Tops SXB VS Tops Kukuri VS Becker Bk9 VS Schrade Schf43 VS DCF GunSlinger

Why haven't these knives been pitted against each other in a battle to the death already?... I DON'T KNOW!
But my viewers asked for it, and I am delivering it!
1st Place- GunSlinger
28 Chops- 9.33 Chops Average
28oz
Msrp- Unavailable
2nd Place- Jessica X
34 Chops- 11.33 Chops Average
32oz
Msrp- $92.58 ($60 Street)
3rd Place- Tops SXB
37 Chops- 12.33 Chops Average
26oz
Msrp-$300 ($209 Street)
4th Place- Becker Bk9
63 Chops- 21 Chops Average
16.28oz
Msrp- $161 ($105 Street)
5th Place- Tops Bushcraft Kukri
71 Chops- 23.66Chops Average
22oz
Msrp- $250 ($170Street)

[@bigstud6655]

You took it to a whole new level. Thanks for posting weights, + Number of chops. To me, weight makes a big difference when carrying in the field. What a range of comparisons!! Nice to see another of your videos, again, I learned a lot. Great Video, thanks for putting the time into posting.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

My pleasure!

[@derekrobbens5355]

I have seen petrol fumes ignite from 16 foot away and lpg gas from over 30 foot mix petrol 50/50 with diesel you get good ignition with a longer burn time and hardly any vapor trail much safer although nothing is really safe good knife test love your vids and no bad language makes a real change and makes a MAN

[@EJSnyder333]

nice job on this test brother. my turn, send me one of those Gun Singers so I can give it a proper Xtreme Test. lmao! glad it atlest it beat the Becker.

[@paulwest8192]

EJ Snyder Come on down Alabama way EJ, we'll destroy some stuff, lol

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

The Skullcrusher is an odd one that seems to perform above its pay grade.

[@johnhertzog9004]

The Schf 43 Jessica X is a great all around tool .It can do just about anything you can ask of a bladed tool and ask for more.imho it is a must have for any outdoors person.

[@stevelucier8346]

Always been curious about the Jessica X. I've seen just a few comparing it to others and this is the first review that shows me a real value for the price. A strong selling point for me.

[@camronbay1]

Well the tops knife is well made and a great all around tool the chopping performance may not be as good as the bigger blades you can have your opinions I like tops knives.

[@bill-pn7vz]

love the "table of destruction" part at the beginning

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

bill its my favorite part!

[@pattykasiewicz1996]

You had me and the husband laughing with the wasps and junk table. All appear to be great knives. Great video !!!

[@pattykasiewicz1996]

Also, I went to the web address and my virus protector says your site is unsafe and not private. You might want to check that out.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

That is interesting... I don't know why that happened or what I can do about it :/

[@sameold77]

Great comparison. That DCF is a beast. Wonder how the Terävä Skrama would compare. It's a nice knife. Thanks for sharing.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

I want a few of the skarma knives. I was hoping that they might just send me some to review but I dint think that they are interested L O L

[@Grinder__]

I'm glad I watched this video, because it helped me know what to look for when I get my next survival knife...

[@rickc4317]

Well done, Jacob. And, like Feral Woodcraft said, your quips kept me smiling.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Glad to hear it bud!

[@ethanlearn8846]

nice review like the skullcrusher for a lot of uses

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

The whole time I was watching this all I could think was "never leave home without a $30 axe and a $20 saw". I have an ESEE Junglas that would've been nice to see in this comparo, but I got it for clearing brush more than anything and making kindling. It's going to be my hunting partner this season. But good lored, I could never see myself relying on a big knife to chop wood. Great job on putting in all that work to show what these choppers could do. Impressive. It's definitely a very convincing video of why we should use the right tools for the jobs. Thanks!

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

I wish that I had a Junglas to compare with! I really should have one. In my opinion, actual wood chopping starts at the Jessica X. The Super Khuk will out chop one handed hatchets and tomahawks, while still being an effective knife. but you are right, if you need to do wood chopping, and you don't necessarily have the proper knife, a good axe is a must, or you will KILL calories.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

I can't speak about those other choppers, but what I've done with my ESEE would even have ESEE saying, "Sorry, we can't honor our warranty to you." LOL

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

+Yankee that is funny. man, I need one!

