"And I'm not wearing pants..."

@CaiLeonas

7 жыл бұрын

'Murica

@jasonmpd2946

7 жыл бұрын

Jake K. Haha. KZread sign off of the century.

@Argentum88

7 жыл бұрын

He may not be wearing his pants, but is he wearing his Soffe's? :P

@KrzysztofGrabinski

7 жыл бұрын

What was it about? Some lost bet? That sounded a lot Old Spice, though :D

@babsOhoulihan

7 жыл бұрын

Immediately subscribed after hearing the last two lines of the vid lul

I have leather kabar. knife good choppy choppy, cut crayons into bite size so me no choke. good for choppy wood and make fire warm

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you United States Marine Corps, your input is always valued.

@lt_dagg

7 жыл бұрын

Garand Thumb Urr

@SPARTAN_B-312

7 жыл бұрын

Garand Thumb JDAMs dropped, incoming ordnance.

@Zaku186

7 жыл бұрын

KABAR BEST KNIFE!!! ME LIKE CRAYONS!!!

@chsims7032

7 жыл бұрын

I bought my first KaBar the day before payday and unfortunately only had enough money for the large box of Rose Art crayons, they're not nearly as good as Crayola.

I brought a KABAR. Instead of going with a sensibly sized one, I went with something that technically meets all classification specs as a sword.

@LOVEMUFFIN_official

Жыл бұрын

The Big Brother?

@raptorman6589

Жыл бұрын

Swabbie?

@amxaas4450

Жыл бұрын

I know this is 2 years ago, but good job, now you can swing your sword around like a paladin

@theKashConnoisseur

6 ай бұрын

Big knives can do small knife jobs, but small knives can't do big knife jobs.

@NJFPV

6 ай бұрын

@@theKashConnoisseur I appreciate your comment. In these moments, where I question my KA-BAR 1213 purchase 2 days ago, your point brings me comfort and fulfilment. Long live you and your wisdom. And long live my KA-BAR 1213 that I will now keep, thanks to you.

Pretty disappointed you didn't have an opening montage of you cutting paracord and whittling random sticks in the field to epic music.

@JW-vk5jk

2 жыл бұрын

Yep GT's intros are some of the best!

@suecollins3246

2 жыл бұрын

No!!!!!!!!! We do _not_ want music - epic or otherwise!

@joeblow9657

29 күн бұрын

Missed opportunity.

I finally found out why marines love classic ka bar's so much. The clip point is great for picking crayons out of there teeth.

@ChaosExodus

4 жыл бұрын

The Finn-isher as a Marine veteran, I concur.

@VousEnculez

4 жыл бұрын

"their"

@jerrell1169

4 жыл бұрын

Bryant Amper Welp boys looks like he failed the English test, sign em’ up for the USMC!

@danielhenry2711

4 жыл бұрын

@@VousEnculez Ha. Your an idiot. Have fun correcting that loser

@danielhenry2711

4 жыл бұрын

@@jerrell1169 Lame P.O.S

"Stabbing thots trying to rub up on my Mk18." -Daddy Garand

@raiderbadlands

7 жыл бұрын

The Russki Carl - Thots?

@therusskicarl3106

7 жыл бұрын

Raider Badlands That Ho Ova There

@raiderbadlands

7 жыл бұрын

Ha! That's a new one to me. Man, I guess I'm gettin' old.

@goatismyname

7 жыл бұрын

The Russki Carl I got a mk-8 but I was born with it, so why complain about it.

@gypsygypsy7185

6 жыл бұрын

Intro about the cig thing Lmao I did do that couple times haha I just came out the closet ... of denial

Mike! We need more recce/survival vids! The gun reviews are cool, but I feel like I get more value out of your survival/wilderness/recce type content. Keep up the great work sir!

Having been in the military, I would agree with your choices of knives. Also, having been in the field a bit myself, I enjoy your professionalism and the fact that you are so straightforward. Keep up the good work.

