If you like this video you may like my best bushcraft axe video! kzread.info/dash/bejne/rIub0Jtxp6q_kbg.html

Definitely agree. Bought myself a mid-tier, full tang knife about 10 years back and still use it to this day. Just keep it sharp, keep it dry, don't do dumb sh*t and it should last you through almost anything. Will say though, I don't use my bushcraft knife to chop bigger stuff. Personally, I prefer to take on the extra weight and bring an axe. That's just me, though.

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

I like bringing axes mostly too, the big knives are more just for the fun of it

@garthtimmins2852

Жыл бұрын

+1. Why risk damaging a perfectly good knife by batoning unless it's an emergency? That's what an ax is for.

@chriskourliourod1651

Жыл бұрын

The right tool for the job is the right tool for the job, period. I’ve had my share of frustrations with suboptimal tools.

@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL

Жыл бұрын

​@@garthtimmins2852 a well made knife won't get damaged and will baton just fine. 🤷

@williamburton8984

11 ай бұрын

I like to keep my knife razor sharp for food prep. I carry a small hatchet for firewood.

Very well said. “A fool with a tool is still a fool”

I just watched this video. It's a really true video. So I was a survival instructor for years. Then I went to prison. Long story on that(no bad charges). I lost everything. I mean all of it. While I was in prison I was making sewing needles and selling them out of paperclips and the springs of spray bottles. I've been out now for five months. Due to a tricky legal situation it is essentially illegal for me to work. I have literally been surviving off what I can craft. I've been using a sharpened butterknife as my blade. It has worked well for me actually. I got just a little money the other day. I bought a Old Hickory, bottom of the barrel but for $10 I got a piece of good steel, I filed down the handle and wrapped it with a cordage whip and stabilized it with some rubber cement I got my hands on. That will be my go to knife for the next several years. I promise it will. I need my money to work at other things right now.

@susanp.collins7834

8 ай бұрын

Life and the Blessings of Life be upon you.. 🌹💐

@aysiarogina5741

6 ай бұрын

People don't go to PRISON and then are unable to work for "(no bad charges)"🤣🤣🤣🤣absolutely ridiculous. That quote is funny as hell, don't lie, u can just leave that part out. Super weird🤣🤣😂😂😂

@folksurvival

5 ай бұрын

​@@aysiarogina5741He never said the reason he couldn't work was because of prison. It could be about not having a work visa or something.

When I was a teenager, my first outdoor / backpacking / survival knife was a military surplus bayonet that I kept in my backpack, but for most everyday camp chores, I had a Victorinox folder. If I needed to make a fire, I looked for dead wood, or if I needed to cut firewood, I used a wire saw, or folding saw that stored in an aluminum scabbard. In my late teens to early 20's, one of my dad's friends - who had bow hunted big game in several different countries - started teaching me how to track and hunt. What was his main hunting / survival knife? A relatively inexpensive Solingen carbon steel lockback folder. In camp he kept a skinning knife, and a hatchet to process firewood. Eventually, I got infected with GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) and bought several "nice" hunting / survival knives, but never had the time to use them. Recently, I bought a nice Spanish "bushcraft" sheath knife, but when I put it in my daypack, I realized it was a little too big and heavy. I think I'm going to look for my Condor Bushlore knife, put that in my backpack instead, along with one of those lightweight folding Swedish wood saws, and buy a Victorinox Ranger folding knife, and that's it.

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

The bushlore is a solid knife, can't go wrong. Most mora's too if you want something lighter.

@What_If_We_Tried

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDaveDryden I forgot about the Mora knives, and there's a store nearby that sells them. Thanks.

Very nice advise! I have been using my Jääkäripuukko 110 for years and it is my favorite and go to knife. Always pair it with my Laplander folding saw and my SAK Camper. When I go camping in winter, I replace my folding saw by a home made bucksaw and a hatched. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

@jhtsurvival

Жыл бұрын

Love the jääkäripuukko... 80crV2 steel is one of my favorite

@Jays_video_watcher

Жыл бұрын

I have a large knife collection and the 140 easily became the one I grab the most now. Great knife, great price.

Now that I've made things clear, what knife should I get next? 😁🤦‍♂️🤫 What would you like to see used/reviewed as I have a birthday coming up!

@What_If_We_Tried

Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see hatchet reviews, and/or hatchets vs tomahawks.

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

@@What_If_We_Tried I'll do a review on my favorite hatchet/axe for bushcraft soon

@gschwendinger

Жыл бұрын

I’d be interested in a list of recommended bushcraft books

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

@@gschwendinger mors kochanski's bushcraft, SAS survival book, a book on regional plants/trees in your area, you could read Dave Canterburys too. Otherwise I think there is more value on KZread and actually getting out and practicing

@muhsinbustillo

Жыл бұрын

would love to see you go out and put the Tops Power Eagle through its paces. I think you'd get a kick out of it. Edit: Had'nt gotten to the part where you mentioned $50-150. In that case, would love to see an in depth vid on something like the CS Drop Forged Hunter that you have, or the condor heavy duty kukri.

