The Ultimate Tactical Survival Knife // Lionsteel M5

In this video I take on a kinda military survival approach on testing this tactical version of the Lionsteel M5.
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Music by:
Kevin MacLeod - Care free
Kevin MacLeod - hitman
Specs:
Brand: Lionsteel
Type of knife: survival knife, tactical knife
Type of steel: Sleipner
Designer: Michele "Moletta" Pensato
Blade length: 11.5 cm
Blade shape: clip point
Length: 24.1 cm
Handle length: 12 cm
Blade height: 3.4 cm
Blade thickness: 4.5 mm
Hardness: 61 HRC
Type of edge: plain edge
Finish blade: blackwashed
Weight: 200 gram
Material handle: G10
MOLLE-compatible: yes
Country of origin: Italy
Warranty on materials and manufacturing defects: lifetime
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[@kookie888]

The knife god says you must now review the Lion Steel T5. Please.

[@jean-christophel.7745]

I waited a long time to buy it. I just offered it to myself in CPM3V ... it is on its way from k & t and will be there tomorrow .... my precious 😁😁😁😁

[@simonstaub9870]

how is it. i am curious. Iwant to buy one for myself

[@multidimensionaltraveler806]

Didnt like this channel at first but you guys have grown on me. I stuck around because you guys give great info ans i love the crazy tests you guys do on the knives. You saved me a few times from buying crap like others will say oh this is the best metal strongest knife then you guys beat the snot out if it and recommend something better which i ended up making a purchase because of you guys and stayed away from crap. Thanks guys keep doing what your doing i definitely appreciate you two

[@Luck3y7s]

Man I love this stuff. So glad I found you guys!

[@NjectRevenge]

All the work you put in your videos... good job! Nice to see so much in-use-footage again :)

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thanks a lot mate! I did put a lot of work in it but seeing all these positive comments makes it worthwhile for sure! thanks!

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@DutchBushcraftKnives U LOOK SO YOUNG HERE !!!!!!!! SEMPER FI GUNNY

[@mistersmith3986]

Great video you guys. I'm always in anticipation for your next videos!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thats good to hear! thanks a lot for always watching!

[@Gpknives]

Great review guys! Keep it up.

[@kookie888]

Such a great review. Enjoyed the vibe, lads.

[@NicothyRaven]

Great video guys. Again, very enjoyable to watch, informative, and of course entertaining. Keep of the good work!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thanks a lot nicholas!

[@siksikaoutdoors5203]

Great opening scene :))))))), you guys know your stuff and avoid being boring like far to many youtube presenters out there. I have considered the M5 Lionsteel for some time now, i think i am going to get one at first opportunity. Big thanks for another great review

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thanks a lot!

[@huejanus5505]

Great intro guys. Actually the whole video was good, informative and entertaining.

[@KwanLowe]

Based on your review, I picked up the Lion Steel M5 with a satin finish. It's a great knife and so far I'm pleased with it.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+Kwan Lowe great to hear kwan!

[@perfectmarnon]

i dont know how you guys dont have more subs, all your videos are extremely well done, and very informative, you deserve more subs

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Thanks a lot Matt! means a lot to us! we are getting subs pretty quick right now so we are very happy!

[@benray7112]

Hey buddies ! i need to tell you : Love yours videos ! Very interesting with a lot of fun, yours videos improve with time ! KEEP GOING !! Good job guys really !

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thanks a lot Ben!

[@Shooter11B]

Thank you for the great review, I have been interested in Lion Steel knives for a long time. I believe I will be getting one based on your review.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+Steven ‘Shooter11b’ Szabo you are very welcome!

[@jereninja8238]

this channel really teaches me alot. I like it.

[@vidarvanhel1920]

Super gemachte Videos mit Spaß und Informationen. Weiter so, macht richtig Spaß.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

danke!

[@donaldslayton2769]

I really enjoyed this video. Much more video of actual usage of the knife. Good change from the hyperdramatic videos of late.

