Worked 55 years. Retiring. My gift to myself is this Reiff knife. Great review as usual Aaron.

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

Congrats you will love it!

@alanmeyers3957

11 ай бұрын

Good for you 👍

The price is sky rocket high. No argument that is a good knife, CPM3V is great, all the specs are fine, only issue that the seath has to have a dangler, specially at this size.Personally i don't have a problem with a low friction at the handle on a chopper, i found that swigging holding the back end with handles on high friction create more hot spots, so always with gloves, If someone doesn't mind giving almost 400 dollars and has the budget ......ok, good buying

I like the design, but it’s too expensive compared to the competition. There is no way around that. The knife is basic. Plain g-10 and no liners. 3V is everywhere now and almost considered base level in that price range. For almost 400 you can get a custom fixed blade with a spot on heat threat and premium materials.

@TheAverageJoeX

Жыл бұрын

Had one and returned it. Don't get me wrong. It's a great knife, but for the price there are many other options of equal functionality and materials with better quality, fit, and finish.

@sharamkh

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAverageJoeX I would have to agree.

@dallasn16

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Survive knives are selling knives in magnacut for significantly less. Dutch bushcraft bros just put out a video on it.

@sharamkh

Жыл бұрын

@@dallasn16 That is a good example. Something from Carothers is another option. It’s just so many good choices out there.

@Michael0utdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@dallasn16 I seen that also. And I really like survive knives styles. This blade here as nice as I do think it is, and I do love simple style knives…. I can’t help but keep thinking it’s a much bigger better strongarm. Meaning you have to really want this blade to justify the price

This knife looks AMAZING! It's exactly what I love and am looking for in a knife. Simple shape, straight lines, minimalist design and high quality materials! Love it! Greetings from Germany 😊

Have the Reiff 6 and 4, worth every penny! Yes, they are pricey, but it will be around for several generations of the family!

Reiff is without a doubt, now one of my favorite knife companies on the market today. Their WV Appalachian heritage tugs at my heartstrings. Thank you for sharing their products with us!

I picked it up as soon as I could and justified the price by seeing how many people buy folders that cost more and rarely ever get used or are just safe queens, whereas this is an awesome tool that I not only like the looks of, but will get lots of use on my camp outings

Was so impressed with the F4 I got that I ordered the F6 too. Thanks for the video review.

Worth it-based on great info from another thorough GT review. Thanks for up close look at this blade. 'Appreciate the insight on USA made tools and how they stack up to other options. 'Keep on cutting on!

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Micah 👍

I own an F6... I guess that means I'm part of the family. Right on.

The LionSteel T6 with K490 steel and a very similar handle design as the T5 is a awesome knife. The kydex sheath is great too.

To be honest , the price doesn't scare me. I have bark rivers at that price. After watching this video seeing the use and the fact you didn't try an clean the knife. Its in my blade hq cart . Sadly they only have black scales left. Thanks for another honest review.

@chrisjosekuehl

Жыл бұрын

What bark river is almost $400? Even the $300+ knives have nicer materials. I have a few and the most expensive I think was my bravo 1.5 with micarta scales and a true convex grind and liners. I do wish they offered kydex sheaths though.

and, like the F4, the F6 is a winner too. Highly recommend. Hopefully the price shock will fade after awhile, but still feel it's money well spent. They just really "hit the mark" in all the right ways, where several others fall short in maybe one way or another, imo.

The F6 is one of my favorite pocket knives. I removed the plastic clip and put on an Ulti-clip to allow it to fasten to my pocket and now it is in my rotation of carrying knives.

Great review, Aaron...as usual. I think you just talked me into my next fixie. By the way, I'm LOVIN' the whole garage/home base/"studio" thing. You and the Mrs. did a great job! 👍 (*My only critique is that I coulda' used a little more of that "Wyoming" scenery)

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

Haha right on.

Shop is starting to look good!

