Testing a 3v tribute knife

[@lancedyck5398]

All the best Rob to you and your Kin during this Holiday season...Blessings to you all.

[@henningb5028]

Like your Videos. Need more of them. Really relaxing.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I've got about 350 vids out.

[@oldfart9287]

Thankyou as always Rob, like the look of your knife, love a bush knife that sparks a ferro rod so well, shame some of the big names in knife making cant get that right. Dont know why I didnt have notification for that vid I came on it by accident, keep well, all the best to ya.

[@allensterk6190]

I used the CPM 3V today I've never made feather stick so fine. The sharpness is just incredible

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I do pride myself on the sharpness. Glad you like it 👍

[@keithaspinwall8570]

Lovin the video and still using your knife you made me all those years ago.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers Keith , great to hear from you. I remember that knife , flat grind, burl wood handle on blue liners. Must be 15 years ago.

[@keithaspinwall8570]

@@RobEvansWoodsman and the Apple wood handle one in fact my older boy have one each ,will get 2 more when Lewis and Bodhi are old enough, they love a day in the woods lighting fires and using their axes 😉. It's a much better job makeing knives,👍 that is 🙂

[@tinderboxsurvival6170]

Excellent video Rob, the knife looks the bee's knees,

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's a little beast!!

[@whiskeyriver4322]

Finally got time to relax and watch the whole vid. Lovely MKT..... and yes, that's some fine steel; but the key to it's success is definitely a proper heat treat. Good fortune is having smart friends, cuz it looks like your knife got the "Pro" treatment. It will be nice to see what you do with the rest of the slabs. Cheers Boy-oh :D Three weeks till Christmas; I hope everyone watching your Vids has a wonderful Holiday. Be Well, Be Safe, Be Happy!!!😎

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks Doc , I'm glad that you managed the whole video 😜🤣🤣

[@redbeard6606]

Those curls would make Mors proud, and your knife is a beauty. Thanks for another great video Rob.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks for watching.👍👍

[@markswann]

Lovely looking knife Rob, looks great in the natural micarta.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers mate

[@peterselby3130]

Hi Rob just wanted to let you know that I was out last week doing a bit of wild camping. God it was cold had small axe and a mora needed them. As l did not take a stove and had to have a open fire. And it was wet also so it was like sending smoke signals at frist. So good to see a new blade and it doing most of what was asked of it.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I hope you enjoyed your campout👍

[@peterselby3130]

Ya felt like I needed to test myself. Can say that I will not be doing it again at this time of year again. As I'm o.a.p and I can now not take it like when I was younger.

[@redcanoe14]

Greetings from BC, Canada Rob! I like that knife, I like the blade profile which I believe is the best all round for bushcraft. I have made a few knives and like experimenting with profiles and blade sizes. I also rebuild old axes. You have good feather stick skills, I have found that the species of wood can make a big difference when making feathersticks, I have White Spruce, Douglas Fir, Paperbark Birch, Black Birch, Aspen and Vine Maple up here. Spruce is prepared for a quick blaze. I hope your weather is better there than what we have here at the moment, we had 3" of snow last night...very late for this kind of weather. Stay Safe Friend, from a Yorkshireman over the Pond!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Greetings Yorkshire man! We've had a few dry days which is nice, been a very wet March and the leaves are taking their time to emerge! Totally agree about wood species and their feather sticking properties, any knot free cornifer is usually good, straight hazel and willow good , ash and birch if they are straight are ok but oak is shit!! Not much else around here unless it's planted in a park .

[@Anndyinthewoods]

That is one Gorgeous knife and another great video. I always look forward watching them. Keep up the great work.👍👍

[@perebird]

That was a grand film Rob…always enjoy your enthusiasm and honesty 👍🍻🔥

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers Stu

[@KevinsDisobedience]

More than twenty curls. Well done, sir. Feather sticks are a legitimate skill I learned from the bushcraft community on YT. Works well on wet days, especially.

