Hollow Handle Survival Knife Day March, 14 2023 March 14 Is Hollow Handle Survival Knife Day!

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Hollow Handle Survival Knives, 1980s vintage! with Snowman....for me, any day is a hollow handle survival knife day! I love to collect them and they're just cool! So I started ~March 14 Hollow Handle Survival Knife Day~ for a yearly day of honoring hollow handle survival knives! So, if God willing, on (March 14, 2024) I'll will be doing another "hollow handle survival knives" video upload with several surprise show & tell vintage HH Knives, as well as, my Snow handmade hollow handle survival knives. So be sure to stop by and visit, as will be looking at them and talking about all things hollow handle survival knives. I will admit it I'm a sucker for hollow handle survival knives, lol! they're totally cool to collect and they make really interesting conversation survival tools but in general, they're last ditch blade implement cutting and survival tools designed for emergency survival in the field or self-defense. In my opinion, they're not made for aggressive bush craft duties, rather general bush craft and or survival duties for emergency outdoor last ditch applications. I believe your first choice of a survival knife should always be one that can truly take hard abuse, however, I still believe these are cool to own and to collect, even though hollow handle survival knives have their limitations, one could definitely save your life in an outdoor last ditch survival emergency. ~Snowman~
~Most hollow handle survival knife handles can be wrapped with #12 to #36 size bank line survival and fishing string around 12-18 ft. and can be wrapped around the outer portion of the hollow handle.
Here are some Hollow handle survival knife websites with various information. I tried to find the coolest ones!
www.martinknives.com/HollowHan...
www.americanoutdoor.guide/sur...
freerangeamerican.us/hollow-h...

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@LastBastian 7 ай бұрын

Had a bunch of the cheep "Rambo" junk ones as a kid! As a teen I saved up and bought a real Buckmaster. Also had a Smokey Mountain Knife Works hallow handle, and a big one with a D guard that was pretty durable. Don't remember the brand. My Buckmaster was my prize possession and I kept it in perfect condition, it was stollen by a cop of all people. Still sickens me when I think about how much it's worth today!

@EduardoGarcia-fj2uc 5 ай бұрын

Amazing my friend. I have some of the knifes display on your video. Very strong and useful tools specially the Marto Brewer Explora. Im very impressed by the Japanese Buck Master in 440. Saludos Amigo

@snow_tacknives2024 5 ай бұрын

Thanks bro! My Japanese Explorer Master is leaps and bounds better than a Buck 184 Buckmaster I've own one and the Explorer Master is better quality! Better grind lines and higher carbon 440C stainless steel compared to 420HC on the Buckmaster. The one thing I will say about the Japanese is they make outstanding swords and knives.

@donavantew8278 Жыл бұрын

Just a awesome collection my friend

@davekelly9657 Жыл бұрын

You have an amazing collection of hollow handle knives.🗡️🗡️👍👍⚓⚓🇺🇲🇺🇲

@Skyfall-sv8df 11 ай бұрын

Nice collection. Im a hollow handle knife collector myself. Thanks for the video.

@snow_tacknives2024 11 ай бұрын

Outstanding! Come back on March 14th its Hollow Handle Survival Knife Day I started and so I'm going to do another follow up hollow handle survival knife video. Going to try and talk about some more interesting things about "hollow handle survival knives".

@blackcatgraphics1483 11 ай бұрын

I have a vintage Smith and Wesson hollow handle from the '70s when they were still made in USA and excellent quality. I really like it, it predates the tactical look of the post Rambo style ones, and looks more like a classic hunting knife. The brass pommel has really well done knurling and a cool domed shape to the cap.

@snow_tacknives2024 11 ай бұрын

Smith & Wesson hollow handle? That's cool! Be sure to join me again next Hollow Handle Survival Knife Day March 14th 2024.

@Scannerhead 10 ай бұрын

Amazed to see a Marto Brewer, bought mine new in the 80's. Still have the book that came with it. Never seen another one since. Also have a Patent Pending Buck 184 in my collection. Thanks for showing.

@snow_tacknives2024 10 ай бұрын

I have several Marto Brewers, that's cool you got a 184! I think next year I'm going to buy the most flagship pristine 184 with box I can find, one that say's BUCKMASTER for on each fuller. Thanks for stopping by, next year I'll do another video on March 14 "hollow handle survival knife day" with several Brewers and a few more H.H. I haven't shown.

