Good job! yes that is some very hard wood. That'll make a nice fire

The way I see it. Real or fake if it's a style I like then I like it and will buy it. But to me the kislux one looks better than the real one. And who's gonna be inspecting ladies purses. If your out there trying to figure out if someone's bag is real who are you the prise police? So If you can get a really nice fake one then why not? Most of us don't have thousands dollars to spend on a real one and wouldn't anyway. No one has to know if it's fake or real. That's nobodies business. Enjoy and wear your bag which ever you have.

It’s like the Tardis. It’s bigger on the inside than the outside! Who would have known that this would have turned you into a purse wearer 😂 Honestly, I can see people getting annoyed with figuring out how to load this, but I really like it. From the waxed cotton to the double sided design. Work has slowed to a crawl, so $70 right now won’t happen, but I would get one otherwise.

It’s a man purse… murse….

In case anyone is interested, I'm a big fan of Firebox debris stoves, and the Nano and Freestyle are my go-to stoves for backwoods/outdoor adventures. In an attempt to find a better storage/travel case for those stoves than what Firebox has available, I found the Maxpedition pouches ... the Mini Pocket Organizer for the Nano, and the Fatty Pocket Organizer for the Freestyle. Works great, and they are more affordable than Lochby pouch. Just a suggestion if you like the concept, but find the price a little restrictive.

Good review Mark, thanks for sharing, YAH bless !

What is the hardness of this Magnacut blade? I couldn't find any info but I'm guessing 62RC. The AUS10 is probably somewhere around 58RC. I would still choose Aus10 for a field knife. It's easier to re-sharpen. I can't imagine sharpening Magnacut or any other powder steels freehand in the middle of nowhere.

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I have been looking at different pouches for similar reasons. I use two plastic containers to put things in, and carry them in my backpack. ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️ It looks like you have a little extra room in the pouch to carry some cheese……..😉

That is way better than any purse I've ever seen. I can think of many purposes. I am always looking for the perfect pouch. Many times 7 or 8 inches in length is not quite enough. That's the first thing that stood out in your demo - the measurements. I love the layout of the inside pockets and straps. I love that color, that nice wide strap, and that classic hippie fabric. That is a great travel bag.

Looks really good. i have a small maxpedition and as a little project, filled it to the brim hehe. usb charger, victorinox, and a simple plastic cilinder that was originally for those eneegy drink tablets, but i put in medicine. etc. stuff like tierips, spare shoelaces, paperclips etc take up almost no space, good to have around. jon gadget has an entire channel for pouches like this. quite fun.

Can you use the universal tip to recharge?

Your video quality is great! Enjoyed your tips.

Here in Australia I have this stove for use in a caravan with an alcohol stove. It works well, I set it on the upturned cap as a heat pad to protect the bench top. It is wiped with paper towel with cooking oil after use & packs away neatly in a drawer to free up bench space. I have recently added the Box-Pot. For outdoor use, it's the Firebox Nano Stainless Steel Stove. With the Scout Emergency Stove you can fit a lot of kit in it. Maybe that is why it is so popular as an only stove. Being a Multi-Fuel capable design is good too. I can fit my Trangia gas burner for use in Fire ban periods. Well thought out gear. Thank you for sharing 👍

Good light and review Mark , thanks for sharing, YAH bless !

I love how small and compact it is. I actually like the USB option rather than replacing the batteries all the time. With that said, I'm sure this unit will last a long time. Pretty bright for a little light! Thanks for another great review, Mark!

Nice little light Mark, thanks for sharing.

