Let's Talk knives !

Heres a look at my own little pile of knives. I'm no expert or collector, but I do carry and use a knife and am always in a situation where I can. So what kind of knife do I prefer......well watch and find out. Dave Whipple

[@mfavia620]

Dave,you’re a no nonsense shoot from the hip type of guy and I like the fact you tell it like it is. Simple is the best and I’m all for that. Thanks for sharing part of your collection. ATB Mike

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Mike, I thought it would be a good idea to go through my knives just for perspective when I do some reviews in the future.

[@Bushradical]

Also A couple people have asked my advise on knives , and I was even called a "blade master" by someone.......I was like WOOOWW......You got the wrong guy! You do a few reviews and people think you are a knife expert and I wanted to dispel that mith before it spread!!!

[@mfavia620]

Bushradical I think it all goes with that you’re gonna give a genuine opinion of what works and what doesn’t or why this feature is good or maybe they should have done that. You’re in a position to say what works because you’re using it everyday as a tool. I’m a carpet installer and when new tools come on the market I won’t try 95% because of the gimmick aspect. For the 5 %,I’ll take a hard look or even purchase it if I think it’s a faster and better solution to something that I’ve been using for 40 years. Thanks Dave for sharing!!

[@fumastertoo]

It's nice to see someone who actually uses the knives they own. Great job brother!

[@midnightgreen8319]

Your choice in knives is great! No nonsense, no flashy garbage.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks.

[@Salieri47]

I have a modest knife collection, the knives rarely get handled, much less used. It's good to see knives actually get used as tools.

[@gummy1188]

My first bushcraft knife was a cut down kitchen knife and I made the sheath out of an old tool belt, served me well before I got a Mora. I love your utilitarian style, Dave!

[@joelmora2826]

Thank you 🤣🤣

[@saginawdan]

Dave, your knives reminded of my grandfather's knives. Thanks - Dan 🌲👍🌲

[@jiggscressy3691]

Great bunch of knives. I love my old hickory knives.

[@Bushradical]

Me too. Great knife.

[@stevestanley5183]

Thanks for sharing

[@davestelling]

I'm partial to these Old Hickory home-crafted. Something really satisfying about them. Another interesting presentation, Dave. Enjoyed, and thanks...

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@redcanoe14]

Great video Dave! This kind of reminds me, in part, about what I wanted to convey in one of my videos. I am a big believer in the sub 4" blades too. Several knives I have are made from an old 36" saw blade cut out with an angle grinder and heat treated in an old barbecue with a fan attached to it that I lined out with cat litter (CLEAN!!...LOL!) this was all stuff gathered all stuff from a scrap yard. I like the fact that with some of these steels you don't really know what they are, but through use you learn their capabilities and how to get the best out of them...that's what it is all about.

[@Bushradical]

I wish I knew more about knife making. All my efforts have been spur of the moment projects.

[@threeper7929]

Great vid! I’m really looking forward to future videos and reviews.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks.

[@joyfuljenny9936]

New to your channel ... and this is my first video of yours. Thank you!!! Was cheering for you two on Alone, and really appreciate showing the knives you use every day [most of them humble and budget friendly]. You just made my day and opened my eyes to knives I hadn't even thought of before. Old Timer knives!!! Done... got one on order now. Thanks again!!!!!!! [Ps, new Subscriber too] 👍

[@Bushradical]

Thanks for the sub.

[@sackett68]

Nice no nonsense collection. Good stuff.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@KillingerUSA]

Great collection Dave!!! Was going to say, looks like you are back in MI.

[@Bushradical]

Yup, been back for a little while K.

[@GrandpasPlace]

Nice set, sounds like me when you are talking about utilitarian knives. lol I just finished putting an edge on an old Time 34OT that I picked up at a junk shop for $4. Great little pocket knife and the old high carbon steel can not be beat!

[@Bushradical]

Good piece of equipment there! Love a good old timer.

[@bushcraftbaxter]

Dave, you should make a video about why your channel is named "Bushradical".

[@Bushradical]

Consider it done BB.

[@stuartwest7398]

very cool ive been wondering about pins to use good to know penny nails will work! learn something new everyday thanks dave!

[@Bushradical]

Just find a nail that fits the pin holes in your steel. Then countersink the side with the head, and cut the other side off about 1/16" above the handle and peen it round with a ball pean hammer.

[@stuartwest7398]

Bushradical time to order a knife blank and get to carving!

