Navy SEAL "Coch" Talks About His Knife Collection

[@CertifiedSunset]

I liked that he touched on the fact that 99% of soldiers aren't going to be using knives in combat, so many people are fixated on it being a weapon instead of a useful tool to accomplish mundane tasks.

[@JEB66]

You will be using it in combat but you won't be using it for combat 99%

[@1594simonsays]

say that to the ww1 trench fighters

[@stefthorman8548]

@@1594simonsays say that to Napoleonic soilders

[@joebenson528]

The use of "fighting knives" is rare, but a bayonet is more common than you'd think. When you're doing CQB (this goes for home defense as well) you want a bayonet to discourage the enemy from grabbing your rifle. It's usefulness is equally psychological. A few "muzzle thumps" is enough to incapacitate someone, but a muzzle device alone (except maybe the Ak-12 brake/glass breaker) does not have the "sharp object do not grab it" factor.

[@danielbell4007]

That’s a valid point, in 1917, in 2024 it’s not quite the same.

[@janusb.7032]

This man's take on knives is superb. He is unsure about the steel composition, but he knows the steel is good or not as he actually used them. It's very refreshing just see a guy who just uses his equipment and not a knife nerd do a video on blades. Very cool.

[@mikecz201]

I’m a mix of both. I do nerd out pretty hard on knives, steel type, grinds so on. But I actually use em daily due to where I live and my job.

[@allemlcr4597]

The last video i watched just now was of a knife nerd , showing nearly a hundred knives and hardly used three of them... but the knives were really cool.

[@bruceleroy8063]

Right? I have a pretty sweet collection but haven't done jack lol.

[@johnnybgood-ws5cu]

COME ON MAN, WE NEED OUR NERDS TOO !!!

[@erwannq]

He's also honest about which knives were bought solely because he thought they were cool, like the Fairbairn Sykes. You can see it's still in pristine condition.

[@mesniburek1652]

This is probably one of the most chill no bullshit knife vids out there... it was a pleasure to watch

[@mmiller73]

Okay I watch a LOT of knife videos on KZbin but this is hands down the coolest! For me knives are just a hobby but seeing which knives (several of which I own) a real life professional commando has carried over his career is absolutely fascinating and inspiring. Thank you Coch for your service!

[@josephlilley9249]

Yeah it is cool but I highly doubt he's ever actually used the knives in combat to dispatch an attacker. Hell honestly people would be surprised by just how little of even these spec ops guys ever even see combat. The number is very small, especially co.oared to how many spec ops guys there are or anyone else in combat roles

[@josephlilley9249]

Also since he's in special forces and all these knives were junk that they issued him, idk why he wouldn't just buy a good one he trusted bc you can definitely do that when in special forces. They get to decide what gear they use for the most part unless still in training. I kind of blows my mind the the government spends millions on just training one of these spec ops guys yet they give them the shittiest equipment to use that could end up getting them killed lol. Most of these knives you can get for like 10 to 30 bucks and God only know the steel they are using on the knives. Prob 8cr13 or some other junk steel.

[@gordotortuga8748]

@@josephlilley9249 If politicians were involved, who knows what the selection process was? Which contractor gave the lowest price, most kickback or was in the right district? A knife is a knife, right?

[@LowBudgetYoutuber]

Best Bushcraft Knife I found is a Box cutter.

[@powerplay4real174]

@@josephlilley9249 A serious l one would have a Randall Made Knife or two , the issued stuff other then the Cold Steel SRK and KaBar are junk and it seem odd that a KaBar with leather would be used as a under water Budds Blade 🤔 SEALS are way over hyped, except Green Beret and SOG of Vietnam, almost every one was a combat soldier 🪖 out in that jungle and a knife was a weapon more then it was a tool and in those WWI & II wars they had knives designed just for combat. 💥💥⛄💥💥

[@TheWorldRealist]

As a former Royal Marine (1970) we still were taught knife fighting. The Fairbairn knife was last issued in the falklands war 1982 I believe. Fairbairn preferred a bright blade because of the psychological effect it had on an opponent. I have one issued at home. You will find WW2 blades that will have a flat filed on the handle. Soldiers did that so they were sure of its orientation when they pulled it out in the dark to take down a sentry,. Interesting video.

