Tops BOB Fieldcraft- Long Term Review

#topsbob #bushcrafttools #bushcraft After using the Tops Bob for about 18 months I give my impressions and thoughts on this popular knife.

[@JasonWh]

You mean someone who actually used a knife before tendering a review?! Thank you!! This type of info is invaluable when making a decision on a critical tool.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much. I have a number of knife reviews on my channel and most of them are long term reviews, Take care!

[@Linkavitch788]

Yeah it’s frustrating how many reviews there are without anyone actually using the product. I gotta admit watching him use his cutting edge in the ferro rod about made me jump out of my skin though. However I’m glad he discussed the sharpening angle of the modified Scandi grind as opposed to full / true Scandi. I have the 154CM version with G10 scales and am trying to decide if it was worth it or not. But the one thing that stands out to me here is how thick the blade is compared to others. This gives me more confidence than other bushcraft blades I own.

[@Woodswalker1965]

@@Linkavitch788 Look closer my friend, I would never use my cutting edge on a ferro rod.

[@bjenns_skog]

This is a working knife, for sure. Still great, after years of use, although needs some mineral oil from time to time.

[@Woodswalker1965]

One of the most comfortable handles out there in my opinion 👍

[@Dan.Solo.Chicago]

I thought I was the only one to use the tip of the BOB on a fire steel. I'm glad, because seeing someone else do it confirms that it's not a bad idea. lol You're also the only other person I've seen with a Chinook Tarp. I found mine on Amazon over ten years ago. It was close to 12 feet, which was exactly what I wanted, and the price was right. I think I paid around $40. Now, Amazon only has a 9.5 foot Chinook. Big, versatile, and it folds up nice and small, about the size of a book. That thing was a real score. Great tarp. 👍

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for watching I appreciated your support and the great comment. Enjoy the knife and tarp my friend👍

[@ChristianW1975]

Fantastic long term review, much appreciated. I ordered the 154cm version earlier today, i'm sure it will perform flawlessly. Subbed of course : )

[@Woodswalker1965]

Krehyv Id like to welcome you as a new sub! Im sure you will love the Bob. One thing often overlooked on this knife is how comfortable it is in the hand. I love it. Enjoy, and I hope you like my future content!

[@cabinman]

I like the looks of that knife. I made one similar to that last year with a pommel out the end like that, but for a lanyard strap. I'm getting some materials together to start back to building some knives. There is so many builders out there it's almost overwhelming. But I enjoy it and feel accomplished making a good one. Thanks for the introduction to Tops.

[@Woodswalker1965]

2Tiedup Thats awesome bud! Make sure you show them off to us👍👍🔪. Thanks for watching!

[@mike_outdoors4918]

Can't believe I have missed this video, another fine review thanks Wade 👍😃

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hey Mike. Thanks bud!👍

[@WeTheArmed]

Just ordered one today. Got a great deal on a used-like new. Should have it in a couple of days. Thanks for sharing your long term experience with it, and sharing the pertinent info.! I'll re-profile it into a Scandivex, since it already has a secondary. I'll also take a file to the spine, for the Ferro. rod. Thanks again! Liked and subscribed.

[@Woodswalker1965]

AllThingsBushcraft Thats awesome, Id love to see some pics or video of that knife when you get it reprofiled! Thanks for the sub👊

[@saryet]

I just discovered your channel while looking for reviews on the B.O.B. Fieldcraft. Very good video and am REALLY loving the sheath you have for it so thank you! Looks like you have some other good videos so you have a new subscriber now. Stay safe in your neck of the country.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Take care!

[@DX1895]

Towards the end of the review you said the blade 3/8 thick, its actually 3/16 thick, not out to bust you or anything. Very good review! I got mine with the 154cm stainless blade a little while ago. Love it so far.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Ya my bad lol. I caught that mistake in the edit but it was a long way back to the woods to reshoot that scene. It's a good knife, glad you're enjoying yours brother.👊

[@USAisAFK]

Fantastic last few minutes talking about the way you sharpen and why.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Glad you found it useful, I try to make all my knife reviews practical. Thanks for watching 👍

[@jeffnotti9932]

awesome man.. i just got mine and i see everything you are saying.. the tip about that secondary grind it the real big one... i am living with mine now and do like it .

[@Woodswalker1965]

Good to hear! It is a very good knife with just a few things to keep in mind. I'm glad you found the video useful. Take care👊

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Good review. I looked at the BOB knife and wondered how comfortable it would be in hand...looks a little square. I agree with the last comment..sweet sheath..definitely not the stock item..so, tell us about it

[@Woodswalker1965]

Mark Young Thanks Mark! Actually they did a nice job of finishing the edges of the scales, a lot more rounded over than lets say an Esee knife. I will get into that sheath at a later date for sure. Thanks again!

