Bulletproof Bushcraft on a Budget Part 1

[@PotbellyTurtle]

You offer a great service to your viewers with videos like this. There are many folks who can't afford to spend $500 to $1000 dollars for a brand new, high end bushcraft/survival system. It's good to have someone who reaches so many people, to share the common sense approach. Thanks brother and keep up the good work.

[@rbljackson]

Another comman man series...these are by far my favorites because anybody can put a decent kit together using your ideas, and recommendations without spending a fortune. Looking forward to the rest of the series dave...thanks!

[@DeanReadYorkshire]

I have said it before and I know I will keep on saying it, thank you Dave for your generosity in making and sharing these videos, I am learning so much from you and passing it on to all my family. Kindest regards Dean

[@longrider42]

All I can add, is the single edged axe, you also have a hammer. As for a saw, and thanks for talking about that. A small Drywall saw, very handy. Also Stanley, who makes tools, at one time made a small folding saw, that used sawzall blades, that you change out with a screwdriver. And you can carry extra blades in the handle, but only up to the six inch blades I think. As for a knife, I have the Condor Hudson Bay knife.

[@foxelcoate8903]

These videos are brilliant, this has been my personal one stop shop on everything I need, I have personally with this mans guidance set up a sustainable kit. This man two thousand years ago could have created a city. Well done Dave I really like these videos on bulletproof kit.

[@DementedMutt]

It would be really cool to see a video on the process of finding an axe head and how you refurbish it and fit it to a new handle.

[@b7camp]

Another great vid Dave. Back in the 90s I was a leader in the scout troop that my son later became an eagle in. I taught alot of the things you teach to the scouts and their parents for about 10 years. I've since then retired but miss it. It's in your blood ya know. I have watched all your vids at least once so keep up the great work brother !

[@WuLe993]

Excellent video, looking forward to new ones. Being from Bosnia shoestring budget is all I have, so seeing a well known expert talking about it is very helpful. Thank you very much for all the things you show us for FREE, you simply can not beat that.

[@Will-Xaru]

Thank you for constantly looking out for the "common man" and doing these types of videos, it shows how truly dedicated you are to sharing information with us and not just to promote your store/site. That just shows what an awesome guy you are. Keep up the great work, thank you for all the videos. :)

[@jrmakawoody]

Glad to see that you are continuing the budget bush-craft series!

[@DesertBushTechAZ]

Dave, my dad got one of those Old Hickory butcher knives at a soup kitchen he volunteers at about a year ago. Really old - beautiful patina on it. I made him a leather sheath for it and he absolutely loves that knife. I have to admit, it is a great knife and the blade design on his is very useful.

[@randybadass5904]

Kabar sheaths fit the 7 inch hickory butchers as well

[@hebrews412alan]

glad to see the plain ole bow saw straight from the hardware store, one of the most under rated tools in all of bushcrafting.

[@RandomButtonPusher]

The leather 7-inch Ka-Bar sheath (under $10 on Amazon) fits the Old Hickory 7-inch butcher knife perfectly -- stitched and riveted, with a tie-down hole at the bottom. My two vintage OHs stay in even when turned upside down and shaken.

[@inflictionsurvival]

I love these videos. they really show us all what you can do with your money with things you may already have (pliers & saw etc). many times companys use backpacking/bushcraft as a marketing tool to get you to buy their product and mark up the price when you already have the common sense tool in your garage.

[@shorty430551]

Dave, on the small saw what I like to use is a long sawzall blade then wrap the back half of it with cordage till it fits my hand. That way it's duel purpose and I know you love multipurpose so I had to share.

[@LordAlexVSWild]

I am partial to my Corona professional folding pruning saws, they are very similar to your Laplander folding saws that you have mentioned before. They come in 7" and 9" blades, have red handles, and I have climbed trees with one for years. They are extremely sharp, have red handles, and run around $15.

[@RobSmith123456]

Nice to see you getting back to your roots Mr Canterbury.