[@alexbanks7115]

I have the T5 the M4 the T6 and the M7 I got them a month ago. I’m loving them they are so good looking and surprisingly light weight in comparison to my ESEE 5 and my Cold Steel 4 Max Elite with the Titanium both of which I carry everyday. I got the Cold Steel 4 Max Elite because of you guys. My original EDC carry knife is/was a cheap Bladetech designed by Mike Vellekamp put out by 511. Made in China with AUS8 and 1113 steel. I picked it up on a whim but has served me well it’s really dull now but all I really do is open boxes and mail in my everyday life which out of all the knifes I now carry makes it the most useful. I got the 4max to replace it but the blade thickness makes it a poor choice for letter opening. Occasionally I will have some rope or wires to cut and that when I use my 4 max or ESEE 5. My LionSteels are sitting in a drawer for the day I might go 🏕️ camping. However I just love to look at them and know I have some really great tools if I ever decide to use them.

[@sksupply]

Who was that brave, manly man, willing to film this behind enemy lines?

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

an enemy I forced to do my bidding ofcourse. I knocked him out after.

[@DIRager]

@@DutchBushcraftKnives nice

[@jito7377]

@@DutchBushcraftKnives I'm gonna treat this as the real story, how dbk was formed.

[@smitty683]

Thanks for the awesome review of this knife. I just got the Lionsteel T5 uncoated to replace my Esee 5 that was stolen!

[@TwZGFX]

James Cook rip my dude.

[@REDARO11]

It is a splendid video you did Maarten, and by the way cool worked out hands ... cool triceps ;) keep it up brother! Respectfully Adrian R

[@EarlyMist]

Came up in my feed. 7 yr old video. Man you guys have changed presentation over the years! 😊

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Haha, this video actually marks our start in getting more professional 💪 thank you so much for your kind words

[@EarlyMist]

@DutchBushcraftKnives Well you've certainly upped the game 🎮 😀. Still, Inappreciate tje rawness of the OG DutchKraftz 😊😄

[@semco72057]

I love the tests you did with that knife and the batoning, and making a fire also. I learned something new there and will try doing it myself. I never learned that while in the Air Force and wish that they had taught us some of those tricks. That is a great knife in my opinion after seeing the tests you put it through. That is a great looking sheath which came with it too and I would love it if it was in my inventory.

[@jdo1014]

Because if you were downed behind enemy lines, you probably wouldn't be batoning the crap out of stuff and making a fire.

[@vagabond4576]

There is still survival classes that involve living off the land. Its not all about downed behind enemy lines you fool.

[@Hohmies86]

My cousin joined the air force and I joined the Marines He won’t even talk military stuff around me lol

[@artymech]

Hey mates, I'm a military man so your intro was awesome!! great work with the lion steel too!!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+artymech46 thanks mate! Very glad you liked it! I had a lot of fun making it haha.

[@Christopher-ud8iz]

you guys are awesome! just started watching you guys the other day! cheers from Canada! keep up the good work and videos!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+Christopher Sharpe thanks a lot Christopher!

[@Christopher-ud8iz]

Dutch Bushcraft Knives anytime!

[@7Belial7]

Gj guys!! Good review, nice blade. Entertaining as always.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thanks a lot!

[@gaz0463]

I have this knife with G10 and no blade coatings. I have used and abused it for about 7 month and it's never let me down. For me it has the most comfortable grip. It's as tough as they come and I find it holds an edge very well and it's easy to keep sharp. It's an awesome knife. Btw I use my knife mainly on oak, cherry, apple and pear woods. I've also used it in a bushcraft setting3 or 4 times chopping fire wood, cutting wood for shelters and A-frames for sleeping of the ground. It's brilliant.

[@gtrul3s387]

Gaz Pyrotechnics i’ve heard that the sleipner steel is very easy to rust stain? is it as bad as i’ve read on this steel?

[@justicesword1549]

amazing knife !

[@stevanoutdoor]

Back in the days when you were more practical and serious about actual bushcraft tasks. Nice video!

