NUMBER 1 cartel toy 😂

it is your white blinds that eff up the focus. the San Mai or laminated steel is tougher under lateral stress. it can take 20-30% more bending. And that is important in the cold. Here in Norway, we have done the same for 1000 years. But this one is made in Japan.

If you havent tested them after doing this how in the world could you claim it to be a good sharpening technique. If this thing cant keep a 15 degree angle then it is ruining your katana. The katanas edge should be 15 degrees no more no less.

man, i bet this was frustrating responding to these assholes in the comment section over the years. Cracks me up. all these master blacksmiths, sword sharpeners/polishers, masters of kenjutsu etc. plus i bet their swords are cheaper than those and they cappin like they have something special when its a cookie cutter katana made in longquan just like ours lol - self awareness is lackin in them. i just wanted to give ya props for being a trooper despite the window lickers

Nooooooo! 😲😢😫🤦‍♂️

Hope you're well brother , its been so many years . If ya do ever look at your old vids I just wanted to say hello. I really miss the old days of knife rviews on KZfaq... So much has changed on this platform and in this country kinda sad honestly. Anyways I hope you're doin good and still enjoying your knives .

This video makes me cry

How do you keep it perfect with out leaning to one side?

Waow...a japanese skilled swordpolisher would kill him self if he see what you doing.... That is a total shame... I definetley DONT like the way you treat a katan....its a shame...

I was able to get a black one for around $225 from dlt trading

Good job. Got gifted the same knife by a chef after losing my beautiful Fällkniven when camping in the Kruger. I was amazed how well the knife performed for bush-craft, and I still use it to this day. I hope your son enjoys using it, I know it will serve him well..

Got mine couple days ago. Came with leather sheath now, same design as that canvas sheath.

I was asking myself, “why is that guy wearing a mask in a room by himself“? And then you answered it. It makes perfect sense to wear a mask when you’re grinding like that. And when I sharpen the machete that I was given to sharpen for a friend I will do the same thing. Great video good explanation. thank you.

I just bought this because what I really wanted was not in stock.. This is now probably my favorite knife Smaller than I ever wanted to buy. Basically a folder It is perfect. I wear it under my suits since my pocket knives eat the pants with the clip or feel to heavy

Wonderful brother.

8 years later do they still glo?

Is this a gen3 glock?

I got my favourite tops and esee blades already. Anything new to me is a plus. Both brands each have their own flagships. I’m happy to own the one’s I own as the price of blades today are whack

Nobody said nun but damn u lit that mf up

Had the whitetail hunter from koa but I was gifted a cub bear and that is what I use for all my whitetail now. Koa are great knives

The san mai version is $40 less and better quality to me! I see its is a mm thicker and that is good!

So I got my Esee 6 and my Tops Operator 7...and got my Feroo rod....and 2 sticks both dried hard sticks and then made some feather sticks...to my surprise the Esee 6 was having a hard time doing this it was hard...but the Tops Operator 7 was doing the job easy and a far better job of it...so I was very surprised by this...the Esee 6 I was thinking because it was alot thinner it would Perform a lot better thinking it would do a far better job then the thick Tops Operator 7...but the Tops Operator 7 knife did Great a lot better then the Esee 6..so now I am changing my camp knife to the Tops Operator 7...and i still really like the Esee 6 knife but it's just not as good as the Tops Operator 7 is..

I just received my CPM-3V Master Hunter this week. Took over a year on backorder. It is now made in Taiwan, no more Italy. The spine is also alot thicker all the way to the tip than the previous 3V iterations. The Italian model with the black diamond coating was very thin after a quarter of the way tapering to a very thin tip. Compared to my VG1, this 3V model is even thicker out to the tip. And like the VG1, the 3V came out of the box extremely sharp. What a wonderful surprise to see the positive changes to the Master Hunter after waiting so long for it to arrive.

