Schrade SCHF51 & SCHF52 Outdoor Knife Review and Field Test

The Schrade SCHF51 and SCHF52 Frontier knives are some of the most hardcore overbuilt budget friendlyoutdoor blades with the bushcraft and batoning crowd in mind. This review beats them up and goes over the ergonomics. Are they the best bushcraft blades of 2015? I have no clue really, but I had fun chopping wood, and using them to baton. They come in a 7 inch and 5 inch blade, with a sheath, a ferro rod, and a sharpening plate. Anyway, I shoot my reviews like a short film, and make jokes. No tabletop stuff here, just having fun using a knife or two. These knives are a replacement for the SCHF36 and SCHF37 and they retail for about $35-$70 depending on the model.
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[@samricks7464]

awesome review! Your commentaries are hilarious but extremely informative... I've been a KZbin junkie for years but I actually created a channel so I could drop you some positive feedback. lol That's either a compliment to your overall style of reviews are really creepy of me... Either way you're one of the only channels I subscribe to so keep up the good work! I'm probably going to buy one of these knives now so you're doing a good job doing whatever the hell it is you're doing! lol

[@samricks7464]

$44.78 on Amazon! SCHRADE SCHF52M SCHF52M 7" Micarta Handle Plain Blade Sheath w/Ferro Rod www.amazon.com/dp/B011US7QIY/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_LYuuwb0GQBE47

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Sam Ricks Thanks a lot! Glad you liked it! As long as you remember they're heavy, you're good. Some people like light nimble knives, and these are not that type of knife. And no, I'm not exactly sure what the hell I'm doing!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+mhanlen1 Thanks! That's not too bad a price.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Sam Ricks I have memories of me and my 4 brothers and my parents in the kitchen processing 3 deer over the course of a weekend. So much meat. So I get exactly what you're saying.

[@Gilgilius]

Hooray for Monty Python references! :D

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Awesome movie!

[@SGCXD]

The knights who say NEE reference. Nice. Make sure that shrubbery has a nice two layer effect.

[@DaOneJoel]

man, your reviews are absolute top notch. keep it up!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+DaOneJoel Thanks!

[@viseshseernam39]

hey where i live we use machetes or hand forged knives to split or baton firewood axes are mostly used to cut down big trees and buck them into manageable pieces

[@Weeble_Warbles]

Looks like a great package for the price. I'm starting to get the idea that finger choils aren't going away anytime soon. I wish manufacturers would be able to offer with and without while still be cost effective for them. Another great review, though. Keep it up. I appreciate the time you put into these videos.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+AZ0960440 Thanks for the support. On the choils... you could save some extra weight on the blade by removing that area altogether. The handle is big enough on either blade that I never placed my finger in that area anyway. I feel like it's a bit pointless on a knife with such big proportions.

[@kurtiscoleman9359]

You might of mentioned it l probably just didn't pay attention what is the steel type of these knives

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Kurtis Coleman 1095 carbon

[@bilbobaggins8876]

I think that going forward, this knife should be referred to as the BK22 with finger choil knockoff.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Sounds good!

[@vincef7487]

4:40 I have a cousin who used to baton in drag. He was really good at it! 😃

[@GrasDeRost]

I own the SCHF51 and the SCHF52. A Mora in stainless too for fine works. Issues: zero! Probably I'll purchase the Schrade SCHF56L. Certainly the "star" ESEE 5 has a better quality, but it doesn't justify a price of ca. 154 Euro! The SCHF51 costs ca. 56 Euro, the SCHF52 ca. 74 Euro. Further there is real "star" on the market: the Becker BK2 (round about 99 Euro). Probably the prices in the US are lower than in Germany.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+GrasDeRost yeah man... US knives are outrageously priced overseas. I'd like to get an esee soon- I'm late to the party on them.

[@GrasDeRost]

Advanced Knife Bro Exactly! But for me the prices of the ESEE-knives are too expansive even for the US-market. It's just my opinion.

[@darrenerickson1288]

Yes! I learned this is the knife for me when I go batoning in drag. Always wanted to try that. Er... the Schrade. Yes. That’s it.

[@RagingSovereign]

The best review of this series of knives. Please keep the labeling, its especially helpful for those starting with Bushcraft. I'm planning to buy one probably 1 Mora HD and 1 Schrade SCHF52.. Thans for the very helpful review. What other brands can you suggest at these price range same as i mentioned above? THanks

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

When you say labeling, you mean the weight and model #? As far as bushcraft knives go these are some of the nicest and biggest knives I've tested. I've also done two reviews of Cima knives, that are a bit smaller. Just remember these knives are heavy. Some people prefer lighter knives for bushcraft- but that's up to individual preference.