[@jimlahey5623]

I wonder is sleipner good. I like this knive

[@mrdarren1045]

@@jimlahey5623 sleipner is a great steel. Very similar chemical content as 3v only 3v is powdered and sleipner is a plain ingot steel. But that doesn't bother me one bit. Knives and swords were never made out of powdered steel and they performed well for centuries. Yes powdered steel does produce a finer grained more even structure but i think the advantages of powdered steels (or super steels as they have now become ridiculously called) are over estimated and it has led many ppl into thinking any steel that isn't powdered must be garbage. But that is just a retarded steel snobs view. Sleipner steel will be just fine for almost any purpose you have for it. It takes a great edge and holds it a long time and isn't crazy hard to sharpen, it is super tough, and it has a degree of corrosion resistance. It's a very well balanced steel and one if not my favourite steel. I have knives with s35vn, 154cm, 14c28n, Elmax and 1095. And sleipner is by far my favourite. It's obviously a subjective issue but for me personally I love the steel and can't fault it.

[@Zombot]

Awesome! Nice testing and editing!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thanks a lot mate!

[@00YahSun]

u guys do the best, most realistic reviews... actually take the time to do nice intros, ideas, real life survival situation, and make us laugh as well. Great content, thanx man!!! #dbkrock

[@magnuskarlsson2924]

I enjoy your videos. I would love to see a test/discussion about different steels, for example the pros and cons with stainless v.s. carbon steels.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+Magnus Karlsson thanks a lot Magnus. Stainless vs Carbon is a good discussion point but also kinda hard. With modern stainless steels the cons of stainless are becoming less and less in comparison to carbon. I'm personally not seeing any benefits from carbon anymore like how easy it is to sharpen. Or how long the edge will hold. I think we got it partially covered in an upcoming knife talk video.

[@mcleb84]

Just found this channel today. It was recommended after researching German hand tools. Good stuff.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thanks a lot Mike!

[@bobworthier7999]

Very fun and creative video

[@lulupauptit4043]

He leuk weer is wat anders! Echt bij het eerste stukje zit je er al helemaal in! Groetjes!

[@patriotsleepercell4060]

Just bought it cant wait to get it.

[@geraldgeneroso1681]

Now that is a well executed test and review. I think the m5 will be my next knife.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thanks a lot Gerald!

[@geraldgeneroso1681]

Dutch Bushcraft Knives, While tactical might not be your usual thing. I highly suggest looking into the DPX Heft series as well.

[@survivalsasquatch1425]

Outstanding Videos Guys... Great channel.

[@marvcarey6815]

Another good video! Thanks guys.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

you are very welcome!

[@jackriddle5742]

The little hedgehog was so cute!

[@rangerjonoutdoors6429]

What do you think guys!? This M5 or M4 for general outdoor/camp use to light survival applications? I'm a big fan of m390 but it's harder to sharpen in the field, and I like the size and ergos of the m5. Just curious which you think is better all around. Rock on!

[@lucaparolin4]

very cool knife, I would like to see more video about Lionsteel's knife

[@mathieurochette2482]

Lionsteel my favorite brand

[@moysfree6660]

by the way love your videos I've learned a lot about knives and bushcraft thank you

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thanks a lot Moys! we appreciate the comment!

[@nickkendall3764]

wow just wow seriously impressive indeed .another cool knife guys. I know what your saying about milatary knives when your younger I was the same and now I like wood and less tactical but as you found in the same too if noticed there are some tactical knives I'm getting drawn too as well igsthe big kid in us all that draws us to these things

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

haha for sure Nick! I really enjoyed this. Thanks a lot!

[@eijiwatanabe9446]

Do more videos like this one! Great video btw

[@dazzpol]

great review. I have the same knife but uncoated. excellent all around outdoor knife.

[@johnnyesleo]

Darren Turner how about edge holding?

[@dazzpol]

Excellent. I use a loaded strop after every outing and it holds a good edge. I never let it get dull.

[@plasticdeath31]

Haha watching this today makes me laugh with you guys being polite and nice to each other 😂

[@howardgreen9718]

Your giving me flashbacks to my survival training the cordage for your bow is your boot lace. Well done gentlemen.

[@howardgreen9718]

In the old days (before survival bracelets) we replaced our bootlaces with para cord which could also be used for ascending a climbing rope but that's a story for another day.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

I've thought about doing that on my military boots as well. I think I heard Dave Canterbury about it some years ago. But I always have paracord with me so I forgot about it. Next step is using stinging nettles to make cordage haha but that's one hell of a job and not that fail proof. Thanks a lot Howard!

