Winkler Belt Knife

[@realbroggo]

Great knife from a great maker. Winkler have mastered the heat treat on their 80CrV2 steel. Some may look down on 80CrV2 but it's tough, holds a decent edge and sharpens up well. Glad to hear you want to use this knife - it wants to be used - it demands to be used!! Look after it and you have the start of a great family heirloom. Sharp blades all.

[@KENAHIGHLANDER]

Has anyone figured out how to sharpen this knife. The edge angle is a mystery.

[@solidus1995]

I had a Blue ridge hunter that looked like your belt knife, gave it to my best friend on his wedding day. Now i have the Belt knife with black sculpted laminate which resides on my SHTF belt.

[@dragland7268]

Beautiful blade you have there. It’s been on my short list for a while now. Thanks for sharing.

[@barrysblades]

Thanks for watching

[@lonestardude6283]

Congratulations on that great user!? I have been eying a Winkler for some time! I love his blade designs!

[@barrysblades]

Yes, he really does put out some beautiful designs

[@sunbunbradley]

Winkler knives are awesome. I love my Crusher belt knife with rubber handles, and my belt knife, but my Utility Crusher is my favorite! Good luck with that blade.

[@barrysblades]

Thank you, I'm going to have to get another one with the rubber handle. I bet it has a great grip

[@ryanjordan7268]

Great video! Beautiful knife 🔪!

[@barrysblades]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it

[@MASI_forging]

Beautiful Knife. Look like this will be a cool build 👏👏

[@ulbushcrafting6592]

Refreshing to see higher end knives on KZbin.

[@Lamenter40K]

Nice looking knife. Thanks for the vid.

[@barrysblades]

Thank you for watching

[@LIE4ME]

01:46 "nuances of handmade knives." Fine distinction or difference.

[@timparis2526]

Meaning?...I'm thinking about a Winkler..for like months

[@snarf9455]

My left ear really enjoyed this one!

[@CharlieBell-lr1zx]

Beautiful knife man

[@ZiTW-qj5zm]

I have a field, the wooden handle is carved with very beautiful Indian patterns, but the 80crv2 steel is very easy to rust, which is very bad. After sleeping in the mountains for one night, when I wake up in the morning, I will find that the dew makes the knife rust, a lot of rust ! Compared with ka-bar's bk9, ka-bar's 1095 steel will also rust, but it will be much better, but Winkler's knives can be sharpened very sharp! These two knives were mailed from the United States to China for me by courier. The procedures were very troublesome and cost me a lot of money, but I have been using them!

[@barrysblades]

Yes, that's definitely the downside of steels like that. I just keep a little oil in my EDC bag to keep a film on them

[@ZiTW-qj5zm]

You can try to use nuts, such as walnuts or peanuts, to smear the blade, which will have an anti-rust effect😁

[@texasviking1]

You have to maintain carbon steel. If you don’t like to have to maintain a knife like that I would suggest getting a stainless steel knife. But a good knife will rust😉

[@LastBastian]

Always loved these! So I copied it and made my own version at home

[@seanlowkey9388]

I have the Case Winkler collaboration Skinner designed by Kevin Holland from seal team six. It has sculpted camo g10 scales. Think i might get the belt knife or blue ridge hunter next. The natural micarta looks nice but so does the sculpted camo.

[@feendog2711]

Just got one just trying to figure out how I want to carry the sheath

[@SalvoEDC]

Tip down, edge forward, inside the waist band on your strong side.

[@wildfree4203]

It’s a beautiful knife indeed! But frankly my friend, no one wants to wait to hear what’s written on the card nor to see a closed box! Have a blessed day.

[@barrysblades]

Thank you. That's good feedback. I want to grow the channel and not have it boring.

[@phillipshirk767]

Amen Brother! Way to much useless info.

[@jackrichards1863]

The blade length needs no tape measure. Just is it long enough for your purpose? The handle however ? The tape needs to come out so your audience knows what the grip length is. CRV is chrome vanadium . CRV 80. ??. But its a good knife you have theere.

[@barrysblades]

Thank you, and thanks for the good advice. I'm still working out the ruff spots

[@WizzdummHeadley]

A great looking blade .

[@HOOSH69]

What part of Indiana r u in? I'm from franklin indiana

[@barrysblades]

North of Fort Wayne

[@chrisdyck6524]

Herr Winkleeeeer. Rudis Outdoor Messer?