[@thewimpycamper7692]

Great review Wade I really appreciate the honesty about the negatives as well as the positives👍😃

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks Michelle, it's a good knife but not perfect, it has a few small flaws I thought I should point out. Thanks for your support!👍

[@beinghuman3225]

@@Woodswalker1965 what brand and model of case is that?

[@Woodswalker1965]

It's the Sagewoods Gear Deluxe Scout sheath. An awesome piece of gear, very well made👍

[@jonathanmahlan3671]

Thanks for the good review. I know I am seeing this way later, but still good stuff.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much Sir! Even way later it's still a great blade, I love that bowdrill divot! Thanks for watching! Wade

[@rarityd]

I am seeing this later than you and yes still good stuff today

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much! 👍

[@antchung2370]

I took my BOB to a circular grinding stone, and took the shango notch of, left about 1.2 mil sticking out, as pommel.. I love it with the mirror finish and the balance and feel is better 'my opinion' looks great to,..shiny! I call it 'The Shango No' 😎

[@Woodswalker1965]

The Shango No! 😂That's awesome my friend!

[@darrenparkes9805]

Very informative, especially sharpening , nice video daz from australia

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much!👍

[@maximuskiowa7393]

Best review I've seen on this knife you didn't make it sound more technical than it is when giving instructions on sharpening & that speaks to me. I just wish I'd done my research before I overpaid $200 for my BoB. ☹️

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much for watching my friend. It's a good knife with a few issues that prevents it from being a great knife I guess. There are other options for sure. Take care.👊

[@csh6220]

I agree that the shango notch does not work, and I had to soften the jimping with a dremel tool. If you remove the coating on the spine it will strike a fero rod (dremel tool again),. Using the tip for a fero rod works quite well as you showed. I really like your video. The BOB is a great knife, and the sheath is really nice. Thanks for a nice review.

[@Woodswalker1965]

csh 62. Thank you very much for your kind comments I really appreciate it. Glad to hear you have modded the Bob to make it your own The sheath is a Sagewoods Gear Scout sheath. I may highlight it in a future video. Take care!

[@csh6220]

Technically speaking a scandi grind with a secondary bevel is a Saber grind. Ask a knifemaker (I am not a knifemaker). Whatever you call it, I love it. This knife performs and will take a beating. The sheath is well designed. I like taco style kydex sheath's as they are more compact. I made a dangler out of mine with a D ring and survival bracelet as the metal belt clip will wear a hole in my pants. You did a great job reviewing the BOB. Tabletop reviews are nothing compared to real world use. Thank you for your video!

[@Woodswalker1965]

+csh 62 Hey thanks for the info it makes sense, yes I would call that a sabre grind as well. Thanks for your input I appreciate it. Youre right whatever its called, its a solid knife lol! Thanks for watching👍

[@SoerenGraves]

Great review, and most of all that you did a 2 yesr review and not just an unboxing "I know it all". I have a Hellet Utvær and the Gerber Strongarm, wich has the same handle end. I find it very usefull. Insted of moving the knife downwards I pull the firerod towwrds me, and it works every time and I find it more safe them moving the knife. Have a good one.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Intobalance Bushcraft Thanks for the comment and for watching my friend. The tip is much appreciated Ill give it a shot!👍🔥

[@fscii71]

Woodswalker 1965 Did that work for you? If so can you post a short clip?

[@Woodswalker1965]

fscii71 I havent tried it yet but it was a great suggestion. I think I will try it out soon and post a video. I want to highlight the Sagewoods gear sheath I use in a future video. Its a awesome sheath for the Bob.

[@MikeProut]

Great review. Loved your little pot hanger. Cheers brother 😊👍

[@Woodswalker1965]

Cheers!

[@huejanus5505]

Great review. Nice to actually see the knife in action. I got mine used on eBay for $60 US when our Canadian dollar was much higher. The bob knife does take a little more effort to use when bushcrafting but it's still fun knife to use. I sharpened the spine on mine to a sharp 90* angle, but it barely throws a spark. Guess they left it soft for strength.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hue Janus I really enjoy the knife as well. You snagged a great deal at $60 my friend. Have you tried using the tip of the spine to throw a spark? Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy my future videos. 👍

[@huejanus5505]

Woodswalker 1965 The tip does work well, i just prefer using the firesteel closer to the handle. And i am watching your husqvarna axe videos now.

[@jackg.7745]

The B.O.B. is a fantastic knife and is one of my favorite knives to carry in my kits.

[@Woodswalker1965]

+Jack G. Yessir it is! Thanks for watching and for your feedback.

[@GrizzzyK]

Nice to see a woodsman give a review instead of some jamoke who can't handle a butter knife. Love the blade, about to pull the trigger on a brown handled 1095 high carbon. Been going back and forth between stainless and high carbon but ultimately want to the durability. Enjoyed the vid, thanks!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for the kind words brother, I do my best👊. Take care and I appreciate the support.

