Ever notice that people who baton wood with their survival knife, are splitting wood cut up with a chain saw. 😁
@bencorrigan9036
Жыл бұрын
Anything larger than a coca-cola can diameter is a total pia with a folding saw. Especially if its oak. Also "reading" the wood. If it's too knarly and twisted, it's a better piece used after the campfire is well up and rolling. Just my experience.
@TRoutdooradventures
Жыл бұрын
Or a camp saw……
@WB-ro7dx
Жыл бұрын
Ever heard of a hand saw ??
@TRoutdooradventures
Жыл бұрын
@@WB-ro7dx hey now. Some ppl are at different stages of outdooring
@GU5S
Жыл бұрын
Clearly never heard of the Silky big boy. I take that camping and I've cut torso sized logs with it
@marcomaiano
Жыл бұрын
The point is that a 4" knife plus a folding saw weight less than a big knife, about 450g for the combo and are much more useful
@mountaingoattaichi
Жыл бұрын
That is true but you have to put both on your belt.
@marcomaiano
Жыл бұрын
@@mountaingoattaichi or in your haversack/backpack or are you going with your knife and nothing else? But eventually you can attach to your belt (many do it)
@MDR-hn2yz
Жыл бұрын
What about a 4-5” fixed blade survival knife and a small blade, either folder or fixed. Thats a light and useful survival possibility. Interesting topic.
@SupermanBB
Жыл бұрын
Not necessarily. We ain’t hiking to Guatemala. Im pretty sure most can handle a few extra grams of weight. I use larger knives often in the backcountry because I enjoy their use and I can beat the hell out of them. I often bring a BK9 on my belt and a smaller bushcraft knife in my pack and a small axe/saw. Never had issues getting where I need to go. Man up and lift some weights boys
@theartshow1476
Жыл бұрын
I use my saw infinitely more than my knife when I’m outdoors. These KZitem “survivalists” are silly. I’ve never needed to whack a log repeatedly with my knife for any useful reason ever. Most of what he’s whacking in this video could have just been snapped in half by hand lol. I also have never needed a machete to cut a pineapple in half either.
@joemisak7925
Жыл бұрын
A used blade never rusts 😊
@bigdaddydave2163
Жыл бұрын
The best knife to have in a survival situation is the one you have on you. A survival situation usually happens when you are not ready for it.
@canadafree2087
Жыл бұрын
Except for the military, no one is really "surviving". We are all really just out there hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, etc. If we are, "surviving" we have made a number of stupid mistakes. "Survival" is a marketing gimmick. As I have said before, do you think that millions of outdoor people over thousands of years were not "surviving" without the latest "survival knife"? (Waiting for the replies stating that all those yesteryear outdoorsmen are all dead. lol)
@papimaximus95
Жыл бұрын
Bingo! My question is always "survive what?". This video and most people focus on wood processing, fire-making and maybe some shelter building. The chance of this type of "survival" is extremely rare given that 80% of Americans live in an urban area (50K+ people continuous area). Again, I recommend we replace the term "survival knife" with "Back Country" or "Wilderness" knife.
@litsci4690
Жыл бұрын
Usually thinking SHTF.
@dennishein2812
Жыл бұрын
@@papimaximus95 personally I call them all knives. Depends on what I’m going to do that generally determines the size I’m going to grab. I agree with the name change. People put too much into a name.
@jonfisher9214
Жыл бұрын
I'll stick with what Mors Kochanski recommended. A blade the width of your palm, that you can hammer into a tree, and then stand on, with a Scandi grind. I also have a Laplander saw for cutting through trunks. Far lighter and more efficient.
@glbwoodsbum2567
Жыл бұрын
Very true my friend. A lot of these academic discussions should have been laid to rest many years ago.
@currahee556
Жыл бұрын
I spent some time in the infantry and carried a blade about the size of a BK9. It was quite popular with the guys in my platoon, and everyone always asked to borrow it for cutting down brush and small trees for camouflaging positions. Almost everybody carried a small knife but nobody thought about the bush tasks a larger tool would be good for.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@ApocGuy
Жыл бұрын
was torn between bk7 and 9, chose 9 in the end. probably one of THE best knives in its category, bar the slippery handles. i've paired my bk9 with Mora companion and it works nearly flawless in 99% of times i need knife.
@glbwoodsbum2567
Жыл бұрын
Exactly!!! You drew your conclusions from Real World experience.
@stalwart263
Жыл бұрын
Survival knives exist for one purpose only. A single tool option for a pilots ejector seat survival kit where space is extremely limited. This is the true origin of the survival knife and the only true reason you need a one tool option. In ALL other circumstances a smaller knife and saw is a far far better combo. My kit if I know I am off into the woods is a saw, axe (machete in the jungle), belt knife and multi tool. I would never think I could accomplish with one knife what these four tools can. Stop falling for the marketing rubbish. Get yourself the best belt knife you can, best multi tool and a good axe and saw for the win.