[@zRockin1]

Hi Dave, that's an interesting mix of knives bud! Thanks for sharing. A little off subject, but I was helping a friend put siding on his pole barn this last weekend and I was telling him about your cabin build. He's very interested, but doesn't have internet access, so he plans on stopping by here later this week and I'll play your cabin videos so he can check them out. He's interested in the chainsaw jigs you use too (that's two friends now). Rock On!

[@Bushradical]

Let me know if you need any info on those jigs , I'll fill you in.

[@gbaughman3348]

Good practical collection! I have a few "fancy" knives, but I use knives very similar to the ones you have. I love my old hickory and my green rivers

[@Bushradical]

Green river?

[@gbaughman3348]

They are made by John J. Russell Mfg. They are based on historic pattern of trade knives and things like that. You can even buy them as kits. Very, very good steel with a very affordable price. I know not so "hip" but I have been using them for years. Most reenactors know what a Green River knife is, try one you'll like it or I'll buy a new Led Zepplin tape. LOL

[@gbaughman3348]

Oh crap sorry, they are now called "Dexter Russell", but its the same company and same steel. When I mean "trade" I mean for butchers, shoe makers, and leather workers those kinds of trades

[@Bushradical]

I checked them out. pretty cool

[@Bushradical]

They have knife making supplies and blancs etc, right.

[@savagewolf1966]

Gota love them old hickory knifes the old school one , are good knifes.stay sharp sharp;)

[@Bushradical]

I love em' good knives.

[@BigCrazyOutdoorAdventures]

Nice collection. Great channel.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks BCOA! Love your name.

[@BigCrazyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you. Not so much the crazy but definitely enjoy the outdoors. So you were on the show Alone on the History channel? That's awesome! I just ran across Zachary Fowler's KZbin Channel- "Fowler's Makery and Mischief" this morning because he happened to comment on one of my videos. I didn't even know this show existed before today. I have to go watch you guys now. Sounds like its right up my alley. Have a good one!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks BCOA. I think you will really like ALONE. Its the only real survival show out there.

[@OGFreedom1776]

Very respectable video. I’m about to order an angle grinder and start to try to mod a few old hickory knives as well

[@Bushradical]

Awesome. Let me know how they turn out.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

There is something about older knives that speak to some men...I can't put my finger on what it is exactly...but there is no denying they will perform the duties they were designed to do and perform some duties they were not designed to do. Good Enough edge retention is always going to depend on steel composition and proper heat treat and good enough is just that. I have made many knives for folks over the years but other than the time and attention to detail I put into them, there really wasn't anything special about them. These days I enjoy buying inexpensive (notice I didn't say cheap) knives and personalizing them with new handles, changing the edge profile, or in some cases, I will anneal the blade and apply a differential heat treat...its just all good fun for me...a knife will always be a personal thing for us humans and a matter of ones own personal needs and perceptions. Sorry David I know this reply was a bit long winded...but you did say "Lets Talk" LOL...taker easy amigo, but taker!...woods

[@Bushradical]

You should post your collection MT, I would love to check it out.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Will do!

[@MTwoodsrunner]

recently posted a vid of a few of my knives David :kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmXdiZVta79qjbc

[@gunnerhusnian4375]

Great job!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks AB

[@anthonyanderson7315]

Ive got the same electric knife but I love the flat screwdriver but only for a small prybar haha

[@Bushradical]

right on

[@timberdrifter8225]

old-school functional utility, no tacticool. I've made pins the same way on my knives after seeing old butcher knife handles that were repaired that way. when I carry similar folding knives with the bale on the handle I usually have it attached to a retractable keychain hanging from my beltloop right above my hip pocket so the knife hangs just inside the front of that pocket. usually do that when I'm on the water or doing tree work to keep from losing it. don't like knives in the bottom of my pocket. good video. I'm always curious what knives folks who actually use them choose. could care less about flashy impractical blades that people take in the woods to randomly chop on trees. Take care

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Timberdrifter. Good idea about the retractable keychain.

[@BAAMRanch]

I like your mentality on knives. It seems that everyone wants to carry these huge knives all of the time. Anyone who has actually used one in North America will tell ya anything over 6 inches just gets in the way and can't be used for 90% of what ya use a knife for. My personal favorite is just a Mora Companion. I do like the Old Hickory butcher style profile for deer but it's a little large for most work

[@Bushradical]

I did love my Hudson Bay knife out on Vancouver Island, But I used my wife small knife for a LOT of stuff too. I only took a large knife to have the diversity , because Brooke was taking a small knife. I think 4" blade is about perfect, IMO.