[@bootstraps2346]

I don't know if dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum) is endemic to where you are, but it makes great cordage.

[@insaneairsoft4221]

I love you guys keep up the good work

[@Airik1111bibles]

Have you guys ever seen the Cudeman Knives? I am very impressed with their quality and overall attention to detail, some of the nicest looking knives I've seen. They have a Cudeman Bushcrafter and a line of survival type knives with awesome looking Micarta scales and leather sheaths, they can be used scout style and even stripped down to a basic sheath by removing the snap on sharpener case. I can't recall the steel, its made in Italy and they use a certain type of stainless and from what I've seen it hold up to some serious abuse. The handle ergonomics is what attacked me, I got big hands and finding knives that fill my grip is hard to do esp with U.S knives as of late.

[@mickyd1234567]

Another great vid lads :)

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thanks micky!

[@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531]

I want a hedgehog!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

haha they are awesome but they do stink haha. This was a wild hedgehog. it's illegal to own a regular hedgehog here. There is a type of hedgehog which is white that is legal to own. However, I do prefer them in the wild.

[@halsharp8713]

Dutch Bushcraft Knives

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

+Dutch Bushcraft Knives I just bought a Boker Plus Vox Rold with the satin finish, it's a similar knife to this but a terrible sheath. If I get a second one I'll get the black coating too.

[@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531]

seattwa that relates to a hedge hog how...

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

+Rough Rooster Knife Sharpening How does a hedgehog relate to a knife review/test video?

[@mikehinnekamp]

Great video, I like the reviews you guys put together. What do you think of the T5? I am looking for a good hunting knife, the M5 Legno Santo really looks nice, but i see Lion Steel is releasing a T5 with Niolox steel instead of Sleipner. Which would you recommend? I would use it for gutting deer, skinning, butchering.

[@hock4540]

Love your guys reviews. Keep up the amazing work and functional field tests. If you ever get around to this one again, I've been trying to decide between one of these and a Fullknieven S1 (standard) after selling off my Bark River Bravo 1. I'm in a pretty humid and wet area, which would you go with?

[@polimorfosnuclear8320]

A1 Falkniven

[@secutorprimus]

This channel has made me want to go hiking again.

[@GoldKillers85]

Hola chicos, agradeceríamos que hicieseis un vídeo con el LIONSTELL M7.

[@jondearborn5102]

Great video: thanks so much!

[@Thecook1981]

Heb de afgelopen paar dagen behoorlijk jullie kanaal lopen binchen, :) Ik kan niet anders zeggen dat het goede info is en vermakelijk is om naar te kijken! Op het gebied van messen slijpen kan ik nog wel wat leren dus jullie info was van harte welkom! Bedankt!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Super bedankt! leuk om te horen. Fijn weekend!

[@Thecook1981]

Dankje, jullie ook!

[@Thecook1981]

Dutch Bushcraft Knives, Bevalt die jas trouwens die je aan hebt? is een softshell zo te zien? Ben ook nog op zoek naar zoiets, heb je misschien een link daarvan? Nogmaals bedankt!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Hey! Dit is de Pinewood Jupiter www.pinewood.eu/nl/producten/outdoor/jassen/jacket-pinewood-jupter Zeer populaire jas in zweden en ik zelf ben er ook dik tevreden mee. Het is geen softshell. De jas is niet te dik en daarom goed toe te passen op het laagjesprincipe. Deze week 3x flink door de regen gefietst 10km en compleet droog gebleven. Ik ben echt super tevreden met deze jas. Als je interesse hebt kan je hem bestellen via bushcraftshop.nl . Als je daar dan nog vermeld dat je via DBK komt is dat helemaal te gek haha. Ik ben van plan nog veel meer van pinewood aan te schaffen. Zeer degelijk merk en een heel stuk goedkoper dan fjallraven terwijl ik het niet vind onderdoen.

