BIG NEWS: I have designed my own Survival Knife called “APO-1”. You can get it now at my online store: www.survivallilly.at/ Thank you so much for your support

@thomassmith8314

4 жыл бұрын

Between the SRK and your modified Mora Pathfinder, I now see where your inspiration came from for the APO-1. Great job on the design, Lilly. Despite your critics, I believe it's a carefully considered knife that's well rounded for a multitude of tasks. Been looking for such a knife lately, so I finally pulled the trigger and bought yours today. Very excited to put it to use :-)

It is obvious your knives are used a lot. This gives your opinions great credibility. Thanks for sharing

@northernselfreliance6943

7 жыл бұрын

Mark Young I agree. I see so many knife reviews from people for example Kaila Cummings who do knife reviews with brand new knives with no marks from use on the blades or handles at all. To me that's not a knife review that just reading the specs of the box. If people are going to do knife reviews they need to try the blade out for a minimum of a couple months. I have a lot of respect for Lilly and her opinions on gear because she actually goes out and uses her gear.

@dares.3002

7 жыл бұрын

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@caitlinschneider7484

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Young yeah

@sticksnstonespatriot1728

2 жыл бұрын

I don't agree.... Although I DO agree that she is experienced and knows what she is doing .

This lady is awesome. She has wonderful picks. It is very rare for someone to choose a wonderful knife like Kellam. Not many bushcrafters even know of it. All in all the knives listed are all of high quality.

This is the best knife collection that I've ever seen on youtube. Why? because the knives are used ! Most knives on youtube are only used to open packages of more knives that come in the mail.

@sticksnstonespatriot1728

2 жыл бұрын

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Lots of love for those blades. Excellent choices there, Lilly. Keep it up.

Thank you very much for this video. I subscribed a few days ago, and am just now making time to watch your work. This video will definitely save me some bushcraft headaches. Good to know which knives are useful and worth the high price.

Thanks for the video. Whenever I buy a new hatchet I wrap several layers of duct tape under the head so that if I miss I won't chip the wood. It can also come in handy for a peace of tape but it gets crummy pretty fast so you would have to change it often if you wanted good spare tape around.

Thank you so much for actually talking about the real disadvantage of sharper swedges (clip points) It's not that they eat up the baton so much as the energy transfer is less efficient. They do seem to absorb the blow. A very astute observation!

You rock Lilly. Women like you give me real hope for our world.

Excellent job Lily.. From my experience with steel, i look at it two ways, hard (D-2 tool steel) once sharp you don't have to touch it up too often... Mid hardness, re-sharpens faster but also dulls faster then D-2 does.. I own now 2 new knives as of the last 6 months and both are 1095 steel.. I like both and both are full tang which i do like... Over the years now i still lean into the D-2 steel or AUS-8 which is also a good melt and is hard steel.. I own and use 154 CM and ATS 34 steels both are easy to re-sharpen and hold an edge quite well...

Another great gear review, Lilly. I'm also a huge Cold Steel fan, having had and used more than a dozen of their products over the years, including the SRK. I would also choose that as my primary, plus the Recon Scout for heavier work, and always, the multi-use Special Forces Shovel.

One knife is good. Two knives better. It's hard for one knife to do everything.

@ghanaboyz

7 жыл бұрын

also, two is one, one is none. Meaning a backup is never wrong.

@walterpalmer2749

7 жыл бұрын

Sure, can't argue with that.

@tommylitchfield3450

7 жыл бұрын

+ ghanaboyz also, two is one, one is none. Meaning a backup is never wrong. I learned that lesson as a lineman climbing poles. Carry two of everything up the pole you might need, if possible. If you have two items, you'll never drop the first one. But if you carry only one, Murphy's Law says you'll be climbing down to pick up the one you dropped! As far as meeting you and your sharpened entrenching tool in the dark, that would be one wicked thing to have to face. No telling how many died in WW I from a sharpened entrenching tool. That must have been a true nightmare.

@ghanaboyz

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, Murphy's Law can't really be totally forgotten! It tends to remind us of itself :) I can see the value of trying to carry some extra's with you else going up and down a few extra times...! I think you are right on the comment on the entrenching tool. I guess it is an example of "field modification", the long rifles and their issued bayonets being very cumbersome in close quarters. There probably were situations where one scared bastard, well trained in formal rifle bayonet drill, got killed in a trench by another scared bastard using a plain club or sharpened entrenching tool.

@devonsanterre8449

7 жыл бұрын

I bought the kabar Johnson adventure potbelly, comes with a small fixed blade for the fine stuff right in the sheath. but I also like my boker magnum lil giant as my go to small blade. I bring three knives lol. four if you count my folder on my car keys...

