I carried a Carbon V coated SRK as an infantry sniper throughout the 90s. It still gets used. Would definitely trust my life to it. I have many many Cold Steel knives, swords, tomahawks, spears, throwing knives/stars and many other items. Have been using their stuff since they started.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Than you for your service. Cold steel has always made good products. Users just need to remember what they are designed to do. Thanks for commenting
@CadillacDriver
Жыл бұрын
😂 ok, stolen valour.
@stefthorman8548
5 ай бұрын
@@CadillacDriverproof?
@CadillacDriver
5 ай бұрын
@@stefthorman8548 Hahahahaha. "Proof?"🤣 Certainly: Have a close look at the percentage of people who claim to be (or have been) Marines or servicemen, and you'll find it's hugely disproportionate to reality. Marines and servicemen don't come on to KZitem (🤣🤣) and tell the world what they are. You must be 12.
@tikkidaddy
5 ай бұрын
Never watched Cpl. Shawn Kelly here on YT I see.😂
@tltc191
Жыл бұрын
I use the SRK quite a lot. It has never failed me. I recently upgraded to the CPM-3V version found the better material makes a big difference especially in edge retention. The Finnish knife you mentioned looks like a winner. Look forward to the review. Oh, you may want to check out Knives of Alaska. I have one of their hunter hatchets. Great piece of kit.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I will be sure to check out Knives of Alaska. Thanks for commenting
@grizz6150
Жыл бұрын
I have the SRK CPM -3V all black very excellent knife.
@gld2139
Жыл бұрын
I also have the excellent 3V version, which is a sabre grind.
@petersonl1008
Жыл бұрын
The SRK CarbonV I have had since 2002 is 1055 carbon steel. I had it through multiple combat deployments. Never came out of the shealth accidentally and kept the edge well. The newer SRKs are 1095 high carbon steel unless othwise specified. (As far as I know.) Thanks for the video.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Always wondered what the Carbon V actually was. Thanks for commenting
@MB-jg4tr
Жыл бұрын
You're mistaken. The original CarbonV is 1095CV steel, it was created/patented by Sharon Steel, and when Sharon went under Cold Steel bought the last remaining ingots they produced and dubbed it CarbonV. This steel was expertly heat treated and hardened to a slightly lower Rockwell than 1095cv is normally giving the blades more toughness. In fact the very first run of SRK's were made with an even older slightly different Sharon Steel batch of 1095CVN(with a little nickel added.. to add edge retention and wear resistance). The newest hollow grind model uses SK5 steel, and is far inferior.
@MB-jg4tr
11 ай бұрын
@@Elektroslag No idea why Sharon S went under. I've got an original SRK carbonV and it's extremely tough. The steel takes longer to sharpen than my other 1095CV I've used, and holds a better edge too. Put it through hell over a few decades and it's still combat worthy.
@jessesioux4431
Жыл бұрын
i love my srk knives. But also my canadian made triple x knives
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I love my Triple X knives as well. Unfortunate the company folded. Thanks for commenting
@joepublic573
Жыл бұрын
cool item - but what's your purpose? i can get to the seaside in a beetle as well as a ferrari. which is better? speed, comfort, wow-factor, etc the other thing that is interesting is the concave grind - often think that is also a manufacturing 'option' as wheels are round, not flat; wonder how true that is.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I think you may be right. I have heard that before that a hollow grind is cheaper to make. Thanks for commenting
@timobrien9701
Жыл бұрын
Mark, I like your hat. Where can I buy one. Thanks.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
It is an older style Tilley wool winter hat. New ones are a bit different. Thanks for commenting
@johnsmithfakename8422
Жыл бұрын
I have one and I have come to the conclusion that he SRK will do what you ask, it might not do everything you ask with perfection but it will do it good enough.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that is one way of looking at it. A generalist type of knife. Thanks for commenting
@JGray1968
Жыл бұрын
That would explain some things. I bought an SRK when they were first introduced. I gave that knife to my son when he enlisted. I bought myself a new one a year or so later, and my new one has a different feel than I remembered. It's not just because my original SRK came with a nylon sheath.
@MB-jg4tr
Жыл бұрын
It's a good best-at-none+jack-of-all blade. It doesn't have good geometry for bushcraft/woodworking tasks. You can make due with it need be and it will work, but not comfortably/easily. It's a decent survival knife, especially the CarbonV, AUS-8, and CPM-3V models, and a better combat tool. The newest budget SK5 steel version is awful in comparison, the steel is hardened too high rockwell which makes the blade brittle (especially in cold temperatures), and the hollow grind makes the tip much weaker.
@noelstephenson4031
9 ай бұрын
~ Ten years ago (2013) I bought Japanese made SRK AUS 8a (literature said "a" means a special tempering process). This knife, although not designed as a bush craft knife, has proven itself for all typical backpack camping tasks - battoning - various game food preparation tasks - everything. So I can recommend the flat sabre grind model Jap. SRK as a do all "survival knife". Maybe there's a retailer out there who still has one in stock. 'Cleaver' at Margate, Queensland Australia sold many of that model. Early 2023 two New Zealand guys posted a video on You-Tube showing brutal attempted destruction of the Jap model SRK, same as mine. They failed to break the very tough steel. Good edge holder, easy touch up, great knife. If you buy one, do what I did, make a leather sheath.
@raleighepp5274
2 ай бұрын
Is it a serious issue that it is not Full Tang?
@Gator-357
9 ай бұрын
The SRK does not excell at any one thing but does about anything you need it to well enough. I've had one for about 5 years and it is a good all around performer.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
9 ай бұрын
Especially for the price. Thanks for commenting
@brawndothethirstmutilator9848
3 ай бұрын
Yes. The versatility combined with the price has made this a go to knife for my emergency kits and in the vehicle. Affordable enough to spread a few of them around and useful enough to be happy that it’s there.
@bbtb785
8 ай бұрын
Cold Steel should produce an SRK with a Scandi Grind for peacetime/bushcraft purposes. Call it the SRK Peacemaker.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
8 ай бұрын
That would be an interesting design worth looking at. Thanks for commenting
@Flutes2000
4 ай бұрын
@@MarkYoungBushcraft How about a flat grind and slightly wider tip in CPM-3V?
@FerociousSniper
3 ай бұрын
Or SBK. Survival & Bushcraft Knife.
@brawndothethirstmutilator9848
3 ай бұрын
I’d be happy if they just brought back the original saber grind.
