The quick cut to snapping the knife was exelent.

@BenDover69-69-6

11 ай бұрын

How about the quick cut to the great knives for sale that he makes on his website? Oh wait, he didn’t do that because they are all SOLD OUT!!!!!!

@thedewdster

5 ай бұрын

​@@BenDover69-69-6I'm sure his knives are decent but I got a homie who forged his own shit I could get something fully made for cheaper. This dude buys blanks. I wouldn't say he makes them. He just finishes them.

The best survival knife is the one you have with you. If you're not carrying it, you're going to be in trouble when you need it.

@michaeldbhawker3556

Жыл бұрын

Unless it’s a pos. Did you watch the video?

@KINGACE9

Жыл бұрын

​@@michaeldbhawker3556😅

@redclayscholar620

Жыл бұрын

​@@michaeldbhawker3556better to carry cheap Chinesium than nothing at all.

@septegram

Жыл бұрын

@@michaeldbhawker3556 Still better than nothing, which was my point.

@steveg4082

Жыл бұрын

In the movie, cast away, the best survival knife was a keychain knife and found ice-skates. #EDC

As a former mechanic, my take on tools is this: beware of a price tag. A huge price tag migh not always mean higher quality, or at least might mean a level of quality that you don't really need. If you camp in a campground 2 times a year, you probably dont need the most high-end blade on the planet. Dont buy cheap garbage, but do your research and buy something that will get the job done for you, without overspending on something youll never use to it's fullest potential.

@calculatedsurvival

Жыл бұрын

That was a pretty good take brother.

@imperialmodelworks8473

Жыл бұрын

@@calculatedsurvival I try. I'm on a pretty limited budget (married with 4 kids), so i try to make smart choices when buying my hunting and camping gear, just like the rest of my tools. I don't need a Bergera rifle to hunt, just like I didn't need a box of snap-on tools to fix vehicles. I've really enjoyed your content, as I bet alot of people here with limited budgets do, to help me make informed decisions. Keep up the great work 🤙

@michaeldbhawker3556

Жыл бұрын

But it’s a very good basic guide. You get what you pay for generally

@imperialmodelworks8473

Жыл бұрын

@@michaeldbhawker3556 I wouldn't say that. I have had sockets from harbor freight for years that do the same as a snap on socket, for 1/4 the price. A land rover won't get you as far into the bush as a hilux. Price, nowadays, is moreso a reflection of a parent companies name than its quality in a vast majority of cases. A rifle made by Savage will outshoot a rifle made by Browning or remington, and a much lower price. People pay for "advanced" products, when things made 70 years ago do the same job, without the frills and the name plate you're paying for. Granted, you can not expect a $25 knife to hold up to a $125 knife, but I've yet to see a mainstream, semi-mass produced knife worth 250+ dollars.

@channonfenris6627

5 ай бұрын

Take it from me guys. I spent 400 on a light, piece of crap hatchet that is more of a knife than a proper axe. I regret even looking at it.

ESEE-5. Built in pommel, built in bowdrill recess in handle.

@ChefMercenary

5 ай бұрын

You would use esee for survival?? Like urban or woodland survival?

Machete and a small, sharp skinner. 15 to 20 bucks total.

@redclayscholar620

Жыл бұрын

Sword and Scalpel baby!

I've been using a hultafors knife for over a decade. I've got other knives, but that one I can beat on and not feel bad. Absurdly cheap, sharpens very well and is tougher than a coffin nail. Also, for me it is just the right size for carving.

The carry-ability is very important. I argue with folks all the time about big blades vs small ones and I get the same song and dance about "A big knife can do anything a small knife can but not vice versa." While true it doesn't do anyone any good if it hurts or pisses you off when you have to keep it on you for hours at a shot.

@rodrigalvezi2574

4 ай бұрын

For me a good knife is 10,5 cm blade, if i need a big knife for bigger chores, i just take a short axe

@redclayscholar620

4 ай бұрын

@@rodrigalvezi2574 Same. I carry a Case Trapper or a Klein Tools lock back everywhere. I find that big knives search for small jobs while big jobs search for small knives.

You perform tests that are actually related to use. I watch all the other knife testing channels from destruction to edge holding but your shorts are so informing.

@CadillacDriver

Жыл бұрын

What tests on knives have you seen, that aren't releted to use? Any form of abuse test is valid. I'd love for you to quantify your post.

