Japanese woodsmen and hunters carried these knives in old days. They work as a wood chopper, an emergency weapon, a game dressing knife, and a utilitarian knife. They have versatility. Thanks.

@tylerwilliams2272

3 жыл бұрын

@virtuovice i have never heard of Toyokuni but I have many Kanetsune bushcraft knives which look identical, is there any relationship between these two brands?

@arielgarcia5065

2 жыл бұрын

@@tylerwilliams2272 I don't think so they just look identical because traditions. Just like nata hatchets and stuff which also look similar no matter the brand

"This knife is defeated in the test" best review ever

I am a Japanese and I want to support Japanese traditional knife makers in general. I guess western people like full tang construction very much for choppers. But I prefer Japanese short tang and ring construction very much for choppers because it shifts the balance pretty forward and is still tough enough. And I feel the Japanese wood sheath very cool. But my favorite Toyokuni company doesn't have its English website while Kanetsune has. I prefer Toyokuni personally and made this video. Thanks.

One of the most interesting knives i have seen for a while. Thanks for posting it. Regards, Lars

@StephenAR

4 жыл бұрын

Never noticed you watched him too! Cheers from Australia

@SurvivalRussia

4 жыл бұрын

@@StephenAR I don't comment a lot :)

I stumbled onto this video and I was happy to see such a unique and interesting knife that shows how different cultural idea's can be a thing of beauty. I love the design of the handle that is both unique and practical. I like the wood sheath idea and the use of copper to reinforce it. Something you don't see very often in the United States is wooden sheaths. Very interesting.

"Prejudices are what fools use for reason." Voltaire

Loved the review! Typical Japanese attention to detail, with an element of the olde Bushido Spirit! Thank you Sensie! Ian

We have many survival stories from bear attacks. They survived it even if wounded heavily. All the survivors had a hatchet. When a single chop hit a bear, it will get away almost always. All the killed people didn't carry anything. So almost all the fresh water fishermen and wild edible plant or mushroom gathering people carry a hatchet in the forests. It is very famous and popular in Japan. Thanks.

Just found your channel. Had to subscribe. I really love that knife. I am going to try and track one down for myself! Keep up the excellent videos.

This man has the best KZread comments I've ever seen, without acting sad or pathetic, just telling people what he knows. Maybe partially because people who watch videos on weapons are intelligent enough to not hate on those who give.

Almost all of Japanese fresh water trout fishermen carry this kind of knife to protect themselves from a bear attack. It is basically an emergent weapon and isn't used much. As a wood tool we traditionally use a square blade called Nata hatchet. The both has the same tang, pins, and ring construction and it holds well. But in many cases the ring gets loose after some uses. But it doesn't result in loosening the blade because the ring doesn't move forward pinched between the handle and the blade.

I LOVE THAT KNIFE. But then again... I love just about everything Japanese. Thanks for video.

@MisterMinnesota I have never batoned wood with a Japanese style knife. However I have ever chopped wood with a Japanese style hatchet with the same connection between the blade and handle many times. And then No play took place in the connective portion, never. From that experience I guess its construction is tough enough to be batoned. I am not sure but guess. Thank you.

Thank you very much for your videos. As always they have taught me so much. They are great to watch and relax with after a hard day of work.

I understand what you meant very well now.

That Japanese survival knife looks awesome!

The Japanese make very good quality tools. The stories i've read about the samuri sword makers is fascinating, the effort time and love they put into their work is second to none. Great culture

Thank you for another great video! Looks like another great knife, and I also like what you did to your BK-2!

You say the greatest idea in the shortest.

I just got my Frontier 150 from Toyokuni with Japanese evergreen oak handle and Japanese Magnolia ovovata case a great knife double edge tosa original steel 6 mm thick 5 and fourth inch blade. I love it. Thanks for turning me on to Toyokuni. I have watched you for a few weeks now and say to you thanks and told toyokuni that you are the reason I buy from them or even know of them. Thanks again. Pistol Packin Preacher from Tennessee USA. God Bless You in the name of Jesus.

Thank you for showing. I am like a racoon, I am attracted to shiny metals, so I really like the copper bands

Hey man I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for such a good detail on everything and have a great day!

Good, informative video. I liked the look of the Japanese knife but then again I do admire Japanese craftsmanship. Thanks again Dr.

I just stumbled across this video today, job well done. I am looking into Toyokuni now. I love the design and the sheath. Thank you for sharing.

@javiercapo9667

10 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed to your channel.

