I really wanna see Schrade do well frankly. They are really trying to turn themselves around lately and I believe they are putting in some effort into improving there knives.
@edrader746
Жыл бұрын
they are "exerting" themselves, yeah :-)
@Teufel_Resen
Жыл бұрын
I gave them a shot with a 1095 5-6inch blade of theirs and it chipped really quickly. I think they have improvements needed on their heat treatment. Otherwise they’re good throw away knives for sure.
@fireemblemistrash75
Жыл бұрын
@@edrader746 lol Yeah... I do wanna see them improve though
@fireemblemistrash75
Жыл бұрын
@@Teufel_Resen True. Id like to see what they could offer frankly than be the equivalent of a walmart brand folder
@edrader746
Жыл бұрын
@@fireemblemistrash75 i may buy one of these actually!
@nikeduck24
Жыл бұрын
Check out White River knives. USA made and SUPER affordable. S35VN steel.
@Sherrodja
Жыл бұрын
Put 30mm heat shrink grip tubing on the handle. You can get it cheap from Amazon. It's made for deep-sea fishing rod handles. I've put it on some of my pricey knives and the improvement to the ergo's are amazing. Just use a hairdryer to shrink the tubing. You can also use a hairdryer to tighten the fit of the sheath. Just be careful not to melt the plastic. I'd rather they'd have used kydex.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@RandyCamper-i3u
8 ай бұрын
i cut the belt clip off for space saving throwing in a pack or even pocket, and hes right little heat in a clamp fixes that retention perfectly @@gideonstactical
@kennethkrieb3018
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been hoping to see Schrade make a comeback for a while now. They have put out some interesting new designs lately, however, their quality has left a lot to be desired. Maybe they should go the route of Gerber and have a ‘made in America’ line of high quality items and keep their Chinese made line for their budget oriented items. A lot of old timers would love to see Schrade put out some high quality items. Thanks for the video Aaron. Very informative.
@lostcat9lives322
Жыл бұрын
Am I to only one who thinks a gut hook knife would be a serious "self-defense" knife?
@thomasmaloney843
Жыл бұрын
Kansbol is actually a sort of hunting knife. I would buy an Odenwolf knife over the Schrade. For 30, you get 440c and none of the hangups of the Schrade.
@4673962
Жыл бұрын
Hey Aaron, I see people giving tips and tricks to making knives and sheaths better, when there seems to be a problem with either. So maybe you could try a couple of these suggestions out on some of these knives and sheaths and do a follow-up video on these and other ones that you have reviewed in the past. If it works out maybe more people would buy the knives and do some of the tips, tricks and corrections for themselves. Great video and as always very informative 👍, keep up the great work!!
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Excellent idea!
@davidblowe9096
Жыл бұрын
Just had a look online and their "survival" knife lin, the Bedrock, Reckon and Leroy are AUS## - nothing wrong with that **BUT** there a hollow grind - Schrade has a lot of ground to make up and putting 1 style of grind on "everything" is not the way to go.
@Gintelligence
Жыл бұрын
Its schrade trying to make amends for previously made models With lots of problems **couple runs of well made knives, --made in Taiwan originally**branded made in china then off to china for production
@MasterK9Trainer
6 ай бұрын
I found it on Ebay and thinking of getting because it looks like comfortable, but not large knife and durable. Sometimes "thin is in", but short compact knives with thicker, stronger blades often prove capable in a pinch and I thought being a stainless steel it would be good to process food.... yet look manly and outdoorsy cutting green preppers and onions.
@JayKoczan
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the honest review. While the price and the steel used is tempting, my personal choice would be to spend a little more on a camping knife, and especially a hunting knife with a gut hook. The handle separation being able to collect blood and debris, is too much compromise for me.
@joshwhite5684
Жыл бұрын
Honestly as a lifelong hunter I don't really like gut hooks. To me the perfect knife for a few dollars more for a hunting knife is the joker Pantera. I feel like gut hooks are unnecessary. As much experience as you have with blades a smaller drop point or clip point would would be a lot easier if you ever decided to hunt
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience and what you use.
