The Three Most Popular Fixed Blades On YouTube

This is not fact. It’s just my opinion and perception. Let’s have some fun. Maybe you have a different three. #gerbergear #coldsteel #morakniv

[@Biomass1]

My Carbon V SRK served in the Army all through the 90s. It is attached to my edc bag and still serves to this day. I trust it like an old friend. The newer ones are not as good. I also use the Companion HD in the woods.

[@alcattyman797]

😊 Yes, Mora Companion - a knife, THE knife - 12C27 heat treated to perfection by Mora on their premises with just 'a little bit of experience', try the rest, then use the Companion, or other Mora's 😊.

[@DasDutchman56]

Best fixed blade for the price, Morakniv !

[@yankee23a]

​@DasDutchman56 Well kinda....they Sure missed their mark by a thousand miles with their new ash wood releases in....wait for it.....'recycled steel'.....😅😅😅😅

[@alcattyman797]

'Recycled Stainless steel' is Mora terminology for what it is - Alleima 12C27. Most steel used by producers is in fact recycled, completely routine and standard practice. They go on, on their website, after stating it is 'recycled Swedish stainless steel' to say it is 12C27, and also mention 14C28N. But I do agree the price asked for the knives mentioned is a bit steep - even if they are from 12C27 treated to perfection and have a Scandi grind that is constantly renewable with identical edge geometry !, cheers, Al.

[@RUGRAF-rf8fi]

I absolutely love the mora companion!!!! Not looking to chop down a tree lol. But fantastic functional piece comfortable in hand! You should get u one for sure. I have many many knives some are just foolish but my go to knives always a fixed knife for outdoors. I want a survival knife I can depend on . At least a 5” blade full tang & 90 degree spine

[@JustMe-999a]

Barf

[@Maryland_Kulak]

You really nailed it. Those are my top knives too! I was getting ready to do a video on them!

[@joeyhardin1288]

I purchased the Strongarm for all in my "Community". I purchased the Morakniv for everyone in my fishing group. Great Video, Great content. Happy New Year. Thank you. God Bless and stay safe.

[@411Outdoors]

You as well brother 🙂

[@tim8767]

The Mora Chizel Knife is one of my favorites. Good for workshop tasks.

[@bdcochran01]

My responses. 1. Moras. The value is there. I purchased a large number so I could do all kinds of modifications. Gave away a number of them as gifts. 2. srk compact. The handle is to short for me. I have multiples of the full size and the tanto blade versions. 3. Gerber. I stopped patronizing the company many years ago. However, I have Mark 1 and Mark 2 blades from almost 50 years ago.I would have purchased more of them over the years if they had remained available in the original configurations.

[@007twm]

Yes I own a Mora, a Strongarm and several SRKs including the Compact. I love them all. I also own a Buck Special. Each has it's strong points and specific uses. Thanks for another nice video. Have a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Prosperous New Year. 🎄

[@411Outdoors]

Merry Christmas to you! Have a blessed one my friend

[@007twm]

@@411Outdoors Thank you.

[@cuedust]

Love your channel you and others tutorials helped me out in throwing knives and a big way❤big thanks.

[@411Outdoors]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@cuedust]

@@411Outdoors yeah I've been throwing for about 5 months using yours, Danger and Dom tom the one that Adam Celadin talks about in his tutorials. But you inspired me to put some on KZbin @northboundimpalement

[@viewtifuljay2531]

Ive been watching your videos since nearly the begining. "Poppin' in the algorithm" is by far my favorite original quote lol 🤣 thanks for the upload Daniel ✊

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks bro! It’s great when I relax on here and just start throwing some slang lol

[@viewtifuljay2531]

@@411Outdoors it really is man. I enjoy the more serious down to earth vids, but sometimes it's nice to just have a laugh

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Looks like I'm gonna have to get the Mora... 😊 That's the only one I'm missin'! Great video!!!

[@411Outdoors]

It’s a handy little blade for sure!

[@pascalbaute5835]

I have a Mora companion and a Gerber Strongarm. I absolutely love them. I also use a Schrade Frontier 7" for heavy duty tasks. It is a beast of a knife but unlike the Strongarm it is less convenient for many outdoor situations as it is very big and less concealable.

[@jameswysocki6806]

Great video. People need to remember that everyone uses knives for their own purpose and their is no one knife for everyone. KZbin reviews are for the algorithm anymore, and finding what works for you is more important than what anyone tells you works for them. Hell, a lot of people buy knives just to collect and never use them, and there is nothing wrong with that. The SRK just never did it for me. I have 2 1990s Cold Steel Recon Tantos and they just did it for me over the SRK. Mora is definitely bang for your buck. Gerber left a bad impression with me 20 years ago and I have never bought another, but damn they did sell a ton of the Strongarm.

[@411Outdoors]

Well said! Thank you 🙂👍

[@donscottvansandt4139]

I had a mora companion. It was one of my all time favorites! Not the hardest steel but sharpened like butter and held a surprisingly long lasting edge. I abused it and it still didn't fail . Even though it's not a full tang . It held up to batoning extremely well. I gotta get another one! I lost it trailblazing in some very thick jungle... the only slight complaint is the sheaths being noisy and the reason I lost mine...

[@Glock45409]

Not only do I have all three of these knives, I have more than one version of each. I love them all. You can't go wrong with either of them.

[@411Outdoors]

So true!

[@gearaustralia8767]

True 💯 these are icons and highly regarded 😎🤙

[@AntiFederalist58]

ESEE 4 for the win. As for these three manufacturers, I have a Cold Steel Counter Tac II.

[@wellingtonblackwell3118]

I did buy the exclusive MidwayUSA SRK in SK-5 with orange handle and sheath. It will be used as an utility light-mediun duty knife when I am doing jobs away from home. I figured that, along with my Click N Cut Hunter with orange handle, will be easier to see in low light conditions. It truly is a good, solid knife with a gazillion KZbin reviews!!!

[@411Outdoors]

For real 🤣

[@jasonjohnson6344]

For the price point, BKS knives are an excellent value. They put the most effort into the blades and edges. The handles are not finished to a high degree but again, the price point makes up for that. The quality of their sheaths though is worth the price of the knife/sheath combinations alone. Like many guys, I have beautiful, hand made knives that are spendy and therefore, stay home and pristine, while my BPS’s and high grade Mora’s get USED. I’ve bought BPS sheaths for my Mora’s and all their products make great gifts, especially for beginners and younger bushcrafters. Nope, they’re not likely to take the abuse of that Gerber, but used for typical stuff in the field…they’re worth a look. I also like that they are handmade in Ukraine, and those guys can use a break.

[@SubUrbanOutdoors-no2kp]

Much enjoyed! We would probably enjoy a presentation of the Terava 110 or 140. Also Coldsteel leatherneck. Peace to you and the family!

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you! You as well🙂

[@jelkel25]

There's very few Mora's that weren't reviewed to the point of nearly breaking the KZbins. Maybe the one with the huge blade not so much. I like the Mora's and the Strongarm for the fact they're solid choices for a beginner or a more experienced outdoors person. Liked the fact your Strongarm looked well used to. I have no experience of Cold Steel knives but that's going to change soon as I have a Bushman on the way on your recommendation. Good stuff!!!

[@jeffhanson2621]

Interesting. Good video. I was expecting the Esee 6 to be included. But maybe it's not as popular now as it used to be. I don't have the Gerber Strong Arm, but I do have the SRK in sk5, San Mai, and 3v. Love that knife. And of course I have about 15 Mora's😆

[@411Outdoors]

Esee probably should’ve made the cut, maybe I should’ve said the 4 most popular haha

[@Sillyworld82]

I have the SRK in SK5, I just ordered the Mora companion in orange and black. I haven't picked up a strong arm just yet, but all good things come in time 🔥

[@carloshenriquez4115]

Man you’re absolutely right about these knives

[@nmhvactech5474]

I do agree with your list as I own the SRK-C and several Mora’s. My brother owns the Gerber and swears by it. Personally I use the Mora the most, because it’s a bargain knife that can be pushed into many rolls. If something happens to it, your not out hundreds.

