Why The MINK Is Perfect For Everyday Carry!

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00:00 The Year Of The Mini Fixed Blade
01:40 What Is Nitro-V?
03:30 Handle This!
08:00 Carry Options
09:23 Other Blades

[@jonathancupp3686]

I carry edc fixies all the time, no matter where I go. I will take larger ones when I’m in the woods and also have a folder on me most of the time, but ALWAYS have an edc fixie on me. I just find them easier to deal with. Less fiddly and don’t have to worry about a failing lock.

[@jwaltower5836]

Just bought this knife 🔪 to pair with my Springfield armory emissary 4.25 black as a set. 💪🏽

[@Che8336]

“Fashion a pipe for Gandalf for Christmas……” Lol!!😂😂

[@brianbreckler9685]

Recently started a small fixed blade EDC, I chose the cold steel Pendleton mini hunter in 3V. This knife is outstanding, I really appreciated the hanging kydex it comes with, as the belt clip type stand too proud on your side.

[@joshdoddadbod]

The mini hunter is awesome. I love mine.

[@brashachilles9725]

Just bought a Nieto Chaman EDC Bohler Stainless and Cocobolo hardwood. Versatile leather sheath. Small EDC fixed blade made in Spain. Great value for money, especially Cocobolo!

[@charlescollier7217]

Thanks for the review, Aaron. Given how much you've been enjoying smaller EDC fixed blades, I wonder if you're open to revisiting some blades that are listed as neck knives, but using them as pocket fixed blades instead.

[@Mike-id8gu]

I'm carrying an Esee Izula in S35VN in my pocket this very minute. My only additions: paracord wrapped handle and micro light added to my sheath. Love it!

[@Leftyotism]

Hell yeah brother!

[@stevenrogers7917]

2:51

[@matthewmarek1467]

I really like the mostly neutral grip shape. No finger grooves, no swell at the butt end, relatively even height/width all along. Wish more small knives followed this pattern.

[@bobbyd4400]

Agree I get tired of choils and finger grooves.

[@Ashton.everydaycarry]

Definitely looks like a good blade for edc. I do agree that for edc tasks I don't want something with too aggressive of a texture or jimping

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

I have been carrying a fixed blade necker in the sub 3" range for about 15 years, but I also do carry a 3+ inch fixed blade on my belt some days, depending where I am going. the three that I tend to carry most are the Tops Scandi trekker, the Rainier Basecamp, and the Esee Izula II. the Tops sheath works well with the home made dangler I made for it, which is a lot more comfortable and acce4sable while I am in my power chair. this Mink does look like a very handy blade, I would need to fashion some sort of leather backing for the sheath, to allow for a dangler addition.

[@danrussell9357]

Liked the video - keep making the compact fixed blade content!

[@frost8077]

Wild to me that this video was just uploaded. I was just browsing through tiny fixed blades earlier after looking around various waist and leg holsters. What you need to also really focus on for small fixed blade knives are the sheaths, if you're wanting something concealable or discrete. I was looking for something cheap instead and saw a few possible options.

[@cmoorhead1]

Thanks Aaron. I bought the satin blade version and I love it. I’d love to see a 3.75” version too.

[@EZ_Case]

I like it. My edc compact fixed blade of choice is the Tkell nightstalker cqc. Made in America goodness.

[@Shooter11B]

Haha, I have one hanging around my neck right now, been there for a couple of months. Hands down THE BEST neck knife I have ever owned.

[@WhispyWoods.]

Awesome knife highlight 👍

[@juanjauregui1553]

I've had this one on my wishlist for a minute. Glad to see it get the GT treatment. Just started the video so hope it delivers.

[@gideonstactical]

What do you think?

[@InGratitudeIam]

I like how you cover this knife. It reminds me of the Little River Bowie by Kizer which was made out of 1095HC steel. I think I paid $75 for it but I don't remember. That knife had a Bowie style clip point. It would be interesting to compare the two. Thanks.

[@ewigit8077]

Ive been edc'ing the civivi circulus. Its small enough to fit in my 5th pocket and has a nice pocket clip. Admittedly not the fanciest blade ever but gets the job done

[@yellowdog762jb]

Good review. Every item has pros and cons. I like that you cover both.

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks for watching!

[@colincline1387]

Very interesting. Currently my EDC is a Tops Rapid Strike. Very comfortable scout or cross draw carry. I like the lioks of this as an alternative. Thanks for the great reviews.

[@JAMESGREGORYKULP1985]

The fixed blade Knife that I carry is the. Spyderco Bow River. With a 4.36 inch 8CR13MOV stainless steel blade.

