Shrade SCHF1 1-Piece Hollow Handle Knife Revisited - Rambo Survival Knife Project

[@alejandrorojas1]

"All of you that still using the old metric system" 🤣 Best regards from Mexico

[@Steve_G88]

"you know who you are"

[@csh6220]

That is the only hollow handle knife you have shown that I would trust. The one piece construction will more than likely hold up to hard use. I don't like serrations, but I think they make a model without them. I was hoping the wood wouldn't light from the fero rod so you would pull out the fatwood. I will have to get my fatwood fix somewhere else today! Thanks Brian.

[@claypoole702]

Make Schrade great again...

[@cassanoa]

this looks like a winner - one piece - cant get better than that

[@julianpetkov8320]

Aitor JK I is better. I like Chris Reeve's knives for the style tho. This one is only a medium size. He used to make huge ones too. Hopefully Schrade would get to make the bigger ones too.

[@Gorinbronzehammer]

I bought one years ago and actually liked it enough that when I got a call from a friend who was in need of knives this is the fixed blade I sent in the care package to her.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

you are a good friend

[@adnanmaharaj324]

Loved the Review! I re-profiled the edge to a saber grind and it chops and batons really well. There are versions without serrations and come with a mini survival kit in the handle.

[@MrMadhouse70]

The serrations on that Gerber i use is on the left side on the blade Brian. Almost every knife have that. I am a Lefty and for big feathers i use left hand and when i want curls i use righthand. Maybe i am a little bit of ambidexter:)

[@hallard069]

I have the schf2sm and wrapped the handle with bank line that made it fantastic. Also ditched the crap sheath for a leather Randall eeve type.

[@odgreenoutdoors20]

Where did you get a sheath for it ? I need one for mine , I have the #2 small and love it

[@hallard069]

@@odgreenoutdoors20 Off ebay. Type in Custom Leather Sheath 1038. It's a place out of Illinois. It's for a 6 3/4" blade but it fits it really nice.

[@haroldmiller6853]

I have the 2 sm and love it no serrations and a little smaller

[@odgreenoutdoors20]

I do to and it’s my favorite knife , hate the sheath though so Iam planning to have me a nice one made , I keep magnesium shavings in the handle for fire starting

[@haroldmiller6853]

@@odgreenoutdoors20 I got a sheath made from Leonard wall best 60 bucks I've spent he makes awesome custom leather

[@bobashmore6442]

If I were going to purchase a hollow handle knife, which I'm not going to because frankly I don't have any use for one, I would definitely get this one. I would bet that you could break this knife if you really, really tried but I doubt it would break on you under even extreme "survival" use. I have never even seen another hollow handle knife that I would say that about at any price and this one is under $100, which puts this one in a category all by itself. If this were the only knife I had and I was somehow thrust into surviving with it, I'd be pretty darned happy to have it. Thanks for the re-review, I had forgotten this knife even exists so it was all new to me... again.

[@willbrink]

It's a great knife for the $, Finally, only person to mention it's a Chris Reeves Project 1 copy! I had two of them, and sold them for big $. Honestly, I think the Schrade just as good for a fraction of the $. The Reeves knives were safe queens, the Schrade gets used. PS, made in Taiwan. 1070 is also and under appreciated carbon steel and with a good HT, tough as chit.

[@LXT43]

Yeah. For what it costs, it's a good deal. The price is low because they can make this thing in Taiwan. I can't imagine how much it would cost if it was made in the USA. Probably triple digits and I'm not even talking custom. The Chris Reeve version was kind of brittle. I think the A2 steel was hardened too high. That is why it failed the way it did when Noss tested it years ago. I think the Schrade version would do better at a fraction of the price.

[@alainbelso]

I bought the SCHF2Sm. It's smaller, has more of a clip point and no serrations.. I don't like serrations on a knife. I used to find it cool until used it in the field. I really like it. The only downside for me is that I live in Canada and when it's cold out, that knife feels like holding a piece of ice. You can almost feel the cold through leather gloves. Other than that, it feels great. I put a small survival kit in there but have yet to need it. doubt I ever will. But there's something in there just in case.

[@Sherrodja]

I have the smaller version.. good knife... thanks for reminding me to reprofile the edge. BTW, grip tape does wonders for the handle.

[@julianpetkov8320]

Try heat shrink tube. It looks much better than the tape.

[@Sherrodja]

@@julianpetkov8320 I got some a couple of weeks ago. The type sold to go on cork fishing rod handles. It's textured and grippy.