@jamescooper2618
Жыл бұрын
I don't think it matters what anyone thinks a knife is or isn't. What matters is what the person who carries it and uses it thinks of it.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Your confidence in your knife is important as you say. Thanks for commenting
@Bananeisafree
8 ай бұрын
Your "rant" about the use of survival either for a knife or a situation was a breath of fresh air. Thank you for that.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
8 ай бұрын
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
@engineeredtosucceed
Жыл бұрын
I have an older version of this knife... had it for a decade or better.. while it is not my first choice for bushcraft it does make a great winter weather or wet work knife... I also have the sk5 version you were showing and a few years ago when I bought it I paid 38 dollars for it and it was well worth 38 bucks... I also agree with you that whatever knife you have in a survival situation is your survival knife... what matters most is skill.. and luckily enough skill packs very easily.. so get whatever knife you like and get out in the woods and get used to using it... make those fires... carve some spoons... build a few shelters.. and in the end remember that every knife is a trade off in one way or another... so find what works for you...
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Well said. Thanks for commenting
@northwoodsrat6686
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark for reviewing this ever popular yet somewhat enigmatic blade! Your overall asessment of the SRK is quite accurate, reasonable and fair. With so many iterations and changes made over the past decades since it's inception, it would be difficult for anyone to adequately describe this blade without listing the pros and cons of each type, as they all differ so much from each other. The tips of the early Carbon V models were so much thicker/stouter than those on any of the current models that it would almost seem like a different knife altogether. This, and a number of other significant differences in the subsequent models such as steel types, blade grinds, country of manufacture, handle designs, etc., add to further complicate and hamper any attempt at adequate categorization. You rightly asserted that Cold Steel does indeed know how to make good knives (and other tools as well), yet the knife community at large seems perpetually reluctant to give them the high praise that they are due - perhap because there may be a bias against knives that aren't custom made ("knife snobbery"?), or perhaps because C.S. makes more than just knives, and some of those items are sourced from around the world in places like Taiwan and Africa? I don't know - I can only speculate. But I do know that I have had, and continue to have great success with many of their products for decades now, and am very pleased with their stuff, having tested them from my garage/backyard, the "back 40" and all the way to far north of 40 - with 0 failure! I have used several iterations of SRK's over the past few decades (grossly abusing at least one version - again with 0 failure) and would gladly carry my laminated stainless VG-1 San Mai 3, gen 1 model to the ends of the earth and back - it's that trustworthy! (that particular model has sadly been discontinued; It's longer ricasso not only makes a great makeshift finger choil for finer wood carving tasks, but the bottom of it can also double as another place to scrape a ferro rod). BTW, CS's insanely popular Trail Hawk, properly modded, is also a truly practical and quality piece of kit that has a very high cutting performance to weight/space ratio, allowing one to justify carrying it in the backcountry instead of a full size axe in all but the coldest of weather conditions and in milder seasons on extended wilderness trips, weighing in at only around 24 ounces/680 grams, handle included. And if one chooses to leave the handle at home and haft one in the bush instead, as I regularly do for additional weight/space savings, they will only be carrying about a mere 16 oz/453.5 grams, axe mask included! The differential heat treat on the bit and poll also adds to the quality and reliability of this fully viable yet very affordable survival hawk. But I digress. Yes Mark, you are absolutely correct in acknowledging the fact that the SRK is most certainly NOT a great bushcraft blade. It, of course, was never designed or marketed as one. Mine, with it's hollow/Sabre ground stainless laminated blade, square 90 degree spine, sharp swedge, large ricasso and fine point, does a remarkably good job at many bushcraft tasks, as you've duly mentioned ($170+ USD at the time).There certainly are many other Manufacturers out there that DO make some fine bushcraft blades. I own and enjoy using several inexpensive yet quality Moras, and, like many folks, almost drool over some of those magnificent and remarkably well made/designed bushcraft beauties from Adventure Sworn, L.T. Wright, Casstrom, Bark River, Karesuando, Bradford, TBS and Helle - just to name a few - and hope to someday own one. But as a trustworthy, primary, mid-size (5"-7.5"), all around general purpose multi tasker of high quality that can be properly paired with one of those previously mentioned "companion" bushcraft knives of smaller size, it's tough to beat the venerable SRK. As a side note, Iv'e also noticed that the Baird brothers from the Magnetawan region of Ontario (winners of ALONE season 4) regularly use CS knives and axes on many of their wilderness supertrips. Thanks again for reviewing the SRK - my all time favorite blade, and my #1 choice if I had to carry only one. Thankfully we don't have to, as the "one tool option" is really just a myth anyway. ATVB 🙂
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your insightful comments on Col Steel. They have some great knives and axes. One I would like to have is the Master Hunter. Maybe someday
@dennisleighton2812
Жыл бұрын
Great post. I'd still have my Trail Master instead of the Trail Hawk, but that's just personal preference.
@northwoodsrat6686
Жыл бұрын
@@dennisleighton2812 A truly fine knife choice. I too have a Trailmaster (in VG-1 San Mai 3) but sadly have used it very little despite it being touted by CS in one of their "proof" series videos as being "possibly the world's finest wilderness Bowie" (paraphrased). I've actually been recently considering selling it (Ya, I know, I must be nuts🤦♂) simply because it just doesn't get used often enough to justify keeping it around year after year, merely to look at, admire, and only occasionally take along to the woods. I honestly would rather see someone who really wants it badly end up with it than having it just sitting around, looking pretty, collecting dust and seldom getting used. IMO, all but the rarest of collectors pieces, especially ones of this quality and usefullness should ever be lifelessly stuck behind the glass of some display showcase, never seeing any practical use anywhere. Just my opinion though. Despite it's somewhat hefty yet reasonable 18 oz. weight, one would actually be saving a noticeable amount of overall pack weight by choosing to take this fine survival blade afield - using it as both their wood processing "chopper" and their primary survival tool, coupled with a lightweight companion blade like, say a Mora, Esee Izula or something similar for more intricate work/smaller camp tasks - rather than choosing, as I have, the overall heavier trio of the mid size SRK (8.2 oz.), Trail Hawk head (1 lb, head only) and the smaller Mora 711 Allround companion blade (4-5 oz.?), thus making the Trailmaster/companion blade duo the overall lighter, preferable "two tool option", from a carry weight perspective. But If the Trailmaster was chosen, I simply could not justify the added weight of also toting along my beloved, versatile SRK, since I'm stubbornly unwilling to ever leave it at home. Nor am I willing to make the Trailmaster replace the much more compact, slightly lighter and deeper cutting Trail Hawk head (easily rehaftable in the field in about 5 -10 minutes) as my main bladed wood processing/chopping/de-limbing/shelter building tool (actually, my pack saw/s rightfully get the #1 spot as the PRIMARY tool in that category). And therein lies the sad dilemma, lol. 😢 Choices, choices! Both are great choices, but it ultimately boils down to an individual's particular need for each specific type/location/season of outing and, as you well stated, personal preference. Thanks Dennis for sharing your opinion on this. I enjoy hearing some of the cool ideas that others have come up with for their own personal gear loadouts and survival kits/systems. ATVB 🐀
@dennisleighton2812
Жыл бұрын
@@northwoodsrat6686 🤣😂 Thanks for that! So, I guess we'll just have to agree to differ on that, as is quite all right. We do seem to think very much alike. Cheers mate!