[@pauljohnson3728]

Finally someone demonstrating this knife who actually knows Bushcraft! thanks man good video.

[@Woodswalker1965]

+Paul Johnson. Youre welcome glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the input! I plan on doing more knife reviews soon, Im still in the testing phase of a few knives. Take care!

[@pauljohnson3728]

No problem mate I think you have made a good video here, it covers everything i want to know about a knife, and you demonstrate it a variety of bush craft task not just batoning. Also like the points you made about the pommel fire scraper which Ive not seen else anyone mention.

[@wmt.1823]

That pouring of the coffee made me want a cup!! Good review great tips.

[@Woodswalker1965]

+Cuthbert William. Rule #1- When in the woods, drink coffee! Haha Thank you very much!

[@TheWct3rd]

Woodswalker 1965 🇺🇸👍🏼 try black rifle coffee ☕️ excellent

[@Woodswalker1965]

+Bill TBull Black Rifle Coffee. Right on Ill check it out👊

[@billyprendergast6631]

My friend may I say that your videos are meant to be studied not just flicked through,they are enjoyable and very informative.As I said I'm an avid Hunter have been for forty years,but I'm totally against assault rifles in the hands of civilians.RIP all the children and adults killed by sick people with assault rifles.I'm not being political ,I know your Canadian and your COUNTRY has very stringent laws on firearms similar to here in Ireland.we've had our troubles with Sectarianism,but that's behind us.Sorry for the rant but that shooting on the weekend has bothered me.We do have a beautiful country and like you I spend my free time outdoors.Keep the videos coming and stay safe.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you my friend! Firearms are a tool, to be used not misused. It's so sad when they are turned on the innocent. Take care.

[@denisdegamon8224]

Contrary to your comment on mass shootings. Most are mot committed with AR15 style semi automatic rifles. As for here in the USA.... The AR15 platform is not a military grade rifle. That rifle would be an M16 and or M4 derivitive rifle. There lies the problem with peoples mis understanding of the facts. Please stop promoting this misrepresentation of these firearms. And yes I am an ex Army officer and firearms instructor, so I feel I am qualified to make these comments. Just because a rifle looks similar or scary to the misinformed doesn't or shouldn't make it illegal to utilize or posess. If you don't like them don't buy one, but that doesn't mean they should be banned for others because they look similar to a fully automatic military rifle. This is pure B.S.

[@gerryfunke1343]

I love this knife it feels good in the hand and sharp, I have the one that looks like the one that Brian from Survival on Purpose has. Love the video.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Gerry Funke Thanks a lot. I appreciate you watching and especially for the comment. Still love this knife, I agree with the handle, very comfortable!

[@WarGrrl3]

really like your straight to the point review. im tired oh you tube hosts that love the sound of their own voice so much it takes 30 min for what should be a straight up review. i now a subscriber. would it be bad to just file a sharp 90° spot on the spine? anyway, thank you for a real review. Be Blessed .

[@Woodswalker1965]

WarGrrl3 Thank you very much I appreciate that. As far as putting a 90° spine on the bob,sure go for it. This is my second Tops Bob and my other one has a 90° spine. I tend to just use the spine at the tip of the blade as I showed in the video. I appreciate the sub and hope you enjoy the future content.

[@riccartwright5623]

I have many knifes and bob is one of them I agree with your review I have the issue with it and I start a fire the same way you do with the back spine towards the tip but I carry that knife everywhere it is one of my most favorite

[@Woodswalker1965]

ric cartwright Thanks for the comment Ric. Yup I love that knife, its not perfect but it can do whatever I ask of it. Such a comfortable handle as well!

[@ketodad]

ground the whole pommel down while dipping in ice water , sanded it all smooth ,lightened up the handle and improved the balance. Also smoothed out the thumb ripping jimping. otherwise a good knife. Thanks for the review.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for watching my friend, it's great that you truly made it a custom knife now! Sounds like a big improvement!

[@RustyGunn7]

I've watched a lot of videos on this knife, and removing the pommel and "softening" the jimping is what I would do. It is a very nice knife though. I

[@brianjauch9958]

I switched out the firesteel with a light my fire rod and rangerbanded the striker on the sheath. It works.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Great decision!

