What Are My Favorite Fixed Blade Knives? 

Good choices. I had an ole Ka-Bar in the military in the early 80's. My Gerber mark II was one of my favorites. I enjoy your channel. Been making knives since 80's, 1 at a time, just for my buddies. Note: don't keep your knives in your sheath. Store outside sheath with a little oil over the blade. Since leather is cured with many different chems, the leather sheath can leave deposits on the steel.

Awesome to see how much the channel has progressed brother. You guys are doing good work.

I have my late father in law’s Kabar. He was in the honor guard assigned to President Kennedy. I’m honored to have received it.

I can't run right now but I will one day again. It is great to see you guys running in the opening of your show. I have a good friend that is a Navy SEAL and he inspires me to continue to progress toward running. And so do you Chadd! Good luck with your show here!

Bark River and Esee are my go to for Hard Usage Blades . 1095 and CPM 3V is my go too for blade steel for hard usage . Bark River Bravo 1 CPM 3V and Esee 4 1095 are my 2 favorite. I also have Gransfor Bruk Small Forest Axe and Outdoor Axe . I've tried a lot different smaller axes / hatchets over the years . I've never broke Gransfors. If someone is in the market for an Axe . Cold Steel TrailBoss are freaking bomb Proof and best bang for your buck . Unfortunately when I comes to smaller axes or Hatchets. Gransfor is the only one I trust . There could be better ones out there for the TACTICAL usages . I just have no need for them

Thanks for your service. 50 years ago I started out in 101st then went to work for another agency. Carried a Gerber MKII but decided it was to fragile. Carried a model 14 Randell after that and never looked back. I also believe hand made are the way to go and have several for different tasks.

Old school buck knife takes care of all my city COMBAT needs like ... digging a splitter out of my finger... dealing with FedEx boxes ...cutting weekender string cause the thingy broke off ... y'all have a good one ... I got to go get this stuff dealt with...🪓🗡

Very nice video 👍 I suggest making a video at some point where you talk about your favorite knife sharpening tools and the methods that you use. That would be interesting and informative. Thanks for your work!

Thanks Chadd. I love quality knives and other cutting tools. Thanks man for this video and for everything you've done for our great country. Keep it up!!!

I've got a couple Benchmade's and love them. One bugout and a Mini Griptilian. I rotate these in my EDC. Great video on considerations.

I've got a Winkler knife and I love it. I'll have one of Hatchett. They are definitely a work of art. My EDC Is usually a Benchmade or a GOOD Spyderco. Not one of their cheaper offerings. Brother, you do a great job and I look forward to your new videos.

That winkler axe is awesome!

I have a fair collection that started from using it to overcome an attack. They are works of art I have learned over the years. I agree custom knives are worth the $ but I use them also. AMTAC and Toor knives / hatchet are my go to’s

Good info. Thanks for sharing some of your blades. I see it's getting cooler where you're at too by the flannel shirt and long pants. Loving me some cool weather and your videos. Thank you.

I went with the Spartan Blades Ares knife. After meeting the Mark & Curtis also at a knife expo. a great company and amazing knives.

I absolutely love the content thank you for that. Thank you for your prior service as well. I thank you and my family thanks you. I have a winkler neck knife that I absolutely love.

Nice style considerations overview. Thanks. I have a few handmade and agree that buy once, cry once is the better value in the long run. I recently got a TKell knife. He’s is an excellent handmade blade maker with a life of the blade guarantee. worth a look.

I love knives. I’ve got a Winkler Blue Ridge Hunter that I got a chance to use on a hog last hunting season. I also have a Tops Tex Creek. I haven’t broken that one in yet. I enjoy your videos.

Great Channel Chad Totally agree with your assesment regarding custom v mass production knives. I have supported The Knifemakers Guild for many years and have an excellent collection of both catagories. I have found the Gerber LMF to be an excellent choice for the rigors of being a valuable tool without a huge investment. It has many features suitable for survival and tactical applications. A heavy blade is substantial for batoning, holds an edge and the MOLLE compatible sheath ha s a built in sharpener. The LMF also has holes for lashing to convert it to a spear. A glass breaker pommel makes it useful in an urban environment. The best of everything..practical, durable and affordable. Nuf said !

I’m a Benchmade guy. Love em. My 940, Mini Griptilian and Bugout rotate as my EDC.

First, Thank You for your service. Second, Cold steel. High quality, reasonable price, extensive product line. My edc is xl voyager.

Great video Brother! Love what you're doing! Thank you!