@jordancoleman714
Жыл бұрын
Hey Josh, how are you liking that Pantera?
@joshwhite5684
Жыл бұрын
@Jordan Coleman I absolutely love it, it has the perfect dimensions for cleaning game.
@LDmagnum
Жыл бұрын
Shrade…. Bring bake your USA made balisong please🙏🏻
@robertlane6895
Ай бұрын
I have the schrade adder in aus10 it's been a great knife would like to see more of schrade come back to the usa
@Robin6512
Жыл бұрын
Knives get lost on hunts. Rather loose a 30$ knife then my $400 FK. That I use for camping/bushcraft stuff and keep a very close eye on
@IIDASHII
Жыл бұрын
I bought the Benchmade Steep Country with the gut hook similar to this one, and I find it far more of an inconvenience when gutting an animal than a help. It gets caught on everything while separating the intestinal tract from a deer carcass, and its not that hard to open up an animal without a gut hook. I wish I'd bought a cheap Schrade! I might not regret the purchase so much!
@kuramatd
Жыл бұрын
Not a terrible knife for the price. I still feel fantastic with my Mora Garberg, though. I know it's definitely out of the price point the Schrade is in, but it's so worth it (caught it on a sale at $50 and felt like a steal).
@troyspurling1910
Жыл бұрын
This was a rough one brother. Nothing exciting. China explains it all, from the handle to the sheath. Maybe for a kid who loses stuff? Lol!
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Hahahah
@eyeofthetiger4184
Жыл бұрын
G'day Aaron, timely vid mate, I've been looking for something like this as a budget fixy, mainly for fat wood hunting locally. A couple of others I have in the size range, that can take a baton, are living in kits and having a crack with AUS 10 appeals. I could just ignore the fire steel/sharpener, but man those handle scales are a real downer. Spose I could re-scale it. Then again, one shouldnt have to and plenty of other alternatives, maybe a Gator in 420HC, since I cant find the fixed version in 154. Or I'll just take a Mora Companion or Robust and be done with it. If they ever do rectify the issue, I'd really appreciate an update vid. Cheers Duke.
@philvogt7671
Жыл бұрын
I just got a Schrade Wolverine from grabagun. Figured I’d try it.
@jordancoleman714
Жыл бұрын
Circle back around and let us know what you think of it! Did you get the scalloped schf57 or the newer wolverine?
@philvogt7671
Жыл бұрын
@@jordancoleman714 it just arrived yesterday. It looks like a hollow grind. Super sharp out the box. Little big for everyday carry, but def doable.
@JohnSmith-gs4lw
Жыл бұрын
Excuse me, but I need to go. Going to start my new business making aftermarket micarta handle scales (with mounting hardware) for the new Schrade fixed blades. No drilling required.
@jordancoleman714
Жыл бұрын
Dude you’d probably make a pretty good living… 🤷🏼♂️
@toddcarr.
Жыл бұрын
The biggest problem with schrade is consistent quality. I've seb knives that were great and some that were pretty much useless especially in the heat treating of thier steels but for the price you can take a chance and after a bit of use see if it's for you or not and the level of quality you can live with. As long as the steel is heat treated properly AUS10 is a great mid-tier steel that will perform great for most tasks. Thanks for the great vid and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable
@panagiotissoufliotis6558
Жыл бұрын
Just a very basic tool for the outdoors, at a price you won't be sad when loosing it . Decent steel and design, but with too many flaws. Secondary tool, yes.
@Miller_Time
11 ай бұрын
I've been rooting for Shrade. The knife i inherited from my grandfather was a Shrade, its fantastic quality. They have fallen behind in recent years but I'm glad they have re evaluated and started making new knives.
@DrJosh2
Жыл бұрын
Amazon says they won’t ship it to Alaska. Probably because of the ferro rod… I see that a lot. So stupid.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Weird, SMKW has them maybe they will?
