The KNIVES I use for BUSHCRAFT, SURVIVAL, & HUNTING | Knife Sharpening TIPS

[@malt2380]

I tried the mud and stick sharpening method a while back, and it worked like a charm! I have constantly been worried about how to sharpen in the field if I lose any of my tools, or end up stuck without them, and I feel safe using the mud. For anyone else out there, it's a great technique to add to your arsenal, and make sure there's no big sand grains, I accidentally tried that once.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bennyb.1742]

When I lived in rural Indonesia, the parang life was an adjustment. Everyone chilling with a full on short sword that they use for EVERYTHING was pretty cool.

[@XanderBudnick]

I bought my P4 because you used it on Alone. I love it!

[@clayhayeshunter]

I know you do😎

[@timkaldahl]

When I saw that ankle knife my first thought was that there is absolutely no way you would be that tacti-cool. Deep sigh of relief. I also have to agree on the multi-tool or edc. In my handman business it is indispensable, and evev in my classroom during the school year i use it daily.

[@clayhayeshunter]

haha

[@youtrades]

Lol- as he was pulling it out, I was like - no this ain't! And then he clarified. Perfect🤣😂

[@mmiller73]

Clay you are absolute proof that skill trumps gear. You demonstrate that simple tools are all that you need if you have the necessary patience and skill.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks Martin

[@jonash5320]

​@@clayhayeshunterfirst id like to say: huge fan of alone. second: any edge that doesnt treetop hairs isnt sharp ;) third: have you tested the benchmade altitude for game? fourth: have you considered not bringing a multitool but instead individual tools? Personally I dont like the steel they use in their blades. You can get jigsaw replacement parts that hold the tshank blades this makes for a killer substitute for that feature. Knipex pliers are also available in miniature versions.

[@kool4209]

obviously.................... survival started way before tech ever came into the picture.....

[@FullTimeHypocrite]

I dont agree. Not because Clay isnt skilled. But id like to see you in the bush with a bronze knife. If Clay had a small calibre rifle on alone he woundnt have missed that duck that swam right up to him either - not that it made any difference in the end, but anyway. Nobody couldve made it out there without a tarp either.

[@aaronboo8172]

@@FullTimeHypocrite you can absolutly use an bronze knife, theres an reason why the bronze age lasted so long, it's comparable with unheated treated steel, it can cut wood easily, although you'll have to resharpen it alot

[@redfishsurvival1413]

Hey Clay, those are diamond metal plates on that sharpener and are replaceable (but i woukd just buy another, had this one 10 years). The diamond plates have a nail notch and are held in by magnets that I have used for sweeping under a chair for finding a lost screw and you can do the same in the woods sometimes. You can also use them to make a compass needle or maybe get metal out of an eye. There is also space inside the sharpener where there is either instructions or where I put mine just to have them and some paper. There are also broadhead wrenches inside there. I also pop the plates out from time to time and turn them the other direction. You might also want to tell viewers if you are using a carbon or stainless Mora and if its an HD heavy duty (HD) or not. Just thinking if you are selling them, those details of toughness, rustproof and thickness are very important. In other words, a stainless basic Companion and a Carbon HD are two different animals. Stainless in standard thickness is lighter, slicier, and takes little care, stays sharp longer but takes longer to sharpen. The HD in carbon is thicker, tougher, easier to sharpen but will rust quick if put away wet etc. Stainless will scrape a ferro rod just fine (as will many things like flint, glass, broken coffee mug etc. But a good carbon blade can be used as the steel in a flint and steel fire starting using char or tree fungus to catch sparks. Some people get striking the ferro for sparks and getting sparks from carbon steel mixed up. In the old days, a man knew to take care of a knife and wipe it off before putting in the sheath so most serious guys only do carbon since habits are a choice. Then again, if you live where it rains a lot or stay near the water a lot then stainless is a blessing. Im sure you know most of this stuff but once I get typing I figure it will help your readers anyway. All the best to the family as always brother. Mike.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks Mike, great info!