[@carlosmorera0924cm]

The bradford guardian3 in magnacut is my current fixed blade edc, i alternate between that, the civivi tamashii and the izula 2, i just got a snody boss that ill try to add into rotation

[@derekneumann]

I have been rolling an Asher Knives Fixie in S90V with an Ulti-clip. I like it.... I like it a lot.

[@acid6urns]

man i love that design. if i wasn’t eyeing a bradford 3/3.5 rn i would def grab one

[@bobbyknoth6985]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the hard work,great channel my man...

[@gideonstactical]

I really appreciate that! It means a ton 👍

[@user-sb4ns9ns4y]

As always, good video! Keep up the great work Sir

[@gideonstactical]

Much appreciated!

[@Swearengen1980]

Nice cutting board. Never thought I'd be one to EDC a fixed, but I've found myself doing it more with the MKC Blackfoot 2.0, magnacut obviously. My wallet stays in my front pocket, so with keys, cell phone, and the wallet....there were times when getting my folder out was a pain (I'd scrape my phone on the folder or squeeze my hand past the knife to get down in the pocket). I didn't think anything about it despite carrying a folder since I was a kid, but now it's much more noticeable after EDCing the MKC.

[@colbyvenable8193]

Pretty cool. Great size for EDC.

[@chrishynes6091]

Just started carrying my old Izula after making a leather belt sheath for it last weekend.

[@luistapia1942]

For the best small knife I started to carry like 2 years ago is Norden knives Mini Ascent blade. It's beautiful and straight up useful.

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Aaron, yep I'm carrying smaller fixies for EDC too, especially around the property where there's no weight, concealment or legal issues. For L or bigger size hands, the question then becomes; whether one is cool with a proportionally smaller handle, or a beefier job with a smaller blade. Can look a bit odd but I'm very much of the latter school in use ....... and in that respect, still hard to beat the Gators for the dough IMO. Cheers Duke.

[@concernedpatriot.2221]

I always carry a fixed EDC knife but not for utility or any use other than in defense of my handgun. I call it “ my handgun retention tool “ I’m a retired cop ( 32 ) years, cops getting in a fight and people trying to take your gun is a huge problem and concern. I always carried a fixed blade on my weak side, so if I ever thought I was losing a fight and my gun was in danger of someone taking it away from my, they were going to be wearing a knife in their neck. Now as a civilian, I still carry a fixed blade on my weak side, I carry the medium sized dagger ( forgot the name ) from cold steel but I’m looking to change up. I’m looking for a knife that I can grab from the sheath in a reverse grip, a knife that will slash upward and stab. Can you showcase something like that ? BTW I’m cheap, nothing over 100.00 bucks

[@thomasmaloney843]

With folders having bearings and complicated locks,, small fixed blades make more sense for messy jobs about the property. Sometimes the knife is just covered with so much literal crap I throw it into a soapy bucket and hose it down.

[@Swedenedc]

Looks awesome , imposible to get 😂ive been trying since it came out

[@davidkinninger0164]

I love it comfortable no hot spots on my extra large hands😊

[@garym51124]

I still carry my spyderco stok. I love it. Heck i love all my spyderco's

[@elevatorman7750]

Great video buddy

[@blackbirdrc8348]

Been digging my Ferrum Lackey I recently got. 3.3 ulticlip makes it an awesome pocket carry. Still getting use to it though.

[@wildfree4203]

I got the Mink 3 months ago, since then it never left my belt! I just got a second one... it’s for me later!😁

[@Hudson4426]

Kinda like this knife.. gives me Bradford vibes…may have to get one

[@adammcafee6502]

Man you HAVE to check out TKell knives out of Ringgold GA. Tim KILLS it on all his blades! His blades are cutting edge in the industry( see what I did there 😂... the quality is amazing! Thay are nickle boron coated and flat out awesom!

[@bobwampler3387]

Good looking blade.

[@timvodenichar8406]

How about Very Good knife co knives

[@Greenman13-31]

Great looking knife, wish Michigan would allow fixed blade carry.

[@user-sq5ix1uc3f]

It looks like Vosteed is coming out with some really nice budget friendly EDC options. Personally I would've liked to see a bit more of a drop point profile and less jimping on the blade but it still looks like a good EDC fixed blade.

[@stevenrogers7917]

I love your videos I try to watch them all my question doesn't apply to this video but I'm curious have you ever done a full video on your trip with the RV and family not just the videos but have you done like just a movie type record of the 13 months where you traveled I think that would be extremely interesting and something a lot of people would be thrilled to watch thanks again for the excellent videos

[@gideonstactical]

That’s a great idea o

[@Ajaxykins]

I prefer these aspects in a fixed blade edc: Compact (IWB & pocket carry), durability/toughness, and convenience. I don't need a big blade, I usually pair a nice sized folder (usually a slipjoint like a SAK) with it. I want the fixed blade for tough/abusive jobs or super quick and convenient deployment. IMO this one is too weak in the tip and a bit too large. I like the petrified fish bison & CRKT Biwa in 12c27 the most right now. They're quick, tough, and convenient!