@aaronwood6910

Жыл бұрын

His tests are the opposite of related to use. Nobody smacks their knife with a log trying to bend it.

@CadillacDriver

Жыл бұрын

@@aaronwood6910 you and the OP just don't get it, do you?

@tombrown4683

Жыл бұрын

@@CadillacDriver I'm a big fan of Joe X but I'm not going to do any of the things he does to knives.

@tombrown4683

Жыл бұрын

@@aaronwood6910 well, it would be nice to know if your knife would break or bend with the first impact. He's not hitting it that hard.

Thank you for the knife reviews man. Really appreciate and enjoy them.

@BenDover69-69-6

11 ай бұрын

Always making knife reviews but never making KNIVES! Sold out website, start finishing those blanks!!!!

That helps. Kukri has been reliable for me

The best knife is the one you have with you. People in the past didn't have 600$ knifes with the best steel and they still adapted and survived. Sometimes I really feel like this whole knife scene has become a circle jerk where you collect knifes more than you use it. Who would use a 600$ knife for Bushcrafting if a 60$ does the same job. Don't get too distracted and focus on what's important.

Can you do stress tests on BPS knives?

@wolfproducts

Жыл бұрын

I 2nd this motion

@reece9746

Жыл бұрын

DutchBushcraftKnives or whatever they are called did one, held up very well and took 4 airgun shots.

I like and can recommend ESEE knives😊

@4nhk066

Жыл бұрын

me too, i got the 4 with the modified (traditional) handles and it's a tank. lays good in hand, thick steel, very reliable, good retention of the sheath, and not that expensive, i only added leather belt loop to keep the knive lower because the handle was going into my waist when i was bending

K-Bars are made to have the shit kicked out of em while also being cheap. So the steel is a bit softer, but that makes it easy to sharpen, you’ll just have to do it more often. It’ll bend before it breaks and you’ll have a decent chance to bend it back without breaking. It’s not the best, but for its price you will have a sturdy knife for years. The biggest problem is the rat tail in the handle, and the way water WILL work itself into the leather disks that make the grip eventually.

@coreyboldt9604

4 ай бұрын

Not all KA-BARS are made the same. Countless variations made with higher and low quality materials.

Always carry more than one, and don't pay too much for them, one should be the buck 110 hunter, a three blade pocket knife, and a fixed blade.

After I used and abused a mora bushcraft, I got a Garberg. brb after 2 years or so with a conclusion, but seems the get-go thus far!

The one you have in your hand when you need it.

I went with a Schrade knife because I had a Schrade multi-tool that went through a house fire that I had and I can still use it, it's still has a razor-sharp edge and it's still dependable. It's discolored now because of the fire. And that's why I chose the Schrade knife

@doubled3983

11 ай бұрын

Hello from Oklahoma! I also use and enjoy a Schrader knife. The name and price doesn't necessarily make a good knife. I've used the same schf3n since 2014. It's still going strong, as is the sheath. I'm out every weekend in the woods with it.

Thank you greatly for the tips, reviews and pointers. Everything was excellent!

Excellent Advice!!! 🤠👍

The one that you have on you in a survival situation.

@griff7749

11 ай бұрын

This video is helping you pick a good one to bring, that way you don't have a crappy knife with you. The best survival knife is the one you researched and tested and THEN brought with you

I like to check pawn shops for good blades. A lot of times they don’t know what they have, then I’ll customize the sheath to what works for me.

Bought a bark river survivor a few years back. CPM 3v, 7 inch blade, over a quarter inch thick. It cost me almost $400 but it has never come CLOSE to failing me. Gotta spend money to get good steel

Thank you for the informative video. Liked & subscribed.

I love that saying,'You are as reliable as your tool'. The flip side is that it doesn't matter if you have the best tool in the world. If you dont know how to use the tool, it won't be reliable, and you are not reliable.

I use a Bundeswehr Field Knife that was issued way back when Germany was still divided by a big wall with lots of barbed wire.. it works well for what I dox but I still bring a CRKT Woods Chogan Tomahawk with me, a Silky Gomboy, and a Swiss Tool. There’s my tool kit.

Quite honestly I just use an old ww2 cutdown M1 bayonet, that was made into a fighting knife. It holds an edge surprisingly well and the blade is like crazy thick but not too heavy. It’s full tang but kinda skeletonized for the bayonet lug attachment part that works pretty well for storing small items. It’s got a basic leather sheath plus it was like fifteen bucks at a flea market.

