Something different! Hope you enjoy it. I've put links to things I've mentioned in this video in the description box. Watch more videos like this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mI6ixqyIYs27es4.html

@parabellum7961

3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff sir!

@JupiterLune

3 жыл бұрын

Great, informative and interesting as ever. As a presenter, your skills are really professional. JUST ONE THING. I totally get you've got a huge fan base in the States, but, please, keep it british, what. "I'm going to cut ME a branch." (Sorry, I'm paraphrasing), Imho, our State side friends love our "quaint English" and it'll help, I think to keep them engaged, which is most important for YT channels, keep it Jolly English Old Chap. Hmmm? I'll pop the kettle on. Much den building inspiration I've gleaned from here! Thumbs Up!

@Toxic_j1

3 жыл бұрын

I love the knife man

@bradjustbrad

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@edwardfletcher7790

3 жыл бұрын

That was excellent ! You really got every single possible use out of that poor little knife ! lol

The Swiss must have been pretty confident in victory including a bottle opener.

@parryhotter4283

3 жыл бұрын

It literally says victory in the name so yes...

@masterprediction7353

3 жыл бұрын

The bottle opener is really good for opening canned food.

@parryhotter4283

3 жыл бұрын

@@masterprediction7353 But... thats what the can opener is for...

@masterprediction7353

3 жыл бұрын

@@parryhotter4283 😂 well I guess if one breaks you have the other lol

@parryhotter4283

3 жыл бұрын

@@masterprediction7353 i always have to laugh if the bushcrafters open cans with a can opener but on the other side is a ring to pull on xD

I think the biggest take-away from this is, it's not the tool that builds something, it's the knowledge. Very impressive skill set you have here.

@jjpki4654

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. It doesn't help to have the best tools at hand if you don't know what to do with them. It amazes me how some people can do so much with a little knife like that.

@mateuszmurak9965

2 жыл бұрын

Knowledge and intelligence to gain and invent it

@sixeswild274

2 жыл бұрын

And the ability to exercise patience and control, considering the tool has certain delicate aspects.

@ResoluteGryphon

2 жыл бұрын

The more you know, the less you have to carry.

@SpecialJay

Жыл бұрын

No, it's the tool that builds something, not the Swiss army knife.

The corkscrew also is a great tool for untying knots, especially knots that are very tight.

@TAOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, got that one tip in a video coming out later this year!

@javidfarr1984

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@dududu5189

2 жыл бұрын

The corkscrew makes an excellent back massager for pet rats.

@Musicpins

2 жыл бұрын

that is great advice :)

@CRTCLDSSTR

2 жыл бұрын

I did it a few years ago with a normal wine corkscrew, never realized that this was a Survival tip

Everyone gangsta until the apocalypse comes and this guy is just chilling in the middle of the woods not even trying because he is that good.

@WhoThisMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Apocalypse

@hello1890

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhoThisMonkey yes i comented this fast so i didnt double check but it's fixed now:)

@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago

Жыл бұрын

Building a city with a SAK 😂

9:53 "the cork screw is one of the most unused items on a swiss army knife" French laughing at this 😂

@denizegeedige

3 жыл бұрын

dude i only use the cork screw in a swiss army knife :):)

@General_Kenobi_212

3 жыл бұрын

it's also great for untying really stuck knots just twist the corksrew into the stuck knot and pull :) plus i keep one of the tiny eyeglass screwdrivers in there for my glasses

@jjpki4654

3 жыл бұрын

I found his comment pretty odd as well. I own 42 Swiss Army Knives and only open wine bottles with them. Since I have so many SAKs, I don't see a point in buying a dedicated corkscrew. Also, I've seen KZreadrs struggle for not having a corkscrew. This lady from Canada was in Eastern Europe, went to the store to buy a bottle of wine, returned to her hostel only to realize that the hostel didn't have a corkscrew. She had to go back to the liquor store to have the bottle open. Some people take things for granted.

@Wastelander13

2 жыл бұрын

The corkscrew of my Swiss knife is the only bottle opener I use.

@O.B.E.A.S.T.T.

2 жыл бұрын

@@denizegeedige is that why you bought it?

Hello Mike. Thank you so much for this super interesting video and 1000 thanks for your fantastic support! Greetings from Switzerland Felix

@WarmHandLuke

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask when you’re coming back Felix. Then after watching Mike’s awesome video, I scroll down just 2 videos in my subscriptions list....and there you are 😀

@TAOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Felix! Keep doing what you do. Inspirational stuff!

