My Four Blades of the Apocalypse

[@tonycorgliano6905]

I live off grid in Denali Alaska. When I go into the bush, I carry in my ruck or my quad a Mora, a Cold Steel O1 Tailmaster, A Cold steel Kukri, and a Leatherman Surge. If Im riding my Quad, which I often am, because im old.. ,i carry a council axe and a bow saw. Up here, i use what's proven itself to me.. OH I also never leave home without my 4 max scout folder. Its beyond heavy duty..

[@tonycorgliano6905]

@garyb5439 Dang it.. I wish I knew that before i moved to Alaska purchased property, cleared some and built my log home that is too deep in the bush to access electricity. You must be really smart to know so much

[@savagedan5655]

Ou mean cantwell or healy?

[@tonycorgliano6905]

Neither

[@shimoda3339]

Good choices. I like those knives.

[@SonoraSlinger]

1- Cold steel trail master in san mai 3 2- tom brown tracker 3- cold steel drop forged boot knife (element of surprise if i am ever in a bind) 4- any Mora. You're right, moras do finess well

[@williamneal7210]

Oh! I rather like that Tracker! Burly little brute!

[@blondhairblackstrat]

1) Gerber multi tool (let's be practical here!) 2) My old (tough and still sharp) hardware store hatchet 3) OKC SP-6 8" fighter 4) CS Voyager XL

[@zachparade2791]

1. Swiss Army RANGER 57 M GRIP: for fine work, game processing, and tools for scavenging. 2. Leatherman Wave with bit kit: for repairs and scavenging of items I find. 3. Cold Steel Tai Pan: for my defensive blade, I like the 13” dagger with wide enough bellies that it also slashes well 4. Gerber Strong Arm: for heavy-ish duty bushcraft and general knife tasks. As a fellow knife nut, this was a hard choice. I would have liked to have a small hatchet or kukuri. However, in a real SHTF situation, having tools that can do repairs, open cans, have awls, and more just seems to me to be a higher priority.

[@marksaint2936]

1). Kitted out Victorinox Huntsman 2). Leatherman Signal 3). Buck 119 4). Kershaw Camp 10 And a bag full of Cold Steels!

[@MasterK9Trainer]

I just got a buck 119 off of eBay I kind of feel privileged to own such an iconic American-made knife

[@Sanderson890]

1) Leatherman Surge with bit kit (finer tasks, repairs, scavenging) 2) Gerber Strongarm (fighting and bushcraft) 3) Gransfors Bruks Scandinavian forest axe (wood processing and shelter building) 4) Silky Gomboy 270 (wood processing and shelter building) That is my list, but it includes an axe and a saw, since I would rather have those 2 things than another blades. 🙂

[@phild8095]

I was thinking a similar list. But I'm too connected to the land to bug out, so I'll have all of them till the end. But if I were younger, I have my 35 year old Buck almost 6" blade full tang and rubberized grip, a pound and a half camp ax on a slightly shorter than typical handle, my 8" fillet knife, a 28" spade with solid wood to a D handle handle and a diamond 325 grit/1200 grit Sharpal to maintain them. But I would deeply miss my pocket knives, my Schrade kukri, my KABAR, my silky 7" medium tooth, my boning knife, my high carbon chef knife, and my favorite wave serration steak knives, my double edge razor, the first aid shears, the S&W throwing knives and hatchets, the 16" chain saw, the roofing hatchet, the two utility knives, about 50 disposable utility knife blades, the two cheap WalMart machetes (gifts), oh, and the wood chipper that I just used on 4 dozen corn cobs to add to the compost.

[@JPMerolla001]

@@Sanderson890 agreed. I would be leaving behind some nice knives. But it's not worth the weight considering everything else I would want to carry

[@strwman5]

Gomboy is a good move

[@adods9824]

Strongarm too short for fighting . 6" minumum

[@canadist]

@@adods9824 a saw can do a lot of nasty damage

[@Huck_Finn0614]

My Council tool axe, Woodsman Pal which is so versatile, My Hardcore Hammer hatchet, and my Dawson Marauder.

[@williamneal7210]

1. Ghurka 13" Kukri 2. Blackjack Mamba 3. Cold Steel Taipan 4. GCS 163 Camp Knife I got my first Kuk when I was 11 years old, been my first love ever since When I joined the mil I augmented the Kuk with the Mamba since the performance was similar but MUCH MUCH FASTER when speed was of the essence. I added the Taipan after I became a contractor for everyone's favorite "Three Letter" -- very handy that knife...handy indeed! The GCS is amazing for both processing and chores around the camp as well as acting as a pry bar and diggin at them roots!

[@joeystaples6869]

#1 kbar modified tanto #2 cold steel leatherneck tanto #3 crkt m40-15 #4 Gil hibben tundra bushcraft That was fun watching and deciding which 4 knives I would pick! Thanks

[@southernlonghorn4507]

1) Multitool w/bit kit - SO many things you can do with these, pliers, awl, can opener, basic tools, small knife, it’s critical to have this type flexibility with you 2) BPS Knives SK5 - excellent all around tough knife that’s Scandi grind, strong, and can do bushcraft, meat processing, and defensive work very well 3-Old roofing hammer/hatchet - had this forever and it does well at many heavy duty tasks and is a good weapon also 4) Gurkha Kukri - this has been a great heavy duty tool over the years and it can do many tasks very well.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

The main difference between a hoarder and a prepper is that a pepper has a use for everything

