Favorite knife is one my wife bought for me - she scored an absolute homerun with the Joker Bushcrafter. Handmade in Spain. Awesome steel. Holds and edge like I can’t believe. Sharpens up like a dream. Perfect balance and fits my hand like it was made for it. I retired my Randall #1 and carry the Joker instead now.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Those Joker knives look awesome. Real workhorses at a fantastic price point, especially being handmade! That knife and wife are keepers😂

@justjonoutdoors

2 ай бұрын

@@Woodswalker1965 She’s kept me for 43 years - I don’t have any intentions of letting her go anywhere!!!

@KettleCamping

2 ай бұрын

Jokers are great knives. I have the Canadiense. My wife also got it for me. 👍

@bashkillszombies

2 ай бұрын

For the price of a good knife you can buy what you need to start making your own, and probably pay for your first ten knives. I promise you that the first tool you make will be higher quality than what you can buy in a hardware store. A novice blacksmiths work is superior to Chinese goods. Rather than buying foreign goods, make your own stuff, source your material from your own countrymen. Spain is NOT known for it's steel, or it's craftsmanship. I promise you once you learn to heat treat metals properly yours will be superior quality. And I GUARANTEE you that steel came from China if it was from Spain.

@justjonoutdoors

2 ай бұрын

@@bashkillszombies Wow. How many over-generalizations can you stuff into one paragraph. As someone who has actually made several hundred knives over the years, I would love to see an example of your handiwork. I’d also love to see the blacksmith shop you set up for $300.00. Your guarantees aren’t worth the pixels they occupy on my screen. As far as Spain not being known for its steel or craftsmanship - just - bullshit. Go do some research.

throughout my 70 years, I have gone through tons of gear and equipment..... some great, some terrible, and much more in between. Without getting long winded, I'll just tell you what I always carry in my almost old age today, and never without them. Gransfors axe, Silky Bigboy, Terävä Skrama 240, Rob Evans Bushtool, GEC two-bladed Pioneer Trapper slip joint, Two Cherries 8 inch straight draw blade, and 1 inch Scotch Eye auger; along with a pouch with sharpening and repair items and spools of bankline. Carried or transported in my canoe or 4x4 in my Timber Cruiser pack. My cook set is an old generic three-quart with a titanium Four Dog Stove contraption that fits inside; water bladders and a Sawyer mini usually in my pants pockets. Where I live, licensed hunting of feral hogs is legal all year, so I eat a lot of bacon as well

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

That’s a really great set of equipment. You can be very self reliant with those items. Thank you👍🔪

@FastEddy396

2 ай бұрын

This is the voice of experience. I'm fifty. Thank You for sharing and saving us time and foolishness. Best-

@tedmiller8498

Ай бұрын

What brand of scotch eye auger do you recommend

My favorite knife/gear tends to be the gear that I have made or modify myself something about using something you put time and effort in making just increases the joy of using

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Very cool, truly custom made gear! 😎

@stevec5576

2 ай бұрын

My favorite gear is what I have with me .

@trerounds1273

2 ай бұрын

Agreed

@inregionecaecorum

2 ай бұрын

That's the way I like to do it too.

@michaelgreco1492

Ай бұрын

YES THIS! lol. I love to customize most of my stuff in one way or another Anything with wood I strip the coating off, re-coat it myself with either boiled linseed oil, tung oil or something of the sort, Knives I may reshape the bevel depending on what it was originally and what I'm using if for, and possibly add a patina. Even clothes I sometimes alter a little even if its just a coat of waterproofing or some kind of bug repellent like DEET or my favorite, Permethrin which actually kills ticks n other bugs (just don't get it on you).

I found my favorite knife as a kid in the late '60s laying beside a football field. It's an early issue Ka-Bar USMC with a screw on and peened pommel. It had been used heavily by the poor soul who lost it. I continued it's use through Scouts as a kid, camping with friends as a teen and more advanced BC as an adult. It's never failed me from carving, shelter building, fish cleaning and even as a light chopper for rough carving. I've seen many pretty, temping knives, yet I passed on dozens as I only had to recall what I've accomplished with the Ka-Bar. My muscle memory knows my secondary just as well - a '70s USA made Schrade 25 OT. It was only recently that I learned it was also a favorite primary for Mors Kochanski for over a decade. A few years ago I decided to give my Ka-Bar some relief with a Cold Steel SRK. It hasn't disappointed. To finally scratch the scandi itch I bought a Marttiini. Again, a very good knife, but my BC heart still belongs to the Ka-Bar. My hatchet was a gift from my grandmother when I joined the Scouts. She pulled out a dusty old Germantown carpenters hatchet from her shed and gave it to me with a finger wag and words of caution. I treated it a couple years ago to a new 17" handle for it's approximate 100th birthday. It carries as many stories as the Ka-Bar. I have no plans to retire it or replace it.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Those are great experiences my friend, thanks for sharing and Ka-Bar-On buddy!!