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😀👍

This is my gift to myself for cooking food for a living for 15yrs.

Man I like it, but the Field Buddy in 3V for the price is just a way better value and will do it all.

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

The field buddy is a good value.

This is an amazing review. I just ordered an F6, and Aaron's video was the one that clinched my decision, though offerings from others were instrumental. I have read comments from people who say that this knife is priced too high. I disagree. Values are determined by the price people are willing to pay, and not our preconceived notions or anecdotal theories. Yes, this knife is expensive, but to me, the quality and utility add enough value to justify the price. The lifetime warranty doesn't hurt. This is my second Reiff knife purchase and the first one more than justified my decision to purchase this one.

I agree with many others, there are lots of great options that are as good or better for the same or less $$$. At this level, if you love it, buy it. If you love something else, buy that instead. I personally have the Architect 5.5 in 3V and Bradford Guardian 5.5 in 3V. Both combined were less $$$ than this one. If I didn’t already have those two knives, I might consider this one, but to each their own.

Looks great, nice material, and I love the fact that it does not have a choil. The price point is out of my reach though, especially compared to competition.

As far as the grip or traction on the handle i wouldn't stiple or dremel it, I think I'd take some 400 or 600 grit paper and go over it after taking it off. You can just go down in paper until you get the traction your looking for, obviously don't remove to much material each time just enough to rough it up lol. Also that knife would look great with camo g10 😅 and can never go with micarta, its my favorite 😍 great review 👍 and awesome knife!

Great video. Have you ever tested any Perkins knives? I have a Hunter it’s thick and Damascus steel. It was very inexpensive. Came with a leather sheath. Beautiful.

This is similar to a bark river bravo 1.5. I have one and my only problem is the smoother handle. I have been thinking about putting some grip tape on it but haven't done it yet.

Purchased. Thanks for the video!

Man, my new Architect 6.5 from The Knife Connection has almost identical features, US made, Peter's Heat Treat 3V, same weight and very similar capabilities, but it was $170 shipped (I'm making my own sheath). That's less than half the price. I did some file work on my micarta handles to add grip which worked well.

@griff7749

Жыл бұрын

@@ob1856 Yea it sucks the Architect is out of stock. I think you're right, US made is pricey, but sometimes there's Easter eggs around that are 95 percent of the more popular competition but half the price. Although sometimes it's what you value. I have the money to spend, I just find I enjoy a less well known, less expensive US made knife. Also I'm sure the Reiff is better sharpened, and thinner behind the edge, but neither of these I care about (I like thicker for this size, and I put my own edge on). It's all up to the individual, I just like to put out the Architect series out there because nobody is talking about it, and even the Tops 1095 is a great price

Great video as always, Aaron. Honestly though, how hard will it be to sharpen? Thanks 🙏🏻

I have an ESEE-CM6 that fits the role; ESEE's are USA made, have a great warranty, and cost half as much (1095 HC is more than most people will ever need). At almost $400, Reiff is a bit too ambitious for me.

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

How do you like the Esee cm6 I have been thinking of getting one for review?

@TheJoedonbakerfan

Жыл бұрын

@@gideonstactical I like it, it’s kind of like if ESEE made an improved kabar (sharpened swedge and all). The only downside is that the scales might be small for larger hands, and custom scales probably won’t fit the factory sheath unless you remove the tensioner.

@mickeybonez8950

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had my CM6 for a while and absolutely Love it. use the sharpened swedge to throw sparks tip down aimed at the tinder. I have medium length hands and large width on the hand. Original scales are a bit slim but they fit perfect in hand shake grip. I agree it’s definitely designed with combat knife in mind. That’s where the handshake grip fits well on a slim handle.

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

@@mickeybonez8950 Nice I might have to get one!

@alanmeyers3957

11 ай бұрын

I’ve got the essee6 with the new contoured scales, what a difference!

Really nice knife bro. I just ordered a Lionsteel T6 last night, which is very similar.

