Hey brother why does everyone carry a flint instead of just a lighter? I’m new to bushcraft so I don’t know a lot
@ochocobushcraft17423 күн бұрын
Lighter quits working below freezing, or if it gets wet. A ferro rod will work perfectly wet or cold. And a large one will last thousands of fires. Never run out of fuel.
@Swish824 күн бұрын
Just spent the last week in the Crazy Mountains in Montana and in Yellowstone. The haze was pretty bad from the wild fires. Hope you are doing well.
@ochocobushcraft17424 күн бұрын
@@Swish82 thank you! I will be so glad to see this fire season end!
@user-jw2op1yr8i6 күн бұрын
I just opened the box today on this AK-3 magna cut. First stainless steel blade I've ever had. I'm going to compare with the izula 2 ESEE 1095 blade. My food chopper! Let's see how this magna cut blade compare with my workhorse.
@ochocobushcraft17426 күн бұрын
Looking forward to hearing the results.
@user-jw2op1yr8i6 күн бұрын
What's better scales on the artitech? G-10 or marcarda? I'm thinking summertime mid day in the mountains of East Tennessee! I think the marcarda handles are less slip resistant. Any opinions?
@ochocobushcraft17426 күн бұрын
I prefer the canvas micarta. Much more grippier than G10.
@MartysRamblings20246 күн бұрын
Glad you're ok Dan! Very great tips in this video. I am a truck driver and I drove through Oregon on I-84 westbound a couple days ago and then delivered in the Portland. There was lots of smoke when I drove through especially on I-84. Yeah there's so many fires in the northwest and southwest and around the country. The hot temperatures, winds and dryness doesn't help. Everyone be safe and always prepared. Thanks again for the video Dan. I really enjoy your videos and your style. I pray you're doing well. Stay safe! Marty from Minnesota.
@ochocobushcraft17426 күн бұрын
Thank you! And thanks for the information. I actually am traveling to Ontario in a few weeks. Not I84.
@baileymoto6 күн бұрын
You should do a comparison between this and the sawyer squeeze.
@ochocobushcraft17426 күн бұрын
Thank you. If Sawyer will provide one, I definitely will.
@paulkaterges737 күн бұрын
The smoke from the west coast fires is here in Albuquerque, New Mexico now...
@ochocobushcraft17427 күн бұрын
That is a long way! We have so many fires burning here, no moisture in sight.
@paulkaterges737 күн бұрын
@@ochocobushcraft1742 I'm born and raised in CA, wildfires common, but at least it had a bit of humidity, not here though...
@denisestarr23147 күн бұрын
Liveing off grid , forest fire is my biggest fear .
@ochocobushcraft17427 күн бұрын
@@denisestarr2314 definitely something to be on guard for. Always have your go bag ready.
@Desertzombies7 күн бұрын
Looks really clean and brand new and tight
@tomtimbrooks56548 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info. I'm putting a survival kit together.
@ochocobushcraft17428 күн бұрын
Awesome! I have several videos on survival kits. Hope they are of help.
@jull.echo238 күн бұрын
Hello Dan, I agree with you about a lightweight pack for emergency. I am from France.Very nice vidéo🤙🤙
@ochocobushcraft17428 күн бұрын
Thank you
@blackhawkbushcraft9 күн бұрын
Holy crap, bro!😮 Glad you’re and others are ok. Wild fire season is always a battle.
@ochocobushcraft17429 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@alphaomegasurvivalsupply65489 күн бұрын
Thats crazy and I'm thankful everything turned out alright, hopefully you have a gas mask lol sounds like you might need it. Solid recommendations on the kit and water filter, thanks for showing and stay safe!
@ochocobushcraft17429 күн бұрын
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Thank You my friend!
@eblockbbc9 күн бұрын
Quick question. Is there an estimated price for one of these beauties?
@ochocobushcraft17429 күн бұрын
Your best bet is to contact R.W. Fed. He custom makes each one, so prices will very on materials. ELK horn is really beautiful!
