Ukranian bushcraft knife first review (BPS B1)

[@QuantumMech_88]

I'm not remotely a "bushcrafter" , but a friend handed me this B1 while on an elk hunt . After removing the sharp spine and sharpening , it worked very well for field dressing, butchering and general camp use . All the best in 2022 .

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

I yeah, it’s a good camp knife for sure. Never been in an elk hunt, but it’s pretty similar yo one I’ve use on deer hunts.

[@QuantumMech_88]

@@RaindanceBushcraft Are you hunting mule deer or white tails ? You would agree about removing a sharp spine I reckon .

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

@@QuantumMech_88 I used to hunt whitetail deer, but I haven’t been in years.

[@Tsymbal]

BPS is great!!! Thank you for reviewing Ukrainian knife!

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

Such a good knife. I was wondering if they're still making knives because of the war, but I saw on a Dutch Bushcraft Knives video that BPS is making knives for the Ukrainian army right now, so that's good.

[@Tsymbal]

@@RaindanceBushcraft There are so many talented knife makers in Ukraine! Alexandr Krava, Біла Зброя, Aleksandr Afonchenko, Blade Brothers and more!)

[@lauriemclaren8268]

Thanks for reviewing this knife. I have one and haven’t put it through its paces. It’s a really nice knife for the price.

[@WayneTheSeine]

I recently purchased the Adventurer. It comes with a fero-rod stiker on the sheath loop. I was blown away by the quality of the sheath alone. With very little effort it took a wicked sharp edge....I do mean sharp. The fit and finish is certainly not on level with $300 knives but come on....this thing is a steal. If fit and finish is a big deal to you, it would be very easy to customize. I also like knowing I am supporting a Ukrainian business....these people are Spartans.

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

I wonder if I should have gotten that one, but I already have several ferro rods. I agree with your points across the board for sure. It's doing great in my toolkit.

[@MotoGoato]

I've very recently gotten hold of the Adventurer too .... outstanding value for money, it punches well above where it's price suggests it should. Fit and finish on mine is really nice, the scales fit the tang very well with smooth transitions from wood to metal all around. The sheath alone is easily worth the £37 I paid for the entire package. Utterly blown away by the quality for such a low price. I will 100% be buying more BPS knives.

[@WayneTheSeine]

@@MotoGoato Amen!

[@vincenzocomments980]

Good review. Just bought one as well. Great price, sturdy and nicely nicely sharp out of the box.

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

I couldn't believe how sharp it was right out of the box. Budget knives have let me down so often that it seemed almost nuts when I did the paper test with it.

[@ricardodafonseca9043]

I have one of these. I like it a lot. I found that the steel rusted pretty easily when it was new. I took the scales off and there was rust under the scales too. So I cleaned it up and forced a patina . that sorted out that issue before putting the scales back. I like that it's not a skeletonised tang under there. . Also sanded the 'rough' edges where the scales meet the blade with my dremmel to even it all out and added lots of BLO to the wood. I also wet formed and waxed the sheath. The 1066 steel is actually pretty good. It holds up okay. No chips so far after a few months. It tends to roll before chipping and accepts stropping really well. So if you buy one and put a bit of work into it, it's really hard to beat. Even if you don't put a bit of work into it, it's good value.

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

Good to know, I oil my blades after use, but maybe I should look under the scales…

[@leodegas7731]

I know nothing about this type of knives. I have folders. I did buy as my first and only expensive knives, an original Loveless drop point hunter. But I'm not going to use it. If I were to use a folder for camping/bushcraft, I would probably use my AD10 or other cold steel knife. I bought this knife with the HRC 59 to 60, to support this company that supplies knives to the Ukrainian soldiers. I'm homeless, so not much extra income. I thought I could at least support the company that supports the soldiers. Thanks for your review. So far you're the only reviewer that has reviewed the exact same knife I just bought from Amazon. Others reviews, were same knife but in stainless steel. I guess they changed the materials due to the war. Again thanks for putting up the specs. 1066 steel and HRC 59-60. You helped me feel good about my purchase. I didn't know if I should have bought the other knives with the lower HRC 57-58. I'm not a great sharpener and I will try not to use it on a brick like on some other great reviewers. 😂😂😂 When you pulled out that cement block, I thought you were going to hit the edge once to check for chipping. 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks again for a great review. Going to use it camping this fall in Julian mountain in California. ✌️🦁

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

Ha! I wondered if anyone was going yo think the cement brick was for that kind of test, but yeah, I just test the knives in realistic use scenarios. I’m glad you like the purchase. I use it a lot and I just love it.

