Bushcraft Essentials | Choosing a Bushcraft Knife

Hey everyone, in this video I go through all the knives that I own for bushcraft tasks, I recommend and go through the pros & cons of each knife.
I know a few people were asking which knives they should purchase so here is some that I own that may tickle your fancy. These have all been used by me over the years and they have been great! There is also many amazing knives out on the market that I haven’t mentioned.
I hope you find this video useful, the links for each knife are displayed below.
Take care x
BE WILD.BE FREE.
Casstrom forest knife - bit.ly/32pYEWA
TBS Ahma Puukko - bit.ly/3bRTqpI
TBS Boar - bit.ly/2FsdP90
Survival Lillys knife ( APO 1) - www.survivalli...
@Survival Lilly
Mora Companion - bit.ly/33tMziO
Apo1 review - • NEW Survival Bushcraft...
Mora Eldris review - • Mora Eldris Bushcraft ...
TBS Boar - • TBS Boar Bushcraft Knife
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[@edl617]

Bushcraft is the practice of self reliance within the wilderness. I like the belt loops that hold the knife horizontal instead of vertical

[@GooberMcSnuffles]

Great video! Thanks for the hard work. I must correct one point. Nearly any sharp edge will shew sparks from a ferro (ferrocerium) rod. Stainless steel will work just fine, as long as the spine is 90 degrees. If you wish to get sparks from actual flint, chert, quarts, agate, or flint, then you will need a carbon steel with a low chromium content. Otherwise, keep up the good work. I appreciate your views on this subject.

[@djk721963]

Wrong. It has nothing to do with the angle. Almost all knives have 90 deg spines. A sharp corner radius is what throws sparks.

[@baskgemini970]

Great representation of the LEFT HAND PATH. We select knives with far greater scrutiny, and adapt to all knives with far greater flexibility. New sub from Texas!

[@emmarowley1096]

Nice to see another fellow female bush crafter, and love seeing other people's knife collections. I have had my knives for a fair few years over a decade old and use and abuse them daily I always give the blades a quick wipe down with Napier VP90 gun oil as it has a rust inhibitor in it and we always have a big can of the stuff on hand and use the VCI chips for our tool boxes and tackle boxes etc. The old saying that prevention is better than a cure is true here lol

[@harrymurphey2634]

... that lil' grometed hole at the end of the handle is for a "Hello, I'm here" leash. I use some "bright" colored paracord ... it is amazing how if you lay it down on the ground, then it just blends in ...

[@tobynoe6149]

Just about everything I own has piece of bright yellow 550 cord. Lol I have "glow in the dark" 550 cord on my flashlights. 🔦

[@8MagicMike8]

I love the sound of your voice. It's very relaxing to me in an ASMR kinda way.

[@GirlOutdoors]

haha brilliant

[@PranksandDogsTikTok]

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[@paulotoole4950]

Weirdly I find her accent strange I cannot place it however it does not stop the video and her presentation being really good.

[@SteveMrW]

@@paulotoole4950 Just sounds normal to me.

[@greywolf000]

Yes it's true. Just a pleasant kind of voice. Not arrogant or loud.

[@uruk-]

The Casström has my vote !

[@bryanbadger6841]

Damn at 70+ I've been doing it all wrong. As a deer/pig/rabbit hunter I've used up a few knives in my time down here in Nz...but only because I lost/misplaced them. So we grab some carbon steel...and make a new knife. Job done. At the moment I have a knife made from old hand sheep shears in carbon steel, with a deer antler handle and in a sheath from saddle leather. Its 40 yrs old. Just 2 new blades and 3 new handles. And because we always using our knives skinning animals and processing them..the blade is never going to get a chance of going rusty. Carbon steel does hold its edge longer than stainless steel. That's correct. Great review Becky. I tried to buy a pocket folding knife over on Isle of Lewis 2 years ago. I think the young pup behind the counter thought i was suspicious looking guy. Of course I don't really know what he thought. I have a beard. Gave up in the end. Check out our own Wilderness girl Miriam Lancewoods new book. "Wild at Heart." Just released. Amazon may have it. Love your channel. Take care and stay safe Becky. ATB.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you for your comment, i need to look at this book! I loved her first book :) take care

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@GirlOutdoors does this mean you're now back again. If so welcome back.