@Raees-Divitiae
Жыл бұрын
I'm still loving the content, but I'm simply not a large fixed blade design lover. To each their own. For a full tang, I only use them in the kitchen. That's just me. Don't get me wrong. The kits seem quality. The pricing for the steel is great. I simply prefer a Flipper, Bali, and Multitool for EDC.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Right on 👍
@jonnyboat2
Жыл бұрын
Aaron, I just received and tried out a new knife design from Outer Limitless channel called the Inception. I honestly have to say it's literally the best knife I've ever purchased and own. I'd love to see you try one out.
@randomstuffman01
10 ай бұрын
Good video. Thanks. toronto canada
@BFVgnr
Жыл бұрын
I've got a first gen Spyderco Native, the stainless handle version with AUS10 blade steel. Holy hell.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@jamesdixon7656
Жыл бұрын
Great review! I bought the DP when it came out and really like the profile. All knives have compromises, but for the price some can be overlooked. Good all around camp knife.
@realbroggo
Жыл бұрын
Many (many) years ago my first couple of hard use field/camp knives were Schrades. They were good value & worked really well - helped me discover what I did & didn't like about fixed blades. Then about 6-7 years ago they fell off a cliff & off my radar big time - poor designs, poor materials etc... This knife ain't great but it has caught my attention. Biggest issue is the sheath - forget accessories & just make a good enough sheath. I do hope Schrade is on the up and can return to its former self. Just have to wait & see. Sharp blades all.
@jeremyschaapveld9754
Жыл бұрын
Is that your video background or did you build it for a purpose? I see you have firewood stacked ? I enjoy your videos… you opinions are trusted by me 👍👍 Gideon 🙏
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Little bit of both, thank you for watching
@austinbridge
Жыл бұрын
I might go up a literally few dollars for the Wolverine with the G10 handles. Not sure. I think the value for the AUS-10 is unbeatable either way.
@TismFishing
Жыл бұрын
You really should look at the adder scrade just released, my new favorite neck knife.
@jordancoleman714
Жыл бұрын
The schf57 or wolverine has better looks than the adder. Why they didn’t make that in AUS-10 is beyond me…
@ethanvanzant2402
Жыл бұрын
Compelling design, but they should definitely upgrade hardware and either add the 3rd screw or change handle materials. Also, ditch the pull through sharpener and firesteel and just give us a little better sheathe.
@palerider7171
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information Aaron. The way I look at it for $30 I would use it as is and not complain too much about it. I certainly wouldn’t super glue the scales to the tang as if I was unhappy I would replace the scales, the hardware and the sheath and still be ahead of game especially compared other offerings. I think that is probably Schrade intended as this is a Delta budget offering not an Alpha or Beta offering which should be higher quality but also far less affordable. Again thanks for the video and the information.
@pauledmonds7316
7 ай бұрын
I live in UK and have recently bought an Exertion. I don't know how much they are now in the US, but I paid £45 GBP (US $57) for it. I have only just discovered the wonderful feel of TPE for handle scales and bought it because of this. I was, considering what I paid for it, very disappointed by the scales for the very reason that you pointed out. When I got the scales off, I was dismayed to see that they are hollow; I mean, just how much would it have cost to make solid scales?? To deal with this, I came up with the idea of filling the scales with ShooGoo polymer shoe repair adhesive. This has made them solid and they don't flex anymore. I also scuffed-up the tang with a dremel tool so that the ShooGoo would stick to it. You're right; the handle screws are crap. Over here in the UK, £45 should buy you a really decent knife (I recently bought an SCHF52 for £60) and hence, I felt somewhat ripped off - I've bought knives for £20 which are better made and put together. The sheath is Awful - the retention.... Isn't, and the ceramic so-called sharpener is set wrong so that it doesn't fit the blade edge and is therefore completely useless. I do, however, really like this knife - it is extremely comfortable and now that it's fixed, all I need to do is make a decent leather sheath for it 😊
@kentuckyboy541
Жыл бұрын
As someone who has hunted for 25 years, all you need to dress a large game animal is a 3 to 4 inch drop point. Gut hooks do just that and that's what you're trying to avoid. Cold steel pendleton hunter is my go to for many years but this would work too. 17 degree edge for a hunting knife. Hit it with ceramic and a strop after cleaning after each use and gtg. I make knives as a hobby and for 30 bucks it would almost be worth making a pair of scales for....