[@Chris-iu5ol]

Nice review all good.But from the factory it comes with a scandivex like a Scandi Grind and a Konvex Secondary bevel. What you did is you gave it a different secondary bevel. Nothing wrong with it, it is like the LT Wright Genesis comes, it is great. Just wanted to mention that because I am actually delighted how good the scandivex handles our australian hardwood (gumtree that grows the grain all over the place) when making feathersticks! I used a Genesis for years, and still love it, but the tops does this particular task a bit better, with that grind. just wanted to let you know. Again great review!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Chris Meyer Thanks very much Chris, love the input!🖒 Glad you like the Tops Fieldcraft. I couldn't agree more that a convex secondary bevel would be a better option, I received this second hand, with a badly damaged bevel so this was how I dealt with it at the time. Great all around knife! Thanks for watching and I appreciate you reaching out with the comment.🍻 Wade

[@justsomesaltyboi8716]

looking at the 154cm version of this knife as my main go-to knife for skinning/bushcraft/camping/anything knife. ive never spent this much on a knife before so i would be nervous that i would mess it up. i do own a firesteel (bayite 1/4" thick 6 inch long) that is just a BEAST of a steel, but i dont think that kydex sheathe would hold it, so i would most definitely invest in a leather sheathe that can hold the knfie and can hold a backup steel. maybe a pouch that would hold the sharpening tools needed for it. im just waiting for tops to make the 154cm version again because they ran out of the steel at the plant. if its guaranteed for life, i wouldnt mind spending at least 170 on a knife that would last me that long.

[@Woodswalker1965]

It's a tough knife, not much you could mess up on it! Hope it works out for you and thanks for watching!👍

[@WildTuscanyBushcraft]

Great review ! I like that knife but your sheath gives to it a super upgrade !

[@Woodswalker1965]

Yes she's a beauty! ! I appreciate the support brother! Take care. Qade

[@marodriguezsr]

Very nice video and review. I have yet to pull the trigger on that knife but sooner than later I will. Thanks. - Marco

[@Woodswalker1965]

+2010chingonoutdoorsman Its great value in my opinion. Ergos are outstanding. Thanks for checking out the channel!

[@Airik1111bibles]

I'd probably go zero scandi and convex the edge .....scandivex😉 I love the way a good scandivex cuts, but thats just my taste your edge is perfectly fine by me. Nicely done Sir.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Airik1111 Good call on the Scandivex! Thanks for watching buddy, I appreciate your comment!

[@brunocavallina6291]

it’s the Tops bob a good Knife for survival and the 154 CM is strong as 1095? Thank you bye

[@Woodswalker1965]

I think the BOB is a solid belt knife that meets the criteria for a survival knife or a good woods knife. I don't have any experience with 154 cm so I can't really comment on that. Thanks for watching 👍

[@williamprendergast6510]

Excellent video my friend,how would you compare the Falkniven F1 basic model with the Top's Bob knife.I have very big hands triple X gloves and I think the handle might be too small on the Falkniven F1.Wade you certainly make brilliant feather sticks,and it's a joy too watch.Stay safe.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you so much! I will try to get a F1 video out Sir. Thanks for watching and take care.👍

[@markstargate]

Very nice knife my friend and a good review! But I would prefer a ninety degree spine, than it would be a perfect Bushcraft knife and I would buy for sure!😏

[@Woodswalker1965]

I agree completely, Tops got it almost right! Thanks for watching my friend!👊👍

[@maritimespook]

My Feelings exactly about the Shango notch and not being 90' spine, not just for a ferro rod but for fatwood, green bark etc. ...but all and all a solid knifeand great review brotha ! Atb ....Spook

[@Woodswalker1965]

maritimespook. You said it. Tops missed the mark on the Shango notch but I still do enjoy using it. Thanks for watching brother👊

[@maritimespook]

Woodswalker 1965 Cheers M8 !

[@kowp5922]

Damn I just sharpened my tops bob like a Scandinavian grand and now it looks mank :( Did your trick and lifted it a bit it was razor sharp in like five passes. How do I get the bevel looking good again? Like a grain? Ps great video

[@Woodswalker1965]

Glad I was able to help!Are you are asking how to make the large bevel look good again? If so, keep working it with various grits of sandpaper until you get the finish you like. Work your cutting edge with a strop and it will eventually polish up beautifully! Thanks for watching👍

[@Dan.Solo.Chicago]

Wet sand it with 600 grit, then 800 grit. If you're not satisfied with that then finish with 1000 grit. That should give you the factory finish. The water is important, you want to get a good slurry going. Try not to overdo it though. Any grit higher than 1000 and it will start to get more of a mirror polish.

[@jayunitedwestand1810]

i do like the knife could you please tell me what leather sheath that is or does it ship with it?

[@Woodswalker1965]

jay unitedwestand That is not the stock sheath. It is a Sagewoods Gear Scout Carry Deluxe. I highly recommend it. Thanks for watching!

[@jayunitedwestand1810]

thank you very much for that im going to try to look it up now....big thanks and great videos

[@Woodswalker1965]

jay unitedwestand Youre welcome my friend. I appreciate your kind words. Have a great day!

