DBK Knife review, part 2, field evaluation

I take the knife to the woods and put it through a few general bushcraft and survival tests.
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[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Hey Rob, Thank you so much for your honest and thorough review! I agree the spine could be sharper. it was one of our critiques towards TRC but they couldnt do it without effecting their level of finish and we didnt want a small part on the spine with a different finish so we agreed it was good enough. really enjoyed this honest review! and i'm proud to hear this praise from a knife maker and someone who is a scandi fan. our aim was to make an allround Jack of all trade knives for the things we love. It's basically a camp / survival knife that is suitable for bushcraft. thats the idea. Also the convex should make it nice for hunting as well even though the handle design is not perfect for that

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I think you did an excellent job, I really like the knife, far better than the F1PRO, X and standard, I have them all. I've been into knives since I was a kid and I'm almost 50 now, I've had hundreds of knives and used almost all of them, I don't bullshit in my reviews, I know what works and what is a gimmick, I've also made hundreds of knives mainly zero scandi grind and this knife is definitely in my top 5 utility knives now. Well done lads . There's is another video filmed on this knife which is mainly a carving project and I might do another one with survival tasks more than woodcraft. All the best, Rob.

[@roasted_cheese]

​@@RobEvansWoodsman What is your #1 utility knife?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Considering the price I'd say the Cold steel master hunter in sanmai 3. The 3v model is quite different as it's thinner stock , I sent mine back as I thought it was too thin for my needs.

[@roasted_cheese]

​@@RobEvansWoodsmanif price was not a consideration. What is your #1 utility knife?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@roasted_cheese I'd get one made or make it myself 🤣🤣 Seriously this one comes pretty close but as a factor knife I'd go for the Idun Cowry X , I will get one one day but I just don't want to pay £1400 for it.

[@Apeman_Actual]

Excellent video, sir! Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@Gee-Man-Adventures]

Well done Rob. It's good to see someone who bought the knife to actually use it instead of just looking at it every now and again.

[@Bill-mw7sh]

I agree bro. Too many people review knives.... As you watch the video you can tell the knife has never been used at all. So annoying. Especially the ones crying about bark river.

[@barrylilley6392]

Enjoyed that 🙌

[@jimthorne4186]

Great review Rob. I’m glad the DBK knife led me to meet you. I like your personality and manner. I’m glad to say I’ll be watching more of your videos. 😊

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers Jim, plenty to catch up with.

[@williameddy7217]

Super Good Video!!! Thanks Rob Longer is always better!

[@leodegas7731]

Stayed to the end. First time viewer. You did a great job explaining the pros and cons . Really informative and great visuals. Peace From San Diego.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks.

[@MrAlexH1991]

“I’m not getting those fine curlies that I’m used to getting with the 0 Scandi grind.” Me, who’s literally watching this man make the finest and curliest feathersticks I’ve ever seen or could ever hope to make with my own eyes: “……… say what now? 👁️👄👁️”

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Sorry Allen, it just takes practice and a few pointers in the right direction.

[@MartiniDave02]

Good thorough review, and a nice relaxing watch. Thanks.

[@charlesmurphy7712]

Nice to hear a positive review on the kids knife. Been watching them almost as long as they have been around. Also watch Virtiovice the Japanese Dr that influenced them . I agree 👍its a good all-round knife and a esthetically pleasing tool to look at while putting it into use.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Not sure if I ever mentioned it on camera but the DBK boys were a big part of me doing knife reviews, I never intended to do so many but I thought if they can do it I can, I've probably been watching them for at least 5years.

[@simonh2011]

Same. I still preferred the videos before there was a lot of mucking about but it's their unique style and the information they put out is still the same.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@simonh2011 they've introduced me to knives I wouldn't have heard of which is a good thing.

[@charlesmurphy7712]

@@RobEvansWoodsman same here, grown rather fond of them . 😂

[@gareththompson5653]

Definitely a nice looking knife, I'm pleased it does what it says on the tin. Great review as always.

[@schonbeardwildmark]

Nice video as always mate! No one likes a soft rod! You crack me up 😂

[@tinderboxsurvival6170]

Excellent video Rob, full of good info, look forward to the next one

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks mate

[@janvanoverdijk8116]

Hey Rob , Awsome video , again !!! I keep follow your video's !! grtz from Holland , Janneman

[@alanbarr2735]

Good video again Rob , I always enjoy them .