Thank you for the knife video Chadd. I'm a big knife guy. The best folder ive ever carried is an Emerson Super CQC 7. But I do have a small collection of other brands. Love that Benchmade fixed blade you show us in the video. I agree, id rather have a good chopping knife with a long blade than a axe or tomahawk. Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise with us!

I still have my Uncle Henry knife since the mid 80s that I used deep in the jungle and now I still use it in the forest here in the US. Still going strong.

Good morning from Arizona. Thanks for another great video.

Half Face Blades are hard to beat but they aint cheap, Semper Sharp also is amazing. Dull boy makes some quality pieces.

Thanks for the vid, Chadd! A Cold Steel SRK (Carbon V) has been my companion for about 30 years. The OE Cordura sheath is shite, so I replaced that with a SpecOPs Combat Master. My EDC fixed blade is a Morakniv Pro Robust, modified by Baryonyx Knife Co. to a full flat grind. It's carried in a custom Kydex IWB sheath. I also EDC a Leatherman CORE.

That K-Bar gave me the chills, great knife

We always carried some sort of knife with us. School, church, picnics and of course Boy Scouts as youngsters. Still EDC a sharp folder.

Dawson Custom makes great knives. I like the older ones that Barry and Lynn made. Extremely tough, durable knives.

Good stuff man, thanks

Hey Chadd, I have a few knives of varying types & lengths (and continue to grow my collection as able). I have a SOG Seal FX (custom engraved) that is fairly solid, though I have read a few articles/reviews on durability of past knives. I also have a CRKT knife (fixed blade EDC; 3.5" blade that is solid & comfortable). Waiting for Grizzly Forge & MKC to restock... :) One other thing that is, IMHO, crucial is having a GOOD sharpening stone & lubricating oil. Without that, your blade will just be a dull, useless piece of metal at some point! Fair winds...

I have a very nice custom made knife by Bill Rapier of Amtac Blades. In fact I just ordered a second knife from him with a slightly longer handle. I’m going to look into that Shay Butler knife you showcased here. Looks great.

Awesome content. Greetings from South-Africa.

Fine collection. I have a Benchmade Adamas fixed. It is a great knife. Holds an edge well. My favorite or go to is my Swamp Rat (busse knife works)rodent 6. It is a beast. The spine is a tad over one quarter inch thick. Busse utilizes their own proprietary steel. SR101. Tool steel and a special tempering process.

Very cool collection!

I like my Victorinox Swiss Pocket Knive

Thanks Mr Chad! I run an EK Commando, wasp waist, handmade knife. Probably one of the very last he made. Buy once, cry once! I also have assorted case fixed blade, Buck fixed blade, Case marine corps kabar, Ontario kabar, Cold Steel Leatherneck, and for general purpose a good Mora knife.

👍👍 Great info! Thanks!

I only discovered Winkler's art recently but I've become completely obsessed with the axes. I hope one day soon I can win the lottery and be able to afford one of these magnificent pieces of art.

Lots of good knives out there , I like K Bar the BK 9 also the Ontario Marine Raider. I have many good knives but I use a Lanski machete with a Gukara style blade and I've turned trees into firewood it's a excellent working blade.

I have edc'd a tops tom brown scout for years and almost feel naked without it Its a small blade but very thick , the grip is amazing and

Good video , nice blades , thanks for sharing , God bless !

I enjoyed your vid Sir! I am a now retired Knife Maker with over 47 years in the4 Craft. The Ax you show if anyone is curious is a Winkler Combat Axe - Tribal Maple Handle Tomahawk. He is a well known and respected of the Knife Making community. KnifeMaker/Retired. s

Bad ass video. Really enjoyed this one

Oh man you got new ink, cool. That winkler is sexy looks good with the beard too, lol. But Lord the price I think is around $800.00 I love custom knives but can't really afford them, my BK2 knife has been through a lot 1095 high carbon steel I'd say close to 1/4 inch thick great size for just about anything. And my mora for small chores can't beat that scandi grind just super easy to maintain. Sharpening has never been a strong suit of mine but scandi makes it easy to get shave sharp, and the price everyone should have a few in every bag, or truck. I like the Gray man knives I think the owner served and then worked for Tops knives at one point. Thank you for your time as always I picked up a few of the books you recommended, so thank you again.

It seems u can buy the Standart Ka Bar Navy Seal Edition. The newer one are same stamped with Ka Bar, same brown Leather with the Trident, made in 1095 Carbon Steel in Olean, New York. Only difference the Word US Navy is in Full, yours has only the USN- and of Course the Ingravings. They made some Special Editions for the Troops like yours and that make yours of course to a very special, unique Collector Knive.

