@gcboyallday - The covexed edge is awesome on this blade because it has a full flat grind. Not sure I would convex your knife because the BK2 has a scandi grind. A knife that has a Scandi grind doesn't lend it self to a convexed edge too easily because there is less material to deal with.
@BSRadar100 ,i gave an SP10 to a friend of mine.Great knife.Tough like the Junglas,which i sold.I'm not into the big blades so much you know.Up to 6 or 7 inch blade at most.Then the axe has to take over .
@555Nato -OOPs sorry I meant the SP8. I also had the SP10 at one time and sent it back - looked too menacing. The SP8 is actually a better chopper and can be used for many tasks around camp. I had Justin change the grind on this to a flat grind and I will have to tell you it chops better than any large blade I have.
@BSRadar100 but a menacing looking knife doesnt mean it is more dangerous than a nice looking ESEE-6.The ESEE-6 is capable of killing also,as any knife is.But i know what you mean.The clip point on the SP10 is bit like one on a pirate sword or angry mongolian soldier of the army of Genkhis Khan :-P.I believe your SP8 chops well when being flat grinded.Flat grinds are always good for chopping especially when it is a heavy blade also.
@BSRadar100 ,in response to you sending back the SP10.That's why i sold my ZT 0100.Same reason.And the recurve is not very handy in most tasks anyway.Still cool looking and very tough knife though
@555Nato - biggest problem with recurved blades is sharpening them. I still like my kukri's for chopping but now that I have a wetterlings - I'm not sure the role they will play for me. I have a couple Kukri Machetes that I really like for clearing an area or a trail but the the 12" Ontario Ct1 (modified) works well too. I'll have to test them side by side this spring.
@BSRadar100 ,Yeah,sharpening them is not as easy,you have to have shallow sharpenng stones or sticks.Takes more effort than a standard straigt edge.Kukri's ....cool looking blades,effective choppers.But very large too.Your Ontario machete does probably better given the length and lightweight?Don't really know.But there is a reason most people in the rainforests use machetes and not kukri's i guess
@BSRadar100 ,i just subscribed to your channel.Wanna see that Wetterlings perform.Yeah an axe is a wood chopper pur sang.No knife gets through hard wood as an axe can.But like you say,a machete deneitley has its purpose too.and your thick RD-6 .Maybe a nice sharp Mora(or ESEE3 or 4) along with it.And your secure for the wood trip.The Fiskars axe 14"i have read and seen good things about that too.it is very tough and sharp as hell.
@555Nato - I was looking at the Fiskars as well but I did run into a few reviews that said they broke the handle. Which could happen to any Axe. I will discuss later in the video what made me choose the Wetterlings over several other options. Hope to start working on it next week. As far as Moras - picked up a couple of them recently and love them!!! Especially like their fillet knife.
@BSRadar100 ,You seen a few reviews with the Fiskars handle broken?WOW.That sucks then.Cause what i read was that the Fiskars were near indestuctable.But if they can brake like other axes you are better off with a wooden handle axe.Cause you can easily replace awooden handle.That's not a big deal.But the Fiskars is pretty much fucked when broken.Then you have to make a improvised handle which is not so strong i think.The Wetterlings and other wooden handle axes is a better choice then
@555Nato - That's how I felt about the Fiskars and why I decided to spend the extra cash for the Wetterlings. The Fiskars was tempting though because of the price point and weight. I'm sure it is a fine axe - but I'm not sure I'd trust my life to a plastic handle.
@BSRadar100 ,About the Fiskars,most reports i read were VERY positive on the Fiskars axe.Most say they don't break where their other wooden handles did break.Sometimes when i read about guys breaking their axe handles and knife blades or tangs i wonder ,what did you do to the axe or knife.Because you got people that really abuse their tool in a tool way if you know what i mean.A little care and your stuff stays intact.
@555Nato - that is the sound of the mechanics of the autofocus lens on my old camera. I have updated my camera since then and my newer vids don't have this. Eventually I will go through and re-do these vids because of this noise. Problem is I would loose everybody's comments.