Food is overrated, knives are way better!

@TheDaveDryden

9 ай бұрын

love u guys

My most used camp knife over the last decade is probably the Condor Kephart. I bought it a decade ago for about $30, today they are about $60. The Condor Sapien (discontinued) is another favorite - was was about $35 a decade ago.

I've been using knives all my life in the outdoors for camping, hunting, fishing and while serving in the military. After going from junk knives to high-end knives, I have come to the same conclusions. My current go-to fixed blade for the outdoors, the Cold Steel Pendleton Lite Hunter. Super affordable, light weight, and easy to replace. Great video.

Blade addiction is a real thing! It's just like having a new toy, something novel to play with. But ultimately I decided to make one for myself. There's definitely a sense of satisfaction in creating an awesome, one of a kind personalized tool and carry it into the field. Not terribly hard with some basic power tools and a little work bench. I took a bar of 1095 and went to town on it. Did the heat treatments, made an oak handle, found a leather sheath on eBay..... and voilá........ a snazzy spear point beast resembling an Old Hickory. Maybe $50 in total materials.

@avdmustang

4 ай бұрын

What basic tools do you suggest/did you use?

I started making knives in a futile quest to create the perfect bushcraft knife. I can confirm it doesn't exist. Having said that, I recommend a 4-4.5 inch blade, either a drop point or spear point, a grippy synthetic handle, and either AEB-L, 14c28n, 3V or Magnacut steel, although honestly the steel doesn't matter that much AS LONG AS THE HEAT TREATMENT WAS GOOD. I will also add that thinner knives are more useful. Also, if you want to baton anything larger than small branches for kindling, bring a larger "camp" knife in addition to the bushcraft knife, or learn how to use a hatchet or tomahawk.

I agree. You make a great argument for the one tool option. Also a good argument for buying a quality knife with an informed choice up front.

100% agree. It's hard to beat a Mora Bushcraft Black.

I'm very happy with the BPS adventurer. Also I carry a utica utk-n2 everywhere. It's a jem most don't know about. I also have a mora Garberg because it's stainless for certain environments. The adventurer will do anything but it is carbon steel so it requires more maintenance. One thing I've learned as a mechanic is tools only rust when they aren't used.

I learned my lesson with my folding pocket knife addiction to buy with a purpose instead of buying to scratch that itch. When I got into bushcrafting knives I only bought 3 moras, each with a specific purpose. I bought a craftline pro s for whittling/feathersticking/general purpose, a stainless companion for food prep, and a stainless companion hd for batoning, only cost me around 60-70 bucks total and I have all my bases covered. I'm at the point where if I do buy another bushcraft knife, it's gonna be a larger, full tang, flat ground knife just to have one that can kinda do everything and be super tough because scandi edges aren't great for everything and can be delicate.

I know the Garberg takes a lot of heat for the price… but it is a solid knife that you can get in carbon or stainless. It just feels more robust than the cheaper moras and you won’t cringe putting it though hard use

I am one of those guys who has many-many different blades for many different things, but I acknowledge that you are indeed correct when you say that having several blades is an unnecessary thing have. On many occasions I have used my Bark River Bravo 1 to make fuzz piles, feather sticks, make notches in the wood for stakes and traps, to baton, and to do many other things. Many-many-many years later, I still have this same knife, and unlike many of my other knives that look pristine, this same Bark River Bravo 1 has a beautiful patina on it, and looks well worn and beautiful...a look that many blades have that have been well used and still taken care of. So, I do indeed understand what you are saying in your wonderful video here. I've just been a collector of blades, zippo lighters (even though I do not smoke), flashlights, and several other things (that I actually carry on my person daily) for many-many-many years...and I tend to use/test these many tools under many different conditions continually. This is why I (for instance) found out/learned that all lighters are not created the same. So I've found that a zippo lighter with a zippo butane insert works better in freezing windy weather (like 4 degrees and a harsh wind) than a match or a Bic lighter. Trial and error gave me a bit of wisdom here for example, so I've replaced many of my zippo inserts with butane inserts after learning this. So in the nutshell, I loved your video sir, and over the years, I'm happy to say that I've pretty much dialed in my every day carry that does indeed include a well functioning bushcraft blade, and others, that all serve a well defined purpose...as do ALL of the tools that I carry every day. Please be well sir, and thanks for the wonderful video content.

Couldn’t agree more! My first bushcraft knife was the bushcraft black and it is still one of my favorite knives and does everything I need it to do and more.

