Deer hunting knives summary ( #1 ~ #4 )

[clusterguard]

Thank you for your review. Swedish steel and design (TK2, etc.) is extremely good. You should have a look on Spanish knives (less expensive, very high quality). Greetings from Spain.

[Retubetard]

You seem to use the same blade shape on the knives you reviewed.

No drop point or clip point ? Those can also be very good for deer, no ?

I never looked at that the gunny blades. I will right now since im currently in need for a new knife.

And, must I say, the fact that you are seemingly an educated, smart, japanese man, I tend to believe you.

Youtube need more grownup and knowledgable guys like you. Too many teenagers just messing with their dad's cam and crappy knives.

[virtuovice]

@Retubetard Thank you very much for your kind words. I love slightly drop point knives very much. I don't skin deer much but directly approach the needed muscles. So I don't like skinning style knives like upswept blades or very deep belly. I don't like clip point nor spear point because the portion above the point is useless and annoying in twisting or turning blades. I prefer narrow blades. Thanks.

[econnofoot]

you do great videos ty for all the effort

[ronaldo77782]

Did not you have a video that said that the f1 is not a good knife for hunting yes or not

[virtuovice]

@ronaldo77782 The original F1 Thermorum handle is no good for field game dressing because it is slick in that situation and its extended handle on the spine side is annoying for thumb stretching. And its bevel geometry is uselessly deep for hunting. I think it is basically a small survival knife. Thanks.

[demover7]

Gotta love the Mora!

[facatube]

where are your japanese knives ;-)

[virtuovice]

@facatube They appear on Deer hunting knives #6 and #16. But I already traded them out. Thanks.

[w3b5h06un]

what model is that orange gunny knife at 8:00??

[virtuovice]

@w3b5h06un It is rampless Gunny w/ orange G10 and black liners. Many stocking dealers in the US will give you ramp removal modification for free. Thanks.

[Yellowknight888]

Could you provide a list of brand and model of the knives you review in ur video? thanks

[virtuovice]

@Yellowknight888 My collection is changing every now and then. So your demand might be difficult. Thanks.

[canesser1]

Looking forward to those videos; have been working hard to find a good all around hunting/bushcraft/survival knife (good ferro rod functionality) and keep getting bounced around by so many choices. I like your more scientific and experiential approach. If understand you conclusions right, the Fallkniven TK2, Bark River Gunny and Blade Tech Pro-Hunter Magnum all rate highly. Best steels: 3G, A2 best blade profile: convex, shallow scandi w/micro bevel. Your top 3 all-around choices for the above?

[virtuovice]

@canesser1 Thank you very much. Only a very thorough viewer can say what you are saying. I have many chances of deer field dressing. So my knives must have a convex edge ( a micro convex bevel can do ) to slide on the chest bones during getting back-straps. Bark River knives have a good convex edge from the factory at 90% possibility. So rampless Bravo1 and rampless Gunny are good knives. And Enzo Badger, Trapper, and Nordic are good knives too after giving their edge a bit deeper angle. Thanks.

[canesser1]

Trying to educate myself on knives over the past year or so. The YouTube community has been an amazing resource. You have perhaps taught me more in the few videos I've watched in terms of knife comparisons, metals and sharpening than in all the others combined . . . with English as your secondary language no less!? Quite a feat! Thanks from Canada.

[virtuovice]

@canesser1 Thank you very much. I now have some new knives not yet done at my place. I will upload about them not so far ahead and if you have time please take a look.

[mantrop]

I like "knife people". I am a professional English teacher, and it's perfectly fine English. Thanks for your great vids. especially those where you enjoy food and drink.

[virtuovice]

@mantrop Thank you. I will continue to say "knife people" proudly.

[MooseHunter911]

it's nice to see -something- good comming out of my country -> fällkniven :)

[jblip1]

I also like "knife people"

[MrJapaneseboy1111]

you should say "hello knife lovers"

"knife people" sounds realy weird and it's not proper english

gambate nive videos !

[virtuovice]

@MrJapaneseboy1111 "Knife Lovers" sounds surely good. But my "Knife People" has a decent history. So I am confused now. Thank you!

[MrJapaneseboy1111]

@virtuovice i ment nice videos !

very informativ !

[bluejay693]

@virtuovice

I agree, I like "Knife People" much better

[mz9393mz]

@MrJapaneseboy1111 I disagree with you. I like his saying, "knife people," and don't think it sounds "realy weird."

And you are mistaken about it not being proper English. There's nothing improper about it, unlike your spelling.

