Why This Combat Knife Terrifies Me

Watch Wranglerstar as he unboxes one of the greatest unboxings ever - a knife haul featuring custom North Carolina knives from my friend Jason Barr. Jason recently purchased a knife company, RidgeRunner Blades (ridgerunnerblades.com), and I am excited to share these incredible products with you. In this video, you'll see why this combat knife terrifies me and why it's the most intense unboxing yet. Proud to announce RidgeRunner Blades as the official knife supplier for the Professional Homeowner (PROHO). Don't miss out on this thrilling experience!

[@wranglerstar]

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[@liambyrne591]

German gravity knife is cooler ww2

[@dgunearthed7859]

Giving into peer pressure rocks. Can I give you my address so u can send me your '80s glock knife?

[@garywheeley5108]

Wharncliffe not wyecliffe....

[@MrCeo1978buddy]

TM hunt knives are awesome made in the USA great handles

[@Ya_Know]

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[@ridgerunnerblades]

A sharp knife is a happy knife! Thanks so much for the kind words brother!

[@bowenboshier2336]

Great machine. Can one get your master pieces in Africa?

[@skyllama7208]

Ive bought several knives and always got the most amazing customer service and advice from Ridgerunner! Please support this amazing business! Respect!

[@skyllama7208]

That Tepfer Armory Model XIII is amazing! I absolutely love mine. Def a masterpiece and supporting a great small business! Go get yours asap!

[@loganlaughman3854]

Dude I love your knives. So jealous of your skill.

[@bangbanggvng]

You let him call us a West Coast State lol 🤮

[@stoffel6348]

Sorry, us North Carolinians do NOT claim ANYTHING west coast. And yes, i speak for all North Carolinians. Disclaimer: Cary, Chapel Hill and Asheville... well, you can have them.😂

[@Gfyplz]

I think it’s a subtle hint that he thinks the poles have already shifted.

[@Gray_Bear_Review]

You forgot lumberton but, that’s a different subject

[@stoffel6348]

@@Gray_Bear_Review bahah, thats a different planet

[@johnbutler2780]

What about Wilmington? I hear it not great.

[@johnbutler2780]

What about Wilmington? I hear it not great.

[@kyletepfer6438]

You nailed that review on the model XIII. The original name was Persian fighter. But everyone hates Iran. Thank you for the time you took to do this video. All us NC boys really appreciate it. Get in touch with me through Jason and I’ll get you a scrap axe with the next batch I do.

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you, Kyle,

[@Stormer-Europa]

Yeah we hate who Israel tell us to hate right

[@beentheredonethat5908]

People can hate a nations government, but still respect the skill of a good weapon. Especially a nation where knife fighting is still a very real thing. Persia has always been one of the greatest weapons makers in all of history.

[@kyletepfer6438]

@@beentheredonethat5908 facts. I love Iran. Most people in the US who buy knives do not unfortunately.

[@MrFra1ler]

@@kyletepfer6438 are these available? I have not seen your stuff before. It looks excellent. I’m a blade maker and enthusiast and this thing looks 🤌🏻

[@jamesallred460]

The handle on that combat knife is very reminiscent of a Shamshir or Kilij, and the blade is similar to a Jambiya, so you're right about the Arabic influence.

[@DD_Dietriech]

Yes. I teach sword fighting and is immediately what I saw. Then while looking at it more the lethality and purpose driven design is oh so desirable. I know NEED one ha ha ha

[@jamesallred460]

@@DD_Dietriech right? That knife is rad af!

[@kennethodette1352]

East Coast men don't wear their wives' hats!

[@tonyrome655]

🤣

[@clintoncooper2458]

Your right we buy our own!

[@rossbrown9768]

Right!

[@chrisparker9886]

😂

[@nejiskafir8198]

Don't blame the West Coast. It is the Oregon influence. Those guys are nutters.

[@karsonbranham3900]

Wow, so many subtle design elements in that last knife, masterfully executed!

[@colsonallenpure1468]

As a North Carolinian, and on behalf of my great state, we respectfully decline the claim of being a “west coast state” due to states such as Oregon, and California.

[@mikes.8823]

not saying i disliked North Carolina but it seemed pretty liberal compared to Ohio

[@colsonallenpure1468]

@@mikes.8823 only like 3 areas are. We don’t claim those areas lol

[@ElessarEstel]

​@@mikes.8823 it's definitely no south Carolina that's for sure

[@humanthingtodo7891]

Florida here- hold my beer.