@Lucaduka77

Ай бұрын

Nowadays somebody finds that near a foot ball field ten cop cars show up and arrest an innocent guy

Buy once cry once!!!! Beautiful collection of gear.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support and the kind comment!👊

Those leather gloves ! Made me DROOL 🤤 NICE 👍

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the comment, I appreciate it👍

I own some very pretty Marttiini knives, several budget Mora's, a Kershaw folder, a BPS Bush knife from Ukraine, a very old Buck that I use in the kitchen and others, but my favorite is the Mora Garberg black carbon knife. I'd like a Bark River Aurora, but I'll keep dreaming of it! My favorite hatchet is my Julia Kalthoff Small Carver - absolutely gorgeous and functional.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Very nice choices you have there. I would like a dedicated carving hatchet one day!

Glad to see you still using the MK1. I totally agree with you on the axe and leatherman Charge.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Take care Rob, still loving the MK1👍

@blackhawkbushcraft

2 ай бұрын

@RobEvansWoodsman, what’s your preferred way for folks to contact you for MK1 knife order inquiries? I’d love to get some details and discuss placing an order.

We all have those items we probably should have second-guessed. Sometimes you need to learn what does not work before you get what does. I have a LT Wright (custom Hill People Gear edition), a Casstrom Lars Falt special edition and recently received a Mora Lok Wilderness. All awesome knives.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

I agree, buying things that don’t work for us can be part of the process. Nice gear you have! I’ve been wanting to try the Lars Falt knife for a while now.👍🔪

@craigrobertson6082

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, its really nice and holds as edge, she's a beaut. @@Woodswalker1965

@danielmart7940

2 ай бұрын

My favorite knives are my LT Wright Jessmuk, Schrade 250T deerslayer in original 1090 carbon steel, and my original carbon steel old timer improved muskrat knife. They're all I need. Although I like my carbon LB7 folding shade I git for Xmas when I was 16, back in 1980.

At 74, I've been an avid collector & user of blades since my teen years. Recently on a whim I cashed in $600+ dollars of my Cabela's reward points on my credit card for two Benchmade fixed blade knives; the Anonimus in CPM Cruwear & the Bushcrafter 162 in S30V just because I wanted to have some modern powder metal steel alloy blades. I searched the Cabela site for Magnacut steel but they didn't offer it. Why buy it when you can have it for no charge! As you say, sometimes you don't need an excuse to "pull the trigger" when the price is right ( like free )!

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

That’s awesome, I would have probably done the same haha!👍🔪

@davidheath2427

2 ай бұрын

Cruware is possibly better than magnacut. It is like the difference between s30vn and s35vn . Minimal. And yes any time is a good time .

Well done Wade! Good stuff! Thanks for sharing!

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Take care buddy🍻👍

I used a Buck Ranger for 20 years. Did everything I needed. Then found two Moraknives at a garage sale. A SS Companion and a SS Companion Spark, both never used in original blister packs. Love them, especially the Spark. I didn’t know what I was getting but they looked like good knives and I was starting to do more camping and they were $2 each!

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Wow that’s a bargain!!! The Buck Ranger is a cool blade as well!

Great skill-set, good common sense advice. Quality gear. Keep it going.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do. I appreciate the kind words!👍

This is the kind of video I like that you’re not afraid to buy quality stuff that will work well and last in the test of time.

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much, I appreciate that!👍

Great down to earth, honest and useful advice, just subscribed, thank you, Seamus

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, you are appreciated!

Looking good Wade. Thanks for sharing

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Mark!

Hi Thomas !!! I have one of those knockoff 110 with the same wobbly hinge as well. My real 110's hinge is as tight as the day I got it after 50 years of nearly daily use. It's one tough knife. My 110 was gifted to me by my wife on our first Christmas. On my 70th birthday in 2022 she got me an new engraved 110. Funny thing I used it once but it's a heirloom. I have 112 Ranger with s30v steel that I'm currently using & knife is every bit as tough as a 110. Thank You -- Joe --

@robertmauldin4987

2 ай бұрын

I have 2 110s and a 112. Awesome, solid , classic knives from decades in the past that are still great today. Seem to be overlooked by younger outdoorsmen. Kind of like they overlook good old walnut stocked rifles and shotguns.

Great video! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the mentality and benefits of purchasing quality gear. I remember watching your review of the Frost River Isle Royals Jr. Pack over and over before I bought mine. That pack was definitely expensive. But I have zero regrets about my investment. It was a matter of intentionally putting my money towards something quality made that would serve me the rest of my life. And in my experience, all Frost River gear is exactly that. I’m a middle aged woman with a smaller frame and found that for me, the Isle Royale Jr. is a good fit, but does require some added internal structure to prevent excessive slouching of the main bucket when partially loaded. I’ve been using a small wastebasket. But I think I’ll try cutting down a US military sleep pad to roll and fit inside for some lightweight structural support. Anyway…. It’s the best pack I’ve ever owned and I’ve never regretted buying it thanks to your review. (Just had to save up for a year and a half to get it.) Blessings to you sir, from central Indiana.