@fordranger8211 Ай бұрын

Very Nice video on those 80 model knives Man! I just recently bought the gutmann special forces hollow handle sawback survival knife just like the one you have there. In pretty good shape too. Only problem is there is no screw on butt cap! The seller must have lost it a while back. Anyway got it for a really good price. Just need to find a butt cap that will fit it. If you have any suggestions let me know. Anyway great videos ! Keep the videos coming! Take care. Kenneth Smith

@snow_tacknives2024 Ай бұрын

What model is it the Special Forces model? I saw one on ebay without the pommel end that's the one you got isn't it?

@arctodussimus6198 8 ай бұрын

I had a boot knife that looked exactly like that Valor except it was a double edged blade. I just sold my Bianchi Nighthawk II a couple of months ago. I got eight times what I paid for it. And I had a LifeKnife Commando back in the 1980’s. I loaned it to a fella for a camping trip, and he never gave it back to me. I also bought a Buckmaster 184 in 1979 (I think). I took it to Colorado for a week long camping trip. Snapped the tip off about 1/8th inch. Didn’t really think it was a practical knife to carry so I sold it.

@snow_tacknives2024 8 ай бұрын

Love the input! That Nighthawk II is one I'm going to find and get one soon!

@CyffroMwnt 7 ай бұрын

Came for the marto brewer my dad has one that he brought back from spain in the 80s

@snow_tacknives2024 7 ай бұрын

Best production field & stream hollow handle survival knife ever made in my opinion.

@CyffroMwnt 7 ай бұрын

@@snow_tacknives2024 i agree with this, very good knife

@spyfiction4 9 ай бұрын

I just wanted to say, I love the video. One of the ones you have i wish i had the onr with the knuckle guard on it. The way the hollow handle came to be was when a helicopter leader wanted a better knife with room for some last ditch gear. The reason for the saw part was for cuting cord and a light saw. He went to randell during the vietnam war. Randell made the Model Attack Survival 18. What they used to pack in the back was matched, striker, needle, fishing line, weights, hooks, safety pins and a p-38 can opener. I have seen a few that had wire in it too. They would wrap the handle with braided cordage or paracord or leather for grip. It was also made to be used as a spear. Now that is most of the histy of the hollow handle knife design I know. The JimmyLile was one solid piecelike the reeves model.

@snow_tacknives2024 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding information! Thanks for that and stopping by my channel bro!

@sergeantdef.3572 Ай бұрын

I have the Aitor Jungle king I made in Spain. Almost 40 years old..it was issued to some Spanish special forces units..a very very strong blade..in the sheat you have a skinner knife..fire rod..sling shot..and more stuff..also in the handle are much stuff..the knife has also a sawback. A sawback that really can used as a saw. The blade is 400 euro's.. Its a real near indestructible professional survival Bowie..a very complex handle/blade attachment.. I also have a strong Buckmaster 184 clone from end 1980s..but there is no name on it. Nice video man! You have such great blades..i wish i had a original Buck 184.. And i hope you have the Aitor Jungle king I too? Ok..take care!

@snow_tacknives2024 Ай бұрын

Those are very cool! I don't have any Aitor, perhaps I will add one to my collection soon!

@sergeantdef.3572 Ай бұрын

@@snow_tacknives2024 Ok..but know that the Aitor Jungle king 1 that they sell now is Aitor Pielcu..The Aitor of the 80s dont exist nomore..

@Bushcraftnbaseball Жыл бұрын

Good stuff I got a big collection of vintage hollow handles. I posted a short on my channel a few weeks back showing my Buckmaster and Guttman side by side and you are correct they are similar and the Guttman may be better. Also on the Schrades. Epoxy your ferro rod into the hole in the cap where the bit kit was and you have a ferro with a nice handle. Good stuff

@snow_tacknives2024 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding idea on the ferro rod! I'll do that!

@dsg325 Жыл бұрын

I had the Brewer. Great knife but I gave it to a friend.

@addisonesslinger3653 5 ай бұрын

I believe that Clint Eastwood carried a Brewer in Heartbreak Ridge

@snow_tacknives2024 5 ай бұрын

You're correct and precise with your belief. Keep up that sharp and discipline mind! CIAO

@tomritter493 Жыл бұрын

I had kabar case and marbles hollows and aitor 1 and 2 and finally two rothcos adventurer they are decent and subbed

@snow_tacknives2024 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding thanks! Those are all solid knives.

