This video review focuses on Himalayan Imports Nepalese Kukris, highlighting their traditional, handmade origins in Nepal from salvaged materials like Mercedes Benz truck springs. The content contrasts this ancient forging technology with modern CNC mass production, questioning the performance and quality of hand-forged blades. The reviewer expresses high satisfaction with the Kukris, rating them a 10/10 on their likability scale. Additional product links for related items like the Woodsmans Pal, various KaBar Becker models, Ontario RTAK II, and Essee Junglas are provided.
This video from NUTNFANCY SHOT 2012 features an interview with Karen Hood, who is now leading the Hoods Woods Project following the passing of Ron Hood. Karen discusses the new PUNK medium-sized fixed blade knife she developed, highlighting its light weight, balance, sheath, and the use of Buck's 5160 steel. The video also briefly showcases other new Buck Knife releases from 2012, including a cutlery set and new colors for the Buck Vantage line, emphasizing Buck's continued quality as an American knife maker.
This video is a detailed review of the Ontario SP50 knife, presented by Nutnfancy. The reviewer highlights its strengths as a large woods blade, emphasizing its balanced weight, robust 5160 steel blade with a full flat grind, distal taper, and sharp spine suitable for fire steel and hammering. The SP50 is praised for its performance in both temperate and arctic conditions, its competency in various tasks like splitting logs, de-limbing, hacking, and digging. The review also touches on the Kraton handle's properties and mentions minor design oversights like the lack of jimping and a thumb ramp, which are deemed forgivable. The improved MOLLE sheath is noted, though a Kydex or thermoplastic alternative is suggested for further enhancement. The reviewer positions the SP50 as a versatile tool with potential applications in combat scenarios reminiscent of bowie knives, but ultimately best suited for wilderness survival tasks such as fire starting and shelter construction. Its outstanding value at approximately $75 (as of 2011) is a key selling point, leading to a "Hall of Fame Survivor" designation and a 5 out of 5 Likability Scale rating.
Nutnfancy attends SHOT Show 2011, featuring a review of the Buck Hoodlum knife with Ron Hood. The discussion highlights the knife's design for woods use, its 10-inch 5160 spring steel blade, G10 scales, and utility features. The review also touches on other Buck lines like Bantam, Vantage, and Avid, mentioning different steel types (420HC, 13C26 Sandvik, S30V) and the Paul Bos heat treat. The video emphasizes the value proposition of the Hoodlum, especially at around $150, and anticipates future testing.
This video review focuses on the Ontario Gen II SP46, a compact and lightweight survival knife praised for its capabilities in chopping, skinning, and wood splitting, despite its sub-15 oz weight and under $75 price point. The reviewer highlights the knife's full flat grind, 5.6-inch leaf-shaped Dirk blade made from WCI-brand US-made 5160 steel, and durable Kraton handle. While not a tactical fixed blade in the reviewer's opinion, it excels as a compact wilderness tool. The improved MOLLE sheath is noted, though its length is deemed too long for the SP46. The knife is recommended for those seeking a tough, affordable compact survival blade.
This video reviews the Ontario Ranger RD9 Survival Knife, highlighting its capabilities for heavy-duty woodscrafting and batoning due to its stout 9.5-inch, 1/4-inch thick blade with a full-flat grind. The reviewer notes surprising chipping and edge burring on the 5160 steel during initial use, as well as sharp transitions on the micarta handle that might require sanding. The MOLLE-compatible sheath, with its loose plastic insert and inadequate Velcro strap, also receives criticism. Despite these drawbacks, the RD9 is deemed a capable knife comparable to competitors in chopping and splitting.
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