My bushcraft knife collection

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

Nothing cuts like carbon steel,it got that special bite. Here in Norway we say a edge have bite. I have many old scandy knives from long dead famous knife makers/bladesmiths,and they all have the super hard carbon steel edge with lots of bite. They are all laminated steel as we allways has made them here since the viking era. Conserving steel and they dont break in the cold,the edges can then be made hard as nails. And axes for everything else,they are made the same way,laminated. I have many stainless knives, but i just love the carbon steel. That is also the only steel i forge. It takes lots of abuse and it bites.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks for your imput Morten 👍

[@simonridley9333]

That's a thumbs up from me , rather liked that

[@howardvarley8795]

Ive thoroughly enjoyed this video several times now and I believe a re-edit is called for especially with a little more detail about 'why' you bought each knife and what makes it special for you.

[@perebird]

Great viewing Rob…some quality there throughout 👍

[@mariumrajah]

2:36 excellent field tool Ben Orford

[@whiskeyriver4322]

Yeah...... I could probably spend a good few hours talking with you over that box of blades over a pint or two, or perhaps even a cup 'o Masala chai. I noticed one of the comments mentioned some bad storms in your area. Be safe, hope all that nasty bypasses you all. Thank you Rob, for a glimpse at a bit of your history. Oh, I have a few extra lightbulbs for that shed if you'd like. LOL!!! ;)

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Very high winds here, my shed is shaking. Think the worst has passed now

[@andrewmypocalypse]

I would have LOVED to SEE your knives. They all were in the shadow. Really love your channel though.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

sorry about the bad lighting but i did put the photos up.

[@muratmustafa4532]

I liked every single knife in your collection.

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

Holy smokes, what an Collection.😲

[@gareththompson5653]

Some really really nice knives. A very nice collection indeed mate.

[@Gman-26]

Enjoyed this very much….looking forward to the rest. 🙏🏻

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

you won't have to wait very long for the next one because the weather here is stinking and i won't be going up the woods this weekend.

[@bobbieschke599]

I have both Garbergs and prefer the carbon as well. Nice collection......

[@jenkinsmig]

Well thankyou Rob my mere collection don't feel too bad now thought I was getting a bit ott, with my collection, but you have showm me I am just starting out. That r2 is defiantly being ordered now...... Lol

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

that's just the bushies mate.

[@jenkinsmig]

@@RobEvansWoodsman ordered and on its way!

[@shanelonergan1792]

That was brilliant rob lovely to see some of your knives there's some beauties amongst them and it's good there tried and tested those puukka's are fantastic looking knives thanks Rob I love the videos

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers mate

[@figtreeprophecy]

Bunch of bushcraft Bonnies right there Rob!

[@howardvarley8795]

Amazing isnt it how personal tastes differ!! I like my knives blade heavy, gives me more "feel"! But I do like your handle heavy 'bushtool' I feel like Ive got a "proper'!! Knife in my hand!!

[@rogerharrington6208]

Great to see all those Bison Knives still with and in use Rob. Thanks for your comments.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Good to hear from you mate. I'll be giving you a call soon

[@howardvarley8795]

Roger Harrington. Been on your website and seen a Knife in Available Knives. Unfortunately your website doesnt give any way of communicating with you. So a Bison wont be joining my collection anytime soon. Shame.

[@rogerharrington6208]

@@howardvarley8795 Did you try the contact us bit? Or if you want to order a knife go to the available knives page and click on what you'd like.

[@rhettoracle9679]

Nice collection! Looks like my phone collection. Amazing what we can rationalize to spend money. Cheers

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Absolutely!

[@jasonshepherd6864]

Thanks for sharing Rob. I'm floored with how sentimental we get over tools and things. Everything we touch has a story and too many things these days seem disposable.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I thought that a story behind the blade was the way to go.

[@williamgates1128]

So much goodness in one video!!

[@lancedyck3730]

Cracking good video Rob! ❤️Love the first knife with the kydex sheath you made for your trip to Panama! Brilliant!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers mate

[@alanrice39]

Nice collection

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

Some lovely tools.

[@timbo4374]

Nope! You're not mental. I prefer the carbon Garberg better as well, and yes, I do have both. Actually, I did have. I loaned the stainless to my brother, and I have a feeling I'll never see it back because he loves it. That's fine though. It IS my brother after all lol.You do have a nice collection there! I have quite a few myself, but not many full customs. Just one of those.

[@aaronbillings762]

Can we please get a list of the knives in this video? Brand and models?