My current favorite bushcraft knives are the AA Forge Puukko and the LTWK Genesis. Loved your video!

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Great choices there my friend. I’ve been wanting a AA Forge for some time.

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this most informative video. You previrwed some great products. Stay safe out there. 😊

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too! 👍😁

Salute to you my friend, you are living life.

@Woodswalker1965

17 күн бұрын

Thanks buddy, I appreciate you watching!👍

My favorite bushcraft knife is a vintage Mora Damascus knife with a gorgeous pearlescent handle. I picked it up at an antique mall for $26, came with a leather sheath. It holds an edge very well, very thick and great for batoning, aggressive knurled spine. One of the accent pieces on the handle came loose, but I used apoxy resin to fix it.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Very interesting! That sounds like a rare one. Congrats!

Years ago in a surgical induced hi, I bought LT Wright Genesis ! Love the knife

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Haha perfect excuse!

Very nice gear Wade. And yes I’ve seen all the gear you’ve shown being used on your videos. You definitely use them for their purpose. Good quality. They still look great. Excellent review video. And your long time subscribers would agree I believe. 👍👍👍👍

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Bernie, I appreciate you watching!👍

My favorite knife is a Grohmann classic! Easy to sharpen to a keen edge and very useful!

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Grohman are very popular and have a great reputation. Good choice!👍

That’s a nice vid Wade,all quality gear buddy,love the stove too😁looking forward to your knife and axe collection 👌🏻

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Coming up soon bud. Take care🤙

Favorite Bushcraft knife is Condor Wayfinder.

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I’ve owned a few Condor knives, quality blades and sheaths!👊🔪

Yup, I have a Council tool pack axe and a small Eastwing hatchet that has work for me for a few now. I have an Italian xl ruck sack from the sportsman guide that I modified to work for me. And the knife is a Kephart from Pks knive shop. I'm happy with everything so far. I also have a really nice 8x8 oilskin tarp from Bushcraft Spain. I love that tarp.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

That’s a really good kit my friend. Congrats on those choices! 👍

Glad to see the bushcraft hat 🤠 later in the video. Great stuff 🪓👍

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Everybody needs a bushcraft hat!😁

My favourite Bushcraft knife is actually my Helle Delle Chef Knife. Cooking in the outdoors is one of my favourite things about camping/bushcraft, and I really enjoy the luxury of having a properly sized chef knife to dice and prep with.

@gazgf

2 ай бұрын

And that IS luxury ….£180 for a 1 purpose knife is way beyond what I would want to spend on a blade. Think I gave less than £13 for for a Masterclass Santuko with hone built in to the sheath on Amazon and 2 years on still a perfect prep knife. It’s just different strokes for different folks…..so long as you’re happy, all is good! 🤝

@MackenziePerrault

2 ай бұрын

@@gazgf between out In the bush and in the kitchen at home, I get so much use out of it, I really don't mind. I get it's far too much to pay for most people, but if it's going to last, and I'm going to love using it, I really don't mind.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Cool, I wasn’t aware Helle made chef knives!!

Couldn’t agree more! Really enjoyed seeing all of your fantastic gear.👍 Buy the best and you will most likely be very happy with it for the rest of your life, rather than buying cheap over and over again. Not saying you can’t find good equipment at a cheap price, it does take a lot of trial and error. Thanks for the video!👊

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate you watching and for the comment my friend!👍

Outstanding video my man nice gear and good advice as always

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I appreciate it!

My favorite bushcraft knife that I currently have is an AA Forge Badger that was gifted to me by a fellow member of BCUSA. I’ve recently purchased an LT Wright Kamrat that I haven’t used much yet. Thanks for the video, I’ve really enjoyed it.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me know your favorite blades. They are beauties👍

Got a few Grohmann/DH Russel knifes that i like. Most of my stuff comes from yard sales. Hultz Bruk axe as well. Good gloves are hard to find. Thank you for the video, Wade. Stay safe and stay warm

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching brother, I love a good yard sale find👍

@musar03580

2 ай бұрын

@@Woodswalker1965 Speaking of Grohmann knives, do you have any of them in your knife collection? (And, yes, I would like to see a video of your knife collection.) I'm especially interested in knowing more about Grohmann's #1 Original Design belt knife. In terms of blades, I already have a Gransfors Bruk Small Forest Axe and a Victorinox Fieldmaster. But I am looking to complement these with a mid-sized knife, to be used primarily for processing food and eating.

Another great video! Thanks! I like and use a Bark River Aurora in 3V steel, but, like you, i have many others!