[@dannowilson8040]

I find it harder and harder for an excuse to replace my White River Backpacker, albeit a little extra cost.

[@rustytygart405]

How about a review on the Asher knives fixie it about the same size and it’s cpm s90v

[@1qas23]

Ill take the Boker Bronco Mini. When is that review coming out?

[@Garyg28]

I occasionally edc a nice compact TOPS Baja 3.0 with a custom kydex sheath I like to mix it up every once in a while with a fixed blade.that said that minx is a good looking blade and the price point is fair

[@clintonlewis1261]

I like it !

[@jamesevans9621]

Try the white river pko it’s great little edc fixed blade

[@wgkincheloe2458]

I like this knife quite a bit, and I think the materials are great and pricing is fair. I wish it didn't have that slight trail to the point. Would've preferred a straight clip to bring the point lower and a little more focused. I think it will be real cool if we get other blade shapes on this handle, like and stick with the Mustelidae family and have a Weasel, Ferret, Otter, etc. Would be great to have a wharnie or sheepsfoot, a drop or clip point, a compound ground Tanto.... Cool family of edc fixies real easy!

[@gregblake2764]

I'm actively looking at several smaller fixed blades for EDC. So far nothing has registered. Have a Rat 3 from years ago, but want something more robust. Would like to check out a LT Wright Next-gen, but nobody has them in stock. Meanwhile I'm making an experimental 7" long knife from an old file in an effort to nail down a general design in case I have to go the custom knife route. Thankfully I know a custom knife maker who's work is excellent.

[@Jakoshdw]

I'd agree that the Mink is not a bushcraft knife (I'd prefer scandi grind for that as a personal preference) ... however... these are awesome as daily carry knives. I actually like the forward jimping as you don't see it as often and I appreciate the extra point my finger is less likely to slip off of when doing controlled detail cuts. Anyone with slick sweaty/oily hands will appreciate how much traction these scales provide as well. I've been using them as work knives and the various cases/bags/containers that I handle at work can sometimes leave my hands slick between sweat and whatever oils are left over from the production/filling process. Haven't felt any loss of traction holding the Minks. Love love these little fixies. Wanted a blacked out set-up so I ended up getting both versions and doing a scale swap. The blacked out knife I horizontal/cross-draw carry against a black belt and pants which makes it relatively discreet. The OD green and stonewash I took the tec-lock style clip off and added a small loop of paracord to loop around the belt and pocket carry on days I feel like I need my back brace. Both carry options have worked well so far.

[@truthseeker1581]

Carrying Amtac Northman... love it... not a utility blade

[@VincentKearney1967]

Thanks for the video ,that Vosteed looks interesting and for $70, it's a good price Sencillo is pronounced as " SEN-SEE-YO " Which means Simple in Spanish Thanks again

[@The4cp]

I need to pick up some more 4-inch and under fixed blades.

[@sergebinder9363]

For skinning deer , turkey and other birds would you recommand this knife or morak buschcraft black ??? Thx

[@The_OG_MP]

I carry a Bradford guardian 3 in aeb-l steel. Seems like they were possibly trying to compete with that.

[@BD-dr1hw]

When I need to worry about legal issues I carry a TOPS Ute (under 3" blade); otherwise, usually a Lionsteel B35.

[@JCRF]

I thought this was the Spartan Blades Alala. Bit more expensive but it’s the same size and similar shape, with a way better locking sheath. Plus American made.

[@manuelchieftorres2241]

Can you make a review of the Holtzman Gorilla Survival products ?

[@ManInTheWoods76]

Cool. The Izula 5

[@martinhafner2201]

NitroV has a little more carbon and a touch of vanadium when compared to 14c28n. A little less chromium. A good budget steel. It should perform better than Aus8, sharpen well and be fairly tough.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

Okay for 70 bucks I might have to think about it or like many people maybe wait till after I've paid some bills but for that quality I think it's reasonable plus the fact that as long as you take reasonable care of it any knife 10 or 20 years easily

[@Chrissmith-ly1vi]

My tops iraq jac has been a perfect edc ,but an esse 3 is unbeatable.

[@jalovecjoffrey9542]

with your experience and the American knife makers who know you well now, you should create your own knife. I'm sure the result would be interesting!

[@gideonstactical]

I am working on it 👍😉

[@klausheisler5014]

This & the new white river ursus mini.

