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QuietBearr
10-31-2009, 01:41 AM
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So there it is, the testing, the review can be found either in the other forum, or here:

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I like this knife, I would love to see Noss test it out, and at like $40, I think it is very affordable! 1070 steel, should make for interesting testing, especially after the results comparing the Project to the SCHF1.
Noss
10-31-2009, 11:28 AM
Looks like a solid knife. Good job on the videos. Only 40 bucks also. :rockon: I'll order one for testing. Thanks for the videos.
xxo
10-31-2009, 01:02 PM
To be honest, 5 min. to chop through a 2x4 doesn't seem all that good to me. I could be wrong, but I would guess that it would be quicker and easier with a 12" Ontario machete or a CS kukri machete, or for that matter a SAK saw.


Any way, thanks for the vids, I enjoyed them, just not sold on this knife.
Noss
10-31-2009, 01:19 PM
The chopping time may be able to be shortened with a more secure setup. This is a major factor. Even with a battle mistress it would take me longer to chop through a short 2x4 like this compared to a longer one held in a more secure location without hand holding it.
jankerson
10-31-2009, 04:07 PM
I think it's too light from what I saw, it did take a very long time to get through that 2x4.
QuietBearr
10-31-2009, 04:27 PM
I dont think its to bad for a 6" blade, and going through a 2X4 that is not in a vice.

You try going through an unsupported 2X4 and see how long it takes you.
jankerson
10-31-2009, 04:31 PM
I dont think its to bad for a 6" blade, and going through a 2X4 that is not in a vice.

You try going through an unsupported 2X4 and see how long it takes you.

I have, and it doesn't take that long.
QuietBearr
10-31-2009, 04:49 PM
I will believe it when I see it on video from you. Easy to say.
jankerson
10-31-2009, 05:26 PM
I will believe it when I see it on video from you. Easy to say.

A) I don't have a video camera, I have a Nikon DSLR, don't have any use for a video camera.

B) I used up the few 2x4's I had testing different edge angles and toughness between different grits and polished edges on some of my blades. (Choppers)

So I have been chopping up logs here lately. ;)
xxo
10-31-2009, 07:28 PM
For $40 to $50 you can get a Buck Nighthawk or Special, a Gerber Prodigy or most or the Ontario Spec plus knives (my pick would be the SP5 Bowie or the Quatermaster)....I would much rather have any of those.
Noss
10-31-2009, 10:07 PM
I'll wait and reserve judgment after I test it out.
Falcor
10-31-2009, 10:13 PM
Hey, thanks for taking the time and effort to video and show us your tests, its not easy to take the plunge because you open yourself up to all sorts, but rest assured that lots of people have learnt from what you have done. Again well done - including me. Perhaps one day I will actually get around to testing on video.:rockon:
QuietBearr
11-01-2009, 01:11 AM
Hey, thanks for taking the time and effort to video and show us your tests, its not easy to take the plunge because you open yourself up to all sorts, but rest assured that lots of people have learnt from what you have done. Again well done - including me. Perhaps one day I will actually get around to testing on video.:rockon:

Thanks man, from looking at this thread you would think this was Bladeforums or something till I came across your post! (Noss excluded)
G. Scott H.
11-01-2009, 03:32 AM
I'll wait and reserve judgment after I test it out.

Exactly. Let Noss put it through its paces in the same environment as all the other knives he tests before deciding whether you would or wouldn't want one. One thing we have (or should have) learned here at KT is how surprising and unexpected certain tests prove to be. :cool:
jankerson
11-01-2009, 06:29 AM
Exactly. Let Noss put it through its paces in the same environment as all the other knives he tests before deciding whether you would or wouldn't want one. One thing we have (or should have) learned here at KT is how surprising and unexpected certain tests prove to be. :cool:

Some were yes. LOL :D

Others went pretty much as expected. :)
G. Scott H.
11-01-2009, 02:45 PM
Some were yes. LOL :D

Others went pretty much as expected. :) True enough. All I'm saying is this might be one of those surprises. Who knows? As always, Noss and his trusty hammer will uncover the truth. :D:rockon:
jankerson
11-01-2009, 02:49 PM
True enough. All I'm saying is this might be one of those surprises. Who knows? As always, Noss and his trusty hammer will uncover the truth. :D:rockon:

The ones that really surprised me were the CTD rough use knife and how bad the GB and Project one did.
xxo
11-01-2009, 03:22 PM
I would be surprised if it didn't do well in a D test, 1070 steel is very tough.

Since the OP asked if we would pay $40 for the knife, my answer would be no for 2 reasons: 1 there are alot of good $40 ish knives I am more interested in and 2 because based on my impression from watching his vid was that it does not seem to a good chopper.....most 7 in. knives are not.

Watching nutnfancy's RAT7 (similar blade length and thickness) chopping vid, it seemed to me to chop better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp2XGKFalyE


Granted they are different people chopping different kinds of wood, but that's my impressions from watching the vids, though I could well be wrong.


That is one of the reasons when I try out a new knife I like to test it side by side with other comparable knives.
Noss
11-02-2009, 08:30 AM
The design doesn't look bad.It looks more usable than the SCHF1 design.
xxo
11-02-2009, 12:21 PM
Aside from the CS Bushman, I never much liked round metal hollow handled knives.
Noss
11-02-2009, 02:09 PM
Same here. The Bushman is the only one I care for.
jankerson
11-02-2009, 04:17 PM
Same here. The Bushman is the only one I care for.

I really never have liked them either.
bld522
11-07-2009, 08:48 AM
The idea of an integral knife with a hollow handle has intrigued me for a long time. But not enough to pay CRK prices for one. I ended up getting a Schrade SCHF2 so I could have an example of the design in my collection rather than just pictures to look at.

Also, I was under the impression that the SCHF9 was going to be constructed of 1095, not 1070. Are the production knives being made out of 1070?
Noss
11-09-2009, 12:03 AM
bld522: Welcome to the forum. :thumb: How do you like the SCHF2 ? Is it working for you ? The more traditional blade design looks more usable than the SCHF1.
bld522
11-11-2009, 10:55 AM
Thanks, noss. Yes, I like the SCHF2. I'm more of a collector than a user. I became aware of the knife as a result of testing done by Vic (Horn Dog at Scrap Yard and Bladeforums). I bought it because I've always liked the looks of integral, hollow-handled knives but I wasn't willing to spend CRK prices to get one. Your test of the SCHF1 was all the convincing I needed. :thumb:
Noss
11-12-2009, 11:33 PM
I see. Good deal then. I read horn dogs review on it as well. :thumb: