Pending/////////////////Nutnfancy Likability Scale Gerber Mark II in 420HC steel: 6.5 out of 10, Gerber 30th Anniversary Command II in S30V steel: 8.5 out of 10
I so agree with you...I had never heard of using a knife to split wood until I started watching KZitem videos. It should only be used like that in an extreme circumstance...and for very light splitting for kindling. I don't get how people say a knife is crap if it breaks because they were trying to split a 6 inch log! Ridiculous.
@Biblicalgiants
11 жыл бұрын
A dagger has one purpose to pierce flesh.This knive is made for sticking your enemy.
@chrisdelaigle8581
11 жыл бұрын
You do not need to baton a knife. I dont know why now the standard for a survival knife is being able to baton it alike crazy. There is plenty of testimony out there from serious outdoorsman that would almost never use there knives for batoning. It is not needed to survive in the wild. You want to chop like crazy and cut wood all you gotta do carry a light pocket saw or hatchet on ur belt. There is no reason to dull and abuse ur knife like that but what do i know, thats just my opinion.
@tttpietje560
11 жыл бұрын
"The sheath is made in Vietnam." What?! Very ironic since this is a knife which served in Nam.
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@cyclist01222 Thanks a lot. I try to do the research and get the interesting history out there. There's lots of course with these knives so picking and choosing what to cover is the hardest part. I just focus on the stuff that interests me and then tie it into a current-day review of the blades. Thanks for watching.
@akeeperofoddknowledge4956
8 жыл бұрын
Great video on a classic knife, Nutn! I still have my Mark II I bought in 1980 just before I started college. It came in a black leather sheath ( like the one you showed) and was made of tool steel with the cat's tongue handle. Since I was living on the east coast not far from the ocean, rust was a potential problem, so the only thing I could think of doing was to blue the blade. I used the kind you buy in the bottle and apply cold. Also, to be different, and to be stealthy, I mounted the sheath horizontally on the back of a military web belt in the lumbar position. I got laughed at a lot. Still have it mounted on the belt, but I've gained a few pounds since 1980/81. It resides in a cabinet now. But, thanks for the review. It brought back memories.
@YouKilledKenny415
10 жыл бұрын
Gerber Mark II was meant to go in between the ribs and the dual serrated ridges are meant to rip out / break the bones on the way out. That's why it doesn't have a lot of "belly".
@rolexsub3
13 жыл бұрын
My granddad Lt. Col. U.S. Army (retired) carried one of two Randall's in Korea and Vietnam. that had seven inch blades they were model 4 big game skinners it had his name and a P.O. box address to be sent to if he was killed. The other knife identical to his except for the name and address on the blade he gave to his roommate from college. They are both still alive and well and both still have their knives. He payed $47.75 for the two in 1956 a ton of money back then.
@kookidzklub4528
10 жыл бұрын
Winter Soldier knife
@tombrizendine5008
9 жыл бұрын
My Gerber mk2 had a stainless serrated blade with a gray hilt. The scabbard was leather with a sharpening metal. Pouch on the side. I had it engraved with my Name and unit ( Co. A 75th Rangers) . it was stolen from my car in 1970. When I worked on the Lynville Viaduct on Grandfather Mt in North Carolina.
@ArmyStinger150
11 жыл бұрын
Great video Nut'n. I used a Gerber Mark II While I served in the Army from 1987-2001. I first saw the Mark II in the movie "Aliens" in 1986...I bought my first Mark II shortly after, but then gave that one to a family member in the early 90's. I then bought my current Mark II in 1994...I used it until I ETS out of the Army in 2001.
@ArmyStinger150
11 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of any Gerber Mark II breaking because of it's tang. I've owned 2...I still have one, I used it in the Army for all sorts of tasks. To include probing for mines, digging shallow trenches for Claymore mines, prying open ration cans...It is still in perfect condition other than the bluing on the blade and having to resharpen it. The other one I gave to a family member who used his in the Army as well...he still uses his.
@ilikepii6376
9 жыл бұрын
Does the Mark II make you run faster?
@Blustride
10 жыл бұрын
My dad has an original Command II. Very cool knife.