[@tankdiesel9738]

Awesome 👏 Collection Rob !!!

[@daemonharper3928]

Quite the collection! Well done for supporting so many craftsmen, particularly in the UK but overseas too. And good luck with storm Eunice mate, we're forecast 85mph winds in my area and I know it's expected to hit Wales hard too.....the back fence was flattened on Wednesday, most of the local roads were blocked by fallen 🌳 and we had several power cuts - and its not even arrived yet 🤣 Thursday was spent sorting out and servicing the Genny and the chainsaws.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

100mph winds forecast down here this morning but it don't sound that bad at the moment.

[@dhammo749]

Great vid rob .

[@jurgenkrebbekx4329]

Nice to see your collection Rob, the TS puukko is made by Tapio Siryala as far as I know of

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

that's the guy Tapio!

[@schonbeardwildmark]

Quite a selection mate! Fantastic video! Some more direct lite for the sequel maybe?? Thanks Rob!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'll be filming the follow up this morning and I will try my best to rectify the lighting issue.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's uploading now and I used a worklight to brighten it up a bit!

[@dennisleighton2812]

Thanks for the tip about Kermit, and have contributed. We will be doing a monthly stop order for RBLI as well for the longer term! Well done! Nice collection! Stay safe!

[@eugeniovaldez7205]

So nice! Envious of your collection!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

There's more to come.

[@ernust76]

Nice one. Thanks for sharing. For God's sake get yourself a light bulb.

[@arthurlambart7115]

I'm glad to see so many moras in your collection. I've only been bushcrafting for a few years so I don't have any custom knives yet. I have a mora eldris, HD companion, a bushcraft black and a stainless Garberg. I also have a PKS Grizzly and a Joker Nessmuk S.

[@greekveteran2715]

In terms of how the knife will perform in bushcraft tasks, you have the BEST knives, so no need to go to Custom level knives. Bushcraft Black is all you need, materials aside, it's probably the best Bushcraft knife out there! You'll pay for funcier knife, that will last longer, but will not work as good as the Mora. Only Robs version of Skookum probably comes close, but last time I checked, it was a 1 year wait list, so I don't and probaly never know, if it is better than the Moras ( I mean on how it performs,carves,feathers etc) Keep 'em sharp and Enjoy Arthur!

[@howardvarley8795]

@@greekveteran2715 Trust me Robs Bushtool is superior to the Black, It comes much sharper, stays sharp longer and is easier to keep sharp. It feather sticks much better than the Mora too. I have two Bushcraft Blacks and neither keep their edge well. Not really impressed.

[@greekveteran2715]

@@howardvarley8795 All true, however saying a knife doesn't come sharp, is like saying a car comes without a full gas tang with gasoline. We HAVE to sharpen and in most cases, reprofile all new knives. I bet, I coud make you change your mind a lot about Moras, and I don't mean, that their steel is as good as on a 300e custom knife... Scandi edge suffers from poor edge stability and poor edge retention. That means, that you have to both reprofile and sharpen your Moraknivs more, to make them hold their edge. You can make it hold it's edge 4 to 5 times longer, than how they would last just having honed the factory edge and put it in use.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm going to butt in here gentlemen. My grind is far steeper than any mora knife, I've made it this way to last longer and resist rolling and chipping, however this comes at a price , it will not slice wood cross grain as well as a mora, it's all a trade-off. I love using a mora especially the robust, with a good sharpen and the spine ground I'd put it up against most custom scandi knives. Thanks to you both for commenting and expressing your opinions.

[@howardvarley8795]

@@greekveteran2715 TBH my friend I dont pay for a knife to then have to start regrinding it, I expect it to be fit for purpose from the off, and I have no problem with Moras per say, Im perfectly happy with my 510, my 711 and my Robust all of which came lazer sharp and remain so after use. Im just not so impressed by the bushcraft black... or the way the DLC comes off when you do try to sharpen it.

[@lynella6073]

I love the look of your wood lore clone! Beautiful handle!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thank you very much!

[@willmur54]

What a beautiful bushcraft knife collection!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks. If only I'd kept them all, there would be four times that amount of knives.

[@dennisleighton2812]

Before I even watch the video, I just wanted to ask if you are OK after Storm Eunice last night and this morning? It was a bit tough here in Reading, and we had to pull down our gazebo, which was busy blowing away! Will have some interesting repairs to do after.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's still windy, plaster fell off the wall adjacent to next door which was unexpected and internet in the house is down.