[@gosmoothgolight6285]

Looking for your "knife making series" video #2 ... but enjoyed watching this one from 2017 :) Looking forward to your next video, Dave! God Bless

[@Bushradical]

# I need to number (#2) but its already up.

[@gosmoothgolight6285]

Thanks Dave ... and I see Bark River already has a "Fox River" knife. Bushradical Blades?

[@anthonyanderson7315]

I scoop up all the old hickery type carbon steel knives I see at yard sale and thrift store I have at least 20 I make knew knives all the time lol they are awesome for it

[@Bushradical]

good knives

[@laciihasz4734]

Hi. U said that the hudson bay knife has got a soft steel. Do think that the bushlore has the same soft one. I have a bushlore knife too. I don't use it any more. The steel on it is so soft that i began to think it might was not even heat treated. How's urs?

[@Bushradical]

Its soft compared to A2 or something like that, but its been a good knife for me .

[@cookscatapults]

Hahaha........ Super Awesomeness.....My kinda Knives

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@Woodenarrows]

Really like your idea of 16d knife scale pins, great idea. Knives should be used. I see no reason to have a knife that just sits in a box, unused. I also have a few Condor knives, including the Bushlore, good size, nice belt knife.

[@Bushradical]

I love my bush lore. It really is a great little knife.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Nice knife collection... I also like the Old Hickory modified ones, think u can do a video of changing the scales using the nails instead of pins? That wud be cool!

[@Bushradical]

I can probably make that happen.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Cool! I'll definitely watch that!!

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Interesting video

[@Bushradical]

Thanks LT.

[@marcopedraza7104]

tienes mucho.recursos

[@mtstream55n]

My kind of knives!

[@Bushradical]

Right on!

[@lanetaglio]

Truth!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@mr.delacruz559]

I’m more of an axe man but I live knives and I finally saved up to buy an LT Wright Forest Trail knife (saber grind)I’m very eager to get it into my hands and put into use. I also own a condor Hudson Bay and Moras .So I made a huge jump on price but it will not be a drawer queen knife ,it will be used. Never could see a tool not being used for what it was made for.

[@Bushradical]

Totally agree. I even feel the same way about cloths, lol. If I can't change a transmission in the cloths i have on...then I don't need em' cuz they're too fancy! Let me know what you think of your LT wright when you get it. I don't know if you've seen it but I have a review of the Hudson Bay knife....it's the knife I took out on ALONE.

[@mr.delacruz559]

Bushradical I will definitely let you know how the LT forest trail works out. I did see the Hudson Bay knife review and I couldn’t agree more with you. Plus you actually used the knife for a long period of time to actually give a real review. Awesome to see you use a knife that wasn’t an expensive custom, not that it’s wrong,it’s the skill of the person that matters most. Too many reviews from people who do not really use their tools! It’s refreshing to see you use tools that a common man/women can afford and save some of our hard working dollars! Yes even the clothes!!!Love the channel!! God bless!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Daniel. I really appreciate that. I actually bought the Hudson Bay just for the Alone shoot. Brooke was taking a small Condor Woodlaw so I wanted a big knife just for the versatility of two different knives. I really came to love that knife. I was never really interested in Big knives before , but I am now.

[@Bushradical]

I shot that video in February of last year, about a 2 months after I got back from Vancouver island. I so wanted talk about using that knife on Alone, but of course you can't talk about the show until its out.

[@mr.delacruz559]

Bushradical I understand and it’s really cool that you did this review after you put it to use. I don’t know if you have done a video yet,I haven’t seen it on your channel ,but could you show us how you sharpened your Hudson Bay knife and axe when you were out on the show ALONE. I think it would be a cool video because of the limited gear you were able to bring. Thanx for the reply’s Chief and God bless!!

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Dave, Heah nice collection, I like knives too, infact I posted a few on Google Plus, I also use mine. Dilly Dilly.,,.p

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Paul'ie.

[@patrickgermond2750]

They look really used. I hate knife reviews of clean new knives. Great video!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks PG!

[@spider5001]

Nice collection friend🙂👍🏻 you have more knives then me lol. My uncle was a finisher in concrete as well. That favorite knife of mine he made me has the same float scales😀 it's more the shape of your wood law. I like that knife. I think I will try to get a blank like you and fit a handle🙂 the bushlore is your favorite of them?

[@Bushradical]

I really like the bush lore for sure.