@dwightehowell8179
Ай бұрын
This knife comes in two flavors. Both are excellent knives but one costs more than twice as much as the other. The only difference is in the metal used to make the knives. God bless and have a nice day.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Ай бұрын
Yes, I have a video comparing the SK5 version with the 3V version. Thanks for commenting
@Invictus96vid
Жыл бұрын
Your arguments are strong (if not unassailable) if your limited definitions are accepted. To me, however, "survival" must include consideration of situations where one's knife must function as a weapon. The SRK is more easily deployable as such than your preferred knives. I am within my seventh decade, and have never done "bush" without consideration of "tactical."
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Actually, I agree. I feel it would make a better tactical knife than a general survival knife. Thanks for commenting
@jasonrye170
Жыл бұрын
A fair and thorough review. I've always enjoyed Cold Steel products and probably have a bit of a bias that way myself. I gave one of these to a friend of mine that was going to the jungles of Guatemala as a guide for missionaries and construction charities operating down there. He used it for quite some time said that he found it "big enough to get the job done without being so big as to scare the locals". Apparently that's a problem in that line of work. Thanks for doing this review for us!
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Great story. The CS SRK is still a good knife but maybe not the best for every purpose. Thanks for commenting
@TheBeachHound
11 ай бұрын
Someone on KZitem defined a Suvival Knife as "The one that is with you and is to get you to safety/home" A bushcraft or camping knife is one you take with you out for intentional time in the woods. I have also hear that the SRK was designed to be a Pilots knife. That meant one of the design criteria was to be able to puncture the aluminum skin of a downed aircraft to get out hence the reason for the pointy end but it like the strongarm will do bushcrafting but are not going to be as good as a purpose built knife. Just some stuff I learned about these things.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
11 ай бұрын
The definition you gave is pretty much what I said as well, just fewer words. Thanks for commenting
@AndyCinDallas
Жыл бұрын
I still have the SRK I bought in 2004 at the PX in Camp Victory, Baghdad - like you mentioned, I'm quite sure it was packaged as the "SRK - SEARCH and Rescue Knife", is a Carbon V blackened blade with a saber grind. One of my favorite knives.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I would love to have one of the originals. Thanks for commenting
@AnthonyLegacy
8 ай бұрын
I bought one at the PX right before heading to Iraq in 2006. Was at victory for a few months doing ECP rotation. Mine says Japan on one side of the blade. It's my motorcycle camping knife now. Thanks for the video!
@royhayes-ry6rw
Ай бұрын
that's where I got mine in 2005. to carry on my assault vest. Its still brand new never having used it since. its in my bedside draw.
@AtomicBleach
Жыл бұрын
What a interesting lens flare at 1:30! And as always a very in-depth review. I personally like smaller 4-5" blades that are maybe half as thick for bushcraft purposes, and have a smaller hatchet/small axe for any splitting tasks. Have a great weekend Mark!
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I also prefer smaller knives for most tasks and much bigger knives or hatchet for splitting. Thanks for commenting
@WhuDhat
Жыл бұрын
the SRK has a smaller 5 inch version now
@WhuDhat
Жыл бұрын
in multiple colors as well
@Gerald-do9yg
Жыл бұрын
Mark, l love a good hatchet for those jobs too!gg
@rickdunbar2319
Жыл бұрын
People get too hung up in terminoligy. Whatever knife you have on your hip or in your pocket is your survival/bushcraft/fighting/ whatever you want too call it knife. Buy whatever you like and learn how to use it. Great review.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting
@sammartinez8084
8 ай бұрын
Yes it is a great and it works 💪💪💪😊
@MarkYoungBushcraft
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@martinhafner2201
7 ай бұрын
The SRK Compact would be a better bushcraft knife. It is in a high saber/flat grind rather than the saber/hollow of the larger brother. I could modify the grind to have a short convex in the last quarter inch on the compact and make it pretty good at wood processing. Hollow grinds are just a pain on wood. They tend to slip or bite when I really want to shave. Yes, it is very much on the low end of chopping. A longer and beefier knife like the Recon Scout would be in the sweet spot. To me, a survival knife should not be terrible at bushcraft, because it might be used mostly for shelter building. The assumption being that you won't have a hatchet. If you have a full bushcraft kit, you don't need a survival knife. It should be able baton well and chop some and do other tasks like skinning and self defense. A "one knife" solution. So that ends up somewhere in the vicinity of a 7-9 inch knife of medium weight/thickness and a good neutral handle. Maybe with a pointier tip than most bushcraft knives. Sort of like a beefier, longer version of the Ontario Blackbird with a slightly longer tip. I would go scandi or high saber/flat grind. Long convex in place of the flat grind if possible. Sort of like the Recon Scout at the large end or the Drop Forged Survivalist on the light end. But not hollow ground, which compromises edge strength for questionable gains. I would prefer a broad blade with a high saber/flat grind to get good spine strength but still have a shallow blade angle. Narrow blades tend to have harsh angles and don't slice well. Oddly enough the Terava Skrama in the short 200mm (8 inch) build works well. Only 4.2mm thick, but a very broad blade for good weight and strength. So sizing down a heavy machete/seax works quite well rather than sizing up a bushcraft knife. I do have a Jaakaripuukko 140. It is a good 5.5" heavy-ish bushcraft knife, being 4.2mm thick. Not thin 2-3mm bushcraft or survival 5mm, but right in between. To me it is a survival-ish bushcraft knife. The concept was to be a scandinavian soldier's general purpose field knife. Not a bad stabber, but the guard is marginal. The Skrama 200 would be a survival knife/chopper with some bushcraft capabilities. The scandi on the 140 is a little fragile for survival. at around 13 degrees per side, it is more designed for softwood forests and could be a pain in a hardwood forest. That's probably why they put a microbevel on it to toughen it up, which would suit the typical soldier well. I would rather face facts and scandi-vex it to 15 or 17 degrees for hardwoods or survival. I'm in the Arizona desert, so a lot of the twigs are desert ironwood. Nasty edge rolls on 11-13 degree scandi edges. The nearby mountains aren't as bad. So I've ground off the microbevel for a straight 13 degree scandi. I should scandi-vex one of my Moras for the desert. The Skrama comes with a low saber and differential edge angles to allow durable chopping near the tip and fine carving near the handle, which is a good solution. As you go farther north, you'll want to chop more on bigger stuff, so the Skrama 240 is a better choice. You kind of have to pick your latitude with survival.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
7 ай бұрын
Lots of good information. Thanks for commenting
@scottmac007
4 ай бұрын
They can absolutely make a knife! For a true Bushcraft knife try the Cold Steel Republic as far as stabbing this SRK into wood there are plenty of videos of people doing just that stabbing trees etc and that tip held up no problem. I've seen them even stab and pry. Its a great knife and an even greater price and value. That knife is 69.99 on Cold steels site
@MarkYoungBushcraft
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@HillbillysNdaBush
11 ай бұрын
Solid review. I have an older srk and used ..or abused it alot as seen on my channel. I did have to reprofile the grind back a bit to make it more useful. You are spot on with your survival opinions. check out joex if you want to seen how much a knife can take before being destroyed. He has abused many types of knives until they fail.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
11 ай бұрын
Yes, I watched Joe X destroy the SRK. I lost faith in it when he broke the tip with very little effort. Thanks for commenting
@johnjones5511
7 ай бұрын
Why not modify the tip to your liking.Thats from a retired mid 70's old farm kid.