[@harwoodblades3633]

Cracking video Rob 😁 love the blade geometry on that.. wish more bushcraft knives on the market had a fine tip 🙄 hope you're feeling better 🤞 just had COVID myself and felt like boiled s**t..all the best Lincoln 🤙👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm fine mate, still not 100% and my wife is still rough as hell.

[@lancedyck5398]

Hats off to you Rob for your perseverance and dedication to the craft.Always find your content cathartic and informative, Love how you honor Mors a fellow Canadian. Cuidich N Righ

[@Gunslinger-1962-martin]

Thankyou for showing us this knife rob 🔥👌

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

If it have failed you wouldn't have seen it!

[@airpaprika]

CPM 3V, O1 and 51200... pretty much my favorite steels

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

They do the job.👍

[@MartiniDave02]

Nice knife there Rob, you are a talented man!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks mate, I try!

[@henrymoreland8719]

Whay, something worth watching this evening 👍

[@gareththompson5653]

That's a lovely piece of work Rob it's nice to see you putting it to the test. I'm pleased it passed with flying colours.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Me too mate!

[@pAdDy111hDH]

Awesome video, Rob, and an awesome new knife 👍👍

[@stevenamos7675]

Lovely knife Rob, really nice looking sheath as well. Stay healthy.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers Steve.👍👍

[@NorthernWoodsmanElite]

You make excellent knives my friend I would love to get one . Nice video

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks, I appreciate it. You can get on the list if you want email me [e-mail]

[@mikebohling2280]

Well done Rob !

[@lancedyck5398]

Another entertaining & informative production Rob 😎 Thank you for your contribution to the bushcraft community! Top Notch Top

[@PileofBrass]

That looks like an ideal knife. I'm a huge 3V fan as an alternative to my good 1095 blades.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks

[@dennisleighton2812]

Welcome to the club Rob! I've been a veritable snot-factory for more than a week! Now, my missus has also gone down. I'm not much of an axe guy, but your point about the versatility of an axe under certain circumstances is well made! Hope you get better soon! BTW, it's -3C here today in Reading, with heavy frost!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

-2 yesterday morning +1 this morning here in Costa del Carmarthenshire!

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

You made a beautiful knife! My CPM 3v knives are a joy to use. They are both scandivex from Bark River. Be careful with your health. Had my second round of covid a month ago and am still struggling to fight the fatigue.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm ok, it's hit my wife worse than me, I don't know if I've had COVID, been unwell more this year than I can ever remember. I know that I didn't have it when things were bad but I might have had it mild this year just didn't bother with a test.

[@daemonharper3928]

Great vid, no punches pulled against that knot. He did a good job on the heat treat, no wonder you use him....and you certainly put some work into that mirror bevel - I quite liked the contrast to the rest of the blade. It's cough and cold central over here too, so many people off work - I hope your wife gets well soon. You're a sod, ever since your Damascus vid I've been yearning......

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm using both now regularly.

[@rhettoracle9679]

Great steel on that knife, and the unpolished area looks good in contrast to Scandi. I lucked out and found a roofing hatchet in the road. Useful small tool with a proper nail puller, hammer and hatchet blade. Cheers

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I've been eyeing up Estwing hatchets.

[@timbryan9701]

Thanks for bringing me along again Rob. :) The 3v is great stuff, when properly heat-treated. Perhaps a word on what size ,length sticks need be to baton? Just so everyone knows you don't have to baton a log. ;) Wringing out parangs lately and can say the best are traditional ones made in Bidor ,Malaysia.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I thought I made it clear that it was all about testing the knife, I'm sure I said that I'd cut them shorter and knot free. I like the idea of parangs just never found one I like.

[@timbryan9701]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Sorry, my bad, please don't beat me with a stick! ;) Rob, what I found out about parangs is there the traditional type , with differential heat treat. The other kind is factory made which is done with a standard heat treat, although much softer. The traditional, gives far better performance. Yeah I wish it was full tang, but then you are talking custom.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I had a blade made for me about 10 years ago, it was perfect after I handled it and I sold it to buy something else, what a prick...