@BSRadar100 ,Yes that sound can make viewers stay away from looking i think.Because your videos are for sure interesting .That is the truth.You got that RD-6 which is awesome tough looking.Many like that kind of knives.It surprised me that no one commented on the sound,maybe out of politeness?Dont know.But feedback helps you to make your vids even better.
@555Nato - I appreciate that. And yeah there has been a few comments made about that clicking noise. At the time that was the only camera I owned and I was eager to start making videos before the winter hit. Making videos is a new thing for me and with everything there is a learning curve. However my goal for these videos is to review some of the gear that I bring with me on remote fishing trips. Wood gathering is extremely important and that is why I am spending a lot of time reviewing knives.
@BSRadar100 ,ok so there were more noticing this clicking noise.Ah well,the most important thing is your enthousiasm by showing us,the crowd your knives and how you use them.That is a big plus !! :-))
@BSRadar100 ,do you know that many 'survival specialists'dont do that batoning fashion thing at all?
You can just put the large pieces of wood into the fire and let the fire burn it in two.etc.Too much emphasies on batoning by 'wood craft specialist' .lots of bogus going around on the internet.
@555Nato - The emphasis on batoning is and should be to get to get to dryer wood on the inside in a wet environment and to create a larger surface area to burn. This will help keep your fire going longer. With that said, in the event of an emergency and you are in a survival situation - having a knife that will chop and baton will make life easier for you. However, some people are guilty of only wanting to pack a larger blade instead of a good quality hatchet which is much more efficient.
@555Nato - Yeah I'm not a fan of his insistence on carrying a large blade either as opposed to a hatchet. I've been there and done that - most of my videos here show how well or not so well this technique works. It has taking me awhile to evolve and realize that it is much better to have a hatchet, a small saw , and a medium sized blade. If you follow my channel you will see these changes being implemented. I'm not an expert - just trying to learn as well and make changes accordingly.
@BSRadar100 I think Nutnfacy is into large blades cause he feels good with them.He loves them.But for bushcraft most will tell that an axe combined with a smaller sized knife,4 to 5inch blade wil be much better.Or a machete in the rainforests/jungle.A folding saw is a good option to take with you too.The SP8 is a fantastic chopper i imagine.But it has no sharp point..I always want a knife with a sharp tip :-).The SP10 looks pretty much as a killer yes.Some like that some dont :-)
@555Nato - I just don't think NutnFancy has a lot of experience with axes and that is why he prefers large blades. I'm sure he would change his tune if he bought a Wetterling. There is also the idea that batoning is safer with a large blade than splitting with an ax. I definitely agree with this, and you have to be much more careful when using an ax because of the wound channel you could create if you slip. In a remote area an axe wound could mean "GAME OVER" -
@BSRadar100 ,Nuntfacy ..for good wielding with an axe or big hammer ,you need some motor skills maybe.Not much though.It takes a certain kid of swing to make chopping with axes and large hammers effective.Dont blame the axe where your skills lack i would say to nutnfancy.Large blades are indeed safer for people who don't know how to use an axe,I guess that's true.Always make sure when swinging the axe that when you miss your object with the axehead you never hit your limbs
@BSRadar100 ,I read good stuff about those Swedish axes.They they are high quality crafted,letters of the smith stamped on it,and they can be made razor sharp.About the handles of knives.Mora handles have extremely good ergonomcis.My Mora 711 carbon,has one of the best if not the best handle ergonomics i have held.For a small knife ofcourse.The handle of the Kabar with Kraton handle i like also very much.But the Micarta is my most liked material.It being tough as %^^$€.Feels good also
@555Nato - I will be doing a video soon of the Small Hunter by Wetterlings to show how well it performs. I've done some testing with it and feel very confident that it will have a permanent home in my pack. For a day hike I will still carry the Ontario SP8 as it is very light weight and an amazing chopper.
@555Nato as for the knife - yeah she's a beast. The RD-6 Signature excels at splitting wood while batoning but any 6" blade will fall short when it comes to chopping. It is just a simple matter of physics. You need a longer blade to effectively chop. I prefer 10" and above for this task. However, nothing compares to having a small axe/hatchet.