[@anamericanpatriot5032]

My vote is still on the Cold Steel Edge. Only 6 oz and razor sharp... Thank u so much for the reviews. They do influence my decisions

[@nicholasbergman9965]

Thank you so much for re-reviewing this knife.

[@ricobrave1894]

Try a cold steel Bowie bushman. Drop forged with a hollow handle. using two corks you can use the handle to carry a small survival kit.

[@ricobrave1894]

Lol. I see you did a vid on the Cold Steel Bushman about 7 months ago. I just think it fits into the Rambo series as well. My personal Bushman has a sharper 90 degree spine, two plastic corks to seal the handle, and a leather case on the sheath with a diamond sharpener, can opener, and an old timer knife for smaller tasks. Inside the handle Ive got a small survival kit in a ziploc baggie for extra security against water.

[@richardsolomon8076]

I like it,,,,, Alot, love the one piece design and I'm also a fan of the seration? Siration? Serated?¿¿ Edge they are great if you need to deal with heavy rope or webbing strap, I reckon fire stuff and fishing in the handle and sharpening stone in the pouch.

[@CWB-RF]

Another great video in the Rambo series! Makes me miss the Schrade Saturday videos.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Honestly, aftewr Taylor Brands sold the company, it just isn't the same. And I'm not talking about the Chris Tanner knife drama or even about quality in general. It's more like it changed from a family of "knife people" who ran a pretty large business to a pretty large business who happens to sell knives. They have discontinued lots of models (like the smaller version of this knife) and hardly release any new designs. Which means there aren't any new knives for me to review.

[@odgreenoutdoors20]

That’s sad to hear , I use to collect the old schrade knives , I still have a few , but I also have the #2 small in this one and the one with the slingshot on the sheath , I like the knife but not the sheath , I think the slingshot mechanisms on it will break after a lot of use

[@CWB-RF]

Survival On Purpose That’s a shame I figured Schrade might go sideways after Taylor sold it but it sounds like they’re actually going backwards.

[@MuvoTX]

nice re review Brian. I miss schrade saturday videos. I have a SCHF-37M from 2015... the Taylor brand days, no complaints, its been a great tool over the years.

[@nicholasramsey1988]

Too bad the other styles in this knife series are hard to find. I think with more of a belly and minus the serrations it would really be the best of show. It’s been a great string of vids on the beloved 80’s Rambo knives thanks for doing this ! A lot of us grew up with these as our first real knives it’s awesome to revisit them.

[@OnTheRiver66]

Good video. I have always loved this Chris Reeve design and I have had good luck with Shrade knives. I like the sheath that came with it. Randall orders take about 3 years to be filled, but they made (and make) a hollow handle survival knife used during the Vietnam war and possibly someone out there could loan you theirs to evaluate.

[@ricobrave1894]

saw that Camillus is selling a hollow handled knife in a gift set at Walmart today. 20 bucks gets you the knife, a ferro rod, a small shovel, and a bonus multi-tool

[@indianprepper2478]

Finally After very long time It's Schrade Saturday ( I miss old SS video ). If I buy any hollow handle "Rambo knife" This is the one knife I will go with

[@budgetbuyoutmisc.4916]

The Schrade schf1 is still my favorite knife but I would still like to obtain a schf2 plainedge

[@matthewadler1329]

This is not my thing at all, but for some reason, I keep coming back to it. I think I'm actually gonna get this for an armageddon bag. Also It might be fun to take camping.

[@semco72057]

I like that knife due to the way it is built and the only bad part about it is the serrated blade which I am not into. I have one of Schrade's survival knife and love it due to it's quality and design and it is full tang and passed many people's tests.

[@Broken_Arrow58]

One piece design is appealing and it appears rugged. I suppose you could wrap the handle with tennis overgrip tape.

[@k.whiking4372]

It would be great if you could do a review on the Aitor Jungle king 1. I have had it's small brother the jungle king 2 for many many years and it's a great knife.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I contacted them to see about getting one to review. It is out of my review budget to buy.

[@BODE318]

I love mine, heavy duty. I got rid of the tool kit. You definitely want one in your collection.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I think I gave away my SCHF2SM and I wish I hadn't now. I think they are out of production..

[@wrathofatlantis2316]

Not to say one piece hollow handle knives are bad, but there are several things that make me vastly prefer a separate tube handle: 1-Separate tube handles are thinner and lighter in the tube wall thickness than these solidly machined pieces tend to be, so there is less handle weight and more storage space: You carry that extra one-piece mass every second, and in the wrong part of the knife. 2-The connection area to the handle in separate tube knives is typically a poured epoxy resin glue plug, which is again lighter than having a solid metal mass, and is identical in strength even with extreme abuse, IF the tube is roughed or stepped up inside for the resin to lock on to... 3-Separate tubes allow for a broader separate guard that protects the hand better, an impossible feature to replicate in one piece designs (certainly not at a reasonable cost). Even if the overall weight is the same, the weight distribution of a one-piece knife will have far less blade bias and yet offer less hand protection, and this combines to create a larger effect than each item individually.

