At first I thought possibly dumb but theeeen I held it. Learn more at Get.ZercoKnives.com… Man, these are the kind of videos I get so excited to make! I was a *little* hesitant on this one until I received it … and then I got really excited to make a video showcasing it. The “CacheBlade” by Zerco Knives has been tweaked and perfected over the course of several years (as the owner was telling me) and when you hold it in your hands, you can def tell. The latching mechanism feels very sturdy. It has a subtle dropppint blade shape featuring a full-flat grind and stainless M390 steel. The blade length is 3.5 inches (8.9 centimeters). Though the storage compartment is not advertised as waterproof, I had to test it out and submerged one of the blades for about 15 minutes 😬 . The central compartment surprisingly was still dry! The blade itself comes with a sheath, ferro rod attached, and a waterproof storage container that fits perfectly into the handle. The 90° spine allows for striking on the ferro rod and you can use the edge on the knife’s pommel to strike as well. Cons: -no jimping on the spine -would like a slightly more aggressive 90° angle on spine -would love a different sheath option other than loops (not personally a fan of the loops though I know many people like them) -Blade could be less wide, but the width also balances out the handle with storage well… feel like the blade could be longer Overall such a cool concept executed very well. I have never had a knife like this and am eager to see how the storage compartment holds up. I told the owner I was going to try to baton some wood and break it down with it and he said go ahead, this thing was made to be tough!
I appreciate your honesty and your expertise on this and all the knifes you show. Pros and cons, is great because what is a con to one person might be a pro to someone else. I definitely like the concept of the knife to compact a striking rod and tender, as you call it. (I thought money when you said tender at first:)) Thank you again for your review and for actually using the knife prior to giving one. Hope you have a great day!
@@MelissaBackwoods When you go remote in the middle of nowhere to hunt & fish, with limited ability to carry a lot of stuff, these could be very handy if you run into an unforseen problem.
@@MelissaBackwoods I'm in. BEST "survival" style with storage actually in the handle I have ever seen. Signed up to be a VIP just to get this knife! Thank you so much for bringing this to us!🤗🥰
hard part was the lock mechanism that is about it other storage handle was a breeze . I think of different ways of doing things but this is not a game changer 😅
@@VOT3BYMAILthe point is you get a little extra storage so you can use the space in your pockets for other things (assuming you don't have your backpack on the whole time, which isn't ideal)
The Chris Reeve Project One hollow handle survival knives were milled from a solid piece of A2 steel. They’re not made anymore, and quite expensive if you can find one but they’re really tough.
@@QueensStandUpstill a compromise. Only the approach UG-Tools with printed titanium handles does make sense. Otherwise you just have an inferior knife. And who wants that…
For those of us that do engraving and other fabrication stuff, we could fairly easily add a channel that surrounds that inner section and place a round rubber seal into it. Boom, 100% waterproof! ❤
The cache itself is waterproof. If you put a seal, it would change the tolerances of the handle, eventually wear down from use and the handle would become loose. I think having the least amount of parts is best.
@@James-vn8zbafter a few thousand repetitions. I know what they're talking about and it wouldn't fail. You can channel a groove for an "o" ring quite easily that would still be at the exact tolerance of the current design. It would be pointless as the container is water proof so there is that...
@James-vn8zb I love it when people on the internet use words that make them feel smart and experienced with the topic they discuss, but give it away with the actual contents of the comment
I usually don’t like storage in my knife handles as it usually requires an Alan wrench or some other tool to access but this is a great easy to use design!
Pretty cool knife! Also just a lil tip for using a ferro rod: Try holding the blade still and pulling the rod back instead of moving the knife. That way you'll have far less chance of knocking over tinder and/or damaging your knife
Wow thats exquisite, most "survival knives" with a handle compartment simply suck but this is incredible. And full tung nanderless. I love it, love you and your reviews too❤
@@tatsuhirosatou5513I guess you'd call that a hollow tang? Or some such bs. It's still a major improvement over those "survival" knives with the hollow handles and zero tang whatsoever.
@@tatsuhirosatou5513 A skeletonized tang knife is a full tang knife that has had parts of the inside of the tang removed, creating an outline or "skeleton". This process lightens the knife while still maintaining its balance, durability, and rigidity. They can also provide storage space in the handle.
Thanks for sharing last knight I was showing off my survival knife … real nice compass in handle .. deep handle .. matches, striker, fishing line , hook, two diaper pines , a drs stitching silk and drs s needle for stitches, buttons needle and thread… im going to find a small lighter replace the matches fit real easy..I got it from my brother when he passed. I think it’s one of those Rambo survival knifes big
-It's literally a gimmick tho. You may want to brush up on your definitions cuz "gimmick" doesn't necessarily mean "low-quality". A tiny, difficult-to-access compartment in the handle of a fixed-blade knife def qualifies as a "gimmick". 😂
Handle a think for my preference. But that functional storage is absolutely worth it. Really like the sheath as well. I like the "scout" carry function the most 😊
I don't see the point, it would be better to just have a Zippo or a Bic in a small ziplock bag as a lighter doesn't take up any space, but I do respect how much better designed this is over other knives with storage handles
Do u really not see the value in having a mini storage and a blade in 1? I mean at it’s most basic level is takes up less space and is less items to carry with you. And takes up 0 space if u carry it where ur belt already is and frees your pockets for other necessities while camping or hiking or hunting.
