This It?

Unboxing the Demko Freereign.
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[@metal_complex]

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[@Beldraakthesludir]

I love your channel for the quick impressions and the variety, I make fixed blades as a hobby and I’d love to send you a knife to get your honest impression. I’ve got one in Magnacut that I screwed up a bit on that I could send you if your interested in taking a look at it and you can keep, send back, or give away at your discretion. If you feel like making a video of it, great, but I’m honestly not in any position where I’m looking for advertising I work full time plus and make knives for fun. My friends all rave about the knives I make, which is great but I would love an honest opinion from a content creator that I follow and respect. Pm me if you’re interested at all. This knife is very similar in size and shape to the the knife that I would have to send which is what inspired me to say anything. Thanks for the content you create!

[@user-pw8qj2gt1p]

I love drop point blades. Most of my folders are drop points. This blade has the shape I like, but a bit longer than I need. It's also out of stock at DLT. I don't really buy from anyone else because as you said DLT are awesome, so I have no idea if it is available anywhere else.

[@anthonyschutz7201]

Dude stop I just committed to not spend all my money on stuff like this anymore.

[@TucoDog-ho6fw]

That can start after New Year’s. Quick there’s time to do some shopping. If the purchase is made before January 1 it qualifies as before that ridiculous resolution started👍🏻

[@Dpowell28]

Don't worry it's completely sold out

[@murphyzlaw13]

For real

[@KINGACE9]

​@@Dpowell28Exactly

[@metal_complex]

Ok ok... I'll only upload 730 more uploads in 2024...

[@peijae1]

This blade looks alot like my Fallkniven S1 forest knife. These rubberized handles and stainless steel are great in Colorado snowy weather!

[@p90fanatic]

I have used the blue AUS10 version of it for about 6 months now as my primary outdoors knife and I absolutely love it! It has held up wonderfully and performed admirably within its constraints! love your videos, keep up the great work!

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

That AUS-10A is surprisingly good stuff. On edge retention tests it's very close to S30V but less chippy.

[@nickiesiple5222]

I was on team DLT this holiday and I went for the Fenris. Jorg Sprague's workshop burned down after Christmas. The blade on mine is extra even finish & shiny. The fuller is contrast matte. It's centered it is annodized orange like an Olight flashlight, not a baked on orange coating it's a great blade shape, thickness and presence. I'm not going to pop it open or closed. I'm not going to whale around and try it as a chopper whomping knife. Its not to show off to my buddies. It's not strictly for kicks. It represents someone's knife dream that I admire. Its to remind me of Jorg and its not hanging on the wall or left in Basecamp when glamping. It's thick n heavy, but really, I'd use it to make big cuts and maybe I'll find ways to take it seriously. I'm glad we both found something wonderful at DLT. 10:13

[@r1234x67p]

First of all love the channel and what you do but I also cant help but mention the fact that with ALL these knives you have at your disposal, I love the fact that you consistently use the railroad spike knife without fail. Every single time. cracks me up. keep up the good work.

[@imgadgetmanjim]

I received mine a few days ago and loved the knife. Mine came very sharp with perfect grinds. My only issue is the screws that come with sheath are very short and one of them barely catches. I was able to tighten some but will look to replace them at some point. Lately I’ve been mostly buying Survive Knives and love every one I have. Glad I picked this one up. I’m really not going to buy any knives, flashlights or other toys next year. 😮😢 maybe. We’ll see.

[@eriklambert3809]

I love that blade shape. The grip looks comfy. This would be a good vest/war belt knife or carry knife. $200 isn't far off the Esee SVN 4. I use an old Esee 4 and ZT300 for the truck and field work.

[@dannydm2133]

The Esee woven micarta is incredible. Truly the best handle material.

[@nickiesiple5222]

On this note ( these comments here) I say Spartan Blades Harsey Difensa is where I put those criteria to that knife.

[@dannydm2133]

haven't held that one. Handle material is for the win? @@nickiesiple5222

[@shepleonard8695]

Just buy a $35 Cold Steel SRKC, it's this knife.

[@metal_complex]

^ just because it's the same shape doesn't mean it's the same knife ^ Materials, fit/finish, country of origin etc. If you don't need the above, then yes. Buy the cold steel or whatever. There are hundreds. If the above matters, you might want the Demko. We can't pretend away these elements

[@sinepari9160]

I picked up my first Magnacut steel knife, the Montana Knife Company Jackstone belt knife, a few months ago, and it's become my favorite steel.