[@SoldierDrew]

The serrated bottom edge isn't good for me because serrations aren't good for carving & feather sticking and the bottom edge is what we use for carving. A button compass in the handle cap would've been better than the screw driver set.

[@vitocarbonara7770]

Wonderful and complete review!!! Great job!

[@butchhill5656]

I love it. I had a feeling it would do real well. But throwing it. Wow did better than all the rest. Very unexpected. Schrade did have some great designs at one time. Keep this up this is really enjoyable watching. Hey you can look at it like this if you threw it at him and you did not stick it in them. The handle would knock them out. Just saying. Keep it up Bryan I'm really enjoying this

[@budgetbuyoutmisc.4916]

The Schrade schf1 cost me 85 dollars plus shipping and handling almost 5 years ago I suggest any of you who want one get them as soon as you can if you can get it schf2 good luck Happy hunting

[@DouglasTuret]

Hey Brian, thanks for putting the SCHF-1 through its paces for us - an enjoyable vid, if ever there was one! Although I know you took that HF Rambo knife apart (literally), and I can’t recall seeing you do any features on folders, I can’t help but wonder if you’d feel as favorably as I do towards one of Harbor Freight’s newer knives, which is also $7. It’s a 4” 1/2-serrated drop point folder, with a liner lock, an 8Cr13MOV blade and G10 scales. I’ve carried it every day for about 2 years and beaten the hell out of it, and it’s never let me down. Care to grab one and put it through its paces? (And no, I’m not affiliated with them.)

[@glennevitt5250]

I'm like you the tools in the Handle is Useless for me but a One Piece Handle is Great for a woods knive ☺️ Great Video

[@douglasbix982]

late to the party still this knife with the round hollow handle and bit holder is perfect for bushcraft and survival. The round hollow handle is great for bow drilling, whittle down a branch to bout the right size screw it in and wrap the bow string round the handle, lots of grip wont slip. Spin easy until an ember is achieved. The guy who made the decision to incorporate impact driver bits must have looked into the future as you can buy a multitude of drill bits, spade bits, and augers for any drilling operation. Though admittingly they should have made the female socket on the outside of the cap. the blade is no chopper but excels at battoning.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Hmm. How exactly would you bear down on the top of the spindle. Wouldn't that be the blade?

[@douglasbix982]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose oh an easy mod with pvc just shaped a small piece to cover the tip with a heat gun... That is the pvc slips on the knife tip and makes for a really slippery spindle point. You could also use copper. All in all works good as a general drill. Try it!

[@prophesytheorist5130]

A knife like prom night

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

The good ole Schrade days!

[@Steve_G88]

i hope Schrade makes for of these

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

I like it. I miss your Shrade Saturday’s. Truly unfortunate that all of that went ugly.

[@grendle81]

Brian, it's not a knock off of the Chris Reeve project. Chris Reeve sold that knife design many years ago. I assume to Schrade because the knife is exactly like the original Chris Reeve. Although I have not been able to verify that myself so I thinks it's unfair to call it a knock-off. Also, I talked to BTI / Schrade a few months ago and the smaller version of this knife is not being made anymore.

[@MI_Prepper]

Chris Reeve made his out of D2 with a quality leather sheath, it is a knock off because of the interior materials...

[@BDBladeWerX]

This is definitely one of the better hollow handled knives I've tried, however I found it to be heavier than the added value of the hollow handle could justify.

[@ROE1300]

Good review! 👍👍 This knife is almost a duplicate of the Chris Reeve Project 1 knife. I believe this one is 1070 steel while the CRK original was A2 steel. The original was designed by Chris and either a Marine or Army Sargent has an all-around knife for use in the field. So, in addition to normal knife stuff it was supposed to hold up to digging, chopping, combat, etc.. The short section of serrations were to aid in cutting all types of cordage. While not saying this knife has the same quality control as Chris Reeve Knives (who I believe received the billets for these hollow handle knives from South Africa), but when properly monitored Chines manufacturing can be very acceptable, but constant monitoring is the key. I have no issues with Taiwanese manufacturing. I agree with you, having owned this knife and the Boker/Martin knife that these are very good products. In addition to the knives you mention at the end of your video Sam Wilson of Wilson Custom Knives in Portland, OR makes a superb hollow handle knife.

