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@MarkRuslinzski
2 жыл бұрын
Other then being naked I would go on that show and most likely win, I would like to do the show alone to
@jasonmilam7204
2 жыл бұрын
Well the website doesn't show either of the SX knives you have been using, Lilly. So sad.😮💨 Great review though, keep up the great work!!! 🥳
@vincedunn9983
2 жыл бұрын
He is a great leader. I served with him.
@robertstrohlin6051
2 жыл бұрын
Also. I need to point out the fact that Tops Knives Does Not,advertise there blade as the Tom Brown Tracker. Which Should be Copyright Infringement. Whereas every company I have seen selling "His" creation. Sells them as The Tom Brown Tracker. I won't go into the history of this iconic knife which I Love Dearly. As a member of the Artist. Blacksmith Association of North America, a Knife Specialist. Enthusiast and history buff. You don't see Bowie Knives,Not referred to as anything other than Bowies. Do you? I give Tom the credit he is due. I hope you will as well. Because I do like you and you videos.
@SurvivalLilly
2 жыл бұрын
@@robertstrohlin6051 the only thing is that Tom Brown was probably not the original inventor of the Tracker knife. Watch this video to see the evidence and website: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0W6An6iki4Byon4 Also there is no copyright on knives. they are not patentable. Also EJ Snyders tracker looks so much different than the one from Tom Brown. Next thing is that all knives are basically "copies" of each other. There are only a few shapes and handfull of grinds. So all look somehow similar. How many companies make machetes that look really similar? but still it is not a copy because there are small differences?
@jamesalexander6417
2 жыл бұрын
Hearing Lily describe that big knife sent my mind to dirty places and was absolutely hilarious 🤣
@craigcook1571
2 жыл бұрын
Yea there for awhile I was wondering if it was a knife or something else she was talking/thinking about! 🤪
@craigcook1571
2 жыл бұрын
@@DIRTYdeeds613 wake up brother, your dreaming again, Lol
@PappyHolliday
Жыл бұрын
That’s what she said!
@warrax111
Жыл бұрын
ok, perv.
@mbenjamin292
Жыл бұрын
It's never dirty unless the person is nasty.l9l
@xale8702
2 жыл бұрын
The reaction to the big knife was priceless 😂 Great review!
@andrew-ij1or
Жыл бұрын
Priceless reaction.
@BeefT-Sq
3 ай бұрын
I bought one. It should be called the John Holmes SXB. 9" of cutting blade 1/4 " thick and tall / long handle = heavy and big. If you have extra money, add it to your collection. I paid $227.00 and it is a beauty but if you are on a budget or a serious outdoorsman, weigh the alternatives such as the Ka-bar fighting knife, Becker BK-9, Ka-bar Kukri, British MOD and the smaller, but sensibly sized, Cold Steel SRK. Of course, the little brother Skullcrusher may be just right for all-around-practical.
@SCSlimBoiseID
2 жыл бұрын
Tops knives are made in my home state of Idaho. We're not just about potatoes here! They offer a very nice line of cutting tools for outdoorsmen. Thanks for giving those two offerings a look. Cheers.
@SoloHiker1
2 жыл бұрын
I spend alot of time in Mountain Home ID, have to look up this company.
@SCSlimBoiseID
2 жыл бұрын
@@SoloHiker1 Their headquarters is in Ucon, Idaho, which is in the eastern part of the state, 15 miles or so north of Idaho Falls.
@Khemtime
2 жыл бұрын
Well potatoes aren't going to just cut themselves. Miss Idaho. Outdoor paradise.
@Jesuslovesamericans
2 жыл бұрын
American made Buck knives are also made in Idaho. Respect given.
@rfross771
2 жыл бұрын
I own several TOPS knives. Love em and live seeing the tops truck rolling through western Montana. If you're into GOOD knives, check out Ruana knives made in Bonner Montana since 1937.
@ronschramm9163
2 жыл бұрын
I lived 20 years in Alaska, 12 in Arizona, did private contracting in Africa, and so far, my favorite knives are two by Cold Steel..they were the made in USA blades. My Cold Steel Recon Tanto is the bomb. It is my go-to field and tactical knife. My other favorite, which I have had going on 30 years, is the Cold Steel LTC Kukri. It was rated a factory second due to a bit of the krayton handle being smooth without checkering and cost me $30.00 in 1990. But I have used and carried it in weather from +120F to -72F and carried in salt water as well. Still holds an edge and works fine.