[@buckshot1955]

It gets over 170° inside cars here in Phoenix in the summer. I had a fixed under the back seat. It had a metal handle, I still have that imprinted on my hand 😂😂. I’ll let you know how this rubber handle does. I’ll use my AUS10 model not my Magnacut. I love this knife. I dremeled the sheath a little and it helped with the retention.

[@johnadames8460]

Hahaha!! The robot turd with holes in it comment killed me. What a picture you put in my head. Great videos. I really like when you also look at fixed blades.

[@LarryGanz]

I've been using a Les George Magnate with rubberized grip and Magnacut blade for over a year, and it's also American made. You should check it out too!

[@Shiroiokami947]

Great Video. Looks like it has great potential as a bushcraft knife. If you want a little clean up on the blade , try Flitz polish from Buck Knives. It is a great polish and really brings a beautiful sheen to the blade and adds corrosion protection. The polish is from West Germany but Buck imports it.

[@dananelson95]

Definitely get some Ka-bar Becker vibes from this, very cool to see some higher end steels making their way to fixed blades

[@lukecrafford6544]

For me Its all about the sheath when it comes to fixed blades. I carry one everyday on my belt or in pocket plus a folder or two. So far the best I've found is winkler, primitive woodsman, offensive industries, tepfer armory and mike snody customs

[@MASHEDMallow11]

You have the exact model I want, I have the first magnacut run in green. I really like the bowie and gray

[@jaysonchrzanowski9230]

Literally just gave my dad one of the blue handle ones the other day for Christmas. Gonna be a great bait knife for fishing.

[@severzero]

Looks like a great knife. I’ve always been a big srk fan and my go to favorite fixed blade of all time is the srk c which this reminds me of.

[@wbwills2]

On the lookout for a pocket fixed blade & one that is just the right size and shape with horizontal belt option and really good retention like this one. At a good /better price. On both. Thx

[@Kens_knives]

MC if you want the perfect knife for opening your box's get the Bark River Micro Canadian in CPM-3V it is like a super thick scalpel, but you better hurry they are selling out like hot cakes at DLT. Thanks for your content!

[@bcs528]

Nothin better than a classic bushcraft fixed blade for hard use or basic camping duties!

[@wazzeradk9398]

I have 3 Cold Steel SRK’s in different steels and always wished they would make a next gen SRK with a broader blade and handle. The freereign is it! Got the OD green drop point in magnacut and love it!

[@mrroy5542]

I would take the srk over this all day

[@ix8750]

I want the od green drop point. Ive carried a 5.5 inch blade with my hiking pack for quite some time but it requires some maintenance and care being made out of 3V steel it basically rusts if its within 50 ft of an open water bottle for 2 seconds. I think this would be a great overall replacement, or at least a good swap on those rainy days.

[@JacobE-23]

What works great for me, heat the blade GENTLY with a torch, just enough to melt wax. You probably wouldnt be able to get the kind I use (body cavity wax, used in cars) really good stuff. Just melt a little on, and buff really good with a rag. I'm sure beeswax would work well, but would probably have to be re-waxed more often. I haven't searched online anywhere for the body cavity wax so not sure if it would be available, I get mine from work from totalled cars lol.

[@martinhafner2201]

I'm a big fixed blade fan. My collection is just about the opposite of yours except that I only get budget blades. Well, there are 3 or 4 that go over $100. The Freereign looks like an ideal combo of a medium-large sized heavy bushcraft and smallish survival knife. Especially in Magnacut! It fixes the problems with the StrongArm/Prodigy models - better edge holding steel and better sliciness with the high saber grind. Still very durable, especially the tip and perhaps a better handle/scales build. Some would say it looks a little boring, but that just means it works really well. Flashy rarely performs properly. The only downside I can see is that the scales looks pretty flat on the sides. I usually like a little palm swell on a working knife. If I were to pony up the cash for this knife, I would convex the last quarter inch before the edge to give it good wood carving performance.

[@diogenesstudent5585]

Get a sog fx seal

[@kenny8351]

More junk to throw in the drawer. Rather have the hundred bucks.

[@jw546]

I don't know if you're familiar with ISAK fixed-blade knives, but I really like it. It's probably 10 years old and still looks like new. It's a little on the larger side (7 in. blade) but the way the grip fits my hand, it feels light in the hand. Made in Israel, it was designed for Israeli special forces. It's made from 440-C and is rock solid!