[@tonyvillarreal3610]

Hey I'm a pepper too(Dr. Pepper)lol

[@tonyvillarreal3610]

I have a Mora companion, but I'd rather take my old school Gerber in place of the Mora, it has a blade similar to the Mora and a woodland camo handle, so that's 1 2. For defensive tactics I'd take Gerber CFB tanto (as seen in Olympus has fallen used by Gerard Butler) 3. My Becker BK7 or my esee 4 for bush/fire-craft 4. My coldsteel true flight. That's for knives most will know. Now for my normal carry 1.my leatherman surge black 2.my tanto w/red handle (my design) 3. My large recurve with serrations (Also my design) 4.my coldsteel kukri machete

[@martinhafner2201]

My picks: 1. Big chopper - either the Ontario SP-53 Bolo machete or the SP-8 Survival machete. Ten inches long, 6mm thick, strong, heavy saber grind. Chopping, wood splitting, some carving. Tough 5160 (SP-53) or 1075 (SP-8). Nearly a hatchet. The SP-8 has a rectangular profile and a square chisel design at the tip, which may have some advantages on shelter building projects. 2. Large knife, but mid-weight with some fine abilities. Cold Steel Drop Forged Survivalist. 8 inches long, 6mm thick, but full flat ground. Well balanced and nimble for its size. Nice hard 52100 ball bearing steel, but still rather tough. Chopping, slicing, shelter building. It has a bowie profile, so it also makes a great fighting knife. 3. Medium-large bushcraft knife for larger tasks such as shelter building. Terava Jaakaripuukko 140. 5.5 inch blade at 4.2mm thick with a comfortable handle for lots of hard work. 80crv2 for easy maintenance and good durability. Scandi grind. 4. Fine carving and notching bushcraft knife. Mora Clipper. Same specs as the standard carbon steel Companion, but with a slightly more comfortable and slip resistant handle.

[@RamboAdventures-oi1mn]

Always appreciate fresh takes that you bring on many subjects. The Esee reminds me of my Batinelli R.E.D. V2 which is one of my faves. Thanks!

[@chucknaill]

I agree with the Mora. Since I do not have a fixed blade, I’d probably carry the Cold Steel Voyager. For wood, I’ve always used a Sven saw for backpacking and I know it will keep me warm. Ive always carried bear mace, a loud whistle, and a tiny air horn. Just because it’s sharper than a razor and I’ve used it to cut bandages, vines, and most any material, I’d feel lost without the Milwaukee spring assisted with the serration.

[@MTMILITIAMAN7.62]

Start it off with my Leatherman Wave+ and my White River Ursus 45 in 3V, the two knives I EDC anyways. Finish it with the pair of CRKT blades on my A-to-B Bag and plate carrier, a Kangee T-hawk and a Sangrador, respectively. The Leatherman has small blades for finer tasks, a small saw to effeciently harvest small tinder, and a small file. It really comes in handy for all sorts of basic everyday menial cutting chores. The Ursus 45 in 3V is an ergonomic and indestructible utility knife that could serve for defense, or about anything else, from harvesting game to shelter construction. I could use it as an e-tool or pry bar if I had to. In the forested Rocky Mountains, a small axe or tomahawk is an indispensable piece of kit. The Kangee has done a lot of stuff for me; wood processing, breaching, harvesting game. When you've seen how easily it effortlessly takes apart a deer, you understand the terrifying implications with regard to its use as a weapon...truly devastating. Then the Sangrador, a small double-edged dagger is what I feel is the ultimate fighting knife. It is sharp all over, lightening fast and responsive. Apltly named, sangrador translates from Latin for bleeder. I think these four covers all the bases with some overlap, and my drawer allows me to outfit my friends and family as well. It would be hard to leave some, like my Tops Longhorn Bowie and HOG 4.5 behind, but knowing my wife and kids have good cutting tools on them means I don't really have to.

[@The66Leadfoot]

Good thing i have a small collection of blades! I don't have a kukri, but i would bring my Condor Moonshiner for heavy tasks, my Condor Large Huron for campfire tasks, my Cold Steel Drop Forged Boot Knife if somebody wants to FAFO, and my Grohmann #100 Large Skinner for all other tasks. Love your videos! Keep them coming.

[@longrider42]

As some one who has over 100 knives, plus a collection of Tomahawks and Axes, swords and machete's. Trying to pick just four. Not easy. But let me start by saying, I do not drive, and I need some special gear to help me through the day. So I have a EDC bag that goes with me every time I lever the house. In that bag I have a Swiss Army Deluxe Tinker knife, a old time Gerber Multi Pliers, with full size jaws and one hand open-able, and the newest addition to the bag a Cold Steel Voyager Drop Point folding knife, with four inch blade. These are always with me. So I will not could them. As for the four. 1. Mora Heavy Duty Companion. Great Blade. 2. Condor Tool and knife, Hudson Bay knife, the big one. 3. Buck 119 Special 4. Condor Tool and knife, Golok Machete. For wood processing and self defense. And of course my Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener. Got to keep them blades sharp. Now of course I will be a wise guy and add my Nordland type C viking axe, haa a great blade and a hammer poll. And my Stanley Folding Pocket saw, with a selection of blades. So there you go. I think I would also have a firearm with me. But that's a story for another day :)

[@stephen8433]

I am sorry you are disabled. I am confined to a transfer chair and a recliner. Since I am permanently disabled, I would be bugging in and would have the extra security of firearms.

