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.survivallilly.at/?ref=1190
@Survival Lilly
Mora Companion - bit.ly/33tMziO
Apo1 review - • NEW Survival Bushcraft...
Mora Eldris review - • Mora Eldris Bushcraft ...
TBS Boar - • TBS Boar Bushcraft Knife
Support me on Patreon - / girloutdoors
Follow me on instagram - / girl_outdoors_becky
Facebook - / girl-outdoors-39834449...

[@edl617]

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

[@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!

[@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 .....

[@bowbailey69]

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

[@2005chrissie]

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

[@Arariel3]

absolutely beautiful knifes! These are exactly the style I am looking for. Thank you.

[@rockd8946]

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

[@rickbattle5706]

Excellent video. In depth review of each knife shows lots of experience. Great sequence features that covers a lot of ground.

[@richardrudy1211]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and views and your simplisty. I enjoy your time and effort. Keep up your good work and be safe.

[@lorenray9479]

Thanks for your calm and courteous , informative presentation!

[@chewher4171]

Hello from California. Thank you for uploading and sharing your thoughts. Keep pumping out more vids. Very interesting.

[@robgilbert3395]

Very educational. Loads of helpful detail. Thank you!

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

I love Tops knives, they are built to last with a lifetime warranty and very functional. A bit expensive in the UK but the quality is second to none. Keep up the good work Becky.

[@maxviking3210]

Brilliant video, well done and very informative. And you get an extra plus for mentioning Lars Fält. He was in change for my survival training when I was in the Swedish Para Rangers. :) looking forward to watch more of your videos.

[@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.

[@briangoode2470]

The tarnish on your old #1 knife is patina and adds a protection layer. It is fine and you can force patina it more to add that protecting layer if you chose to.

[@briansworld7153]

Good morning! Thank you very much for the explanation! Have a wonderful day! Blessings!

[@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. 🔦

[@GreySquirrelly1016]

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

[@danokitemanotoo1791]

Most of my Bushcraft & Camping/Outdoor knives are carbon with a forced patina to help prevent rust issues. I do have a few Mora's (incl. the BcB), but one of my favorite is the Spyderco Bushcraft-UK. Thanks for the video Sweetie!

[@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

[@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 😉☺️

[@rajeshpereirawildlifephoto3571]

very sweet to hear , thank you for your generous knowledge sharing

[@uruk-]

The Casström has my vote !

[@walkaboutphilpots3795]

Great to hear stories of people passing down there gear Nice one John. I have my Grandfathers Nor mark Fillet knife of Fiskars Finland .

[@tleon1960]

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

[@gutpile6151]

Ran across your channel by accident and I’m glad I did. Great reviews. Very knowledgeable! And pretty easy to look at.

[@Macovic]

Great presentation! Thank you. The puukko has no guard which is great for wood work. Apo weigh as a 9” leuku and small bushcraft knife together, but the Apo is bulletproof so it is matter of priorities. The last one is a nice skinner /food prepper. Awesome vid

[@johncahill1587]

Nice one Becky. Been looking at getting a knife. Loads of great advice and things to think about. Will check out the links.

[@tedsamuels3203]

I like the castrom knife 🔪 that comes with a ferro rod . Cause, I always like to have a back up plan for everything , when , I'm alone in the wilderness for a few days and I useuly listen to this to this girl . Cause , this lady takes her bush crafting pretty seriously and I don't think she would recommend alot of junk ..Thanks little lady...them are some badass knifes 🔪 and u ..Lol

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you for your comment :)

[@thethirstygoose398]

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

[@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!!!

[@occhimoore]

Thank you for all the knives specs and comparisons. It helped me choose my first bushcraft knife! “Special Edition TBS Boar Bushcraft Knife” that I just bought through your link. Keep the videos coming, I’m learning lots from them :)

[@3rubberboats]

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

[@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.

[@joelbolks1390]

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

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

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

[@brngrofdeth]

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

[@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.👍

[@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!