[@alwaysdriveing]

Nice, looking forwards to more of this series. I have been convincing people of the usefulness of a bow saw for years.

[@208stroker1]

In 3 hrs im leaving for a 3 day bush survival camp in the mts...about to start packing my truck just wanted to watch a few vids with Dave....HIS videos are the very first thing i look for everyday on utube.!

[@wildernessshouter]

Out of all the videos I see on these subjects Dave, you always have the most bulletproof ideas. My survival pack is tool heavy.

[@ldn0224]

Love all your videos Dave. I would add that for saws I carry a small hand saw that our local gardeners use on a daily basis. I bought one and granted it was 27 dollars but level of sharpness is amazing and they actually do last very well. The sharpness reduces the amount of energy needed and they weigh basically nothing and yet tough. The maker is Barnel and i've used it repeatedly and works very well if your energy is low. I just wanted to throw that in. Works great in desert regions.

[@Lazydogsleep]

I like common man kit the best. Taking something and making it better makes me feel like its mine, not just store bought. I have purchased a ton of gear over the years and most of my favorite items are refurbished, old and crusty looking. Reminds me of my Grandfather, feels like home.

[@bfxp63]

Dave, I have always loved the Old Hickory knives...Like you stated bombproof and low cost not cheap! thanks, Jeff

[@jelkel25]

If you have the patience, catering auctions will get you a bargain on knives, steel pots and maybe even Dutch pots. Restaurants are one of the most common businesses to go belly up so there's always lots to bid on.

[@sloanemcgarrah4644]

Smart man.

[@jelkel25]

Smart man/cheapskate it's a fine line!!

[@goriverman]

Thanks Dave for all the common man common sense idea's. watching your video's is a real eduction thanks

[@walleyefishinrod3115]

great idea for a series Dave. Great idea!!! Can't wait for the next one. Take care brother...Rod

[@jmstevens2]

Dave, when you mentioned the replacement axe handle, I thought of how many of the younger firemen we have to teach how to replace a handle. That might be something to cover some day. I like the pop bottle trick, but those are getting fewer and fewer.

[@GuardianEthos]

Along with the same lines as a Mora, I bought a Old Hickory paring knife when I picked up the butcher knive a while back. It's not full tang either, but as a backup or fine work knife, I think it works quite well.

[@Pooch1953]

With those side cuts you can take that ranger band you use in the knife/saw kit and stretch them over the handles as a way to lock them on object and make those side cuts a clamp.

[@nextedge2011]

Dave... You can also grind down the back tip of one of the handles on those pliers into a flat head screwdriver. free mod for a more muti-use tool.

[@fillodebreogan2955]

Hey Dave. Thought I would share something similar to that German knife with interchangeable blades. It's made by Case. It's called the XX-Changer. You can get it in different materials and with anything from saw to filet blades. Haven't tried it personally but seems real nice and made in the USA. Maybe not common man but could be common sense.

[@HunterBeforeTheLord]

Hey Dave! My Name is Chris i Really have been enjoying your videos, Learned a lot, and still learning. You know how it is. But i just wanted to say the Yurt Series was Great, I'm in a Missionary Training School in Crown point, Indiana called TheRoar and before i graduate i am Going to Mongolia to help start a branch of the school there, and seek out unreached Mongolians in the steppe, gonna be living in yurts most likely. Appreciate you Dave, keep it up Sir. Stay Sharp and may God Bless you.

[@Shannon_Lacey]

Dave, I would like to make a couple of recommendations to the list if I could please. For 84 cents, I bought a Fiskars Nyglass composite garden trowel for small digging tasks. It weighs hardly nothing, it appears to be very durable, and it has a hollow handle for storing fishing kit or micro inferno. Secondly, at Dollar General, they sell a folding saw for $4.00! From test on other KZbin videos, the Dollar General folding saw is supposed to do well. I also bought a Fiskars folding saw for $12.