[@JuaneDosesII-wj6dd]

That was a great shot with the sling

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you!

[@dragonback6075]

Yep.. mora companion. Its no frills, no nonsense & never let's you down 👍

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

I have the Gerber LMF II, and it is nice. Now I've got to get the Gerber Strong Arm.

[@kipperwhite2976]

TY 4 mentioning Mora 4me & mine most bang 4 Buck !! Gotta 20+yr ole GI Mora still sharp & Worthy ;)

[@411Outdoors]

Heck yeah! 🙂👍

[@moritzluckhardt8441]

Man i love your videos

[@411Outdoors]

Appreciate you!

[@user-jd7jw4zv4r]

I figured that this might include a Bowie knife 🔪 in it. However smaller knives are Kool too. Thanks for the video!!

[@Bartonfink3434]

I have an esse 4 and I love that knife. My edc is a dart made by Doug marcaida and it’s convenient to suddenly appear if necessary

[@quatele]

I guessed two of the three. Not bad. I own one, the Gerber StrongArm, a great all purpose beater. Thanks for the great commentary.

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you! My guesses are satirical at best haha! I’m sure others would say different

[@richardvirchow3390]

Yes, I own a Mora Companion and a Gerber Strongarm - they’re good knives.

[@davidglazener7921]

There are also loads of videos about counterfeit Strongarms. Beware, there are extremely good copies. Luv your videos.

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks so much! And you are so right

[@karlleib6671]

Thank you for the content Sir! Your commentary is insightful, educational, and welcoming. Another thing that I really love is how you cover such a broad range of tools. Particularly ones that span across different price points. I look forward to each new video 💪

[@411Outdoors]

I appreciate you as a subscriber, my friend!🙂

[@jimmyzamora3824]

All three are really affordable and a great value at that!

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

I wont argue those choices!

[@Eric-cm9ri]

Those knives look pretty cool; I have a particular interest in the Gerber Strongarm. Knives are one of those things you could go broke on. 😂 Thank you for the video, Daniel. God bless you. 🙏

[@411Outdoors]

You as well!

[@BladeObssession]

I would say some other optional honorable mentions are the Kabar USMC fighting knife and 7 to 10yrs ago I saw numerous videos on the Cold Steel G.I. Tanto

[@r3ptile584]

Me: I'll take most popular knives for 500, Alex...Hmmm... 🤔 What is the Rowan Esee Izula, Spyderco Delica, and Benchmade M42 Butterfly. Trebek: I'm sorry, that's incorrect. We were looking for the Ka-bar USMC, Swiss Army knife, and Fairbairn-Sykes. Thanks for playing tonight. Me: ....Damn.... 😂

[@411Outdoors]

🤣👍

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

All nice looking knives.

[@stevanoutdoor]

I agree these knives have a lot of reviews and reactions. If I like them all is a different question.

[@johnbenton2709]

Soooo, no esee mention?? You gotta show esee some love!! Great content look forward to more.

[@411Outdoors]

In love Esee🙂👍 definitely seen a lot of videos for them as well haha

[@BushcraftingBogan]

My top used and favorites are the BK2, SRK, and Mora. Im not adverse to having the BK2 with one of the other 2 in the backpack for finer cutting tasks. But for just a day hike or overnight fishing then the Mora or SRK is on my belt.

[@artawhirler]

My favorite knife is not on this list - but that's only because I've kept it a closely guarded secret. 😅

[@richardelliott7920]

Let's not forget my personal favorite the Esee 4 and the Esee6.

[@mikelgeren149]

I've got two US made SRK . Yes you are correct they have their limitations , but where they work , they work well . Gerber progeny in the bug out kit , deciding factor : stainless steel . Got a light weight pack with the Mora Companion . I even have a Seal Pup . Its the chinessium version , but I snivel over it could of , should of , would of been Seiki City if I would of kept my head . Walmart sales the Seal Pup to fill the void of the Gerber Progeny ( I think ). Expect it to become even more popular with younger outdoors folk . They are like beautiful women , they all have their niches , and they will bankrupt you if not mindful . 🤔 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@411Outdoors]

Truth hahahaha!