@charlessalmond7076
Жыл бұрын
Nice. I grew up carrying Schrade/ Old Timers. Good to see the company going the right direction.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Right on
@onesky8647
Жыл бұрын
So basically, the blades are fine, but the grip scales and sheath could be better. Two out of three are meh. Not sure what Schrade was thinking. :)
@realbroggo
Жыл бұрын
I think that Schrade are trying to drag themselves out of the gutter they've been in the past 6-7 years or so which isn't a bad thing. Personally I think they need to remember the old adage, do the simple things right and the complex ones will take care of themselves. ie. less bells & whistles and more quality. Have a great day!!
@jordancoleman714
Жыл бұрын
They have great designs, but then they get cheap on the execution. Lots of great designs and then they half ass everything afterwards.
@yankee23a
Жыл бұрын
Mmm....so the Demko Free Reign, also made of AUS10 and kraton handles goes for $150....really...????......for 5x the price I know the demko has a nice plastic sheath but hell nooooooo is it worth 5x the price
@steely_mike
Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for the GT review on this knife. It offers Great Value and at the very least would be a good backup to throw in a pack
@gregblake2764
Жыл бұрын
This Schrade knife is very similar to the Buck 685 hunting knife made out of 420HC and sells for about the same price. Everything you said about the blade shape and the hollow grind is completely on target. Very functional knives for how inexpensive they are.
@roberteamyiiii
Жыл бұрын
I would prefer the Mora either the gsrdsberg or the kansbol. They work with their sheaths and survival kits. They sharpen pretty easily. With a dying economy I want stuff I know has long term value.
@lucasyup
Жыл бұрын
I have several Schrade fixed blades that I like quiet well, but I'm glad you reviewed these and pointed out the floppy scales which make it a big no-go for me.
@byteblock1667
6 ай бұрын
I bought that drop point schrade just for a project knife to make my own hardwood scales. I enjoy modifying my camping knives.
@franciscoarana6626
10 ай бұрын
Hey Aaron, for me, is actually a fantastic knife for the $!. I super-glude the slabs and was a perfect hack!.. thanks again!
@charlescollier7217
Жыл бұрын
The SOG problem is the same as the Cold Steel problem - GSM. The focus on squeezing the biggest profits out of the customer base by using the cheapest materials - that's their MO.
@macmccartney5760
Жыл бұрын
You should do a review on the fox knives octopus vulgaris , specificaly the vg10 san mai blade with ziricote handle scales. Ive always wanted one but ive never seen an American review in english. And you do excellent reviews
@davidkeller491
Жыл бұрын
I have one I put gorilla wood glue under the handles
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Ya that or taping the handles would be the right thing to do.
@jgz6989
Жыл бұрын
I got one and like it........great carver, great feathers (turkey). Steel is on point for this blade.
@davekelly9657
Жыл бұрын
So basically you are telling us it's crap? Thanks for sharing. Will not be getting those knives.
@clintonlewis1261
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree dumb design on sheath, guy hook one is dumb design to -handle scales!
@danlangford9434
Жыл бұрын
Nice price. I've been considering replacing my hunting knife for this deer season, and thanks to you, I may have just found it.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@josh33025
Жыл бұрын
Yeah we're all watching our dollars and cents going towards knives.
@justintraupel9468
Жыл бұрын
Is that chunk of AUS10 worth getting some good scales and a sheath made for it?
@justintraupel9468
Жыл бұрын
Wondering because I have one on the way as a replacement
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Sure 👍
@justintraupel9468
Жыл бұрын
@@gideonstactical now I just need to find someone that will make scales and a sheath for it
@nathanbollinger2594
Жыл бұрын
Curious to hear your thoughts about new CRKT Razel Nax.
@robertbarker5802
Жыл бұрын
Funny how all the effort went into the steel and scraps went into the scales and sheath. But at that price it wouldn't be too awful to make decent scales and maybe a leather or kydex sheath.