[@RhysTucker2603]

Cracking collection there Rob. I'm waiting until my next payday to order a Bushtool from you. Just wondering if you're thinking of doing an axe/saw collection video like your pal Scott did? That would be brilliant. Hope Storm Eunice hasn't battered you, it's fine down here in Caerphilly. All the best Pal.👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

hi mate, you'd have plenty of time to save up for a bushtool as I have a waiting list, I'll do an axe and saw video. I would have done one ages ago but I know Scott would wind me up saying that I'm copying him!

[@RhysTucker2603]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I'll send you an email over now then 👍

[@Airik1111bibles]

I'm with ya man, something is off with the 14C28N Garberg. I've had two of them and ended up getting rid of both. I felt like I couldn't get the edges right with the belly to tip. They seemed to me too round or convex in the belly . I recently purchased a Carbon after watching a video of yours and hearing you say there's a difference. I dont understand cause there is a difference, it feels slightly lighter in hand. The edge cuts different out of box with the secondary bevel. I also notice that the secondary on my carbon is really small almost just a polished micro . My two 14C28N editions had much larger secondary grinds. I remember Dave Canterbury saying that the Carbon version took longer cause they had to use a different machine to grind the Carbon steel properly. All their knives are robotic machine made edges . I think the knives look the same but there is clearly something different with the edges . Or I'm just a biased weirdo about Carbon steel that I've let it cloud my judgment 😁 I'm currently leaving the secondary on it and going to slowly let it vex the micro bevel with a loaded hard flat strop over time. The grinds are so small I hate to take steel off of them . Plus I wanna see what happens over time . Sometimes I get ro anxious with new blades and always want to put my specific grind on them all ... I will do it this time , I must stay strong LOL. You should make a video about this and see if anyone else notices a difference.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm glad that you noticed my friend, I thought I was going mad! I've sharpened both mine to a zero but haven't used either in a long time.

[@metrixon11]

Nice

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Rob ☺ great selection of bushcraft knives mate, and the mental torture we go through when we part with a knife only to realise we've made a mistake, luckily most times its an excuse to buy another one, lol,thanks for another interesting video, stay safe , best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

If I still had every knife I ever owned I'd have an amazing collection

[@harwoodblades3633]

Lovely collection 😍 not a big fan of woodlores but I love a bit of sambar stag 🤙think out of all them I'd be after the bushtool😁

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Mine or the skook? 😜

[@harwoodblades3633]

@@RobEvansWoodsman tough one that🤔to me that blade shape is what a woodsman should carry..sounds like a rant but to me you can't beat a thin tip and a blade that curves from hilt to tip .. don't get me going on axes🙄.. hope you're safe in this storm..all the best from the north west 🤙

[@HankSielski]

What a nice collection! Had to watch twice! Didn’t see that first FTP with the 6 pins in the G10 scales… Maybe it’s been regardless? Have to look into Roger’s blades…

[@HankSielski]

That’s “rehandled”…

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

i had a green ftp but i sold that one when i made the rwl/antler one.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Outstanding collection, did you know mora came out with an eldris that has the regular scadi grind instead of the normal compound grind. I think they called it eldris lightweight or something along those lines.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Yes I had seen it. Thanks for your kind comments my friend.

[@max_fjellstorm]

Man i would love to hear about the Walk you did with mors

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I might do that video with photographs when I get my KZbin members thing going , sorry but that will be a paid subscription.

[@65indi]

Excellent Rob great collection of bushcraft, I just happened to get my hands on a jacklore camp knife 01 steel today still can't believe it ,wasn't easy, wen you doin the kukri collection vid🤣

[@Bushprowler]

Ok, now I'm not feeling too bad about owning too many knives. I know what you mean with the stainless Garberg, the 14C28N is a really good and tough stainless steel and it does take a comparably fine edge but the C100/UHB20C that Mora uses for their carbon knives seems to cut slightly better/smoother after the initial edge polish has "worn off" (I think you know what I mean). The Garberg is the only stainless Scandi I still have and I think it's fine for wet and humid environments but I wouldn't mind to replace it someday with a Bushtool made from AEB-L or even Nitrobe 77 (made by Damasteel just like RWL34) for example.

[@lynella6073]

I want it!

[@TheDavewatts]

I think the FTP is a fantastic knife, I remember you doing a video on it, probably my favourite of your collection.👍🏻😁👍🏻

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Copied by many over the last few years. I shall not name anyone!

[@max_fjellstorm]

Incredible collection and your knife making skills are great!