[@Thecook1981]

Bedankt voor je snelle reactie! Klinkt goed allemaal, zag hem zo op de site niet zo snel staan. Maar misschien kunnen ze hem evengoed nog wel leveren. Kwa maatvoering kan je dan, ook als je er idd bijvoorbeeld nog een fleece onder aan wilt gewoon je eigen maat nemen? of is het dan wijs om hem een maat groter te bestellen? Sorrie voor de vragen stortvloed, mag ook via pm verder eventueel :)

[@sirvon230]

Hi Thanks for the Review. I have one question concerning the durability in terms of rust. In many reviews it is mentioned that the sleipner steel is likely to rust. Do you have any advise on how to prevent that? I was especially looking at the natural finish version of the knife.

[@chrisdc3101]

The best channel!!!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thanks Chris!

[@MACV-Justice]

Best knife review channel ever!

[@SoerenGraves]

Damn good videos by the way 👏👏👏👏

[@f22shift]

Nice vid. Lots of good info. I went with the m3 for more chopping power and so far the niolox has been great. I'll probably get a m7 as the matching pair for even more chopping power. Regarding the handle, lionsteel is definitely comfortable. If I have to complain because of the texture design you will get some abrasion if you do a 2-3 finger choking down when chopping. The texture will rub compared to a polished micarta handle. Looking forward to more vids. I would like to see a m7 testing in the future. Also the casstrom brand. They seem great values too. In the Dakota fire, how is it better than just to have a fire in one sunken hole as opposed to two holes and a tunnel. I mean one larger hole and the fire on one side.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Hey, you might be seeing casstrom in 2017 on our channel. I've been looking at them for a while now. The m7 might come also eventually but I first need a niolox as well! The second hole can be used to blow in without melting your face and you can even use it to feed twigs to the fire. Later in the evening we made a roof over the fire and made a third hole. We had a fire completely submerged into the ground which was pretty awesome. Sadly it was to dark to film. I also guess the hole from the side makes a more efficient way of sucking in oxigen. The air in the side hole is cool so the air doesn't rise because of the heat creating a suction to the fire. It's a bit like a fire stove that has holes in the side to suck in oxigen. I also have to say that you could make way better dakota fire pits than I did here. I've seen people make them in a more clay-ish ground that looked so darn satisfying.

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

Nice piece...

[@airgunhuntinguk5999]

Pleas can you do a destruction test on the condore bushlore. Great little budget knife, would be nice to see what it can withstand with your tests.

[@William_Asston]

oh hello and welcome back, hedgehog! nice to see you again. oh yeah cool knife. :)

[@plofkraak6536]

Heb ik dit mes alweer bijna 5 jaar? Wat vliegt de tijd. De "tipptest" en het "eenvoudig te slijpen" deden het voor mij. Leuk om te zien dat deze video waarschijnlijk nog uit de tijd komt dat Mickey nog als crackhead werd gezien door sommigen. En daar kan ik me wel wat bij voorstellen.

[@StillTimeless]

Hey guys! Is the rounded spine of the knife sharp enough on the edges to make sparks with a firesteel like it is on the Lionsteel M4? And if not; is it possible to sharpen it without loosing the strength of the blade? Keep up the good work; love your videos!! Cheers!

[@jonnyboat2]

I like watching these earlier channel videos. Where’s Mick? I’m checking out the T5. Good video. Ha! I hear Mick laughing at you while filming. You guys are great. Nice music.😂

[@lukedawson6873]

Awesome review guys! Could you pls consider reviewing the Steel Will Dark Angel 900?

[@CHEMASTA556]

I'm debating between this knife in the uncoated/ wood model, or an EnZo Trapper N690 with micarta handles. Any recommendation, primarily regarding the steel would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

the funnyest knife rewiew i have seen in a loooong time,probably the funyest ever.😂😊 and a nice knife.you two are goofy as hell.nice to see.military knife rewiews and the people who do them are allways so serious😪.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

haha I know. We just aim to give serious information in a fun way! I don't think you need to be too serious to share good information. Enjoy life! thanks a lot Morten!

[@timmasters4893]

more testing of these styles!

[@asd7959]

Them old reviews were belter

[@gordman6432]

"Not too tight, not t... a little loose but we'll see how it works out."

[@mikmolletta]

Thanks for testing. :)

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

you are very welcome!

