2017 FAQ: My Top 5 Favorite Primary Fixed Blade Knives (For Outdoors) - Preparedmind101

[@CedricAda]

A top 5 list will always have a place in my heart.

[@LiamE69]

A top 5 place?

[@thechugdude]

@@LiamE69 top 5 ception

[@jerryarnold2673]

chris after watching you for 4 years i now have a ton of killer knives that are all different in their own way and i think they are great and my friends agree, i have loaned them out to guys going on a week end canoe trip to a 2 week wilderness canada canoe trip. when i was a young man i got a allowance of 2$ the first place i went was the army surplus store and i would spend most of it on knives, you can imagine the quality of my purchases but at least i had knives. i am 68 now and for some reason i cant get out of the becker mode i know you are a jesica guy but bk2 is my favorite of 15 beckers, any way thanks for guiding me to spend money on something worth while

[@twai8036]

whenever i walk into a knife show, i feel like harry potter finding his perfect wand ;)

[@CristianoNogueiraBushcraft]

What about Jessica? The BK-7? Oh, I remember... Things change...

[@kiLLjoy24CALI]

Cristiano Nogueira He's on to better things now. Jessica is like that first wife of a celeb B4 fame lol

[@CristianoNogueiraBushcraft]

kiLLjoy24CALI Just my thoughts. Jessica was the fat, hard working, high school sweetheart. Jessmuk is the Trophy Wife. BIG LOL!!!

[@TheBluesprofessor]

My favorite fixed blades are a Mora companion, A Becker bk7 and A 24inch Tamontina machete.

[@Cirdale]

Pretty much rock the same thing, minus machete.

[@makerofmanythings8447]

That dark timber honey badger is AWESOME the way you have it set up. How much do you have in it? I NEED ONE JUST LIKE YOURS..

[@bobashmore6442]

In a way you did choose a knife for me, well you and Brian at SOP. It was by watching your recommendations that I chose it. You reviewed the SCHF16 and so did he, both of you favorably. I don't need a "survival knife" or a "one tool option" for EDC, I'm going to and from work mostly and opening boxes is the heaviest duty my EDC knife ever gets. I was looking for something small enough to fit in my pocket without showing but big and sturdy enough to actually use and... I do not like folders very much. The 16 fits the bill perfectly for me and I've liked it so much I bought another one just in case I lose the first one. On that note... Did you ever strip the coating off of it? You mentioned in your video that you were going to and I've been wondering how that went.

[@comeandtakeit_bushcraft5705]

Ik this is an old video but i just caught it this evening and it was nice timing because i just ordered the condor swamp romper. Ive seen alot of videos with all varied opinions but i think im gonna like it just fine.

[@jasonziegler614]

Chris I would like to see an update on your edc bag and what's in it. You did a series last year on your edc system, and I would like to see an update.

[@preparedmind101]

+Jason Ziegler Hasn't changed much

[@n2thewoodsandback405]

Hi Chris love you Channel keep up the good videos I am looking for a 10 inch blade that's good for splitting wood around the $200 mark do you have any suggestions would appreciate your feedback thank you

[@BushcraftCooking]

Great blades. The LTWK jessmuk knife is ideal to your design and size.

[@preparedmind101]

+Bushcraft Cooking There's a 3/4 size version in the pipeline.

[@kennethspeed2019]

You're right personal preference is personal preference but I think it's interesting that you go back and forth between knife blades with a lot of sweep and straight bladed knives.

[@preparedmind101]

+Kenneth Speed Variety is the spice of life. Besides...I review knives. If I only use my stuff all the time, straight knives feel weird. The next several knives I produce don't have the sweep. Those are mostly the JX line. The DX line will be different.

[@scotthill6807]

Darn that Honey Badger is sweet. Chris, I hope you show us the knife with the new grip scales. The original scale look nice but always look to squared to me.

[@tom_olofsson]

Nice stuff. Where can I find the Jjaakkaarriippuukko (or however you spell it)?

[@Vedraan]

www.varusteleka.com/en/group/puukkos-and-leukus/494

[@randyyeager]

here, but it's currently out of stock...though it says it'll be restocked week 13, which is this week. www.varusteleka.com/en/group/knives/1197

[@jasonsmither7514]

Tom Olofsson Good luck catching them when they're in stock...I've been on their email list for when they get them in for over a month...when the notification comes through & W/ in 20 mins of getting notified & me going to order one, they're already sold out! It's happened 2× now...I'll keep tryin though...guess I'm not fast enough! 😆

[@28anchor]

Poor Jessica left by the wayside. Saw you rave about it watching my first PREPAREDMINDED101 video. Bought one, like it. Also bought a BK9 and use that knife most of all. Take Care

[@willames363]

Ok, so I'm interested in the Jakaari the most, and want to see the video on the last one. Thanks Chris

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

Nice selection and looking green in the background... snowin' like crazy today here in AK!