@thebear67519 күн бұрын
Monitor communications
@alf35539 күн бұрын
Great info Dan. When fire season gets really bad here they will restrict forest access, basically not aloud to be out there. Also another good reason to tell someone that you will going out to the woods during fire season. If something bad happens in the area at least they can notify authorities that your out there.
@ochocobushcraft17429 күн бұрын
@@alf3553 thanks! And sound wisdom to let someone know where you are.
@nutthrower44159 күн бұрын
So sad to see this taking place. Praying for those effected and to those fighting the fires
@ochocobushcraft17429 күн бұрын
@@nutthrower4415 🙏🙏🙏
@tennessee9789 күн бұрын
Hey, Dan….I’m in between Durkee (Baker City) and Ukiah in eastern Oregon. Mother Nature can be a wicked mistress….please stay safe there in central Oregon. I love the Prineville area and the Ochoco’s. I have a cabin in the Eagle Cap Wilderness…if you find yourself wanting some different beautiful (we are so damn lucky) I know where you can find it!!! Take care of yourself. Wanted to say “hi”. I’m a big fan of your videos!
@ochocobushcraft17429 күн бұрын
Thank you! You stay safe as well. Definitely may travel to your neck of the woods someday. I know their is a lot of beautiful wilderness there
@vilmagomez393710 күн бұрын
Great awareness.be prepared. Thank you ochoco bushcraft for the warning.
@bushcraftoregon10 күн бұрын
Good things to remember Dan. Doesn't look like it got up in the mountain where we were at this winter.
@Mountaingiant6910 күн бұрын
The fires sprung up quickly this year. Those back to back storms really did a number.
@ochocobushcraft174210 күн бұрын
@@Mountaingiant69 yes, and unfortunately no changes in the upcoming forecast.
@johnscruggs811110 күн бұрын
Glad everyone is ok. Wildfires are bad when I was on the fire department in my area wildfires was bad. They are not easy to fight .
@brenka457210 күн бұрын
Glad your ok Dan.
@ochocobushcraft174210 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@Robertssurvivalsystems10 күн бұрын
I am very glad you are ok. That is a very real example of why a person needs to be prepared. I think that is when bugging out is a real thing. Thanks for the vid Dan, and again I am glad you and your house is safe.
@ochocobushcraft174210 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@billtommy915910 күн бұрын
thank you this was helpful
@ochocobushcraft174210 күн бұрын
Glad it helped!
@rmaram097811 күн бұрын
The BK2 is a unique knife in its category, a real tank, really worth it, I bought another one just like it to leave it as it came from the factory and I modified the one I had to my liking. It is advisable to give it a patina to avoid oxidation. Excellent purchase. Best regards.
@ochocobushcraft174211 күн бұрын
Thank you! It's definitely a knife that will endure the roughest use.
@wolfpacak4711 күн бұрын
Why not just lay it flat hatchet on top flat to split easy and safe
@ochocobushcraft174211 күн бұрын
There is definitely more than one way to use a hatchet safety. Thanks.
@joshsimp199512 күн бұрын
I forgot I had one, very strong tomahawk
@davef591614 күн бұрын
for real a mat is legit one of the most important things. If youre injured, youre either moving slow, stopping regularly or cant move at all. I dislocated my arm in the city once skateboarding at night. For some reason it took 40 minutes for an ambulance to get to me, low priority I guess but I couldnt get up. I was lying half on grass half on the pavement. It wasnt even that cold that night but I was shivering by the time they got to me. Now imagine a whole night of that. Gossamer gear make 1/8 inch thick ones most people just use under their inflatables and only weight ~100 grams and pack down really small. Worth the carry in every scenario conceivable. Now down side to carrying really.
@ochocobushcraft174214 күн бұрын
@@davef5916 thanks for sharing your story. It's a very light piece of gear that can easily be a life saver
@mirandaresendiz53315 күн бұрын
Great review! Buying it today. Thank you again!
@ochocobushcraft174215 күн бұрын
It's a great book! I think you will really enjoy it.