@donoberloh
8 ай бұрын
I have had many CS knives over the last 40 yrs and while they have all been good knives, none are worth betting my life on. The skinny rat tail tang limits its durability and as such limits its usage. When they were less than $50 bucks for the SRK and less than $80 for the Recon. I would use them as light duty camp knives, never as a soul survival knife. I have never been let down by my Fallkniven A1 in VG1. Now that he sold it. Lynn’s knives are even worse than before.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
8 ай бұрын
I have been loaned a SRT in 3V. Totally different from the SK5 model. I will make a comparison video at some point. Thanks for commenting
@drmikeyb1
Ай бұрын
Fantastic video brother. You have a new follower. Take care sir. You could also use a Tek Lok on the sheath to carry horizontal.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Great suggestion on the Tek Lok. Thanks for commenting
@derekcroft2055
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark,,,,glad you enjoyed using my knife & I fully understand that the use will wear off the blade coating & it not bother me in the least !! Thanks for your review & your HONEST opinions on it & we shall get chatting again sometime soon. Take Care Mark. 👋🤝👍
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting Derek
@michaelcervantez3570
7 ай бұрын
I've got both and I like the smaller version better. The SRK-C. I think it would make a better bushcrafter.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
7 ай бұрын
Yes, the smaller version would be great. Thanks for commenting
@dirtrider-zr9ng
5 ай бұрын
BucknBear model 16651 mamaba hunter is a amazingly good blade. My edc.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
5 ай бұрын
I will look it up. Thanks for commenting
@jeffpeters4497
Жыл бұрын
I have one of the original SRK' from back in the 90's. I carried it for several years while in the Army and it was great for that. Since retiring, I only carry it when I'm not sure what I'll be doing, hunting, fishing, bushcraft, or a little of all the above, but I have a Benchmade Nimravus which I much prefer for the unknown trips, but neither will ever replace a bushcraft knife when I know I am going on a bushcraft trip. There is one more thing with the SRK and that is that I never carry it without a smaller backup, usually a 4 inch folder. Great video, verry informative and well though out and laid out.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experiences
@neonsamurai1348
Жыл бұрын
To my mind that knife is a bit of a generalist knife, ok for a fighting knife, ok for survival purposes, but not as as good as a dedicated design for combat, survival/bushcraft. I personally prefer a combat knife to have a pommel, mostly to keep your hand from slipping on the blade (but the cold steel knife handles are pretty grippy), and a double sided leaf or spear blade. Unfortunately Cold steel really does not make what I would consider an affordable dedicated bushcraft knife. Their knives always have a combat bend to them. As for the survival knife being the one you have on you at the time, I always keep the idea of being prepared in mind, and don't set out without either a knife/saw combo in my vehicle or on my person, or a knife/saw/axe combo. I tend to prefer a bigger 5-6" knife when carrying only a saw, but will drop down to a 3-4" knife if I have an axe and saw. Neck knives as a backup are also pretty good (and they are good carving knives), as is a medium-large SAK.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Well thought out. There are a few CS knives that are meant for hunting that may work for bushcraft and the CS Finn Hawk and Finn Bear would be good. Thanks for commenting
@dirtrider-zr9ng
5 ай бұрын
I live off grid. This is a great knife. I use a shorter heaver blade as my edc though. But this blade is never far away or its on my pack.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@krisrhebergen
5 ай бұрын
The new CPM3v srk-c would likely fit the description of your preferences.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
5 ай бұрын
Just finished testing the full size SRK in 3V. Review coming soon. I am considering the SRK-C. Thanks for commenting
@starlingblack814
Жыл бұрын
Great review Mark. I have a few Cold Steel products and they are all good. Probably the Trail Hawk is my favorite tomahawk with a lot of modifications. I prefer ESEE or Tops knives. Thanks for the review.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
ESEE and Tops are great but more expensive of course. Thanks for commenting
@peterbrunai3380
Ай бұрын
Ďakujem za recenziu. Zvažujem kúpu noža na prežitie. Mám doma veľa nožov z ocele rvl34, elmax.. Na prežitie mám 1 a to fallkniven A1. Zvažujem kúpu druhého. Pozdáva sa mi lionsteel T6. Mám však obavy z uhlíkovej ocele. Aký by ste mi poradili? Ďakujem prajem veľa úspechov.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Ай бұрын
There are so many great choices available. I do not have many high end knives as far as steel is concerned. I do have a review of the Demko FreeReign in Magnacut steel. Hope this helps.
@lonewolf286
6 ай бұрын
If I'm out in the wilderness surviving I wanted pack mutanteam so I can have everything with me that I need, including a chainsaw if I need it
@MarkYoungBushcraft
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@dirtrider-zr9ng
5 ай бұрын
Three-four blades is really easy to have around. A bowie knife is nice also. Dont be weak.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@RobertKeefie
5 ай бұрын
It be idea for cutting up deer meat or starting a camp fire basic every day task or farming use i dont think this knife is a tool that chop a rock in two it is what it is a basic knife holds edge pretty good
@MarkYoungBushcraft
5 ай бұрын
Right on. Thanks for commenting
@ironman2326
9 ай бұрын
I just ordered one of these yesterday, the Compact version actually. I've been looking at reviews for months for a good knife to take camping that doesn't cost $100. I kept circling back to this one. Can't wait to get it!
