Videos tagged with 5160 Carbon Steel

The D'Avila Rio Adventure is a 5-inch fixed blade knife featuring a full tang construction of 5160 carbon steel with a phosphotized coating and deliberate hammer marks for a custom look. It has a bone handle and sheath, and comes with a lifetime warranty. However, testing revealed significant weaknesses, with the tip bending easily when batoning through timber and the edge chipping when attempting to chop a nail, contrary to advertised uses.

This guide details how to achieve razor-sharp edges using the Edge Pro Apex sharpening system, as demonstrated by reviewer Nutnfancy. It covers setup, stone selection, sharpening techniques for various knife steels, burr removal, and essential maintenance. Nutnfancy, a veteran reviewer with extensive gear testing experience, emphasizes the importance of a consistent angle for professional results.

This video from SHOT Show 2012 features Nutnfancy and Karen Hood, widow of Ron Hood, discussing the Buck Knives lineup, particularly the Hoodlum and Punk models. Key highlights include the legacy of Ron Hood, the availability of these knives through AAFES, and a look at other Buck models like the Vantage Force Pro and CSAR-T collaboration. The discussion emphasizes knife design, materials, and practical applications.

This guide details how to convert the Buck Hoodlum knife into a functional survival spear. The video emphasizes the knife's versatility, showcasing how easily its handle scales can be removed to facilitate lashing the blade to a pole. This technique transforms a robust survival knife into a multi-purpose tool for hunting or defense in a wilderness scenario.

This guide details the practical application and maintenance of the Ontario SP50 survival knife, drawing from Nutnfancy's expert review. It covers field techniques like batoning and chopping, emphasizing safety and durability. The guide also includes a common modification for the sheath and essential maintenance steps to preserve the knife's performance and longevity. Instruction is provided with a high level of detail, reflecting the reviewer's extensive experience.