@renexwing154615 күн бұрын
Great Video
@ochocobushcraft174215 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@chastener66616 күн бұрын
Здравствуйте, интересный обзор. У меня тоже есть настоящая оригинальная Nalgene 38oz. stainless steel, которой пользуюсь 4 года, и эта буталка мне нравится. Но есть один неприятнвй момент, который я обнаружил: на внутренней стороне стенки, круговой сварочнвй шов, и этот сварочный шов ржавый.😢 Я не могу понять, у меня одного такой дефект в бутылке? И как это влияет на содержимое?😢 Если ответите, то спасибо за ответ.
@ochocobushcraft174216 күн бұрын
I can't say that I have ever heard of this. I have two and both are perfect inside. I would definitely contact the company.
@arctodussimus619816 күн бұрын
Excellent choice. I’m enjoying watching your old vids about the bigger blades. 👍🏼👍🏼 This video being 5 years old, I’m curious if this is still your favorite “survival” blade. I like the Junglass, but I bought the TOPS Armageddon about 9 years ago. I liked it, but the pointy little choil in the middle of the handle was in the way. I gave my Armageddon to Leo Espinosa at the NRA Convention in Nashville in 2015 and he sent it back to me three days later with that choil smoothed down. Now it’s so much easier to hold. It’s been my #1 “survival” knife ever since. Do you still have your Armageddon? You might try smoothing down that pointy little choil to see if it works better for you. …just a thought. 🇺🇸
@ochocobushcraft174216 күн бұрын
Glad you are enjoying some older videos. Since fire season hit in full force so quickly, I haven't had the chance to make a new video. I actually no longer have the Armageddon or the Junglas. I have really fallen in love with the knives from Architect Knives, and even got to design one of the handle options. The canvas micarta in woodland camo is my contribution. The AK 5 5 is my favorite do it all knife. When I want something bigger I carry the AK8 Paired with the 4.5. High Sabre is my absolute favorite grind on a survival knife as well. The 1095 blades are actually made by TOPS.
@antoniobell407017 күн бұрын
Very nice video great knife
@ochocobushcraft174217 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@Alas-xj8cr17 күн бұрын
I would prefer a backpack to a haversack. The haversack seems to be a "thing" now with KZread bush craft people. But I just don't think it can compare with a backpack for convenience and carry comfort. What I actually think is happening is that the KZread bush crafters are running out of things to talk about so they seized on the Haversack and what's in it to fill up half a dozen videos. For most people their interest is prepping and the idea that when the SHTF they can grab a pack and survive. Watch any of the current survivalist TV shows and it is obvious that most of us won't survive. Not because we chose a backpack over a haversack or because we didn't bring three ways to make fire. In the end it will all come down to getting enough to eat. And for some reason the KZread bush crafters don't really deal with this. Oh, they give it a lick and a promise now and the, sometimes even create a kit to snare or fish with. But the bottom line is in 90% or more of the back country you are going to starve to death. We, modern humans, don't know how to hunt and gather and the learning curve is too steep once we are actually out there. I would like to see the "experts" cover this issue better.
@ochocobushcraft174217 күн бұрын
@@Alas-xj8cr Not really sure what to reply. I do bushcraft because I love being in the woods, feeling free, exploring, watching wildlife, occasionally testing myself. Bushcraft skills are very enjoyable to learn and practice, and they give me the skills to get far away from people, roads, trails etc , and not even give it a second thought. I teach others there skills so they can enjoy the same freedom, and enjoy nature the same way as me. Not prepping for some event really. Simply, this is how I enjoy life to the fullest. Sitting in a lean to drinking Hot Cocoa by a fire in a blizzard, and being the only person in the woods, is a feeling I can't put into words. As far as haversack, I sometimes carry one, sometimes a backpack, fanny pack, sling bag, vest, or just what's on my belt. Depends on what I feel, what I want to do, what challenge I want to take on etc. So, I've done videos with all of these so everyone can have the same options.