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Nice blade, thanks for the comment!👍🔪

Great video for a Sunday morning, Wade. My 2 favorites and most used knives are a Skookum Bush Tool and the Sigmora made by Dan Koster for Sigma 3 Survival years ago. Both are in 3V steel, my favorite also.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

I have to agree with you on the Skookum buddy, they are worth the wait. The Sigmora knife is a very nice design as well. 👍🔪🍻

You have some great cold-weather clothing, sir!

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching , much appreciated!👍

Yes! Gransfors small forest ax. Perfect size, weight, handle diameter, profile, and metal.

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

You got that right!👍

Amazing. As well all know, some bushcraft gear you may regret buying. But this list I can agree on. Wonderful ! Happy hiking

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!👍

I mainly do hunting knives but I made a pair of kephart style bushcraft knives in January and I really liked em. Apparently so did someone else cause he bought one before I even made the sheath! I’ll admit I’ve got a lot to learn with bushcraft stuff but I took the other one out just to see how it worked and I was pretty happy with it. Couldn’t stop carving with it, it chews through wood like a beaver lol

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

The Kephart style is very popular for a reason!👍🔪

Things that always come along on any trip: BPS Knives C1 Leatherman Skeletool Silky Gomboy Axe either Kalthoff Small Carver or a Wetterling that is older than me. And yes we want to see your knives and axes.

@Woodswalker1965

15 күн бұрын

You have a sweet set of gear my friend, congrats! I just recently posted my axe and knife collection vids. You can look them up on my channel my friend.

This is a great idea for a video. There is some gear that we could probably use specific long term reviews on - for example evaluating how the solar generators hold up after a couple years, but for most of basic gear, this sort of video makes more sense. All of the basic gear has some tradeoffs, and over time we get to know the gear better. You asked about which knife is currently our go-to: the Lars Fält Knife, made by Casström, with the Sleipnir steel, is my number one. I still use my Helle Temagami quite a bit, though, and if I am just banging around the woods at home, getting things done, I usually have my old standby, the Tops BoB, with me. The BoB is perhaps a little heavy, but it fits in my large hands so well, and it has that great finger guard that doesn't get in the way, but does provide some protection when it is cold, rainy, late, dark, and so forth. I use the BoB harder than any other knife, and nothing ever goes wrong, so there is something to be said for that. Making maple syrup this weekend - third weekend this season. Going to tap some yellow birch and some paper birch next weekend, and see if I can tell the difference between the sap. Great time of year to get outdoors and run wild.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Very nice gear my friend! I’ve been interested in trying out the Lars Falt knife for a very long time! I agree with the Bob, it’s a good knife I reviewed and traded some time ago. Perhaps I will get another one day🔪👍

I love my Condor Bushlore Knife. I have a couple of others but this one is the best IMO.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

I’ve had one and they are excellent!!🔪👍

@JoshSabboth

2 ай бұрын

@@Woodswalker1965 I was using a KA-BAR Becker BK2 and while it is good for baton, it is heavy as hell.

@Scriptorsilentum

2 ай бұрын

gawd, yes! i like my moras but my bushlore - i've never found a job in the woods it couldn't handle! ♥♥

My bushcraft knife is an old Hickory butcher knife. I have put a hole in it for a lanyard and I took it apart and spread JB Weld on the knife to keep it together. My camp hatchet is a Boy scout hatchet that I have had for over forty years.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, some great no nonsense , field tested gear there my friend!👍🔪

Hay Wade ! Glad You're Hap=E With Your Purchases Made Great Time Spent With Ya Buddy ! Hugs For Them Pups ! ATB T God Bless

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Always great to hear from you my friend. See ya soon!👊😁

Food looking delicious! Nice gloves! Cheers!

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching buddy👊

I love knives, i geek out about them, ive Forged some myself. I love any knife that holds an edge and doesn't break. If its from the dollar store but it doesnt break, ill use it for years.

@Woodswalker1965

26 күн бұрын

It’s a tool first and foremost, if it works, use it! Thanks for watching my friend👍

Buck 110 has been my combat, hunting, food prep, boy scout, Army Ranger, bush craft, wood carving and 30 year old, American made knife. Lifetime no BS warranty. I took the Buck factory tour and left my 30 year old 110 with a cool guy. When I picked it up an hour later it was newly reprofiled with a new belt sheath but, he didn't destroy the history of dents and patina either.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

That’s amazing! I had a 110 but unfortunately I lost it. I need to get another!

@RBG-tr9ce

Ай бұрын

I have a cutlery sharpening business, been sharpening knives professionally for 18years. I'v sharpened many 110's and by far it is the toughest folding knife ever produced. If you can own but one knife, make it a 110.