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

I want that knife bad 👍

@jonathancupp3686

Жыл бұрын

@@gideonstactical me too!

There is a big demand for this style of blade right now. Hence why I haven’t been able to get knives I want in this category for the last 3 years. Being a startup company that wants to have their product available at anytime, it makes sense to me to price it to where they can keep up with demand. Also sounds like it includes a basic insurance policy that for me needs a little clarification. All for USA Made but that gets thrown around to loosely these days. You have raised a lot of questions for me....Thanks Aaron

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

Hope it helped.

@alanmeyers3957

11 ай бұрын

You’ve got it figured out, that’s exactly why it’s priced how it is, is it worth it, no but I bought one anyway 🎉

@dlrmon1

11 ай бұрын

Right on...hope you’re happy with it. I ended up with a Hinderer Ranch Bowie. So far I still prefer my Bark River Bravo 1.5 field knife over the Hinderer in performance.

Something that came to mind while watching the video: what if some of these knife companies gave people an option of handle thickness? Example- when you are ordering the knife, you have two handle sizes to choose from (large and small). They may not come on the knife itself and will need to be installed ourselves but gives that option to have diff sizes.

Haha, it looks like Survival Lilly has been maintaining that blade!

Aaron, I'd love to see you compare this knife to the tkc field buddy 5.5 in cpm 3v. They are very similar

😳😳😳 $400+ knife. No way fam. $30 Cold Steel Bushman Bowie style. Have used it for 12 years and counting. It's a tank.

I've got agree with a lot of the comments regarding price, though the warranty does make it a little easier to swallow. However, as has been the case with a couple other things, is the "lifetime warranty" only as good as their lifetime, or the consumer's?

Before I even watched this video I guessed that this was a saber grind lol he really love those saber grinds

living in Australia. it's been hard getting my hands on this knife.

You can get a Survive! GSO 6 in the same blade steel for less money.

@dlrmon1

Жыл бұрын

Been waiting 3 years for mine and their just filling the 5 year old order’s .Good luck!

@griff7749

Жыл бұрын

lol you can preorder one at least, no guarantee on "getting" it.

@RadDadisRad

Жыл бұрын

Wow. That’s ridiculous.

@griff7749

Жыл бұрын

​@@RadDadisRad Check out the Architect knives in 3V by TKC. Fit and finish and precision of grind, etc won't be Survive quality, but it's same heat treat and features, less money.

@Aaron-pb5xy

3 ай бұрын

lol! ok

I’m pretty set on a GSO 5.1 in Magnacut… but I’m still listening…. 🇺🇸. Dang son! That’s what I call a warranty… 🤔

I love my f6 want the others now...

Nice and solid knife, but in that price range you can get cpm magnacut.

For what it costs, you can get two Esse 6’s. Theses people don’t have a 4th in it compared to what they are charging for them.

@griff7749

Жыл бұрын

Almost 3 Esee 6's. Or two Architect 6.5s in 3V...

Super Review👍. Thanks.

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

Welcome 👍

Very nice. Would like it to have a little less belly and a more acute point. Would be a better camp knife then imo.

@eyeofthetiger4184

Жыл бұрын

G'day John, fair comment mate, I noticed that too. Might sacrifice some tip integrity though if batoning or prying. I take approach of having a smaller secondary knife for the more precision camp tasks. Pulled the trigger on a BK-18 recently for that very reason and find it a fantastic companion for a big fella. Cheers Duke.

There are so many choices now, for quite a bit less. Jaakaripuukko in 80cr for less than a 100, benchmade aninomus in Cruwear for 250, bark River bravo or aurora series in 3v or Cruwear for 250-300, benchmade 202 Leuko 3v for 150, esee 4 in s35 for 150, white river fire craft in s35 for 250-300, survive knives in magnacut for 250, any many others, and they all have the same or better warranty.