For high-end blades; Rustick and Winkler have quickly become my favorites over the past 5 years or so. For EDC; CRKT and Kershaw. Multi-tools; Gerber and Leatherman.

I have many knives but some of my favorites I own are Winkler, Medford, Spartan, Grayman, and TKell. A good blade is very useful.

Your kbar, depending on age, is made of 1095, on older blades, and 1095 cro van on the newer blades. Both are high carbon steel with little to no stainless property’s. Though not as strong as some of the newer survival knives of today, due to thinness and having a stick tang, they can take more abuse than one would think. Thank you for your service, and trim the beard sailer! Lol

Like em all, good advice, thanks

I've become a fan of Spartan Blades lately I started with Tu Lam's folding karambit and have both of their Fairbairn Sykes inspired offerings. Some of my friends and associates think I'm a bit insane.

Great video my friend. Subbed. My favorite survival knives are made by Survive Knives. The GSO series. My favorite woods/bush craft knives are made by Bark River. Specifically the bravo one or 1.25. Also the Bark River Aurora. The features I really like on the Bark River‘s are their wonderful ergonomic handles. Thank you for you comment and service to our country. I hope and pray that they weren’t in vain! God bless you. John

My father-in-law was a Marine during World War Two, lied about his age to get in. He was in the Marshal Islands. He remarked to me once that he would like to have another K-Bar to use around his country homeplace and that is what I gave him for Christmas that year. We were setting on the couch at the family Christmas gathering and he leaned close to me, turning the knife over in his hands and in a subdued voice said, "A lot of Japs were done in with these". He and I really got along together, and I really respected him by taking care of his daughter and giving her the best life I could. He passed away in 2006.

I own two of the Marc Lee Glory knives, long story. I carry one of them with a Hardcore LFT-01 anytime I go bush side. They have never let me down. My Kabar stays at home hung behind the bar beside the other Glory knife. I like the content you're making Chadd. Think I'll hang out for awhile if you don't mind?

I keep an explorer wilderness 1 in my go bag had it forever 440 stainless steel she is tough. I really dig that axe you have she sure has style so you look cool chopping stuff! lol

Great video - I love my Winkler knife.

I found a great bushcraft knife in the Colonial Knives Defiant CE-400. The knife is made of 154cm SS with a full tang and is fairly easy to sharpen. The knife was designed by Abe Elias and is made in the USA. The knife is currently selling for $149 but, has been on sale for $120. Check out the company's demonstration video on RU-vid it is impressive! The knife is great for survival. I also, use a Buck 119 and a Mora 2000 for camping, kayaking and paddle boarding. The Mora is my favorite lightweight fixed blade knife but, the Defiant is my best full tang knife that I don't worry about breaking. I have other knives but, these are my two go to knives.

Nice chair btw. Blades are awesome! "Do not buy cheap knives.." Roger that!

Try Half Face Blades. Great Custom maker of knives and hatchets. Made by Retired Navy Seal. I EDC 1 and depend on it daily. Great Video..Semper Fortis 🇺🇸⚓

Awesome video

Awesome !!

You have a great collection !

I have a bunch of fixed blade combat and utility knives. Busse Combat Team Gemini Light Brigade in INFI steel being my most favorite followed by Cold Steel SRK, Cold Steel RECON Tanto, Cold Steel Trailmaster in San Mai III, ESEE-6, ESEE -4, Chris Reeve Green Beret, KA-BAR 1942, Gerber Mk II, EK Commando daggers, SOG 5th Special Forces Bowie, Chuck Hawes Custom Damascus San Mai III bowie etc etc.

12 year Army vet, 5 blades I can’t do without: Gerber MKII, Cold Steel Fixed Spade, Microtech Dirac Delta, Benchmade SOCP Dagger and Buck 120

love a good knife. i've got a daniel winkler hunting knife (no longer made, i think). the quality is felt right out of the box. shay's knives are badass as well.

Good one

Another great tool !

Good show 💪

Doesn't even have to cost big $. Made a 3.75" from a Nicholson file, draw tempered it back from brittle. Recently used a 1-1/2# mallet to cross baton through a 4" pine branch. Besides a few dings in the spine, it out performed what I'd ever expected!