[@joeystaples6869]

Surprised a kabar wasn't in there. Fun topic though, appreciate it!

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Possibly because people who weren’t Marines don’t want to admit they have them. Damn good knives and I’m 23 yrs Army

[@davidlagno7717]

I have all 3😂. I prefer the Gerber Prodigy over the Strong-arm but for some reason it's way over priced lately. The Recon Tanto in sk5 is probably my favorite beater since it came out. Thanks for the vid, that's my 2 cents. And I wish I could throw as good as u after 30yrs of practice

[@John5.56]

Better options than the strong arm at that price point with better steel at this point in time.

[@411Outdoors]

I’ve always felt the Strongarm is overpriced. Love the design

[@John5.56]

@@411Outdoors Yeah, back when it was like $45 it made more sense.

[@yogibru1]

I hear ya bro, but I totally love my benchmade 162!!

[@liquiddw2]

I recently got a bastinelli py and it's great

[@scodoguy5581]

Right alongside the SRK is a recon Tanto an inch longer blade very light in the SK five version about $40 to 45 on Midway most of the time

[@tumbleweed6658]

I’m in good company I have the the Mora companion and the SRK the SRK is on my LBE battle belt. Thanks brother have a blessed and awesome New Year’s.

[@411Outdoors]

You as well 🙂!

[@madtownangler]

Most people I know use fixed knives for gutting deer. The Buck 119 is sold probably more throughout the years than anything else.

[@stevemilcoff1502]

Good picks

[@411Outdoors]

🙂👊

[@dennisleighton2812]

An interesting video! "Popular" is a misleading description, however. That's because it has a major component of being cheap, which tends to drive many comments and purchases. Also, size comes into it. These a all small to medium size knives, cheap, and good alternatives. It might be interesting to do a personal choice by size category ( eg up to 4,5", 4,5-7,5", and over 7,5' sizes. Here's my choices: Small: Here I'm going for a very new blade - the Victorinox Venture Pro! This is an amazing offering, and compares very favourably with the Mora Garberg, and priced similarly, but with many more features. Medium: Here I agree with you - Cold Steel SRK (CPM3V, in sabre grind version). The ultimate belt knife! Large: Here I must go for my Cold Steel Trail Master (San Mai III version)! While the Becker BK9 is an awesome knife, my favourite is the TM!! The instant one grips the TM in your hand it just feels SOOO right! That convex blade (like that of the Falkniven Modern Bowie) is a fantastic blade for just about any heavy task. "What about Scandi knives?" you may ask? Good question. I would see them as a separate category altogether. Here I guess the Mora Garberg is about as good as it gets. There are of course dozens of superb custom-crafted versions (like those of Rob Evans, Wales) so I'd see them separate from mainstream commercially produced blades. Any comment? Enjoyed the video! Cheers mate!

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks my friend! Cheers! Yeah this video is largely satirical and subjective haha

[@BrewCityRider]

Ha, yeah, I called out your first two right away! 😂 I missed on the mora though. So I have the Strongarm and the full size SRK in SK5. I personally do not like the thin handle of the Strongarm or it's overly done sheath. It's a good blade though. Not interested in any of the Mora's, but peeps like them.

[@411Outdoors]

For sure haha!

[@cocovasquez1]

No Garberg? Practically the most used fixed blade on the market today and tops all three you mentioned by a long shot. Just my opinion and backed up with facts too

[@411Outdoors]

It’s really great for sure. I picked the companion just because so many people have it because it’s inexpensive.

[@cocovasquez1]

@@411OutdoorsI hear ya, Probably best budget fixed blades on the market would have been a better description. Great vids, I’m a subscriber

[@andreasheck571]

My Top 5 budget blades: 1. Gerber Strongarm 2. Mora Garberg 3. Steel Will Argonaut 800 4. Cold Steel SRK 5. Becker BK2

[@JuaneDosesII-wj6dd]

The machete is the ultimate fixed blade survival knife

[@jasondominguez2806]

The strong-arm one of the only knives not only reviewed frequently but also a separate video on " can you spot the fake one from the real one".