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers Alan

[@harwoodblades3633]

Good review Rob.. looks like a good knife for the woods 👍 better get a few hides in ready for the sheath orders 😜 All the best Lincoln 🤙👍

[@eugeniovaldez7205]

Super thorough review! Like your custom sheath. If Bark River Bravo 1 and Fallkniven F1 were to have an offspring I would envision the DBK. Thank you for the fine video Sir Rob.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

You are spot on.

[@Son_Of_Scotland]

Thank you Rob, I've been anticipating this video. It had everything i wanted to see in a review! ✌️🇨🇦

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Glad to help, part 3 in about 10 days.

[@Son_Of_Scotland]

@@RobEvansWoodsman looking forward to it!!! :)

[@pAdDy111hDH]

Great part 2 of the DBK knife review, Rob! I really enjoyed it ;-)

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

As long as it was informative slightly entertaining and you didn't fall asleep!!

[@pAdDy111hDH]

@@RobEvansWoodsman absolutely, mate 👍😉

[@shawnhulke7385]

Rob nice review but instead of beating my knife to hell and back I take a small forest axe or hatchet along . Save the knife for smaller chores.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Me too. It's just a review, I've decided to move away from knife reviews, wasted too much money.

[@blaserlongrange7616]

Great knife ,great review 👏

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks

[@jenkinsmig]

Well I have been waiting for this review, so much so I watched you short intro to the knife vid twice. Cheers Rob I love your warts and all style. I have had chance to take mine out several times, now and have to say I agree with your finding whole heartedly, a beautifully constructed knife does all tasks, but I couldn't get the seriously fine curls I have become a custom too. And found it adequate at carving but no where near "the Eagle" from Mike Hill I purchased from you.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

That knife was designed for carving.

[@gerardvanengelen9001]

I have one too. Great knife. I would have liked the blade 1 or 2 cm longer though.

[@philleath-dawson2113]

Great review mate, was not sure it was ever going to happen due to UK customs....... Get ready for a lot of orders for replacement sheaths....Well it's tougher than a baton.... lol 👍👍

[@kenobiworks]

Great video Rob. I love this knife! Let me know if you want to sell it Rob!!!

[@bmflmf]

Keep ‘em coming! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@awesomereviews1561]

Good thorough review

[@arthurlambart7115]

Another great knife review

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks Arthur.

[@johnturner6251]

Thankx Rob

[@nilsv461]

Great review! Glad you finally got yours. When I compared mine with my R2 I found the blade shape extremely similar. Which is kind of remarkable because they were developped simultaneously and could not be a copy of the other. It may explain why both are such good knives. I find the R2 a great neck knife, carrying it upside down with the sheath modified by sawing the belt loop and side loops off. I carry my DBK in a spare Enzo Trapper sheath as I also don’t like the original sheath that much.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

That sheath really isn't popular!

[@midwestgear]

Love it! Like the jabs at our US pronunciations as well lol

[@timbryan9701]

Thanks for having me along again Rob. I'm glad to hear the dbk knife is a good one, I've watched Martin and Mikky for a while. My favorite show was the parody of survival Lilly. :D I have an elmax trapper I need to use more., been liking 80crv2 , but might change it up.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

My buddy Scott recently handled an elmax trapper. Lilly is a total tool, I can't watch her, she's even more annoying than Bear Grylls.

[@timbryan9701]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Maybe Scott can do a review? As to SL I think anyone who breaks and S1 with a steel hammer and complains about it is a special sort..

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@timbryan9701 very special, I cried when she hit limpets on a rock with the little protruding Tang then complained that it broke the rubber handle. I commented on the video and that's the last time I watched the clown, in a survival situation she would be bait!

[@chriscjjones8182]

Thanks for the tip for weak wrists, that's going to help a lot, I was planning on sticking the knife or axe in the stump and dragging the wood same way

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

the knife in a log requires a lot of practice to get right.

[@chriscjjones8182]

@@RobEvansWoodsman everything takes practice, that's why we always take backup options

[@MrSarajevofresh]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Lionsteel t5. It seems like an excellent option in combination with Mora companion.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

They look great.

[@user-jh7hd5gj8d]

so cool I like this video. good

[@RhysTucker2603]

Lovely bit of kit, and another great video. With all the nice kit you've got, I'd love to know what your 10 items would be if you went on Alone. Now that would make a cracking video.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Oh mate that's one tough ask, especially on tools, a leatherman would definitely be in there .