@natepostill
Жыл бұрын
My survival knife is my BK14 Eskabar it goes everywhere I do. Great video
@kennethkrieb3018
Жыл бұрын
Another EXCELLENT video Aaron. I love the way you communicate your intended message in a clear, concise manner. Whether people are old time Bushcraft/ campers or new jacks, everyone can gain some knowledge from your videos. Well done.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@RomeoDelta-gw7dd
Жыл бұрын
Esee 6
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
One of the best choices!
@carlinburnside3855
Жыл бұрын
That or the Junglas II
@nobodyatall7039
Жыл бұрын
The point of a survival knife is that I'm always going to be carrying a large combat fixed blade anyway because I appreciate them as a compliment to a pistol, so there's no reason why it can't be durable and hefty enough to do basic camp chores at the same time, given that these capabilities don't really compromise it's effectivenes as a weapon at all. A good survival knife combined with a light folding saw elimate the need for a hatchet in most cases.
@ironmikehallowween
Жыл бұрын
You were spot on about military objectives, at least from when I was in. In survival training at that time, We never started any fires. We didn’t build any shelters. We did dig holes, so an E-tool was a constant companion. It could dig, cut, saw, and be a last ditch weapon. The knife, if you had one, was mainly used as utility knife. The bayonet was for combat. I don’t know if that’s even a thing anymore, but we had them. I still have an E-tool on my pack and in my vehicle, and pocket knives everywhere. Thanks for the video.
@chrisreuther4546
Жыл бұрын
I think that the closest that we would actually come these days in a knife being a "survival knife" would be a knife that is used in a show like Alone. Where people actually rely on a few implements to "survive"
@davidhenriksen5947
Жыл бұрын
My head hurt from watching that sharpening at 14:47
@davidsarea51
Жыл бұрын
Same! I was surprised there aren't more comments about it.
@77jaycube69
Жыл бұрын
I love survival knives. But. I have found the plain old 18 inch Latin Machete to be my go to land clearing tool. If I found myself in a survival situation I would definitely want to have a machete and a good pocket knife. If I had to choose only one, it would be the machete.
@cormacmccarthy1559
Жыл бұрын
I mean yah. Who the hell is going to have more than a Swiss army knife when they get shipwrecked...
@realbroggo
Жыл бұрын
Great discussion piece!! Always a hot topic - 'what is a survival knife'. OMHO is comes down to properly assessing your own scenarios. Very different needs between alpine, jungle & desert. For me the focus points are; versatility (must perform a range of tasks), robustness (able to withstand hard & intense use) and to lesser degree maintenance (can be maintained in the field). Plenty of good blades out there as long as you get one to meet your needs. My current go-to is my trustee ESEE 6. Sharp blades all.
@kellywelch3
Жыл бұрын
My old school ESEE 4 in 1095 has never failed me! Of course I've never used it in a survival situation. If I had to, I am confident it would be up to the task, doing everything I need it to do.
@nicholasdamicosr4408
Жыл бұрын
That was the Esee 6
@papimaximus95
Жыл бұрын
Ok...I'll bite again. My question is always "survive what?". This video and most people focus on wood processing, fire-making and maybe some shelter building. The chance of this type of "survival" is extremely rare given that 80% of Americans live in an urban area (50K+ people continuous area). Again, I recommend we replace the term "survival knife" with "Back Country" or "Wilderness" knife.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Good question!
@gianpalacio5635
Жыл бұрын
Get a Panawal from Great Ghurka Kukri. I don't understand why Westerners despite being all about survival seem to overlook a traditional panawal kukri. On top of that, the best Kami in the world makes them super quick and cheap. Take advantage of the acquisitive power of the USA
@milesrideout974
3 ай бұрын
I have an old panawal that has seen a lot of hard use, and continues to see hard use from me. Very efficient and rugged. I didn't know the name of this type of Kukri.
@sixxfreak58
Жыл бұрын
So many choices, so many opinions. I think the ESEE Junglas is pretty good for an all around survival knife that is durable and cost effective.
@realbroggo
Жыл бұрын
My go-to for many years now has been my trusty ESEE 6. Helped me through a couple of survival/emergency type situations with no problems. For a bit more reach a Junglas would be an excellent option. Getting a bit $$$ but OMHO worth it as it will last years with some basic maintenance. Have a great day.