Love your channel!!!

Thanks for the video and your channel 👍🏻✌🏻 „the best survival knive is the one you have with you while ending up in a survival situation!“ 😂😂😂 Good work and greetings from Germany

Kalahari bushmen from bark River and bushcrafter from bench made are the two most often use

Great advice. I'm a big fan of this channel and find it to be one of the more useful ones on KZread. Keep the good content coming! 🙏

An srk or carbon 5 recon tanto is a good choice .

SP-24 ,BEST KNIFE I own. Still in great condition,just my opinion!

An Esee 6 is a good all around choice. Many other great contenders out there. Don’t always think that more expensive is better. A Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140 is very inexpensive and outperforms most other knives.

You should do a review on the kabar jarosz a cheap but very reliable knife only 80 bucks but hole lot of knife would love to see a torture test💯💯🌋

I find Tops knives to be reliable. I also like the Kukri made from EGKH

I like the swiss tech stahlar

You are doing great work. 👍👍

Would love to see you check out the terävä skrama. I've got many, many blades and I think that is the one I'd take with me in the woods if I could only pick 1.

TOPS knives. American made. Full tang. Carbon steel. The best!

I always used kabar and they are great! but last year I found out that esee was made literally a couple miles away from me and Ive never looked back. I use and love them both. pay the extra and get something good

Tramontina bolo machete cheap as chips tough as hell ,put a good edge on it last you a lifetime .and a small skinning knife for dressing. That's all you need just high carbon steel and a little chromium.

The Mora Bushcraft Black is a great blade. I've found that a lot of BPS (Ukranian made) knives are fairly decent too.

Gotta be honest. I daily carry a True hs22a fixed blade. Cost $30. Comfortable and has held up well the last 7 months. Would it hold up to your tests? Idk, But I'll bet it's the best knife and sheath for $30 you can find. Give it a shot

When my dad took me to go buy my first pair of work boots he told me. Their are something’s that are worth spending the money on.

Love this take on this question 👏 🙌

I love your vids.

Have you ever looked at the XHD chisel knife? I would be keen to see your views on these knives in the outdoors

Great Video. This is excellent advice. Do your research. You don't need a custom knife to have a really good knife. In knives you get what you pay for. A $30 knife is not going to be as good as a $100 knife. Yes, you may be on a budget so save a little longer. ESEE, Kabar's Becker series, Cold Steel, Buck, SOG, OKC, Gerber, Schrade and there are others out there. And watch His videos, he tests knives hard and is honest about them. Get a knife you can depend on!

that mtech151 in the back looks like the best from this group thats what id take

The one you have with you in survival

I was raised to use the right tools for the right job. I've never had to bend tips, stand on it or destroy a tool to prove something, which I'm still in the dark on the purpose of some of your videos

Cold steel srk in cpm 3v. Its my fav and doesnt cost an arm and a leg

The one you have when your in a survival situation would be my guess

Quote from polish survivalists " Any knife that can be used in survival scenario / environment" . Simple as it can be 😅

I can recommend tops knives After about 3 years of hard use at my job my tops knives are the only ones ive had that i didnt have to repair, highly recommended.

I get the sentiment but I’m assuming the question is coming from people who don’t have the money to buy 10 knives and try to break them to see which one isn’t going to leave them in the woods without a knife.

Here is a good question, in your opinion which companies have better products?

SRK in Carbon V or AUS8 and not the new $40 version in SK5 steel. It's light, comfortable, agile and durable

soooo Cold steel. i know alot of their stuff isnt American made. but I own many of their products. never dissapointed. currently edc the straight edge Tuff Lite for work and the Mini Bowie for any other day.

Youve taught us a lot

Great tips/points for a topic that is entirely subjective. Good stuff

TOPS Knives , Tom Brown tracker. I’ve been using mine for going on eight years now. The best you can ask for once you figure out how to use it

To me, that bear branded knife is actually about the best combination of size, shape, and features for the price. I know it's not the most durable knife being half tang for the regular version, but everything else is pretty great. Thick enough to baton, holds its edge very well, half serrated, small enough to carry any way, very nice grip with hilt and holes to afix as a spear, hammer pommel, built in honing steel, fire steel, whistle and basic first aid and air rescue signals. Ive had mine for about 10 years and never found a reason to replace it.