[@Cjo0211]

@@colsonallenpure1468growing up in North Raleigh I completely agree

[@Stihlheadd]

Great company and an even better man. Can’t go wrong with supporting Ridge Runner Blades.

[@kallenavn2783]

It’s a wharncliffe not a wyclef, and you have had it before on the Gerber speedball

[@inthefiber5097]

LOL Wranglersar Fail!

[@bullridermusic2054]

When does it become a wharncliffe and not a long sheepsfoot. Wharncliffe's are usually subtle with the straight angle to a point. Sheepsfoot curves smoothly down..idk.

[@delav83]

These guys at RidgeRunner are a 30 minute drive from me! It's great to be surrounded by so many awesome knife makers in NC👍

[@andrewdarowski1975]

A scandi grind is absolutely not a tough grind. They chip easily because they're so fine at the edge. A convex would be much stronger, but wouldn't bite into wood as well.

[@missourimongoose8858]

Scanti is pretty much only good for wood and general bushcrafting stuff, I tried to skin a deer with a scanti knife and it definitely couldn't compete with my normal case 366 or the yakut knife I've been messing around with for a few years now

[@charlesw665]

Came for this comment. And WS said it so confidently. I didn't even finish the video.

[@ShawDAMAN]

An advantage is it gives you a large flat area to lay against a sharpening stone so it's a little more dummy proof than some grinds but toughness is not really the idea

[@BrockNessMonster1991]

@@missourimongoose8858- Scandi, like Scandinavian. Just so ya know 👍🏻

[@wrenchspinner101]

You’re the reason why I bought a 940. I’m happy to see a new unboxing video from you.

[@logmaster27]

“It is a bit of a Queen” I’m beginning to think the same thing about you Cody California.

[@DukerK14]

3:19 the gentleman who owns and makes the primitive woodsmen knives used to work at winkler knives. He left to pursue his own knife making company and with Daniel winklers blessing he took a lot of the information he learned there and applied it to his own knives. Especially the coating that is used on his blades I believe it’s the same makeup as what winkler uses on his blades I.e Daniel’s blessing of course. They are both located in Boone,NC and are both wonderful companies! I own winklers but haven’t ponied up for a primitive woodmens yet but I’m sure I will next time I’m in Boone for a mountains trip!

[@craigneedham4223]

I have a Tepfer Blade VERY similar to that. Bought it from him in person. Kyle is an amazing person. Love his blades.

[@-Kreger-]

I bought my son a microtech for his 13th birthday. He’s 15 now. Loves his knife. He has a large collection, but always has his microtech on him.

[@sztaylor89]

American bladeworks is just a guy and his wife working out of their garage making some great american made and affordable knives

[@pickerick1]

Cody, My home state of North Carolina can never be a west coast state...Says the east coast NC guy...long live the Proho 😂

[@MAWA2024]

Just for the record that Glock knife is probably the best $30 knife ever made. Plain simple and if you had to use it to dig a hole it wouldn't break your heart.

[@Michael-my6jo]

Who can afford anything but $30 for a knife?!?!? These knives are way above my limit. The price of a pistol for a knife? Nah.... I'm good.

[@animal0mother]

I bet somewhere there's a $30 knife with a full tang. The Glock knife's tang only goes into the handle a couple inches.

[@StabEDealin]

Looks a lot like the Winkler Belt Knife. Similar duty as well. Great looking tool.

[@mcj5644]

My thoughts exactly. That knife was definitely influenced by the Winkler Belt Knife.

[@lukecrafford6544]

I think he use to work for winkler

[@StabEDealin]

Well no dig against this knife maker, I don’t think shapes are patented lol. I hope he keeps improving on the design and so fourth.

[@WildMountainGarage]

As a pastor who loves his Microtech, maybe I'll start doing that while I'm teaching...

[@thomasbolman375]

That will keep the back rows awake.

[@10rcoleman]

My daughter’s birthday is coming soon I think she would love that purple one thanks for showing it.

[@somerando1073]

4:31 Just so you know, the grooves on the spine of a blade for your thumb is "jimping", a choil is a cutout on the edge side of the blade that you can put your index finger in.

[@JO-rk5gu]

It (choil) is also for sharpening the blade all the way down

[@somerando1073]

@@JO-rk5gu Yes, the little ones. When it's really big then it's also intended for a finger.

[@justinletchworth2784]

If that fluorescent bead is soft and feels like rubber, then I’m almost positive it’s a castration band for livestock. Looks exactly like one and tons of uses besides its intended purpose.

