What makes a good bushcraft knife and could this one be it. Talking about TBS MK2 Wolverine puukko.

[@johnrush7699]

I would like to take the time to say thankyou for your sharing of knowledge with bushcraft and survival skills, I have learned mostly from trial and error and these videos have shown me a lot that has helped me out over the years, other than watching my favorite oldie western station on TV, I live most of my life like it was still the 17/1800s, . I spent most of my time in a camp somewhere out in the woods or on the river but even my home is a one room cabin with just a few lights and TV, I heat with wood and also cook on the woodstove during winter and mostly outside during summer, I love it and would not trade for a mansion with all modern convenience. It's my choice in life and it's what makes me and my wife happy, but anyway, thankyou for your help with these videos, you keep them coming and I'll keep watching

[@Becomingwildman]

Hi John, thank you for you message. It sounds like an absolute dream and actually really like how you do it. Are you sharing this on any platform so I can follow as well? Greetings Angelo

[@matsalm2943]

Living in Sweden I have seen many Finnish Puukkos. TBS MKII have almost nothing in common with them. I would just call it a typical modern Bushcraft knife. Puukos also have mostly a traditional sheet that is very much screaming made in Finland- The sheet for TBS MKII is very typical fot the UK.

[@rickyhurtt5568]

Sitting in AL which is southern US 3 months after video aired I'd be so happy to see weather like that. Actually I'd like to see that kinda weather any time of the year here. Just found your videos and am enjoying them. Thanks

[@Becomingwildman]

I feel ya Ricky. Maybe a trip to Europe might charge up those batteries 🤠

[@TheDavewatts]

I have a few tbs older models, I always replace the stitching on the sheaths as I prefer waxed thread, the thread they use on there's doesn't last long outdoors.

[@johnrush7699]

In my experience with knives, I only use carbon steel blade knives they are easy to sharpen and will throw a spark with a Ferro rod or a piece of Flint, several of my knives are made from 3V steel which is harder to sharpen in the field but once sharp they stay sharp for a long time and the effort to sharpen them is worth the end result

[@rickyhurtt5568]

Short easy answer I'd put a couple holes in flap and use a couple rivets to shorten the distance in the sheath flap. No its not perfect but what I'd do to make it work. Or maybe pack cloth in bottom of Sheath so knife rides higher

[@Becomingwildman]

You are absolutely right and it's a future project if I manage to get some basic tools. Cheers

[@DamienDrake2389]

Hi man, thanks for the indepth look! There isn't very much content on these knives out there it seems but yours is the best video I've come across that covers this knife! I don't suppose you know if the MkII Timberwolf fits the sheath any better?

[@Becomingwildman]

Thanks, I appreciate this 👌

[@DamienDrake2389]

@@Becomingwildman it's well deserved, my friend! Credit where credit is due! Do you know if the TBS Timberwolf is a better fit for the sheath?

[@Becomingwildman]

@@DamienDrake2389 no I'm sorry, couldn't tell you.

[@DamienDrake2389]

@@Becomingwildman no worries! If I find answers, I'll let you know 👍

[@maritimespook]

Very good video from a very knowledgeable outdoorsman! Looks like A solid knife my friend....BTW I still carry the Spoon you carved for me in my pack whenever I am out ! Cheers my friend !! ;:;;; Spook

[@Becomingwildman]

Hi Spook, omg you must be kidding me. Are you for real? That's from years ago. You must send me a pic of that bro. Thanks for your support brother 🤠

[@maritimespook]

@BecomingWildMan I have tagged you in a post on Instagram my friend and I explain why I like it ...I appreciate it very much ....thank you Angelo 🙏

[@lmaoparkes3199]

To fix the sheath retention issues i got some tennis racket handle tape off amazon, cut a 2 inch section off and stuck it to the inside of the sheath where the knife handle contacts the leather , once buttoned up its in there and staying there . Cheap fix .

[@Becomingwildman]

That's some bloody good feedback and perfectly timed as I almost lost my knife a weekend ago. Thanks man. That's 🥇

[@lmaoparkes3199]

​@@BecomingwildmanHope the advice serves you well buddy. I've had the same piece in nearly a year now and I scout carry with no issues at all . I used the rest of the grip tape to wrap my kukri and still had some left over for future use on the wolverine.