[@user-ly9nm3wt1r]

I guess I’m just cheap , I pack the Small Bucklight , takes a razor edge and holds it pretty well , 420 HC stainless so I’ve got no rust issues , great for smaller food prep jobs , skinning , cleaning fish , general EDC , and light woods craft . Weighs near nothing , even with the sheath , the sheath is really my only complaint about the little knife , I’m a lefty , and the sheath is a cheap little ballistic nylon right handed sheath , but it works . I think I paid less than 30 bucks for the knife several years ago , one of the few knives I use enough to want three more of em , lol kinda like a Mora why own just one? 😜

[@liquiddw2]

I got the new civivi storm ridge and that knife is awesome

[@danstan-cx8mw]

Heck yeah it is i have it aswell and it is perfect for edc imo

[@nicholasbergman9965]

I have been EDCing a Backpacker from White River Absolutely fantastic knife.

[@davidvolsky7713]

I have that knife myself. I'm surprised it isn't mentioned on KZbin channels more often in conversations about EDC fixed blades.

[@Rocktalk101]

looks like a pretty nice blade.

[@gideonstactical]

It is!

[@KungFuTweety1]

It needs a taco sheath for edc for me... my preferences though otherwise it looks nice... I also don't like trailing points prefer traditional drop points...I think many people will like it..

[@Arto257]

Honestly Vosteed makes some really quality stuff for relatively cheap. I've got their Valkyrie button lock folder and it's great. Sure I'd rather it was made domestically; but these days it's hard to have everything.

[@gideonstactical]

Totally 👍

[@sski1971]

I like the idea especially for the budget side. However how about just spending a little more & purchase an ESEE 3 S35VN? You also made a review years ago on a S30V Gerber gator fix blade… I know these are not available anymore however that is a great knife for these type of tasks…

[@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223]

Esee 3 all day everyday. Have a 13deg edge on it and she slices like hell!! 👊

[@gideonstactical]

Nice

[@ols7888]

From China.

[@shrubjr893]

Nitro V seems very "chippy" to me unfortunately. Maybe it was just that one knife, but I won't be too quick to try it again. I really like the shape of this lil blade though!

[@srvctek1]

Nice

[@canadafree2087]

I always laugh at fixed blades smaller than my folders. I am also not a fan of three finger grips. That being said, you can't argue with the strength of a fixed blade. For EDC I'll stick with a pocket knife as it is easier to carry with out scaring the sheep. If I can carry a fixed blade, I can carry a full size one. That knife looks like a decent design; however the sheath and mount destroys the compactness of the blade. They didn't think that through.

[@1joshjosh1]

Good point

[@maritimespook]

I Carry A Tops Scandi Trekker in an Armatus Carry Pocket Sheath , Gotta get something else soon thats a full flat grind i tend to do better with that grind for edc , obviously lol

[@Melkorify]

Wish it was more drop pointy

[@redbeartactical4544]

Looks a lot like the Olight spurdog

[@marvinbrock960]

Dude… DLTTrading is awesome! They’ve become my go-to for blades… almost monthly…

[@garengatorlope1004]

A "pocket fixed blade"?

[@lokichoki_]

I've been running one with a ulticlip 3.3 slim IWB and I love it. Super slim and tucks well. Hope they do a Wharny with there new carbon scales

[@SS-st6ou]

How many blades you carry with you daily and why?

[@gideonstactical]

One at a time

[@SS-st6ou]

@@gideonstactical too bad that after all those reviews you don’t wear only one of the awesome blades that you advertise … maybe they are not that awesome after all…

[@Elslemmo]

BACON !!!!!!

[@timbryan9701]

Nice, but still not buying from a country that has nukes pointed at me.

[@gideonstactical]

Hahhahhhahahha for real

[@NikosKatsikanis]

gg

[@sheltermonkey6065]

It's amusing that no one at the Chinese factories that produce these knives can actually carry them.

[@HighRoad317]

Nice EDC, not a BC work horse..

[@ravingbadger]

the bots are back what the hell

[@thaknobodi]

Reporting bots daily. 🤦‍♂️

[@ravingbadger]

@@thaknobodi they are already out, well done!

[@1joshjosh1]

To heck with all this tactical-cool overpriced nonsense That will most likely end up as a fidget toy anyway. In other news my wife is away this evening so I will snuggle with my Buck 117.

[@jrocket092887]

Lol what?! That knife is lame. Brittle 420 steel, tapered tang, slippery smooth handles.. Talk about nonsense.

[@DinoNucci]

#SaveJoeX

[@vigilantdr.dolittle]

A pipe for Gandalf? 😂😂 Get outa here

[@epleyscott86]

China 👎

[@p.b.3224]

Gideon, you’re too dramatic and that’s why I can’t subscribe to you. Just show the knife without dramatics.

[@gideonstactical]

Sorry you feel that way, trying to tell a story along with the blade.