[@TheWorldRealist]

I also have a ghurka kukhri , British issue. They are still regarded as a primary weapon. ghurkas frightened the crap out of Taliban.

[@jpz1970]

​@@TheWorldRealistA ghurka whiteout weapons are scary, a ghurka with a firearm is even more scary but a ghurka with a kukhri is absolutely terrifying to the core of your soul.

[@Revelation1316]

I was pleased to hear him comment on the glock FM78. The Glock FM78 has recently been tested to be the strongest most versatile military knife in its class. IMO its a masterpiece and will out collect the Gerber MkII as it is more versatile, stronger and more legal in more countries. I have 2 one of which I use heavily around camp, and 4 more on the way!

[@isildurelendurion1822]

My Iraq deployment knife was the Benchmade nimraveus. Awesome knife, still have it.

[@digio1482]

The SUREFIRE knife you showed is model EW-05 and it’s a true gem made out of CPM-3V!

[@mitchellmcdowell8546]

A old friend of mine, recently deceased, was a Royal Marine Commando from the mid 1950's to the early 1960's. His Fairburn Sykes saved his life while on a jungle patrol in Borneo. He was the last man in the file (back marker?) when he got blind sided and tackled by a bad guy . He lost his weapon, found himself on his back with his attacker on top of him, trying to stab him. He said that due to the intensity and quality of the training he had undergone he never even had to think about what to do. He blocked the attacker's knife arm, grabbed his F/S from his boot and stabbed the chap in the abdomen just under the rib cage. He confided to me that this was the only kill that ever bothered him; he would occasionally have nightmares about it. As you alluded to in the video, the F/S is an iconic weapon. Great video; I really enjoyed it 👍

[@Paul-SBU-24]

My Father was a Lt Colonel in the Highland Regiment of the British SAS and he preferred his Sykes/Fairbairn Knife.

[@RocketScienceIsSimple]

@@mitchellmcdowell8546 Would love to be as simple minded as you. 'The bad guy'.. while your friend was in the other guys country comitting atrocities.

[@jaredkish8716]

@@mitchellmcdowell8546 that’s gnarly I bet that disturbed him

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

​@@RocketScienceIsSimple let me guess the white "christian" male is the epitome of evil in your world???

[@spartanlukas]

I've served in the Army just over 20 years now and I have a pretty nice knife and firearms collection. I have some of the same fighting, diving and folding knives that you have. Thanks for sharing your collection, it's cool to see we think alike on knives.

[@reddevilparatrooper]

I was just an infantryman in the Army. For a field knife I bought an old M7 M16/A1 bayonet which was perfect for every task from opening MREs to cutting 550 cord. It had the black M10 plastic scabbard very solid, it was attached to my LBE, it was safe for jumping airborne operations, never interfered with doing a bad PLF either. My longest carry pocket knife is the Cold Steel Voyager with a Tanto point. I bought this one at Ft. Lewis PX back in 2002 and took it with me to Iraq for 2 combat tours 2006-08 and still as my everyday carry knife today. On my duty belt for work I carry the Gerber Multi Tool which I got from working with the US Air Force Combat Arms back in 2002-04 helping their Security Forces in qualifying with M16A2/M4 Carbines, machine guns, and pistols. This also included enlisted Airman, Air Crews, Officers, and Officer Pilots. I loved these knives because they were all useful also to clean heavy weapons like the .50 Cal and M240 Bravos to scrape off carbon using the dull portion of the blades. The Gerber was useful for that.

[@IG10705]

"Sharpest thing that Dorr can touch." 🤣🤣🤣

[@hrsjohnny]

@@IG10705 who's dorr? I didn't get the joke :)

[@twalk6164]

Coch-I never had military experience, but it was gratifying to find we have both arrived at the same conclusions. I have carried a pocketknife since I was 7 (65 years ago), and have a collection of over 100 knives, including most of what you showed. While I was attracted to Bowies for awhile, they seem too big except in some situations (elk hunting, for butchery). I have tended towards lighter and smaller knives, and love my Kabar USMC, my Cold Steel Voyager folder, my Mora, and my EDC is a 2.5" lockback. I think ACCESS is as critical as overall capability: the kydex sheaths that grip and release make a 4" sheath knife much handier. Thanks for sharing from your hard experience, and thank you for your service.