You are spot on, thank you for the common sense approach. Way too much bushcraft knife bs online

Thank you; About time someone said this! The first knife I ever bought was a £20 Whitby (very good UK company) flat grind knife and I love it, but my favourite knife is the Rough Rider RR1985 which was also about £20. I've bought several other (even expensive) knives since and, you're right, there's really no difference. The only other one which is always on my belt, along with the Rough Rider, is a Linder Guide with a big 5.5 inch blade (again, about £20).

Condor Terrasaur for $45 has been the perfect budget bushcraft knife for me

I totally agree, like in the old days they usually only had one gun but they used it daily and were so familiar with it that’s all they needed and the same with a knife .👍

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

👍👍

Excellent advice. I’m guilty myself. For the beginner I’d recommend a LT Wright, bushcrafter or genesis. It’s somewhere around the price point you mentioned. However, besides the belt knife, I’d also recommend a small companion knife, camp axe and a saw. These will allow you to process a variety of wood and complete many BC tasks. Great vid, thank you.

@dakotatotten5355

8 ай бұрын

Fully agree a good bacho Laplander or cold steel tomahawk is a great entry point that will last you along time . A great beginner knife that keeps a edge and won’t break or rust is the bps adventure. Bought my son the three I just mentioned in 2020 for his first 2 week hike and he still uses them with no issues at all . Had to replace the handle on the hawk due to him resting it next to the fire one night about 6 months ago but he said it was 16$ . For a beginner those three are always my choice

Bro, you hit the nail on the head... I've literally been browsing amazon, reading reviews, and checking out BC knives at my local sports store, but this video made me stop and think and appreciate my primary knife. I've been using my SOG Seal pup for about 5 years and it's been a beauty. but lately, I've been getting more into bushcraft and wanting the actual knife. you made a great point! Thanks!

@pgcracka

Жыл бұрын

I've had a SOG seal pup elite since my Air Force days (got out in '09) and it's a great knife that I keep in my car emergency kit to this day. Aesthetically my taste has evolved away from the tactical look and that's really the only bad thing I can say about it.

@Survival.Intuition

Жыл бұрын

Your SOG Seal Pup is a combat knife and absolutely useless as a Bushcraft knife. Check out instead the KA-BAR BK2 Companion, and if you know anything of bushcraft at all, you will instantly see why I am saying this. You want a drop point, flat or Scandi grind, and least 0.20- 1/4 inch thick.

@pgcracka

Жыл бұрын

@@Survival.Intuition I have a BK2 and a BK16. Given the choice between the BK2 or the SOG, I'd actually take the SOG. The BK2 is impractical for just about anything I'd want a knife for. You're far better off with a small axe, hatchet or tomahawk and an actual companion sized blade like the BK16. That said, there's something to be said for stainless steel, especially if you're out in the elements. That's where the SOG has an advantage over both of my Beckers. I admit it's not an ideal bushcraft knife, particularly with the swedged clip point, but to say it's absolutely useless is false. I've taken it camping a handful of times and it's fine for batoning roughly the same size material as the BK2, and it's quite a bit better for food prep tasks, the finger choil is a good 90 degree edge for striking ferro rods. The tip is thinner, but strong enough to stand up to more abuse than you'd expect. The major drawback in my opinion is the aggressive jimping along the length of the spine. Anyway, the BK16 has been my go-to for several years and I'd strongly recommend it over both the BK2 or the SOG. My BK2 doesn't get much use and my SOG lives in the car... primarily because it's stainless so I don't worry about maintenance on it really at all...plus, maybe the stabby features of the blade profile are what I'd need if I was needing my car knife for something. But if I'm going into the woods my BK16 is the one I grab first every time.

@Survival.Intuition

Жыл бұрын

@@pgcracka I always carry 3 different knives. My SAK SwissChamp is always one of those 3 knives. Being a Jack of all Trades guy, that one is mandatory. The other 2 knives depend on where I am traveling to as in Blade length laws. Here in Queens, NY, I cannot carry the BK2 whereas in upstate NY, the Ka-Bar BK2 is legal. I just prefer this type of knife, in particular the point, and thickness. TO me, the SOG is more of a hunting/combat knife. Although I would hate to use my SAK for skinning, etc., I digress, if my back wasn't so bad I would carry an axe with me, but my BK2 is about 8 oz. less than my Craftsman wood handle hatchet, and much more packable. For queens, NY though we are limited to a 4" fixed blade so the BK2, SOG, & BK16 are not legal to street carry. So for places like here I had to settle for a TOPS Mil Spie 3, and as a backup knife for food prep and camp knife the Boker Magnum lil Giant. As you can see all these knives are similar to the BK2 I guess its all cut down to how one uses their knife, and their personal preference for what is best for the job. Either way, glad to see another person out their into bushcraft and camping...