@Alas-xj8cr17 күн бұрын
Absolutely. Not trying to complain or be rude. I truly believe that most people reading these kinds of blogs are thinking about SHTF or Armageddon especially the way the world is going now. But the single biggest challenege facing anyone trying to survive that kind of event is eating enough food every day until the crisis is over. This is so difficult that no one takes it on. SO what will happen is we will all die with three ways to make fire, and four ways to make clean water but no way to get enough food to live. I just wish more KZread bush crafters would take up this challenge. I know the Oregon high desert well. Beautiful country. But if you aren't able to catch fish or shoot a deer you are going to be dead in three weeks. How do we solve this?
@danielfuller304917 күн бұрын
I’ve had my knife less rebar for 3 days now and I don’t think my wave will see much use anymore. Knives are banned at work so I was done pushing the boundaries with my wave and got a knife less one. First day and every tool was used, it does take a bit to break in tho, the pliers were incredibly tight out of the box. Very impressed
@danielfuller304917 күн бұрын
I thought I wanted a surge until I got the rebar 😂
@LoreTunderin18 күн бұрын
I picked up the AK 4.5 in Magnacut when it first released and finally got a chance to really test it properly during a week long camping trip. The first few days were rainy at a campground with cut firewood, so I really beat it up batoning through big rounds of birch, maple, spruce and pine, both wet and dry, with a heavy wood baton I made with it. It performed flawlessly with hardwood rounds that were bigger than the length of the blade, wood it should never reasonably be used on, and the only affect besides making it dirty with resin was the handle scale screws needed to be tightened slightly after 3 days of beating it relentlessly, which was probably my fault to begin with as you assemble it yourself when you order from Architect Knives. After all that it still slices paper cleanly and can shave hair off my arm, I've never had a knife hold up so well and remain so sharp.
@ochocobushcraft174218 күн бұрын
That is an awesome testimony as to the quality of their knives! Thank you for sharing.
@jeremybryant577818 күн бұрын
Lot of redundancy there
@ourtechwriter20 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@ochocobushcraft174220 күн бұрын
Thank You for watching!
@DoloresVillatoro-ho5jg21 күн бұрын
You too hey? I just got an Esee 6 and I've fallen in love with my knife. I also remember that you were a Becker guy, I too loved the Becker series of knives, but since I gotten my Esee 6, it's my go-to knife. I love EVERYTHING about my E6, I can't find a single thing wrong with this knife. I got the E6 with the blocky handles because I love those, and it reminds me of my RAT 7 the precursor to the E6. I think if Esee made their knives a bit more affordable, everybody would jump onboard the Esee wagon. I just happen to luck out and find a brand new E6 for $258, and yeah everything is expensive here in Canada. I swore that one day I would get an Esee and I finally got one. I honestly love mine so much, I sleep with the damn thing! Almost like a kid sleeping with his new toy after Christmas. Just like the original Ka-Bar, this knife will stand the test of time. My next knife will be the Junglas because I need a large chopper for the woods and my E6 for the smaller tasks. Before it used to be my BK9 for the heavier tasks and a smaller Ka-Bar/Becker for the smaller tasks but I'm so happy with my Esee that I gotta get the bigger one since it's slightly bigger than the Bk9. I want my gear to match.
@ochocobushcraft174220 күн бұрын
Glad to hear that you like your Esee 6 so much! It's a fantastic knife that will definitely stand the test of time.
@JS-gu3ts21 күн бұрын
Architect Knives make beautiful knives and i was lucky enough to pick up a stunning Magnacut 6.5 as a camp knife, but I wish they would stop with the skeletonized tangs, it really lets down an otherwise perfect range of knives. I know they are probably plenty tough enough and its all about balance etc., but psychologically I cant get past a skeletonized tang being equivalent of a half tang and not a full.
@ochocobushcraft174221 күн бұрын
Others have expressed the ame sentiment. I am undecided on this, but to my knowledge not one single knife has ever been returned to them because the handle was damaged. And some of their models have been out for a few years.
@kneedrabell486221 күн бұрын
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@timothygee856621 күн бұрын
Just found this video and was wondering if helikon considered your suggestions for changes to buckle and water bottle pocket. Im considering buying one. Do you still use yours?
@ochocobushcraft174221 күн бұрын
Unfortunately they made no changes. I have since switched to using a sling bag, which is more comfortable for me. You can see it in some of my more recent videos
@marcingorczynski521223 күн бұрын
Thank You!
@ochocobushcraft174223 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@vic279625 күн бұрын
Sadly can’t find these on Amazon any more at the moment.
@ochocobushcraft174224 күн бұрын
Arcturus seem to be just as good, and the new queen size virgin wool is awesome! Did a review on it.
@vic279624 күн бұрын
@@ochocobushcraft1742 I’ll have to check it out
@The_Georgia_Woodman25 күн бұрын
Hey Dan. Is everything okay? It's been 13 days without a video?
@ochocobushcraft174225 күн бұрын
@@The_Georgia_Woodman yes, thank you! Every summer when fire season is declared and all the restrictions are in place, I don't do as many videos. Especially if the woods are full of campers around 4ty of July. We had one major fire in Lapine and a couple smaller ones near by.
@The_Georgia_Woodman24 күн бұрын
@@ochocobushcraft1742 Okay. I'm glad you're okay and I look forward to more videos from you. :)
@BigDaddySwingingMeat27 күн бұрын
The AK8 seems like it's the perfect size for batoning wood. I'm tempted to get the Magnacut version since I already have one in 3V.
@rugburn4783Ай бұрын
Just picked up a OneTigris poncho, excited to try it out. Loving this video, I like the way you show and clearly explain things. Thanks sir.
@ochocobushcraft1742Ай бұрын
Thank you! Let me know how you like the poncho., I've never tried one.
@jwgbmp40Ай бұрын
Still using? This vid a year old now.
@ochocobushcraft1742Ай бұрын
Nice!
@jwgbmp40Ай бұрын
@@ochocobushcraft1742 what does that mean?? Are you still using it?
@ochocobushcraft1742Ай бұрын
@@jwgbmp40 sorry, I thought you were telling me that YOU were still using it after a year. I ended up switching to a sling bag, which is in more recent videos, because it is more comfortable for me.
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Absolutely love the smell of fat wood
Nice!
Hey brother why does everyone carry a flint instead of just a lighter? I’m new to bushcraft so I don’t know a lot
Lighter quits working below freezing, or if it gets wet. A ferro rod will work perfectly wet or cold. And a large one will last thousands of fires. Never run out of fuel.
Just spent the last week in the Crazy Mountains in Montana and in Yellowstone. The haze was pretty bad from the wild fires. Hope you are doing well.
@@Swish82 thank you! I will be so glad to see this fire season end!
I just opened the box today on this AK-3 magna cut. First stainless steel blade I've ever had. I'm going to compare with the izula 2 ESEE 1095 blade. My food chopper! Let's see how this magna cut blade compare with my workhorse.
Looking forward to hearing the results.
What's better scales on the artitech? G-10 or marcarda? I'm thinking summertime mid day in the mountains of East Tennessee! I think the marcarda handles are less slip resistant. Any opinions?
I prefer the canvas micarta. Much more grippier than G10.
Glad you're ok Dan! Very great tips in this video. I am a truck driver and I drove through Oregon on I-84 westbound a couple days ago and then delivered in the Portland. There was lots of smoke when I drove through especially on I-84. Yeah there's so many fires in the northwest and southwest and around the country. The hot temperatures, winds and dryness doesn't help. Everyone be safe and always prepared. Thanks again for the video Dan. I really enjoy your videos and your style. I pray you're doing well. Stay safe! Marty from Minnesota.
Thank you! And thanks for the information. I actually am traveling to Ontario in a few weeks. Not I84.
You should do a comparison between this and the sawyer squeeze.
Thank you. If Sawyer will provide one, I definitely will.
The smoke from the west coast fires is here in Albuquerque, New Mexico now...
That is a long way! We have so many fires burning here, no moisture in sight.
@@ochocobushcraft1742 I'm born and raised in CA, wildfires common, but at least it had a bit of humidity, not here though...
Liveing off grid , forest fire is my biggest fear .
@@denisestarr2314 definitely something to be on guard for. Always have your go bag ready.