@rook5712
2 жыл бұрын
Very few cold steel knives are made in the USA, a couple are but most are made it Japan and Taiwan etc etc, nothing wrong with that I like some cold steel stuff. I have a trail master and several of their hawks
@kakashi1234777
2 жыл бұрын
I really like the SRK great knife. Will have to get the recon at somepoint
@hildolfrdraugadrottin7279
2 жыл бұрын
Those are both great knives. I've still got my Recon Tanto I bought over 20 years ago, back when they were made in the USA out of Carbon V steel. I did have one of their big Kukris years ago that was a great chopper but it broke at the handle when I was riving some cedar. I was pounding on it pretty hard and it wasn't really designed for such work. Their kukri machetes aren't bad either for lighter work. A lot of people think Tantos are only good for one thing but it's no true. I use to do a lot of carving and my Gunsite Tanto was one of my favorites for carving. They were handy for limbing shooting lanes when I didn't have a fixed blade. I liked it so much I bought a second. I wish they still made them because both of mine were stolen. They still make the big tanto folders but imo the new handle design suck.
@ronschramm9163
2 жыл бұрын
@@hildolfrdraugadrottin7279 I am not a huge fan of folders in general. But, I am restricted at work to an "ordinary" pocket knife. But, to be fair, I use the hell out of my knives. I broke a Buck folder when I was climbing and one of my crampons came loose. I opened the blade one-handed and rammed it in the rock crack. Broke it off levering myself up on it.
@hildolfrdraugadrottin7279
2 жыл бұрын
@@ronschramm9163 I agree I'll almost always pick a fixed blade over a folder. But there are times when one doesn't have a fixed blade to use and a good folder comes in handy. I've got a lot of folders but the ones I have the most faith in are the Cold Steel folders because I trust their locks. I've abused them badly and have yet to have one fail. I use to do a little free climbing myself and had a close call, it will definitely get your heart racing. Saving yourself with a Buck 110 is pretty impressive. I had one years ago I used a lot on the farm. They are pretty tough knives and back then they were probably the toughest one available. I need to get another one someday, I gave mine to my dad. They make a switchblade 110 now that seems pretty interesting. I'm not a switchblade fan but might make an exception for that one. 😊
@daniel-oo5jl
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lilly. Just remember, EJ Snyder is a military veteran and survival instructor. And according to him in a interview, he had a knife break his first go on Naked And Afraid. So he spent time making a blade that met his needs and standards. A knife for survival and combat.
@tylersingleton9284
2 жыл бұрын
And to make money off of.
@rook5712
2 жыл бұрын
I met him at blade show, he seemed like a cool guy
@knokname6466
Жыл бұрын
@@tylersingleton9284 The man has to make a living some way, may as well do what he knows.
@livingiseasywitheyesclosed
Жыл бұрын
He was on lost as one of the mercenaries sent to get Benjamin Linus
@Allan_aka_RocKITEman
11 ай бұрын
@@tylersingleton9284>>> That is called _"earning a living."_
@friskywildthing
2 жыл бұрын
Lilly! You’ve got my SXB❤! I’ve got a Tops Tracker, an SXB and some other knives. The SXB is what I’d choose if I had to make do long term with just one knife. I keep it with a rifle on a gun belt for when the cr💩p hits the fan - or for hunting season. BTW, those saw teeth aren’t for sawing, they’re for making notches for building traps, etc.
@winterspirit9620
2 жыл бұрын
I love TOPS knives and I have the SXB and cannot wait to see Lilly's take and opinion on it. Awesome stuff coming up.
@techguy666
2 жыл бұрын
Good review. The teeth on the back are not really meant for sawing, they are useful for making a quick square notch in the wood for traps, snares etc.
@SurvivalLilly
2 жыл бұрын
yes for notch making it is perfect
@melaniedebagheera7082
2 жыл бұрын
Which you would have to "saw" with the "teeth" on the back. We all know these are not going to be effective at "sawing trees", but you still have to saw to make notches.
@edporter9355
2 жыл бұрын
A great review and presentation Lilly . I absolutely love hearing you laugh which our world needs so much more of these days. Thank you Lilly and please stay safe...Michigan, USA.
@Ekdog
2 жыл бұрын
Lily: Please be a contestant on "Naked and Afraid".
@blueduck9409
2 жыл бұрын
I agee with you. Please, Lilly!
@savage22bolt32
2 жыл бұрын
Only if I get to go too!
@gng4life
2 жыл бұрын
That would be great!
@ironfae
5 ай бұрын
I seriously doubt you perverts want to see Lily’s survival skills. GROW UP!
@BeefT-Sq
3 ай бұрын
I'll settle for just naked. 🥸
@chaaazgould4828
2 жыл бұрын
Similar in design and function to the JAB Ka-Bar “Potbelly” knife, which also comes with a small companion knife. Also 1095, large, weight forward 1/4” blade. Both equally functional in the woods.
@arctodussimus6198
2 жыл бұрын
I have a JAB Potbelly in one of my bags, and would definitely trust my life on it. It’s a good knife. 👍🏻👍🏻
@MrDonc78
2 жыл бұрын
Ive got one too! You don't hear about them much. I misplaced the scales because i wanted to make some others. Didn't like the looks of the original. If you haven't found out yet, the mora classics fit perfectly in the piggyback sheath. I just got the bark river bravo 3 to replace my choppers tho. My first brkt and Im sold on them.
