Navy SEAL "Coch" Talks About His Knife Collection

[@CertifiedSunset]

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

[@JEB66]

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

[@1594simonsays]

say that to the ww1 trench fighters

[@stefthorman8548]

@@1594simonsays say that to Napoleonic soilders

[@joebenson528]

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

[@danielbell4007]

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

[@janusb.7032]

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

[@mikecz201]

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

[@allemlcr4597]

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

[@bruceleroy8063]

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

[@johnnybgood-ws5cu]

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

[@erwannq]

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

[@mesniburek1652]

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

[@mmiller73]

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

[@josephlilley9249]

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

[@josephlilley9249]

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

[@gordotortuga8748]

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

[@LowBudgetYoutuber]

Best Bushcraft Knife I found is a Box cutter.

[@powerplay4real174]

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

[@isildurelendurion1822]

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

[@TheWorldRealist]

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

[@TheWorldRealist]

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

[@jpz1970]

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

[@Revelation1316]

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

[@mitchellmcdowell8546]

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

[@Paul-SBU-24]

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

[@RocketScienceIsSimple]

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

[@jaredkish8716]

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

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

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

[@digio1482]

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

[@reddevilparatrooper]

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

[@spartanlukas]

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

[@IG10705]

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

[@hrsjohnny]

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

[@twalk6164]

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

[@thomasflagg7209]

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

[@MonstasRus]

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

[@BladesRKing]

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

[@metalm4910]

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

[@draganbuhanovich6411]

Knife will help against bear in a bush ?

[@JEB66]

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

[@mikespectre4153]

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

[@DowntownDeuce2]

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

[@thomasbaker9787]

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

[@redclayscholar620]

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

[@davidweeks1997]

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

[@Joinordie718]

Very interesting and awesome collection there sir 🇺🇸👍🤙

[@simon134]

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

[@realbroggo]

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

[@OriginofPain]

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

[@c0l57v49]

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

[@firestorm8471]

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

[@chrisb9478]

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

[@ridermak4111]

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

[@jayceecombs6887]

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

[@forestinpeace265]

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

[@marktwo3160]

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

[@patrickpearson1399]

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

[@Liam_s.y_EDC]

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

[@gregbrown4009]

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

[@michaelbonade4667]

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

[@cd4playa1245]

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

[@OmegaBahn]

About time I see Coch's bladeware! Awesome stuff

[@jamesdecimuslll9747]

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

[@lindascott1874]

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

[@oldiowan]

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

[@Spartan87667]

I just bought a cold steel SRK-5 compact for my brother as a birthday gift. He’s not a knife collector, or an expert with them, but I figured it would be a good one to have when needed. Neither of us are veterans, but we respect the hell out of those who are, and were, in the service. 🫡

[@thetruebatman4632]

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

[@lordofgraphite]

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

[@davidparry7006]

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

[@Bee-iXs]

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

[@Solly-ow4od]

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

[@-CrampedStyle-]

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

[@Ian-bq7gp]

In the uk its not legal to carry a knife of over 100mm length blade but a kukri that you can buy cheap in pokhara is great. They often were made from the old leaf spring steel from mercedes truck for example.

[@wrenhelwig3614]

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

[@Fender1031]

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

[@Marc329]

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

[@mbm2355]

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

[@Finny14754]

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

[@alfknives]

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[@alfknives]

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[@christopherkirchoff9007]

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

[@Pompomgrenade]

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

[@maxcullen3427]

Respect from England use to collect blades great collection

[@stevebabs4555]

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

[@bencox9295]

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

[@TheFarmgineer]

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

[@danno714]

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

[@JesseNodora]

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

[@AlansView-g1v]

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

[@johnpeluso8261]

Like your talk on knives. No bull your down to earth. like I told my little brothers when i got home from Nam. Only thing my Kbar killed was a pineapple and his buddy the coconut.

[@maxfalconi6995]

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

[@ra8640]

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

[@edwardmath2700]

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

[@OneGodoneIsrael]

The stories behind the knives makes them priceless 🫡🇺🇸

[@mustang1805]

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

[@mustang1805]

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

[@robertlight2007]

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

[@southerncomfort7490]

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

[@underdogoutdoors]

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

[@JamesJones-i2v]

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

[@Paul-SBU-24]

When I was in the U.S. Navy, I knew several U.S. Navy S.E.A.L.s, and every one of them had their own preferences when it came to the knives they carried. Anyway, thank you for this video, it's good to see a video from someone who has an informed opinion. Thank You.😊

[@birminghamblueheat4986]

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

[@MrJbrew69]

Being a skilled and confident knife thrower is a skill that I have been working on for years. I love knives just about as much as I love firearms.

[@faeembrugh]

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

[@walterfoster6612]

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

[@Heaskedwhatistruth]

Imagine being fresh on a team and having Coch as one of the seasoned guys to give you pointers. Talk about priceless!

[@dougantonucci8278]

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

[@johnumbel8063]

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

[@mikebillman8089]

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

[@rnkmode1876]

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

[@mikebillman8089]

@@rnkmode1876 It was very cool I agree.

[@alexandrosgialidis3565]

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

[@InGratitudeIam]

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

[@slimsmooth8437]

Fantastic collection!

[@Newfoundlander1916]

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

[@lonewolf2364]

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

[@jeffreycalhoun5798]

We outdoor people need more of this kind of content knives are very interesting and Deadly for self defense and can save your life if a situation get to that point.