[@411Outdoors]

True haha!

[@evanjack1466]

Yes yes and yes I love them all

[@Alden99669]

Good choices, check out the T5 for a great knife.

[@neemancallender9092]

You could become a politician the way you handled your review on the SRK 😂

[@411Outdoors]

😂😂😂💯👍

[@stevenrobertson6656]

Mora companion hd can't go wrong bro 👍

[@revelation5577]

Well presented, informative and noteworthy! Thanks to this channel right here I've got the "best" of everything ( from a hands on trustworthy source) without spending hours searching the internet. Thank you my good sir.

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks so much for the kinds words my friend!🙂

[@rontyler1234]

My carry knife of choice is my Buck 119, 7" fixed blade. For bushcraft its my go to.

[@411Outdoors]

I really want to pick one up myself

[@rontyler1234]

@@411Outdoors for the price, it's the toughest best knife for bushcraft I've ever owned...cheers mate

[@411Outdoors]

@@rontyler1234 cheers! 🙂

[@willcool713]

I live in Portland and got a Strongarm from a local factory deal. And who doesn't have a Mora if you camp? I don't have an SRK, though.

[@charlesmckinney]

Been using Moras for years. Just got my SRK yesterday. The SK-5 model.

[@brr8888]

I’ve got them all and then some.

[@jefflanham1080]

Benchmade Bushcrafter 162…….mic drop!!

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

I carry 2 different styles of fixed blades. A small curved skinning knife that my pointer fits over the back of the blade. And like a sgian-dubh.

[@rodrigoruiz976]

Which world you recommend that is closest in looks to the SRK, but also good for throwing?

[@411Outdoors]

That’s a great question because the SRK is not a good thrower because of the overmolded Handle. The Gerber strong arm is also a clip point and it throws well and it won’t break. A lot of your Eafengrow knives are great as well. Just tape up the handles to protect your scales

[@rodrigoruiz976]

@@411Outdoors are there any scales that are strong enough so they don’t need to be taped?

[@WWClll]

🤔 The Gerber, & 119😊

[@rollypollyguy3976]

I miss the days when it was buck, kabar, and gerber.

[@Metalholic7of8]

Not me all those knife manufacturers were using crappy material and mostly crap designs for too much money, soaking up Way too much of the market Ontario knives is killing all three of those knife makers put together

[@greekveteran2715]

My favorite, are : TRC Mille Cuori, Ka-Bar Mark 1 & Becker BK7, Manly Patriot (my edc and most used knife), Mora Bushcraft Black (the first model with the havier handle/more robust tang) and the Mora Robust. Mrakniv's Carbon steel, is better than the average 1095 steel blades on the market and way better (exept rust resistance) than their Stainless options. Scandi grinds, work WAY better with low alloy steels, that's why you see most traditional ones, made of similar low alloy steels. That being said, steel, is the LAST factor, you should care about on a knife. it's everything else, even sheath and handle, that matter more. If the knife is not made properly, no matter what steel they used, it will suck.

[@mattnobrega6621]

I would love to own a really nice thick beast of a bowie knife

[@411Outdoors]

Check out the Leroy from Shrade. Good golly it’s huge!🤣

[@Metalholic7of8]

@@411Outdoors Ontario Marine raider Bowie is killing that knife and it’s made in the USA out of much better material I have both

[@josephbrennan7637]

I do have all 3 but I have a ton of knives cause you can’t ever have enough lol

[@411Outdoors]

😂💯

[@mikyl-fo8rh]

A sharpened butter knife is better than no knife.

[@Kris_Stiletto]

Great Video! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you!

[@cylentone]

When I read the title I thought: Mora Companion, Cold Steel SRK, and one of the Esees

[@411Outdoors]

Nice! Was close on my guess haha.