[@johnclark8542]

Frak! That first sheath probly the best sheath I have ever seen. I have seen the top of the mountain and it is good. Thank you sir!

[@matusknives]

I would love to get my hands on the honey badger. Excellent design.

[@darrellslover6834]

whatis the biggest knife that is like rambos knife only it doesnt have a hollow handle but a full tang

[@davidmagana9491]

thank uuuuuuu for making this video people always care about folding pocket knives but fixed blades are the real deal

[@WilliamFrazier1488]

I think you represent a very specific group of prepper/buggers and your ideas are your own about stuff, thats what I like about your opinion. Gives me insight I otherwise would not have w/o you sharing things on the channel. Thanks for that, but I know exactly what you mean about how some people judge the sheet out of favorites or whatever content they dont agree with.. rock on

[@1964cowdog]

How do you put your logo on your blades?

[@preparedmind101]

+KF7RCM DLT Trading does it.

[@humbleorgins4125]

i have small hands any chance you could suggest a good starter camp blade that wont rust

[@RepublicofTX]

I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to knives and steel. What does everybody think about the Ontario Rat 5? I just bought it, did I make a mistake?

[@edgybob1]

Chris, good video. Have you ever tried feather sticking a stick of fat lighter? I did the other day and being a harder wood, it was surprising the fixed blade knives that failed to feather stick and the ones that did.

[@stephensgate1]

Chris, that last LT Wright knife......wow! I like it. You should get a few and sell them......with your logo. Looks sweet! I'd buy one for sure. Thanks for sharing. -Stephen,Ohio

[@preparedmind101]

+BuckeyeBushcraft L. DLT can put it on for people.

[@bdcochran01]

Thank you. I put in a request for the Terava Puukko when it becomes available. Seems to be an upgrade from the Moras that I own. Will not be able to afford the first knife you showed. However, I understood the design upon first viewing. Will definitively acquire when I win the lottery. My favorites - 1. the underrated, virtually unknown Ontario TFI; 2. the discontinued ZT 0170; 3. the Fallkniven F!; 4. the modern incarnation of the old Ontario 499 in modern materials. Currently ordering a Scrapyard. I decided that I wanted a blade between 5 and under 6 inches. Bigger? I probably wouldn't carry it until after shtf. Smaller? Gives up performance. The F1, within the ugly factory sheath, fits perfectly into a businessman's front suit pants pocket! The TFI? An all around survival knife - good for the car. I gave one to my son to keep in his car as well. Have a few for shtf. Modern incarnation of the 499? I accept the testimony of the USAF survival instructor that he saw class after survival class/thousands of uses without the knife failing. Fairly easy to sharpen to a sharpness I desire. The rubberized top restraint can be sawed off with a hacksaw, making the knife more user friendly. It was designed to cut aircraft hulls and can be modified.

[@mightyexplorers4835]

Always like top 5 videos and that line up was great. That honey badger make me drool just looking at it. Can't wait to see it with the upgraded scales.

[@pnoman316]

For me, custom knives costing more than $300 are Collectables and personally I wouldn’t use them... because there are too many under $200 that will last a lifetime and work better than fine! So I appreciate your input on less expensive knifes! It’s a personal thing!

[@CDShap]

Is that Finnish knife you showed available from any source other than their website. The shipping is very reasonable to the US, but after my bank charges me a ridiculously huge fee for buying something in euros it won't really be a "budget" option for me anymore. I own a Morakniv LMF, so I know I like that blade shape and grind. If I can find a site that sells the jaakari puukko in US dollars I would consider buying one.

[@markj7579]

great knives. just wondering if the tops 1095 would be the easiest steel to sharpen in the field because it's not so hard? any thoughts

[@samrosado5703]

Have you used the Garberg recently in warmer weather? If so, did you like it more?

[@toddk9044]

love that honey badger! As of lately I'm really enjoying using my Condor Moonshiner. that blade is a real beast. I like using my SXB too, but the Moonshiner has such a comfortable handle.

[@WilliamFrazier1488]

Oh crap I just seen you can answer my question for me from looking at your knife sheath. Please see this Chris! lol Anyway I need to know what the search term is to find the screws/gromets that you used to attach the kydex to the leather part, any help would be greatly appreciated on this subject as I have been failing with what I currently have and need something heavier?