[@michaelarnaud1775]

Besides my wallet, keys & cell phone, 3 things I never leave the house without: ZT0350, one of my Gerber multi-tools (I've got a few) & MagLight flashlight. Sometimes I'll change out the ZT for my Buck 110 Folder, depends on where I'm going. I've had family members sneer & laugh at me for carrying those 3 items on me all the time.....until 1 of those items ends up being needed by said family members. Then I let them know how unprepared they are. ALL my friends know I carry these items. Even in a suit & tie, I've got those 3 items on me. Better to have it & not need it than need it & not have it.

[@tonyvillarreal3610]

@@michaelarnaud1775 it's always good to be prepared

[@133rip]

I'm feeling the consequences of a life of working with my hands. I no longer have a skull crushing grip. Arthritis is taking a toll. I'm looking for small fixed blade EDC with a substantial grip for my old hands. A 3" blade maximum is preferred. Can anyone advise me? Thanks

[@The66Leadfoot]

There are countless options for you. The ESEE-3 comes to mind, along with Morakniv. I would find an online knife store and begin a search for three inch fixed blades, and find one that speaks to you.

[@alananderson5929]

Great vid and tough choices: my USMC kabar,13 mths jungle tested, entrenching tool, Swiss Army-for the tweezers and toothpick, 3” USMC quick open. Really enjoyed reading some really excellent selection and comments. Great stuff guys. Semper fi🇺🇸

[@MaryPavlinchak]

My Cold Steel Bowie machete, Cold Steel bushman, BPS adventurer and Mora 546. Or Case raider bowie, Cold Steel GI tanto , Cold Steel peace maker 2 and Mora companion.

[@SeemsLogical]

1) Companion: Vosteed Nightshade 2) Tactical: Bark River North Country 2 fixed blade 3) Bushcraft: Tora Blades Havildar Khukuri 4) Big Blade: TFW Ginunting The Vosteed Nightshade is a folder I have used for everything: Household chores, Cooking, opening boxes, precision cuts and detail cutting, etc. The slanted blade really helps take strain off my wrist when I gotta make a lot of cuts in one sitting. My Bark River North Country 2 comes with a sheath I can carry on my belt. I like appendix carrying since its out of the way and can be hidden well under a jacket. My Tora Blades Havildar Khukuri is the one I like the feel of most. I love khukuris and have several in my collection. Tora makes some of the best ones that are historical reproductions. The stick tang construction makes the blade more top heavy and less strenuous to both swing and carry. And it can be used to fight in s pinch. The TFW Ginunting is a Filipino blade. Its machete length, lightweight and slender. It can be used to slice through vines and light brush but excels more in combat situations where the forward curve at the tip causes slashes to stab into a target and also "rebound" faster for a second swing. And the top 1/3 of the back edge is sharpened so it can do reverse cuts but also being blunt at the back end of the spine allows me to brace and block with my blade if needed.

[@VTPSTTU]

Thanks for the video. I grew up in East Tennessee. I was surrounded by the easter deciduous forests similar to where you are. I would pick one set of blades for that scenario. I lived in Oklahoma City for six years. I lived in southern Louisiana for over ten years. I've now been in Wyoming for over ten years. I've lived other places for shorter periods of time. I lean towards a different set of choices for each location. Much would also depend on whether I could carry a true axe or a saw for processing wood. Either of those would be better than any kind of "blade" in a survival situation. Because I live where there isn't a tree within a mile of my house in any direction, I don't currently own a good axe or even a good saw. Much would also depend on what other weapons I could carry for self-defense and whether I lived in a place where I thought I would need to fight my way out of my location. For instance, I lived in western Houston for a little over two years. If things went insane at that time and I had to get out of the city but didn't have access to firearms, I'd have to choose blades that would be primarily fighting blades. I have a short sword that has "Cobra" stenciled on the blade. I think Windlass made this series of modern fighting swords. I'd probably pick this sword, pick a tomahawk by a company that I refuse to acknowledge any longer, and pick a push dagger from that same company. None of these would really be top choices for other situations, but I would take them in hopes that they would give me the best chance to fight. My fourth would then be a bushcraft knife. On the other hand, I wouldn't take the sword or the tomahawk if I had access to firearms and ammunition for self-defense. There's no point in using a short sword when I have the option of shooting an attacker. I would still carry the push dagger in case someone got close to me by surprise and I couldn't draw a gun in time. I currently live in a very unpopulated part of Wyoming. If I had to go somewhere, I'd have a reasonable chance of not being surprised by someone getting close. Under those conditions, the push dagger doesn't seem as important. Survival would depend on getting to some place with trees, but I'm not sure where I would go or what trees I would find. I don't have a real saw right now. I think I have a Harbor Freight version of one of those Asian trimming saws. I'm going to assume that the saw would cover many of my wood processing jobs and not count against my total. 1. machete - I have two old machetes that I've used quite a bit when I was younger. I'm not sure which one I'd take, but I feel confident processing wood with them. I'd still hope to use the saw for most wood processing, but a machete is still a great tool for building shelter and can be pressed into service as a weapon. 2. kukri - I have a couple of kukri. I'm not sure which I'd rather take. I'd take one. A kukri would be a good backup for wood processing, would be effective for self-defense, and could probably be used for hunting. 3. bushcraft knife - I have a Gerber of some kind that would probably be my first choice. 4. bushcraft knife - I would probably take my other bushcraft knife from the company that I don't like to name. Maybe I would take a smaller kukri instead.