G'day Mark, up front I do think, either have a replaceable battery or bring the price down. Having said that, I like it, very svelte and does everything and a bit more for the application. Even on low, its gonna get many a key in the door and still be enough to navigate a dark room ..... and you've still got two more levels up the sleeve. Not sure it needs strobe, though I guess, you never know. I'm definitely with ya, you dont want a key chain light, leaving the keys, yep go for a solid split ring I reckon; they're challenging enough, ....... even when you "want" to remove 'em .... or what's on it ; ) and especially with the 90 deg lens, will still provide enough articulation to point it straight at a keyhole without bother. Alternatively, for more flexibility, pass the first chain link through an existing split ring on the bunch. Man, I hate having to carry keys, but hey, cards and other emerging security technologies, aint all they're cracked up to be either IMO ; ) Cheers Duke. P.S. btw, when you drive to a hiking start/assembly point, (I think you folks call it a trail head), whatever you call it, essentially a car park ; ) you must have keys/fobs to carry, so there's another back up lighting option out in the sticks too.

Thanks for the review, Mark! Looks like a pretty reasonable small light for EDC, especially for lighting a lock at night or finding something you dropped in your vehicle - that's what I use mine for more than I care to admit, LOL! The only drawback might be the non-replaceable battery - be interesting to see how long a charge would work on, say, medium brightness in everyday use until you have to recharge it again. However, I'm currently using a LUMINTOP EDC01 flashlight for my keychain light, at about 1/2 the cost, and with a replaceable battery (I use a rechargeable in it). Been running that for about 2 years now, and only had to recharge the battery once in that time. It's been doing a fine job for me, and I'm not really in a position to buy every flashlight that looks interesting just to see how it works - my budget just doesn't stretch that far!

G'day Mark, these folks @ QSP seem to be doing good work at fair prices. Not sure it needs the religious handle scales ......... very holey ; ) But fair enough, it is a modern take and yes will obviously limit the weight. And yep for us L- XL glove wearers, it is possible to find smaller girth handles that still offer great ergos, .... mind you difficult to judge just by look'n at it, or even knowing the dimensions. Love the idea of the swivel clip, though I'm with ya mate, its gonna ride too high vertically, nice job on the dangler btw. Yeah always a trade off on the spine, personally I prefer to use a striker, or there's several other suitable implements in the pack, (back of a saw blade works very well for example), and keep the thumb comfort. Incidentally the best striker/scraper I've found is an old spade bit, (mine happens to be 22 mm), cut down the shank, whack a comfy, "full tang" handle on it and with the point ground off, you've got 3 tool steel grade edges to choose from, @ a fraction more acute than 90 deg ....... and cheap as chips ; ) I wonder if the "Kephart" design was a distinct design choice, perhaps intentionally modified from something else, rather than simply what was around in Horry's time ? Either way, It certainly does make sense paired with a hatchet. Cheers Duke.

Take a look at the Wuben G2 keychain EDC torch. It has 500 lumens, a magnetic tail clip and a ball cap clip. Much better at $20.

For $22.95 USD, on Amazon, it seems a bit expensive for something that small. However, it depends on how long that battery will stay charged with minimal use. I have a tiny Energizer twist-to-turn-on key chain light (not rechargeable) that I bought for $5 back in 1995 that still works to this day, without having changed the batteries. My ex-wife's one (same model), twisted apart in a purse that she used to use, but once put back together, it worked perfectly. Thank you for your detailed review, Sir. Keep up the great work !!!

I always carry a small light. Good advice Mark👍

A very nice flashlight. The only drawback is the battery isn't replaceable. I would replace the split ring with something more sturdier. Cheers, Mark! ✌️🇨🇦

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Those small trigger hooks are usually cast pot metal, not very sturdy at all the mini split rings on the other hand are fairly sturdy in my experience, I'd use that to attach to the large split ring that is my keyring, that I carry on a belt hook.... that size would work fine, I believe.

I use my staff for added exercise during my walks. Arm presses above my head, curls, lateral arm raises, forearm work or just about any movement you can imagine. Just make sure you have a clear area around you!

I brought this knife for my kids . They are learning to carve and do other tasks around the camp site. So far so good and I to was surprised by the comfort of the handle . Did not know it was the equivalent of 53 , thought it was like 8cr . Now i understand why i only had to strop them .

Could be a life saver!