[@WilliamFrazier1488]

Awesome that is exactly what I needed, thank you for taking time to answer the question. :)

[@RonHicks]

My favorite is having the shed in the video frame over Chris's right hand shoulder😀.

[@kenmarapese9085]

Like the LT Wright Outback and look forward to your follow up vid on it. That Honey Badger is awesome but I think its just to much knife for my uses, like seeing vids on it though.

[@nickmercado6532]

Hey Chris got the jx2 and I love it. did LTWK make the dwx sheath for yours special? I looked on the site and didn't see the jx2 listed.

[@preparedmind101]

+Nick Mercado Just email them. You'd have to send yours in.

[@nickmercado6532]

PREPAREDMIND101 Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.

[@zackjackson5004]

So much want. The honey badger and the outback are on my list of knives to get

[@hillbilly4christ638]

These are really great times for knife owners and collectors.

[@marknarvaez6040]

question i own a Chris Reeves Nkonka an all one peace knife can u tell me what its worth please

[@mawbeeveen1470]

new to following knives, what is a clone im sure its self explanatory. and what is the liklyhood of getting a cloned knife when ordering it say from an off dealer?

[@mannycrystalvelez7485]

hey how can i get that second knife you showed where do i go to get one what site and thank you

[@CristianoNogueiraBushcraft]

manny Velez Links in the description box.

[@TheSilverguy23]

manny Velez I do not see it in the description. Where do you see it?

[@mannycrystalvelez7485]

TheSilverguy23 i dont see it either thats why i asked where i go what link or web site

[@preparedmind101]

+manny Velez Not at home. Scroll down my Videos or search Preparedmind101 Jakaaripuuko

[@mannycrystalvelez7485]

PREPAREDMIND101 ok thank chris

[@wjfmarketing]

Chris - Where are you getting the kydex sheaths for your LT Wright knives?

[@preparedmind101]

+wjfmarketing From LT Wright

[@wjfmarketing]

Oh, LOL. Thank you Sir.

[@ricostvac]

Just because 1095 is common does not mean it is a bad steel. It is actually one of my favorites. Take a look at the knives by Dead Moose Ops (DMO Knives). I just got my DMO Brute and I love that thing

[@greekveteran2715]

Most overated steel ever.

[@heybehappy5570]

Love your vids but had to do it, can you do a vid a the gel you use? Joking love your stuff!

[@shawnrufus7579]

Question, all these knives and gear that you review, did you buy these or where they given to you?

[@preparedmind101]

+Shawn Rufus Both. Buy some, Trade some, some are given.

[@shawnrufus7579]

PREPAREDMIND101 Thanks for the reply. I figured that if you bought everything you wouldn't be on youtube but rather an Island somewhere vacationing as you would be pretty damn rich lol. I hope you have a few kids to pass you stuff down to. I have refereed to some of your reviews before I've made purchases, helpful. Again thanks for the reply and keep the reviews going.

[@preparedmind101]

+Shawn Rufus It's impossible to do this as a full time job and pay for everything out of pocket. Plus, there's a lot of stuff that I'd never take a chance on, or things I don't NEED so there would be a lot of missed reviews. Buying something JUST to review it doesn't make financial sense. It's unsustainable.

[@shawnrufus7579]

PREPAREDMIND101 Ya like I said you would have to be really rich to the point you wouldn't be on youtube but be on your own island. lol

[@gooutsideandplay4975]

Would like to know where to get the leather drop for a could of my knife that have kydex. Does anyone make or are they custom?

[@gabrielglouw3589]

I've been haunting the DLT website waiting for the Honey Badgers to become available for preorder. Sweetest looking blade I've ever seen. With all due respect to the Jessmuk, of course.

[@preparedmind101]

+Gabriel G Louw Oh, it definitely LOOKS sweeter than the Jessmuk. The reason my stuff works is I drew them the way I HAD to in order to get them to DO what I wanted. Sometimes you sacrifice aesthetics.

[@gabrielglouw3589]

Please don't misunderstand me. I love your blade designs. My EDC is one of your designs, the JX6. I love that knife. The Honey Badger just makes me drool.

[@hubolds1946]

PREPAREDMIND101 - don't think he called your baby ugly... Which it is... runs and hides

[@brettsteele7386]

What is your favorite top 5 all around outdoor knives that you didn't design.

[@preparedmind101]

+Brett Steele If have to think about it. But I don't believe I have to leave mine out. I got into designing because I wanted certain things to make knives work better and got tired of waiting for someone else to do it.