Looks really clean and brand new and tight
Thanks for the info. I'm putting a survival kit together.
Awesome! I have several videos on survival kits. Hope they are of help.
Hello Dan, I agree with you about a lightweight pack for emergency. I am from France.Very nice vidéo🤙🤙
Thank you
Holy crap, bro!😮 Glad you’re and others are ok. Wild fire season is always a battle.
Thank you!
Thats crazy and I'm thankful everything turned out alright, hopefully you have a gas mask lol sounds like you might need it. Solid recommendations on the kit and water filter, thanks for showing and stay safe!
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Thank You my friend!
Quick question. Is there an estimated price for one of these beauties?
Your best bet is to contact R.W. Fed. He custom makes each one, so prices will very on materials. ELK horn is really beautiful!
Monitor communications
Great info Dan. When fire season gets really bad here they will restrict forest access, basically not aloud to be out there. Also another good reason to tell someone that you will going out to the woods during fire season. If something bad happens in the area at least they can notify authorities that your out there.
@@alf3553 thanks! And sound wisdom to let someone know where you are.
So sad to see this taking place. Praying for those effected and to those fighting the fires
@@nutthrower4415 🙏🙏🙏
Hey, Dan….I’m in between Durkee (Baker City) and Ukiah in eastern Oregon. Mother Nature can be a wicked mistress….please stay safe there in central Oregon. I love the Prineville area and the Ochoco’s. I have a cabin in the Eagle Cap Wilderness…if you find yourself wanting some different beautiful (we are so damn lucky) I know where you can find it!!! Take care of yourself. Wanted to say “hi”. I’m a big fan of your videos!
Thank you! You stay safe as well. Definitely may travel to your neck of the woods someday. I know their is a lot of beautiful wilderness there
Great awareness.be prepared. Thank you ochoco bushcraft for the warning.
Good things to remember Dan. Doesn't look like it got up in the mountain where we were at this winter.
The fires sprung up quickly this year. Those back to back storms really did a number.
@@Mountaingiant69 yes, and unfortunately no changes in the upcoming forecast.
Glad everyone is ok. Wildfires are bad when I was on the fire department in my area wildfires was bad. They are not easy to fight .
Glad your ok Dan.
Thank you!
I am very glad you are ok. That is a very real example of why a person needs to be prepared. I think that is when bugging out is a real thing. Thanks for the vid Dan, and again I am glad you and your house is safe.
Thank you!
thank you this was helpful
Glad it helped!
The BK2 is a unique knife in its category, a real tank, really worth it, I bought another one just like it to leave it as it came from the factory and I modified the one I had to my liking. It is advisable to give it a patina to avoid oxidation. Excellent purchase. Best regards.
Thank you! It's definitely a knife that will endure the roughest use.
Why not just lay it flat hatchet on top flat to split easy and safe
There is definitely more than one way to use a hatchet safety. Thanks.
I forgot I had one, very strong tomahawk
for real a mat is legit one of the most important things. If youre injured, youre either moving slow, stopping regularly or cant move at all. I dislocated my arm in the city once skateboarding at night. For some reason it took 40 minutes for an ambulance to get to me, low priority I guess but I couldnt get up. I was lying half on grass half on the pavement. It wasnt even that cold that night but I was shivering by the time they got to me. Now imagine a whole night of that. Gossamer gear make 1/8 inch thick ones most people just use under their inflatables and only weight ~100 grams and pack down really small. Worth the carry in every scenario conceivable. Now down side to carrying really.
@@davef5916 thanks for sharing your story. It's a very light piece of gear that can easily be a life saver
Great review! Buying it today. Thank you again!
It's a great book! I think you will really enjoy it.
Great Video
Thank you!
Здравствуйте, интересный обзор. У меня тоже есть настоящая оригинальная Nalgene 38oz. stainless steel, которой пользуюсь 4 года, и эта буталка мне нравится. Но есть один неприятнвй момент, который я обнаружил: на внутренней стороне стенки, круговой сварочнвй шов, и этот сварочный шов ржавый.😢 Я не могу понять, у меня одного такой дефект в бутылке? И как это влияет на содержимое?😢 Если ответите, то спасибо за ответ.
