Bloody hell I was enjoying myself at 12.53 AM in the UK and thinking it's late and then I realised it was 28 mins! and the whole video was up to 41 mins! :o I have never enjoy and got into na video so much on here! The time just flew by! Your knives and you are very good for knife people! Hello knife people! :D
@nightjammer11 жыл бұрын
Am I the only guy here that would follow this dude on an adventure out in the badlands somewhere? Seriously, this dude is part Zen philosopher, part bugout master, part drinking buddy and all badass. This dude rules.
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@fullamj2 My knife collection history has not been very long. So I have never thought of storing them properly. I just oil them and put them into their sheaths. I am a heavy deer hunter and want to use every my Barkie one another each season. Thanks.
@virtuovice12 жыл бұрын
In my experience D2 is hard and holds its sharpness long. But it is prone to chipping. O1 is soft and takes rolls relatively easily. But it won't chip and easy to sharpen. 1095 is similar to O1. A2 is tough and hard at the same time. No prone to chipping or rolling. I love A2 the best. 3V is on hard side and kind of prone to chipping but keeps its sharpness extremely long. S30V is very good like A2. Other SS are like154CM > 12C27 > VG10 > N690 = 420HC > 440C = AUS8. 8Cr13Mov is a crap. Thanks.
@lindastevens35479 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed seeing your collection. You speak very good English. I like how you put your own bevel on the blades.
@MrThomas3524 жыл бұрын
Great collection of knives! Thanks for sharing!
@mooseyou213 жыл бұрын
absolutely gorgeous collection i am impressed with your knowledge of steel and geometry i too like sake but can't seem to find the top shelf stuff thank you for sharing your collection can't wait to see some of your folders -boyce
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
The US whose steels seem better than Japanese ones. And I think BRKT makes the highest quality factory knives in the world.
@Robinson.692 жыл бұрын
but what about zdp-189 ? ))
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@Surtac100 In Japan the knife EDC is totally forbidden by law, so I keep some knives at my office and home. For everyday utility and an emergent tactical purpose I love SOG Flash2 most. I love RAT1 for game processing very much due to its belly curve and its handle pillar construction. The AUS8 is great. Thanks.
@Fretfeeler12 жыл бұрын
10:52 - "...less pricey stuff is this thing - Bucklite Max - the blade geometry is pretty identical, a bit deeper belly. The handle is well-thought (out) in regular holding, and pinching on the handle, and choking up, gimped, and no edge portion here (on the choil), and this (?) edge is pretty wide, it means pretty small angled edged, and micro-convexed from the factory. It's a very good edge, and 420 HC steel, same as Vanguard. Very good knife. (Unintelligible)" Yay, my favorite backup knife!
@virtuovice12 жыл бұрын
The BuckLite Max will be the best value hunting knife in the world. Thanks.
@philliplabuschagne55082 жыл бұрын
Classic Light Hunter from Bark River is my pick out of the knifes you showed. Just love the look of it. Enjoy the knives and thanks for sharing.
@symons6669 жыл бұрын
Great knife collection, and thankyou for explaining about the blue paper steel !!
@virtuovice12 жыл бұрын
I don't have Benchmade Rant knife because I personally don't like a rubber handle. I have 2 pieces of 440C fixed blades and I know they don't hold long. Buck 420HC seems better than 440C in my experience. Thanks.
@Mr4296010 жыл бұрын
I like the way those Bark River knives sound when you put them on your table.
@andeanphoto12 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for displaying your collection and for your interesting comments.
@user-pu2lu3eb8v11 жыл бұрын
Beautiful knife collection. Very honest/ informative vid. Thank you for sharing. Keep the vids coming. Have a nice day.
@stefanwolf8813 жыл бұрын
Thanks! "'He was a hunter, so he was an exelent person!"' - Lev Tolstoi - You and your knives are example to dedicate man, who love the hunting and do it plesure with good knives. BRKT Bravo 1 with lingue vite handle is superb composition of work horse and feeling near to the nature - steel and wood - best friend to hunter :)
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@torquefactory No, I don't. A guy was a definite lover with my zdp knife and I gave it to him. It had come from a friend of mine and went to another. Thanks!
@virtuovice12 жыл бұрын
KaBar USMC knives have 30 degree primary Saber flat grind and 40 degree secondary V edge. 40 degrees cannot make a sharp edge for comfortable deer dressing. I need 35 degrees at the maximum for my individual purpose. So I ground off all the way from the primary grind starting line to the edge and made a zero grind Scandi bevel. And then I put a micro convex bevel on its very edge line for strength. It made a pretty sharp and durable edge. Thanks.