[@thomasflagg7209]

Liked your post. My grandpa gave me a Boy Scout knife when I was quite young- not yet a teen. I have had a knife on me since then, and I’m now 74. I’m not really a collector, but more of an accumulator. It doesn’t feel right not having one in my pocket. Gramps taught me how to sharpen a knife and an ax, and how to properly use them. I still have my grandfather’s two-blade Case, which according to the code on the knife was made in about 1933. Sometimes I carry it just cuz. I’m now a grandfather myself. Can’t wait for my two boys to get old enough that their mother will let me give them their own knives, and tell them “When I was a boy” stories.

[@MonstasRus]

would love to know every single knife in the video for research purposes pls

[@BladesRKing]

30 years as a small boat/ship Boatswains Mate in the USCG, I can say the 3-4” blade was the most useful blades I carried. Not too thick and something that was easy to sharpen was best…super steels are tough to re-sharpen. Carried many folders, but I carried a Ontario RAT 3 for years and gave it to a new Boatswains Mate 3rd class on a ship when I retired.

[@metalm4910]

I own many knives usually I prefer a large fixed blade but man that rat 3 is a badass knife for how small it is I love mine use it all the time

[@draganbuhanovich6411]

Knife will help against bear in a bush ?

[@JEB66]

My dad used an AF survival knife, said all aircrews got em in the early 80s.

[@chrisb9478]

Great video, I enjoyed seeing all the knives & have a few. 1 knife I bought as a rookie cop was the Benchmade Emerson Cqc7 tanto folder, because Dick Marcinko talked about it in his books! 👍🏻

[@ridermak4111]

Extremely ironic timing. I had one for about 35 years but hardly ever carried it. Gave it to a good friend a couple weeks ago. He loves it.

[@davidparry7006]

Great video, I like the history and your no nonsense opinion about the knifes you were issued. As a British veteran, we got issued bayonets which were crap lol. I did carry a pocket Victorinox soldier’s knife, for many years. Great little pocket knife.

[@Bee-iXs]

Victorinox has now since few years, a new design of pocket knifes... i life in switzerland, and i like the new design, little bit bigger and a knife lock...

[@OmegaBahn]

About time I see Coch's bladeware! Awesome stuff

[@jayceecombs6887]

This guy "Chooch?" Is a delight to listen too! Very "Real" A true character! Great video! Dah Man! Thank you, J

[@forestinpeace265]

What the hack? One of the coolest knife "speed reviews" I´ve ever seen. There are more useful knife informations in here than you probaply see when you looking other videos for hours. Thank you man, enjoyed every second! Best regards

[@patrickpearson1399]

Merry Christmas Coch, and to all the tactical hyve crew!

[@firestorm8471]

EK commando was / is my choice of a defensive knife. As far as an EDC type knife, I have carried the same exact Opinel #7 for over 30 years.. It has done everything ever asked of it. I have also carried the same exact 1911A1 .45acp sidearm since about 1985.. Familiarity to me , is an absolute must in a combat situation. My hands just have the muscle memory to know where things are at.. Sidearm, Spare Mags, blade 1 and blade 2 etc. "Repetition creates efficiency "

[@marktwo3160]

Excellent info. Great presentation told by someone who is the real McCoy. That is why the story just flowed out naturally. No bullshit script.

[@mikebillman8089]

The knife at 10:20 is the United Cutlery model 933 designed by George Lainhart. Lainhart is also known for making the Abyss movie knife.

[@rnkmode1876]

I always thought that knife that Michael Biehn had in The Abyss was cool.

[@mikebillman8089]

@@rnkmode1876 It was very cool I agree.

[@alexandrosgialidis3565]

What about the knife designed by Coch and the knife maker for the seals? Do you have info on that?

[@gregbrown4009]

Hey Coch, been watching you for the last year. You are ON POINT. I have learned so much more from your videos on pistol shooting, gear, etc. And your rec on the SCAR-H was right on--I got one based on your ongoing praise. It is a great platform and congrats for your work on that program. When I was in the Army, I quickly learned to listen to the Elders for they have the Wisdom. I also learned to recognize bullshit from 1500 meters away--a skill that has saved my bacon on many an occasion. You are the real deal, Coch. I know I can listen and learn and not have to filter out the bravado and puffery. Thanks for the facts and keep up the great work.