[@RagingSovereign]

***** i meant labeling which one on the video. haha. Then what do you prefer for lighter survival knives but can also do battoning? my budget is $150 below.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Deathstroke 06 (LaxusDF) I actually prefer the heavier ones. A lot of people like the Moras because they're light, but I don't have much experience with them. My favorite so far gas been the Schrade SCHF51. A also like the Cima 1 I reviewed too, although the blade is a bit shorter. If you like a slightly shorter knife the SCHF56 is also a decent choice too.

[@bengalvin71]

Thank you Advanced Knife Bro, I do love to watch a thorough beat off. I feel satiated and can go about my day now.

[@wornout3499]

During my batoning seasons I found mine snapped into.

[@matthewjeffres1289]

Keep the reviews coming! Great style and informative.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Matthew Jeffres Thanks! Will do!

[@85emlopez]

best review I've seen in awhile. keep it up.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Edward Lopez Will do! Got some more budget stuff coming up in the very near future!

[@surjerrylee]

Love your sarcasm. Definitely enjoyed your videos more than other knife reviews. I noticed that the F51M is 1.45lbs heavier than the F51 but the F52M is only 0.3lbs heavier than the F52. Any idea why?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Are you referring to my measurements? I have the 52s 1.3 ounces apart in weight, and the 51s are 1.45 ounces in weight different.

[@surjerrylee]

Oops didn't see that it was in oz and not lbs. Sorry!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

No problem man. I make mistakes from time to time, so I had to go back and watch it to make sure.

[@dkompolt1234]

Great video, just found it by searching through Reddit for these knives. I'm looking at the 51 as a beefier blade to go with a folding saw in my bushcraft kit. Subscribed, and I hope to see more like this from your channel.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Daniel Kompolt The 51 is nice... the 52 is as well, although it feels like the size of a lawn mower blade.

[@2dividedby3equals666]

Great review as always, thought the GB was closed. Thanks for sharing!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

It was briefly... But gear best has additional stock... I've been thinking of picking up another 2, but I already have 2. Get em while you can. It's too bad they're limited.

[@feralwoodcraft]

This is great! Man you crack me up lol Keep'em coming!

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

"First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. ("A path! A path!") Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!" Nowhere does Mr. Chapman reference using a Schrade. You are obviously doing this all wrong.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I love that movie!

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

+mhanlen1 there is hope for the younger generation after all!!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors Just a sliver of hope!

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

+mhanlen1 lol! Keep up the good work. I enjoy your levity. Some folks in my genre take themselves waaaay too seriously!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors. I'm glad it's welcome! I feel like sometimes it clashes with the stuff I'm doing... But theses are my hobbies, and I just make the type of video id like to watch.

[@Thecook1981]

Got the schf52 a few months ago, great knife nice and stout. But like you said, the scheat is kind of mehhh.... And i made a larger firesteelscraperthingy, much beter scraping action now!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+BBB 4l cool man! One day hopefully they give it a better sheath.

[@Thecook1981]

+Advanced Knife Bro Yeah that would be nice, but stil great bang for your buck. Or in my case, bang for my euro..

[@grumpyoldwizard]

You should grab a TaiPan from Cold Steel to test. Include batoning. That should make some people foam at the mouth and is also a test I have never seen, lol.

[@bilbobaggins8876]

You just do these videos because you love to beat your wood!

[@p00p_wallet]

Hey I'm getting this knife soon, coming tuesday. I'll do a review and whatnot but what should I expect? In some videos and reviews I see people breaking them like glass and in others it's a tank. How are the knives holding up now?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I literally am not aware of these breaking like glass- but I haven't watched more than a few videos about these. I don't use these much as I have better knives now, but they held up to poundings pretty well. I mean I've had blades break on more expensive knives, but that can be a bad heat treat. If you attempt what you see in these videos I don't see a problem?

[@p00p_wallet]

Advanced Knife Bro alright man I'll keep u updated with how these turn out

[@Airik1111bibles]

Your reviews are so funny ....yet sada and true LOL.... I bought the 52 with tpe ...do ya like tpe? cause I would rather have the micarta...wanna trade? CAUSE SCHRADE doesn't sale handles which they should cause right now I would gladly pay 20$ for micarta grips....or maybe just spend 20$ more for the 51m cause I always need more knives.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Airik1111 I'd just say we could swap out handles but that wouldn't work, because of the extra holes the TPE needs. Plus mine has been batoned a bit, so the finish is wearing off. I think the TPE is nice- it seems durable and it's grippy. I think you'll like it.