[@CanadianCuttingEdge]

Hi, I found you because a viewer on my little youtube channel posted something about your channel on my Facebook page. I like your stuff, I just had to subscribe.

[@waynestupka1924]

I have been in love with the Jessica x, but that gunslinger though.

[@HBC258]

Jacob very good test. Good job my friend. I'm looking forward to seeing you baton these knives.

[@HeartsXoXd]

You didn't dance around the flames as the old Table Of Destruction

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Next time haha

[@B_A_Images]

Good review. I the Jessica X and you can't beat the price!

[@pgrinavic]

Dude knives, guns & fire we're have you been all my life

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Haha thats what its all about!

[@jackherron4870]

Awesome killer bunch of knives. I do like the video. That Jessica is a bad gal.

[@gabewilson799]

I like how you burned the old test table

[@kevinboock7143]

Gabe Wilson I personally liked the pistol shooting!!! Lol

[@jondearborn5102]

Awesome vid. I own the Tops Kukri, and I would agree: despite what I read about it, it seems lacking in the "chop like a hatchet" vision. It's not terrible, but yeah, for the price, I was hoping for better performance. Your Gunslinger looks pretty damn sweet. :-)

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Jon Dearborn thanks bud!

[@mikem7571]

Well done, brother. That's about as fair of a testing I've seen. Throwing out the highs and lows to better in determining the final averages makes it fair and balanced.

[@ricev7071]

That Gunslinger looks so badass!!! Where can I get one??? I love EVERYTHING about that knife!!! Love the blade, the color, and the handle.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

They wont be made again for at least a year, if not two, but it is in the que for Exodus Knife & Tool, which you can check out on instagram and facebook

[@bloodwolf7775]

I knew that badass Gunslinger was gonna win for sure... Sick video. Id like to see a test video match up the Super khuk against the Gunslinger! Thanks Jacob!

[@drycreekforge749]

the super khuk would dominate.. just because the shear forward weight

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

+Dry Creek Forge the gunslinger vs Super Khuk video will come! the Super Khuk will Def destroy the gunslinger for chopping, but the gunslinger is a great, lighter weight Chopper, and I think that it would be much more effective as a fighter. very quick blade, nice accute point.

[@bloodwolf7775]

Dry Creek Forge Sick brother i can't wait!!! Thanks for the videos!

[@jasonsears7203]

Hmmm gave me a lot to think about. Was going to send my kukuri to doug wilson tomorrow for a new sheath and piggy back system. She didn't seem to do to good. I was trying to see if you were hanging on the back of the handle a bit for a fluid chop but couldn't really tell. Ill take her out tomorrow for some more use. I was loving the blade til I watched this lol. cool reviews man! Your cattle dog looks exactly like my cattle dog mix and funny ass shit with that table in the beginning!

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

jason Sears the one thing that i always want to remind people is the blade that works best for you is the blade that works best for you. if it works for ya, run with it! i simply think that there are better options. thanks man! hey, if you have any questions, feel free to lmk!

[@dennisjarvis2153]

Great video. Jessica is the winet in my book hands down

[@davidmullins1927]

I love schrade Knives and would love to have this one.

[@TombunnyHunter]

Nice job on the chop off, I liked the way you presented it. And fairly surprised by the results..

[@nuancolar7304]

I would pass on the JessX unless I could get one of Chris Tanner's originals. Schrade pretty much ruined that when they changed the manufacturing processes (grind, heat treat, etc.) on it.

[@jonwalker4352]

The jessica x would be an awesome knife to have cool video

[@granddaddylurch9178]

Coukd you do a full review of tops kukri

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

I had one and had done a review. Idk what happened to it. I thought it was absolutely awfull and will not review one again.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Jacob. Even though I think I have some good choppers. I went lite. Originally I teamed my Fix Parang Bushcraft Jungle Knife with my Cold Steel 3V Master Hunter. But when I found out that the Fox Jungle Oarang came in all black, I bought a Mira Kansbol to team with my O.D. Green Bushcrraft Oarang also in the O.D. Green for a lovely piece of kit. Well today Santa brought me my Mora Garberg that I could team with either my Bokor 2011 Collection Knife or my Bokor Aparro. I'm leaning more towards the Aoarro. Yeah, It was nice, Take care.,,.p

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Sounds nice! I will be trying a Garberg soon, I will be reviewing it, and I look forward to seeing what you think about it!

