Schrade SCHF61 $35 Survival Knife Review

[@robertbecker7913]

Like the sheath.. simple and practical! The knife I love.. the right size for me.. a handle I'll never tire of looking at and a purposeful knife that will meet all my needs in the outdoors!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Robert Becker It's nice

[@xcpw72x]

looks like a nice knife for outdoor use and as an EDC. I really like the look of the micarta handles. it just give it a nice classic look on a new knife. nice to see them looking out for us lefties with the sheath now too. good review....thanks.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Will Holland Thanks

[@LeeEngle]

Thanks again for another great video and the honesty in the pluses and minuses of the products you review

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+LeRoy Engle Thank you

[@baronblitzkrieg]

Nice review. Looks like a solid tool. I like the direction Schrade has been going with their gear.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Gerard McFarland So do I

[@jerryarnold2673]

great vid as usual you and prepared minds are the only 2 vids I watch not that my opinion maters but you guys tell it like it is and pull no punches, keep up the good work and keep those scouts in line

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+jerry arnold Aw shucks. I am honored.

[@robinbullock1589]

Congratulations on being one of the elite product reviewers. Your credibility is at 100 percent.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Robin Bullock you are too kind Robin

[@brentstewart4360]

Always enjoy your no BS hands on reviews - thanks

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Brent Stewart Thanks Brent.

[@BarryDutton]

Another good review by you Brian. Appreciate a review that is balanced and deals w the good and the bad etc. TY as always sir.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Barry Dutton Thanks.

[@geraldmyers3194]

Thank you mostly for your honesty. Good of you to point out the shaping of the lanyard hole. I'd have to see how it fits my hand, but with a sheath that a Lefty can use it goes to the top of list.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Gerald Myers Finally.

[@johnhouse7583]

Love the Micarta handle slabs and the finger groove. Also the ambi sheath as well. Looks like it would be a good companion knife for a larger survival/bushcraft knife.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+John House I agree

[@geneparanukjr7976]

Nice to see an honest review of a product...keep up the good work

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Gene Paranuk Jr Thanks.

[@rodstcyr8267]

I like it..... another winner from Schrade, and Survival on Purpose

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+rod stcyr Thanks

[@covita100]

Been a fan of Brian @ survival on purpose for a long time now Liking the reviews from multiple people now . Grip seems to match my own and like that fact.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+C Kov It is comfy

[@robinbullock2801]

The scales on the SCHF61 look beautiful. The knife would make a worthy companion on a camping trip.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Robin Bullock Yes it would

[@Lellobeetle]

Looking forward to getting my hands on some of these 2016 offerings. Thanks for sharing this with us, Bryan, and greetings from Pittsburgh. Laura

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Lellobeetle Thanks Laura.

[@pattykasiewicz1996]

great mid size knife for camping. not to small not too huge. i luv the scales on this knife. good job on the video. oh the sheath is pretty nice too.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+patty kasiewicz I think so.

[@susanjordan9734]

Love your honest informative reviews! Looks like a Pretty Nice all around blade! Love the 'toss'! Would like to have a SCHF61!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Susan “suesuesue” Jordan Good luck

[@skipknudtson]

That looks like the PERFECT knife!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Skip Knudtson maybe

[@markarthur5749]

looks like a decent mid size knife, thanks for the review. Gloves might make the difference like you mentioned on comfort, think this could be a nice knife to have around not for anything heavy duty but likely good for most uses on a hike or around camp.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Mark Arthur I need to use gloves more for sure.

[@bigtruck1127]

Perfect size knife blade and handle seems big enough for a good grip. Always have enjoyed survival on purpose, thanks for all the giveaways

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+James Scarbrough Thank you

[@llessthan]

Looks like an awesome knife. Really unfortunate that it takes so long for these new knives to be released in Canada :( Thanks for another great review Brian.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Ruspie Must be customs ;-)

[@turbulantme]

Another great review loved it and I like the shape of the blade and the micarta handle look, would fit great in my hand I think. good job.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Rosemary Dawson I bet it would.

[@matthewjeffres1289]

thanks for the honest review

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Matthew Jeffres Thanks

[@sumerowens8090]

This is the perfect size knife!!! Love the high carbon stainless steel!!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Sumer Owens It is cool.

