Shannon Steel Labs Camp Kaiju passaround

[shinyedges]

Finally got a break in weather and got out to put this Camp Kaiju from Shannon Steel Labs to use! I took the kids out back on our farm, here in our woods we have over 2 ft of snow. The fields and drifted areas are 4ft-ish.

So the Camp kaiju:
3v steel
10.84" blade length tip to handle
6.0" handle
.2" thickness
2.1" blade height


Using the Kaiju to dig and chop ice and snow was pleasant and its blade length was handy. The large handle was easy and comfortable to use with mitts. The sheath is kydex and fits absolutely perfect.






First thing I used the Kaiju for was making an area for a fire:








Then went on to gather wood for a fire, walking in deep snow is fun!

 

[shinyedges]

This maple is dead and seasoned, the Kaiju made short work of it and was comfortable with and without mitts on.



A little bit of birch bark and dead spruce for a super easy fire.

 

[shinyedges]

In closing, I used the Kaiju to chop ice that was on the ground. The edge came into contact with the ground repeatedly and the edge held up fantastic, I chopped seasoned maple, did a little batonning and making kindling. The Kaiju did admirably in every task I used it for! Way to go Colin ShannonSteelLabs I love the knife, thank you for letting me get in on this passaround.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

I've been watching some of his work recently ... it definately has me interested to see more ...

 

[Cvrobinson]

I also had the pleasure of using and testing the Camp Kaiju. What impressed me was the balance of this large blade, made it feel lighter than it’s true weight. Impressive that for its heft how easy it swung and indexed perfectly. ShannonSteelLabs hit a home run with this knife in my opinion. From a comfortable handle, to the carbon fiber pins, to a edge that held up through everything I put it through, this knife is a winner. Colin want to thank you for the privilege. Feel lucky to have got in on the ground floor for a man I am predicting will be a household name in premier knives. One thing for sure, this blade will never leave you wanting for more

 

[ShannonSteelLabs]

Thanks for the reviews guys!!
Glad you enjoyed the knife!

 

[ShannonSteelLabs]

3. Shinyedges
4. @Quiet
5.@kingMC
6. Pàdruig
7. @bluesbender
8. jlauffer

 

[ShannonSteelLabs]

I believe I'm missing someone on the list.

 

[jlauffer]

I believe I'm missing someone on the list.

@Murphjd25 is before me

 

[ShannonSteelLabs]

Thank you

@Murphjd25 is before me

 

[ShannonSteelLabs]

4. @Quiet
5. @KingMC
6. Pàdruig
7. @Blues Bender
8. @Murphjd25
9. jlauffer

 

[Currawong]

That's a good-looking knife !!

 

[Gary W. Graley]

That looks like a beast! nice review and knife too
G2

 

[ShannonSteelLabs]

That looks like a beast! nice review and knife too
G2

Thank you!

 

[Currawong]

How does the Peters heat treat for 3V compare to the Delta heat treat? Is there much difference?

 

[91bravo]

Good stuff Chris! The Kaiju will surely get the job done!

 

[Pàdruig]

Jonny, thanks for posting the link to this, I might not have found it and I didn't get alerts from the tags for whatever reason...

Regardless, great reviews, shinyedges and Cvrobinson ! Nice to see that brute in action.

Nice work, ShannonSteelLabs ! If the passaround is still in play, either Matt or I can take the knife to the Becker West gathering next month in April and really put it through its paces.