[@steveyb1901]

I really enjoy your "on the Water Series", can't wait for it to come back.

[@busansanai]

have my opinel 8, old hick 7", and my new Victornox Huntsman waiting to be shipped... so stoked cant wait till it arrives!

[@beaverclanapacheb]

Going to be yet another great series, keep up the great work Dave. Love your posts.

[@neptunesgirl11]

Yet, another great lesson. Thanks for all your efforts in teaching the masses, Dave! You are selfless in your quest to helping all of us get back to basics. Your videos should be required watching in schools everywhere. If more young people were to learn how to be more self sufficient in a survival situation, he/she may in turn be more apt in solving other life problems, as well.

[@HullBushcraft]

Loved the first series looking forward to your updated approach to it and the camp cooking one, sounds like some great vids coming up dude.

[@Hefferman1]

This is going to be a great set of videos. I like the bow saw, and will add one to my pack. I still carry a survival saw, that looks like a chain saw with two handles, but this will add perfect to that. The bow saw will be better for exact work.

[@tommypk86]

Great video. America is extremely cheap. A pocket knife like that in Australia you'd be looking at over $50, similar with those axes. Pretty much anything you guys have triples in price when it hits Australian shores.

[@richardissitt8435]

looking forward to the rest of this series , check out the Swedish army surplus axes for a small 19 inch style forest axe

[@dacs67]

you cannot beat those PLUMB'S i have a collection of them that my dad and I have been picking up over the years. Including a BSA edtion. I would love to find the double like that. pretty cool. On a second note and I know youve not got there yet, but I grabed a easy up tent and frame out of the trash in my neightborhood after a huge wind storm. The darn thing was brand new but the wind had trashed the frame. The cover forit is spotless. 10X10, and waterproof.,Thats a no budget shelter rite there

[@BlackthornBushcraft]

Another great vid, it never ceases to amaze me the money some people spend Thanks Dave

[@TheRobq7]

Have been thinking about this series for a couple of hours now and a couple of conversations on another forum, and have a great suggestion. At the end of the series could you please put a pack together using gear shown in the series and go on an over night? You could even tie in a couple of the other series you are working on such as the " By the Waters Edge" and the "Camp Cooking" series. Hike into a stream or river edge or lake shore, set up camp, catch some fish and cook'em. Just a suggestion

[@wyattoneable]

I remember that video about the old Germany multi-tool for .25cents. You were very excited to find that. I can't blame you either, that was one heck of a deal! Great series coming up, I can tell were going to learn something!

[@flamedrag18]

with the pliers, I still prefer good vice grips. they need to wire cutting option(most I've seen do). the reason I like them is the progressive stepping down you can do with them, if I need to cut some decently large wire for some reason, I can progressively cut it down by cutting, unlocking the vice grips, tightening down and cutting again. vice grips are indispensable items for a multi tool replacement. side cutters or "electrician pliers" are great too though.

[@smallcat121]

Excellent new series Dave. Hell knows I am common man, living pay check to pay check. Thanks for the great info Dave.

[@GladiusGSF0]

There is a an option for the butcher knife made by a company called "GreenRiver". I say option because they offer basically the same knife, materials wise, but in different patterns if the butcher blade pattern is not really good for someone. They are around the same price range as well and made in the USA. Good vid Dave!

[@Fretfeeler]

Another great video. I have also personally been intensively researching and testing the absolute best quality gear that you can get on a budget. I love everything you display in this first video, but if you live in an area where you can't frequent flea markets, gun shows, and garage sales, you can still get high quality gear cheap, even with shipping costs. I can't say enough about Morakniv, they just work, and the ones with the plastic handles and 3/4 tang are damned tough!!!