[@spider5001]

Bushradical take a look at the Lagom Bush Knife on lrbushcraft.com👍🏻 I think I'm getting one for Christmas 😀🎉🎉🎉 take a peek and let me know what you think🙂

[@Bushradical]

Thats a cool knife.....kinda' like " a Mora that you can use for life". I like it.

[@spider5001]

Bushradical thanks🙂 there is a channel that does a Genesis vs Lagom comparison. The handle is actually as long as the Genesis. If I get it maybe I could send it to you to review 👍🏻

[@spider5001]

Bushradical hey friend 🙂 I finally found a gripe I have for the Genesis. They do a "hard buff" at the end to polish the blade and intentionally put a micro convex edge on it. You may have heard of it as a scandivex. This is good because it makes the edge stronger and the blade doesn't want to bite into the wood so much as a regular scandi. The problem is... when and if you get to the point where you need to take it to the stones you either have to take off a lot of material and bring it back to a true scandi, or angle the blade to match the micro bevel of the convex and end up with pretty much a saber grind. I guess the only way around would be to have a buffing wheel with compound like they do in the shop

[@bobashmore6442]

(Sarcasm font is on) Wait, you didn't use any of those knives to whittle a 200 ft. tall red oak into perfectly symmetrical logs, then build a log cabin out of them, then make a fire out of the wood chips by striking a spark off of it with a piece of flint, then kill, skin, cook and eat all the squirrels that were living in the tree, then cut through paper with it to prove that it held an edge! How can we possibly know if it's any good as a knife if you're not using it to do all the important knife stuff? (Sarcasm font is off) I am looking forward to your review of that LTW knife now more than ever. I've watched several reviews of it since you got it to see what others think, I didn't see anyone else who got it and actually used it to do things a knife would be used for in reality and THEN give their review. I have always wondered why people think they can do a thorough and accurate review of a knife if they haven't used it to do things a person would actually do with a knife over time.

[@Bushradical]

(Sarcasm on) what I generally do when I review a knife ( in front of my survival students) is to get the brand new knife from the mailbox, then turn on my camera, then cut some paper and imidiatley start batononing "saw cut" firewood. And then tell you its one of the best knives I have ever used to do bush crafting tasks ( that I perform all the time).

[@markmuhle7773]

Check out William Collins knives on KZbin. I think you might really like his knives. Same outlook bigger handle.

[@terrybest8973]

My kinda blade's lol

[@bronzesnake7004]

How many pears of underwear do you need to justify owning a brief case? Whip, I'm loving this channel, but jonesing for more guitar stuff!! I bought a huge Bowie knife a couple of years back from Canadian Tire on sale for I think $20. It was a complete impulse buy, when my eldest son Michael, whose 31 and I were looking for a new air soft gun. I invented air soft target baseball, and we play in the back yard. I have three sons 26 - 29 and 31. I also invented a dart board Red Ryder BB gun game which we play in the basement! I use pizza boxes for the "dart board" and it's a blast.! But I suck at sharpening the knife! I have a small wet stone, which is great for the antique pocket knives, but too small for the Bowie. So I'm an old retarded..er I mean retired lead vocalist/writer after about 30 years, I got really ill years ago and now I'm disabled, so we went through my "millions" from my hugely successful music career ahhem ehem...so anyway I don't really wanna fork out for an expensive stone just for this crazy big Bowie knife. Any tips or suggestions on how I can get this damned thing sharp? I used to fish a LOT, but with the illness and surgeries every few years (I think I'm done with the surgeries) I don't get out as much. We have truly huge record sized Muskie on the family property, on a river no less, and I mean 75 pounders, no lie! So I know I'll get back at it. But for now I'm using it around the property mostly. Love the channel, love the Alaska cabin episodes, great stuff thanks Dave! Jack Southern Ontario

[@Bushradical]

Hey Jack , sorry to hear about all your health problems. I know what that whole thing is like and its no fun at all. As for the knife.....I know this might sound stupid, but a good smooth cut/single cut file can get a razor sharp edge. Long smooth strokes on both sides of the edge and then one VERY light slightly steeper stroke to take off the wire edge. Not meant for an heirloom knife because it removes some metal, but it will get you sharp quick. From there just keep with the blade and don't let it get too dull. For a strop I glue an old belt to a board and put some valve lapping compound on it. It a bit aggressive for a stropping compound but it works great.

[@terrybest8973]

That just means your a real outdoorsman not a store bought outdoors man lol