@csh6220
Жыл бұрын
I strongly agree with carrying more than one knife. I prefer a midsized knife (4 1/2 -6 inch blade, a folding saw, and a Case Trapper pocket knive. The weight of a saw and folding pocket knife is minimal, but can do a lot of tasks. This was a great topic. Thanks!
@glbwoodsbum2567
Жыл бұрын
Great combination!!!
@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223
Жыл бұрын
I also strongly agree that everyone should go beat on their knives Abit before thinking you have full trust in them.
@tonti3251
Жыл бұрын
South east asian knives were the best..... no perks, no gimiks...... they just use leaf spring..... functional, durable, reliable, cheap.....
@6030jdr
Жыл бұрын
Stop the marine becker silliness. Bk-7 is the best survivor becker. So annoying people going to the fighter knife
@6030jdr
Жыл бұрын
And Esse are inferior and more expensive to boot
@mattzee6287
Жыл бұрын
Thinking 🤔... Maybe call it "Get home" knife. That little spare tire in your trunk, not called "survival tire". Non knife folks cringe a little , I think, when I say "Survival..." "Survival" is a little too close to "Tactical" , in their -seen too many horror movies- ears. Little life experience+too many movies/tv programs= bad news for people who don't use "Right lingo" .
@sharzadgabbai4408
Жыл бұрын
I keep hoping the news will report on someone ‘surviving’ instead of the extremes of ill prepared hikers Or naked and embarrassed bush rafters. I also want to see it somewhere beyond the resource rich Ohio Valley- Atlantic coast If the current gurus. People have called those places HOME for millennia. IF you have a PLB, left a Itinerary and stick to it; survival means a immobilizing injury or navigation snafu and a short window of recovery time long before building Fort Zinderhoff and setting three snares and fishing with paracord inner cord ( try it people) For a buffet meal
@stevenblake6939
4 ай бұрын
Most people who would have the mindset to even carry a survival knife..will prob already carry a bag with gear in it ....most people who end up in survial dont an on it...this why they will only have qhats in there pockets...most wont carry a gigantic knofe evryday just in case!i carry a bag full of survival stuff i bring with me hunting fishing camping..ect..
@MrXLH2003
4 ай бұрын
I would love to bring some of the pioneers and hard core explorers from 200 year's ago into the 21st century and see what they had to say about all out "advanced" survival gear. Personally I'd love to drop some of these survival experts in the Aussie bush with a No 8 opinal and say see you in a week !
@AndreFavron
Жыл бұрын
whaaaaat? No: "this is THE BEST SURVIVAL KNIFE I recommend" with an affiliate link??? ;P
@aaronwilcox6417
Жыл бұрын
Survival knives are an exercise in marketing and a joke. It works in warm lowland type climates but in higher mountains and northerly forest area and boreal/taiga areas it's a bad idea. A knife is awful at pounding stakes. A knife is doesn't pound nails. A knife is not great for chopping or splitting much over 2.5" inches. Belt knives get a lot of video time and attention but I'd much rather have an pocket knife or my Leatherman teamed up with and saw and axe than any one survival knife. There's way way too many video that lend in to the hype of the knife and its all theories and marketing because most these folks aren't playing in wild areas like wind River, Bob Marshal, NW Territories, or Alaska. Most of these folks hocking this stuff are in their favorite woodlot or postage stamp sized state park next to a population center or major developed location. Just watch some videos and take a look. All this business about survival gear and wilderness tools and the majority is filmed in Ohio or maybe Pennsylvania and not true wild locations.
@EVR1AL
Жыл бұрын
Surviving with an axe or hatchet is easier than with a knife. When you take 3 tools you save the knife edge sharp for food. That's principal. BK2 isn't much lighter than fiskars 7 hatchet. Batoning is a joke for viewers
@lanceschultz7132
Жыл бұрын
To subjective, especially depending on "where" u are in the world.
@k-dregg9578
Жыл бұрын
Nopes.. I have zero need for splitting cutting fire wood.. 99% of the fires i build are made with wood from the ground/snapped from trees. Shelter building is sort of a fantasy survival scenario i dont entertain.
@thefishinglor6931
Жыл бұрын
hi aaron, the lionsteel T6 has been that happy medium for me lately. I'm curious on your take of the T6 if you can review one would be interesting to see you review one.. keep up the good work buddy!
@ninjapowder1216
Жыл бұрын
I really like the knife used in the point in the video at 15 min 13 sec. Can someone please tell me what knife that is?
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Reiff F6 kzitem.info/news/bejne/x2Zn05qpcKl7foo
@m-rezaabazar-ghafari8757
16 күн бұрын
Great, very wisely described, thank you.