@Aaron-pb5xy

3 ай бұрын

you lost me at "survive knives"

Looks like a very capable mid size knife. But high end priced. Would it beat the Lionsteel M7 ?

The sheath is absolutely sad, however I had a custom leather essee 6 sheath and this fits as good as the essee, thought someone would like to know.

I'll get a Becker BK9.....maybe 3 Beaker BK9's

@eyeofthetiger4184

Жыл бұрын

G'day Bob, hahaha, yep hard to beat a BK-9 for capability to price point, I got mine and a Bravo 1.5 for around the same dough as this one. Cheers Duke.

Seems like a grand knife. Can I get your take on the habilis bushtool? I am considering adding it to my list.

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

Haven’t got one yet.

@TimBryan-tt2ty

Жыл бұрын

@@gideonstactical was thinking about Mors Kochansky when he said he wanted a continual curve to his ideal bushcraft knife. The Habilis bushtool has that.

G'day Aaron, the design is right up my alley and cant complain about a solid warranty. If that price was in AUD with free shipping, I'd seriously consider it, but as it stands it'd be 600+ AUD; needs a proper low ride belt loop too IMO, more expense. .. ah ............. no. As always thanks for the look, I did enjoy watching it perform. Cheers Duke.

How does it compare to the Fallkniven s1 or a1?

How this knife compared to the fallkniven A1? Approx same weight. But half the price

So Fallkniven A1X Fixed Blade Knife Thermorun (6.875" Tungsten Carbide) vs. this knife ?? Similar price range. It's not 3v, but ?

Survive GSO-6 CPM-3V. Perfect fit & finish, excellent blade geometry, nice micro textured G10 or micarta & custom level kydex sheath. Pro-ordered mine so it was $100 less than this knife. Or the architect field buddy 5.5 or 6.5 both come in CPM-3V & decent kydex sheath. Very well priced blades. If this were say $250-$300 i might consider it. They're selling them without issue so i doubt their price will comedown at all. No issue for me as there are plenty of other arguably better blades for less$$$$

I don't think I would love this more than my LionSteel M7 ($100+ less).

looking forward to the C&W Skinner review or is it already out? Link?

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

Soon

How safe is that grip without a coil or the grip guard? I had previous bad experience with bark river bravo 2 if it's not safe it's not safe.

@gideonstactical

7 ай бұрын

I don’t have any safety concerns but if you’re stabbing ton of stuff, it probably wouldn’t be the best.

@somaloignoto2988

7 ай бұрын

And the price is unbelievable for just 3v steel $600 Canadian I have same US made knives elmax steel for half of the price. I really don't understand Reiff. They came from no where and they are more expensive than Spartan knives

How come you’ve never done the fallkniven a1 pro? You did the a1 yrs ago.

👍👍🤠🤠

How does this compare to the GSO 5.1 from Survive knives?

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

This is also very good quality

That price is a little steep

I am not getting any alerts for your videos

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

Maybe unsubscribe then subscribe again. Like 👍 a few videos it might help.

That's one really nice knife. To bad micarta scales aren't an option.

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

I believe they will be coming this spring.

@kwmoore3464

Жыл бұрын

@@gideonstactical SWEEET! I'll have to check back from time to time.

I just checked the Australian police. It is $826.50 aud.

I have to wonder how American outdoorsmen have survived in the wilderness for 300 years without super steel blades, must have been a bummer.

@skydaddy2426

Жыл бұрын

They faked it they lived in the city just like all these guys do

I’m wanting it.. but already have a Tops made TKC Field Buddy 6.5 and 5.5, both in very good 3v and both were $200-275 with my choice of handle color and very excellent sheaths to pick from, all while keeping the tried-n-true Esee 5/6 handle shape. While I’m not crazy about the 6.5’s choil, I’m also not liking that slanted plunge line on the Reiff - those things block material passage and are problematic with Ken Onion style sharpening and my preferred convex edge.. its way too easy to ugly it up by nicking the edge of the crooked plunge line, its even easier to hit it with a stone if thats your thing. I put the Reiff in the cart.. but nope. Another very worthy contender for a 6” 3v backpacking/trekking knife is the Bradford Guardian 6. Its a little different, but it’s a whole lot of blade in a lightweight package, nice thick tip and it’s easily the best edge holding 3v I’ve ever owned (over 30 of them from various makers),

@RadDadisRad

Жыл бұрын

I didnt realize the 6.5 was available in anything other than 1095. I know the 5.5 has the option of 3v or 1095.