@erikbovasso273812 жыл бұрын
GREAT hunting knive collection!!!!!!!!!!!
@TheLazySpoiledKitty13 жыл бұрын
Hmm nothing like a good long knife video!! You sir have A LOT OF knives lol. Very good knives!! I like them
@virtuovice12 жыл бұрын
I believe both Edgepro and Wickededge are no good eventually. Manual sharpening on Japanese Chosera water stones and stropping on the Bark River white compound loaded DLT Two Sided Paddle Strop seems by far the better way to get a scary sharp edge. I believe any fixed alignment sharpening systems are prone to straightening the edge curve and shallowing the edge angle on the tip side. Manual sharpening is very easy if people use good stones like Chosera. Cheap stones make it difficult. Thanks.
@nortonst13 жыл бұрын
Nice collections of knives. You can open a museum
@eightgeorge13 жыл бұрын
Been watching all your vid's and must say they are very well made and informative. Lovely knife collection you have, can't wait to see you hunt again and test some of the new knives in your collection. I have a few Knives Of Alaska in my collection and I think they are really good for your purpose maybe you can take a look at these Knives if you don't already own some. Well done and keep up the good work!!!
@flex933129 жыл бұрын
Can you list all the knives you have by name nothin video. And rate then 1 thru 5 stars so we can get an idea which ones are better than others.
@alexandregraulle607Ай бұрын
Arigato for showing your collection. And hello from France. ^^ I am a fan of Fan de couteaux. "FDC". He speack of you in one of his vidéo.
@virtuovice12 жыл бұрын
No, I don't. If they didn't have the guard, they would not be stable in the hand. It's because their handle is basically round and has no contour. Their stability is highly depending on the guard in choking up holding. Thanks.
@jamesbarry62489 ай бұрын
the current Blackjack knives are now made on contract by Bark River.
@f60w13 жыл бұрын
great collection. the top 2 are very nice. thanks for explaining the paper color system.
@wayneprice27375 жыл бұрын
Hope you got all those insured very nice collection.
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@paolowolverine Ah, I understand the reason why I easily go drunken with Sake. I find 17.5% alcohol on its label now. I like Beer, Scotch whiskey, and Sake. Thanks.
@virtuovice12 жыл бұрын
The Trailguide by BlackJack seems out of stock at many dealers now. I got it from KnivesShipFree about 4 years ago.
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@nvrhaveaniceday That guard doesn't bother me at all. It's a small plate coming from the bolster ring and it stands vertically to the blade. It is similar to KaBar USMC guard and doesn't catch on tissue during skinning at all. Thank you!
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@Atoschii I have ever owned two of blind horse knives. The one was like a wedge with a low Scandi grind. The other was a beautiful hunting knife with flat bevels but it had a decent useless choil which caught the tissue during skinning. The both knives made decent money for the next knives because their looks was very good. Thank you!
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@1616855 I don't like the VG1 very much. It's because I had a bitter experience that it took much rust on its edge and in the space between the tang and the gummy handle. The rust on the edge went chipping and the rust in the space continued leaking rusty water when the knife got wet. It was due to my bad treatment to the knife after deer dressing but since then I have never had a VG1 knife. Thanks.
@HeadingDownStream13 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Cheers!!!
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@DanielStikKleiman I like to use water stones more than sandpapers for the initial edge reprofiling. To make it convex I like to use black compound loaded leather. Thank you!
@Crazedblades4612 жыл бұрын
U hav a very nice collection sir Thanx Much for showing
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@ShinjiCup Due to "2011 production schedule" which you can google out, many Bravo1 will come up soon. It says DLT Trading will have rampless Bravo1 exclusively. But in the US the ramp removal modification will be free of charge at any stocking dealers like KSF or TKC. Thanks.
@pcnazz12 жыл бұрын
Super collection !
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@Romanlegionnaire77 No, I haven't. Their knives look pricey and are made of ZDP-189. Some Japanese custom makers like to use that hard steel for some reason. But I don't like hard steels because I like water stone sharpening very much. The ZDP-189 is surely sharpening resistant in my experience. Thank you!
@Atoschii13 жыл бұрын
i enjoy your videos, have learnd to resharping my BRK&T, own just 4 of them :), follow your videos for long time,not really sure if i see once a Blind horse knives in your collection !? Thank you for sharing your collection of Hunting knives with us/me. Congratulations of your invastigative video on the ESEE Eskabar/Rowen sheat. Bow to thee
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@Lorbera I would choose the Bravo1 in Lignum Vite handle. Bark River A2 convex edge is the most dependable one to me. In them the Bravo1 geometry is the best of the best. The Lignum Vite is different from other wood in feeling in the hand and traction. Of course it's a beauty. I just visited Samekniv. Unfortunately I was not able to find a good one for my individual taste though. Thanks.