@galactikvibes9482
4 ай бұрын
Aaron. Between the Lionsteel t6 and the rieff f6 leuku which would u prefer for outdoor activities
@johnmurdock5001
Жыл бұрын
I understand that this is a video about "survival knives", but to me my Ontario 12 machete IS a survival knife.
@nuancolar7304
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, the "survival" has as much to do with survival of the knife as it does helping you to survive yourself. A survival knife should not fail, period. In a survival situation, you might have to ask a lot of your knife...chopping, prying, etc. and that can be hard on a knife. The BK2 and Esee 5 knives, for examples, are optimal survival knife choices. I would feel far less confident with choices like a Mora because they are more likely to bend or break.
@chriscon8463
Жыл бұрын
A few years ago, my wife ordered an “essential oils” kit. In it came a few tiny glass containers, presumably to transport small amounts of essential oil with you on trips. I found the size & weight to be perfect for carrying mineral oil with me for blade maintenance in the field! I carry one whenever I’m out camping & hiking.
@chriskp
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, it’s okay
@AclockworkPurple
Жыл бұрын
I have a plastic squeeze bottle I carry grape seed oil for cooking in and it works well in the field for my tools in a pinch. A little bit of oil is very handy to have in the field for touching up tools. A 100% beeswax candle is handy if you have leather in your kit as well.
@jeremysteckman1704
Жыл бұрын
I wish you'd reveiw some off-grid knives if you ever want to I've got an Alpha dog and tracker x you can borrow for it
@Doobie603
Жыл бұрын
I don't think a knife being stainless is gonna do much for you in a short term survival situation. I'd much rather have the high carbon knife that is easier to sharpen. When you are using a tool everyday you pretty much rub all the rust off of it while you are working.
@bobjohnson1633
Жыл бұрын
Light rust from being in a humid environment will trash a blade edge in a few hours for me. Common stainless is pretty easy to sharpen
@marcusott5054
Жыл бұрын
@@bobjohnson1633 Modern powder-metallurgy stainless steels probably provide the best compromise for every conceivable situation. Ease of sharpening vs. edge-holding... I'm guessing you'd have to get very finicky with the variables (weather, how long you have to "survive") to make final calls. I live in a Austria, Europe, where rain is common and it snows occasionally. Stainless steels make it so I don't have to be mindful of dirt/water. Toughness is probably comparable when looking at 3V (semi-stainless) or Magnacut.
@Doobie603
Жыл бұрын
@@bobjohnson1633 I live in New England near the ocean salt water and I don't have that problem. Going dull in a few hours? I have nothing against Stainless steel I just think it isn't as neccesary as the survival community acts like it is. Just strop your knife once or twice if it has a dot of rust on the edge, not the end of the world.
@chrisdolin1859
Жыл бұрын
Ok Aaron… I got a question for ya… or whatever… I’m going to do a complete build out and customization of a survival knife. Cost isn’t an issue.. I have more knives than I need.. 2- Esse 6’s and even an Architect field buddy 6.5… all are built custom projects and I’ve used them but REALLY want to do a Becker build. If it were you would you build out a BK7.. or Bk 9..? I thought the Architect 6.5 was it, but I’m not happy with the differential heat treat it has…
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
BK9 if you are going to add a choil. It’s is just a little too front heavy for me as a survival knife without one. If that is something you don’t want to do or don’t like choils then the BK7 for sure better balanced for the finer tasks on its own.
@chrisdolin1859
Жыл бұрын
@@gideonstactical you are the bomb..! That was my choice anyway… I just liked hearing your feedback…..! I don’t need the one tool option… I just want to have it..! Thank you sir…!👍
@nebulaM16
Жыл бұрын
What if I don’t need or attend to use them at all…BUT I want them, I need them all, all of those I like…what then, or which one then? I guess all of them, right?
@marcjeffers4229
Жыл бұрын
For a Survival/combat knife you can't go wrong with a ESEE, Tops or BK series knife in 1095 steel with a 5-7 inch blade👍
@anonymouslegion4928
11 ай бұрын
💥
@ralfyellowknifedietl6159
Жыл бұрын
My favorite survival knife, Becker BK7
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Good blade, I really have to trick it out with micarta scales and kydex, then it becomes a $200 knife and the M7 blows it out of the water at that price.
@thomasrehbinder7722
Жыл бұрын
Maybe the best "Survival knife" is a sharp tomahawk or hatchet, as you can carve with it, as well as chop.
@Zenguy0
2 ай бұрын
Which axe is that? Been looking for a mid size axe, longer than a hatchet but not so long as full size.
@Kyle-bb9zp
Ай бұрын
Put a 4 Max in your pocket. Really for anything.