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@GirlOutdoors it's a great read.

[@alexandercarder2281]

I just discovered your channel, I’m living in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 but I’m from Norwich originally. I’m gonna subscribe to support my fellow English sister 😉☺️

[@Philo68]

I settled down with a coffee, pinned back my ‘Ray Mears’ and learned quite a bit - ahead of my next knife purchase. Good show lady!

[@johnrush7699]

The knife I use in the field is the Bark River gunny scandi. It is a outstanding bushcrafter knife and performs flawlessly at the tasks I need to do. It is in CPM 3V steel which is a little harder to sharpen in the field but worth the effort

[@OldForestBushcraft]

I have owned so many knives in my life, and have quite a collection now, but the Gunny scandi is propably my favorite general bushcraft knife. Cheerd from Finland.

[@oliviergavillet6418]

Thank you for this review, interesting, nice backround and it's pleasant to hear a woman's feeling instead of the usual big bears.👍

[@antonyrobinson9973]

I'm a lefty as well and certainly know we live in a right handed world,big fan of carbon steel myself and love a bit of curly birch.

[@MrRockstar1968]

The Casstrom forest knife looks nice, might invest in one of those.

[@jamesbusch7605]

I have a casstrom no 10 good knife

[@MarkYurasits]

I currently have the Condor Terrasaur and the Ontario Knife Company's RAT-7. Great knives for the money! Love the TOPS B.O.B bushcraft knife. Excellent quality. Like the Condor Bushlore for price and utility and the Joker Nomad is top notch craftsmanship. Ka-bar knives like BK7 and BK9 are beasts!!!

[@HUZ9k3s5w]

Nice review. All nice knives (except the Lilly knife, not an optimal steel for batoning). No matter what knife I carry on my hip, for food prep I always carry a Mora 2000 (or a Kansbol) in my pack. Excellent stainless slicer! In fact I also use the 2000 in my kitchen at home (I have several, they are so cheap). Btw the 2000 is ambidextrous.

[@elwha6025]

The Casstrom #10 is an excellent knife including the sheath. Very beautiful as well as capable.

[@latetodagame1892]

Like nails on a chalkboard!

[@steveh4962]

I purchased a Beretta Loveless with Quince handle and a leather sheath more than 15 years ago.....and have never looked back. Great video!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Wise words from a young Bushcrafter! Plenty of good information and analysis on the knives you actually own and use. I store my high carbon knives in a slotted wooden drawer insert for knives so they can breathe and dry. The chemicals in leather are NOT friendly to carbon steel. My Scandi grind and custom knives are mostly too thick for vegetable chopping and slicing. I believe that the high grind on Survival Lily's design makes it a better slicing knife than the typical Scandi. I use an Opinel pearwood folder with the ring locking system for SMALL vegetable slicing. Or I use the bit longer version of a Mora wood carver's knife. I do own a custom 'Nessmuk' pattern knife from the American company ADVENTURE SWORN, with a skinning belly that is also thin enough for slicing bacon in camp. Honestly, I have slaughtered AND skinned sheep with a very tapered, semi-flexible fish fillet knife, so "when needs must," experience helps.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you James, ah thats a brilliant idea! I need to get myself a nice chopping and slicing knife with thin blade :) Aw nice, must be a great experience. Thank you James and take care

[@bryanbadger6841]

James Ellsworth just referring you back to your comment about carbon steel knives and leather; my dad back in the day used a leather strop for his own cutthroat razor. The carbon steel looked ok after ???years of use. And in my case the inside of my knife sheaths were continually being coated with animal fat from deer pigs and sheep that I've skinned in my time. That may have contributed to the longevity of the steel. Not sure if my current leather sheath was treated but my current knife blade has lasted 20+ years. Maybe more. All the pioneer farmers down here in Nz carried knives in leather sheaths. And this new generation of farmers still do. I think the action of taking them in and out of a leather sheath, helps keep the blade edge honed. Just putting a different perspective on carbon steel knives and leather sheaths. Take care and stay safe. But the one knife I'd love to be able to purchase, would be a handmade Sami knife. They are top knife makers. Atb.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