[@user-og8mx8pt2i]

P4 and COLD STEEL SR1 Tanto are the best EDC combo For the outdoors. Please give that SR1 a try. Out of dozens! and dozens of knives I have extensively! tested for different characteristics for what a knife should be just in general, the same as you, fixed blades to folders and multitools, hacking battoning, fine carving, animal processing, long-term endurance 20 min to an hour in hand nonstop heavy carving and more niche things like chiseling out a flat section to join the leg to what will be my "bush crafted shave horse" It is the ultimate knife. Good pommel you can push or beat with your hand. just one thing smooth out the inner edges of the handle and the spine of the blade, they come sharp. God bless you Clay! you are the Man, Love all your Videos! Get that Knife!

[@terrymattson3587]

I was a full time knife maker for over ten years. Will be getting back again soon. Anyway, I’m so happy that you are not a disposable blade guy! And I always have said; the best knife is the one that works best for you. (Except disposable blades) 😊

[@clayhayeshunter]

They have their place I suppose but I’ve never used them.

[@gregoryTredwell]

Hello Clay, I think I have a good idea for a video. When I was a child back in the 1960's, Great grandma in her 70's, 80's then didn't have an ice box or a kerosene fridge. She had a rock and then charcoal ice box built, box covered in large thick sugar bags (hes hen bags) she would buy a block of ice twice a week which would be in hes hen bag on the floor of home made cool box . When we were staying there in summer we would have to wet the sugar bags twice a day and once in winter. This cooler was strategically built under her high house for the shade and wind passing over and through the wet bags. This cooler box was made out of fencing wire like you made your crab pots out of, first lining was approx 6" thick and loaded with rocks , about 3 ft high, 2nd lining was chicken wire loaded with charcoal about 4" thick but a couple inches shorter at the top so the hinged lid could seal. There was raw meat, cooked meat, cold water, milk, butter and cooking fat in this cooler. food would last up to 10-14 days as long as the ice and water bags was maintained. Great Grandma had her first fridge in 1966 and she thought it was a wonder, I can remember the first fridge was kerosene, green and had the named of Charles Hope fridge on it. I also remember in the early 1960's she had a cooler box on legs which was charcoal lined, that also required ice. Were I grew up in Western Queensland, Australia and it is hot, the design of how to build a cooler box if there is no electricity or you are living off grid or industry in country has failed. As half of the USA and the world has a warm to very hot climate. This subject would be of interest to everyone and another tool they would have to survive and make life easier if the need arose. Greg

[@clayhayeshunter]

Interesting idea! Thanks

[@lucasbarton7246]

After you did your review video on the leatherman p4 I bought one because of that video and let me tell you I love that thing! I carry it every single day and it's an amazingly useful tool!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Right on

[@Jakoshdw]

I'm pretty much a city boy... keep meaning to get out in the woods but something always seems to happen to change my plans. (Injury, last minute schedule snafu, etc.) That being said... I also always have a multi-tool on me when I leave the house. Definitely something to be said for a tool-set that fits your most common tasks and saves you an extra trip to find a tool box. Own a original Leatherman Wave that tends to stay in my van because I generally don't need pliers in my day to day 99% of the time. I ended up treating myself to a nice Titanium scaled Victorinox Yeoman covers what I need for a EDC tool-set. While I haven't been able to get into the woods... I do try and practice my fire craft and some wood carving around the fire pit in the back yard. Love Morakniv and Condor... happen to own that Village Parang as well as a Woodlore as well as several Moras. Have many enjoyable hours just processing windfall or scavanged tinder materials from the yard and practicing making fire a variety of ways so I'll at least know my tools. Good on you for making videos like these to inspire others. Thanks!

[@clayhayeshunter]

I’m glad you like them.

[@ChavsADV]

Wow, as someone who daily carrys a leatherman signal and when in the woods the morakniv 10791 I'm impressed that you are also a fan. Great video.

[@austin365]

Felix Immler works with Swiss Army Knives well worth the watch. He batons with ease using small folders.