[@reiffknives9284]

When you say you put a 20° bevel on there, is that per side or inclusive? That thing was really doing work! Also, if it's inclusive, do you ever ha e any issues with chipping or rolling when batoning through wood and knits like you were doing very effectively at the beginning of the video?

[@Woodswalker1965]

That's 20 degrees per side. It still was pretty slicey and fairly strong. I didn't have any serious rolling issues with it. Light to medium batonning is something this knife can handle. Thanks for watching👍

[@WBLumpkin87]

Great "no nonsense" review. Thanks

[@Woodswalker1965]

WBLumpkin87 Youre welcome friend! Thanks for watching👍

[@jeromebullard6123]

I’m an HVAC service tech and got this knife as a gift for fixing a nice ladies furnace. It’s brand new. Looks like I got lucky. Lol

[@Woodswalker1965]

That is a very nice gift! 👍🔪

[@94KDX]

Where did you find the sheath? I can only find tops knives with kydex

[@Woodswalker1965]

It’s a sheath from Sagewoods Gear. They make top quality leather sheaths for various knives👍

[@mattariety955]

great video ! , are you still using this knife as your go to or have you changed your opinion on it also is it 1095? , im torn between a couple knives Tops bob, Benchmade bushcrafter, Esee 6 im also open to any suggestions for a knife will be used for camp/bushcraft/hiking Subbed!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hi thanks a lot for watching! I don't own this knife any longer. I replaced it for a LT Wright GNS. I still think the BOB is a great knife, I just like to try different things. Any of the knives you mentioned would be great. I have a playlist of a few knives I've used in the past and some I still own. kzbin.info/aero/PLgxLlOdNrdtljtQcSY-6wndnOIYYC1MtN

[@mattariety955]

@@Woodswalker1965 thanks for your reply , I actually found that one last night and gave it a watch haha. Awesome videos and great content ! Also where abouts are you from ? Alberta here?

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hey neighbor, Ontario boy here👍

[@mattariety955]

@@Woodswalker1965 Nice!! i knew those were Canadian woods when i seen them. best of luck to you and your channel i plan on eventually doing some stuff with mine ( takes more time than people think to make vids haha ) wish you much success !

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks my friend, all the best with the channel!👊🌲

[@monkeymcgee3630]

Just a personal opinion based off personal experience. It doesn't matter if you have a cheap gas station folder or the harbor freight survival Bowie or the best of the best. What matters is ur confidence with that blade and the willingness to destroy ur tools to make situation better or to get out of that situation

[@Woodswalker1965]

Can’t argue with that observation my friend👍

[@seandognevius4873]

you give great demos on knife skills and reviews of products.that said, that knife sucks for bushcraft use in my opinion.does it stay sharp after battoning and cutting chopping?

[@Woodswalker1965]

seandog nevius Hey brother not a fan of the bob? Well after batoning. it still feathered well, a knife needs to be sharp for that. After working with it, it needs to be stropped although I have not had issues with rolling or chipping. It is a bit large maybe for a pure bushcraft knife but I still enjoy using it a lot. Thanks for watching and your opinion is always welcome. I plan on doing more knife reviews maybe on Bark River knives. Whats your favorite bushcraft knife?

[@jamesmcgowan9293]

Nice review, I found it after I picked up a used BOB and modified it . Where is the sheath from ? Cheers

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hey buddy, it's a Sagewood Gear deluxe Scout sheath. Worth investing in I believe. Thanks for watching and for the great comment!👍

[@jamesmcgowan9293]

Woodswalker 1965 Cool, thanks for getting back to me !

[@danwatson3944]

Did you ever make a video about the sheath? Looks very similar to the TBS ones - very smart 👍🏻

[@Woodswalker1965]

I haven't made one yet but I did promise to didn't I. I will soon , stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@davidkliss8161]

Love that sheath! Who made it???

[@Woodswalker1965]

Its from Sagewoods Gear, thanks for watching!

[@vranghel5525]

How did it last until today? Super nice review!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you! I traded the knife a while back to a friend who really wanted it. He still uses it and who knows one day I may get it back. It’s a solid knife, very comfortable to use👍

[@vranghel5525]

@@Woodswalker1965 I understand! Maybe you can make another video with him 🙂

[@kentleclair9939]

Nice review. How about a review of that sweet sheath?

[@Woodswalker1965]

Wandering Hanger One day Bro. I do love that sheath😄👊!

[@birdman6499]

Good review man. Thanks. If the handle was flush at the butt and there was a 90 on the spine I would buy it in a second.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Birdman 649 I agree it's not perfect, but pretty darn good! I appreciate your insightful comment. Take care. Wade

[@huejanus5505]

Birdman 649 I removed the coating and put a sharp 90 on the spine. It just won't throw a spark, guess the back is left softer for strength.