[@RhysTucker2603]

@@RobEvansWoodsman ahh interesting, I think it would make a very good video. There are so many things to think about. Some people don't take axes on there for example, which is mental to me. I do everything with my axe. Some people choose utility type knives over bushcraft knives, which I don't think I'd do. It's all I'm quite interesting stuff and it does really force you to think. 👍🏻

[@eddieworsdell517]

Cheers Rob, really enjoyed you review of the DBK Knife (without the 'bluster'' you get from the DBK boys). it rare to see real open and honest reviews of kit. I agree with your conclusion that it leans towards a survival knife (nothing wrong with that) as that was my thought when looking at other reviews. However good to see that it will carve as well as baton etc.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

there's a more difficult carving project in part 3.

[@eddieworsdell517]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I look forward to watching that........bet it's not a spoon though

[@charlesmurphy7712]

@@RobEvansWoodsman cool 😎👌looking forward to part 3 😁

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Rob great review I was going to say it looked as though you were not struggling but it wasn’t gliding through when making the feather sticks, could that be a case of getting used to a different grind?? Nice looking knife.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It takes a few feathers to get used to a different grind but the sabre convex will never glide like a polished Zero scandi.

[@daemonharper3928]

Great review mate 👏 very thorough and entertaining. They've designed a decent knife haven't they? and TRC manufacturing it has worked well. Like you say, sabrevex is a great all round grind for a multi use knife that'll be used for food prep and general carving......horses for courses - it leans towards utility rather than full on bushcraft but it's an intelligent decision. Is the handle a few mm longer than an F1? Did any of your ferro rods fit in the sheath out of interest?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I think it's longer than the F1, didn't try a ferrorod but I'm pretty sure a LMF ARMY will fit, they did a good job, DBK and TRC.

[@horstelvis83]

Thx for this review! I liked your honest opinion on that knife! How hard ist the sharpening vs CPM 3V?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I haven't needed to sharpen it, I use diamonds (DMT stones) and I hardly notice the difference between carbon and super steels, I only notice a difference when I'm rough grinding bevels on blades.

[@Hudd413]

Nice one Rob. Looking forward to part 3. When you did the collections of your own knives series, axes, big knives, small ones, were you gonna do the Fallknivens?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Yes I will but when I have a wet day over the winter months.

[@Hudd413]

Good to know 👍

[@stevanoutdoor]

Nice review. When I look at this knife I see a BRK handle but you can trust TRC to have the fit and finish perfect where I hear some bad reviews on the fit and finish of current BRK's. Mine are all older ones and have perfect fit and finish. When I look at the blade it's more the TRC model Bushcraft. When the spine doesn't feel that sharp to the touch but is sharp enough to use it, that's perfect for me. Some spines are way to sharp. This is the first field test review I could find by any experienced guy and maybe even the only one.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It should have more views !!🤣🤣

[@stevanoutdoor]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I agree. I think there's a gap between channels wo actually show outdoor use and the so called knife introduction channels. I think many DBK knife buyers hardly ever take it out of the box let alone use it in the outdoors since they never go outdoors. Completely different audience. Where I did find Cedric (cedric & ada) doing some home cutting tests you are the only one I could find who actually took it outside. I think very few experienced outdoors-man actually did buy this knife because of the high price and the resemblance to other, but cheaper, quality knives on the market.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

You are correct my friend, I like Cedric channel but it's a different climate to what most of us have so not much relevance to most of the outdoor knife community.

[@jongraves1262]

Another great review. Is this your new camp or a mates? Guessing the latter as I'm sure you'd have shown it ?!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I use the camp occasionally, it is a mates but it's an hour door to camp so not a morning camp, camped out here many times.

[@kentgreenough75]

Very complete review, as usual! Any chance of a head to head review with one of your knives? I got a feeling your Bush Tool is the better blade. Thanks for all you do.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

You're the second person to ask that. I wouldn't do it to the lads but I could do it with a Fallkniven.

[@Tom_Bee_]

@@RobEvansWoodsman honourable response.

[@MrChrisBarrett]

Nice video fella.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers Chris

[@ogrithetrog]

Excellent review Rob. I'd like to see a section where you compare any review knife to your own - to see the difference between something that you are used to handling versus the one under scrutiny.It may be a bit biased but would serve to highlight why you've made yours the way you have - and I do like your knives - just can't afford as many as I'd like!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Basically I don't want the channel to be an advert for my knives, I try to keep them separate, I'd always prefer to use my own but then the channel would look like my ego trip, I don't have a knifemakers ego by the way, brought down to earth yesterday by a Facebook comment calling me a "mediocre knifemaker at best" needless to say I wasn't amused. Come to think of it I'll be happy to do the video for members.

