Knives for Bushcraft, Woodcraft and Camping. The Belt Knives I Use.

In this video, I will be showing you the fixed blade belt knives that I use for bushcrafting and general camp use. I am not a big collector of knives - I only ever take one belt knife with me to camp, so that knife has to do what I ask of it and be reliable. I have four knives that I use on a regular basis, all different and each with their own distinct features and merits - some big and heavy - ideal for heavy chopping and wood work, others much more refined all rounder camp knives, but all have their place. Some are expensive, hand made and bespoke, others much more affordable and suited to any budget.
A knife is a tool, essential for the sort of camping and outdoor activities that I like to take part in, and when used correctly for its intended purpose and when kept well maintained is a safe tool to use. Of all the kit you buy for bushcrafting or wood craft, a knife is the one item that you should spend some time researching - a good quality knife will give you years of safe and enjoyable service, a cheap, poorly made knife is simply dangerous.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching!
Links
Mora Companion Knife
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TBS Boar Knife
www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/m...
Rob Evans knife maker (@robevs73)
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Rob Taylor (@oldwaysbushcraft)
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Woodlander Leather
www.woodlanderleather.co.uk
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[@Pori9392]

Can you do a beginners guide to canoeing? Water fees, canal vs river, types of craft, basic equipment we will need.

[@johnnybushman651]

Thanks for the video Simon , a man can’t have to many knives but my wife can say different 😊

[@karenclyne4054]

On the back of this, my husband has bought me a Mora Companion in stainless steel, for my 24th wedding anniversary! We're hopefully up to Scotland at some point this year. Romantic, eh? I'm very happy.💖💘💖

[@SuperResa14]

I usually try to find some cons to go along with the pros.. kzbin.infoUgkxnkYCgssg4ZO858cyBdD1JPEaUJ9Up1C_ but it really is a good knife. The blade sits centered in the handle when closed (photo added). It opens effortlessly. Unlocks and closes easily with one hand. It’s a great size for EDC. I wish this exact knife came in one of the premium steels to satisfy the knife snob in me.. but it’s a great tool at a great price as it is. Would buy again.

[@hsaurid]

A nice show and tell of your current bushcraft cutlery, Simon. Particularly helpful is your explanations of your evolution of needs to your present users.Thank you and all the best!

[@tomgillespie195]

Ahhh perfect I’ve been looking to get a new knife

[@shackman9566]

Thank you again Simon.

[@Chris.Rhodes.Outdoors]

I have one of rob Evan's knives it's a kephart style scandi grind with a nice leather sheath. His work is top notch

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

A good break down of each knife and info on the makers too, good stuff Simon, thanks 👍

[@oddmanout98]

Thank you Simon, very interesting to see some similar yet quite different knives.

[@stuartwebster829]

Another belting video Simon.Your reviews are great,always clear,well informed and unbiased.As a real newcomer to bush crafting,I have used your reviews as a guide to start to build up my basic kit and I really appreciate the tips on functional good quality gear that is available at an affordable price.Cannot believe how good the Mora knives are for the money.Just need restrictions to be lifted so I can get outside to use the stuff! Keep up the good work,best wishes Stuart

[@jameskolar9655]

Very nice they are too Simon. Thank you for sharing.

[@efficaciousgentleman3148]

I love Rob's work, I have to admit. One of his is on my wishlist.

[@riverstour]

I have a TBS boar and its brilliant, great for making stuff, use it when out on my kayak and for fishing, oh and mainly sticks for my daughter!

[@danmalone7819]

Love the selection Simon.

[@debrasalt3598]

I keep thinking back to you making those beautiful paddles, what master craftmanship Simon!, you are so gifted.

[@jonathandavis5794]

I hope you see this. But here in Tennessee when tent camping or tarp camping and there's wind I've found using foam ear plugs takes out the sounds that keep you awake or wake you up.

[@ericjudd9603]

All are pretty awesome! Thanks man

[@sarkybugger5009]

Speaking as a tight-arse, I like the Hultafors Mora copy. Costs about a fiver. Good steel, similar plastic sheath. I've had mine for some years, with no problems.

[@micahwinters7021]

I actually have one of those mora knives and love it! I keep one in my pack at all times! Didn’t know anyone else had one!

[@henrymoreland8719]

Thank you Simon, interesting to see the different types of "bushcraft knife" available.

[@colinhunter4915]

Excellent, love the detailed descriptions

[@chengminchen5658]

Glad you could share your experience with the knife❤

[@jaysacco6354]

Good job Simon

[@ewengillies9826]

Good selection of all round all purpose knives Simon. Interesting to hear your comments as they're sound advice for beginners and up. Thanks for the tutorial mste. Bushyboy Oz.

[@mrblurecompany3478]

Great video Simon. Thanks for the info.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Simon . 🐺Loupis Canis .