[@auroraborealisknives4019]

Excellent video ! I'm not a huge fan of the TOPS BOB. I find it a bit thick behind the edge

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much for watching and commenting. Yes its a big thicker knife but I find since the grind is so high it still slices and feathersticks very well. Take care👊

[@billyprendergast6631]

MY friend you make it look so easy,everything is relaxed one task at a time.May I ask are you a hunter,that's a great knife is it 440 hc.or 01 steel beautiful sheath.Stay safe.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hello buddy, no I've never hunted only fished. I do have a lot of respect for the sport and those who do so ethically. That sweet little blade is 01, the Enzo Trapper. Thanks so much for your kind words my friend. Wade

[@denisdegamon8224]

No is a better grade of stainless steel in 154CM.

[@Tooley22lr]

What’s your favorite camp/bushcraft knife

[@Woodswalker1965]

Tough to say my friend… I would have to say my Skookum Bushtool or any knife similar in size and shape. Thanks for watching👍

[@Tooley22lr]

@@Woodswalker1965Cool I’ve been looking for a new knife was thinking the tops bob or brk bravo 1.25 I’ll check out the skookum and see if I can learn anything else

[@Woodswalker1965]

👍

[@colenorthway8578]

underrated channel

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you my friend🙏

[@colenorthway8578]

@@Woodswalker1965 Yeah you looked like you knew what you were doing compared to some other channels like where they were cringily using the striker on the back of the knife in the worst way. One tip is that you can file out the spine to use as a ferro striker. I wish they had a version without the gimping and all, with a 90degree spine so you can get really good strikes with controllability.

[@Woodswalker1965]

@@colenorthway8578 Thanks for the tip👍. It's a really good knife but it could be easily improved with the things you've suggested. Thanks for watching and for the great comment 👍

[@eaglescoutbushcraft6228]

This is a very late post but just came across your video. What sheath is that?

[@Woodswalker1965]

No worries my friend, thanks a lot for watching. It's a Sagewoods Gear Deluxe Scout sheath. Take care👍

[@fscii71]

Do all of the BOB knives have that fake scandi grind with secondary bevel or did the previous owner do that to yours? Also have you tried the bow drill socket? It seems very small and like it should be lined with a brass cup to reduce friction and be rust proof.

[@Woodswalker1965]

fscii71. Yes the Tops Bob comes with a scandivex grind. I found it to be very strong and effective. The bow drill divot works exceptionally well as is . There is very little friction in the micarta. I have a few videos where I use the bob to produce a friction fire actually.

[@Woodswalker1965]

fscii71 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXWzl6OQitt8eMk

[@jelkel25]

I like North American knives but you often pay a premium for them in Europe and there's fantastic European knives to get while I'm here. I'll invest in one or two North American knives when I'm back in the great white north or the States. In the meantime I'll watch a few vids and miss my mountains over in BC.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Hello my friend I appreciate your comment! It's nice to have access to gear not as accessible to us in NA, enjoy!👍 Take care.

[@DarenBarth84]

What kind of field sharpening plate do you like to use?

[@Woodswalker1965]

I use Fallkniven DC4 and CC4. I talk about it a bit on this video. Thanks for your support👊. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5nLXomAj8Zgnrc

[@gavingaming123]

Thanks for a very honest and informative review as well as tips on maintaining the edge, I'm torn between the LT Wright Lagom and this Tops Bob. I've subbed your channel as well. All the best from Scotland. Garry

[@Woodswalker1965]

GD Thanks very much! To be quite honest I have never handled the Lagom knife but I would guess that it is more of a pure "bushcraft" knife based on size and blade shape. The Tops Bob seems to cross over the bushcraft/survival knife lines a wee bit. I find the more you use a knife, any knife, you can make it do what you need it to do. No wrong decision here mate! Hope this helps, thanks for watching and for the sub!

[@ransombaggins9301]

I LOVE the look of that knife...EXCEPT all of the writing all over it. :) Anyways, I appreciate your thoughts on this one.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks a lot for watching I truly appreciate the comment as well. It's a pretty good knife overall👍

[@vagabond4576]

Your turning it more into a V edge if you sharpen it that way. The convex to scandi convex is a little more forgiving to maintain the convex edge.

[@Woodswalker1965]

I didn't really speak about the grind on this, I was saving it for the next video. It's a sabre with a convex secondary. There's enough meat behind the edge to maintain the convex grind. So far it's been extremely durable. Thanks for watching 👍

[@vagabond4576]

@@Woodswalker1965 Your still V edging it.