[@2104dogface]

Dam this is a tough 1 if were leaving out folders & multi tools & swords 1) TOP's Prather War Bowie 2) SOG Northwest Ranger 3) Off Grid Sierra 4) CS special projects Kukri

[@coffee_carry]

That Prather War Bowie!!! 🤘

[@Louidje]

I agree with your method. I will add a folder in there, though. 1. Folder: RAT no. 1 in Aus-8. I chose the AUS-8 one because it's easier to resharpen in the field, stainless and very tough. 2. All-purpose fixed: Jeff White French trade knife in 1095. Perfect design, ancestral value, convex grind, 90° spine, 6 inches yet light blade. 3. G. Bruks Small Forest axe. Wood processor that is light, packable and capable. Can also kick ass. 4. Beater : Mora Bushcraft knife. Gotta have a scandi and this one has the firestarter/sharpener multisheath and is a dream to use. If I can cheat a bit I would add an Opinel no9 as a kitchen knife.

[@ivanhernandez1652]

1- Flissa fixed blade hunting 8.5 full tang 2- JEO TEC 39 3- EF 146 Fixed Blade 8mm 4- KastKing Folding Fillet,fishing Camping,Hunting Knife. And with all this beauties you can’t forget the WORK SHARP Pocket Hunting Knife Sharperner. 👌😀

[@caseylewis2835]

For small tasks I am going to bring my openl number 9. I am also going to take the Elchette. I am taking my Becker 9, and lastly I am taking my cold steel katana. I love your choices. You made some good ones!!

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

A Silky Saw and a good general purpose axe. A sturdy belt knife and a good multi-tool.

[@viewtifuljay2531]

Really enjoyed this video Daniel. A great concept to explore. You could easily make this into a series, like 3 weapons and 3 pieces of gear for the apocalypse or best throwing knife and slingshot combo. Thanks for the upload ✊

[@davidheath2427]

Small slicing knife . I have the Boker bronco. The 3v holds an edge for a good time . My medium work /carry knife easy . My tops camp creek . Always my first choice on my hip . Large camp knife not so easy I have a few . But I think I would pack my lionsteel m7 . Last but by no means a least. The chopper . You said becker 9 and I have that blade , but sorry my esee jongalas would get strapped to the molly on my pack . So interesting I normally set my blades in pairs , ie , bronco normally pairs with m7 . For general camping with family and friends. Hunting would get the camp creek and becker . The esee lives in my truck . With an esee 3 . So interesting that I broke up the pairs instead of just grabbing 2 pair . Thanks for your effort .

[@GhostManCutlery]

My 4 Blades: Leatherman Wave + bit kit in pouch (varied utility, take door hinges/handled off instead of muscling locks etc for item procurement in abandoned buildings) Cold Steel 4Max Scout in pocket Becker BK5 for Primary Defensive blade. Also has good utility. Folding Saw - easily process wood more quietly than an axe, stealth is paramount if you want to keep unfriendlies away.

[@Orlosthedruid]

Carbon steel Machete. sheathed on my pack. Victorinox Fieldmaster. Around my neck in a leather snap over sheath. Buck Strider. On my belt. SRK. on my belt or pack. You said 4 knives. In addition to those, a Riggers hatchet and a Corona folding saw.

[@Mike-id8gu]

Great choices. Since I am older and the premise of your video is picking 4 knives for a long journey weight is an important consideration. I'm going with my Mora 546 for its stainless properties, Esee Laser Strike, Leatherman Mutt, and my Kanzawa Samurai saw.

[@Sanguivore]

I always appreciate your insight and unique perspective, Daniel! ☺️ Great vid.

[@guillermomortera7949]

From my collection I would choose 1- Gerber Bear Grills Knife, very similar to the Gerber strongarm, with a half serrated blade, can be used for bushcraft or combat, and has spear holes to latch onto a stick, it also comes with a sharpening stone and a FerroRod within the same sheath. 2-Schrade SCHF45 Full Tang Bowie, Good size and edge for chopping or batoning as well as combat capabilities. 3-Schrade schmbs machete, it's basically a tactical makhaira/falcata sword, better reach for combat than the bowie, great chopping capabilities, and still not big enough to be cumbersome. (Could even dual-wield with the SCHF45 since I have martial arts training) 4-lastly, Smith & Wesson CKG21BTS Extreme Ops G10 Folder, one of the best folders I have ever had, good for fine cutting or combat, and has sentimental value since it was a gift from my dad.

[@JohnVentarino-ey5ln]

I would take my Sealpup Elite and my Essee Tactical 4 like you also and my Coldsteel Machete .

[@haroldmiller6853]

Love these kind of vids I was so hoping you went with a kukri for your big blade I would have 5 I never go anywhere without my SAK field master in my pocket as for my other 4 I absolutely agree toes the companion or a mora BCB my fighting blade I’m going with my bark river JX4 aka the bushbat , number 3 I’m going back to mora and the garberg and finally I’m ending it out with my condor kukri as well .

[@jamesw713]

1. Buck 119. I've gutted a lot of deer with that knife before I learned a smaller one works just as well. But, after 35 years, it deserves to go with me. 2. KA-BAR Cutlass Machete. It is tough and cuts. It would be my first choice for a fighting knife. 3. Cold Steel Hudson Bay Camp Axe. It is light for an axe but works better than a hatchet. 4. Not as picky, but a small pocket folder with 2 or 3 blades. Something like Buck Knives Stockman Pocket Knife. Honorable mention: As a kid I always wanted, and then bought when I turned 18, a Buckmaster. It would be a great fighting knife, but it is heavy for what it is.