[@ogrithetrog]

@RobEvans Woodsman I can kind-of understand the "non-ego" outlook - but you have a level of skill that few can emulate; - that said, your work deserves to be celebrated and shown-off - without a website or anywhere to go to browse a current catalog, the only way for a newcomer to find out what you can do and what you have for-sale is to view your videos or call and ask. You already know that you'll never please all of the people all of the time and there will always be someone that states a viewpoint that can cut deeply into your confidence. We, as members, and your former customers are testament to your ability and increasing skill and know that your knives are among the best - certainly well above "mediocre"

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@ogrithetrog you are a true gentleman.

[@southernstacker7315]

Do a video of making a sheath. If you already have I Apologize. Subbed and liked.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I have a playlist called "making stuff" take a look on there.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Rob you make excellent knives,with all your knife reviews has this ever prompted a thought for making a different style of knives ever??

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I made a lot of different styles when I started but I'll stick to what I like and works.

[@bernhard7658]

👍👍👍

[@figtreeprophecy]

Screw candles on the bday cake, feathersticks is the ticket. Not sure how long it would take to make 70 feathersticks but what a celebration when they were lit! No Bic necessary to torch it either!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Probably take most of the day to make 70 good ones.

[@Cornplanter]

All I can picture is the look on a kid's face when you show him his birthday cake with feathersticks on it.

[@Alkhoholic]

What angle of the scandi grind you go for your knives Rob?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I can't remember, been using the same guide for 15 years.

[@eagleridge1972]

Great video Rob. I would buy this knife only for the tang being skeletonised, why do it to a knife thats really intended to be that heavy duty bushcraft / small Survival knife??

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I address that in part 3 mate. I won't really beat on it just in case!

[@jurgenkrebbekx4329]

Great vid on a absolutely great knife,I didn’t buy it because it’s a ripoff between a BRKT and a Fallkniven,I really don’t like this design at all even if it would be the best knife in the world, can’t help it 🤷🏻‍♂️ but I definitely like your review a lot, maybe I should buy one to experience myself🤪😂😂😂

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Do it, it takes the best from both designs, Just my opinion.

[@renexwing1546]

hope to find one to buy someday😞

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm sure you'll get one, the budget version is also due out.

[@W49Boowie]

With a Skeletonised tang and a slippery Micarta handle batoning is not advisable. Falknivens are way overpriced but I'm very happy I never bought into the hype and paid the ridiculous price they want for it. I bought the current TRC Apocalypse but I am disappointed mainly because the top of the handle is too narrow for large/muscular hands. TRC seem to be drifting into form over function now. Success often swells heads and monetary gain becomes a priority unfortunately. I watched your Apocalypse review and I agreed with the vast majority of your analysis but I don't recall you touching upon the handle being narrow but maybe your hands aren't as muckle as mine! lol! Wearing gloves help with the grip but I rarely wear gloves because the skin on my hands is like tough leather! lol! My wife says I certainly don't have tender hands to hold her, but at least she loves my bear hugs! lol! My best wishes to you and all of your family and loved ones friend, 🤝🏻👍🏻.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Handle was too slim for me. Cheers, Rob 👍👍

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

It looks a nice knife, but for me the price and leatherwork quality let it down. Not sure on steel prices, but I reckon the tribute knife you had at the symposium is a nicer knife for the cost.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

My basic tribute in O1 is less than £200 posted, not bad for a handmade knife.

[@DWMurry]

I sure do like the woods you got picked out to film in. Oh, and the knife review wasn't all that bad either. Ok... Soooo... Ya didn't really forget to start the camera for the initial fire lighting... Ya did use a bic lighter didn' ya?! 😁

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Hell no , not a bic in sight.

[@luismiguelfialhodesousa5112]

Great review as always 👏 You say you buy a F1X in Elmax... Can you make a video comparing the F1X cos vs F1X Elmax ? 🙏 Thanks 😊

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's the same knife just different steels, I'm not the paper and rope cutting type. I will make a video with the new knife, I'll probably sell the Cos.