@jimosage6499
Жыл бұрын
Only a real woodsperson can get that much glee out of a new knife. You're the greatest. Love your videos.
@5trider29
2 жыл бұрын
Solid knife review. The knife is similar in design to the Tom Brown Tracker Knife. I first saw that knife in the 2003 film "The Hunted". If I had to get a survival type knife, that would be it.
@lindasano1552
2 жыл бұрын
That what I was thinking as well.
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
YESSS AGREED YOU WILL LOVE THE SXB FOR SURVIVAL...ITS THE REAL DEAL OUR THERE!
@forrestsecord7743
2 жыл бұрын
Tom Brown was the original designer of this knife. I highly encourage you to read the numerous books he wrote. He was very influential in the USA outdoor/bushcraft community in the 70's & 80's.
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
Ummm...sorry Tom Brown designed a Great Knife in the Tracker...but this is the SXB was different and even though my knife falls into the Tracker Class of knives it's main influence was TM Hunts M18 which I carried for a years before designing the SXB I have an Origins Video on my You Tube Channel on the SXB and a Review of the M18
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
I do love Tom he's the reason for getting into Tracking back in my Army Days after his books...he's one of the best Trackers alive.
@angelicupstart23
2 жыл бұрын
@@EJSnyder333 oh yeah, bud. Your knife is WAaaAaay different than the Tom Brown Tracker that it looks almost exactly like.
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
@@angelicupstart23 Yes it is waayyyyyyyy different...it's in the Tracker Style Knife Class based on heavy belly and draw blade design...Tracker has misplaced MHO Tops Tri saw up front SXB are to the rear...Tom Brown Tracker has a curved handle SXB straight....Tom Brown Tracker shorter stumpier with a mere 7 inch blade. The SXB 9.5 Blade longer sleaker with a Skullcrusher at the end of the handle...BUT your right it does look EXACTLY like a Tracker...very observant! Thx for the comment. You rock!
@BeefT-Sq
3 ай бұрын
See the videos that show Robb Rossen was the designer and Tom Brown stole the design.
@johnlone207
2 жыл бұрын
My buddy let me used his knife processing a pig, and that blade design is really functional opening up a pig, chopping the feet, etc.
@blueduck9409
2 жыл бұрын
I had a similar experience with a buddy of mine when we went hog hunting. I dont know what was going on with his Gerber, but it was not working. I lent him my Uncle Henry golden spike and it skinned, gutted, and sliced that pig like a hot knife thru warm butter.
@johnlone207
2 жыл бұрын
@@blueduck9409 Can't go wrong with Uncle Henry. My first knife was Uncle Henry Hunter growing up in the Philippines in the 80s, my Father got it for me since he worked in the US embassy & had access to the PX. I used the heck of that knife, from cutting elephant/talahib grass to chopping guava branches & carving it to make a slingshot, to butchering chickens, goats, & pigs. Never failed once.
@Swearengen1980
Жыл бұрын
It's more accurate to call the SXB a type of machete, not a knife. My issue with all the popular brands in America, including Tops, is that 1095 is all the rage for survival knives. I have 1095, I like it. It's tough and easy to sharpen? But they don't hold an edge well at all, so as a survival knife, you better know exactly how to sharpen or realign it with natural materials. If you're hiking in the wilderness and only have 1 option in case you get lost, sure the SXB would be great. But if you're making a planned excursion and have options, it's far more logical to take practical, solid fixed blade and a good, lightweight folding saw. Energy expenditure is far less with the folding saw. If you're low on food and water, having to hack and baton wood for fire is a big use of energy. For naked and afraid, I get it. For an average survivalist, a combo of light, practical choices is smarter.
@hawkknight4223
2 жыл бұрын
I gotta say I am impressed not only that the knife baton an entire actual log. But you did as well. Nice work. And I really like the camo pattern and colors on your backpack.
@edhenn9934
2 жыл бұрын
That ain’t a knife, that’s a short sword and dagger. Really cool ones!
@BeefT-Sq
3 ай бұрын
I bought the SXB. No, it is not a sword or dagger in any sense of the word. It is a modification and enlargement of the Tracker-style knife concept. One might be able to accomplish the same tasks with a Kukri for all I know. But this thing is definitely worth adding to a collection.
@d.b.hemlock
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Lilly. I've had the pleasure of speaking with EJ many times and I made his Hemlock Custom SXB Skullcrusher for him. He is one hell of a guy, larger than life and he's put the SXB Skullcrusher through more torture than anyone else. A do everything knife that would make Rambo blush. Keep up the good work Lilly!
@nordicson2835
2 жыл бұрын
As a Marine , l have to say there isn't a thing that can't be done with a KBar ... l have made my own sheathing for it but l do hear alot if disagreement with my position , good review , it is a very cool looking knife effective knife like the ability to affix it to a spear. Thank you.