[@effeojnedib7208]

LOL, I have a box full like yours. 1) Cold Steel Magnum Kukri machete 2) Cold Steel Master Hunter 3) Spyderco Street Bowie 4) Ontario SP-1 Combat I didn't include any multi-tools because I have a small tool kit with quality tools already packed.

[@aaronb7800]

I've got half of your choices too! OKC SP8, Gerber Strongarm, Mora Companion, and ZT 0560. But now i have to look at just fixed, just folders, multitools.... The list goes on!

[@georgedejohn4470]

#1. Craftsman roofing hammer, #2. Esee 4 , #3 buck 110, #4 cold steel machete. Great topic that I could sit around and talk for hours about

[@AngelicusEXperiment]

1: Cold Steel mini tac bowie- a compact, quick-deploying fixed blade. 2: Kershaw X-Com- a stout, versatile folding knife. 3: Smith & Wesson M9 bayonet replica- a hefty weapon. 4: Harbor Freight Gordon sawback machete- a lightweight, thin machete that cuts well in both its applications. That's what I came up with at 3 in the morning, lol

[@mplsatty]

Only 4? Fun challenge! (Excluding multi-tool, axe, & saw): ESEE-6 Cold Steel Slant Tip Machete, 18" Wusthof Classic 8" Chef, w/ custom sheath Victorinox One Handed Trekker

[@shaynehawkins713]

I'm getting a esse stainless steel izula knife soon. Cost extra but it won't get rusty. I do have a big modern ka-bar knife. To heavy for my bad back. So my friend is getting it. I also carry a folding Gerber Bushcraft style knife. For defense I have my folding spyderco knife that's half serrated. Finally a 8 inch straight dagger.

[@dkveracity65able]

Gerber multi tool, wtg mt. Hood for bushcraft, Silky bigboy/gomboy depending on trees. Tactical bk21 for brush, bk9 for indoors/urban.

[@ozcampnhuntdan7858]

Awesome vid brother, I would reach for my Esee 5 every time.

[@danielanthony9621]

Great topic! No budget knives on this journey Daniel! All are already in my Go Bag. My Hunter knife is my Shokunin Warlock hunting knife. This knife is second to none for processing all game. My Combat knife is the Ka-Bar Becker BK9. This weapon will KEAL! My Camp and Wood knife is the Big Bushcraft Hatchet knife #7. Use it one time and you'll never use another. Last but not Least...My Pangui Neck Knife. This is the one that saves you in the dark places of the world when you need a secret friend! What ya think?

[@Backwoodsandblades]

Kershaw Camp 10, Glock Field Knife, Mora Companion, Swiss Army Ranger.

[@KB-py6jd]

Have the camp series but didn't make my top 4

[@rayrau76]

I pulled these out of my blade crate. Tops bushcrafter, Lion Steel T5, Bark River Bravo 2 and Bark River Trakker.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

Well without having had the opportunity to try all my blades I think these would be my choices: For a large blade, to process wood and chop vines, my Kershaw Camp 10 or my Schrade SCHF9. General purpose: a Gerber Prodigy or a QSP Bison. For a tactical type self-defense knife: the Cold Steel Recon Tanto or the Steel Will Argonaut. For survival and Bushcraft I would go with the Mora Garberg. For a light knife to cut food I'd choose the very first knife I ever purchased which is my Buck Woodsman.

[@charlescollier7217]

So many wonderful possibilities, but I like these combinations: A Team Victorinox WorkChamp - Multitool/Food Prep/Carving Mora Kansbol - Food Prep/Carving Cold Steel Rajah II - Fighter/Food Prep Condor Atrox - Chopper/Machete/Short Sword B Team Victorinox WorkChamp - Multitool/Food Prep/Carving Cold Steel Drop Point Voyager XL - Food Prep/Camp Steel Will Argonaut 810 - Fighter/Food Prep Cold Steel Tanto Machete - Machete/Short Sword

[@JustInCases72]

The companion is probably the # 1 go to bushcraft knife

[@stevea.8816]

ESSE6.,ESSE3. ( I wear it as a neck knife), Mora companion spark and an ULU for food prep. I didn’t even know they made a tactical 4 , I am working to hard it’s cutting into my knife time.

[@lckgilmo43]

I have five blades for SHTF. Buck 124, Cold Steel Recon tanto. Kershaw Camp 10, 18 inch machete and Stihl hatchet strapped on bug out bag. My wife and son have their own knives, waxed canvas bedrolls, bug out bags and firearms also.

[@twsbibanghorn7343]

The balance on the Strongarm is great.

[@w.va.patriot9118]

I have 2 of these love my strong arm

[@cherokeefit4248]

Tops yacare, esee cm6, esee3/4 and my tops ice dagger. I like my silky zubat and pocketboy though too lol

[@NicholasGonatas]

Cold steel Kurk I machete in o1, kabar bk9 I have a small survival tin and a smaller blade attached to the sheath as well not sure if that counts towards my blade limit, my zero tolerance 0550 (hood sturdy folder), and my shiv work clinch pick not only as a last ditch delt defense knife but I think the blade shape will lend itself to small utility task and food ans game prep as well

[@ColdHarborOP]

Awesome video and concept. My four ride or die blades are the... Leatherman Wave Mora Garberg LT Wright Overland Machete Silky saw

[@JPMerolla001]

@@ColdHarborOP saw is not a knife. But I feel you. 4 knives is a bit much in my opinion.