[@charlescollier7217]

Very thorough as always Jacob; thanks for doing this kind of comprehensive, relatively objective testing. If at some point you decide to do another shootout, there are a couple other blades that you might find worth testing. 1) The Condor Dundee Bowie, which is about as heavy as the Jessica X, but somewhat resembles your Gunslinger. It's made of Condor's standard 1075 steel and is $54 on Amazon at the time of this posting. 2) The Aranyik Packanep, which is a smaller version of their traditional Thai enep - 5160 steel, hand-forged, a little over one pound, and only $25 on their website. In all fairness, it comes with no sheath.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

I would love to do both of those knives! Its just hard to be buying knives all the time lol

[@charlescollier7217]

ThePreppersBunkerOutdoors I more than understand that! I am contemplating picking up one or the other. If I do, I'd be happy to loan it to you for testing purposes.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

+Charles Collier that would be awesome!

[@charlescollier7217]

ThePreppersBunkerOutdoors I'll keep you posted! :)

[@fernandojimenez2922]

Vaya cuchillos más buenos tienes te felicito desde España sigue así

[@skullbone044]

Awesome Video!!! I sure like that Jessica X!!!

[@susanjordan9734]

Jessica X is a Bad girl! High Value for the Money! Would Love to Have one! Love Schrades!

[@robertosanchez7242]

Will the gunslinger be available for purchase soon?

[@paulbald2]

I like the Jessica X for the price.

[@feralwoodcraft]

LOL!!! "I don't know what I'll ever find what it's actually good at..." NOW that was funny haha! Good test man! Given the profiles I am not surprised the DCF won. I am surprised the Jess-X won over the SXB though. I've never used a SXB so that is just an assumption based on conjecture. I want to see how those stack up to the AKC Denali. I know it puts Jess-X in it's place and quite easily but that Gunslinger just might take it. Both one excellent and also one very enjoyable video. BTW that new table looks to be bomb proof lol

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

thanks man! I hope that the new table is bomb proof! the sxb actually exceeded my expectations. I am excited to do a full review in it. man I hate that kukuri lol

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Speaking of American Knife Company, I need to get my mits on some of their stuff, it looks sweet!

[@preparedmind101]

Just wait for the Tanner/Kolher/Bark River Vengeful 1...We're not rushing this one.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

The comment above was directed at the Bushcraft Kukuri, not the JX.Now, as much as I like the JX, I have VERY excited for the Vengeful 1 :-D

[@jondearborn5102]

I'll back the Bushcraft Kukuri eval. I was real excited when I purchased it; and it was in fact my first "big outdoors knife". I researched it extensively and watched a lot of performance videos before pulling the trigger. I was so sure it was going to be a winner, I even purchased a custom kydex sheath for it before I received it. I was certain it was going to be that one chunk of metal that I would take with me on all my adventures until I was too old to have them and would then gift it as a heirloom tool. At the end of the day though, it just didn't perform as well as I thought it should and I'm still kind of mystified as to why. Maybe it was the grind they used, the steel they choose, or the out of the box sharpness, but at the end of the day, it didn't have the ability to chop like a hatchet in the same way that other kukri's always seem to do. I still have it and use it it, but it wasn't worth what I paid for it, I keep thinking a baby kukri was a great idea, it just needs the right metal, handle, and blade geometry to knock it out of the park. I'm thinking of taking that redesign to a custom knife maker. Any insights you have where the Kukuri Bushcraft went wrong would be most appreciated.

[@johnmachner2331]

Great demo on the knives

[@toddgaines6600]

great testing and results averaging method.

[@frostysoutdoors4135]

Like the looks of the Gunslinger but the Jessica X did well and more affordable great video my friend stay safe and God bless

[@alexmalloy3273]

Got three quick questions: what thickness is that gunslinger, is that a model dcf will produce like the super khuk, and what would the price on that sucker be? Thanks and nice vid

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

the gunslinger is 1/4" thick, but sadly at this point I dint think that either the gunslinger or the Super Khuk will be carried by Dry Creek Forge any more. Something may change, but I'm hoping to find the best way to get these blades produced, and I dint think anyone would do as good a job as Dry Creek Forge.