[@dsans8211]

Wall handmade knives makes some hardcore replicas of the Lile knives, the Randal model 18 (the hollow handle Randall and Jack Crain knives. I have one of his custom Model 18’s...it’s a serious, hardcore hollow handle knife. I would reach out to him and see if he’ll send you a Lile/Rambo or Randall model 18.

[@shanepursley8526]

I just woke up to a Schrade Saturday! YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!

[@randyscj429]

Hello Bryan, I hope that you took time/had time to consider my request I'd written you for your reviews (Kyslar? & Boker). I'm certain that there's those who intently write/create falseness of/about people/things-and the sad part is that there's too many who'd be stupid enough to believe what they read/see (since the eyes are the easiest to deceive!).... What a soapbox that is for me!! The scary part is that "half of those know they're smart-and they vote"! Great clip, keep 'em coming and keep up the good work! Have fun, be safe. Take care, "God Bless", sincerely Randy.

[@juliansyjuco9695]

Great videos, sir!! Thank you!! :)

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Glad you like them!

[@isaacgarcia117]

Oh dang..I thought I was the only one that asked for that knife

[@sonnymichael]

Ashamed that they discontinued the Schrade SCHF2sm. A bit smaller, with a straight nonserrated edge.

[@to2s134]

Hello again. Another great review here, thank you. If you had to choose just one knife in a bug out bag, could you rate your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice out of this one, the Schrade frontier 52 and Gerber Strongarm? Thank you very much in advance. Regards and respect from Norway

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Just one out of only those 3? The Gerber Strongarm

[@DanSlotea]

For those of us stuck in the old metric system? Best joke I've heard this week!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

You would be amazed at how many people get really offended by that little tongue-in-cheek comment

[@DanSlotea]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose next time please use the American system too, where length is in footballfields and mass is in familycars :)))

[@thecitizen61]

If it had a compass say on the cap I would order one right now

[@billysessions7583]

that knife is the best hollow handle of all...its one piece and u add matches and fishing gear etc

[@johnstevens1575]

Looks like a production knife version of a Chris Reeves design.

[@jamesfrymier8205]

Love your scientific testing methods, ever had one explode? Great job thanks

[@allenvasher5358]

If you can find 1 the "izhmash knife Hb-1-01" would be the best of the "Rambo" style knives

[@JustinColman-kz5fl]

I do like a large cavity.

[@firearmssanctuary2448]

@SurvivalOnPurpose a new contender has shown up from Obuy the EDC/camp store for Olight flashlight company. ACULA FK 01 All-Metal Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife bit on the expensive side but looks interesting.

[@scotthill6807]

This is the only hollow handle knife I'd trust. Enjoying this series. 73 KI5HII

[@cbigg81]

That looks like great knife. Cold Steel has one like it that I played with yesterday, I wasn't completely sold on it. Have you seen it?

[@johncarter6238]

The Shrade SCHF1 is the poormans Chris Reeve Knives Project 1 1500.00 cheaper but the build quality of Chris Reeve. I think that the Shrade SCHF1 is the best knife on the market, for a survival knife that lasts in a real live survival situation

[@johncarter6238]

@@LXT43 Yes and no, I agree that a Chris Reeve version is top of the top. but as you can see in this video, the Shrade SCHF1 goes a long way. if you use it as a survival knife. you also have to look at the price ratio. and steel is steel. even if it is inferior in quality. a rolex is all about the finish and the content mechanical. I agree with you. I saw a $ 1000 Chris Reeve break in a destruction test, and a $ 30 Glock lasted longer, so at this price the Shrade SCHF1 is the strongest Clone knife on the market

[@seanthomasdowd]

The forged out of one piece idea is excellent would prefer a better blade shape( bit more mass and unserrated) but overall may be the best so far price v functionality

[@T37912]

Hi Do you consider doing the Cold Steel Bushman ? It is hollow handle... Alain

[@marknarvaez8852]

This is Mark Anthony I see that u like hollow handle knives can u do a video on the Aitor desert king and the Aitor jungle king 1and tell what ur thoughts r on it ?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I reached out to them a couple of years ago and got no response.

[@marknarvaez8852]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose I go to ( knife country usa )

[@anthonymiller9717]

What about the cold steel bushman

[@tipsymologn7856]

I love your videos and rather like the rambling, but that’s me lol. I’m new to the channel, have you done already or would do a Mora vs higher priced comparison video?

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

SCHF I - for Schifft Hits Fan

[@jeepnicc]

Lol! Now that is def. odd knowledge!