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

@@RBG-tr9ce Awesome to hear, I’m on the hunt for one. Thank you👍

Totally agree with what you said regarding the anorak and gloves had mine for 6 years I loved my anorak so much I bought a 2nd one and one of their wool blankets. The hestra gloves are just super same again I loved my 1st pair so much I bought a 2nd pair in the different colour got a great deal on both pairs. 🙏😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Awesome setup my friend! Thanks for the comment, it’s much appreciated 👍!

RE: Knives - I always carry my normal EDC pocket knife (CRKT M16) and a larger fixed blade (currently an ESEE 4). I'm looking to add an SAK (Victorinox Ranger 78) to the mix as well. I'm also a huge fan of the Gransfors Bruks small forest axe. I love that thing. Finally, I carry a silky gomboy folding saw in my hiking/overnight kit.

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

Excellent kit buddy 👍🔪

Nicely done Wade !

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks brother🤟🍻

Great video. Loving your channel.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I appreciate you!

Love my Condor Bushlore. Very good knife and very affordable - or at least used to be. I also have a Gransfors Small Forest Axe - traded for it.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Yes I agree the Bushlore was affordable at one time. I paid $50 Canadian for mine many years ago and have since gifted it to a friend.

@gerryfunke1343

2 ай бұрын

I paid $30.00 for mine I’ve used the heck out of it, it is an inexpensive very well made knife. Cheers.🤗

Nice to see you out in the woods brother 💪 lotta great gear here. Good point with the knives, everyone certainly has an opinion. I have a few hand forged custom blades from canoe brand gear. Love them use them all, but one of my favorites is my casstrom no.10 got it for a decent price barely used on BCUSA. I could go on for hours with you about all the gear you showed here. Lots of excellent tools and gear.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

I know you have good taste in tools brother, thanks for stopping by!🔪👍

Boy you are not wrong, it takes alot of time to get your gear lined out. I got alot of gear i regret buying. I would like to see your knife collection. Thank you for sharing your insight with us all. I totaly agree with the mulit tool. its a must have.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment my friend!🔪👊

@Swearengen1980

2 ай бұрын

I'd say that depends on where your from and how you were raised. If you're a city boy that got into the outdoors later in life, I can see it taking time and figuring out what works for you. If you're a redneck that grew up in the woods, not so much.

My go to is Esee, can’t beat ‘em for the price and can 100% depend on them.

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

My favorite is the Esee 3 👍

@GatlinMcDoubleStack

Ай бұрын

@@Woodswalker1965 My Esee 4 goes everywhere with me. About to get either a 5 or 6, can’t make up my mind on which one I want to go with. Wish I could have the 5 with a 6” blade with the thickness in between the two and a higher grind. Eventually I want to have the Izula 2.875”, 4, 5 or 6, and a Junglas. Logic being the four of them will accomplish anything I need a knife to do.

@hanserich18

Ай бұрын

​@@GatlinMcDoubleStack hello friend, I own both and I can vouch for the esee 6. it does nearly anything better than the 5. i have done impossible things to it and it took any abuse. And it actually cuts, unlike the model 5. really great knives, but sadly quite expensive in europe

@GatlinMcDoubleStack

Ай бұрын

@@hanserich18 Thanks for the info! I’ve been leaning more towards the 6 and now I’ve definitely made up my mind on which way to go. Appreciate it.

Love to see your knife and ax collection

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

Thanks my friend! The knife collection vid is out and the axe vid will be here soon! 👍

My favorite knive I made from a Helle blade with my own handle. Stacked leather, wood and brass. Works for more then 5 years for me.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

That’s a special knife when it gets your personal touch👍🔪

Im from the Bush of Alaska and am allways strapped and with several knives and and Norrdic carry axe. Main carry skinner with a sturdy blade I can split firewood hammering it with a piece of hard limb.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Always prepared👍

As someone who lives in a town, in an apartment, i dont get out in the woods as much as i'd like to. But, i do have some fixed blade knives. One i'd say is going to be my favored bushcraft knife is the ontario knife co old hickory 5.5" hunter. (The blade is 5.5") Its solid, comfortable in hand, & neither pricy nor cheap. I also have a morakniv i got from a thrift store. I think its mora's mid range companion series. I'm unsure though. Those are my personal favored bushcraft knives. Thank you for your time, & the great video!

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your choices!👍

The knife I’ve been using for years is a Benchmade mountain Skinner love that knife

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your choice, sounds great!🔪👍

Great video and an awesome selection of gear. My favorite knives are my Danelore from Wessex Blades and an LT Wright Maverick Scout in scandi. My backpack is the Allagash pack, made by Alder Stream Canvas. I have two Frost River shoulder bags; the Grand Marais Bag and a Saganaga Travel satchel. The first is my day hunting/scouting bag and the latter is my EDC. Great quality bags! My axe is a Hultafors Adgor axe and my multitool is a Leatherman Super Tool 300. By far my favorite tarp is a Tentsmiths oilskin tarp. After a lot of different gear use, I found out that these items are working great for me and I don't think that I have to spend more money on similar items.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

That’s a fantastic kit, it will surely last for a very long time!