[@bosmaaier8233]

Hello Brian, as always, a nice and honest review! I like the knife to by the way....

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks

[@bosmaaier8233]

….the Schrade schf10 was my favorite throwing knife by the way....I broke a few... :-) And then bought a new one….

[@johnharmon990]

Haha,nice music when you was feathering,was NOT expecting that.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+John Harmon Just mixing things up

[@garyweaver9222]

+Survival On Purpose Ya, I hadn't heard a electrified Taylor before : )

[@Standswithabeer]

I really like the way you set the curls to music, LOL (almost as funny as when you have the chipmunk workin' for'ya!) Nice video--thanks! :)

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+StandsWithABeer Thanks.

[@mangoldart511]

WOW! I love this knife!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Mangold Art It's nice

[@joebaker9121]

Love this pattern and style

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Joe Baker Me too.

[@seanmacdonald5518]

Affordable function. Perfect.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Sean MacDonald yes it is

[@yveskc1]

Thanks for the review.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+yveskc1 Thanks

[@AaronReck]

Thanks for your consideration.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Aaron Reck Good luck

[@buckeyebunnyhunter]

Another great throw! Nice Blade.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+buckeyebunnyhunter Throw? What throw? ;-)

[@ThomasSecrest]

The Boy Scout camp needs to install a state-of-art knife testing stump. I agree with Brian's comment about the handle. I have a similar problem with a different knife and the sharp corner will eat a hole in your palm pretty darn quick.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Tom Secrest What a great idea. We did throw tomahawks in the morning but the targets had seen better days

[@CandaceGalanCalderon]

Great video and love the knife!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Candace Galan-Calderon It's a cool knife

[@waterman308]

That looks like a very serviceable backpack knife - kind of a multipurpose, lightweight knife that has nice, serviceable low maintenance features. Very nice price point too.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+waterman308 Absolutely

[@WOLFMAN2975]

Good revue, If they could move the lanyard hole / pommel to the middle that would be a nice improvement, in my opinion. Have a Nice day Bryan : ) Tyler

[@LEEDONAHUE]

Amazing throw ..Nice Blade too

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+VEGAS ROCK Me? Throw a perfectly good knife?

[@ellenlagergren216]

Great looking knife and thanks for the video.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Ellen Lagergren Thanks

[@patrickschmoyer9334]

Nice little knife for the price. Would be a good everyday knife for anyone to hone there skills with

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Patrick Schmoyer Yes it would

[@legrandfromage9682]

Nice looking knife, but I have had problems with hollow grinds chipping out in the past. Does the edge seem particularly weak?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Le Grand Fromage not to me

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

That's a great looking little blade. I think if it were mine I'd round off that point on the exposed tang, make sure the edge was set at 20 degrees and call it good.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors That would work Mike.

[@prdanpr8299]

scherade makes some good quality knives i like that brand

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Me too

[@mattf8581]

Awesome knife and great video!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+MATTHEW FLOWERS Thanks.

[@doomsdayjoy]

I forgot to ask how thick is the blade.Is it thick like the schf10 of thinner? Thank you.You have the best videos,simple and to the point.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+doomsdayjoy I don't know exactly but it is around 1/8" or so.

[@bobdoglangmaid9751]

Awesome knife, awesome look!!!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Bob Dog Langmaid Thanks.

[@beahaven]

Like the handle. Good useful sheath too.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+beahaven I think so too.

[@tompawlowski2511]

I DO NOT need another knife! OK, maybe just one more. I'll let you know what I think of it when it arrives. I've been looking for a medium fixed blade for backpacking and this may fit the bill! Thanks Bryan!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Tom Pawlowski One more can't hurt.

[@jeredsyn1964]

I've never had a knife with that 8Cr13Mov, most of mine are carbon steel so I don't know what to think. It looks like that hot spot on the lanyard hole probably takes it off my list but that's just me. Good video, thanks. Mike

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Michael Quigley I think Schrade does a good job with the 8Cr steel

[@timsmith8892]

Very helpful review, thanks

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Tim Smith Thanks.

[@akonaste2101]

Looks like a nice mid-sized budget knife! Could probably grind down the point below the lanyard hole pretty easily.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Rick Ohmit Yes, you could.