[@robertedwards8578]

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

[@martiusgrobler1258]

16:10 to 16:21 Cracked me up... I really needed that today! Stay sharp. Thanks guys.

[@michaelbonade4667]

The Glock is all of $25 but they have that retention sheath, and are fairly well balanced for throwing 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@frankvazquez4050]

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

[@mr.greggt]

Allen Elishewitz is a former military man too. He’s a custom knife maker who also has designed several knives for benchmade and Hogue knives. Appreciate the video, thanks.

[@brentdavis4867]

Recon Marine

[@wrenhelwig3614]

I have an Elishewitz automatic that he made. He makes and designs super knives.

[@stephenbrown5844]

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

[@darque1860]

Coch is awsome. Love his take on blades, And anything weapons related. Mad respect. Thank u for your service sir. I appreciate you, and all the real men and woman that fight to keep poor schlubbs like me free. I'll NEVER take my freedoms for granted, and I support the 2a and our constitution vehemently.

[@bloodbath3585]

Legend has it Coch has 6 knife kills all in the same night after he went Winchester. Cold blooded frog man magic. I ask for this video and you guys delivered 🙏🏻 . The best!!! As soon as those knives are available take my money

[@snelgrave101]

I've said it before and I've said it previously, the knife was mankind's 1st ever tool he invented, Primarily used for hunting and prepping the kill for dinner, clothing, shelter, then down the line it was used for defence purposes (probably as others were using it for offence) then things started getting out of hand with swords, bows and arrows, crossbows, catapults, canons, guns, missiles , nukes and so on and so forth, But regardless of whatever weaponry is in the arsenal of whatever army in the world I guarantee the soldiers on the ground will have a knife on their person at all times just like any real hiker/camper (I have 3 minimum on any hike whether it's a day hike or a weekend or a full scale trip like the West Highland Way, you just never know what needs will arise and all needs require different tools for the task ahead, Victorinox Swiss Champ for my small knife, A field knife (Scandinavian of some kind) for mid range (your not going chop up a fresh cooked chicken with your Victorinox, unless you like eating little and often) and I usually have a parang (machete's too large for the Highland of Scotland) parang nice and light for doing things like kindling after collecting firewood it's lighter than your axe (which you should also have) especially if you have been walking the past 20-30 miles you don't want to be swinging a heavy-ish axe about when the parang will do the job, I've also used it for cooking things like limpets and razor clams on 👍nice flat long enough blade with a curve that can be easily maneuvered about the fire, I have about 40+ knives ranging from small to quite large (Largest I have is a WW2 handmade machete from Burma made and used by the LRPG long range penetration group AKA the Chindits, Think it was made from a leaf spring off a broken down truck) Some friends say to me when they see my collection "you should be locked up/or will get locked up" and I reply "for what? appreciating works of art?".

[@supertom8552]

Great job 👍

[@chuckwagon7860]

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

[@InvisibleCitizen]

As I was stationed in many places I would travel throughout local antique shops and estate sales. I purchased hand made knives everywhere. I many of the knives were made for hunters and were used as such. Many have interesting carvings and inlays. Beaver tooth, bear claws, sharks teeth, ivory, jaw bones, flint, turquoise, jasper, etc…

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks, Coch, I realize now that I am fairly normal, in regard to having knives. I was army and have a knife for every occasion, because you never know when someone brings cake. Cheers and thanks for the pearls of wisdom in 2022. Hopefully 2023 will bring rainbows and unicorns.

[@heavycoughin6665]

My co worker has his Benchmade fixed blade from the air force, he was a mechanic. He beat the hell out of it and now uses it at work, still going!

[@ChrisLambert-Yngvegodi]

A brilliant review. No BS.

[@20alroco]

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

[@BigT683]

Having a glass breaker is a must for each knife I have. Coming from being a firefighter it comes in very very handy

[@craigmcgee77]

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

[@brandondavis8005]

Lifelong civvie here, have picked up a few sharp things of various quality. Cinch folder, knock off M-7, 20 dollar bootknife, Swiss bayonet (fits the SIG-Sauer 556 perfectly). My wife's uncle though, he makes blades for a side gig that are very nice. Even made a shortsword for one of the daughter's history projects.

[@bdcochran01]

1. Your descriptions of the pros/cons are spot on. 2. I am older, former knife dealer. Comments on Spyderco Endura and Police are also spot on. Supplied one USMC unit with Enduras in the First Gulf War. Own multiples of both. 3. Out of all the "issue knives", if I had just one to choose, it would be the SRK. Have multiples. 4. You are right - the steels are not really important. The rust factor is also not critical. 5. 101st Airborne vet chose Glocks and had the blades reprofiled. Then he wanted them carried outside on the back of packs. 6. The sheath/carry position/retention considerations are the most challenging. Do you carry the knife" behind the back horizontally, strapped to a leg, upside down on shoulder straps. You might end up with multiple sheaths. If you are looking for something "commercial"/off the shelf, it could be a Spec-Ops sheath and they are not cheap.

[@ryangardinerusa2753]

My gear setup peaked around 2011-2012, after I was done with Iraq and getting close to being done with Afghanistan. I could tell Dutch was Army, possibly a Ranger, before I even checked. High energy and very in tune with the small nuances of his gear. Dorr kinda reminds me of myself a bit (must be a Navy vibe). The only difference is I can see a lot of California in his demeanor. 😂 Cool setups guys! Lots of brotherly love coming from this side of the screen. 🤙

[@twoowls4469]

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

[@EndoftheBlock7224]

Nice knife collection. Love the stories. Merry Christmas