@brentgraves2636
Жыл бұрын
I have the adder which the skinning knife I am impressed so far. For the price it is a good knife.
@jordancoleman714
Жыл бұрын
Did you try the Wolverine?
@brentgraves2636
Жыл бұрын
@@jordancoleman714 Not yet but I will keep looking at this line
@Metal_Matrix
Жыл бұрын
Subsidized labor....
@320emerica
8 ай бұрын
U can remove the fire starter 👍
@gideonstactical
8 ай бұрын
Probably with a Dremel
@scotthackney1450
Жыл бұрын
I like the design and the fact you can take scales off easily and make your own awesome videos!
@RandyCamper-i3u
8 ай бұрын
id like to see this one with custom scales
@thaddeusmikolajczyk4518
Жыл бұрын
Good review very interest I like your honesty.
@unfi6798
Жыл бұрын
Another back-up for my back-up considering there's a few trade-off. Cowabunga.!
@lilfire1877
Жыл бұрын
Hey. I think its 440C on the SOG.
@papimaximus95
Жыл бұрын
Yep!
@realbroggo
Жыл бұрын
Yep found it buried on the SOG website. They really should include the 'C' (ie. Cryo 440C not just Cryo 440) to avoid scaring people. 440C & AUS10 are actually very close in performance while 440A & B are notably inferior and belong in a scrap yard. Have a great day!!
@jameshiers5451
Жыл бұрын
A knife that falls out of its sheath is too much of a compromise for me
@Hammer1978
Жыл бұрын
This is a great knife to practice handle making on. Grab your fav material, drill out the screws, shape the handle, and BAM new blade handles!
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Totally a good template for that.
@RandyCamper-i3u
8 ай бұрын
lets see it
@markfletcher8084
Жыл бұрын
Nice looking knife.
@redderm
Жыл бұрын
I like striking a steel with my edc hollow ground folder, I find that it sparks much better if you strike it up where the grind is, so like the last 3/4 of blade next to the tip. As for the ceramic, I think Id rather have it and not need it. I think most non knife people, (like many hunter/gun people), arent too picky about using V sharpeners like that, and dont even seem to notice the burr is horribly misaligned. My mind is still blown from seeing a knife banter with (zack?) knife talking with backpacker hunters, and they said they ran simple V sharpeners like that.
@Kinglobo
Жыл бұрын
£45 in UK. No thank you :(
@marsarmory6236
Жыл бұрын
Kudos to Schrade, they have some other smaller fixed blades (caper and DP) aus-10 with skeleton handles around 25 that are very excellent as well.
@drivin69
Жыл бұрын
now thats a nice knife awww ya with the kershaw cut blade thats a knife that would last a while..
@chadslagle1662
Жыл бұрын
Hey Man can you do a review of the Swiss Tech Wurdig? Looks like a interesting budget blade.
@survivetheattack
Жыл бұрын
$24 at MidwayUSA rn!
@franciscotellechea8974
Жыл бұрын
Nice video Gideon. You should test the new bedrock series... I've the sheepfoot one and it's really a monster.
@ninemimesleft
Жыл бұрын
That sheath is the epitome of box checking instead of designing. I bet you could glue down those scales.
@davidcleveland9815
7 ай бұрын
You do great you are the best
@butchhill5656
Жыл бұрын
I have some old Schrade. And at one time, they were really good. Hope they make a come back
@barrybueler3356
Жыл бұрын
Not a shrade guy but for the price I’m very impressed.
@Navigator-apex
Жыл бұрын
I would buy it but take the existing scales and make my own, given it is an AUS10 steel. Maybe cheap in US but here in Australia it sells for $90AU.
@realbroggo
Жыл бұрын
I'm with you. (Also from AUS.) It's actually good that the scales aren't glued down - makes them much easier to replace. Even if screws strip they can be drilled out. Also good that tang isn't skeletonised as it will make designing and fixing new scales much easier. The fact that they use AUS10 actually makes the effort of changing scales worth it (IMHO blades with lesser steels just aren't worth working on). Have a great day!!