[@SmokesKwazukii]

The East Coast slander is wild honestly. There are so many incredible craftsmen out there. Lots of old fashioned skills and knowledge. East Coast Proho is a powerful man.

[@endofthelongestline1]

How is that not a winkler?

[@sasquatch4liffee]

Looking at his other knives and hawks, he's "heavily influenced" by winkler 😅

[@dominicwilliams9473]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@J.Young808]

Someone said he worked at Winkler

[@Biketunerfy]

That’s what I thought. He’s just ripped off Winklers design.

[@carolinaoaksfarm5266]

This is more of a regional style. 80crv2 with a black oxide or similar coating. We take pride in the style.

[@DiogenesWasRight90]

"If it gets a little dirt in it, it won't work." **laughs in fixed blade**

[@dbmail545]

OTF's make terrible utility knives. They can't hold the blade tightly and still work. Biggest reason I prefer side-folder automatics.

[@jb7483]

Cat's like I have razor blades on my toes, silly human.... i still have my old school french foreign legion dagger, not pretty, but it works. The knife at 9:45 looks like a roach belly.

[@joekahno]

As a foreigner residing in the Philippines I'm not allowed to possess weapons. The rules are so strict that technically, if you are into archery, the individual arrows have to be serial numbered and registered. Enforcement is a completely different issue but a foreigner is a guest in the country and damn well better act like one. At home however, an eight inch chefs knife is a cooking utensil regardless of how big a wound channel it can inflict. Most of the blade styles of Philippine fighting knives are available as yard tools. Historically, that's exactly what they are. Few people could afford a special knife just for combat. They used the same blade for jungle cutting and everything else.

[@buffydog21]

I thought it was expensive, when I paid $155 for my knife on sale. My knife is made in the USA. The whole knife is one solid tang knife. The tang is thick.

[@PeterWolfe2012]

That distal taper IS showing off in the sense that it takes genuine skill to forge it but it also improves the balance.

[@JustinDeLeon-sj1xr]

Not being a jerk, but that is most likely cut from a sheet of steel,.machine CNC, ground down, and not forged. Not many knives are actually forged... That's for TV.

[@CincinnatiDan]

Watch any of Ridgerunner’s unboxings, they are all Fizz makers! So many of those hand made knives are just gorgeous.

[@BFVgnr]

There's nothing wrong with a Glock field knife. It's just like a Glock pistol. You don't have to care about it, or do anything more than basic maintenance on it. It's going to work every time you need it to work.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

I carry a Benchmade Infidel OTF 3300, it's a great all-rounder, very capable and strong.

[@Turkeythigh420]

I carry either a Benchmade auto Stryker or a Gerber 06 Auto. Both are tied for my favorite.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

​@@Turkeythigh420 Nice 👍

[@jasong5913]

That last blade needed no presentation. It speaks for itself.

[@georgedaniels9980]

I really like that knife handle design it looks a very secure and comfortable. Also, the point and handle geometry form a straight line which is looks handy.

[@jeremyhedlund7707]

@wranglerstar thank you for recognizing NC as a great place. I’m a native to NC and love this state. We do have the best knives!

[@jeremyweisinger8655]

Y'all have some good knives for sure. But the best? I wouldn't go that far.

[@mattwalker2583]

It’s a warncliff 😮

[@TheRonin248]

0:47 how in the hell is NC a west coast state?

[@disturbedlife5691]

Because they're not all Cali weird I assume

[@erikjohnson5608]

You must be new around here. Welcome!

[@themeadman]

Im going to go with him thinking it's on the west coast of the Atlantic. 🤷‍♂️

[@SP-fb1qb]

9:40 this thing is a Winkler knife

[@mitchellgardner2193]

Looks like it would make a good hunting knife for skinning.

[@Rensune]

Never have a knife on your chest like that unless you want an enemy to stab you with it

[@WClark762]

Tepher makes excellent knives, as do Dan Winkler and Jason Knight.

[@Fluxxcapacitor52]

I have a Winkler Belt Knife with the tire rubber scales. Very similar design. That blade must feel amazing in hand

[@turdferguson7686]

that was a great cameo from the Professional Cat. "whatcha lookin at? why not just use your claws??"

[@ward185]

I’ve had my eyes on one of those bush crafters for a while now. I live close to Primitive Woodsman in the mountains of Nc. His knives are amazing.