Thanks for the knife review, I really value your opinion. Recently i wanted to start carving spoons and kuksas, so i went to your amazon store and bought the Kellman knife. I couldn't be any happier, like you said it's extremely sharp and does an excellent job carving wood. I also purchased from your store the Gransfors Bruk hatchet. I love how lightweight and sharp it is. Perfect for my carving jobs.

Great advice. I can tell you really know your knives with very practical opinions. Few women today take as much interest in survival camping as you do and I appreciate your insight into something that has traditionally been a mans realm. Your are an inspiration to us all.

Lilly a friend of mine had a similar problem with a clip point knife he had batoning . he brought me several of his tools for a tune up and told me he didn't care for the semi sharpened clip point as well . so while i had his gear and with his permission i reshaped the end of the knife to remove that upper bevel. he is now very happy with the knife and i wish i took pictures of it

Thank you for your honest and comprehensive overview. I don't think anyone should have to pay a small fortune or even a day's wages for a decent quality knife, bushcraft or just camping. Very helpful. ✌

@SurvivalLilly

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think so too. Merry Christmas :)

@fredthorne9692

7 жыл бұрын

Survival Lilly Thank you, and a Blessed Christmas to you and yours as well.

@northwestoutdoorsman1180

7 жыл бұрын

Survival Lilly if it's a mass produced knife I think the cost should be lower . but a custom knife the knife maker usually looses money with the time they put into making one . the steel isn't cheap to buy. neither is good handle making materials. plus the time to make it. and a decent wage to award yourself with .

I absolutely love the Jagdmesser. That is what I would have in the campsite for food prep. Its beautiful.

Considering your taste by knives shown here , I think the Condor Hudson Bay knife would be perfect for you :) Thanks for sharing and have a great holidays !

@SurvivalLilly

7 жыл бұрын

thanks, too broad for my taste tough

Lily, Good honest review of your knives, with the pros and cons. Looking forward to more videos.

Scandinavian grind is the best. It is sharp, durable and easy to sharpen. And if you take "Lapin Leuku" with you, you don't necessary need an axe anymore :)

As a chef, I use Sakai Takayyuki knives ,they are 33 layer Damascus stainless with a blade hardness in Rockwell scale of 60-61.Similar edge retention to that of carbon steel. I can appreciate that knives are acutely an individual fit .I cherish my knives as my extension. Thanks for the insight into your "knife life" Cheers.

The scandi grind knife is a very old school design. I have one just like it. Good point of the scandi grind is that you can easily sharpen in the field due to the flat grind.

I can also speak to the quality of the CS SRK. I've used mine for everything from general camp chores to pulling up linoleum flooring. It goes with me everywhere outdoors, whether it be camping or just a quick hike into the woods behind my house. As a companion to it I also keep a mora #1, which I use for finer work like food prep and carving. I understand this knife has recently, and unfortunately IMO, been discontinued, so when I have to replace it I'll need to do some research, but I'll probably end up getting another Mora(perhaps a neck knife), as I find them to be excellent knives, especially for the price. For larger cutting tasks I have a CS hammer tomahawk with a simple homemade leather sheath.

A great experience Lilly , thank you for sharing all your knowledge with the most friendly simplicity...

knife and sword blades are easily protected from rust with a light coating of wax . Even an auto wax will work . I use candle wax for any blade that I will be cutting food with . I hope you will look into it .

Grat insights Lilly. I recently found your channel, and I appreciate your insight on things.

"This is not for blood work." Sage advice.

You are amazing. There is a film starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed called "It's a Wonderful Life." In the film, there is a scene with rain pouring where Jimmy Stewart walks in the door of his new house where his new bride greets him saying "Welcome Home Mr. Bailey." It's a terrific scene where she has resourcefully cobbled together a dinner and a dining room, and a fire and a kitchen all in one tiny space😊 I used to think "only in Hollywood" until I saw your KZread Channel.

Nice selection. I usually carry a Swiss Army Knife, Gerber Multi-tool, S&W tactical folder, or Cold Steel Kudu wherever I go. In the field I have a Winchester hunter/skinning knife, Fiskars X7 hatchet, and a Ka Bar fighting knife. The Ka Bar I have had for 30 years and it holds up well. My brother has one of the early SRKs, the only thing that has needed replacing was the sheath.

Thank you for such an in-depth review of these knives. You can really tell they have been put through their paces which makes this review invaluable. ATB!