@rene8697 10 ай бұрын

the japanese buckmaster clone is nice!!!

@snow_tacknives2024 10 ай бұрын

It is pretty sweet! I've owned the Buckmaster and this one just looks and feels waaaay cooler! I love the higher primary grind lines on this wider blade. I recently wrapped handle with black survival bank line.

@Gstrowes 2 ай бұрын

@@snow_tacknives2024 Personally, I think that the clone is better than the original.

@snow_tacknives2024 Жыл бұрын

440 stainless is essentially 440A without the Nickel, some companies will put in Nickel compound with their 440A AISI 440/440A Stainless Steel blade following technical data: Carbon, C 0.60 - 0.75 % Chromium, Cr 16 - 18 % Iron, Fe 78.4 - 83.4 % as balance Manganese, Mn = 1.0 % Molybdenum, Mo = 0.75 % Phosphorus, P = 0.040 % Silicon, Si = 1.0 % Sulfur, S = 0.030 % Blade hardness 56-58 RC.

@davekelly9657 Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, first 🥇

@rc4688 2 ай бұрын

You da man

@DougShoeBushcraft 9 ай бұрын

The Buckmaster is out of my price range. I'm more like a Harbor Freight survival knife kinda guy.

@snow_tacknives2024 9 ай бұрын

I know I hear you bro! I don't get it you see them all day long heavy on the ebay yet they want $600-$1200! its getting to the point of stupid. My Explorer Master is a better knife and its way more scarce.

@lostfound8112 8 ай бұрын

Lol.. I used to collect them then stopped. One rambo knife left mint condition. Nowadays you can also buy much higher quality knives

@snow_tacknives2024 8 ай бұрын

But you kept that one last Rambo knife because subconsciously you know you could need it. lol! These are not really about the total quality its about the enjoyment in collecting them bro.

@ezralena8396 9 ай бұрын

That's a sweet collection, man. I love the Gutman. I used to have an Explorer Special Forces before I sold it off. Just picked up a NOS Parker Imai K692, it's made with the same "Surgical Stainless" mystery steel. don't think I'll ever part with it. How is that Marto? I see them for a pretty penny but I've never seen one used because they're so rare.

@snow_tacknives2024 9 ай бұрын

Congrats on the Parker imai K692 its 21-032 brother from another mother! Actually I think it might be rarer than my 21-032 Explorer Master..that's cool you found it, its a 184 clone too, yea the Marto Brewer are my favorite vintage hollow handle survival knife! They're just too cool! My second pick is my Explorer Master 21-032 it truly is a tank of a hollow handle survival knife and its just cool to hold and one hell of a fun conversation knife.

@erict3032 10 ай бұрын

Cool collection! I remember when I was 10 back in ‘85 Rambo 2 came out and my brother and I got the cheap survival knife for Xmas . We beat the hell out of those knives but were ready for the commies lol

@gratonuemetrix6702 Ай бұрын

One knife im curious about is the explorer survivor 2s. just like the explorer master they were made in seki city. i can't seem to find any info on the survivor 2s like their durability. kinda wish i could find out more about em.

@snow_tacknives2024 Ай бұрын

Yes I just got one of those a few months back, I wrapped the handle with black #12 bank line check my March 14, 2024 Hollow Handle Survival Knife Day video I did this last March, this video is my 2023 video.....anyway, that's the one with the 9-1/2" blade is this the one you're referring to?

@gratonuemetrix6702 Ай бұрын

@@snow_tacknives2024 yes

@snow_tacknives2024 Ай бұрын

@@gratonuemetrix6702 I'll add my Explorer Survivor II 80s hollow handle to a video coming soon, I'm currently finishing up 2 of my Snow-Tac handmade hollow handle survival knives. One is my model 23 Storm and the other is model 24 Soldier, the Soldier will get completely sand blasted the crystalline grey color. It's going to look like a Running River here www.ebay.com/itm/326029276200? from the 80s, they sand blasted theirs as well only mine will have handle wrapped with black #12 bank line. I'll show the Explorer II as a side show & tell.

@ezralena8396 Ай бұрын

Hello, do you know if the Buck 184 plastic sheath fits the Explorer 21-032?