[@larrykoroush6995]

I have that exact knife and the drop point crusher with black textured linen handle

[@raymcdonald4603]

Very nice knife,I'd carry scout style

[@barrysblades]

Yes I'm going to try that

[@NLemessage]

I cant do the the only coming out of one ear. Knife looks sweet tho.

[@barrysblades]

Is my audio only coming through on one channel?

[@johncollins6891]

Just ordered one based on your review.

[@barrysblades]

That's awesome, you're going to love it!

[@ravin747]

Winkler is great

[@gumecindogarcia1070]

Hotsteel is the carbon knife alternative to overpriced, really cool knives

[@개불개불-o4u]

Great design, not great materials. Winkler's sheath is the best but 80crv2 steel is weak and rusts easily. The cost is justified only by investing in anti-rust coating or using high-alloy steel that is resistant to rust.😐

[@barrysblades]

Thank you for your input.

[@shortyxmoshpigx5488]

whats wrong with 80crv2?

[@ulbushcrafting6592]

Understanding steels and their pros and cons is important: easy to sharpen, difficult to sharpen, holds or not holds an edge, rust easily or not are all factors to consider as you get more and more into knives. But most important- HEAT TREAT!

[@pubplays368]

80crv2 is the second or third toughest carbon steel. Nothing about it is weak lmao. You must be confusing it with Chinese carbon steel.

[@ulbushcrafting6592]

@@pubplays368 I used to be stuck up when it came to steels. But I have found heat treat is most important

[@Joinordie718]

Belt knife rubber handle

[@kaleoariola]

It's not even 5160. At least you can practice sharpening with it.

[@Swearengen1980]

I love Winkler, but to call the factor edge "very sharp" isn't exactly accurate. Mediocre performance on cardboard in your video. Granted that will vary per blade and easy to touch up. I couldn't go with the maple, as much as I like the look (and the tribal). Heavy outdoor use, skinning, etc....shy away from wood. Personally their hawks are better than their knives, as I now prefer magnacut for my knife.

[@johnmutton799]

Way over priced! There are knives out there, the same steel and better materials, and half the price! Rip off!

[@shrimpslushi5781]

Like what

[@aussieb1rd95]

Well it certainly is a sweet looking knife, just two issues but they are personnel ones, I like originality and after looking at their site the Tribal Maple is used across a variety of their knives so it's not unique, It's also an option. Price omg $350 US, that's like $525.50716 Australian Dollars, And If I choose the Tribal Maple the price goes up to $577.55 Au, and then there is shipping, which could be almost as much as the knife, getting expensive for an Aussie. Hmmmm shipping, I tried to add one to my basket to work out shipping, no add to basket button, blurb says no payment required till knife is ready to ship, WTF how do I work out shipping. Now your review, you said you did a lot of research, hmmm, On their site they quote that blade length is 91/2 inches not 93/4 as you state. Also the sheath is lined with Boltaron®with leather cover not Kydex as you claim, come on dude, research, I'm just a casual passerby who watched your video and picked up these mistakes, did they give you the knife as a freebee to spruke their wares. Ok Pros: beautiful knife and amazing looking web site. Cons: Way too many options so no genuine originality, cant get a shipping cost, wait period is 4 to 5 months, no off the shelf knifes ready to ship, And most likely if I went thru all the bull of ordering a knife they would most likely come back with we don't sell to Australia, had it happen heaps. But thanks for the video.

[@barrysblades]

Thank you for watching, and calling me out on my mistake. I really do appreciate that. I'm always working on making my channel better. As for the knife, I bought it. I'm just a little guy on here and get nothing free. I hope you keep watching.

[@aussieb1rd95]

@@barrysblades and thank you for replying, it is a beautiful blade and I cant afford it, guess I will have a crack at making one even black the blade with black marker pen lol Cheers

[@wehrewulf]

I hate the blade shape.

[@barrysblades]

What types of blade designs do you like?

[@powdermonkey5183]

@@barrysblades I love that blade shape

[@Aaron-pb5xy]

I love it too. Some people though.@@powdermonkey5183 🤡🤡

[@shrimpslushi5781]

It’s sweet

[@labotimy]

Agreed. Not a fan of trailing points. Got a drop point instead.