@SurvivalLilly
2 жыл бұрын
The kbar rocks !
@nordicson2835
2 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalLilly l love you 😍!
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi carried K Bars for years...even tho I was a Ranger
@Upper_Moon_3_Lord_Akaza
2 жыл бұрын
When I started out doing outdoor survival/bushcraft or what ever you wanna call it alls we had was kbar like knives mine was a Case usmc with the guard cut off
@BeefT-Sq
3 ай бұрын
While the K-bar might do the job, I suspect that the SXB will be superior for chopping like an axe.
@ninjazxd
2 жыл бұрын
Also it may do it like my tracker does but you can pull the knife toward you up the stick like a draw knife and it makes really awesome curls for tinder.
@sarge8632
2 жыл бұрын
Mora knives work for me at 1/4th the price..
@jamieeakin1383
2 жыл бұрын
The price of that SXB will buy you a bucket full of Moras
@SilkyXShadowX
2 жыл бұрын
Aint nothin like a mora
@larryeddings3185
2 жыл бұрын
I love Mora knives, but that is an apples and oranges comparison.
@FeeB556
Жыл бұрын
Mora is great
@jackvoss5841
Жыл бұрын
I have a couple of Mora knives too. For camp work, they are nice. Cleaning fish, pealing potatoes, cutting sticks for marshmallows, spreading mustard on hotdogs, etc. I don’t try to split wood with one, or any other heavy work. They aren’t designed for that. Some may not realize that Lilly, the lady in the video, has designed and sells her own survival knife. It’s a rugged, useful knife. It will handle cooking and camp chores, plus a lot heavier work. A knife is a personal choice, and we choose one for our uses. Be proud of your choices. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
@lnfirefang6207
2 жыл бұрын
I have a cold steel srk compact, and it is about the same size as the smaller knife. The bigger knife is more like a machete than a knife. Anyway, great video Lily!
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
Def NOT a machete...the blade is only 9.5 Inches and Weighs 26 oz....Oz.... that to a issued military machete
@jeffroyer869
2 жыл бұрын
I have two Tops knives Very very good heat treating process My knives have remained very sharp even after hard use like chopping things
@williamwazere
2 жыл бұрын
This knife looks to be the style from the late 90's/early 2000s film 'The Hunted' with Tommy Lee Jones and Del Toro (it's a mid level rated film but always liked it for the survivalist and bushcraft themes, inlcuding the line between the two).
@youtubevoice1050
2 жыл бұрын
That was the Tom Brown tracker. But you're right, this here was definitely inspired.
@jacobbcox1985
2 жыл бұрын
Also made by TOPS
@asiapartridge138
2 жыл бұрын
I guess is a tracker knock off
@jacobbcox1985
2 жыл бұрын
@@asiapartridge138 Tracker isn't that great to be honest. SXB is a great 1 tool option it has the advantages of a Hatchet and a knife. The Tom Brown Tracker is the most overrated 1 tool option. The best thing about it, is TOPS is the maker and it is quality knife.
@asiapartridge138
2 жыл бұрын
@@jacobbcox1985 I never said the tracker was good or bad I said is a knock off the tracker a blind person could see that a mile a away
@yfryt69
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck sharpening them in the field with small diamond block or stone. IMO flat grinde, simple shape of blade rocks!
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
Done it maby many times with river stones and other steel knives spines in the field. But Sharpens Best is a good fast choice plus I've used regular sharpening stones. Life long Knife users always can get the job done. But I see ur concern...it's a regular question
@RS4393
2 жыл бұрын
I plan to eventually get the knife you designed. Until I can afford that I'll keep using my BPS Adventurer. Absolutely love everything about my Adventurer but I'm sure I'll be equally as impressed with your knife.
@jamesdotson9006
2 жыл бұрын
I bought a APO-1 survival Lilly knife six months ago , very well made , worth the 170 dollars to get it shipped to you.
@richardhenry1969
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of the bps adventurer myself. Really can't beat the quality for the price. I carry that and a bigger blade usually when I go camping. But if I only had the adventurer I don't feel like there is anything I couldn't do. Probably the sharpest knife I have.
@TheIndyspace
2 жыл бұрын
Those BPS Knives are awesome 😍👍, and you're helping a Ukrainian small business.
@ianbruce6515
Жыл бұрын
Love the BPS adventurer! And the other BPS knives.