[@markcampbell3594]

Nice review, gonna have to give that blade a try....thanks Jess

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

It's a terrific blade for the price. Dunno is they're in production right now for obvious reasons, but if you can get one, I'd say go for it.

[@randomstuffman01]

Good review. Thanks.

[@charlesandanaylnw4892]

Great review on the knife 🔪 - thanks Jes!

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

Thanks for watching!

[@charlesandanaylnw4892]

@@RaindanceBushcraft Have you made a video or had a live stream on how to sharpen your knife and ax? I am terrible at sharpening my knives.

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

@@charlesandanaylnw4892 I don't think I've done a specific bush knife or axe sharpening video. I did one for kitchen knives, but the process is slightly different.

[@Kevinschart]

just got mine this week. putting it through the paces over the weekend.

[@jimwilton-sd5le]

I found that same problem with the spine sticking above the scales on the Savage but all in all the knife is a win that's for sure I agree they could pay attention to fit and finish a little more

[@jimwilton-sd5le]

Adventure that was the first night I bought from them seems to be my favourite I keep going back to it

[@jimwilton-sd5le]

There's a gentleman at a turkey that makes a heck of a knife custom-made knives yak-yak gone it's really hard to pronounce I'll have to spell it if you're interested hit me up sometime and I'll spell it out for you

[@BakerBaker1-9]

Good review 👍 - I love my Adventurer -

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

We’re on the same page. The honeymoon hasn’t worn off at all.

[@KiwiBushcraftAndSurvival]

Looks very similar to a Condor Bushlore Knife. Looks like a great knife!

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

Hadn’t thought about it, but yeah, I see that now. I’ve wanted to get one of those Condores for a long time.

[@FalconWing1813]

This is the kinda knife you would actually use and not half to worry about . Think I will get one.

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

Exactly. A plain, sturdy blade that definitely won’t be a safe queen.

[@timbo4374]

The burrs on the spine are a good thing. It makes it a better scraper for fluff or ferro rod. LT Wright knives will run you over $200, and they all come with a burr along the spine. That comes from sharpening it on a belt sander. I know quite a few peop0le, including myself, that deliberately raise a burr along the spine if it doesn't have one to make it a better scraper. I do that to my Mora's.

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

That’s true. I do the same on my Moras.

[@jerryshaver2050]

I have thought about pulling the trigger on that knife, thanks for the review. That much closer.

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

I think that, for the price, you can’t lose.

[@jimwilton-sd5le]

Yes I have several knives from BPS the adventure is one of them and it's an outstanding knife fit-and-finish seems to be just fine on that one the Savage I have fit-and-finish seems to be the same problem as the one you were just demonstrating the scales don't come up over the top of the spine spine comes over the top of the scales and can be uncomfortable at times

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

For the price, I really couldn't complain, especially since I can fix up such slight issues in no time flat. Which is your favourite of your BPS knives?

[@alainbelso]

Very honest review. I decided to use a fine file and some sandpaper to hone down that metal edge to get it closer to the wooden scales. Maybe they shrunk a little since the final finish of the knife. I used it all weekend to work and for fire prep and it felt great when working. I don't know anything about their heat process but it's still makes excellent feather sticks after weeks of using it and I only slightly passed it once on a ceramic stone and strop. It's one of my favorite knives and one of my cheapest. Sure, I have to make sure it doesn't stay wet. It rained a little Friday and I had to make sure it was put away dry. But it keeps impressing me with every use. Cheers!

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

It definitely hits above its price point. I'll probably hit the metal at the scales with sandpaper as well.

[@MiscMitz]

Nice. That looks like a decent, affordable knife

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

You're right on both counts. This knife changes the whole 'nice knife' argument. Condor sort of did the same, though they seem to be more expensive than they used to be.

[@plantbro1964]

I ordered one just like yours yesterday from Amazon. I intend to improve the fit and finish and do a patterned forced patina. I wish the sheath and knife came with a fire rod in the sheath.