[@BigfootBeerandGear]

His videos are awesome and have inspired me! I just picked up a Hunstman to try out.

[@farstrider79]

I love my Leatherman! I carried a Wave for over ten years, then a Charge ALX for a few years, now i carry a Skeletool everyday. About the only fixed blade i play with these days is an Ontario Blackbird. I've spent an embarrassing amount of money on "bushcraft" knives, only to find out that a $30 Fiskars hatchet does about all the tasks better.

[@johnsanders7337]

I do Profesional knife sharpening. Countless stones and other tools in my shop. But.... this work sharp sharpener he s using is the BEST production all purpose sharpening tool. For general use it covers it ALL and great quality. I carry one daily.. And!!!!! The actual course and fine PLATES come off easily by magnet. They make the BEST pocket sharpener. Good video sir

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks John

[@caseysmith544]

Yes, For the same reason this is why my dad uses a Leatherman for all his needs too as since 2016 he has owned a Greenhouse, before this he did not really carry or if he did it was a small folding Buck toothpick he found and had to spend an hour getting to a level it would be used again as it was that dull. The style of multitool/Leatherman he likes is the type where you have the stuff on the inside so when closed that closing becomes the way the blade locks so you do not have to worry about the locks failing. This is how my dad ruined his entire blade the connecting rivets over time doing what you did with the knife on the multi tool was he was hammering with the blade. Then also using the smaller unsharp knife like tool to pry and use a hammer on in the process of prying.

[@FrankMuchnok]

Clay, Bear in mind that Leatherman may decide to replace your tool if sent in for Warranty repair. So if it has sentimental value ( as I believe it should) you should contact them before return to sort it out. And any tips on other affordable production knives would be appreciated as I can't afford any $300 custom knives that I might not even like. As a service technician I carried a Leatherman in my 5th pocket for 25 years and it was a rare day that I didn't use it at least once. Even when carrying a tool bag. Thanks Bud. Love your videos. Good stuff !

[@lukepippin4781]

Mora has a whole bunch of fantastic designs for cheap. You’d be hard pressed to find a Mora for $100, and they’re great knives. Most of them come in both stainless steel and carbon steel. The Garberg is their main premium knife, goes for around $80 and there’s really nothing close to that price that outclasses it. That’s just my opinion of course, but if you need a good knife for a low price, the Garberg objectively fits in that category.

[@FrankMuchnok]

@@lukepippin4781 Thanks Luke !

[@dabaird12]

I watched Mike grover this morning and he was talking about Montana knives company, cost is high but I think it is a great knives

[@stevencunningham4680]

Hello Clay Hayes from Conway Arkansas. Yes Mora knives are great , I own two and a third is in the works. I recommend the Mora Kansbol or the Garberg. The Garberg is a full tang knife. By the way that Mora you have is the Companion , a great knife.

[@hunt_trap_fish]

I've done everything w my Griptillian from skinning antelope in CO to batoning some firewood on a float trip in WI where we were camping on islands on the WI River. GT is a GREAT blend between the "full tang" and the folder knives!

[@davidevans7112]

And I just saw there is a video because everyone else asked the same questions!! Thanks!

[@clayhayeshunter]

No problem

[@hawkknight4223]

I’ve done it with a stick that I stripped the bark off of and put one relatively flat side on. And then I shove it down into the pond silt. And use that for strapping a edge. Works pretty darn well in a pitch.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Great idea

[@herbsmith6871]

Been carrying a Leatherman on my belt since I was 19. It was the original version gifted to me by a good customer when I was working on a charter boat. I've been carrying the wave for the last 10yrs. About have it worn out ( time to order a new one) I also have the wingman and the original super tool.

[@markterrano7659]

Condor should sponsor you - I ordered one just based on how versatile it was in your bowmaking video.

[@HuntingPoker]

I pass on the Mora and went for the COLD STEEL LIGHTWEIGHT HUNTER KNIVES. Budget and great gutters!!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Right on

[@bowenaero8770]

I have lot's of knives. But the two I use the most are a Puma Skinner, that my parents gave to me when I was 13 (1967)and a Buck 110 that my wife gave me in 1988. I couldn't tell you how many deer, pheasants, quail, rabbits, squirrels, I have field dressed with that buck.

