Skif Knives USA! A little talk, and the Defender, Adventure, Sturdy, & Aggressor - Unboxing & Review

I can't find the original Skif Ukraine website anymore. Maybe they shut it down after brining them over to Skif USA?
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[@NSMyconaut]

Been excited for this review. Love the knives! Happy you chose to go with the sturdy because it was one I was curious about but didn’t mention. I’m loving the defender and adventurer.

[@robhuffine7325]

Just got my Defender yesterday. A plus video Doc. I love this blade. Balance is amazing. I also picked up the Shark with the black and white micarta scales. Not only is this knife beautiful but it's a work horse. Great videos again Doc.

[@WarzolJR]

I got super excited when I saw this video! I am a self-proclaimed Demo Ranch and LunkersTV fangirl. Super appreciative of how in-depth you went on these knives. I'm not a knife guy either, and had no idea about the hinderer series. I don't think they really knew either, from what I heard, they just wanted a decent knife made in the U.S. to put their name on, I don't think they had anything to do with the design, just the packaging. I was shocked to see the comparison in design. I'm glad they performed decently, if for no other reason, I love watching Matt and Rob do well. It is hard to put something through it's paces when you already want something to do well or poor, and you did a great job staying completely impartial, I always appreciate that about the reviews you do. Thanks again!

[@jigginwithg5595]

Best one in my opinion is the bulldog, it was my EDC for a long time, tip up carry, chunk of a knife, easy to sharpen. Also great vid

[@megatron210777]

This is a great and accurate review. I just can't see myself spending so much on a knife and the skif knives are in my price range.

[@monaangeloutdoors514]

Great video and really interesting knives. Would be very cool to see your review on the Skif Kukri Machete...

[@jacopieterse4325]

Another great video man!

[@thenkk4914]

I got the adventure, kukri, and the fixed blade aggresor autographed. I know they're clones but I'm happy to support demo ranch, and im very happy with their performance. I've carried the skiff adventure for a couple years now and it's held its edge, finish, and feels great to use.

[@ethanwenta2093]

Good luck man

[@samc705]

I like them all, the Sturdy looks like a perfect little knife, and cheap too,so all round winner.

[@taborgreenberg2985]

Great vid I've been waiting to see your opinion on them also I was wondering if you have ever heard of eberlestock and if you have what you think of there stuff.

[@xcynn3rx]

Ty for showing the sturdy sir

[@catshultz9045]

Just saying hi & nice blades!!! Haha you have a cool package!!

[@alexcowboi6984]

Doc respec bro!! Cool guy, your kid is cute aswell :) hope to get a skif soon just recovering from my latest purchase, a kershaw skyline

[@ianfarquharson3772]

Woo hoo,cheap Hinderers lol. The Joy's of selling in the Ukraine. Well done vid. Glad you did it. ThankQ.TkEZ》UK

[@prod.lilsip5904]

Keep up the good work

[@justtheocean3198]

You should do a video In the workshop doing some of the mods on fans knives, that'd be cool, great video man!

[@spideogaerial9911]

Anybody else notice the arrow ➡ between the E and the X in the fedex logo?? Once it has been seen it cannot be unseen!!

[@jjperez7047]

Hey I’m looking for a used benchmade bugout and I was wondering where you, if you, buy used knives from

[@noahb1201]

Any chance you would sell that Hinderer?

[@RileySantiago]

Foreign ripoffs in pretty USA packaging... as a DemoRanch fan, I was super disappointed when they announced these. Do a little market research Dr. Demo!

[@prestondoss1896]

Great video doc, are you ever going to do a survival challenge video

[@DocP91B]

What would be in a survival challenge video?

[@philclodfelter5994]

Really liking the defender, big fan of Demo Ranch & Lunkers!

[@jacksons4044]

wonderful knives but still costs quite a bit where I live in Canada with all the shipping and handling fees. What is your personal favorite bushcraft knife?

[@derekneumann]

Guess who just got a TOPS Camp Creek in s35vn today??? This guy to the left. Stoked!

[@krknfmkr8919]

I like the fixed blade, (except the burr). First thing I would do is put a wooden handle on it. And fix the burr

[@dropthesoap6ix9ine49]

Just tell me what the green handle one is and the black handled one with the paracord wrap

[@DocP91B]

Did you watch the video? It says it in there more than once.