@jimketchum3169 Жыл бұрын

Love 'em, but check ebay....$$$

@snow_tacknives2024 5 ай бұрын

@user-nr8uh9ur4p 15 hours ago I own this one too ! You are right : the adapter is made for the FAL rifle. You need to remove the butt cap / rifle attachment to access the survival capsule, by using the screw driver from the scabbard. Reply 2 replies @snow_tacknives2024 It has a survival capsule under the pommel end but cap? I'm up late and getting ready for rack time but I will check this tomorrow! Thanks for the info I did not know this had a survival capsule. 😲 Reply @user-nr8uh9ur4p 4 hours ago @snow_tacknives2024 Yes, it has a tiny survival kit in the handle ! Reply @snow_tacknives2024 Wow! Super fucking cool! Thanks for that outstanding info on these 1980s Venezuela Military Hollow Handle Survival Bayonets! I just thought they were bayonets, my contact in South America didn't tell me they had this feature. Thanks for getting me up to speed on this..... I salute you! So I opened and removed one pommel end and then opened the inner cap and it didn't have the survival tube capsule and on the other one I decided to wait to open it until my March 14th Hollow Handle Survival Knife Day it's coming up, and these will be on that video along with several other surprises, I purchased more vintage hollow handle knives and one is a Marto Brewer 5.5" black blade used by a U.S. Airforce fighter pilot as his pilots knife! Both of these are still in their shipping packages, I'll opened them on the video as well as this other Venezuela Marto Brewer Hollow Handle Military Bayonet, I'll mention you in the video.... this is so cool, I didn't know these were even hollow handles. freaking cool!

@user-qj9zf8tx6g 5 ай бұрын

i have 1 pc vintage knives

@snow_tacknives2024 5 ай бұрын

Right On! I have those as well brother.........I view hollow handle survival knives as "last ditch survival knives" which that doesn't mean it cannot serve as your tier 1 survival knife as everyone has certain preferences, would one be my first line choice survival knife? Probably not as I would choose a full tang survival knife with tactical sheath with large enough pouch containing survival items. However these HHSK's they're just to cool to collect with some interesting history and I'm not ashamed to say if I was stranded on a desert island or someplace like South America, Patagonia or even desert areas and all I had was a HHSK I would be dam happy I had it! I maintain the man with training and survival experience is what will ultimately save you not what kind of survival knife you posses during your survival experience or event. Remember survival is subjective meaning you don't pick the mission the mission and it's survival fate picks you!

@davekelly9657 Жыл бұрын

They copied Randall. The model 18 was developed in the 60's.👍⚓🇺🇲

@snow_tacknives2024 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that info DK! 👍

@davekelly9657 Жыл бұрын

@@snow_tacknives2024 👍

@snow_tacknives2024 9 ай бұрын

Those Randall's are really super cool hollow handle survival knives with a rich history! I'm going to do another hollow handle survival knife on March 14 Hollow Handle Survival Knife day 2024 God willing.

@forgemaster12 7 ай бұрын

I love those hollow handle knives, but one thing that I never liked with the 80’s knives are those ugly and unnecessarily big saw teeth they put on the spine. Those blades would have look much better without that feature.

@snow_tacknives2024 7 ай бұрын

I've also thought about that myself about spines on these without serrations designs. The very first hollow handle survival knife I ever made in which I sold to a gentleman here had no serrations. So I do plan on making more without serrations. On the next model 24 "solider" hollow handle survival knife I make they'll be no serrations. Something to consider though is hollow handles survival knives are really "last" ditch tools and items, last ditch survival knives.

@Countryboy071 5 ай бұрын

What are the serrations for?

@motorcyclemark2889 10 ай бұрын

440c is what Gutman uses which is ten times better than 440a 440a won't take a razor edge like C most of your knives are C not A

@snow_tacknives2024 9 ай бұрын

After researching more I believe you're right about the 440C as I got your comment corroborated from another source, the other source found said Gutman used steel of either Seki or Hitachi 440C steel, Seki Japan and Hitachi in Japan always uses higher carbon stainless steel and these Gutmans were all stamped 440! So Gutman brands almost all had Seki or Hitachi 440C stainless steel and they were stamped 440. I've always been amazed at how long and well these knives held an edge. On another interesting note if you see a vintage survival knife, combat knife or vintage dagger marked "surgical steel" its a lower carbon content of mixed scrap lower end 400 to 420 range stainless. Parker Brothers for example used mostly surgical steel, this is why I avoid any vintage survival knives or daggers stamped "surgical steel".