[@brettsteele7386]

You are correct when it comes to your knives. I have never heard anything but good stuff about your designs. Sense your so good at designing knives I am curious about what you would consider a good knife. You know your stuff when it comes to knife design or the top names in knife making wouldn't make your knives. Maybe you could pick your top 5 that you did not design and say what is good about them and why they aren't as good as the Jessmuk or Jess-X or the Bushbat, JX3, JX6.and so on. Not many people out there in KZbin land think like you do when it comes to knives.

[@johnwalters7415]

Could you do a test on the bk17

[@msmith2472]

Any comments on Hoffman Richter and 440 stainless full tang “Survival” knives?

[@WeOutSide-d7u]

Chris, what kind of camera and software do you use when you make your videos?

[@markcoffman9522]

EDC rotation? What part of every in everyday doesn't pertain here?

[@preparedmind101]

+Mark Coffman Everyday... You carry a knife. Saying that you have to carry THE SAME KNIFE everyday is someone else's rule.

[@markcoffman9522]

OK, that makes good sense!

[@randyyeager]

I kinda wish you'd have reviewed the skarma....good to have some reviews that aren't totally positive...woulda liked to see why you didn't like it...

[@preparedmind101]

+Randy Yeager Its not worth it to me to listen to people bitch and whine. Everyone would cry Jess-X bias. Even Ben didn't like it.

[@jasonjulian1]

PREPAREDMIND101 thanks for the video Chris. Enjoyed this one. On you and Ben not liking the Skrama, there is some value to a video that doesn't praise it highly. Now we'll never know the specifics on why you and Ben don't like it. Just something to think about.

[@randyyeager]

I kinda figured that was the reason....ppl need to chill....no one likes every knife....just wanted your honest opinion...which i know I'd get....no worries though...and thanks for answering!

[@EverydaySurvival]

Can you do the intro several times in the videos. Like every minute or so lol

[@mikkeljylland9153]

Is Dark Timber out of business?

[@Sk1llxx5h07]

How do you stab with the first one?

[@rotflol6666]

No Mora?

[@bushcrfter7917]

where do you purchase the outback

[@preparedmind101]

+bushcrfter791 It's a DLT Trading exclusive.

[@blackhawksurvival8952]

Hi Chris can you go back to your old days with budget friendly knives as I see u have gone to handmade and expensive knives

[@preparedmind101]

+Blackhawk Survival The video is "MY favorites"

[@amgolfer3591]

Chris, keep up the good work man. Enjoyed the video and how this has all evolved.

[@justinbelcher3679]

Man that outback is sweet!!!

[@richardmcclary6525]

As with any tool, the best tool that works for you is the right tool for the job ease of use for the person using it is what counts that is second to quality

[@briw8929]

I have and use a ka-bar bk2. It's my favourite. It can do everything I want and more for a great price

[@dullahanblack3090]

Nice, love the customizations, the handles look pretty smooth and rounded, do you get any slippage or rolling with the handles?

[@montponglee7960]

hi... i saw many videos of you about blades... it is so informative... do you mind if i get your email or messenger?

[@joelilley6001]

I think dark timber does an awesome job on blades. For some reason they feel like they are wild west blades lol

[@jaydavis0927]

Where is the fallkniven a1?

[@ariyasenahittarage9776]

What about a gerber ultimate pro survival knife

[@preparedmind101]

+Ariyasena Hittarage UMM... No.

[@ariyasenahittarage9776]

PREPAREDMIND101 that's fine

[@mistersmith3986]

Hey Chris, I just love using my Terava Jaakaripuukko 110. Can't wait to see your second review of the L.T. Wright Outback.

[@JamesPattersonME]

I'm looking forward to seeing more about the Outback.

[@lonewolfsbushcrafttravels]

Looking back at your own channel is cool 😎

[@ariyasenahittarage9776]

What about the schrade schf 9

[@preparedmind101]

+Ariyasena Hittarage No

[@srvctek1]

That honey badger rig is bad ass! 😀

[@cubesanthony720]

This man k.ows his blades ,, I Love blades .. these are unique .. goid blades .. Thank you

[@coreyroddy40]

I've made this comment a lot and you have never answered it but how many knives do you have?

[@CristianoNogueiraBushcraft]

coreyroddy40 Too many, he can't count.

[@preparedmind101]

+coreyroddy40 Always changing

[@18632ewa8]

I have a World War II era Cattaragus that is awesome.I love it even more than my kbar

[@frankwebster2876]

Great pick of knives

[@truthpreppin7630]

I have been designed and I'm having my personal survival knife build atm. It's took me a while to come up with the concept and design. But I would really like to send you one for free to do a review on. Let me know if you're interested. Thank you.