[@MI_Prepper]

The only bad thing about it is those serrations. Knife is actually made in Taiwan... Better quality when made there as opposed to PRC in my opinion.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

You are correct

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

One tuff knife!!!

[@raphlvlogs271]

if it was made from a single piece of material, why wasn't there a hole near the base of the blade?

[@cassanoa]

this is a great knife - it needs kydex - a great soldiers knife - if you remove the cap you can install ( temporarily ) a pole and you have a spear - by far your best knife in this series - and the price - you cant go wrong

[@40belowful]

cool knife Bryan:)

[@redneckreaper4580]

Love the video but i was wondering who makes the real rambo knife couldn't hear it at the end

[@jeepnicc]

A man by the name of Vaughn Neeley makes them for Lile knives.

[@redneckreaper4580]

@metal matt thank you

[@madedigital]

I GOT THIS ONE

[@mariusv7925]

Would be nice if they put a sharpening tool in the handle

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

You can use a smooth rock if needed

[@shcmoly]

Last rambo movie is out and a new knife...

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Is it only for lefties?

[@shcmoly]

right or left

[@AronOutdoors]

Don't care for or understand what is good about hollow handle "Rambow" knives. The things that can fit in the handle could easily be stored in a sheath pouch (or elsewhere) and full tang blade will almost always be more ergonomic and stronger. Best use is in the movies.

[@yatyas311]

Call this the Adam SCHF knife. Shifty Schiff. Lololok

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Stout Fella For The Price, Thanks Bryan ! ATB T God Bless

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It's a tank

[@jorgeluisgarcia1006]

The metric system or International System of Units, as it is used by virtually all countries in the world. Interestingly, three countries in the world do not use the metric system, despite its simplicity and universal use. These are Myanmar, the United States, and Liberia.

[@elkhunter8664]

This comment comes up a lot. Let's just say that the USA uses both metric and imperial, and have for decades. Let's call it a soft change. Virtually every unit of measurement device over that time frame has both imperial and metric markings. Interstate highways, at least those I drive, are marked in miles with kilometers right below them.

[@MI_Prepper]

We learn Metric in school though, they tried to switch in the 70s as I recall, not sure why it failed, I was a kid at the time.

[@donniegardner1146]

Great review didn't they make one that was a plain blade

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

They used to make an SCHF1SM and an SCHF2SM (Clip point), both of which were shorter and had no serrations. Not sure if they still make any of these. The BTI website says “out of stock” on all of the one piece holllpw handle knives except the thin boot knife.

[@donniegardner1146]

OK thanks

[@johns.cooper3626]

Where do you live, England ? It seems like it is has rained every time you do a video

[@speakeasydoorman4966]

England[?].....try Texas

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Georgia

[@dalecarpenter8828]

Are you going to review the reeves version ?

[@davidsawmandave8731]

Tops has a dagger ,and it has serrations, didn't buy it because of that

[@johndenham9999]

👍

[@davidelkington6342]

Made in Taiwan nice blade

[@lavazza8031]

Bonjour avez vous un lien d achat ?

[@Stucknthe80z]

Why would need a screwdriver??

[@SgtRudySmith31bRet]

Can you put some of these knives in a vice to test the strength of the joint and the blade

[@adnanmaharaj324]

You have to enter the SCHRADE 2sm hollow handle knife into the ROUND UP! It will be interesting!

[@dragon3831]

I'm going to respectfully disagree with you on the hollow handle knife thing. There is no place for them unless it's in the kitchen

[@Steve_G88]

i make my best feathers with serrations

[@donaldrutter1738]

Found it on Amazon for $67.61 + FREE Shipping

[@redsorgum]

I forgot about this one. (You also need to revisit schrade Saturday 😉) I think you also did a video on a smaller version of this knife. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip23XqyglN58jJo

[@jdmikeg4]

throw in a couple zip ties in your hallow handle

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

make a spear with it and kill a wild boar and roast it in a cave

[@mariusv7925]

Can you sell me a knife? Schrade hollow handle knife

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

No

[@mariusv7925]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose hehe they are sold out everywhere i look. I regret not buying these a few years ago. would gladly pay enough for the Schrade SCHF2SM, or the SCHRADE SCHF1 or 2

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I only have the SCHF1 and I am gonna work it. The SCHF2 is discontinued. I wish I hadn’t gave mine away now.

[@mariusv7925]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose i know the feeling. What would you recommend, Schrader or Boker Apparo?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

SCHF1

[@nickd2458]

Don’t like the knife..like the video

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

Indeed, good test .. But if I carry a knife that heavy it had better be a good chopper too!