I have a couple of knives. One is a custom made knife with a 4mm thick blade, wooden scales and a leather sheath with a fire steel holder. It looks fantastic and was made for me by my mate who does stuff like that. I also have a cheap Mora Mikki knife and I recently bought a leather sheath for it that fastens to your belt horizontally. So it doesn't hang down, it lays parallel to your belt. So now the fancy knife never leaves the house. I really love using the Mora knife, Its actually more comfortable in my hand, so I use it a lot. As for a folding saw, I've always just used the "el cheapo" Lidl pruning saws. When they have them in I buy one. They cost under 4 quid and have always done the job for me. I keep one in my canoe pack for cutting away small branches that have fallen across the river. I keep another one in my day pack for walking in the woods. I think there's another in the garage that actually gets used for pruning in the garden. LOL. But if someone was to buy me one like the Bahco one in your video, I'd be well pleased. Keep churning out the videos, you have a nice relaxed style and I enjoy watching them, usually with a nice Irish whiskey on hand. Cheers, Big Al.

The Bahco and the Mora Companion were the first bushcraft items I bought. I've had my saw over 3 years and used frequently and still going strong. I have 3 Mora knives, the companion heavy duty in carbon steel (with a forced patina to protect from rust) the Kansbol and the full tang Garberg, all of these knives are easy to keep scary sharp and are excellent for wood carving and feather sticks and they often outclass much more expensive knives.

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate someone else said that about the knife being better then his £80 one, looks like my wife picked me a great present

@geoffsharp7713

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the Garberg in Stainless Steel. I sharpen it on a Tormek T4 with Japanese Whetstone wheel. No exaggeration...it’s scary scary sharp...use it for chopping, battoning, feather sticks..everything. Love Morakniv 💪🏻

Had a cheap supermarket brand folding pruning saw for about 3 years. It was fine then the blade warped. Got a Bahco laplander and it's much better, had it about 2 years. No warping, blade is still sharp after a lot of use. I like them, it's light in your rucksack, doesn't take up too much space and it's a reliable piece of kit.

Great vid. You won't go wrong with either of those tools. A lot of YT bush-crafters say the Silky saws are better but bang for bucks I think you will more than happy with that one, I know I am. The Companion is OK for splitting your kindling with and making shavings etc. You might need to file the spine if you want to use it for ferro rods. If you watch some of the vids on YT about the knife you will soon understand how versatile it really is. Really enjoy your channel.

Not many saw and knife sets around excellent bush craft beginner set The saw is Ray Mears favourite last forever, replacement blades are everywhere had my first one years ago I bought the girlfriend one so she didn't have to borrow mine ,saving up for a silky big boy 👷🏼

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate I will not lot my wife use my equipment 😅😅

When your doing any sort of knife work try and stay away from the inside of your legs there is a major artery running down the inside of your legs if you catch it with your knife you will bleed out in minutes

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate I know it was silly thankyou for pointing it out to me

@dazzaoutandabout4870

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I was flinching when I saw that and nearly had to look away. Please take care man!! Cheers

Used one for years but then i found out that the old blades they came with first in the early 90's can still be got on amazon. They make the saw ten times better. They are the "JT Pro" 396 blades, trust me you will not go back to the saw blade it came with after you see the difference, why they changed to a lame teeth blade i do not know but the old JT is amazing.

Yes the mora companion is a nice knife.. Rather than shave wood bark just use it for battoning small bits Down for your bushbox stove... Makes nice kinderling also... Use a thicker piece to tap the blade through... Will last you years for sure. 💪🏽

I’ve had my Laplander for 2 years and used it on some major deforestation projects I the garden and it’s still going strong. Not got a blade yet as cleaned and oiled after every use.