Excellent knife performance demonstration, and I enjoyed learning about the [classic] style of Japanese survival knives. Thank-you...

I miss you’re old collection videos. Survival, Bushcraft and/or Hunting favorites. Any chance of a few 2023 updates???

Hey virtuovice. I watch your videos all the time. Thanks for taking the time to show us your skills. I've picked up allot of things from your videos especially the differences between knives and how to get a good edge on them. Thanks gain

I have always wanted one of those knives. Very sweet knife! Thank you for demonstrating it.

Thank you for sharing your experience! We all have a rich resource available because of what you produce. Thanks again!

@LRAJ88 I already traded it out. I prefer the Japanese chopping knife with a rectangular blade. Thanks.

Thank you for all of the reviews that you do, I have learned a lot. From Canada.

entire conversation went right over your head. thanks for playing.

You can tell this video is recorded in asia because other youtubers from 2010 were using potatoes to film thier videos. This is excellent quality fotage for this era. Awesome knife, awesome video. As always :)

Your videos are always great! Many thanks!

I really like that knife. Your review was excellent. Thank you for your attention to detail.

when only this is being sharpened beautifully,it's an artwork.

Just like you said, that knife is sweet! Thanks for showing Japanese knives. It is very refreshing!

I LOVE the wooden sheath. The knife is awesome as well. Great video.

lovely knife. And only the Japanese would think to make a real decorated wooden saya for even a smaller knife, because they like to put beauty into every detail. And the brass pins are well done, like metal mekugi. So nice!

@rpergola101

6 жыл бұрын

Julian 3 is

Your knife is a very beautiful knife with a traditional and functional design. In a way, it reminds me of some traditional western "cowboy" style knives. I really enjoyed the test. Thank you.

I want that knife!!!!! Watched this video several times and just love the looks of it.

@pelahale Thank you very much for your comment. Honestly I did the same test on the Japanese knife next morning and the result was worse. The swing moment of BK2 is far stronger than the Japanese knife, so the BK2 chops wood very fast. But to think of actual utility in survival situation, I don't think the Japanese one is far behind BK2. I love its light weight and easy handling.

I love watching your videos, great reviews, good info, watching helps me relax. I hunted and got a Sika deer in Texas USA back in 1996; 220 yds with a 300 Win Mag. I still have the mounted head.Win Mag too expensive for me now. I backed down to a 30-06, then .270, now I have a .308 and .243. Thanks for the Videos.

Un progetto perfetto. Affidabile, di qualità e romantico. Ciao!

Beautiful piece sir!

I like the fact that Japanese value round handles on so many of their knives. I am a big fan of the French Opinel design for exactly that reason.

Gorgeous knife!

@heettreet This Japanese survival knife was not a great chopper. So I got a Japanese handy axe or hatchet instead. Thanks.

Subbed. Love this channel. Greetings from Germany to Japan!

been watching you a long time....subbed.

stunning bit of kit!

Knife looks incredible.

I´ve just ordered one for testing, thank you for sharing!

I don't ever want this guy mad at me. Nice knife.

Well-stated, sir. Let's stick to the present day and figuring out which tools can best serve our outdoor needs.

Real quality kit. Makes Bear Grylls knifes look like toys.

@withtherain I would need a longer blade than 6 inches. But we have limitation of blade length by law in Japan. Thanks.

That was the nicest 2x4 I have ever seen.

Gorgeous knife. Looks like a real work-horse!

The blade style is called a clip point. It is designed for piercing ease without having to create a tanto style blade thus saving the belly of the blade. Wonderful video and knife as always :)

Beautiful, it's a pieace of art.

@BlodOgTorden It is the one for 17,850 yen. My one has a longer loop though. But the longer belt loop seems useless. The regular loop takes 2 inch belt. The longer one takes 4 inch belt. The Rakuten Global offers "Ask" button and "Shipping cost" button on their pages. So I believe they will ship overseas. Thanks.

No matter if it was defeated. Still a very functional knife which can do almost everything

Wow.. I love the details of this beautiful knife. Thanks for sharing.

17850 yen ... that's about $165 ... considering the steel qualiy that's a fair price .. Hitachi Aogami is better than O1 ... probably has similar qualities to 52100 ... but heat treating is crucial for both ... 52100 can be on the brittle if it's not well heat treated ..excellent edge retention and wear resistance, very fine grained ... tougher and generally better than Shirogami (except for edge retention) because of alloying

i like your japanese knife very high quality. your english is very good better than some americans.