[@JohannSwart_JWS]

All wonderful. I just have one question - which I ask of all professional knifemakers, including Spyderco etc. Where's the sharpening choil. Surely, what, what?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm assuming that you are referring to the tiny cutout where the grind plunge cut meets the edge, If I was making a knife with a flat grind I'd put one on it, people don't tend to do this these days, I always assumed that it's there for future sharpenings to avoid the nasty little curve that forms when you don't sharpen tight to the plunge line. I could be wrong but that seems to make sense to me. Edit; I wouldn't class myself as a professional knifemaker .

[@blackhill6426]

Loved this video . Hopefully we’ll get the big knife collection too . I use my Elver for 90% of the time but I love a big knife 🙂

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

me too, there may be a few surprises in there , knives i've never taken out on film.

[@blackhill6426]

If you ever want to have a go with the Svord Von Tempsky let me know and I’ll send you mine . I modified the guard and wrapped self amalgamating tape round the handle . Still can’t pick between that and a small axe . Good knife but it’s heavy .

[@jongjoorhee931]

It's a great thing you guys are doing for your veterans. Quite admirable. And congrats, Rob. You have succeeded in making me jealous of your collection of knives. It is a strange thing that I have more than 50 edged tools, most of them knives and I still want to have any decent knives I see. Certainly all your knives, too. Another congrats for nearing the 5k subs mark. Keep it up, Rob of house Evans of Wales.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm always wanting something else.

[@howardvarley8795]

​@@RobEvansWoodsman.. ditto..😂

[@davebarker1802]

Hi Rob, Great video as always and I loved the detailed analysis of each knife and the truth telling. I was wondering if you can signpost me to Toby who makes your sheaths, as I have a few knives that could do with upgrades. Thanks in advance and keep sharing the woodland magic mate. Huge respects. Dave

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Hi Dave Toby is on Facebook and Instagram "coal country customs". Tell him I sent you , I may get a new axe mask out of it 🤣🤣🤣

[@davebarker1802]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thanks Rob - will do 👊

[@The_Arby]

Next time you do a knife collection, shine the light on your knifes instead of you Rob, lol...Nice collection mate :-)

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

My shed isn't great for filming videos, that's why i really don't like filming in there.

[@dlrmon1]

Classic Collection...Sounds like I’m not the only one who finds 01 steel to perform better in a thinner geometry than A2 or even 3V. Or do I possibly just have a great example of one and not the others?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I find 01 to be an excellent steel for a zero scandi grind, A2 and D2 are far too brittle with that fine edge.

[@Bushprowler]

With acute edge angles, fine edges and a need for high fine edge stability when working with wood O1 is just excellent whereas S90V/420V for example is kinda terrible for a scandi but great if you don't need a very fine edge geometry and want to cut abrasive materials like carpet all day. 3V is fine but grossly overhyped, imo. I had some smaller knives and a large camp knife made from 3V with that proprietary Delta V heat treatment and switched back to Goloks/Parangs in 5160 with differential heat treatment shortly after, they both got dings and chips but it took so much longer to resharpen the 3V that I didn't see the point whereas in Benchmade's Puukko it's so soft that I don't see any benefits over a simple non-PM steel and don't get me started on BRKT.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I cut carpets all day, Stanley blades!

[@Bushprowler]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I prefer those for cutting carpets over some S90V knife as well. I don't have much use for very high alloy/high carbide steels, tbh.

[@ScoOutDoors]

Hi rob I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while now witch are great btw and was wondering how you go about selling on your knives .. I live in the Rhondda valleys with are filled with brilliant places to ⛺️ very blessed country we love in …ps keep up the great work 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🔥🥩🍺

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Email me [e-mail]

[@pAdDy111hDH]

Great knife collection, Rob 👍 Do you still make the full tang puukkos?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Yes

[@seanthomasdowd]

The waves of blade envy are coming off me so strongly you can probably smell them down in the land of song

[@oldfart9287]

What an interesting video , thankyou as always for sharing, I got that joker campero and mucked about with the spine and the profile and I dont like it . Another 90 quid wasted. I have come to realise for me personally I may as well use one knife like one of my moras and just get good with it. I like the blades and sheaths you made and at least your collection has value and you have the sense to sell some stuff you dont want. I also dont like that Ken onion with attachment, I get better results with my stones and of course the worksharp dont do scandi. I love watching all your vids be lucky Rob

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I hope you didn't buy the Ken Onion gadget because i bought one, I'm still learning how to get the best results with it.