[@eliotmcmahon]

YOUR lionsteel M5 is awsome

[@alohajake6736]

Is sleipner easier to sharpen than VG 10, ELMAX or 3 V? Which is better for sharpness? I was really interested in Lion Steel from your videos. I always use S1, ESEE 5 and 5050 properly. If you have only three knives, will you choose Lion Steel as one of them?

[@charliepugh9436]

I liked your video very much

[@jamesgurr7678]

Great video again guys. I was hoping that you could recommend a knife for me between the M5 and the T5? It's not necessarily going to be used as a dedicated bushcraft knife- just general purpose cutting rope, cardboard etc. Which is more ergonomic and which of the steels do you prefer between sleipner/nilox? Cheers DBK! Jim

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Sleipner is definitely the better steel. I also prefer the knife without swedge. The t5 is more tactical version of the M5 making it less suitable for outdoor tasks

[@oceanides2949]

Hello guys, I have the version with wood handle and the other with G10 and without coating. I love this knife, it is very efficient, and beautiful in my opinion. Italian are surprising sometime! I am happy to have had your opinion about my favorite knife. An other knife I like is the Akeron Ekinox, the handle is a little bit too thin, but I think it's a good survival knife. See you.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

that Akeron Ekinox looks gorgeous! thanks for sharing!

[@moonglow785]

Alexeric Giordano preference between the two handles and sheath?

[@lodewijkbergkotte260]

I would like to see a video of how you guys put a secondary convex bevel on a knife...

[@bdijns]

Hi, not quite sure if you said it in your vid, but can you start a firesteel with it? Or did you try that? Other than that, im really really thinking about that Knife right now.. :-D Thanks for the vid!

[@GUYMFF]

Реально классный нож выживальщика! Спасибо пацаны!

[@nupersoob]

Dude has some impressive firemaking skills!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+Keith A. Thanks a lot Keith!

[@alexbanks7115]

I was amazed with the fire 🔥 making and I learned what a Dakota fire pit was.

[@TacBlades]

Tactical knives are great for using and abusing and you dont have to worry to much about them. Great vid as always guys :)

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thanks a lot!

[@solitarium01728]

Lionsteel m5 must compare vs Lionsteel T5 Nilolox steel..its up to you guys!!!

[@roguesheep1747]

I love mine its great! ,the awesome way they fit the handle to the knife is a great idea .Im sure that hedgehog was feather sticking with that M5 lol😁

[@Blakdog333]

Great Production levels... The Digging-Stick had two or three Stunt-Doubles..!?

[@carlosdominguez9861]

Make a Down Under knife review...thanks

[@havock89]

Have you guys tested a Silent Hero? Id be interested in seeing that review.

[@dustinewing7974]

Hey I have a question! Do you guys ever use electric sharpening systems to reprofile knife grinds? If you do, that would be a great video idea :)

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

we actually use the Worksharp a lot nowerdays!!!

[@49giants3]

Very awesome video friends. Nice knife too. Besides ease of sharpening how do you like the sleipner steel vs the m390 in the m4? Thanks again for the post

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

As a sucker for edge retentions I would opt for m390 if I could. The sleipner did really surprise me with how easy it was to sharpen even at 61 HRC. it's a great and well balanced steel. I think sleipner would be the better steel for larger blades. M390 is still on the nomination lists for becoming my favourite steel though.

[@49giants3]

Dutch Bushcraft Knives thank you for the response. I appreciate your opinion and time.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

you are very welcome!

[@kylestewart4444]

"Like any soldier, you're going to have paracord with you. Otherwise.. you're fucked." Hahaha

[@shadowdance4666]

It’s a bit small for tactical/military use but, I would buy it in the M390. It’s not too large in design that it can handle the harder M390

[@bencheung1482]

This knife is marketed as 61HRC but the steel only contains 8% Chromium which makes it less rust resistant compared to stainless steel that typically contains 12% Chromium (minimum 10.5%).

[@jay-rus4437]

What would this knife offer that a bravo 1 or 1.25 not offer? Would you see any reason to have this over a bravo?

[@joakimhaugen9108]

could you please do more unboxing of the new knifes you get? and how tall are you guys? (in centemeters)

[@stefanozanin9281]

When you will try the Lionsteel M7? You will fall in love with M7...