Hi mate. Couple of my friends use the laplander and have had them well over a year and never changed the blade. Like you, I used his at the weekend and now I want one. Love how easy they are too use and very comfortable grip. Take care mate. Si

I have been bush crafting for many years and enjoy nothing more than getting out into the woods and chilling out. I carry both of the same that you have demonstrated and can say nothing bad about either. The saw is 2 years old and has had plenty of use and still razor sharp. The knife is a practical tool and at £12.00 you honestly wont get better value for money. File the top edge if you want to use it with a Ferro rod. The scandi grind is easy to maintain and will stay sharp with minimum care, I always oil my blade just to keep it in tip-top condition. There are plenty of "Willy Wavers" out there, you know the sort, mine is more expensive than yours...... The Mora is a great little knife and gets lots of respect from those who actually get out and get dirty. Thank you for taking the time to share and be reassured, you will get lots of life out of both items.

I bought my laplander after watching another outdoors guy using one,,, I am not able to go out and camp nowadays like you guys,,( wish I could), but anyway I started pruning out my conifers and did not want to stop!... it is razor sharp and a joy to use, ,,,, great saw and well worth the money,

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you can go out camping mate

@keithbird6205

4 жыл бұрын

@@englishwoodsman Hi Dan, thank you for your concern but I suffer from sleep Apnea, and have to use a CPAP machine every night, a bit crap really but if i don't use it, I cannot drive etc;, But I enjoy your channel plus lots of the other guys who share their experiences for we, that cannot now do as you do, if that makes sense, :).

Hi mate, thanks for the video, that's a great saw, I've had mine about 7yrs, still on the first blade no problem after giving it fair use, but I'm always carefull about cutting stuff that's been on the ground awhile, incase I hit some grit, when this starts to dull I'll buy a complete saw, then I'll have a spare ,lol. Stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart.uk.

I have a cheap B&Q folding saw, virtually identical to that Laplander, think it cost £5.99 It lasted years (actually still have it and use it) but the handle snapped where the rubber meets the plastic. I repaired it with a tent peg and gorilla glue (although it doesn't fold now) and it still works fine using the original blade and I just keep it in a British army frog sheath. I keep looking at the Bacho Laplander as a replacement but seeing that the handle looks the same as the one I have (that broke) it puts me off.

Two great presents and fantastic tools - you’re a very lucky father. The Mora is probably one of the best fixed blade knives you can get. Certainly nothing better unless you buy an extortionate custom made knife. I know what you mean about carrying a knife, but think of it as a tool. It’s a camping tool and the Mora really is the best. Perfect for splitting wood, in fact look it up on KZread people use them for splitting bricks and it copes. I’ve got a Japanese Laplander style saw, can’t remember the brand, but is identical. It’s great, use it all the time - camping and gardening. I need to replace my blade, but I’ve had it for 10+ years.

I've got 3 Laplanders at various stages of wear/sharpness, they are great for the money - i.e. if you can't afford a Silky. Mora make great knife and dead cheap, Scandi grind though so nightmare to sharpen - if you do it properly - most people seem to go for a 'micro' edge which is cheating in my view. Thanks for filming, Andy

Nice vid,Dan. Been after a decent knife. I have a Silky Zubat for work. Great pull saws. I’ve had it for three years,now. I replaced the blade only this year,as I use it a lot for work.(Garden Maintenance). Expensive,but well worth the cash if used a lot.The saw was around £60.00,and the spare blade was around £25.00,depending on where you get it. Can’t comment on the Bahco,but I’m sure it will last you a good while.👍🏾 Regards.

Nice video again had my laplander for about 18 years it did a hell of a lot of work only had 2 blades most of it was on bone not wood cos the teeth on a lappy are ever so slightly set different to a straight wood pattern as they were designed in Sweden for wood prep and cutting up big game like Elk so you only needed one saw . Have had that brand of knives for nearly 40 years and they are at the lower price point but will do anything a high priced custom one will do again a well thought out knife from those clever swedes . Great combo use and enjoy 👌🤘

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate thankyou for your comment and thank you for watching

The Mora is a hugely popular and good knife overall.

I got the saw with a knife together as a set from power tool world for 24.99 the Barcho Laplander Saw & Lap Knife I've used it 5-6 to trim pre brought kindling down to size for my camp stove so bit's aren't hanging out I like my kit to fit and fuel to.

I have the mora kansbol. it's a little different then the companion but still a great budget friendly blade. hope you enjoy lots of use with the knife and saw

I call my Laplander my butter cutter. I take all my natural Catapult folks with it. Oh and only from dead trees and branches.

