This YouTube video, "First Defensive Knife Use I Have Ever Seen Caught On Camera," focuses on a real-world incident involving the use of a defensive knife. The video is sponsored by Firearms Legal Protection and promoted through the Active Self Protection (ASP) platform, which offers a dedicated app for ad-free viewing and bonus content. ASP also promotes its seminars and merchandise. The video links to news stories and raw footage related to the event and provides disclaimers regarding fair use.
This video from Kit Badger reviews the Northman X and Minuteman knives by AMTAC Blades. The presenter highlights that these knives are purpose-built for defensive use, detailing how design considerations like blade geometry, handle shape, and sheath design contribute to their effectiveness. The video also mentions the inclusion of a fire sheath, storage sheath, and trainer, emphasizing the knives' specialized capabilities. Links to purchase the knives and other Kit Badger products are provided.
This video provides a first look at the AMTAC Northman defensive fighting knife and the DMOS Delta Shovel, an enhanced entrenching tool. The reviewer highlights the shovel's adjustable head and extendable handle for improved utility. The AMTAC Northman is presented as a purpose-built defensive knife with integrated utility features, including a ferro rod in the sheath and a stash pocket. A trainer version of the knife is also shown. The reviewer plans to conduct full reviews of both products after further testing. The video also features a Kit Badger branded t-shirt.
This YouTube video focuses on a budget survival knife suitable for outdoor and defensive use. The title and description highlight its affordability and dual purpose, suggesting it's aimed at individuals seeking a practical tool for wilderness survival and personal protection without a high price tag. The content likely explores the knife's features, durability, and effectiveness in various scenarios.
This video focuses on the critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of drawing a knife for self-defense, drawing parallels to the importance of the draw in firearms proficiency. The instructor, Chad from Tactical Rifleman, emphasizes that passive watching is insufficient; consistent practice is necessary to develop the subconscious muscle memory required for effective deployment under pressure. The video encourages viewers to select a carry knife and dedicate time to practicing its deployment, highlighting that preparation is key to successful self-defense.
This video by Nutnfancy details his "TNP VAN System of Living," showcasing how he utilizes a customized Astro Van, nicknamed "Commando 2," for part-time living. He emphasizes the economy, freedom, and uniqueness of van life, drawing on over a decade of experience. The video breaks down the system into philosophy of use, van choices, modifications, tools/weapons, and organization. It highlights various organization and hygiene products, a portable toilet, a rocket stove, a solar shower, and a defensive fixed blade knife, all integrated into his "Worldwide Adventure Vehicle."
This video features a review of the Cold Steel Recon 1 knife by Nutnfancy. The reviewer expresses a preference for a lighter knife, noting the Recon 1's 6.6 oz weight due to its undrilled steel liners. Despite this, the knife is praised for its 4-inch plain-edged clip blade, fast deployment, solid Ultra-Lock, AUS8A steel, deep hollow grind, sharp edge, G10 handles, and reversible clip. Potential improvements mentioned include weight reduction, smoother finishing under the pocket clip, a higher-mounted clip, and purposeful jimping. The reviewer categorizes the knife primarily as a defensive tool. The Nutnfancy Likability Scale rating is 6.5 out of 10.
This video review focuses on the Spyderco Barong, a lightweight tactical or EDC knife with a 4-inch VG-10 stainless steel leaf-shaped blade. The reviewer highlights its speed, ergonomic handle, and suitability for utility and defensive roles. Comparisons are made to the Benchmade Dejavoo Model 740, with the Barong praised for its execution and unique heritage. The review notes the knife's Scotchbrite finish, sage G10 handle scales, and reversible tip-up pocket clip. Downsides mentioned include the lack of blade spine jimping, limited in-handle retention, a potentially weak tip, and a higher price point. Despite these, the reviewer finds the Spyderco Barong to be a highly advisable backup or deployment blade, a fun collector's item, and rates it a 9 out of 10 on the Nutnfancy Likeability Scale.
This video reviews the Cold Steel XL Tanto Voyager folding knife, highlighting its potential as a defensive tool. The reviewer praises its lightweight design, reach, ergonomic handle, deployment stud, and VG-1 steel. However, criticisms include limited EDC utility due to its tanto blade shape, pinned construction preventing maintenance, and a poorly executed pocket clip requiring modification. Despite acknowledging its marketing hype and potential overrating, the knife's reinforced tip and sharp transition are noted as valid defensive features, making it a high-value tanto option for its cost and weight.
This video features a review of the Ontario SP5 knife by Nutnfancy, highlighting its utility as a survival and defensive blade. The review praises its 10-inch blade made of 1095 steel, Bowie-style clip point, flat grind, and comfortable Kraton handle. Despite its robust build and intimidating "FQB" (Faraway Quarter Battle) design, the knife is noted for its surprisingly affordable price point, making it a great value for soldiers, civilians, and anyone seeking a capable large blade. The reviewer anticipates further testing in his Rocky Mountain Knife Clinic. The sheath is described as tough but lacking quick attachment.
This video reviews the Cold Steel Long Hunter fixed blade knife, highlighting its lightweight design (6.8 oz) and impressive 7-inch flat-ground blade, which offers excellent cutting ability. While acknowledging the unorthodox, potentially "kitchen-like" appearance and the slippery polypropylene handle, the reviewer praises its combat efficiency and quick handling due to the thin 4116 Krupp steel. The absence of traditional finger guards is noted as a nod to frontier designs. The knife is suggested for skinning game, as a camp knife, and even for concealed carry. Its exceptionally low price of $20 makes it a strong contender for lightweight fixed blade defensive options and a potential soldier's knife when coated. The reviewer gives it a high "Nutnfancy Likeability Scale" rating of 10 out of 10, considering the price.
This video features a review of the Cold Steel 12" Bowie machete, highlighting its performance in the woods as a survival and defensive tool. The reviewer praises its reach, toughness, lightweight design, and good swing, noting its effectiveness as a hacker, cutter, and slicer. While acknowledging its thinness makes it less ideal for splitting wood like a wedge, the reviewer emphasizes its value and potential after a re-grind to improve its edge. The machete is also described as a nimble fighting knife. The video includes a safety note about blade awareness in outdoor environments.