@Membersacc
10 жыл бұрын
Fairbairn-Sykes. Best combat dagger ever.
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@RWW124 Yes Mora TopQ on my hip in that picture. It worked out great on the trip and very lightweight too.
@offroadingmachine007
13 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this knife my brother has one, he was in the Marines for 8 years.
@wichitastang8
13 жыл бұрын
Didn't know Gerber made knives that far back. Awesome review. Learn something everyday.
@1mrgasgas1
13 жыл бұрын
My dad gave me a command 2 for Christmas 1 year ...Lost it deer hunting , but assoon as I could I bought 1 to replace it ...But it will NEVER be the 1 my dad gave me all those years ago...Thanks and God bless...
@nate58ful
11 жыл бұрын
its a nice dagger. my only problem with it is the serrations, because in a life/death situation, facing multiple attackers the serrations could get stuck in the body and preventing you from effectively facing the next opponent. but that just my two bits (I wish they would come out with a non serrated)
@SgtSplatter782
13 жыл бұрын
was digging through my dads old foot locker and found two vietnam era knives, old school ka-bars. Had an old Gerber MKII but lost it while on patrol, thinks it ended up in a rice paddy somewhere.
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@SnyperMac Great comment and thanks. My memories on the L6 steel are old and I might be a little or a lot off on it. I do not currently have a knife in that steel.
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@cadrician Thank you for saying that because it lets me know these vids are worth the effort. The view numbers on my blade reviews have been sucking lately which I find concerning.
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@reaperone13 I totally agree with you. If you check my likability scale on these knives you will see that reflected. A good mid sized or smaller fixed blade like SOG Northwest Ranger or TOPS TSK does it for me a bit better, offering a lot more utility.
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@IdoShavitJinji I'm trying to do more of those so the iPhone viewers can get the annotations too. Thanks man.
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@jacoblangworthy Those high value blade options remain a focus for me in TNP. I strive for the balance however as I also appreciate those high quality US made blades too. In time you will have a big review selection to choose from. Oh wait, you do now in TNP!
@RonGallant
13 жыл бұрын
The top snap on the nylon sheath is covered. My guess is so this can be snapped closed behind the handle and won't damage the handle finish. It's just for jumping like you said. The lack of drain hole may be a good think when worn inverted.
@lnt871996
13 жыл бұрын
Why would soldier in Nam have to buy daggers when they were already issued a standard Ka-Bar combat knife that has the ability to slash and thrust cut adequately well?
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@GodModeKing Yep and in other dagger reviews I've said as much. In fact the steel choice is kind of not important on that one trick pony knife as well. Now when you get an all arounder blade like the SOG GovTac for instance, steel choice and edge are more critical.
@gerberboy0100
13 жыл бұрын
Dude, I love the longer reviews! It's better than anything on TV.
@Hissatsu5
13 жыл бұрын
I believe the secretions are put on the dagger to make it a more practical knife for task like cutting straps that way it's not just a killing knife it has utility
@chevydad83
13 жыл бұрын
any thoughts on the comparison Andrew Demko did between the Gerber Mark II vs Cold Steel Master Tanto?
@phakeacount2228
10 жыл бұрын
Cool, more sharp, pointy things. Love this rotating front page with videos I have not seen before.
@RWW124
13 жыл бұрын
Hey Nutn, Is that a mora knife that you are wearing in the pic on your channel page.
@tokr72
10 жыл бұрын
I like 420 HC, it's very good, tough and practical. I have two Gerber Prodigys, the drop point in Sandvik, and the Tanto in 420HC. They both perform excellently. As to the use of serrations, they are substantially more effective in cutting through clothing layers than plain edge. This is according to Lynn Thompson of Cold Steel, and as such he recommends serrated edge for self defense.
@tokr72
10 жыл бұрын
I also don't see why a slash can't be done well with this design. Maybe it requires a finessed technique, but any practice ought to enable the wielder to put the right english on the stroke. I mean, it's not complicated, just drag the edge across.
@tommyisrad131131
13 жыл бұрын
did nutnfancy have a falling out with The Razors Edge? having been hearing from them in a LONG time? fitzin couldnt step up?