[@gscop1683]

My all time favorite fixed blade is my Cutco K-Bar....But it is very long comparatively....this knife size is intriguing.

[@joelamaro4525]

I like my BPS, Cold Steel Tanto, cold steel master Hunter in San mai (you should try that handle), and my cold steel srk-c.

[@stevenbrown8857]

The price for what you get is fine, for bushcraft should be a convex edge with a sharp spine for a fire steel. Scabbard is ok, but I would prefer option for horizontal carry.

[@Commonsensepreps]

Whoever started the "you need a firesteel for bushcraft" is seriously annoying, it's like people think thats the only way to start a fire now, almost ritualistic of bushcrafters

[@metal_complex]

Learning bushcraft lore has become an absolutely hilarious journey. I would pay big money for a sarcastic "how to" book written about the modern bushcrafter

[@stevenbrown8857]

​@metal_complex i love you even if you hate us bush crafters 😂 happy new year ... by the way i got my fg vision after your recommendation .. now ordered one in ultem 😊 is collecting multiples on my budget, also not as cheap in Europe 😢 €104. Best wishes to you n yours 😊

[@johnnyeas1431]

The sheath looks great. I guess everyone's got different taste buds. I just ordered the magnacut version as well

[@youeyeball]

Ahh, beautiful blade. I bought the drop point version ( which is no longer available) a while back . Love it ! Thanks MC👍❕️

[@dannydm2133]

The Woven Micarta on the Esee 4 is something else. If we could put it on this bad boy... Dang!

[@SYFMCameron]

That is an awesome fixed blade! Demkos stonewash is my favorite. The 20.5 in d2 is my beater edc, def top notch quality just wish id held out for the 3v version. Instead I have one in d2 one in aus10. Such is life lol.

[@ghozt9119]

I got the Magna cut edition . Carry it everyday for about 2 months. Love it

[@bibigreen6533]

To me, the sheath is like 30% of my appreciation of a knife. My perfect fixed blade is the White River Ursus 45.

[@temjiu9915]

great knife! Love the knife, and I even love the sheath! not sure why, just very clean and sort of techno looking sheath, but love it all! Only downside is it's OOS. sad panda. Oh well, I'll keep an eye on it for stock or for pre orders.

[@BigDaddySwingingMeat]

For me, this would be perfect if it was a full flat grind because I love slicey boys! Good to see more knifemakers using a stonewash finish. It's the best finish for a knife, hands down.

[@Doobie603]

Have you ever heard of the "Slicey Boy Knife Company?"

[@BigDaddySwingingMeat]

@@Doobie603 Lol, is that a real company? That would be a fantastic name for a knife company haha.

[@Doobie603]

@@BigDaddySwingingMeat Thats what I wanna start making just keep asking Around to make sure it's not taken l o l

[@BigDaddySwingingMeat]

@@Doobie603 If you start making knives, make some double edge Wharncliffes (or double edge reverse tantos) for self defense because very few knifemakers make those. I would definitely buy that. Also some full flat grind camp knives and tactical chef/butcher type knives would sell great too. Those are also very hard to find.

[@reppasbubba]

Your enthusiasm is infectious! You are quite the salesman.

[@aaronsazon2835]

I noticed on Demko website, that model doesn’t have the nice swedge on top like yours does. Is that how they come now or am I missing something? Love the swedge

[@NickBlacklidge]

Been looking at these for a while. Great looking knife!

[@jonenglish6617]

Nice blade shape. looks handy

[@ScottAT]

Is it possible to modify it to accept Allen-key (hex head) sets for screws, bolts, etc. in the grip? Because if you can do that then it can be made to snap together as the handle for a massive array of multi tools.

[@joanus2010]

I bought an OD green one. Hasn't arrived yet. Can't wait!! This is their second drop in magnacut.

[@keesverhagen9227]

I still use my Gerber Strongarm after several years. There are more knives that are good. But it can do what i want it to do perfectly.

[@silhouettegundam]

That knife looks really good, but I hate rubberized handles.

[@angelheart7643]

It's a perfect successor for the CS Master Hunter. Congrats Andrew !

[@johnvillafranca6188]

Just got mine 3 days ago in Magnacut. Love it.

[@scottyh.6992]

I do not buy many fixed blades, but this one has me realyl interested.

[@cutchya]

Great knife. Reminds me of my favorite all purpose knife. Cold steel SRK.

[@timtitus2532]

I have 20 or 30 fixed blade knives ranging in size and blade steel from 440C to 1095 to AUS 8, not one in a super steel. I'm thinking about getting something better. This gives me some ideas. Thanks.

