What Is A Good Knife? Here's Your Answer

A lot of people have asked us for a more informative video. In this video we cover what aspects to look at when buying a knife.
Like different types of grinds. Convex, Scandivex, Full flat, Scandi Grinds.
Handles.. Knives.. We got you all covered.
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[@WilliamFrazier1488]

Its very nice to see you guys up here, you guys actually USE your gear.. I can not tell you how frustrating it is watching about 10 different guys up here on youtube that do not know ANYTHING just present gear and tell me how great it is, to me that is a huge disservice and also is salesmanship more than an actual review. So thank you guys for adding quality to this genre!! Good luck in all you do.

[@00YahSun]

you guys should do a trip to your neck of the woods for a bushcraft/camp/weekend party. I would pay to go all the way from NY. Could even give lessons and make a pretty penny to buy some new gear and knives. Would you? Be so much fun, think about it. Greatest way to bond with subscribers who genuinely love you two gents

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Hey Mos, haha who knows what the future might hold. it's really amazing to hear you would pay to visit us haha we are honoured. We are currently working on too many different things to start thinking about courses etc. but after the site, merchandise and our own knife is all figured out we will start thinking about these sort of things. cheers!

[@sebazzyx8008]

this is a good idea. awsome vids guys! groeten uit Deventer.

[@chuckbrow66]

Dutch Bushcraft Knives Have you guys ever heard of PGK Steel? Kizlyar Supreme makes a Bushcrafting style knife called the “Yeti”.

[@esp9sram]

funny, serious, or a mixture of both is all good to me. discovered you men about three months ago and I think I finally seen all your videos. great friendship between the both of you and I love the people of the Netherlands !

[@mattoakley2246]

Since I started watching you videos I've given most of my knives a scandyvex edge and it is know my favorite edge. Thank you for all the info and entertainment. Absolutely love the channel! Keep up the good work.

[@Trollfeeder1234]

Recently my KZbin feed has felt a little bland, now I know EXACTLY what I was missing. Good to have you back guys c:

[@grahammatthews8993]

Thank you for making this video it taught me a lot about the grinds and steels of knives. This channel is easily my favorite!

[@NjectRevenge]

I think your channel really stands out because your videos have a high information density. I hope you guys continue the knife spirit. I'd be really interested in a M390 K390 comparision or K390 to Vanadis 4E. Take care!

[@nealrousseau]

Bark River produces a knife for the American Knife Company (Jim Nowka) that has a rare earth magnet in the sheath. They have a line of Forest knives that are for bushcraft. You should check em out. The magnet locks the knife in really well and could be used to create a makeshift compass.

[@billyprendergast6631]

GUY'S 440 Steel is a great Steel,our grandparents used it all the time,that and carbon steel,I'm a hunter and carry a Mora companion in my game bag and a Buck Lite on my belt.I have a collection of Scandinavian knives but they are for throwing sugar at.Never bought a Falkniven knife don't think I ever will.GREAT video very informative.

[@mattklapman]

I would add maintenance as the 5th important item in your last list. Especially in-the-field usage. Awesome video.

[@paulie4x1]

Infact that Tapio Wirkkela Puukku in the intro picture on this video, Yeah, I have a Modern version of it, Its a handmade San Mai 3 (VG-1) Laminated 4" blade with Stainless steel bolster and pommel and a Linen Micarta Handle, Its my Cold Steel SISU, Lynn Thompson had it made in honor of his wifes heritage, She's Finish.,,.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

The number one important thing about knives is the Heat Treatment. didnt see that mentioned... but you talked about it when you said something about the need to get the right balance between edge retention and toughness. id like to recommend Boltaron above kydex sheaths. Boltaron isnt as easy to make, but its still easy to make after learning how. Boltaron is way better in extreme hot or cold weather where as kydex will warp. Thanks guys for the video! your the only channel i look forward to watching every thursday (in fact i thought it was thursday yesterday, and was sad when i found out you didnt have one lol).

[@siksikaoutdoors5203]

This upload clearly reinforces your knowledge of knives and so much more. Thanks guys

[@celticwarrior916]

You guys are hilarious. However that nearly gets me in trouble when watching your videos at work, because I suddenly burst out laughing in a quiet office and everyone knows I am goofing off. Keep up the great work.