[@ronaldbobeck9636]

Romania Army AK 47 bayonet. The blade is chromed, it the wire cutter scabbard.

[@johnnymccann5607]

I'm disabled but not helpless I do buy and collect so knifes. yet I make carving knives/tools and knifes to work around disability to make it abilities. I'm going to try my hand a specialty canes and walking sticks as.i make carved canes and walking sticks now. the self defense canes will be something I've never seen before.. papa wishing you well

[@dlrmon1]

All three of those blades are so deep in my pile of blades they may never see daylight again...can you say “Bottom of the Drawer”, “Buried in the Basement”...I probably would have forgotten them if not constantly reminded by the Tube. I think the only knives that are deeper are Bucks...lol

[@411Outdoors]

😂😂💯👍

[@syntaxerrorsix3137]

Life's to short for budget knives.

[@411Outdoors]

I can see that haha👍

[@wekoweko71]

The more I watch your channel the more I love it, however, fcuk the overmold handles. They belong to the kitchen 😉

[@411Outdoors]

🤣 thanks my friend. Yeah not the biggest fan myself. there’s just too much less you can do with them.

[@kokopelau6954]

I have a companion. It's not my favorite. I've never heard of the other 2. I do have a Gerber big rock which they don't make anymore and I loved it as one of the best inexpensive knives going.

[@Commonsensepreps]

Now that you have heard of these, you will start noticing them all over the knife side of the internet

[@Airik1111bibles]

I think your Gerber strongarm might be a fake one? The coating on yours looks glossy inatead of flat black.

[@411Outdoors]

It was because of oil haha

[@michaelgillett5744]

I carry a Gerber, but not the strong arm.

[@roberto-gp2dt]

All good knives..

[@joelamaro4525]

The only one of those knives I’ve seen reviewed is the Mora I’ve never even seen one of your honorable mentions. And as much as I’ve seen Mora I’ve seen BPS farrrrrrrrrr more than Mora and any other fixed blade. I also own the SRK-C but not in your version. It’s a great knife but I like the BPS more. And you should check out Cold Steel Master Hunter in San Mai I like it most of all. But the Kydex sheath is crap compared to my BPS HK5 leather sheath.

[@joelamaro4525]

Oh, and I appreciate the videos.

[@411Outdoors]

Most welcome!

[@411Outdoors]

You got a point with bps! 🤣

[@williamnicols4419]

Would have thought the ESEE 4 WOULD HAVE MADE YOUR LIST...

[@411Outdoors]

Definitely my personal for sure 🙂👍

[@monsterslayer4317]

Interesting about the handle on the SRK. If that molded handle came lose, that is a black eye for every knife with a handle like that which is most of the CS fixed blades AND the Falkniven knives. Just "slicing" with an SRK? That is NOT what the SRK is designed for. It's a thick blade with a thick edge and won't slice very efficiently. That's the last knife I would buy for just slicing. Interesting.

[@411Outdoors]

I have always felt like it did pretty good for heavy task. Chopping though is out

[@exhiteknornmichael8316]

Old Schrade Blade

[@stolman2197]

I no longer buy Gerber as the last few I've owned are not up to the quality of the ones I owned in the 80s. I've taught & guided for 30 years and my knife box has at least a dozen Mora's, mostly companions & basics (a few eldris & bushcraft). They're my go to for teaching. ETA My personal carry blades are mostly my teravas

[@bobmoto3528]

Never heard of any of those. I don’t see what the big deal is there just six inch utility knives. I can get one at any hardware store.

[@411Outdoors]

They are reviewed a lot on KZbin. That’s what this was about. These knives are covered heavily. There are a few others as well

[@bobbyb7127]

None of these where my favorite, but that's ok. I just wanted a light video and stop watching the Hamas videos for a while. I really li I e your videos though. :)

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you, my friend. This was meant to be a bit slapstick because there’s so many popular blades out there we could probably all make our own video of this haha!

[@futuresonex]

Big fan of the Companion. The other two? Not so much.

[@scottyelder8351]

Im confused

[@411Outdoors]

There’s obviously a lot of satire in this video and sarcasm haha