[@WayneTheSeine]

Look at the BPS Adventurer...it comes with the rod on the sheath. Besides, we all need more knives...right?

[@robertpattinson2065]

The grind is called scandi its extremely sharp

[@svravenflintlock7526]

Right up my alley price-wise. Being of Czech decent, I don't mind the import from that area of the world. One question, though, and please don't mind this if you've answered it a gazillion times before (I'm new to your channel)...why do you like a dangler sheath so much? I've used both, and for sheer comfort of knowing I won't lose another blade (lost my dad's once on a canoe trip near Nagagami), I like something that closes. I'd love to hear you ideas on it, and I'm very niave and easily swayed😁

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

Yeah, that's legit. I just like the reach better. I find it more... natural, I guess. for sheath that sit higher up I'm always wondering if I'm going to cut myself while sheathing or unsheathing the knife. I'd lie to try a scout-carry sheath at some point, though. Have you tried one?

[@svravenflintlock7526]

@@RaindanceBushcraft no, have not tried one, but I like the concept. My current "everyday" carries all have snap covers that no matter how well worn in, they are buggers to snap/unsnap. I should say all but one, a faux kabar POS that I beat on. That closes well, bit again it is a piece of s#@+

[@johnnymedina946]

Sadly, I got a big belly and sometimes it pushes/stretches leather a bit without a dangler. Also when I wear a longer shirt or coat it becomes easier to access with a danger.

[@svravenflintlock7526]

@@johnnymedina946 thanks for the input. I made a sheath for a blade I just made and it is a dangler. I do like it better.

[@WayneTheSeine]

Danglers are nice when sitting, in camp, in a blind, or in your vehicle. I think that is their big plus. Belt loop sheaths jam against the seat and you have to try and manipulate them out of the way, where the dangler just lays down.

[@ziggarillo]

I have one and I concur

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

I’m still impressed with it as well. I’m trying to use it as my main knife for the next little while as a long-term test.

[@flipflat4814]

Just got mine BPS B 1 yesterday really like it honestly it's the sharpest knife from any factory I've ever gotten. I didn't think 1066 carbon steel can be polished to the level that this thing is, it actually looks like stainless steel. I'm definitely going to buy 2 more BPS knifes The Scandinavian grind Adventurer , and a full flat grind Savage. The B-1 for Bushcraft duties, the Adventurer for light batoning and chopping and the Savage for food preparation at camp / home.

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

That sounds like a great toolkit. I think these knives hit way above their price points for sure.

[@RevanJJ]

A bit late but I’d suggest the HK5 by them too. It has finger grooves but is one of the best knives I have and I have a lot. Plus the people there are really cool. Hoping they are ok.

[@plantbro1964]

Those are my same choices in this knife like and for the same reasons you mentioned. I'll have to check to see if they make a thin, flexible, stainless blade knife for filleting fish.

[@WayneTheSeine]

You will dearly love the Adventurer.

[@matthewjeffres1289]

looks good to me

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

It's a lovely piece of work. Hits way above its price point.

[@alicnar3517]

moi mes couteau si je veut tester la coupe je le fait pas sur une feuille papier A4 je le teste sur un papier le plus fin comme papier journal ou poile du corps humain c'est la ou on peut voir si le couteau coupe rosaire ou pas

[@shawneegrows]

Well when you said Amazon I thought for sure it wasn't going to perform well. I would like to know your thoughts on the knives with handles made of antler or bone?

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

I don’t have any with antler or bone handles. I don’t really think there’s any problem with them, it’s just not an aesthetic that I love. I don’t know if you watched my pukko making series, but I almost went with an antler handles for that, but I love a stacked birch handle.

[@krimke881]

I've never seen anyone be able to use this knife to throw sparks. the edge is too blunt. so it seems it's a quality flaw on these. It's more of a fluke than a standard, that it should have that feature. It also cannot do battoning. The shaft loosen immediately. So you actually destroyed your brand new knife there. that's what you reviewed. congrats. =P

[@bettinah.7429]

I like it….

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

Same here.

[@bentray1908]

Cool

[@snookdock]

That brick scared me

[@SamCanada1]

:)

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

:-D

[@newtyauger5458]

Put a lot of US made knives to shame

[@leemichel8199]

Condor clone