@@bryanbadger6841 It seems to be more about discoloration, just as Becky shows on her blade. Your regular oiling and using must help a lot as well. In my case, the knife spent a lot of time in the sheath and in a drawer during the bulk of any year.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

@@GirlOutdoors Thanks for the JOYOUS photo of you in Scotland that Patreon members just got to see. Welcome back! I hope you enjoy EDITING as much as being out and filming videos.😜😊

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@jamesellsworth9673 good Nz morning James. I have 2 knives i regularly use. My carbon steel general hunt knife..and 1 stainless fillet knife for fishing. Stainless because we dealing with salt water. The hunting knife is shaped for boning out. And skinning. And I do have one other knife. A small folding Opinel in carbon steel which I actually bought in France. Thats handy for skinning small game like rabbits. That's it.! I've never seen my knives discoloured.. They get used too often. And that's the secret. I think that one can have too many knives. I believe. Take care mate. Atb.

[@brngrofdeth]

Almost cried with you when you were retiring your first love... tears... Awesome.

[@michaelbrannon5906]

Leather sheaths have CLASS!

[@jeremiahacree8896]

I let my carbon steel blades get a black patina on them, it helps with deterring rust and is a pretty tough coating... I keep the edge bevels bright and sharp... oiling the sheathe also helps some too to stop rust

[@AndrewFosterSheff69]

I have a small Buck 284 lock knife for small preparation stuff and a BK-2 for my all purpose heavy duty.

[@earlelzy7243]

I'm looking for more women and girls in the bushcraft, prepping and survival channels. Glad I found you. I actually have a couple of those knives too.

[@russelllocke1404]

Its supposed to be all about the knives not about the girl....who I actually from England...what? You pervert...l she hasn't said a price it's a trick to keep you on chanel she gets the payday from your view time...she certainly doesn't use those knifes

[@earlelzy7243]

@@russelllocke1404 I'm not a perv, after seeing it from your point of view that came across with the wrong meaning. So if you don't mind you can see what is said from another point of view. My actual meaning is more female bushcraft channels. Active in the art of anything relating to bushcraft, survival, knives, camping, etc. My apologies. She was not offended. She gave me love.

[@manuelsanmartinrozas9211]

Very interesting the features of each knive where i was able to learn through your experience the activities for which each one is the best. The information of the accesories, the shape of both the blade as well as the handle, manufacturing material, maintenance during the use, cautions and correct use during operation and transport. Thank you very much for the video Saludos desde Chile

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you Manuel :)

[@joelbolks1390]

Love my Casstrom no 10, best handle of them all!

[@OldForestBushcraft]

Thanx, great video! As a Finn who has used Puukko knives all my life, I also do prefer leather. Cheers from a fellow knife enthusiast, youtuber from a village of Fiskars, Finland

[@allenflud]

There are so many comments, I did not read them all. The grind on the Valor blade is a hollow grind. Great video. Good luck.

[@toddolson573]

li-ull patina, still looks great, and identifiable. That which you call a buckle, we refer to it as a snap, for that is the simular sound it makes when securing it etc.

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

Outstanding video Becky,, shows the you have put knives to use ,developed your own preferences and bring the uses of different designs as each have their areas of strengths .... well done.. ..... Stay Safe and God Bless .....

[@Whachadoon]

Nice collection. A smaller full flat grind knife would be useful for food prep, it will slice just like a kitchen knife. Take care

[@brewman6218]

Spydiechef is my favourite folder for that reason. Expensive, but it will never rust, has super steel edge retention, and perfect food prep ergonomics. After getting it, I truly feel like I don't need to buy another folder.

[@Whachadoon]

Yes that looks like a very nice folder. If someone wanted a cheaper full flat grind option the Enzo necker 70 is nice for the price at around £45 with a leather sheath and Sandvik 12c27.

[@brewman6218]

The Enzo Necker 70 does indeed look like a great choice for lighter outdoors tasks, especially food prep. Don't think I'd baton with it though. I'd probably carry that with a hatchet and hand saw.