@blainwilson7937
Жыл бұрын
A good 6” blade, machete, saw and axe for survival camp. 😊
@moosa9850
10 ай бұрын
With all your knowledge on knives, unlike us lay people, what allround knife would you take with you on an expedition
@BradGryphonn
Жыл бұрын
I think, at a minimum, if I was heading out camping/hiking, I'd carry one of my Pocketboys, one of my full tang knives, and my Golok (I'm yet to buy a decent hatchet/axe).
@rodrigocappato4207
Жыл бұрын
If the apocalypse comes, I just grab my BK-7 :)
@fcacace0211
Жыл бұрын
2010 called…. They want their video back
@stevedunne9131
Жыл бұрын
The British army MOD4 is the survival knife. It's inexpensive, you can throw it at an assailant, you can chop trees down with it, use it as a hammer, pry things open with it and even use it as a knife.
@southerncomfort7490
Жыл бұрын
I was looking for this very comment. I totally agree. Much maligned but still the best.
@wayneholmes637
Жыл бұрын
I prefer the Martindale Golok myself (also especially when blunt fondly called "the tree beater"). It seems they aren't made in the UK now though although mine was.
@stevedunne9131
Жыл бұрын
@Wayne Holmes that's not a knife, it's a machete and a completely different tool.
@stevedunne9131
Жыл бұрын
@@wayneholmes637 you can get them from the bushcraft store in the UK for forty quid.
@bushcraftidaho3593
Жыл бұрын
no offense but a survival knife is just that. who cares how much it weighs, it,s a knife. As you said IDEALLY,,, that's not survival! LIke your videos maybe stop trying to PLAN everything out for survival.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input. If it isn’t with you, it can’t help you. So the right weight to performance ratio is important to me. 🤔
@jamesmurdock2895
Жыл бұрын
I have a american tomahawk model 1 and I'm getting a lionsteel t6 next
@dlrmon1
Жыл бұрын
Lol...Your Ontario Rat6 & Tops Longhorn look as bad as mine! I liked your build up through out the video. I was all gitty at the end thinking you pulled your Dark Timber OG Grizzly from the safe to trump them all...
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I should have done that
@ErwinvanMaanen
Жыл бұрын
My choice of proper ‘survival knife’ kit would be a proper Nepalese kukri (MK1 or 2 type model) by Kailash Blades or Heritage Knives and a small knife (Mora or Helle type leuko or the Opinel foldable). Then you are fixed to do a lot of survival and bushcraft chores. I have tried many combinations over the years and came to this one 🌟
@gianpalacio5635
Жыл бұрын
Bro I 100% agree on the kukri. Great Ghurka Kukri is the best no doubt tho
@SaurabhSingh-lr8tt
9 ай бұрын
This video must be titled "Uncovering the Mysteries of why do I own so many Survival knives but ugh! I do, check my collection" lol
@gideonstactical
9 ай бұрын
That would have been a good one too
@loyalegroup3929
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding vid, Aaron! You know as well as I do that this topic would start an internet fistfight on your average knife forum, and that's not even taking into consideration the "You should NEVER baton with a knife...That's what axes are for!" contingent. Me(?), I'll just stick with my TOPS 107E. (*-1 for being .25" thick, -1 for 22 ozs, and maybe another -1 for 1095...although not for me) Like most of us "knife" guys, it'd be next to impossible to find me without a reputable/capable folder in my pocket. And, beyond that, my 107 rarely (*if ever) rides without a Bahco Laplander in tow. I have enough time with my 107 that it'd be the first knife I'd grab in "The Apocalypse"...and I have a buttload of more expensive/"prestigious" knives. Great content, as usual. Keep it comin'! 👍
@MDR-hn2yz
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. A lot of great information. If I had to choose one knife for a “survival knife” it would probably be my Condor Toki. Small enough to do a lot of jobs, big enough to handle the firewood or shelter building, and built like an absolute tank.
@charlescollier7217
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Aaron. You're absolutely right - a lot of what makes a good survival blade depends on the environment, and that can be quite a puzzle, and ultimately requires some compromise. For my current environment, my best compromise is probably my Condor Stainless Mini Duku Parang. It's long enough and light enough to do some machete work, thick enough and tough enough to clear, chop, split, and baton harder, woodier vegetation, nimble enough and sharp enough to do fine carving and food prep, easy to maintain, and most of all, it's STAINLESS. I should have got another one before they discontinued it.
@charlessalmond7076
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know they made that in stainless. Gonna have to check it out. Thank you , sir!
@charlessalmond7076
Жыл бұрын
I read the last line of your comment as I was hitting send. Looks like I missed it.