@anthonypalac3879
2 жыл бұрын
Great content keep up the great work
@loverboy4515
2 жыл бұрын
Lilly seems to be very happy just like when a kid gets chocolates
@toddk1377
2 жыл бұрын
I bought the SXB when it was first released by TOPS. I have used and abused this knife to much more of an extreme than I have with any of my other knives. I've broken many and damaged even more, lol. The SXB has been the only one to not bend, break, or anything other than perform as usual. The nylon sheath definitely sucks, but an aftermarket kydex sheath is well worth it. The saw back is awesome for making really quick notches, especially for tent stakes. Another feature I really like about the SXB are the lanyard holes. Being able to run a Paracord lanyard from the front bottom hole to the rear lanyard hole truly makes this knife easy to handle as it keeps your hand locked on to the handle. No worries of slipping or sending the knife sailing in the distance when chopping, which I've seen people do before. Another feature is the blade design itself. The large sweep makes for easy chopping, but when used in other ways, skinning and processing game is very easily done. My experience with TOPS has definitely been good. A top tier manufacturer imo, as they pay close attention to detail and their quality is amazing. I've only had one TOPS knife fail, which was the Silent Hero. The last inch and a half of the blade bent while batoning a piece of oak. It didn't break, it just bent. When contacted, the customer service lady was very polite, she quickly took note of the issue and told me what to do. Needless to say I sent the bent knife in and got a new one. I did the same test again and this time no problems at all. Just have to keep in mind TOPS does a differential heat treat so the edge is harder than the spine, allowing the knife to bend under stress instead of breaking. They also do this by hand, so it's not a perfect system, but imo, it's what set them apart from other manufacturers who's process is more automated and less hands on.
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
Great Comment 👍
@AwesomeFish12
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honest review Lilly.
@johnthomas4096
2 жыл бұрын
This knife was designed by Tom Brown jr back in the 70s An amazing outdoorsman and tracker! His books are filled with a wealth of knowledge!
@joerodriguez3002
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same.
@bobhabsolute4995
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for educating the younger.
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
Ummmm it's not Tom Browns Little Tracker....It's MY SXB design a much bigger and different knife
@bushcraftcostarica808
Жыл бұрын
Rob Russon actually invented the Tracker design, Tom Brown made a lot of money off of it.
@davidglazener7921
Жыл бұрын
@@bushcraftcostarica808 SO TRUE!!!!
@sarakajira
Жыл бұрын
These are cool knives. But I always have to kinda wonder what people think they're going to be "surviving" from? Genuine survival knives come from the military, most often with pilots who need a sturdy knife when ejecting into hostile territory and need to S.E.R.E. (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) their way back to friendly lines, or a safe evac point. But civilians on the other hand? Like I work on a mountain in Oregon and I see people doing long hikes on the Timberline Trail and Pacific Crest Trail all the time. People who need evacuating are not in some sort of S.E.R.E. situation. Instead they get into situation where they fall, or injure themselves, or run out of water. Sometimes I wonder what everyone thinks they are "prepping" for? It does seem a bit like LARPing in the woods at a certain point.
@Tmaxar
Жыл бұрын
These designs are essentially modifications of the kukri knife shape. A kukri chops like this and cuts like this. Has a better curve than the sudden shift in blade shape.
@BigPictureYT
11 ай бұрын
I've found that a Swede saw is much more efficient that any chopping device. I wish that they would incorporate a Swede saw into the entire spine of the knife.
@dougrobbins7247
2 жыл бұрын
Love the tracker blade... love it Lilly
@robertrobert7924
Жыл бұрын
Both knives are nice. But the BEAST is a great combination of knife, machete, axe, saw and drawknife. A big multipurpose tool. As an American, I would rather have a Bowie Knife and a tomahawk with a hammer poll, but that is probably because I am so familiar with their use as a Mountain Man re-enactor of the American Fur Trade Era for 30 years. Lily, you should visit a Rendezvous re-enactment Encampment pf the Colonial/Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Era in the USA. I know you would love it. There may even be groups that do this in Germany.
@TiredOfApathy
2 жыл бұрын
7:20 Yup! Thats what she said! (In Michael Scott from "The Office" voice) Hahahahahahaha :) Sorry Lilly, Couldn't help it :D
@grover2727
2 жыл бұрын
I like to believe HER reaction and comments were directed to bring us here, she has a fun side . I still remember her very first KZitem video in that thin wetsuit when she come out of the cold water. ( pokies )
@savage22bolt32
2 жыл бұрын
The larger knife seems to have more horse power! Like a 357 magnum vs a 38 special.
@MacMcNurgle
2 жыл бұрын
Knife collector here. More of a tool collector really. Axes, machetes, hammers etc. Would love to see more reviews. Thanks.
@bushcraft6884
2 жыл бұрын
I have a Tops Knife on my Battle Belt. And it's really nice.
@royberry4981
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lilly. For the knife review. And I take your carbon knife with Me on all my canoe trips in Boundary waters Mn USA . I can trust it . My next trip. End of June , Ill be 70 yr old ,how cool is that . Keep up the great vids . Roy Boy
@chrisandrews7608
6 ай бұрын
I’ve been a fan for years, started viewing on my iPhone. This is quality content over the years, much respect. I loved her polar dip survival video, bow videos, and her tropical catch and eat videos.