@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL

Жыл бұрын

​​​@@Survival.Intuition 1/4" thick is nice but not necessary. Pretty much overkill really and the BK2 kinda short in the pants. It definitely could work and isnt terrible though.

Totally agree with your opinion coz I have the exact problem in buying knives that are seldom or never used.

I have just got into bush craft. I have been looking into what knife to get. I have been so lost and never settling for one. This video has saved me a lot of time and down really good advice for a bigger. Thanks

@realbroggo

11 ай бұрын

Get yourself a Mora Companion to start. Why? 1) Cheap. 2) Tried & tested. 2) By using it you will discover what you really want/need in a knife. Is the size right? Is the weight right? Is the blade design right? Then once you better understand what you need then you can go and buy 'that' knife. You may find that the Mora does what you need in which case you may have saved $$$. Although I have a number of knives, I've been using a Mora for about 20 years - no regrets. Have a great day.

I buy cheap ones because if they break or I lose it, oh well. Buying super nice ones means you probably don't intend on using it.

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

I've chipped and rolled nicer knives and it doesn't feel good. If it happens to my bushlore or mora's I could care less!

These days I'm leaning more towards a smaller utility knife like the Helle Fossekallen paired with a (small) hatchet of sorts. Despite its scandi cut it is thin enough to slice delicate things whilst doing the woodwork as well. While the pair is obviously heavier then a bigger knife, it covers more bases.

@realbroggo

11 ай бұрын

Helle make some great knives - the vast majority are bushcraft ready out of the box. Of course there is differences between the models (eg. blade length) but they are both beautiful and functional. The biggest sin about owning a Helle is not using it! Definitely worth the money. Have a great day.

Finally, someone talking sense, I’m 54 I’ve lived and worked outside all my life. I have a handful of knives that vary in purpose. I haven’t bought one for 20 years.

I had a problem with buying folding knives for a while and I ended up with about 20 knives that I don't even want to think about how much they cost in total. Handful of Spydercos, a few Benchmades, some higher end Kershaws, even a Microtech. Eventually I realized that despite the size of my collection I only really carried and used like 4-5 of my knives and the rest were essentially toys. I haven't sold any yet but I probably should. My Microtech Ultratech is essentially a $300 fidget toy.

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

I'm with you there. I got a bag of folders too lol and I only edc a few

@bighill5680

7 ай бұрын

I've got some nice folders as well. But the craziest thing is that I usually edc a $5 Walmart knife called the "Tan Flipper." I have to sharpen it a lot, but it just won't die. And just when I think I've lost it, it shows up again like Jack Nicholson in "The Shining" and says "I'm Back."

Hello from Oklahoma! Amen Brother! I totally agree. I was a packing plant butcher for 5 years. I must confess I do collect knives. There are only a few I take into the woods and use. I take the old hickory, or my schrade schf3n. These are my go to blades. Good Video! Yes, practice, practice, it helps familiarize you with your knife. Learn the different grips and cutting techniques. Also, it takes technique and practice to maintain the edge of your blade. Practice. Just some thoughts from an old river rat.

Nice knife collection, Dave. Always the search for the perfect knife. And the perfect car. And all the other perfect things. Thank you for the advice. Stay safe and stay warm

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

When you realize perfection doesn't exist you can go on and enjoy all your imperfect knives!

@shovelhead8

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDaveDryden I have 3 factory seconds from Grohman that I like as much as the full price ones.

I realised bushcraft knives 🔪 don’t matter £150 - £550 don’t matter Practice is way more important I spent silly money on knives I really regret it now

I wasn’t sure that I was going to agree with this video but you are 100% right. I have many of the same knives, I got caught up in different colours, steels etc. I use one or two knives really.

Well said and I do agree... I have collected a few knives over the past 5 years, but for all the reasons you discuss here, I have put the brakes on becoming obsessive about purchasing more (as I'm not a collector). That said, I do have a couple expensive Winkler knives, but as far as value knives go, I would recommend either the Esee CM-6 or the Morakniv Garberg. I feel that either knife could successfully do many camp/backpack/bushcraft tasks. Just my two cents... Enjoyed your video.

I love my Garberg but I’m really starting to move onto the versatility of to BPS knives. Love your video with your personal view on the blade, thank you 👍

I totaly agree Dave. I have a drawer full of knifes from my first $18 Mora Companion to my Custom $250 La Rocca and $300 Bark River. But most often when I go into the woods, I take my Ontario RAT 5 ($65 at the time I bought it 8 years ago), or my Camilius Bushcrafter Made in the USA ($65 at the time of purchase, and I don't think its even available anymore), but I always have my Condor Bushlore in my pack; always. If I had it to do all over again, I would have bought the Bushlore with the micarta scales and left it at that. It's probably one of the best, low price knives, I own and I think one of the best made today as a camp/bushcraft knife. Keep up the good work, I have been watching your videos from the beginning, even during your drought season!