[@the430movie]

One last item, that i might add Dave,.... What of taking a 'Drill Brace', with a set of Auger bits, and possibly a small draw knife?? For making say, some rustic Bush Craft style furniture, or a make shift platform to keep the camp off the ground, or a spike set for tree climbing as for hunting or to be used as an observation tower... I find that a small draw knife with a drill brace and a set of Augers to be invaluable!!... Augers of lets say 3/4" to 1 1/2" ?? Thanks.....

[@The420Landshark]

Two thumbs up to your intro! Great video, going to be another great series. Your the best Dave!

[@SH1974]

That german folding knife for 1/4 was a very good deal! Such antique knifes (I have one swiss knife from the 1890's) should be safed or used carefully. If I'm outdoor, I always carry my Victorinox "Rucksack". Okay, You don't get them for 3 bucks, but compared how tough and long lasting they are, they are worth every cent. The 4" auto-locking blade is brilliant and the saw is just outstanding! I've got mine since about 12 years and I'm fully content.

[@erickitt]

YAY! Budget Bushcraft, I was hoping you'd do another one of these. Thanks Dave!

[@ianrickey]

Dave - I love hearing about budget bushcraft knives. I have a Mora that I've used for awhile, sharpens like a razor, but the lack of full tang makes it my backup knife. I keep looking for an old Ka-Bar at a garage sale for $10 but sadly... Looking forward to Budget packs!

[@milesstoneman]

Hey, Dave. Great video. You are right in saying that some "bomb proof" items are more expensive and require a little discipline to save for them. Lesser items will do in the meantime, as you know. Thanks for showing the way to self-reliance without either relying on "cheap" stuff, or breaking the bank for pride's sake without getting anything more reliable.

[@Atkrdu]

Dave, speaking of things breaking: Could you do a video on how to replace a handle like that from scratch? I know you can make a handle for an axe with a round hole in the head by tapering a straight stick/branch/etc.... I guess you could do a square-ish version of that & maybe smooth the edges for your grip. Think that would work? Also, you could make a handle of fatwood on the ferro rod for tinder. Cut little shavings of & there you go.

[@stevepourciau]

My mora is the 511, big thumbs up for fingerguard while skinning and glad to see them included I was gettin nervous when it hadn't come out

[@beautifulInner]

Dave i would sat the items you show are cool, nice history knife :). I would say a common man kit should contain a multi-tool of Best affordability quality. A folding saw(The ones used in gardening) . A sharp carbon knife. Shoelaces removed and replaced with paracord from boots. A paracord armband, First aid kit.Travelling Tooth brush and soap and washing cloth, nail cutter. Energy bars. Sleeping bag.

[@xxlray]

I like to use a foldable saw which originally comes from gardening for cutting branches. It's blade is about 11" long and I already comfortably felled 8" diameter trees with it. For anything bigger I would anyway need an axe. As it's foldable it takes very little space and I can even keep it in one of my trousers' leg pockets for some time. Unfortunately a good one is not cheap. I spent about $40.

[@Boxerpapa1]

Dave, this going to be an excellent series. Many thanks !

[@VannKY1]

I love these common man themed videos!!!Keep them coming and thanks so much for taking the effort and time to make them for our benefit

[@coolastro]

Really enjoying the video's Dave I got a 21" bow saw at goodwill for $2 that plastic pipe is a good idea for a blade cover I'll have to make one for mine

[@scottdarden12345]

im starting my own budget kit form seeing the first series but im going more like this one. not for the cheapest i can get the one thing. i would like to see is something on hygiene and things form the woods you can use to keep clean. keep up the good work!

[@IanPorcher]

Great idea! Also you could lash the cordage you need for that around the handle

[@jeffgrey663]

Gerber lmf2 is a great knife option as well. Saved my life last trip I went on

[@Rendar600]

Really excited about this new series your discount series is what got me thinking that yes I can do it can't wait for the next one thanks for all your hard work

[@congamike1]

I love everything about this video. but, I could say that about most all of them. I am totally caught up (again) and can not wait to see what videos the future brings. I do allow myself 1 luxury cutter, a small pruning shear. It will clean index finger sized shoots off a branch in a hurry. Get the plastic one for a scout, the metal ones for sustainability. On to the next video... can't wait. Thanks brother! (Wow do I appreciate what you do)

[@dwightehowell6062]

Got most of those and like them well. I'm afraid I did get a Gerber/leatherman multibool because while it is the best choice for nothing it does contain an entire tool kit in one very compact self contained unit including some nice strong pliers. I keep one in the car and another at home. It's available for trips.