@MarkYoungBushcraft
9 ай бұрын
I now have the 3V version (loaned to me) to compare with this version and will make a video at some point. Thanks for commenting
@stevethecross2727
Жыл бұрын
I have one I like it. But I also carry multiple knives when I go into the bush.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Right on. I usually have at least two cutting tools as well. Thanks for commenting
@SirPraiseSun
Жыл бұрын
its against the rules its only for shadow boxing if u bushcraft with this knife it explodes on purpose
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I agree. Intentional abuse is no way to treat a bushcraft or survival knife. Thanks for commenting
@jongjoorhee931
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Mark. SRK is a good knife. Or should I say a good enough of a knife to be thrown in most situations and pull through with good results. When I first bought it I had same initial concerns not unlike your own. That hollow grind was on top of them. Overtime the knife held up, of course I did not push it through some silly tasks nor abused it. I like it so much I bought one for my son. He did abused it a little more than I did which is a typicak case. It survived my son's use as well. Little better than good enough I'd say. Coldsteel makes other versions of SRK that comes with true savor grind but it is in a different price bracket and kinds hard to come by. Wouldn't mine getting my hands on it thought. Thanks for the good honest review as always, Mark.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I am okay with the hollow grind. It is tip strength that is my true concern. Thanks for commenting
@sammartinez8084
8 ай бұрын
Great show and thanks for the info 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯👍
@MarkYoungBushcraft
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@steelmademance8167
Жыл бұрын
It’s more of combat knife then a bushcrafter knifer
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree. Thanks for commenting
@Nature-Chilled
10 ай бұрын
Today my SRK broke while batoning... 😆
@MarkYoungBushcraft
10 ай бұрын
Sorry to heat that. Unfortunately, the SRK is more of a tactical knife than a survival knife. Not really meant to take the heavy use we often expect of knives in the woods. Thanks for commenting
@joe-dp3ng
Жыл бұрын
You said your no expert but you are very good and what constitutes an expert? My Mora had to have the spine ground to get a sharp 90 so it would spark a Ferro rod. I'm a firm believer of more than one knife if I plan to go in the woods. Bushcraft is not emergency survival so if I had to pick one survival knife it would be the Becker companion. The srk is half the price so on a budget yes the srk is a good choice.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. Great knife choices. Thanks for commenting
@tomask.3983
Жыл бұрын
What a solid quality review! Aside from the review itself it also contains good advice on bushcraft skills such as making feathersticks. Excellent. I own this knife and agree with everything said here, although I am not as experienced at all in the knife field, especially the very good value-for-money this knife offers.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting
@davidleasure9138
9 ай бұрын
Fair and honest review as always. I value your thoughts and opinions and enjoy your videos. Stay well and be safe from a friend in Wv, USA
@MarkYoungBushcraft
9 ай бұрын
Much appreciated. Thanks for commenting
@robaldridge6505
Жыл бұрын
I have the SRK-C It is my EDC belt knife, left/weak hand, butt forward scout carry. It doubles as my camp knife,it is lighter/weaker than the full sizebut it works for everything I use it for. I also EDC a 3.5 in. dbl. bladed trapper AND an old Wenger Commander, for heavy wood chopping such I have an 18" bolo machete that I try not to carry... its in my Subie..
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Great combination. Thanks for commenting
@horse.395
29 күн бұрын
A knife is for cutting its not a crowbar.🔪
@MarkYoungBushcraft
29 күн бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@joedryden4220
Жыл бұрын
An honest and thoughtful review. I have the compact model, I picked up on sale, but haven't used it extensively enough to draw any conclusions.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
The SRK-C looks like a great knife, just a bit smaller overall from the full size. Thanks for commenting
@PuReBlOoD3478
9 ай бұрын
Sabre grind too👍
@gamallsdokkalfs7253
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I believe the best knife is the one you're carrying when it is needed. Being an American, I like big knives, but why not carry several knives of different sizes?
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I agree. Thanks for commenting
@aarondavis5535
Жыл бұрын
Ok you don't like it but you held on to it for over a year or you sure about that
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I do like it. In fact I bought it from my friend. I just don't feel it is either a good survival or bushcraft knife
@Arariel3
Жыл бұрын
In case anyone else is considering buying one of these I must share my experience. I purchased the San Mai version of the SRK about six months ago. I love the knife, especially the blade. But the sheath left me wondering why they even bothered making and including it. I understand this knife is intended to be used and therefor, as shown in the video, it will become scuffed with use. But I didn't expect the sheath to create scuffs on the blade by sheathing and drawing. After about two weeks of drawing and resheathing the knife--kind of a fidget habit--I noticed scuffs about an inch from the tip of the blade. Also, the plastic sheath pinches on the rubberized handle to create the retention. This wears the knife's handle severely. All in all, if you are buying the SRK as a beautiful addition to your knife collection, make sure you chuck the sheath into a cardboard box in your closet and forget it eternally. It will damage the knife. If you have no problem with these scuffs on your blade or scraping and wearing of the handle, maybe intending on putting this knife through paces and uses, then by all means use the sheath. It is functional. Since I hoped to add this knife as a collection piece, I immediately stopped using their sheath and purchased a simple leather sheath which is worked perfectly ever since.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Yes, one of the ways CS keeps the price down is to use less expensive sheaths. The fiberglass reinforced nylon can not only scratch blades but dull the edge as well. Thanks for commenting
@pemekd6369
Жыл бұрын
That is the best detailed review I saw for the knife, could you please do similar for RAT3/RAT5 knives?
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I would love to if I can justify the purchase. Thanks for commenting
@davidglazener7921
Жыл бұрын
Mine cost $38 in the U.S. Free shipping. Excellent video. Yes the tip is too narrow. My knife snaps into the case VERY firmly. I would prefer it to be about 5 inches. But great knife! Love the handle material.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
The price is right on these knives. I would consider the SRK-C except it is reported to have a smaller overall handle and I have XL hands. Thanks for commenting
@jimkobierski3920
Жыл бұрын
Well done, I want to go and rough it. You mentioned 'hollow grind'. While preparing to go into the northern wilderness for a three month stay I chose a hollow grind. Most tasks were cutting camp rope and at dinner. Probably the most important use of the bushknife in the Canadian Wilderness is to gut and prepare fish, seemingly ignored in bush craft videos. This is where a slighter shorter knife with a little less depth and a hollow ground for slicing is most serviceable. That said the very thin hollow ground will chip if mistreated and I would not pound on one. In a survival situation the knife would become much to important to abuse. Of course at the back of the mind is the last stand prospect facing one of our more dangerous forest creatures. The choice of knife for such a situation is open to wide and wild conjecture. As far as feathering goes... a smoker carries his own fire. But that's another story. Thanks for the video.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I wanted to like this knife but for me the hollow grind and thin tip were deal breakers. Would not take much to improve it though. Thanks for commenting
@herrpalsson69
Жыл бұрын
A shorter, lighter knife with less depth and hollow grind..... Well that's my favorite, 105 Pathfinder
@danflaherty5218
8 ай бұрын
I don't get out much anymore so I use it as an Ice pick
@MarkYoungBushcraft
8 ай бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for commenting
@marksaint2936
Жыл бұрын
A question could be, do you want a knife that can perform combat duties and also pass as a Bushcraft knife. Or a Bushcraft knife that can't pass as a combat knife. I have this knife and it fits my hands well. Thanks for the review.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
That is a good way of looking at it. Thanks for commenting
@scottbrewer2617
7 ай бұрын
Don’t know about the knife but I want his shirt!