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sticking around bro!

Totally agree. Now Ima go look at more knives.

Mora 510 Mora Kansbol Skrama 200 Fiskars X7 axe Felco fixed blade saw and sheath Laplander pocket saw Leatherman Free PS4 It's what I'm running. All were pretty affordable except the Leatherman. Invested in good footwear, food, and upgraded cookware. The stuff that gets consumed and used.

I started a month ago liking knives. After 5 knives i have seen this video. Perfect timing. I stop collecting right away. Lets get in to the bush and do something with it. Thanks bro

I have a couple of Buck knives that do 99 percent of everything I need to do with them. You’ll survive with a rusty ice skate if you have to.

I agree, always thought it was kind of silly how many people have channels dedicated to "which knife is better at batoning." Any piece of steel with an edge will split wood. Its having skills that make a knife valuable in the woods. My Buck 119 has been banging around campsites and old hunting cabins for 25 years and it's never failed anything I've thrown at it.

Hello 👋 Dave, greetings from Northern California. It's good to see you again. Thank you for sharing this informative video. Your comments make good sense. I've been using the OKC #499, Air Force survival knife for 4 1/2 years. Thus far it's served me well. As a backup I toss in a Camillus knife, with a 5 inch blade, that I purchase from Walmart about 4 years ago. All the best to you. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋

I haven’t even started the video yet, but just off of your thumbnail, I’m pretty sure the Bushcraft Industrial Complex has a hit out on you now

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

I thought I saw a drone following me today haha

I really like my bush craft knife, I think it's perfect. It's primarily all blade, and can be 3 inches long or 2.75 ft long, thanks to a dial on the handle. It never dulls, and can cut through bread (and toast it!!!) Or a steel hull of a freight ship, or a train axle. It doesn't really shave my face too well, but I gave up trying that real quick. It's also got a battery and vibrates, so my wife likes it too, and the handle is soft for her soft hands. It's really tough, I can take it with me while jumping out of things and into the frozen caves with bigfoot around. It's never let me down, but I can't find another one like it. I got it from some guy who said he was a space wizard, and I gave him a sandwich and my 2nd cousin, Pam. He really liked Pam and we never saw her again; Pam writes to us sometimes and says she's in Morocco or something, which is odd since the old guy sounded British, not Moroccan. Anyway, the guy said it was called a laser sword or something. EDIT: I FORGOT TO ADD THAT ITS ALSO A GREAT GLOW STICK AND AMAZING AT STARTING FIRES WITH A FLINT

You know, when I clicked on the link, I didn’t know what to expect. But you make an awful lot of sense about buying knives. I am that person you described in the video about buying knives lol. Very interesting point well-made

@bighill5680

7 ай бұрын

Don't feel bad, I am that person too !

Outstanding video! Cold War veteran 18bravo and off grider. When I went through SERE course used the old reliable Air Force issue survival knife. Got the job done. Kept using it for years still have one. The one I now use and personally recommend. The KA-BAR Becker 18. Not too big not too small. Army proverb ounces equals pounds, pounds equal pain.

True to the point. Skills matter, tools just a helper. Tjanks

I have been saying this for years,a knife is a knife,there's no Bushcraft Knife... I wrote a comment about that just last night,,if I take my Old Hickory kitchen knife outside by a miracle it transforms into Bushcraft knife... My $20 bucks Mora does the same as $200 dollars 💵 knife... Thank You for the Video Brother,it's kinda late as I collected about 50 knives,4 axes and Katana/Wakizashy set... I have enough knives for 5 lifetimes... Anyway have fun...

Thank you 😊

The guy who dies with the most knives win’s.

The intro to this video won me over. Cracked me up, and is so true. You just got a new sub.

A ColdSteel Bushman will do everything from use as a kitchen knife to whittling to anything a machete can do to even use as a spear.

@sirmayi734

Жыл бұрын

And the ColdSteel Bushman cost less than $30.

This seems to go for any hobby :). Learned the hard way as well. Thanks for the words of wisdom

You are absolutely right. Subbed! Greetings from Asturias (Spain).

I chuckled the whole way through. I have a Hultafors Bushcraft for £18 that is perfect for outdoors and around camp. A hardware store hatchet I modified, reset and sharpened so it shaves, a cheap bow saw, and a Gerber skeleton for everyday. It’s all I’ve needed for years and years. But I’m still obsessed with looking lol. I did just pull the trigger on a Twisted Assisted Junzi as an EDC though so I succumbed eventually. 😂 But kit addiction is real. I know. I used to be into road cycling and oh boy the pennies I spent, but it never made me a better rider.