[@cd4playa1245]

Incredible video. Thank you for taking the time to make it. As a writer these types of things are extremely helpful. I’m not a vet but I’ve dabbled in martial arts and personally I really like the Kabar knives I have, from a more “tactical” perspective, but it’s always cool to get those realistic reminders that a knife is more of a tool.

[@OriginofPain]

hahahahaha 16:08 hilarious caught me off guard laughing. Love the Dorr tie ins

[@lordofgraphite]

Super excited to see what comes out of your brothers shop, knives designed by people who actually use them are next level

[@bencox9295]

Fantastic strait forward no bs tutorial of your knives and their usefulness or lack there of!! Having used several of those first hand, the only one there that I’ll actually talk crap about is the SOG SEAL…… had the pup version, liked a lot about it (size, ergonomics, carry system) , but mine couldn’t hold an edge AT ALL. Sharpened it (again), wrote the company a note explaining I may have gotten one with a bad heat treatment, please put it through some tests, explained my background and what I was using it for, made sure they had multiple points of contact to get ahold of me if they had questions, initialed the blade with a Dremel, shipped it off. Several weeks later, that knife was returned, no note, no email, no phone called …….. and the knife was duller than I sent it. Customer service COUNTS! End of rant on SOG. 🤦🏻‍♂️ 🔪

[@realbroggo]

There's a saying a Vietnam vet friend of mine always says "Go with the bro who really knows". Can't think of better feedback on a knife than a Navy Seal who has used it either in training or in field. Nice history lesson. For those who know the blades you can see the progression of knife design & especially the steels during Coch's service. The early blades really did have basic/crap steel (high carbon or basic stainless) & compensated by being overbuilt. Modern powder metallurgy has been a win for modern operatives. Many modern stainless steels are both tough and hold an edge - did someone say Magnacut? Sharp blades all.

[@johnumbel8063]

Coch when your co-lab with your brother comes out I would be super interested and guessing others also. Hope you guys let us all know when . Awesome video

[@wrenhelwig3614]

Refreshing to listen to a confident, knowledgeable expert and not some BS artist! Im a knife collector and enjoy seeing other's collections. Thanks for your service.

[@christopherkirchoff9007]

I did much enjoyed this video and appreciate your time in service; plus your appreciation for cold steel sirs. Happy Holidays and thank you..!

[@Solly-ow4od]

Been waiting and waiting for this one……and it’s finally here! And 16:10 was just the icing on the cake. Thanks Coch!

[@robertlight2007]

LOL-the buckmaster (AKA: the boat anchor). We made the supply officer go on a 8 mile run with that on his side. Best knife I was ever issued at the teams was a Swiss Army knife. You forgot about the Gerber M-3. Fit real nice on your shoulder’s H-harness.

[@southerncomfort7490]

I have got to ask (sorry!): Which Swiss Army knife?

[@ra8640]

I've watch many knife videos, but this one is Great. It's just a no-nonsense video of "these are My knives and what I think of them thru actual experience. I'm subscribed!

[@mbm2355]

Man this was just straight up a good time. Also puts into perspective the options we have nowadays. Thanks!

[@oldiowan]

Very informative video!! Being 70, an ex-fulltime custom knifemaker for over 20 years a long time ago IMHO the BEST knife is the one you have with you.....Choose CAREFULLY!! This video provided some real world and very practical information!!!!

[@stephenbrown5844]

Fantastic bit of info, seeing your collection. Mad on knives like me😁👍🇬🇧thanks for sharing coch ❤️❤️💪😉really love the sbs dagger from my part of the world,,, Sheffield 😋✌️stay safe my friend and keep the content coming in 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️

[@Marc329]

Great breakdown of various knife designs for your particular application. As a knifemaker, I spend most of my time in the shop and not as much time as I'd like testing different designs. "Tactical" doesn't necessarily mean practical. Your advice is valuable because it is from real world experience. Thank you.

[@JamesJones-i2v]

Been on knife video marathon lately and this the best video yet. Navy Seals got that type A personality

[@edwardmath2700]

We have the Bowie knife now the Cochiolo knife. May it be just as legendary.