@KenpoNewsome
13 жыл бұрын
badassssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love my Kabar Marine... but this blade is just wicked!
@Jesses001
13 жыл бұрын
The sheath is made in Vitnam, as in the country we were at war with when the blade became popular? What dummy in the PR department missed that one? I have one around here someplace though. Decent weapon I carry every once in a while.
@sevilyartoos
13 жыл бұрын
Nutnfancy, do you have any opinions on gerbers supposed succesor to the M2, the LHR combat knife? I got one and i think its a great knife but i wanted to know your opinion.
@rolexsub3
13 жыл бұрын
My Grand Dad (retired Lt. Col. U.S. Army) didn't carry a Gerber instead he packed a Randall model 4-7" big game skinner that was one of two identical knives that he bought in1956. He payed $47.75 for the two direct from the shop in Orlando. he still owns it and his room mate from college still has the other. p.s. besides the model 1 the model 14 was also a very popular knife and the 18
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@19Kettle93 Actually they all say that...they are not really numbered individually on the cards. I kinda' like that too...you can psych out your friends.
@ArmedVegan
13 жыл бұрын
Love the history of the knife. I love that the updated version comes with the MOLLE acceptable sheath. Would love just to be able to buy the sheath like that. Thanks for the two for one review!
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@111dogon555 You are correct. The Canadian TNPr who sent me that photo is front and center. I believe he served a cross tour with the Americans. Warrior!
@reaperone13
13 жыл бұрын
i like your knife reviews,but in my deployments i did not have a use for daggers they are cool looking.I my self would rather carry a drop point or tanto.I however did end up carrying a becker entry tool.Thanks for all that you do sir. God bless you and your family!
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@whosthere1 That is correct. Also sharpening services were awful among other things. Best to let it go.
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@terahybrid Great comment, thanks for the input.
@tnpsupporter
13 жыл бұрын
it is my understanding that this has been recently discontinued? can anyone corferm this? im trying to get police permission to import in a hurry so i can get some if they are discontinued
@sae1095hc
13 жыл бұрын
The one I bought at the Ft Hood PX in the late '80s didn't have a secondary bevel, it's a zero grind and was very sharp.
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@hamiltonrrw Yes much too young to have been in Vietnam, my Dad was an OV-10 and O-1 pilot there however. Those guys in those 'Nam photos are much more studly than me anyhow.
@bigmuddy1
13 жыл бұрын
I have a MK. II from the 80's and the offset can either be in or out, making it easier to get at or less prone to snagging. Quite right, not a survival knife. But my wife scared the crap out of some dads tagging along on a Girl Scout camping trip!
@jkjemildner
13 жыл бұрын
very nice, gotta love that Gerber steel it a great collectable for years, and generations
@GodModeKing
13 жыл бұрын
gotta remember you don't need edge retention on a fighting knife, shes kinda a one trick pony, and one hell of a trick it is. and in some cases you want your tac knife to be a little dull to tear instead of clean cut. Im not here to argue i don't know if these are 100% true, im just echoing what i heard. take it for what its worth.
@SWEBlackwater
13 жыл бұрын
Hi I would like to hear and see what you think about the Swedish Mora 2000 Knife if you want to would be fun to hear your opinion.
@jkjemildner
13 жыл бұрын
very nice, gotta love that gerber steel it a great collectable for years, and generations
@f0xmuld3r
13 жыл бұрын
@TheEnglishRedneck45 So, if it is blade 1499 of 1500, according to what you think it would still say "1 of 1500" ? Hmmm.
@cadrician
13 жыл бұрын
Loved the blade review, and the historical enphasyse by the amazing pictures, make your view on my sickness, one of my favorite knife table talk! I know this is not a blade for everyone, but for a collector like me, its right on the spot! Thanks very much sir for another succes review, take care Nutn!
@BrutalMaximus
13 жыл бұрын
What are the laws on double sided knives where you live? They are illegal in NC
@tiggerr42431
13 жыл бұрын
Really beautiful presentation of two classics.