5" "is much larger" than 4", I keep telling my girlfriend this!

@ftdefiance1

3 жыл бұрын

Don't be such a brute

@godlikemachine645

3 жыл бұрын

25 percent longer, ~50 percent larger!

@vitocarbonara7770

3 жыл бұрын

This is a very important point to consider!!!!

@gui-texzan7477

2 жыл бұрын

I've found that most girls don't like them that thick.

My wife is suspicious because every time one of your vids come through I run into the bathroom and lock the door.... considering a divorce... u in?

@rmonti7436

7 жыл бұрын

considering a divorce.. u in?

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

yeah, all the way in. Deep in

@rmonti7436

7 жыл бұрын

balls deep

@bbbvvhk

6 жыл бұрын

WTF you guys gay?

@itsreallyhairy3555

6 жыл бұрын

Game of manback jowsting?

Totally agree with the knife recommendation, RAT 5 or 4 are freaking awesome. Took the RAT 5 to a survival course and it out preformed 90% of the knives other guys brought. Skinning was indeed a pain in the ass so not ideal for a hunting knife, but in a survival situation you can make it work. And I’m not wearing pants.

@boramsey3981

2 жыл бұрын

Ontario makes excellent knives for a very modest cost point. The RAT series is spot on. I have a 4 and a 5. And recently the TAK has been added to my knife usage. My pilot survival knife is a Camillus, 70s era.

@darkoni3677

2 жыл бұрын

The Rat series is also designed by Esee Knives, and Ontario Knives is an offshoot of Ka-Bar so wins all around.

@MasterChief773

2 жыл бұрын

@@boramsey3981 What do you fly?

@BeefT-Sq

Ай бұрын

I'm not wearing pants because I spent all my money on knives. 😮‍💨

The best protection I have found for preventing rust on your knives is using the smallest amount of Burt's Bees Hand Salve. Just a tiny amount, wipe off excess and I guarantee your knife will not rust. Really helpful

@Noah-cg2dr

3 жыл бұрын

You’re joking right

@cdioUSMC

3 жыл бұрын

@@Noah-cg2dr I am not, just make sure you use only a little bit. Don't let it get goopy. Rust can show up a few hours after water exposure. My "test" has shown it has worked every time now.

@lukiepookie9262

2 жыл бұрын

@@Noah-cg2dr any oil will work, mineral oil is the cheapest but i beleive that pork lard makes it so its food safe

@lakepostell6912

2 жыл бұрын

Also for lonely nights, sooo say Omar, tent expert.

@caseysimpson1806

2 жыл бұрын

@@lakepostell6912 Rosey, you're alright.

bought an esee 4 a few months ago. now garand thumb recommends it. i've never felt more fulfillment in my life. i shall clothe my firstborn in flannel to honour the thot-vaccinator and bringer of knowledge, garand thumb the great!

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

I'm honored

@seansheridan512

7 жыл бұрын

Garand Thumb i fucking died

@andrews2405

6 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!!! Nice! Great blade!

@cubanamerican22

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Tam19939

3 жыл бұрын

@@GarandThumb I’ll

"Stop reviewing things that cost 1000 dollars" oh boy here we go

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

4 u

A very good presentation. I was a dealer, own multiples of what you reviewed. Skills count for a lot. Ditto on having a sheath that works - the ones with the most options are spec-ops because the plastic insert can be molded to the knife. My greatest challenge was selecting one for my 30 something son who has no skills. I chose the Ontario TFI that he could put in his car as he is on the road daily. The Moras are fine because the probability of having to chop down a tree is and should be remote. The sheath allows a tremendous number of modifications. They also make great trading goods when shtf.

This might be the most wild comments section I've ever read.

@Southernguitar74

3 жыл бұрын

It is a sub culture unto itself.

@OEFvet0311

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the jungle.

@horsefucker1866

3 жыл бұрын

What would make you think that?