[@jamesdecimuslll9747]

I deployed twice to Iraq as a combat Infantryman. During the initial invasion I carried the SOG Seal Pup and an Emerson CQC-7 folder. Second, l carried a CRKT Casper/Polkowski fixed blade and a Benchmade Stryker folder. I really loved the CRKT. Small and lightweight but effective. All reside in shadowboxes these days.

[@lindascott1874]

I loved the cqc7, carried one daily for the last twenty years

[@birminghamblueheat4986]

Coch, you’re my favorite person in the world to listen to! Liked and subscribed. Keep sending us this awesome content.

[@Newfoundlander1916]

I really enjoyed this video, very educational. I'm fascinated by military knives and collect some but it's so important to hear from someone who was issued them and what they had to say. Greetings from Newfoundland!

[@walterfoster6612]

I got one of Those clip point Cold steel Voyagers, fully serrated, at a gun show for 10 bucks once. Someone had cut off and sanded down where the pocket clip had been. I think it was one of the first models that had a clip molded into the handle material. Had a little surface rust spotted all along thecblade, but that cleaned up in about 30 seconds after I got it home. Best 10 bucks I ever spent on a knife. I have yet to add a Vaquero to my knife collection, though. But it's high on my want list.

[@maxcullen3427]

Respect from England use to collect blades great collection

[@craigmcgee77]

Glad u have the Royal Marines commandos main blade and made in Sheffield, 👍 where I live great show keep up the good work .

[@stevebabs4555]

Love the shot of Jeff Pain, rest in peace Pain.

[@TheFarmgineer]

Crazy how the horn handle from the Phillipines knife could be shaved down to make an anticoagulant. Also, your voice and delivery is great. You seem intense, but friendly. Like a badass neighbor.

[@-CrampedStyle-]

Really interesting segment. I've been collecting knives for 35 years and saw the advent of the "tactical" knife era. What's most interesting to me is that 90% of the knives are standard production models, despite all these makers who claim to make knives for some SEAL/SF group. The other insight being that rather than needing a "combat" knife, a camp knife seems more appropriate given the majority of knife tasks are basic bushcrafting tasks (digging, breaking) its used for.

[@slimsmooth8437]

Fantastic collection!

[@InGratitudeIam]

Efficiency is anything that works! That smaller US Divers knife is a great knife. So are a few others you mentioned. Thanks.

[@michaelbonade4667]

That SEAL Edition Spyderco Police😳😳😳😳....How cool is that...we hunt for them on EBay and Forums....is was intended/ conceived for his hands....his use😎

[@Finny14754]

Nice to know he was over here 🇬🇧 with our lot 🫡.

[@Fender1031]

There is a general move to multitools and smaller fixed blades I think. Especially with how just about every thing is in plastic nowadays. When my brother got in I gifted him a ceremonial custom KABAR with a wall plaque as tradition dictates in my side of the family and then a Leatherman Supertool and he told me "That was the most useful tool I had".

[@deandamico9041]

Enjoyed the video and professional and honest presentation of all the knives. Didn't see one I'd care to own, but hey, I'm a fisherman and camper not a soldier. Mora and Bark River are the ones I beat the snot out of in the field. Thanks for your honest review.

[@sunrise.security]

Love love love it! Great to see the wide range of knives and hear actual “user review”. I carry a fixed adamas, yojimbo 2 and Turner L-Via (fixed Emerson Elvia). The adamas is awesome but use it for hard use tasks. The yojimbo 2 is for normal cutting like boxes and stuff and doesn’t scare people. The L-Via I carry after taking Ed’s Weaponology class and needed something to appendix carry. I want to switch out the Yojimbo 2 with the doughnut looking Civivi from bladehq. It’s the only knife my daughter wanted for Christmas…even after I made an awesome lucha with flyti handles for her lol. I guess looking good always trumps practical use right lol. I just ordered the mini hawk from the forged in fired guys and want to see how I can throw that. I’ve been trying throwers but can’t seem to get them to stick to anything lol.

[@underdogoutdoors]

Never saw a knife review from this perspective, a cool knife is still one of the best gifts you can give or get from someone.

[@Pompomgrenade]

😂 thank you. Very entertaining. Was a sharp discussion, on an Edgy subject. Somehow you cut right to the point. Learning about shaved buffalo horn as a coagulant.. adds to my invincibility 😎

[@joethebourbonman]

Great stuff! I've got that same Cold Steel and it's a tank--generally way more than I want to have on my belt but it's great as a camp knife.