[@rednekredemption2467]

It is a beautiful day!

[@rednekredemption2467]

Especially for PA during this season

[@stuartpalmer7572]

Doc the Skif sturdy is definately my favourite the recurve knife blade looks great but a little bit finicky to sharpen havnt got flipper seems way to go

[@ashtinfoster6693]

If I'm going from crkt home front what do you recommend

[@seancartier305]

I thought you had the same knife as the hinder when you were opening the defender

[@matthewtanner9128]

The link for Skif USA doesn't work any more, is there a new one or can you only get them from Ukraine.

[@DocP91B]

I think Demo Range discontinued the whole Skif USA thing.

[@natealltime2162]

How do you feel about America’s Crate?

[@shinjimae374]

Nice vid

[@charlesnickerson4812]

I,have the shark it's a good knife also. Also just got the machete it seems well made.

[@mountainprepper3837]

Love when he just starts barkin at tato

[@jackwhalen7060]

Amazin vid

[@mountainprepper3837]

So happy about this i love demo ranch so yeh hyped about this

[@DocP91B]

PICKLE RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK!!!!!

[@mountainprepper3837]

PICKLE RICK HAHA YOUVR DONE THAT TO A FEW OF MY COMMENTS YOU MUST WATCH RICK AND MORTY

[@cruzrodriguez1003]

You should do a sharpening video on these knives. Great video

[@SgtKong]

I wanted more from them. In terms of quality materials. With all the quality firearms they're into, they basically introduced a line of HiPoint's with this cutlery.

[@DocP91B]

That is terminology I'm sure they will understand!

[@charleswebberley5085]

I know a little bit about knives like some of the steels blade designs locking mechanisms and handle materials but I’ve never heard of that steel

[@danielhofstetter5592]

It's cheap shit

[@cooperdanieltherancher]

What model Hinderer knife is that? Love the review! Going to order me a Hinderer!

[@DocP91B]

That's a Gen 3 or 4 TAD collaboration XM-18 3.5 inch Wharncliffe.

[@cooperdanieltherancher]

@@DocP91B ok thanks

[@cruzrodriguez1003]

Do an outdoor testing video with them.

[@alfonsoalonzo]

Is anyone else here from the demolition ranch video lol

[@bryan5716]

do these knifes have springs in it becaus i might buy one but knifes with springs are illegal in mu country

[@DocP91B]

All of them are manual opening. No springs or other assisted devices.

[@willbecker5632]

So far I prefer coast knives for my edc folder but i might try out a skif knife

[@DocP91B]

I love the Coast FX350. Great solid knife for a great price!

[@Tiger24kicks]

Losing a those Hinderer knives hurt. HINDERER is my favorite knife company and they aren't cheap, they make some of the best quality knives I know your still feeling the pain. I hope and prey you find them.

[@leviparrow1532]

guys did anyone else remember matt saying the frame lock was their patented disign?

[@raceshop5416]

Lunker's said that

[@jsrocker1776]

Really? You know what video?

[@leviparrow1532]

@@jsrocker1776 no sorry and acording to someone who commented on this it was lunkers who said it

[@raceshop5416]

Lunker's said it on a demo ranch video. It's one they are in talking about the knives

[@cruxsc4577]

Hey doc what do you use to lube ur knife?

[@kylenoble9110]

Durex lube

[@bigmikeg84]

I love the designs and I guess now I know why. I have two of the flippers and can't stand them. Great to hold and use but the jimping rips up my fingers every time i open it. Maybe it's just mine and weren't finished as nice since it's not an issue you seemed to have in the video.

[@timmoore8491]

Made up my mind for me. Not going to get a skif knife. Boof boof that shit was hilarious dude

[@David_DY]

Picked up a Defender action is really good... surprised me actually Also have the Bulldog...For the price there hard to beat. #Donttellmere 👊

[@worldwideguitarman]

Do you have any idea when/if you will be doing a hard use test? These knives interest me because demo ranch and Lunkerstv are my two favorite KZbin channels but I am hard on tools and don't want to buy junk. It worries me a little that they are made in China. QC is notoriously bad from Chinese manufacturing.