@FelixImmler

3 жыл бұрын

@@WarmHandLuke Hello Luke. Thanks a lot for visiting my channel after the break! 😀

@FelixImmler

3 жыл бұрын

@@TAOutdoors I will do my best! 😀

@johndagostino2451

3 жыл бұрын

Felix small world good friend meeting you here 👍🇮🇹🐾🦊🇬🇧

This is a GREAT TUTORIAL on how a simple piece of equipment can help create more tools for woodland survival.

@TAOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James

@mandyduncan9320

2 жыл бұрын

It's also 50 bucks lol

@FHyde9977

Жыл бұрын

@@mandyduncan9320 found one for 20

@Elias.Agg.

Жыл бұрын

@@mandyduncan9320 its Victorinox. its cheap! it will last a lifetime...

I’ve been using Swiss Army knives for well over 40 years and I’ve just learned something new today! Thanks Mike. Cheers from eastern Canada 🇨🇦😊🤙

@TAOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jeff

@parabellum7961

3 жыл бұрын

Which one did you not know just curious?

@jeffhayward9544

3 жыл бұрын

@@parabellum7961 ...the pole saw, actually.

@xxobtusekid1622

3 жыл бұрын

🇨🇦

@name5949

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff may i ask what is your favourite Swiss army knife ? To use or for EDC thanks

I'm so envious of your local environment. Seems largely untapped, and most areas near me have been heavily exploited. Areas that aren't are usually private land. Love your content my man! Keep it up!

@mrc4196

2 жыл бұрын

It’s all his private land that he bought

I now have “Firefly” ferro rod for my Swiss Army knife. Bought my daughter a SAK for B day and installed a Firefly in it as well. The saw is the recommended blade for the ferro rod.

Man, I love Crocodile Dundee. Cracks me up every time someone does that :)

This is the most enjoyable video that I have ever had the privilege to watch on KZread Outstanding ! From Pakistan 💐

@TAOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I was amazed how well a tiny multi-tool worked when I did 36hrs in the bush & had to make my small multitool my primary tool. It really is an essential item!

You can use the curved edge on the can opener to carve out the inside of the spoon. Learned that from felix as well. He says it's even more effective if you grind away the flat section that is the screwdriver.

Hello, I just escaped a Sibirian prison camp. Your channel and the tips you give saved my life. Forever grateful, keep up the good work!

@MugiwaraZero

Жыл бұрын

Good to know these tips are actually helping peop- WAIT A MINUTE

That forest you're in is unbelievably beautiful. The rays of the sun shining through the mist is straight out of a dream☁☁☁

Outstanding video. Proves again that its not the tool but your knowledge and skill set that matters.

@RottenFlesh-we6nu

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe a mix of both, You dont want tools that break easily.

@captainp.2721

2 жыл бұрын

@@RottenFlesh-we6nu yeah, it's 50/50. You can't do much with a garbage soft steel dollar store multi tool. But also, you can have the latest AMG Mercedes, but if you don't know how to drive it, it doesn't matter. So it's 50 50.

This was an exceptionally well produced episode. Full of great tips, some of which I've personally never seen before. I especially loved the "candle" tip. I will try that out my self soon. Thank you for making this well thought out video

As a Swiss guy I feel kind of flattered to watching this video… Well done, mate! 👍

Don't forget the greetings to Felix Immler in Switzerland, the man who revived the multitool from Switzerland.

@TAOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

For sure! I mentioned Felix in this video

@steelmanoutdoors4479

3 жыл бұрын

You clearly didn’t watch till the end of the video 😂

@rhino5419

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I admire Felix very much but i would not say he revived the SAK. It has been the best selling knife worldwide (if you include all it's versions) since way before Felix was born. What he has done however is to show how versatile this small tool actualy is. For large projets and small. Also how to care for and modify the knife to your personal needs. He gives us the knowledge to use the tool to it's best capabilities. As Mike does here. He did not revive something that was unpopular or dead. From my experience most people who own a SAK only use 1 or 2 tools on it, the knife and the scissors for exemple. Now thanks to Felix more people are using more of the tools, or seeing that they could in fact carry a smaller version with just the tools they use. And Mike does mention him near the end of the video. All the best.

As a swiss army knife collector and enthusiast, I have obviously watched a multitude of videos on this topic. I find your delivery and tone as well as the quality of your video sets this far above all the others I've seen. Thank you for thus great video.

This channel is insane, I can’t believe some of the stuff you’ve done. Very inspirational to this humble forest rambler.