[@Airik1111bibles]

+mhanlen1 I just got the 51 and decided to go tpe with that one also I'm sold on the tpe now that I've chopped the crap out of every loose branch in my yard LOL. I bought the Schf 42 which has the grivory grips its just a hard plastic and honestly it has way to much vibration, so hard is bad.... unless your 70 ;) By the way you totally scored getting them bushcrafter blades for review, this video clearly gained ya some notice with Schrade and probably made for awesome coffee break conversation.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Airik1111 Glad you like the handles. While I feel the TPE might be less durable than the micarta, I don't know if that has any basis in reality. It's definitely nicer on the hands when you're out back whacking wood.

[@kanewalters-rangitihi6458]

Yeah I got a question, who gets sent 4 of the same knife (basically) to review?! I hope you have friends who wrote to Santa asking for wicked strong knives they could potentially use to cut down a small tree, if they so happen to need to do so. Sweet review, bro. I don't know if it's the bad jokes or the fact that you're self aware how bad they are that keep people coming back. Oh and btw more flashlight reviews please. keep up the good work!

[@kanewalters-rangitihi6458]

Should read 2 of the exact same knives. Ugh, you know what I meant.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Kane Walters-Rangitihi I was surprised they sent all four. I was expecting one or two knives. But hey it helps... because thered be someone who would ask... what is the difference? Looks like someone, already hates it. Fastest I've had a thumbs down in a while.

[@anywhereroam9698]

Love your videos, really crack me up.

[@zga042]

Saw you on reddit talking about your AG hoodie, but what about your jeans and boots?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Zachary Augustine yep! That was an old thread. Red wing Beckmans and Flint and Tinder slim selvedge Raws.

[@zga042]

Thanks for the reply...F&T seem to have moved to a website called Huckberry and changed up the product names. 50's indigo jeans look closest to what you've got? I've always wanted to get a color like that.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Zachary Augustine yeah... raw denim has that dark blue color... and as you wear them they fade. I think you're right about huckberry... they used to be called flint and tinder... I paid about $50 for them on sale a few years ago

[@paulprice814]

Hey great video,I was wondering if you would recommend the shrade schf 51 or the 51m for a good all around camp knife.I already have the sp10 marine raider bowie from ontario as my large chopper.would you still recommend the shrade knives!!!!!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

These are good choices for cheap fixed blades. If you have your chopper already you could even get by with a cheap Mora Companion.

[@Raychristofer]

I appreciate how you do your reviews MH, I cant stand "unboxings" that never show the product in use. If Schrade values your channel enough to send you blades to punish thats saying something. these look like mans knives. that being said if youre working in the yard a cutlass might be a better candidate for this kind of work. it seems like you color grade your vids in that cine flatish look, then again it might be my old eyes. keep representin we need more anti knife snobs.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

No snobbery here. I try and pick out good quality stuff to review... Most of my knives have been budget friendly, because that's what I look for in a blade. I got a few more schrade blades coming up... The schf68- which doesn't come out till next year. But they all hold up to plenty of abuse.

[@Twinkyboy]

how did you get them to send you them for review?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Write them an email and ask! I had a few reviews on KZbin already at that point so I linked them. Many many companies will tell you "no" or not respond, but Schrade was cool and responded right away.

[@kennywheelus6857]

Have you done a review on the terava jaakaripukko knife 110 or 140 yet,beat of a knife an great for the price too.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Yep, just search that or skrama and you'll find it.

[@bilbobaggins8876]

Soooo, this is a review of the BK2 with a finger choil? .... made by Schrade

[@marshalllaw123]

Ni!! Great vid as usual man. Sooo when's that penlight review you mentioned gonna happen? Or has it still not arrived yet?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+marshalllaw123 I did get it, but I'm just now finishing up my back log with this one. Ok, here's the thing- it'll take me about 2 weeks or so to get it out... but the review is for a limited production like that's like under $7USD shipped. Check out this thread. budgetlightforum.com/node/41090 They'll only be around a little while longer. If you do decide to order one, make sure you pay the extra few bucks for tracking. Their free shipping sucks. It's an awesome 1 mode light that's build out of solid stainless steel. It has a great tint too.

[@marshalllaw123]

+mhanlen1 just ordered! Yeah I hear you on gearbest's shipping - always an adventure. Thanks for sharing the link and code man, that price is just redonk for such a nice little light, and with an extra-powerful emitter to boot!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+marshalllaw123 Yeah man, it's great. The best deal since that limited stainless steel dual UV light that was organized. The cool part is it takes the 10440 sized lithium ion battery too. Let me know how well you like it, when you get it.

[@marshalllaw123]

+mhanlen1 will do! Now I need to go baton some wood, just need to find a decent rock...

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+marshalllaw123 If you can't find one, a brick or cinder block will do- just get someone else to hold the knife. That's my tip of the week.

[@ScottReiboldt]

Great Reviews :)

[@dougbulldog9947]

nice work son

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I tried!