[@PatrickAretz]

Just ordered one. Can't wait to get it. Vriendelijk groeten Patrick

[@Becomingwildman]

Cool, welke versie, laat me aub weten wat je er van vindt na een tijdje te gebruiken. Grtz

[@PatrickAretz]

@@Becomingwildman komt goed👍

[@Blakdog333]

Perfect excuse for an over-priced Lanyard Bead from Etsy!

[@jasoncornu6188]

I just ordered one of these from TBS. I am looking forward to receiving it. I ordered mine with a standard pouch style sheath as I do not carry my knives scout style. I am curious were TBS has their knives made. The construction and materials remind me of Spanish made knives. I'm thinking it may be the same OEM as Casstrom. Thoughts?

[@Becomingwildman]

Hi Jason, thanks for the sub. In regards to your question. The Tbs knives are produced in England as far as I know and the casstrom are Scandinavian,not sure if it's from Sweden. That's as far as I know but I'm not 100% on that.

[@jasoncornu6188]

@@Becomingwildman Casstrom knives are manufactured in Spain. The final quality check is done in Sweden. As far as TBS, after reading the information on their website they state all of their knives are designed in house and manufactured with "the finest European materials" but they never come out and say that their knives are made in England. I believe them to be Spanish in origin, which is perfectly ok, the Spanish make a fine knife.

[@Becomingwildman]

Good info, you have awoken a curiosity here. Be interesting to know who is the maker. If I find out, I'll let you know 👍

[@fox15jk]

Hi, thanks for reviewing the knife for us! I would have a question for you regarding the second sheath (the one with the flap) beiing : If you would carry the sheath upside down, like a leftie would do it, would that solve the issue about the knife falling out?

[@Becomingwildman]

Thanks for your question. I wouldn't do that, that sheath has a cut on the side of the entrance, but I'm using that sheath now,all I did was put an extra lock on it so now I can use that sheath with a tight fit and the flap is adjustable for 2 sizes of knives. I may make a video just about that.

[@fox15jk]

@@Becomingwildman That would be great! But is there a option for lefties other then the one I mentioned beforehand?

[@Becomingwildman]

Tbs has left handed sheaths. So that saves you the trouble 😉 and I do like it now even though I kind of burnt it to the ground in this vid. I recommend you looking into it. Where are you from? You can contact bushcraftshop.nl if your not from England or America

[@fox15jk]

@@Becomingwildman Where on the website are the left handed sheaths? I cant find them at all.

[@Becomingwildman]

@@fox15jk that's because it's a special order,we don't carry stock. Just send a message to the customer care, make an account. They will arrange it for you and order it at Tbs. Might take 2 or 3 weeks. I'm not working now but probably your request will end up on my desk 😉🤠

[@DanielleVR]

Fully review.. as if you made or designed it yourself 😛... about the sheetcomplains.. can't you contact the firm who make them!? Because they give life warranty also on the sheet... but when the sheet gets to big after a short time, that's also a warranty of not getting hurt or wounded by it when it falls out! Who knows what you get out of it 😉👍....

[@Becomingwildman]

It's how leather works. Unless they come out with a new design with this knife in mind,it wouldn't solve a thing.

[@100BearPaw]

I prefer kydex. Get them to offer it.

[@FerndaleMichiganUSA]

Nice knife. Mmmm

[@Bear230grain]

It’s n695… NO THANKS, far better steels for the same price.

[@howardvarley8795]

Why should a Bushcraft knife handle abuse??? Maybe because you don’t know how to use it properly??? The Mora Companion is the best Bushcraft knife made, I say BUSHCRAFT not Survival! Why baton it? You should have an axe with you, Bushcraft NOT Survival!! You don’t need an overbuilt monstrosity for Bushcraft tasks.

[@Becomingwildman]

Thanks for your reply Howard, i can assure you that as a former Bushcraft instructor,I really know what a knife is able to do . I disagree that you need an axe to do those tasks. An axe is more heavy to carry around and unless you plan to build shelters, it's often overkill. Less is more. Btw I do agree that Mora is a great bushcraftknife,that's why we use it in our beginners course. I wish you much pleasure into further developing your bushcraft skills and knowledge

[@jimlahey5623]

100euros for n690 too much. Go for joker knives or terava jaakaripuukko

[@Becomingwildman]

Hi Jim, thanks for giving ving your input. Unfortunately you want find good value in Europe at 100€ ,it's not just the steel you know, it's the machines and the labor. And for a large part tax, it doesn't help that this knife is made in the UK and Brexit unfortunately results into more tax so I do agree with you until a certain level but the steel is not what is driving the price up here. Cheers