Great channel . Just subbed ( sorry so late ). Brother of the Blades 😂 Hope all is well 🤠

Great video !! I can’t believe that I am just getting this blade now . I have a slew of Cold Steel and then the other day , I was surfing online for another blade to add to the collection, and I found the CS San Mai version for like $80 . ( I had a store credit and only wound up paying like $40 ). I was thinking about the CPM version but I love the San Mai Trailmaster soooo much , and the SRK in San Mai , that I just went with what I know . Yes I do believe the CPM is a much better steel but like you said , I am attracted to that thicker spine . I don’t baton with any of my knives to be honest . I have in the past but I feel that it’s really unnecessary ( that’s what a hatchet or axe is for ). So anyway I’m very satisfied with the San Mai . Extremely sharp out of the box . Love that handle !! ( I made a video on some very similar models by Muela …. I call them “ distant cousins to the CS Trailmaster “ haha . Check them out when you get a chance . Anyway I really appreciate this post . Hope all is well on your end . Have a great weekend 🤠

Sandy grind is the best for wood

Nice work

secondary bevel.

Happy Father’s Day brother

You were cutting much deeper with the 3v

What's that machine he's using

I prefer a straight forward blade design. I understand the desire of a knife designer to make it his own but functionally it usually limits the knife,imo. Ive lost interest in jimping.I just dont have problems with my thumb sliding off vs the discomfort most infllict plus they are stress risers, weakening the knife. This knife has it down most of the spine eliminating scraping options. Swedges are fine if the intent is piercing , otherwise it just style and I dont like style in a user. Otherwise the general blade shape looked great. Play around with grind choice such as full flat, full convex or saber vex, this is the better area to spend time making your knife your own, ditto the handle. Its hared to fault the 162, its a proven blade design, simple effective. The handle shows some designer style which I like but the corners could be relieved some.

Wrap the handle with Wilson wrap. I done that to my machete, hatchet and a few large knives. It helps believe me.

Now you can't get it for under fifty dollars thanks Kershaw'

Never had a piece of paper attack me to need to know how well my knife will kill it in case of a paperpocalypse, so you are forgiven.

My master hunter broke while batoning... just went ping and it was done.. cold steel is good for many applications...my 8 yr old esse 6 is still Going strong, all my esse knives..6...5...and the 3 still get the job done! I a 27 degree edge on my knives that are 1095...20 degree is to shallow for 1095 steel... your partiality showed in this video... you being a Louisiana boy and esse being an Alabama product may have weighed in of this comparison 😂😂😂... just joking lol! Try a 27 degree edge on that 6, it'll perform alot better for you and hold that edge longer! I will sub you because I like you! And remember ROWAN TIDE HAHA

This knife is 100% real

Where from i can buy this equipment?

when this idea first popped in your head to do this, I bet you were like," Oh yeah! " Great idea, btw.

I seen this knife for $50 on eBay. Is that a good buy?

I bought the wallnut wood handle one.Worst handle ever! Even my cheapest knife is not such a disaster.

nice sword i wondering does the cold steel folding knife have the strenghth of a kitana

The Master hunter just cuts better then the essee no matter the coating. I truly believe that. My master hunter cuts like a razor compared to my other 1095 knives. I think its the mainly edge and control due to size and possibly coating too maybe. My Master hunter cuts sooo well. But ya done good thankyou sir

what did u use to trip the coating of recon 1?

Aaron is a boss. Tons of respect for the guy, but I sure do disagree with his philosophy on neck knives. I love em, and I am also a 2-3 knife guy! Nice to know that I'm not alone on that

I'm thinking this is a paper micarta. I could be wrong, but usually that's what they use for the faux ivory. This is a beautiful knife, and I know where to get it for 40 bucks, so I think I'm gonna go for it. Thanks for showing it.

Heck yeah brother, anytime you can re purpose a broken tool and make it functional again gets my thumbs up!

did you have to cover the handle??? wouldnt the stripper rip apart the handle

Magnesium 🥪

They Aaron Lewis lives the next town over from me since you like a song