I've got the same Mora it's a grest knife but I've also got the Mora Eldris I find that gets the most use for general camping tasks

I've had that same knife in the same color for 3 years. I keep it shaving sharp using a Worksharp field sharpener. That was my first Mora. A few weeks ago I got a Silky Gomboy saw.

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate I am lucky I can take my knife to work to re sharpen as I am a sheet metal worker

Had my saw for 3 years. First year I’d didn’t get much use but year 2 and 3 it’s had loads of use. Still on the original blade. I never cut on the ground with it so it never get in the dirt. Particularly good as it cuts on the push and the pull. The Silky saws are very popular too, they only cut in the pull, surprisingly and are very expensive. Your is a brilliant saw. Order a spare blade, you won’t need it for years! Thanks for the video 👍🏻. Atb. Paul.

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate looks like my wife as picked me a great present, Thankyou for watching

@oddmanout98

4 жыл бұрын

She certainly did! Funnily enough, my wife bought mine for me too!

Very thoughtful gifts from your loving family you’ll enjoy them for the rest of your days👍

Bahco and Mora make good quality tools for reasonable money. I'd be happy to have either as a present. If you use the full length of the saw blade it will stay sharp longer. Unfortunately you cannot easily resharpen the saw because it has hardened teeth. I use a Wolf saw which can be resharpened but it doesn't fold. Soon be out wild camping again. Regards Keith

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate we can alway replace the saw apart I thinking, but for £20 I would not be to bothered if I only get a year from it

I am no fan of the Bahco but I have a spare blade for every saw I own or a spare saw if no blades are available. I haven't had to replace one yet, even on my original Cohglans 8400 Sierra Saw that has seen a lot of adventures!

laplander is very good mate. and they take a fare bit ov stick.

Got to get myself that saw.. Great video and awesome fathers day presents 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Good morning mate I am very happy with the amount of people saying great things about this knife,

Mora knives are a great bit of kit on a budget The saws are awesome

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate thankyou for watching

@ToiletDuckify

3 жыл бұрын

Not just for those on a budget, theres plenty of far more expensive knives that don't match up to a mora.

🤠😯, Y'lucky bugger!! Laplander's awesome, especially where there's limited clearance, like close to the ground😍

Had a laplander for about four years, still on the first blade. I do oil the blade a lot to stop it sticking when cutting thicker branches.

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Barry thanks for watching

Mora knives are amazing quality, especially considering how cheap they are.... Most people go for the heavy duty companion, but I prefer the handle on the Mora Robust.... Absolute beast....

Thumbs up Dan 👍 I've got the wolverine saw and the same knife. The knife I mainly use for cooking as it's not a full tang so not as strong for bushcraft and stuff. But good sharp blade and easy to sharpen in the field and light weight. I choose a saw over an axe every time, packs away smaller and its lighter to carry and you will burn less energy and calories than swinging an axe around

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate thankyou for commenting so soon,

Thanks Dan, use my laplander all the time, great saw, over two years old now and still same blade. Replacement blade about £9-£10. Use the Mora knife also, good blades that stay sharp.

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate thankyou for watching and taking the time to comment

I got the same saw really good piece of kit for maki g knotches and the mora is a great cheap knife for all camp chores tbh and it was that good I got the garberg multi mount system

The mora is a top top knife mate split wood no problem really well made little knife best out there for the money exceptional... with a wet stone can get it really sharp perfect woodland tool.. nice saw Dan thanks for the video

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Good morning mate, thankyou for watching

Great combo. My laplander is about 3 years old. Not quite as sharp as it was but still cuts well. Its done a hell of a lot of work. JB.

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate looks like I will not be ordering a new blade 😅😅 Thankyou for watching

cant beat a mora knife

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate I am happy with the amount of people saying great things about this knife

@geoffdwarren

4 жыл бұрын

@@englishwoodsman they are good budget knives that work well all round, you should try making some feather sticks great fun for starting fires .thanks for the videos they are good to watch,

Love the laplander, tempted to get hold of one for myself after seeing your video. I've the companion heavy duty. I'd reccomend a couple of mods to improve its use. Filing down the spine to allow it's use with a fire steel (tons of demo vids on here). Then get a pony tail elastic and put it over the belt loop twice, it makes a handy retainer whilst the knife is in its sheath. Other than that an occasional running over a strop to keep the edge in good condition, and a dab of oil, is all that's needed. You'll be passing it down to your kid in time, it'll still be a great knife to have. If you're not keen on using the knife, it's also great for preparing food while you're outside, just oil it with cooking oil.

