Cold Steel Voyagers: "Preparedness Blades" by Nutnfancy

TheYankeeMarshal, an experienced individual in firearms and gear, discusses his personal preferences for EDC knife blade types. He advocates for plain, straight edges for most everyday carry tasks like opening boxes, citing ease of maintenance. However, he strongly recommends serrated blades for knives kept in a vehicle or for 'out in the woods' scenarios where cutting through tougher materials is anticipated. He demonstrates a Cold Steel Voyager as an example of a suitable car knife.

This review highlights Cold Steel's large tactical folding knives, focusing on the Recon 1, Voyager, and Espada lines. Nutnfancy emphasizes the intimidation factor of larger blades for self-defense and the robust Tri-Ad lock mechanism, particularly in the Recon 1 XL. Comparisons are made between older and newer Voyager models, noting improvements in materials and lock design.

The Spyderco Persistence is a compact, EDC-friendly version of the popular Tenacious, featuring G10 handles and 8Cr13MoV steel. It offers improved blade retention with a ball detent and is praised for its ergonomics and value at around $28. While smaller than the Tenacious, it provides better maneuverability for everyday tasks.

This video reviews the CRKT GSD knife, an EDC blade designed to 'Get Stuff Done.' While highlighting its attractive appearance, the reviewer points out significant downsides that may surprise viewers. The description also lists several other preferred EDC knife options from brands like Kershaw, Spyderco, Cold Steel, Boker Plus, Al Mar, SOG, and Ontario.

The Cold Steel Trail Master, specifically the Carbon V steel model, is a durable and practical fixed-blade knife ideal for trail maintenance and outdoor tasks. Hickok45 highlights its excellent grip, sturdy construction, and ability to hold an edge, even after years of use and some neglect. The knife's resilience and ease of maintenance make it a reliable tool for various outdoor applications.

This video reviews the Cold Steel Mini Lawman folding knife, highlighting several significant design flaws. The reviewer criticizes the lockup's wiggle, the knife's chunkiness despite its light weight due to the Triad-Lock, the impractical low pocket clip placement causing a 1-inch protrusion, the abrasive G10 handle material shredding pockets, the lack of jimping, and the blade arriving dull. While acknowledging the ergonomic G10 handles, fast deployment, adequate steel, and utility blade shape, the reviewer concludes that the downsides outweigh the positives, suggesting several alternative EDC blades that offer better design and carry. The reviewer gives the knife a 5 out of 10 on their likeability scale.

This video captures a raw, unfiltered moment of nature as a weasel hunts a ground squirrel, observed by vlogger Nutnfancy while riding his KTM 690 Enduro R. It highlights the primal struggle for survival in the wild and the observer's philosophical reflection on the food chain. The footage was captured using an iPhone during a wilderness adventure.

This video compares the AK-47 and AR-15 platforms, highlighting the AR-15's advantages in accuracy, recoil management, and modularity due to tighter tolerances and inline stock design. The AK-47 is noted for its simplicity in operation for beginners and superior reliability in austere conditions with looser tolerances. Weight, ergonomics, and value are also discussed, with the AR-15 often preferred for lighter, more adaptable configurations.

This video critiques the trend of over-accessorizing AR-15 platforms, arguing that many additions are unnecessary and hinder performance. It explores reasons like ignorance, online posturing, industry marketing, media influence, and skill compensation. The presenter emphasizes defining a rifle's 'Philosophy of Use' (POU) before adding accessories, using stock examples to illustrate weight differences.

This review focuses on selecting the best AR-15 scopes based on practical, real-world performance rather than trends. Key considerations include engagement ranges, with recommendations for red dots at close range and variable scopes for mid-to-long range. The speaker emphasizes value, rejecting 'glass elitism' and highlighting lightweight options under 20 ounces. Technical features like eye relief and field of view are crucial for usability, while reticle complexity should be balanced with situational needs.