[@chemistcollins5308]

Respect from 👊 🇨🇦. 1 :Ontario 18" machete 2 :Coldsteel Leatherneck 3 :Coldsteel Pipe Hawk 4 :Sog Seal pup Elite

[@aventurero4260]

1.Bushman Bowie cold steel (got love that spear/bushcraft knife 2 in 1) 2. Counter Tac 1 3. Truper double edge machete

[@dennisleighton2812]

I'm assuming that the 4 would be the knife section; there might be other tools as well. 1. Cold Steel Trail Master (mine is the San Mai III version, convex grind). I carry it in a Rob Evans (from Wales, UK) leather dangler sheath. 2. Victorinox Venture Pro + kit system (updated from). This is the main bushcrafting tool. 3. Cold steel SRK (CPM 3v, sabre grind) belt knife. General work. 4. Victorinox Ranger Grip 79 folder. I confess I'd probably slip in a little V'nox paring knife and hope no-one notices! ;-) Cheers mate!

[@drouleau]

1 - SAK RangerGrip 78 2 - Silky Saw Gomboy 210 3 - ESEE Gibson Axe 4 - ESEE 4HM The saw and axe will get shelter building and fire prep done, along with making it far quicker to build camp items than a big knife would (not to mention save your blades for actual cutting/slicing/carving tasks). While you're not going to be chopping down trees or splitting logs with the Gibson axe, for all around camp use it's a great tool and doesn't take up much room compared to a mid size or full size axe. Once I get a Lost Trail 5 by Schwarz knives, I'd swap that with the ESEE 4HM

[@carnivorecaveman]

- APO-1S survival knife from AUS-8 steel. - Old Hickory carbon steel butcher knife. - Tramontina Bolo Machete - Camillus Titanium knife.

[@JCX0409]

I’d have to say for a big blade that was used strictly for defending myself I’d have to go with my 1917 frontier Bowie from cold steel. It’s kinda heavy but joex did a test on it and it’s pretty tough. And had a 10 inch blade. That would be my side strap in questionable scenarios. You have me wanting a Gerber strong arm to add to my collection. My seal pup has been paired with my black talon 2 for my current edc right now

[@JeromeLarochelle]

Off Grid RidgeBack V2 for my neck knife, my Tops Operator 7 as my belt knife, my 18 Inch Full Tang Kukri on my pack suspenders and an 18" Barreled 12 bore Remington 870 pump shotgun in my hands...

[@WeinsEarp]

1. Vic Ranger Grip 55 or 78 on belt 2. Gerber Strongarm for bushcraft and defense 3. Silky Pocketboy 340-13 4. Skrama 240 I would take 5 Items. Backup Cold Steel SR1 Lite on belt. So I have a multitool with a decent knife size for daily tasks, food prep. and a sturdy folding knife for bushcrafting always on me without generating too much attention.

[@peterwilson1295]

Cold steel gladius machete with edge modified by Baryonx knives & tools. That is they thin the edge, making them quite a bit more cutting power. Machete Bowie, also by cold steel, also Baryonx modified. In this case, they also square up the spine for striking flint. EF 141. After removing the odd belt clip thing, and wrapping the grip slightly with baseball bat tape, it is a near perfect EDC for me. I also thinly wrapped the scabbard, and it rides close to my waist in almost any position without failing. I haven’t had to rewrap in several months. A pair of substantial throwing stars or bo shuriken, as opposed to throwing any of the others. (Someone should craft a system for this). I’m counting the pair as one.😮 And, whatever finer delicate cutting tasks folding or not, various blades, I can’t see counting them at all😎 It’s always time to break the rules.

[@bernardbarr2354]

For the shuriken look at RMJ Forge.

[@peterwilson1295]

@@bernardbarr2354 Ya, thanks $100+ for one? Tho it does look quality, the true spirit of Shuriken has been dulled. I’ll (practice distance) and make effective strikes with the cheapies. Which in a few cases, are very good quality anyway. I have used, and successfully cut nail spikes to various lengths and points. My target set ups emphasize from the groin passing the abdomen, to the sternum > manubrium (above the sternum) throat, mouth, eyes. I have some older “on target” 10” which penetrate very deeply, and I am consistent with. Pretty certain a direct sternum hit, would be severely distracting, as well as the groin. These blades are very thin. Thx for the input.

[@peterwilson1295]

@@bernardbarr2354 I’d most likely hit up the cold steel stars. 3 pack for $30. The heavy’s.

[@shaynehawkins713]

Not to go off topic. I carry small tubes of anti clot blood powder. Says there only good for minor cuts. What is good for larger wounds? That skin stuff or?

[@henryvandeventer2457]

I like your choices. It's very similar to what i would grab if i had to grab 4 "End of the owrld as we know it" blades, though I'd have a 5th as i never go anywhere without a folder (99% of the time a CS Recon 1, Voyager or 4Max/Scout) Well, technically 6 as i always have a Leatherman on my belt as well 😂 I do appreciate that you added the Strongarm. That thing is bomb proof. I've clawed ipen a car door with that thing to extract a crash victim. My 4: 1) Slicy - Mora Bushcraft Black. It's as slicy as any other Mora but has a ferro rod attached. 2) Tactical - My Strongarm 3) Cold Steel GI Tanto. That thing is nearly as indestructible as the Strongarm 4) Big knife, chopper - Condor Heavy Duty Kukri

[@texan5196]

Cold steel gladius machete Becker bk9 Helle njord Leatherman super tool 300

[@KB-py6jd]

Got a Galdius also. The scare factor alone is worth the pick.

