Japanese woodsmen and hunters carried these knives in old days. They work as a wood chopper, an emergency weapon, a game dressing knife, and a utilitarian knife. They have versatility. Thanks.

I am a Japanese and I want to support Japanese traditional knife makers in general. I guess western people like full tang construction very much for choppers. But I prefer Japanese short tang and ring construction very much for choppers because it shifts the balance pretty forward and is still tough enough. And I feel the Japanese wood sheath very cool. But my favorite Toyokuni company doesn't have its English website while Kanetsune has. I prefer Toyokuni personally and made this video. Thanks.

"This knife is defeated in the test" best review ever

One of the most interesting knives i have seen for a while. Thanks for posting it. Regards, Lars

I stumbled onto this video and I was happy to see such a unique and interesting knife that shows how different cultural idea's can be a thing of beauty. I love the design of the handle that is both unique and practical. I like the wood sheath idea and the use of copper to reinforce it. Something you don't see very often in the United States is wooden sheaths. Very interesting.

I LOVE THAT KNIFE. But then again... I love just about everything Japanese. Thanks for video.

"Prejudices are what fools use for reason." Voltaire

Loved the review! Typical Japanese attention to detail, with an element of the olde Bushido Spirit! Thank you Sensie! Ian

We have many survival stories from bear attacks. They survived it even if wounded heavily. All the survivors had a hatchet. When a single chop hit a bear, it will get away almost always. All the killed people didn't carry anything. So almost all the fresh water fishermen and wild edible plant or mushroom gathering people carry a hatchet in the forests. It is very famous and popular in Japan. Thanks.

Thank you very much for your videos. As always they have taught me so much. They are great to watch and relax with after a hard day of work.

Almost all of Japanese fresh water trout fishermen carry this kind of knife to protect themselves from a bear attack. It is basically an emergent weapon and isn't used much. As a wood tool we traditionally use a square blade called Nata hatchet. The both has the same tang, pins, and ring construction and it holds well. But in many cases the ring gets loose after some uses. But it doesn't result in loosening the blade because the ring doesn't move forward pinched between the handle and the blade.

Gorgeous knife!

Just found your channel. Had to subscribe. I really love that knife. I am going to try and track one down for myself! Keep up the excellent videos.

Your videos are always great! Many thanks!

@MisterMinnesota I have never batoned wood with a Japanese style knife. However I have ever chopped wood with a Japanese style hatchet with the same connection between the blade and handle many times. And then No play took place in the connective portion, never. From that experience I guess its construction is tough enough to be batoned. I am not sure but guess. Thank you.

I have always wanted one of those knives. Very sweet knife! Thank you for demonstrating it.

when only this is being sharpened beautifully,it's an artwork.

The Japanese make very good quality tools. The stories i've read about the samuri sword makers is fascinating, the effort time and love they put into their work is second to none. Great culture

I just stumbled across this video today, job well done. I am looking into Toyokuni now. I love the design and the sheath. Thank you for sharing.

This man has the best KZfaq comments I've ever seen, without acting sad or pathetic, just telling people what he knows. Maybe partially because people who watch videos on weapons are intelligent enough to not hate on those who give.

I really like that knife. Your review was excellent. Thank you for your attention to detail.

I want that knife!!!!! Watched this video several times and just love the looks of it.

Thank you for sharing your experience! We all have a rich resource available because of what you produce. Thanks again!

Thank you for another great video! Looks like another great knife, and I also like what you did to your BK-2!

Good, informative video. I liked the look of the Japanese knife but then again I do admire Japanese craftsmanship. Thanks again Dr.

Just like you said, that knife is sweet! Thanks for showing Japanese knives. It is very refreshing!

Thank you for all of the reviews that you do, I have learned a lot. From Canada.

I miss you’re old collection videos. Survival, Bushcraft and/or Hunting favorites. Any chance of a few 2023 updates???

Hey virtuovice. I watch your videos all the time. Thanks for taking the time to show us your skills. I've picked up allot of things from your videos especially the differences between knives and how to get a good edge on them. Thanks gain

stunning bit of kit!