Hi. My name is Michael and I’m a Knifeaholic.

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

Welcome Michael, the first step to healing is admitting you have a problem. 😂

@BadDawg444

Жыл бұрын

It’s a day at a time. I’m starting to question if I really had a problem to begin with. Maybe it’s denial, not sure. Damn these withdrawals are horrible.

Very good point Dave! I think this is analogous to shooting. There is a saying that a good shooter with a bad gun will beat a bad shooter with a good gun. Skill is more important than equipment. A Mora Companion is more than adequate for what I do, and I can use the money saved for other things.

He who dies with the most knives wins

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

😁 so that's the meaning of life!

@Chriswoz83

Жыл бұрын

42 knives

This video is intelligent. Im going to add my two sense coming from a really weird place with knives. So i am a islander raised in "bushcraft" or as i call it making a living, martial arts practitioner of 20 years now instrucor, scuba diver full time. To say the least i use knives and blades ALOT. A really easy way to stop this addiction. Be realistic and homd some standards. Ask yourself what and who exactly are you. Does your knife need thickness for combat and survivap? Thinness for hunting or carving ? Jimping for combat or fishing? People say theres no such thing as a perfect knife but thats just not true at all. There is always a superior option for those who have a goal in mind. Set that goal , and buy the knife that'll last you a lifetime . Then let it be. When i bushcraft i use a lionsteel t5 as my primary hiker. The stainless niolox, the thick combag grip , the nife 90 degree divet. I can dive , fight and craft with this. In my bag i carry a bushcraft brakimo brought to true scandi for the more advanced wood carving. These two knives are thick, powerful, versatile and timeless for everything i could ever want. Unless one snaps i will most likely die with these knives. And thats the mindset that erases addiction to useless knives.

I graduated over the years from the Mora 511, to the Mora HD Companion, to the Gerber Principle. Though I want another larger blade, I agree. Skills, skills, skills.

Now I need a condor Bushlore

Super practical well done! Condor was among my first and it does what is supposed to do. After using keep it clean will last and last. I do have a ton of knives. lol I like knives!!! My everyday carry I’d a spyderco endure 50:50 blade. I use it a lot around the homestead. VG-10. There are other metals available but more expensive. Sharpens well but keeps an edge well. Survival knife kabar military version. Does every thing needed for survival. My opinion only and I always keep them clean and dry when not in use. Plus I sharpen if needed before storage. Basics. Learn the use your knife! Ttfn

You are absolutely right of course, and I reckon an awful lot of us knew that already but just didn't admit it! I think I'll dig out my old Condor Bushlore now....

I was starting pacticing bushcraft with fallkniven F1 PRK and a swiss army knive.But it is nice to have something like a buck knive,opinel and a multitool of some kind.

This video has me laughing, and blushing a bit as well. So yeah, I fully agree with you. I had a fairly robust collection myself, but after questioning my own sanity a bit one day I decided to downsize. I’m now down to two woods knives; an ESEE 6 (for big stuff), and a Casström #10 SFK for everything else. Life is much less stressful now without having so many unnecessary options. Great vid, thanks!

Old adage, it's the archer, not the arrow. So true with knives. I can't say much as I'm guilty of going overboard on knife purchases but 100 percent those knives didn't make me any better at skills, they just looked good for photos. The Bushlore was my first knife as well, absolutely capable of playing with the big boys

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

I took it out on an overnight I haven't posted yet and I didn't miss any of my "better" knives

I bought a pair of running shoes that are so expensive I'm afraid to use them

Very useful information and so true...don't be a slave to the Marketers.

Obsession over knives and EDC is better than obsessing over women, sex, and porn.

Amen. I miss your videos in my feed these days Dave, I do hope that this Christmas finds you and yours well.

@TheDaveDryden

5 ай бұрын

Thanks brother, Merry Christmas too! I don't have notifications on so I don't see everyone commenting and missed this. You have always been around which I really appreciate. I hope to post some more videos soon... But as you know life is hard sometimes ✌️

Great perspective. I've got too many knives and I know exactly what you're talking about...

Very very well said. Thank you.

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

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I totally agree. In fact of all the knives I bought, I really only use/need 2 of them. My ESEEs Junglas and Izula 2.

Great video! I own bark river knives, fallkniven knives, battlehorse knives... when I need to carve something or make a feather stick, none do as well, as easily, as my mora knives... mora companion can't be beat for actual bushcraft tasks. Yes you can baton with them if your not trying to break the knife.

I bought an Old Hickory knife for around $10.00 and turned it into a larger version of the Kephart type. It's awesome!