[@DocP91B]

I kind of forgot about it with a lot of other stuff going on. You reminded me. This weekend sounds good.

[@worldwideguitarman]

@@DocP91B thanks! Great videos by the way. I'm glad I stumbled onto your channel.

[@DocP91B]

@@worldwideguitarman thank you very much! Let me know if you have any special video requests!

[@worldwideguitarman]

@@DocP91B will do

[@jasonmccoy6928]

@@DocP91B are you going to buy the Lunkers kinfe and test that one to

[@ppolda]

What do you think about SOG Trident Elite? I am not a knife person, but I somehow love the look of Trident.

[@souprocks44]

I carried one for about 6 years and it was a fantastic daily carry knife. I'm a bigger person so the size wasn't a concern, and I never had any issues with it. I've since moved to a much higher quality knife with a Benchmade. Looking back the Trident was a little overpriced honestly, but I got it when I was like 18 and it had that tacti-cool look that 18 year old me loved. Basically from use it's a fine knife, a little overpriced IMO. I never had any issues with it, I still have my very well worn one, but I wouldn't buy another one if that makes sense. Even though I never had any actual issues with the knife itself.

[@ppolda]

@@souprocks44 Thank you for your review! :)

[@DocP91B]

I agree with @Alex Campbell about it being overpriced. I don't own one but I've handled one. The action is smooth, and it locks solid. AUS-8 is good steel, but unless you really need a line cutter I think you can probably find a better value for the money. If you want a "rescue" knife in that price range you can save half the money with the Kershaw Barricade. 8Cr13 is basically Chinese AUS-8, and it has G10 scales instead of plastic. It's not assisted but it's so smooth it doesn't need to be. If you like the look and feel of the SOG though go for it. It probably won't fail you.

[@souprocks44]

@@DocP91B The line cutter isn't great honestly. The way the notch is cut in you have to go so deep to get to the blade. Plus you are going against the assist lock to pull on it since it just uses the blade. It's easily the weakest feature of the knife in my opinion. The lock is fantastic though, it's actually what pushed me to Benchmade was they had a better designed version of the lock from the SOG. I do wish they would replace the scales with G-10 and knock the price down to like 60. It would be fantastic, if not a bit gimicky then at least. I still look back fondly on it though. It served me well and has been retired to a sentimental nick nack box

[@ppolda]

@@DocP91B First of all, thank you very much for that info and suggestion. And also videos, of course. :) Tbh, the price and the glassbreaker are only reason, why I did not instabuy it. It probably is not much pocket-friendly for EDC purposes. I know your opinion about line cutters in general, but I think that it is a good option to have. Price of this Kershaw is very nice, but I don't like how it looks and absolutely hate its color. Seems like there is only orange version available. At least in my area. Isn't there any similiar knife without glassbreaker (or with removable one) in basic black/silver color you can recommend? :)

[@jasonclark8921]

Thanks for the knife review but I don't think these are for me if I was looking for a great cheap knife I would get a Ganzo. Thanks for the upload and keep the great videos coming.

[@bryandiel6773]

Yeah those Ganzo knives are sharp looking too, for a reasonable price!!

[@alrighteeyore6764]

I ordered the Adventurer, the shark, and the demo ranch branded knife, maybe I'll order the killer whale too. But I should have mine by Monday.

[@eugenemonica5890]

Doc great video awesome review cool knifes what is the name of the channel that you are talking about

[@davidmtwigg]

He is referring to Matt who has Demo Ranch (gun channel) & Off the Ranch (vlog). He also has a 3rd channel Vet Ranch (he is a veterinarian)

[@eugenemonica5890]

David Twigg thank you

[@davidmtwigg]

@@eugenemonica5890 you're welcome and actually it's Demolition Ranch but everyone just calls it Demo Ranch and it'll still come up under a search for Demo Ranch regardless.

[@Suit_and_tie_reptile_guy]

WOW

[@lktn62]

id really like to get my hands onto those. wanted 3 but shipping to europe is 70 bucks for 3 knives :/

[@0-B1]

Buy it from EU shop then ...

[@lktn62]

@@0-B1 no such thing...

