Videos tagged with 5160 Steel

This review compares modern factory-made knives like the Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri with traditional Nepalese Kukris from Himalayan Imports. It highlights the impressive performance and craftsmanship of handmade Kukris forged from recycled truck springs (5160 steel) using primitive methods. Despite being heavier, these traditional blades offer exceptional chopping power and historical significance, proving that 'Old World' craftsmanship can rival 'New World' manufacturing.

This video from SHOT Show 2012 highlights Buck Knives' collaboration with the Hood family, featuring the Buck Hood Punk and Hoodlum knives, both made with durable 5160 steel and now available through AAFES. It also reviews the Vantage Force Pro folders, the TOPS Knives CSAR-T neck knife, and specialized rescue and food preparation tools, showcasing Buck's diverse product line and commitment to quality.

The Ontario SP50 is a robust survival knife featuring durable 5160 carbon steel and a full flat grind, designed for heavy-duty wilderness tasks like batoning and shelter building. While its Kraton handle offers good shock absorption, the included MOLLE sheath's liner can be loose, requiring a potential DIY fix. It offers excellent value compared to competitors like the Ka-Bar Heavy Bowie and Ontario's RTAK-II.

Nutnfancy attends SHOT Show 2011, featuring a review of the Buck Hoodlum knife with Ron Hood. The discussion highlights the knife's design for woods use, its 10-inch 5160 spring steel blade, G10 scales, and utility features. The review also touches on other Buck lines like Bantam, Vantage, and Avid, mentioning different steel types (420HC, 13C26 Sandvik, S30V) and the Paul Bos heat treat. The video emphasizes the value proposition of the Hoodlum, especially at around $150, and anticipates future testing.

This video review focuses on the Ontario Gen II SP46, a compact and lightweight survival knife praised for its capabilities in chopping, skinning, and wood splitting, despite its sub-15 oz weight and under $75 price point. The reviewer highlights the knife's full flat grind, 5.6-inch leaf-shaped Dirk blade made from WCI-brand US-made 5160 steel, and durable Kraton handle. While not a tactical fixed blade in the reviewer's opinion, it excels as a compact wilderness tool. The improved MOLLE sheath is noted, though its length is deemed too long for the SP46. The knife is recommended for those seeking a tough, affordable compact survival blade.

The Ontario Ranger RD9 is a capable large survival knife, excelling in chopping and wood splitting due to its 1/4-inch thickness. However, its handle ergonomics are criticized as cramped for large hands, and the stock sheath's retention is deemed unreliable. Field testing revealed unexpected chipping in the 5160 steel, potentially an anomaly, but a point of concern for durability.