Absolutely right. Had to have a Ka-Bar, had to have a Ka-Bar, had to have a Ka-Bar. Got (and love) the Ka-Bar, and now, learning I can do all or most my bushcrafting, camping, backpacking...etc. with my Swiss Army 'Hunter' pocket knife!!!

Refreshing video. Thanks!

Currently, full flat grind Joker Ember with 14C28N steel, and olive wood slabs. Each time I buy a new Joker, it takes the place of my previous Joker, as my favorite. Really, they are all my favorites. Which knife to take, hm..........decisions decisions.

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

They do have a great line up for the price. My family camping knife is the full flat campero, it's a good thickness for a flat grind 👍

@MikeG-dp3fb

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDaveDryden Yes, the Campero flat grind was my favorite before the Ember.

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeG-dp3fb I can see the ember in flat grind being awesome. A little bit longer and a nice contoured handle, a great choice

Amen!!! My go-to is the tops tahoma field knife. Chops well it cuts well and it takes abuse.

I'm glad I didn't watch this video earlier today because I placed an order for a new knife just this afternoon. My knife journey has gone like this: SOG Seal Pup Elite, Kabar BK2 (they were all the rage at the time), then the more practical Kabar BK16, which is my current and most used camp knife. I've been rocking it for several years now but have also been looking for the right mid-sized knife. I don't care for the look of the Kabar BK7...otherwise, I probably would've kept it in the BK lineup because honestly I really like them. Anyway, I stumbled across several videos praising Joker Knives (also how I found your channel, I believe) and they recently released the Nomad 6.5...which is what I ordered today. I'm a little hesitant that the 5mm stock is going to be a bit much, but I'm buying a larger knife to do wood processing type of chores and to be a toy for "wilderness survival scenarios." I'll be honest, I practice skills but never really test them, lol...I go car camping with coolers full of food and plenty of other creature comforts. I've used my SOG and BKs enough to know their limitations, I think it'll be fun to start experimenting with something very different (different edge, different blade length, different steel, etc.) Necessary? No. Fun? You betcha.

Scandi grind - wood craft. Flat grind - synthetics/processing game. After that it's just preferences.

The Ontario sp51 I bought in 2014 is barely even looked at anymore the big knife use is over. I just take my bushcraft black and a hatchet out with me. The black has been my number one for six years does everything. Great video

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

A solid choice. Keeping it simple works

@Walterliquori

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDaveDryden agreed. I love the big knives they are fun. I just end up not using them much

Eventually you settle one some basic features that you feel comfortable with. Something like the standard Mora or Woodlore fits most people perfectly.

I have a $10 genuine fake stainless steel Mora knife which I converted into a serviceable unit that can process wood, start fires with a firesteel & utilize 30' of cordage on the sheath. Then again a good Swiss Army Knife can do much more. Where I go, it goes. And yes, I graduated from the Air Force Survival school in the 1990s where knowing really comes from experience.

Yup! I went back and forth trying to decide which Mora to get. In the end I didn’t get any Mora. I didn’t want a knife with a plastic handle, I wanted a knife that has a personality, that will evolve and change over time and become unique to me. A knife I’ll use for years that will be passed down to my children and be special and have unique characteristics. So I bought the Casstrom “Lars Falt” and it’s amazing.

@realbroggo

11 ай бұрын

Very different price point but the Lars Falt is both a beautiful and functional blade. Will do almost everything you realistically need. Have a great day.

@marcomaiano

11 ай бұрын

Great knife, my preferred one

I agree in a year spent a six hundred dollars on knives. Now i frequent the cheap moras or one of my many bps knives. I try to rotate but I usually just pull out a tiny patina’d (forced with vinegar) BPS BS1FTS . I love the tip geometry and that Scandi with full tang allow me the confidence and control to do some nice whittling or whatever small tasks I need. Anything else, I just would have an axe or large chopping knife. I prefer an axe and a simple knife. If I really want to make something precise then I accompany my primary with a mora robust like in the video.

Even a cheap violin that sounds like a dying cat in the hands of a high school student may sound beautiful in the hands of a virtuoso. You are right. I have the Mora Bushcraft Black. I want other knives, too, but I know it won't make any difference. I already have a fine tool that will do what I need if I have the skill.

I'm coming at things from a completely different direction. I am a knife enthusiast and enjoy owning different knives although I don't generally buy really expensive ones. Sometimes I find 'outdoors' or 'woodscraft' type things to do basically as an excuse to use my knives.