[@rusterkat1188]

+mhanlen1 Please help!! I'm trying to decide between the Ganzo 722 and the Schrade SCHF52. They both seem like heavy duty blades. I don't know. On one hand, I'm willing to sacrifice portability for battonability and full-on raw power... but on the other hand my POU demands light weight. But then again I need high carbon for smacking sparks off of rocks. On the other hand, I would like SS for gutting, dismembering, and butchering large game. I need to be able to trust my life to it! What do you think? Oh, I'll be mostly using it for cutting up Amazon boxes in my garage, along with occasional opening of hotdog packages while car camping in a national park with summer campfire restrictions. Thanks in advance, your a good man, I can tell!! PS Do you have any gutting, dismembering, or butchering videos featuring either of these blades? If so please post them. They don't even need editing or voice-overs. Thanks again!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Ruster Kat 722 all the way brah, definitely works well for weeners and corrugated paper products. The 52 is in a whole other class- it's meant for the raw materials, like chopping up trees and shit like the primitive people in the 1950's did. Plus it's mad cheeper. Well a little. You seem like a real nice person too.

[@bengalvin71]

I love to watch a good beat-off, thank you I feel satiated

[@aidenmcmanus4528]

1095 carbon steel

[@igloo2862]

Nice dog.

[@VaccariMMA]

Funny AF.

[@barry394139]

I wanted a sheep!

[@anders034]

5:37 there are 2 ekstra holes not 4 :)

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I count a total of 4 holes. There are a total of 4 holes... 2 are for the screws 2 are 4 the studs on the underside of the scales. Whatever the holes are used for there are 4. How is this incorrect?

[@anders034]

because you said there are 4 "ekstra" holes on the tpe but there are only 2 ekstra

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Oh yeah 2 additional. For a total of 6. 4 on the Micarta. Alright you win!

[@anders034]

you are forgiven :-)

[@angelcortez8158]

Good job on giving the middle finger to the survivalists on KZbin ;)

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Angel Cortez Check out my latest one then! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKXbg4t_YtB5oJI&lc

[@silverstorm6973]

Like for real brah people who are not subscribed to you bro what are they doing on KZbin? XD

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I wish I knew! I look in the knife sidebar of the bigger knife reviewers, and don't see my videos suggested much- so that may be why.

[@2CabrasLocas]

LOVE your review. You should sit "preparedmind101" down for a lengthy chat about internet "Survival & Bushcraft!" (the new name for "Mall Ninja").

[@hamsterparty7676]

BATTONING!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielfulop]

hilarious!! XDDDDDDD

[@Hertacles]

Deleted my previous comment and unsubscribed. I was actually trying to be helpful but as your reaction to my comment was defensive and you question my ability to pay attention. You're the "expert", right? Farewell.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I don't misunderstand you for a second. Did I recommend batoning versus other means of wood processing in the video? Did I even really recommend batoning? The only point to these tests was to try and beat up the blade. Looks like I need a disclaimer in front of videos now, just to let everyone know that this tongue-in-cheek knife review isn't a how-to on proper wood processing. Honestly considering how you worded your original comment, I'd wager that you're probably not my target audience. You might be careful how you word helpful comments. The word "stupid" is generally not considered "helpful." The word condescending comes to mind.

[@Hertacles]

Ok, this isn't how I want to start my day. Arguing with a man I don't know over an item I don't own isn't really a hobby of mine. But seeing as I searched that knife in particular and came across your video because of my interest in it, I would be your intended audience as this is what schrade gave you the knives to do. It was also the reason why I watched video. No need for disclaimers. Might have been harsh wording, sure. But I stand by what I said. Every time I go out on a camping trip I stumble across some dude hacking away with his knife pouring sweat in the summer trying to process fire wood with just a knife. Heat stroke and exhaustion are real things and morons do mimic what you guys do with absolute vigor.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Aaron Martin I mean honestly why anyone would even take a knife this size camping is beyond me. One might argue that the whole existance of knives this size is baffling, considering there have been better tools for processing wood for centuries. I backpack, so I travel light with mostly a small folding pocket knife and a tent that weighs only a little more than these knives. I hike, camp, and backpack in areas where this sort of activity and fires in general are not legal. If you've watched any number of my videos, you'll see that they're meant to be entertaining product reviews, where I often poke fun at myself for doing things the wrong way. A lot of my subscribers get that, but occasionally some people come along who don't. And for the record I've never disagreed with you on the proper way to break a limb into pieces. It takes forever to process wood this way. But that wasn't what I was going for.

[@Hertacles]

+mhanlen1 Understood. I just get exhausted with "Ermuhgerd Tertical Survervel Knoife" guys. I live in the south so it's common here. So I apologize for any discontent. I don't baton. I see little need.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

No problems man! I'd like to think of my channel as the alternative to the tactical folks out there. I just try to be entertaining and not take myself too seriously.