[@timmlombardo9267]

What is your favorite feathering wood? I love the new time-lapse music:)

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Timm Lombardo I haven't found it yet ;-)

[@timmlombardo9267]

+Survival On Purpose What is you favorite knife for feathering? Favorite bushcraft knife too.

[@donaldpearce8830]

Looks like a Great knife, for in Camp Use or Emergency Use!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Donald Pearce Yep

[@doomsdayjoy]

That's a nice looking knife.Im thinking or purchasing another knife.What is your favorite knife or top five knives that you really like to use?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+doomsdayjoy "Favorites" are tough for me because I like a lot of stuff. here are 5 fixed blades I really like, in no particular order. Just to be fair, I'll try to pick from 5 different makers. And be aware this could change tomorrow Schrade SCHF42 TOPS Tahoma Field Knife Gerber Strongarm BHK Highlander First Edge 5050

[@greymanzink6118]

I like the size, maybe a stropping of the blade would be recommended. Schrade could probably round that pommel over a little to eliminate the hot spot.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

The edge could easily be improved as could the pommel for that matter.

[@ViperSharp]

I would probably grind the hot spot round to keep it comfortable. Good review.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks for watching.

[@Andyb2379]

Got one today here in the UK. It's so blunt out the box it's unreal. Gonna take some work to get an edge on it

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Andyb2379 Bummer

[@ryanlee2754]

I love this design, I wish they had in carbon steel.. thanks for the review.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Ryan Lee The 8Cr is good steel

[@RoyFernbach]

I agree that the sheath is FINALLY truly ambidextrous with that plastic insert the way it is. I hope they continue to do this to all their sheaths. I am surprised that they came out with this middle sized knife. Looks a lot like the SCHF51 & 52 but with that 8Cr13MoV instead of the HC 1095... Different grind and lack of the aggressive jimping also make it different. I still think the 51 or 52 would be better tho.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Roy Fernbach Choices.

[@outdoorslayer9060]

Lol 3:01 starts banging wood stating it's pretty solid hahaha nice ! great video ( : made me laugh at 3:01

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Outdoorslayer 90 You ain't right.

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Looks like a win win.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Gaetano Ruggiero It's cool

[@WaynesGoneWild]

Great video, thanks!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Wayne's Gone Wild Thanks

[@AngelHernandez-rt8vj]

it looks amazing!!!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Angel Hernandez It does look cool.

[@JackThorsson]

I'd love to have one of these.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Jack Thorsson Good luck

[@mistersmith3986]

This knife would make a fun shop project. Remove the scales, belt grind the gimping and ramp off, round off the back lanyard area, give it a high Saber grind, remove the junky coating and gun blue it, put the scales back on, then buy a cheap leather bushcraft sheath.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+mister smith Sounds fun.

[@omegatrac2]

love the look ofthe handle

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+omegatrac2 It feels good too

[@ata4d670]

What a great looking edc

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+ata4d isn't it?

[@cameronrenteria6629]

Schrade=great quality, at a reasonable price

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Cameron Renteria I agree.

[@christianvilimek3995]

Nice review!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Christian Vilimek Thanks.

[@mr.delacruz559]

hey chief I just got in my schf52m and I'm stuck on what smaller companion blade to pair with it. what smaller shrade knife would you recommend? I'm undecided on the schf51m or this schf61. Is there another smaller blade from shrade you would pair with the schf52? I really respect your advice! Love your channel!God bless!!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Daniel De La Cruz I honestly wouldn't pair the 51 with the 52. They are just too much alike except for blade length. This 61 could be a good choice. Or wait a couple of months for the SCHF56M

[@mr.delacruz559]

+Survival On Purpose I really appreciate your advice and I'll be patient and wait for the 56M. thank you.God bless!!

[@DamienDrake2389]

You should bring a knife you're used to and trust with you for comparison when testing feathering incase the wood is what's troubling you

[@zacksudler2240]

Awesome! Sharing!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Stewart Sudler Thanks.