1. My hobby of buying knives online. Is mine and healthy. It is better than having a drug addiction. While being more expensive then a video game habit. It gets me to go out and try new things. like making a wooden spoon, starting a camp fire. 2. There is no perfect bushcraft knife. No there is only the perfect bushcraft knife for me. That means what is good for me might not be good for you. If I want to spend my hard earned money trying them all. Then SO BE IT! 3. Spending more money on a knife. Means the knife is better then a cheaper knife. What makes it better is Could be a number of things. It could need to be sharpened less often. It could mean the knife will not rust. It could mean that the handle is made of mammoth tusk. 4. If that new expensive knife inspires someone to go out and start improving their skills. Then so be it. Telling people to give up just because they bought an awesome knife does not sound like someone who likes bushcraft. 5. All of those extra knives can then be put to good use. Selling them to get other gear that you want. Just like a gun. They can retain their value.

Liked and subscribed... just because I respect your raw honesty.

@TheDaveDryden

9 ай бұрын

thank you brother

For the last couple of days I've been watching videos re: the debate between Silky Gomboy and Bahco Laplander folding saws. Now... I live in a HUGE valley. It's the Olifantsriver Valley in the Western Cape. A MAJOR center of South Africa's citrus industry. MILLIONS of trees - as far as the eye can see. Trees? They need pruning and shaping. Large branch pruning? Folding saws. And our local agricultural co-operative (AgriMark) sells something called an Agricut. Each Agricut is used to prune THOUSANDS of trees. These folding saws get the kind of use that you CAN'T IMAGINE. And they have to be able to do a decent job because ragged pruning causes diseases in the trees. They have to be durable because if they weren't Agrimark would hear from the farmers in the valley VERY FAST. They cost R230 each. They also stock the Bahco bushcraft knife - the one that used to be the Mora Clipper. R280. Its my birthday next month and I am going to treat myself...

I have a Fällkniven F1 that I got as a gift but like you said I don’t use it much because I don’t wanna damage it. What I mostly use if a Mora carbon steel blade that I made a wooden handle and leather sheath for. It’s not expensive but it cute well, does the tasks I need it to and I really enjoy using it.

My personal opinion is that you should look into BPS Knives. I really like my first "bushcraft" decision [BPS Adventurer], which comes with a surprisingly good ferro rod and a dangler optional leather sheath. It has about a 5 inch, full tang, blade made of 1066 steel. It's a weird/different number, I know. It's tempered to a hardness in the neighborhood of 58, with a proper 90° spine for the ferro rod. The leather of the sheath is good/solid quality. The only thing I have done to the whole rig, is to treat the leather for moisture resistance [I live in the PNW] and put a small hair bungee on the ferro rod for retention. It cost me $30, on sale, about 2 years ago. I also have another one that is smaller (think Mora Companion) which is a part of my EDC. [No included ferro rod.] Also ... I developed my *skills* long before bushcraft blades (Skandi grinds) were ever popular in the United States. So, I knew what I was looking for, and why. - I am not a young man, is what I'm saying. The company producing them is located in Ukraine. However, I understand that they are still available on the consumer market, even though they are also supplying their own military personnel. So don't expect to get the same price, but know that if you don't, the increase (probably small) would be reasonable in my opinion. And ... as of 2 years ago; don't make any mistake taking one out of the shipping box. *You will bleed, if you do.* I haven't had to sharpen either of mine yet. But I haven't had a chance to really beat 'em up yet, either. So ....

Absolutely true for any trade or sport. A $10,000 mountain bike doesn’t make you ride better. It’s the skillz man! 🎉

Amen Dave !! I almost got caught up in the "I have to buy that knife" syndrome but pumped the brakes asking myself, how many do I really need !!?? My Benchmade Bushcraft is the go-to and my Mora Carbon Black is always in my pack. They both have worked for me without fail ! Glad you put out this video because someone had to say it !! Just like anything in life, the tool is useless unless you actually learn to use it properly !! Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻🌲🌲🌲🇨🇦🍻

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

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@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL

Жыл бұрын

Good thing you pumped the brakes! 😂 I have a huge variety! 🙄

couldn't agree more, Dave - I'm also guilty of collecting knives I don't realy need / use. I would suggest the terävä jääkäripuukko 140 or the Joker nomad as a one tool option. For the quality AND for the price.

@Jays_video_watcher

Жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed a few people saying they collected knives and finally landed on the 110 or the 140. I love my 140 and it’s my go to now

@TheDaveDryden

9 ай бұрын

I have the jaakari 110 and love it

holy moly! I'm a 60+ year old former boy scout and I funded my bushcraft/survival gear with wages from a paper route (built my bicycle from junk bikes I found in the garbage) I think the best for me was an "old hickory" from the kitchen drawer 🤔

For crafting and most tasks: Mora companion HD, and the craft line or carver! Excellent affordable set that can with the right skill do anything!

@TheDaveDryden

Жыл бұрын

Hard to beat mora's lineup sub 50$!