@MarkYoungBushcraft
7 ай бұрын
Watch for my Canadian Army surplus video coming soon. Thanks for commenting
@StevanOutdoor
Жыл бұрын
It's a good Search and Rescue knife meaning a bit of a 'Jack of all trades'. For that reason not a bad 'soldiers knife'. I call them all 'camp knives'. So 'Bushcraft tools', from a small knife to a machete or ax, are all tools you take with you since you know you're gonna use them. To me a 'survival knife' is the tool you bring with you 'just in case'. It has to be light weight, relatively small and easy to fit in a cargo pocket, haversack, day pack, on your belt, etc. or else you won't bring it. So the Fallkniven F1 is about as big and not to heavy weight I go to just carry with me as a 'just in case' aka 'survival' knife. There are even more compact and lighter weight options. I don't really care about the grind of the knife because with skill you can work with all grinds.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you on all points. Thanks for commenting
@StevanOutdoor
Жыл бұрын
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I also subscribed. It seems we think much alike. I enjoyed the video.
@travis101305027
Жыл бұрын
I have taken mine to hell and back and then dropped it on concrete breaking the tip off… I had to re-profile the tip afterwards and no more issues
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
The tip is my only real concern with this knife. Thanks for commenting
@Wblair8772
Жыл бұрын
I bought a Cold Steele Master Hunter back in the mid 90's. Its my only knife by them but it had been a dependable knife that is easy to sharpen and maintains an edge very well. I have several "better" knives but this old master hunter is the best knife I have ever used. Best being, indestructible, sharp and tough. It is carbon so it needs a bit of care but it has been a dandy. If all of their products are this good, its no wonder the Seals chose one of these.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I really like th CS Master Hunter. Thanks for commenting
@trooperjinthewoods4538
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you Mark in your analysis. I purchased two of them at Canadian Tire for $73.00 + tax. I am ex- Canadian military now entering into the bushcraft world and I have found that this knife the SRK appeals to both sides of my fancy. I am very rough with my units- throwing it at trees, I've dropped it from heights a couple times in its sheath of course and no damages have occurred. I guess I like it & treat it rough because I have another one in the box still. The first one is still going strong for now though. I feel the sheath may wear out or break first honestly.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
My only real concern with the SRK is tip strength. Appears a bit too thin for a combat or survival knife. Thanks for commenting
@binky8501
Жыл бұрын
It's a survival rescue knife...hence the name
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@eyeofthetiger4184
Жыл бұрын
G'day Mark, where to start, ..... as you rightly said, a lotta iterations over the years and the acronym/terminology doesn't truly represent its specialisations or limitations IMO. In any event, I've nearly pulled the trigger a couple of times; two key reasons I didn't; 1. steel; I was after a VG-10 version, (back then with a sabre grind), and all of a sudden, (it seemed), either a VERY expensive 3V job or SK-5 became the only choices. 2. The handle material; fair to say many man made materials are excellent, but I reckon this Krayton stuff is overly rubbery/spongy, either to cope with more than a few misguided baton swings on the spine area, or as a HD guard material. FYI; I ended up with a Steel Will Dark Angel 900 in N690Co instead, as my 6 in. high speed low drag tactical crossover job, because; It's quite a sleek high sabre blade, therefore a bit more nimble for food prep and carving, and does very well in the absence of an awl for hole making and indeed for bow drill divots too, + a very sharp spine, throws sparks and scrapes as well as the best of them ...... and all whilst still excelling at it's primary tactical design, (certainly, if one has the need and the skills, it's probably the best I have for a reverse grip fighting knife). It does have a glass breaker pommel as well; on glass, or on an assailants head, will do the business, but cracking walnuts and the like is my go, ...... far more enjoyable, lol. Handle material, can't remember what they call it, ....... but it's fantastic stuff !!!!! Sheath; excellent retention with a shipload of carry options. Well priced, at the time anyway, for the capability offered. Having said all that, I reckon if you need a one and done 6 incher, at a very fair price, yep spot on Mark, the SRK is definitely a high value option, amongst Buck 119s and a bit shorter Strongarms for example. Cheers Duke.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I looked for the Steel Will but apparently, it is out of production. I have a couple of knives coming that i think you may like. Thanks for commenting
@eyeofthetiger4184
Жыл бұрын
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Wow, looks like the company has gone belly up, didnt see that coming, nor mentioned anywhere, apologies for the recommendation.
@bdub0983
3 ай бұрын
Mine is so hard to draw it's crazy. I filed down the sheath a bit and it does better now but still, there's no way you're removing it one handed, it's that tight.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
3 ай бұрын
Interesting. Wonder why that is? Mine is secure but not that bad. Thanks for commenting
@bdub0983
3 ай бұрын
@@MarkYoungBushcraft after really filing down the plastic inside, where it retains the knife, the part that it clicks into. I can now remove it by pushing with my thumb against the holster and pulling the knife out. Its a common issue with the newer ones I've seen in forums. Still not where I'd like it to be but not as bad as it was.
@kylegilmore3810
2 ай бұрын
With any of the plastic/kydex sheaths you can take a lighter to it for a second or two to get it warm and manipulate it. A little bit goes a long way - I did the opposite on a Spartan dagger I have, it was too loose. Quick licks with a flame, and then squeeeeeze down the opening. VERY stout fit and took all of 30 seconds
@GetMeThere1
Жыл бұрын
Sensible talk. Revealing demonstrations. Very useful. Thanks!
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting
@thedriftingspore
Жыл бұрын
Great Video Mark, I completely agree with you where it comes to the difference between a survival knife and a bushcraft knife. My everyday/everywhere belt knife is just an old Bear Grylls Gerber folding lock blade. It was a gift so it's very hard to replace and really I have zero complaints about it. The knife has served me very well. However I would like to have a short fixed blade at some point. Thanks for the information on the SRK Mark, it is appreciated!