[@cristiandeacu2097]

I bought a mora garberg (with leather sheath) and a stropping pad from knives and tools thanks to your advice guys !

[@CB-zx3jn]

Great video guys! In the U.S., there is a guy (Bob Dozier) who makes some really good Kydex sheaths which are form-fitted for his knives, and have a special tab, or button, which needs to be pressed in order to get the knife released from the sheath. The normal sheath that comes with his small factory knives is a horizontal kydex sheath with the special locking feature. All it takes is a press on the tab while pulling the knife out, and it comes out smoothly. As soon as you put the knife back in, it is locked in place. It would be nice if all Kydex sheaths had this feature, but I believe he must have the patent on that idea, because I've never seen it on any other sheaths. Keep up the good work!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+C B that's very interesting. I'm curious to see it myself

[@michaelfranciotti3900]

I just discovered you guys a few days ago and have been binge watching your channel. Tell me it will be like this forever...

[@daveprete3651]

informative and entertaining! You guys are the best. Please consider an in depth vid about sharpening, including what to use as sharpening travel kit.

[@lsubslimed]

Good info 👍. The word you were looking for when describing the shape and feel of the handle is, "ergonomics", instead of geometry which usually describes the blade grind and thickness behind its edge etc.

[@6denashi608]

The quality of your videos has improved tremendously over time. You both are really good at this. And I think I heard XJapan playing in the background of an older one. You obviously have great musical taste! :) And I share many of the same opinions regarding knives. I too have ended up with a lot of Bark River and Fallkniven products. These knives are really top notch. Keep it up DBK!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+6denashi608 thanks a lot for the kind words! We appreciate it a lot!

[@buffonator7858]

I like this video it summs up some of the important things about a knife. I think you know a lot to make a knife design I'd love to see what you would make of that. you could do a wooden design and paint it so you can develop your idea to make it perfect.

[@troysnell]

Would love to see a "best folding knife" or"most durable folding knife". Love you guys videos.

[@algwoutdoors9481]

I'm subscribed with 2 channels. I just noticed that you guys have gained a lot of subs. When I started watching I think you were around 70,000. Great job and keep it up!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+Wesley VanDeventer thanks a lot!

[@BackcountrywithShaughn]

Guys, really appreciate the videos and your extensive knowledge of knives, steel and the associated functions. The way you destroyed then cleaned up that BK2 was hilarious. Never had much of an interest in knives until I saw your videos and now have just completed my third one. Thanks for changing how I think and please keep up all the great fun videos, I always look forward to what you'll come up with next and have got a couple friends hooked on your channel now.... Also, have you ever done a camping video for multiple days where you take the knives you like out and put them to direct use? If not we gotta get you some cool sponsors to send you to beautiful places around the world to make your knife videos. (although I still love the feather-stick tests, table point test and so on) Oh, and you could make another awesome stew....dang that sounded/looked tasty, and now i'm hungry~

[@Shooter11B]

Just downloaded the ZKNIVES app for my Android phone, super cool! You can find it as ZKNIVES not Z-Knives though. Keep up the great work guys!

[@livydman]

No love for D2, A2, Aus8, and 154CM? All superior to 440c. Address the difference between better edge retaining steels, which have a tendency to chip more easily, versus steels that bend instead of chipping and can be burnished back into shape and sharpened more easily. (Burnishing blades for edge restoration is becoming a forgotten technique.) Handles that prevent the hand from slipping forward and swells is a good subject to discuss, as well as knives that may work better in gloved hands or in bare hands. I like the video. Keep up the good work!

[@ronnibuck1504]

You guys are always fun to watch. Thanks for the info.

[@ichheidochso2720]

Im in love with my Fällkniven F1. And I didnt try out my F1 dz yet. For me, its the perfect allround knive. But the handle is a little bit to little. I did so many thinks with this knive and its still sharp. The VG10 is amazing. Before i had (or have?) got my fällkniven i had the mora companion. Its not bad, but after a little bit of use, you have to sharpen it again. But its a good knive for beginners.