@@jimboh.2654Pretty foolish idea! In a survival situation, you need your mind functioning in tip top condition! Why would anyone EVER want to hinder that ability, let alone in a survival scenario?
As an avid outdoorsman and hunter, I love this idea! Utilizing wasted space for important stuff like the cache container or an emergency lighter is a really big win in my book! Thanks for sharing! Definitely going to check it out!
I would be honored to meet Melissa in person to discuss the possibility of mutual compatibility as friends, or more. I like her videos, and this product seems like a winner. Did I miss details about price and available sellers? Thanks for sharing, Melissa.
Absolutely awesome knife, i love it. The only improvement I'd like to see is a small section of jimping on the bottom of the spine where it meets the handle, where your thumb would rest. I've found jimping to be absolutely essential for a good grip in wet/poor conditions, like cleaning fish or game, or when it's really humid or raining.
I'd love to see you do a review on a Gurkha inspired beast of a survival knife made by Wilkinson Sword called the Dartmoor. It too had a cache container that fit into a cut-out in the tang. The cap of the container was a compass and the container came with mono fishing/suture line, a suture/fish hook, tiny lead sinkers, a ferro rod and a small xacto-type surgical blade. The blade had a 90° spine at the hilt, an extremely aggressive serrated top and a tip that could be sharpened. The sheath/scabbard had a compartment that came with copper wire that could be used to make small game traps. Wilkinson sword created the knife to bid for UK Special Forces issue. They created a flat black version called the Dartmoor NATO. Promo videos had big tough guys sawing through 55 gallon steel drums to show how tough the knife was. More than 25 years ago, I purchased the NATO version for about $250 new and in the box. Unfortunately, the sheath/s scabbard dry rotted and fell apart. Wilkinson sword then stop producing the knife altogether and the company was purchased by Pfizer/Schick in 2003 and all knife production ended with Pfizer and Schick focusing on personal care razor blades products. Fortunately, I found a collector who had purchased all the Wilkinson sword stock of this knife and traded me a brand new in the box civilian version along with $500 for my NATO version. I have seen these knives go for well over $1,000 for the civilian version and much more for the NATO version which is much rarer. There's a lot of history behind both the company and this knife and I think many of your subscribers would find it really interesting if you did a video of both.
Adding extra steps to a concept already existing in the basic survival knife. Which has a bigger watertight screw cap compartment that can hold even more things from tinder to fishhooks and line, has a compass built into the compartment cap, a saw on the back blade, and is MUCH bigger in the blade size.
My survival bracelets contain fishing hooks, 30ft braided fishing line, lead pinch weights, striker, fero rod, and a small patch of cotton. One of the strands of the bracelet weave has waxed jute as one of the core lines among a few other uesfull forms of rope or wire. I wanted more than just the typical 8-9ft of paracord that you get in a paracord bracelet so I found the clasps with the fero rid and striker and added the rest to it in the form of a double wide cobra weave. Sometimes I go lazy and just do a king cobra weave over the entire thing.
Nice blade...i would get one...( added suggestion...future upgrades )... I would add or put grooves or ridges on the smooth handles for better GRIP...❤😊
DPx HEST, first made 2008, has handle storage. Mine's taken a beating and the handle has had no problems with strength or anything else from the cutout. Handle storage is a good idea IMO.
You could probably fit some matches, needles, thread in that container. And it doesn't seem like the container actually compromises the structure of the handle. So it would probably hold up to some pretty rough treatment
That does seem a better design than the hollow handled survival knives. There isn't as much storage space. But it's structural. The blade isn't going to come off because it's only held on by a little tac weld.
ESEE Laser Strike does something similar: ferrocerium fire starting flint and tinder tabs are included inside the handle, and one of the scales has a divot to use with a fire drill...
That's cool but I still prefer my waxed paracord handle on my full tang over this much easier to replace if broken and also free cortage thats why I go for paracord wrap handles once u get used to them you won't ever feel the need for a wooden handle
I must say I'm pretty impressed as usually those 'survival knives' (Ramdo knives whatever) with compartment for matches/fishingwire/etc have to sacrifice the tang; making for a very weak blade. With this one they have a full tang that does not appear to weaken the structural integrity while still offering a decent size capsule for storing your -drugs- survival stuff.
Shellac the movable scale with a layer of rubber cement or silicone seal. Let dry. Chamber will be essentially waterproof when locked back in place. Simple.
Ooh, that's pretty neat! You can never have too many ways to make a fire! I suppose you could also have a very small emergency power bank in there to give your phone some extra life if lost.
Of course, there is a hole in the tang, but I don't think, that this would be a problem with the right steel. I only worry about the holding mechanism of the handle.