[@davidevans3429]

Another great video. Thank you. I really like the styling of the knife sheath that you showed. Do you mind if I copy that style and make a few for myself and my grandson? I hope you feel better soon. David

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Crack on Dave.

[@eugeniovaldez7205]

Mouthwatering goodness 💯👍

[@jenkinsmig]

Wow that looks awesome, and what a way to peek someone interest a mk tribute in the godliest of steel 3v.

[@jenkinsmig]

I could really see there being an order placed here.....

[@jurgenkrebbekx4329]

Lovely knife 🤩🤩

[@dennisleighton2812]

Hi Rob, I happened on this video for a revisit and your comment on the thickness of the blade, and that you generally prefer 3.1 - 3.5mm for a bushcraft knife. The other day you commented on the new Victorinox Venture as I asked and said you thought it was a bit thin (3.4mm). I would have thought the Venture would be right in your sweet spot? 10:02 Stuck eh? That's why you have a Trail Master Rob!! Right knife for the right job! ;-) LOL

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

The Victorinox is a flat grind mate, I'm talking about scandi grind bushcraft knives, for a flat I'd like 4-5mm on a knife that size. Just my personal opinion 👍

[@dennisleighton2812]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Valid point! So, Rob, help me here. Is the main reason you want it thicker that it is too thin to baton efficiently? Or does it have something to do with the way it wouldn't featherstick as well? I would have thought the flat grind blade would be a much better slicer/cutter than a Scandi grind? Not quite following the technical reasons, due to lack of personal; experience, and I would like to understand better. Why would Felix reckon that configuration would be an efficient bushcrafter, do you think? Thanks Rob!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@dennisleighton2812 I would prefer a thicker blade with a steeper secondary bevel for strength, if I want to slice stuff I use a folder.

[@tricky6902]

Great review. Brilliant steel I can't wait for mine, hopefully next year the waiting list is a long one.😃

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Definitely next year.

[@HankSielski]

An excellent knife in an excellent steel! Even though I’m not likely to see one in 3V, I think I’m going to have to put myself on the MKT list, at some point…

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Email me [e-mail]

[@Flakybones]

Great review as always Rob. Really interesting to hear your own review on each steel. As I have a few of your O1 blades which are razor and fairly easy to keep sharp. I’ll be asking for a stainless tribute in the near future so keep us updated on the preference for this steel or your RWL 👌

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I really like RWL 34 it looks after itself, no worries making you one in the new year.

[@markwareham2289]

Knife looks great

[@asmith7876]

Love that tomahawk, but it’s more than twice the weight of a Trailhawk. Just depends on what you need to do!😊

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Definitely, it'll split far better than the Cold steel hawks , it arrived really blunt and needed grinding not just sharpening.

[@schonbeardwildmark]

That’s an incredible knife Rob! Too bad that you’re not sticking with the cpm3v. Love that steel and it would be great for my ordered knife!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

What have you ordered?

[@schonbeardwildmark]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I ordered a bushtool with stainless blade about a year ago on your instagram

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It won't be long now.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

I do like the look of the unfinished sides. What’s that shirt you’ve got on Rob.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Swandri with G1000 shoulder pads and the collars have been cut down, my red check one has been modified in the same way but with ventile shoulders.

[@TheDavewatts]

Nice knife mate, I did make one very similar a couple of years ago in 4mm tool steel but unfortunately it suffered a bad warp during the heat treat, I was fuming out of 6 knives this was the only one I was doing for myself and the other five we're perfectly fine. I will get round to making another one day.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Pisser!

[@hillbill79]

Bit late i know, but fixing a warp after hardening is very simple to do during the temper cycles. Get a thicker piece of steel and a a few coins. Stack the coins either end of the steel so the front and rear of the blade sits on them Put it so that the curve of the warp is facing up. Take a G clamp and position it so that that it clamps on the apex of the warp and tighten down to bend the blade back the otherway equal to how the warp is (so it looks like its warped the other way) then temper the whole thing. When done and you release the clamp, the blade should be more or less straight.