The Swiss Army saw is simply amazing. You'll be astounded the first time you use it.

Gotta love the Crocodile Dundee reference. Such a fun movie series.

I’m watching your videos, and I’m so amazed. If I’m ever in a survivalist nightmare, I’ll know what to do because of your videos. Thank you for potentially saving my life by providing this education. I’m from Alaska and this information is ESSENTIAL for us here. I’ll definitely remember you if that time ever comes.

The pole saw is genius! thanks for sharing.

This is one of the best SAK-Videos on KZread!

The simple club and candle are brilliant! One of those things you see someone make just once and never forget it. Thank you.

I have the same kind of swiss pocket knife. Liked already

The resin candle is the absolute best thing I have seen on KZread this year. Wow. Thank you so much. As a natural light source in the wilderness is worth gold.

Ever gonna build a tree house or something like that because I’m planning to build one in the pear tree down my garden

@tomgillespie195

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great fun

@Rc-xd8ji

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomgillespie195 yea I’m looking forward to it

This is my favorite video, changed my whole mind about survival.

It took me a long time to remember that the Swiss Army knife was in fact, a superb knife. I honestly think a a lot of "bushcraft" folk should stop battoning their camp knives until they break, and spend a few months just using a swiss army knife, being smarter when collecting wood, and learning to stamp on branches to break them

@Wastelander13

2 жыл бұрын

Very well said! 👍👍👍

@Horde334

2 жыл бұрын

I also figured if your being smarter to you could also properly state what practical purpose of some batoning is such as getting smaller more manageable kindling to work with general width for it is thumb, ring finger, and pinkie as an example and yes its possible with a sak but I wouldn't trust that near my fingers at all. Then again no offense you don't strike me as someone who should judge the "bushcraft" type when you omitted that bit of info about what and when a practical time for light batoning a field knife.

@TheWtfnonamez

2 жыл бұрын

@@Horde334 My longest trip was 3 months, and I made a campfire every night. I only took a folding lock knife with me. I would also note that most of the time you see people batoning, they are processing logs that have been cut up with a chainsaw. Personally I never stumbled across piles of fire logs in the wilds. I am merely pointing out that people need to stop using their knife like its an axe, and just find better firewood. I managed it easy enough.

@TheWtfnonamez

2 жыл бұрын

@@Domn879 I own a condor moonshiner, so I wont argue with you about how cool big knives are haha

Besides the usefulness of your knife it also benefits your moral just owning it due to the beauty of this design ! On my wishless for sure . Thanks for the tips as well , the corkscrew trick was brilliant in particular . I think one of the Swiss Army knives has a pen which is stored inside the corkscrew . Assuming the small ball pen fits this model's corkscrew , this would be a good addition to your knife .

I've had my doubts about the Swiss Army Knife, so I have been searching for videos to prove to me it is worth it. Finally, I have found such a video. I'm sold. Thank you to the author of this video for all his efforts. Wonderful!

that bottle opener trick was actual a nice one to learn

I think every boy scout out there has had a Swiss army knife, and we all put them though some tough work. Great to see it still holding out strong.

Quick tip: Use a diamond coated file (the one on a Leatherman Wave is excellent for this) to square the underside of the nail file. Quite easy to do & it becomes a fairly decent fire striker.

@adfdasdfadfadsfareae

3 жыл бұрын

Or just carry the Wave, which is superior in every single way to a SAK.

@leighrate

3 жыл бұрын

Except that you cannot EDC one in the UK without reasonable excuse. What TA is demonstrating is that if something untowards happens and all you have is a SAK, you still have quite a bit of capability. Although everything is going to take quite a bit longer.

@adfdasdfadfadsfareae

3 жыл бұрын

@@leighrate I feel bad for the people in the UK and the ridiculous laws they have to follow.

@Northanteus

2 жыл бұрын

@@leighrate "Reasonable" is subjective. Who determines what is "reasonable" ? 🤣 I can come up with many *REASONS* why I want to carry the Leatherman Wave. Now what? 😉 With that said, Leatherman has tools that can be taken out, so just remove the blade(s) if they're not legal for you to carry there. I'm sure there is a way to get them replaced with another tool! I've seen guys customize their SAK on KZread as well. Might have to pay someone to do it though. I've never done it myself.

@i1bike

Жыл бұрын

@@adfdasdfadfadsfareae americans have laws that allows them to have rifles at home haha, they wont need to have any escapes to the forest in future, unlike us europeans haha

the steel is so good on these knives ,the saw cuts like butter!