@virtuovice12 жыл бұрын
My current top preference is Bark River Fox River in A2 tool steel. But now I have some more knives which are noy yet used on deer. Thanks.
@torquefactory13 жыл бұрын
You still have the zdp hunting knife? Thanks for sharing with us your great collection! Mike
@sae1095hc13 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another excellent hunting knife video!
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@mz9393mz Yes, I did. But I am ordering Enzo Badger and Helle Temagami. Enzo Trapper, Karesuando Elk, and Helle Fjelbeck were great, but for the next knives I sold them out. Thank you!
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@DocGDubs I like rampless Gunny, rampless Bravo1, Fox River, BlackJack125 almost evenly. Each knife has each comfort, so I cannot say which is my best exactly. I like Enzo knives very much as well which were temporarily absent in the video. Thanks.
@kawonnowak4 жыл бұрын
Ah the joys of time travel! KZfaq served this up as a recommendation but I'm sure I watched it first time around. The wonders of a virtuovice hunting knife collection Show and Tell..! Brilliant stuff.
@bradunkadunkley13 жыл бұрын
love the yankees belt buckle
@bothompson49115 жыл бұрын
I am jealous lol man you have a wonderful collection, Fantastic.
@1joshjosh111 жыл бұрын
I got so drunk from saki when I was in Japan,nearly killed me. I love saki!
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@Urudrim I have ever owned the both, though in different periods. And I have ever owned many Barkies with liners and no. The liners can add thickness onto the handle but cannot reduce it. But generally they have the same thickness with or without. I mean the final contour will be made for the same thickness. I basically like no liners because it makes better fit between scales and a tang. Anyway the thickness is a bit different piece by piece. So I personally recommend you no liners. Thanks.
@wolfden8611 жыл бұрын
Very lovely collection, I like your Japanese hunting knife, very nice stripe detail and look rare.
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@OrangePHX I have ever once held a real katane in my two hands. The only one impression then was just HEAVY!!
@thelockkk12 жыл бұрын
That is an amazing collection Wako, specially the Bravo 1s, that is my dream fixed blade knife, to expensive for my pocket tho lol good luck on your next hunt!
@zaarcon13 жыл бұрын
Make sure you guys vote for this channel in The Tactical Viewers Awards
@Fretfeeler12 жыл бұрын
BTW sir, I am not making any fun of your English in any way, I can't speak Japanese at all. I was just quoting what I could understand of your very good English, because this is probably the best review of the BUCK Maxlite on KZfaq, and I think the Maxlite is a great value, what do you think? :) Much respect to you! The knife X-ray videos are very revealing and a first I think! I bet you'd like my Father's vintage Schrade-Walden H-15, it's thin carbon steel, but nice for a 1960's knife!
@amirabbaslotfi11913 жыл бұрын
I should confess that I feel jealous, watching your collection. 😃😃
@virtuovice12 жыл бұрын
It was not so difficult in the 2011 case. But in the 2012 case it seemed difficult in advance and I sheathed each knife before going to the next. Thanks.
@PatrikHagenvald9 жыл бұрын
Nice collection..! I love knifes so this made my day...=) Thanks for sharing and take care..
@StaceySchroederCanada11 жыл бұрын
I have the Benchmade 470 Emissary knife as my edc. I can't use it because I love it too much but I am going to buy a gunny A2 like yours, no ramping.
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@jedirifleman It's very correct. My familiar gun shop owner says the Remington 700 has many variations and its trigger pull is very cool. He recommends me 30-06 ammo but I personally prefer 308 ammo because of its less shock and more accuracy. I have ever watched many snipers in the war movies were using the 308. Thanks.
@busansanai13 жыл бұрын
when i came to canada 10 yrs ago from japan i spoke very bad english. his english reminds me of myself tehehehehe after watching your (virtuovice) kabar's scandi grind, i think i want to do the same to my 7"-kabar 1213.... maybe sometime!!!! otsukare samade~su~!
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@johnwoodz1220 The red handle is Fiddleback custom Recluse knife. Thank you!
@Fretfeeler12 жыл бұрын
Also THANK YOU for modifying your short KA-BAR!!! I was going to send mine back to the factory because it was so dull, (I hate the flat grind) but maybe I will just do what you did to yours to make mine a self-made treasure as well, can you recommend a method to regrind the edge? :)
@nvrhaveaniceday13 жыл бұрын
i really like the design of that last knife, the japanese one! The only thing bothering me about it is the gaurd. Does it tend to dig into your finger or get in the way when you change grips and move around with it? and does it tend to catch on tissue when skinning?