I feel like every time I start researching something, GT drops a video on it. Thanks man!

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

I got you bae

@The-Tech-Man

6 жыл бұрын

That's because daddy Garand knows everything. ;)

@flamethrowerx1923

3 жыл бұрын

He’s got a friend in the agency

I would low key light a cigarette off of your cigarette while looking you in the eyes... so when are we going to get a tactical flannel shirt guide?

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

Wanna put comps on our glock 19's and shoot together and then paint over the AR500 steel while holding the same can of white primer paint?

@guiltyxxspark

7 жыл бұрын

Chris Holton perfect date idea brought to you by Daddy Flannel.

@squigburger

6 жыл бұрын

#justgarandthumbmoments

@JennMartinello

4 жыл бұрын

Such a tactically erotic question. 😜😂🤣

@flamethrowerx1923

3 жыл бұрын

Jenn Martinello why did this make sense

Solid advice. although; Mora garberg is a fulltang, somewhat thicker blade. So there are other mora options available. And another thing; I agree about the 1095. I make custom knives, and it's a really easy steel to work, and is easy to heat treat., and it's easy to maintain afterwards.

The Ontario 499 Air Force survival knife served me well in my time in the Army in the late 70's, early 80's. Mine was made by Camillus and I inherited it from my dad back in the 60's. He was issued/appropriated it while in the Seabees. I also used a K-Bar and picked up a BK-7 a few years ago. Never know when you might need to build a log cabin. LOL

Dear Slim, I commented on your video but you still ain't respondin'. I left my cell, my pager, and my home phone at the bottom I sent two commente back in autumn, you must not-a got 'em.

@jMOPS1993

7 жыл бұрын

Tacticalincentive PS we should be together too.

@Tacticalincentive

7 жыл бұрын

jMOPS1993 from all the sex, they're going to call us the human centipede

@scottcravens9454

6 жыл бұрын

Omg this comment had me rolling 😂

@liammarshall6474

5 жыл бұрын

Omg I was literally just listening to this lol

@N0tRe1aly

5 жыл бұрын

Stan

I like my knives with a poon tang

@cesarmagdaleno1128

6 жыл бұрын

You my good sir, are a genius.

@thunderhammer1937

5 жыл бұрын

G R easily the best TANG.

@jmmartin7766

3 жыл бұрын

"Poon Tang" brings with it a WHOLE new set of problems...

Tops also makes great outdoors knives. Thank you for your service Mr Thumb

If you're going to be doing much wood chopping/field craft I recommend trying a poll hawk in conjunction with a thinner fixed blade knife. The hawk gives you the capability of an axe and hammer without adding much weight. It allows you to chop more efficiently and is great for large game processing. It also saves wear and tear on your knife which you can save for more delicate tasks. The hawk fits nicely on the outside of an assault pack. H&B forge makes a nice one for under $100. It's the best tool I've ever taken to the field.

@thefrogking481

Жыл бұрын

Agree.

I trust your knife reviews because your blades aren't all shiny and fresh out of the box. They're beat to shit so it's clear you use them a lot. Also, you've probably killed a man (or four). Respek.

@randomcow505

5 жыл бұрын

has flannel daddy killed a man? god no killed a thot? multiple

@NGMonocrom

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps he has. If he has, most likely did so with an M4 instead of an ESEE4.

@lakepostell6912

2 жыл бұрын

@@NGMonocrom Easy now trupper

I'm just here for the opening music. I put it on a loop when I wash my pillow.

@user-ii3xm9lm8g

7 жыл бұрын

Seriously. Where can we get it made in to a full track?

My go to is the Esee 4 HM. That thing goes everywhere with me. Great list of knives. Also, great point about where to carry as I also carry on my chest/straps of pack because of the hip pads on my pack.

Great break down on the knives you use. I found this video extremely informative! Thanks Mike. Going to check out an Esee 4.

peppermint oil makes my penor feel like it's gonna fall off, please help me grankle stank

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

WRONG

@cantstartafire

7 жыл бұрын

But it makes master chiefs breath minty fresh...