[@robertauld2242]

Four very useful knives indeed. Like you I was born without the genes that would drive me to collect things. Drop points are my favorite blade shapes too. I have watched another KZbinr use the TBS Boar and noticed his dog was really alert when he was doing food prep with it. He chased down every chunk of carrot that skittered away after the Boar snapped its way through. Once they hit the dirt, they were legally his; I think it was granted to dogs in the Magna Carta or something. I’ve always liked that you had the Opinel for that purpose. Like the Moras the Opinels are a great value.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - that’s why Maggie is never far away from the chopping board! I might not collect knives, but I make up for it when it comes to stoves, tents, sleeping bags, tarps, pots, pans, lamps - in fact just about everything else outdoors related! 😂👍

[@rogerroberts9136]

Hello Simon from the mountains of East TN . I recently got my first Mora I love it and as you said it is tough.It and the opinel are my favorite ones of all time. Thank you for taking the time to make videos always a pleasure to watch and learn

[@seantheboy64]

I've a nice basic Mora , great knife don't think I'll ever change

[@TheLordArion]

Absolutely lovely knives all of them. And you can tell they see alot of use and care

[@cybercrafter8588]

Another great video! Thank you

[@petersymons7817]

Beautiful collection

[@utahjohnnymontana3373]

Very nice selection of fixed blades. I have that Mora with the fire steel in the handle in my get-home bag; great value. Recently got myself an Esee 4P for camp duties. Seems good so far.

[@cgriggsiv]

That is a lot of beautiful knives

[@1967AJB]

I enjoyed that, thank you.

[@richardrudy2834]

Absolutely awesome video thanks so much.

[@biblebeliever4570]

Thanks to you for telling me about the tbs boar knife, one of the most expensive knives ive got. My others are sog knives. God Bless you Simon.

[@laffitteoutdoors]

Great info! Thank you for taking the time to put this together. Just starting to get into bushcraft and this is very helpful 😁

[@carpenterpilot487]

Thanks for sharing I will check out the knives

[@MACV-Justice]

Very nice! So many great knife options out there. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@richardoldham6756]

Rob Evans Bushtool...wow wow wow👍

[@paulbuchanan59]

Good review thanks

[@eugeniovaldez7205]

The Boar and the Robev Bushtool are sweet!

4 nice knives

[@outdoorkohai3249]

My Benchmade 162 is a lot like the TBS. Great heavy in the hand knife. Thanks for the info on the others.

[@mbrider56]

Nice one Simon, great to see all of those knives up close and to hear how there made etc. The craftsmanship is excellent as well 👌🏻

[@Anndyinthewoods]

Beautiful collection of useful knives.I love the exlanation of each one and their uses.

[@robertlee8400]

I carry three knifes with me when I’m out in the woods , a Buck Ghost Rider folder , a T-61 Tracker made in Oklahoma & a 13 inch German Bowie that’s very old , my father found it in the woods when he was 14 like 57 years ago so who knows how old the knife is . I use the T-61 Tracker as my work horse , my Buck Ghost Rider folder for detailed work & my Bowie for protection , I also carry a CRKT Woods Chogan T- Hawk with me also . All in sheaths accept for the folder & all on one belt & I clip the folder on the inside of my pocket so I never lose it .

[@brightantwerp]

Beautiful knives

[@ericstoever9577]

Great backyard bushcraft review. Morakniv has the Garberg which is their first full-tang. A worthy big brother to the Companion. Highly recommended!

[@edmondthegeek]

Thank you for the great content. Your videos always help us to find proper gear for the job and we also love your cooking recipes. I just bought such a MORA knife for the summer family hikes and camping. Greetings from Hungary!

[@evievionny6236]

woww ... what a cool knife

[@andrewforrest8938]

Excellent knives Simon great video thanks for sharing your on your knives.

[@stevemick6569]

A great review

[@AirstripBum]

Thanks for the show and tell Simon. I like all of 'em but I think I like the Rob Taylor best in the lineup.

[@billyaitken1713]

👏👏👏 great video. I am 'a knife guy' & you're spot-on with different knives for different purposes. Full tangs & wide spines for battening wood & splitting etc, finer knives for slicing the veggies and food prep. They're all great knives, the thing I like about Rob's design is the heel of the blade forms a 'stop' so your wet, cold, numb or slippery hand can't slip up the handle and expose your finger tendons to your blade edge 😬. It's why meat industry knives all have 'stops' on the handles...because cut tendons mean surgery🚑🚨.

[@Defender110SLO]

Top kniifes specialy Robs. Cheers Simon🍻

[@bushlore21]

Beautiful set of knives!!✨

[@tomritter493]

They are some great looking blades simon .

