Strider-alternative? The Crusader Forge TCFM02

[BlackForestGhost]

Hi friends!

This is my latest review-video with a knife,I got from a friend for testing it outdoors.

It`s the first time,that I held a Crusader Forge in my hands.It`s the TCFM02,a very tough(and expensive) small knife of S30V steel and a blade thickness of 6,5mm.Much too heavy for its size,in my opinion,but looked very strong,so I tried to do a realistic outdoor test with it.

The vid is bi-lingual English/German,but I think,you will understand all the points in this vid anyway,because of the pics.

In the video,once I tell,it`s the "minimi" of Crusader forge - this was a mistake of mine - it`s actually the TCFM02 of Crusader Forge,like I told above.Sorry for this(I`m only human)

Here`s the vid - enjoy it - I`m already curious for your comments!:thumbup:


http://www.youtube.com/user/blackforestghost1#p/u/1/ynx_LKMavMA


Have a nice day!

Christian

 

[mesoscopic]

TCFM 02
Shown in 3D Finish

Blade Material: CPM S30V
Blade Thickness: 0.250"-0.265"
Blade Length: 3.75"-4.00"
Total Length: 8.25"
Sheath: Custom Made Kydex with Teklock
Price: $ 325.00

http://www.crusaderforge.com/TCFMKNIVES.htm

This knife is IMO really expensive for its blade length, after taking into account, blade steel, handle materials, heat treatment, grinding, finishing, assembly etc.

Perhaps the custom-made sheath adds to the cost of the knife?

The Fallkniven F1 has a blade length of 3.8", has thinner blade spine and lighter in weight should cut and chop better than the Crusader Forge TCFM-02. The only thing in common these two knives is the similar overall lengths and blade lengths. Their intended purposes are very different which doesn't make for an objective comparison.

I personally feel a 5" to 7" fixed blade for outdoors/survival/food preparation
purposes should be sufficient. Couple this with a hatchet for chopping wood, a folder with a 3.5" to 3.9" blade for other tasks or a large SAK or multi-tool for the tools.

This should be sufficient for outdoors/survival/food preparation.

A fixed blade with a blade length of less than 4" doesn't seem to fit my needs since a medium to large folder (3.5" to 3.9") can handle the cutting tasks except for batonning, chopping, prying, throwing best left to a fixed blade.

Just my insignificant 2 cents' worth.

 

[BlackForestGhost]

I can agree.I also prefer larger knives for the outdoors.But I think,this knife is more meant as a back-up knife for a soldier. Maybe...