[@TheTikinator]

I would really like to see a video on kitchen knives. I know that is somewhat of a diversion from the survival and hunting style knives that you guys specialize in, but I'd be interested in your opinions on food processing cutlery.

[@tobitings8048]

Nice to see that you still make videos with more informative content rather than just comedy every once in a while. I really enjoyed that. Also, where did you get that custom leather sheath for your BK2?

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+Tobias Funke from M-knives. You can find him on Facebook and he's not expensive

[@lh9639]

Great information! Good to see you guys still do some more serious videos to!

[@gerpepels3015]

I go for, 01 high carbon tool steel, heat treated and tempered to a rc of 58/59 - Scandi ground blade profile - ideally to woodcutting and perfect for skinning and light splitting work.

[@anotherknifelover]

Great vid, guys. For all the city survival guys out there ( incl. me ) who have to compromise to a folding knife, could you please do a video about: "Best folder for EDC." Your expertise would be very much appreciated.

[@satellite2696]

great. this is perfect. thanks guys! much love from St. Louis MO. by the way, you guys have the best music.

[@larrye.quigley4379]

Martin, it is so nice that you give that "special" boy, Micky (no tip), something to do. ;) You boys always leave me laughing keep it up!

[@xawesomeGamingHD]

Why don't u make a DBK-Knive in cooperation with a forge? :D So it has all your experience in it :)

[@JosephBHZ]

Simon That would be really nice

[@mrmigidosspiritualfather281]

That's a great idea and I'm sure many knives would be sold! Nothing wrong with making a few quid either. I'd for sure buy a DBK Scandivex Forest knife in CPM3V with a nice leather sheath (just guessing some details of the knife in advance). :)

[@buddhamack1491]

They have had a knife made with their design. They showed this in a recent video. They're are also in the process of finding a knife maker to do a DBK knife.

[@JosephBHZ]

Buddha Mack I saw that video. I hope those knives are prototypes for the ones they're going to sell

[@tacticalcenter8658]

DBK - make a knife with bark river knives!!!

[@Paddy.C]

This was really helpful for a newbie sharpener like myself. Next time I've got my precision grinder and stones out, I'll think about the purpose, and attempt the best grind. On a separate note, with that black turtle-neck Mikkie could make some serious cash delivering Milk Tray chocolates to rich, bored housewives.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+Paddy .Cook hahahaha! He does that as a hobby!

[@jacobalmer1300]

Best yt channel

[@jahyoda]

You Guys Make me Smile....great information on this Video

[@shadowdance4666]

I believe edge retention is more important in smaller knives and as the knife grows it shifts more to toughness being important but balance of some sort is still necessary

[@outlawrallyrob]

You two are the next ant and deck you are ace I love the joking around you do adds fun to the video

[@arkansawunited9747]

Get with Alex Steele or Green Beetle. I'm not even into blacksmithing, but it's badass.

[@Koltus]

Whats THE DREAMKNIFE for the two of you guys? I would love to hear! Awesome vid! Keep the excellent work up!

[@keltyhood4003]

Congrats on 100k! You all are exploding!

[@dandetande288]

I'm happy for the sponsor that you guys got

[@jfukuyama]

Venga que este par de tíos son unos CRACKS!!! videos con un contenido fantástico, muy divertidos y muy buen material.

[@FilipHuzjak]

kydex sheats, yes or no and why? did you have problems with sand or something in sheath so it makes knife dull?

[@neaituppi7306]

I noticed all the knives that were not stainless steel, had dark smears on them. My Morakniv has stains on it.

[@teh_major4106]

Great video guys! helped me with my knife selection.

[@thomasnoack2525]

what do you think about the Glock 78 field knife guys ? best knife channel ever !

[@davidcarson7855]

I carried carbon steel Opinel 10 or 12 for years--easy to keep sharp using nothing fancier than the bottom of a ceramic coffee cup despite going though lots of cardboard

[@cennors6981]

Love from Switzerland guys !

[@frankgonzalez3822]

I am interested in one what the younger generation is looking for in a knife. Good information. Seems to be locked in on certain steels. Most of the steels mentioned are machined steel and not forging steel. Surprised you like leather over kydex as do I . Looking for your DBK knife. I would like to try and make it for myself and test it out.