@MountainRaider

2 ай бұрын

@@Woodswalker1965 it will outlive me for sure!

Hey Wade Nice vid !!, I also have the Frost River Jr, and yeah not the most comfortable...i did the unthinkable and mounted it to a frame lol. As far as bushcraft knives I still enjoy my Triple X custom model knife i had Derrick make, I also like my Casstrom # 10. You can't go wrong with Granfors axes especially the small forest axe it's the best all rounder in my opinion but i recently purchased the Council tool 24" pack axe for mostly winter or more extended trips. I would love to see a vid on both Knife and axe collection !! Thanks for sharing

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Hey buddy , nice to hear from you, hope all is well! Nice bit of gear you have there and I’ll do my best to get a show and tell vid out👍

Great gear Wade. 👍 The Boreal Mountain Anorak is one of my favorites as well. I gotta thank you for that recommendation. I'd love to see your knife and axe collection! I have a lot of great knives. I'm a culinary guy (tons of culinary knives.) besides a bushcrafter, and camper. ( I really consider myself a motorcycle camper with some knife, hatchet, and saw skills) Mora, Baker, Buck, LT Wright, Bark River Knives, Origin, Broc Horseman #19, most of the ESEE lineup which are wonderful in their own way, I just picked up a trio of Roselli Scandinavian knives (to go with my Roselli axe with the long handle) which I really love, they are all capable, other makers and brands as well. My most cherished and capable knives are my Dave Beck WSK and Saranac combination. I was one of the last buyers that he took a custom order from. they work perfectly together. Axes & hatchets, I have quite a few also. From camp to woodworking to firewood and felling axes. I think I'm too old & injured to fell a decent sized tree any longer. Leatherman Surge is my favorite do it all multi tool. The gloves look awesome! I wish I'd have gone with the Royale Jr instead of the larger version. I may have to add the Jr sometime and just use the larger bag in my truck. My favorite knife steels would be AEB-L, and 3V, though I love the older steel as well.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Wow dude you have an awesome collection of gear congrats! I recently picked up a set of culinary knives from IKEA of all places! A chefs knife, a Santuko and a paring knife.They are VG10 steel and quite comfortable to use. They were recommended by several KZreadrs and I agree with them. Cheap and Cheerful! 😀 Any suggestions for culinary knives?

@pinkiewerewolf

2 ай бұрын

@@Woodswalker1965 Isn’t it wonderful where a person can find great buys? 👍 I like Messermeister a lot. They have varied levels of “quality” but even their basic stamped chef’s knives are wonderful. My most used when I cooked for a living was the 9” Meridian Elite Chef’s knife. I splurged a few years ago and bought the Tops Knives Dicer series knives in S35VN, chefs, paring, and bread knives. I love the Chef knife and Paring knife, the paring knife, Dicer 3, is almost sturdy enough to use as a bushcraft knife. The Victorinox knives are inexpensive and awesome as well. I bought their bushcraft knife last year when it came out, it’s a great knife as well. There really are a lot of good culinary knives out there. I’d like to try out some of the Porsche knives with the tiny handle in the kitchen as the pinch grip is the preferred grasp of a kitchen knife. They have the small unobtrusive handles. I’ve found that handles aren’t nearly as important in the kitchen as they are in the woods or a wood shop.

Beautiful gear brother

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Great Review !!! Ive been camping since I was 8yrs old. Im 71 now & still camp regularly. Truth be told I use a 50 year old Buck 110 & a pair of Klein Tools Scissors for just about everything I do. As a back up, I have a Mora Garberg Carbon. Years ago I found an old hatchet head in my Grandfathers tool shed. I believe its a true temper. I rehandled it & use it all the time. As a side note, im retiring the 110 because im afraid I may loose it. Its now a family heirloom. Im replacing it with a 112 Ranger with the s30v steel. The blade is a little shorter & better complies with NYC knife laws more than the 110 does. Thank You for a great video -- Joe --

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Hey Joe thanks for sharing your kit! I was thinking that vintage 110 was a real treasure and please don’t lose it lol😂. It’s amazing how long good gear will last when it’s used but not abused. Take care my friend.

@debluetailfly

2 ай бұрын

The 110 is a great old knife! I never had one except for a Pakistan copy with a wobbly blade. I keep it around for opening packages and such.

Hello Wade, nice video, nice gear, enjoyable to watch. One of my bushcraft knife and not the most expensive is the Hultafors black blade knife you reviewed a few years ago. Works great and was quite affordable.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Still a great knife my friend!👍

Joker Ember, it’s a real joy. I’ve got lots of knives, but it’s either that or my mora black!