[@0-B1]

@@lktn62 skif-knives.com/en/tactics get it shipped to you .... its a russian company skif

[@landonwoodworth4292]

Yay skid knives

[@zacharyruben1852]

The blade steel is 8cr13mov. Here is a quick overview of that cheap Chinese steel. These are Chinese-produced steels that recently started showing up in Chinese-made knives. 9Cr is the top end of the series and is quite good - as good or better than AUS-8. Type 8Cr, the more common formulation, is worse than AUS-8: a little more prone to corrosion and not quite as hard. It is very cheap though, and when ground appropriately it can be a real winner from a value standpoint. Note: Don’t bother with anything less than 8Cr in this series. Steels 7Cr and below aren’t worth your time or money. They lack the carbon necessary to hold an edge, even during mild use

[@zackeryschlacter9267]

The stick is about 8 years old

[@bendavis855]

Shouldn't there be a liner on the g-10 side.

[@DocP91B]

There doesn't need to be. A knife designed with changeable scales would have a liner. Some higher end ones do too even without the changeable scales. There are a lot of knives that just have the scale. It's not good or bad, it just is what it is.

[@brandon4383.]

Can someone explain how a56-58 hrc knife doesnt hold an edge because of the steel used on it? Is the blade just not that high of hrc?

[@DocP91B]

The RHC is a measure of how well the steel is hardened. But the physical properties of the steel are determined by the molecular organization of the elements in it. The right RHC gives you a blade that is hard enough to hold and edge without being so hard that it is brittle and breaks. The actual degree to which it holds the edge though, is up to the composition of the steel.

[@brandon4383.]

DocP91B ok thanks for explaining

[@DocP91B]

@@brandon4383. No problem. I'm glad I said it in a way that made sense.

[@cooperleonard6105]

The steel is just cheap and nasty

[@thethingfromchernobyl7047]

@@cooperleonard6105???????

[@verdant681]

I'm a huge fan of demo ranch. Demolitia!!!

[@Godzillafan541]

He still hasn’t done the hard use tests.

[@2america826]

Man i really wish i had the money at the time these came out. I really just want a demo ranch skif in my collection.

[@DocP91B]

Well don't be too upset . They never really were Demo Ranch anythings. They bought into a company that already existed and all the models they sold were already produced under the Skif name before that. They ended up selling off their share in just a few years. Though Demo Ranch is a great gun source, They never were knife guys and it really showed.

[@2america826]

@@DocP91B that is very true

[@kevinAuman1]

Man it is pretty deceiving how they have them American flags all over the boxes and yet they're using Chinese blade steel???

[@SparkAF]

I received my Skif Defender today and it does not flip all the way open. I've contacted them by email awaiting their reply

[@DocP91B]

Please let us know how it works out.

[@SparkAF]

I called Skif and they said the knife is not designed to open the way you see in the video. I received an email later that day from Skif to return the knife and they would send out another one. I received the knife a few days later and there was no difference, still required you to flip your wrist to get to lock

[@KingHenrytheuseless]

SparkAF get a screwdriver, slightly open the pivot. Oil

[@shaggyat5power112]

a little bit of oil, for knives, or just wd40 will fix the problem, even the worst flipper will fly open with enough lube.

[@johnwest4492]

Well Doc, if your gonna steel you might as well steel fron the best lol

[@okrazerback]

Lunkerstv did the same thing with Favorite rods. You can get the same rods and reals for a lot cheaper with another brand name on them. There are comparisons on youtube and you can see which pieces they went cheap on also.

[@bdub0983]

Their prices were WAYYY too high at first. They priced them reasonably now and I think they're an "okay" deal for the money.

[@HorsesArePeople2]

For future reference- it's just "Ukraine" not "The Ukraine" ;)

[@goodmatchplay1372]

i love matt

[@Caddowolf]

So does Matt.

[@Caddowolf]

Because people are idiots.

[@Caddowolf]

@safe space So you know the words to a 40 year old song. Am I suppose to be impressed?

[@Caddowolf]

@jerry berry Maybe you are, but I'm a Texas conservative who hates all politicians. So go to your safe place and cry, wuss!

[@ethanwillis2753]

Oh no! A company made a cheaper version of a great knife.

[@jonathanchamblee7863]

Unfortunately there are alot of Chinese companies that are pumping out 50$ knives with titanium and d2 , sandvick 14 , ect.