@VortymLichbane
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like it's a great value blade blank in some inconvenient packaging
@jeremymueller2848
Жыл бұрын
Make some wood handles for it. Bingo
@alpine1600s
Жыл бұрын
For a meatier hunting knife, the Old Timer Generation 169OT in D2 is a great knife.
@gladeshunter8796
Жыл бұрын
I got one and was thoroughly impressed with it after processing a couple of deer . Edge retention is excellent . Some of the better import D2 I’ve used .
@isaacs_knives_and_knowledge
Жыл бұрын
SOG Tellus is 440c
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
I am not sure about that.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
They have been promoting as 440 which is like saying AUS steel…ok is it AUS6/AUS8/AUS10…I am seeing they are just starting to have some of the info say 440c glad to see that but aus10 is still my preference when coming from China.
@isaacs_knives_and_knowledge
Жыл бұрын
@@gideonstactical yeah it's odd they just list the 440 in most spots without the letter C or A. I feel like customers would be more attracted if it listed 440C like on their Redondo knife
@papimaximus95
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it says 440C on the SOG website. It is buried but there: "CRYO 440C stainless steel has the perfect combination of outstanding corrosion and wear resistance that is required for a knife destined for hard outdoor use. "
@papimaximus95
Жыл бұрын
The SOG Tellus is also made in Taiwan and not China - although China would beg to differ.
@tomassoyweyvon4902
Жыл бұрын
How about Bone?
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Not sure
@tomassoyweyvon4902
Жыл бұрын
@@gideonstactical watching your Vid on K-Bar Ek50 Short, I put it in the shopping cart👍
@lostcat9lives322
Жыл бұрын
Hang out at a public park after dark. Or join a evangelical Christian church. Or attend a Trump rally.
@tengu6399
Жыл бұрын
I'll be getting one for sure. Great value for a great bushcrafting tool. 👍
@elionzo
Жыл бұрын
Great review as always! Schrade also used Aus 10 to re-edit their classic beloved "Schrade extreme survival SCH27" that was made of 8cr15mov. They re-named it "Schrade delta class extreme survival" and gave it an Aus 10 blade. It also comes WITHOUT the infamous tool in the handle, and it is as of today available for $ 30ish bucks on Amazon...
@alpine1600s
Жыл бұрын
Positive is you can easily replace the scales with wood, or even 3d printed scales.
@alpine1600s
Жыл бұрын
Gut hooks just make it easier when cutting around the stomach and intestines. They are a small luxury.
@sg-oe9wb
8 ай бұрын
Modded mine, bought some micarta and kydex from China used a carbide bit to add a third hole and used better handle hardware. It's unrecognisable now and it was a fun learning project on a rainy weekend.
@taylorfishman823
Жыл бұрын
I bought one of these when it came out, I forgot what the deal was at the time but I think I paid $20-25 for it. Overall I’ve been super impressed with it. I haven’t been able to take it on a camping or hiking trip yet, but I’ve used it a good bit around the house. One thing I like about the sheath is that it’s very easy to clip on my belt or on my pocket as I tool around the house doing stuff, and the retention is just enough that it doesn’t feel like it will fall out for no reason, yet I don’t really have to fight to get the blade out or back in. But you’re right, it definitely will not retain when turned upside down and shaken. The handle is very comfortable. I have noticed the flexibility of the scales, but I do really like the feel of that material so I’m ok with it as is for now. The blade is really well done, like a properly achieved hollow grind seems kinda rare these days lol. The edge is super thin and slicey despite how thick the spine is. I have no idea how much tough pounding it could handle, but for most tasks I use a knife for it’s the perfect design. I mean I had been more of a tall flat grind guy, but then I got this and was like “woah!”
@Wildwestwrangler
Жыл бұрын
Like what they're doing, but I hate guthooks!!! Having skinned thousands of animals I hate having a guthook when I'm inside the body cavity.
@jimyocum9556
Жыл бұрын
Schrade always comes out with great budget options remember the schf42 1095 for 40.00 when everyone else was asking 100.00 min for 1095 ..I've got some bunk Schrade but I've also got some great blades from Schrade and still use some great abuse knives..
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