[@stewartsetter3921]

Awesome.. might need to upgrade

[@craigpalmer347]

nice 1 Simon 👍👍🌲

[@MCMOutdoors]

Nice collection Simon - I like the TBS Boar - although I don't have one. The Mora's cannot be beaten for value! ATB, Chris

[@clarky4492]

good video, love my tbs boar folder and BROC KEPHART in cpm

[@WildernessAdventuresUK]

Cracking video, one that's quite close to my ❤️.. I've collected knives and use them on a daily basis.. Thanks for sharing as always pal!

[@huntersmoon9724]

I watched knife making videos on KZbin and started to make a few. I made a video on my (meagre) channel of a knife made from scratch. It felt like a bushcraft "right of passage" to make my own knife and I made a few for other oeople. Greetings from Suffolk... Great channel Simon.

[@taffyslittleadventures]

Some lovely knives there

[@CasperLabuschagne]

Thank you for this, I will be getting a Morakniv Companion.

[@jasonlund6770]

This year I celebrate my 40th, I have decided to mark such a milestone with a custom made 🔪. Great video

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Happy birthday (for when it is!) 👍

[@Andy-walkaboutnutty]

Nice video Simon as per usual, relaxing, informative and entertaining. 🔪👍🙏

[@thanoshalo7102]

That Rob Evans bush knife is nice.

[@ronprince1478]

Hi Simon, I’m so jealous of your timber that lovely straight grained softwood (I’m in Australia hardwoods with curly grain) it’s always a pleasure to see you spit kindling with a knife. Thanks for the content.

[@OldForestBushcraft]

Thx, great review! Cheers from a fellow outdoors man, youtuber from the village of Fiskars, Finland!

[@marpatnboots]

Excellent content. I'm in the market for a new knife to replace my Benchmade, and this has given me a direction to go! Keep it coming mate! Cheers from across the pond!

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Bushcraft knives 🔪 are great to have on hand 🌲 Mahalo Simon for another great video! 🏝😎🤙 Aloha 🐠

[@blmarg1001]

The atmosphere to this video is absolutely astounding! That intro, the shot beginning with the toggles, honestly incredible. I'm uplifted after that video, lovely, Thank You. ATB Blake

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Blake!

[@lynnann96]

I always love the intro music!

[@fumastertoo]

Those are some nice knives!

[@kerrywilliams9995]

Jack lore The holy grail of knifes best wishes Dave Chubb

[@rageagainstthestoneage7865]

you should do a video of how you sharpen your knives please

[@franciscoacacermeiro1788]

I prefer the second knife. Thank you

[@swjfc1554]

Great vid Simon

[@philleath-dawson2113]

HI Simon, another very good and informative video. I agree with you that Rob Evans knives (and sheaths), are amazing......More than capable for most bushcraft tasks and very reasonably priced compared to other hand made knives.

[@malcolmT]

As usual very interesting subject 👍😁 👍

[@leemichel8199]

My favourite has to be the Rob Evens design, great for feathers. Mors tribute is the best design and on my wish list ,up on the top of my grail list

[@erikjensen6503]

Very nice set of knives!

[@nimmichagger165]

Great idea to wrap the bicycle inner tube as emergency tinder, as well as the paracord around the Mora. I’ll pass that off as my own idea now! Cheers, mate!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂

[@coops9871]

Nice selection of knives, I have 3 moras and two jacklore knives.....fantastic tools.

[@milesbliss3256]

Nice video. Showing what you have and telling us about each . You are right about way to many brands out there. Stay busy. Camping will be here soon

[@LarsRibe]

Hej Evans reminds me of my Finnish puukko. A modern version of it anyway. Very nice indeed.

[@aabbushcraft]

Nice set of knives 👍

[@ShelleyRaskin]

Nice overview.

[@rickywoodcock7222]

Nice

[@Jeffs40K]

I really like the last one by Rob Tayler.

[@benewgillian6823]

Great thing about Moras, you can use them as good diving knives as well...

[@dpax100]

Nice kit Simon, have the Mira HC steel and a few Opinel knives one since my teens and still great for food prep. Unfortunately we hardly have any woods in Malta so call for fire wood processing, but still a nice bit of kit.

[@jonfisher9214]

4.22. Simon the plastic toggle on the Mora sheath is to allow you to hang another knife onto it. So for example you can have a combo heavy duty Mora and a fine carving one. If you look at the back of the sheath there's a circular hole in the belt clip that will fit over the toggle of a compatible sheath.

[@eilasfixtrix3727]

Nice little colletion there! That little knob on the Mora is for adding another knifesheath.

[@madalive1708]

Génial

[@padventures-life]

Great video Simon, only just discovered your channel. Huge thumbs up on your content. 👍👍 Loving all of it.

[@doogsm6013]

Both Robs make beautiful knives and they are he two makers on the top of my wish list another is Kyle Noseworthy 2ho makes beautiful hammer forged knives as well as some nice neck knives I just bought a Bark River Northstar so it'll be a while before I can justify another purchase.......Yes I fell down the rabbit hole!