I was introduced to these knives when I was a Boy Scout in the early 1960's. Unfortunately the knowledge you have shared with us was not readily available back then. You did a great job!

I never really been in a forest, I wacth this cause this is oddly calming

The wedges were absolutely brilliant! Definitely going to use them on my next camping trip!

This is the most compelling promotion for a Swiss army knife I've ever seen

I carry something somewhat similar, in the Leatherman Signal. I’ve carried it with me everywhere, everyday for the past 2 years. I love that tool

Hi Mike! I really appreciate when you take the time to give us bushcraft tips

You made me look at a Swiss Army knife like I’ve never looked at it before. My grandfather gave me one back in 62. I did enjoy it.

@TAOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

I received my first swiss army knife at the age of 5 and a half years old. I used it to make toys using anything, from old toys parts to wood pieces, cutting cables to rig electric motors and so. Sometimes poeple ask me when will you need a swiss army knife. I always answer: you don't know when will you need it, but you'll need one for sure. Now I have several, multitools included, but my main one is a S52 Wenger Evo, similar to this one you show, but with some extras, like a little plier and locking blade. My best regards!

Excellent! Been carrying a Swiss Army Knife since 1974. Lost a few over the years, but they’ve never failed me. I just wish the scales were easily removable, or perhaps hinged, to store a few hooks, 30’ of braided line, a couple of tiny split shot and a tiny spinning lure. Excellent video. Thanks!

Thank you for this wonderful video. I’ve been preparing to run a Bushcraft Camp for kids this summer and am completely inspired by the 10 tips! Kids will love this. You are a great teacher!!

Gotta say I love this channel. Thanks for always producing great and helpful content. I’ve learned so much from your videos. 🙏

The "Swiss" Army knife: Made in Solingen, Gemany for decades. Sehr gut!

thanks for mentioning felix immler. he is the king of swiss army knife bushcraft

A really useful accessory to your SAK is the pocket honing steel. It'll help keep your blade sharp and functional.

@captainp.2721

2 жыл бұрын

Also, the firefly by tortoise gear.

If you want to skip the start, this is what he builds with just the Swiss army knife 10:42

I've been watching you for a year and to this day I love you're videos thanks fo teaching average humans survival 😀🪓🌲

That corkscrew hack is 🔥

Great video Mike, thanks for sharing your take on the little SAK. I have this same knife, which I keep in one of Neil Andrew’s’ pouches, along with a ferro rod and a torch.

Really enjoyed this video! Great tips, learnt alot from them, plus impressive you did all that with just a SAK! Enjoyed the editing, production quality, and humour. Thanks mate, keep up the good work. Really enjoying your channel - one of the first videos I saw was you and your Dad cooking a feed over the fire in your shelter, looked delicious. I've been away doing other things for several years but now reigniting my love of all things bushcraft, so I was blown away to see how your channel has grown - well done Mike, well deserved and much success for the future!

This is fantastic. I’ve carried a Swiss Army Knife since I was 12. And yes, the corkscrew saw did blow my mind.

Mike, wonderful!! Really enjoyed it and learned a lot. Demonstrating is so much more effective than just talking about it. Thank you!

Man, I was waiting for this type of video from a long time

My favorite is the Ranger Wood 55 followed closely by the Spirit X The form factor of these tools make them easy to handle. The ratio of the blade length to handle girth makes it feel almost like a normal pocket knife. Unfortunately my Spirit X was stolen recently, which prompted me to buy the Ranger, and although there are less tools, it feels like an upgrade because all the important tools are still there and the slimmer handle is easier to wield. I only wish the saw blade locked like all the tools on the Spirit X

Finally a pocket knife bushcraft video thank you

I’ve carried a SAK for thirty years and used it a lot. I learned a lot in this video.

The ONLY problem with a SAK is that they're like potato chips, you CAN'T have just ONE! I was glad to see you using Felix's baton technique.

Hi from Saint-Petersburg and thx for these awesome tips. Some of them I would never guess without you.

The shots in this video are gorgeous

As a Swiss, I can shed some light here: the corkscrew is not part of the Swiss Army knife. Nevertheless, it is very helpful outdoor for untightening knots etc

@dududu5189

2 жыл бұрын

OK What do you know about Swiss trouser wrestling?

A Swiss Army knife is an interesting EDC. Personally I carry a Serbu RN-50 (.50BMG). I use it for self defense, hunting, shooting down trees, black power for laceration cauterization, fire starting and a pillow

One of your better videos. Thanks.