[@davidglazener7921]

Great choices. Thanks.

[@joerussell1777]

Victorinox swiss champ, morakniv companion,schrade hatchet saw combo and work sharp field sharpener

[@Unicorn161]

Jaakaaripukka 110 (similar design and purpose as a Mora, a little thicker than the Companion and not stainless, but the same basic 1000 year old design.) Spartan-Harsey Difensa (latest in Magnacut, so stainless with a good amount of toughness). Terrava Skrama 240 OR a ESEE/Expat Knives Kukhri APOC Yataghan (17 inch blade, crosses into short sword. Good for fighting and for cutting through vines and brush.) If I could cheat I'd add a hatchet or it would replace the Yatagan or the Skrama (or Kukhri). Tied for second choice for the mid length, 5-7 inch category would be an APOC Wayward Camper or Cold Steel AK in S3V because both are insanely tough. I would miss my Toor Mutant for a defensive knife and my old Benchmade 710 for general purpose light cutting. And of course the Swiss Army knife and Gerber multitool.

[@DroogyT]

I also choose my Condor heavy duty kukri, Joker for bushcraft (cant remember the name) Tops S A.W. for tactical uses, and for fine tasks i just don't know.. so many choices. Probably a Buck or a cold steel folder

[@SeacryBlastsAloT]

1. Victorinox Swiss Champ (or Swiss Tool ...) 2. UG-Tools Tiny Floe Magnacut 3. Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140 4. Silky Gomboy Curve Outback Edition 240

[@forrestsecord7743]

What a brilliant idea! You got me thinking. Gonna have to open up my knife tub

[@brianpike9589]

Based on what is currently in my truck: 1. Victorinox Huntsman (it has been my go-to since Boy Scouts in the '80s). 2. Busse Combat Team Gemni Nano 3. Howell Cutlery custom Bushcraft Knife 4. Tops Knives Cuma Kage

[@dietersmit6639]

SAK huntsman in my left pocket always. 1. Crkt hunt n fisch, all the small tasks (my edc forever gift from daughters). 2. Bk 16, all the tough jobs cause it can. 3. BST ambassador, larger hunt blade (gift of 30 yrs ago will always take it no matter what). 4. Hatchet, chopping.

[@1RazielRR1]

For me TRC K1-S Victorinox Swisstool or Swisschamp TRC Apocalypse American Tomahawk Model 1 or 2 depends of situation 😅

[@Weekendwarriorfights]

1) sog powerlock multi tool 2) cold steel drop forged survivalist 3) Crkt minimalist Persian 4) cold steel espada xl g10 5.) buck 110

[@anderseckstrand7033]

In my opinion, anything large that Condor manufactures is going to be a good choice. They also have really good machetes.

[@HalmHammerhand]

The first thing I would grab would be something that could excel at multiple tasks. Which would be my Zombie Tools Scyllis. Styled after a Persian fighting knife. But nearly a 1/4” thick of well heat treated 5160 spring steel. Can easily shrug off batoning and chopping. But could easily transition to a fighting knife. Next I would take my ESEE 4 for smaller hard use tasks and game processing. Third I would take my Kobalt folding saw with interchangeable blades for metal, wood and plastic. And lastly probably a folder. Which, as much as I love all my fancy folding knives, would probably be my Ontario RAT-1. Until I get a Cold Steel AD-10 anyways haha

[@danielruprecht8932]

The Bob Ross of prepping 😂👍❤️🇺🇸

[@davidmace3310]

Exactly! 🤣

[@mrsliver45]

1-WTG Hemlock Ares, 2-CS Jungle Machete, 3-OKC SP-10, 4-CS 5Max.

[@theshapeexists]

Glock 81, spyderco para 2 in m390, cheap victorinox chef knife for cooking, my old okc raider bowie and my cold steel 2 handed slant tip machete. Im happy with those

[@leojoseph6385]

Your Apocalypse Grid Down, Bug Out on Foot, Camp multiple nights, Harvest Game, Process Wood, Defend yourself scenario is tough. 4 Blades must provide a wide range of capabilities without weighing you down, a Tall Order! 1.Gerber Down Range Axe/Hammer/Pry Bar-for rough brute work. 2.Bidor Parang-for deep in the woods work. 3.Leatherman Surge Multi Tool-for transitional, versatile and delicate work. 4.BG Survival Knife with Fire Steel, Integrated Sharpener, & Whistle-for if I could only have one.

[@leojoseph6385]

Thanks for the fast Heart. Item 1 would be sacrificed to keep a Bug Out Bag Kit with 70 ounces of Water to 20 lbs. If there is a prepared, and genuine Bug Out Location waiting for you, then personal Security/Safety, Water and Speed are the priorities enroute to the BOL. Security would be augmented by a 9mm CCW with a Suppressor, and also a High Lumens Flashlight with UVC light for Non-Lethal options. Spare Wool blend socks, Silk-weight thermals, Wool watch cap, Swagman Poncho, Small FAK, and 2 large Lawn Bags would minimally round out the Safety portion. 70 ounces gets you 4 days max in such a stressful scenario. Therefore a couple of Straw Filters, a Titanium Grayl Filter, in addition to a Small Water Bladder and primitive filtering will be essential. Speed will be drastically improved if the route is reconned and well practiced during day and night travel. Day/Night Land Navigation with or without a Map & Compass is a must, otherwise you’re an easy victim when you’re being hunted. Perhaps these parameters could be another video!