😭 Mate,mate becareful with that knife.No control over it at all.I hear that your saying your not a knife person but please becareful. Great review of them both.

The knife would be good for cookout Friday Dan 😁

Thanks for the demo of this excellent folding backpacking saw, EW. It looks a useful piece of kit to carry on your overnighters, etc. Could I ask a question? I watched a review vid from another youtuber about a fancy axe. And I wondered, why do people use axes rather than a saw? It seems so much hard work using an axe. Sweat, sweat! I can see an axe can give a point onto a stake, and split wood, but a saw seems a better tool. Opinions? Axes are stone age - Barney Rubble shouting 'WILMA!'

I use that exact saw and knife. Very impressed, had them for ages. If the knife is carbon steel like mine then you need to protect it. I put on a forced patina. Looks nice aswell

Good stuff mate. Like everyone else is saying you can’t go wrong with Mora knives. The scandi grind can be made razor sharp and holds a good edge. Folding saws are great too, you won’t need to worry about the blade going blunt for a long time. Cheers from Australia 👍🇦🇺

I have the same saw, great bit of kit. Agree with you on the grip, its good to hold. Hope you're well chap. ATB Dave 👍

I got my saw a week ago it works well with the mora knife looking forward to using them in an upcoming video

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate thankyou for watching so soon

great video once again mate well done and keep the videos coming,us in wales cant do jack shit so your videos keep us motivated

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate hopefully Saturday I should have a new hammock camping video's available, thankyou for watching

@markhibbert4244

4 жыл бұрын

English Woodsman your videos are brilliant and at this time the cooking videos make me laugh when you here the sizzle but then drop a piece 🤣🤣

laplander is great i sharpened my Mora for the first time last week i cheated and use wet dry sandpaper then finished with a wet stone it came out well not to the cut a midge in half standards of the pro's but i am happy with it ;) great upload.

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate am watching video on how to sharpen then,

Used mine for a couple of years, still cushty

Wached a lot of ur vids m8 i pike fish in Scotland mora knife the best i have 8 moras robust very sharp nice thick back edge

Awesome presents you got there Dan, had my Laplander over a year, and it's still as sharp as the day I got it, mora companion is a great intro knife, not for splitting as you say, but it will serve you well pal 👌

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate it looks like my wife picked some great items for me 😅😅

Just got my mora in the post dan👍

I have got a few Mora Knives and would recommend them to anyone, I was interested in the saw review, mine is a flimsy one from a garden centre, this is now on the short list, cheers for yet another great vid, all the best mate.

Saw is brill had mine just over the year and still sharp and takes some abuse and cant fault it i also have the knife and stays pretty sharp use it more when fishing etc was gutted couldint use it with fire steel but seen someone comment to file top edge so delighted now thanks for sharing 😀

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate I have seen a lot of Fisher use this knife,,

@ThePrimitiveOne

4 жыл бұрын

Hi. I was looking at the Mora fire starter knife so I could use it with a ferro rod but its 3 times the price this one. Now I know I can just file the back edge I can save myself a few quid. Thanks for that. Take care. Si

i got same knife great bit of kit 👍

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi David thank you for watching hopefully a new video will be available Saturday morning

@davidr4310

4 жыл бұрын

@@englishwoodsman great look forward to it

The knife sheath can be modified. You want to get a bike tyre inner tube. Slide this on the sheath & you put a fire steel down it too. The rubber of cause can be used as an emergency firelighter .

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting mate thankyou

Oh by the way the Mora isn’t a full tang blade. Your need the heavy duty version for that. I wouldn’t bash the hell out of wood with it. It’s good smaller camp tasks.