[aTellerOfTruths]

@MrJapaneseboy1111 Sir, this guy's videos are the best for many reasons. We need not to criticize him, but to study and learn from him. He does things right, and he makes me proud to be one of the "knife people."

[MrJapaneseboy1111]

@aTellerOfTruths who are you ?

his lawyer?

[TheEXpothead]

very nice & informative

[888zzz]

In one of your videos where you are field dressing a deer and comparing different knives you said that the CKC Hunter did best. How does the CKC Hunter rank with the knives in this video?

[virtuovice]

@888zzz This season I have not yet used the cKc Hunter. But I guess it is better than Fallknivens and worse than Gunny. I will compare them each other when I have a chance. Thanks.

[travelightribe]

Thanks for the good overview. I appreciate the independent view of a practitioner. I seems to be a very nice hunt where you go. Field dressing is quiet different from how we do it over here. My choice would be FK TK2 but we will test this "Gunny". Keep hunting.

[iAmTheSurvivalist]

thank you for another awesome review. I like how u looked at them with a microscope. On the knife that you modified to scandi grind it might have softened the steel some if the blade got too hot. Just keep a container of water close by while grinding that is deep enough to cover the entire blade. You can dip the blade in it to cool it off. If it is too hot to touch then it is gettin too hot i dont let it get much more over 120 F aproximatly. Thanx again for the comparison and insight bro

[DrunknShooter]

The best series of hunting knife test videos I've seen on Youtube. Very big thumbs up!

[snaponjohn100]

I like to see your face while you are talking instead of just seeing your hands. Good job. 5 stars.

[snaponjohn100]

Fantastic video. Very clear. Thank you for all of your hard work.

How do you put a micro convex edge on a scandi edge?

[virtuovice]

@snaponjohn100 Thank you very much! I put a micro convex edge on a Scandi zero grind edge using the rough black, the fine green, and the super fine white compound loaded leather strops.

[hrgsstfn]

A great video again! I do appreciate and like very much all your work.

keep on Deer Hunter!

[KURGAN44]

Great video! Like the new format a lot. I agree too that a micro-bevel on the scandi-grinds are the way to go. The edge sharpness lasts much longer than without and only takes a short few passes to do.

[EDINBURGSTAR]

Great videos have enjoyed this series alot. Thanks and greetings from Texas.

[SteelUser23]

Excellent exercise and conclusions! Your practical approach is extremely educational. BTW, nice format change for this video!

[virtuovice]

@SteelUser23 Thank you! I recently changed my computer to a brand new Mac Mini. With which the new iMovie'09 came. It is very different from the previous version. It is much more useful, speedy, and high quality.

[knivesandstuff]

It seems to me that as you try many more knives for deer hunting you are starting to prefer the control and use of the smaller knives. Am I correct?

I agree with Stargazer88.. even now, most people I know with scandi grind either use convex scandi grind, or use a microbevel.

I really enjoy these outdoor test videos. there is nothing better than having the opportunity to test all your knives in your favourite hobby of hunting.

[virtuovice]

@knivesandstuff Yes, I prefer well controllable knives from 3.5 to 4 inch blade length. Thank you!

[kuchmanone]

Great work. How much do Japanese deer weigh? In your videos they look bigger than our whitetail in the US.

[virtuovice]

@kuchmanone I have never weighed it actually but I also think Japanese Ezo-Shika deer is bigger than American whitetail deer. I have ever watched the whitetail deer on YouTube many times. Thank you!

[utuubee]

great video!!!

[utuubee]

what about using a serrated knife for deer dressing?

[virtuovice]

@utuubee I have never done it, but I don't think it's a good idea. Sorry.

[PontoonTeek]

My Kellam Wolverine came with a convexed microbevel. It held up for a very long time. It seems to be the perfect compromise between zero-scandi sharpness and edge retention.

I think the Bark River Liten Bror comes with some sort of convex-scandi mix as well that has been highly praised.

[Freedom100fan]

Thou shall not skimp on the steel. It should fundamental to knife makers. The cost of the steel is only a fraction of the total knife cost. The marketing at Kershaw has too much control because the focus is on how the knife looks instead of how it performs. Their priorities are mixed up. Spend an extra dollar and use better steel. The 8cr13mov is not up to the task.

[Blakobness]

What kind of edge did your Gunny have when it was shipped to you? Was it just a plane Scandi edge, with no secondary edge?