[@thethingfromchernobyl7047]

Why unfortunately?

[@dkongul]

Yo i have created headlights for cars. No one can use it but me. Everyone else is copying me. Your argument was as valid as this one.

[@DocP91B]

That's not my argument at all. If the headlight is supposed to be an analogy to the knife, what I was showing was more like if one car company copied the design of another company's headlight and then passed it off as an original design of their own headlight.

[@justinmoreno1550]

@@DocP91B it's like plagiarism

[@jacrispiejackson69]

DocP91B did they ever say that it was their own design or are you just assuming that?

[@DocP91B]

@@jacrispiejackson69 Actually they talked about their "patented design" in the original video with Demo & Lunkers showing the knives. But why does it matter? Does it make it any less copied if they don't talk about it? Like somehow that makes it less of a rip off of someone else's design if they just don't say it was theirs? Is it only imitated or copied if the company says they invented it, rather than quietly using the elements of someone else's design?

[@jacrispiejackson69]

DocP91B if they said it was their design then that’s wrong because it’s not but he didn’t say it was his patented design he said the lock was patented don’t try to twist his words and who cares if it looks the same? If someone wants a cheaper alternative that looks then same then they have it now not everyone jerks off to knife porn some people just want a normal knife for normal activities and every company makes shit that looks like other companies like vehicles, video games , phones, clothes, guns, shoes, and many more things literally anything you name has been made the same by multiple companies

[@grumpyoldwizard]

The quality isn’t Hinderer. The blade steel alone would make me pass on the purchase.

[@liamflanagan490]

Some CPM20CV blades would be cool with titanium frames.

[@THEMANCAVE2023]

This is virtually m390 steel just a different company edge retention 9 hardness 7 corrosion 7 sharpeing ease 2

[@jsrocker1776]

@@THEMANCAVE2023 not.

[@jsrocker1776]

@@THEMANCAVE2023 M390 is considered a super steel are you seriously saying 8cr13mov is comparable? Smh...

[@ssinnett205]

i will keep and buy my knifes MADE IN THE USA!!! even if I have to save more. But I don't think people carrying more

[@Nobobyohnoho]

No support but take a look at blade city btw they have a yt channel

[@pbrexn1]

who makes a fixed blade in 8CR13MOV?..thats such a soft blade steel...it wouldnt stay sharp through a full weekend of use.

[@pbrexn1]

@@MrDeserteagle411 ..BLADE RETENTION?..u mean edge retention..8cr13mov is crap..theres hundreds of better steels..i mean for almost the same price d2 would be a much better choice..u dont understand using the cheapest steel on a knife that would be used much harder.

[@pbrexn1]

@@MrDeserteagle411 ..its litterally one of the softest steels on the market...made for cheap folders..you wouldnt be able to cut anything even after some light batoning..literally a steel used on $30 folders..not a hard use fixed blade..heat treat allll u want its still one of the softest steels out there..im just using facts here.im not sure how you can argue against it...jeez

[@pbrexn1]

@@MrDeserteagle411 ...yeah..we all have buddy..but cutting paper with a folder made from 8cr13mov and using a fixed blade for its normally intended tasks are way different...i mean u do understand that one would use a fixed blade over a folder in HARD USE situation..thats the point of a fixed blade and 8cr is not a hard use steel and was never meant to be..the best heat treat on earth doesnt change its carbon content or lack of carbon content...but if you plan on the slaying paper demons its perfect i guess..open those letters buddy

[@jsrocker1776]

Harbor Freight and for a lot less money.

[@zacharyruben1852]

These are Chinese-produced steels that recently started showing up in Chinese-made knives. 9Cr is the top end of the series and is quite good - as good or better than AUS-8. Type 8Cr, the more common formulation, is worse than AUS-8: a little more prone to corrosion and not quite as hard. It is very cheap though, and when ground appropriately it can be a real winner from a value standpoint. Note: Don’t bother with anything less than 8Cr in this series. Steels 7Cr and below aren’t worth your time or money. They lack the carbon necessary to hold an edge, even during mild use

[@Icejay932]

Someone count how many times he said skif XD

[@WarzolJR]

25:50 fapfapfapfap (couldn't resist xD )

[@kristopherward8503]

Is nobody gonna talk about 22:00 though

[@gipsonp]

I didn't know knife snobs were a real thing, until now. I came here for the Skif review not a Hinderer endorsement.