@DarkGallahad
13 жыл бұрын
You know what I like about you and love about your videos? You never review poor quality knives. I am a professional knife sharpener and collector. Water stones,leather strops,reshaping and falling in love with the edge for over 20 years. I absolutely detest poor quality blades because to me it breeds accidents. Like Frost cutlery bargain grab bag knives with the worst factory edge you've ever seen and poor steel. Thank you..for making another great video.
@JakobElbaek
13 жыл бұрын
Excellent - and very thorough review! I really like the "two kinds of cool" principle. It makes a lot of sense to review a knife like that. Especially a classic like the Mark II.
@BigOStyle1
13 жыл бұрын
I own a MKII. Love it!
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@JohannGasmask Exactly. It was cool in 1982.
@lukainbeks7776
8 жыл бұрын
My dad had an original mk2 used in vietnam but he lost in while he was using it in his time as a truck driver, so anybody know a place were i can buy one in holland? I want to give him a new one
@snowsniper8
13 жыл бұрын
hey nutn, what knife was your main knife when you were in the military?
@spcjen
13 жыл бұрын
@EchoOfLohengrin how did he pull that off?
@KBar666
12 жыл бұрын
I think the serrations would help more in the slash attack, close cutting, certainly would rip up flesh. I'm sure those like myself who are more famliliar with knife fighting realize this. not saying its going to be the best, like nutn says it is a dagger, but it will help more than just plain edge. After all in combat you need some versitility. Options are good.
@SpringFigsXD89
13 жыл бұрын
Im your third reviewer! SIck! Nutn would you recommend the Air Force or The Marine Corps? I have friends and family in the Corps right now however Im liking the Air Force also. Im close to graduating school and well being the son of migrants, I want to serve and pay back for everything this country has done for my family.
@TheEnglishRedneck45
13 жыл бұрын
@f0xmuld3r That simply means it is one out of 1500 - worded carefully to make it seem like it is number 1 of 1500. I could be wrong on this, so do forgive me if I am, but many makers use this nifty technique to make blades seem more 'important', so to speak.
@CalcityAirsoft
13 жыл бұрын
I am a SOG Guy but the Mark II might be my next knife! good review Nutn!
@danzigrulze5211
11 жыл бұрын
I have the Fox Knives Bellum Daga which I would say is the best dagger you can get for what it is used for, just wish someone would do a full review of it.
@AussieMark909
13 жыл бұрын
Great vid Nutn, I enjoyed the sense of history you rolled into this one.
@ShadowofArrow
11 жыл бұрын
Hi ! What do you think about EntrekCloseCombat dagger ? The steel ? The specs ? Thank's a lot.
@afogn
13 жыл бұрын
Hey nutn did you and fitzen have a falling out you havent talked about him ore razors edge for ages???
@buttlescutt
13 жыл бұрын
@DaiReborn Every Command II says 1 of 1500 on the blade...on the opposite side, at the base of the blade, it has the actual serial number.( [xxxx] of 1500)
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@CANOE313 Good correction, thank you.
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@nopopallowed Yes that decision has been controversial having the sheath made there.
@Rawrgoaway
13 жыл бұрын
Great, great video. Good use of images and lotsa great knowledge. Love a good knife review.
@CutleryNovice
12 жыл бұрын
Veri how ya doin? Could you do me a favor? Please ask Nutn what he thinks of the Gerber Steadfast? Thanks!
@SuperRip7
13 жыл бұрын
These knives have an excellent resale value.
@CyberShinyNinja
11 жыл бұрын
Would you mind reviewing the Cold Steel Kudu? I already have one, and I think it's an incredible value, but you have a LOT more experience with blades than I do and I just think it would be cool to have an 'expert's opinion.'
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@kaizoebara No problems, thanks!
@interista7878
13 жыл бұрын
With all due respect to other military trainings I would never bring a dagger to the field for the same reason I wouldn't bring a sharpened stick to the field. In all uses except one specifik (which most soldiers will never experience) it's pretty much inferior to any quality bushcraft knife, and odds are: not a hell of a lot better in combat either due to the lack of belly & heft. My personal choice would be a Fällkniven A1. "Bang a can", "make a fire" or "stab some dude" all fits it nicely.