[@lucianbrad4291]

Tops DART ... Cold Steel Drop Forged Survivalist... Cold Steel 1917 Frontier Bowie ... Cold Steel Leatherneck Tanto ... And other Cold Steel Fixed / folding blades 😊

[@r.tomrobison8307]

1. Mora companion HD. Orange 2. USMC fighting knife. 3. I have a tool/knife for all my heavy work. 4. I have a zombie knife. 5. For backup a camp axe.

[@billwright9256]

This is right along with my apocalyptic thoughts.. I would probably use my machete and a SOG tactical Hatchet.

[@donhames5492]

Lots of great comments and interesting choices. If the knife/tool limit was 5 vs 4, most of these suggested kits would be very complete if just a Mora Companion was added. Very light weight, doesn't take up much space, competent with many common knife tasks. To me, there is no downside with adding a Mora/ I would also carry my Schrade LB7 that I have used for over 50 years.

[@JoeDoomsday]

I would bring both of my, ESEE 5 Survival Knives with the nylon Tactical sheaths, my Fallkniven Modern Bowie for my big chopper & my Randall model 18 “attack survival knife”. That was a hard question! I had to pass on so many outstanding blades.

[@shannonreeder1237]

I'd have to take my cold steel rsk and rat 3 and 5. I think its a 5in. Ik I got a 3 and 7 or 6in. Haven't messed with them in awhile. I have a few military knives that would b perfect. I have a kabar mk2 that has a sharpened swedge so its basically double edged

[@nathanielerskine1875]

Neat Knife Box! I'd take my Fiskers Splitting Axe and my Gil Hibben Kukri Fighting Knife for work, and my Gil Hibben Highlander for slicing watermelon. I always have my Leatherman on my and use that daily.

[@myspam512]

Buck 105, Kabar Snody Big Boss, Spyderco Resilience S35VN Serrated, and Kabar Kukri. Good video bud.

[@lightningfletch5598]

Going by the knives in my collection, I’m taking: 1) My Japanese short sword for fighting and defense. 2) My Biohazard brand Kukri machete for large scale bushcraft and combat. 3) Cold Steel SRK for skinning and butchering wild game, plus minor bushcraft. 4) My Ozark Trail folding pocket knife for small fine tasks. I have more knives in my collection, but these are the for main ones I’m picking. Edit: I chose to replace my Ozark Trail multi-tool with the Cold Steel SRK because it’s an actual knife. I’m still keeping my Ozark Trail multi-tool for general survival purposes though.

[@marko9912]

1. Condor Heavy Duty Kukri (walnut handle) 2. Terava Jakaaripuuko 140 3. Cold Steel AK 47 4. Leatherman Charge Titanium

[@Scarywoody]

My Grandfather made a Knife in early 20th century so that's coming. I have a Tops Frog Market, odd shaped but a solid slicer for camp or kitchen. An LT Wright Kephart for the field. A Silky type saw for wood.

[@djaminserrano241]

Both of my Busse knives and both of my ESEE blades..........4 or 5 of me best Medford folders....and a few Cold Steels with the Triad lock.........

[@EduardoGarcia-fj2uc]

They are so many options out there but you have to pick only three. 1. A multi tool gerber mp600 2. A medium size knife Odenwolf w. Scandi D2 steel 3. A bigger knife or machete. Hard to choose. I have three very useful. A traditional kukri 5160 steel. The condor bushcraft parang and the Ralph Martindale #2 Machete. You can solve anything with this equipment. Saludos Amigo

[@leeroyjenkins6665]

Gerber backpackers hatchet for choppy work. Mora Woodsman for delicate slicey tasks. Toor Darter for stabby stabby combatives. Crkt m21 04 as a pocket knife backup that can chop, slice, and stab fairly well.

[@leeroyjenkins6665]

Edit: I see others talking about multitools. I didn't think of that. I'll swap out the mora for my SOG multitool, it's knife has a fine edge that can handle the delicate stuff

[@StevanOutdoor]

I would probably need more than 20 of these boxes to store my knives. I fully agree that first Rambo knife and the Tracker are worthless movie props. Also the idea that you are now gonna live and survive in the woods is pretty far fetched. It's most likely that you stay in the house as long as you can and if you have to leave stay in the town or village and find some abandoned building or structure for shelter. I also wonder why my tool(knife) set would suddenly change in case of an apocalyps compared to bushcraft, outdoor, survival, camping, backpacking? So the list would be something like this: - A pretty simple SAK in my pocket attached with a lanyard to my belt, for instance the Pioneer as my last resort and tool. - A multitool and I gravitate towards a Leatherman for instance the Rebar. - A small task and foodprep fixed blade knife for instance the Mora 546 or Companion (in stainless) or on the higher end the Fallkniven R2 Scout in Elmax. - A lightweight machete with a max blade lenght of 30 cm (12 inch) so it fits inside my backpack for instance an Tramontina Latin machete.

[@sparrow11b]

My ESEE 6 , Leatherman wave , mora companion HD, IZULA 2. Covers most of my bases from bush crafting , cooking, urban and concealment if need be.