@aaronwilcox6417
2 жыл бұрын
I've no intention on gearing up or having some blade for an apocalypse. Rather I have a blade to make fire, prep food, possibly process game. There's an some like the Cold Steel master hunter 3V, Mora Kansbol, Terrava Skrama and Puukos that are reasonable in prices and actually work well. Keep one good knife, an Swiss army knife in the pocket and an axe with saw in the kit and your set. For $300 you can have it all and be totally set up to make fires, process game and if needed build a structure.
@barrybogart5436
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree.
@jerryhallman5612
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Long time fan. Lilly have you heard of Blackie Thomas, he is on you tube as well. He is a master woodsman from southern Alabama U.S.A. he is very knowledgeable on bushcraft and firearms as well as camp cooking
@nicholaskarako5701
2 жыл бұрын
Even though I am sure TV shows like Naked and Afraid must get thousands of people applying to their show each season. You seem just as qualified as the small percentage of people that actually have the necessary survival skills that don't for what ever reason make on the show. Why you haven't been selected for the show yet is anyone's guess. In one of your videos you made a comment about maybe you're English speaking skills weren't good enough. I haven't had any problems understanding you so keep applying and hopefully you'll get picked to be on the show.
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
Agree
@ecttreker9816
2 жыл бұрын
"Now That's a knife" Love hearing ur infectious laugh. Great review.
@jeffsherk7056
Жыл бұрын
Hearing your laughter in this video gave my spirits a lift. I'm so happy to see you enjoying your work. I know you have expressed an interest in appearing on Naked and Afraid on TV. I don't think I could watch you endure days of hunger and suffer from thousands of bug bites. I enjoy watching you do what you love, but watching you suffer would be terrible.
@johnwyman5939
2 жыл бұрын
Totally Awesome looking knife! Nice job on testing it out....
@markmclendon8621
2 жыл бұрын
i've been naked and i've been afraid.....but never at the same time.... i always wear close on the subway....can i carry the knives on the subway .....i sometimes feel scared there....i had a 19 in Kukri made for me in Nepal out of a Mercedes leaf spring...the spine is at least 1/4 inch thick....i love it....and it scares people
@briansherrillruralliving9708
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure it's a quality knife, I have no doubt on that. I just don't care for that blade design. Keep in mind I'm your typical old school woodsman so I adapt to changes very slowly hahaha 😆
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
Brian I hear ya...I built it after my knife broke in Africa and I was like oh helllll no never again...poor K Bar...I abused it and push it too far my fault
@briansherrillruralliving9708
2 жыл бұрын
@@EJSnyder333 I have to admit I am interested in it. I have so many knives I normally don't even pay attention but this is an interesting knife. I'm not sure about the blade design but I'm interested. Where do you get these knives? You know I need another knife like a hole in the head but can you have too many knives? Lololol
@briansherrillruralliving9708
2 жыл бұрын
@@EJSnyder333 oh and I just subscribed to your channel😉
@geegnosis8888
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great knife.... big or small. But the two I prefer are yours and the original Woodlore (Alan Wood) knife both of which I have.
@joannearduin7801
2 жыл бұрын
Yes yes more knife reviews love them.
@asaaaa489
2 жыл бұрын
One lesson I learned in life that I can share with you is, be naked, but don’t be afraid while naked 🙏🏾 god bless you all
@innerthoughts1706
2 жыл бұрын
When you be like: "that's not a knife" then pull out the bigger one: "that's a knife" 😂 love you lily 🇺🇸
@BeefT-Sq
3 ай бұрын
The SXB is roughly equal in length to the Becker BK-9 and the Onterio Spec Plus Survival Bowie. The major differences are in blade thickness, skullcruser pommel and blade hight. All of that equals weight. Needless to say, the Tracker-style configuration distinguishes it from the aforementioned.
@groverearp2600
2 жыл бұрын
I have 2 comments. #1 how are you going to sharpen that blade when needed ? #2 Lilly many of your fans would love to see you on Naked and Afraid.
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
I've used river rocks In the field...and even on other steel knives...normally I use Sharpens best but stones too
@groverearp2600
2 жыл бұрын
@@EJSnyder333 Thank you for your reply, however, I was not referring to caveman style sharpening and that might work if you're using that knife as a club . This blade shape makes it nearly impossible ( very challenging ) to put a " proper " edge on it. I know that some ppl believe a bench grinder or the bottom of your coffee cup works. I'm talking about a factory edge or better. I'm a retired butcher , I know how to achieve very sharp durable edge on knives . That reverse inside curve would be difficult for all but the most experienced experts.