[@charlesbrown1528]

All seem very well made Bush Grade knives. Well done Becky. Here in America "Gerber" and "Scherade" brands most popular. I'm thankful for videos like yours being our European cousins. Gives me a chance to learn makes and models from other side of The pond. I believe you have me sold on the TBS. Just been pricing on ebay. I have been using a U.S.M.C. KA-BAR. For years. Mainly as tribute to my grandfather who was a U.S. Marine in WW2. I like the durability, multi-Purpose, and fine leather grip. I am definitely going to try the TBS. I like the multi sheath for belt wear and the style. Thank you Becky as always. Happy Holidays

[@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.

[@bushcraftjoe1]

Great collection. The best 2 I used is mora survival/bushcraft that has the sharper and ferro rod for hiking. But for survival/bushcraft I like ontario rat 5 both are under $100. Looking forward to this series. I'm a silky saw fan as well crkt tomahawk.

[@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!

[@infinity528hz5]

I really love your channel, everything is perfect, it is a kind of meditative to listen to your. You have a very balanced spiritual energy. Thank you from Sweden

[@8MagicMike8]

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

[@GirlOutdoors]

haha brilliant

[@PranksandDogsTikTok]

@@GirlOutdoors @Girl Outdoors 😁🍻🍷🇷🇴💖🇷🇴Look...come here ...in Romania..to our mountains kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpvLqKuHibmGp6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHXNf514nb9-Z8k

[@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.

[@paulfisher4293]

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

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍 Everyone born right handed, only the greatest overcome it

[@gonzogorgonzola9153]

Cool and helpful Video - thank you!

[@oliverbrotherton8800]

I did the same to my original TBS Boar which was also my first knife, but all was not lost. I rubbed it down with stroping compound and a cloth and within an hour it looked much better. In any case, like all tools, they develop an 'patina' which in itself gives each tool a unique look. I also dropped a vintage Mora in the woods. My dad found it a year later. This one took a lot more work! still works though. A sharp blade is a sharp blade.

[@GeorgiaTrappingandFishing]

Fantastic knives, all are good choices 😊👍👍👏 nicely 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

[@GypsyBushcraft1]

Great video always love going over and watching your videos again when they pop up I have a TSB and 3 bark rivers which I love a bit on the expensive side though

[@paulkillen3532]

Hi Becky,loving the videos,my favourite tbs knife is the Timberwolf...awesome 👍x

[@richardrudy2834]

It's been awhile since I've watched your videos, needless to say another excellent video . Very informative, hope you are doing well. Keep on enjoying life.

[@joeyellison6522]

Excellent video love your choice of knives

[@michaelatkinson8291]

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

[@fruitybiscuit]

The Casstrom No 10 is a fantastic, elegant knife. It suits you!

[@Mat-kr1nf]

I’ve been eying that up for a while, along with the “Lars what’s his name” collaboration one made by Casstrom. It’s slightly longer than the no. 10 I think.

[@SahilSinghJaswal]

Very Helpful Video, Gave very good insight in deciding what type of knife to choose

[@GirlOutdoors]

Thank you :)

[@monicawilson896]

Thank you for sharing this info!

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

Great collection. Thank you for sharing your knafs. I'm looking for a knife to get myself for me Birthday 🎉🎈. I think it's going to be Lilly's APO1. All your knives are beautiful. I do prefer the Kydex sheath as a vegan & I don't have to worry about mildew or moisture.

[@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 :)

[@thomaschainey3230]

Great video. Have the folding knive from Lars and mora knife shown both great. Have lots more knives in my collection.

[@lanceschultz7132]

Great video. Its a pleasure to have females with intelligent convo about knives. Practical knowledge shows through.....well done dear.

[@AndrewFosterSheff69]

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

[@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!

[@jordanhess2061]

Great video ! . . . I have the Mora Companion and the APO-1 both are excellent.

[@jimrollins4857]

Howdy from Oklahoma. Thanks for the video, very informative. God bless ya!