[@clayhayeshunter]

It's hard to beat a good ol pocket knife!

[@Kaiink]

I am one of those who asked about the Parang you used. I'm from Indonesia, so I do use Parang, Duku, Chandong etc. I like the shape, maybe I'll take it as a reference to duplicate it.

[@JorimPalmer]

We skin 2-4 deer a season with Moraliv :). Love those knives.

[@zippitydoodah5693]

I carry Leatherman Supertool . . . no one-handed operation . . . . but it has been one of the best all-around, used-the-most, EDC tools I've ever owned. I bought a dozen Mora Companions about 7 years ago. I keep them everywhere - tacklebox, all my trucks, all my ATV's, all my UTV's, BOB Bag, work bench, . . . there is a Mora Companion within 50' of me 24/7/365. I have a ESEE 4 on my belt just about everywhere I go except for church. It's nothing fancy, but it is my 1st choice for any tasks not suited to my Supertool. I know not everyone is blessed with a lifestyle that allows one to carry a fixed blade daily . . . . I am grateful that I do. I have a BIG knife too but it was custom made by a Guild member up in Idaho. And I have an almost-Bowie-size Mountain Lion from PKS that I save for camping. I keep an Ontario Machete strapped on my molle rifle scabbard that goes on whatever machine I am using on any given day ( 4 wheeler or SBS ) and another Mora Companion strapped to the Machete scabbard. I am happy to see the similarities between our basics, Clay. I'm thinking right it seems.

[@clayhayeshunter]

great choices!

[@-Master_Of_Disaster]

My daily carry is a Swiss Army Knife. It's not a Leatherman but it gets the job pretty well done too. Having a multitool always at hand is very useful.

[@BigfootBeerandGear]

What’s your go-to model?

[@dmchang1009]

Me too...But I would get a little Japanese slip joint pliers for cutting wire. It's my cheaper and lighter solution for EDC.

[@danielsimpson2494]

Another great video Clay. You ahead of the rest by leaps n bounds, you are the real deal. Your information is always clear n precise n everyone who watches your videos learns. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

[@clayhayeshunter]

I appreciate that!

[@jamesparker6383]

Felix Immler pointed that out using a Swiss Army Knife. A Great video of your demonstration on the use of those knives, thank you.

[@MetalBuddhaHead]

Never noticed before but great to see you and first lite together!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks 👍

[@kevlarnegative]

I got the bugout for my birthday last year, absolutely the best edc knife in my opinion. Got the Leatherman Free P4 recently based on your review and I don't leave the house without it now 😅

[@clayhayeshunter]

I love mine

[@evanleclaire]

I love the enthusiasm in this video 👌

[@jeremyjjbrown]

Worksharp Field Sharpener is the bomb. Also I hope knifemakers listen to you about the belly on a skinner. So many "hunting" knives have very little belly and they go dull because the belly does the work when processing game. I jist finally made my own and the radius covers the whole edge.

[@Swearengen1980]

I've used a Nessmuk style knife for years for skinning. The things I see some people skinning with just makes me facepalm myself (no belly, way too big, etc). Although I'm having one hand forged, my current favorite is the ESEE Ashley Game Knife in S35VN. Perfect shape with a lengthy, comfortable handle for bigger hands. Probably the most comfortable handle on any knife I have.

[@jeremyjjbrown]

@@Swearengen1980 looks good. I just made my own from 80crv2. I got to teach my nephew to dress his first deer using a knife I made. It was cool.

[@UncleDanBand64]

I love knives, Guns and Traditional bows. I used fix blades for skinning forever. 5 or 6 years ago I bought CRKT M16-01S. Now I use it pretty much for everything. Several reasons. 1 it is cheap. 2 the steel is perfect 3 it is easy clean 4 perfect size and weight

[@kevinschmith9379]

I carry my Leatherman sidekick In my coin pocket of my jeans and I carry that bench made as my knife

[@stewforwords]

I've an old condor rodan that has been real good to me for over 10 yrs.