[@Whachadoon]

Brew Man Yeah, just food prep for me. :)

[@jacobbcox1985]

The knife I would say to go with for near everything White River FC5 or FC4. My personal Camping System is LT Wright JX2 3V, White River Step Up S35VN, Spyderco Spydiechef LC200N, Fiskars N10 and N7. I occasionally depending how long the camp will be I take my TOP Dicer 3 and 8. When I do I don't take my Spydiechef. I rather have something a little more beefy Cold Steel SR1 S35VN. However, I have been looking for something smaller known Dead Pool knife The Benchmade Freek M4. This is currently one on my next 4 or 5 purchases.

[@jjordii71]

For the price, one can not complain against Mora companions... Thanks for sharing!

[@nautilusnauticus8853]

Right then! I really like the Mora companion. My favorite is the Casstrom 10, which I own. Black makarta handle. Black leather sheath. Did the research on it for a year before my purchase. The 14C28N stainless steel is a new amalgam they develoved so it would not chip against bone, will cut through tin cans easily and still hold the edge nicely. Easy to sharpen when needed, and cuts through tomatoes like butter. I like the flat grind alot. Love it for cooking and wood needs, feathering and what not, around the camp. Handle is sooo comfortable and fits perfectly in either hand. As yours is the carbon, probably a thicker spine. Love the birch handle. And the fire steel, which did not come with mine. Thank you. Much enjoyed.

[@rejeangadbois3123]

14C28N is not new

[@lorenray9479]

Thanks for your calm and courteous , informative presentation!

[@willyprendergast4945]

I just bought the casstrom Lars Felt knife 🔪 to add to my collection I've lost count of the number of deer 🦌 I've field dressed with the Mora Compaion Great video stay safe young lady 😊

[@CostaBushcraftandSurvival]

Great Knives for Bushcraft!! Hugs from Brazil!

[@peterdiebel7372]

Lovely vid on the various knives you use . Im a lefty also which is a bummer with most sheaths . You have a very mellow air about you & its quite soothing to listen to your reviews. Cheers & keep em sharp!

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@whome6764]

Glad to see you prefer the leather over the kydex 👍

[@smokinggar714]

Here is a good tip for your knifes. When you put your knife away for sometime I made a wood block and put them in it and store the leather somewhere else. In Joy

[@cadenwalters5967]

@Steve Paige no need in being a douchbag

[@cadenwalters5967]

@Steve Paige you’re the one who is being salty and toxic

[@smokinggar714]

I miss spell as to make a point I guess it workd in joy

[@smokinggar714]

@Steve Paige you don't have to be such a douch bag. Is this the only thing you can do, I feel so sorry for someone like you. In Joy

[@smokinggar714]

I like being a douchebag cause at least I'm not like the rest of you dickheads

[@brianmueller6418]

Those are some nice looking knives you got there but my main knife that I use and carry everywhere is my multi-tool I have other knives for bushcrafting but my multi-tool is always with me and it can do just about anything

[@brucefluth3930]

For backpacking, it’s really hard to beat the Mora Companion!! Overall lightweight and great general use. 😎

[@StevanOutdoor]

Nice collection and it will only grow in time. You are right about choosing the right tool for the job and environment. There are very nice carbon steel with leather sheath knives but this combination I won't carry in the field. Stainless with leather sheath or carbon with plastic sheath possibly. Never a wooden handle. I just don't like maintenance in the field and if you join one of my courses you don't even have the time. Your knife has to work for you and not you for the knife. But that's just my opinion of course. But if you are in the bush and you worry about your knife you made the wrong decision on the tool you carry. Just my 2 cents.

[@bobbyd4400]

I prefer leather too the apo 1. Based on the cols steel srk the sheath is ambidextrous you can reverse the belt loop onto the front making it lefty friendly

[@GreySquirrelly1016]

Great video! My go-to is the M.O.D British army survival knife from J.Adams. Love it.

[@derekstynes9631]

What a great review from a Young Bush crafter , Good for Girl Outdoors and Great Taste as I have all except the last two lol ! The Bush craft Store TBS are a Great Shop for high end Gear and I have four of their very good knives and I am Astonished at the cost of Good knives and You will see TBS slash's the prices other Firms charge . This was a very good review and I hope All Knife Collectors Help Grow this Site , I bet no Young People Watching this are involved in so called " Knife Crime " and Good Luck to All .