[@A_Sense_Of_Purpos3]

I just picked one up. Wish i wouldve watched this review before i bought tbh

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for stopping by, hope you enjoy the knife👍

[@scottnorvell2955]

A correction. It’s not 3/8” thick. It’s 3/16”. But a great review.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you Sir!🔪👍

[@Bobby_Digital_23]

The Factory Edge on my BOB was terrible...:( I have now a full scandi on CM 154 and it works perfect.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Excellent! Sometimes we need to modify knives to suit us, well done👍

[@marktong6755]

Is yours the one with 154cm or 1095. Just got my 154cm version. Was a huge pain in the ass, but I ground out the secondary bevel

[@Woodswalker1965]

Mark Tong Mine was the 1095 version. I found without the secondary bevel the edge was prone to rolling so I put it back on. Your version has higher quality steel so it should be better. Let me know how it works out for long term. Thanks for your great comment. Nice to hear from a tops Bob owner who watched my review. Take care. Wade

[@marktong6755]

Woodswalker 1965 thanks. Ill let u know when I take it out on thursday8-)

[@GolfRemoEchoGolf2]

Where did you find the sheath ?

[@Woodswalker1965]

It's a Sagewoods Gear Deluxe Scout sheath. Highly recommend this one. I've modified it for my LT Wright GNS. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoHcfnShoZisb68 Thanks for watching.

[@JunkyardFox]

Very nice review, just subbed ye.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Junkyard Fox Thank you my friend! I have fancier knives but I really do like that BOB. I grab it on my way out the door most often Thanks for watching👍

[@dannyhalstead6524]

Where did you get the Scabbard for your B.O.B.?.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for watching. Its a Sagewoods Gear Deluxe Scout sheath, solid piece of gear!

[@janosaudron564]

Where did you have your Sheath made?

[@Woodswalker1965]

It's from Sagewoods Gear. I hope to do a review soon. Thanks for watching 👍!

[@janosaudron564]

@@Woodswalker1965 thank you. I just recently purchased my BoB. And suffice to say I hate the Kydex Sheath!

[@maguraboy]

I got the CM 154 one.The knife is cool,but too heavy,the handle too thin,the cutting edge too far from the handle,jimping too aggresive.Not much fun for carving.It is meant to be part bushcraft,part survival and has some limitations on both.

[@Woodswalker1965]

ogostaboy Yes every knife is a compromise. It does some things great and some things not so great but it can pretty much do everything. Thanks for the comment👊

[@bosse641]

Nice one.

[@Woodswalker1965]

John Grytbakk Thank you. I tried to be honest and objective. Glad you liked it. Wade

[@tmbushcraft]

Just subbed, great review!!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Tony Melendy Thank you my friend I really do appreciate the sub and the kind comment. Take care! Wade

[@johneli495]

Great job

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks very much, I appreciate you watching!

[@scottnorvell2955]

The Shango notch is a joke. I sharpened the whole spine. Works great.

[@Woodswalker1965]

I agree, it was a bad idea!

[@bobbieschke599]

If you keep the notch steady over your bundle and pull the fero rod, rather than push the knife, one might be more successful ! Grizz 🐻

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes different techniques could work better but I still find it a bit awkward. Great knife, not really a deal breaker.🔥👍🔪

[@fernandojimenez2922]

Muy buen cuchillo pero con un precio muy elevado aki en España tenemos cuchillos x la mitad o menos del precio k están a la altura saludos desde España

[@Eurotrash4367]

I got my BOB and traded it after 3 months. The primary bevel is too steep and this makes carving tasks and feather sticking difficult. It also comes with a micro bevel that takes hours of wet stoning to remove. The knife is outclassed by my Mora Companion in every way and it was just plain heavy so I got rid of it and went back to the Mora. The Shango notch and the bow drill divot are just gimmicks that don't work.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Eurotrash4367 Yes not a perfect knife for sure, but not a bad performer overall. Thanks for your input my friend, the Mora is a great knife!

[@andymetcalfe7060]

Have looked at the BOB a few times but never pulled the trigger, just not convinced i guess Nice sheath though!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Andy Metcalfe Thanks for watching and commenting. I know what you mean it took me a long time to pull the trigger on the Bob but I like it so much now I invested in a second one with the sheath. That Sagewoods Gear Scout sheath is pretty nice.

[@andymetcalfe7060]

Think its probably because in the UK its the equivalent of $200!!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Andy Metcalfe Yes thats a lot of $$$. Here in Canada its almost the same. Thats getting close to a custom knife in price! There are a lot of options at that price level for sure. Cheers brother.

[@denisdegamon8224]

@@Woodswalker1965 If you see the Utube video on the factory visit, you will understand the amount of hand finishing involved with the making of TOPS knives. These are semi custom knives, hence the additional costs.

[@Woodswalker1965]

@@denisdegamon8224 Thanks a lot I'll check it out!👍

[@eddielimon1812]

Who made your leather scout sheath?

[@Woodswalker1965]

Edward Limon Its a Sagewoods Gear Deluxe Scout. Tremendous sheath!