@charlescollier7217
Жыл бұрын
@@charlessalmond7076 sadly, they discontinued it last year. You may be able to find one on the secondary market though.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@MrTuffCookies
Жыл бұрын
I have never seen that sharpening technique you were using on that WorkSharp Guided Field Sharpener. Is there a name for that? Or would it just be how to put a convex edge on? I’ve been learning to sharpen for like 4 years now and I’ve never seen anyone do that. I feel like that’d be tough to remain consistent.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Good question, yes it is to maintain a convex edge. If you look up a few videos they show a similar technique. Rocking the blade or the stone. 👍
@blackbeardsdelight
Жыл бұрын
Silky Nata…you’re welcome.
@StevanOutdoor
Жыл бұрын
To me they are all camp knives and you bring what you expect to need. When I expect to use my knife a lot the handle ergonomics are more important to prevent hand fatigue. Besides my SAK a fixed blade 'survival' knife is when I don't expect to use it at all but I bring it just in case. Now the handle ergonomics are less important but ease of carry (throw in your pack and don't worry about it) are more important. Many knives out there that will do the job but the Fallkniven F1 with the flip over leather sheath is a nice example. Sturdy enough (for batoning) lightweight enough, the sheath will keep the knife safely inside. It will even fit is a small day pack with no problem.
@barrybueler3356
Жыл бұрын
Be a man and use your hands I can baton with a karate chop make fire by rubbing my hands together and cut things with my finger nails as long as theirs no kryptonite around. I have the BK-2 and it’s one of my least favorite knives it’s way to short for its weight doesn’t cut or chop very well the handles are slippery when wet and made of plastic it’s literally a short sharpened crowbar terrible choice in my opinion and I know because I’m Superman.
@JPHomeland
Жыл бұрын
I agree with every word. A very enlightening video👍. Thank you
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@canadianhunter94hexagonbus56
Жыл бұрын
I always carry two knives (and a bunch of basic survival gear) when out in the bush one for food prep and skining tasks one as a survival/ bushcraft knife but that's my preference and what I found works for me 😁 that's why I loved this video at the end he's recommending for people to try there gear out before the actually need to use it and it's great advice
@weirdmusicmixmaster
Жыл бұрын
i stopped carrying a hatchet and swapped for a junglas, i prefer the feel and use style of a large knife paired with a saw and a pocket knife instead of the hatchet knife saw combo
@jeffp3415
Жыл бұрын
I used to do this concept with my Schrade SCHF9 (15.7 oz) but I now carry a Condor Bisonte fixed blade plus a Samurai saw - the combination weighs about the same (17 oz) as my old Schrade but is more effective on processing wood.
@8626John
Жыл бұрын
It's just an excuse to buy more knives. And as we all know, you can never have too many knives, guns or ammo.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@DrBeastMcCoy
Жыл бұрын
7" is just about perfect. that's what she said
@insanogeddon
Жыл бұрын
Great synopsis. As a one stop outdoors tool a RangerWood 55 Victorinox/Wenger is compelling. It blends really well in travels on all trails even ones where people are sensitive and precious even though the saw and blade are a very functional size and design. A rare intersection of classic woodsy, functional, modern multitool, and classy. Wrap the corkscrew in 24 Gauge soft brass wire and with a bic lighter you will survive well fed and warm.
@cedrics1220
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what the knife in the Thumbnail is? Above the BK2
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Reiff knives F6 checkout my review on it 👍
@clintonlewis1261
Жыл бұрын
A lot of choices out there.
@muskett4108
Жыл бұрын
Rambo is strong in most of us; sadly its more Hollywood than practical. The old Combat Knife was the "do everything" in the smallest and lightest carry package. The term has gone out of fashion, but they are what "survival knife" needs to be, a "do" everything, for soldiers. It's just that a Combat Knife isn't really big enough for survival for the out in the woods adventurist. To me a better option would be something bigger. The best I've found is the Skrama, (or a machete for real jungle conditions). The reason being they are big enough to get the kind of work load done that survival requires, all in a light weight and not too big package. Hunting, Bushcraft, and Combat Knives, struggle to process enough work load when time is important, and not energy efficient enough when energy conservation is very important. Longer is more efficient. Given a chance to prepare then go bigger, and keep the weight down. Long is fine, but heavy won't be carried, which is the problem with bomb proof blades sold as Survival Knives. Steel then toughness is the priority, and thickness isn't any guide to that. In reality, just be happy you are actually carrying a knife even if it is a SAK. My choice for a "do all" survival knife is the Skrama, and a pocket knife in the pocket to compliment it. To prove it just build two shelters and a fire with a big stout heavy and a Skrama. The Skrama will be faster and more efficient.
@saber1able
Жыл бұрын
Love my KA-BAR 5011 and my ESEE 6 with contoured 3D G10 scales. All blades should be wiped down and kept dry after use, even stainless steel will rust.