The BK7 is also labelled as a war bowie and it's a versatile knife..i also have the esee 5 and it's fantastic . Just practice sharpening it and use the first centimeters from the tip for fine cutting.

Just love that you have and use the esee knives!!!! Best knife I have ever had. Esee 5 it’s a beast.

When I was in the air force going through the pipeline, I really learned a lot in my SERE course. Glad to see they are issuing the instructors these knives. Now they need to make it standard issue. Get rid of that pos Ontario knife. Broke 3 before I bought myself a gerber BMF knife. Yep I dated myself. Great vid by the way!

The BK 7 is designed as a war bowie..the ESEE 5 also has a glass breaker at the hilt and it's guaranteed for life.. an incredible knife.

I own a morakniv. Combined with a folding saw it processes a lot of wood. Been in the military, Cold War USAF Sgt, and the outdoors 5 decades. I've come to really appreciate the Cold Steel Kukri machete for many tasks over the last 3 years. Granted it won't fit on a chest rig. I also own a hand forged Hudson Bay knife with a clip point. I have a hatchet and canoe axe. I've used many tools to do specific tasks. I would not want to rely on one blade. But, if I had to pick one blade, the Kukri machete would be it. If restricted to only a knife then the custom Hudson Bay knife. Modern reproduction Bay knives have a short handle, something to be mindful of. I did have to cushion the handle on the Kukri. The two other mods was to scandi the edge by the handle, and add an across the back of the hand paracord loop to improve efficiency and safety. At a pound and a half and it's compact size I have no trouble packing it along. I use it on my scout pack. On my ALICE camping pack I run a folding saw and Mora. From the French and Indian War up to the 20 th century, most fieldcraft was done with a pocket knife and hatchet. One knife to rule them all is asking a lot. Definitely a modern concept. I've been reenacting F&I and Rev War for years, and did some Seminole Wars as well. Large knives were used for combat in conjunction with a hatchet or tomahawk. I liked the review. Like seeing what works for someone else.

I have a Tops Brakimo, great knife. I also have a Esee Laser Strike. Tops, Esee and Nordsmith are my go to for knives. I am looking at a Esee 5, which is great for extreme survival, but a little much (big, heavy & bulky) for bushcraft.

thank you for the inside knowledge in ref. to to bags, and gear, I love the stuff that last!

As a knifemaker, this feedback is key. I like to use 1095 or O1 as edge steel but forgeweld other corrosion resistant steel/other metals to the more exposed areas.

Man, I'm tellin' ya. There are many people who tune in to this channel and hear all the jokes that you say but don't really pick up on it. That stuff cracks me up.

Your no bullshit, practical, experience driven info is very, very, much appreciated. Thank you for sharing it with us!

I’ve watched so many of your videos and some how missed this one. Some of my favorite topics

Good to see you favor shorter blades. This fixation on survival knives with 7"+ blades is laughable; anything much over 5 inches becomes awkward for general use. You're right about 1095 steel - it's been a good choice for outdoor knives for a couple of generations.

@dennisleighton2812

2 жыл бұрын

Shawn, I don't think a knife with a 7+ inch blade is intended for "general use", whatever one understands by that. It is a tool for specific uses - chopping, felling, lumber dressing, heavy camp tasks. Trying to do eg, feathering, with it is a little silly. For that you use a knife intended for that purpose, like a 4 inch or so Scandi grind knife, which basically has a single, or very limited use. Neither of these knives are particularly good in the carcass-dressing dept or other food preparation. For that you ideally use a thin flat ground blade that slices meat thinly and neatly with minimal effort. Lastly for those little fine, fiddly tasks that don't require much power, one could go to a small (3") paring knife that doesn't need to be robust, but has a keen edge, like a Victorinox paring knife. Now, many people search fruitlessly for the Holy Grail of knives - one that can do ALL these tasks effortlessly and best! They will, unfortunately, continue in their search for the rest of their days, as such a thing just does not exist. The only way to move forward is to identify your number one priority, and find a knife that does that the best. After that, if it can do some of the others quite well that is a bonus. It's a matter of adapting what you have to what you need it to do. The other alternative is to come to terms with carrying a touch more weight and getting better equipment, ie more than one knife. I hope you see where this is going.