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
Fair enough about having certain expertise it's too sharp and something but any good Woodsman better not have a sharpen they're tool because your life depends on it I have been using the XB since 2014 and have never ever ever had an issue sharping it to a razor's Edge. And the edge on this blade comes from the factory razor sharp and it's done so well that most Of Time you don't even have to sharpen many of these blades for quite some tit's quite some time I use it for 40 days in Columbia in Columbia and the stones worked well I used it for 60 days in the swamps sharpening on the backs Of other blades and it didnit did well enough to butcher several gators. So as I see your point and being a professional in a professional I can see your concerns but I but I promise you it is not an issue I yeah I built this thing to be right for it's to be right for in the woods for outdoorsmen and on the battlefield 4 Warriors thank you for your comments have a good day
@traveller9625
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lilly, I have a survival knife from when I was in Navy it was made in Onida NY back in the 60's. The saw tooth back was used to cut through the plexi glass conopy on fighter jets for emergency escape, not much good for anything else
@Bill23799
2 жыл бұрын
If that is like the US Air Force survival knife I own it is like a shorter version of a K-Bar also made at the same factory I think. Only with the saw tooth spine as you said.
@allemander
2 жыл бұрын
Good for making notches in wood for traps and for shelter building.
@fgallogallo7
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review as usual. I just don’t think those knives are for me. If I had to choose it would be the big one as well. You could really do some damage with that baby. As always stay safe Lily.
@thetovarish100
2 жыл бұрын
looking at the happiness on his face and his voice at having such power in his hands (the big knife) made me very happy! congratulations!!
@petewatson9866
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lilly, Another excellent upload.👌👌👍👍
@mrmurphy172
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful knife but I don't see what that $330 knife will do that my $150 kukuri won't except maybe become a spear. And that doesn't seem to be worth $180 at least to me. Im not even sure what you could effectively hunt with a spear anyway. At least in my limited travels. Thrilled me to hear Lilly so happy with her purchase 💕
@friskywildthing
2 жыл бұрын
$330 is MSRP. The SXB retails for about $200(US).
@EJSnyder333
2 жыл бұрын
Hunt??? Name it! I've speared hogs and other animals with it attached and the Kukurhri is good Knife but not my thing...when I swing it it hurts my wrist on impact from years of being a fighter I guess just what happens to me with wickedly curved blades...unfortunately cause I love crazy blades but it has out chopped the Kukurhi in many head to head tests
@joannearduin7801
2 жыл бұрын
Great video you are so real lots of fun
@alpine1600s
2 жыл бұрын
Saw backs are great for making notches, but otherwise, from what I've seen, they're useless.
@SurvivalLilly
2 жыл бұрын
yes but notch making is really importants when it comes to tracking. so I like the feature.
@75RWM
2 жыл бұрын
Mildly curious how many Crocodile Dundee comments this knife video will engender. That aside, if Survival Lilly can ever get around to finding the time she should consider designing her own knife. Just sayin’… (OFFICIAL DISCLAIMER: I bought a knife from her very first batch and really enjoy carrying and using it; have bought a few more since then of different steels and finishes. Just in case anyone does not catch the mirthful sarcasm and humorous intent of my remark. All who follow Survival Lilly should be aware that she developed her own knife and has offered it for sale since 2018.)
@aldenunion
2 жыл бұрын
She did already...APO1
@75RWM
2 жыл бұрын
@@aldenunion I bought a knife from her very first batch and really enjoy carrying and using it; have bought a few more since then of different steels and finishes. It seems the mirthful sarcasm and humorous intent of my remark might have been misunderstood. All who follow Survival Lilly should be aware that for some time she has developed her own knife and has offered it for sale since 2018.
@B-leafer
Жыл бұрын
NOT a fan of the tracker design. BIG fan of Lilly however. A decent kukri (cold steel, condor etc) would be a far better survival knife for the naked and afraid challenge. Then you need to learn and practice the skill needed to use it. You can't make a spear our of it, true. But it's debatable whether you should do so, and risk losing your only tool/weapon etc rather than taking the time to carve and fire harden a decent spear as indigenous tribes have historically done.
@mickeybartlett1274
2 жыл бұрын
Lilly and her knives, sweet!
@jamesfrazier9372
2 жыл бұрын
I love her description of the second knife just her accent and description is perfect
@MIAPhilly
Жыл бұрын
Lilly was practicing for "Blacked" in this review. She read the script beautifully and i imagine get reaction will be genuinely the same once filming starts lol
@petewatson9866
2 жыл бұрын
Good 👍 to see the knife reviews are back on
@19fl560
2 жыл бұрын
these knives seem to have an extremely strong blade tip.
@GOBRAGH2
2 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a knife as large as a monster truck. Imagine seeing that sticking out of your back pants pocket. :)
@louisaziz1235
2 жыл бұрын
Lilly... Great video. You are correct in choosing the larger of the knives. A large knife can do what a smaller knife can do. But a small knife cannot always perform the same task as a large knife. I also like that the scales can be removed with a tool to fasten into a spear or lance. A lot of thought went into the planning and design of this beautiful tool. Any outdoorsman would be excited (?) to own one of these knives.
@mountaingoattaichi
2 жыл бұрын
Love it!! Great review.
@mikaaalto3135
2 жыл бұрын
"It is really big! Oh, my God!" - Lilly, 2022.