@muhsinbustillo
Жыл бұрын
Great vid man. Just a suggestion, and really not a criticism, but I really think your chopping would vastly improve with survival knives if you committed more to your swings and imagined a strike-through, rather than going for speed and pulling off. I know you’re the pro here-just my 2c from my own experience-have just noticed this for awhile and finally thought to actually comment it. Obviously there’s no “right way”, to each their own. All the best and God bless. -Your friendly neighbourhood long term subscriber
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, always looking for improvement
@gladeshunter8796
Жыл бұрын
Esee 6 was my go to until I got the Junglas 2 . Perfect knife for my needs and environment.
@realbroggo
Жыл бұрын
Both excellent options. My go-to is the ESEE 6 and it's never let me down. Have a great day.
@BradGryphonn
Жыл бұрын
00:40 Hopefully I don't comment as I watch (bad habit). The expenditure of energy when chopping with a hatchet V a survival knife is a quandary. Would you expend that much energy carrying both a hatchet and knife? But then, I guess when we're talking 'survival knife', it's the one you wear on your belt just in case you lose everything else.
@globyois
Жыл бұрын
I have the SCHF9, one of the original ones. It was within my budget, which was one of the main reason I got it (hundreds of dollars is a bit steep for me. The handle was too small for me so I wrapped in paracord. Now it’s perfect. I wanted 1/4” thickness for that peace of mind (I virtually CANNOT break it!), so it was the Becker BK2 or the SCHF9. I chose the 9 because of it’s blade length and I liked the recurve blade (it does help in cutting) and I like the look better. Also, I liked the 9 because it has more tactical capability than the Becker. (you never know!) Great video, thanks.
@michaelhernandez410
Жыл бұрын
Remember the Les Stroud Arctic knife? Cheap enough to throw in your car's trunk if you can find one on the used market, and large enough to be useful in a get-home scenario. It's not ideal for anything, but just good enough for most. Add a folding saw, space blanket, bic lighter and a surplus poncho, and you might make it home.
@JohnSmith-qy3nv
Жыл бұрын
The biggest problem is legality. If you can legally carry a large fixed-blade knife concealed, take the largest and heaviest one you are comfortable carrying and a folding knife or small fixed blade for small tasks. The second (or third, or fourth, or fifth) knife is not against the idea of the survival knife as the one you use to survive an unforeseen crisis with what you carry on your body.
@brianbender8752
Жыл бұрын
Whats your favorite hand saw i know you like the samurai icibon what else
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Or their folding Sisi saw
@supersnake3104
Жыл бұрын
I'm from SE Asia and aware of knives in your review. We don't deal with hardwood shelter as we have millions on bamboos. So we go out with either a golok or duku machetes. My late grandfather in the 1930s-40 for fire they used traditional fire piston but the tradition has died so we use lighters now. Tactical survival knives are made to break through vehicle metal, barb wire, mines and door locks.
@mythr3333
Жыл бұрын
Hi Aaron, may i ask your opinion, what do you think of the Condor Moonstalker and Moonshiner Knife? Any chance if you can do review, i am aware these knives are not the newest in the market. But it will be interesting to see what you think. Afterall, i know many are following your channel, and have in one way or other influenced by your videos. Thank you my brother.
@gideonstactical
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the request my friend. I’ll take a look at them. Not sure where they’ll fit in but it makes sense. I’ll put them in rotation. 👍
@mythr3333
Жыл бұрын
@@gideonstactical Thanks for the consideration, by the way just to let you know, I am watching from Australia.
@sbrunscheon
10 ай бұрын
I have a Becker BK9 that for almost a decade has been put through absolute hell. When paired with a quality pocket knife its sufficent to cover numerous roles and ultimately save weight
@barrybaldwin5535
Жыл бұрын
Maybe this isn't the proper platform to push this knife, as it's only available through the designer, but the Aurora Borealis Kodiak Chopper: Steel: SK-85 57-58hrc Handles: G10 OAL: 15.25 inches Blade: from handle 9.75 inches sharp 9.25 inches Grind: Primary (flat sabre) secondary (convexed edge) Thickness: approx 0.27 inch Weight: approx 1lb12oz (sheath add 7oz) Sheath: kydex with nylon belt loop from Canada is definitely a "one tool option", as the videos will attest to. I'm also a big fan of the Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri.
@glbwoodsbum2567
Жыл бұрын
That is a great knife you have there!!
@barrybaldwin5535
Жыл бұрын
@@glbwoodsbum2567 I'm not usually prone to purchasing custom or semi-custom knives, but I am a spec reader & took a chance on this original design & have developed a great respect for this Guy's vision.
@richardkev3077
Ай бұрын
A bk2 is an edged prybar.