@69TheGeneral
13 жыл бұрын
What about the UK BLACKHAWK SPECIAL FORCES knife
@f0xmuld3r
13 жыл бұрын
Whoa: that Command II is number 1 off 1500. Talk about collectable !
@jayjason000
11 жыл бұрын
i think the judo stick pommel is called a kubotan?
@SharpStuff112
13 жыл бұрын
Its kind of ironic that the knife design originaly made to kill veitnamesse is in a sheath made in Vietnam.
@fishfuxors5153
10 жыл бұрын
The older Command II like mine have a rounded backstrap. I love mine. I prefer it to the Mark II.
@PeterNissen878112
10 жыл бұрын
I brought my Gerber MkII in 1982 - serial num: 107900 - hand-stamped. Beautiful leather sheath. 440C steel - amazingly sharp. I wore it during my Aus Army reserve role and on the one occasion I had to use it - the LH side suffered a small chip in the blade.... hmmmm. I retired the MkII and it sits in my personal collection. Got a 3rd pattern FS dagger - in fact the MoD 180 model and was very happy with the steel and the performance of the FS - IF you REALLY need a dagger FS is the way to got. Waiting on Boker's version of the V-42. It has had way better reviews than that pos United SOA V-42. United's V-42 is a kiddy's plaything..
@Almosteasyese
9 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your fairbairn sykes?
@PeterNissen878112
9 жыл бұрын
Ah-ha - Little company known as www.pacificbladeware.com - run by a lovely couple called Jim and Susan. I was reading Jim's latest blog about FS daggers no longer being made by Wilkinson Sword and that worried me. So following is Jim's email to me: "Hello Peter, From what I see in your email I think that you have misread or misunderstood what we are saying. The MoD is made by William Rodgers who is owned by Egginton Brothers of Sheffield, England. The MoD is manufactured to stringent MoD specs, hence the name 180B-MoD. Yes, I agree, that the sheath is not the best - however that is what the military want so that is what they get. A more substantial sheath would cost much more to produce and, like all military items, they are made to a specific price regardless of what the end result is. As long as the MoD are happy with the current sheath, which I state is much stronger than the other cheaper made pieces by other reproduction manufacturers like J. Nowills for example, that is what Rodgers will make. So basically your knife was made by William Rodgers as stated on our website. Only the special presentation models are made in Germany. This info is also clearly stated on our webpage. I don’t know where you get the idea that the F-S is now made in Solingen and not Sheffield but I will try and clear this up for you. The very first F-S knives were made by Wilkinson Sword in 1940. This was the first pattern. However, Wilks could not produce enough knives to meet the demand at the time so other companies began the manufacture of them as well. One of the first companies to do this was William Rodgers who still make them today. Wm. Rodgers is the only company in the world that is contracted by the Defence Dept. and NATO to manufacture and supply this dagger to the NATO alliance countries Special Forces. We supply these MoD daggers to the Australian Defence forces - they of course, also require Ministry of Defence specifications on all their knives. In 2005 Wilks closed their doors for the last time and could no longer manufacture the F-S Dagger in their London factory. Shortly after their closure, the German company W.K.C. purchased all of Wilks tooling gear for knives and swords and took up Wilkinson’s role in producing the Special Presentation models of the F-S. These particular knives are for presentation purposes only and, because of the continued use of the three inch crossguard, it no longer meets with Military Specs as a combat unit. Thus the fine quality started by Wilks in 1940 still continues, but instead of London it is now made in WKC’s factory in Germany. WKC is probably the finest maker of swords and daggers in the world today. During WW2 it supplied nearly all the German Wermacht with fine blades. Their reputation is second to none and considering they were first making blades 400 years ago that reputation is well earned. WKC does NOT make replicas. In fact the steel used in their daggers is far better in quality than that used in the Sheffield made knives. Also, for the record, WKC and Solingen, Germany were making swords and superior quality knives and daggers long before Sheffield was even settled. Check their history on our site. I hope that you are feeling a little better now and have a clearer understanding of what’s