Sorry, I may comment a few times here... Love the line, "it has a good sheath, so I like the knife" Now THERE is real wisdom. When you're out in the woods, making a camp, crafting, whatever, you have to sheath and unsheath your knife a million times. A bad sheath is going to make that process onerous, you're going to end up putting your knife down or sticking it in some wood, then you're going to move around, and you won't have your belt knife on you when you need it. The sheath is AT LEAST as important as the knife! Good one Lilly, amazing to watch you learn bushcraft, and grow your channel over these . I'll never forgive you for working the yt algos with these short videos (this is your longs video in ages!), your old videos were too good, but it is great watching you get comfortable out there, and blowing up your channel. You've picked up about 27k subscribers in a month! Congrats to you!

I love the handle on that Mora . he did a great design!

Sehr interessant. Vielen Dank, und Freuliche Weihnachten.

That bearing block feature on Survival Mike's custom handle is a fine idea! I watched a much later video where you had to use a rubber handle in a hypothetical survival situation and the lanyard hole was ruined trying to start just one fire. More makers should take note of this valuable modification!

Thanx for the knife video,Lilly! I like to use a small knife and a swedish axe for bushcraft/survival tasks myself. You have a lot of fans in Colorado, we think ur awesome!

Thank you Lilly for an informative video. I wish you made this awhile back as I would have saved a bundle of money getting the wrong knives. I am ordering the Cold Steel as soon as I finish this comment. Stay well and keep these videos coming.

Regarding the Boker Vox, you forgot to mention that the leather backing on the sheath isn't included. Nor is it a factory option. As for the SRK, I have one and with that same sheath. Yes, it's quality, but the retention is far too strong. It raises blisters on the end of my thumb. The sheath needs to be modified for easier withdrawal of the knife, or (as I did) an aftermarket custom kydex sheath for it. A good overall video though. Thanks for making it, and Merry Christmas.

You or your friend Survival Mike could just modify the SRK by grinding down the clip point part flat so that when you baton it would not lose that energy.

@SurvivalLilly

7 жыл бұрын

yes i thought about that. will do so in near future :)

@SlimTravels

7 жыл бұрын

bishop2355 Good call. I was seeking a solution to that problem before I bought it. Thanks!

@kylesvlogsandgaming9020

7 жыл бұрын

Survival Lilly hi I like the one before the ake

So I got a new knife. It's from American Knife Company, made by Bark River, and is called the Forest Knife. It's a copy of the Skookum. These knives are very well made and fit Mors Kochonskis specs. I don't agree with Mors that they are survival knives. But holy cow! They sure are pure pleasure to carve and craft with. They have a convex scandie grind. It's the best feather stick knife ever. I can get 20 curls per feather. I love it Lilly😜🥇 Merry Christmas 🎄🌸💐

I appreciate that you seem to give your honest opinion about your knives. A lot of these channels seem to automatically give great reviews and will only now and then toss a bad critique in for apparent honesty. I've given a lot of thought toward a good bushcraft blade for 'abusing' and have thought harder steels are not actually the way to go as you've suggested. I have a range of Moraknivs I feel would work great for 90% of outdoor activities but I wouldn't want to really abuse them like bashing the spine with a rock. In a survival situation I can easily see the need for that so I'd like a beater blade for that purpose, but will also have a good edge for general usage. Tougher, slightly softer steel like AUS-8 seems to be a good choice.

Great video Lily. Starting out in bushcraft can get $$. I bought the Mora neck knife just because the big one really scare me. I wanted quality steel without the fear of a big knife. Merry Christmas to you! Happy Holidays. Your ' Survivor Lily' hoodies are under the tree. :) krystal

Glad you shared the experience from using those knives! You gave me some ideas for my next carving knife, I'm interested in the carving ability of the custom knife and that Kellam. If you were going to get another knife for the "one knife purpose" I'd suggest you look into Schrade SCHF9, ESEE-6, Ka-bar Becker BK2. These 3 share same characteristics as: - having exposed full tang, easy to maintain, customize, or replace after being beaten. - drop point with flat spine - blade length 5-7 inches. - are made from 1095 carbon steel There rest would be preference. Thanks for great videos!

This video is extremely helpful and educational. Thank you so much!

Hello,Lilly.Have ever taken the pocket knives into the consideration as the major wood-carving knives?Such as the boyscout camping knife. They have thinner blades which are more suitable for fine carving tasks. I use the axe to split logs and the pocket knife for wood carving.I never baton my belt knife. :)

pro sharpening tips: 1) when ur knife has a leather sheath, and the sheath has a hard leather edge, you can use that too hone and maintain the sharp knife blade✌️ 2) the best home sharpening tool I have ever used is my 1" belt sander. if you are serious about sharpening knives this is a must have sharpening tool. you can easily sharpen most knives in under 5 minutes to as sharp or sharper than the day you bought the knife.