[@saltlife316]

Great video, this guy know his stuff, years of real world experience

[@BrClif]

My BEnchmade Bugout is my constant companion. Always in my pocket, always razor sharp. It is my all time favorite knife. It isn't really a "bushcraft" knife. But the one you use most is the one you have most.

[@iwantcheesypuffs]

Excellent review! For me it's my Bushman by ColdSteel. At just $25 it's been my go to for camping and outdoors for over 20 years. Baton firewood, strip bark, cooking, campsite prep, and tons of other stuff. Holds an edge very well. Not great for fine carving, but you can get most of what you need done with it. For everything else I also use a P4. Fantastic tool. On the Bushman I needed to file down to the metal on the first four inches of the spine to make it good for use with a ferrocerium rod. Good for skinning large or small game, though like Clay said on a knife like this you need to be careful of how you use it so as not to poke holes in the hide. For me it's natural to use that way. For others it might not be the best option for skinning.

[@dadiesel44]

Coldsteels are so good!

[@MrFuzzleupagus]

I absolutely love ALONE! I often romanticize the idea of being a contestant on the show. Lol. I have two Moras and a SAK. I swear by them. I just discovered your channel. Subscribed!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Welcome

[@brendanneis1935]

Hey Clay, love the video! Just wanted to let you know that Mora makes a model called the Garberg, which has a steeper belly towards the tip that the standard mora does not. I own one in stainless and i would highly recommend it as an outdoor knive, keeps its edge very well, is excellent for batoning, but without the bulk of something like the parang. Keep the videos coming!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks for the info!

[@lukepippin4781]

I love my garberg. I have a 511 as well and it’s fantastic for carving. The edge runs all the way back to the handle, so you can choke up on it and do details stuff with lots of control. But the garberg will do almost anything you want out of a knife in the woods. It’s also the only full tang mora that I know of.

[@chrisloehr6641]

Or try the Kansbol. Same blade shape, but thinner and the belly is flat ground. It excels as a hunting knife.

[@OldForestBushcraft]

Thanx for the great video! (and a fantastic channel in general). Cheers from a fellow bushcrafter/knife enthusiast from a village of Fiskars, Finland!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thank you very much!

[@carloloru]

Great video Clay!

[@youtrades]

Invaluable!! Especially the sharpening. THANK YOU.

[@youtrades]

There's so much common sense in this vid. This will solidly help people. I'm excited about that condor parang, that's Definitely my next knife! I've been using a k bar for years, and a shrader multi. Your bow vid though, sold me hardcore on that parang 😁

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you liked that vid. Been getting a lot of good comments there.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ibnushabil]

thank you for sharing interesting videos friends..this video is very important for me as a bushcraft beginner..greetings from Indonesia friends

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks for watching!

[@twotonanchor]

I have one of those condor duku parangs. Absolutely can confirm: best edged tool for running around the woods. Great choice.

[@didjhopkins4135]

Thanks mate!! Happy to see that Parang in action again, glad I was one of the pesky enquirers 😉 Now I want one of those sharpeners! Cheers mate, could talk knives all day!!

[@clayhayeshunter]

You and me both!

[@StevieChilds]

Being that I carry a purse, my multi-tool is a bit larger and contains a small hammer and ax head. While it's slightly bulkier than a traditional multi-tool I absolutely love it!!! I use the screwdrivers, hammer, and the small saws all the time. For being an off brand the saws and other functions work incredibly well. I think finding a go-to multi-tool that you're comfortable with is a must for everyone.

[@shadowcastre]

Good information..! I always say... Use the right tool for the job. Thanks for the video...

[@clayhayeshunter]

You bet

[@kriyashivajiva]

another excellent master class

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@polesofdestinyhiking]

Awesome video! I do alot of backpacking, and then I started watching Alone and I am obsessed! So now I want to get into bushcrafting and survival. Right now my first step is fire building, which lead me to looking at knifes. So thank you for putting together this video!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Get out there and make a fire!