going on. I know things can become a little cloudy and confusing but if you stick with the Rodgers F-S daggers and the WKC Special Presentation Daggers you can’t go wrong. Also here’s a titbit of info you may like. We supplied one of the Gold model WKC F-S special presentation Daggers to the Sultan of Brunei about six months ago. He, being a collector of fine daggers and knives was greatly pleased and impressed with the quality. Best wishes Jim' I hope that helps Snowman. For the record - having owned and carried a Gerber MK II (and treasured it), it was quickly retired - the 440c blades, while sharp, were too brittle, Carrying and using the FS MoD 180 as a "proper" dagger - it IS NOT a general purpose piece of kit and recently acquiring Boker's replica of the V-42 FSSF. Man! I'm in two minds. It's horses for courses - If I'm humping a full packing all day with little chance of engagement - go the V-42 (just modify that wonderfully leather sheathe Boker has provided. On the other hand - if it's a stripped down in-and-out mission the 180 MoD in the NEW Kydex shealth is still the Ultimate quiet take down tool - well, short of a silenced H&K 23
@Almosteasyese
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you, i own an old american made FS and I wanted one as my game time knife :) I'll probably look into the V-42 as well
@PeterNissen878112
9 жыл бұрын
As a quick dispatch knife - go for the original 180 MoD - It'll never let you down. Mind you, after Xmas and all - I've promised Jim that I getting the the 180PR - Rosewood handle & Polished blade. Just as a letter opener when... things can get serious. Christmas Cheer to you and your family - Batou.
@Pippip3030
13 жыл бұрын
I own a Guardian two I've had this knife since 1986. I used it as a backup when I was bear hunting, as a last resort if my rifle failed. If a fisherman could kill a black bear with filleting knife, as one did a few years back in Saskatchewan I figured the Guardian two work just fine. Mine came with a nylon sheath not the leather one. Pip
@VirgilHawkins1
13 жыл бұрын
Sykes Fairburn and Kabar were available back then.
@CommonCentsOutdoorsman
13 жыл бұрын
The History Channel has Nutn on you Fancy! I don't know anything about using knives in combat but I thoroughly enjoyed this vid.
@kaizoebara
13 жыл бұрын
To be correct, it wasn't Bishop's knife. It was Hudson's - the guy who asked Bishop to do the trick and was coerced to put his hand underneath Bishop's. Sorry to be so anal, but I am just a great fan of the Alien franchise. ;)
@braydongolding8749
11 жыл бұрын
how does the de facto do vs the mark2?
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@gaelicwinds Arthur...punctuation is your friend! I think you probably have a very good point in here, but I can't make heads or tails of these run-on sentences! -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
@Kparris7
13 жыл бұрын
@gaelicwinds A steep profile and little curvature make for a poor slasher. An extreme example would be the european straight sword vs a japanese katana. European swords are mostly used/effective in thrust attacks where katanas excel with slashing. Edged weapons cut when the blade is run over an area, just how you wouldn't cut a steak by slapping it with a knife but running the edge back and forth across it. Belly is helpful because you can draw the blade since it has a curvature to it.
@gaelicwinds
13 жыл бұрын
you are saying or giving advice on it the gerber mk 2 and mk 1 even though they have a slimer blade are both very adiquate slashing blades they may look like a pradominantly stabing blade for back attacking going through the right lung and into the heart the target couldnt scream for help because they were chokeing on there own blood and then the stick in the heart and yes i have exstencive training with knives and edged combat wepons
@Godzillaslovechild
13 жыл бұрын
Heya Nutn...thanks for all of your great reviews! I may have missed a reference at some point...but have never heard you mention EK knives. I thought EK would be brought up in this Gerber review as it is similar in design. I have a few and would love to hear your take on them!
@TheEnglishRedneck45
13 жыл бұрын
@f0xmuld3r Exactly - that's how the system works. Gerber has used that idea of 'special' numbering on blades I've owned before also. Take it if you wish
@NovaScotiaNewfie
13 жыл бұрын
Clone of the Fairburn?
@nutnfancy
13 жыл бұрын
@paikmendez You should have seen all the takes I did for this one. No joke: 2.5 hrs of takes.
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