@TheAverageJoeX

Жыл бұрын

@@RadDadisRad I think they're limited and you have to search the blade on their site. It's not in the knife builder. Mine says "1st run" or something like that on the blade.

@dlrmon1

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen the 6.5 in 3V

@dash8465

Жыл бұрын

@@dlrmon1 the 3v are not always in stock, but they’re worth the wait, I’ve had the 1095 versions too, they’re good but not 3v good.. this particular 3v holds an edge notably longer, but isn’t so hard that its lots of work to strop back to a keen edge in the woods, which is ideal for a hard worker (vs the Guardian 6 that’s more difficult to strop back but will keep a legit razor edge for the whole trip if used conservatively and isn’t unnecessarily pounded through dense wood.)

@griff7749

Жыл бұрын

@@dash8465 Fun fact, TKC has their 3V heat treated by Peter's Heat Treat, same as Survive knives. I verified with TKC owner Ethan Stoops. I think Survive goes with 60-61 hrc though, vs the Architect knives 59-60. This might make the difference in ease of sharpening, idk. Either way, excellent heat treat.

Nice but to expensive. In these Price range You can buy good knife and Axe.

To rich for me being a family man I have to make my money stretch.. For under 400$ one can get an Esee junglas and Esse 6 with money left over with similar warranty

They're way too expensive.. I've got tons of knives below $100 that is just as good.

@panagiotissoufliotis6558

Жыл бұрын

For sure , and even the half the price there are excellent buying options with nice blade steel as Sleipner or Sadvik 14cn28

@alanmeyers3957

11 ай бұрын

That is subjective, imagine the pride you feel when you hold that massive chunk of 3V, knowing that you worked 4 times as long for it! I sleep with mine.

Just a question.. You are Aaron. Why is it named GIDEONS'

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

Good question, I base the name of the channel on Gideon from the book of Judges in scripture. He was a nobody no training or skills but God used him to do great mighty things. Like myself I don’t have any military experience, or survival class training I’m just an average Joe. And I know a lot of you are the same.

@user-gv7uj1wt6s

Жыл бұрын

@@gideonstactical awesome. Thanks

For that money I’ll stick with my $125 Joker Nomad or the Lionsteel T series.

You mentioned brittle. The hateful messages I got when I called s35vn brittle in cold steel knives. People acted as if I slapped their moms.

@eyeofthetiger4184

Жыл бұрын

G'day mate, hahaha, no hate here, call it as you see it. I can only say I've had no probs with their S35 on the Recon 1 @ 20 deg and its done a lotta hard work for a folder. Cheers Duke

@PerceptionVsReality333

Жыл бұрын

Spyderco's S30V is brittle like glass too I couldn't believe how prone to chipping/rolling it is. I regretted buying those two knives.

He like the girth 😝🤣

What is 3v like to sharpen?

@paulthelefty

Жыл бұрын

No worse than S35VN or similar, if you have a coarse diamond for initial fixing, the rest is pretty simple IMHO.

@PerceptionVsReality333

Жыл бұрын

It's surprisingly easy to sharpen with a diamond sharpener.

@daveyboy6985

Жыл бұрын

@@PerceptionVsReality333 cheers👍

@daveyboy6985

Жыл бұрын

@@paulthelefty cheers👍

Nice design, priced inappropriately. For folks with more money than common sense. High prices don't bother me if the value is there.(the knife in my pocket right now was 300) Seems to be a lot of this going around in the knife industry currently.