[@TheKodiak72]

Wheres Murrays pomade?! You loved that stuff back a few years, small blob burnt for a solid 19mins if I remember. I really enjoyed you walking around stores and finding bargains on inexpensive gear so Im keen to see the content from this series. Keep it up!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

How's the horse Dave? How bout his hooves... did they grow out healthier and take the shape you wanted. I can't wait to see those videos you've got ready to go.

[@kylemcgeever]

Man that old school multitool is awesome, love it! I have the exact same old hickory knife, my favorite knife.

[@judomoose00]

Hey Dave, would it be possible do do a video on bringing one of these old axe heads back to life? They seem to be all over but I'm not sure where to get started. Grinder? Sander? Thanks.

[@nlandoutfitters]

Everyone knows that Paul Bunyan made the double bit axe so he could fall two trees with one swing. That is a nice pocket knive tool kit. Are you gonna add file/sharperners to the kit aswell. Really nice retouch on the topic know that skills have expanded in videos more. Thanks for the uploads and god bless.

[@flamedrag18]

you should get a metal blade for that bow saw, a long hacksaw blade. I've also found that solidly build hacksaws also work great and you can easily add a 12" wood saw blade to one and make it multi purpose and it is very tough.

[@TheRobq7]

Yes Sir!!!! This series has got me excited! This just might end up being my favorite set of videos ever!!!! I can't thank you enough for sharing the wisdom,Brother!!!!

[@maisetas]

1095 high carbon steel full tang knife for 11 bucks ? wtf ?

[@kaziklu79]

Dave, you should check Hultafors Grovkniv. It's a great knife - cheap and tough - and will fit well in such a kit.

[@GrimrDirge]

Dave for all the great videos you make, I can even forgive the country bumper music. Great, great, great. I'm a tool snob, but you make me want to run out and buy a budget set just to put it through its paces.

[@poolmann29]

Common man tools at a common price. Thank you for all the great advice . Be save and God bless.

[@homesteadinarental]

Great New series... I just Got my 2nd Leatherman 200 off ebay for 25.00 it's in great shape... I have 2 Old Hickery Boning Knives 1.00ea, a mora Chipper 10.00, cold steel Riflemen T-hawk 25.00 and a Bow saw w/extra blades 10.00... Got a SS Canteen and Bag at flea market 1.00 and a US canteen cup for a 1.50 at Goodwill, found another Canteen set up w/ a plastic bottle and the US cup and bag for another 4.00 Keep an eye out for good deals and you'll find them....Greetings Tim

[@Wanderer_of_Sol]

I gotta say, I'm pretty excited to see the rest of this series. You've got some good opinions and advice, Dave.

[@Vyppaaa11]

I know it is a little more expensive but what do you think about the Glock field knife? It is full tang, comes with a bomb proof sheath (made from the same polymer as Glock pistol frames), decently thick in my opinion (1/4" at the tange), and made from spring steel so it is less likely to chip or crack. Just wondering because I bought one years ago when I was doing SAR and I am thinking about using it in a survival kit

[@Hutzjohn]

This is a great video Dave, those tools will get the job done, except you forgot one thing. Keeping them sharp in an extended period of time situation. Maybe it's just me but I consider a sharpener more important than pliers, but having both would be the best. Get these for starters but save up and buy the best and lightest you can get, at 57 I can tell you the weight thing can become an issue. If I remember correct Dave is 49 now & there is a difference at 57.