[@TheDavewatts]

@@hillbill79 good of you to reply, I'll keep that in mind.👍🏻

[@jenkinsmig]

Hope you get well soon fella

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm ok mate

[@davemi3213]

You are a feather stick magician

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I wouldn't go that far , just had lots of practice.

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

A good test. Think the 20 curls might lend itself to interpretation like w few things he is quoted on. Its good to spot the limits on a tool.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's something to aspire to.

[@Gman-26]

Hey Rob…another fine production. Check out Hardcore Hatchets. I don’t have one but they sure look interesting. Has a nail pulling option. It might make a good item to review as well. Cheers!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Found them yesterday.

[@dlrmon1]

My experience with 3V blades is they get chippy below around a 30 degrees inclusive edge angle while steels like 01 & A2 can get more acute of an edge with out chipping but tends to roll and damage more easily...

[@strongandco]

That knife is very impressive. Do you advertise them anywhere, I can't find a website and I see your IG is private. Also, I'm not a fan of varnish on axe or hammer handle, I tend to scrape it off with a blade and smooth it off with a good quality green scourer or scotch brite (cheap green scourers are crap for this). Great video Rob, thanks!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Email me in January [e-mail] if you want a knife . I don't have a website yet.

[@midwestgear]

So for starters I love your videos. But I have to say I love your accent so whenever you do the quick drop to an "american" twang it always cracks me up! Love seeing the 3v! Would also be super curious to see how elmax would do comparison being equal to the RWL34

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Howdy John!! To be honest with you I don't think there would be much difference in the two , as a guess I'd say that the RWL 34 would probably stay sharper longer , I have no experience with Elmax on a scandi or RWL 34 on a convex.

[@bundufundi]

Well the 4mm thick blade didn't seem to have any impact on the high quality of your feather sticking, not that I was surprised really! Cracking knife Rob.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I still prefer something thinner.

[@bobhabsolute4995]

Your knife has great geometry and with your skills, I was expecting some nice shavings. But you are right about mentioning the heat treatment. I found that many larger brands choose to go on the soft side with their CPM3V. It is true that many people are abusing their bushcraft knives as if they were survival knives and that can justify to stay on the soft side. For me, I like an harder edge. In a way, I found it easier to sharpen to get a really sharp edge. My favorite blade is a Puukko in CPM4V that keeps an edge for ever. CPM4V is not as tough as CPM3V, but how tough does your knife needs to be if you have an axe with you? Do I prefer CPM4V over CPM3V? I prefer good heat treatment! I have a 1095 blade that I find difficult to sharpen and an SK85 that is a charm to sharpen. O1, 52100, CruWear, CPM3V, I don’t mind the steel as much as the HT and the geometry. A lot of people are like me, that’s why small Knife makers can still make a living by offering superior design and HT. We are lucky and happy that small knife makers still exist. Cheers

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks for the input 👍👍

[@voodoosausage4137]

If you’re after a tomahawk-ish axe with a nail puller you could try a carpenters hatchet (the Plumb Carpenters is quite nice if you can find it) - not a tomahawk handle, but that’s the compromise I guess. Another fine vid though Rob!😊

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I have been looking at Estwing.

[@willhas8416]

Great video and cracking knife how would I be able to order a knife I don’t use Twitter or other media surely there must be a way

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Email me [e-mail] in January.

[@oleole27]

heya,how much would cost such a beautiful knife ??? if those for selling,cheers

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

£320 plus postage and PayPal fees. I'll be making a few more next year.

[@oleole27]

@@RobEvansWoodsman much appreciated for your answer, all the best for next year, and Health

[@grahamwinter5536]

👍Very nice Rob, love the knife and the steel 👌. Cpm3v is only 7.5% chrome so not really stainless steel. Question : at 0.8% carbon will it throw a spark with natural flint?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Good question, I'll try it

[@corneliumorgovan3505]

Can you make an honest difference between 3.5 or 4mm?