Who actually manufactures Reiff knives? I've been watching videos on them, because I'm interested. However, no one can tell me who manufactures them. Tops, Benchmade, or who ? No one in the knife community has an answer. They aren't registered as a Manufacturer, but rather a retailer. Also, their business profile doesnt support a manufacturing base that would be required to produce the volume they sell.

I like the looks of this one. Kinda looks like a Brakimo on steroids. 👍🏼👍🏼

It's "Le - uku". Le - uku

Reiff knives are nice, but let’s all be honest here. They are way too damn expensive for what they are.

If you want to split wood buy a good ax. Knives are not made for that.

@dlrmon1

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Your the “One” this week...

@kg7921

Жыл бұрын

@@dlrmon1 😂🤣

@PerceptionVsReality333

Жыл бұрын

I always have an Estwing axe for that but I agree.

@eyeofthetiger4184

Жыл бұрын

G'day mate, sure .... for car camping or at home. I reckon you'll find many knife designs do have batoning in mind and on the trail I'd rather have a large knife that can baton rather than a hatchet to do knife tasks. Yes you could carry both if size and weight doesn't matter to you, but not much you cant do with a decent knife though and better again with a folding saw for across the grain. Cheers Duke.

Absolutely wayyyyy toooooo expensive!!!!!!!

It's a knock off of SurviveKnives and honestly it doesn't look nearly as good for the price.

@dlrmon1

Жыл бұрын

Survive Knives makes a good product but their business practice is a joke. Been waiting 3 years for mine and their just filling the 5 year old order’s .Good luck!

@PerceptionVsReality333

Жыл бұрын

@@dlrmon1 That's why I never bought Survive Knives knife.

Nope 👎 for that occasion I’ll take my Bowie SP-10,, I don’t need overpriced Shyt with fancy names…All you need for life is Buck 110 Bowie knife of your choosing and taste Hatchet 🪓 also by your own taste Axe,pick whatever you want BTW good axes and hatchets 🪓 are expensive, I go with Husqwarna…

Reiff knives won't be around long these guys are on crack with minimal design and ok materials I would be hesitant to drop half the price they ask for one of their blades..If they ever had a 50% off sale I'd probably still pass ..good luck reiff enjoy your bump cause it won't last

@dlrmon1

Жыл бұрын

Was a time when I felt like that...sadly I’ve been proven wrong over and over again...

Reiff sure has done a good job marketing these overpriced and overhyped knives to KZreadrs.

@gideonstactical

Жыл бұрын

Hahah, though I was pretty honest and didn’t hold any punches but pointed a lot of the good aspects.

Get a hatchet clowns

Enzo scandi in 3v is the best.

@dlrmon1

Жыл бұрын

When did Enzo start offering 3V?

@jimlahey5623

Жыл бұрын

@@dlrmon1 sorry my mistake, i was thinking it is 3v, when it is Elmax.

@jimlahey5623

Жыл бұрын

@@dlrmon1 3v in scandi would be good? It would chip i guess...

@dlrmon1

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the heat treatment. My experience with 3v is it does get chippy below a 30 degree inclusive angle. My Enzo Trapper Scandi in Elmax was chippy until I put a convex micro bevel on it.

@dlrmon1

Жыл бұрын

Elmax is good stuff... I’ve been able to get Bark Rivers 3v to hold up better at more acute angles than my Elmax blades.

Bought one. I keep it in my garage. It rusted quickly. Don't buy this junk.

Nice Knife but definitely too expensive !

I don't understand how anyone can justify the price for this. I guess first you need to believe 3v is worth the mark up. Something I haven't found to be true. I remember when youtu.be used to be truthful observations. Now its just marketing. Everyone doesn't say anything bad then they won't get free gifts. All the real honest reviewers are gone. They don't make the money by telling truth.