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

OK mate thankyou

ive got the pair Dan they great used saw for allsorts even fence posts still great knife great also but need to use with a glove on or hand aches.. n ya need to file top o knife to use as a fire rod striker ... ATB mate 👍👍🤙🤙🤙

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate thankyou for watching and taking the time to comment

I've had my saw for over two years ago and never changed the blade

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Would you say you have given it a lot of work mate

@paulbruin8152

4 жыл бұрын

@@englishwoodsman yes loads

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

@@paulbruin8152 brilliant thanks

Nice 1 mate. Cheers for Shout outs..

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

All way happy to mate, roll on the next camp together,

@OscarOutdoors22

4 жыл бұрын

@@englishwoodsman can not wait. ..👍👍

I own both Dan and they are both great bits of kit. The Mora knives for the money are one of the best knives you can get. The Laplander is also a great bit of kit. I think I'm right in saying it cuts on both the push and the pull motion. I'm not sure all saws do that??

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate your right it cuts both ways

Awesome pressies bud, hands down the two best cutting tools for the money, but as others have said your knife skills need a little work, honestly just for safety, watch some vids, brush up on your knife skills and you'll be opening up a world more video opportunities. Mora + Laplander & a bit of para cord you're going to be Bushcrafting soon 👍👍👍 (Shelters, chair's, natural fire lighting) P.s. I've a Mora Black & Silky Gomboy.

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi all that's why I don't like knife I am too dangerous

Got a Laplander and a silky

Over 10 years , still ok

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

10 years,, still on the first blade

Hi mate, just seen your channel now for the first time..I'm just starting to get into wild camping and bushcraft. I'm liking the OEX tarps I have just recently bought the Salamanda Bivi...I also like the army Jacket you wear in your vids. Is it waterproof and where did you get it from if you don't mind me asking ? Cheers

I'm not one for knives and saws myself, I fancy if I was gonna be thinking of cutting wood for a bushbox stove I'd be better off with some garden pruners. less chance of cutting myself to shreds if using em while tired. if I was bushcrafting I'd go for a silky. longer blade.. I use em for chopping tree's. Knives?.... can't think why I'd need one to be honest.

The knife can split wood m8 have had both for 10 years. never changed the blade still cuts

@JGilly-cp1tk

3 жыл бұрын

Glad im buying one homeless as of today been sofa surfing got a tent etc just need something for fire and food prep etc

blade been in mine 2years and still going strong. think blades are 15pound

If the knife is the carbon steel bladed one you need to keep it well oiled or it will rust litterally over night mate great video as always

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate it's funny you say that because I was looking if it would rust,, thankyou

@danh8726

4 жыл бұрын

@@englishwoodsman they are great knives they keep an edge and are easy to sharpen and take a bashing if they need too I know they do a stainless steel 1 and a carbon steel if the carbon just give it a little wipe over with olive oil or sunflower oil if you are going to use it to cook with if not use wd40 lol

@SonofHerne5631

4 жыл бұрын

I've heard you can use vaseline for blades, does that work? .

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

@@danh8726 thank you for your help

@danh8726

4 жыл бұрын

@@SonofHerne5631 yeah you can it's just to put a barrier between the blade a d water tbf

The laplander is awesome, I've had mine a few years, stays sharp. I have a kink in the tip of mine, still works. Just sticks when opening and closing. Ps are you from round west Yorkshire way? I'm sure I recognise some of the woodland you've used.

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate I am a Bradford lad

@paulstoyles117

4 жыл бұрын

@@englishwoodsman me too! Any chance you've mooched about in Judy woods?

Hi Dan I have both of these and can't fault them. Do you know that Mora knifes are designed to float on water.

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate I am very happy with the amount of people saying great things about this knife

Get yourself a good grade Whet Stone to sharpen the knife, a sharp knife is miles safer

honest to god i just got the samurai c-330 delivered from ebay OOoooh.

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

We can take a look at each other next time we are out in the woods mate,

Wats the knife u use fella the one with lovely wood handle

@englishwoodsman

4 жыл бұрын

Anglo Arms mate

@robbiethompson2778

4 жыл бұрын

@@englishwoodsman nice one 👍🏕️