[@EmmonsThomas]

I have a 20 year old Old Hickory butcher knife that I 3D printed a good set of handles for that is my go-to knife for camping and hunting. You can hone those things on your boot and shave with them. Great advice.

[@outdoorsaddiction1085]

Just ordered the Old Hickory Butcher Knife...looks like a awesome blade for the price. Going to order the unmarked KaBar leather sheath to go with it. Thanks Dave and for the person in the comments that said the KaBar sheath will work with that blade. Absolutely loved this vid. 👍

[@gzummo26]

I have never watched a video of yours without learning something new. The cutting pliers are a great cheap addition, but what about a file to keep the axe sharp? Or would you choose a sharpening stone instead?

[@7A7ER]

And just as a sidenote Dave Canterbury breaks out what might be The Original Multi Tool! From German engineering in the early 1900s....I love it. Thanks Dave!

[@Will-Xaru]

Old Hickory undoubtedly is fantastic. Mora knives are great also. But an unusual suggestion I'd like to make is to check out Chinese wholesale websites, I know that a lot of people are against this but a lot of the knives you find in walmart or dollar stores are going to be from China I can almost g uarantee it. I recently picked up a full tang 9cr (440c) steel fixed blade with a leatehr sheath for $15 +shipping from aliexpress. For simple items like tins and stuff you can find great deals IMO.

[@Jaybird196]

I would like to see something on clothing, as well. In particular, I'd like to see the manufacture of woven articles of clothing that involve the use of natural cordage, and the like. I can't seem to find any on YT. That, or shoes.

[@RossGilmore]

Very good call on the saw. From a practical stand point the frame is worth the weight.

[@Maddawwg45]

dave i know you have condor axes on your web site and i love condor product but you might mention axes made by council tool there a USA companys and i love there axes i bought a 3.5 lb dayton for around 30 bucks next on my list is a hudson bay camp axe run around 22 to 25 dollars they also have a high end velvicut line made from 5160 steel only bad thing i have to say is that only the velvicut series come with a sheath the others you have to buy seperate but i made my own for my dayton

[@Blaawen]

Hey Dave, Have you ever used an old timer knife? I know they closed in 2004, but I've got some knives they made before they closed their doors. Taylor Brands LLC has bought the rights to the designs and has been making them so if you want to take a look at the blades I've got, I've got these two: Old Timer Knives: Minuteman Old Timer Knife, SC-104OT and Old Timer Knives: Guthook Skinner Old Timer Knife, SC-158OT. If you want their page I can message you with it. Can't post it here.

[@BornRandy62]

there are handles that accept the replaceable reciprocating saw blades for very low cost. I rehab used axes as a hobby. the most expensive used axe that I paid for was 3 dollars. Except for the pre 1900 double-bit all of them are tools that I use. Menards has a new 12 dollar shinglers hammer with a 3 1/2 inch axe face and a 14 inch handle. That is my new tool box hatchet because I can knock in fencing staples with the hardened poll end.

[@Hydraulic79]

Great video Dave! Have you found out any more information on that old German "multi-tool"? Are there any markings as to a brand or maker's mark? I'd really like to find out some history on it.

[@Cannonbo]

thanks for the history on the double bit axe. very interesting.

[@juggalo8787]

I love when I watch your videos and I see a suggestion I sent you being implemented. Makes me feel all special and fuzzy inside, lol.

[@Dexamus1]

Leatherman Wave. I know it's a little on the pricy side, but it has your small saw, as well as many other uses.

[@williamhajnos]

former military here and i have 2 milti tools 1 gerber diesel one leatherman both have seen service over seas which one have you seen hold up better?

[@Hondo782]

I have always liked the common man videos great job . I honestly can say that some of the older tools I have hold up much better than newer versions I have and if you dont mind looking you will come across things like the old axe heads and knives.One often overlooked area I see is not something that is as much fun as tools or knives but is really important is clothing , I would really like to see a pathfinder edition video on common man clothing that is bombproof .