@benw2569
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review.
@ninjasquirrels
Жыл бұрын
I just got the “Lilly Tracker”, just because it looks cool…🤷♂️
@allenwilson6585
Жыл бұрын
I do not understand why everyone would not want a kukri
@richardhenry1969
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not a fan of tops overpriced and 1095 is ok for a smaller knife but I prefer a different steel for a chopper. Also the price for 1095 is just ridiculous.
@waynesbsf9532
7 ай бұрын
Browning sold 5 of Tops made knives in thier FDX line or field duty extreme rebranded for 1/2 price of Tops . It got me started collecting them.
@DoodleU7656
2 жыл бұрын
I believe they are call "pull the dot" snaps...
@computerworks1075
2 жыл бұрын
For the first time, I watched some "Naked and Afraid" episodes on YT. I didn't see the SXS, but I did get an eyefull.
@donaldeugenealford4080
2 жыл бұрын
Survivor Lily I'm also a fan of EJ Snyder he is a beast of a man I've watched him on Naked and Afraid several times you would do good on the shows yourself with all the Survivor skills you know think about it sign up you maybe you'll get a chance to go on the show, great review on his tops knives I think they're made up in the Northwest area of United States
@johnborges8231
2 жыл бұрын
I EDC a C.A.T. 200 from TOPS for a few years now and love that thing! They might not be the best but they force the best to do better than them. I’ll always have a TOPS knife. The people that run and work at tops are great people too!
@samstewart4444
2 жыл бұрын
Good review.
@jeffroyer869
2 жыл бұрын
The straps are to attach to the mole straps like on your backpack
@martinhafner2201
2 жыл бұрын
That's sort of a heavy machete, small hatchet and a knife all in one. Until you get into really cold weather, a 10 inch (250mm) heavy machete, a small knife and a saw work really well.
@marklynch3149
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lily, have you been accepted for the show yet? I'm also a fan of EJ... Here in the UK, our stupid laws on knives are very restrictive 😵
@username2062
2 жыл бұрын
U just want to see her in her birthday suit don’t you?
@philiproseel3506
2 жыл бұрын
That SXB would have made a Roman legionary jealous. A bit too flashy for me, though. I'd have no use for it. But your reaction made me chuckle.
@loghavenoutdoors2181
2 жыл бұрын
Cool knives Do like Survival Lilly knives vs whatever knifes you review show how your knives stand up and compare to the other brands Keep up the good content
@graynano8695
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't been on here much lately so idk when you hit it, but congratulations on 1 million!!! ❤
@ahvala7
2 жыл бұрын
they look more like something a teenager would think is cool rather than what a bushcraft or knife expert would consider good (but the blade shape is kinda cool, avatar)
@tahoemike5828
2 жыл бұрын
The one thing you didn't test was that saw on the back. I always think those are just a gimmick and a throwback to "Rambo".
@BeefT-Sq
3 ай бұрын
Sawteeth were put on Air Force Survival Knives, Tracker knives, some Glock knives and the M-9 Bayonet. The ones on the SXB are for notching for traps etc, not practical for sawing logs. The ones on the original Rambo knife were non-funtioning and just for show. I favor clean designs without saw teeth, serrations, jumping, hollow handles etc. but a little variety is okay.
@mcporter03
2 жыл бұрын
A good test, nice attitude!
@andrecharlebois705
2 жыл бұрын
Excessive ricasso so can't choke up for fine carving; excessively complex edge that's difficult to maintain; transition from shallow belly portion to the deeper belly portion looks like a stress-riser. Can't go wrong with a basic hudson bay design if you want weight for chopping.
@mratlguy
2 жыл бұрын
At 5:39 she said, "wow, look at this! It's really big. Oh my God! 🤣🤣🤣
@kenderon
2 жыл бұрын
Nice looking and has some useful features. Don't seem to be very sharp out of the box; but that isn't nothing new.
@Wolf-xu1fj
2 жыл бұрын
There is a lesson here guys, one knife is big and one knife is small, they can both do the job
@catallaxy
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know much about survival or knives but, I do know something about structural engineering because I am an architect. The big knife you are showing looks impressive but, I don't like the fact that there is a bolt hole at the most narrow part of the neck, immediately behind the finger coil. I had a nice looking steak knife similar to this and it broke when I pressed down too hard while cutting some meat on my plate. It seems silly to me to sacrifice the structural integrity of a survival knife just to do something ephemeral like holding the plastic grips to the knife's tang.
@powers1776reset
Жыл бұрын
100% agree! I was speechless when I first saw this obvious design failure! All of that weight and energy directed towards the widest portion of the blade, will translate to the weakest portion, which is where you described. Unbelievable 🤦🏼♂️
@HollywoodTacticool
2 жыл бұрын
those are UNI directional button snaps. they only open and close pulled directly up or down. from the sides, they will not come undone. so they're inherently more securely fastened!
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