[@curtiscrystalnelson7034]

I've bought several of those Mora carbon knives for $10.99 at a military surplus store. They are great knives for that kind of money

[@clayhayeshunter]

absolutely!

[@denniscrowley8517]

Excellent. Very nice.

[@flintlockDave]

Awesome video, Clay! I agree with you all the way I have my Leatherman charge + with me every day, and I use it all the time. I couldn't imagine not having it. It has skinned game and worked on my tractors can't go wrong with it.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Right on

[@shane4176]

I have 3 of those knives and did have that parang also for a while. That leatherman i like more than any ive used great tool.

[@emanresu8968]

With regards to the parang, 1075 is great axe steel with the techniques you were using and the edge profile its not surprising that you didn't have to sharpen it. I got into knife making a year ago now and have made a few hatchets from 1075. Just be careful how you sharpen it otherwise for more aggressive striking you will quickly lose your useable edge due to rolling. which is something I learned the hard way while camping

[@3passa]

Just got the Worksharp sharpener and what a difference it makes. Thanks for the recommendation! The angle gauge is brilliant.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad it helped!

[@lylehurlburt3259]

I bought all my boys a Mora wooden handled knife years back I had only when I was younger and used heck out of it

[@parchant74]

Finally soneone who knows what is he is talking about. Thank you for good opinion on knives in nature

[@PabloP169]

I am biased, as I only have a few knives and while my leatherman (Surge) is the EDC, if heading bush I also like one of the large knives that I made out of large files (properly heat treated of course), and with a Micarta handle. Other cheap folders are just that cheap, so they are not relied on or regularly used, but are stashed in several bug out or get home bags.

[@twoowls4469]

Another great, useful video. Thanks, Clay, for all you do.

[@07huaste]

great video, tkss

[@UmerFarooq-zb8ff]

You are a professional and I am not but still I would recommend you the ESSE 5 It is a lot better than mora but expensive too but I think you should give it a try it suits your work

[@travisbond635]

Good job brother. Keep up the great work. God bless

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thank you, I will

[@kknives_switzerland]

Recently found your channel and clicked immediately when I saw that video title.

[@lenmajuskin]

Having declared my dissatisfaction with this sharpener last night kzbin.infoUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I thought about the problem some more. It occurred to me that I might be undoing each attempt at achieving a sharp edge by the repeated attempts. So, I tried to clean up the unsatisfactory result by honing with only positions 3 and 4.Miracle!! A really nicely sharpened chef's knife, more than enough to handle my needs. Admittedly, it did not reach professionally sharpened razor-fineness, but it is now significantly sharper than it was. A bout of breaking down carrots convinced me. So, major apologies to the manufacturer, Amazon, and all happy and potential owners! Follow the directions: don't buy it if you have ceramic blades; and don't overwork your knife blade.

[@gbs2473]

Thanks for the video.Great job 👏👏👏

[@PatrickSmeaton]

Appreciate the video. In my 51 years, knives have been one of my consistent obsessions. I also prefer my fixed blade knives, but my Benchmade 940 D2CF has been clipped to my pocket since 2003. It's the perfect EDC.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks for sharing!

[@timothylongmore7325]

Love my mora. My edc is a mora light-my-fire in a neon green plastic sheath. Never lit a fire with it but its been on my hip for about 7 years. Had the mora robust but lost it on a hike. Been back to look for it twice. Once with a metal detector. I might go looking one more time and film it. I've got a good hunch on were it fell out. My only complaint with moras , sheaths. Got me a garberg also. You can beat the crap out of them too. Even at a $100+ they're a good value. Great review. I'm bingin Clay vids tonight.

[@tomjjackson21]

I have a litany of $150 knives, and a few $500 knives, yet to this day, 99% of my usage is my Leatherman and my Mora Companion. Everything else is really just for the gram. The Leatherman is just the most practical, and the Mora not only works amazing for literally everything, you don't feel bad for abusing it. Everything else is really just for variatey or collecting. Mora + Leatherman; I use the Wave, is all anyone needs.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Definitely a good combo

[@twoowls4469]

Same here.