TA the use for the corkscrew is simple. Besides opening wine bottles it will open knots. The end of the cork screw is pointed and it will slip into tight knots . Once you start twisting the knot will open.

Worth mentioning that this knife is street legal in the UK, so it’s okay to carry it all the time. With a fixed blade knife you need to have a good reason to be carrying it, so going to the shops doesn’t really count!

@xMrjamjam

3 жыл бұрын

The laws around knives in the uk are a joke all they do is stop sensible outdoorsy people from actually enjoying themselves and teaching their kids valuable life skills

The 44 dislikes were the sticks in this video

Another fabulous video! Thank you Mike for continuing to inspire us all!! 👊🏾👊🏾

Great video. I actually knew almost all the tricks you can do with a knife and primitiv tools. But thinking about it like "you can accomplish all this with just THAT ONE KNIFE" it really is amazing!

From California in the U.S. 🍻 Great Channel brother. Your content is awesome and extremely relevant. I have been an avid outdoorsman all my life and only recently got back into Bushcraft and survival training after an approx. 10 year hiatus. Grew up as a Scout using a Swiss Army knife - and I can appreciate your tips and effective demonstration how newbies and young people can make the best of this tool. Outstanding! If you ever have a free moment, I’d love your input on my recently started KZread Channel - The Last Boy Scouts 👍🏼 Keep up the awesomeness bro

How to start a survival tips video: *That's not a noaif. That's a noife.*

Ok.. Jaw dropping moment: cutting a log in half without a hachet, axe or marchete.. I would never have imagined that. Amazing trick!

I have this exact knife. I love it. I use it daily. Love the wood handle. Feels lovely in the hand.

My favorite swiss knife currently is called the "Outrider" looks about the same as your typical medium-size swiss knife but on top of the one mentioned in the video it has: - better saw design - bigger but singular 88 mm locking knife - more ergonomic grip - pincers - flat toothpick it's missing a nail file but you can scrape your nail or anything else with the knife-edge perpendicular on it carefully too or like a rough surface rock.

I would rather use a leatherman than a swiss multi tool.

@MatthewBrookKayaking

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. For my needs as a whitewater kayaker, a Leatherman is far more rugged and handy.

@robertvilla2997

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely, swiss dont even lock on blades or saw, risk a your own hands

@MatthewBrookKayaking

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertvilla2997 true. Nonetheless impressive what TA can achieve with one little Swiss!

@kevinpappers4494

3 жыл бұрын

Was about to make the same comment until i saw yours

@leighrate

3 жыл бұрын

Well yes, for choice. However courtesy of UK & a number of other countries knife law's that isn't always possible. What TA is demonstrating is that you might "only" have a SAK on you, but you are far from helpless.

Very helpful now when I’m in a severe situation this knowledge will help out a ton

You never cease to amaze all of us! Thank you!

that’s not a knoife, that’s a knoife

@nabillaaroussi2965

27 күн бұрын

An S A knoife

This is one of the most useful SAK videos i've seen. Very good production quality too!

Great skills and thanks for sharing. I got this exact knife as well as a daily carry-on knife. I wouldn't want to trade it for any larger or more expensive blade. It"s simply perfect, and with the right skills you don't need more tools to survive.

The resin candle is definitely something I'm going to try out next time I'm in the woods

Thanks for this. Never knew there was so much you could do. Just goes to show a bit of knowledge and ingenuity goes a long way.

One of the best "informational survival/bushcraft videos" I have watched in a long, long, time!!! MacGyver would be proud.

Oh my Goodness. The charcoal pencil. Genius! Freaking awesome, outstanding.

I love this video. You do a truly wonderful voiceover! I could totally watch a lot of woodsy documentaries if you narrative like that. And then the little bits of humor snuck in here there dryly...superb. so fun. Thanks.

I am sure MacGyver watched every episode of you show. Great work !

A boy and his pocket knife. Love it

Nice post. You can never get enough good tips.

Those woods are beautiful

I have watched quite a few videos on wilderness survival/bushcraft on KZread since last year, and this one is the best!

Brilliant, just brilliant. My eyes are opened up. Great video.

This video is game changer for me, I already love and use my knive EVERYDAY since I live in a farm but those techniques takes those amazing tools to another level. Bests regards from a Venezuelan follower!

Many years ago, I had the model you just highlighted, sadly it was stolen, then I spotted a Leatherman Tool, purchased it, and have had one ever since. Yes, the Swiss Army Knife was awesome, but I have found the Leatherman much more practical for every day carry because of the multi function pliers, which I use constantly.