[@Andyb2379]

All you need is a mora. Cheap enough to replace if damaged or lost. Rust resistant, razor sharp etc etc

[@greekveteran2715]

The Morakniv and the Casstrom SFK No10, are the best knives on the table!!

[@thealarmclock9307]

My gosh.... Your one of the most beautiful people I've ever seen in my life.. excellent reviews and descriptions.. my favorite knife is the Benchmade bushcrafter

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Good knife discussion on your knives. Thanks and take care.

[@bowbailey69]

Well done Becky! Great information, and very well presented. Brilliant.

[@niallcampbell5213]

Bit of the slurry from a wet stone cleans up your carbon steel blades like new 👌

[@rockd8946]

Outstanding Comparisions! #10 Casstrom I own...love it! Thanks for your time and well done!

[@marknarvaez8852]

Love ur knives i myself love using GSO Survive Knives i own the GSO 6 - 4.5 - 10 they just take time to receive them i also love using TOPS Knives the Brakimo and the Silent Hero when i go metal detecting out in the woods here in Texas

[@dannymerso2997]

I really enjoy your nice videos I've been collecting Lodge 4 years I'm watching your videos I've learned some stuff you never get too old to learn keep up the good work looking forward to seeing more videos from you and it is nice and refreshing to see a woman a lady like you interested in knives and know what you're talkin about I seen that one night if you were talking about and I'm getting me one Apo-1s survival knife thanks again for the information on this knife can't wait to see your next video sincerely Danny

[@gonzogorgonzola9153]

Cool and helpful Video - thank you!

[@mikehagan4320]

How do you maintain the 90 degree top edge when it gets rounded by the farro rod? Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Its best to file the edge back with a file :)

[@mikehagan4320]

Thank you for your response ! A file seems like the obvious answer or a sharpening stone. I've used Stone to put a 90 on a knife that didn't have one. But I found It hard to hold the stone square repeatedly. But I eventually got it done though. I enjoy your video's. Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.

[@johnrobie9694]

Try "Bar Keepers Friend" on the oxidized knife. It'll only take a minute or two to clean it up. Quick blast of Ballistol will protect it from moisture.

[@kevola5739]

Comfortability! You make me smile. The blades show that they been used, not neglected.

[@paulfisher4293]

Like your video .... I'm a lefty too so really glad out brought the subject up👍😊. Manufacturers listen !!! Take care

[@richsmout550]

Cracking 👍 I think everyone should own a mora such a good knife for the price, the eldris is a great little and very capable tool, my kids like it due to larger grip and easy to use. A good alternative to the bushcraft black is the Terävä Jääkäripuukko very tough and full tang 👍 people don't realise how much of a minefield it is so many great makers/models/blade styles and steels etc. Like you say it comes down to what works for you.

[@3rubberboats]

A good super sharp knife is important. Thank you Becky for sharing your thoughts.

[@wolfbisbing486]

I love seeing women out bushcrafting. Thank you for the information.

[@muskett4108]

Buy a Skrama 240, and maybe a Terava 110, and you have the knife part of Bushcraft done. Add a Silky saw and a GB Small Forest Axe and the cutting tools are sorted. Forgot, always have a SAK Huntsman in the pocket as thats all you really need; the others are work tools. Most importantly it does the bottle opening for when the work is finish.

[@petermcg-g5u]

The Joker Bushlord is identical to the Casstrom Lars Falt knife and a third of the price. Comes with sleipner steel and curly birch or wallnut handles. Very impressive.

[@SoldierDrew]

You should try the Dave Holliday Sonoran Bushcraft knife. You'll love it. I'm surprised she doesnt have a Mora classic 1 or 2 neck knife like Cody Lundin carries. The more skilled you become the easier it is to use almost any knife to do whatever you need to do in the field or at home.