Would love to see some videos on hunting, skinning, etc now that you mention it.

@WickdPerfekT

6 жыл бұрын

Morgan this

@kadow1313

6 жыл бұрын

Morgan I know old comment but if y'all get this she has a channel called "survival Lilly restricted" she posts a lot of shooting videos and so far has one video on duck cleaning

The Mora pathfinder can be purchased without the wooden handles and plastic sheath, different places like Amazon on the internet but on their website, it say that the Morakniv pathfinder has been discontinued.

Thank you for your honest description and recommendations...👍🏼

Good advice, love your straight-shooting style !

thank you lilly for your video, you really motivate me!

Lilly, you forgot your tenacious, and your leatherman wave😄 Very important, they are always with you, and I think a lot of people carry more than 1 cutting tool in the wilderness😄

Great vid. I had 3 (now 2) SRK's as my Carbon V SRK, (older original version) went with a friend's son on a tour of duty in Afghanistan. It took a beating and came back home in awesome shape. I would consider it the perfect knife if the tang were wider (not stick) and the clip point were flat. Even still, I'd buy another in a heartbeat.

Lilly, I wish you would try a Kabar for a while and revue it. Also, what kind of folding knife do you carry EDC?

Hey really appreciate this video. We see what you do with your knives so your honesty is invaulable to us.

hey Lilly, i was reviewing the vox rold on my channel and it broke in half! d2 is great when its a bit thicker or in a saber grind

Im curious, Ive seen good cases built for carrying 1,2,3,and even 4 fixed blade knives for bushcraft and/or survival to cover different requirements but no mention of the lowly pocket knife. Trapper or Stockman can handle with ease chores as fuzz sticks,meal prep,cord cutting,digging out splinters etc. And it should always be in your pocket!

Nice collection and thanks for the advice! Get the APO-1 u won't be disappointed!

58 Rockwell are a good compromise.62 is for Outdoo Things.But for Kitchen Knives it is a better option.

The steel on the Mora knife is probably UBH20C, which is fairly similar to 1095 :) The SRK recently got updated with CPM-3V steel, which is even tougher than the AUS8-series, and holds an edge for much longer. It is more prone to rust though, as it is a high carbon steel.... I got an old one with Carbon V-blade, and I absolutely love that knife! Greetings from Norway :D

Nice one lilly i have 26 knives and machetes and i put them all to good use i have no favourites but can whittle them down to nine i had a camp that got found but now i have an underground cabin with a chimney coming out of a hollowed tree about 35 feet high i move a rayburn into it amazing for weeks on end hot and warm and waterproof.

Nice set of blades.

Very good review, very good point on the hardness for the knife steel.

“The tip is very phin” quote of 2020

Survival Lilly i enjoy your videos so much, very informative and conscientious. And your accent sounds so cool. Thank you!

Thanks, Lilly! You do such an excellent job of describing and explaining---

@pbtraveler694

7 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you, and a very Happy New Year! I look forward each week to your videos!

I think this is a good analysis of the knives you have!

I really enjoy your videos and this one was great. The fact that you can easily see that you have put each knife to the test really shows your information is unbiased. I'm wondering though, have you ever owned or tested a Buck Knife. On my channel I tend to feature my Buck Selkirk exclusively and I'm wondering if you have an opinion about the Selkirk or Buck Knives in general?

Great rundown on your knives. It's refreshing to hear actual usage results without all the commercial jargons.

Have you ever thought about doing a video on the different kinds of edges and grinds? I think that would make a good video. How do you sharpen your knives? I use a slicing style.

Like moraknives or knivs Use their most basic utility knife at work doing freight and have opened and cut who knows thousands of boxes and packs doing freight work. Its just a good chunk of carbon steel at a low enough price (under or around 10 dollars) that dont feel as bad beating up on it. Have gotten aggressive plenty of times and banged it off the rims of food cans over and over and it pretty much always trues out. Only thing that hurts it on occasion is wgen it falls edge or tip down on the cement floor. But part of that is probably due to me progressively sharpening it to a flatter grind with the lawn and garden tool tungsten sharpener I have. Also use the cardboard boxes as stropping material,thats a good industrial lifehack.

i like the puma traditional knife,used as combat knife in ww1.I have recently putted my hands on a late1700-early1800 austrian hunting dagger a beast of knife accompanied by a meat processing little blade.I love your traditions.

I was thinking of getting a desert or swamp romper by condor knives but might go with a Cold steel knife as a camp/bushcraft knife. I have other cold steel blades and some have needed a bit of work but I have never been disappointed.