Hi there!… Nice video… have you tried the Joker Campero? the Esee PR4? which one will you recommend ? the Canary? PR4? or the Campero? Thanks.

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Hi Mark. I'm amazed at how many different and conflicting 'Golden Rules' there are in the making of walking sticks, hiking poles etc. Here in the UK walking sticks are predominantly made from coppiced Hazel. The bark is preserved and much prized as a decorative feature for the stick. Your hiking pole by contrast starts by debarking, and using totally different woods. I guess it's down to making the best use of what you've got. Rather like eating seasonal produce? But what a wonderful world we live in! That so much skill and love can be put into producing such useful but relatively mundane items with so many different materials, working methods and adornments. And they all seem to rock! Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to more in the future. Stay strong!

That sheath design is so smart. I like a cross draw for horseback but there are very few options.

I would have chamfered the top of the tent peg to prevent splitting. Looks like a reasonably priced, well made outdoor knife. I like the smaller neck version as well. I agree, a 90 degree spine makes a knife more versatile....Easily done if you prefer. Good review. Thanks for sharing.

I am a big fan of these dollar store fire starter. They are cheap and easy to find.. I usuallly use it as a fire starter in my little twig stove. This is specially useful when the twigs are a kind of damped. I use the stove you use in this video with the dollar store fire strarter. And i add some small twigs in it just to extend the power of the fire and it's duration.

My favourite is the companion. It's lighter and works in so many situations. But I found the garberg to work well for gardening.

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I bought a Penguin and Canary, they're folders, I returned both. The quality was not at Civivi or CJRB level, they "felt" cheaper, I would stick with QSP fixed blades and avoid folders if you're really hard on you're gear.

Looks like a well designed knife with a good price point. I think the holes in the handle would work for lashing it to a pole however, not so good to keeping it clean if you are using it for food prep. 👍

It should be easy to experiment with restricting airflow up through the bottom by installing bolts and nuts to close off air flow holes. If all holes in the bottom were filled with bolts, it seems like that should reduce hot ashes falling on the ground.

Great video! Can you comment on the pros and cons of drilling a hole at the top of the staff for a lanyard?

Thanks, Mark, for another great review! That knife looks like a really handy size and style, and I'm going to have to think hard about maybe getting one of them! That sheath with the adjustable angle is a really nice touch, with the adjustable angle to carry it. And it really made that feather-sticking look easy, which I know it's not. I have the opposite problem that you do with hands (my are about hobbit-sized, not 2X like yours), so I'll have to see how well it fits if I decide to get one.

Good looking knife and review Mark, thanks for sharing, YAH bless !

I really like mine. Needs some jimping up top and in the finger and a sharp spine would have been way nicer

Thanks Mark for the review. I always love a good knife review. Also a fan of the Kephart design.

I really like the simple design of this knife and thanks for sharing. However for my needs, I'd prefer it to have a 90 degree spine for not only striking a ferro rod, but also for scraping tinder as well. I'd also like it to come with a dangler option already included that can be easily removed for those who don't care for it. 👍Take care and Cheers!

Hey Mark, did you see the link I sent you on your last video? You may be pretty interested.

If you dip the handle into some soapy water, you probably could blow some bubbles through it………….sorry. 😬 I like the flat grind and how wide the blade is. It’s cool to see a large version of the neck knife. Interesting metal composition. ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️

Good review, Mark. Good looking knife, overall. It’s hard to find the perfect knife but, every knife has its strengths. Have great weekend!

One of my fav knives has gimping and rounded spine. I really like a rounded spine, but wanted to be able to throw a spark. So I ground an inch or two in the middle. If you look closely, it’s kinda ugly, but I get the best of both worlds. I don’t really like to use my knife for that, but I did it just in case my prefered striker is lost. People throw the Kephart name around a lot, but as I understand it, the blade has a belly to it, which is apparently really hard to do, but was an essential part to his design. I’m pretty sure you already know that though. The new steel sounds interesting though