@billylongdick3192

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you're projecting the fact you got a small pecker

@dennisleighton2812

2 жыл бұрын

@@billylongdick3192 Looks like you continue to live in false hope! Cheers mate!

@kaiserwigglesiii2369

2 жыл бұрын

It really is refreshing to see someone who isn’t expecting 7 inches. In my opinion, even 5 is overkill, but who’s counting

@rupert5066

Жыл бұрын

​@@kaiserwigglesiii23695 is pretty big, honestly...

"When I skin *pause* animals...." Something you not telling us Papa G?

@OEFvet0311

3 жыл бұрын

"It puts the CLP on it's skin, it does this whenever it's told..."

@TylerLL2112

3 жыл бұрын

SpittingTruth Haha!

I have an old Schrade Walden knife which I love. I have it all restored and its my go to knife. Even made a kydex sheath for it.

Good video informative...I like knives that cover different characteristics...full tang is one also less exposure of the tang / metal to the hand /skin it extracts heat and increase of electrocution...also in a softer steel but yet thicker makes it way easier too sharpen and holds its strength

Quick sit rep, Mora makes the Garberg, full tang send grind. I have used Blind Horse Knives (now Battle Horse Knives) for about 6 years (Professional SAR, as well as hiking, backpacking, personal fieldcraft, etc). It has proven its weight in gold and I own/have tried quite a few. Sorry I don't eat crayons, I gave up looking cool years ago, but I do enjoy the vids!

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the input!

@denisdegamon8224

3 жыл бұрын

The full tang Garberg by Mora just cane out two years ago. This video is three years old.

A good survival knife on a budget I'd recommend the Old Hickory Butcher Knife, they come in either 7" or 10" length, made of 1095 steel, 90 degree spine, and fits in Kabar sheaths. Only con, for me, is that it's 1/8" thick and some may not like the profile of tip and edge grind(double scandi'ish)but for 16-18$ for the knife alone, it makes for a good knife and it also allows for a knife that can be ground down to the tip profile of choice(slow belt sander and constant checking for heat) allows for a cheap solution that can be modified.

What’s up bud? Happy New Year to you and your family . Keep up the good work .

I'm a huge fan of a Gerber lmf2 on the rig and a sniper blade works chopper for camp/bush work. Thanks Mike for the great info! I will look at the rat family for future needs.

I'm a big fan of the esee 3. I've had the same one for almost a decade and I use a ton. It does everything from fire building to shelter building. If I ever need (want) to buy another knife it'll be the 4.

@caseysimpson1806

2 жыл бұрын

I searched the net and found a new one for $50.00, without the sheath.

I have an ESEE 5. I LOVE that knife.

Benchmark bushcraft turning into a favorite. Randall Made out of Orlando also awesome and will make especially for deployed military. I've order 1 on the last deployments and awesome blades. Good vid.

I love my Mora. for backpacking/camping use it is ideal. But on my kit I use either an Esse 4 or a Gerber Strongarm. And a Shivworks push dagger on my belt line.

Tops Silent Hero is my go to knife, as it was designed to be used in the field as well in combat situations.