[@jedijoelam]

Hello, fellow lefty knife person here just to share some ideas. It's frustrating how difficult it is to find left-handed sheaths isn't it (especially leather ones)? I have two from TBS for my Mora Garberg and Benchmade Bushcrafter 162 (which is a great knife, though rather pricey) and I absolutely love them. I suggest learning how to make leather sheaths yourself. You'll need a few tools (and some scrap leather), but nothing complicated and it was actually quite easy to start. Takes a few hours, but it really makes your knife special. That, and also you could try personalizing your carbon steel blades with a patina, a pineapple or a napkin soaked in lemon juice will both give nice patterns. This will help protect your blades from rust as well. I'm also curious to which website you get your blades from, as there really aren't that many knife stores in the UK, and different sites can vary a lot in prices.

[@digitalhelsinki9556]

Nice set of blades there and equally good thoughts on them. Interesting you have both the Casström and the Boar. I had me the No 10. But sold it off. Although I loved it, it didn't quite sit in my hand as good as the custom Lauri puukko that I made. I have seen other reviews where people seem to go for one or the other. So I mostly re-handle everything now. Even my BK2. I agree with you on the sheaths. I mean kydex and all sorts of durable plastic may have their advantages. But I like my combination to be metal, wood, bone/antler and leather. So while I do my own custom kits, I am getting rid of all the stock sheaths of the complete blades that I bought. Let me also add that am very inspired to see more and more bushcraft videos from women, in what has been until recently pretty much a bloke's world. My nephew and niece both go to scout camps and we have actively talked about non-gendered activities in our lad's nursery. So thank you for putting this stuff up. Be safe and enjoy the woods.

[@nathanstewart2018]

I could be wrong and it may have already been said but i think you can turn the Mora the other way in the sheath making it a left handed mount.

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

I do living history and historic treking. So my choice of blades is limited to what was available two centuries ago. Bush craft needs do not change. In general my blades look just like yours. 5-6” make sense. Love your blades

[@maxtsegmid3494]

I enjoy watching your vids. You’re awesome.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you

[@ernestwalden3894]

All very nice survival knives and for show n tell collecting. I allways carry 2 just incase one breaks or someone desides they like it better than me and takes it home with them LOL. Thanks for sharing God bless. From Kentucky land between the lakes. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇦🇺

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

Think of the TBS as having age patina. Beauty marks!

[@randomcubed5005]

I find Lilly a touch obnoxious to be honest. Nice selection, it’s almost an addiction picking up more and more knives. I’m working on my first design, I think you’ve sold me on the wood handles. Keep up the awesome vids

[@GirlOutdoors]

thank you :)

[@dariusgrady4740]

Supermodel of bushcraft! Like an Austin Powers movie gotta love it

[@narlee2014]

Nice selection of knives! Victorinox Ranger Grip 78, is all you’ll ever need!

[@brewman6218]

Yeah, that knife is excellent. The blade steel on it is a little soft and basic though. I like to carry a super steel knife and a Victorinox as backup and for the extra tools. They are just too useful to go without.

[@Lomochrome]

Casstrom makes great knives. I personally adore and use the sfk no. 10 primarily and is truly a fantastic knife. Next to my ahti puukko I don't use much else.

[@sonjacoleman9542]

I have the Condor Primitive Camp Knife as my camping knife and a Cold Steel Large Voyager for carving/skinning tasks.

[@jimbojet8728]

The Essee 6. If you only have one knife, that;s the one!!

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Really well done video solid choices!! Subbed I love seeing the difference in American and European knife choices. A lot are the same and some are waaayy different!! Great job again!! #22aday

[@MrTowton1461]

Really helpful video. Its time to move up from my Mora and the Survival Lilly one seems to tick all the boxes. Thank you and good luck with your chanel.

[@robertauld2242]

GO, the Japanese have used camellia oil for centuries to protect wood working tool blades and samurai swords from rust. If you look it up specify camellia oil for tools instead of skincare. I never used camellia oil; I mention it because it’s a natural product and safe. I use a spray, trade name EEZOX; it’s much better than WD-40 for rust prevention. Oh I almost forgot...hey,hey,hey it’s 85K. Congratulations!!