@BSRadar100 ,I had a RD-6 and 7 and 4.But it had a the too wide handle ,squarish,and the quite thin tip for its overal thick sized blade was what me made me sell them.
If Justin can make an adjustement with all these RD series,Slightly narrower handle, like your modificated RD-6 and a stronger tip ,I think that many people will appreciate that a lot.I would buy them again.Cause i got the ESEE3 5 and 6 .I like these kind of knives.But they have to have a good handle and tip
@555Nato - I've had the opportunity to meet Justin and his meat hooks are definately larger than mine. That's why his handles are so big - I think. Great thing about him though is that you can call him up and send your knife to him and he will tweak it to however you want it. He has done a lot of work for me in the past and is a great resource. He will work on any blade - not just his own. I prefer buying knives directly from him so that you can get it customized to your liking.
@BSRadar100 ,i have heard about Justin a lot actually.On the internet.He is a very friendly helpful person most say.That being said his large hands do not equate ,i think ,most people's hands.Most knife handles aren't that wide with reason.And thats why i sold my Ranger knives.ESEE 6 kind of handles are big enough.Bigger and it becomes uncomfortable.Small handles are a pain in the ass too.I live in Europe.So I like my knife to be ok when i buy it.This redoing of my knives is no preferred by me.
@555Nato - I understand that - I prefer handles the size of the Mora's myself. Unfortunately, you never know until you get a knife what the size is going to be. With the RD6 Signature I was more interested in the blade design and thickness. Knowing I could get the rest tweaked later sealed the deal for me. With everything there is a compromise - I've yet to find the "perfect knife" from a manufacturer.
@555Nato - I understand that - I prefer handles the size of the Mora's myself. Unfortunately, you never know until you get a knife what the size is going to be. With the RD6 Signature I was more interested in the blade design and thickness. Knowing I could get the rest tweaked later sealed the deal for me. With everything there is a compromise - I've yet to find the "perfect knife" from a manufacturer.
@BSRadar100 ,abouththe RD-6 signature.I think t is an awesome looking knife.Totally ! Justin should make that a standard one made by Ontario.I would get it for sure.
The tip i thick and tough ,not that whimpy tip on the regular RD-6 which is pretty vulnerable.And the thickness of the blade is also pretty cool.Is the edge not too thick that chopping is more difficult?I had this problem with several Tops knives.Cool looking much too thick edges for cutting,slicing or chopping.
@BSRadar100 ,An axe has a thinner edge than most edges on Tops'knives.Seriously.That is not good.I had 5 different models of Tops knives,the Moccasin Ranger ,MAK-7,Lone Ranger,Screaming Eagle,Mssion 21.I sold them all.ESEE knives outperforms them all,easily.Knives should cut and slice well.They can look cool and feel good in the hand,but if they don't cut wood ,they arent worth much to me
@BSRadar100 ,yeah longer blades chop better.But with a medium size knife you can do what needs to be done for urgent situations.Some people go with a SUV into the woods and get all their gear out.
But when you hike through large areas,on foot.It's no fun to carry large stuff around.
@555Nato - very true. I have recently switched my thinking on this when I purchased a 15" Wetterlings. It out performs any of my large blades hands down and is only a few ounces heavier. I was always a bit uncomfortable carrying a large blade for legal reasons. It's kind of hard to justify when an axe of the same weight does a far superior job. I will however still pack a 12-13" machete for clearing trails and good medium and small sized knife.
@fappometer14 - LOL Yep - it's a monster but I wanted to have a beefy mid sized blade to wear on my hip in the event I am not near my larger blade or hatchet. Also some short daytrips I may not bring a larger blade but those are rare but I will always have this regardless. Thanks for watching!!!!
hows that convexed edge vs the stock v edge? I was thinking of convexing my bk2 and cannot make up my mind! haha
gcboyallday 4 weeks ago
@gcboyallday - The covexed edge is awesome on this blade because it has a full flat grind. Not sure I would convex your knife because the BK2 has a scandi grind. A knife that has a Scandi grind doesn't lend it self to a convexed edge too easily because there is less material to deal with.