I got my brother the non-bear grylls version of that Gerber, and we both like it a lot

Morokniven make the best budget knives imo! I'd love you to review the chris cane survival tool (machete type), Its a controversial knife, I carry it instead of an axe, so just that and a moro so in my eyes im saving weight, Id love to torture test mine but its litterely the most expensive thing I own at only a few hundred pounds so yea Im way too poor to put it through your types of tests but Id love to know the outcome and am sure many more would too......😁...👍👌👍

I love your videos. Not many are willing to put such knives through rigorous steps. Please review “Ben Tendick knives

DO NOT underestimate "carry ability ", he is so right. I bought a dirt cheap holster for a pistol, and was for right handed carry, I'm left handed, but I let price blind me. Normally I'm not a cheapskate, but this was clearance price. I wore it once, it was useless, uncomfortable, and on my non dominant side. I just left the gun at home for a few days until I replaced it

thank you for you information

Very well said

Our great granddad is Cherokee Indian and I see him make a knife I'll still make bows from certain wood catch fish with his hand bear hands and navigate a whole area I didn't use them compass That's a real survivor on us

Another thing to consider is what you expect to be doing with it. Using an excellent knife for the wrong task can be just as bad as using a bad knife. The other tools in your kit also matter. If you're expecting to also have a hatchet for example, it might affect what you need your knife to do. How easy it is to maintain matters too. I'm a huge proponent of straight edge blades for heavy duty work for example due to ease of sharpening, but if you're using it more for dressing or cooking than utility work, that's a job for a different profile.

Whats your opinion on fallkniven? They were big a few years ago but i dont hear about them anymore. Was thinking of getting one

Huge fan of leg knives!

That’s why I have a good ol gerber strongarm

Try the gerber strong arm great knife it’s my go to

I would love a review on the Kabar BK9. I think it would pass the test but I'd like to know for sure. Reason is, I have one.

@craigshugg2332

Жыл бұрын

You Tube search Joe X

How do you feel about the camillus titanium bonded series

There's a reason it's called a budget tool

Do a ray mears, Allan woodlore, Jackloreknives?

He’s right best knife is the one you got on you so gotta be something ya wanna carry

I would want a decent weight knife with good steel but i would want a full tang i can see fixed blade

Best one is the one you have with you when you get lost in a national forest 😂

Fantastic summary. Our choices are important and should never be taken away from us. 👍👍👍❤️. Sorry just been watching a civil rights lawyer video.

Have you checked out the Helle Nord or any of the Helle brand knives?

Love your content, bro. Appreciate you dude. Good tips and always great knife tests

Hey Calculated survival could you test the SOG clip point throwing knives see if they are any good.

@calculatedsurvival

Жыл бұрын

I have those…. Let me add it to the list.

A dao or machate is the ultimate tool!!

What about a tracker knife? They're supposed to be the ultimate bushcraft knife.

I personally carry a Gerber Prodigy when I camp or hike.

My personal apocalypse proof knife would be the Gerber LMF Infantry 2. Solid thigh holster, built in sharpener, half serrated, lashing holes, and thicker than a bowl of oatmeal

take care of your blades! oil them, sharpen them, clean out the sheath

Could you test a Dawson Knife?

I've never understood how men can "forget" their blade and leave it home...I've not forgot my blade and left it at home since 🤔 Um 🤔 Er um 🤔 Birth? Maybe preschool? How could u do that without walking off balance or something??? And wtf kinda man are... Nevermind good work brother 💯 keep those reviews coming 👍💯😁

Personal opinion I perfer the kabar kukuri proforms well over a wide variety of situations from feathering wood ot cutting a turkey lmao yes I carved a turkey wondered if it could

If I may ask, what would you consider to be the "perfect" survival knife (size, shape, blade point, etc)?

@calculatedsurvival

Жыл бұрын

For me, I like a 8-9” blade. Something that won’t come out of my hand when chopping. I LOVE 52100 (ball bearing steel.) even Devin Thomas who was just inducted into the Cutlery Hall of Fame told me that it is kind of a magic steel. I like reverse tanto, and clip point. Although, “Americanized Tanto point” makes for the deepest slashes when in a self defense situation.

But, in your opinion, what are some good options to choose?

Like the #2 rule of a gunfight “Have your gun on you” you should pick a knife that you will actually have on you when you need it.

Have you used the fjallkniven S1 knife?

Have you ever tested the Joker Nomad as a survival knife? Or any of the Joker Knives?