White River Backpacker Knife: Beautiful Utility

As small fixed-blade knives go, the White River Backpacker is extremely minimal, yet very aesthetically appealing. Check it out here: shrsl.com/n736
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[@TheLateBoyScout]

The giveaway associated with this video is now closed. If you were not contacted, you did not win. Thanks for watching, and for all the support. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving, and Merry Christmas!

[@whiteriverknives9782]

Thanks for sharing your review and thoughts! The White River Knives website Accessories page has the newest sheath available for purchase. Also, as other commenters have mentioned the G10 handle scales kits are also now available to fit the Backpacker model - for those interested in upgrading. Thanks!

[@TheLateBoyScout]

Awesome news! Great prices on those upgrades too. Well done.

[@PrepperDale]

Awesome blade.

[@joedidit9630]

The backpacker is nicer to look at than the Izula. I think I like the caper version though.

[@Dracomies]

Wow. One of the most underrated aspects of this video is your AUDIO. Holy smokes, what lav mic is that? Or what processing was done? Or was there a shotgun mic off-screen. Your audio is spectacular in this video and you look like you're just in the forest. That being said, I love this knife. I bought it today and I really love how it looks!

[@TheLateBoyScout]

Thanks very much! I don't recall exactly what audio gear I used for this shoot (it's been 5 years), but it was probably this cheapo lav (link below), plugged into my Zoom H1. I would have done minimal audio processing, just using Adobe Premier presets for compression, and eq. Glad you liked it! amzn.to/3XSuAOu

[@Dracomies]

@@TheLateBoyScout Oh if you did EQ then that would make sense! You likely know more about audio than the average knife reviewer. Yeah your audio, especially for a lav mic and (5 years ago at that) was spectacular in this vid.

[@TheLateBoyScout]

@@Dracomies Thanks again! If you like the audio on this, maybe you'll like one of my recent music videos (yes, music videos). Here's the most recent one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faDCdGiihaZ7oLs

[@Dracomies]

@@TheLateBoyScout Oh this makes sense! You really understand audio and are in music. That makes sense!

[@PrioritySurvival]

Pretty cool choil. Can't go wrong with s30v!

[@HarvestOutdoors]

Very surprised you didn't mentioned the upgraded kydex sheath (and leather option) and the G10 handle upgrade for these. Check it out... www.whiteriverknives.com/collections/accessories

[@MYOUNG-tu5zy]

I prefer the izula. Thanks for the vid!

[@AstroFusion654]

Perfect EDC size

[@alanjhornung7077]

White River Rocking Utility Knife Review !

[@howardmanley3388]

With that shealth you won’t ever have to worry about knife falling out

[@DiabloBlanquecino]

Why not heat up the kydex in that spot and press a push ramp into it yourself?

[@schappef]

Little out of my normal price range but with a $100 gift card in get it

[@woodsmanwhitesmith6928]

love white river knives

[@wolfyranger262]

I like the Rainer better

[@derjager2991]

like the finger scoop/ choil better on the white river

[@Cr0cket20]

I like the looks of that. Seems like it would function well. And the blades show at about 3:21 have some gorgeous handle scales.

[@KungFuTweety1]

Prefer the other knife. The Ranier...

[@tristonsimmons9892]

i want the esee izula soooooooo bad

[@RealR.J.]

I don’t know what it is but paracord grips just don’t appeal to me.

[@abelrosario2918]

R.J. You can get it with handle scales.

[@TheSonicVoid]

The Caper is the same knife with micarta scales.

[@joatman96]

Great video

[@RandiRieffer]

Cool thanks

[@DavidM-lj5yv]

Just received my Backpacker with Paracord handle wrap yesterday. I've been collecting knives for a while and own everything from Chris Reeve to Reate to Spyderco etc. Mostly folders up until now. I recently got on a neck knife kick-- thinking if I found the perfect neck knife that had zero printing under my shirt I'd at least always have a knife on me for EDC tasks.I tried 8 different neck knives and ended up with stainless Esee Izula -- that was until I got my Backpacker- The perfect neck knife!! It came razor sharp and mine has s35v steel. I also have a Spyderco ARK w serrated edge that I carry as well.

[@josesanchez-vi4js]

Nice

[@josephowens2337]

Cool

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

Design is great, good HT ( dont like the para, took mine off) AMAZING light knife. My only non Bark River

[@rhahnabunaid]

I like this one! Doesn't beat the Guardian 3 for me, but it's very aesthetically pleasing. The cordwrapping also makes it look better than the Caper imo.

[@wedo4444]

Epoxy a ferro rod to the top. Would give a place to push with your thumb and some added usefulness.

[@59BigWalt]

With the improvement on the sheath, on body carry would work just fine.