BSRadar100 4 weeks ago
@BSRadar100 ,i gave an SP10 to a friend of mine.Great knife.Tough like the Junglas,which i sold.I'm not into the big blades so much you know.Up to 6 or 7 inch blade at most.Then the axe has to take over .
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato -OOPs sorry I meant the SP8. I also had the SP10 at one time and sent it back - looked too menacing. The SP8 is actually a better chopper and can be used for many tasks around camp. I had Justin change the grind on this to a flat grind and I will have to tell you it chops better than any large blade I have.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 but a menacing looking knife doesnt mean it is more dangerous than a nice looking ESEE-6.The ESEE-6 is capable of killing also,as any knife is.But i know what you mean.The clip point on the SP10 is bit like one on a pirate sword or angry mongolian soldier of the army of Genkhis Khan :-P.I believe your SP8 chops well when being flat grinded.Flat grinds are always good for chopping especially when it is a heavy blade also.
555Nato 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,in response to you sending back the SP10.That's why i sold my ZT 0100.Same reason.And the recurve is not very handy in most tasks anyway.Still cool looking and very tough knife though
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato - biggest problem with recurved blades is sharpening them. I still like my kukri's for chopping but now that I have a wetterlings - I'm not sure the role they will play for me. I have a couple Kukri Machetes that I really like for clearing an area or a trail but the the 12" Ontario Ct1 (modified) works well too. I'll have to test them side by side this spring.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,Yeah,sharpening them is not as easy,you have to have shallow sharpenng stones or sticks.Takes more effort than a standard straigt edge.Kukri's ....cool looking blades,effective choppers.But very large too.Your Ontario machete does probably better given the length and lightweight?Don't really know.But there is a reason most people in the rainforests use machetes and not kukri's i guess
555Nato 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,i just subscribed to your channel.Wanna see that Wetterlings perform.Yeah an axe is a wood chopper pur sang.No knife gets through hard wood as an axe can.But like you say,a machete deneitley has its purpose too.and your thick RD-6 .Maybe a nice sharp Mora(or ESEE3 or 4) along with it.And your secure for the wood trip.The Fiskars axe 14"i have read and seen good things about that too.it is very tough and sharp as hell.
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato - I was looking at the Fiskars as well but I did run into a few reviews that said they broke the handle. Which could happen to any Axe. I will discuss later in the video what made me choose the Wetterlings over several other options. Hope to start working on it next week. As far as Moras - picked up a couple of them recently and love them!!! Especially like their fillet knife.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,You seen a few reviews with the Fiskars handle broken?WOW.That sucks then.Cause what i read was that the Fiskars were near indestuctable.But if they can brake like other axes you are better off with a wooden handle axe.Cause you can easily replace awooden handle.That's not a big deal.But the Fiskars is pretty much fucked when broken.Then you have to make a improvised handle which is not so strong i think.The Wetterlings and other wooden handle axes is a better choice then
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato - That's how I felt about the Fiskars and why I decided to spend the extra cash for the Wetterlings. The Fiskars was tempting though because of the price point and weight. I'm sure it is a fine axe - but I'm not sure I'd trust my life to a plastic handle.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,About the Fiskars,most reports i read were VERY positive on the Fiskars axe.Most say they don't break where their other wooden handles did break.Sometimes when i read about guys breaking their axe handles and knife blades or tangs i wonder ,what did you do to the axe or knife.Because you got people that really abuse their tool in a tool way if you know what i mean.A little care and your stuff stays intact.
555Nato 1 year ago
tough good looking knife you got there.But what is this sound on the background?It's pretty annoying..
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato - that is the sound of the mechanics of the autofocus lens on my old camera. I have updated my camera since then and my newer vids don't have this. Eventually I will go through and re-do these vids because of this noise. Problem is I would loose everybody's comments.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,Yes that sound can make viewers stay away from looking i think.Because your videos are for sure interesting .That is the truth.You got that RD-6 which is awesome tough looking.Many like that kind of knives.It surprised me that no one commented on the sound,maybe out of politeness?Dont know.But feedback helps you to make your vids even better.