[@TheNorsewarlord]

looks like alot of work to test them for sure

[@jeffbuzzard6837]

Really great review, the SCHF43 is a beast.

[@drumhead120]

Turned on to this channel from Schrade, Old Timer and Uncle Henry Knives Facebook page. That SCHF43 sure is sweet!

[@jeffrice9560]

Great video I like the Jessica x it is a great chopper

[@frankwebster1033]

Great video... excellent practical hands on approach... thanks for the info...

[@EJSnyder333]

all in all, I like your style brother. NOW GO CRUSH SOME SKULLLLLSSSSS!!!! #EJ

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

If you wanted to play with the Gunslinger, we could make that happen. I am just waiting for new scale material to come in, these had a defect from the manufacture and ended up chipping from moderate use. I can't own a tool that fails under moderate use ;-) But the manufacture stepped up, and will be sending us the same scales with updated resin! Lmk if your still interested, should be a good time. Also, I have a friend going to your knife only survival weekend, I am gonna have to do that!

[@EJSnyder333]

ThePreppersBunkerOutdoors awesome. yeah, no this one's a Basics Seminar this weekend. But knife only weekend challenge coming. I'm retooling all.my survival classes now.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Sounds good. I may have to attend at some point!

[@DougWilsonyellowhawkcustoms]

Well, leave it to Airborne Outdoorsman to chop everything and the kitchen table. Great job brother. Thank u for relaying your truth about the tops 7.0. Now I don't have to do it.

[@themoodybobby1]

great test! would like to see the ontario gen2 sp53 in that same test to see how an ontario would hang in there. keep up the great work. Video was very well done.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

thanks bud! I have wanted to review an Sp53 since I started my channel! lol I wish that I would have had it in my original battle of the budget choppers series.

[@Fuzbruce]

I'll take the second place knife, it's a lot of knife for the money!

[@jayroberts9022]

Good vid, I like the way you did it. I am sure that table had that coming.

[@danpurdum4594]

Great video and a well thought out testing procedure Jacob

[@bushcrafttosurvive6636]

Nice job that gunslinger is awesome

[@marcusfry178]

Well the Jessica X clearly has the most versatile handle

[@ghostridersghost]

have the gunslinger rd1 love it would love to add the Jessica-X (SCHF43) to my collection great video and info

[@michaell.baxtersr.5575]

AWESOME ! Liked and shared !

[@OddTheOdoubleD]

Is that an original Jessica X or the hollow grind?

[@fyremanjef]

Nice video. Thanks for chance to win. Very job. Like the intro. Not every day you see some one beat the crap out of a table then shoot it. Subscribed!

[@baronblitzkrieg]

Love these types of comparisons.

[@richardcole6726]

Love watching these videos and thanks for the chance to win these awesome knives!

[@beggindogs]

My wife thinks we should eat more salad. I told her I need these to properly chop vegetables...

[@ando_1250]

Nice, man. Hope your hand held up. Thanks for the video. AATW

[@Airik1111bibles]

Tops doesn't listen to users, their handle scales always ruin what could be a good knife. I don't understand their reasoning for this constant design FLAW.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Its cheap, and most buyers arent users

[@Airik1111bibles]

@@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors Sad but very true ...Becker and Ontario should start using kydex and attaching emergency whistles to their sheaths ....thats where the big money is 😂

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

@@Airik1111bibles *crappy kydex- hahahahahahahhahaha

[@maureenrear5866]

Good video and great knives

[@ericgamble2517]

great vid mate thanks.

[@robinbullock2801]

The Jessica X puts all other knives to shame. Making room on my belt in case I win.

[@louisberesovoy1234]

way to go Schrade and chris ! if I don't win I'm gonna get one anyway!

[@RogerF]

So the knife you designed took 1st place?? Imagine that.

[@alanspencer9512]

Great knife for the price

[@Grant_Gold]

Cool video

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Thanks!

[@Grant_Gold]

@@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors seryously your my second favorite youtuber, maby even first

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

That means a lot!

[@seanmacdonald5518]

Only more medieval is a two handed Claymore. Wow.

[@campbell8413]

gotta love the Jessica-X ounce for ounce a awesome knife!

[@jokrazy2002]

Great video !!! The gunslinger is beast !!!!

