MK2 TRIBUTE KNIFE first use

first time out with the prototype mors tribute knife mark 2,
splittig, firelighting, friction kit.

[@markwareham2289]

What us old guys lack in terms of speed we make up for with wisdom… knife looks great Rob

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I was disappointed with the bowdrill, I'll do another one soon. There's a short follow up video after this one.

[@skipper9400]

"Minimum use of the knife, Maximum use of the BRAIN" ....good stuff Rob ......OnWard..........

[@johnbecquet7819]

Thank you for your videos learn more with every video I watch

[@allensterk6190]

its nice to see that the design of this knife has been proven through tough testing and practical use

[@oldfart9287]

Thankyou as always Rob, super video, that wood did look tough. Out of all the bushcraft skills I hate the bowdrill the most, only successful a couple of times, still never tried it until I was 67 , if your slowing down I reckon I have come to a standstill , love your knife stay healthy and lucky.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Born lucky mate, I'll do another bowdrill in a few weeks, see if I've still got it!!

[@Airik1111bibles]

Beautiful design, all the blade ya need for knife stuff. The Condor Ripper , Tops Brakimo and Becker BK18 all have that same edge style. They are all different grinds of course but basically they have that nice mild sweep to tip. I have the Brakimo and the BK18 amd you can line the edges up perfectly . Your handle design is excellent esp the bolts being close to the edge . I've never really considered that , I just learned something new . Honesrly I prefer simple Carbon Steel, I have a couple blades in fancy steel, and they really ain't needed in real life. I have the Benchmade "Bushcrafter" 😏 in S30V, it's good steel with the right heat-treatment but I'd rather have a 1095hc version. 😉that will never happen .

[@chriszeis5477]

I love a protruding tang it's good for scraping a spoon bowl out O1 works for me too

[@darrengreaves3068]

You really are the master Rob fantastic knife also a fab video 👍

[@thomasdeanda2360]

That blade works those feather sticks into little screws, so damn cool. Really like how sharp the spine is and that it goes the length of the whole blade.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

The angle that you hold the knife creates the "screws" and moving the stick around with every shave .👍

[@thomasdeanda2360]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I have been practicing, it has been paying off, before it was just tiny planks and chips, then turned feathers the more honed my grip became. All the while I had been using a mora bushcraft with a scandi grind, then a few years ago I purchased an FC5 and had to re-learn my grip, it’s a bit more difficult with a high saber cut, but time spent well.

[@schonbeardwildmark]

Looks like another great tool Rob! Well done mate!

[@TonyNicholls-gi9le]

That is one Kool Blade. Very nice design.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

Great video, sir. You are in your element.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks mate

[@Simon_Mouse]

Knife looks just the part Rob 👍 Still waiting on your Esee tool though, there's a box of Yorkshire tea in it for you 😉

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I don't think the tool will ever materialise, the TBS ones are so cheap I can't possibly compete with it.

[@perebird]

Great skills Rob, the knife delivered all you asked of it and was true to Mors assertion (on his DVD) that the small blade is essentially a crafting tool. It looks superb 👍🔥

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers Stu.

[@andrewgorden1041]

Awesome video! I agree with you about time-it does stuff, and I’ll quote the song, “I’m not as good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ever was”. The knife performed splendidly, and I’m looking forward to part two, and the change from prototype to production!

[@nothinglessness]

Shorter blade always wins for me and preferably 3mm. Never got on with 4”/4mm blades that seem so popular. Never had a problem doing sensible battoning with a 3mm blade. Shorter blade so much nicer for carving, skinning, food prep etc. Anything more, axe and saw comes out. That tool is very elegant in its simplicity, great work Rob.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I prefer 3mm to 4mm.

[@hansstellingsmanetherlands5548]

Awesome profile Rob nice job 🎉

[@mikebohling2280]

I'm impressed well done !

[@lisantica]

Great looking MK2!

[@bundufundi]

Looks good Rob, all the best mate!