[@11696Ron]

Love the CPM-S30V and that it's Made in the USA.

[@SheaTransue]

It's a neat knife but it does seem a bit large for a neck knife. I definitely like the rainier better I think it's more ascetically pleasing.

[@Mitcheco]

not a huge fan of skeletonized fix blades or paracord personally, so I would definitely go with the caper since it's got those nice handle scales

[@ericdale5670]

That looks like the best value so far. I think I should own one.

[@drmaudio]

It does have a nice aesthetic. I like the weight too.

[@KungFuTweety1]

Also, I would like to see the corner rivet/grommet removed and the corner cut off to make a more minimal sheath as well! Great video thanks!

[@StamAmes]

Informative and professional comparison. Thanks.

[@calebg7682]

White river has some great looking designs. This one has caught my attention several times.

[@mdhargis]

Thanks for the nice vid again. I enjoy the comparisons.

[@rileymasters1265]

Looks to me like a better version of the ESEE Izula. Nice knife.

[@96joe]

Nice I like the first knife more do to the sheath alone isn’t the the little u shaped cut out beneath the blade for the ferro rod

[@rightsman123]

I love cord wrapped handles. Very comfy, thanks

[@05generic]

Yep, needing two hands to extract the knife partly negates hanging it from the neck.

[@RussLicht]

The deep finger choil on small knives really does help on closeup work.

[@박윤기-t3q]

Never heard of that knife but looks like a great knife. In for the giveaway.

[@danevans4755]

As always, a great informative video.

[@dylanshiflet34]

Can you please review the buck thorn i feel like you'd do it justice

[@BigFootWalker]

I like it. Looking forward to the improved sheath.

[@airtaiH2]

Thanks Scout for showing us all the great little knives!

[@survivalmeanders6058]

Really nice. Might end up taking the izula's place

[@WVKnifeLife]

Sweet! Compact S30V blade looks awesome!

[@michaelask6023]

I really like the deep finger choil as to not slip up on the blade.

[@DamionJR4923]

I wonder how that knife feels in hand without the paracord?

[@joshuafixx9540]

Great little knife I need to add to the collection! Thanks!

[@spudnick94]

I love the lines, the handle looks really ergonomic

[@helamcasey7828]

I actually like that sheath but I agree it would be better with a ramp

[@SuperToobored]

Dont like the sheath but like the blade nice review

[@ashtongroves2394]

I don't have a neck knife might have to look into getting one

[@zacharyrycroft5193]

I've been thinking about getting that one for a while

[@chrisxx012]

Love the knife and it is on my Christmas list

[@jaredtyra6311]

That's a really nice knife to edc

[@zachhanna3]

Nice knife!

[@andrewridings3642]

Thanks for the GAW.

[@Bobster709]

Looks like a very useful knife

[@jacemillan9700]

Great review! Keep em coming

[@nightwalker2830]

This looks like an awesome knife

[@theshanester9823]

Love the knife. Great sheath

[@tykaboom0113]

Love White River, love s30v

[@zacharywagaman5564]

Entering the giveaway

[@jonisoininen5110]

Id love to get one of those...

[@hervue85]

Beautiful knife. Paracord handle doesn't do it for me. I like a more filling and comfortable handle.

[@Apex_grind562]

Vue Her buy the caper for about 40 dollars more. You get nice scales. Great knife. The paracord decreases cost and weight.

[@Airtime747]

Nice knife!! Good vid!!

[@r.c.muhlbaier4960]

I like the minimal look.

[@gregbolhous9085]

one good looking knife.

[@raymondschroerlucke541]

I like the knife for the price but I would rather get the Kaper knife for the better handle in my opinion.

[@HarvestOutdoors]

raymond schroerlucke they sell G10 scales for these for just $20.

[@raymondschroerlucke541]

Rein Worker yes you can get g10 scales for that price but you need too consider that you need the tools to carve the scales to the dementons of the handle and your hand and time to make it fit on and also the good glue or pin to put on the it

[@raymondschroerlucke541]

Rein Worker yes but I was referring to the ones on Amazon were you can get different designs instead of the plan colors that are on the web site

[@Eric_Schon]

love the blade shape

[@brandonfeole6336]

Nice looking knife

[@joshjealouse4320]

cool looking knife!

[@xjrob85]

Nice review!

[@hooked1097]

Hope I win

[@lori_bear2445]

Awesome!

[@KungFuTweety1]

Great !

[@t_mac6866]

This knife has great ergonomics but in my opinion, the caper is worth the upcharge for handle scales.

[@HarvestOutdoors]

T_MAC686 they make G10 for this for $20.

[@t_mac6866]

I guess that would be a way to get a knife similar to their caper model for about $40 cheaper ha

[@HarvestOutdoors]

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