[@hecsss]

I know you made a "how to sharp a knife" before, but I have a recurve Muela knife and Im having a hard time getting it razor sharp. Please consider making a tutorial for recurves. Thank you!

[@upstage925]

you guys need to do a video of how you make your wrist lanyards on your knives.

[@kgcounts]

Well thought out and presented!

[@EODReddFox]

Yeesss! Love you bros. this will fix my DBK addiction for a bit.

[@bornepic1626]

I wonder what the people that dont know this channel think when they go on to a video like this

[@WeesenHTY]

I love you two. My current favorite channel

[@baslont]

Wilson Huang mine to

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+Wilson Huang yess bless!

[@stevejohnsen7285]

Can you guys do a review on Sharpens Best's sharp and spark? I think it's a tool that you guys might find very useful for bushcraft and survival! Hope to see a video on it!

[@timharvey55]

Important to mention that the steel, grind, profile, etc. is only going to be good so far as it's chosen for the right job. A hunting knife ought to be ground thin, maybe best a hollow ground clip point, and would be good if it were somewhat stainless. A bolo or parang will require a thicker edge, flat or saber grind, with a tougher carbon steel, and so on. There are always going to be trade-offs when you're talking about what makes a "good" knife.

[@FelipeLuizDickmann]

What about blade thickness? Those 6mm thick blades, what are your thoughts about it?

[@TipiAndRaft]

Thanks for making thursdays great again 👍🏼🔪 keep up your good work!

[@NorwegianWoods]

Good stuff as always. Your knife collections are pretty impressive. I still got a few knives that you don't have :) - Martin

[@arthurchou7940]

will you guys ever make a video on how you make your lanyards for your knives?

[@WarGrrl3]

This is an excellent vid, thank you. I share it w my friends who are trying to figure out what knife to get. It saves me the work, lol. Of course I help AFTER they watch this vid. I'm 1 of the 3%...woohoo.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+WarGrrl3 thanks a lot! You are one on our elite!

[@WarGrrl3]

Dutch Bushcraft Knives I'm truly honored. Everyone I share your vids with, love them . Your hard work is NOT wasted.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thanks a lot for the kind words! we really apprciate it! and we appreciate you sharing our videos of course!

[@Baggellyh]

Ive been waiting for this for a long time

[@jamesgreenland5582]

What would be the best knife for all round tasks such as batoning and feathersticks (fire-making) under about €60? Really love the videos by the way!

[@erwindebruijn6921]

Hoi Jongens, sinds kort kijk ik jullie filmpjes en vind ze geweldig!( instant Fan!!) Sinds kort ben ik de trotse eigenaar van de M4 van Lionsteel, jullie schuld haha. Maar mijn oog is ook gevallen op de T5 van Lionsteel, prachtig mes maar de staalsoort ken ik niet! En ik kan er ook niet veel over vinden op internet. Kunnen jullie de T5 niet een keer testen? Graag zou ik zien hoe die werpt bijv. op een dartbord! Nee hoor geintje HaHa, gewoon een "serieuze" test. En in vergelijk met de S1 van fallkniven de VG10. Alvast bedankt en ga vooral door met de filmpjes. Gr. Erwin.

[@GerjanDeEerste]

Could you guys make a video about the Ka-Bar 1217? I find it a realy good looking knife, but I wonder how it stands out in the field.

[@aaronwest4136]

Hey dbk. Mickey what is your favorite steel? And Martin what is your favorite steel? And what kind of steel do you prefer? Carbon or stainless steel.

[@paulbowles3485]

Hi guys glad to c you boys back to what you do best ! I would like to suggest a knife maker as he would be great competitor for melanica he is Zlknives he is on face book and on KZbin he tests his knives by hammering into steel box section

[@calmain13]

Oh yeah, I remember that now. How do you like it in comparison to the Mora Garberg?

[@BlackRifleSurvival]

Great job on this video, very informative I enjoyed this one from you guys. Keep it up 👍

[@petebernier429]

I'd like to see you guys do a review on the benchmade bushcrafter in s30v!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+Pete Bernier we have it ready for reviewing!