@josephlilley9249
Жыл бұрын
Just being real here, very very few people could truly survive for any long periods of time in the wilderness with only hatchet knife and saw.. if if you very very knowledgeable and have great survival skills, most of them wouldn't last long... In my opinion everyone completely ignores the mental side of survival. It will drain and depress you and take all your energy.. I believe the mental side of survival is the cruelest and hardest part of surviving and very few people even train their mind for it...
@glbwoodsbum2567
Жыл бұрын
Very true!!!
@WhispyWoods.
Жыл бұрын
We’re just talking about knife attributes here.
@friskywildthing
Жыл бұрын
Great perspective on the topic, Aaron. Like you I rarely have just one knife when I'm out. In addition to my BK2, or my Hogue EX-F01, I usually keep a folding saw, pocket knife and a small scandi-style blade in my vehicle/pack as well. But if I was in a long-term survival, or extended outdoor situation, and limited on what I could bring, I'd take a larger tool like my Tops SXB Skullcrusher, or Kershaw Camp 10.
@irregularrex4004
6 ай бұрын
What state is that where you're hiking with the group by that beautiful lake and mountains? Me and the wife are looking to travel to hike and camp some different places around the states.
@gideonstactical
6 ай бұрын
I live in Colorado and that’s from majority of the action is done!
@irregularrex4004
6 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks for that. We've been talking about moving further south in the future but I'm slowly changing my mind to actually go north into the mountains. Lol. I just want to live around nature and way way way less people everywhere.
@longrider42
Жыл бұрын
I know I posted already, but I have a question for you. What do you think of Buck knives? Specially the sheath knives in the 100 series? I've carried the Buck 105 Pathfinder for years and it has served me well. But then I never chop or baton wood with a knife. I now own a Khukuri with a 6 inch long blade. Full exposed tang, 5160 high carbon spring steel, from Kathmandu Nepal. I've reworked the edge to a nice 20 degree scandi edge, with my Ken Onion Work Sharp. I think this knife would be able to chop and split wood, since that is what it was designed to do. I actually have three Khukuri knives. Yes I am a knife collecting addict. I am now just waiting for the Buck 117 to come out, which Buck says it will by end of the month.
@matttherat2078
Жыл бұрын
I put a question about "survival knives" up on the Australian Blade Forums a couple years ago as you hear so much in the knife world about them. I started thinking, in what survival situation would I find myself where I would have the right sort of knife on me? I thought about if I was on a ship sinking in the middle of the ocean, on a plane about to crash into the mountains where I survived the crash, or in the middle of a desert. In any of these situations either a knife would be of little use or you would not have any knife on you, therefore is the concept of a "survival knife" one that knife manufacturers have latched onto to sell more products? Do people genuinely believe they will carry this "survival knife" with them 100% of the time they leave their house and travel to wherever in whatever?
@craigshugg2332
Жыл бұрын
Oi, will have none of that common sense talk on here thank you.
@matttherat2078
Жыл бұрын
@@craigshugg2332 Sorry, I'll be quiet now 😜
@behindthespotlight7983
2 ай бұрын
0:58 😂😂whenever I see guys chopping away on 2-3 inch diameter firewood with a knife I always think the same thing: either find two trees and do the break-against-itself trick or make a long fire and just feed the material in from a chosen direction throughout the night. Same goes for sawing cute little logs all uniform at 12-18 inches with folding saws that were designed as pruners. Both activities are massive calorie burners and the idea behind survival is to conserve one’s energy, hydration and whatever caloric energy/ surplus you have at the outset of your misadventures. Not to mention in all likelihood you’re wearing cotton (unplanned survival) so as soon as your sweat soaked you’re losing body heat 25x faster in wet clothing
@joshdoddadbod
9 ай бұрын
My personal opinion/ experience is a little more weight (20oz or so) in a 7-8" blade knife is worth the small amount of extra energy expenditure. It's a good compromise for having a chopper knife but a knife that is still not incredibly cumbersome. Also where I live its my last line of defense against animal attacks and having 7+ inches of penetration will allow you to get to vital organs quickly should God forbid the need arise.
@colinburgess9455
Жыл бұрын
Great video for discussion. We can plan to have the right tools, we generally can’t plan to have them on the day the survival crisis happens. If you only have a 2 inch pocket knife when you fall or get pushed off the train, that’s what you’ll have to survive with. True survival situations are never planned.
@glbwoodsbum2567
Жыл бұрын
Very true, one must always be prepared.
@WhispyWoods.
Жыл бұрын
This is never what anyone is talking about when discussing survival knives. A response like yours is entirely unhelpful when we’re talking about what makes a knife ideal to survive with.
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