[virtuovice]

@Blakobness It had almost full height convex bevels and an extremely sharp convex edge out of the box. No secondary edge at all. Thanks.

[AtPeacePiece]

An great conclusion to a great series. So, to make the scandi grinds ready for game dressing you simply have to strop the edge a little?

[virtuovice]

@AtPeacePiece No, I don't. I stropped my Scandi edges with from the black to the white compound very thoroughly for the next hunt. I think they have decent micro convex edges now. Thanks!

[stripymccatpuss]

Nice vid, and great information

Thanks 

[27dcx]

i agree 8cr13mov is not really that good. easy to sharpen but that is about all.

[bfgguns]

Nice to see you in person. Very good video again!

[lynette1953]

are you a school teacher?

,jon

[virtuovice]

@lynette1953 No, I am not. I work at a rural hospital as a weekend doctor, because I need free time on weekdays to hunt deers.

[stefanwolf88]

all my scandi knives have small convex edge - dood for wood and game work ;)

[virtuovice]

@stefanwolf88 You ease me a lot. Thank you!

[Wyndstarthedruid]

i think this is an advancement in your videos, face to face conversation is alot better than just looking at hands =), again. as always. great video. i have been thinking of getting the gunny, but these tests have convinced me.

[virtuovice]

@Wyndstarthedruid Thanks a lot! I believe the Gunny is one of the ultimate knives.

[knivesandstuff]

@Wyndstarthedruid The gunny is a nice knife, but I reccomend you check your hand size first. while the Bravo 1 fit my big hand like a glove, the Gunny handles contours were counter productive in my big hand because they were all in the wrong places. It was not uncomfortable to hold, but just didnt feel the best. The Gunny looked perfect in Wako's hand..

[Wyndstarthedruid]

@knivesandstuff i know youve probably got a bigger hand than me just from your videos, im around 5`6, the rtak ii or any of the ranger knife RD handles are 2 big for my hands. i have about quarter inch of space inbetween the tips of my fingers and my palms, thanks for the comment, i wonder if the bravo one would fit my hand well. probably. its way smaller than the rtak or rd handles.

[knivesandstuff]

@Wyndstarthedruid The Bravo seems to fit well in most peoples hands. its a well designed handle. from what you say they gunny will also work well.. for me it was just the length of the gunny handle more than anything.

[Wyndstarthedruid]

@knivesandstuff hmm idk. i have a pretty wide palm. 3 3/4 inches wide, comparison?

[knivesandstuff]

@Wyndstarthedruid my palm is 4", but 3 3/4" across the inside knuckle. if you watch my gunny video where I just show the thing in hand you might get a good perspective compared with Wakos hand.. But the Gunny blade is leaner and a better slicer than the bravo.

[Wyndstarthedruid]

@knivesandstuff sounds like it should be a perfect fit, i dont ever see the need for a 1/4 blade on a 3 inch knife, unless its a chopper. thats the only application for such a thick stock. thanks for the input. watchin your vid in a few.

[johniac7078]

love your hunting videos. i would like to take you deer hunting here! you would love it....very wild....deer, coyote, bobcat, timber wolf (northern zone), bear and turkey.

[Stargazer88]

by micro convexing your helle you have come upon the same discovery as the farmers of old Scandinavia. The traditional way of setting up you Scandinavian knife, is to put that micro bevel on it. what we think of as the traditional scandi-grind today, was very rarely or never used here in Scandinavia.

[virtuovice]

@Stargazer88 You ease me a lot. Thank you!

[sae1095hc]

A quick question, is the Mora Clipper stainless, carbon or differentially hardened triflex?

[virtuovice]

@sae1095hc My Mora is stainless. I guess the Triflex should have had a different story. Thank you!

[fredde90210]

Thx Virtuovice for NOT recommend the cheap Chinese steel. Too many "blade reviewer" recommend it but I think they never ever used it hard. I guess it´s okey for light EDC.

[Wyndstarthedruid]

@fredde90210 kinda like POS aus-8

[AP0LL0edc]

Thank you so much for your videos. They are always so informative and fun to watch!

[sebenzalover]

Will the gunny replace the fox river for your top hunter?

[virtuovice]

@sebenzalover I will compare them directly next chance. Thanks.

[stschmalhaus]

How come that there are German flags on your shirt sleeves?

[virtuovice]

@stschmalhaus Because it's an used real German uniform, which costs me 30 dollars here. Thanks.

[knivesfishwild]

Good convex recommendation on the enzo, thanks for sharing your hunting & hunting knife experiences. Very interesting videos!