[@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

[@handsomejack5787]

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

[@CostaBushcraftandSurvival]

Great Knives for Bushcraft!! Hugs from Brazil!

[@kennethmidjord7878]

hey Becky Thanks for your really good videos 👍 I use casström no.10 and have been completely satisfied with it. it has been through a lot. thanks.... Kenneth

[@marcusnilsson9170]

Great information as always!

[@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

[@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

[@elwha6025]

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

[@latetodagame1892]

Like nails on a chalkboard!

[@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.

[@HarshmanHills]

great selection that covers the bases. i love the mora 511 for everyday camp chores

[@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 .

[@michaelwolf8781]

⭐️⭐️⭐️for this very good review. Keep it up.

[@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.

[@michaelbrannon5906]

Leather sheaths have CLASS!

[@Ess-Ess72]

This has been the most wonderful 33:03 minutes I e spent watching a video in a long time. Equally as enjoyable as it is informative. The Survival Lilly plug was just adorable. I may make that purchase based entirely on this presentation alone. I've been looking for a solid beast of a knife. Looks like Lilly may have fit the bill. However, I had been leaning towards buying an ESEE-6. I'm surprised you didn't have one. You might want to add one to your collection. Loved the video. Subbed! ✌🏻

[@philiplucky7170]

Such a great video, thank you and I have to agree someone who is down to earth and loves the outdoors, if you ever get down under let us know, do you hunt, I note you fish, so you one me as a subscriber. You also know your knives 🔪 impressive so again mad respect.

[@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!

[@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.

[@DGOutdoorLife]

Nice seeing you showing your knives. And I say if you are staring of and want a knife but don't want to spend all your money then you can never go wrong whit a Mora knife they are sharpe, cheap, durable and easy to re sharpen 😉 🔪🔥

[@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.

[@rendog896]

Awesome review of your bushcraft knives... thank you for sharing!! New subscriber 🤘

[@justinholcomb7249]

Great video very informative keep up the good work

[@cujomojo]

Glad I found this video, been contemplating on the TBS Alma Pukko. I currently use a Casstrom Lars, a Lofty Wiseman and a Mora Bushcrafter. TBS blades are normally on the thicker side, I do like the fact that they have plenty of metal and grind options. The folding Pukko is is looking like a strong contender for the role I want it to fill. I need to find someone that owns one already so I can get hands on and have a closer look before I buy one myself. It will be replacing the Mora eventually.

[@adamplumpton4440]

Tbs boar. Worst knife I ever bought. I prefer one of my customs but I'd take a mora over tbs any day

[@pixieprepper3317]

Love this 🖤 I've discovered an ace Life Hack for the mora, use a hair band to attach it to your belt and it's actually comfy!! Got a video showing it but didn't want to post a link here, love your bell tent in the background 😻

[@TheTrailDancer]

Love your vids!!!

[@sonjacoleman9542]

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

[@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.

[@kevola5739]

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

[@mohdjohanismail8345]

Hi, awesome with simple, clear explanation. I'm left handed too which is limited to own a good best knives coming with left handed sheath .. i share this video too to my friend & commented as great humble videos! Keep it up! Sincerest - Johan, Malaysia

[@kingkooper7522]

Hi nice collection,you should falce patina your carbon blades,easy to do,tom sauce,lemon and vinegar,mix and cover blade wrap in kitchen towl leave for a while,half hour can do more,less....viola,blade protected nice pattern and i then after oiled blade aswell,hemp oil seems to work very well. You can get kydex sheath for mora which could aid the left hand..... Keep up good work.....

[@margaretadler6162]

I too am lefthand and I think it great when you get a choice of left or right handed sheath! Too many knife companies just don't offer a choice which is to bad because I know that when I had to make a choice on different knives I usually purchased the one with a left handed sheath! ATB Sam Adler

[@johannesalexandrius5749]

If you can't have a factory sheath for left handed, you can always make them. There are lots of tutorials in KZbin about how to make a knife sheath. I guarantee the process is fun

[@markyyyy7]

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