@thedriftingspore
Жыл бұрын
@@miamivice1149 It is a signature Bear Grylls Gerber. Grey and orange folding lock blade. It was a set that came with a small pocket clip knife and the 4” belt knife. I think it was given to me in 2014 or 2013 and I think Costco was where it was purchased. It appears in some of my videos over on my channel. I lost the pocket knife while hunting in 2016 and have been carrying the belt knife everyday ever since. It doesn’t owe me a thing, has been a good knife for long time.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
There a number of high value budget bushcraft knives out there. I have reviewed a few with more to come. Thanks for commenting
@adammcguinness9950
Жыл бұрын
Very in depth review. Thank you for sharing your experiences. The SK5 is a very strong knife.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree. As long as the tip is not forced to hard. Thanks for commenting
@DevilDog68
8 ай бұрын
I picked up an SRK in CPM 3V and it has a flat grind. The swedge is surprisingly sharp! Not enough to cut your skin but sharp none the less. That was a surprise and I'm not sure a benefit unless I have to fight a Squatch! This thing is a beast and it's my all around camp / survival knife. I added a ferro rod and ESEE Pouch to the sheath with a fire kit. Fits just fine. I never have less than three knives with me when I'm out and about, one of those is a dedicated bushcraft knife however, the SRK is what's on my belt now and I rarely ever find a need for the bushcraft knife. The SRK does everything I need excellently. This knife is a keeper! 😉
@MarkYoungBushcraft
8 ай бұрын
I have just been loaned a SRK in 3V and will be making a comparison video of the two knives. I like the 3V version a lot more
@DevilDog68
8 ай бұрын
@@MarkYoungBushcraft - I’ll be very interested in seeing your review! 👍🏼
@yeulakho6574
Жыл бұрын
good enough for zombie defense.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Yes, plus a chainsaw. Thanks for commenting
@WhuDhat
Жыл бұрын
can you do the recon tanto too? in the same wonderful review style
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
You may want to watch my review of the Demko Freereign. Thanks for commenting
@martinlynx45
Жыл бұрын
Good review of a not so good knife.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@joshuabissey
6 ай бұрын
I believe you're wrong about the SRK originally having an uncoated blade. In the early 90s, a friend of mine showed me his all-black SRK, in Carbon V. I remember it clearly, as it was the knife that turned me into a knife addict. 😅 I bought my own SRK a few years later, and still have it under the seat of my truck. It's black-coated Carbon V. You may have seen an early San Mai version of the knife, with an uncoated blade.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
6 ай бұрын
Yes, I may be wrong. Thanks for commenting
@FerndaleMichiganUSA
Жыл бұрын
Whew! Exhaustive review.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Yes, a bit long but I wanted to add what I did not see in many other reviews. Thanks for commenting
@jack_batterson
Жыл бұрын
First, nice review. Second, I don't own an SRK. Third, I don't practice "bushcraft" as such. It's my impression that the SRK is designed as a general purpose utility knife, regardless of the name. As such, it seems well designed. I've read at least one hunter's comments that it works well for dressing elk and deer. You demonstrated that it can work for processing wood, etc... I've no doubts that it would open packaging & cans and cut rope, etc. It seems to me to be quite a reasonable "survival knife": the sort of knife one packs or carries "just in case". It's down side there is its weight. While a day hiker, camper, backcountry skier may not want to pack an axe or large knife, the SRK may fit into a light pack fairly well. I typically carry a smaller knife, and have started to think that the 5-7" knife is neither small enough for convenience nor large enough for heavy work. Nevertheless, woodsmen have been using re-purposed military knives like the SRK for decades. I knew a WW2 vet who used his old service knife every year in deer camp for everything from slicing spuds to dressing his deer. Lastly....I find Scandi grind knives a pain to sharpen, especially if I get a chip in the edge. A hollow-grind knife is the easiest type to sharpen, especially in the field. So, while not not favorite grind, it does make a good bit of sense for use in the backwoods.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. My favourite overall knife grind is a sabre. Still slices well, still easy to sharpen. Still plenty strong for all outdoor tasks.
@jenHry-ng3pw
6 ай бұрын
It might not be a survival knife, it might not be a bushcraft knife, but I still carry it on me everywhere. I was looking for a knife that I would like to have with me when fighting off animals up to 100kg and SRK is my first choice. Doesn't look too intimidating, but the 15cm can do its job.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@thepiratepenguin4465
7 ай бұрын
I had the opportunity to get an SRK in AUS-8 back in 2012 but got the CS leatherneck instead as it was basically a more beefy version of the Ka-bar. The leatherneck has served me well, but in hindsight, the SRK may have been a better option.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
7 ай бұрын
AUS-8 is a great steel for this type of knife. Thanks for commenting
@Bogeyman1972
Жыл бұрын
Want a decent tracker knife instead of the over priced topps tom brown tracker buy a weyland made tracker jst as good but a lot more reasonably priced as nd it is made in the USA
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I will check it out. Thanks for commenting
@charlesmckinney
9 ай бұрын
When i head to the woods for the day i take a survival kit i based on the marine corps kit we used in vietnam along with a small nylon tarp & cordage, canteen and metal cup and my SRK or Ka-bar, mora Companion HD and my Victorinox Huntsman. If my fiance is along she has her Fieldmaster.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
9 ай бұрын
Great kit. Thanks for commenting
@robertmiller6822
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos, the cold steel dropped forged survivalist knife is a full metal handle it has the same material sheath and it locks in perfectly it must be the the rubber as you mentioned, i just bought one of these because i feel the survivalists is abit heavy and big for my purposes so i thought this looked like a great knife for outdoor use.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
There is a lot to like about the SRK. Thanks for commenting
@otobotrecords
Жыл бұрын
I have both the Dropped Forge Survivalist in 52100 and the SRK in SK5. What can I say, I love both. Combine those with a Mora Bushcraft und you have all the correct sizes and cutting/chopping abilities needed. One could argue that the Finnish scandi blade mentioned - the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140 - could cover most grounds (while the Survivalist is much larger and heftier), it couldn't cover the available redundancy the 3 knives setup delivers. For even harder use I have the Terävä Skrama 240.