[@Leftyotism]

Since the change of law in Germany some years ago, I can no longer legally carry a locking folder that I an lock onehanded, and since I got my onehanded locking knife taken away and destroyed by police after that change, I started getting into fixed blades, lol. I love me some smaller sized edc fixed blades, because I might not be allowed to carry a folder that's able to lock with one hand, but I am allowed to carry a fixed blade up to 4,72441 inches lmao. But no, not my tiny 2,95276 inch folder that locks. Good thing there are more and more knives now that are designed for onehanded operation but doesn't lock. And as a bonus blade length does not matter for folders here. Goddamn knife laws actually making me buy more knives so I can carry the right one for the occasion. Just wanted to get that off my chest. Thank you for providing the platform and for showing us all the things we might not have seen otherwise!

[@clintcrosby6337]

I love Demko knives. Thanks MC

[@Grimsgiver]

I've been looking for a good fixed blade for edc. My essee izula is ok but want something a little more substantial. But that ones a little to large.

[@tiberiussheets2993]

That's about the smallest size of a fixed-tool I carry. It will do for an average day, but I'm heavily vested in tactics & training as well as big outdoors - I grew up with a mailbag forest as a playground. Kukris are my bread-&-butter, but I keep a PAL-36 in my backpack to wear in town. I would love a Bowie from them in that metal/hilt.

[@williamquirk-pd7fs]

YES, THE SHEATH IS IMPORTANT TO ME. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF OR HAS DIFFERENT WAYS TO CARRY THE KNIFE! GOOD JOB...

[@JackShen]

You should check out Survive! Knives. I have been carrying the EDC 4 as a pocket fixed blade. This is one of the few knives with no hotspots. You can get their knives in Magacut, 3v, K890, Elmax, or M390. Also you can get it as full flat grind, or Sabre, some of the other knives have a Scandi grind option

[@lukeschwebke637]

There great if you want to wait 3 years to get it.

[@JackShen]

@@lukeschwebke637 The EDC 4 is one of the models they put into a pretty consistent output. I got 2, the cpm 3V version waited 15 days, the magnacut version I waited a month. Still nothing like ole Chris Reeve and his 7 year waiting list for a UMNUMZAAN

[@Baqyt_Asylym]

When it was available couple of weeks ago maybe a bit more, did not have the buck in my wallet. When got the money, it was already out of stock

[@JPK1981]

My truck.knife is a Jeff Freeman 451 in 3v. Its a 5" blade and has handled all the abuse!

[@jimmylucas7205]

I own an extrema ration misericordia. I highly recommend but I'm more of a fixed blade guy than a folder, although I also own a spyderco small fly 2 that I have modified, that I picked up from dlt trading

[@tboneaja]

What is your opinion on the budget version of this the Armiger 4 ?

[@TheTastefulThickness]

See if you wanna showcase a Gough Custom. He makes the Resolute, I've been following his work and shop relocations for a long time. He used to do hardcore testing to get the best steel he could.

[@Nick-hm6tl]

Looks similar to the Benchmade Bushcrafte, minus the rubber handle. Dont know if you have looked at that knife but its been through hell the last 10 years.

[@thepiratepenguin4465]

For me, the perfect fixed Blade knife is the Tops Silent Hero, infact I have 2 of them & I have not needed to purchase another fixed blade since.

[@johnnyvonline1862]

Survive! Knives are super insane. I would check them out.

[@SudeepC1973]

Stuff like this is more acceptable in Canada. I love the CRKT brand. The fogged in war series is very interesting. You may also like the ethos.

[@81ghale]

I’d take that over the crazy prices from Bark River for shiny wood handles.

[@optimuscrime608]

UG-Tools TiNy Floe is the PERFECT fixed blade and I think Metal complex would agree if he handles one! It has a Magnacut blade with 3D printed titanium handles!

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

I care as much if not more about the sheath, I'd rather buy something like the Boker Life Knife because it comes with cydex and scout carry plate out the bag for like 40$. The demko blade looks unbelievable though and if I remember I saw it at a blade or shot show. It's an unreal deal, very good price.

[@coreydanitz9628]

Nice knife !!! But I'm still sticking with my Winkler Utility Crusher . Great channel tho , keep up the good content !

[@rwj6213]

I love mine it's in the OD green 😊

[@evltn01]

I have one too, and love it. Best $200 for a fixed blade, a lot of knife for the money…

[@marcmartens4831]

Like the sheath, very nice knife

[@travisconrad5035]

Blade shape is very similar to the cold steel AK-47. Nice knife .