Couple of thoughts. I always take Mora knives on trips with me. GREAT trade items or gifts for folk that help you out, and at less than $20, you are getting a huge amount of quality. Just don't lay into it too hard on batonning. My go-to survival knife is the Enzo Trapper - green micarta scales, scandi grind. IMO the best expedition bushcraft knife for the money (around $150). Made in Finland like everything else fine in life. I use their carbon steel in the USA and their stainless on the coast in the tropics. Biggest mistake you can make is to get a large chopping survival knife. I got an Esse Junglas as I thought i could get a machete and a bushcraft knife in one package. Using it all day on the trial as a machete will destroy your wrists, and trying to use it for fine camp work will take the tips of your fingers off as it's hard to control. You really do need both tools in the end. The best machetes out there can be got in the tropics for $10. Light and easy to use on vines and thorny veg all day long. Sharpen the crap out of them with a metal file. Handles will fail you so I have put micarta on my favorites.

great video, as usual....exactly what i needed....practical (w/ your experience, that's key) and just the facts. nice job.

Top Tadina gave us pretty much the same advice back in the 80's,a lifetime ago. I still have my Randall

Morakniv does make full tangs now: the Gerberg. It is a great knife and comes in a great stainless steel or carbon steel. Try them

@alexanderbarkman7832

4 жыл бұрын

I have about 100 mora knifes, Ive never broken one at the tang. The old ones are pretty soft so you can bend them, they don't brake at all. The never ones you kan brake, and I have broken some, but it's always the blade itself that brake. If you use it for bending then get the one that has a thicker blade. That one is very hard to brake.

@stevenpotter4625

4 жыл бұрын

The Mora that he showed here is in fact the Garberg which is a full tang knife, so I'm really questioning his knife knowledge a bit. I agree with the ESEE choice though; I carry an ESEE Laser Strike and it's the best fixed blade I've EVER EDC'd.

@user-ie6ye5ls6y

4 жыл бұрын

@@stevenpotter4625 thats actually a mora kansbol its not a garberg, and its not full tang. I'm questioning your knife knowledge a bit.

@jontetomte9271

4 жыл бұрын

@@stevenpotter4625 that is a kansbol.. question your own knife knowledge.

@ilikeknafs9563

3 жыл бұрын

@@jontetomte9271 I like moras but they are cheap made and not full tang(except for the Garberg which IS full tang but cost almost 10x more than the other models which is a ripoff when you can get a much better knife for that price

For survival knives I like 5"+ on the blade. I think that 5-6" are the best length as an all-around survival blade, as you can baton, fight, all that stuff with that length

@ktrigg2

2 жыл бұрын

Batoning is what convinced me. I do very light and minimal batoning but using a 5 inch blade limited my options and was riskier.

Good assessment. Thanks.! I can't do a Mora...a glorified paring knife.! I prefer the Esse Laser strike myself and a Benchmade Nimravus..but with the G-10's. But that Esse 4 is a good one. Keep em' comin.

I EDC the Becker 16 and boy, it gets used every day. Great for prying smashing and just about anything you can throw at it. Battons like a champ with its heavy spine.

Bark River (aka: BRKT) Bravo 1 in A2 tool steel is an amazing all purpose survival knife. Thank you

@jgarcia9011

4 жыл бұрын

Bravo 1.25LT CPM3V If things really need to get done JXR Vengeful CPM3V

There's one guy in every squad who wears an XL gas mask and a small Kevlar. You're that guy.

Bought two Esee 4 knives I love them! Thanks Garand Thumb

I went with the OKC RAT-7. Same knife, from back in the day when Randall's Adventure Training(now called ESEE) was working with OKC, and it's 7 inches instead of 5.

I'm sure you already know, but Morakniv also makes a full tang stainless survival knife called the Garberg. I've heard many people claim it is the ultimate Mora and its around $80-$90. I'd like to try one out someday as I've heard nothing but good things about them.

Bartender: Why the long face? Horse: Like I haven't heard that one before, assshole. Bartender: I was talking to him. Garand Thumb: [stabs bartender with survival knife]

@jscarpa2002

5 жыл бұрын

He was told no more recommending $1000 dollar equipment reviews. Guess he's gonna have to wait to get that new sailboat.

Semper, great video, very straight forward, and honest. Too many people try to be the endall beall when it comes to knowledge. This was the first video of yours I watched.