@pelahale Thank you very much for your comment. Honestly I did the same test on the Japanese knife next morning and the result was worse. The swing moment of BK2 is far stronger than the Japanese knife, so the BK2 chops wood very fast. But to think of actual utility in survival situation, I don't think the Japanese one is far behind BK2. I love its light weight and easy handling.

I just got my Frontier 150 from Toyokuni with Japanese evergreen oak handle and Japanese Magnolia ovovata case a great knife double edge tosa original steel 6 mm thick 5 and fourth inch blade. I love it. Thanks for turning me on to Toyokuni. I have watched you for a few weeks now and say to you thanks and told toyokuni that you are the reason I buy from them or even know of them. Thanks again. Pistol Packin Preacher from Tennessee USA. God Bless You in the name of Jesus.

Knife looks incredible.

Excellent knife performance demonstration, and I enjoyed learning about the [classic] style of Japanese survival knives. Thank-you...

lovely knife. And only the Japanese would think to make a real decorated wooden saya for even a smaller knife, because they like to put beauty into every detail. And the brass pins are well done, like metal mekugi. So nice!

I LOVE the wooden sheath. The knife is awesome as well. Great video.

Un progetto perfetto. Affidabile, di qualità e romantico. Ciao!

Beautiful, it's a pieace of art.

Beautiful piece sir!

Gorgeous knife. Looks like a real work-horse!

I like the fact that Japanese value round handles on so many of their knives. I am a big fan of the French Opinel design for exactly that reason.

I enjoy your videos. Thank-you for your time. Keep up the good work.

Beautiful knife.

That Japanese survival knife looks awesome!

Hey man I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for such a good detail on everything and have a great day!

Beautiful knife!

I love watching your videos, great reviews, good info, watching helps me relax. I hunted and got a Sika deer in Texas USA back in 1996; 220 yds with a 300 Win Mag. I still have the mounted head.Win Mag too expensive for me now. I backed down to a 30-06, then .270, now I have a .308 and .243. Thanks for the Videos.

I´ve just ordered one for testing, thank you for sharing!

Wow.. I love the details of this beautiful knife. Thanks for sharing.

If you need the exact same knife in a blue paper steel, it is 17.850 yen with a 2 inch belt loop. The long loop takes 4 inch belt and makes the knife hang low. But it's a short knife and you won't need to pay 3.675 yen for the long loop. They take PayPal and ship by EMS. They start making the knife after the order and it will take 2 weeks to finish it. Thanks.

Konichiwa. Lived in Japan for 5 years with my family. We climbed to the summit of Mount Fuji and have the Fuji sticks. Japan is an incredible country. Enjoyed your knife video.

that is a gorgeous knife!!!

Beautiful knife and great vid!!

Excellent review. Beautiful blade.

I understand what you meant very well now.

Because our land has lots of forests. And the mountains are steep and dangerous. We have lots of animals, fish, edible plants to get from there. Some Japanese have had a forest life in history. They have needed such knives as this one. It is a part of Japanese forest life tradition. By the way many mountain climbers carry a similar knife to protect themselves from a sudden bear attack in reality. We have lots of bears in our forests. It is also useful for fire making of course. Thanks.

The white paper steel doesn't contain Chromium and Tungsten. So it is a pure carbon steel and less wear resistant. The blue paper steel contains such complements and is high wear resistant. In my experience the white paper steel needs larger edge angle not to take micro chips or rolls. It is widely used for the core of forestry tools. The blue paper steel is widely used for the core of quality knives. I don't have so many experiences with Japanese steels and cannot say about them any more.

We are forbidden from owning handguns. We have lots of bears in mountains. And we have lots of stories where a fishermen or a climber survived a bear attack with a Ken-Nata (Sword-Hatchet). So it is generally accepted that we should carry this kind of knife in mountains. I have been carrying it since I started fresh water trout fishing when I was 18 years old or so. It is my 3rd Ken-Nata. The first 2 ones had a 20 cm blade and were illegally long but accepted to carry in mountains. Thanks.

Subbed. Love this channel. Greetings from Germany to Japan!

Oh my goodness! I got the exact japanese knife you have there. Its super super cool. I Love it!