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Both of those knives are perfect 👍

Another awesome video Wade! Like you, I have many knives. My favorite right now is my Enzo (Brisa) Trapper with a scandi blade and 01 tool steel. I have a Malone Knives Wingman as my neck knife. I have many GFB and Hultafors axes but usually tend to reach for my Cold Steel Trailhawk with custom personal modifications made to it by me. Cheers

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Some good equipment there my friend!👊

Ive found just the regular cheap ragg wool gloves work well as a backup liner, I had to replace my liners this year as they had lost a lot of their wool especially in the finger tips, I still kept them though for warmer days

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip buddy👊

My fave knife is my Rob Evan’s FTP! He made it for me with pink liners! I’m proud to own it and feather sticks are a breeze! :)

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

I would love one of his FTPs in orange one day!👍🔪

Nice review of classic gear.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin👍

My favorite belt knife is my Reiff F4 in Magnacut with sabre grind and I also EDC a Reiff knives F3 in CPM 3V I carry it daily.

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

They are a couple of serious knives my friend, love it!🔪👍

New sub here. Love the simple truth. Buy once cry once. The hard part is what works for you

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Very true, sometimes you learn lessons the hard way though! Take care👍

Those are some fookin nice gloves, boss. I'm going to look into those.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

No regrets!👊

My favorite bushcraft knife so far the one I use more then any other is my Mora eldris and my otzi replica from cold steel, I made myself a couple pretty knives for hunting and so on, but my Workhorse is my eldris. The rest I use my hatchet for most big tasks.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Small but mighty!👍

My favorite knife is the go no go from blind horse knives with the saber grind.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Very nice, I love a sabre grind knife! 🔪👍

Cheap Moras and Hultafors knives and love my GB Wildlife hatchet that I got for my birthday.

@Woodswalker1965

5 күн бұрын

That is some fantastic gear my friend!

PKS Scorpion HD is my bushcraft knife of choice. Like you I’ve bought many and this one checks all the boxes for me. I will be buying one of those Anorak jackets. Thanks for the advice.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

That Scorpion is a nice blade Sir! Hope you like the Anorak👊

Condor Aquafore is a solid inexpensive bushcraft knife 🤙🏻

@Woodswalker1965

18 күн бұрын

I like Condor knives too🔪

Great video! I aways carry three knives outdoors. Currently those are: 1. SAK Ranger 79 w/sheath 2. Master Hunter 3. Recon Scout or SRK

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

Great choices my friend, bombproof gear 👍🔪

Great video buddy nice gear axe saw knife and Leatherman worth every penny for sure I have that axe and I would definitely buy it again

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot man!👍

I totally agree Wade, sometimes spending a decent amount of money is worth it. My favourite bushcraft knife cost me £120 which is the Bushcraft Store TBS Lynx Mk 2, and although it's not the most expensive, it is still a lot, but this is just right for me. Thanks for sharing Wade, take care mate 👍 🍻

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

That’s a beautiful blade my friend, enjoy!🤙🍻

lived in alaska for six years along ago thanks sir for sharing 😉

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Very cool! Thanks for watching my friend👊

I enjoy using my kabar knife in the woods. I actually use it. It's heavy and I can depend on it. I really like your axe. Plus, a multitool is a must for me.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

I’ve had several votes for the Ka Bar, nice!👍

Hello, new subscriber here. just came across your channel this was a great video informative and fun to watch My favorite knife is my Western W-84 I bought in the late 80’s early 90’s it’s been my go to and has been coast to coast and border to border with me more then once

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

That’s awesome that you found your favorite knife and kept it for so long! It must be a winner. Thanks for watching my friend👍🔪

New subscriber here. I’m a novice and like simple things. I like the Mora Garberg and the Mora bushcraft. Nothing fancy gets the job done. I’m not afraid to use it. Yes. I would like to see your knife collection.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for the support! Your knives are excellent and very good quality. I love the Garberg, but I gifted mine to a family member who was putting a kit together. Perhaps I need to get a new one?

My favourite knife was given to me by Mike Barton called the raven, and a knife that Jamie Harris out of bluefish and that was also given to me

@Woodswalker1965

9 күн бұрын

Wow they are very nice blades. Congrats buddy👍

@Thebushcraft_ox

8 күн бұрын

@@Woodswalker1965 they are indeed thank you and I had just gotten a new piece of kit the grandforsbrooks small forest axe

So far, my favorite BC knife is unquestionably, Victorinox Field Master

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

Very nice choice👊🔪

Hi As always thank, great video and very nice gear. I’m not a knife collector but my wife says I do fit the description 😊. I quite a few Moras, Jokers, Muela, Nieto Victorinox… I really like the Joker Canadiense and the Victorinox Master Mic Large. For some reason my favorite knife is the Mora Classic #3. I just love that knife. Easy to sharpen, light weight, comfortable handle, … The Small Forest axe is also my go to. Similarly, I wear wool all the time and I pile up the layers. My other wool vest is from the Army Surplus. Thanks for sharing it was a pleasure to watch. (A real treat). I would like to see your none collector’s collection of knives Take Care!