@ColdHarborOP
7 ай бұрын
The smaller version of this knife, the SRK-C, actually has a saber grind. No concavity to the bevels at all. And that's the grind I absolutely prefer. The Compact is also super handy, quite lightweight, and MidwayUSA has the orange handle variants on sale for $24 right now, which is a phenomenal deal. I ordered one last night and even with the domestic shipping and Uncle Sam's extortion it was barely thirty bucks. They really should return to the original branding with these; make the S in SRK stand for Search instead of Survival.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
7 ай бұрын
I am testing the 3V version of the full size knife loaned to me by a friend. It has the sabre grind as well. So much better a knife. Thanks for commenting
@Gerald-do9yg
Жыл бұрын
Yes and Amen to "Mr. Smiths'" comment!! This is prob. one of the most versatile, capable designs. A modest, scaled-down Bowie, 'nough said!! Blsgs, be safe, gg
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I agree with it being versatile, covering a lot of areas but, I still feel it is hampered by the too thin tip. Unless tactical is the main reason for having it. Thanks for commenting
@pakleader4
Жыл бұрын
Hate to tell you my favorite reviewer. The original knife would break so easy. Military units stopped buying the knife. Survival Lilly shows how the knife can be broken or snapped. Cold steal used cheap metal and forging techniques that made their knives brittle. At the time it was a recon tanto that’s was used for military. That sold the most blades. But again the blade would snap at different places or chip if dropped badly. I have never made such a statement about any of your products you reviewed because your always right on target. So it’s not you…thee company lied to you. Even in the gulf war theses knives did not would not stand up to daily use. They break easy. I think cold steal. Put out cheap knives to build up their company. Because they mainly made replicas of Japanese knives. I’m sorry big guy, but the only way I would buy one of their knives is as if the world went to discuss and I had no other choice in the matter. But a knife is a knife and they all have a purpose in survival. SEMPER FI
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Interesting history. Good to hear the truth about such a highly touted knife and brand. FYI, if you like to see knives getting broken, watch Joe X. Crazy hard on knives. Thanks for commenting
@RH03111BFOUR
6 ай бұрын
Bought one in 2008 took it to Iraq and used it for about 6 weeks and broke the tip off cutting a plastic flex cuff. very sharp and held its edge but the tip is very brittle.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
6 ай бұрын
Thanks you for your service. The fragile tip is my only real complaint with this knife. Thanks for commenting
@TAVAAR7
8 ай бұрын
I've got a couple SRKs as well as a few of the compact version. Not really meant for bushcraft but they do decent enough. The normal size i dont mind beating on due to its thickness and my experience with Cold Steel knives and the heat treatment they get. I wouldn't use it to pry with unless it really was survival knowing that I might break the tip. The compact version is shorter, a fair bit thinner and way better for slicing so its found a home on chest rigs I use for hiking and fishing, nicer length for woodwork around the campfire too but I dont push it hard or abuse it because of its thinner blade. In the States I've found both for $35-40 on a regular enough basis, probably why I'm less hesitant to work them harder than more expensive blades.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
8 ай бұрын
Good information. I don't have the compact but I have been loaned the full size in 3V steel. It is a much better knife overall. Much more expensive as well. I plan to do a comparison at some point. Thanks for commenting
@beararms6945
10 ай бұрын
The srk was also made in America not in Taiwan, like they make them now . The strength isn't there made in Taiwan with inferior metal. I snapped 6 now just trying to use it for bushcrafting during tests ,the finish is basically spray paint, the sheath is plastic, not fiberglass.. it also needs considerable force to get the knife in or out .
@MarkYoungBushcraft
10 ай бұрын
I truly wish I had one of the old ones. Thanks for commenting
@davidlagno7717
Жыл бұрын
Thank u my friend, a year of use! These guys who review knives and talk all day about what they imagine it can do are a big waste. They have 100 unused , modified and barely even seeing the light of day and claiming to give an honest review on capabilities 😮 of what the knife can't do.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
For me, I can't know a knife or any product until I use it for a good while. Thanks for commenting
@Bogeyman1972
Жыл бұрын
I recommend the Utah knife works survivor tracker one of if not the best authentic trackers in the world
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I will check it out. Thanks for commenting
@rudolfyakich6653
Жыл бұрын
I have an old one made in the USA that I found in a pawn shop. Paid $50. I then bought a kydex sheath for it. No I don't bushcraft but I take it with me in my go bag. Used it to kill a deer that had three broken legs after being hit by a car. Helped a trucker cut away a big ball of twine on his wheel ect. Sold my Trailmaster and my Fallkniven . I still don't like the fact that my SRK lacks a full tang.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Yes, a general use knife for sure. Thanks for commenting
@silviopit
5 ай бұрын
My favorite
@MarkYoungBushcraft
5 ай бұрын
Good knife for sure. Thanks for commenting
@nyanates
7 ай бұрын
I'm new to this hobby and greatly appreciated your demos. Wish more reviews did this. Learned lots. Ever consider teaching or ranger work at a campground? Thanks.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
7 ай бұрын
Glad you found it helpful. This is a hobby for me but I will teach if asked. Thanks for commenting
@Barrett_Fodder
7 ай бұрын
It's interesting that you mentioned a bush craft knife being "shorter". I very often associate bush craft work with clubbing / battoning a knife through medium size wood to get smaller diameter cuts for feathering, fires, stakes, etc... and that is extremely difficult with a shorter bladed knife. Great point about the lighter pine or fatwood at the base of banches. The best ones being branches or stumps that the tree has already naturally started to choke off like previously damaged or diseased lower branches or split base multitrunk trees. Good content and i like your approach to teaching and filming! Subscribed.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
7 ай бұрын
I believe the definition of what a bushcraft is can vary by how a person uses it. For me, a bushcraft knife is mostly for crafting and carving. I do like using larger knives for splitting wood as an option to a hatchet but I think of them more as survival knives. Thank you for subscribing. I appreciate you kind words of support
@8626John
Жыл бұрын
Good and interesting discussion. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting
@jessr.2490
8 ай бұрын
The version in 3V is the one to get for best outdoor/bushcraft performance, because it still has a saber grind and is made of one of the best steels money can buy. Genuinely a whole new knife compared to this one in SK5.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
8 ай бұрын
I have just been loaned a 3V version and will be doing a comparison video. Thanks for commenting
@J.ScottNC
5 ай бұрын
I ordered mine last night. For 50USD I’m really looking forward to trying it. Great vid!
@MarkYoungBushcraft
5 ай бұрын
Good choice! Thanks for commenting
@miguelvalladares1986
8 ай бұрын
Is a good knife, but 2449 from Bahco costs less, is made in SK-5 steel in Taiwán, Like the SRK.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke
Жыл бұрын
i fought four wolves 120km out of Kashgar with SRK. that wasn't part of the travel plan. now, i only carry 10 inches blade. SRK is a knife, just. it could be for all purpose, but it is no good for really anything specifically.
@MarkYoungBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that is quite the story. I would carry a large blade, and likely a gun as well. Thanks for commenting
@PLT123
5 ай бұрын
Seems like a good combat knife. But good to know you could do some bush crafting. Loved the review :)
Пікірлер: 392