This video reviews the CRKT Carson M21 and M18 knife series, highlighting their excellent value for the price, despite a failure during batoning tests attributed to a loose pivot screw. The reviewer praises the high-quality AUS8 blade steel, superb finishing, fast opening, excellent jimping, and overall rugged aesthetics. Downsides include heavier carry weight, limited clip versatility, and less-than-ideal slicing performance due to the hollow grind. The M21 scores a 6 out of 10 and the M18 (considering its $20 price) a 7.5 out of 10, with a strong recommendation to use fixed blades for survival tasks like chopping wood.
This video reviews the Benchmade CSK II fixed blade knife, initially suggesting its suitability for light-duty survival and combat due to its lightweight design and 1095 steel blade. However, an update from December 2008 reveals the knife broke under light limb-stripping in cold, snowy conditions. The reviewer now strongly advises against using it for survival situations, citing its failure under minimal stress. The knife is described as serviceable for defensive/offensive purposes for deploying soldiers, with a comfortable Kraton handle and a MOLLE-capable leather sheath. Despite its initial perceived capabilities, the catastrophic failure leads to a drastically revised "Nutnfancy Likeability Scale" score of 1 out of 10.
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