[@petebernier429]

Awesome! I have one and its pretty solid I'm anxious to get it in the woods I'm currently using it as an edc and to carve a toy boat for my daughter

[@josteinrekustad2758]

When smoking white widow...What is the best carving knife?

[@TheForestSchoolTeacher]

You guy's are steal techie's. We need some vids of you guys making knives!

[@voider78]

Hope this new way of sponsoring works out for you. I am looking into armadillomerino and probably will try the underwear and t-shirts out and ordered also a couple of times from Knives and Tools. My A1pro for example :-)

[@westcoastwarriorsarchive7929]

The strings on that hoodie make it looks like martin was wearing some kind of sholder holster

[@benkowall6044]

In going along with your handle topic, what do you guys think of skeletonized handles? I had recently ordered a knife by a reputable brand, but upon arrival I was disappointed with the feel of it. Very, very heavy in the handle, and that weight throws the knife off balance, making it difficult to perform any kind of fine work with. Also unnecessary weight in a backpack. I should just stick to buying Mora knives, because I find their balance exceptional, and overall light weight.

[@swiftfawn743]

Is the mora robust a Good knive for beginners in Bushcrafting? With Low Budget

[@jeramylawlor3890]

Gentlemen a question who is the better or more experienced sharpener if there is one or are you both equal?

[@trajtemberg]

Please make a video on the joys of hand sharpening cpm4v with a 0° flat grind 😁

[@WT0861]

can you guys do a video on how you make a convex edge on a scandi grind knife?

[@AedansOutdoors]

From a bushcraft point of view, what do you think of 1095 High Carbon?

[@Nanchi]

as a knife maker I make smaller knives have very rounded spines just for comfort though

[@MrDavo999999]

Hey guys Damascus and M390 steels, any thoughts?

[@voider78]

How about offering survival or bush crafting workshops in Netherlands? It must be a ton of fun with you.

[@arsemcscratch6908]

Will you please do a video on forks>

[@paulpatz3645]

you meant "sporks"

[@arsemcscratch6908]

Did I Fuck! Bushcraft knife of your choice against my pitchfork and you will retire , bleeding , from four holes!

[@StephenHampton_DesignDesk]

Specifically, the Bowie Fork... the lesser known cousin of the Bowie Knife.

[@StephenHampton_DesignDesk]

How well does your pitchfork baton?

[@edgarsmash8214]

Do a bear grylls gerber knife test plzzzzz. Also u guys r the best and funniest KZbinrs and u should have more subscribers

[@storylineOfMadness]

what do you think about D2 steel?

[@bornepic1626]

Is 3v stainless?

[@jillesvanderburg4008]

i want to know what the best survival knife is. en gefeliciteerd met de nieuwe sponsor :)

[@Gilles21000]

Hi, do you know M2 steel ? Is it a stainless steel and what are the caracterisitics ? Th'ks for answering !

[@brandonb6341]

i just started watching your videos and the two of you do a great job! is there any way in your videos where you show different knives to have subtitles saying what the name of the knife is? sometimes its hard to understand (i'm American) and i like to screen shot so i can look the knife up. thanks! keep it up!

[@Bogart995]

I fell in love with the aurora ii with help from you guys and your amazing channel. The only problem is I don't want to worry about rust. So the logical second choice is the aurora lt in elmax. Do you guys have any reason for me to not get the knife? I trust you guys fully. I love carving and would like to do some bush crafting also.

[@hugob4591]

Hi guys, great talk! Maybe you have read Lofty Wisemans SAS Survival Handbook, anyway, he claims that a handle made out of a complete piece of wood with a full tang is the best, and that handles which have the blade riveted between two pieces of material can cause blisters. Have you had any experience with blisters caused by rivets? Thanks for a great channel!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

+Hugo Blomberg the only knife that ever gave me blisters was actually a wooden knife with curly birch. Never my rivets though

[@sharky32965]

Great Video I like the informative style as well!

[@voider78]

Can you address the sizes as well? What are your preferences and when do you prefer a small and when a big knife and when a huge knife :-)

[@TheDaviecoyle]

get me some CPM V3 please! Its impossible to get in the uk. I will send Micky a British wife in exchange. the Gerber of girls

[@cctz_1]

‘The gerber of girls’ you’re fucking killin me dude lmao