Excellent info! Thanks! Really appreciate your down to earth, honest opinions.

Good to have when Jody comes around.

Watching this at 2020, and I'm still not wearing pants.

Very nice review! I own several knives n some of them moras, specifically Kansbol n heavy duty companion. I like the Condor knives as well, however I always have re profile the edge. I appreciate 1095 steel quality and have never broken any blade knife. Appropriate use is logical.

i appreciate the heads up on these, definitely taking a look again at my setup

It's disturbing how many of these things I've done when he says like and subscribe 🤨 Never brake eye contact! 🤔🤣

Thot slicer... I fucking love our active duty servicemen.

I like using Helle knives, high quality steel, my knife is a full Tang, can do any small job or skin/quarter a larger animal, used it on my elk this year and it worked great for that too! For felling trees and big jobs I carry a small axe.

I was issued the Mora knife you were showcasing. Supersharp and slim, but the thinn thickness towards the end of the blade is pretty easy to break when doing rougher stuff with it (like chopping wood). Bought a Fällkniven F1 after that, now that's nukeproof. Would probably go for a S1 or SRK if I were to buy one now.

*generic constructive comment*

@peterloftus6259

7 жыл бұрын

Ethan Petrea I second that...

@AOMartialArts

6 жыл бұрын

Ethan Petrea I never thought about it that way. Great insight.

@llndmsn998

6 жыл бұрын

Generic keyboard warrior troll

@fjwisock8

5 жыл бұрын

I disagree

@robinpohl2702

5 жыл бұрын

Ethan Petrea *generic nonsensical response*

Mora's are fairly cheap knives. They are practical (I had one during my own service, but I also had a skrama knife), but they're not the most prestigious knives, I mean you can get them for like 6€. For a good knife of the same type (puukko), varusteleka.fi sells some good ones.

Just wanted to say thank you for these awesome videos bud and all the tips and info

Great knife picks. I'm rocking the Cold Steel Recon 1 on deployments so you get the strenght of a fixed blade with the compact of a folder. Carrying it eather closed in my pocket or on the chest rig when it's open. IDF by the way.

The Morakniv Garberg is full tang and available in carbon or stainless steels. I’ve been an ESEE fan for going on 20 years now and have Becker’s as well...all are an outstanding value in such a critical piece of kit. 👍🏻🇺🇸

YAAAAAS FLANNEL DADDY

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

Son, get back in the basement or else I'll sell your steam account.

@readingthebible5413

7 жыл бұрын

I think you meant to say when agendas are pushed through.

@lancashiteman

4 жыл бұрын

@@GarandThumb your genuinly funny

@buzzle-actual

4 жыл бұрын

@@lancashiteman you're

@jt8169

3 жыл бұрын

@@buzzle-actual yer

I have all of these knives and I can confirm they are all good. Becker BK7 is my favorite of the ones he showed. If you are looking for a good bushcraft knife that won't break the bank, Condor out of El Salvador makes a bushlore knife that is usually around $35-$50 on Amazon and I have found it to work just fine. It is a carbon steel though so I don't take it with me when I go kayak-camping.

Nice summary on what works

Knife definitions: Survival knife: A knife you have on you when the need unexpectedly arrives. Bushcraft Knife: A “camp knife” suitable for camp chores such as building a shelter, making a feather stick, fixing a meal or light chopping of firewood. Tactical knife: A knife capable of use as a weapon to defend yourself in case of attack of either animal or human. Pocket knife: A knife you would normally carry in your pocket in a casual way every day. (This knife sometimes becomes your survival knife.) The ideal survival knife is hardly the one you're going to have on you when the need arrives. If you're out hiking and happen to get lost and you have your “stuff” with you then you're in luck. You have the perfect situation just like it was planned, but it's usually not that way in the real world.

@UnseenSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Thomas Jefferson well that is why some of us have a rucksack that has a few extra items in it for the 'just in case' situation. Of course in our life we are unlikely to ever need a knife in a survival situation, but it's better to be prepared than to not. For example I've been robbed when I was 16 years old. If I had a knife on me, being outnumbered would not be as much of an issue.

@MadM0nkey

5 жыл бұрын

So BK7 (or esse6) to cover the 1st 3 points... SR1 tanto to cover #4?

@beltfedTODDRULZ

4 жыл бұрын

I been EDC-ing a ESEE4 for 4 years now, I have plenty of large knives but that little ESEE is always with me and is very capable for most problems. Outdoor and construction activities,prying batoning etc.

Great overview. I have been using a ESEE 3 for years for hiking, camping, and light bushcraft. Awesome product overall, but I would agree that as a dedicated survival/bushcraft blade that I would want something a bit bigger like the ESEE 4. Plus you never know when you need to go hands on with a THOT in rugged woods of Maine. Sometimes they just sneak up on you outa nowhere. Keep dropping the knowledge!

Fellow Esee Man! sweet! I use the 4 mostly, but have the 6, the Junglas, the Candiru on a paracord neck knife system, & an AH1 Arrowhead that i keep in a custom sheath attached to my 6 sheath (along with ferro rod holders on both the 4 & 6). wearing the full size knife in your chest rig also allows for quick access in the event you round a corner & someone grabs your pistol or rifle barrel. you can draw & get all stabby to keep them off you. ive been a 9th degree mall ninja for 20 years and my mom says im cool!

In my neck of the woods a good short machete works great, especially with a good sharp folder, pick your style and brand and off you go.

Constructive

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

thanks boo

@mattpeterman7845

6 жыл бұрын

Destructive

@randomshittutorials

5 жыл бұрын

Disruptive

what about ontario rat series i have the rat 3 for more daily/camp use also people on tight budget the glock field knife is nice

When I'm in the outdoors, working in the yard, or camping... I carry a Becker BK2 and that thing is a TANK. I've put it through hell and it just keeps on performing. Great Vid!

Being active army myself....every time your intro plays, or you cut some drill videos into it your main video....id like to think i know what you are up to. Good shit man. Pumps me up every time.

Well, batman has a KZread channel. Who would've thought

Both the ESEE blades are also 1095 carbon steel. Yes, when uncoated, it will rust but it's hard to beat the strength and ease of sharpening in the field. Can't go wrong with just about anything with ESEE written in it.

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@peterloftus6259

7 жыл бұрын

Zack Harton if you keep rubbing it it will never get time to rust.

@lucasholzen1214

6 жыл бұрын

personally, I prefer d2 tool steel, it holds an edge very well and doesn't rust very much, but it takes a little harder to sharpen. Please notice me Sgt. Thumb

@michaelmiller7909

5 жыл бұрын

And a little clp will negate the majority of oxidation.

@doctoruttley

5 жыл бұрын

Agree! ESEE 5 all the way. It’s a tank!

Some solid knives shown here. Cannot go wrong with an ESSE or a KA-BAR for sure. I need to get me an ESSE 4 and an ESSE 6 sometime. I currently own an ESSE 5 and that thing is a monster.

My current go to Field Survival Knife is my Tops Brothers of Bushcraft. The ESEE knives are great knives.

"I prefer something a little bit shorter because I've never had to use something quite this long" Yeah, I don't even need to say anything. You just walked into that one and you knew it lol

edc knives pls papa garand

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

SOOoooon

@ctrain8900

4 жыл бұрын

@@GarandThumb why is this comment section so weird I'm new to your channel and didn't expect the nutballs down here

@tippytscafe6337

3 жыл бұрын

@@ctrain8900 cause us nutballs are what keeps the world turning and laughing.

Good info. I’m going to have to check out esee. My favorite right now is the self reliance outfitters kephart xl.

Tremendous knowledge n an absolute professional attitude. Excellent job. Bash on