[@michaelatkinson8291]

You certainly know your knives Becks ! Very informative. Take care till next time

[@roosterneck2158]

a little bottle of olive oil in the kit, gentle smear on the blade once you clean and wipe down after use, keeps the blade protected and the interior of the sheath lightly oiled and water resistant. to clean the carbon steel blade, cover it in wd40 for a couple of days to draw any moisture out of the blade, then polish it with brasso wadding and finish by treating it with a light smear of of olive oil. strop the blades before you store them.

[@haradat9377]

Black coating for carbon steel is easy, make hot black tea and mix it vinegar, dip knife for 1 hour and dry , knife will be coated by black and not so easy to get rust. effective for mora carbon knife. not so good for wooden handle knife.

[@brewman6218]

I've seen people coat their knives in mustard for some period of time to get a patina like that.

[@bosse641]

Been wanting that Casstrom for some time. ..very nice.

[@enriquescott2983]

I'm surprised you didn't review any Cold Steel you may not know but they've been around for quite a while and they are very good at making Bushcraft, camping hiking and tactical.

[@doylemontgomery9912]

Miss Becky, I would love to see you with Survivor Lily...did you say you did an episode with her. The thought she put in her knife, thru experience makes it awesome. Love watching pretty lady,thank you. ❤from Texas.

[@handsomejack5787]

Thanks for the video . The tbs i think for me.

[@agileminded7949]

The higher message here is.. Don't p*ss this lovely woman off! A very informative video on your good selection of blades. Survival Lily is great and her blade looks proper. Thank you.

[@majorneryz]

I saw the Casström nr 10 on another of your videos and the bought it, the same as you have 😊 it is a great, great knife, i love it!

[@thethirstygoose398]

Loved it!! Great content, and an impressive knife collection. Thank you from Australia 🍺

[@boonedog1457]

Love seeing women who understand knives and have a passion for them. A great presentation. Nicely done. Check out Daniel Winkler Knives, made for Seal Team 6, and for the Actors in the movie, Last of the Mohicians. Daniel makes his knives in Boone, North Carolina. He recently put out a few knives with Case Knives. They too are nicely crafted.

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you! All the best :)

[@25137130]

good drills . It helps to carry a oil soaked rag (doesnt need to be huge just a small bit will do) this will go a long way in maintaining your carbon steel blades. theres 2 good reasons for it first is the knife and second if you get in a pinch oil soaked rag can help get a fire going ;) but thats a different convo, great review btw and Morakniv are mint especially about the price but the quality is above par. I have my service issued survival knife The blade is made from phosphated Carbon steel and measures 17.5cm (7in) long and 0.6cm (¼in) thick, along with a Kombat tactical Kbar (holds its edge very well full tang and is carbon steel and it gets some abuse and has held up well) and the same mora as you and a few EDC's and pen knifes (one being a draper redline and I was surprised it keeps up with my victrinox) and Can I reccomend just as a few cheapies for you to look at Hultafors (I've got 2) they do a decent range the knives are good but theyre stainless steel and loose their edge quickly but having said that a simple hone and strop and voila its back to be able to shave with. Once again great review very informative I'm not keen on the looks of the APO1 because its just as subtle as fix bayonets, there is a good thing about the sheath theres scope to be able to weave lots of paracord around it ;) ...

[@2005chrissie]

Fantastic reviews you covered every detail! 🤘Thankyou for sharing your knowledge and great vid

[@marioaustriajr.myfavorites3765]

I love the first one knife

[@AronOutdoors]

Good stuff. Not sure I'd describe the Mora's plastic sheath as Kydex.

[@kachiri]

That APO-1S does look like a nice one, except one thing I don't like... that "thumb grip" thing. Those have always been an issue for me with hurting my thumb. I like the back edge flat. I also don't like having the lanyard at the end like that. I like the option to hammer the knife straight down on the rare occasion. So I prefer a hole in the handle instead of a ring on the end. And I am careful about how hard I would hammer my knife straight down, to avoid breaking the tip off. Haven't had a problem with that before.

[@tleon1960]

Just found your page a couple of weeks ago. Love it. Great videos, nice trips. Keep up the great work.

[@markyyyy7]

Excellent Video Becky, you could be a tv presenter, great stuff:)

[@tunnelrabbit4293]

Knife number one please. Ray Mears would approve of both the knife and the presentation. Regards from Montana.