[@maxfalconi6995]

Love the fact that the knives show signs of wear and use. 👍🏻

[@damianmoskos2299]

Great knife chat thanks for sharing and explaining your collection and your service,...... this year started a m9 collection have five m9 a m7 and m11eod and an okc3s. Also my poket knife collection has come a long way this year. Very interesting and best regards everyone.

[@totalradguy7739]

Just found this channel. Great stuff, amigo. Subbed and liked.

[@c0l57v49]

As you say the fairburn Sykes is one of the sexiest knives ever, but it’s a thrusting killer more than a workhorse multi use knife, glad to see you included it though

[@rwadecarter9806]

Buckmaster - they wanted it back!! dang - not surprised. collector market goes nuts. I'm a Buck fan. great show. good info. Thank you sir for the Service.

[@EndoftheBlock7224]

Nice knife collection. Love the stories. Merry Christmas

[@alfknives]

I was seeking a stainless steel blade heavy-duty hunting knife. Suddenly I saw a knife that brought my attention to it and I bought it. The knife is very good and the stainless steel blade is very sharp. The knife handle is made of pure wood and the handle is really non-slip. I am very satisfied with my purchase from Alf Knives

[@alfknives]

person-turqouise-wavings...ource ALFKNIVES to get lower budget and for partner wholesales!...elbowbump

[@mogreen72]

Awesome to see how knives have evolved! those early rambo blades where hugh! Thanks for sharing

[@danno714]

Benchmade fixie was a Nimravus model, designed by Allen Elishewitz.

[@frankvazquez4050]

Interesting collection. I am sure in every profession, every individual team, group, division, etc., that people have chosen specific knives as their "go to blade". Even in the military, uniformity is often based on the desire for something better. You had a few winners and a few duds. Often times, people will say, "This is what they used" or "This is what was issued", but it's nice to hear from those who were there. Your video proves that it's not always the same and things change over time or from place to place, team to team or for any reason. There are a lot of people that claim they "taught Marines or they provided "blank" to guys in Special Forces, but often times their contribution and association was limited. It makes for interesting history to recognize the exceptions and unique solutions and choices. Your video was very interesting and yet a relaxing look back.

[@20alroco]

I can't wait for the Hyve knife, would be a great piece for the collection. As well as a great tool. Chop-chop!!!!

[@robertedwards8578]

Thanks for a real professional and adult video on the knives. It's a tool. Yes, that's why we used guns. Great content. Godbless ya

[@eatsmespinach2887]

Great video! Very in-depth detail about each and how they were carried and there pro's &cons. 💯 Look forward too seeing more 💯

[@maxdriffill1423]

That is a nice collection of knifes. I'm excited about a Tactical Hyve knife coming out in the future. I would recommend Cold Steel's Espada XL for your collection. It is ridiculous, but that is part of its charm. Also, like the Vaquero it carries well despite the size.

[@mikespectre4153]

It scares me to think that the "grappling hook" knife actually got to the point of actually being issued. Like, nobody ANYWHERE in that knife's development thought it was a bad idea?!

[@DowntownDeuce2]

TO CLARIFY, IT WAS NOT INTENDED TO BE A GRAPPLING HOOK FOR ABSEILING OR CLIMBING. IT WAS INTENDED TO BE A "GRAPPLING HOOK" ANCHOR POINT FOR THE CRRC BOATS. IT WAS TO BE EMPLOYED AS AN ANCHOR TO SECURE THE BOATS TO A ROCK JETTY. THE FACT THAT THE HOLE THAT THE ROPE IS TIED TO IS ONLY 3/16 OF AN INCH IN DIAMETER, FOR 550 CORD, IS A SOUND INDICATION THAT IT WAS NOT MEANT FOR CLIMBING. NOBODY IS CLIMBING WITH 550 CORD BUT IT WAS SUFFICIENT AS A MOORING LINE TO KEEP THE CRRC FROM DRIFTING AWAY. EXFILTRATION WOULD BE A REAL PROBLEM IF THE BOAT IS GONE WHEN YOU RETURN TO IT.