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato - I appreciate that. And yeah there has been a few comments made about that clicking noise. At the time that was the only camera I owned and I was eager to start making videos before the winter hit. Making videos is a new thing for me and with everything there is a learning curve. However my goal for these videos is to review some of the gear that I bring with me on remote fishing trips. Wood gathering is extremely important and that is why I am spending a lot of time reviewing knives.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,ok so there were more noticing this clicking noise.Ah well,the most important thing is your enthousiasm by showing us,the crowd your knives and how you use them.That is a big plus !! :-))
555Nato 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,do you know that many 'survival specialists'dont do that batoning fashion thing at all?
You can just put the large pieces of wood into the fire and let the fire burn it in two.etc.Too much emphasies on batoning by 'wood craft specialist' .lots of bogus going around on the internet.
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato - The emphasis on batoning is and should be to get to get to dryer wood on the inside in a wet environment and to create a larger surface area to burn. This will help keep your fire going longer. With that said, in the event of an emergency and you are in a survival situation - having a knife that will chop and baton will make life easier for you. However, some people are guilty of only wanting to pack a larger blade instead of a good quality hatchet which is much more efficient.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,a small axe is defenitely a better choce than a 10inch knife when you want to chop lots of wood.
But for starting a fire you can split wood with a medium size knife too.I'm not very fond of the nutnfancy 10inch blade religion.TOTALLY not
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato - Yeah I'm not a fan of his insistence on carrying a large blade either as opposed to a hatchet. I've been there and done that - most of my videos here show how well or not so well this technique works. It has taking me awhile to evolve and realize that it is much better to have a hatchet, a small saw , and a medium sized blade. If you follow my channel you will see these changes being implemented. I'm not an expert - just trying to learn as well and make changes accordingly.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 I think Nutnfacy is into large blades cause he feels good with them.He loves them.But for bushcraft most will tell that an axe combined with a smaller sized knife,4 to 5inch blade wil be much better.Or a machete in the rainforests/jungle.A folding saw is a good option to take with you too.The SP8 is a fantastic chopper i imagine.But it has no sharp point..I always want a knife with a sharp tip :-).The SP10 looks pretty much as a killer yes.Some like that some dont :-)
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato - I just don't think NutnFancy has a lot of experience with axes and that is why he prefers large blades. I'm sure he would change his tune if he bought a Wetterling. There is also the idea that batoning is safer with a large blade than splitting with an ax. I definitely agree with this, and you have to be much more careful when using an ax because of the wound channel you could create if you slip. In a remote area an axe wound could mean "GAME OVER" -
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,Nuntfacy ..for good wielding with an axe or big hammer ,you need some motor skills maybe.Not much though.It takes a certain kid of swing to make chopping with axes and large hammers effective.Dont blame the axe where your skills lack i would say to nutnfancy.Large blades are indeed safer for people who don't know how to use an axe,I guess that's true.Always make sure when swinging the axe that when you miss your object with the axehead you never hit your limbs
555Nato 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,I read good stuff about those Swedish axes.They they are high quality crafted,letters of the smith stamped on it,and they can be made razor sharp.About the handles of knives.Mora handles have extremely good ergonomcis.My Mora 711 carbon,has one of the best if not the best handle ergonomics i have held.For a small knife ofcourse.The handle of the Kabar with Kraton handle i like also very much.But the Micarta is my most liked material.It being tough as %^^$€.Feels good also
555Nato 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,just look at the guys into timbersports what an axe is capable of doing.try that with a 10 inch blade knife
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato - I will be doing a video soon of the Small Hunter by Wetterlings to show how well it performs. I've done some testing with it and feel very confident that it will have a permanent home in my pack. For a day hike I will still carry the Ontario SP8 as it is very light weight and an amazing chopper.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,looking forward to your video of the small hunter of Wetterlings.Keep the info up to us :-)
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato coming soon - shooting footage this weekend
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@555Nato as for the knife - yeah she's a beast. The RD-6 Signature excels at splitting wood while batoning but any 6" blade will fall short when it comes to chopping. It is just a simple matter of physics. You need a longer blade to effectively chop. I prefer 10" and above for this task. However, nothing compares to having a small axe/hatchet.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,I had a RD-6 and 7 and 4.But it had a the too wide handle ,squarish,and the quite thin tip for its overal thick sized blade was what me made me sell them.