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

I hope that this video was what you were hoping for bud! I hope to have a batoning one up soon, then a full sxb review. unless you need your baby back before that ;-) this was seriously a 2 day video. There was so much footage that my computer didn't want to transfer it! lol

[@jokrazy2002]

Exactly the video I was looking for. I dont need it yet. If you want to send me that gunslinger, Im ok with that :)

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Haha, I may have some top secret evil plans for the Gunslinger, so it will probably be around here for awhile... I hope that some day we can get you one of your own ;-)

[@gmadruga]

Jessica X rules. Great knife!

[@RoyFernbach]

Wouldn't mind a JessX.

[@garynolen1677]

how much is the number one

[@timsmith8892]

Very nice

[@scottwhited5882]

Cool demo

[@rhondastokes2170]

Jessica X is awesome!

[@chuckremiker4712]

Love schrade knives

[@beahaven]

Been wanting a Jessica.

[@gunnerhusnian4375]

totally awesome!

[@Dark__Thoughts]

I don't have the Tops Kukri but one thing I noticed here and in a few other videos is that people use it wrong. If you play the video here in 0.25x speed you see that you hit the wood mostly with the belly or even a bit further at the front towards the tip, while the ideal spot for chopping with any kukri (and this should still be true here despite the smaller size and bigger belly) is a bit behind the belly (towards the handle). If you see the whole form of the blade as an S it would be right in the middle where the letter is flat, if the engraving is the same on all of them it should be roughly below the 7. Another thing to notice is the angle of your wrist which seems to be the same as with a knife instead of accounting for the angle of the blade itself and a very stiff wrist as well as the grip on the handle being pretty far at the front instead of making use of the end of the handle to get a better swing while also making use of their higher weight (should also still be true despite its smaller size). I really can't tell if there are some small design flaws in the Tops Kukri or if it is because of its smaller size (which might be better compared to other knives) but especially in videos where the Tops one doesn't perform so well people seem to be using it not quite correctly, which is also not surprising because they do need some adjustments and training if you're not used to them in the first place. That said I do think smaller Kukris have a deserved place, the blade form got some good benefits especially for a one tool option (that you might wear all the time unlike ~3 tools) and it is way less bulky and weights a lot less than the regular kukris which are surprisingly bulky. That said, I think it is overpriced. You can get proper sized kukris for like half the price if not less.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Dark Thoughts #1- the beauty of the khukuri is that no training is needed for it to be used effectively- as per gurkha themselves. (Fighting is another matter) #2- the body knows where the sweet spot is, and it CERTAINLY is not behind the belly of this knife #3- snap cuts and an extended grip MIGHT be possible if the handle didnt suck so bad. #4- you take a short heavy brick with a thick edge, and it itnt going to perform on par with other knives. It might have other purposes, but comparable performance aint one of them.

[@joncrawford1630]

The Jessica is awesome

[@jamesboren2657]

Nice video.

[@emoryalexander7178]

Cool review!

[@ud45]

Did you get blisters? A lot of Choppin' goin' on.

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Nope, but the Tops Kukuri did a number on me! The rest have quite good handles :-)

[@WickedZen]

Great vid, thanks for the review.

[@covita100]

Well done good review

[@tanyacarnahan369]

Great video.i like the jessica

[@benkjellstrom9404]

Who needs an ax?!? Nice!

[@Arvierra1980]

How did the edges do? any rolls or nicks?

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

no blades had rolls or nicks

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

Your most applicable data (easiest empirical) is the mass and speed to get energy... BK9 crackin' 100 mph at 16 oz transfers 1/2 kinetic energy to target as JX doing same velocity. This is not taking into account geometry, sharpness, leverage, accuracy of hits, speed consistency, muscle power, material differences, and subject's stability, etc. Looking at it this way... the BK9 wins the race on efficiency, the SXB wins it on brute power but not accuracy or efficiency, and jx takes it on price. The kuk is out of it on all sorts of issues. I've not used Your knife, however I'd wager it is actually 'all things considered' in the top 4 hunt, yet not a definitive winner --- again all things considered.

[@ksb38020]

well done!!!

[@wesboyne7461]

Awsome knife. Good vid

[@jimmyjoslin282]

AwesomeLove to win this!!!