[@thomasbaker9787]

@@DowntownDeuce2 but you could do that with a stick instead of carrying around a very mall ninja esque anchor ⚓knife 🗡 🤔 !!!??? Ounces =Pounds.... pounds = VA % points

[@redclayscholar620]

@@DowntownDeuce2 terrific. Now they could blame the knife for a boat that floated off. 😆

[@davidweeks1997]

Management 101: you're uninformed ideas are better than the years of practical experience of those you manage. Yale grade management.

[@Joinordie718]

Very interesting and awesome collection there sir 🇺🇸👍🤙

[@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223]

This video was fantastic!! Thanks for sharing Sir!!! And much appreciated for your services to our Country. Thank you.

[@sturgis97]

Good to hear from a fellow soldier ! I was on board the Saipan and was privileged to meet several seals since we were an amphibious assault ship we had two teams on board in rotation. I was given an Ontario sp4 with mk3 blade from one of the seals. I don’t know if it was ever issued or if it is one he purchased. It was my first big knife and a good one at that. Sadly it was stolen and I haven’t been able to get another one. Anyway thanks for your service and the video. P.S.I work with a guy that claims he was a seal and tells people he was. I believe it’s stolen valor but he is disabled and crippled so not sure if he should be turned in.

[@simon134]

Growing up, my Green Beret uncle used to throw two diving masks and two rubber training knives at the bottom of our pool and me and my brothers would have to dive in, put on the masks and clear them, then grab our respective knives and go to battle against each other...great summer memories!

[@OriginofPain]

Christmas came early! Was waiting to see Coch knives!

[@heavycoughin6665]

That custom one was my fav. Awesome knife, love the fence popper on it.

[@Legendary_Cheese_Wizard]

I really like tops knives as knife company as well as bark river. I have the tops back bite, missile strike and operator 7 and all are amazing. I use the back bite as my edc that’s paired with my Microtech ultratech spartan. Train with practice knives from both very often. Besides tops I love bark river. I have a shining mountain Bowie that’s my favorite knife in my collection. But for a good double edged dagger style knife I like the Heretic Knives Nephilim. I also love Darson forge. They are small up and coming knife company I found on Etsy. Amazing quality for a small knife company.

[@bornepatrol]

My SOG Seal Pup was my favourite issued fixed blade, I liked the original kydex/plastic sheath best out of the two they issues but they ended up getting that 1st iteration nylon Molle sheath with flap and pouch. Had to give back out old knives and they gave us the new one I cut the flap off and got chewed out. It was just overkill on the sheath. The knife made a great GP knife. As you said good size and weight was easy to use and light to carry all day. We never had any knives with great steel. All juts fairly cheap mass produced. They did what we needed.

[@bythewaygamingunlimited4664]

That one your brother made , seen at the end of the video reminded me of my schrade deer slayer . An excellent knife. Your brother has great taste in blades.

[@Liam_s.y_EDC]

Being from Sheffield, england and a former royal marine the second I saw that fs commando dagger my face lit up 😂😂

[@mustang1805]

So glad I saw this have tried several times to get those Navy MK III knives decent. So frustrating...got a Ka-bar, SOG SEAL pup, and Cold Steel SRK. I was looking for a Navy SEAL's opinion on this since I started surfing... wanted a knife in the ocean in case I get tangled in cut fishing line or my board tether gets caught in something. Feels like the SOG SEAL pup is the lightest way to go.

[@mustang1805]

Those MK III knives are pry bars with a sorta edge. I agree with you.

[@dougantonucci8278]

I collect Kukiris all hand made. I also have about 50 different pocket knives, and a few hand made swords from Traditional Philippine weapons. Great selection

[@OneGodoneIsrael]

The stories behind the knives makes them priceless 🫡🇺🇸

[@lonewolf2364]

I’ve had my kbar 20 years. I also have other knives but the K Bar is my favorite. It can do it all.

[@JesseNodora]

Coch..thank you for the honest summary. It’s amazing that you were issued so many poorly designed, low quality knives. Our warriors deserved, and continue to deserve, better.

[@roel.vinckens]

That Winkler and the hand out knive are all you'll ever need. The machete, or in my case a khukri, comes in handy for chopping . Great vid !

[@supertom8552]

Great job 👍

[@chuckwagon7860]

Coch, you're so fun to watch, man! God bless you and your family!

