The Fascinating Origin of Wilkinson Sword Knives

This episode of the Hornady Podcast features Josh Smith of Montana Knife Company, discussing the critical factors that define a quality hunting knife. Smith, a Master Bladesmith, emphasizes that a good knife goes beyond just steel, incorporating proper heat treatment, ergonomic design, and crucial edge geometry for optimal performance in the field. He shares his journey from a young apprentice to a renowned maker, highlighting the importance of craftsmanship and user-centric design in creating durable and effective tools for hunters.

This guide outlines essential preparation steps for hunting season, emphasizing the importance of checking local laws, maintaining firearms, and verifying all gear. It covers inspecting rifle hardware, confirming zero, and ensuring essential equipment like knives and emergency supplies are ready. The advice is geared towards ensuring a safe and successful hunting experience.

This video reviews the top 10 hunting knives available on Amazon in 2025, focusing on performance, reliability, grip, material durability, and practicality for various outdoor situations. It covers knives ranging from budget-friendly options with survival features to high-end, specialized blades, detailing their blade steel, handle materials, design, and intended uses for hunters, survivalists, and outdoor enthusiasts.

This guide details the essential steps for field dressing a deer, presented by experienced hunter Jared Mills. It covers initial preparation, precise cutting techniques to maintain meat cleanliness, organ removal, and final steps for meat preservation. Mills emphasizes speed and proper technique to prevent spoilage and bloating, offering practical advice for hunters.

This episode of Gun Talk Hunt features Rob Cabrera, also known as Philo from Philo Blade Works, discussing hunting knives. Philo emphasizes the importance of a durable, easily maintainable fixed-blade knife for hunting. He highlights his 'Headstrong' model, made from 52100 steel, for its balance of edge retention and ease of sharpening. The discussion covers practical aspects like blade size, carry methods, and sharpening techniques, advocating for knives that are functional and reliable in the field.

This video reviews the top 10 best hunting knives available on Amazon in 2021, emphasizing the importance of fixed-blade knives for outdoor use. It highlights knives designed for field dressing, meat preparation, and general utility, with a focus on durability, grip, and blade performance for hunters.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.