[@eddielimon1812]

Woodswalker 1965 your sheath is very nice. Have you ever heard of Woodlander Leather out of the UK?

[@Woodswalker1965]

+Edward Limon Not familiar, but I am now. You have some of his work?

[@eddielimon1812]

Woodswalker 1965 No I don't. I just picked up a TOPS BOB and are now looking for a leather sheath to go with it. Just shopping around. Thanks for the info and for your review of the BOB.

[@Woodswalker1965]

+Edward Limon Youre welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@georgepattinson1036]

Try pulling the ferro rod back instead of the knife forward

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for the feedback but that notch is just a bad design, otherwise a great knife!👍

[@bucknash]

Its funny that you mostly found box opening vids and first impression vids. I really don't see the point without some sort of follow up. I want to see how things like this perform and have an honest assessment of the reviewers less and dislikes. If all you're showing is the unboxing then it's almost certainly going to be a positive review since nothing much has changed since you ordered it. Anyhow rant over. Looks like a nice piece of hardware, but there's no way anyone should be calling it a scandi grind. Thanks for letting us see it in action.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Buck Nash Yer welcome friend! I like to use something first before I say too much.I really do dig this blade even though its not my prettiest or most expensive. Thanks again for the support!

[@joshuamoses1631]

I seen a field test where the tip of this knife broke so easily.

[@Woodswalker1965]

I've seen that as well. It's a fine tip, useful but fragile. I myself have broken the tip on a Bark River knife so it can happen regardless of the brand. Thanks for watching and commenting👍

[@nuancolar7304]

Yeah, the BOB isn't going to have the strongest tip. Tip breakages correspond to blade thickness and grind. Rarely would one break a tip on an Essee 5 or BK2 but then some folks find those blades a bit thick for doing other tasks. But when you use a thinner blade it's gonna have a more fragile tip. I haven't seen any tip tests on a TOPs Operator 7 but I would imagine that would be a beast of a tip monster.

[@andymetcalfe7060]

I bought my Triplex knives delivered to the UK for £92 thats 114 US Better than 200 US, go figure!!

[@Woodswalker1965]

+Andy Metcalfe One of the best values good choice! Ive bought 2 Triple X knives and Derrick does a great job doesnt he? Im loving my Privateer a lot. Which model did you get?

[@andymetcalfe7060]

I have a Privateer that Derrick made in Thuya Burl and a Rambler Bushcrafter made in Birds Eye Maple Stunning looking knives, i love them both, really like the spearpoint on the rambler though We follw each other on Instagram, they are on my timeline

[@Woodswalker1965]

Andy Metcalfe Both beauties I remember them. The burl on that Privateer is sweet! Nice choice and glad you are getting out and using them👊

[@andymetcalfe7060]

You too my friend, keep the vids coming!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Andy Metcalfe Thanks for the support👊

[@madgurkha3687]

Liked the video but it's not 3/8" think it's 3/16" thick

[@Woodswalker1965]

Austin Freeman You are right! I should have corrected that actually. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Wade

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

Why not call a spade a spade. Its a saber grind..

[@Woodswalker1965]

It is.......and I did.

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

@@Woodswalker1965 sorry that was directed at tops not you lol

[@Woodswalker1965]

@@Christopherjamesmurphy21 😂 no worries

[@Woodswalker1965]

I was answering questions about another knife and your comment popped up. I got your cment mixed up with another video. Take care👊

[@stepabove2136]

You can do 98% of what it will do with 20 dollar mora I guess it how much your budget is if you have wife and little mouths to feed you can get buy with Mora

[@Woodswalker1965]

Moras are a fine blade Sir whatever your budget may be, the main thing is to get out and enjoy the woods. Thanks for watching my friend!👍

[@Wildwestwrangler]

3/16ths not 3/8ths

[@Woodswalker1965]

Yes you are correct , I misspoke on that one. Thanks very much! 👍😎

[@carllevingston6022]

Why would you beat on such a nice knife when you have a axe sitting in your camp?

[@Woodswalker1965]

In general practice I would not baton with a knife, maybe to split some wood for a bowdrill set or other light work, but if a axe is available I use it. This is a knife review after all and all aspects of the tools abilities should be highlighted in my opinion. Thanks for watching !👊

[@carlossandoval2974]

Ba k in the day I remember my grandfather and his friends in the ranch, hunting, cooking etc. And nobody was careful with their knives... case fixed knives all worn out and nobody cared about degrees of bevels or shit like that.. they woul sharpen their knives however as long as they could cut

[@Woodswalker1965]

I’m guessing your grandfather and his friends had muscle memory and really knew what they were doing when it comes to sharpening their well used knives. They instinctively knew where the bevel was. If you don’t sharpen on the bevel you will make your knives more dull. It’s all good as long as you get good results. Thanks for watching👍🍻