I can't say that I have ever heard of this. I have two and both are perfect inside. I would definitely contact the company.
Excellent choice. I’m enjoying watching your old vids about the bigger blades. 👍🏼👍🏼 This video being 5 years old, I’m curious if this is still your favorite “survival” blade. I like the Junglass, but I bought the TOPS Armageddon about 9 years ago. I liked it, but the pointy little choil in the middle of the handle was in the way. I gave my Armageddon to Leo Espinosa at the NRA Convention in Nashville in 2015 and he sent it back to me three days later with that choil smoothed down. Now it’s so much easier to hold. It’s been my #1 “survival” knife ever since. Do you still have your Armageddon? You might try smoothing down that pointy little choil to see if it works better for you. …just a thought. 🇺🇸
Glad you are enjoying some older videos. Since fire season hit in full force so quickly, I haven't had the chance to make a new video. I actually no longer have the Armageddon or the Junglas. I have really fallen in love with the knives from Architect Knives, and even got to design one of the handle options. The canvas micarta in woodland camo is my contribution. The AK 5 5 is my favorite do it all knife. When I want something bigger I carry the AK8 Paired with the 4.5. High Sabre is my absolute favorite grind on a survival knife as well. The 1095 blades are actually made by TOPS.
Very nice video great knife
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I would prefer a backpack to a haversack. The haversack seems to be a "thing" now with KZread bush craft people. But I just don't think it can compare with a backpack for convenience and carry comfort. What I actually think is happening is that the KZread bush crafters are running out of things to talk about so they seized on the Haversack and what's in it to fill up half a dozen videos. For most people their interest is prepping and the idea that when the SHTF they can grab a pack and survive. Watch any of the current survivalist TV shows and it is obvious that most of us won't survive. Not because we chose a backpack over a haversack or because we didn't bring three ways to make fire. In the end it will all come down to getting enough to eat. And for some reason the KZread bush crafters don't really deal with this. Oh, they give it a lick and a promise now and the, sometimes even create a kit to snare or fish with. But the bottom line is in 90% or more of the back country you are going to starve to death. We, modern humans, don't know how to hunt and gather and the learning curve is too steep once we are actually out there. I would like to see the "experts" cover this issue better.
@@Alas-xj8cr Not really sure what to reply. I do bushcraft because I love being in the woods, feeling free, exploring, watching wildlife, occasionally testing myself. Bushcraft skills are very enjoyable to learn and practice, and they give me the skills to get far away from people, roads, trails etc , and not even give it a second thought. I teach others there skills so they can enjoy the same freedom, and enjoy nature the same way as me. Not prepping for some event really. Simply, this is how I enjoy life to the fullest. Sitting in a lean to drinking Hot Cocoa by a fire in a blizzard, and being the only person in the woods, is a feeling I can't put into words. As far as haversack, I sometimes carry one, sometimes a backpack, fanny pack, sling bag, vest, or just what's on my belt. Depends on what I feel, what I want to do, what challenge I want to take on etc. So, I've done videos with all of these so everyone can have the same options.
Absolutely. Not trying to complain or be rude. I truly believe that most people reading these kinds of blogs are thinking about SHTF or Armageddon especially the way the world is going now. But the single biggest challenege facing anyone trying to survive that kind of event is eating enough food every day until the crisis is over. This is so difficult that no one takes it on. SO what will happen is we will all die with three ways to make fire, and four ways to make clean water but no way to get enough food to live. I just wish more KZread bush crafters would take up this challenge. I know the Oregon high desert well. Beautiful country. But if you aren't able to catch fish or shoot a deer you are going to be dead in three weeks. How do we solve this?