[@zippitydoodah5693]

with ya

[@user-wr6sb7ey6k]

SOG Ranger самый удобный для меня на охоте и в лесу Лезерман конечно без конкуренции)))

[@Swearengen1980]

Saying a Mora "works amazing for literally everything" is a bit hyperbolic. There is 0% chance a Mora Companion can skin a buck like a Nessmuk or any flat grind with a belly. It can't food prep all that well. If you find yourself in an odd situation where killing a coon with a knife in a makeshift spear is your only way to get the job done, I can tell you first hand that a Mora is near useless. Is a scandi the best for wood working? Most agree it is. Does it excel at any other task? Absolutely not.

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Nice one Clay 👍. Have a great trip mate

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks 👍

[@rhino5419]

The bugout is a pretty toy but not to be relied upon. The springs on mine snapped after 6 weeks of light use. Benchemade sent me new springs very quickly but I will not carry it again in the wild.

[@matwinner9708]

I’ve been into parangs for 15 years and have a bunch (and forged a few); great all around tool; I tend to use mostly cheap parangs from Malaysia, the kind people buy and use everywhere over there. Crazy sharp.

[@-echoroads-5596]

The Bugout is a great knife, the price is a bit crazy these days, but I still have my OG 2017 Bugout and it's still my go-to hiking/camping folder. The Leatherman is great too, but over time, I think the Wave is my favorite model. Morakniv? Nothing to say, absolutely cannot go wrong with any Mora knife. I bought half a dozen 511 models; for the junkdrawer, toolbox, car survival kit, etc... My favorite fixed blade is the Benchmade 202 Leuku. Highly recommend that or the 200 Puukko. Cool video!

[@Swearengen1980]

Benchmade prices have gone crazy. I have the Mini Adamas in cruwear and I saw what the price is now. WTF. It's still worth for the steel, IMO, but damn.

[@Net_Observer]

Great vid!

[@jonathanbennison9220]

So, I'm liking your multipurpose bush knife, machete. I picked up one which has a wider rounded blade, with a narrow, goose neck near the handle. Full 'tang' Its doing a good job, scraping down my tree into a stave...

[@jimstewart5739]

Good stuff - thankee!

[@clayhayeshunter]

You bet!

[@trevorjohnson7440]

The Leatherman P4 is hands down one of the best Leathermans made! I do wish the primary knife had the same blade shape as the Leatherman surge. That was the best blade shape they made, in my opinion

[@edwardmorley8359]

I carry a Leatherman Wave+ as my EDC. It's a legitimate tool which means it's pretty much the only thing I can get away with carrying as a Canadian, and I use it as one frequently. I've pretty much destroyed the serrated blade on it cutting things at work so I have to sharpen it again, but I use it more than the other one, performing more aggressive cutting tasks which wear down the blade like cutting drywall. The other blade stays sharp and only really gets used for cutting vapor barrier or thermopan, and occasionally sausages. I think the only tools I haven't made much use of are the file and the mini screwdriver and scissors. It serves pretty well and I'm not worried about discussing my purpose for carrying it with LEOs because it is pretty obvious looking at it. No guarantees of course, but there never is when you have laws that prevent people from even carrying tools, or potentially criminalize them for doing so anyway.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Those laws are crazy

[@swanee22]

Great stuff...I learned a lot. I bought one of those parangs, too...built like a Mac truck.

[@donalddicorcia2433]

There’s a saying: Anything that can make a knife dull, can make a knife sharp.

[@clayhayeshunter]

I like that

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Bought this Leatherman tool last year after I watched your loadout video. My only real gripe is it's quite heavy but I carry it anyway as well as a cold steel folder. I mostly use the blade, pliers, and the scissors a good deal. I'm also loving the GSI 10" KETTLE or what others call dutch oven. I just made shepherd pie in it yesterday

[@clayhayeshunter]

Yep, it’s a bit heavy but I guess it’s got to be to be so solid.