[@DocP91B]

I didnt realize there were people truly too stupid to grasp a simple concept until I read your comment. But here it is, and here you are...if pointing out that one company has copied a design from another makes you a snob, then yeah, anyone who ever says "hey that knife looks like..." Must be a knife snob.

[@thethingfromchernobyl7047]

Why do you think he is knife snob?

[@shaggyat5power112]

He's not being a knife snob, he's stating a fact, the lockdisc, and clip, and overall designs are stolen from hinderer, I'm sorry that upset you, perhaps a warm cup of coco will make it all better.

[@marshalllaw123]

Wow ouch! I hope Matt sees this video; he really needs to know. This is definitely shady.

[@joepicone5136]

Cheap Knife review 101, step one open box ,step 2 set 400 folder next to box lol

[@redriver6541]

Dude.....you paid 400+ bucks for a wharncliffe pocket knife? Hinderer? Please explain to me what more you get for the extra 250+ bucks of a Spyderco or Benchmade? It's looks like a good blade.....but it also looks like a Kershaw Emerson CQB..... Don't understand.

[@DocP91B]

I guess the answer would be the same you would give a guy who asked what you get in a $200 Benchmade or Spyderco that you don't get in a $30 Kershaw. Or a BMW versus a Toyota. Or a Sig instead of a Hi Point. What I would say you are buying for the extra money of a Hinderer first is a hand built knife that has a quality factor you don't find most other places. You get top quality materials and engineering. You get a heft and a solid feel that you don't find most other places. You get lifetime support and service along with the knife. You are buying a knife that is built like a tank and practically indestructible, and has a low depreciation (of course depending on how much you abuse it) and a high resale value. And beyond that you are buying into a community of users that are really great people and have forums and groups to share experience and use with. All of this is worth it to some, but not worth it to others. It's like spending money on anything in the world. I had one troop under me that spent $2000 on rims for his little Honda. I thought that was insane. The Fist Sergeant actually had me sit him down and council him on financial responsibility. He was able to cite about 8 different reasons why it was worth it...to him. He always though my $400 knife was crazy expensive. Even though I took that to the field with every time we went and his car stayed home. You have to decide what is worth it to you. There are some brands even more expensive than the Big Hindy. Sorry thia is so wordy, but I thought your question deserved a real answer.

[@redriver6541]

@@DocP91B to me there's a price level on quality.....that point where you don't get anymore knife (or gun) for the value of your dollar. There tools....meant to do a job or jobs..... Anybody that know knives knows there is a difference between a 30 dollar CRKT and a 200 dollar BM AFO2 or Gerber 06. Steel and construction being the most obvious....also being American made (Luv US). I can't see what would be so much better about a 400 plus dollar knife that looks like a plethora of others of similar quality (Not counting custom made knives that can be quite pricey and deservedly so, being one of a kind). That said....it's America and I probably came off like an ass..... rereading it..... Whatever floats your boat. I appreciate the long answer btw. Thank you for explaining.

[@chefyboy5053]

@@redriver6541 yeah you cant really knock other people for this. Having an expensive taste is fine. Its not your money. There is a point of diminishing returns but is it really that bad to spend 400 dollars on a knife if you can afford it and it dosent break the bank. I say more power to him i have a spyderco manix two in s110v for 170 bucks on blade hq and id be fine paying more just because as long as it brings me joy personally i dont care what other people think about my spending.

[@redriver6541]

@@chefyboy5053 I get it.... Diminishing returns.....that's the $5 term I couldn't think of when I wrote this originally.....but I understand what you and the other guy are saying..... I've recently started a Spyderco addiction myself......trying to piece together all of the major types. Then do steels then maybe try to get in on some sprint run action..... So yeh I totally get what y'all are saying...... I don't need all of these knives.....but I need them in my life. Lol.

[@bite_gaming5011]

wow nice I'm from Philippines

[@iancarr921]

Jesus, say hinderer a few more times buddy. We get it. Just review the knife as it is, a skif knife. Yes there are similarities but that good be entirely innocent. Some people may have the same idea as another. Who knows but good god you sound butt hurt over the similarities. Get over it. Enjoy the knife for what it is.