Well-stated, sir. Let's stick to the present day and figuring out which tools can best serve our outdoor needs.

Your knife is a very beautiful knife with a traditional and functional design. In a way, it reminds me of some traditional western "cowboy" style knives. I really enjoyed the test. Thank you.

The blade style is called a clip point. It is designed for piercing ease without having to create a tanto style blade thus saving the belly of the blade. Wonderful video and knife as always :)

Love that knife and sheath, beautiful design.

You Rock man love the videos

When its guard ring gets loose and rolls a bit, a small amount of glue will fix it. It happens quite often on the ring and pins construction. The ring never slides forward stopped by the blade. Thanks.

People are going to hate me but that Becker is just about useless for mot jobs around the camp. 5mm, 1mm down from 6 makes a big difference. I own several Japanese made knives I actually bought in SEKI when I lived there (in Ichikawa actually, not Seki), I love them. Saw some try and cut a watermelon with the Becker, we almost died of hunger waiting LOL. I see no problem with the half tang.

been watching you a long time....subbed.

You can tell this video is recorded in asia because other youtubers from 2010 were using potatoes to film thier videos. This is excellent quality fotage for this era. Awesome knife, awesome video. As always :)

i like your japanese knife very high quality. your english is very good better than some americans.

I think the point of Japanese knife's construction is its short tand and ring/pin connection. It makes the knife pretty front heavy for chopping. The blue paper steel seems to have almost the same quality as American A2 tool steel. This knife comes in a zero ground Saber Convex bevel. Thanks.

@BlodOgTorden It is the one for 17,850 yen. My one has a longer loop though. But the longer belt loop seems useless. The regular loop takes 2 inch belt. The longer one takes 4 inch belt. The Rakuten Global offers "Ask" button and "Shipping cost" button on their pages. So I believe they will ship overseas. Thanks.

beautiful blade and sheath. truely functional art

Thank you for showing. I am like a racoon, I am attracted to shiny metals, so I really like the copper bands

entire conversation went right over your head. thanks for playing.

I don't ever want this guy mad at me. Nice knife.

That Japanese knife is dopeeee. Nice knife! Looks comfortable with interesting character in the design. Natural materials are a nice touch.

that is a really beautiful knife, it looks very functional as well.

Fantastic knives.

@PontoonTeek I have never thought of that. The metal bolster has such a negative point in freezing temperature. I was lucky that I got a guardless hunting knife from Japanese company. I use hunting knives in winter and survival knives in summer. Thank you.

beautiful japanese handmade knife the lamination makes it very hard interior spine softer edges excellent flexibility and hardness combination! love the copper and wood combination i have never seen one so flashy and nice!! lovely in sunlight!

Thanks..... i will keep that in mind for when i do decided to order it but at the moment i am just browsing and admiring well made knifes, lack of funds :D

You have an excellent channel. Thank you.

The hilt on the Japanese knife is good. It prevents the fingers from sliding forward onto the blade, if the handle is wet with water or blood or whatever. All knives should have this guard.

thanks i enjoyed your clip. both good knifes.

Real quality kit. Makes Bear Grylls knifes look like toys.

I love the design of japanese knives! A Kanatsune knife is on my wishlist.

Yes. German Desert Flektarn Camo is rather popular at military surplus stores here. My one is a used real one. Thanks.

Beautiful knife! Great video. :)

You say the greatest idea in the shortest.

Wow... that knife is beautiful.

that is an awesome knife!!

Very nice traditional heavy knife. I like the shape of the blade and handle.

That is a beautiful knife.

That is a Sweet very nice knife I love the design..!

I enjoy your videos, one advice, don't stop.

That is a beautiful Japanese knife. Thanks for sharing

It is the famous KaBar Becker BK2 knife. It is selling everywhere. My one has KaBar micarta scales and my self made saber-convex bevel with no secondary edge. Its original fiberglass reinforced nylon sheath dulls the edge very badly and you will need to get a fitting Kydex sheath from eBay or somewhere. Thanks.

@SECRETBOL Thank you very much. I am lucky to have this place to improve my English.

Excellent video!