[@andrewrider9788]

i liked 3 out of the 5 the other 2 just didn't sing to me.. love this kind of video.

[@jackg.7745]

Sweet blades all. Great video sir. Thanks for the info.

[@morganharper3459]

Where is Jessica? I thought you loved that thing. Every video used to have some sort of reference to Jessica.

[@dennisdamenace.8181]

Sweet I get sir. Their are many like it but this knife is mine.

[@mannycrystalvelez7485]

love the knifes something to save up for in the long run

[@Airik1111bibles]

Yeah ...I could definitely be happy with that Honey Badger for the rest of my outdoor life, that thing is amazing. Its a perfect all around knife no weirdness just a freaking awesome tool...okay I lied, I would add a Mora Garberg to the rig and then call it it good knife searching finished.

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

Interesting. Looking forward to your EDC video. But I've yet to see a review of the Honey Badger from anyone that wasn't, shall we say, "OMG! This knife is Great!" But some things just stand out from the Pack, like a 57 Chevy or Marilyn Monroe or The Beatles or...well, you catch my drift. I think the Honey Badger is going to be Iconic and Collectable in the Future. But today? Well, I think it's Coolness Dial is cranked to 11. Take Care.

[@josephpettus8733]

Cool group of blades man!

[@thenativecraftsman9883]

anybody notice the description says people hacked his channel?

[@Johann-4354]

Excellent presentation Chris. Love Your choices and the thoughts on each one. // If you could only have one fixed blade for the rest of your days, what would it be? (Yeah, this is a wish-suggestion for a video :o)

[@woodswalker64]

Jessmuk is a great knife. But i have to say, and this is only my opinion, the Jess-X is revolutionary! There is literally not a GD thing I cannot do with that tool. And while it's not a bushcraft knife it is simply amazing. But that's just me! 👍🏻

[@preparedmind101]

+David Fiorini Yeah... There was no tool like Jess-X. Proof that all the ideas AREN'T taken.

[@TheWhBisondtr]

I haven't seen any videos from you on any ESEE fixed blades, just wondering why?

[@preparedmind101]

+TheWhBisondtr because I don't like them.

[@TheWhBisondtr]

That makes sense then lol.

[@somedude1590]

I went full mall ninja and bought a Survtac7 from tops . But the more you look at all the features of that knife you realize its not as mall ninja as you thought and everything has a function .

[@preparedmind101]

+Some dude I like that you can tie a rope to it and keep your fishing boat from drifting...

[@somedude1590]

PREPAREDMIND101 thats funny you say that. i had my survtac7 on me when I wet fishing in my canoe and i crammed the spearpoint into the ground and ran 550 para through the lashing points and used it as an anchor as the river I was in had a bit of a current to it. TOPS makes some cool knives

[@mythyas]

everyone is so different when it comes to blades. personally I am not a fan of fero rods on my knife sheths it just not Bushcraft Imho. the only knife I liked that you showed was that mora knock off. the other blades have way to much belly imho. I'm not putting down. your knives I am a fan of LT. It just goes to show how different everyone is. I like a 4 to 5 inch blade I prefer 01 or high carbon vs a super steel 3v and 1/8 or thinner blade. scandi is great but nothing wrong with a sabre grind with secondary bevel. my absolute favorite knife design is probably a adventure sworn mountaneer and if I had to go with only 1 tool I would probably pick matt grahms primitive Sequoia knife with the cave art on it.

[@markjermey8579]

Loving this channel,good reviews and similar tastes to mine. Keep up the good work!

[@markjermey8579]

Btw check out Dutch bushcraft knives channel for a laugh!

[@brooks3577]

Where's Jessica at???

[@iakovdubina2051]

why isn't one of these a Zanpakutou?

[@lamprozar1]

YES the DARK TIMBER Bother hood

[@daverose7457]

No BK 9 , you used to rave on it as best ever nothing could compare

[@preparedmind101]

+dave rose And....??

[@carsengobber8660]

True

[@DReynolds5294]

Opinions change the more knives you use. My favorites have changed from production knives, and now my favorite is a custom I had made to my specs. It's always changing.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

CPM 154 BUSHBAT JX4 for sure #1

[@gunnerhusnian4375]

those are all freaking sweeet bro! I love the LT

[@DavidDoingLife]

I’ll stick with ka-bars all day. They hack all day, Ive owned 3 and never broken one, or even damaged one. Had a friend who did because he tried for a few hours to break it. They sent him a new one. Can’t see myself using anything else