I’ve had my knife less rebar for 3 days now and I don’t think my wave will see much use anymore. Knives are banned at work so I was done pushing the boundaries with my wave and got a knife less one. First day and every tool was used, it does take a bit to break in tho, the pliers were incredibly tight out of the box. Very impressed
I thought I wanted a surge until I got the rebar 😂
I picked up the AK 4.5 in Magnacut when it first released and finally got a chance to really test it properly during a week long camping trip. The first few days were rainy at a campground with cut firewood, so I really beat it up batoning through big rounds of birch, maple, spruce and pine, both wet and dry, with a heavy wood baton I made with it. It performed flawlessly with hardwood rounds that were bigger than the length of the blade, wood it should never reasonably be used on, and the only affect besides making it dirty with resin was the handle scale screws needed to be tightened slightly after 3 days of beating it relentlessly, which was probably my fault to begin with as you assemble it yourself when you order from Architect Knives. After all that it still slices paper cleanly and can shave hair off my arm, I've never had a knife hold up so well and remain so sharp.
That is an awesome testimony as to the quality of their knives! Thank you for sharing.
Lot of redundancy there
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You too hey? I just got an Esee 6 and I've fallen in love with my knife. I also remember that you were a Becker guy, I too loved the Becker series of knives, but since I gotten my Esee 6, it's my go-to knife. I love EVERYTHING about my E6, I can't find a single thing wrong with this knife. I got the E6 with the blocky handles because I love those, and it reminds me of my RAT 7 the precursor to the E6. I think if Esee made their knives a bit more affordable, everybody would jump onboard the Esee wagon. I just happen to luck out and find a brand new E6 for $258, and yeah everything is expensive here in Canada. I swore that one day I would get an Esee and I finally got one. I honestly love mine so much, I sleep with the damn thing! Almost like a kid sleeping with his new toy after Christmas. Just like the original Ka-Bar, this knife will stand the test of time. My next knife will be the Junglas because I need a large chopper for the woods and my E6 for the smaller tasks. Before it used to be my BK9 for the heavier tasks and a smaller Ka-Bar/Becker for the smaller tasks but I'm so happy with my Esee that I gotta get the bigger one since it's slightly bigger than the Bk9. I want my gear to match.
Glad to hear that you like your Esee 6 so much! It's a fantastic knife that will definitely stand the test of time.
Architect Knives make beautiful knives and i was lucky enough to pick up a stunning Magnacut 6.5 as a camp knife, but I wish they would stop with the skeletonized tangs, it really lets down an otherwise perfect range of knives. I know they are probably plenty tough enough and its all about balance etc., but psychologically I cant get past a skeletonized tang being equivalent of a half tang and not a full.
Others have expressed the ame sentiment. I am undecided on this, but to my knowledge not one single knife has ever been returned to them because the handle was damaged. And some of their models have been out for a few years.
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Just found this video and was wondering if helikon considered your suggestions for changes to buckle and water bottle pocket. Im considering buying one. Do you still use yours?
Unfortunately they made no changes. I have since switched to using a sling bag, which is more comfortable for me. You can see it in some of my more recent videos
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Sadly can’t find these on Amazon any more at the moment.
Arcturus seem to be just as good, and the new queen size virgin wool is awesome! Did a review on it.
@@ochocobushcraft1742 I’ll have to check it out
Hey Dan. Is everything okay? It's been 13 days without a video?
@@The_Georgia_Woodman yes, thank you! Every summer when fire season is declared and all the restrictions are in place, I don't do as many videos. Especially if the woods are full of campers around 4ty of July. We had one major fire in Lapine and a couple smaller ones near by.
@@ochocobushcraft1742 Okay. I'm glad you're okay and I look forward to more videos from you. :)
The AK8 seems like it's the perfect size for batoning wood. I'm tempted to get the Magnacut version since I already have one in 3V.
Just picked up a OneTigris poncho, excited to try it out. Loving this video, I like the way you show and clearly explain things. Thanks sir.
Thank you! Let me know how you like the poncho., I've never tried one.
Still using? This vid a year old now.
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@@ochocobushcraft1742 what does that mean?? Are you still using it?
@@jwgbmp40 sorry, I thought you were telling me that YOU were still using it after a year. I ended up switching to a sling bag, which is in more recent videos, because it is more comfortable for me.