[@DennisPetty-fg3uw]

That last one looks like a perfect boning and quartering knife

[@Jeremycook_]

A sharp knife fidget device alone is funny enough but doing in church sounds like a bit in a Naked Gun movie lol

[@mrblack5145]

I'm new to the knife world, and after buying a few, I can definitely say that I'm a fan of automatics over flippers. I recently purchased a Cobratec Ryker (I believe that's the name) and it has been my standard since. I'll follow the links provided and see if there's anything up my alley on his site!

[@leojampolsky3226]

It is a "Tepfer Armory". Looks pretty useful...

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

Nice! It's a time proven design going back hundreds of years. Even that distally tapered tang is a feature of swords. Helps with balance. As a custom blade maker myself I really appreciate those little touches like that.

[@matthewf1979]

Well I'll be. I'm buying a new knife or two today. I was just about to order from BladeHQ. I'll check out Ridge Runner.

[@MissingLinkMTB]

Glad to see you came to your senses and recognized NC as west coast.

[@joshm3484]

Love that sort of persian style. Clip points have their advantages, but so do trailing points.

[@DaroffApFire]

Oh my. That purple microtech is absolutely beautiful with the black anodized blade and window breaker on the back. I'm definitely picking one up.

[@goldenarm009]

I carry a benchmade 940 Osborne as well! A classic.

[@sfstilter]

Love the thickness of the tang, shows that it's battle ready imo

[@blakeflanagan1812]

Bought all of my Winkler knives from Ridge Runner… great site!

[@Thomas-yw9eo]

Hard for me to believe knife design has improved significantly since 1980 when considering that knives were used since prehistoric times.

[@dude28405]

I like to support North Carolina knife companies. I brought a bunch of knives home from gun shows when I found out that it’s a local knife maker. I think the last two that I’ve bought were serendipity forge and another out the front knife company called hellcat tactical.

[@3beltwesty]

Those are rare issue secret knives. Issued for the Mini Sub's Frogman on inland lakes on the EAST Coast. The West coast uses a different version. Each Forest Service Seal team has these special knives as standard issue.

[@__tacocat__]

Very nice! The Tepfer shape reminds me of the Cold Steel Talwar which I carry regularly, but the Talwar is easily concealable even though its larger because its a folder. This handle looks awesomely comfy though

[@ZootyZoFo]

I always wore a Spyderco Delica jn serrated edge around my neck when rock climbing, backpacking & offshore fishing because it’s secure and easier to get to then my pocket.

[@TheEvanRoach]

Props to NC maaaan!

[@ericmoss8344]

That blade looks and awful lot like one of MS Daniel Winkler's blades. No doubt it will serve you well!

[@darrenlowry7477]

I've been wanting a few new knives. I'll be looking up those for sure

[@refinedbrass]

that tepfer gives the familiarity of a knife you would use every day for cooking and cutting meat and makes it easy to use in a situation when you need to defend your self

[@scottlehman9738]

That last blade is sweet. I don't trust a liner lock knife. Great video . .

[@rudywheeler4924]

That tang taper is not "showing off", it has a purpose, which is to lighten the handle and push the balance to the tip.

[@dangerpudge1922]

Related: I've got several very expensive knives. I've recently turned my attention to Mora knives. They're good. Of them, I've found the Craftline Pro S 546 model is absolutely incredible. It isn't a true bushcrafting knife but it's used and designed for Swedish construction workers... and it sells in various forms between $8 and $14 USD. It comes in a carbon or stainless blade. They're Scandi grind. Something to take a look at.

[@dsimon33871]

Blades with curves serve certain purposes. Foremost, a curve allows one to put more blade on the surface being cut, the most extreme example of this I can think of is the Kris... Curves can also follow the natural movement of the cut so one does not have to try to cut into the surface... This principle also shows with compound blade designs... For example, a Tanto has a distinct cutting surface boxing at the tip, forming a triangle to the knife body.

[@destroyerkuroshiokai]

The small fixed blades work well appendix carry. Look up the clinch pick, Shivworks and Craig Douglas for a host of ideas on how that knife can be utilized.

[@AndrewsArachnids]

Nice Cody! i just bought my wife a Microtech Mini Hera II in that exact same color set, i carry a combat Troodon Gen III

[@graveleater9746]

Interestingly that knife has an almost identical style of blade to a design I've been making for a few years. I always really liked the sort of cimeter/butcher knife blade profiles that gave off an exotic vibe. Whoever made that knife is light-years ahead of me but I'll catch up.

[@Potrvlb]

Sweet knives! Very kind and generous of the fella to send all that to you. Love all the knives but especially the last knife, meant for utility and crazy efficient at eliminating any threat that stands before you, if you know what I mean.