[@HankSielski]

Looks great! I’ll take one😜

[@dlrmon1]

Refinish the handle and lay back that convex edge on your Chogan...it will be much more enjoyable to use.

[@camocarper24871]

Is Mark still making his own knives as I haven't seen anything by him for a few years.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Yes he is, we chatted last night.

[@camocarper24871]

@@RobEvansWoodsman might have to call and see him for a cuppa.

[@hillbill79]

@@camocarper24871 Any time John.

[@bradleyadams7670]

how do i purchase one of your knives please let me know

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

email me late january [e-mail]

[@klausheisler5014]

If you want to sell or trade at any point.....let me know.👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

If you want this knife let me know [e-mail] I'll probably sell it, it was a tester for the 3v and now I know that the HT is good I'm happy to sell it.

[@roccoc.1077]

Are you The maker of this fantastic knife?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Me!

[@roccoc.1077]

@@RobEvansWoodsman compliments👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔝🔝🔝

[@cacuciadorian295]

I want that knife if is for sale?!?! How much?!?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Sorry but it's not for sale, not yet!

[@mumurioste790]

Is there a way that I could pay for you to make me one of these knives

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Email me [e-mail] in January

[@allensterk6190]

where are your knives available

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Follow me on Instagram "Robevanswoodsman"

[@allensterk6190]

@@RobEvansWoodsman do you have a websitefor your knives

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@allensterk6190 not yet , I've been selling either by posting on Instagram, to my KZbin members or taking orders.

[@allensterk6190]

@@RobEvansWoodsman how do I place an order with you

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@allensterk6190 that's why I sent you to Instagram, there's a private message facility. Don't worry about it email me [e-mail] Mid January please.

[@atomsteel3205]

Super videó...👍🤝

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks 👍

[@gorancvijovic2635]

Bdw , the knife is an beauty

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I like it, no fuss, hard use knife.

[@richardcotter4506]

you mentioned that your tomahawk was better than a Trailhawk but never said what it is

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Sorry but I thought I had, it's a CRKT WOODS CHOGAN

[@jenkinsmig]

And oh yes that's not a twist..... That's flick of the a wrist.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Lost me mate.

[@jenkinsmig]

@@RobEvansWoodsman that's not just a twist it something with quite a bit more flare.....

[@howardvarley8795]

C'mon Rob ALL your knives come stupidly sharp... and stay that way!.. as I can personally attest, even though mine's Only 01 And as a P.S. couldnt you take your tomahawk to a blacksmith/ engineering firm and pay them to convert the hammer section to a hammer and nail puller ?? I could probably do it with my axle grinder although it wouldnt be pretty!!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I could probably make a stainless puller and either get it welded on or make a removable one.

[@blaserlongrange7616]

Bark rivers heat treatment of 3v is shit, i get edge damage every time i use my 3v barkies so I've lost confidence in that steel ,like o1 moore and moore in my woodlore's

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

I got lucky with mine, I guess. Have heard others complaining, Bark River seems to have rather wide tolerance margins in quality testing!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

No complaints on this 3v, I don't like Barkies anyway.

[@jenkinsmig]

I have three barkies 2 in 3v and 1in cru-wear, guess I was lucky mine seem amazing but then one is a small aurora mainly food prep the other is a bravo 1, and a beast of a knife.

[@blaserlongrange7616]

@@RobEvansWoodsman barkies have the most comfortable handels on the market in my opinion

[@blaserlongrange7616]

@@jenkinsmig i have 15 barkies, two with cru-wear and that steel is really good, i have no complaints about that ,one Aurora and one wilderness explorer

[@henrymoreland8719]

🪓💉🤤

[@gorancvijovic2635]

What a s.o.b.... ha,ha,ha

[@tikkidaddy]

Great video brother