[@luismiguelfialhodesousa5112]

@@RobEvansWoodsman If you probably will sell the COS, is because you see some advantages on Elmax! I would like to know what is your opinion about the too steels, if Elmax is more to prome to chipping, and if is more difficult to sharpening! But I understand what you say about your type of videos. Cheers mate 👍 And thank you

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'd sell the Cos because it was second hand and we'll sharpened when I bought it and I'm not that keen on the black blade, it's not an issue with the steel, I have 4 other Fallknivens in COS.

[@luismiguelfialhodesousa5112]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thanks my friend.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@luismiguelfialhodesousa5112 I did sell the Cos.

[@grahamwinter5536]

👍Great review Rob. Good all round knife, maybe a little short on blade for a survival knife in this part of the world in my view, but great for around camp etc. Was reading some of the other comments, particularly the one on SL 🤣. Love to see her and her Canadian friend trying to survive in some parts I've been in out here, they would just be a free meal 😁.

[@camocarper24871]

35.30 the real you.

[@TheDavewatts]

Knife looks okay but to be honest I would stick to your own knives, they are works of art and they work.👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers Dave, I do like playing with knives!

[@1valg]

They should have made the blade longer.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Ok , not something I agree with but we're all different.

[@1valg]

@@RobEvansWoodsman May I ask, have You owned/tried a knife, with a 11,8 cm (4.65") blade and 11,8 cm handle? For many smaller tasks a 10 cm blade will work, but as a one knife to do it all, I find that too short. The extra length of a 11,8 cm blade makes it versatile enough to handle almost anything.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I've used every kind of knife and size. Personally I like this size or BIG!!

[@Wastelander13]

What's the topic of batoning with a new knife instead of showing its out of the box sharpness first? Wood penetration or vegetable cutting for example would have been perfect for this. So why this silly batoning before anything else?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Fair comment.

[@robertwarren4706]

Need to buy a Zippo lighter have fun God bless be safe

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I have two Zippos, they leak, the Exotac petrol model is far better, there's a video or two on it.

[@robertwarren4706]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Rob you're overfilling the Zippo

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@robertwarren4706 sorry I meant evaporate. Don't get me wrong petrol lighters are great but I'm just not a fan, I don't know what I used in the video as I use different methods of ignition all the time.

[@robertwarren4706]

I enjoy your show love to see more I've seen about all your shows thank you appreciate you I like your talent God bless have fun be safe

[@robertwarren4706]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I like for you to make me a knife 01 tool steel thank you

[@howardvarley8795]

T.B.H. It sounds like any another £300 knife, a BR Gunny Scandi clone actually - and Im no fan of B.R. knives so I won't be rushing to order one. Pleased you like it, nothing worse than taking a chance on a knife then finding it doesnt live up to your expectations especially at that price.... Not my cup of tea.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Fair enough mate, I'm not a bark River fan either, handles don't suit me.

[@k9tjabo]

I Think the handles are to thin för my fäste..

[@k9tjabo]

Taste

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@k9tjabo far too thin with too much shape in the middle.

[@wtfmrb293]

Not trusting any of these super knives. Super expensive that’s about all you get. Look at Joe X killing the more expensive knives like Fellkniven way easier than killing a Mora. Yea I know it’s insane. Would really love it if Joe got a hand of this knife

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

He won't be getting mine that's a fact. Skeleton tang isn't a good idea in my opinion but TRC have made more knives than I have.

[@wtfmrb293]

@@RobEvansWoodsman 😂. Well not your knife, just one like it. Love the vids mate

[@bobjohnson1633]

It is just such a basic generic knife. There isn't really anything new to do with a fixed blade.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Yes my friend it's all been done before, I think that's the reason why people are fixated on expensive steels, all I'm hearing these days is magnacut, magnacut, magnacut, if people knew how to sharpen, at home and in the field then they could save themselves a fortune.

[@samthai818]

Your feather sticks are world class! I am surprised I missed this video. You did a wonderful job showcasing this knife. How would you say about the magnacut steel's edge retention compared to other premium steel? For the price and the size, and the fact that it has a skeletonized tang, I don't think the value there for me. I don't have a need for a + $400 small knife. I agree that the Coldsteel Master Hunter is a great knife for 1/5 the price. The 3V Taiwan model is alot thicker blade out to the tip! It is no longer black like the Italian model, the 3V has a stone washed finish.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I really like the blade and gtind and handle shape on the DBK but I hate the sheath, polished scales and skeleton tang.