[@BabakPA]

940 is still the favorite! Some come close but not quite! Thanks Cody

[@jimdandy4329]

Benchmade Presidio is a good work knife. For a fast opening defense knife the Spyderco Matriarch 2 with the Emerson Wave opener is the best, much faster opening from the draw then any automatic.

[@EchoHotel78]

I’m guessing Tepfer worked for or really really likes Daniel Winkler’s work. Is this maybe why RidgeRunner hasn’t had a Winkler restock in ages?

[@benholt2057]

Can Jason create a Wranglerstar blade???? Makers mark and all?? Take my money now

[@bobbyw2066]

That tactical knife reminds me of a kukori style knife. I really like it

[@cjvan713]

Gerber Strong Arm. That's the one I i want on me all times for any situation. This one stood up to the most in the many destruction videos I watched.

[@TheMrpunisher77]

I am a huge fan of sheep foot blades so I carry a Kizer on me for EDC. Well done Jason

[@johnmicalizzi126]

You are going to win the man that's dies with the most toys!

[@downshifter4179]

As a long time fan of your channel and I know it’s one more thing to do but I think the wranglerstar war band should start a once a week podcast. When you said how you and the war band get together and talk about your edc I thought how I’d like to hear that conversation. I think it’d be good for young men learning what the purpose of a “warband” is and how important the quality of these people are. Especially for the coming struggle. 🍻

[@RollingRigTraction]

After 2 decades plus, as a combat viable straight up "go to war" knife. My primary is and has been the Buck Nighthawk. It had just recently been given the green light as an option for the Seal teams to choose to carry when I was attending BUD/s. Mine has been unbreakable after close to 30 years now and has proven itself through thick and thin. After some serious work with a Gerber ceramic sharpener back then it has kept a dangerously sharp edge that cut me to the bone with once. One slip was all it took.

[@stevenedmund5680]

suffering a heat wave too over here in Canada eh .. the wide continuous curve to the edge makes this a great knife. Also the way the point is shaped upward above the angle of the handle makes it effortless from point A the waist ...to point B ...the gut.

[@spinch8808]

I have 2 ride or die fixed blades, they're both benchmade. The nimvarus and adamas. I carried the nimvarus with me through most of my army career now I have the adamas and I got micarta handles for it. 10/10

[@6030jdr]

Got a bm 3v and it was the biggest 200$ pos. It's now a kitchen knife for the wife. Never gets used bc its dull after a few cuts

[@lifewiththelakes]

I daily carry a Benchmade Phaeton OTF. I can go throw it in a mud puddle and it’s still going to work. My fixed blade is a Benchmade bushcrafter. I really want to get one of each for my daughters. After watching this video, I’m back to shopping…

[@justincoleman9946]

Liner lock is a complete no-go for me. Too easy to get something caught in that shouldn't be. Axis lock all day every day. Griptilian mini is the go-to.

[@5oaks-e3o]

Hello brother,the tapered tang was invented by a man named Bob Lovless years ago, many bladesmiths including myself cut our teeth on watching Bob do all kinds of neat things in the Lovless shop just a little history lol awesome video take care sir... Jason 5oaksforge

[@flyguy7836]

I'll give the maker a big thumbs up for making a nice fighter blade it should be called the grim reaper I like it very cool

[@Grooove_e]

Just recently picked up a tops knives Armado 6.5 and it gives me similar vibes to this. Very beefy, ultilitarian, but can also be used as a combat knife. A little on the larger side but the reviews of it dont lie.

[@A-GUY-AND-HIS-TRACTOR]

6:37. “Not going to get autistic ‘. I’m dying over here

[@billhatcher2984]

If you like that fixed blade you should look into a Winkler knifes they are the best all around knifes he has recently linked up with case knives I don't know if it's a good or a bad thing

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

The ABW knives are fantastic, the titanium magnacut model 2 is so amazing. 64+ HRC and a better heat treat than any Benchmade.

[@45proteinconsumer]

LOVE that purple! i have a red ultratech with a two toned black drop-point blade

[@frostriver4547]

My personal faves EDC: Spyderco Sage 5 Carbon Fiber GTW: Fallkniven A1X

[@rorymartin329]

I gave you a thumbs up just for the remark you made about playing with the knife in church! LOL! Been there, done that!

[@bubba7626]

I ground my Glock knife into a scandi staying with the primary grind on both sides until the secondary bevel was removed. Man it cuts into wood amazing!

[@naui2]

Well done Mr. Barr!