[@budgetbushman2295]

Sweet looking knife!!! Awesome video like normal! One thing tho I hate the audio fades

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Budget Bushman That is mostly on the chopping and banging clips. Whenever I use the "reduce background noise" feature in iMovie it does that. If I don't use it the audio sounds worse.

[@budgetbushman2295]

+Survival On Purpose makes sense. Still a great video!

[@castortroy365]

+Survival On Purpose time to upgrade to Final Cut Pro X. :)

[@mikecorpuz1846]

I enjoyed Brian's video I really love this SCHRADE SCHF61 I don't own a SCHRADE knife at all I love for this to be my first one Thanks for the chance to win

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Mike Corpuz Good luck

[@eliastorres3547]

Great review

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Elias Torres Thanks

[@BentbrooksRambles]

Good review. Food for thought..

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Bentbrook Thanks

[@JeromeBrownell]

Great looking blade

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Jerome Brownell Isn't it?

[@invaderzimj]

Nice knife great for out doors

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+James Foley yes it is

[@Airik1111bibles]

Run it on the worksharp and and convex the grind;) I don't like the thin grip style, I love the micarta they use but the handles seem to square and thin for my big hands.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Airik1111 Yeah, if you have big hands it might be uncomfortable

[@cindyvincent6578]

Great review, nice knive

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Cindy Vincent Thanks

[@mountainman.4478]

hey Brian since your a plumber , I have a plumbing question. I flowtite plastic pull valves under all the sinks in my building. they are stating to leak . where the supply line just comes out of the valve. I would replace, but I would need to turn the water off the whole building. only one main cut off . 102 units . any suggestions. thanks

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Robert b My suggestion would be to see if there is a way to add zone valves to the existing water piping. If so, you can turn the water off and add those and then you won't have to shut down the entire building. If that won't work you will have to turn the whole building off.

[@ThePonduz]

looks like a double bevel, might be the reason why you didnt like it for feathering ? i might be very wrong :)

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+ThePonduz I don't think so.

[@ThePonduz]

okey

[@CatBrad]

Love it!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Cathy Bradford me too.

[@gunnerhusnian4375]

I haven't seen thus one! looks so cool

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+coolkid survival I think so.

[@t.w.milburn8264]

4 the price, can't go wrong, once ya hit that hot spot with the grinder, Bryan; Thanks 4 sharing 'nuther good'n. ATB Terry God Bless

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+T.W. Milburn (skillet210) That would work.

[@charlesheady9973]

Great looking knive.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+charles heady Yes it is

[@samuelgroves8238]

nice review!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Samuel Groves Thanks.

[@michaelfabian2401]

I'm just wondering how that old Bronco is coming along Mr. On Purpose?!?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I am in the process of editing the next set of videos now. It's a little tricky. You'll understand what I mean when you see them.

[@charleslarson3152]

+Survival On Purpose As a Bronco owner, I am also looking forward to this build. ;)

[@hawaiiknifeandgear5531]

Honestly the cheap nylon sheath is the only reason I have never bought this one. I have the SCHF13 with the Kydex sheath and it is easily one of my favorite knives of all time.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Cool

[@Spike2009able]

Nice looking knife

[@alessandropampolino2290]

awesome survival knife

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+alessandro pampolino It's cool.

[@peterhorne2787]

Grate video. Nice knife.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Peter Is cool Thanks

[@michaelpetridis4126]

I cant understand why many knife companies still use these sheaths and can't do something better with nylon and some plastic. Is it so hard?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Michael Petridis Price

[@jeremyknack8288]

would you recommend this knife for a boy scout if not what would you recommend I am looking for a good first knife for my son

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+jeremy knack This one would be a good choice. I would also take a look at the SCHF56 and 56L. Or the SCHF40D for little more money.

[@bobpaxton9786]

It looks to be a great knife for the money!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Bob Paxton I think so

[@G3enterprise]

This would be a nice addittion to my kit.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+G3OutDoors Yes it would

[@TheHainsey]

Awesome knife

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+jeremy hainsey It's a great little knife.

[@Lars1540]

Comfortable looking knife! =)

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Dan Schwemin Jr It just feels right

[@johnbarker3372]

Nice looking knife. I like a knife that size.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+John Barker So do I

[@jeffbuzzard6837]

Good review video

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

+Jeff Buzzard Thanks