[@oldfart9287]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Yeah to be fair I am still learning and being a tight ass have experimented with my powerfile belts which I have dozens of , they are right length at 18 inches but only 1/2 in wide, no you aint to blame Rob had my eye on one for ages

[@esdepo9072]

Great review! Why don't you use long blades like 6 inches?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I do , that's just my bushcraft (scandi collection) , there will be a big knife video up in the next week.

[@daniel_miller]

Great to see the collection! Is 4.5mm too think for a bushtool ?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

In my opinion yes. The bushtool is meant for a multitude of task one of the main ones is carving, 4.5mm thick would produce a heavy knife which will cause fatigue to the user making it dangerous to use and it will not cut like a thinner blade, however it would split wood very well.

[@daniel_miller]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Thanks you! I have a bushtool inspired knife made by a friend that is very thick and heavy. I am considering removing the scales and thinning it out on a new grinder. It is very sharp, but a bit unwieldy. Thanks again, and thanks for the great content!

[@timbryan9701]

Nice video,it's interesting to see your choices ,and the still photos helped us see the knife in better detail. What's your opinion on 80CRV2? It's become popular with some makers.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

If that's what the stainless Garberg is I don't like it. Don't like 12c27 either.

[@timbryan9701]

@@RobEvansWoodsman No, it's a carbon steel.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Shows what I know about that steel. I think I might have a bar somewhere that I never used because I thought it was stainless.

[@timbryan9701]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Now you have me wondering what a custom knife in that steel would be like. :)

[@Zenmastersean]

Love the collection. Quick question... Are there any real dimensional differences between the your bush tool and mk tribute? I know the steel and bow socket... But, I meant more functional physical differences. Once again, Beautiful set. Thanks for sharing Stay healthy brother

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Same blade shape and grind, bit more shape on the handle with the protruding tang not plate, basically the same knife. Bushtool dosent come with the divot that was an optional extra but I've run out of them.

[@Zenmastersean]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thanks brother. I appreciate you clearing it up, It always catches my eye. Sometimes it looks a little longer. Stay healthy

[@daeholm]

But which one makes the best feathersticks?

[@greekveteran2715]

The one you can get sharper! Scandi edges,on 2-3mm thick blades and next Full flat grind knives, have worked the best for me.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

a steep zero scandi grind works best for me, any one of the knives i made, probably the FTP.

[@greekveteran2715]

Please, have you tried the Jaakari Pukko 110? Even though I prefer the Bushcraft Black between that and the Garberg, people seem too like the Jaakari pukko more. Have you tried it? What a great collection by the way!!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I tried the 140 (did a video on it) and i really didn't like it, I'd already bought the 110 second hand but sold it off before i lost any money on it, not my cup of tea!

[@oldfart9287]

I got the 110 and the 140 took hours to take off the micro bevel off both and I dont like them . They have that chamfered spine which I had to regrind and after all that they chipped and dulled after a couple of batons and feathersticks, go for garberg carbon , just my opinion I am no expert

[@Bushprowler]

@@oldfart9287 the spine is the way it is because the surface of their knives is decarbonized and way softer just like Mora's Triflex steel back in the day which makes the knife tougher overall, functionally it's comparable to a laminated blade and because people seem to like to scrape their firesteels with the spine they started to grind bevels onto the spine to reveal the harder inner steel and I can't say anything bad about Laurin's heat treatment on my Skrama.

[@greekveteran2715]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Thanks for the response! I reprofiled the 110 three times, I also sanded down a lot of material from the bottom part of the handle, and a bit from the top, to improve the ergos, because it was hurting the muscles of my hand, (the only knife that ever did something like that to my hand). It still never worked properly, so I came down to the same conclusion as you. People either don't use their knives, or don't understand what's a good knife or not is, beacuse most ppl praise that knife, and say it's better than all Moras.. Not even close, to any Mora is the truth..

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Too many armchair know-it-all types out there mate.

[@mattiasandersson2315]

Are you Welch?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Yes I'm Welsh.

[@jimcy1318]

Three sheaths and two handles, reminded me of trigger from fool's and horses, 🤣 sorry mate.

[@Trevelyon006]

I bet you have swords, do you have swords?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Nope, not a sword in sight.

[@Trevelyon006]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Well that is a surprise. I suppose a machete is an adaptation of a sword, any machetes?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@Trevelyon006 4 kukris

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! 😁👊🔪🔪🔪 woo hoo!👏👏👏👏👏

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

You were one of the guys that asked for such a video?

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

@@RobEvansWoodsman sweet brother, thankyou. Sorry to learn about the loss of your long standing forrest brother. Great video.🔪🔪🔪😁👊👏👏👏🤙🤘