@DanielStikKleiman13 жыл бұрын
A very nice video! very good knives too! but what tools do you use to convex your knives?
@cbarsonfire12 жыл бұрын
I love Shochu and Nihonshu. Very good to drink. ありがとうございます。
@TheEnglishRedneck4513 жыл бұрын
Mmm, I always like tasting the brews of other countries. Have you ever had any of the Nikka whiskys? I would love to try their aged malts, but it is mostly the lower end stuff you find in shops, when it is even in stock. Excellent video - as always, superbly detailed.
@brutalbrital10 жыл бұрын
very expensive knives, nice collection though thanks for sharing
@ShinjiCup13 жыл бұрын
Where do you recommend to buy the "rampless" bravo 1? Thank you. I enjoy your videos very much.
@thomasnewton296912 жыл бұрын
Good video!
@ridnovir13 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on a great collection. I learn a lot from your videos. You definitely have a good taste in blades. Love your Bark River knifes and I think that your Japanese made knifes are superb. I know it took a great deal of money to obtain so many high end knifes. How did your wife put up with it? : ) She is a saint.
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@renattobenavides You will find it at utihamono(.com) > ナイフ. Its name is Outdoor Knife 遊. It will come with a very deep convex bevel on its edge side. So you need to regrind it to a full height convex bevel to make it sharp enough for game dressing. If you need some Japanese style knife, please PM me.
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
It is old Necker 2 in 12C27. Thanks.
@Lorbera13 жыл бұрын
If you could only own 1 knife from your collection. Which one would you choose? Looking forward to the review of the Helle. You should try one of the sami knives they make in Norway. Here is the adress to the webside. Google samekniv You can choose enlish in the right side by clicking on the flag. Cheers from Norway!
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@cyborgee1 Thank you! I'm sure it was due to Sake...hehe...
@Eurotrash436711 жыл бұрын
You have a fine collection there. In your opinion which nation makes the best quality cutlery?
@EarlLedden12 жыл бұрын
Excellent. How do you match up the sheaths with the knives after this demonstration of your collection?
@mz9393mz13 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the collection update. I enjoyed it. Did you get rid of your other scandi knives?
@josemariorivascid61628 ай бұрын
Los cuchillos del 1 al 3 son buenos y el resto son para cocina como para pelar papas o zanahorias
@rustamm230312 жыл бұрын
I am sorry for concern. You confused me a little. I thought that 440С at level D2. But in any way 420 HC. And what became and you will recommend knifes? You have very wide experience. You somehow systematized the carried-out tests? Yours faithfully Rustam.
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
I remember it was Ivory Micarta.
@FranckyboyG11 жыл бұрын
I guess your sheaths are all custom? They really look to have all the same basic and well tought partern. You made them yourself or something?
@Surtac10013 жыл бұрын
What is your edc (every day carry) pocket knife? I just got a Ontario rat 1 folder and like it a lot.
@OrangePHX13 жыл бұрын
I know this is off topic, but I was wondering if you know anything or have any katanas. =)
@Urudrim13 жыл бұрын
@virtuovice thanks.
@fredde9021013 жыл бұрын
Very hard to get good sake in sweden...
@Urudrim13 жыл бұрын
do you have bravo-1 with both liner and non-liner micarta handles? i would like your opinion on the thickness difference and if the liner handle fits better in the hand.
@sydneyhyoung13 жыл бұрын
Hi, knife ppl...lol luv it
@fullamj213 жыл бұрын
How do you store your knives? I have about 14 Barkies in A2 and don't know the best way to store them...
@renattobenavides13 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me the name of the Japanese knife? Where can i get one of those? i live in the U.S Do you know about a website?
@alexandregraulle607Ай бұрын
Do you get some folding knifes ..? ^^
@virtuovice13 жыл бұрын
@renattobenavides ehamono.(com) are reliable. They are dealing with knives made by decent custom makers. If the site was wrong, it would never continue to now in Japan. They say the knife you mention is made of white paper steel. Generally speaking the white paper steel will not take a shallow edge. And they are recommending us to put a deeper micro bevel for toughness in the literature under the photo in Japanese actually. Please give me a personal message on KZfaq if you need. Thanks.
@ralfyellowknifedietl61593 жыл бұрын
Woooow!!!!!
@azhomeboy20006 жыл бұрын
I'm curious what your collection is in 2018. Good day!
@rustamm230312 жыл бұрын
So you recognized what knife the best in a collection?