[@KiwiBushcraftAndSurvival]

After much research I settled with this very same Parang about a year or two ago! Great choice.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Nice!

[@nearlynativenursery8638]

Clay, You rock! I truly appreciate your logic, honesty, teaching Native Americans technology, fading the camera to show the flora and fauna around you during your video demonstrations, willingness to share info to aid people in gaining immense knowledge and skills from you, calm hidden humor, but most importantly are two things about your KZbin presents that I approve greatly of is your No BS and willing to tell the truth. The greatest quote of yours I know of is Something like? EVERYONE SHOULD ONCE IN THEIR LIFE BE SO STARVED THAT THEY TAKE MUCH PLEASURE OUT OF SUCKING THE EYEBALLS OUT OF A COOKED RABBIT SKULL WITH MUCH ENTHUSIASM. Jim Rodgers

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks Jim

[@Aries61]

Thank you Clay! Excellent reviews that matter!

[@shinobisurvival]

That's a nice set of knives. Love that parang. A fan of the multi tools to. I use my leatherman all the time. Such handy tools come with the leatherman. I have two multi tools in my survival edc pouch that go everywhere with me. The leatherman Juice and the Gerber suspension. I like how the leatherman you have flips open like that and I can see what you saying especially if you have one hand in use. Makes sense. 👍👌.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks 👍

[@frostphoenix8226]

just found your channel and was watching the bow video and was wondering what the knife was. amazing that like a few minutes later their was a video about it. thankyou! now if i can just gain the muscle memory to keep the same angle when sharpening XD

[@clayhayeshunter]

Just takes a little practice!

[@holgergoehr4668]

The mini Doku Parang is on of my favourite tools for years now, use it every week. Holds its edge very well. Awesome blade. I live sup tropical and carry that or the Skrama with a saw, but no axe..

[@Tygor3533]

I got that same parang bc of you and it’s great

[@sloanNYC]

First video of yours I've seen, very well done. Appreciate how reasonable you are about tools and their purpose. Love the Worksharp, it's a great size for carry without being too small to be useful.

[@jasonmiller9495]

I carry a P4 and a White river Fire crafter 3.5 everyday. The White River is awesome. Easy to carry it’s just a great little set up. The Leatherman P4 is great but I do switch that out once in awhile with the Surge

[@charlesmckinney]

I'm a vet on a tight budget. I use a Condor bushlore knife and really like it. I have a set of Tramontina bowies. One with a 9" blade the other woth a 5" blade. Good high carbon steel. You did that sharpening like you've done it a time or three.

[@joepublic573]

awesome content clay - always enjoy watching :)

[@clayhayeshunter]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@richfreireich4528]

I have the condor golok, I love it they (condor) do hold an edge and are very durable, one of my favorite knives for edc for the money is the shinwa Sekurity folder with d2 steel, I have Benchmade folders that cost 3x as much that the shinwa does just as well or better in some instances!

[@clayhayeshunter]

Thanks for sharing!

[@richfreireich4528]

@Clay Hayes sorry Clay it's actually the Honshu Sekyurity not Shinwa, ordered mine out of Kennesaw cutlery

[@ChookyChuck]

I couldn't ever sharpen knifes decently because i messed up the angle. Then i got a set of V sticks with a fine and ceramic rods arranged in a V and i got razer sharp knifes now. For me its easier to hold a vertical knife against an angled V stick vs than trying to hold a precise angle against a flat surface. That shows how important the angle is.

[@clayhayeshunter]

Yellow, those work great

[@PonyusTheWolfdude]

I totally agree on your EDC. If I'm going to have something with me everyday, I would not have anything specialized, and your choice is both good to travel due to form and useful as utility. (Not saying it out loud to keep the suspense.)

[@Brent_Rolston]

My only complaint with the Leatherman is how heavy they are for an EDC. I think I have the Leatherman Wave. Maybe your model is lighter?