I bought some good Gransfors Bruks hatchets and axes for heavy wood craft. I don't use knives for chopping anymore.

The SRK, like most clip point knives of that size are less utility and more weapon. The clip point makes thrusting into the abdomen easier, and once embedded the knife can be pushed in a downward motion to cut both downward on the heel and upward internally on the clip point.

Love your review. Based on a previous video you did I bought the Cold Steel. Very happy you still find it a favorite. I think it's great. Keeps a sharp blade for a long time.

Excellent review Lilly. Thank you

I really like your small Puma knife. I have also reviewed an older Puma Skinner on my channel. It has been a few years but maybe you'll find it interesting. I also reviewed a couple of Bark River knives which have been my favorite knives for many years. I should really post an update video because I have really used those knives over the past few years.

I have just watched your knife sharpening with various stones. I noticed you said the diamond was chipping. I have a DMT. I have had it 20 years. I have sharpened chisels. Axes and knives. I use it in my kitchen. It's still like the day I bought it. Two sides. Red 600. And blue 125. It cost £90. Best thing I have bought also came in a leather case ideal for stropping I also have a small green. 1200.

@markcassidy1718

2 жыл бұрын

I am putting a message here because I am watching on tv and cant find the sharpening vid on the phone🙂

Great video Lilly! Thank you for your honest thoughts on the knifes. Keep making more videos. You have the best voice and accent.

Great advice Lilly, I bought 2 SRK s one in San mai steel , it is sharp as a razor.

I reckon your choice of the Cold Steel SRK was the right one, It`s what I would choose, Maybe if you really want, You could even cut the rubber handle off and replace it with a homemade wooden one, And with the first one, The D2 steel one, I agree it`s too broad, Maybe you could cut the blade less deep with an angle grinder

I think You may like the Mora Garberg . great video as usual!

@macmurfy2jka

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. She most certainly like the Garberg. The blade may be too short for her tastes though.

I have thrashed my mora companion. 12c27 stainless is extremely tough steel due to its very small carbides. D2 has relatively large carbides for a tool steel and is prone to chipping. Try sleipner steel which is a tougher version though less wear resistant than d2. I have a eka w12 in 12c27. Took alot of reprofiling to sharpen scandi to true scandi. Great sheath, ridiculously tough, hung from a tree with it at 110kg, full tang.

Great vid. I'm getting a new set during the holidays.

I love you and your videos. I consider myself very experienced bush person. From backpacking, bush craft, survival exercises and remote off grid living. But I always seem to learn something from watching you.

Great video...thanks for the heads up on your knives. ..

Great information on the knives. Very helpful if your looking to buy a knife. I was thinking, have you thought of grinding the front portion of the spine flat on the SRK. That would make the knife perfect.

Hi Lilly, If you get a chance try the ESEE 6 or ESEE 4. I have the Esee 6 coated, flat dark earth and the 4 & 3 uncoated, all are full flat grinds, also the Tops Silent Hero, saber grind and the Brakimo Scandi grind are awesome. For a smaller knife I like the Tops Scandi Trekker.

Very nice review Lilly. I would love to see a video on how you personally like to sharpen your knives.

Great video. My take away is to by the SRK, then grind the top of the blade's tip flat to improve batoning.

I have a buddy who's been running a diving sparrow for year's never had any issues with it. now they're not cheap but I recommend checking out blackfeather knives either his bushtool or bushlore they are phenomenal all around outdoors blade's

VERY well done review, your work and your teaching is most excellent/wunderbar. Thanks for what you do !

That's a good collection and nice points made about those blade designs and steel,,,,of all of those You have shown I must say the SRK is the most reliable and highest in quality and value,,,even with the false edge clip blade,,,but it nice of You to show how You choice has developed in knives that are out there being used,,,and they do have that well used look,,,SRK all the way,,,Take Care Survival Lilly and keepum sharp

Have you thought of grinding flat the clip point on your Cold Steel SRK it would be very easy to do with an angle grinder or even just a file..Good video ,Thanks :)

Look at the TOPs B.O.B. It stands for Brothers of Bushcraft. Not that expensive, around $120-$130 It comes with a nice sheath and fire steel.

great video, I appreciate your knowledge, keep up the amazing work! !!

Cool Stuff and very informative. Thanks gorgeous sharing. 😀

Great video of your knifes.. I have heard and read so much about Mora knives , you seem to like the model you have .. I just have not purchased one to try it out just yet...

Your videos are supercalifragilisticexpialidociously awesome and informative, thnks bunches!👍😎

Great review Lilly. Thank you again!