[@mattyp80]

My MKT mk1, minus the bowdrill divot and with a smashing leather dangler sheath is still my go-to blade! Absolutely beautiful, super sharp and sits in the hand just right!

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

Perfect timing, morning coffee and a knife review😁👍

[@johnturner6251]

Thankx Rob

[@gareththompson5653]

That's a really nice looking practical knife. Everything you need and no gimmicks. Spot on. Thank you for the video

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I do try to make a knife that works 👍

[@gareththompson5653]

@@RobEvansWoodsman well it's my fiftieth next year so I know what I want now 😁

[@andreasb.145]

Great to see the knife performs well for you. 👍 I love the design as I said before 🥰😍. Looking forward for part 2 😀

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

You'll have to wait two weeks I'm sorry.

[@andreasb.145]

Not a problem at all 😀.

[@farquharwilson2523]

Thats a stunning wee tool there. Good work Rob and a great video to demonstate its abilities and design changes that you'll make having put it through its paces. 👏👏

[@strongandco]

I love the concept. It's a beautiful knife!

[@reddirt5489]

Hell of a great knife Rob. I just know it would feel amazing in the hand 👍 And when you feather stick it looks so easy like you’re shaving a bar of soap 😉 Well done mate!

[@Timbertrekkerbushcraft]

Beautiful knife Rob, another triumph in the making

[@howardvarley8795]

Your comments on the Emberleaf Pro surprised me. Mine is absolutely perfect! But then so is my R M Bushcraft, maybe you got a Friday afternoon special? You should have sent the Knife back to Emberleaf , they are a very good company and would have corrected any problem without argument.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Wasn't mine mate, I would not spend £600 on one.

[@howardvarley8795]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Maybe Its because of advancing years (and arguably advancing senility), the fact I can afford to and the absolute knowledge you cant take it with you that I have no problem spending £600 on a knife I want. Hell I've just spent £2000 on a knife I wanted. Thats why Ive bought 3 of your knives recently - I dont NEED them I just like to play with them!! BTW since we're here whats the chances of a custom FTP??

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@howardvarley8795 as long as you want RWL34 or 52100 you can have an FTP mate. What cost you £2k? Email me 👍

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Liking the look of the MK2 knife Rob and it certainly seems to be performing.

[@geoffmccord4880]

Great looking knife Rob looking forward to part 2 👏

[@brandonpowers5672]

Good looking knife as always. I've enjoyed your videos for many years now. Such a fan of your videos and knives. Cheers!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@emilevanraaij1304]

What a great knife! That one would be very much liked by Mors. Nothing wrong with your skills either. Looking forward to 'part 2'.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks!

[@ANNvonMMP]

great video, awesome feathersticks as always. very nice knife and nice short blade. I'm looking forward to the second part. thanks rob

[@conguyro]

hello rob much enjoy of all you do - very great im a fan ! i dont know if you know but for the last 3 vids ,including this your camera has maby a problem in the center of your lans - if you will look carefuly at your face at 0.35 sec or 4.20 you will see in the left side of your mouth{your right in reality} that ther is a "blurry" ..only a small round in the lans its not in focus ...this is the 3rd vid that i noticed it - please check it out if youl look closely youl see what i see.....thanks for all your great vids i enjoy and learn god bless

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks , it was brought to my attention last week, I've now cleaned the lens, what a dick!!

[@grahamwinter5536]

👍Great video Rob. Love that blade profile. Great companion neck knife👌.

[@TheDavewatts]

Nice one Rob, fitting name for a great knife.👍🏻

[@MrSarajevofresh]

Great concept. I think the handle needs work. I saw a young knife maker, I can't remember his name, I think he's Hungarian but he lives and works in the UK and he has an interesting design of carving knife handles. Its design includes sharp edges and facets, which, according to him, contribute to ergonomics and reduce fatigue during long carving. Perhaps that is what would make this knife perfect.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

This was the prototype, I've been making and selling them with a deeper handle for about 10 months probably sold around 60 so far.