[@keganwallace8753]

Nice collection and insight of knives used by the SEAL teams. Thanks for sharing

[@johnnytyler5685]

I don't have any kind of real affinity for knives (I'm a gun nut), but Forged In Fire is definitely my guilty pleasure show. Stumbled upon it online by chance one day and I was hooked. Very cool to hear that your brother was a winner on that show. You have a season and episode number for us so we can go watch it?

[@turdferguson7686]

im a huge fan of that show all the way back to s1! if you want to see a next level of knife making, search for "kyle royer knives" on here. he is an absolute magician with steels. not the fast paced, torture tested type from forged in fire, but he makes straight up works of art. the patterns he makes with his steel and the attention to detail on everything is just incredible. its just a much more in depth look at whats possible when more time is available. and youre a freakin wizard of some sort.

[@DannyCasino]

I feel you man during the mass panic of the Coronavirus in 2020 I was one... Of those guys that rushed to my local gun store and bought some firearms then I got to thinking I need a knife so I bought me a cold steel srk I loved it so much that I kept buying knives now I have a whole duffel bag full of knives and here's the thing no knife no life you always need a good sharp knife and a look badass on your doorbell or your vest or whatever setup you have now Cold steel has some great razor sharp knives that won't break the bank I myself love the SOG SEAL pup but I would definitely recommend ... Getting yourself a good battle knife SOG strong arms a good one too...

[@stefthorman8548]

@@DannyCasino do you have an expada xl? it's an true folding fix sword

[@faeembrugh]

I was in the British Army in the 1980s and the operational value of carrying fighting knives was...opening ration cans! Still, a Sykes-Fairbairn looks pretty cool attached to your webbing even if the tip breaks off with even the slightest of pressure.

[@twoowls4469]

"Cuttin string, diggin holes ta shit in" - Man I love these videos!

[@thetruebatman4632]

Lol the crayon scene came out of nowhere, made me laugh everyone’s attention to myself, and left like a thief in the night.

[@CrimsonCrux]

I really liked your assessment on knives and how it aligned with a lot of what I was taught with picking them or their use. I moved to the US from the UK a few years ago and went on a bender when it came to guns, knives and gear because it's so expensive or restricted there that finding quality was hard and it was like being a kid in a candy shop. I recently expunged my knife collection because I had a large amount of blades that just didn't fit what my original intentions for buying them were (I bought many purely for aesthetics and cool factor) or they performed poorly for survival/bushcraft compared to others in my possession. Some couldn't even shave balsa wood despite being regarded as top/premium brands and others were just purely designed for knife fighting, to which I thought to myself 'I own guns'. Of the larger blades, they're good wood and brush processors. Of the belt-carry blades, they're my every day heavy work knives. Of the smaller stuff, they're back up 'gtfo knives' so I can potentially create space to go for my carry piece if, for some reason, I'm not paying attention and someone gets the drop on me in a struggle. One thing I noticed is how much more rugged certain legendary reputation knives seemed to be in the 80's and 90's compared to their current counterparts. I don't know if this is because there was less competition or just the fact they were more overbuilt back then. Cold Steel, Gerber, CRKT, Glock all seem much cheaper now with mass production and their current gen models pale in comparison to the ones you owned. I'm curious what model of Winkler that is you have though because it's a lot bigger than most models I've seen and certainly the examples I own.

[@donrichter3523]

Well I don’t think the Glock knives came until the 90’s, and they have never changed. Gerber and CRKT get most all their knives from China and are mostly shit. Cold Steel is item dependent, but their knives in those days came from Japan or USA. These days, their better stuff comes from Taiwan and frankly seems just as good as the old days except the cheap plastic sheaths. But a current Taiwan made SRK with a CPM-3V blade is the best SRK ever.

[@midnightq69]

Looks like a Winkler Crusher

[@harvestblades]

My first bushcraft/survival & big knife was a Cold Steel Bushman. For $15 back in '99 it was a heck of a knife. I live the old Cold Steel Carbon V knives as they had some great designs, held a good edge & could be easily maintained all for an exceptional value so its great seeing their old stuff getting g some love. That SRK still seems to be a solid knife.

[@AlansView-g1v]

Thank you, Sir, for the knife review and thank you for your service as a U.S. Navy Seal. I have great respect for the Seals and all Special Forces Units. God bless you and all of our Military. 🙏🕊️✝️🇺🇲♥️🙂