If Justin can make an adjustement with all these RD series,Slightly narrower handle, like your modificated RD-6 and a stronger tip ,I think that many people will appreciate that a lot.I would buy them again.Cause i got the ESEE3 5 and 6 .I like these kind of knives.But they have to have a good handle and tip
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato - I've had the opportunity to meet Justin and his meat hooks are definately larger than mine. That's why his handles are so big - I think. Great thing about him though is that you can call him up and send your knife to him and he will tweak it to however you want it. He has done a lot of work for me in the past and is a great resource. He will work on any blade - not just his own. I prefer buying knives directly from him so that you can get it customized to your liking.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,i have heard about Justin a lot actually.On the internet.He is a very friendly helpful person most say.That being said his large hands do not equate ,i think ,most people's hands.Most knife handles aren't that wide with reason.And thats why i sold my Ranger knives.ESEE 6 kind of handles are big enough.Bigger and it becomes uncomfortable.Small handles are a pain in the ass too.I live in Europe.So I like my knife to be ok when i buy it.This redoing of my knives is no preferred by me.
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato - I understand that - I prefer handles the size of the Mora's myself. Unfortunately, you never know until you get a knife what the size is going to be. With the RD6 Signature I was more interested in the blade design and thickness. Knowing I could get the rest tweaked later sealed the deal for me. With everything there is a compromise - I've yet to find the "perfect knife" from a manufacturer.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@555Nato - I understand that - I prefer handles the size of the Mora's myself. Unfortunately, you never know until you get a knife what the size is going to be. With the RD6 Signature I was more interested in the blade design and thickness. Knowing I could get the rest tweaked later sealed the deal for me. With everything there is a compromise - I've yet to find the "perfect knife" from a manufacturer.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,abouththe RD-6 signature.I think t is an awesome looking knife.Totally ! Justin should make that a standard one made by Ontario.I would get it for sure.
The tip i thick and tough ,not that whimpy tip on the regular RD-6 which is pretty vulnerable.And the thickness of the blade is also pretty cool.Is the edge not too thick that chopping is more difficult?I had this problem with several Tops knives.Cool looking much too thick edges for cutting,slicing or chopping.
555Nato 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,An axe has a thinner edge than most edges on Tops'knives.Seriously.That is not good.I had 5 different models of Tops knives,the Moccasin Ranger ,MAK-7,Lone Ranger,Screaming Eagle,Mssion 21.I sold them all.ESEE knives outperforms them all,easily.Knives should cut and slice well.They can look cool and feel good in the hand,but if they don't cut wood ,they arent worth much to me
555Nato 1 year ago
@BSRadar100 ,yeah longer blades chop better.But with a medium size knife you can do what needs to be done for urgent situations.Some people go with a SUV into the woods and get all their gear out.
But when you hike through large areas,on foot.It's no fun to carry large stuff around.
555Nato 1 year ago
@555Nato - very true. I have recently switched my thinking on this when I purchased a 15" Wetterlings. It out performs any of my large blades hands down and is only a few ounces heavier. I was always a bit uncomfortable carrying a large blade for legal reasons. It's kind of hard to justify when an axe of the same weight does a far superior job. I will however still pack a 12-13" machete for clearing trails and good medium and small sized knife.
BSRadar100 1 year ago
3/8? Holy fuck
fappometer14 1 year ago
@fappometer14 - LOL Yep - it's a monster but I wanted to have a beefy mid sized blade to wear on my hip in the event I am not near my larger blade or hatchet. Also some short daytrips I may not bring a larger blade but those are rare but I will always have this regardless. Thanks for watching!!!!
BSRadar100 1 year ago