[@rustyiv8364]

Great video! Like the knife! I definitely think it needs a more arched and thicker handle. Keep up the good work.

[@MountaincraftOutdoors]

Looking really good Rob. I'll have to try and get one of your knives in my hand one day. Take care.

[@GypsyBushcraft1]

Great video rob love watching the videos feels like I’m watching a marvel film, waiting for the extra at the end great knife hopefully will grab one of those once I’ve got the one you’re making for me

[@gordaro2828]

You magnificent bastard. I'm a West Coast Canadian - Mors Kochanski follower. If you don't take orders on your knife - how will I ever aquire one? Cheers from B.C. (Canada)

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'll keep you updated on how to get one, I haven't started making them yet , hopefully get some made in a few weeks. Joining the channel as a member will definitely get you one .

[@RobertsBulgaria]

Good effort all round there and as much as love your knife, I would also prefer a fatter handle, but each to their own. After part 2, I would be most interested to get your thoughts on that SILKY and how it compares to the ZUBAT and not only the sawing part, but the scabbard for rattling around like my ZUBAT does especially if one discards the protective blade cover.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I really like the saw, I've had it since September and I prefer it to the Zubat, yes it dose rattle a bit.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Rob, mk2 knife looks realy nice, and performed well, should be an ideal bushcraft knife for most people and I think Mors would have approved of your design, and build quality. An all around far more practical knife to take to the wood's. You've put your own experience whith long term knife usage doing bushcraft into the design , and undoubtedly sage advice from the one and only Mors , and the end result is something to be proud of, and hopefully achieves you aim to get back to your original idea of a knife for the woods. Cheers Rob mate, I hope your doing well, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

All good here thanks mate, hopefully you can say the same thing.

[@Anndyinthewoods]

Excellent video as always. I love the new MK2. Simple and effective and it seems to be holding up to your tests so far. I knew it would. Looking forward to part 2 to see how well it carves.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I've carved a green spoon and it worked very well.

[@chronicon5616]

I haven't gotten notifications for your videos for ages. I had to search to see if you were still making videos. Freaking KZbin.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I've heard of that with a few people.

[@pAdDy111hDH]

Very impressive video, Rob 👍 The knife looks awesome and it seems to perform astonishing! You performed a big variety of bushcraft tasks in the video. I immediately got the desire to carve and try out a bow drill set for myself as well. Can´t wait to see part 2 of the video... 😉

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

There's a short accompanying video coming but part two will be about 2 weeks.

[@hanikaram3351]

no joking around it is awesome wish i can get one and wish if the extended steel at the but it a bit extended longer , all the best

[@eagleridge1972]

I definitely like the look of this knife, I hope I am lucky enough to get one of the first run.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

You'll be in it mate as my best customer!

[@eagleridge1972]

@RobEvans Woodsman thanks so much my Welsh brother

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

No worries mate, still a good few weeks off.

[@gumms1978]

Looks like you are on to a winner with the knife I notice you use willow alot for bowdrill, do you never use the conifer wood. Pine is my favourite I always found willow a pain in the bum to get a good coal, more fiber than dust I do have an abundance of crowded out pines round here mind

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I have to use what's available and sadly no pine around me. Willow can "sausage" quite often.

[@backwoodstrails]

Thank you for not putting your thumb on the back of the blade during power cuts. I am amazed at how many people do that and lose most of their power doing so.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Not my first rodeo🤣 That nonsense of placing your thumb on the back of the blade gets on my tits, just like jimping and pushing down hard against a log to make feather sticks is just torture to watch.

[@YKYMF]

Another great video! Thanks for putting the prototype through its paces for us all - watched the whole thing, no problem on length. Enjoyed every second and love the detail. Particularly interested the “pry bar” moment, but it made me cringe! Always thinking the bolts and handles will burst with any twisting/ prying haha… I’m never sure how far to push a knife and it was nice to see how these are strong tools (within reason of course). Thanks Rob!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I don't make tools I can't beat up a bit . 👍

[@howardvarley8795]

Interesting knife, reminds me of a Bison Bushcraft..