@insomb

9 жыл бұрын

haha

@scouttroop291

7 жыл бұрын

はい yes

@TheBluepaint Rakuten Global Toyokuni website is selling it. Thanks.

I enjoy your videos. Thank-you for your time. Keep up the good work.

If you need the exact same knife in a blue paper steel, it is 17.850 yen with a 2 inch belt loop. The long loop takes 4 inch belt and makes the knife hang low. But it's a short knife and you won't need to pay 3.675 yen for the long loop. They take PayPal and ship by EMS. They start making the knife after the order and it will take 2 weeks to finish it. Thanks.

The hilt on the Japanese knife is good. It prevents the fingers from sliding forward onto the blade, if the handle is wet with water or blood or whatever. All knives should have this guard.

@alexbedel6320

8 жыл бұрын

+Benjamin Dover A lot of knives do...

Beautiful knife and great vid!!

I enjoy your videos, one advice, don't stop.

The white paper steel doesn't contain Chromium and Tungsten. So it is a pure carbon steel and less wear resistant. The blue paper steel contains such complements and is high wear resistant. In my experience the white paper steel needs larger edge angle not to take micro chips or rolls. It is widely used for the core of forestry tools. The blue paper steel is widely used for the core of quality knives. I don't have so many experiences with Japanese steels and cannot say about them any more.

You Rock man love the videos

People are going to hate me but that Becker is just about useless for mot jobs around the camp. 5mm, 1mm down from 6 makes a big difference. I own several Japanese made knives I actually bought in SEKI when I lived there (in Ichikawa actually, not Seki), I love them. Saw some try and cut a watermelon with the Becker, we almost died of hunger waiting LOL. I see no problem with the half tang.

Konichiwa. Lived in Japan for 5 years with my family. We climbed to the summit of Mount Fuji and have the Fuji sticks. Japan is an incredible country. Enjoyed your knife video.

the Japanese knife is a true piece of art. BK 2 stamped out knife for everybody else.

In my opinion the Japanese truly are the blade masters of the world. These knives are amazing, good video, thanks.

Yes, I can. But we need to talk a lot before the purchase since they have some variations for this kind of knives.

Beautiful knife.

Beautiful knife!

Excellent review. Beautiful blade.

@SECRETBOL Thank you very much. I am lucky to have this place to improve my English.

You have an excellent channel. Thank you.

Love that knife and sheath, beautiful design.

I love the design of japanese knives! A Kanatsune knife is on my wishlist.

Oh my goodness! I got the exact japanese knife you have there. Its super super cool. I Love it!

We are forbidden from owning handguns. We have lots of bears in mountains. And we have lots of stories where a fishermen or a climber survived a bear attack with a Ken-Nata (Sword-Hatchet). So it is generally accepted that we should carry this kind of knife in mountains. I have been carrying it since I started fresh water trout fishing when I was 18 years old or so. It is my 3rd Ken-Nata. The first 2 ones had a 20 cm blade and were illegally long but accepted to carry in mountains. Thanks.

@knivesfishwild Yes, it must be a drop point with a long straight spine. The swedge reminded me of spear shape. Your original belt knife is the spear point. Thank you.

When its guard ring gets loose and rolls a bit, a small amount of glue will fix it. It happens quite often on the ring and pins construction. The ring never slides forward stopped by the blade. Thanks.

that is a gorgeous knife!!!

I think the point of Japanese knife's construction is its short tand and ring/pin connection. It makes the knife pretty front heavy for chopping. The blue paper steel seems to have almost the same quality as American A2 tool steel. This knife comes in a zero ground Saber Convex bevel. Thanks.

Beautiful knife! Great video. :)

that is a really beautiful knife, it looks very functional as well.

Great vid, I like that sheath virtuo

@damarei Yes, that's it. Thank you.

Because our land has lots of forests. And the mountains are steep and dangerous. We have lots of animals, fish, edible plants to get from there. Some Japanese have had a forest life in history. They have needed such knives as this one. It is a part of Japanese forest life tradition. By the way many mountain climbers carry a similar knife to protect themselves from a sudden bear attack in reality. We have lots of bears in our forests. It is also useful for fire making of course. Thanks.

Very nice traditional heavy knife. I like the shape of the blade and handle.

Sir: you have a really beautiful knife.Thanks for sharing!

That Japanese knife is dopeeee. Nice knife! Looks comfortable with interesting character in the design. Natural materials are a nice touch.