[@okrazerback]

Lunkers said that blade lock was patented on the release video. Now we know who owns the patent. Hender

[@billmandj0485]

What they are, are piss poor quality steel knives what don't exhibit an ounce of originality or imagination by the designer. Now please, go.back to scanning the counters at your local gas station looking for that next awesome m-tech that will secure your mall ninja black belt.

[@shaggyat5power112]

"Some people may have the same idea as another", you moron, do you seriously think that skif just happened to think of the identical designs to 4 knives?

[@redriver6541]

I'm there with ya.....when I see someone pay 400 plus bucks for a pocket knife......it makes me question their decision making... There the same idiots who would buy a pair of Yeezy shoes....and spend a lot of time telling you why they're so much better....trying to justify their actions....it's about status to them..... Same dipsticks that'd buy a Kimber and tell you how much better they are.....than a Glock...etc. Then you find out they've fired a box of rounds through it and now just carry it.....and never miss an opportunity to tell you they have a Kimber. Some of us know better.....when I see a dude with a shiny HK....on his hip I don't pay him any attention.....if a guy has a 19 that looks like its been dragged down the interstate and dropped out of a plane..... I know that man shoots.....and I'll give him respect.

[@JoeDurobot]

*So those knives are made in China, using cheap Chinese 8cr13Mov steel.designed by a Ukrainian company who's copying a lot of US designs.* *All that with US flags on the box for some reason and sold at the price of US made knives using high quality steel.* *The box is probably not even made in the US ... and don't get me started with the random "In god we trust" ... why is it even there?*

[@jacrispiejackson69]

JoeDurobot it’s not a Ukrainian company anymore they bought it from them it’s an American company now

[@joemoore1382]

Did they move the factory’s to the US? Where are they actually assembling these knives? That to me decides if it is an American knife or not. If they build and manufacture the knives outside of the US but the Headquarters is in the US, that does not make it a US built knife to me.

[@JoeDurobot]

@@joemoore1382 *The knives are made in China, using Chinese made steel.* *The company is based in Ukraine.* *The knives are just imported to the US.* *Skif knives is still a company based in Ukraine, they created "skif knives USA" to import the knives but didn't buy the whole company I think.* *Skiff HQ is still in Ukraine and factory in China.*

[@jacrispiejackson69]

Joe Moore it’s an American owned company but not American made but that doesn’t mean it’s not good lots of things are made in china

[@JoeDurobot]

@@jacrispiejackson69 *Not saying it's not good.I have a lot of great Chinese made knives.* *Just putting lots of US flags on the box, when the company is not even fully US owned, and the product is made in China, is very dishonest.*

[@One1lilvonn]

I am a subscriber from DemolitionRanch and I think that I want to buy a skif knife

[@Gamewx]

LunkersTV ( Rob) is a great YT sure he copied a knife but for fishing he’s great

[@DocP91B]

I really don't even think he or Matt even knew. Like I said, they aren't knife guys. They are expert dudes at what they do. Just not maybe this. I'm sure with time though they are going to learn it all.

[@Gamewx]

DocP91B Exactly my thoughts

[@ryanreynolds937]

Just gonna be completely honest, besides you and just a few people in these comments. No one gives a damn about hinderer similarities or whatever. 99% of people I know just want to know if it’s gonna be a good knife and it’s not gonna break the bank. And if it borrows elements from a super expensive knife for a much cheaper knife that does the same job then you better believe I’m buying the skif

[@DocP91B]

I don't blame people who don't care about the Hinderer elements. I would wager that the 99% of the people that don't care aren't serious knife enthusiasts or collectors though. Stealing designs (and lets face it, it's stealing, not borrowing - it's not like they are going to give it back after a while, right?) is nothing new in the knife industry and cheaper production brands have been taking from the more expensive brands for decades. Some companies even completely counterfeit the high end knives. Like I said in my video I doubt that Matt or Rob even really knew what they were looking at because they are simply aren't big knife guys, and the original Skif put these designs out years ago. You can't fault the guys for what the company did years before they were involved. I also can't fault anyone who buys these knives. I only tested 4 but each one was well made and even the least expensive was as tough as the most expensive one I tested. I expect that most people who bought these initially bought them mainly because they are the official Demolition Ranch brand. Honestly, I've bought things for dumber reasons. The Hinderer issues might turn off some folk but I don't think it's going to hurt the brand much. It's just another day in the world of Chinese made knives.

[@zahinkabir67]

I think you said hinderer for may be hinderd (100) times... jk!

[@DocP91B]

Ohhhh...see what he did there?!? I see what you did there!

[@zahinkabir67]

@@DocP91B thanks man! I love your channel!

[@theflyingporksword6997]

Im not tryna see a vid on the damn hinderer, i tuned in to see some skif knives. Clickbait

[@benbaker321]

I was hoping to hear about the skif knives not another knife

[@DocP91B]

Good thing I talked about 4 Skif knives for most of the video then, huh?

[@benbaker321]

@@DocP91B I wouldn't know I stopped watching after about 10 minutes

[@DocP91B]

@@benbaker321 SO that means by that point you had already heard about all four knives and were into the in-depth look at the Adventure. This leaves us with three distinct possibilities: You made up some imaginary time code, you just didn't bother paying attention to the video, or I'm responding to an idiotic troll comment. A lesser likely, but possible scenario is all of the above.

[@benbaker321]

@@DocP91B well KZbin does this fancy thing where it shows you where you stopped watching so no I didn't make up a time. Yes you had shown each knife but not opened the blades and said anything I found useful. All I heard was how they stole the design from another company and I stopped watching. I don't see why it's a problem I voiced my opinion. And if you read the comments I'm not the only one who felt that way.

[@DocP91B]

@@benbaker321 it's not a problem. Not everyone is always concerned with integrity and stuff. Some people are raised with those kinds of values and some aren't. Everyine is entitled to their own opinion. But it's not so much and opinion as to whether or not you heard about the Skif knives. In the end, honestly, I was just curious as to how you would answer. I did notice that most people that don't care about where the design came from are also pretty cheap about what they carry in their pocket. Or maybe a lot of folks honestly don't really understand the difference between high quality and generic quality steel blades, soft steel veraus titanium frames, finely tuned pivots and hand fitted & assembled quality. A lot of people also never really had a job or situation where a good knife litterally could be the pivotal tool to their survival. So whatever. The really ironic part is the people who comment about "knife snobs" or not caring about the Hinderer design features or automatically get defensive about seeing a high quality, high cost knife here, are too defensive to actually bother listening to the fact that I give high praise to the actual construction and performance of the Skif knives. Like I said, a lot of people don't care about things like integrity, accuracy, attention to detail, etc. Thanks for watching though. You might actually enjoy it if you decide to give it another try.

[@sr6894]

It has not it's got. Standard English

[@fletcher4098]

wut

[@davedonkey5663]

Just going to say hi. Don't want to comment and get jumped on .not in the mood .

[@DocP91B]

I don't think anyone is going to jump on you. You can comment whatever you want.

[@watersheep395]

Metric is a superior measuring system and Matt has said in one of his videos that he hates the imperial system so that might be why it’s it in metric

[@DocP91B]

Nope. Updated boxes are in inches. They bought a company from Ukraine. They just didn't translate the measurements on the early ones.

[@jonathanjuwainat5535]

How is the metric system better? Last time I checked countries that use the metric haven’t put a flag on the moon so no the metric system is worse

[@watersheep395]

Ghostkiller 93 nasa uses metric now and will use it to land on the moon again so if you think your smarter than the smartest people in nasa then go ahead and use imperial with its nonsensical conversions

[@watersheep395]

12 inches in a foot 3 feet in a yard 5280 feet in a mile makes much less sense than 10 millimeters in a centimeter 10 centimeters in a decimeter everything is in tens it’s just simpler to convert

[@DocP91B]

@@watersheep395 actually Nasa uses both syatem in different grouos. Their lack of communication of what system was using what measurements resulted in a lander plowing into the surface of a planet once. The fact is they make choices to use metric or inches based on the project, who is collaborating, which agency had the lead, and which subcontractors are producing parts. You really need to make sure your facts Are 100% if you are going to use them to try and insult other people.