I like it. Very durable, good sheath and is generally the design of knife that I carry and include with my gear as a survival knife. The knife has good balance and holds a sharp edge.

@Commonsensepreps

15 күн бұрын

You got that right brother

if you use it like a knife and not an axe it will last forever

@Commonsensepreps

2 ай бұрын

I agree friend, good advice I sometimes forget to follow

@toddrobbins1193

2 ай бұрын

I use mine all the time for throwing and splitting wood so...😅

I love a worn blade. Good work dude

@Commonsensepreps

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I agree, especially because every blade will end up unique

I got my lmf2 in 2005. 19 years later and it’s still on my plate carrier. I don’t care what anyone says because almost none of them have been using the same duty knife for 19 years.

@Commonsensepreps

Ай бұрын

That is an achievement to say the least, you know your knife like the back of your hand

@joshuajones6513

Ай бұрын

@@Commonsensepreps yes but part of what makes this knife so great is that there isn’t much to know. It’s straightforward. No gimmicks. And it works.

Mine arrives by UPS on Sunday April 20th. Subbed and thumbs up. It is strictly my personal protection knife. 77 yrs old, chair bound and I am permanently disabled.

@Commonsensepreps

2 ай бұрын

Thanks friend, I truly believe that will make people think twice. I appreciate you

@boris8143

2 ай бұрын

Congratulation for your knife. Take care of yourself.

@stephen8433

2 ай бұрын

@@Commonsensepreps I hope I will get a ''psychological stop if i ever need to use it. Thanks! As Mr. Holster used to say, '' Go out and stay safe.''

@stephen8433

2 ай бұрын

@@boris8143 Okay, I will. ''Fix bayonets.''

@stephen8433

2 ай бұрын

I am in Alabama, where are you if you don't mind saying?

I have a collection of strongarms. The BDZ-1 is really rare. Good video. Subbed

@Commonsensepreps

3 ай бұрын

Yes that is a rare one, they only made a couple thousand at most and you rarely see them for sale, definitely one to hold on to, thank you for the comment

@BIGHOUSEBLADE53

3 ай бұрын

@Commonsensepreps I had 2 of the BDZ-1 but gave one away as a gift.

@simonfoo2235

3 ай бұрын

Best and worth for money ! 💪💪💪

@XBLHAX

16 күн бұрын

BDZ-1 is good for a kitchen knife...holding an edge longer but is more brittle....420HC is good for relentless durability...I prefer the 420HC personally.

I've had mine 5 years and it's been through the mill , the knife can take a hammering, my blade is as good as the day l got it , l find it's a bit of a jack if all trades knife but a master of none, l made a couple of mods to mine had to sand down that top guard as it literally was cutting into my thumb when trying to do finer tasks , used to get blisters from the material of the grip when doing prolonged tasks , also found when chopping the impact from the chopping travels through the blade and into my wrist causing me to have to stop , but despite these things the knife never failed and would have a go at any task l threw at it , had some good adventures with this knife it still has a place in my collection

@Commonsensepreps

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment, its neat to hear someone's watching. I totally agree about that top guard, it definitely needs modding if one was to use it for any kind of heavy cutting for longer periods of time. For its intended purpose of "tactical use", I find it near perfect

@Commonsensepreps

3 ай бұрын

It's nice having those knives in your collection that have gone on adventures with you and helped along the way, they have an untold story one day

The steongarm is a nice knife. I love it. But rubber grips are not ideal. There are more durable materials...

@stephen8433

2 ай бұрын

That won't be a problem in my case.

This knife isn't in my collection but I have seen many of these that could be considered ancient that people swore by. The LMF 2 has come and gone for me and just recently came again, it is another underrated blade. I once knew a fellow who still had his original LMF 2 that didn't have 420hc but the excellent 12c steel. That was an age ago now it seems!

@Commonsensepreps

Ай бұрын

The lmf and lmf 2 are blades I have not tried but I've always been curious of those, if they are anywhere near as good as the strongarm I can say they are worth every penny

@turtlewolfpack6061

Ай бұрын

@@Commonsensepreps I am not going to say that they are as strong in the tang area, I haven't ever had one fail, but the electrical insulation and other added utility make them very appealing when compared to other military issue blades in my Tickle Trunk. It was designed with a specific purpose in mind but in my opinion bats way above it's pay grade.

@Commonsensepreps

Ай бұрын

@turtlewolfpack6061 I forgot about the electrical insulation in those knives, that can be a life saver if working around live cables, I've seen blades melted in half, even my Irwin wire cutters have saved me

@turtlewolfpack6061

Ай бұрын

@@Commonsensepreps my Eickhorn CAN 2005 bayonet is also electrically insulated, I think Eickhorn is the only company that builds that into some of their AR style bayonets. If Gerber were to somehow integrate a wire cutter into the LMF series I would be VERY intrigued.

@Commonsensepreps

Ай бұрын

@turtlewolfpack6061 I have never heard of that company before, good info, I subbed to you

I'd take mine to a wedding.

@Commonsensepreps

Ай бұрын

It would make quite the impression 😄

Gerber is also a Lifetime Guarantee.

@Commonsensepreps

2 ай бұрын

Very good point, I never even thought about that

The Sheath alone is worth the price.

@Commonsensepreps

2 ай бұрын

100% agree, it was one of the reasons I originally bought it, that good of a sheath close to 10 years ago was almost unheard of

I like mine had it on most 2 years

@Commonsensepreps

3 ай бұрын

That's alot of fun it's joined you on ❤

Does rubber hydrolyze?

@Commonsensepreps

Ай бұрын

So I cannot say for certain if it will over time, mine has not yet started to tho

@user-wb7yj3wk6o

Ай бұрын

@@Commonsensepreps Japan is humid so I think it will hydrolyze

@Commonsensepreps

Ай бұрын

@user-wb7yj3wk6o yeah I'm not sure how it compares to nebraska, but nebraska usa is very humid as well, if that makes you feel better, this knife here is 8 years old

I think there are other competitive knives in its price range now, but nothing like that sheath.

@Commonsensepreps

3 ай бұрын

I 100% agree, the sheath absolutely is carrying alot of weight here

It has a very thin tang.

@Commonsensepreps

Ай бұрын

It is what it is, and it is a very beasty knife

@jamalashraf5878

Ай бұрын

@@Commonsensepreps I need a fixed blade for my bug out bag. Unfortunately this is the best available knife where i live. I ve watched hundreds of reviews and i know about lots of brands. I wanted to have my hands on BK2 (older full solid tang version) but its not available. What is your final take on this one. Should i get it? I am not not a camper/ bush crafter. i need a serious fixed blade that can happily stand combat/ self defense & tactical purposes alike.

@Iragashi-Kaito

Ай бұрын

If you want more reviews and references, I recommend Joe X channel. He tested this knife and a lot of other knives, machetes and axes. He beat the crap out of it, until it falls apart, and I think it held up very well for the price.

@Commonsensepreps

Ай бұрын

@jamalashraf5878 yes this is a serious combat knife, not the best camping or bushcraft knife, but it will do, and yes Joe x test shows this knife is beasty