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I can't argue, the blade is very close, that wasn't intentional, I thought my clip was far bigger .

[@howardvarley8795]

​@@RobEvansWoodsman Read your comment so went back and watched your video again to make sure, firstly Sorry KZbin wont let me give you two likes!! Secondly I'd be waiting for a call from Roger for ripping off his knife 😂😅. All I can honestly say is If your MK2 knife performs like the Bison then youve got a cracker on your hands.... even in 3v!!

[@m49151]

I was lucky enough to purchase a mk1 it out performs all of my other knives some of which are more than double the price it's by far my favourite. I own woodlore and nessmuk style knives and I find the mk1 design to be superior for most tasks I've never commented about it before because I like to put a knife through long term use . If the mk2 is anything like the mk1 it will be a bargain. Thanks One knife junkie to another 😂

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Best way, shut up until you know that you're 100% knowledgeable on an item. I appreciate your comment even more now.

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

The design looks sound

[@conguyro]

3.30 youl see the "blurry" un focus in the senter ..left side of your mouth an so on ....take care my frind

[@jongraves1262]

Nice one, glad it fared well. Do you think you'll fatten up the handle anyway or see how it fairs carving first. Nice little camp area too 👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I cut a pattern out today that's a little deeper.

[@atomsteel3205]

Profi bushcrafter videó,,, 👍✌️🤝😇

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

köszönöm szépen barátom

[@nm-ge4tb]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

Was gonna ask about the idea behind the angle of the top? But I guess its all for woodcrafting purposes?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Yes, fine carving duties with the thinner lower point, I carved a spoon with it on Saturday and it worked really well.

[@williamgates1128]

Do you ever make try sticks? I find them very good for a new knife shakedown.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

never bother, not something i feel the need to do.

[@c_branco]

Great vídeo and excellent knife! I recently discovered your channel and I was wondering if you have a site where you sell your knives? Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Not yet, you can see more of what I make on Instagram and send me a message if you want to go on the waiting list.

[@c_branco]

Thanks for the reply, I will keep an eye on your Instagram. Thanks as well for the content.

[@hanikaram3351]

Good say Mr. Evans hope you are doing great . Man this is a highly intelligent design specially about the twisting at the heel of the blade , now that i browned my nose would you sell me one ? please with sugar molasses and honey and maple syrup on it ?

[@hanikaram3351]

not on the knife on the please the sweet stuff

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

l have explained in a previous video that l won't be taking orders on these , i'll be making them as and when l have time , i'll offer them to my channel members first then i'll put them on Instagram. l need to clear a chunk of my orders before committing to orders on a new design.

[@hanikaram3351]

@@RobEvansWoodsman you are so right , i remember you said that , all the best ,

[@ravenoutdoors8623]

Hi Rob. I would like to buy one from you. I know it has probably been said before, but how would i purchase one when they are ready?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I have explained in a previous video that l won't be taking orders on these , i'll be making them as and when l have time , i'll offer them to my channel members first then i'll put them on Instagram. l need to clear a chunk of my orders before committing to orders on a new design.

[@davidnewman9244]

Rob i really would like a hand made knife do you have a website where they come up for sale. thanks.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

No mate but you can email me [e-mail] to get on the list.

[@Mat-kr1nf]

Where does one go to to buy your knives Rob?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Email me [e-mail] to get on list

[@dariobenavides4344]

Hello, I pinged you back (over instagram messaging) in 2021 to order one of your bushtool knife. I hope I am still in your waiting list (back then you said 6 months) or are you not longer producing that knife?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

l lost many contacts when i got hacked a year ago, please email me [e-mail] and ill get you one as soon as i can.

[@benmorris7048]

How do I put my name on a knife as iam very interested in purchasing one 17:03

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

i'm not taking orders on this one but the mk1 is no problem, email me [e-mail]

[@TrapRats]

How do I order one?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm not taking orders yet as I'll be offering the first few runs to my KZbin channel members then taking orders later in the year.