[@B-leafer]

Doesn't meet my personal fixed blade requirements. Cold Steel Trailmaster in 3v is more my style. Wearing one now. Love it. Tiny fixed blades seem kinda outta place. If a folder is the same size, I'd go with that. 6in min blade length for me personally. However, enjoy yers..

[@pablo_chicone82]

I have the tanto freereign and I love it

[@BroosDager]

Reminds me of a sever tech spartan after deployment. I like it.

[@kirihikoazuma8045]

That is a beautiful piece.

[@Knifeandbrass]

I thought no one can make a better fixed blade when I held my first Bark River knife, but this thing is amazing. $200 is a great deal for this

[@wbwills2]

Looks good. Like the rubber.

[@woofman4796]

That's a really great looking knife, my fixed blade knife of choice is esee, I have the original junglas, the 4, 5 and 6, my folding knife of choice is spyderco, I have the tenacious, PM2 and the shaman

[@erictalkington5674]

Very nice knife!

[@matthuck378]

My favorite in that category is still the Ontario Blackbird SK-5. I have an older one in 154cm and love it. The included sheath is actually good too.

[@charlessalmond7076]

I've got the 154cm as well. Excellent knife. Not a fan of the sheath. Looking to get about 5-6 kydex sheaths for blades acquired last year.

[@matthuck378]

I like the sheath (it's ambi, molle, and not poorly made), but yeah, it's not kydex, and if you're a fan of kydex, I get it.

[@commiesnzombies]

ontario chimera was a perfect utility / survival / combat knife at an affordable price and then they discontinued the model, 2nd choice is the ontario usmc bayonet

[@JinKee]

3:22 how does it stand up to the oldschool coldsteel SRK?

[@d0minar]

Have a look at TRC South Pole in V4E Steel :)

[@asmith7876]

It appears to be nearly identical to the Cold Steel AK-47, other than the handle shape. I have a CS in 3V, was $130. Made in Taiwan but the grind is very nice, symmetrical, no issues at all. Did Demko design the AK-47?

[@unknown-ql1fk]

It teminds me a bit of the CS SRK, i like the shape a lot

[@TheIronwil]

QSP Bison is an excellent fixed blade and only costs $80. D2 steel though. I like D2, but it’s not premium.

[@rj_ofb]

No magnacut though. 😆

[@TheIronwil]

@@rj_ofb True that. I’m looking forward to adding a Magnacut knife to my collection at some point. That and an integral folder.

[@rj_ofb]

@@TheIronwil Me too! Im waiting for the new Spyderco pm2. Or maybe this Demko one. 😍

[@robbknice389]

I love my Bison!

[@JacobE-23]

Not all d2 is the same, I have folders in d2 that kinda suck, but some that are good. My custom fixed blade in d2 is freaking phenomenal. Probably something to do with the heat treatments id imagine.

[@Poops42069]

Fun fact: The handle for the Freereign was designed after the AD15's handle. This is basically just a fixie AD15

[@kennkingg]

That sheath is amazing

[@walterdanielswalter.r.dani7628]

Reminds me a bit of my Benchmade Leuku

[@rj_ofb]

Oh damn I want this. I need this. I would get rid of my cruwear anonimous for this! 😂

[@SoCalTexan]

Dammit MC, my bank account sees you as an enemy 🤣 but you're doing the lords work! Cheerys brother, hope you and yours have a happy new year!

[@pippinitti2353]

Perfect proportions ⚡

[@garthholden1759]

Out of stock, I would have bought one right now. That’s hard to beat.

[@srvctek1]

I might share the same feelings it looks perfect to me.

[@allemander]

I’m discovering this recommended video 4 weeks too late and they’re all sold out in every color variant at DLT. Any idea when they may restock?

[@Tusk2001]

My wife said you sounded like me when I find a knife I love! She heard the begining and said what she often says to me, “Do you need your drool bib?”

[@Gmar69]

I'm waiting for Work Tuff with their AUS8.

[@mgtowlevel5293]

My BK2 with kydex fresh micarta scales and SS hardware shipped cost like $80 all together. I absolutely cannot justify this for $200.

[@brr8888]

You might like the Strongarm too. It’s bombproof.

[@metal_complex]

Own it 👍

[@brr8888]

@@metal_complex I went to grab that Demko and of course they’re sold out lol