Love my Esee knives

I would like to find and get my hands on and learn more about all this wonderful knives you folks are talking about I've been using the AMERICAN Buck knives for years kitchen indoor outdoor ,hunting fishing Field & stream all needs they cover very well on a daily basis! Go America!!! Have been watching and preciate all the videos for quite a while

They test the Ka-Bar knives by hammering them a couple of inches into a wood post and then grab it by the handle and push and pull on it. It is plenty good for prying. My favorite camp knife, albeit a bit large for fine tasks.

I like that tang stamp on the Shay Butler knife,. It looks vaguely familiar.

ESEE knives made here in the USA. Life time warranty on the blade if it’s broken. I have cleaned a lot of deer and beat the crap out on my esee4. It’s the handles I really look at.

Thank you sir I watched you on the bear podcast I am an old beaten down Grunt your very words have changed my life God bless you sir 🫡your new subscriber mike

I love Microtech, Chris Reeve, Greg Lightfoot, Rockstead knives. 🔪🗡

Half face blades are works of art. I also like winkler knives, Esee and Ethan Becker knives sir.😊

I managed to get my hands on a Case Winkler Skinner here in Germany. Unfortunately, it has the G10 scales and not the wooden ones but anyway. It's discontinued for a long time so beggars can't be choosers. :D I like its classic blade design. It should arrive tomorrow and I'm quite excited. After ordering it, I called Jürgen Schanz, one of our most famous German knifemakers. He can easily replace the scales for wooden ones professionally, he said. I'd never go cheap here. I might do that because wooden scales match the blade's design best. It's so classic :)

My personal favorite is the Winkler survival. It has a ferro and fire-starter within the handle.

The Glock model 81 survival knife is usually available under $40, and has been shown to be very tough.

I like TCT knives and Half face Blades. For extreme use Grayman knives are my go to.

I like esee and tops knives for decent production knives and they’re made of a decent steel. I’ve been getting into the custom knives as of late and Bear Forest Knives makes really good one for the momey

I appreciate you 🙏

The other great thing about that ax is for unaliving or dead-checking and also DNA collection. There is also the good ol G10 knives that are great for what they a created for.

I've been impressed by the quality and durability of heavy duty knives by Condor Tool. But like you I have a LOT of different knives. It is like the ultimate quest to find the perfect knife.... If I'm going to be out in the woods, I have found a small folding saw to be extremely helpful and cuts down on the amount of chopping required of my knives or axe. I also ALWAYS carry a whetstone that I use on my tools whenever I have used them, or I'm about to use them, or I'm thinking of using them, or after every meal, whenever I brush my teeth.

I like a ESEE 5. It weighs 1 pound a little heavy but worth carrying the extra weight for the quality & many uses.

yeah brother, I really like cpms30v, or 90, kershaw blur edc

@3of7 check out William Collins knives. I've used them for years. Has a unique multi grind blade. Scandi at rear for wood working camp stuff. Front part is usually flat or saber grind. Handmade knives. I buy my through Great Northern Knives of Alaska. Ask for Jeff.

Very nice knives brother. Greetings from California.

I have a Bark River "Gunny" which I believe is a nice hiking knife that can handle some camping/bushcraft tasks but its not too imposing to carry horizontal or vertical on your belt. Not too heavy but durable as well. Just my inexperienced 2 cents.

Conan-"Riddle of Steel" Neither men nor women nor beast can you trust. But this Conan; You can trust.

I like the hatchet, but like you clearly pointed out, not much blade surface. I bought a pair of Cold Steel La Fontana throwing KUKRIs. I like the weighted forward blade, thick 1/4" spine and full tang. Making Zebrawood shingles for them, one to be a matching gift for my Son. Maybe a good folding saw would be a suitable replacement for the Hatchet? Makes less noise too!

My Company Commander in Boot Camp was a GM. On day one he explained to us that “A Gunner’s Mate is just a Bosun’s Mate with a license to kill.” GMG 1 Carmody. Never forgot.

My axe of choice is the estwing riggers axe (E 3R) with the milled hammer face.

I have been a knife freak since childhood and have well over a hundred, maybe two, Most expensive my Randall. I still have my K-Bar from my time in the USMC 1964-68. I agree, good handmade knives are dependable.

absolute works of art are what you can find in old (1300-1500 time frame) katana blades in japan. I have never seen such beautiful weapons as what they made so many years ago...

Ever hear of a Randall knives in Florida ? You need to order 5 years ahead of time but the knives are incredible.

shouts to dull boy blades out of Lubbock TX homie makes some great blades

Just found your channel. Really enjoyed it. On knives I'm