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and I must say for a non collector you have established a nice collection as well!😂😂

...varusteleka puukko...is all you need from Finland...😀

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

I’d love to try one, a favourite of many!

I don’t have the kind of money to purchase an expensive “bushcraft” knife. I’ve used everything from an Old Hickory butcher knife, to military style fighting knives. Like the old saying about which gun to carry, the best knife is the one you have on you. I’m not speaking about cheap Chino or other third-world steel, but any modern hunting knife will have decent enough steel to function in the field. As you stated, take care of your knife, keep it clean and sharp. I favor using a leather strop to keep an edge, and I only sharpen more aggressively when I’m forced to use my knife on more difficult tasks. I did spend what I considered an astronomical sum when I purchased a hunting knife from Charlie Reynolds of Wimberly, Texas. I visited his booth at the trade fair and fell in love with the knife as soon as I saw it. My wife, who saw me glassy-eyed and drooling, told me to buy it. I felt guilty doing so because it was very expensive (to me), but I bought it anyway. It cost me $150 (I can hear the readers laughing), but at that point in my life, it was the most expensive knife I’d ever owned. I’ve never put a stone to it. Charlie sharpened it professionally before I left, and I keep it sharp with a leather strop. Larry from Texas

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Wise words Larry, take care of your tools! You’re right though a good hunting knife will function well in the field and do most bushcraft tasks. Thanks for the comment 👍

I’ve had great success with all Gransfor Bruks hatchets and axes and own the following: small hatchet, wildlife hatchet, Scandinavian, and American felling axe.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

That’s a great selection, nice!🔪

GREAT VIDEO!!! MY FAVORITE KNIFE IS ONE THAT I MADE FROM A2, BUSHCRAFT. I ALSO MADE A SMALLER KNIFE OUT OF CPM 3V. MY HATCHET IS A HARDCORE HAMMER SURVIVALIST

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Mad skills Brother! Well done👊🔪

I love my GBASmall Forest and Scandinavian Forest axes. I do not regret buying my axes. I have a bevy of axes, mostly True Temper, which I have acquired over the past 50 years. I do not take a multifunction tool with me, but I do carry a good pocket knife, mostly Case XX. For clothing I have a full closet of ACU’s, including ECW and GoreTex. Boots, I prefer Cochran Combat boots, but the ACU ain’t bad. I have a large ruck sack, and an Alice pack, somewhere. My USA LBV will tote a lot. A lot of the stuff that I owned was issued to me, so the cost was free. Keep them three years and they are yours. My favorite walking boot is a pair of leather USMC combat boots, but Cochran are ok.

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

You have an awesome kit there brother, enjoy!!

LT Wright Gen 3, with the green Micarta. That's Wright, I got the big boy!

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

Green micarta is my favorite scale material!👍

I have several "favorites" I like the LT Wrights I have, the Buck Compadre with a Burlap handle, Mora's are great, Helle Viking the Beavercrafts are even great!

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

There are great knives across the whole spectrum! Thanks for the comment👍

I would love to see your knife collection! My favorite bushcraft knife is one of my Jacklore Classics or my Saku Honkilahti custom puukko. The traditional puukko and the woodlore are my favorite knife designs/patterns.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

I love a good Woodlore style as well. For me it’s Skookum and Woodlore. Jacklore won’t reply to my emails, I guess I’m not worthy haha. Enjoy your Classic my friend!🔪👍

@JO-rk5gu

2 ай бұрын

I envy you, I have been trying to get in touch with Jacklore forever to buy one of his. You are lucky friend

I have a Bark River , various Moras and others but my favourite is a cheap bushcraft model from Highlander outdoors here is the UK. For a larger knife i have a UK MOD Para machete and also use either my small Hultafors axe or Gerber axe.

@Woodswalker1965

2 ай бұрын

We all have a favorite, many times it’s not the fanciest or most expensive one we own.👍

I've seen many videos about outdoor activities in wilderness recently, and to be honest, it seems like to a lot of people it is more about hoarding expensive gear and trying to make use of it without the real necessity, than actually enjoying being out there. You don't need several knives while one can do all work, you don't need shitload of cooking equipment to make a feast, you don't need wooden cups, big stoves, cooking tripods, chairs, special tools for making fire, heavy retro lamps etc. It just doesn't make sense to me. As Stilgar from the movie Dune said, be simple, be direct. But each to his own I guess.

@Woodswalker1965

Ай бұрын

I agree you don’t need anything nice or expensive to enjoy the woods but yes to each their own. One doesn’t need a nice car, a nice watch or nice clothes or a nice house but it makes life more enjoyable. I can afford these items so I indulge in my hobby. Thanks for the comment I always encourage discussions in the comment section.✌️